tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35261292024-03-18T11:03:49.216+08:00alexis blogsAbout food & everything elseAlexisCheong.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164023167868533335noreply@blogger.comBlogger999125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526129.post-21292662981682651562024-02-04T12:22:00.002+08:002024-02-04T12:23:04.704+08:00Food Review: Vatos City House at 36 Robinson Rd, Singapore 068877<p style="text-align: center;">I was recently invited to try out the food and drinks at <b><i>Vatos City House</i></b>, the second branch of Vatos at South Beach that opened in October 2023. So i was there one super rainy evening recently to see if its any good! Vatos made their name serving up Mexican-Korean dishes and in particular are known for their tacos.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuwQsZGkVtdMz5Xn9fbB-PCYXEDDNsEG-jM9HXOTXPRrafC8kH_zCz9vE3fJ0AnHq-dKf0MPR-GDWXGjfck9dyaUZYnmuzd7t__tiu2XEkvT7mMUK4G988egjTy6EB1uFNAuF7Vu_f8SJFA1D-KfHrh6suQb-lXP6fyv81RnXoDRiqK3gJx0Nv/s1800/20240124_194757.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1800" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuwQsZGkVtdMz5Xn9fbB-PCYXEDDNsEG-jM9HXOTXPRrafC8kH_zCz9vE3fJ0AnHq-dKf0MPR-GDWXGjfck9dyaUZYnmuzd7t__tiu2XEkvT7mMUK4G988egjTy6EB1uFNAuF7Vu_f8SJFA1D-KfHrh6suQb-lXP6fyv81RnXoDRiqK3gJx0Nv/w640-h480/20240124_194757.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The restaurant's super spacious and well decorated, with a huge ass bar. The dining area can also accommodate large groups.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghIRKooC3170JISMo_frM_ux2aU4amZPf8_2u8q2myxPGSSB-ocIzCVKgC4XwWZGfjZXnaLl1uS68YJALh1bqhAM09vwddM-oX8vmK5xkzBJuRZslhmaKxGxYnloRDJeQIcLsG13ZAJXM92c5Y_UGjOIPSeYq0rGtO5xlWYDcNaqnF3gc-BLdY/s1800/20240124_210755.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1800" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghIRKooC3170JISMo_frM_ux2aU4amZPf8_2u8q2myxPGSSB-ocIzCVKgC4XwWZGfjZXnaLl1uS68YJALh1bqhAM09vwddM-oX8vmK5xkzBJuRZslhmaKxGxYnloRDJeQIcLsG13ZAJXM92c5Y_UGjOIPSeYq0rGtO5xlWYDcNaqnF3gc-BLdY/w640-h480/20240124_210755.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">View their food and drinks menu <a href="https://vatossg.com/ch-menu/" target="_blank">here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We first started with some drinks. My bestie had the <b>Smokey Mezcal Margarita</b> (S$20), which was indeed very smokey. These drinks are dangerous, hence the skull. Beware!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Q3uvUZUpEY8PDSOkMK3UV5kXoHNjdl7EVWtTjx26vWLikoh4wNxoQ_ruoPVWe0EOQPGVeIP8UuDc1mu1rGtv1JODxizX8LrSGCEqwvx0_fAyQq1YAGxT13_AaHIgeCAdu-v1oZc8O2Vr4JxZui5ZBhZTFXXPN0m3sLShQ5itstP-Wl3vmNKr/s2400/20240124_195950.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Q3uvUZUpEY8PDSOkMK3UV5kXoHNjdl7EVWtTjx26vWLikoh4wNxoQ_ruoPVWe0EOQPGVeIP8UuDc1mu1rGtv1JODxizX8LrSGCEqwvx0_fAyQq1YAGxT13_AaHIgeCAdu-v1oZc8O2Vr4JxZui5ZBhZTFXXPN0m3sLShQ5itstP-Wl3vmNKr/w480-h640/20240124_195950.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I decided to get the signature <b>Corona Rita</b> (S$32). This is a huge margarita with a bottle of upturned Corona beer in it. Very pleasant to drink because the beer only go down as you sip. A little unsure about the pricing though (but its huge, so maybe for sharing?) </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTRM_D0GQQvkuwUahuqhbZxL7LHs_cqsEhpAv6oM4GGHowigl1o9aprQsaOwt87upXfmThQmZtimYru5vFJlk-RCgUKXx8ohU8N0omcw42yGLUglO7dOEh84aObV1oJcXkVsi7AuZuCExMglPJIj-_TT-zqWUn-85mnawFnXiMr0iDfdlBbrB5/s2400/20240124_200344.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTRM_D0GQQvkuwUahuqhbZxL7LHs_cqsEhpAv6oM4GGHowigl1o9aprQsaOwt87upXfmThQmZtimYru5vFJlk-RCgUKXx8ohU8N0omcw42yGLUglO7dOEh84aObV1oJcXkVsi7AuZuCExMglPJIj-_TT-zqWUn-85mnawFnXiMr0iDfdlBbrB5/w480-h640/20240124_200344.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For food we first had the OG <b>Kimchi Carnitas Fries</b> (S$20) with braised pork carnitas and super generous slabs of kimchi. Everything's super fresh and appetising and great pairing with drinks. I would highly recommend this! 4/5</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqK-fvDtBsn4nMvnWFPwlm8uldHobSeFgrykoMx4Vc25x6M9dwdHNfhyFXeuawgTnqm_mMUcHLOrE3dfK4z5HY2mQ0TV3wxQ23VXVt1sNjI1sefl7SS29zaQJ6DcoGP-BXJOwVQKtvpZ1DBVu4PXuytnyL9pdYrhaLFSWQ-1N8kt7S8I0ebvrv/s2400/20240124_200728.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqK-fvDtBsn4nMvnWFPwlm8uldHobSeFgrykoMx4Vc25x6M9dwdHNfhyFXeuawgTnqm_mMUcHLOrE3dfK4z5HY2mQ0TV3wxQ23VXVt1sNjI1sefl7SS29zaQJ6DcoGP-BXJOwVQKtvpZ1DBVu4PXuytnyL9pdYrhaLFSWQ-1N8kt7S8I0ebvrv/w480-h640/20240124_200728.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But we waited a while and got the <b>Mango Prawn Quesadilla</b> (S$25) with the saddest amount of mango salsa on top. The cheese's coated the entire tortilla such that they got overwhelmed by the saltiness of it, and while there was quite a few prawns inside, the dish was quite off-balanced in terms of the flavours, without the mango salsa's freshness or taste. I would unfortunately fail this dish, but feedback's given and hopefully it will be better! 1/5</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj09OYTMgQe4oATfomd7s8r0tXS7XHCuy72-Yb0tNnbdbrrhPbVYEqTvswmKR_oK69dGztCd9WbJg7yD6o5MG-8tfUwsHsPCy_MCPXZOlUOIbYh08AMK406JsL249mxvfiCeiFaKCNFrdb1GgQhdSgwSq2j0YFvkJ2X-aXkdfDcVFYMsvGHOe8K/s1800/20240124_203738.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1483" data-original-width="1800" height="528" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj09OYTMgQe4oATfomd7s8r0tXS7XHCuy72-Yb0tNnbdbrrhPbVYEqTvswmKR_oK69dGztCd9WbJg7yD6o5MG-8tfUwsHsPCy_MCPXZOlUOIbYh08AMK406JsL249mxvfiCeiFaKCNFrdb1GgQhdSgwSq2j0YFvkJ2X-aXkdfDcVFYMsvGHOe8K/w640-h528/20240124_203738.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But redemption is on hand with their <b>Cowboy Queso</b> (S$22), which had pepper jack and cheddar cheese molten and mixed with black beans, pico de gallo and cilantro lime crema. This I'd imagine will be great for sharing amongst a table of 4 cheese lovers, especially with a frozen margarita! 3.5/5</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLYeTZMuGWSLVjIwrKuzXYXIFzxJYq02laNhcadpkRyMfE4KG-xmcBscBf3FFGR5Thx-oU94U74sVIAJnw5ZnI9MxwdA6PpoL-pM4I0C6z9Gt_t6j7q60qEWFIdk5XgBoxduEddvCrJfZIq9zHL8EdnfHgdooCEBlioZgIcytiIc6l8dGzAF1v/s1898/20240124_210723.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1898" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLYeTZMuGWSLVjIwrKuzXYXIFzxJYq02laNhcadpkRyMfE4KG-xmcBscBf3FFGR5Thx-oU94U74sVIAJnw5ZnI9MxwdA6PpoL-pM4I0C6z9Gt_t6j7q60qEWFIdk5XgBoxduEddvCrJfZIq9zHL8EdnfHgdooCEBlioZgIcytiIc6l8dGzAF1v/w606-h640/20240124_210723.jpg" width="606" /></a></div><br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbjaislxCErNKCMCgWE09UB-dbmWbVkAoqhaHgh_a8cqBtbsLrCEwNI3wGlXb-ehL733vsP8JBwNFUg7N5QKh_WGLOS6D4bZMxtBnPDHthe_G7QyDZ8qok04JdbCzw1dmN8rTonoknlGwoMyUPSco0n2pKwVw7oW8rRNclM__xoKtGNbSyBgzC/s1932/20240124_211236.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1932" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbjaislxCErNKCMCgWE09UB-dbmWbVkAoqhaHgh_a8cqBtbsLrCEwNI3wGlXb-ehL733vsP8JBwNFUg7N5QKh_WGLOS6D4bZMxtBnPDHthe_G7QyDZ8qok04JdbCzw1dmN8rTonoknlGwoMyUPSco0n2pKwVw7oW8rRNclM__xoKtGNbSyBgzC/w596-h640/20240124_211236.jpg" width="596" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The highlight of the evening had to be these tacos, which were as good as I remember from their South Beach branch. We had the <b>Galbi Short Rib</b> (S$22 for 2) and the <b>Baja Fish</b> (S$16 for 2). The filling was well-marinated and generous, and topped with fresh slaw. 4/5</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJp_fHRYTXtVNoqLHZ3Mua3yad3Dw2urThbz79OiUvlgAfataF7eZNZ6WhyphenhyphencLbDAkYTFGXYWwpH4ZUh_3h794GnxgTG6ucsmgslz13GztA5itSq2kGfxxvEKNRa4d1OlvN6d2Gpf1PnPRrXsqsRHEaH70TFF7N2tbPQAKXkOodeFQtpdOIHeAN/s1998/20240124_201050.