Every new season brings a fresh opportunity to celebrate the artistry of Cantonese cuisine at 黑珍珠 The Black Pearl. Nestled above Odeon 333, this elegant rooftop sanctuary invites you to savour something truly exceptional — a quarterly culinary masterpiece known as the Experience Menu.
Each season, a new chapter unfolds
Unlike the à la carte selections or weekend dim sum, the Experience Menu is a seasonal showcase of creativity and craft. Curated by Executive Chef Dee Chan and Head Chef Sim Wei Hong, a champion of the FHA Culinary Challenge 2025, the menu reflects a deep reverence for Cantonese tradition while embracing bold, modern influences. The result is a sensory journey with each individually-plated course.
For those seeking rooftop private dining in an intimate setting, this menu is more than just a meal — it is a journey through taste, texture and storytelling. One of its most anticipated highlights is the exclusive Chef’s Table, a front-row seat to the culinary artistry in motion, where guests can enjoy one of the courses while interacting with the chef.
Cantonese elegance with a modern edge
The current menu opens with a trio of canapés. Each bite, from the delicate Nashi pear flower to the smoky Iberico pork ‘bao’, is a visual and sensory delight. A modern interpretation of Yu Sheng follows, with orange zest-cured Mikan Madai topped with Oscietra caviar, capturing the spirit of celebration with refined flair.
The meal unfolds with quiet intention, each dish a thoughtful blend of heritage and technique. It begins with bread: a striking buah keluak loaf that bridges Peranakan roots and Italian craftsmanship, served with a scallion-black vinegar dip that gently hints at Cantonese influences. Then, seared langoustine arrives in a fragrant laksa-infused crustacean sauce, paired with scallop mousse — a refined nod to the familiar comfort of Singapore’s beloved otah.
A symphony of comfort and luxury
One of the most memorable courses is the A4 Wagyu Striploin, beautifully seared and paired with a Morel Cake that subtly recalls the familiar radish cake found at your favourite dim sum restaurant in Singapore. Finished with moutai jus and crispy ‘gan lan’ olives, the dish exemplifies how humble inspirations can be elevated to fine-dining sophistication.
Meanwhile, the reimagined shark’s fin soup, served crisp alongside a pumpkin-based broth, balances tradition and innovation with grace. The menu then transitions to a shiso sorbet, preparing the palate for a final course named Grain, where oat and barley ice cream, black glutinous rice and calamansi offer a dessert rooted in heritage yet designed with finesse.
An immersive escape above the city
Every quarter, 黑珍珠 The Black Pearl rewrites what it means to dine with intention. Each iteration of the Experience Menu introduces new flavours and narratives, making it a must-try for gastronomes who wish to explore beyond the ordinary. Set against the shimmering skyline, this is a stage where ingredients are reimagined and where the philosophy of Cantonese cuisine is presented through a contemporary lens.
Whether you’re celebrating a personal milestone or searching for the best fine dining Chinese restaurant in town, the seasonal Experience Menu at 黑珍珠 The Black Pearl invites you to immerse yourself in culinary artistry at its most refined. Discover the current offering and reserve your table via our website — an experience that changes with the seasons, but always lingers in memory.