Also known as Yuzu Sorbet, this has a beautiful juicy scoop of yuzu juice infused sorbet ice cream, studded with bits of chewy yuzu fruit.
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Has a refreshing fruity zesty tangy sour sweet flavour, yum.
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I also love the thoughtful touch of serving this on a chilled plate, which slows the sorbet from melting.
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A great palate cleanser to end off a meal.
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Tomi Sushi
More details:
https://ivanteh-runningman.blogspot.com/2023/01/tomi-sushi.html

This Fat Rolled Sushi is rather plus-sized, packing more than the usual amount of sticky sushi rice within sheets of crisp dried seaweed.
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Stuffed with a variety of ingredients, which includes juicy crunchy cucumber, crisp firm pickled daikon radish, moist spongy soft tamago / rolled egg omelette, and soft tender crab stick surimi.
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Has layered vegetal earthy grainy sour savoury eggy sweet flavour, yum.
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Rather filling, it's best shared.
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Tomi Sushi
More details:
https://ivanteh-runningman.blogspot.com/2023/01/tomi-sushi.html

We enjoyed the Grilled Scallop In Half Shell (SGD $9.80 for 2 pieces, minimum 2 pieces). These have medium-sized, fresh bouncy scallops, garnished with crisp parsley, dressed in a thick house gravy.
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Carries lovely smoky savoury salty sweet spice herbal flavours.
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The Grilled Smelt Fish (SGD $4.20 for 3 skewers, minimum 3 skewers) is decent at best, but probably among the most wallet-friendly skewers here.
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The smelt fish with roe, also known as shishamo, have been grilled till crisp, crackling gently when bit, releasing robust smoky fishy salty savoury flavour, nicely enticing.
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The Grilled Squid (SGD $3 for 2 skewers, minimum 2 skewers) features bouncy slippery chunks of fresh squid.
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Mostly neutral in taste, the primary flavour profile of smoky savoury salty spice is derived from the seasoning. I enjoyed these.
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The Grilled Cuttlefish Ball (SGD $2.80 for 1 skewer, pictured 2 skewers for SGD $5.60) features cuttlefish squid balls, halved and seasoned.
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While it has a bouncy soft texture, I prefer it to be more springy and dense instead. Carries nice smoky savoury salty spice sweet flavour.
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SMAC BBQ
More details:
https://ivanteh-runningman.blogspot.com/2023/01/smac-bbq.html

The Grilled Pork Belly (SGD $2.80 for 2 skewers, pictured 3 skewers for SGD $4.20) is done Chinese chuan chuan barbecue style, and has chunks of crunchy chewy pork belly, marinated in a house spice mix.
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This results in each bite having a lovely smoky meaty savoury spice flavour.
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The Grilled Beef Flank (SGD $2.80 for 2 skewers, pictured 3 skewers for SGD $4.20) is done Chinese chuan chuan barbecue style
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It has chunks of spiced beef flank, tender and chewy with robust smoky meaty spice salty savoury flavour. Nicely done.
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Loved the Grilled Chicken Thigh (SGD $2.60 for 2 skewers, pictured 3 skewers for SGD $3.90), which is done Chinese chuan chuan barbecue style
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Has chunks of boneless chicken thigh, juicy and tender with pleasant smoky sweet savoury spice flavour. Rather addictive, kept reaching for more.
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Compared to elsewhere, the Grilled Lamb Leg (SGD $2.80 for 2 skewers, pictured 3 skewers for SGD $4.20) has a good ratio of fat to lean meat, with the lamb leg having a decent springy chew to texture.
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The seasoning tends to be less punchy than elsewhere, a tad above mild, with smoky meaty savoury salty flavours. That said, it's less addictive than other renditions elsewhere.
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SMAC BBQ
More details:
https://ivanteh-runningman.blogspot.com/2023/01/smac-bbq.html

