Racines | Sofitel Singapore City Centre

The new à la carte menu celebrates French traditions and Asian flair through quality ingredients and vibrant flavours

Racines at Sofitel Singapore City Centre is unveiling a new menu from 2 April 2025, celebrating the harmony of French and Asian cuisines. Thoughtfully crafted to surprise and intrigue, the refreshed selection highlights the fresh flavours of natural ingredients with light, delicate touches. Available from Sunday to Friday for lunch, from 12pm to 3pm, and daily for dinner, from 5:30pm to 10pm, the new menu promises a dining experience that delights with every bite.

Chef Wong Chin Yee leads the effort on the new menu and we were introduced to him one lovely evening in March 2025 and he shared the basis of his creation, the perfect blend of east and west, delivered separately in the delivery of different meats and seafood, use of relevant cooking methods and special sauces, True Innovation!

A Tantalising Start

The journey begins with an enticing array of starters, where French classics are reimagined with Asian nuances. The Pan Roasted Duck Foie Gras transforms a timeless French delicacy with a subtle Asian twist. Premium French Rougié foie gras is marinated in cognac, cured with salt and pepper, then pan-roasted to perfection. A touch of ginger lends piquancy and warmth, complemented by sweet grapes, crunchy hazelnuts, and a rich port jus. Such a treat!

The Seared Hokkaido Scallops à la Meunière is another dish that offers a refreshing take on a classic French favourite. Plump, tender scallops are lightly seared in butter, and enhanced with a splash of calamansi for a bright, citrusy lift.

Crafted from scratch in-house, Racines Lobster Bisque blends French tradition with sustainable practices. French butter and brandy infuse the broth with rich depth, while lemongrass adds an aromatic Asian flair. Served with half a Boston lobster, the dish follows a zero-waste philosophy — lobster shells are used to create a flavourful stock, while claw trimmings serve as garnish. This was so good, that we wanted much more, and this truly testifies to the amazement of this innovative dish, the broth is cooked long enough for its flavours to infuse into the lobster meat!

Captivating Headliners

From land to sea, the mains showcase a vibrant interplay of French and Asian flavours, each dish thoughtfully crafted to highlight the best of both culinary traditions.

A perennial favourite, the Singapore Style Hokkien Mee features a house-made prawn and pork broth, simmered for 10 hours to develop deep, rich flavours. Paired with roasted pork belly, tiger prawns, squid, and a kick of sambal, this dish delivers an exciting blend of depth and spice.

The Soy Baked Black Cod brings an Asian twist with a marinade of soy, ginger, and honey, infusing the fish with a delicate balance of sweet and savoury. Served alongside seasonal vegetables like asparagus and shimeiji mushrooms, and complemented with pickled tomato and edamame, the dish is a blend of umami and refreshing lightness. We loved the way this was presented, and the umami was well integrated into the preparation of this dish, just exquisite!

The Marine Stewardship Council-certified Pan Seared Salmon features a crisp, golden exterior while preserving its tender interior. Paired with sautéed spinach and a clam and potato ragout, this dish strikes the perfect balance of delicacy and richness. We had this as well, and it was simple perfect!

The Salt-Baked Pineapple-Fed Yellow Chicken Leg offers a burst of Asian flavours. Pineapple-fed yellow chicken leg, known for its tender, juicy meat, is marinated for six hours before being salt-baked for a distinctive texture. Served with cordyceps, truffle, milk cabbage, pickled vegetables, and brown rice, this zero-waste dish uses the same pineapple-fed yellow chicken as the following dish.

For a French twist, the Pineapple-Fed Yellow Chicken Supreme features tender chicken breast slow-cooked in a flavourful stock made from chicken bones. Paired with Paris mushroom duxelle, asparagus, mashed potato, and a rich truffle velouté, this dish marries both technique and tradition.

Both the Yellow Chicken Leg and Chicken Supreme was tender and delicious! it exudes a sense of familiarity as we have had pineapple-fed chicken before, and this truly reminds us as delivered by Chef Wong.

A Sweet Ending

The meal concludes with desserts that blend classic recipes with familiar flavours; We love the presentation of the various desserts that we showered upon us. The Cempedak Crème Brûlée puts a tropical spin on the traditional French dessert. Velvety custard is infused with the fragrant sweetness of fresh cempedak (tropical jackfruit), creating a delightful contrast to the signature crisp, caramelised top, just immaculate and so mouth-watering!

The Ondeh Ondeh reinterprets the nostalgic Asian treat through the lens of French pastry-making. Inspired by the layered structure of an Opera cake, this dessert features delicate layers of pandan, gula melaka, and coconut, topped with coconut biscotti for a delightful crunch, simply wonderful!

Sofitel Singapore City Centre

Racines is located at the Sofitel Singapore City Centre and it is nestled amidst within an enclave that boasts of historic shop houses and towering skyscrapers. It is an elegantly designed 223-room luxury hotel that reflects Singapore’s rich cultural heritage with undeniable French flair. An oasis at the heart of Tanjong Pagar, the hotel is conveniently situated just 20 minutes from Singapore’s Changi Airport, and offers gastronomic dining options including Racines, an all-day dining restaurant serving Authentic French and Local cuisine, as well as 1864, serving up cocktails and exquisite afternoon tea. The hotel boasts close to 20,000 square feet of meeting spaces across 9 flexible venues including the 600 sqm Wallich Ballroom, presenting a strategic venue of choice for MICE, business meetings, seamless soirees and the finest celebrations and weddings banquets.

For reservations or more information, guests can visit https://bit.ly/racines-sofitel, call +65 6428 5000 or email HA152@sofitel.com.

Racines, Sofitel Singapore City Centre (Level 5)

9 Wallich Street, Singapore 078885