[CLOSED] Otowa

Felt rather disappointed when this teeny tiny "slab" of foie gras was placed in front of us (not to mention, coupled with less than warm service 🙁), and its not-so-delicate sear/crust didn't help either. The inside was perfectly cooked and creamy though, but can't say it was really worth our precious dough (even when it's sourced from France). Should have tried the Provolone ($9.50) or ordered more tsukune instead. 😅

Possibly hand-chopped chicken mixed with crunchy bits of cartilage. Juicy, flavoursome and texturally spot-on meat balls. 👌🏼 One skewer’s not gonna be enough!

Probably the best I've ever had. Minimally seasoned then charcoal-grilled to perfection. The lobes were firm on the outside (indicating freshness) but melt like butter in your mouth. SO GUUUD 👅💦💦

Your mind might scream no, but give in to your curiosity and you will be rewarded with a most delectable chicken tartare. Don't worry, the chicken's so fresh it's almost like you're eating lean tuna sashimi.
The seasoning was excellent, with just the right amount of heat to make your taste buds forget you're actually eating marinated raw chicken. 😄

If you’re even more daring, go for the chicken sashimi (!!) — Tori Wasa ($13).

Tucked away in Orchard Plaza, this tiny (12 seats only!) izakaya serves up some of the tastiest chicken skewers in town — so good that we can't help but forgive the less than warm service. Be warned: this is not for the casual eater looking for dinner nosh; the place specialises in all parts of the chicken, so bring a sense of adventure and also, be prepared to pay. Once you commit to the experience, the fun begins. The food menu is only one page long, so skip the boring old foie gras and chicken wings, and zero in on the unusual bits. Though we were initially squeamish, we ended up loving the Tori Yukke ($15), chicken tartare (yes, raw chicken!) marinated beautifully in sesame oil and spices. The Bonjiri, otherwise known as the tail ($4.30) and liver ($4.50) skewers were possibly the best we've tasted, as was the Tsukune ($5.50, choose between salt or sauce) — you won't regret having these unbelievably flavourful chicken meatballs with sauce. Oenophiles would love the extensive selection of natural wines.
Avg price: $75 per person with drinks
Photo by Burppler Jayne Tan

Chicken meatballs never tasted so good, ever. This place is so pricey but oh the food is so good. Get this with the sauce option instead of salt. Super super.