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Ah Yat Kitchen at Capitol Piazza's Food Republic outlet stands out for being the casual arm of their chain of seafood restaurants. Offering affordable fare, I was piqued to find out how banquet fare would be like in a food court setting. For starters, we had table service instead of self service which was a major plus point despite the food court prices of their dishes. Plus, the dishes were nicely plated just like in their restaurant. Roasted BBQ Combination Average roasts with soggy skinned pork belly slices and fatty char siew. Lobster Claw Meat and Minced Seafood Soup Reasonably tasty starchy soup with lobster claw meat even. Stewed Whole 6 PPC Fresh Abalone with Mushrooms and Vegetables This was beginning to look alot like a chinese new year set menu with baby abalone, mushroom and greens. My only grouse is - why so few stalks of greens? Deep Fried Fish Fillet in Thai Sauce Crispy fish fritter topped with a spicy and sweet sauce, this was my favourite. Baked Salted Half ...

I know little of Summer Pavilion except it is a chinese restaurant at Ritz Carlton and even locating the restaurant was a maze of its own. That just says how often I actually patronize Ritz Carlton. Up this flight of stairs into a modern world of chinese cuisine, the art of dining they muse. Spot this humongous vase of dried willows that is both a statement piece, and also figurative of a modern chinese garden. These italian chinaware are so gorgeous, the captivating intricate artwork. Lily set dinner This floral fruit tea was served almost immediately as a welcome drink, nice touch! Jade Oolong ($12)   Intense green leaf and white bean aromas, nutty flavors with good tannins and a bitter sweet finish.  The art of tea, simplicity in every sip. Measly few slices of pickled cucumber served with a single goji berry - one that piques the senses and whets the appetite hugely. No wonder the elders always say good things come in small packages, and quantities. Duo of Prawn Deep-fried Head and...