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Brian Kennett
Amateur Chef and Boozy Traveling Foodie Extraordinaire
Chifa Restaurant Review: Amazing Peruvian-Chinese Food RWS Restaurants
CHIFA RESTAURANT REVIEW, a brilliant choice of the RWS Restaurants: We happened to be visiting the Harry Potter Experience at Resorts World Singapore, and the SEA Aquarium after that. So where to eatโฆ? We checked the RWS Restaurants list, decided not Spanish, Steakhouse, Korean, Din Tai Fun was shut, along with Hard Rock Cafe, and I then spotted the Chifa Restaurant near me, like 10 steps away with its bright facade.
Thereโs fusion food, and then thereโs Chifa at Resorts World Sentosa. This is a first for me, with Chinese and Peruvian flavours getting together. Honestly, I didnโt know what to expect walking in. Would there be bao? Dumplings? Ceviche? Lllama? A dumpling filled with ceviche? Spoiler: yes, yes, and thankfully no, no. But what I did find was a menu that made me rethink everything I thought I knew about fried rice, bao, and cocktails with names I couldnโt pronounce but happily drank anyway.
From the stunningly colourful dรฉcor to the friendly staff, Chifa! doesnโt take itself too seriously โ and thatโs exactly why it works. This isnโt a place for fussy fine dining or stiff tablecloths. Itโs a place where you tuck into wok-fried rice with crispy quinoa, wash it down with a pisco cocktail, and wonder why every meal canโt be this fun. It really was vibrant, the colours and the โtapestriesโ almost give it a Mexican vibe: clearly from the Peruvian part of the relationship.
Read on folks, for Chifa Restaurant photos, the Chifa Restaurant Menu and of course what we ate today explained in more depth in this Chifa Restaurant Review.
CHIFA RESTAURANT REVIEW: Table of Contents
If youโve ever pondered what happens when Chinese and Peruvian cuisines have a delightful foodie rendezvous, Chifa at Resorts World Sentosa is your go to, and I highly recommend it now having been and thoroughly enjoyed the food there. It really is itโs own style, but with little โmemoriesโ contained within. Such a great combo, folks.
The colours are works of art work that literally pop and make it such a vibrant eatery easily bringing together these strange bedfellowsโs bold flavours of Peru with the comforting tastes of Chinese fare.ย
Stepping into Chifa is like entering a festival in the Philippines. The interior is adorned with colourful Peruvian textiles, Chinese lanterns, and eclectic dรฉcor that sets the stage for the fusion feast ahead. What I personally loved was the representation of a weaving loom, with the coloured threads running the length of the restaurant: I might be stealing some of these eye candy ideas for my place, The Kapre Restaurant and Bar, in the Philippines. Itโs a visual treat that prepares you for the foodie adventure to come.
Chifa Restaurant Menu: what did we eat today...?
CHIFA!โs menu is a most wonderful celebration of Peruvian-Chinese fusion, masterfully curated by Chef Ruben Rodrigo Serrano Cabrera. Trained under renowned Peruvian chefs Virgilio Martรญnez and Karime Moreno, Chef Cabrera brings a wealth of experience and a deep appreciation for both cultures to the table. His creations pay a literal homage to the rich tapestry (see what I did there) of flavours that defines the Chifa Sentosa Menu, blending traditional Peruvian ingredients with classic Chinese techniques to craft dishes that are both innovative and so very damned comforting.
Some of Chefโs โstandoutโ dishes are: The Wok Fried Seafood XO Aeropuerto, a delightful medley of scallops, prawns, and calamari sautรฉed with vegetables, egg omelette, and fragrant grains of jasmine rice and quinoa, all brought together with a robust XO sauce. This dish really shows off the harmonious marriage of Peruvian and Chinese culinary elements, delivering incredible textures and flavours in every bite. Another must-try is the Charcoal Wagyu Chifero, featuring grilled striploin drizzled with a smoky โAnticuchoโ sauce, offering a tender and flavour explosion experience that showcases the depth of Chifa Menu.
Personally, I also call out one that was totally unique for me that we tried this day. Plus I love the name. This choice happened the same way I bet on the Grand National, by name only. And, with a name like: Typhoon Shelter Iberico Pork Chop, how can you resist taking a bet on this?ย This was sublime, and again flavours pops going off everywhere, and textures to die for, and, of course, some serious plating eye-candy. WOOF!!!
