Lunch at Peach Garden @ OCBC Executive Club (01-Jul-07)

As FS and P were back from Bolehland we had dim sum at Peach Garden at the old OCBC Executive Club, on the 33rd floor of the OCBC building. We’ve been to their other outlets at Novena and Thomson Plaza so we know the food is very good. V was in Europe, MS was working at 2pm so couldn’t join us, so there was CC, KP, PL, FS, P and I.

Tycoon C made the arrangements in person, however when we arrived there was no reservation (how many times have I seen that at Singapore restaurants? – too many). The restaurant wasn’t crowded so they found us a table anyway. After a while one of the owners turned up (now this is a mystery because every time I’ve been to a Peach Garden, no matter where, one of the owners, either Veronica or Angela has turned up – how is that possible? Cloning I think, but an excellent example of how much they value customer service.) Tycoon talked to her and before we knew it we were transferred to a large private room.

The dim sum was excellent, and served individually rather than in steamers. Desserts were very good too. Usually desserts at dim sum restaurants are so-so but Peach Garden has a number of innovative dishes. I particularly liked the pulut hitam with ice cream in a young coconut. We eventually left with about 30 empty coconuts in a bag (but that’s a story you’ll need to ask KP yourself!).

Following lunch we retired to a lounge area for coffee, tea and egg tarts. The lounge has a panoramic view of the Padang and Marina area. When the F1 comes in September 08, you can bet this room will be fully booked.

We had a great, languid Sunday lunch spread over three hours. Just the way dim sum is supposed to be taken.

Would I come back – Definitely. Good ambience, excellent food, excellent service.
Service – Excellent and personal. Hard to beat.
Food – Excellent and worth the premium that they charge.