30 Foodie Hours in Singapore

British Airways First Class to London

British Airways First Class used to be on my "no fly” list, but a lot has changed since it was dubbed “the world’s 2nd best Business Class” and featured pandemic era box meals. So I was looking forward to today’s 11 hour 777 flight to London especially at the price. This was basically a freebee as it was the final segment of last year’s Auckland-Sydney-LAX-London ticket. Excellent food and service from a lovely cabin crew and a comfortable ride in BA’s new 777 suites with doors.

My BA 77W thru the utterly filthy windows of LAX TBIT.

Gate agents invited families and Group 1 to board... but the crew wasn't ready.  So we stood/sat for 5 minutes just outside the jet bridge.

Once on board, a pleasant 8 seat First Class cabin.

BA First amenity kit.

Today's menu.

Tasty canapés with my G&T.

Showtime, BA First style.

Beef tataki starter, delivered by mistake... and quickly removed.

Crispy fried duck spring roll was tasty.

Tomato and coconut soup.

Delicious Char siu marinated pork chop...

After dinner and a movie, I managed to get a few hours sleep prior to landing.

We arrived on time and I headed for the BA Arrivals Lounge for a much needed shower... at least that was the plan.  Alas, a broken pipe in the kitchen put the showers, loos and kitchen out of service.

My Instagram video of my BA First flight to London

Air France Business Class to Paris CDG

Back at Heathrow with plenty of time before my Air France flight to Paris, especially with a nearly one hour delay due with an early morning ATC greve in Toulouse. But what a pleasure to be back in La Première from London to Singapore. Excellent La Première ground service at Heathrow from check-in to the lounge and then to our A220 where I was pre-boarded. 

Sadly, the T4 lounge situation is weak with a small screened off area for La Première pax at the back of the dreadful and noisy Plaza Premium Lounge. A far cry from the old SkyTeam Lounge which apparently was a covid casualty and never returned.

Interesting gate assignment.

At around T-35, my La Première assistant escorted me to the gate.

Where I was invited to wait for pre-boarding just after the podium.

And then pre-boarded.

Very nice and new A220 with 1-2 Business Class seating.  Those on the A side get a bocked aisle seat.

Impressive and tasty meal on a short 45 minute flight.

We arrived some 45 minutes but very close to the La Première Lounge.  

My Instagram video of my London to Paris Air France Business Class experience

Air France La Première from Paris to Singapore

After my wonderful dinner in the La Première Lounge, my personal assistant escorted me downstairs to a private Porsche ride to my Singapore flight. 

The beautiful Air France La Première cabin.

Only 2 of us tonight.

Bien sur.  Merci.

Tonight's menu...

Classy amenity kit.

Since I had just eaten in the Lounge, I went to sleep shortly after takeoff.   But not before a caviar and champagne nightcap.

I slept for nearly 7 hours which is really good for me in the air. 

Excellent La Première service as usual and great food once I finally woke up.   Showtime, La Première style

Crab cake with carrot and ginger.

Poultry filet with olives, creamy spelt and rich juice.

I couldn't decide on dessert... so why not both.  LOL.

Almost there.

Arrival service was perfect with both of us each getting our own personal assistant and private golf cart ride to immigration and even beyond to my Grab ride into the city.​

My Instagram video of my La Première flight to Singapore.

Dinner at Michelin star Labyrinth Singapore

My first of three Michelin meals starts with Labyrinth.  Ranked #30 in Asia and #92 in the world in the 2024 World 50 Best list, Michelin star Restaurant Labyrinth Singapore is a delightful "New Singaporean" dining experience in the heart of Singapore. Chef owner LG Han showcases local Singaporean produce and flavours from his roots and memories growing up in Singapore. Exceptional service from a wonderful team in elegant low key atmosphere tucked away in busy Esplanade Mall.

Very cool personalized menu.

Otah.  Sawara, Finger lime.

Honey Soy Chicken Wing.

Roti John.  Textures of tomato.

Coin Prata.  Brillat Savarin.

Wine pairing starts with Australia.

Fabulous Rainbow Yusheng. Pickled vegetables, kaffir lime oil, local honey.

Bak Kut Teh.  Managelica pork, sea grapes, mimetic garlic cloves.

Taiwanese wine.

Chili Crab. Chili-tomato ice cream, jambu, panchino.

Bak Chor Mee.  Hokkaido scallops, pork textures.  Amazing!

Wine from Syria??  Say what?

Fish Milk Soup.

Potong. Gingerflower. Pink Peppercorn, rose petals, freeze dried pineapple.  What a taste delight.

Cab Blend from China.

Haianese Chicken Rice Donabe. Chicken soup, achar taco, grandma's chili sauce.

Ice Kachang. Coconut textures, azuki, tangerine peel.

Pasar Malam. Brown butter ice cream, warabi mochi, caviar.  Wow, wow!

And the finale to a wonderful meal and flawless service.

Since my body time was still morning, I needed a night cap.  Back to the memorable Atlas Bar which I had visited last year.  Home of more than 1,100 different gins.  

The impressive gin wall.

With the assistance and guidance of Natasha, I enjoyed three of them.

Time to call it a day.  Fortunately, The Andaz was right across the street from Atlas.

My Instagram video of my evening at Labyrinth