Abalone Festival 2024 - Challenging the Perception of Abalone as a Chinese New Year Delicacy

I am Wilber, and I love abalone. Usually, I save my abalone feast for Chinese New Year, but guess what? There’s an Abalone Festival coming up!

Get ready for the first-ever Abagold Abalone Festival 2024, happening from 22nd March to 21st April 2024. Abalone isn’t just for Lunar New Year anymore—it’s a luxury treat any time of year!

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Abalone lovers and foodies, listen up! You’re in for a treat at five awesome restaurants in Singapore. From Asian fusion to fancy European dining and modern Italian, they’re all putting their own spin on abalone dishes.

Check out these spots:

Jiak Kim House
Ristorante Luka
Eclipse by BDC
Hai Tien Lo (Pan Pacific Singapore)
Torasho Ramen & Charcoal Bar

I managed to visit Ristorante Luka and Jiak Kim House, each presenting their distinctive take on Abalone-inspired gastronomy.

At Ristorante Luka, they’re dishing up abalone in delicious Italian style:

abagoldabalonefestival-ristoranteluka_abalonegratin — Abalone Gratin (S$24) – Abalone, Abalone Liver White Sauce, Mashed Potato Parmesan

abagoldabalonefestival-ristoranteluka_abalonepizza2 — Abalone Chowder Pizza (S$30) – Abalone, Mozzarella, Abalone Chowder White Sauce, Seaweed, Parmesan

abagoldabalonefestival-ristoranteluka_abalonepizza — So good!

This abalone pizza is a crowd favourite, so good!

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And then there’s Jiak Kim House, serving up Asian fusion in a cool old building (it used to be Zouk!):

abagoldabalonefestival-jiakkimhouse_abalonesalad — Sour Plum Calamansi Abalone Salad (S$32) – Abalone, Yuzu Soy Hamachi, Nuts & Crunch, Seasonal Fruits

Abalone Yu Sheng? Even though Lunar New Year is over, this makes an excellent appetiser.

abagoldabalonefestival-jiakkimhouse_beurreblanc — Herbal Dashi Seafood Beurre Blanc (S$48)- Roasted Abalone, Fresh Seafood, Angelica Root, Puffed Rice, Ikura

Enjoy the roasted abalone with a different texture!

abagoldabalonefestival-jiakkimhouse_abalonecocktail — Earthly Paradise (S$28) – Made with Pisco, Umami Vermouth (Abalone Brine), Spiced Bitters

A cocktail made with abalone brine. Who would’ve thought?

The Abalone Festival 2024 is put together by Abagold. And let me tell you, their abalone is now at the top of my list. You’ve gotta try it for yourself to see what I mean.

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Come join the abalone party at the Abagold Abalone Festival 2024! For bookings and more information, hit up Abagold or get in touch with the restaurants directly.