At every Spring, vegetation begins with shoots spring forth. One of which, a rare and prized Spring Delicacy that are often snapped up by restaurants is the White Asparagus. This year Pool Grill presents The White Asparagus At Level 5 of Marriott Singapore Tang Plaza with 3 dishes.
One may wonder what results in the pale looking White Asparagus. These White Asparagus is simply the same species of Green Asparagus which didn’t get a chance to turn green. While growing, this vegetable was deprived of sunlight and this process is termed as Etiolation. Hence resulting a delicate and mellow and even nuttiness flavour note in these shoots.
Pool Grill Presents The White Asparagus
This year, Executive Chef of Pool Grill presents the White Asparagus in three dishes with different theme. First the Classic. Followed by Modern and last but not least the Contemporary.
Classic
Steamed White Asparagus with Poached Egg & Hollandaise Sauce ($22++ per portion)
The classic way of enjoying the White Asparagus is with Hollandaise Sauce or Vinaigrette. At Pool Grill, they took on the former.
Modern
Mimosa Style Gratinated White Asparagus with Manchego Cheese & Chorizo Migas ($24++ per portion)
Crowned with savoury selection of egg, chorizo cum cheese to radiate the sweetness and nuttiness from the white asparagus.
Contemporary
Squid Ink and Scallop Ravioli with White Asparagus & Tomato Butter ($38++ per portion)
Finally, my favourite dish of the night is the ravioli item. The smooth pasta filled with fresh seafood complemented mellow characteristics of White Asparagus. And in addition the crunch from this elusive vegetable provided an added texture too.
NAHMJ Verdict
With such scarce supply of White Asparagus, it has to be on the bucket list of each foodie. Therefore we recommend you to take this opportunity when Pool Grill presents the White Asparagus in 3 different dishes.
Pool Grill @ Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
320 Orchard Rd, 5th Floor, Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, Singapore 238865
Tel: +65 6831 4605
Website: http://www.singaporemarriott.com/restaurant/pool-grill/
Opening Hours
All-day Dining: Sunday – Thursday 1100 to 2200 (All-day Dining) | Friday – Saturday and Public Holiday 1100 to 2300
Brunch Menu: Sunday and Public Holiday 1100 to 1700
Set Lunch Menu: Monday – Saturday 1100 to 1500
Set Dinner: Sunday – Thursday 1830 to 2200 | Friday, Saturday & Public Holiday 1830 to 2300
Getting There
By MRT:
- North South line – Orchard station
By Bus:
- Tang Plaza along Orchard Road 36, 77, 124, 128, 143, 162, 162M, 167, 171, 174, 174e, 190, 518, 700, 700A
- Lucky Plaza along Orchard Road 7, 14, 14e, 16, 65, 106, 111, 123, 175, 502
- Orchard Station along Orchard Turn 14e, 124, 128, 143, 162, 162M, 167, 190, 700, 700A
- Opposite Orchard Station along Orchard Boulevard 7, 14, 16, 36, 65, 77, 106, 111, 123, 174, 174e, 175
Rating: 8.5/10