Media Tasting
My favourite time of the year is coming very soon and I was so stoked to be able to have my first Lo Hei experience this early! I’ve heard so much about the delicious dishes offered at Gu Ma Jia Private Kitchen, but missed all the previous food-tasting sessions. So glad the husband and I could finally make it this time round, and it was for their Chinese New Year menu! Happy to report that we were not disappointed – even with high expectations, every dish was delicious and yummy!
The first dish that greeted us was of course the colourful Prosperity Yu Sheng ($40.80/$50.80), which was not only pretty to see but refreshing, sweet and very appetizing. I super LOVE IT! The Yu Sheng was served with gui fei abalone (I was secretly pleased because I don’t take fish sashimi, haha!) and the mix of sweet and tangy sauce along with the rest of the crunchy ingredients made this a very balanced dish. I had helpings after helpings because it was just so appetizing and refreshing!
This next dish made everyone ‘wow’ when it arrived, and rightfully so. This Lobster Cold Platter ($138) of lobster, thai-style pacific clam, smoked duck and Gu Ma beancurd was not just visually appealing, it tasted really fresh & yummy too! I especially like the beancurd – Praiseworthy!
This next dish of Lychee Sweet & Sour Grouper (Market Rate) was one of the highlights of the evening for me personally. I love how perfectly the lychees matched with the sweet & sour grouper. The fish was extremely fresh, tender and sweet! Super well-done dish!
Apart from the CNY menu, we also tasted some of Gu Ma Jia’s signature dishes. When this dish of Assam Fish Head was served to the table, it caused a wave of excitement at my table, especially for those who had tried it before. It was indeed very delicious and might be one of the best assam fish head I’ve ever tried. The sauce was flavourful with just the right tinge of spice and sourness. The fish was very fresh with firm meat and paired well with eggplant, tomatoes and lady’s fingers. So good with a bowl of steamed rice!
The Kyoto Pork Ribs was a show on its own because it was lit up with fire just before served to the table. Tender pork ribs are served in aluminium foil to retain the juiciness and natural flavours of the ribs. Drenched in sweet tangy sauce, the dish is sweet and savoury at the same time.
The fragrance of this dish of Claypot Wine Chicken with Ginger & Sesame Oil totally won me over when it was served. It’s one of my favourite dishes and Gu Ma Jia’s rendition was yummy! Imagine tender chicken chunks with fragrant ginger and sesame oil!
Just when you thought that vegetables cannot get any more interesting, this dish of Kai Lan 2 styles (Yuan Yang) was so good I couldn’t stop eating it. This dish features Kai Lan vegetables cooked in two styles, blanched and fried. Crispy Kai Lan leaves are deep-fried to perfection, coupled with thick and crunchy Kai Lan stems. I super duper love the fried Kai Lan leaves – So savoury & good!
We were served vinegar enzyme drinks along with our meal, and it was so interesting and refreshing! Enzymes act as catalysts for the human cells to function. The body‘s ability to digest, absorb and utilize nutrients depends on the presence of enzymes. Having the drink alongside the meal aids in our digestion! Concluding the wonderful meal was a Double-boiled Beautifying Peach Gum with Red Dates ($32.80) which was sweet and really nourishing!
If you wish to plan your CNY Reunion Dinner at Gu Ma Jia Private Kitchen, I encourage to place your reservations as early as possible. They offer set meals for easy selection and they are available from 18 January to 19 February 2019 both for dine-in as well as for delivery. Here’s the set menu for your easy reference.
Gu Ma Jia Private Kitchen is located at 45 Tai Thong Crescent Senette Estate Singapore 347866. Tel: 62852023 or Whatsapp 6583550476 for reservation. For more info, you can check out their website at www.gumajia.com.sg.or look for Gumajia on Facebook/Instagram.
Thank you Gu Ma (the lady in blue in centre) for a great meal! :)
