Mott 32

Dining at Mott 32 is a seductive and opulent experience. The encounter begins even before you enter the venue - the name alone inspires confidence. After all, the restaurant is known for its progressive Chinese food and has locations in Hong Kong, Las Vegas, Seoul, and Vancouver.

Joyce Wang, a starchitect recognized for her award-winning interiors, has lavishly decorated the restaurant. Green accents and botanical motifs pay reference to Singapore's reputation as a garden city. Peacock chairs, apothecary drawers, and overhanging Chinese lanterns pay homage to the restaurant's oriental traditions, yet industrial finishes and modern furnishings, such as soft mint sofas, give the darkly lit dining area a contemporary feel.

The same dramatic flare may be found in the kitchen's dishes. The usual Chinese dishes are prepared using excellent ingredients, as is Mott 32's style. Signatures include plump siew mai parcels packed with Iberico pork and soft-boiled quail egg, as well as a sugar-coated Peking duck bun ($10 for three). However, the bird shines most in Mott 32's signature applewood roasted duck ($108). It is a time-consuming process to prepare: it is cured and marinated for almost 48 hours before being baked for an hour to achieve its gleaming brown skin. There are several ways to enjoy the dish: first, the collar skin is carved and served to appreciate its bold, fatty texture; then, the rest is wrapped in thin pancakes with lashings of housemade hoisin sauce.

Rate: 4.1/5.0, 329 reviews (Google.com)

Address: 10 Bayfront Ave, B1 - 41 / 42, Singapore 018956

Website: mott32.com

Contact: +65 6688 9922