The Halia: modern European cuisine with touches of Asian spices.

Nestled deep within the lush foliage of the Botanic Gardens, the decade-old Halia has recently been revamped with a new look, menu and culinary team. Lead by Chef Reynaldo Arriola - whose youth belies his culinary achievements - the menu boasts modern European cuisine with touches of Asian spices, promising a multi-dimensional palate experience. A special Valentine's a la carte menu is available from February 8 to 13 and includes dishes such as quartet of baked Sydney rock oysters and Rangers Valley wagyu beef cheek with aioli mashed potato, sautéed shimeiji mushroom and edamame bean. 
     On February 14, The Halia's special four-course meal features signatures such as foie gras presse with apple reduced in port wine and star anise chocolate bar served with salty caramel ice cream and strawberry meringue. Each meal is served with a love quotation from famous poets to enhance your experience. And because each dish comes paired with the perfect wine, all you have to do is sit back and relish in your date. 1 Cluny Road, Ginger Garden (enter via Tyersall Avenue), Singapore Botanic Gardens. Tel: 8444 1148, www.halia.com.sg

Posted Feb 2012