It's the birthday of Mrs Catherine Tan, who was born exactly 74 years ago in pre-independance Singapore. We were indeed honoured to be invited as her only guests to dine at her favourite Chinese restaurant, Asia Grand at Raffles City.
This treasured Cantonese restaurant started in the Asian Hotel on Scotts Road and later moved to North Bridge Road, before its present premises on the third floor of Raffles City. She and her late husband Mr Tan Kah Tee were regulars here, and all the staff and managers know her by name. In short, she is a VIP, and so were her guests.
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| The staff were only too keen to please Mrs Tan |
We were treated to some of the restaurant's well-known delicacies, which have been documented by my trusty camera. A delicious dessert was on the house, and we were also served a birthday cake which Janet had bought earlier in the day. It was a leisurely affair, and no one was in a hurry, which was perfect for a birthday dinner. May there be many more.
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| The famous salt-baked half chicken |
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| Braised sea cucumber is a delicacy |
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| Tofu with crab meat & spinach |
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| Fried seafood noodles |
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| Ice jelly dessert |
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| 20 May 2026 was a day to remember in more ways than one. I've not worn this shirt for 22 years. Jonathan Shin & K Shanmugam would approve. |
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| The VIP treatment all the way. |
ASIA GRAND
252 North Bridge Road
#03-22B Fairmont Singapore
Raffles City
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