Nanyang Blossom is a Chinese restaurant in Knightsbridge, where Chef Patron Daren Liew shines a spotlight on the culinary traditions of the Nanyang region of Southeast Asia.
Opulent yet tasteful interiors serve as the backdrop to this culinary journey, with metallic pendant lights, walls and accent features giving the space a soft, luxurious glow. The striking bar is decorated with golden chainmail detailing and granite counters. These design touches extend to the three private dining rooms, the largest of which seats up to 30 guests, and to an Entertainment Room with karaoke for up to 16; all are in the basement and reached by stairs only. The restaurant also offers bespoke dining experiences for celebrations.
Nanyang Blossom’s menus tell a story of growth and renewal through delicious, impeccably presented food. Guests can choose from two set menus, Nanyang Essence and Nanyang Symphony, which feature dishes such as A4 Miyazaki Japanese beef, Canadian curry lobster pot and claypot sticky Iberico pork with okra and sweet onion. The a la carte menu comprises similarly elevated and authentic dishes, including Chef Daren’s lobster curry, steamed grouper with soy, coriander and garlic, Malaysia chilli prawn with lemongrass, and Sarawak black pepper Angus beef. Sides range from classic egg fried rice to Singapore vermicelli noodles.
Desserts shouldn’t be skipped. ‘Explosion of Asia’ pairs musang king durian, the so-called king of fruits, with thin crepes, while black sticky rice pudding comes with taro ice cream, pandan leaf and dried longan.
With cooking this precise and a dining room this lavish, Nanyang Blossom is a strong pick for a celebration dinner in Knightsbridge.