I had the pleasure to try out some of District 10's expanded menu with 15 new dishes by Executive Chef and co-owner Luca Pezzera (previously from the award-winning Bonta restaurant) a couple weeks back. Dining and 'wining' at District 10 is always a pleasant experience because you get hearty, quality, value-for-money dishes that satisfies but does not break the bank. And I'm happy to report that all the new dishes did not disappoint, only adding to the quality of the amazing steaks and burgers you get here.

The Rocket Lettuce Salad ($14) was not new, but I couldn't resist having some greens in the form of my favorite leaf, the arugula. A simple dressing with pine nuts and some olive oil, cheese and cherry tomatoes and I'm happy!

OK, what's new is this Quattro Formaggi pizza ($22). The four cheese pizza was speckled with bits of blue from the blue cheese, and that gave it a really great flavour. The crust was thin, airy and fresh from the oven - just about one of the nicest pizzas I've had recently! If there weren't other dishes I'll probably be able to finish all of this.

There was the Slow Braised Tripe with Tomatoes, Chili and Parmesan Cheese ($16) to contend with. Tripe is not something one would normally see or order in an Italian restaurant in Singapore, I'd reckon. We'll normally go with safer choices like parma harm with melon or burrata with tomatoes. So I was a little apprehensive when asked if I wanted to try it, but I was glad! The tomato sauce was well balanced - the chili gave it a mild spice kick while the cheese and tangy sweet tomato tangoed with each other to produce the umami taste everyone loves. Because it is slow braised, the tripe was also soft with a slight bounce to it, and not rubbery or anything like that.

Then another simple but great dish - the Black Ink Tagliolini ($24) with jumbo crab meat in tomato basil sauce. They weren't kidding about the jumbo crab meat! Generous chunks (not silvers, chunks) of crab adorn the jet black pasta. Again, this was something that looked like could be too much for 1 person, but after tasting, feels like it can be tackled with just enough room for some tiramisu.


And that was it! The two of us were too full to get anything else, but I was super pleased with all the dishes I had that night at District 10, but also because the restaurant had managed to maintain their standards and produce quality food at affordable prices for those who'll like to treat themselves to something fine, but not 'fine'. Still dreaming about that 4-cheese pizza and tripe!

District 10
81 Clemenceau Avenue, #01-15/16/17, UE Square Shopping Mall, Singapore 239917
+65 67384788
Dinner from 5.30pm to 11pm (Sunday to Thursday); 5.30pm to 1am
(Friday & Saturday)

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I had the pleasure to try out the new Chabuton outlet at Millenia Walk (after having an awesome tasting at their sister restaurant Saboten at 313 Somerset) for their ramen. The Chabuton chain's opened by Michelin-starred Chef Ysuji Morizumi and has a certain standard. I'm actually quite a big ramen fan in the past, having tried all the notable ones in Singapore, but have of late moved past ramen to other pastures. 

When I heard about the Spicy Ramen challenge, the first thing I asked was, erm, are there any non-spicy ramen that I can try instead? Because I am a huge spice wuss. I really cannot eat spicy food (of course I failed at the Korean Fire Noodle challenge)! I was assured that there will be non-spicy ramen. Yes. Ok, I'm there.

We first started with some small dishes that you can order as sides. The pork belly was exceptionally good. The rest was alright, though the char siew with rice (a small bowl) is also a great accompaniment. That, and a half bowl ramen, is actually enough to fill your stomach!


The feast for the 3 of us, including a bowl of regular ramen which I really enjoyed (with the egg!). It's worthwhile to come by Chabuton for that, if you cannot eat spicy food.

But if you can take spicy food, and abusing your tongue is one of those things you particularly enjoy, there's this Level 5 ramen. We also had a Level 3, and concluded that the difference is just in the amount of chili that gets smacked onto the bowl. Look at the chili seeds!


I tasted 2 bites of it and it was just fire fire fire in my mouth. Unlike the Korean Fire Noodles that slowly starts to burn at a crazy, increasingly intense level, the spice here is immediate and sharp. It hits you like a punch in your face and then leaves you to sting in pain. But my dining companions actually managed to eat more than just a mouthful each. Apparently it is not THAT spicy. Really???


You've gotta find out for yourself. The Yoruton Ramen Challenge will end by 31 July, so head to any Chabuton outlet (one in 313 and one at Millenia Walk) to give your tastebuds some exquisite torture. Otherwise, order any of their ramen and have a good time with it!


Chabuton Millenia Walk
#02-15, 9 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039596
Tel: +65 68370335
From 11.30am to 10pm daily

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