Goodwood Park Hotel in Singapore has designed a Christmas menu featuring new versions of classic dishes, playful food presentations, and delightful surprises. These festive meals and unique takeaway options aim to make holiday celebrations even more memorable.
This year’s new gourmet takeaway options center around turkey with unique Asian flavors for savory dishes and chocolate-focused sweet treats.
Source: Goodwood Park Hotel. The 12 Treasures turkey is available for takeaways.
12 Treasures Turkey | S$268, serves eight to 10 people - New for 2017
Created by Master Chef Goh Chee Kong from the hotel’s Modern Sichuan and Cantonese restaurant, Min Jiang at One-North, the 12 Treasures Turkey features 12 premium ingredients, representing each of the 12 days of Christmas. These ingredients include abalone, fresh chestnuts, dried scallops, lingzhi mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, water chestnuts, conch, Euryale seeds, potatoes, lotus seeds, and salted egg yolk. The turkey is marinated, baked, stuffed, and baked again to enhance its flavors.
Around the World in ‘Turkey’ Days | S$128, serves six people - New for 2017
This special platter offers four internationally-inspired turkey dishes: turkey bulgogi puff, turkey gyoza, turkey Sriracha, and turkey shepherd’s pie. Each order includes six portions of the first three items and a glass tray of the shepherd’s pie.
Turkey bulgogi puffs.
Turkey Bulgogi Puff
Crispy puffs filled with turkey marinated in a soy-sugar sesame-chilli sauce, kimchi, and cheddar cheese. (Editor’s note: These were crispy and addictive, with a surprisingly spicy kick!)
Turkey sriracha pita pockets.
Turkey Sriracha
Pita pockets filled with salad, tender roasted turkey marinated in Sriracha hot sauce, and a sour cream dip.
(Editor’s note: This is mildly spicy - those who prefer more heat might want to add extra sauce.)
Turkey gyoza (left) and turkey shepherd’s pie (right).
Turkey Gyoza
Japanese dumplings filled with minced turkey and pan-fried until crispy.
(Editor’s note: Enjoy these with dark vinegar and slivers of young ginger, just like traditional gyoza.)
Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
This version of the classic pie features a filo pastry crust and a filling made with sweet potato and turkey.
(Editor’s note: The contrast between the crispy filo pastry and the smooth, creamy filling is delightful.)
Tasting portions of cold capellini pasta with Alaskan crab, ebi caviar and truffle vinaigrette at the media preview session.
Cold Capellini Pasta with Alaskan Crab, Ebi Caviar, and Truffle Vinaigrette | S$108, serves four people - New for 2017
This appetizer, a signature dish from Gordon Grill, is served chilled. It features a generous amount of ebi caviar and is subtly enhanced with white truffle oil.
(Editor’s note: The truffle oil adds new layers of flavor to the dish.)
A new roast turkey roulade is also available on the savory takeaway menu.
Pastry Chef Joe Tan has created tempting sweet treats, including:
Logs in two flavours for twice the enjoyment.
Zesty Logs | S$52 per pair, 500g total - New for 2017
This log cake features two distinct flavors. The lighter log is made with apple mousse, calamansi cream, and chiffon sponge, while the darker log features Caraibe chocolate orange-scented cream and a flourless chocolate sponge. Both logs are presented on a bed of apple mousse calamansi cream with chiffon sponge.
(Editor’s note: The two logs offer contrasting flavors that complement each other well. The light and subtle apple mousse calamansi cream provides a pleasant contrast to the richer, more intense flavors of the chocolate and citrus sponge.)
A Silent Night sphere.
Pour warm chocolate sauce over the Silent Night Sphere until the chocolate melts to enjoy the surprises inside.
Silent Night Sphere | S$28 each - New for 2017
This interactive dessert features a hollow white chocolate sphere decorated with a midnight-blue finish and starry highlights. Guests can pour the accompanying warm chocolate sauce over the sphere and watch as it melts, revealing five hidden treats: macarons, Maltesers, gummy bears, marshmallows, and dried cranberries, all coated in a layer of white and warm chocolate sauce.
