Red Lantern Welcomes Chef Zor Tan Red Lantern
Singapore’s Michelin starred Chef Zor Tan arrives in Manila with a rare dining experience that fills Red Lantern at Solaire Resort Entertainment City. The three night event runs from November 14 to 16 at 6:30 PM. Guests enjoy an eight course menu that draws from his Hokkien roots and his journey across Asian and European kitchens. His restaurant in Singapore, Born, ranks No. 25 in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024. His visit gives diners in Manila access to flavors shaped by precision, memory, and clear intent.
Chef Tan follows a personal philosophy called the Circle of Life. Each dish reflects a chapter in his story. He uses ingredients that shaped his childhood, his training, and his heritage. His menu brings Cantonese, Sichuan, Taiwanese, and modern techniques together. The result is food that feels familiar yet sharp with new detail.
The dinner begins with Kanpachi topped with ginger and watermelon radish. The dish pays tribute to the Chinese New Year raw fish toss that symbolizes luck and prosperity. The next course serves a crisp fried bao filled with wagyu and oyster. The dish recalls the Haobing oystercake and adds a Spanish influence.
He follows with abalone in a rich chicken fat sauce paired with Yunnan jade fungus. The dish gives a refined version of a classic Chinese preparation. The king crab course cooks gently within the rice and adds Talangka for depth. He finishes it with fish maw prepared exclusively for the Solaire dinner.
The next course highlights A5 Wagyu beef served with creamy Soubise and Maitake mushrooms. The pairing shows his balance of French technique and clean natural flavors. The meal ends with a sweet potato dessert that includes a smooth purée, crisp sweet potato, Oolong Chantilly, sea salt ice cream, and snow salt.
Guests can book their tables at 8888 8888 or through the Solaire website.