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1998" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJp_fHRYTXtVNoqLHZ3Mua3yad3Dw2urThbz79OiUvlgAfataF7eZNZ6WhyphenhyphencLbDAkYTFGXYWwpH4ZUh_3h794GnxgTG6ucsmgslz13GztA5itSq2kGfxxvEKNRa4d1OlvN6d2Gpf1PnPRrXsqsRHEaH70TFF7N2tbPQAKXkOodeFQtpdOIHeAN/w576-h640/20240124_201050.jpg" width="576" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The baha fish was in particular super crunchy on the outside while the fish tasted really fresh. I think I can down two of these myself! 4/5</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfdJBwAcaGMC4oRrrNOyws72wHGlOVpFKRe5Ge4O56P6KywphfaEHVzf_KIsHrktp-ChsVtlLP0lHzPv586b4zVxvqQWlfoJSac0ZIc_s6mwFEe2vXNABj1jG-b5Ey2yTHvyNoYpvqhHbwdpGzbfeFZhyp5l7ob6feJ2z68HWMNFkvuAnhyphenhyphenSwi/s2400/20240124_201056.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfdJBwAcaGMC4oRrrNOyws72wHGlOVpFKRe5Ge4O56P6KywphfaEHVzf_KIsHrktp-ChsVtlLP0lHzPv586b4zVxvqQWlfoJSac0ZIc_s6mwFEe2vXNABj1jG-b5Ey2yTHvyNoYpvqhHbwdpGzbfeFZhyp5l7ob6feJ2z68HWMNFkvuAnhyphenhyphenSwi/w480-h640/20240124_201056.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Come for the drinks and order tacos. The Kimchi Fries are great if you have a big group for sharing! </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; text-align: start;">🙅 Thank you, next</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: Helvetica; text-align: start;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; text-align: start;">🤷 Try if nearby ✔️</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; text-align: start;">💁 Bookmark this</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: Helvetica; text-align: start;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><i>Vatos Urban Kitchen</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">36 Robinson Rd, #01-01 City House, Singapore 068877</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Monday to Friday 11.30am - 10pm</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Saturday 5pm - 10pm</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Closed on Sunday</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Reservations +65-8779-7153</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Thanks to Chun Hui and Vatos for the invite!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><br /></i></div></div>AlexisCheong.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164023167868533335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526129.post-34027360803456215942024-01-21T15:43:00.007+08:002024-01-21T15:45:12.982+08:00Brazilian BBQ Review: Casa Brazilia at 25 Teo Hong Rd, Singapore 088333 did not disappoint!<p style="text-align: center;">I was invited to try out the 1.5h freeflow Brazilian BBQ buffet at<b> Casa Brazilia</b>, a relatively new authentic Brazilian churrascaria near Outram Park MRT. Since it had been eons since I've had it (most recently in Brazil). I was also particularly attracted after finding out that <b><i>Casa Brazilia</i></b> has an 100% halal kitchen with MUIS certified meats so the food's Muslim-friendly, but they had to set up a bar and sell alcohol because of that area. But I think it's great that they are inclusive that way.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirLwOW6QTBhV1EBVQDRR1AAp9r50B8S3tlIKKkGRvRTUllGEiyx173jgl0cGtUu9-3D-T7W7Z8NHNKGgkPBc7FRF6ntZ9Ug3XWPu_Zu_XvR7fRbKMkTWdr70o6bucgyPzM3r9_1xwqFjbPJG0bLGZHouDFM25qySnVrqfKsq4s2NqMTdVWySD-/s1800/20240109_214943.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1800" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirLwOW6QTBhV1EBVQDRR1AAp9r50B8S3tlIKKkGRvRTUllGEiyx173jgl0cGtUu9-3D-T7W7Z8NHNKGgkPBc7FRF6ntZ9Ug3XWPu_Zu_XvR7fRbKMkTWdr70o6bucgyPzM3r9_1xwqFjbPJG0bLGZHouDFM25qySnVrqfKsq4s2NqMTdVWySD-/w640-h480/20240109_214943.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The restaurant was really classily decorated like we're in a art museum (but not stuffy), which I love. I remember the decor in churrascarias in Brazil looked more like canteens and food halls, so this decor is much appreciated.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;">When I saw <b>Guarana</b> (S$8.50) on the drinks list, I couldn't contain myself! It's been so long since I've seen and had the Brazilian national soft drink made from guarana fruit. For some reason I kept thinking its like sparkling apple, turns out its actually thecherry-like guarana fruit found in the Amazon that's the image on the can. So of course I had to order it. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB1PBR65IjpGtPhNeuvM3FXp2hJbzOYdhejKgeDtchC7H_qeqOJZJfPFglY-ukbC7IKlfQX2BxHZpelQEgFfUWDwiA59sukpSIMY68Lc87ssp7DOewDCgIN0jzn3tLGpPp0LVBWXXfUQdNWvRMV796SsFUDC2sejRG5gwdJ15es5PWqO1OFgEy/s2400/20240109_194952.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB1PBR65IjpGtPhNeuvM3FXp2hJbzOYdhejKgeDtchC7H_qeqOJZJfPFglY-ukbC7IKlfQX2BxHZpelQEgFfUWDwiA59sukpSIMY68Lc87ssp7DOewDCgIN0jzn3tLGpPp0LVBWXXfUQdNWvRMV796SsFUDC2sejRG5gwdJ15es5PWqO1OFgEy/w480-h640/20240109_194952.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Also because their national cocktail, the Caipirinha, is quite dangerous for me to drink, because I tend to get quite high from it (love it, though!)</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQNEwQ7DOLAV2shE0L85ckFMEhJ7HO9RxKUQjyjkPWl_A_im-67-dJ8E2w6i5Q7Iw4ylPgvnJ9ndKjteRVQOW-cf8y6zrkX5SVCHznCBMcnwR4Pz2ySYRXkcAlwkcX-lsMQGlCFo1LvRcLYvHfbjN0zqZn_ECEP6WEICiIcm4C2P52aEP5jh-/s2400/20240109_194206.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQNEwQ7DOLAV2shE0L85ckFMEhJ7HO9RxKUQjyjkPWl_A_im-67-dJ8E2w6i5Q7Iw4ylPgvnJ9ndKjteRVQOW-cf8y6zrkX5SVCHznCBMcnwR4Pz2ySYRXkcAlwkcX-lsMQGlCFo1LvRcLYvHfbjN0zqZn_ECEP6WEICiIcm4C2P52aEP5jh-/w480-h640/20240109_194206.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">We had 7 starters to share, including the coxinha (chicken potato balls), really superb garlic bread, tangy appetising tomato soup, fries, salad, banana empanadas and my favourite, the chewy <b>pao de queijo</b>! Ah, much memories. I wish I had more when I was so far away there.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3iFkATLIneeoufWOOX44uqBPq8UQHJG9QvzecnUfm5jSxKoaWHAe5qXPQaU5bSxJWhQlzuAO15DsrsN7F2YEm68InTp49HGBRqB4qUzmnjJ6hs0QOBw8TOnBU6vXe8Wa3HqzYAEH-Sz1lvud32RZcTRoSu4EHfL3EgPQxZrdYou76t9NB-fzF/s1800/20240109_194524.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1800" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3iFkATLIneeoufWOOX44uqBPq8UQHJG9QvzecnUfm5jSxKoaWHAe5qXPQaU5bSxJWhQlzuAO15DsrsN7F2YEm68InTp49HGBRqB4qUzmnjJ6hs0QOBw8TOnBU6vXe8Wa3HqzYAEH-Sz1lvud32RZcTRoSu4EHfL3EgPQxZrdYou76t9NB-fzF/w640-h480/20240109_194524.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">On to the meat! Here's a quick summary of my thoughts as we ate. It's cool that we all got a pair of mini tongs, or kiap, to catch the meat as it was shaved off the main skewer. The friendly servers will go around each table, just like in Brazil, to offer up different meats to diners.</p><p style="text-align: center;">1. Beef hump: A bit too tough for me </p><p style="text-align: center;">2. Beef ribs: Too salty but super tender and the meat fell off the bone</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT9EgkLKrMnBxQcQIQ3ISfQBTNR_stiD6iEM3Zyrx3YU2xZNChOwCWdMSZfOxyxEWDbN2W0nvORmKzDZpQCyM2gWAzeclBfqGyyvrfUPgQhdlo6OENd_aoa5yX58mkTykbWTVTsW6cjbKRdzk8EKvap_4AiVK9JbIlZN_ISg0KpS5ZLfVLUi2F/s2400/20240109_200146.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT9EgkLKrMnBxQcQIQ3ISfQBTNR_stiD6iEM3Zyrx3YU2xZNChOwCWdMSZfOxyxEWDbN2W0nvORmKzDZpQCyM2gWAzeclBfqGyyvrfUPgQhdlo6OENd_aoa5yX58mkTykbWTVTsW6cjbKRdzk8EKvap_4AiVK9JbIlZN_ISg0KpS5ZLfVLUi2F/w480-h640/20240109_200146.