The alcohol menu at Synthesis is quite interesting, with a combination of TCM-Inspired and Asian-Inspired cocktails. You get the choice of either a Herbal Peppermint or Honey Osmanthus ice cream, both made in-house as well. We ended the meal with some desserts, such as the Yuzu Nashi Pear Swirl ($18) which featured slices of yuzu infused nashi pear and an in-house made winter melon gelato, alongside the Rainbow Bread Sandwich ($6), an homage to our local ice-cream sellers. The chicken was stuffed with roasted chestnuts, fried shallots, garlic, and shitake mushrooms. Lastly, from the Sharing Platters menu, we had the Herbal Emperor Chicken ($68) which was served in a box with a flashy presentation (think smoke). The icing on the top was the crispy pieces of burdock root, which added a nice herbal tinge to the dish, which we thought reflected the TCM concept aptly. One of our favourite dishes for the night was the “Suan Pan Zi” Truffle Carbonara ($30) which used yam abacus seeds as the pasta and was tossed in a creamy truffle carbonara sauce. We tried the Pan Seared Barramundi ($28) which infused a pinch of local flavours with a Laksa Foam. Other small plates include items like Butter Chicken En Croute ($20) and Sambal Oelek Broccolini ($18).įor Mains, the menu features items like a Sakura Chicken Herbal Pao Fan ($24), which is quite apt for its TCM concept, alongside classic items like Australian Wagyu Beef Striploin ($38) and Burnt Butter Cauliflower Steak ($24). The Heavenly Char Siew ($22) uses Iberico Pork Jowl and was served on top a bed of baby asparagus before it was finished with a nice, sweet char siew glaze. Moving on to small plates, we tried the Kung Fu Kueh Pie Tee ($18) which featured a Kung Bao Chicken filling topped with spring onion foam. We tried the “ Xia Hua” Charcoal You Tiao ($18) which is a blend between the usual zi-char style prawn paste stuffed you tiao and the local delicacy, Rojak. The bar bites menu has a few Asian and TCM-inspired dishes like the Dang Gui Shaker Chicken Bites ($18), Ikura Papadum ($14), and Crab Begedil-yaki ($20). We also tried the Pani Puri w Cold Assam Curry ($22) which had cured Atlantic salmon and lemongrass cream in it. For the cold plates, we tried the Laksa Prawn Tartare ($22) which featured an in-house made laksa gelato! The team at Synthesis wanted to introduce laksa flavours in an unconventional way and the Laksa Prawn Tartare proved to be a really fun dish. Synthesis’ menu consists of cold plates, small plates, bar bites, mains, pasta, and sharing platters. Instead, you’ll find a variety of seats, from semi-private booths to the ones in the main dining hall. The interior almost feels like a club, however, there’s no dancefloor here. Once you make it through the corridor, you’ll be welcomed by a totally different space, with futuristic wall lighting fixtures and a grand bar counter that simply takes your breath away. It also slightly reminded us of this place known as Art Monster in Seoul, which was seen in one of the episodes of Refund Sisters, starring Yoo Jae Suk, Jessi, Hwasa & more. Don’t be surprised if you find people crowding the corridor as it’s already a popular photo spot. However, hidden behind the secret door is a short corridor that gives off Hong Kong vibes, with its neon signs and traditional inn interior. From glass jars of dangui to trays of luo han guo, Synthesis not only looks like a TCM shopfront, but it also smells like one too. With a wooden shopfront that looks seemingly like a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) spot to get your dried goods and medicine, we spotted lots of people walking past the space with confused looks. See you there.Located beside Morganfield’s and a stone’s throw away from the Promenade station exit is Synthesis, a restaurant, and bar that will probably confuse you with its outer appearance. Need more reason to check it out? The Projector is holding a Rocky Horror Picture Show afterparty there on Oct 31. #sorrynotsorry for ruining it for the pioneers! There’s also a view of the Singapore Flyer and The Gardens By The Bay. Run by the same folks who do Golden Bar (ie the concession stand at The Projector), the place serves classic drinks like gin and tonics and a selection of Japanese craft beers. The vibe is kind of like Lepark, casual with wooden benches and colorful furnishings, great for outings and dates. Its neon sign is pretty hard to miss, but the place is so on the down low it doesn’t even have a Facebook page (aha! We found it!). Comprising the space of about 12 parking spaces is The Great Escape. Do this instead: head toward the bathroom, take the side door, cut across the parking lot and walk until you see the glowing warm lights and the pleasant murmurs of chillness. Next time you finish a movie at The Projector, don’t just run off to supper at Golden Mile.
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