SINGAPORE — This year’s theme for the Singapore River Signatures selection of 21 dishes is what four celebrated local chefs — namely Anthony Yeoh (Cocotte), Bjorn Shen (Artichoke/Bird Bird), Cheryl Koh (Tarte By Cheryl Koh) and Nixon Low (Portico Restaurants Singapore) — like to eat. Here are some of them to whet your appetite.

CHEF ANTHONY YEOH LIKES ...

Maguro Zanmai Don from Cho Omakase (14 Lorong Telok)

“The Maguro Zanmai Don was a tasting of the versatility of the tuna in a bowl, starting with finely chopped negitoro, followed by chu toro and finally climaxing in sublime slices of melt-in-your-mouth toro. The perfect high point for the omakase menu.”

Promo: Originally served as part of an S$80 omakase offering, from now until Nov 30, the dish will be included as a seasonal highlight in its S$50 omakase lunch set.

Carpaccio Di Polipo from Limoncello Pizza & Grill (95 Robertson Quay, Rivergate Condominium, #01-19/20)

“Unexpected but delicious, I was expecting bland, boiled octopus with a dressing over it. Instead the thinly sliced octopus had a sweet, briny quality to it that is almost ham-like and tender to the bite. Never had octopus prepared this way before.”

Promo: Available at S$22 (usual price: S$26) today.

CHEF BJORN SHEN LIKES ...

Gai Yang from Soi 60 Thai (60 Robertson Quay, #01-04 The Quayside)

“Wowza! This North-eastern style BBQ spatchcock was most expertly cooked. The bird was brined, marinated in lots of aromatics, and then cooked to juicy perfection on the grill. The accompanying nam jim jaew was also tangy and perfectly balanced. Upon finishing this dish, I immediately sent a message to my friends in a Whatsapp chat group, telling them that we had to organise a dinner at Soi 60 Thai real soon.”

Promo: Available at S$18 (usual price: S$21) today.

Kaiju Burger from Dojo (72 Circular Road)

“OMG. This was out of this world. How can a burger be this good? The pork patty was just oozing with savoury juices that flowed down my chin as I bit into it. The burger bun was so soft it almost disappeared the moment I bit into it. I barely needed to chew this burger. It just hit my mouth and then started to magically fall apart while inside; just like how chocolate melts in your mouth. I kid you not. I don’t care if you live in Jurong or Pasir Ris, you have to make the trek down to Dojo to eat this pork patty burger ASAP. I can’t stop talking about it.”

Promo: Available one-for-one at S$12 for the month of November.

CHERYL KOH LIKES ...

Rasmalai from Ras Northern Indian (3D River Valley Rd, #01-05A, Clarke Quay)

“This traditional Indian dessert (of cheese dumplings dipped in milk and garnished with dry fruits) was well made and added a refreshing end to the meal. The flavours and textures were authentic and balanced.”

Promo: Available at a special price of S$8 (Usual Price: S$10) today. (Please quote ‘SR Signatures’ to redeem.)

Snack Tasting Platter from The Mad Men Attic Bar (11 North Canal Rd, #03-02)

“Great sharing plate for two or for one hungry person. I enjoyed the chicken wings that was served Korean style, sweet with sesame seeds, and the king prawn skewers, a great selection of bar food to go with their innovative drinks.”

Promo: Available at S$20 today.

NIXON LOW LIKES ...

Chicken Liver Marsala Tagliatelle from Lucca’s Trattoria Singapore (11 Unity Street, #01-12 Robertson Walk)

“Dish was well seasoned, the chicken liver was nicely cooked, and the marinade was very tasty. It would have been perfect, if not for a little lack of acidity. I am not a fan of chicken liver, however, my perception of it changed after having this pasta.”

Promo: Available at S$24 with a free cup of Segafredo Coffee today.

Signature Ma Po Tofu from Peony Jade (3 River Valley Road, Clarke Quay)

“It had the right amount of Szechuan peppercorn, was tangy, vibrant and amazing. Tofu was fried, so there were two textures in the tofu which is something different. I would have preferred a tad more black vinegar, but my dining partner thought it was perfect.”

Promo: Available at 25 per cent off today.