cosy japanese restaurant nice chill ambience. everything we got was a hit! ordered the rosti mentai, kani gratin, akagi udon, tempura set, oden. tempura batter was nice and crispy, didnt feel too oily at all.

Izakaya Checked out this place recently, and the food didn’t disappoint. The gyudon was on point—beef slices were super tender, and the sauce was spot-on, soaking into the rice for that perfect bite. The real star for me, though, was the spicy salmon don. The salmon was fresh, and the creamy, the seaweed topping and seasoning added so much flavour. It felt indulgent but not too heavy—definitely a must-try! Portions were generous, and everything hit the spot. Solid comfort food that’s worth coming back for.

Cozy Izakaya experience Dropped by this cozy izakaya in the CBD for dinner the other night. Ordered a mix of udon, gyudon, and grilled squid, and everything was pretty satisfying. The grilled squid stole the show—it was tender, cooked just right, and had a nice natural sweetness. The gyudon was flavorful and well-made. The udon was decent but unique—thinner and flatter than the usual—best enjoyed with additional sides. Would recommend this place if you’re looking for a relaxed dinner spot with friends or a casual date night vibe.

Pasta Sotong Hitam 💵: $17.90++ 📈: 5/10 🤔: Pasta was cooked al dente, sauce itself was not bad, but becomes a bit too much after awhile. Was a pretty oily dish, and 1/4 of my pasta was submerged in oil after about 15 minutes into the meal. Squid also had a fishiness to it and although I like squid, I couldn’t get myself to finish it. Full review on my Instagram @euniceeatseverything https://www.instagram.com/euniceeatseverything/

Chilli Crab Pasta A halal cafe near the sultan mosque in Bugis area. The food here are reasonably priced and I don't even recall if they have anything above $20! No GST, only service charge. Do note that they only accept cash/grabpay. My chilli crab pasta wasn't too spicy and had alot of crabmeat! At $17.9+, i would think that this is one of the more affordable crab pastas out there. Tastewise was not bad, but not fantastic either. My colleague tried their carbonara and loved it! Portion is decent and definitely won't leave you hungry. A place to consider if you're looking at halal options! Beats those that charge pretty exorbitantly (ard $30).

A hipster bistro café LePak At Rayz has opened at Bussorah Street, a short walk away from Sultan Mosque (Masjid Sultan). It looks set to be the next popular dining spot among Muslim friends. The Halal dining place seems to be able to capture the sweet spot with the provision of Western favourites and Asian comfort food, in an almost-hipster environment. Several of the dishes did remind me of Spize though. I previously thought that the menu at Rayz Bistro would deter price-sensitive diners. It appeared there was some adjustment on the pricing to be more mass-market friendly. bit.ly/dfdrayz

However the soup Was sorely lacking in ingredients tonight Hopefully it's cos at night they don't have as much soup, not cos of inflation

Still a masterclass in flavour After the price increased by 1 buck, to 9.5nett now The flavours carry, because I don't think their chili(too much heat relative to aroma) and the noodles (too much bite, too solid) are top tier Yet the minced meat and super smoky lard and anchovies make this still very enjoyable Even at 8pm on a weekday, they're packed

Dry Chilli Ban mian 🌶️ $8.50 for a bowl of dry chilli ban mian. Not the cheapest but super shiok and chilli is self service at the table so you can add the amount you want. My guy colleagues were saying the portion is a little small for them hence might be suitable to order 3 bowls for 2 guys to share. V popular still and expect a queue during weekdays lunch.

Gibraltar ($4.5) Having Gibraltar instead of flat white I usually have since they don’t have alternative for milk option, so decided to give it a try with something not commonly seen in most cafe. Love the Gibraltar they offered! Not too strong for me with nice nutty flavour, goes pretty well with the milk.

Roti Jean ($14.8) Was here on a rainy day so was recommended for roti jean on all day brunch which is available only on Friday and Saturday so decided to give it a try. The tomato flavour is very strong and is very heart-warming when you have it during a rainy days. Can’t really taste the flavour of other ingredients like avocado, onion, potato and french beans (?) but they all add different texture to the tomato sauce. Feel like drinking tomato soup and having it together with bread! Not bad but i may give sandwich a try next time which looks tempting too.