The Grilled Leek (SGD $3.20 for 1 skewer, pictured 2 skewers for SGD $6.40) has fresh crunchy leeks, served in a generous portion.
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Long and silky, these aren't easy to bite through, requiring effort to chew. With lovely smoky vegetal sweet flavour, this makes for a healthy choice.
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Was taken with the Grilled Celtuce (SGD $1.20 for 1 skewer, pictured 2 skewers for SGD $2.40), which has 4 leaves of fresh crisp crunchy celtuce, also known as Chinese cabbage, on each skewer.
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Large and leafy, these held lovely smoky vegetal sweet spice flavour, excellent.
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The Grilled Shiitake Mushroom (SGD $1.30 for 1 skewer, pictured 2 skewers for SGD $2.60) has nicely grilled whole shiitake mushrooms, not too dry, with a slight bouncy tender chew to texture.
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Bite in and you get a pleasant smoky vegetal earthy savoury flavour.
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Loved the Grilled Pineapple (SGD $1.20 for 1 skewer, pictured 2 skewers for SGD $2.40), which has warm juicy pineapple chunks, gently grilled.
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Each bite bursts with bold smoky fruity sweet flavour, yum.
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SMAC BBQ
More details:
https://ivanteh-runningman.blogspot.com/2023/01/smac-bbq.html

A delicious, exquisite semi-buffet, with choice of 1 main, and free-flow breads, breakfast, cold cuts, salads, soups, fresh seafood, desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages.
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Selected the Saffron Risotto With Tiger Prawns & Garden Peas, Locally-Farmed Arugula. The risotto was nicely creamy al-dente, with luxurious grainy sweet spice flavour. The deshelled tiger prawns had a bouncu juicy crunch, with natural sweet savoury flavour. The crisp rocket leaves / arugula had vegetal bitter herbal sweet flavour. So good.
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The breakfast items were delicious too. There's creamy soft scrambled eggs with bright eggy sweet savour flavour, and juicy grilled tomato with vegetal sweet notes.
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The crisp potato hashbrown was tasty with starchy salty savoury flavour, and the bouncy juicy grilled button mushrooms held vegetal earthy salty savoury notes.
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The thick yet tender honey glazed ham was succulent with smoky meaty sweet salty flavour, and the crisp streaky pork bacon has nice smoky fatty savoury salty flavour.
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The fam loved the thick smooth pumpkin soup with its vegetal earthy sweet flavour. Also loved the crunchy crisp cereal mix with cold milk.
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The soft warm panettone with juicy raisins burst with bready fruity sweet flavour, while the chocolate profiteroles have a chewy choux pastry shell encasing smooth chocolate cream with chocolatey sweet notes.
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Available till 31-Dec-2022.
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Alley On 25
@ Andaz Singapore

This is a unique aged sake, made with Kitashizuku rice polished to 65% then ripened over 3 years, brewed by the Kobayashi Shuzo Co., Ltd. in Yubari, Sorachi, Hokkaido, Japan.
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It has a pale straw golden colour, with aromas and tastes of spring water, honey, grapefruit, and apricot.
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The body is light, smooth, and refreshing, with mild fruity grainy sour sweet floral flavours, crisp on the palate.
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Invited tasting.
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Shinya Izakaya
More details:
https://ivanteh-runningman.blogspot.com/2022/12/shinya-izakaya-tasting-session.html

Ambience at Shinya Izakaya is spacious, with large wooden booth seats lit with warm lights. There's several private rooms and semi-private corners, great for catching up with business or friends.
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Service at Shinya Izakaya is friendly and polite, staff will proactively offer top up for drinks, and accord each table good attention. Requests to clear finished plates were fulfilled promptly.
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Food at Shinya Izakaya is classic Japanese cuisine, focusing on sashimi, kushiyaki / skewers, yakimono / grilled dishes, and sake. Quality is decent, with a good range.
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Portions are sized for communal group dining. Prices are comparable to other izakayas, budget about SGD $63++ per person.
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We sampled...
- Assorted Sashimi 5-Kinds & Premium (SGD $48, $80), comprising fresh seasonal fish.

- Gobo Karaage (SGD $6), a unique appetizer of deep-fried burdock root.

- Assorted Kushiyaki Skewers (SGD $13) with lovely smoky aroma.