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">3. Mushrooms: Surprising good and juicy as a counterpoint for the beef</p><p style="text-align: center;">4. Picanha: Best cut of the night, really beefy and soft with that gorgeous medium rare doneness </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUfvMiycbwHkxqBDOlavBq47x-VY4Xr6ZXh0zLMQkqoLfRb72CTKzV-6yQHOf-L1QFeO4O13ip_UPfm03SezjChqYgUmj0KNp9zX4qGg6l9PA8vWWm4s4gHBGU7yASXVreS55cxcrIax58u2WY9Irn_mbJSbv2KhHUZSLRfT0GCxglfXAAdIcm/s1845/20240109_195850.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1845" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUfvMiycbwHkxqBDOlavBq47x-VY4Xr6ZXh0zLMQkqoLfRb72CTKzV-6yQHOf-L1QFeO4O13ip_UPfm03SezjChqYgUmj0KNp9zX4qGg6l9PA8vWWm4s4gHBGU7yASXVreS55cxcrIax58u2WY9Irn_mbJSbv2KhHUZSLRfT0GCxglfXAAdIcm/w624-h640/20240109_195850.jpg" width="624" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">5. Chicken sausage: Super well seasoned, smokey flavour</p><p style="text-align: center;">6. Chicken heart: Bouncy texture, no gaminess, actually pretty delicious!</p><p style="text-align: center;">7. Chicken thigh: It was the size of a baby's fist and yet so juicy and fatty it held up its own. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzMwevXjo8toaLA5ibKVjLryrhhSDPvYm3XksMpvJLqAbE6gqAxQ3p2ZeCUDWNWJ2XJXvATSp1SqDtzO6V9PleAZanAtHxZoUec7dolXdA76bKvckVHqfmzg22POFTWb3j9T4q7_Gb2rT7t6YU12QEXKzj1SsMH0WFUndhZcF-09WKpH09-MOl/s1771/VideoCapture_20240118-015427.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1771" data-original-width="996" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzMwevXjo8toaLA5ibKVjLryrhhSDPvYm3XksMpvJLqAbE6gqAxQ3p2ZeCUDWNWJ2XJXvATSp1SqDtzO6V9PleAZanAtHxZoUec7dolXdA76bKvckVHqfmzg22POFTWb3j9T4q7_Gb2rT7t6YU12QEXKzj1SsMH0WFUndhZcF-09WKpH09-MOl/w360-h640/VideoCapture_20240118-015427.jpg" width="360" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">8. The duck: It might just be my favourite or tied with the picanha for the night. It was dripping with juiciness and did not taste gamey at all.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzM5eQh2zSAfojLMKkvOoiu-E62pPFQc8Jhs9xJrNPVHzfFTkzhnmZ3Tg78RC2fxNgrrNAKXcZf66wz7Y18W4rDJsPo3OKG99YOFFCZhz5UprC00aAlViU4KYnXOtTwOB7QhFAtW8GBHK8olvZeNsUTVO9APlMwrIwOc3nBZEb3aiBXmgS4h0Z/s1403/VideoCapture_20240118-015408.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1403" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzM5eQh2zSAfojLMKkvOoiu-E62pPFQc8Jhs9xJrNPVHzfFTkzhnmZ3Tg78RC2fxNgrrNAKXcZf66wz7Y18W4rDJsPo3OKG99YOFFCZhz5UprC00aAlViU4KYnXOtTwOB7QhFAtW8GBHK8olvZeNsUTVO9APlMwrIwOc3nBZEb3aiBXmgS4h0Z/w492-h640/VideoCapture_20240118-015408.jpg" width="492" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">9. Zucchini: It was really good too, I think their vegetables actually bring about a nice contrast to the meat</p><p style="text-align: center;">10. Roasted pineapple: The piece de resistance of the Brazillian BBQ buffet. The roasted pineapple had a layer of caramalised cinnamon sugar crust and was juicy and not too sharp. It was just fantastic as a break in between the different meat. What a brilliant idea.</p><p style="text-align: center;">11. Garlic sirloin: It was so garlicky I think I'll be safe from vampires!</p><p style="text-align: center;">12. Grilled halloumi: This grilled cheese was good too, that squeaky texture is just so unique.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif1PeVWiTkvnACj-nw__YQv0SCIX6EGXCHZ84aktyHQ2m9SaoTje0wP0BVYIn1aALzTpUUP_wRdvJ8r4Ztaib0d2uA7ls_QF6YwQvnZq1C5103k4LQ0aYZIUTyB60QUp0qNuvNfs2pfrmGiqkqNUnkZzVKJt_bWXcGzbdhDWi-Ve_nT5mjqxax/s2400/20240109_205150.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif1PeVWiTkvnACj-nw__YQv0SCIX6EGXCHZ84aktyHQ2m9SaoTje0wP0BVYIn1aALzTpUUP_wRdvJ8r4Ztaib0d2uA7ls_QF6YwQvnZq1C5103k4LQ0aYZIUTyB60QUp0qNuvNfs2pfrmGiqkqNUnkZzVKJt_bWXcGzbdhDWi-Ve_nT5mjqxax/w480-h640/20240109_205150.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">13. Leg of Lamb: It had mint jelly on the side and it was lamb-y in a that's my nature sort of way and not because it didn't take a shower. This is high quality and a must-try if you are a lamb lover, so worth it!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXg3E7n3mt_sesCxInm5CjOxyVgj03YfqhOxXvM2-qvlZxWqkU_IjvTQjxkE04cNdObWq8vutBi5hRCHLLbeo1f9O2eOlLBqx08Dim1TfoeyJv8ikkGBXYZ3BIrWfJrrEwSebDrufZoAyXA6brrr9k7s0teMykWlVmDBx4cA0O6RGpASCsmo6S/s1920/VideoCapture_20240118-015503.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXg3E7n3mt_sesCxInm5CjOxyVgj03YfqhOxXvM2-qvlZxWqkU_IjvTQjxkE04cNdObWq8vutBi5hRCHLLbeo1f9O2eOlLBqx08Dim1TfoeyJv8ikkGBXYZ3BIrWfJrrEwSebDrufZoAyXA6brrr9k7s0teMykWlVmDBx4cA0O6RGpASCsmo6S/w360-h640/VideoCapture_20240118-015503.jpg" width="360" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I was so stuffed at the end but my friend had another round of the picanha because its so good.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjDsG3QdIE6XYPkhOCudt2mhAVgnsrbXJKHLZv-tWunTgml7tK7s-mKMtrmtjNn84g8qb5fAv1RlRHq1mKqPixpnYa1GP8AUGajQkbAhWsJlqa7-tCcVfRLP2WHlWyQv-VxnhltZj_XsOv3-4d2uucjqmyZMOf_43BDk1FJu1-wv0uWdXNOjtw/s2107/20240109_210027.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2107" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjDsG3QdIE6XYPkhOCudt2mhAVgnsrbXJKHLZv-tWunTgml7tK7s-mKMtrmtjNn84g8qb5fAv1RlRHq1mKqPixpnYa1GP8AUGajQkbAhWsJlqa7-tCcVfRLP2WHlWyQv-VxnhltZj_XsOv3-4d2uucjqmyZMOf_43BDk1FJu1-wv0uWdXNOjtw/w546-h640/20240109_210027.jpg" width="546" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>I'll totally recommend this buffet ($79++ for adults, $25++ for kids <9 years) for anyone who's a meat lover, especially if you all are looking to celebrate a special occasion. </i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">🙅 Thank you, next</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: Helvetica;"> <br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">🤷 Try if nearby<br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">💁 Bookmark this ✔️</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><i style="font-family: Times;"><b>Casa Brazilia</b><br /></i><span style="font-family: Times;">25 Teo Hong Road, Singapore 088333</span><br style="font-family: Times;" /><span style="font-family: Times;">Tuesdays to Sundays 5.30pm to 10pm</span><br style="font-family: Times;" /><span style="font-family: Times;">Sat-Sun 12 to 2.30pm lunch</span><br style="font-family: Times;" /><span style="font-family: Times;">Closed on Mondays</span><br style="font-family: Times;" /><span style="font-family: Times;">Reserve on Quandoo</span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Thanks to Casa Brazilia for the invite!</i></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></p>AlexisCheong.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164023167868533335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526129.post-54155876624135762302024-01-20T23:52:00.004+08:002024-01-20T23:52:36.092+08:00A 2024 Guide to Singapore: Where to eat, go and tips<p style="text-align: center;">Hey everyone! I made this for my Lemon8 account and thought I will post it here in case anyone is in Singapore for the first time and would like some recommendations from a born and bred local, and a foodie at that. Singapore can be slightly overwhelming at times but its best to take it easy and not pack too many things to tire yourself out!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">First, here's the Singapore MRT map <a href="https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/dam/ltagov/getting_around/public_transport/rail_network/pdf/tel3_sm-en.pdf" target="_blank">pdf download</a>, since our MRT is the best way to get around.