DC Restaurant by Darren Chin, a one MICHELIN-starred establishment, is now part of Asia’s Finest Tables by UOB Cards, a curated dining programme that brings together some of the region’s most celebrated restaurants. UOB Visa Infinite Metal and Zenith Cardmembers in Malaysia along with other selected cardmembers across Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia can enjoy an exclusive fine dining experience with a specially crafted menu at DC Restaurant.
The experience begins with a selection of refined appetisers, setting the tone for the evening. Smoked butter with shiitake and kombu lavosh offers a delicate umami start, followed by a crab snack featuring mud crab, crab roe and pong curry, and a tartlet filled with tomato jackfruit relish and alligator caviar. A refreshing Rebelion tomato gazpacho with sweet basil sorbet prepares the palate for the seafood courses to come. Next was the Echo of the Sea, a signature modified with new ingredients.
Among the standout dishes is the Songkhla river prawn, which is served with celeriac, wild pepper leaf, yellow curry, and white garlic emulsion, bringing together French and Thai influences in a dish that is both complex and refined. However, it is the UOB-exclusive dishes that truly defined this special menu. The French scallops in tom kha are paired with coconut shoots, apple gratin and apple beurre blanc, delivering a rich yet balanced flavour profile. The grilled whole turbot “Elkano” style, a dish inspired by the Basque country, is fire-grilled and served with khantok meal, pineapple curry sauce and “Bue Kee Zakor” rice salad, offering a unique take on traditional grilling techniques.
To elevate the dining experience, each guest receives a complimentary glass of wine rated 95 and above by Robert Parker Wine Advocate, which in this case is the 2022 Suertes del Marqués, Vidonia. The meal concludes with an indulgent selection of five A.O.P cheeses with fresh wildflower honeycomb from Chiang Mai, alongside a dessert of sea buckthorn, passionfruit and mascarpone mousse, crafted with precision and finesse.
As part of Asia’s Finest Tables by UOB Cards, cardmembers enjoy a 1-for-1 dining offer with a complimentary second diner per booking. Alongside DC Restaurant, eligible cardmembers also gain access to this exclusive dining experience at other esteemed participating restaurants including Odette and Born in Singapore, Chef’s Table at Lebua and Sushi Masato in Thailand, and August and Locavore NXT in Indonesia.
Bookings for this exclusive experience open on 17 February 2025. Reservations can be made at priority-access.com/uob. T&Cs apply.