The 2017 Christmas Menus at Lawry’s The Prime Rib at Mandarin Gallery

It has been a good six years since I last dined at Lawry’s The Prime Rib at Mandarin Gallery. I love their signature roast beef and spinning bowl salad and I am glad these dishes as well as most part of their menu have been kept the same through the years.

Rich in heritage (via the official website), the original Lawry’s The Prime Rib was founded on La Cienega Boulevard in Beverly Hills by a Lawrence L. Frank and a Walter Van de Kamp. Much of the splendor of the meal was in the way each part of the dinner was prepared and presented. Lawrence designed the famous “Silver” carts so the beef could be carved at tableside. Through the years, the basic elements of Lawry’s The Prime Rib have remained virtually unchanged. It is still a family business, with the second and third generations of Franks and Van de Kamps working side by side in the restaurants’ operation. Modifications and improvements have been made to meet today’s demands, but the meals served remain timeless.

Me with Chef Sherwin Sim

For the year end festive period, Lawry’s Executive Chef Sherwin Sim crafted three unique Christmas menus to wow diners. All menus include Lawry’s signature roasted USDA prime rib of beef, carved and served with US Idaho mashed potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, whipped cream horseradish and a choice of creamed corn, creamed spinach or buttered peas. Aged for 21 days and marinated for two days before a 4-hour slow roast, each bite of the prime rib of beef is bound to provide a melt-in-your mouth satisfaction to kick off the celebrations.

The full menus can be viewed below and are available from 1 to 31 December:

A December to Remember 

Available: 1 – 31 December 2017
Price: $128++ per pax, $218++ per pair

Christmas Eve Jubilee

Available: 24 December 2017, dinner only
Price: $168++ to $188++ per pax

Holly Jolly Christmas

Available: 25 December 2017, lunch and dinner
Price: $138++ per pax, $228++ per pair

I was invited for a tasting and here are some of the dishes sampled:

Signature spinning bowl salad
Appetizer trio which comprises of the Crunchy Herb Crumbled Oyster with Wasabi Mayo and Wakami Salad, Over Baked Truffle Wagyu Beef Pithivers and Foie Gras with Thyme Gelee
Foie Gras with Thyme Gelee
Crunchy
Herb Crumbled Oyster with Wasabi Mayo (left) and Wakami Salad, Over Baked Truffle Wagyu Beef Pithivers (right)
Wagyu Beef Pastrami in Black Sesame Waffles Basket and Dungeness Crab Salad with Ikura Stuffed in Basil Pesto Cone
Wagyu Beef Pastrami in Black Sesame Waffles Basket
Dungeness Crab Salad with Ikura Stuffed in Basil Pesto Cone
Clam Chowder with Herbed Grissini Wrap with Wagyu Pancia finished with Truffle Oil Drizzle
Japanese Fried Oyster served with foamed Yuzu Margarita Espuma, Pencil Asparagus and Edible Flowers
Goat Cheese Macaron infused with Fig and Thyme accompanied with Arbequina Caviar, Cherry Tomato topped with Shiso, Basil Pesto-Mozzarella Balls, Aged Balsamic Reduction and Paprika Chips
Appetiser for Christmas Eve Jubilee menu
Seafood Duo main course, served with Pumpkin Risotto accompanied with Sauteed Shimeji Mushroom, Buttered Poached Asparagus and Grana Padano Crosini
Hokkaido Salmon topped with Mango and Strawberry Salsa
Oven Baked Cajun Lobster Tail with Avruga Caviar
Signature Roasted USDA Prime Rib of Beef
Carving of the roast beef
Fresh from the grill
As good as it gets
Dessert
Varrine Cassis Mousse, Lemon Curd and Strawberry Tuile
Dulcey Caramel Creameux, Whipped Dulcey Ganache, Caramel Sponge and Haagen-Dazs Rum and Raisin Ice Cream
Valrhona Opaly’s Ganache and Pineapple-Banana Compote

What were the standout dishes?

The fried oysters. I do not eat oysters as I am not a fan, but I accidentally ate one of the fried oysters and actually savoured it whole. It tasted pretty good, even for a non oyster fan like me!

The roast beef is faultless as usual and truly is a timeless classic at Lawry’s. You have to eat it when you dine at Lawry’s.

Reservations for the Christmas menus are now available. Contact details are as below:

Lawry’s The Prime Rib (Singapore) @ Mandarin Gallery

Address: 333A Orchard Road, #04-01/31 Mandarin Gallery, Singapore
Tel: +65 6836 3333
Opening Hours:
Sundays – Thursdays: 11.30am – 10.00pm
Fridays / Saturdays / Eve & Public Holidays: 11.30am – 10.30pm

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