Photo courtesy of Chifa Website
Vegetarians,ย you know who you areโฆ, arenโt left out either. The La Hoja Bao, a vegetarian bao filled with a medley of vegetables and spices, offers a satisfying dish thatโs colourful, hearty and flavourful.
No meal at Chifa! is complete without exploring their cocktail menu. The Chicano De Chifa, a modern take on the classic Pisco Sour, combines Pisco Macchu, passion fruit, agave nectar, and ginger ale, resulting in a refreshing drink that pairs perfectly with the bold flavours of the dishes at the resto.
Dessert enthusiasts will appreciate the Purple โChicha Bebeโ Man Tao. This sweet treat features ice cream encased in a purple bao, offering a delightful end to the meal: if you can force it down of course, after all the other delicious dishes youโve gorged on.
Complementary Spicy Cashew Nuts @ Chifa Restaurant
Wow they popped these down on the table for us as a snack before the food arrived. I popped on in: IMMEDIATELY ADDICTED. beer food on steroids, and some. Super-cruchy, nutty, spicey, savoury. Just so very very good โ to be honest they should charge for these, or have them available to buy and take home. Well done Chifa, thatโs a WOOF start to lunch todayโฆ
Yellowfin Tuna Tamarind Ceviche: Chifa Menu
Yellowfin Tuna Tamarind Ceviche: Sweet and Sour โTamarind Leche de Tigreโ, Avocado, Kyuri and Daikon @ $32. This was served. I turned around to take a photo of the interior of the restaurant. I turned back and the Tuna Ceviche had disappeared from the plate completely. She loved it totally. Great job Chef and Chifa crew, massive accolade from a Filipino fish offishianadoโฆ
Wagyu Torched Tiradito: Chifa Sentosa Menu
Wagyu Torched Tiradito: Torched Wagyu, โSillao Leche de Tigreโ, Charcoal Oil, Crispy Quinoa, Roasted Corn with Wasabi Emulsion @ $42. Oh my goodness, I would have paid $142 for this dish. This is a must-try. It is to die for deliciousness on a plate. Perfectly Pink2Pink Wagyu, charred on the edge, so smoky, with nuttiness from the corn and then kapow from the Wasabi emulsion. Truly one of the best tasting things I have put in my mouth โ oooer missus!!! You have to get this in your life at least once: WOOF, AKA, MOO!!!
Roasted Pork CHIFA: Chifa Menu
Roasted Pork CHIFA: Chinese Roasted Pork, โCHIFA! Chiliโ, โTamal de Arrozโ Dumpling and Lettuce Taco @ $24. Yeah this was OK, a little tough on the meat but the skin crackle was divine, and really good with dippy sauces. The rice was also incredible, spicy, sticky steamed rice, a perfect accompaniment.
Typhoon Shelter Iberico Pork Chop: Chifa Restaurant Menu
Typhoon Shelter Iberico Pork Chop: Crispy Garlic, Tausi and Chopped Chili, Homemade โChicha de Joraโ, Sweet Chili Sauce, and that succulent Iberico Pork @ $40. I loved this. Reminded me of being a kid when my grandparents used to make a sawdust tombola. In youโd reach with your hand to pick out a mystery gift. The same happeneded here, because under that mound of super-savoury and crunchy โcrumbleโ was hidden some seriously scrumptuous Iberico Pork Ribs โ so delicious, you have to give this one a go: OINK!!!
Kong Bak Bao Criollo: Chifa Sentosa Menu
Kong Bak Bao Criollo: Roast Pork Chinese Style with โChalacaโ Salsa, Textures of Sweet Potatoes @ $18 for 2 pieces. Wow these were off-the-charts good. Best Bao ever. We ended up fighting for the last bites of these most delicious bundles of joy bao. Itโs hard to describe the experience, as again you have all the textures fighting against each other in a good way, the flavour pops just smarking your senses all over the place, and such super soft pork, my goodness.
Chifa Restaurant Review: Chifa Restaurant photos
Chifa Sentosa Service
Service at CHIFA! is attentive and friendly, with staff eager to guide you through the menu and share their recommendations. Their enthusiasm adds to the overall dining experience, making you feel welcomed and well-cared-for throughout your meal. I kind of get their enthusiasm, as their workspace is just so uber-cool: how could you not be happy in here?