Delicious But Small Portion Ragu on Ribbons ($15) is a wonderful slurpy pappardelle dish with a hearty beef & pork ragu. I loved how the tomato based sauce is well-balanced & not too acidic. I'd order this again but perhaps not too often, as the portion is quite small. I'm also curious about the other pasta they have on the menu, so I might get that instead the next time 😉 💳 Accepts credit cards (>$20) 🌬 Air-conditioned seats only 🙋 No service charge 🚫 No GST

Spring Chicken Came with a bagel? And halal Bak Kwa?. Was interesting and tasted decent. Chicken wasn’t too tough so was a pleasant dish.

(Nasi Lemak) Can’t recall the name of this dish, but this was rather nice. The meat was a bit salty with the sauce, but when mixed together with everything else on the plate, had a new interesting mix of tastes.

Beef Brisket Beef brisket was pretty decent, beef sufficiently tender. Noodles were nicely seasoned.

Yes And Yes Again At an affordable price point, the Butler's Steak ($25+) is a Black Angus Flat Iron cut. I enjoyed it very much, with great flavour on its own (I didn't touch the salt at all) & decent texture. At our happy party table of 6, however, there was 1 plate of steak that was tougher to chew than the rest. I mean, Flat Irons aren't meant to melt in your mouth.. But that plate was very tough. You can add on a small (but sufficient) portion of sauce for $2+ each, but personally I found the steak flavourful on its own & didn't need any sauce. However, if I had to choose, I'd pick the Béarnaise sauce over the Peppercorn one. The Butler's Steak is available in limited quantities daily-- if that runs out, or you just wish to try something else (like I do, the next time I visit), you can opt for the Skirt Steak (slightly cheaper at $22+), which is a 200-day grain-fed Angus slab of beef. Thanks Burpple for the invite, & Butler's Steakbar for hosting! 💕 💳 Accepts credit cards 🌬 Air-conditioned seats only 🖥 Accepts reservations - Chope 🙋 Service Charge applicable 🚫 No GST charges

Not Flowy But Still Yummy The Chocolate Lava ($8+) is a soft baked chocolate cake, usually served with Vanilla Bean ice cream. Unfortunately, they ran out of the latter that night, & the ice cream used in its place was Salted Caramel. The moist centre of the cake was not oozy like lava, but it was still scrumptious & good golly, I can only imagine how great this would taste with good ol' vanilla ice cream. This wasn't as sweet as the Cookie Bomb, but probably still is a lot for just one person to finish. Thanks Burpple for the invite, & Butler's Steakbar for hosting! 💕 💳 Accepts credit cards 🌬 Air-conditioned seats only 🖥 Accepts reservations - Chope 🙋 Service Charge applicable 🚫 No GST charges

Cookie On Crack The Cookie Bomb ($8+), a soft baked cookie sundae, is served with Salted Caramel or Vanilla Bean ice cream. Having run out of the latter, we had no choice but to pair this with the former. When they say bomb, they probably mean a BOMB of sugar rush that will keep you bouncing off the walls for the rest of the evening. If you've been to BJ's in the US, this is essentially a Pizookie on crack. The first scoop was good (because you get the soft crust of the cookie), but after that it was just sweet, sweet, & more sweet. Good for those who have a sweet tooth, I guess? But personally not my cup of tea. Thanks Burpple for the invite, & Butler's Steakbar for hosting! 💕 💳 Accepts credit cards 🌬 Air-conditioned seats only 🖥 Accepts reservations - Chope 🙋 Service Charge applicable 🚫 No GST charges

Blue Swimmer Crab Cake with Avocado Mouse and Salad My must order dish whenever I am here Location: 665 Degrees Fahrenheit, Andaz Singapore - a Concept by Hyatt, 5 Fraser St, Level 38, Singapore 189354

Lobster bisque 27++ Not authentic by any means but lovely. It's not super thick as it should be, both in terms of flavour and texture but I really, really enjoyed this version. The soup was robust yet light enough to keep drinking, and the portion was just right for one pax too. Rouille wasn't traditional either I believe, it added a different dimension but I was abit more indifferent about this. It's certainly not terrible but it doesn't gel w the soup, luckily literally as well so it doesn't disturb the remaining volume. The tarragon added a fresh mild zest to the soup. Pretty pricey but justified by the well cooked bouncy lobsters that were mildly sweet and umami. Overall it's a good dish by itself, it's everything else that's abit uncomfortable

Buckwheat sourdough(complimentary) Terrible. It's so hard and way too difficult to bite through. Wasn't a pleasant experience. From the booking which they are fastidious about, to the cancellation fee even if you have covid or are sick, and finally the manager I think whose words were hard to catch.

