I've heard a lot about the place, and when my Mum decided to host my Dad's birthday celebrations there, I thought it would be a good time to try it out. To get a private room at Beijing No. 1 at Marina Bay Sands, you need to spend $3000 and above. We spent $1000, so we got a semi-private room with one other table.
 My dad, the birthday boy! HE's 65 already, it's quite unreal though - I still think of him as 50.  Beautiful centerpiece that went really well with the rest of the decor. |  The menu matched the entire theme and was sturdy in my hands. If you would like a copy of their menu or simply want to browse before heading down, it is available here.  The lights were gorgeous, and to me, the reflections it throws on the ceiling makes it look like an eye.  The lazy susan was ornate and it definitely made the table look a lot classier. |
Decor at Beijing No.1 is impressive, no terracotta warriors but it certainly looked regal and imposing, with little touches that helped secure the imperial feel. How about the food? The food paled in comparison to the decor, I expected more subtle flavours and layers, but unfortunately, two dishes in our selection seems to have used the exact same stock, and for the price we were paying, I expected the flavours to be a bit more varied.According to their site, Beijing No. 1 is conceptualised by Master Chef Liu Guozhu, and helmed by Executive Chef Shi Wei Dong, who has over 40 years of experience in the Chinese culinary world.
Beijing No. 1 has good servers but managers who are not as service orientated - it took the manager quite a while to find my reservation, and in the end, I had to point out my mother's name right on the top. Not a complicated name, just Mrs Goh. In his defence, perhaps they are used to writing the names in Chinese. The menu I asked to look at didn't come, so I had to walk over to the counter and pick up a copy.
Ah yes, the food awaits, and they are in the order that they were served, which to me, was strange as the Longevity noodles came out third, after "Peking Duck" and the soup that was more like sauce.
If you would like to try eating at Beijing No.1, its details are as follows:
LOCATION:THE SHOPPES, ATRIUM 2, L2-03
ACCESS VIA THE SHOPPES BAY LEVEL (L1) LIFTS AT UOB AND GRAND COLONNADE NORTH
OPERATING HOURS
LUNCHDAILY
11:30AM - 2:30PM
DINNER5:30PM - 10:30PM
TELEPHONE:
+65 6688 7515
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Beijing No. 1 has good servers but managers who are not as service orientated - it took the manager quite a while to find my reservation, and in the end, I had to point out my mother's name right on the top. Not a complicated name, just Mrs Goh. In his defence, perhaps they are used to writing the names in Chinese. The menu I asked to look at didn't come, so I had to walk over to the counter and pick up a copy.
Ah yes, the food awaits, and they are in the order that they were served, which to me, was strange as the Longevity noodles came out third, after "Peking Duck" and the soup that was more like sauce.
If you would like to try eating at Beijing No.1, its details are as follows:
LOCATION:THE SHOPPES, ATRIUM 2, L2-03
ACCESS VIA THE SHOPPES BAY LEVEL (L1) LIFTS AT UOB AND GRAND COLONNADE NORTH
OPERATING HOURS
LUNCHDAILY
11:30AM - 2:30PM
DINNER5:30PM - 10:30PM
TELEPHONE:
+65 6688 7515
Photos follow, with comments on each dish. Click Read More to check them out.
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