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Debut of The "Fullerton Monumental Menu" Sets The Stage For A Unique Dining Experience In A National Monument

Date Monday, May 23, 2016

SINGAPORE, 23 May 2016 In commemoration of the gazette of The Fullerton Hotel as Singapore’s 71st National Monument, Jade Restaurant’s Chef Leong Chee Yeng unveils the “Fullerton Monumental Menu” on 1 June 2016. Diners are invited to partake of this six-course dinner menu in the restaurant’s historic setting.

Once home to Singapore’s General Post Office (GPO) and several government departments where some of Singapore’s pioneer leaders began their careers, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore was unveiled in 1928 as a grand Neo-classical building situated at the mouth of the Singapore River. A 90-metre-long postal counter, reputed to be the longest in the world, once stood at the entrance of the building and stretched to where Jade Restaurant is located today. The sound of communication and commerce from days of old once travelled through the restaurant’s lofty ceiling, where the patterned wall tiles and cornices remain today.

Drawing inspiration from the rich heritage of the building and its surrounding historic district, each of Chef Leong’s creations brings to mind a facet of Singapore’s history. From the selection of ingredients to the plating design and naming of each dish, Chef Leong aims to elicit vivid memories of the past through a sensory dining experience. 

Some of the highlights of the menu include 河畔小調” (By the Riverside), which draws reference from the Singapore River; the lifeline of Singapore in the early days. A sea of activities once took place at the riverside where bumboats and tongkangs plied the banks, against a backdrop of merchants trading, workers toiling and children playing. The dish consists of Singapore’s favourite Chilli Crab Meat with Mini “Man Tou”, paired with Stir-fried Morning Glory with Baby Squid in Fermented Bean Curd and Deep-fried Spring Onion Crispy Prawn.

石情石美” (Beauty in Stone) is inspired by the timeless quality of the majestic Fullerton Building. Built as a palatial Neo-classical structure, the Fullerton Building was constructed from grey Aberdeen granite. The building’s most prominent East façade was designed to face the harbour and make a strong impression on travellers arriving in Singapore in the early days. Behind its high walls, unfolding stories, memories and narratives took place within the building since colonial days, from pre-war till modern era. The dish is aptly named as Braised Abalone and Deep-fried Fish Maw stuffed with Shrimp Paste in Rich Broth served on Stone Ware.

Another menu highlight features 鉄桥深情” (Bridges of Steel), and it consists of Golden Fried Pork Ribs in Garlic Flavour served with Spicy Pickled Cabbage.  The dish pays tributes to two of the oldest iconic bridges of Singapore – Cavenagh Bridge and Anderson Bridge. Both bridges are representative of the deep connections and ties forged among the forefathers of Singapore, who had endured hardship and persevered through the tumultuous times.

Harking back to Fullerton Building’s glorious history as a GPO, the final course “家信蜜” (Letters from Home) is representative of the joy and bliss experienced when one receives a long-awaited letter or parcel from a loved one. With the use of aerogramme on wafer biscuits, Chef Leong deftly recreates the sentiment of nostalgia where letter writing and mails used to be the main mode of communication across distances. 

The “Fullerton Monumental Menu” is available at $88++** per person, subject to service charge and prevailing government taxes; from 6.30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

For reservations and enquiries, please contact Dining Reservations at (65) 6877 8911 / 8912 or visit www.fullertonhotels.com

 

 

敦旧情怀

The Fullerton Monumental Menu

6.30 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. daily

 

In commemoration of the gazette of The Fullerton Hotel Singapore as Singapore’s 71st National Monument on 7th December 2015, Chef Leong Chee Yeng has created a Monumental Menu to reflect on the rich heritage of this historic building. Taste the flavor of nostalgia as you partake of this 6-course menu.

 

 

河畔小調 By the Riverside

星洲辣汁蟹肉伴小馒头,腐乳蕹菜小鲜魷,香葱酥虾脆

Singapore Chilli Crab Meat with Mini “Man Tou”

Stir-fried Morning Glory with Baby Squid in Fermented Bean Curd

Deep-fried Spring Onion Crispy Prawn

 

This course is inspired by the Singapore River, the lifeline of Singapore in the early days. A sea of activities once took place at the riverside where bumboats and tongkangs plied the banks and the area was alive with the sound of merchants trading, workers toiling and children playing.

 

 

石情石美 Beauty in Stone

石鍋百花鱼鳔鲍鱼浓汤

Braised Abalone and Deep-fried Fish Maw

stuffed with Shrimp Paste in Rich Broth served in Stone Ware

 

The Fullerton Building is a majestic palatial Neo-classical structure constructed from grey Aberdeen granite. This dish is inspired by the timeless beauty of the building and symbolises the unfolding stories, memories and narratives which took place within the building since colonial days, from pre-war till modern era.

 

 

木船歌颂 Songs of Harvest

荞头豆酱蒸海斑

Steamed Sea Grouper with Pickled Leek and Spiced Bean Paste Sauce

 

With the bustling maritime trade as a backdrop, this course is a culinary narrative linked to the trading ships and boats that sailed through the Singapore harbour; bringing with them treasures from around the world.

 

 

鉄桥深情 Bridges of Steel

黄金蒜香长骨

Golden Fried Pork Ribs in Garlic Flavour

served with Spicy Pickled Cabbage

 

This course pays tribute to two of the oldest iconic bridges of Singapore - Cavenagh Bridge and Anderson Bridge; both of which are representative of the deep connections and ties forged among the forefathers of Singapore who endured hardship and persevered through the tumultuous times.

 

 

两代相连 Threads of Two Generations

古早味大河虾焖两面

Simmered Duo Noodles paired with River King Prawn

 

Created with two different types of noodles, this dish symbolises the continuity of legacies from the former generation to the next as Singapore continues to flourish as a young nation. 

 

 

家信蜜语 Letters from Home

香芒椰雪花伴榴櫣糯米滋,琉璃香蕉

Shaved Coconut Ice with Mango accompanied

with Durian Glutinous Rice Ball and Honey Caramelised Banana

 

Harking back to Fullerton Building’s history as a General Post Office, this final course is representative of the joy and bliss experienced when one receives a long awaited letter from a loved one.

 

 

 

For media enquiries, please contact:

Michelle Wan

Director of Corporate Communications

The Fullerton Heritage           

Tel: (65) 6877 8190    
Fax: (65) 6557 2591              

Email: michelle.wan@fullerton-heritage.com

 

Cathy Chia

Marketing Communications Manager

The Fullerton Heritage

Tel: (65) 6877 8972

Fax: (65) 6557 2591

Email: cathy.chia@fullerton-heritage.com