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglydqzGAQNzd_ecvWOChZoHdoG1dwtUk0d1ytGBi8BGvvLshLzHAtH8UA01TcSji3PTBs4fX-b1HjWrl2MaVLycw7_kPIIL-Ylz_ADkuqN-3HLvttaRtOKyd30-0-HEunrmK7eYBn77_ACqufyAAYPz3GXNsVD79thIEDBT6s5F1I4jxg-U3Cp/s1884/Screenshot%202024-01-20%20at%2011.47.10%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1238" data-original-width="1884" height="421" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglydqzGAQNzd_ecvWOChZoHdoG1dwtUk0d1ytGBi8BGvvLshLzHAtH8UA01TcSji3PTBs4fX-b1HjWrl2MaVLycw7_kPIIL-Ylz_ADkuqN-3HLvttaRtOKyd30-0-HEunrmK7eYBn77_ACqufyAAYPz3GXNsVD79thIEDBT6s5F1I4jxg-U3Cp/w640-h421/Screenshot%202024-01-20%20at%2011.47.10%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;">Must eat food in Singapore include all the hits: chilli crab, laksa, nasi lemak, sambal stingray with satay and chicken wings.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxYEUzBM4Gl3xTOwfOXlEREgWisYkW_uzOvlLrrDNf_jPwU5v051rB4iBAhAujyGYWPk-WrOJ_yAqYpDK38zqkFK6OYPnfQ37i8jsOJqPSH-IqjnkO1566renIk-HlKlphHQT9XU3cZ1QkqgQNk2p4s3pPtNbTHjk-klgioOaJhJg0js0kOgBe/s1024/2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxYEUzBM4Gl3xTOwfOXlEREgWisYkW_uzOvlLrrDNf_jPwU5v051rB4iBAhAujyGYWPk-WrOJ_yAqYpDK38zqkFK6OYPnfQ37i8jsOJqPSH-IqjnkO1566renIk-HlKlphHQT9XU3cZ1QkqgQNk2p4s3pPtNbTHjk-klgioOaJhJg0js0kOgBe/w480-h640/2.png" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There's also things like fried kway teow noodles, mee siam, kaya toast with soft-boiled eggs and kopi/teh, prata and briyani. You can go to <a href="http://www.visitsingapore.com">www.visitsingapore.com</a> to read up! Oh I forgot to include Chicken Rice. But it is not really a super must-try IMO!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg4TriAZyZbMNkRe27Yn1UbHNE1COMd5hdZALRlQlYcsMVFoWzN0gwCQktZUK3k33_I0gtcHx2DuXz1PKUABgiyp-4Qmhkw2l83Xm1-9xCjb1IhyrQfXi7_3ASKt17rqVWTFvhfsIsS0YWniW8Zdbjzfc_6VPF6STWSUyjcW6ONNlP1ceJdJTv/s1024/3.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg4TriAZyZbMNkRe27Yn1UbHNE1COMd5hdZALRlQlYcsMVFoWzN0gwCQktZUK3k33_I0gtcHx2DuXz1PKUABgiyp-4Qmhkw2l83Xm1-9xCjb1IhyrQfXi7_3ASKt17rqVWTFvhfsIsS0YWniW8Zdbjzfc_6VPF6STWSUyjcW6ONNlP1ceJdJTv/w480-h640/3.png" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are some top hawker centres which have a lot of our iconic dishes. It is listed in my personal favourite order, I think.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtnRsWakCjf8JFI5nPlvh_cnEI8ZEOSPD0PySNyQvst_ig7BRGqlEg3tbBFvbMDOcwo4vSmvkoVnnCJZDKDpEyAJcXWjTh6cVJavwXeY_9TN3Jut2Dr23AjDypPE60k7M16LUiXa0xHUDsM2HWm99m4dAGuDfH-Rvz8uJP2Ul4HUbUzWhK1Ufn/s1024/4.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtnRsWakCjf8JFI5nPlvh_cnEI8ZEOSPD0PySNyQvst_ig7BRGqlEg3tbBFvbMDOcwo4vSmvkoVnnCJZDKDpEyAJcXWjTh6cVJavwXeY_9TN3Jut2Dr23AjDypPE60k7M16LUiXa0xHUDsM2HWm99m4dAGuDfH-Rvz8uJP2Ul4HUbUzWhK1Ufn/w480-h640/4.png" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ZtxFp6EBFxAsz5M7zRX1E7x3fRpOAk057pexMGnDfnVJd-DawdXAxfpIvZy0B03ewgtJJzzN2ZvPArmnvc0MSWypXSfQIkR-3E3r9vEbI4n8iPit8VsCl_e1-YsN7lh-Vf8Civ7jNmk74oFz9BgZ7VTqChmemiBaKpCxhthDGHyrvHQkkKw0/s1024/5.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ZtxFp6EBFxAsz5M7zRX1E7x3fRpOAk057pexMGnDfnVJd-DawdXAxfpIvZy0B03ewgtJJzzN2ZvPArmnvc0MSWypXSfQIkR-3E3r9vEbI4n8iPit8VsCl_e1-YsN7lh-Vf8Civ7jNmk74oFz9BgZ7VTqChmemiBaKpCxhthDGHyrvHQkkKw0/w480-h640/5.png" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here are suggestions for must-visits, depending on the time you have here. I would recommend the Marina Bay water front free show in the evenings if you can, it is really nice there. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUgMnD1gUG_17T_K9dQ22-TA4zO9kiySrBbZnJgE2dl4kSP6Pct-1Gp1KKUJirAyoMAP4M1pD996NhY9LaNMPTtcAueck7H2jEjY18qiEy1IBLBMJXk8-h2EV2NyYvIT1pEHUn7JfqIa4mdW4cJqlVk-HKDR4ms2QplqNQyFGJCk-HakmBfDjv/s1024/6.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUgMnD1gUG_17T_K9dQ22-TA4zO9kiySrBbZnJgE2dl4kSP6Pct-1Gp1KKUJirAyoMAP4M1pD996NhY9LaNMPTtcAueck7H2jEjY18qiEy1IBLBMJXk8-h2EV2NyYvIT1pEHUn7JfqIa4mdW4cJqlVk-HKDR4ms2QplqNQyFGJCk-HakmBfDjv/w480-h640/6.png" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc4B1V78wonqVf-td6EP5bRGBQPNsKe90Ra_cXmf9_4kBRAIqvZ1dlVCW8p-rwWG07tV_Kwm1vIbAba7LUJhBnWb2YvVaUlxH9D5L8h-LzUJ0fjVPlqITB307P4vUAqs-P0B_gqhCi13VbuohQpWgONbSX58_nt6D3YCB_ksf0ii4ONBwDnhLY/s1024/7.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc4B1V78wonqVf-td6EP5bRGBQPNsKe90Ra_cXmf9_4kBRAIqvZ1dlVCW8p-rwWG07tV_Kwm1vIbAba7LUJhBnWb2YvVaUlxH9D5L8h-LzUJ0fjVPlqITB307P4vUAqs-P0B_gqhCi13VbuohQpWgONbSX58_nt6D3YCB_ksf0ii4ONBwDnhLY/w480-h640/7.png" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIZa_F6wEXWVEXjg9jSzxQVoV2S-z_EbUE32nAOwS4J3t1zxTDb7M1R4zmMHzhorh0RiO2Gu9DuzQKUNOIop26XWljte8L2sf4sLQxxeoUUO87Q5O9rdJEtYNM4dhEZbRsFIBwhcjOPDfU_jaNp81er2Gq502A-SsvfiUobwdLDBxu542Yserb/s1024/8.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIZa_F6wEXWVEXjg9jSzxQVoV2S-z_EbUE32nAOwS4J3t1zxTDb7M1R4zmMHzhorh0RiO2Gu9DuzQKUNOIop26XWljte8L2sf4sLQxxeoUUO87Q5O9rdJEtYNM4dhEZbRsFIBwhcjOPDfU_jaNp81er2Gq502A-SsvfiUobwdLDBxu542Yserb/w480-h640/8.png" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are some other tips. Hope you found this useful and feel free to share the post with friends!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis0j-SUuLzqUN11srFlg2GzhvIvcqGaAFKpPddgUorRgCwu7jFdj3wvI1Lmbq-2IyImp3E4dbMIYxOeB5w57hp9I_h8Bu7vaBFIZLKLABmUNolqH4xNQH7UiYXSJO_1U66Xh61vdg4w6dE_q3DSH51Bwkoc23lNN2UnxrQsNnngEEvZur9W993/s1024/9.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis0j-SUuLzqUN11srFlg2GzhvIvcqGaAFKpPddgUorRgCwu7jFdj3wvI1Lmbq-2IyImp3E4dbMIYxOeB5w57hp9I_h8Bu7vaBFIZLKLABmUNolqH4xNQH7UiYXSJO_1U66Xh61vdg4w6dE_q3DSH51Bwkoc23lNN2UnxrQsNnngEEvZur9W993/w480-h640/9.png" width="480" /></a></div>AlexisCheong.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164023167868533335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526129.post-40512369106922538802024-01-06T13:50:00.002+08:002024-01-06T13:50:59.408+08:00Food Review: Al Borgo at 383 Bukit Timah Rd, #01-02, Singapore 259727<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Al Borgo</i></b> is probably one of the best kept secrets when it comes to authentic Italian pizza in Singapore. I myself found out about it by chance, when my bestie suggested for us to have dinner there one night. She loved the seafood soup there and wanted me to try it as well! So of course I am there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The place is very traditional trattoria style, tucked away in a nondescript building along Bukit Timah that had, of all things, a gym next door (nearest MRT Stevens). Luckily despite the open kitchen window, there wasn't a perceptible smell. They've been around for eons, serving up delicious pizza and pasta to the people in the area. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUuRy6gDwNH4rF3oAPifV1MxsSIE7r8jZxonwoMKU1louaXQESDD5DFnBQx-KxZw1bP8YrIjAgp16RkIC4h2C42IStPpvvz9vr5E79KXwIMmYXc7Ah2u20nwNUGecnfS-TRjrPmoir9YLSbMHoZp05lNKCjgAAF_iFSgXhldvXeUExUdwDtQzA/s1280/photo_6109554394484817068_y.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUuRy6gDwNH4rF3oAPifV1MxsSIE7r8jZxonwoMKU1louaXQESDD5DFnBQx-KxZw1bP8YrIjAgp16RkIC4h2C42IStPpvvz9vr5E79KXwIMmYXc7Ah2u20nwNUGecnfS-TRjrPmoir9YLSbMHoZp05lNKCjgAAF_iFSgXhldvXeUExUdwDtQzA/w300-h400/photo_6109554394484817068_y.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Screen capture from my <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@alexis.cheong/video/7292068574561144072" target="_blank">TikTok review</a>, scuse the quality.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These appetisers, both hot and cold, looked good though. We were aiming for the seafood soup!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfpl4y1HAS_kmLAkCfDkvqzSQfOPRp91PEm70EVC6MgIrt84LHczEgmLQU2QarwmYFZAsmarmttjiiH11MW8XqiR9cxKqFAjjFmYfI0BAWw8zxhfFYYN1tXw5a5QT6Os5MHcwUoaMyhaUSN60FePFdPA_IuD1Sr_98UU-2YNi3_ejUxw_DwIPI/s2237/20231020_190459.