Food, when elevated to fine art, speaks first to the eyes. Before aromas entice or flavours impress, it’s visual storytelling that sets the tone for a memorable dining experience.
At 黑珍珠 The Black Pearl, the philosophy of eating with your eyes first is woven into every element—from the intricately plated dishes to the celestial-inspired interiors that frame them. This is where tradition meets imagination, and presentation becomes a performance in itself.
Every dish tells a visual story worth seeing
As one of the best fine dining Chinese restaurants, we believe presentation is the first step to experience art on a plate. Across our menus, from à la carte signatures to weekend dim sum and the immersive Chef’s Table Experience, each dish is designed to surprise, delight, and enchant.
À la carte menu: BBQ Premium Iberico Char Siew
Available as part of our weekday set lunch from $88++ per pax
This modern interpretation of a Cantonese classic is a masterclass in restraint and refinement. The Iberico pork is glazed to a mirror finish, revealing deep caramelisation and luxurious marbling. Sliced precisely and plated with clean symmetry, the BBQ Premium Iberico Char Siew embodies our philosophy—where familiar flavours are elevated into fine art through technique, heritage, and visual elegance.
Dim sum: Black Truffle Xiao Long Bao
Available on weekends from 11:00am
As a dim sum restaurant committed to innovation, we take great care in reimagining tradition. The Black Truffle Xiao Long Bao is a prime example: encased in delicate, charcoal-tinted skins and pleated with finesse, each dumpling releases an aromatic broth laced with black truffle. It’s a dish that captures the soul of Chinese dim sum while embracing a modern sensibility—refined, indulgent, and undeniably photogenic.
Experience menu: A4 Wagyu with Foie Gras and Caviar
Available at $198++ per pax by advanced reservation only
This is more than a main course—it’s a showpiece. As part of our Experience Menu, the A4 Wagyu with Foie Gras and Caviar is seared with precision, topped with buttery foie gras, and crowned with glistening pearls of premium caviar. Served beneath a smoked cloche and unveiled tableside, it is a dish designed to experience art in its most dramatic form—where flavour, aroma, and presentation come together in a single breathtaking moment.
Note: The Experience Menu is seasonal and subject to change. Featured dishes may vary based on ingredient availability and the chef’s ongoing culinary direction.
A multisensory journey begins with the eyes
Visual presentation doesn’t stop at the food—it extends into the very atmosphere of the restaurant. Designed to echo the opulence of the Qing Dynasty’s Manchu–Han Imperial Feast, 黑珍珠 The Black Pearl’s interiors are layered with symbolism. The welcome area greets guests with a handcrafted concave pearl-inspired feature, softly illuminated to echo the moon’s glow. The celestial theme continues throughout the dining space, with astrolabe-inspired chandeliers, intricate bronze metalwork on ceilings, and a panoramic skyline view that completes the luxurious ambiance.
Whether seated in the main dining hall or indulging at the intimate six-seat Chef’s Table, guests are immersed in a world where every detail is curated for visual impact. This harmonious interplay between design and dish elevates the dining experience to something ceremonial, poetic—even dreamlike.
Conclusion
Food is never just food at 黑珍珠 The Black Pearl—it is a visual symphony, a curated performance, and a tribute to Chinese culinary culture at its most elegant. Make a reservation and explore the magic of fine dining where artistry begins with the eyes at 黑珍珠 The Black Pearl.