Sky on 57, Marina Bay Sands (13Oct12)

S' parents have never gone up the MBS "ship" before so being the filial her, she decided to bring them to Sky on 57 for a fine Chinese lunch. Excellent choice as the panoramic view thrilled them very much indeed. And time and time again we have to express how impressive a change Singapore's skyline has gone through. Look at those cute supertrees from above.

All of us took the 3-course set lunch at $50 each (but with some additions for more premium courses). Plus a bottle of white at $88. UOB privilege cardmembers get preferred booking (table with perfect view by the window), complimentary valet parking and free mocktail (even for the guests). Don't miss out! See offer details here.

Slow cooked egg was normal, fish carpaccio tasty but maybe not worth the additional $6, foie gras xiao long bao could be more flavourful in my opinion, and fried oysters were superb. Veloute was bad, and Bah Kut Teh was so ordinary it could have come straight from the pack. As for the mains, fish curry was quite good, steamed halibut was ok, braised lamb downright bad, and king prawns capellini above average. We had an apple tart to share and it was good.

Based on food only, I think anyone's crazy to spend that kind of money on such local food. But considering the ambience and setting and view, I'd gladly go back again especially since I now know what not to order! P.S. you shoud be able to catch chef Justin Quek as he seems to enjoy walking around the restaurant.

Name: Sky on 57 (website)
Location: Sands Skypark, Tower 1, Level 57
Expenditure: S$360 for 4 persons