STARTERS SHASHLIK MAINS DESSERTS
Russian cuisine
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with
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a Hainanese
Recommended by Uncle Tan. Selected dishes are prepared with tableside service.
twist
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THE SHASHLIK SPOTLIGHT : UNCLE TAN’S PRIDE AND PASSION In this issue, we cast the spotlight on one of
(the legendary Troika) closed down, he decided
our most experienced staff members, Captain
to take action and established Shashlik with 8
Tan Niap Hin.
other Ah Kors and Ah Jies. They decided to name the restaurant ‘Shashlik’, a tribute to the famous
Ask Mr. Tan Niap Hin what his favourite dish
dish and their bonds as ‘brothers and sisters’
at Shashlik is, and
in the business.
he’ll most certainly tell you that it ’s the
Despite his age, the
skewered meat kebabs
56-year-old
the restaurant is
Uncle Tan cuts a
named after. It ’s not
distinguished figure
just the juicy and
in the dining room,
tender cuts of grilled
with his maroon
meat that he loves —
waistcoat and bow
there’s a surprisingly
tie. A man of few
sentimental reason behind his choice.
T H E L E G E N DA RY M R. TA N N I A P H I N
words, his passion for c. 1986
the job can be seen in
his tableside service. His hands dance when he Uncle Tan, as he’s more affectionately known
prepares Shashlik or flambés a dessert.
by, is a man who is defined by grit and
Every guest is served with a slight bow and a
determination. When faced with an uncertain
curt nod. Nothing more is said, as he lets the
future after his previous workplace
excellent food speak for itself.
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TWO BROTHERS CARRY ON THE LEGACY The two sons of late Captain and Head Waiter,
one of the brothers, Derrick Tan, said.
Mr. Tan Niap Hin, have taken up the mantle at Shashlik. With a fresh interior and
More importantly, the famous Shashlik, Borshch,
streamlined menu, the new Shashlik will
Irish Coffee, Baked Alaska and even Wednesday’s
welcome old regulars and new guests with the
special Oxtail Stew will still be served.
same delicious dishes and warm ser vice. Other bits of the old Shashlik, such as the “It will be Shashlik with a new life. We will
original wooden food trolley, will also be
carry on the legacy of the previous owners,
around, reminding patrons of the restaurant ’s
and make sure that we do well,”
30-year heritage.
S H A S H L I K
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R E S T A U R A N T
S TA R T ER S
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Esc a rgo ts à l a Bou r gu i g n on n e escargots sautéed in our savoury homemade parsley garlic butter and toasted till fragrant half dozen $ 1 6
a dozen $ 3 2
Eg g Mi l l i on ai re finely diced boiled egg with crispy bacon bits, and parmesan cheese gratin, served in eggshell goblets
$16 Up sid e Down C r ab juicy baked crab meat stuffed into a half crab shell, served with toasted brioche bread
$24 Ca via r wi th Eg gs caviar nested on hand carved free-range eggs
$16 Blin i s C av i ar homemade Russian pancakes served with caviar and sour cream
$16 S t uf f ed Po r tobe l l o Mu shroom gratin portobello mushroom stuffed with minced chicken and served with a milk sauce
$16 S moked D u c k S al ad smoked duck breast served with mixed salad
$16
~ Uncle Tan’s Recommendation. All prices are in Singapore currency and subject to a 10% service charge and prevailing GST.
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R E S T A U R A N T
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S O UP S Bor shc h
a hearty classic Russian broth, served with chunks of beef brisket, slow cooked to perfection
$8 Tr ip le Mu shroom Ve l ou té creamy trio of portobello, shitake and button mushrooms
$7 On i on S ou p consommé of beef and herb-sautéed onions, served with melted cheese and croutons
$7 (add $ 2 for a dash of Brandy )
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V e g eta r i a n
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M ush room De l i ght trio of portobello, shitake and button mushrooms sauteed with carrots and green peas in a vegetarian XO sauce, served on a bed of mash potatoes
$16 Pa sta Pr i mav e r a tossed with capsicum, cherry tomatoes and olives, in a white wine cream sauce
$16
~ Uncle Tan’s Recommendation. All prices are in Singapore currency and subject to a 10% service charge and prevailing GST.
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S H A S H L I K
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R E S T A U R A N T
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S H AS H L I K S ha sh l i k o f Be e f
lean beef tenderloin skewers, infused with our house-specialty marinade for 24 hours, served on a sizzling hot plate
$34 S h ashl i k o f Por k/L amb/ C hi c k e n choice of pork, lamb shoulder or chicken leg skewers, served on a sizzling hot plate pork $ 2 6 lamb $ 3 0 chicken $ 2 4
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S T EA KS
choice of steak grilled to perfection with a choice of mushroom, pepper or garlic sauce
Tend er l oi n S te ak 300g $ 4 0 220g $ 3 2
R ibe y e S te ak 300g $ 4 0 220g $ 3 2
S ir l oi n S te ak 300g $ 3 6 220g $ 2 8
C ha t e au br i an d 400g of Chateaubriand grilled to perfection with table side service
$60
~ Uncle Tan’s Recommendation. All prices are in Singapore currency and subject to a 10% service charge and prevailing GST.
