Mushroom Pot @ Stadium Walk and Orchard Point, Singapore's first mushroom hot pot restaurant, was born out of the Wangs' fondness for mushrooms. Likewise, Treasure Court (by the Mushroom Pot), a Cantonese  restaurant at Millenia Walk, was brought about by a similar matter close to their hearts – their Cantonese heritage. Liza Wang, together with her husband, opened Treasure Court in August 2007 because she wanted diners to experience Cantonese cuisine the way she had during her childhood.

• The Vibe
  White seems to be the theme of Treasure Court – from the white china tableware, to the white tabletops, and to the white-painted walls. Perhaps the colour scheme is so to create an illusion of spaciousness, but it nevertheless complements the mahogany furnishings and Oriental décor. The resulting touch is that of clean, Zen-like calmness. Dining indoors at the main dining area can be a tad disconcerting, though, but the private dining rooms are perfect for those seeking privacy or conducting a business lunch.

• The Food
  Treasure Court goes to great lengths to preserve the ancient values of Cantonese cooking that will settle well with Singaporeans' taste buds. The characteristic contrasting tastes and textures of Cantonese cuisine, for instance, are evident in the Treasure Combination Platter ($12) of three different sushi-like starters: Wild Mushroom Wrapped with Beancurd Skin, Bacon Rolls with BBQ Sauce and Fresh Prawns with Mixed Fruits Salad. To illustrate the above, the first entrée is a contrast between mild-tasting, chewy wild mushrooms and slightly-sweet, delicately-soft beancurd skin; the second is a contrast of mild and rich tastes; and the third is a contrast of soft and crisp textures.

  A unique and prominent trait of Cantonese cuisine is of course, its slow-cooked soups. In Treasure Court's case, it is the Double Boiled Shark's Bone & Fish Maw Soup ($10). The shark's bone and fish maw are generous and in-between soft and chewy. The richly-flavoured broth is of light consistency.

  In the midst of preserving the original art of Cantonese cooking, it seems like Treasure Court cannot help but insert several creative culinary touches, as seen in its Baked King Prawn with Cheese and Potato Moose ($10). Inspired by perhaps the Western baked rice, a thick layer of slightly-salty melted cheese is spread upon a sliced-opened giant, juicy king prawn. Unlike the baked rice though, the melted cheese does not overwhelm and is in fact mild enough for the freshness of the prawn to surface.

  Given Liza's fondness for mushrooms, the Sautéed Wild Mushrooms with Scallops, is undeniably the highlight of the meal. The wild mushrooms are hearty and woodsy-flavoured – a definite sign of freshness. The mushrooms, Liza explained, are only picked when in season and deep-frozen to seal in the freshness. This dish is bound to impress mushroom connoisseurs. Mushroom-cynics are welcome to pick on the equally-delicious, tender scallops. For a more filling meal, pair this delicate dish with the Steamed Rice Wrapped with Lotus Leaf ($8), a fragrant complement to any dish.

  If you have room and time for just one dessert, do sample the Chilled Honeydew with Sago ($5). Served cold in a tall martini glass, this palate-refresher is of a perfect level of sweetness and contains a generous scoop of sago.

• The Service
  The service staffs are overtly attentive and will refill your teacup with Chinese tea on a regular basis. Even if you opt to dine in a private room, you would not be denied an attentive service as a waiter would be assigned to watch over you.

The SD Food Advisor's Take on Treasure Court
Be it a casual lunch, a business dinner or a family dinner, Treasure Court is the perfect venue where you can feast on authentic Cantonese cuisines. For one, the restaurant does not compromise quality with quantity. For another, the prices are reasonable (the prices shown above are for ala carte dishes that serve four) - their set menu for four pax starts at $55++. Here, a diner spends $20-$30 for lunch and $30-$50 for dinner on an average. What more can you ask for?