Review: Restaurant - Prima Revolving Tower, Singapore

Panoramic view of the Port
and Sentosa Island

Today, we decided to try the famed Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant to celebrate someone's birthday. It was an appealing idea to sample authentic Beijing foodfare with the breathtaking views of the nearby Sentosa, Mount Faber, sea as a backdrop. 

On my last visit, some years ago, I recalled Prima Tower served rather inexpensive tasty chinese food but looked like a grand dame that had seen better days and was now in need of some renovations. 

While the restaurant still looked like it needed some renovations, the strong sunlight coming through the windows lighted up the place and made it look several years younger.  We ordered mainly dim sum (chinese small snacks) and the famous Shredded Scallops and Egg White dish.

The food - Siew Mai, Har Kow, Har Cheong Fun, Char Siew Bao, did not disappoint. The Hong Kong Yum Cha (literally Drink Tea) culture is always a good way to catch up with friends, over chinese delicacies, tea and in this restaurant, breaktaking views as well! 

Deep Fried Prawn Dumplings

Deep Fried Beancurd skin with prawn & Mango

Siew Mai - Steamed Prawn Dumplings

Xiao Long Bao

Pai Guat - Steamed Pork Ribs

When the bill came, we were pleasantly surprised to find that it was only ~$140 for 6 pax. Given today's inflationary prices, I was expecting closer to $30-40 per pax, so it is definitely value for money. Currently, they have a promotion - if you have the NTUC union card and

About Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant
The restaurant was established in 1977 and was one of two revolving restaurants in Singapore (the other being Top of the M, at Mandarin Orchard Hotel, now defunct). It is built on top of a grain silo and allows its diners to take in breathtaking views of Sentosa (one of Singapore's tourist attractions and now home to the integrated resort - Resorts World, and the ultra rich), while sampling authentic Beijing cuisines.

It is helmed by the reknown Hong Kong Master Chef Chan, who has more than 30 years of culinary experience and has led the restaurant to win numerous awards like Singapore's Best Restaurant and Best Dish Award, Chinese restaurant category for the Singapore Gourmet Guide.

Signature dishes include the Peking Duck and Shredded Scallops with Fish and Egg White.

Address

Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant
201 Keppel Road Singapore 099419
Tel: (65) 6272 8822
Fax: (65) 6272 8823 http://www.pfs.com.sg/restaurants/prima_tower/

Business Hours

Lunch:
11.00am – 2.30pm (Mon – Sat)
10.30am – 2.30pm (Sun & PH)
 
Dinner:
6.30pm – 10.30pm (Mon – Sun & PH)