- Chicken Teriyaki (SGD $12) which was nicely marinated and had a lovely salad.

- Buta Kakuni (SGD $12), succulent with good ratio of fat to lean meat.

- Hamachi Kama Shioyaki (SGD $20), fresh and perfectly grilled yellowtail fish collar.

- Gyuniku Misoyaki (SGD $15), delicious chunks of meltique beef marinated in miso paste.
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Invited tasting.
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Shinya Izakaya
More details:
https://ivanteh-runningman.blogspot.com/2022/12/shinya-izakaya-tasting-session.html

This brand is a pioneer of the all-day breakfast concept in Singapore, ever since owner-couple Guy Wachs and Stephanie Hancock opened it in November 2009.
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Renowned for their luxurious egg-focused dishes inspired by global flavours; their delicious food, friendly service, and beautiful ambience, have gained them multiple awards over the last decade.
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This Corsican inspired rendition has thick fluffy soft eggs, folded with crumbly goat cheese and feta cheese, crisp shredded basil leaves, and rich lavender honey. Has lovely eggy herbal sweet savoury cheesy milky floral flavour.
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On the side is juicy cherry tomatoes with vegetal sweet notes, and crunchy toasted sourdough bread with smoky bready sour sweet flavour.
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Added crispy strips of candied streaky pork bacon, addictive with robust smoky meaty salty sweet floral flavour.
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It's also among the more expensive options around, but well worth the indulgence.
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Egg Omelette
Wild Honey
@ Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Road #03-01
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More details:
https://ivanteh-runningman.blogspot.com/2022/12/best-of-singapore-hawkers-egg-omelette.html

Since June 2000, this quiet cafe has been delighting those in the know - serving as an "alternate living room", suitable for reading, meetings, gaming, grazing, or catching up with family or friends.
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As many have claimed; there is a lot to like about this place. Ambience is cozy, classy, and comfortable. Service is friendly, professional, and caring. Food is well-executed, delicious, and reasonably priced.
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Here, 3 free-range eggs were folded with my choice of ham and tomato. The egg omelette is fluffy and tender and juicy, with pleasant eggy savoury salty sweet flavour.
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Served with crisp toasted buttered white bread with smoky bready buttery savoury sweet flavour, and juicy grilled cherry tomatoes which are nicely smoky vegetal sweet in taste.
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Loved the crisp potato rosti, which held starchy salty savoury sweet flavour, yum.
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Egg Omelette
The Book Cafe
@ 20 Martin Road #01-02
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More details:
https://ivanteh-runningman.blogspot.com/2022/12/best-of-singapore-hawkers-egg-omelette.html

Since it arrived in Singapore in 1979, this chain restaurant has been a go-to place for decadent ice cream sundaes, tasty American fare, and celebrations of life milestones with family or friends.
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Their rendition has fluffy egg omelette enveloping tender chicken ham and juicy button mushrooms, carrying meaty eggy earthy savoury sweet flavours.
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Served with crunchy chilled coleslaw with vegetal sweet milky notes, and piping hot crisp fluffy American potato fries with addictive starchy salty savoury flavour.
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Egg Omelette
Swensen's
@ Thomson Plaza, 301 Upper Thomson Road #03-23
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More details:
https://ivanteh-runningman.blogspot.com/2022/12/best-of-singapore-hawkers-egg-omelette.html

Founded in April 2012, SPRMRKT (pronounced 'Supermarket') is a speciality concept store, offering casual gourmet dining with the twist of an art gallery amid a curated shop.
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The egg omelette is enhanced with cream, resulting in an eggy sweet milky flavour, with a soft wobbly fluffy texture.
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Within is stuffed a generous amount of tender gammon ham and juicy wild button mushrooms, a combination of vegetal meaty earthy savoury salty flavour.
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The gooey strands of cheese with cheesy salty notes, and fresh coriander with vegetal herbal flavour, complete this hefty and filling dish.
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Egg Omelette
SPRMRKT
@ 8 Dempsey Road #01-15A
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More details:
https://ivanteh-runningman.blogspot.com/2022/12/best-of-singapore-hawkers-egg-omelette.html