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2237" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfpl4y1HAS_kmLAkCfDkvqzSQfOPRp91PEm70EVC6MgIrt84LHczEgmLQU2QarwmYFZAsmarmttjiiH11MW8XqiR9cxKqFAjjFmYfI0BAWw8zxhfFYYN1tXw5a5QT6Os5MHcwUoaMyhaUSN60FePFdPA_IuD1Sr_98UU-2YNi3_ejUxw_DwIPI/w514-h640/20231020_190459.jpg" width="514" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Their meat/fish menu and side dishes were largely ignored by us, but here it is in case one is a non-carb pescatarian or carnivore.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivFqfCGefpGAJFg5dI4SrX0rxnTCn8u4RUeqgfPZw-kXkGWcQiNJVJ0zyB_fnyAPWCWS2iHWAoQc7sFVidqSipem65BDbOVa2r01JWsEna3R9kYg8ycQ4rhREz50-GvPwl4GpyT-0w_bv1LnpeH1JeBwdFfBjt1-LyLwOOmQq_B6A0OB26eDIp/s1800/20231020_190531.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1723" data-original-width="1800" height="612" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivFqfCGefpGAJFg5dI4SrX0rxnTCn8u4RUeqgfPZw-kXkGWcQiNJVJ0zyB_fnyAPWCWS2iHWAoQc7sFVidqSipem65BDbOVa2r01JWsEna3R9kYg8ycQ4rhREz50-GvPwl4GpyT-0w_bv1LnpeH1JeBwdFfBjt1-LyLwOOmQq_B6A0OB26eDIp/w640-h612/20231020_190531.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's their pasta menu. Prices are actually pretty average, though things like spaghetti aglio olio can be done easily at home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkALLj2nHc7H9M2T82FGHv1Bz4g-izpt8by5c0rc3JH3i_A85_FIaAywfo-iC33p9KpSSSZn4XH3-XbkA1QxzDaayT5-RbObZYim2pnzT61DtYRnnXs7GT-yTDp7w7flwZWQ_UoUANg_XkZDY7qjh5srxuzCbfXeVqkpKp7OsPLS0QhuGmrPn8/s2400/20231020_190451.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkALLj2nHc7H9M2T82FGHv1Bz4g-izpt8by5c0rc3JH3i_A85_FIaAywfo-iC33p9KpSSSZn4XH3-XbkA1QxzDaayT5-RbObZYim2pnzT61DtYRnnXs7GT-yTDp7w7flwZWQ_UoUANg_XkZDY7qjh5srxuzCbfXeVqkpKp7OsPLS0QhuGmrPn8/w480-h640/20231020_190451.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the page to focus on - the pizzas! I saw a huge pizza oven upon walking in, so I know it is going to be freshly made.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKz2WVy5NNpGhU_tydHFwYig7ws5nd_WZMJxpOXDBhqcWERakmuXcpQUH4DmxLDmD8u_JidRmlRpuKVfpmOk2NVUGhcOPw-ozPBs28EcNsP1TnDE5nLZXd9Qr0WbStYGAQh6O2tgxfOXfrcTaVi4KhoOCcK4vsC8c9-JcXuT6f49XAvocXq8IN/s2370/20231020_190527.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2370" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKz2WVy5NNpGhU_tydHFwYig7ws5nd_WZMJxpOXDBhqcWERakmuXcpQUH4DmxLDmD8u_JidRmlRpuKVfpmOk2NVUGhcOPw-ozPBs28EcNsP1TnDE5nLZXd9Qr0WbStYGAQh6O2tgxfOXfrcTaVi4KhoOCcK4vsC8c9-JcXuT6f49XAvocXq8IN/w486-h640/20231020_190527.jpg" width="486" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The <b>seafood soup</b> (S$17) was quite intense in flavour with a light tomato base infused with the goodness of the sea. Shellfish, prawns, scallops were all plump and juicy. This is a hearty soup that warms the cockles of one's heart. 4/5</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2i5VaksSOQf2KtjN1NyruA29cYH6AzKXFjAekByvtm3cq8fObYVFBe5Y4wjicaeHVGePj2LuwfaJKlpkc-dDExaDLGtoXbfbAvlbWd7fVlKhWck4wDG3d1nAwFHrOu0Vd1-Xcd_nrrKYPZK9ZpaJPfJbIfzDhGX5PAmS6Aq5z0QeU13QiSUfo/s1984/20231020_192457.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1984" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2i5VaksSOQf2KtjN1NyruA29cYH6AzKXFjAekByvtm3cq8fObYVFBe5Y4wjicaeHVGePj2LuwfaJKlpkc-dDExaDLGtoXbfbAvlbWd7fVlKhWck4wDG3d1nAwFHrOu0Vd1-Xcd_nrrKYPZK9ZpaJPfJbIfzDhGX5PAmS6Aq5z0QeU13QiSUfo/w580-h640/20231020_192457.jpg" width="580" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We then tried another new appetiser, the <b>Capesante Toscane</b> (S$27), and unfortunately it was a miss. The overall dish was a bit too cold for my liking, and the scallops were obviously heated up from frozen ones and it was still a bit cold inside. I don't think we really tasted much of the pork belly mentioned on the menu. Just weird AND expensive, so avoid. 1/5</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwBSjkgIYwSSeyn4yAoQqkSyHzm4GIsgFXDrd5kD__kN3fAGi5q3LEIe2sHoQPmYHv2_eL6ZMP1nWmqHNNJJogQEvlu0X6bZ9IAAD-ORVWuDTWMh_8vu8-WbsheZnVWQx6EhgL5sz6m07lEltrm0MOAwz4QyGRbx84IUEb0OrZwOq3MrBZb8jl/s1935/20231020_192507.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1935" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwBSjkgIYwSSeyn4yAoQqkSyHzm4GIsgFXDrd5kD__kN3fAGi5q3LEIe2sHoQPmYHv2_eL6ZMP1nWmqHNNJJogQEvlu0X6bZ9IAAD-ORVWuDTWMh_8vu8-WbsheZnVWQx6EhgL5sz6m07lEltrm0MOAwz4QyGRbx84IUEb0OrZwOq3MrBZb8jl/w596-h640/20231020_192507.jpg" width="596" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pasta we had was decently delicious though to make up for the disappointment! It's the <b>Spaghetti e Polpa di Granchio </b>(S$29), or Italian chilli crab in pink sauce. The mix of tomato and cream gave the sauce the lightness needed to balance out the strong crab flavours, and crab chunks were quite generously incorporated. My only complaint is the pasta is just maybe 10% too soft for my liking! But overall a difficult dish that they pulled off. 4/5</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPcr9mehy3QjZT8l8AfAJHqvNe8XGrwUATDjfV5OhpgS3iTCXAVjl3ypyD4mdYAWi78fcAeXSiz51nrGyaIqPx6wZAHSR-9GOvTCHOx5xY3yXNNu30ePlTolNysX9tSZgimTfIKaStTaJLr6LDsRfVXfiRVfGiwYeMwXOLcqkEDHKhPom9eznh/s1800/20231020_200217.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1683" data-original-width="1800" height="598" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPcr9mehy3QjZT8l8AfAJHqvNe8XGrwUATDjfV5OhpgS3iTCXAVjl3ypyD4mdYAWi78fcAeXSiz51nrGyaIqPx6wZAHSR-9GOvTCHOx5xY3yXNNu30ePlTolNysX9tSZgimTfIKaStTaJLr6LDsRfVXfiRVfGiwYeMwXOLcqkEDHKhPom9eznh/w640-h598/20231020_200217.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then, the finale! We initially thought it would be too much to get 2 appetisers and a pasta PLUS a pizza, but this was so good we managed to finish it! I would typically get a margherita pizza for its simplicity but we wanted something a bit spicy that night so the <b>Diavola</b> (S$24) which had mozzarella cheese and salami, was chosen. What a great choice. It's simple but so very delicious. The leopard spots on the thin crust pizza was indicative enough, and the base was just thin yet substantial for the toppings. It was the best pizza I had in 2023, no cap. 5/5</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxNI6ZAxi2Z-lcJeYoqZJAwRg1PGubYj_Yb-GOCIkq0GnrrWcVacG13UA8-GplJLn5KAy0H4Kr1VyHqJis3kTlSIX-D4taomwMGuOOCNG_L75KAgHn4H8GEFVgNAAFijSQjnOEXehevsu49KditvpMs-7RiEi_fXgzrqh-0yIbFHJe_fdOdpl_/s2400/20231020_200721.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxNI6ZAxi2Z-lcJeYoqZJAwRg1PGubYj_Yb-GOCIkq0GnrrWcVacG13UA8-GplJLn5KAy0H4Kr1VyHqJis3kTlSIX-D4taomwMGuOOCNG_L75KAgHn4H8GEFVgNAAFijSQjnOEXehevsu49KditvpMs-7RiEi_fXgzrqh-0yIbFHJe_fdOdpl_/w480-h640/20231020_200721.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><i>Al Borgo had a miss, but the hits made up for it. Go for their pizzas and the seafood soup and you won't be disappointed. I also liked it for its understated presence filled with family diners, unlike some "TikTok famous" places. Highly recommended!</i><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">🙅 Thank you, next<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">🤷 Try if nearby</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">💁 Bookmark this ✔️</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Al Borgo</i></b><br />383 Bukit Timah Road, #01-02, Singapore 259727<br />Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm, 5:30–9:30 pm<br />Reservations on <a href="https://www.chope.co/singapore-restaurants/restaurant/alborgo" target="_blank">Chope</a> or call <a data-dtype="d3ph" data-local-attribute="d3ph" data-ved="2ahUKEwiXv9WX-8eDAxWoR2cHHffFCSEQkAgoAHoECHUQAg" href="https://www.google.com/search?gs_ssp=eJzj4tZP1zcsSSvPTS_LM2C0UjWoMDZMSTS0TLM0T0sysTQxNrQyqEixSDY2MzczsjQ3T0wxM0ny4kjMUUjKL0rPBwA29BH8&q=al+borgo&oq=al+borgo&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqEAgBEC4YrwEYxwEYgAQYjgUyCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyEAgBEC4YrwEYxwEYgAQYjgUyBwgCEAAYgAQyBwgDEAAYgAQyBwgEEAAYgAQyBwgFEAAYgAQyBwgGEAAYgAQyBggHEEUYPNIBCDIyMzhqMGoxqAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#" jsaction="rcuQ6b:npT2md;F75qrd" jscontroller="LWZElb" jsdata="QKGTRc;_;CPdFV4" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); background-color: white; color: #1a0dab; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration-line: none;"><span aria-label="Call phone number 9772 1680">9772 1680</span></a></p>AlexisCheong.