This Lunar New Year, Flavours of Martell brings new depth and richness to Chinese sauces, broths, and desserts at Royal China, Raffles Sentosa Singapore
When it comes to pairing food with alcohol, wine is often the natural choice. At Royal China, however, Martell takes a different approach by pairing Chinese cuisine with cognac. Flavours of Martell shines both as an accompaniment and an ingredient, with cognac subtly infused into dishes to enhance its complexity, resulting in pairings that are unexpected yet beautifully balanced.
Created especially for the Lunar New Year season, the menu places the spotlight on Martell’s emblematic cognacs: Martell Cordon Bleu and Martell Chanteloup XXO, alongside the delicate flavours of Cantonese cuisine at Royal China.
Usher in the New Year with family and friends over a seven-course meal that begins with Yuan Yang Mantou, served with homemade olive vegetable butter infused with Martell Cordon Bleu. The result is a gently sweet introduction, perfectly complemented by the warm, pillowy mantou.
The meal continues with roasted tender Kurobuta char siew in yuzu sauce infused with Martell VSOP, followed by a comforting bowl of Braised Premium Bird’s Nest Soup featuring fresh crab meat and roe. Next comes pan-fried scallop with truffle egg white and caviar, both dishes elevated with Martell Chanteloup XXO for a lingering, elegant finish.
To balance the richness, a savoury dish of sautéed diced Miyazaki A5 Wagyu beef and foie gras is introduced. The spicy vintage vinegar sauce, infused with Martell VSOP, cuts through the richness with acidity. Braised Inaniwa noodles with dried scallop and fresh crab meat in a thick chicken broth—infused with Martell Cordon Bleu—offer a satisfying end to the savoury courses.
The celebratory finale consists of a refreshing dessert of pineapple ice cream paired with a purple sweet potato chocolate glutinous dumpling coated in pistachio, finished with Martell Cordon Bleu.
Founded by Jean Martell in 1715, Maison Martell is the oldest of the great cognac houses. Renowned worldwide for the finesse and elegance of its cognacs, the House’s legacy of savoir-faire has been passed down through nine generations. Defined by a deep attachment to terroir and a spirit of bold innovation, Martell continues to challenge convention in the pursuit of excellence.
