[Photo 2/2 ] Finally got a chance to visit this Spanish restaurant that recently opened in May, around the time that dining out was not allowed for a few weeks.
Seafood Paella (2 pax, $38)
Don't be deceived by the large pan thst the seafood paella was served in. I initially thought the two of us would struggle to finish it but the rice was spread rather thinly and was just nice for 2 pax! The prawns were so juicy, sweet, and soft. I thought the mussels and clams were rather average tho they were on the juicy and plump side.
Roasted Australian Cauliflower ($18)
The roasted cauliflower was topped with tahini (made from roasted sesame) and hazelnuts. I enjoyed the difference in texture from the crunchy cauli and hazelnut to the smooth creamy tahini. However, I would have to say I prefer a more roasted cauliflower with a slight charred to it instead of the rather "clean" taste this cauli has.
Will definitely be back to try the other items on the menu! Also, I really enjoyed the cozy ambience of the restaurant - a nice place for a date or catchup with a friend!
Rating: 8 / 10
[Photo 1/2 ] Finally got a chance to visit this Spanish restaurant that recently opened in May, around the time that dining out was not allowed for a few weeks.
Seafood Paella (2 pax, $38)
Don't be deceived by the large pan thst the seafood paella was served in. I initially thought the two of us would struggle to finish it but the rice was spread rather thinly and was just nice for 2 pax! The prawns were so juicy, sweet, and soft. I thought the mussels and clams were rather average tho they were on the juicy and plump side.
Roasted Australian Cauliflower ($18)
The roasted cauliflower was topped with tahini (made from roasted sesame) and hazelnuts. I enjoyed the difference in texture from the crunchy cauli and hazelnut to the smooth creamy tahini. However, I would have to say I prefer a more roasted cauliflower with a slight charred to it instead of the rather "clean" taste this cauli has.
Will definitely be back to try the other items on the menu! Also, I really enjoyed the cozy ambience of the restaurant - a nice place for a date or catchup with a friend!
Rating: 8 / 10
One of my favorite place to get chirashi near office! Koji sushi bar has an outlet conveniently located near Telok Ayer MRT Station. As its indoor dining only has counter seats, I prefer to visit this restaurant in a small group / with one other friend for a cozy meal.
Sashimi Rice Bowl ($18)
Would recommend anyone trying their bara chirashi for the first time to switch up the white pearl rice to mixed grain rice (+ $1) as it somehow taste better! The portion of salmon cubes served was rather generous, with the variety of fish similar to what you'll see in typical bara chirashi (salmon, tuna etc). I very much enjoy the freshness of the fish and the soyu sauce that complimented well with the sweetness from the fish. To top it off, the sashimi bowl was served with a generous portion of tobiko and fried rice puffs, providing an extra crunch to the dish yum.
Rating: 8 / 10
So Pao Fan has been the hype since the end of last year and I finally tried it! We visited King of Pao Fan in Bugis and got the Half Live Lobster Pao Fan ($18) and Duo Pao Fan ($6). The lobster had substantial amount of meat that was juicy and fresh. Really worth the price. The rice was soaked in the seafood broth that was sweet and rich. The dish was also topped with crispy rice puff and fried egg floss that gave a good contrast in texture to the soupy pao fan. The Duo Pao Fan was really good too. With the same broth, the only difference was that it was served with generous amount of fried and boiled fish slices. I'm personally not a fan of pao fan but throughly enjoyed the unami soup, as well as the fresh and meaty lobster that came with it.
Rating: 8 / 10
Visited Bearded Bella for a nice chill Sunday brunch and love the atmosphere of the cafe! They are also innovative in their offerings with seasonal menu e.g. Christmas menu and monthly specials. Personally prefer the heartiness and well-made No BS Brekkie as it had a unique twist with diced ribeye served with scrambled eggs between the buns. Altho the Deconstructed Beef Wellington was innovative, nothing really stood out to me.
No BS Brekkie ($24)
Deconstructed Beef Wellington ($24, Christmas menu only)
Rating: 8 / 10
A unique twist with the slight spice in the smoked salmon brioche. Sunday mornings are made of good conversations and a hearty meal paired with a cup of aromatic latte 😋
Truly a flower wonderland! Every corner of this cafe is aesthetic on point. Almost every item on the menu is curated "for the gram". Despite the rather average food (tho the aesthetic is 10/10), I was charmed by this cafe and will definitely be back when they change their flowers and deco to the next theme.
Rating (food only): 6.5 / 10
Back here for a second time! We tried the Signature Dry Truffle Ramen ($16.90), Black Garlic Ramen ($14.90) and a side of Pork Gyoza ($6.90).
This time round, I was pleasantly surprised by how moist the dry truffle ramen was as it seems to have more oil mixed into the ramen. I recalled that during my last visit a few years back, i did not enjoy how dry and sticky (from the eggs being mixed into the ramen) the ramen was.
I enjoyed the broth of the black garlic ramen as the black garlic flavour gave a different twist to the tonkotsu broth. The gyoza was rather average but a good side to pair with the ramen.
Rating: 7.5 / 10
Having been bombarded by so much social media content on this place a few months ago, this rather new dessert place is one on my list to visit. One of the uniqueness of this place is their mahjong theme interior and I really enjoyed the vibe of this place. Beyond its unique theme, their desserts were really good too.
We ordered the D24 Durian Mousse ($6), Yam Paste wirh Pumpkin and Gingko Nut ($4.80), Mango Pomelo Sago ($4.20), and Bubur Cha Cha ($3.80). Out of all these, I especially like their durian mousse. It was only after placing our order that I realised that they are known for their MSW durian mousse. Oh wells, the D24 durian mousse was really good still! The mousse was icy and smooth, with blend of durian within it. There was also a generous scoop of fresh durian that contrasted the smooth mousse in texture.
Rating: 8 / 10
Chanced upon this shop after my Saturday morning workout a few weeks back. As the eatery has half its menu offering a wide range of different chee cheong fun i.e steamed rice roll, IÂ knew I couldn't miss out on this. I ordered the fresh prawn egg roll ($7.50) and to be very honest, I've not paid so much for a chee cheong fun before lol. Didn't think it was especially mind blowing but it was a well made chee cheong fun, with the silky rice roll and crunchy fresh prawns. For those who wants to deviate from the usual char siew or prawn chee cheong fun typically offered in dimsum stalls, this is probably the place to go. Some of the more unique variety of chee cheong fun that caught my eye were vegan roll, pork and liver roll, and beef roll.
Rating: 7.5 / 10
Love Itacho's fuss free, affordable, yet quality sushi. My must haves whenever I'm there are the roasted salmon sushi & roasted salmon w tenkasu roll 😋
This post is probably more than a year late but I'm going to post it anyways.
Visited Monti for their brunch menu last year. With a classy interior coupled with a view of Marina Bay, Monti is a rather popular restaurant for dates, events, or even a venue to hold a small wedding. We opted for their Wagyu Beef Tartare, 12-hours Slow Cooked Beef Cheek, and Slow Cooked Pork Belly (& ravioli that I forgot which it was).
Overall, nice ambience, great service, ok food. The food were rather average and nothing really stood out to me. Probably a restaurant to go if ambience, view and service are more important criteria for you.
(Disclaimer: this review was based on my experience over a year ago and they might have updated the menu or improved their dishes)
Rating: 6.5 / 10
