Chashu Donburi was pretty good, though the portion was quite small. There's also a portion of egg salad which was rich and delicious. The set comes with iced green tea which was a little sweet but helped to wash down the meal. They have free flow pickles and spicy preserved vege. Nice environment for a solo meal but the space is a little cramped.
Got the Crispy Chicken Katsu w/ Mentaiko Sauce and added on fries. Chicken katsu was actually pretty delicious - well-marinated with a crunchy skin. It paired well with the mentaiko sauce and egg, though I felt the luncheon meat could have been of higher quality. The fries was also quite meh, not as crisp as I would've liked and my partner also commented that it was not salty enough (I disagreed though). We also paid with Grab with a 15% dine out deal so it only came up to $7.99. Worth!
Pretty small establishment, with tables lining the walkway beside the adjacent gym. Decided to try the pastas as we weren't in the mood for the panuozzos and pizzas.
Cream Tartufo with Chicken ($14) had a faint truffle aroma which was nice but the sauce was slightly too rich and heavy for our liking. The pasta was also a tad bit overcooked so every bite felt like chewing on a thick dough. The Mushroom Aglio Olio with Prawns ($13) fared slightly better, but it was lacking in any garlic flavour.
They only had one staff working on a Monday evening, and as such the waiting time was a tad bit long (though she was really friendly!). The tables were also shaky. Despite the Burpple 25% discount, I would be hesitant to come back for such subpar pasta. Perhaps for the panuozzo.
Came by for the Restaurant Week Spring 2025 lunch menu and boy did it not disappoint.
You're greeted by a gorgeous and classy interior with high ceilings the moment you step into the restaurant - definitely a place to take your date to take her breath away. With the Restaurant Week menu, we started off with the Amuse Bouche which was Hawthorn Mozarella Gazpacho. We loved the warm bread which was dense with a hint of sweetness, and paired nicely with the contrasting tartness of the tomato in balsamic reduction as well as the creaminess of the mozarella cheese. Off to a great start!
For the first course, we shared the Tuna Watermelon Tartare and the Chilli Crab Curry 'Suan Pan Zi'. The chilli crab sauce was seriously addictive, equal parts sweet and spicy, and the 'suan pan zi', reminiscent of the teochew abacus seeds dish, was filled with a delicious prawn paste filling. Everything complemented each other beautifully, and we almost licked this plate clean. This was the much preferred dish over the tuna tartare, which we thought was just so-so.
For the mains, we had the Claypot Seafood Longevity Noodles and the Miso Pork Chop (a replacement the Tandoori Lamb which was unavailable at the time). They claypot noodles leaned heavily towards the peppery side, so much so that it was the only flavour profile of the dish. Which was a shame as the seafood were all so fresh and plump and their sweetness could have been brought out so much more. The pork fared so much better, and I especially loved the tenderness of the cut with a crisp charred exterior that paired wonderfully with the thick sweet glaze. Hands down the best dish of the meal.
Rounding off the meal were the desserts - the Sweetheart Symphony was a peculiar combination of Black Sesame mousse with an exceedingly tart rhubarb compote filling. Can't say that the flavours complemented each other. However, we thought the Mikan 'Panna Cotta' was a creative masterpiece - if you love citrusy flavours then you HAVE to try this. Simply amazing, and I was also blown away by the creativity,
Overall, while the lunch menu had some ups and downs, we left the restaurant feeling very much satisfied by the wonderful meal, the warm service, and the beautiful ambience of the restaurant. Definitely a place to return to!
Mixed beehoon and noodles, with curry veges + taiwan sausage + chicken wing. Total $5.70. Noodles were great, but the beehoon was soaked in the curry gravy so I regret choosing the curry, though the curry vege itself was delicious. Sausage and chicken wing was normal. Quite overpriced I would say, and nothing outstanding.
So lucky to have passed by on the one day they were having a special 50% off mains grand opening promotion, so of course we had to pivot from our original lunch plans.
Restaurant ambience was very on point - think Chinese motifs and themed decor all around, while leaning towards a chic and classy ambience. Think the space would become even more vibey and atmospheric come dinner time, perfect for gatherings and dates.
We ordered the Dry Pot Cabbage with Chinese Bacon ($18) as well as the Pineapple La Zi Ji ($28). Cabbage was perfectly charred with a nice crunch and a touch of its natural sweetness, nicely complementing the saltiness of the bacon as well as the creeping zing of the dried chilli. Pair this with a bowl of their Wuchang Rice ($2), and I guarantee you'll be mopping up every last bit.