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164023167868533335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526129.post-23776691093831085502024-01-04T15:49:00.004+08:002024-01-04T15:49:40.916+08:00Event Headsup: Italian Food & Wine Week happening in Singapore 2024 from 22-26 Jan!<p>Italian food and wine fans, you'll be glad to know that there's going to be a week long series of events for you to check out featuring Italian brands! </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZy6djLNVfD1jJ5bA_Zcg5ZeRKddw6zZpfqYL3QXDGe6598YIDHX6YTk5VJZvYlKUnFnkB8NEB86orP1D4GxYtL3MUmCLrNkDsdF8bg7a1OM0DMMD5B-0xqYQJ8WEyaQmAqboRut5tsO0TAFsB8cLff9LASQyaLDCwCcuwZ3mCmyVarSvb0ujl/s860/Itaian%20Food%20Wine%20Week%20Singapore%202024.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="860" data-original-width="613" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZy6djLNVfD1jJ5bA_Zcg5ZeRKddw6zZpfqYL3QXDGe6598YIDHX6YTk5VJZvYlKUnFnkB8NEB86orP1D4GxYtL3MUmCLrNkDsdF8bg7a1OM0DMMD5B-0xqYQJ8WEyaQmAqboRut5tsO0TAFsB8cLff9LASQyaLDCwCcuwZ3mCmyVarSvb0ujl/w456-h640/Itaian%20Food%20Wine%20Week%20Singapore%202024.jpeg" width="456" /></a></div><div><br /></div>To kick things off, industry folks can <a href="https://italianfoodwineweek.magaras.com/b2b-trade-show/" target="_blank">register for</a> and attend for free their B2B Trade Show on 22-23 January at Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre (Hall Nicoll 3). Participating brands can be found <a href="https://italianfoodwineweek.magaras.com/brand-list/" target="_blank">here</a>.<div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhluxG-3-uCLE1_pUPKckak_WEQZL4ZZcHhY1MC4w3Ijq3H4l7fbDMVOIR5kl7j3RL57jOzAqVhP9nfbECtH1VL-F7YL3TPZJB1OS7_nT58nBtL0nYOYkFrcB49wD9VAoeLJDTOJvoou8IiTcQI7ECvbcZH034HdFCvPxjqiaImlL1PvchxRHF/s1401/Italian%20Food%20and%20Wine%20Week%20Singapore%202024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="976" data-original-width="1401" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhluxG-3-uCLE1_pUPKckak_WEQZL4ZZcHhY1MC4w3Ijq3H4l7fbDMVOIR5kl7j3RL57jOzAqVhP9nfbECtH1VL-F7YL3TPZJB1OS7_nT58nBtL0nYOYkFrcB49wD9VAoeLJDTOJvoou8IiTcQI7ECvbcZH034HdFCvPxjqiaImlL1PvchxRHF/w640-h446/Italian%20Food%20and%20Wine%20Week%20Singapore%202024.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div>There will also be a series of panel sessions, masterclasses and a shopping event for Italian produce from 21-23 January at Suntec. The $50 ticket can be used to buy food at the event. Buy it <a href="https://italianfoodwineweek.magaras.com/product/shopeventpass/" target="_blank">here.</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>I've been kindly invited as media to the event and will be covering the launch and some of the events. Check out their website <a href="https://italianfoodwineweek.magaras.com/" target="_blank">here</a> and I hope to see you too!</div><div><br /></div>AlexisCheong.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164023167868533335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526129.post-57467948351492047122023-12-25T01:12:00.008+08:002023-12-25T01:13:16.192+08:00K-Food Review: Myung Ga II at 28 Tanjong Pagar Rd, Singapore 088451<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was recently invited to try out the new branch of a Korean restaurant, <b><i>Myung Ga</i></b> in Bukit Timah that went viral on TikTok. Their new outlet at 28 Tanjong Pagar Road, <b><i>Myung Ga II,</i></b> serves up classic Korean dishes that can be described as 1 word: homely. However, with such fierce competition in this area of town and a certain lack of a distinct USP (being viral on TikTok doesn't really count), I do wonder if they would be able to outlast the other Korean restaurants.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyK05-6b7WE0g109XBdZindJTeNdXjSuxPntBvsirVrQVfu7nuaXey1tNNmC1rASxCD__r380hdVUCXAL_XNNzMcpoon1Jv3-r80sZPg-a8EiZScdFQBewWRyYzfWpaxZqcTXU0nqsUfHNHTSR9Tt3FWRkLuZSynh9TmZn2jaIUJjfv2oem5zj/s1800/20231205_194433.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1638" data-original-width="1800" height="582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyK05-6b7WE0g109XBdZindJTeNdXjSuxPntBvsirVrQVfu7nuaXey1tNNmC1rASxCD__r380hdVUCXAL_XNNzMcpoon1Jv3-r80sZPg-a8EiZScdFQBewWRyYzfWpaxZqcTXU0nqsUfHNHTSR9Tt3FWRkLuZSynh9TmZn2jaIUJjfv2oem5zj/w640-h582/20231205_194433.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The restaurant was pretty modern despite tucked in a shophouse, and was not too crowded when we went on a rainy weekday in December. There also wasn't much of a food smell despite table side grilling (though not as intense as a normal K-BBQ place).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC5ptlwUdHrouGwUqwKf7ESXSWpc12aqEZZvu6xBJh3pAepmA3P_u-sfamHYFm7ltTWj87GhmwC31tdGI0x0KqmgOit5xljoYycnbpUbBno3X_t-ArRMj4cSEJTD6M7kR5CnFMFQybK60JTNdlCtwuZ464dH4NWll1B6SWFsbwtF4sualyb_Jh/s1280/photo_6071199971459315538_y.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="860" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC5ptlwUdHrouGwUqwKf7ESXSWpc12aqEZZvu6xBJh3pAepmA3P_u-sfamHYFm7ltTWj87GhmwC31tdGI0x0KqmgOit5xljoYycnbpUbBno3X_t-ArRMj4cSEJTD6M7kR5CnFMFQybK60JTNdlCtwuZ464dH4NWll1B6SWFsbwtF4sualyb_Jh/w430-h640/photo_6071199971459315538_y.jpg" width="430" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here's a branch exclusive menu item, the <b>sliced iberico pork belly</b> (S$22 for 180g, self grill. Add $2 if you want them to grill it for you!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeLOMmhHHyL0gI-020RCwufNTAbS95fb30U-erilxfxt7aKH-fuc8GzM5ovcIzHICibnAlvW6gKoCHezgckuOYpvCNPqvrB0rKP0epTS9VlLzPZPo8rZsoVDuuCOMJ2UTFO3a0e_hCaMO3EkLFX-eHbYPkEKw73Hj_kbUBNSPqPZcbjR9-S58-/s2400/20231205_194845.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeLOMmhHHyL0gI-020RCwufNTAbS95fb30U-erilxfxt7aKH-fuc8GzM5ovcIzHICibnAlvW6gKoCHezgckuOYpvCNPqvrB0rKP0epTS9VlLzPZPo8rZsoVDuuCOMJ2UTFO3a0e_hCaMO3EkLFX-eHbYPkEKw73Hj_kbUBNSPqPZcbjR9-S58-/w480-h640/20231205_194845.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We first started with a typical drink - <b>maksu</b>, or beer with soju. So smooth! If you have not tried this combi, do it. On top of our meal orders, we also got some <b>gimbap</b> (S$11) from the chef to try, which we both appreciated. The gimbap was decent and the sesame oil was fragrant in creating this appetising start to our meal. However, there was just a bit too much (like 20%?) veggies in the gimbap. 3/5</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6DW_52qgN-PKQb3K68yj9mZTMI6-s-_gM5RqbQmVa7KL-Jsz9gSDYDdgCDU5pjJu4YAi9Ykt-peyfJ3Qi2FJ4Td3H8oKbHZKa2WczDuKnQxYc6u6SUluy9OrbFv2XYNJtf6qn0_NBCXJjsq8cQU4xq6Sjj0OJgiphMxz4sD6G-lciV4EVNU5g/s2069/20231205_195525.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2069" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6DW_52qgN-PKQb3K68yj9mZTMI6-s-_gM5RqbQmVa7KL-Jsz9gSDYDdgCDU5pjJu4YAi9Ykt-peyfJ3Qi2FJ4Td3H8oKbHZKa2WczDuKnQxYc6u6SUluy9OrbFv2XYNJtf6qn0_NBCXJjsq8cQU4xq6Sjj0OJgiphMxz4sD6G-lciV4EVNU5g/w556-h640/20231205_195525.jpg" width="556" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next, one of the mains we got was the <b>Mul-naengmyeon </b>(S$17), or Cold Noodles. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTiQ2nQ1g89dNpGbjh7ovAesaW-DcGBownZOmlzBhPLvrkN0tYFFaciFukD7AftRfdQNKYSmnWFJVtoF9NGnJefwqyPAxKt4-dWIN0oAKyl_GJ_0cR6Sm6wU3IdsNL2hKIjOzw_k5XHmOIdys66Y7m5gLv8r__NIxsf9jl4B1Sm6zr_IQJIAH9/s2250/20231205_195857.