Chifa Menu Sentosa: Chifa Menu Restaurant Near Me...
Voice of the Restaurant: Chifa Restaurant Review
โWelcome to Singaporeโs first CHIFA restaurant! Explore the vibrancy of โCHIFAโ cuisine specially curated where traditional Peruvian gourmet elements meet Chinese epicurean influences. Drawing inspiration from cultural expression of Chinese Cantonese and traditional Peruvian elements, step foot into the restaurant and be greeted by the distinctive Chinese architectural features and colourful dรฉcor that showcases backdrops of the iconic Peru rainbow mountain and vibrant artisanal textiles.
Origin of CHIFA Cuisine: The name, CHIFA, was given by the Peruvians. During lunch time they listened to Chinese people use the words Chi = Eat and Fan = Rice. The first generation of Chinese immigrants arrived in Peru around 1850 and created CHIFA food, a mix of Cantonese flavours fused with Peruvian ingredients. The cuisine then gain popularity and became recognized that many Chinese restaurants started to open in Peru.โ
Meet the Chef of Chifa Restaurant: Chef Ruben Rodrigo Serrano Cabrera
Chef Rodrigo blends nostalgic childhood memories with innovative flavours at Chifa, inspired by his Peruvian culture and background.
Trained under renowned Peruvian chefs Virgilio Martรญnez and Karime Moreno, and mentored by Hernรกn Castaรฑeda, his menu is dedicated to crafting inventive dishes that introduce guests to the vibrant essence of Peruvian Chinese cuisine.
Chifa Restaurant Review: Final Thoughts
In conclusion, CHIFA! offers a dining experience thatโs both unique and comforting. The fusion of Chinese and Peruvian cuisines results in dishes that are familiar yet exciting, making it a must-visit spot for foodies looking to try something new: and it really will be something new for you, if you have not tried this fusion before.ย
CHIFA! is the kind of place that keeps you guessing โ in the best way possible. One minute youโre slurping down a Peruvian-style soup that feels straight from your grandmotherโs kitchen, the next youโre biting into a bao with a cheeky Chinese wink. Itโs a mash-up that somehow works without feeling forced, like that unlikely couple at a wedding who start randomly snogging. With every dish, you get the sense the chefs are having fun in the kitchen โ and frankly, so were we at the table today โ the decor and the food smashed it. It will be our go to choice of Resorts World Restaurants.
And letโs be honest, dining at Resorts World Sentosa always feels a bit like youโre on holiday, even if you only travelled from Tiong Bahru. CHIFA! takes that relaxed vibe and throws in some unique and punchy food, with enough bold flavours to keep your awake long after dessert. If youโre after a meal thatโs just a little unexpected, CHIFA! will leave you full โ and secretly plotting your next visit before the plates are cleared. Itโs a must-try, folks, we seriously enjoyed it: I might go back for another cocktail just to get those cashews, WOOF!!!
Chifa Restaurant Sentosa Opening Hours
| Friday | 12โ3โฏpm, 6โ11โฏpm |
| Saturday | 12โ11โฏpm |
| Sunday | 12โ11โฏpm |
| Monday | 12โ3โฏpm, 6โ11โฏpm |
| Tuesday | 12โ3โฏpm, 6โ11โฏpm |
| Wednesday | 12โ3โฏpm, 6โ11โฏpm |
| Thursday | 12โ3โฏpm, 6โ11โฏpm |
Chifa Restaurant Address: Sentosa
Is Chifa Restaurant Halal?
It is categorically not halal: so much booze, and cocktails offerings, and pork galore.
What is the Dress Code for Chifa Restaurant?
Smart casual Iโd say, hey itโs on the โholiday islandโ of Sentosa. We had lunch and I rocked up in a nice short, shorts and flip flops. It seemed OK, all around were dressed the same.ย
Is Chifa Healthy?
Not much fried food in there, not much salt either, and loads of fresh ingredients, veggies and fruits. Iโll give it a big thumbs up if you ask: โIs Chifa Healthy?โ
Chifa Restaurant Reservation
Chifa Restaurant Sentosa Contact Details
- Chifa Telephone: +65 6577 6558
- Chifa eMail: chifa@rwsentosa.com
- RWS Sentosa eMail: dining@rwsentosa.com