As for the laziji, I'm convinced this is one of the better laziji I've ever eaten - the chicken chunks were so tender and the batter was so light and crunchy which altogether made for an extraordinarily addictive dish. The sweet pineapples and crisp cashew nuts also provided contrasting tastes and textures which completed the whole dish. Delicious!
Washed it all down with a glass of Green Snow ($9) which was Silver Needle White Tea with notes of Green Apple, Lemon, and Mint. Tastes slightly like the Pokka Sparkling Apple drink and I thought they could be a little bit more generous with the portion to match its price (might as well head to the nearby Chagee for a cheaper drink with similar quality).
Congee-centric restaurant located on the third floor of Shaw Centre. Service is bright, full of smiles, and efficient. Tables were slightly too close for comfort, and my partner was bothered by some (water?) stains on the cushioned sofa seats. Food-wise, the Pork Meatballs Congee ($10.90) came piping hot and satisfyingly thick. Elevate the taste with the light sauce and white pepper provided on each table, or choose to upgrade to a set (+$5) for a stick of youtiao, half a century egg, and a drink of your choice to complement the congee. I especially liked the youtiao for being not too oily. However, if I had to choose a favourite from my meal, it would definitely be the Golden Crispy Prawn Cake ($13.90) - so flavourful, juicy, with distinct chunks of prawn, and a delightful crunch from the cubes of water chestnut within. Delicious! If I were to share any complaint, it would be that the prices lean toward the steeper side, with this entire meal costing us almost $36 which would be outrageous if the food wasn't this satisfying. However, restaurants specialising in congee are a dime a dozen in the Orchard area so do pop by for a try!
Think this is the only Malatang place in Causeway Point, hence the perennial long queue every night. Their selection of ingredients rival that of other hotpot chains, while I feel that their malatang base leans more towards savoury than spicy - liked this concept of DIY-ing your own spice levels as I thought their base was sufficiently spicy for me. Service is quick and friendly too.
Cosy and vibey Taiwanese bistro in the Boat Quay area. We started off with the Enoki Mushroom ($6.90) which was done perfectly - crunchy enoki in a deliciously crisp batter. For mains, the Shredded Chicken Rice ($8.50) was so addictive with the intense flavours of the fried shallots and a special fragrant oil. Add the TSK Chilli Sauce for a spicy kick! Washed everything down with the Four Season Pure Tea ($3.50) which was light and refreshing.
Service-wise, I dropped it down a star as when I pointed out that the chair had some stains on it, the server just looked at it but decided not to do anything about it which was strange.
Multiple XXH stores have been popping up all over Singapore, yet I see a perennial long queue almost daily. Queueing / reservation system was pretty confusing - I couldn't make a same-day dinner reservation online, but my mom managed to walk-in at 6.30pm without a fuss.
While the quality of service and the food was good, I wouldn't say they were so delicious that I would return every week. We got the Pounded Chilli Eggplant and Century Egg ($12.90), Pumpkin Shrimp and Tofu Stew ($19.90), Cauliflower ($13.90), Dry Tossed Vermicelli ($14.90), and Golden Broth Sour and Spicy Fish ($32.90). Nothing really stood out for us, and which for their prices we expected more. Though with the member prices, and topup credit discounts, I would see why this could be a somewhat value-for-money meal.
Affordable Japanese food. They have a wide variety of teppanyaki, yakimono, agemini, udon, and rice. However, taste-wise do not expect so much. We liked the teriyaki salmon hotplate, garlic fried rice, and chawanmushi. The grilled chicken and udon was alright. But would not recommend the chicken katsu don and buta fried rice - the meats were tasteless and the rice came too soggy.
Saw this store featured in the tiktok of a Japanese lady living in Singapore, and fortunately I also discovered that it is one of Burpple's merchants as well!
They offer a wide range of sobas in both hot and cold varieties, as well as rice bowls, sides, and even drinks. Everything looked so good, especially the current monthly special (oyster soba!), and we finally settled on the Collagen Chicken Soba (Hot) and Yuzu-Miso Chicken Soba (Cold). The collagen chicken soup was light-tasting and yet still full of flavour, with generous slices of chicken breast. The minced ginger also gave the broth a certain 'spiciness', and I would liken the dish to be a soupy version of chicken rice. This was good, but we very much preferred the yuzu-miso chicken soba - the coldness of the broth brought out the citrusy-savoury flavours so much more, with the crisp doumiao lending some freshness and the perfectly grilled chicken thighs rounding up the dish. Just amazing, we couldn't stop slurping this up.
Overall, service was prompt and friendly, and general ambience was bright and cheery. Prices are also pretty affordable considering the quality you get, but of course having the Burpple deal makes it all the more worth (our two bowls only came up to $18!). Would definitely return!