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTiQ2nQ1g89dNpGbjh7ovAesaW-DcGBownZOmlzBhPLvrkN0tYFFaciFukD7AftRfdQNKYSmnWFJVtoF9NGnJefwqyPAxKt4-dWIN0oAKyl_GJ_0cR6Sm6wU3IdsNL2hKIjOzw_k5XHmOIdys66Y7m5gLv8r__NIxsf9jl4B1Sm6zr_IQJIAH9/w512-h640/20231205_195857.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was such a refreshing dish (I love cold food) and a portion of this size can easily feed two or 3 pax, no problem! I especially enjoy the crunchy bits inside that contrasted so well with the tangy, silky smooth noodles that still retained its chewiness. 4/5</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXBJNqAMdGBSHI3JjdIFhzWCyL1519Za8ny4LU-LENjxiYYnoBa2iGoNjvds-qXFSXuVt1AilUZokpiSzy8XdYyb6nXmlx2Al6csauHj-3PmomglCnvJJ966bTl_l5Na388YMdfNsphXGDOu0kPMeZSa08KJ_hyphenhyphensh8ty8Mmw55eEt1wN_Rc60r/s1800/20231205_200249.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1700" data-original-width="1800" height="604" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXBJNqAMdGBSHI3JjdIFhzWCyL1519Za8ny4LU-LENjxiYYnoBa2iGoNjvds-qXFSXuVt1AilUZokpiSzy8XdYyb6nXmlx2Al6csauHj-3PmomglCnvJJ966bTl_l5Na388YMdfNsphXGDOu0kPMeZSa08KJ_hyphenhyphensh8ty8Mmw55eEt1wN_Rc60r/w640-h604/20231205_200249.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We also had an order of the <b>Dwenjang-jjigae</b> (S$17), or soybean paste stew with beef, which came piping hot in the cast iron pot. This was such a good dish on a cold, rainy day, with some white rice. There's plenty of ingredients in there and I especially liked the mushrooms. However, the beef here was a bit tough and flavourless, which I suspect is due to being overcooked in the broth. So get this for the vibes not the meat! 3/5</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-rpT8XTgV27Y98ozv4M9DOfIpG0_wDuNk_GHrbva-yksF2Vwdb8sjSmsrP3sZLHnTSC6_dur7kelTRvFJHevjitSLwSa0VuaGU2SGdceFMEMZ_GxyR5x9p767fkcsOClPKsgRUjAtyeQ5kz9k8rp2DBjccGv11G1P9EoelmA57lYHZTpgpUH5/s1382/VideoCapture_20231205-215249.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1382" data-original-width="1036" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-rpT8XTgV27Y98ozv4M9DOfIpG0_wDuNk_GHrbva-yksF2Vwdb8sjSmsrP3sZLHnTSC6_dur7kelTRvFJHevjitSLwSa0VuaGU2SGdceFMEMZ_GxyR5x9p767fkcsOClPKsgRUjAtyeQ5kz9k8rp2DBjccGv11G1P9EoelmA57lYHZTpgpUH5/w480-h640/VideoCapture_20231205-215249.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lastly, the best dish of the night goes to this insanely crispy <b>Haemul Buchu Jeon</b> (S$20) or seafood jeon. Seriously this was one of the best jeon I've had in recent years.. here it felt like the main character when a lot of times at K-restaurants they are the side dish. It was so good, I had what we couldn't finish for lunch the next day and it was still delicious. I would come back to Myung Ga II just for this. 4.5/5</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxrhWE4-TbTaDcgLPtHwb8senYd15XmTt0r-UGdHivPEuPsfoLNfI-3ehRtu162ZjVKUa4esD_ET191OTfkNnclUrl9iHA0LeUp3JS6XHzJZb-9-RgHNk3uKeIGcYfERdl7TZUb2mQF5ef44AmsFCafs1gBGgyD7D91pALNEpkOpfVVHdsdBgY/s2250/20231205_200244.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxrhWE4-TbTaDcgLPtHwb8senYd15XmTt0r-UGdHivPEuPsfoLNfI-3ehRtu162ZjVKUa4esD_ET191OTfkNnclUrl9iHA0LeUp3JS6XHzJZb-9-RgHNk3uKeIGcYfERdl7TZUb2mQF5ef44AmsFCafs1gBGgyD7D91pALNEpkOpfVVHdsdBgY/w512-h640/20231205_200244.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>All in all, Myung Ga II is a great place for homestyle Korean dishes that doesn't go over the top or wow you but has good value in terms of the generous ingredients and portions, carrying the fame of their OG branch hopefully over. I would recommend this if you are looking for a place to gather with some friends to have classic Korean food w/o crowds in Tanjong Pagar.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; text-align: start;">🙅 Thank you, next</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: Helvetica; text-align: start;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; text-align: start;">🤷 Try if nearby ✔️</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; text-align: start;">💁 Bookmark this</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: Helvetica; text-align: start;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Myung Ga II</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">28 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088451</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tuesdays to Sundays 11:30 am–3 pm, 5:30–9:30 pm</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Closed on Mondays</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Reservations: WhatsApp +65 80428025</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Thanks to Myung Ga for the invite!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><p></p>AlexisCheong.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164023167868533335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526129.post-34782280144381012102023-12-19T11:32:00.007+08:002023-12-19T11:48:37.977+08:00Food Review: Trying new dishes from Abundance, 399 Jln Besar, Singapore 209008<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've always been a fan of the Taiwanese bistro <b><i>Abundance</i></b> since<a href="https://www.alexischeong.com/2022/02/lunch-review-abundance-at-63a-lengkok.html" target="_blank"> trying the food</a> at their Redhill/Lengkok Bahru outlet. Thus I was pleasantly surprised to find out that they have expanded to open a new outlet at Jalan Besar that is slightly bigger and has introduced new dishes! Very abundant, indeed. So I went to try it out one Saturday afternoon at their invite and was very pleased with what I had.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBYKzM_Q6jR16Zq5EOev6LDbbD4phkpqXN9_PgNeBpvYthplVBVGi2ER8_vr5ILqGvDozK3NX0tcuk4ax40Dz-MTbJ1C8cVoscAQtcsteaAZAmm1TAmHc2exq3YoRRudA-CZ0y_tMW7ZZadJwPgH_Jr877SG5uUBeNlMIqEvDvwR1luLEWuwQ5/s1800/20231209_125148.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1013" data-original-width="1800" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBYKzM_Q6jR16Zq5EOev6LDbbD4phkpqXN9_PgNeBpvYthplVBVGi2ER8_vr5ILqGvDozK3NX0tcuk4ax40Dz-MTbJ1C8cVoscAQtcsteaAZAmm1TAmHc2exq3YoRRudA-CZ0y_tMW7ZZadJwPgH_Jr877SG5uUBeNlMIqEvDvwR1luLEWuwQ5/w640-h360/20231209_125148.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The restaurant's tastefully decorated, with a retro style menu board for their craft beers and cocktails. I like this pairing, but it can get really loud during peak hours because the sound bounces off everywhere. At least there wasn't a food smell though, and the aircon was pretty strong when I visited on a cloudy Dec afternoon.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1_lIw0ItUFKGHV1o793sMQIVoPi3MT9lxRWuSI1RUawmKApgLBLGJ4VVjVf4gdMaWBl4o01b_STcV_cYbt5gGZheWlxL9-41EgiO2t1EZoQxZoTwORzqYEJpuEv1FlOxidKzuc5zOjLCom4p6H41szjj-cIiNT5z1k1a1Yz2Y0KuOrcpHeQaH/s1800/20231209_121754.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1800" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1_lIw0ItUFKGHV1o793sMQIVoPi3MT9lxRWuSI1RUawmKApgLBLGJ4VVjVf4gdMaWBl4o01b_STcV_cYbt5gGZheWlxL9-41EgiO2t1EZoQxZoTwORzqYEJpuEv1FlOxidKzuc5zOjLCom4p6H41szjj-cIiNT5z1k1a1Yz2Y0KuOrcpHeQaH/w640-h480/20231209_121754.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can get $10 pints and 15% off craft beers from 11am to 7pm daily, which is a really good price for craft beers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfSiEgAQam98FjA18qSjjyoyXRdjn-e7k0SzS0IS7aV1GKnn6L6P9OcNyc0DX5WStnRAkrX8Qr6Cg_9w48kCOOxEKqsn1ml2vnsCoSEJ_dygN_3-GAs5tGhjvjRueism1uv0-2CpuRf74ER9_5IMUYL7DLS-Qw4-UMmtSGbxytsG1tnKTnWywY/s1800/20231209_122309.