The Place We rarely get a Borneo focused restaurant which piqued my interest to check out the few weeks old Kantin at Jewel Changi. Located on level five of the airport mall, Kantin serves Borneo inspired dishes in Singapore and it spots a casual open concept space. In terms of dining, the restaurant’s layout fits couples or small group diners. The brand Katin hails from Sarawak, and Singapore is their second outlet, also their first overseas outpost. The Food Expect dishes like Rainforest Fried Rice, Jungle Omelette, Salmon Island and the renowned Sarawak Laksa. Kantin also proudly offers the “Headhunter Pansuh Set,” a dish steeped in Borneo’s age-old traditions. Come evenings, it also does Borneo-inspired cocktails. I decided to try the Headhunter Pansuh Set (S$32) since it was recommended by the staff. It comes with purple borio rice along with side dishes like Keropok, side vegetables and chicken served on bamboo. The chicken is quite tender which comes with a clear broth within the bamboo, which is great to go along with the rice. Overall, an interesting glimpse into the forest culture of the Borneo region through the presentation of this dish. I also had the Sarawak Laksa (S$18) which [...]
↧