(Editor’s note: This dessert is definitely Snapchat-worthy! For the best visual effect, pour the sauce in a circular motion over the top of the sphere. Watch the Instavideo)
Mini Mousse-icles. Guanaja chocolate mousse in the foreground, with summer berries mousse behind it and yuzu mousse in the centre.
Mini Mousse-icles | S$16 for three pieces - New for 2017
These colorful, miniature mousse pops on a stick are available in three flavors: bittersweet Guanaja chocolate mousse dipped in a thick chocolate shell and topped with crunchy chocolate pearls, summer berries mousse with a jelly center and a pink chocolate coating, and yuzu mousse with a yellow chocolate shell and a sprinkle of edible purple flowers.
(Editor’s note: As these desserts warm up at room temperature, the ice cream sticks can slide out, so it’s best to enjoy these with a spoon. The chocolate version was my personal favorite - imagine a thick, Magnum-like chocolate shell encasing rich and decadent chocolate mousse, with bursts of texture from the crunchy pearls.)
Guest favorites will also be returning, including:
Mao Shan Wang log cake.
Goodwood Mao Shan Wang Durian Christmas Log Cake | S$69 for 500g
This premium version of the classic Goodwood D24 Durian Christmas Log Cake features layers of creamy, slightly bitter Mao Shan Wang durian pulp and vanilla sponge cake.
(Editor’s note: This log cake features generous amounts of distinctive Mao Shan Wang durian between layers of soft sponge cake. Delicious when chilled.)
A D24 version is also available. The Goodwood D24 Durian Christmas Log Cake is priced at S$77 for 1kg. The hotel’s popular durian puffs will also be returning for the holiday season at S$42 for 10 pieces.
Merry Mosaic Cakes | S$48 for 500g
This visually appealing mosaic cake features 16 individual squares of cake in six different flavors, decorated with festive toppings like pine cones, snowflakes, and gingerbread men. This dessert provides a fun way to sample a variety of cake flavors:
A merry mosaic cake, comprising 16 squares of cake in six flavours.
A merry mosaic cake, comprising 16 squares of cake in six flavours.
- Orange Chiboust – almond cream layered with a light mousse flavored with orange
- Raspberry Earl Grey – raspberry and Earl Grey tea-flavored mousse layered with sponge cake
- Blackcurrant – almond sponge cake with blackcurrant mousse
- Tiramisu – the classic Italian dessert
- Green Tea – made with matcha powder, layered with white chocolate mousse and almond sponge
- Cheesecake – traditional cheesecake topped with meringue
Other festive offerings include classic holiday meats and traditional Christmas sweets. There are also two takeaway combo specials available: a traditional Christmas combo for S$298 and a local Christmas combo for S$338.
The fresh seafood on offer during the media tasting session included tiger prawns, Alaskan king crab, seasonal oysters and Maine lobster.
The hotel’s Coffee Lounge, known for its local dishes and Taiwan porridge, fine-dining restaurant Gordon Grill, and L’Espresso - café by day and lounge by night - will also be offering Christmas and New Year set menus and buffets. These festive menus are available from December 1 to 31, 2017.
Gordon Grill
Lunch: 12pm – 2.30pm
Dinner: 7pm – 10.30pm
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2017
- Christmas Eve three-course set lunch at S$68 per person.
- Christmas Eve four-course set lunch is at S$88 per person.
- Christmas Eve six-course set dinner at S$178 per person.
Christmas Day, December 25, 2017
- Christmas Day five-course set dinner at S$138 per person.
- Christmas Day six-course set dinner at S$178 per person.
- Christmas brunch buffet at S$168 per person; S$78 per child, with two seatings: 10.30am to 1pm; and 2pm to 5pm
New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2017
- New Year’s Eve three-course set lunch at S$68 per person.
