Eclipse: A Sky‑High Dining Adventure
From Past to Present
Once the towering crown of Chinatown, the Yue Hwa Building was a flashy hotspot where wealthy Chinese mingled with cabaret queens back in the 1940s. Fast forward to today, and the same roof is home to Eclipse—the newest star on the culinary skyline.
The View
Perched on the sixth floor, the restaurant spills out onto airy balconies that frame Chinatown’s historic facades and the glittering skyline beyond. Inside, the décor is dreamy: gauzy light fixtures hang like clouds over a bold red‑and‑black palette, and a marble bar counter gleams under the soft glow.
The Food
Pre‑Dinner Fancies
The evening kicks off with bite‑sized, flavour‑bomb canapés that tease the palate:
- Amaebi with nori cracker – a sweet squid tingle wrapped in seaweed.
- Crispy Flatbread with Asian salsa – crunch meets zing.
- Tomato Tartare in a charcoal cone – a raw red bite that swirls with mint‑emulsion and green apple foam.
Main Attractions
Chef Samuel Quan, formerly of the Spanish‑influenced Element and a seasoned pro at Les Amis and Joel Robuchon, blends European flair with Asian soul. Guests can expect a multiverse of dishes, each priced at $88 and always evolving.
A few standouts:
- Hamachi topped with Kaluga caviar, theatrically served on dry‑ice dunes.
- Pumpkin Laksa Soup that pairs laksa rempah‑soaked seafood tortellini with puffed rice.
- Chicken Breast drizzled with lime leaf and lemongrass foam – a sunlit twist on a humble meat.
- Beef lovers’ dream: Braised Short Rib glazed in hoisin or tender Tajima Wagyu grilled over charcoal, kissed by Kampot pepper sauce.
Sweet Finale
Desserts close the loop on nostalgia and innovation. Highlights include:
- Orh Nee Mille Feuille – a silky taro mousse, coconut cream, and a coconut ice crystal finish with popping candy.
- Petits fours like Butterscotch Truffle and Black Sesame Yuzu Financier, perfect for a sweet encore.
Visit & Hours
Location: #06‑01, Yue Hwa Building, 70 Eu Tong Sen Street, Singapore 059805. Phone: +65 6908 0880.
Open Tuesday‑Sunday: 12 pm‑2:30 pm & 6 pm‑10:30 pm. Closed Mondays.
