Summer Pavilion - 7 Raffles Ave

Went for Dinner with high expectations due to Michelin 1 star. Opted for the CNY Ala Carte menu. Had a good start with the soup and Yu Sheng. was looking forward to the rest of the dishes. Wasabi prawns, XO sauce asparagus with scallops and sea cucumber, half a chicken. Prawns tasted fair, can't say it's exceptional. XO sauce dish was a disappointment, scallop doesn't taste fresh, sea cucumber doesn't feel of superior quality. Plating was terrible, looks like everything was thrown onto the plate and served. Chicken had this "frostbite taste" not what I would have expected from a high end Chinese restaurant, not to even mention a Michelin 1 restaurant which is supposed to serve food with quality ingredients and carefully prepared with distinct flavours. Verdict: Plating is terrible. Totally disappointing and awful experience for a Michelin 1 restaurant. Can't see how it's worth the star and the price. I have been to better Chinese restaurants for half the price.

My wife and I booked dinner at Summer Pavilion. It was a few days after the easing of Covid dining restrictions in public venues. The staff prepared a nice table. Our order was served progressively and in an unhurried manner. Each dish was well executed and presented. Appetiser comprised BBQ Iberico Pork & Honeyed Chicken Slices. It was a delicious starter. So too was the Double-boiled Chicken Soup with Bamboo Pith. The Pan-fried King Scallop with Stuffed Eggplant complemented the Braised HK Noodles. Dinner ended with a refreshing Coconut Ice Cream. Tea quality and strength were consistent throughout each replenished pot - Not too thick or too thin in terms of brew. Just the kind of detailed attention at Ritz!

Got the Peony set menu for dinner. Presentation was quite nice, ambiance was beautiful, service was fantastic, but the food was not up to expectation. For the price and Michelin star, we expected to have some new and exciting flavors but it turned out to be no different than our go-to Cantonese restaurant back home. Definitely not blown away. In fact, we were a bit regretful about having spent so much on a not-so-special meal afterwards. Dessert was not to our liking, but may have been to others. They were kind enough to give us a different dessert to try in its place.

The most memorable dinner of my trip to Singapore. The food was top-tier, and the customer service perfect. The diced beef in black pepper sauce melts in your mouth with a burst of flavour. The duck was smoky and delicious. The fried pork rib was aromatic and crispy on the outside with a welcome surprise of softness on the inside. The oolong and lychee tea were incredibly soothing. The fried rice was heavenly. Everyone was friendly, especially our waitress Lisa. The best food and an unforgettable experience.

Had the tasting menu. Felt the portion and the idea for the tasting menu have some hits and misses. Made you wonder when you pay 188++ for a tasting menu but like serving just have a taro purée with vanilla ice cream? The ingredients can be bought and anyone could have done it. honestly and sadly there's nothing special about it. Any char could have done it. Not what I expects from a Michelin restaurant serving that kind of dishes

brought our families here for lunch. food & service were amazing. each dish was cooked and prepared perfectly. the staff was really sweet as well — she prepared for us a dessert dish to celebrate the special occasion (based on what we were wearing). we will definitely be back again :)

Most dishes exceeded my expectations except the dessert which was ordinary. The smoked chicken was well executed - tender and flavourful. The scallop compliments well with the chicken with its freshness and sweetness. Doubled-boiled birds nest in whole coconut was excellent. The soup is rich and the birds nest were served in good portion. Wagyu was tender as expected. Enjoyed the poached rice with lobster meat. The soup was tasty yet not thick and the lobster was cooked just nice. Dish timing was perfect and staff attentiveness was excellent. Overall, a great dinning experience!

One thing that stood out when dining at summer pavilion was the service and attentiveness of the staff. The table was very big and spacious, which allows all the dishes to be served pretty much together. Food wise everything was very good, but also on the pricier side (veggie was $30+). Would recommend the lobster dishes which was unique and has a strong lobster flavored broth. Difference between the two is there’s a slight char after taste in the one with the rice, likely coming from the rice (which might have been fried/charred).