- New Year’s Eve four-course set lunch is at S$88 per person.
- New Year’s Eve six-course set dinner at S$198 per person.
New Year’s Day, January 1, 2018
- New Year’s Day five-course set dinner at S$138 per
- New Year’s Day three-course set lunch starts from S$58 per person.
- New Year’s Day four-course set lunch starts at S$68 per person.
- New Year’s Day four-course set dinner starts from S$98 per person.
Source: Goodwood Park Hotel. English afternoon tea delights at L’Espresso.
L’Espresso
Monday to Thursday daytime meals: 2pm – 5.30pm
Friday to Sunday daytime meals, two seatings: 12pm – 2.30pm; 3pm – 5.30pm
Dinner: 7pm – 10.30pm
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2017
- Christmas Eve English afternoon tea buffet at S$68 per adult; S$40 per child.
- Christmas Eve semi-buffet dinner at S$98 per person; S$59 per child.
Christmas Day, December 25, 2017
- Christmas Day brunch buffet at S$128 per adult; S$78 per child.
- Christmas Day four-course set dinner starts from S$78 per person.
New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2017
- New Year’s Eve English afternoon tea buffet at S$68 per adult; S$40 per child.
- New Year’s Eve dinner buffet at S$108 per adult; S$68 per child.
New Year’s Day, January 1, 2018
- New Year’s Day English afternoon tea buffet at S$52 per adult; S$32 per child.
A glass bowl of gold and pearl plastic balls provided a festive accent to the display - until a chef explained that it’s actually chocolate.
Coffee Lounge
Lunch and high tea, two seatings: 12pm – 2.30pm; 3pm – 5.30pm
Dinner: 6pm – 10.30pm
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2017
- Christmas Eve lunch-cum-high tea with a festive dessert buffet at SS$48 per adult; $29 per child.
- Christmas Eve dinner buffet at S$88 per adult; S$53 per child.
Christmas Day, December 25, 2017
- Christmas Day lunch-cum-high tea with a festive dessert buffet at SS$48 per adult; $29 per child.
- Christmas Day dinner buffet at S$68 per adult; S$40 per child.
New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2017
- New Year’s Eve lunch-cum-high tea with a festive dessert buffet at S$48 per adult; S$29 per child.
- New Year’s Eve dinner buffet at S$98 per adult; S$59 per child.
New Year’s Day, January 1, 2018
- New Year’s Day lunch-cum-high tea with a festive dessert buffet at S$48 per adult; S$29 per child.
- New Year’s Day Taiwan porridge a la carte dinner buffet with a festive dessert buffet at S$45 per adult; S$27 per child.
Details:
Takeaway gourmet treats are available at The Deli from December 1 to 26, 2017. Orders require five days’ notice. Guests may visit The Deli from 9am to 9pm daily to place takeaway orders.
Alternatively, guests can contact the Christmas Call Center at +65 6730 1867 / 68 from 10am to 6pm daily, or place their order online at festivepromotions.goodwoodparkhotel.com beginning December 1, 2017. The deadline for orders is December 19, 2017, at 12pm.
For reservations, contact Gordon Grill at +65 6730 1744; L’Espresso at +65 6730 1743; and Coffee Lounge at +65 6730 1746.
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Note: All prices are in Singapore dollars and are subject to 10% service charge (for dine-in) and GST unless otherwise stated. Child prices apply to children between the ages of six and 11.
*Euryale is also called water ginseng or makhana. Its seeds are sometimes known as fox nuts. Euryale seeds and related extracts have shown promise for preventing fatigue, reducing heart injuries and whitening skin.
**Chiboust cream is a pastry cream that includes stiffly beaten egg whites. Frangipane is a filling made with or flavored by almonds.
This report is based on a Christmas preview event at the Goodwood Park Hotel. The author did not sample the full menu.