Inspired by their love of simply good burgers and beer, Two Blur Guys has succeeded in providing exactly that. Go straight for their Prime Beef blurgur ($12.50) - a well-seasoned 100% US pure beef patty topped with a juicy portobello, fresh tomato, gruyere cheese, and homemade truffle mayo. Some might find the burger a little small, but there is nothing you won't mop up on this plate, including the sides of potato salad and a balsamic-dressed salad. They may call themselves Two Blur Guys, but when it comes to making affordable, tasty burgers - they seem to know what they're doing.
My eyes lit up and my mouth went dry. This burger was absolutely sexy. The buns were gorgeously buttered and fried. The patty was the star - just the right side of thickness without being overwhelming and it was dripping with juice. The cheese meltingly good and the bacon crisp. If there was a mere detail that could be improved, was that the sauce could have more kick to make it more heavenly, but as it is, it's enough to make your appetite spent.
3.5 munchies: I'd recommend the strong-bodied iced latte and the moist sticky date pudding that had the right amount of density and sweetness. The rich and creamy artisanal vanilla ice cream was yummy too! Unfortunately, the chef's recommended chendol cake was too dense and rich, cloying the aromatic coconut cake.
Overall, I appreciated the great service at this 2-month-old bistro as they are very open to customers' suggestions and feedback as well. I'm happy to return to try their mains and other items on the menu.
This is from Menya Ryu. There are different flavours. This Chef's Special is fragrant, and miso-flavourful. The corn gives the broth a nice crunch. Must Try.
After making huge waves in Thailand, this ramen restaurant originally from Japan has come to Singapore, and now has outlets conveniently located in 313 Somerset, and Tampines 1. We like that they recognise varying stomach capacities, offering ramen in two portion sizes, with 'upsizes' available at additional cost. Not surprisingly, their tonkotsu broth is made from hours of simmering pork bones to achieve its rich flavour. $11.90 for a large portion of their signature Tonkotsu Ramen makes it affordable and filling. If you have the space, their gyoza is worth ordering too!
Yoshimaru may not come to mind when discussing the best ramen in town, but it certainly is very decent. Simply satisfying and perfect for a quick dinner, their Hakata Ramen is a no-frills dish at $11. Hakata noodles are straight and thin, in a bowl of milky pork broth. If you're feeling a little adventurous, try the Spicy Cold Ramen or the spicy Yoshimaru Tan Tan Mian with peanut sauce and chilli oil.
