Throwing A Christmas Party? Here Are The Best Turkeys To Order In Singapore

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The good ol’ comforting claypot rice gets a Christmas makeover in this intriguing concoction by SPRMRKT. Everything you love about this smoky and hearty dish — the fragrant and crispy claypot rice, sweet lap cheong (Chinese sausage), shiitake mushrooms and salted fish — is stuffed into a turkey ($S128+ for around 4 to 5kg) which is then roasted to crisp perfection. It’ll be a delightful surprise when you carve it open. Of course, for the conventional types, there’s the Traditional Roast Turkey (S$128+ for about 4 to 5kg) with choice of stuffing – wild rice with Kurobuta pork sausage or spicy harissa chicken sausage with bread crumbs and raisins. All turkeys are served with a rich house-made turkey jus and cranberry sauce. Still longing for more meat?

Get the succulent Roast Beef (S$150+), which is rubbed with fresh rosemary and thyme and served with a robust black peppercorn sauce. If you’re order their packages (which serve 4-6 pax or 6-8 pax) from Nov 1 to 15, you get an Early Bird Special of S$20 off.

Festive pre-orders can be placed by emailing contactus@sprmrkt.com.sg, calling the outlets directly, or picking up an order form. Orders must be placed at least three working days ahead, with the option of delivery, self-collection or dine-in

SPRMRKT
STPI, Level 1, 41 Robertson Quay, 238236
Tel: 9736 4032
or
#02-13 Cluny Court
501 Bukit Timah Road, 259760
Tel: 9736 4170

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The Nasi Lemak craze is still going strong, so of course it has to make an entrance, even during the Christmas season. After all, this humble yet delicious dish is great any time, any where, no? Available at The Fullerton Hotels, this bird ($188 for 6 to 7kg), which was introduced last year as well, is first marinated in a paste ground from fresh chillies, pandan and kaffir lime leaves, shallots and lemongrass for three to four hours before it is roasted to a beautiful brown hue.

A crumble of crushed ikan bilis and roasted peanuts is sprinkled over the top for a satisfying crunch. It is served with steamed coconut scented rice, shredded egg omelette, cucumbers, peanuts, whole ikan bilis and a fragrant onion sambal which is made from scratch. Or go for its Traditional Whole Roasted Turkey ($198 for 6 to 7kg) with dried fruits, celery and pumpkin bread stuffing, that is accompanied by brussels sprouts, chicken chipolatas, glazed chestnuts and a roasted potato medley with cranberry sauce and giblet gravy.

Available from Nov 1 to Dec 31. last order date is Dec 28. Order online here or at:
The Fullerton Hotel 
1 Fullerton Square, 049178
and
The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore
80 Collyer Quay, 049326
Tel: 6877 8943

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Turkey lovers who also love their biryani will adore this marriage of two favourites. One Michelin-starred restaurant The Song of India has marinated its turkey overnight in a myriad of spices such as Kashmiri chilli powder, tandoori garam masala, mustard oil and cumin, before grilling it in the tandoor oven. The result is an evenly grilled crispy skin on the outside and juicy meats on the inside.

Stuffed with a porcini mushroom biryani that has been slow-cooked with basmati rice and a blend of spices, it’s a heady combination full of rich flavours. The bird is served with a sweet, tomato-based wine sauce while its biryani is best paired with the accompanying creamy, yogurt sauce.

Available for takeaway from Dec 20 to Dec 31. Orders need to be made three days in advance.

The Song Of India 
33 Scotts Road, 228226
Tel: 6836 0055

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Truffle fans will get a kick out of this richly flavoured turkey ($168 for 5kg). The bird is brined in salt water and spices prior to cooking and then marinated by rubbing a signature blend of spices on the skin, and truffle paste in the cavity of the bird , which allows the fragrance of the truffle to penetrate through the meat, according to its Executive Chef Eric Neo. The bird is then roasted for about 1.5 hours till a yummy golden brown, then lavishly brushed with truffle paste.

As if that’s not decadent enough, fresh winter truffle is shaved generously over the turkey, resulting in a strong, robust flavour of earthy truffles combined with the tenderness of the turkey meat. It’s accompanied with baked potatoes, winter vegetables, mushroom stuffing and giblet gravy. Also try the juicy Roasted New Zealand Grass-fed Beef Sirloin ($188 for 4kg) that is grilled just right, and which comes with roasted yukon potatoes, winter sprouts, chargrilled corn and red wine shallot sauce. Enjoy 15 per cent early bird savings when you place your orders between Nov 1 and 24, and get an additional 5 per cent privilege when you order online.

