[Singapore Restaurant] Experience New Birthday Dishes at TODAI !

 

 

Believe it or not, TODAI has turned 4!  Diners at the restaurant, specializing in international buffet, are in for a treat.  As part of TODAI's anniversary celebration, they have specially added 7 birthday dishes to the menu.



Shoutao, or steamed buns in the shape of peaches signifying longevity, is one dish commonly seen especially during birthday celebrations for the elders.  This Chinese tradition is still kept even in modern days Singapore.  The soft pink steamed buns are filled with sweet lotus paste.  These buns are best eaten when they are fresh out from the steamer.   Another Chinese dish which TODAI has added to the auspicious birthday menu is the stir-fried Yi Mein or the longevity noodles.  The noodles, a savory dish with prawns and mushrooms, didn't taste too strong and the noodle texture was quite "QQ", a local term describing the chewy texture of the noodles.  It tasted somewhat like handmade noodles.

Two Korean dishes added to the birthday menu were Japchae and Miyeokguk.  The key ingredient for Japchae is the sweet potato noodles which is different from the Chinese-style glass noodles because of it's chewy noodles texture.  The flavourful dish is stir-fried by mixing sesame oil, soy sauce with vegetables and meat.  This dish was first created in the 17th century during the Joseon Dynasty.  The dish soon became one of the signature dishes in the royal menu, especially during celebration parties, as the king liked it so much. 

In the Korean culture, one must have a bowl of Miyeokguk (or Korean-style seaweed soup) on their birthdays.  Due to its high iodine and calcium content in the seaweeds, it is common for Korean women to consume this soup after child-birth.  It then became a popular practice to have the seaweed soup on birthdays as a reminder of the food and nutrition from mothers.

A pretty exotic dish on the birthday menu is Oto, which originates from Ghana.  Oto is a traditional African birthday dish that uses hard-boiled eggs, mashed yam and palm oil as the key ingredients.  TODAI has creatively replaced the yam with potato and it has a similar taste as potato salad.  Eggs in the Ghanaian culture symbolizes purity and fruitfulness and therefore it is symbolize to consume eggs on birthdays.  This completes the second African dish, Jollof Rice, originating from Nigeria, which is slightly spicy and savoury.

And, birthdays wouldn't be complete without cakes.  Inspired from Russia's Honey Layered Cakes, the 4-layered delicious Rainbow Cake will be available during dinner and weekend buffets.  If you're a fan of butter-cream cakes, go for this!

Besides the birthday dishes, the international buffet selection includes Oriental, Western, Japanese, Korean, Italian dishes as well as fruits and salads.  If you prefer to go for lighter food options, TODAI offers pretty interesting salads.

 (Cherry Tomato Salad under the Italian Section)

(Mandarin Salad under the Salad Section)

(Garlic Bread under the Italian Section)

 



As part of TODAI's anniversary celebration, diners have a chance to enjoy unlimited buffet dining for 30 days.  A total of 5 passes will be given away for lucky dinners who spend a minimum of $200 at TODAI.  And for diners who are celebrating their birthdays in March, they get to enjoy a complimentary birthday cake as well as an instant photo taken to capture their memorable moments.

UOB and Maybank card holders, senior citizens and kids get to can enjoy dining discounts at TODAI as well.  Do check out the promotional details at www.todaisingapore.com.

TODAI Singapore

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands

2 Bayfront Avenue

#B2-01

Singapore 018972

Tel: +65 6688 7771

Website: www.todaisingapore.com



Monday to Friday:
Lunch: 11.30am to 3pm; Dinner: 5.30pm to 10pm

Saturday:
Lunch: 11.30am to 3pm; Dinner: 5pm to 10.30pm

Sunday:
All Day Dining: 11.30pm to 10pm


Getting there: Take MRT to Bayfront Station.  Use Exit D.  Enter Marina Bay Sands (MBS) and walk through The Shoppes in MBS.  TODAI is located almost at the end of the building.

[Singapore Restaurant] TODAI's Spicy Roll Eating Contest

Needing to add some SPICE to your daily routine?  If you love spicy food and chilli padi is a must at your dining table, this is the place you must check out - TODAI at the Marina Bay Sands.