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S H A S H L I K
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R E S T A U R A N T
S ign atur e Di s h eS
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Blue F i re Ri bs fall-off-the-bone pork loin ribs, glaced with Ah Kor’s Hainanese Sweet & Sour sauce, flambéed with dark rum at table side regular slab $ 3 3
full slab $ 3 9
Beef S t rog an off sliced tenderloin braised to tender perfection, served with butter rice
$22 O xtai l S te w 36-hour slow braised stew, served with toasted baguette, available only on Saturday & Sunday
$32 C hic ke n à l a K i e v breaded chicken thigh stuffed with parsley garlic butter, fried to a golden glory
$25 C hic ken Poz har sk y moist breaded chicken patty, paired wtih a beef based red wine sauce
$20 S p r in g C hi c k e n specially marinated spring chicken, deep fried to a golden crisp
$22 Cr isp y S k i n S al mon salmon grilled to crisp perfection, served in a lemon butter sauce
$25
~ Uncle Tan’s Recommendation. All prices are in Singapore currency and subject to a 10% service charge and prevailing GST.
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S H A S H L I K
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R E S T A U R A N T
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C h o p s ~~~~
Cr usted R ac k of Lamb roasted lamb rack marinated with herbs, served with roasted sweet corn, bell peppers and cherry tomatoes (30 minutes preparation, serves 2)
$64 G r il led Lamb C hop $32 G r il led C hi c k e n C hop $20 G r il led Por k C hop $24
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CATCH O F T H E DAY
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F ish e n Papi l l otte wrapped in paper and baked in a tomato-based sauce to juicy tenderness, cut open in your presence
$27 Ba ked F ish w ith Mu shroom S au c e with minced chicken, served with gratin mashed potato
$25 F ish ‘ N ’ C hi ps Halibut fried to a crispy golden brown, served with fries
$25
~ Uncle Tan’s Recommendation. All prices are in Singapore currency and subject to a 10% service charge and prevailing GST.
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S H A S H L I K
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R E S T A U R A N T
D E S S ER T S
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Flambéed desserts contain alcohol and are prepared with tableside service
Ba ke d Al ask a wellington of ice cream and sponge cake, covered with meringue, flambéed with dark rum (serves 2)
$24 Crêpe S u z e tte homemade crêpe, flambéed with brandy sauce, served with ice cream (serves 2)
$20 C her r y Ju bi l e e cherries flambéed with liqueur, served with vanilla ice cream (serves 2)
$20 Ba nan a F l ambé bananas and vanilla ice cream, flambéed with a sauce made from butter, dark rum, and banana liqueur
$18 ~~~~
Non-alcoholic desserts
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O ld S c h o ol Ban an a S pl i t a classic dessert with generous scoops of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream served with banana, topped with whipped cream and cherries
$9 S t ic ky Date P u ddi n g warm sticky date pudding served with a rich toffee sauce
$9 Fa nc y Pan c ak e caramelised banana, brushed with freshly whipped cream and wrapped in homemade crêpe, served with ice cream
$12 Peac h Me l ba peach with vanilla ice cream, served with cherry sauce
$7 ~ Uncle Tan’s Recommendation. All prices are in Singapore currency and subject to a 10% service charge and prevailing GST.
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S H A S H L I K
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R E S T A U R A N T
BE V ER Ag es
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R uss i an C off e e a cocktail of brewed coffee with Tia Maria, flambéed with vodka and topped with whipped cream
$15
Ir is h C off e e brewed coffee flambéed with Irish whisky and topped with whipped cream
$13
C off e e Shashlik Kopi / Decaf Coffee $ 4 Espresso $ 4 . 5
Te a English Tea / Earl Grey / Oriental Tea / Chamomile Tea $ 4 Freshly Brewed Ice Tea $ 4 . 5
Mine r al Wate r Perrier Sparkling Natural Mineral Water $ 6 Acqua Panna Still Natural Mineral Water $ 6
F izzy Coke / Coke Light / Sprite / Root Beer $ 4
F l oats Coke / Sprite / Root Beer float $ 8
~ Uncle Tan’s Recommendation. All prices are in Singapore currency and subject to a 10% service charge and prevailing GST.
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S H A S H L I K
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R E S T A U R A N T
a l coh ol ic
b ev er ag es
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Beer Erdinger Weissbier $ 1 7
$17
Erdinger Dunkel Heineken $ 1 1 Guinness $ 1 1
Draft by glass $ 1 0 , by jug $ 3 6 Shandy $ 9
Vodka & W hisky Stolichnaya Vodka $ 8 / 1 2 0 Russian Standard Vodka $ 1 0 / 1 4 0 Reyka Vodka $ 1 4 / 2 0 0
Johnny Walker Black Label Whisky $ 1 0 / 1 5 0 Chivas Regal 12yrs Whisky $ 1 2 / 1 8 0 Monkey Shoulder Whisky $ 1 5 / 2 1 0
~ Uncle Tan’s Recommendation. All prices are in Singapore currency and subject to a 10% service charge and prevailing GST.
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