Festive Takeaways are available from Nov 1 online, and from Nov 23 to Dec 25 at the Festive Shoppe located at the entrance of:
InterContinental Singapore
Bugis Junction
80 Middle Road, 188966
Tel:l 6825 1132
Email sinhb-festive@ihg.com

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Another bird given an interesting local twist, this Cantonese-style turkey ($168+ for 6kg), is inspired by the beloved Har Cheong Gai (prawn paste chicken) dish. Marinated for 24 hours with prawn paste and traditional Chinese yellow rice wine, it is then roasted for two hours to golden perfection. The result? Juicy and tender flesh which peel off the bone, and a piquant flavour that is an explosion to the senses. Accompanied by Asian-style bread stuffing, roast potatoes, festive vegetables and seasonal greens with house-made dressing, make sure you pair the meat with their house-made truffle brown sauce.

They also have a Traditional Roast Christmas Turkey ($158+ for 6kg) with cornbread stuffing and served with roast potatoes, braised brussels sprouts with bacon, braised red cabbage, maple caramelised chestnuts, cranberry sauce and giblet gravy. Enjoy 25 per cent off festive takeaways when you order online.

Available from Dec 1 to 31 online or at:
Lobby Lounge
Lobby Level, Crowne Plaza Changi Airport
75 Airport Boulevard, 819664
Tel: 6823 5367 (between 9am and 10pm)
Email: LobbyLounge.cpca@ihg.com

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This poultry will be a crowd favourite, especially among your older aunties and uncles. Inspired by the Hong Kong-style soy sauce chicken, this super-sized variant ($238 for eight to 12 pax) is moist and tender, thanks to a traditional Chinese-style braising method which requires the bird to be slow-cooked for no less than two hours with spices such as cinnamon, cloves and star anise together with dark and light soy sauces. Served with a choice of Pumpkin Rice or Egg Noodles in Soy Sauce with Blanched Seasonal Vegetables, it’s definitely a unique festive offering.

For light nibbles, get the Breaded Turkey Rillettes ‘Cheong Fun’ with Creamy Tarragon Dip ($20 for 12 pieces) or the Mini Turkey Char Siew Bo Lo Buns ($15 for 6 pieces). The former are rice rolls filled with creamy and flavourful turkey rillettes then coated with breadcrumbs and gently fried to a golden hue, while the latter are adorable fun-sized buns filled with sweet-savoury turkey meat.

Available from Dec 1 to 26 – advance order of five days is required. Order online or at:
The Deli
Goodwood Park Hotel
22 Scotts Road, 228221, from 9am to 9pm
Tel: 6730 1867 / 68 from 10am to 6pm
Email: festive@goodwoodparkhotel.com

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This one’s for the chilli lovers. This succulent turkey ($128 for 4kg), which is marinated with ginger flower and tamarind and served with achar (pickled vegetables) and spicy gravy, is packed full of flavour. Expect an intriguing taste profile of sweet, sour and spicy when you bite into the luscious meat. Get your water jugs ready!

They also have the usual Whole Traditional Roast Marinated Turkey ($128 for 6kg) with chestnut stuffing that comes with roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables, cranberry sauce and giblet gravy. Other fulfilling meats include a honey glazed gammon ham and a slow-roasted leg of lamb. Order before Dec 9 to enjoy up to 25 per cent off.

Available from Nov 1 to Dec 26, self-collection starts from Dec 1 to 29. To order, go online or visit:
Atrium Restaurant
Level 4, Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium
317 Outram Road, 169075
Tel: 6731 7172

Photo: Regent Singapore

Marinated for 12 hours in limoncello, fresh basil, rosemary, bay leaves, garlic and extra virgin olive oil; this hearty bird ($222 for about 5kg) which is roasted till crisp, has a refreshing citrus tone unlike other turkey offerings. It comes with caramelised black figs on the side and roasted almond stuffing. You could also go for the boneless Roasted Turkey Breast ($178 for about 2.5kg), an equally delectable option intriguingly stuffed with Iberizo Chorizo, wild pomegranate confit and pecan nuts. Get an early bird discount of 15 per cent off for orders from Oct 15 to Nov 30, and 10 per cent off for orders from Dec 1 to Jan 1, 2019.

Collection time is from Dec 1 to Jan 1, 2019, three-day advance order is required. Orders can be made online or at:
Dolcetto by Basilico
Lobby Level, Regent Singapore
A Four Seasons Hotel, 1 Cuscaden Road, 249715
Tel: 6725 3244
Email: dolcetto.rsn@fourseasons.com

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Hotel Fort Canning is known for their locally-influenced turkey offerings, and this year is no different. Their new Satay Roast Turkey ($138+ for 4.5 to 5.5kg) pays homage to the beloved street food that has its humble beginnings from the travelling satay man, and promises a mouthful of pungent flavours. Their bird is first marinated overnight with an aromatic blend of fresh lemongrass, turmeric, galangal, cumin and coriander powders, which they say has been enhanced with “a touch of Chef’s secret ingredients”. The rich spices are lovingly massaged into the turkey before it is slow-roasted for hours to achieve a caramelised and charred exterior, while retaining its succulent texture.