 

At every lunch and dinner from now until end August, diners have the chance to participate in the "Spicy Roll Eating Contest".  Those who complete all 4 levels (comprising 8 pieces of rice rolls aka sushi) will walk away with a $80 Todai gift voucher.  Sounds like a good deal?

Are the spicy rolls too hot to handle?  Let's have a visual rehearsal.

Level 1 - oh well, just pieces of cut chilli padi as the garnish.

Level 2 - Hmm....the spicy sauces are showing.

Level 3 - wow!  Red hot sauces covering both rice rolls.  Are you prepared for it? 

 Level 4 - Doesn't look as hot as Level 3?  Take a closer look IN the rolls!

 

Wonder if anyone overcame the challenge?  Of course!  These 2 diners completed the challenge, with some (or maybe lots of) sweat, and walked away with the $80 voucher in their grins!

Todai Singapore

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands

2 Bayfront Avenue

#B2-01

Singapore 018972

Tel: +65 6688 7771

Website: www.todai.com.sg/



Getting there: Take MRT to Bayfront Station.  Use Exit D.  Enter Marina Bay Sands (MBS) and walk through The Shoppes in MBS.  Todai is located almost at the end of the building.

[Singapore Buffet] Let's Celebrate the Festival of the Golden Crabs at TODAI!

Chilli Crab, a popular local dish amongst Singaporeans cooked mostly using Sri Lankan crabs.  But now, how about trying a different breed of crabs?  I recommend the Golden Crabs that are now exclusively available at TODAI, a global international buffet chain located at Marina Bay Sands, for a very limited period this February.

These Golden Crabs, came all the way from the Atlantic Ocean, are big and heavy (up to 2kg each) with super long claws and legs are specially brought in by TODAI during this festive season! Compared to the crabs that we normally have, the Golden Crabs have softer shell that covers the fresh and succulent flesh.

Select from 3 cooking styles, Chilli Crab or Steamed Crab or Cold Crab, each has it's own unique characteristics.

The "Korean" Chilli Crab has a distinctive flavour which tastes like gochujang, Korean red pepper paste.  It is not particularly spicy and has a little sweet after-taste.  The gravy can get quite addictive and it was a pity that there was no mantou (Chinese plain steamed/fried bun), which we typically will dip it in the local chilli crab dish.

8The Steamed Crab is my favourite.  Like plain vanilla, the freshness and sweetness of the flesh was most apparent.  "Less is More" was how I felt when I first tasted it.  This is a very authentic crab dish.

If those who prefer something more "fanciful", the Cold Crab might be the right choice.  Cooked yet kept cold in an iced bowl, the flesh texture was a little firmer compared to the Steamed and Chilli version.  This will probably suit fans of sashimi.

And to celebrate the Winter Season in the temperate countries, TODAI is serving 4 types of Korean winter street food in February.  The 4 types of street food are mini Carp Bread filled with red bean paste, Hotteok (pancake filled with brown sugar and nuts), grilled sweet potato and eomuk (boiled fish cake).  Notice that all are warm dishes?  But of course, it is freezing cold in Korea during winter!

Complete your Korean meal with some cabbage kimchi or radish kimchi.  These are on the regular TODAI menu all year round.  Be spoilt for choice for popular dishes such as Japanese Sushi and rolls, Chinese food, Italian food, Ovenbaked, Noodles, Pastries etc.  If only you can stay in the restaurant whole day, that'll be great!

 Japanese Soba



 Salmon Sashimi

The chef at the sashimi counter is probably the busiest in the entire restaurant because there is always a queue waiting the sashimi to be served.  He cuts the salmon with so much care and concentration!



 Chinese Food Section

There are also various types of dishes that are available only at TODAI eg.  Rolled Bacon (on crab stick) with Balsamic Sauce, is unique.  A thin layer of pan-fried bacon wraps around fresh-tasting crab sticks.  The fried wings were great too!

Even the fruits served are different from what other buffet restaurants are serving.  Grapefruits provides lots of vitamin C, helps lower cholesterol and has antioxidant properties.  However, this fruit is not suitable for individuals who are already on cholesterol-related treatments.   

