[ Food Review] Grand Pavilion Cantonese Cuisine and Cafe- Dim Sum Buffet ( Esplanade, City Hall)
by
JH
- Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Dim Sum has always been a family affair we greatly enjoyed and when the Groupon deal came for Grand Pavilion came, we just had to grab it. So here's my experience dining at Grand Pavilion, located within Esplanade.
Step right into the chinese homely setting at the fine-dining segment. They also have a cafe section on the other side.
We had the lovely seats by the windows which overlooks the Esplanade waterfront and Marina Bay skyline.
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The Dim Sum selection was buffet style- yes, everyone's favourite.
There were 30 selections on the buffet tick list, which was fairly reasonable. Ala-caret items from the main menus are also available for add-ons.
We had some jellyfish as pickles to start off with.
Photo by my talented, smart dad.
Here's the galore! Needless to say, we totally enjoyed the sumptuous Dim Sum spread which was neither too salty or oily overall. Plus, with the lovely ambience, glorious scenery right under your eyes, it was a marriage of pleasure on the sensory and visuals. That's the kind of afternoon DimSum we should have everyday every once in a while.
In case you need some introduction, that's Deep Fried Spring Rolls with Chives 3 pcs $4.80 on the left and Prawn Dumplings 4 pcs $5.80 on the right.
Mum's favourite- Pan Fried Yam Cake w Preserved Meat. 4pcs $4.80
Popular item on the menu, this was rispy on the outside coated with yam strips and soft on the inside. 
Dad's Favourite- Steamed Pork Ribs with Yam $5.80
We have had our frequent pork ribs about this combination with yam gives the savory pork ribs the extra oomph.
Glutinous Rice with Abalone and Drived Scallop $7.
My parents adore glutinous rice,but they are hardly my thing.
This 'golden' rice however works it for me with it's luxe ingredients and it was a delectable tasty combi. The portion was just nice and makes good for sharing while not feeling all bloated with the rice.
Braised Pig Trotters with Ginger and Vinegar $9.80.
Good for collagen supplement and to remove the 'wind' in your body.
Another version, this is the Pan Fried Radish Cake w Preserved Meat $4.80, which pales in comparison to the yam version.
Deep Fried Beancurd Skin Roll 3pcs $4.80 is sinfully good.
Steamed Siew Mai topped with Tobiko 4pcs $5.80.
Siew Mai- wrapped steamed pork stuffings is always yummy good.
Wok-Fried Eggplant, Beancurd and Green Pepper $7.80.
This seemingly simple dish has some yummy fish and prawns stuffings hidden within the 3 main items, much like Yong Tau Foo, but wok fried and savory.
Definitely recommending the Dim Sum buffet from Grand Pavilion. Look out for Groupon deals for more discounts if it happens!
Gand Pavilion Restaurant
#02-27/29
Esplanade
Mon-Sun
12pm-3pm
6pm-1030pm
6337 6720