Ondeh Ondeh & Durian Pengat Cakes I guess you can say these are TMC's piece de resistance. Flawless. But to be fair also, their cakes cost double those elsewhere, so...

Angus Ribeye Masak Merah Mind blown. This is why I visit Muslim restaurants - the portion. All our mains used huge plates. I chose kerabu rice over truffle fries. That's a steak below the masak merah sauce. Although there's variety and it's enjoyable, the fully cooked beef was normal, not far from beef you get at nasi padang haha.

Oreo Shake It's acceptable but can be better.

Beef Wellington Much Smaller than expected. Like having 2 Steak Baos. Cooked to medium rare, it was juicy. And the crust was rather buttery and flaky. Its the reason anyone come here, but other then the novelty of having a Beef Wellington, this was just rather normal

Combo set for 2 Meet 4 Meat has been on my food list for a very long time, always wanted to try their Beef Wellington. But finding parking here is a hassle. So ended up, have to park at Katong I12 and walk over. Came on a Friday Evening, and still have ample seating areas. Ordered the weekly Combo Set for 2. 1) Beef Wellington - Much Smaller than expected. Like having 2 Steak Baos. Cooked to medium rare, it was juicy. And the crust was rather buttery and flaky. Its the reason anyone come here, but other then the novelty of having a Beef Wellington, this was just rather normal. 2) Pork Ribeye w/ pineapple sauce - This was rather tough, expected better. 3) Chicken Chop - just a normal chicken chop that u can get anywhere. Normal 4) Chicken Wings - Just Fillers. Skin was rather crispy, other than that, nothing really special. In Summary, just come here for the novelty of having a Beef Wellington. The other dishes were nothing really special, it wasn't that bad, just fillers.

Combo set ($75) 1) 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐟 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧 - Enjoyed the juicy and medium-rare beef that was well-marinated and balanced by the earthy mushroom duxelles. Encased in buttery puff pastry and while we appreciated the ratio of meat:pastry, personally found the pastry on the soggier side and lacking the expected flakiness. That aside, this dish is usually valued way more so those looking to try can consider this wallet friendly option 2) 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐰𝐤 - Personal favourite among the meats for the flavourful marination and tender bite 3) 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 & 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐩 - Enjoyed the chicken chop while the wings were unfortunately on the dry side and could be more charred 4) 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 (or Dutch potato) - Thin cut and crispy fries that added a good balance of carbs 5) 𝐒𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐝 - Appreciated the refreshing greens and pineapple salsa to cut through some meaty richness

Dark chocolate fiesta They had multiple dark chocolate with different richess. Ordered their 88% dark chocolate (+1) & Japanese Matcha to level up the richess. Dark chocolate was really rich in flavour & matcha balance it out. I like that the server pay attention to detail such as when I am looking for tissue and looking for cups. Overall, I like the environment and the service.

Dark Chocolate and Hazelnut & Rose Lychee cake slice. Got the Dark Chocolate Hazelnut cake slice and the Rose Lychee cake for the 1 for 1 cake slice deal. The chocolate Hazelnut cake was very sweet and moist. Was expecting less sweet with more intense cocoa flavour and the Rose Lychee cake was on the drier side with a subtle rose flavour and faint hint of lychee. Service was great and nice ambience.

Single Origin Dark Chocolate (Takeway) Single Origin Dark Chocolate Drinks | $10 70% Costa Rica 75% Tanzania Signature Sliced Cakes | $9 Signature Original Signature Hazelnut Signature Mocha Specialty Sliced Cakes | $10 Dark Chocolate Basque Cheesecake