Don't miss the lunar festival joy at TODAI!

Todai Singapore

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands

2 Bayfront Avenue

#B2-01

Singapore 018972

Tel: +65 6688 7771

Website: www.todaisingapore.com



Monday to Saturday:
Lunch: 11.30am to 3pm; Dinner: 5.30pm to 10pm

Sunday:
Lunch: 11.30am to 4pm; Dinner: 5pm to 10pm


Getting there: Take MRT to Bayfront Station.  Use Exit D.  Enter Marina Bay Sands (MBS) and walk through The Shoppes in MBS.  Todai is located almost at the end of the building.


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Todai Singapore - An International Seafood and Sushi Restaurant





Looking for a place for a relaxing seafood international buffet?  Todai is one recommended place.  The buffet restaurant is located at the upmarket Marian Bay Sands and was opened in 2009. 

Todai is a global brand where it opened its first concept restaurant in California in 1985 serving sushi and seafood.  It now has over 40 restaurants in the United States, Hawaii and Asia including Korea, China, Hong Kong and Singapore.  As of now, there are 11 restaurants all over Korea.

For the restaurant at MBS, much of its ingredients and recipe are imported from Korea.  However, there are seasonal highlights that aren't beyond the Korean recipes.  For, the Alaskan King Crab promotion that is currently taking place. 

The fresh and juicy crabs are HUGE!  Even though, the flesh are tender and juicy.  The crab legs are mostly as long as 30cm and the crab claws are as huge as a palm! 

How do you manage those long legs and huge claws?  These interesting, special scissors are provided for cutting the crab shells.  Although the shells are not extremely hard, it is much easier to remove the shells with these scissors.

Here's one of the Korean chefs preparing a pancake dish.  Apparently, Todai has been a popular choice for food catering for many of the Korean celebrities holding concerts and fan meetings in Singapore.  Staff and guests had the opportunity to meet some of these artistes while they dine in Todai!  How lucky!

From July onwards, the restaurant is holding a promotion on "Healing Food" featuring the Abalone Ginseng Chicken Soup and Sea Eel BBQ.  The Abalone Ginseng Chicken Soup combines the benefit of building and protecting healthy muscle tissues from the abalone, with the revitalising properties of the Ginseng Chicken Soup.  The Sea Eel BBQ is rich in vitamins that aid in the rejuvenation of the body, which is ideal for the Singapore tropical heat.  These promotional dishes are available during weekday dinner and during weekend lunch and dinner.

 

Abalone Ginseng Chicken Soup

For this specially dish, the abalone is said to be imported from Korea.  A complete huge piece of abalone in its Mother of Pearl shell.  Other than the chicken, jujube and a full piece of ginseng is used to create the flavourful dish.

Chinese Section 

In addition, Todai has added a new section in their buffet line "10 best food for Longevity".  And in August, to celebrate Singapore's 48th National Day, free flow draft beer will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays and fresh oysters have been added to the buffet spread for dinner on Fridays as well as on weekend lunch and dinner.  The restaurant has a wide buffet spread comprising 16 different sections including Seafood, Sushi, Roll, Chinese, Deep Fry, Churrasco, Oven Food, Italian, Cold Food, Noodle, Pastry, Dim Sum, Grill, Western, Salad and Beverages. 

Pastry Section 

For the great spread of food, do take your time if you are dining there and make sure you aren't rushing for time.  Lunch starts from $42++ while dinner starts from $58++.  There is price variation so do check out the details from Todai's website.

September 2013's Promotion

 

Free flow draft beer during dinner on Thursdays.

Unlimited fresh oysters during dinner on Fridays as well as during lunch & dinner during weekends.  Promotions are also available from 19 to 22 Sep in conjunction with the F1 event.

 

Todai Singapore

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands

2 Bayfront Avenue

#B2-01

Singapore 018972

Tel: +65 6688 7771

Website: http://www.todai.com.sg/



Getting there: Take MRT to Bayfront Station.  Use Exit D.  Enter Marina Bay Sands (MBS) and walk through The Shoppes in MBS.  Todai is located almost at the end of the building.




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