From now till Apr 17, head over to Cafe Oriental in Amara Singapore to enjoy its second installment of Local Legends — this time, featuring chef Damian D'Silva of Rempapa.
As part of the hotel’s efforts to foster meaningful connections through Singapore’s gastronomic heritage, this partnership with D'Silva will offer a special menu at Cafe Oriental, inviting guests to indulge in dishes that reimagine Singapore's local favourites and the rick flavours of the city's culinary heritage.
“As a homegrown brand, we take pride in celebrating our Singaporean identity and culinary heritage. Local Legends is our way of honouring the chefs, home cooks, and generational dining establishments that have shaped our food culture, while offering guests a deeper appreciation of the craftsmanship and traditions behind Singaporean and Southeast Asian cuisines.” says Dawn Teo, chief operating officer of Amara Holdings Limited.
Widely regarded as the Grandfather of Heritage Cuisine, D'Silva’s illustrious career spans decades, marked by an unwavering commitment to exhibiting the depth and complexity of his family’s recipes. D'Silva has become an ambassador of Singapore Heritage Cuisine — a philosophy that bridges the flavours of Singapore’s multicultural past with modern culinary sensibilities.
“Spreading Singapore Heritage Cuisine which has lasted more than 300 years is daunting. It requires an understanding to be flexible, to appreciate the different cultural challenges that have brought the different ethnicities together," says D'Silva.
Over this period, D'Silva bring his fresh perspective on nostalgic flavours to Cafe Oriental through specially curated dishes available for both lunch and dinner. The special menu features dishes that draw from a wealth of cultural influences, marked by D'Silva’s roots in both Peranakan and Eurasian lineage. Diners can choose from dishes that were specially created by Chef Damian for Amara Singapore, namely the Ayam Buah Keluak, Eurasian Lamb Dhalcha, Brinjal Pacheree, Chi Pow Kai (paper-wrapped chicken) and Eurasian Grilled Snapper. A favourite from Rempapa’s menu, the Kedondong Salad, and assorted Kuehs will also be available.
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Guests may enjoy a set menu of three or five sharing plates, complete with homemade Acar and Kueh platter at $60++ and $70++ per person respectively with a minimum of two diners. These exclusive dishes are also available for a la carte orders.
As part of Local Legends, Amara Singapore will unveil more exciting collaborations with stalwart names in the coming months. The series continues with a partnership featuring renowned restaurant Keng Eng Kee Seafood (KEK Seafood).