A delicious house-made ground peanut dip and classic accompaniments of ketupat (rice cakes), onions and cucumbers are served to complement the meat. You can also get their signature turkeys — the Chilli Crab Roast Turkey ($168+) and Salted Egg Yolk Roast Turkey ($148+) — or the Traditional Roast Turkey ($138+) for traditionalists. Credit card holders (AMEX, DBS, HSBC, UOB, Maybank, OCBC and Standard Chartered) get to enjoy 15 per cent off.

Available for order from Nov 5 to Dec 25. Orders must be made three days in advance. Last date for orders is Dec 22, 12pm and collection at:
The Salon
Hotel Fort Canning, 11 Canning Walk, 178881
Tel: 6559 6796 (11am to 7pm)
Email: thesalon@hfcsingapore.com

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Award-winning Indian restaurant Punjab Grill is offering a twist to the classic Indian Tandoori Chicken Tikka with its signature Tandoori Turkey (S$139+ for about 1.8kg to 2kg) and Stuffed Tandoori Turkey (S$189+ for about 3kg, stuffed with mushroom morels biryani). Marinated in yoghurt and a special blend of rich Indian spices, the whole turkey is grilled to perfection and boasts juicy meat with a smoky aroma. Accompanied with assorted vegetables, it’ll be a flavourful addition to your table.

Available from Dec 16 to 25, reservations must be made at least three days in advance. Punjab Grill
B1-01A, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
South Podium, 2 Bayfront Avenue, 018972
Tel: 6688 7395

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Health enthusiasts will love this rendition of the Christmas bird ($198 for 4.5 to 5 kg), which is roasted to tender perfection with the healthy spice of lavender. The subtle but aromatic flavours of the herb do not overpower the dish; instead, they give an intriguing floral twist, enhancing the fragrance of the poultry.

It is accompanied by a fruity stuffing made of roasted oranges, apples, lemon and bread — a perfect tangy complement to the richness of the meat. If that’s not your cup of tea, you can go for the Traditional Roast Turkey ($188 for 4.5 to 5kg) which comes with a decadent duck foie gras stuffing, chestnuts, and a cranberry and port wine sauce.

Available for order online Nov 22 to Dec 24 (last day of order is Dec 21, 9pm and last day of collection is Dec 25, 7pm). Orders must be made three days in advance. Or visit:
Forecourt Stall
(entrance of Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel)
320 Orchard Road, 238865
Tel: 6831 4708

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Celebrate Christmas like the Italians with this turkey that is rubbed with fragrant Mediterranean fresh herbs and carefully cooked for five hours until it is tender. Golden acacia honey is drizzled all over the turkey, which is then roasted to crisp perfection in the oven before being topped with raisins, pine nuts and black and green olives. Expect a delighful mix of both sweet and savoury. To enhance the flavours further, pair the flesh with its tangy cranberry sauce. Different sizes are available for order, with prices starting from $175++ for 5kg.

Pre-order three days in advance. Period of collection starts from Nov 17 to Dec 25. Sinfonia Ristorante
#01-01 Victoria Concert Hall
11 Empress Place, 179558
Tel: 6385 5588

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Grand Hyatt’s Roasted Whole Tom Turkey ($150 for 4 to 5kg) is simple but homey for those who prefer a lighter option. Marinated with salt, pepper, root vegetables, thyme and butter, it comes with a turkey gravy of roasted turkey bones and root vegetables and freshly made cranberry sauce infused with cloves, orange and red wine.

If a whole turkey seems a bit much for you and your gang to swallow, try the tasty Roasted Turkey Roll ($90 for 1.3kg) instead, which is just the right portion and comes with chestnut and spinach stuffing as well as the same turkey gravy and cranberry sauce. Best of all, it’s boneless! Have vegetarians in your midst or you just want to provide some respite from the meat fest? Delight your guests with a plant-based Whole Celeriac “Ham” ($38 for 800g), which is marinated with festive spices such as soy sauce, thyme, garlic and bayleaf and finished with tarragon mustard on the side. Get these and more at Grand Hyatt’s newly launched online shop, the Santa Shop.

Available from Nov 22 to Dec 31 at:
Santa Shop.
Grand Hyatt Singapore
10 Scotts Road, 228211
Tel: 6738 1234