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1770" data-original-width="1800" height="630" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfSiEgAQam98FjA18qSjjyoyXRdjn-e7k0SzS0IS7aV1GKnn6L6P9OcNyc0DX5WStnRAkrX8Qr6Cg_9w48kCOOxEKqsn1ml2vnsCoSEJ_dygN_3-GAs5tGhjvjRueism1uv0-2CpuRf74ER9_5IMUYL7DLS-Qw4-UMmtSGbxytsG1tnKTnWywY/w640-h630/20231209_122309.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">They also have an all-day cocktail promo of 2 for $24 and I tried it out with a few friends on a very soon repeat visit. The cocktails were EXCELLENT, especially the Chrysanthemum G&T (using a London gin) and Sourplum Highball.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN3v4Rc6UDoNQZCCFOz0VgNY4AcCPKM3ig6flLFjdO68pROEDp0FLwfljZ7i-EUgNJ8yngOutyc-YRr19PS_zC0wYVzm_rjrTeEZWr_7gaOjRn56hMOGaE-jw-f9SIsjh8SWZzQu2tsjZrIgllNle0vNRUo1ePM6AbI_5NrPrFqtsT9dF8jhQa/s1800/20231209_122124.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1613" data-original-width="1800" height="574" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN3v4Rc6UDoNQZCCFOz0VgNY4AcCPKM3ig6flLFjdO68pROEDp0FLwfljZ7i-EUgNJ8yngOutyc-YRr19PS_zC0wYVzm_rjrTeEZWr_7gaOjRn56hMOGaE-jw-f9SIsjh8SWZzQu2tsjZrIgllNle0vNRUo1ePM6AbI_5NrPrFqtsT9dF8jhQa/w640-h574/20231209_122124.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's the menu, showcasing what they are known for - buns, like the white soft fluffy type used in <i>kong ba baos</i>. That's quite unique for a Taiwanese cafe/bistro because most would just serve some <i>lu rou fan</i> and call it a day.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjjf-mRh1WyDEeE9IK6qQEumqRpjSx8kxXPC8PrmUBdpzGMXxkBIiF8EQyy8h_i7dbuQ0jR2ixF4IQ_ohAlvp6j2HcSRV_m-uu7H8vJlUJ3mMsv44nJjSwrwpz3jSLccYGuFLvvYgySkt8y0uFTXmLAwPmEF8PtFSkrq3tj3jDcmkdKpoHz7vz/s2400/20231209_122038.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjjf-mRh1WyDEeE9IK6qQEumqRpjSx8kxXPC8PrmUBdpzGMXxkBIiF8EQyy8h_i7dbuQ0jR2ixF4IQ_ohAlvp6j2HcSRV_m-uu7H8vJlUJ3mMsv44nJjSwrwpz3jSLccYGuFLvvYgySkt8y0uFTXmLAwPmEF8PtFSkrq3tj3jDcmkdKpoHz7vz/w480-h640/20231209_122038.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They also introduced new wok sensations, and sides! Prices are really quite decent, which could explain their popularity with the younger crowd. I couldn't help but be tickled by the descriptions under each header such as "always look on the bright sides of life". Hur.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0K0UTS1DINAA6R6Oi2eTeUd7rBbVTK0oohRsrCJHgP_hGvwKk-qX1pLfObjKJp4y99_r2WRz9yk5vgSdikGgi9ecl67ReHmpMYGEXmFGLg-0sIZ9VJ_94mtcLRoAlnwNthY352HYvuMVAAYD2J1a8T3nX-Hp3FxFiEKn1oCiCVAw0_l5XPp55/s2400/20231209_122046.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0K0UTS1DINAA6R6Oi2eTeUd7rBbVTK0oohRsrCJHgP_hGvwKk-qX1pLfObjKJp4y99_r2WRz9yk5vgSdikGgi9ecl67ReHmpMYGEXmFGLg-0sIZ9VJ_94mtcLRoAlnwNthY352HYvuMVAAYD2J1a8T3nX-Hp3FxFiEKn1oCiCVAw0_l5XPp55/w480-h640/20231209_122046.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I first had some greens, and was pleasantly surprised by how delicious the <b>Emperor Sprouts</b> <b>w/ Crispy Garlic</b> (S$11.90) were. They were lightly 清炒 "clean fried" with some garlic and oil. The slightly sticky vegetables (that's the texture) were supple and fresh and it is a great side for a carb-heavy main like their fried rice. I don't think one can find this quality tasting dish at this particular price point anywhere else so it also gets full marks. <b>5/5</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJX5VGouVDrnreSBxyYSbBr3B2qnkM5VTfIvla1B1E4P6wR9YJAXsIt-sOlRp4wJx9GZY-n-mfoMjv_u0U8hZK1Q6pY2Hofe1exbrIETbcdFBRqiCOXLvXNduwQqOJi9vUS1hhdyukw_PHJIIapuyZqzat6pKXo6QowYUVUoL2uIZF_0wfArIn/s1896/20231209_123622.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1896" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJX5VGouVDrnreSBxyYSbBr3B2qnkM5VTfIvla1B1E4P6wR9YJAXsIt-sOlRp4wJx9GZY-n-mfoMjv_u0U8hZK1Q6pY2Hofe1exbrIETbcdFBRqiCOXLvXNduwQqOJi9vUS1hhdyukw_PHJIIapuyZqzat6pKXo6QowYUVUoL2uIZF_0wfArIn/w608-h640/20231209_123622.jpg" width="608" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I also tried as a main, their version of a Lu Rou Fan, or <b>Herbal Braised Pork Rice</b> (S$12.90) with herbal braised pork belly, sesame onsen egg, Taiwanese garlic sausage and house pickles. I felt like this is a much more elevated and appreciated twist on the typical lu rou fan in Singapore, which usually don't taste that good because the meat can be super oily and <i>gerlat</i>. Here it is the perfect amount on a mound of soft fluffy Japanese short grain pearl rice and the runny onsen egg added a creamy element. The snap and sweetness of the TW Sausage also provided a textural and taste contrast to the savoury yet light braised pork belly. This has to be the best lu rou fan I've ever eaten in Singapore. <b>5/5</b></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3WiI4-Rw7I6zGrmi0UowETazPVpxS1v1qXYTfBTB1qkynTUdK7kdx2UGo4tJq_GW70MRPKL7qqMJqWhMxJKAgy0SX3drvWhZD7kMP9vmXxiB-7Bw31ldGhmiEFONCqYJoOH3cDy78iNgFyplS2s7q6EAD60B1hpKAjz6al06YTE-CjtTVnDNy/s2038/20231209_124524.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2038" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3WiI4-Rw7I6zGrmi0UowETazPVpxS1v1qXYTfBTB1qkynTUdK7kdx2UGo4tJq_GW70MRPKL7qqMJqWhMxJKAgy0SX3drvWhZD7kMP9vmXxiB-7Bw31ldGhmiEFONCqYJoOH3cDy78iNgFyplS2s7q6EAD60B1hpKAjz6al06YTE-CjtTVnDNy/w566-h640/20231209_124524.jpg" width="566" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I also tried their special limited edition <b>"Fish & Chips" bun </b>(around S$13.90) that's made for the Queenstown anniversary, featuring a fried fish fillet on top of tartar sauce, a perfectly friend golden hashbrown and some mushy peas at the base. This was really interesting taste-wise, and I like the different types of textures, including the mushy peas. A lot of this dish hinged upon the freshness of the fried fish fillet though, which is where I think could present some inconsistencies. When I tried it on Saturday it was fantastic, but trying it again a few days later, the fillet was not as good. And this dish is a lot of work, so it remains to be seen if it will become a permanent menu item! 4/5</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMsx4iHQJIPJVufCjrJEqopu241QD71H1N5HEQD3FIkOPwZo4GIQyKEl5MMQxrcHcyGrDI_wnSnesFyE4Wz6enMnRskTDF1aN1w-HdIobk7VStry5Hlqzmh6gzrXG1kX4CRgrYLXQ5wcV7VQI3Y74Hq-kH4VN4MoorL7IJvpQOvg2iP2ho-_p0/s1966/20231209_125133.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1966" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMsx4iHQJIPJVufCjrJEqopu241QD71H1N5HEQD3FIkOPwZo4GIQyKEl5MMQxrcHcyGrDI_wnSnesFyE4Wz6enMnRskTDF1aN1w-HdIobk7VStry5Hlqzmh6gzrXG1kX4CRgrYLXQ5wcV7VQI3Y74Hq-kH4VN4MoorL7IJvpQOvg2iP2ho-_p0/w586-h640/20231209_125133.jpg" width="586" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another new wok (?) dish is their <b>Golden Chicken</b> (S$13.90) made with pan-fried chicken thigh, black fungus, goji berries, sesame oil and shaoxing wine. This was giving... confinement. But in a good way - the flavours were so robust and herbally! Generous chunks of tender chicken were coated with the aromatic herbs and the black fungus delivered up the rich broth. This will definitely go well with some rice, or in their case, mee sua. 4/5</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsdHvLUgDeuCZ-Gu2dLqzduRvnVXC6q1h13Iq1CKzNNqKk9fWlkGEXAFdbOrEVgrIJy0diweOv_JwWDnji9bxQhOAx_jSm-wsCJwPLJFfvAsO7zHwWGeX6MdYJ4Z3RfLL4v4iVF_wPXUCGX0yjDslGVhSWT_nL9vIUOijtU-p3_UmtABaRM1fH/s1983/20231209_124517.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1983" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsdHvLUgDeuCZ-Gu2dLqzduRvnVXC6q1h13Iq1CKzNNqKk9fWlkGEXAFdbOrEVgrIJy0diweOv_JwWDnji9bxQhOAx_jSm-wsCJwPLJFfvAsO7zHwWGeX6MdYJ4Z3RfLL4v4iVF_wPXUCGX0yjDslGVhSWT_nL9vIUOijtU-p3_UmtABaRM1fH/w580-h640/20231209_124517.jpg" width="580" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Which is exactly what I had with my friends upon my return visit. The mee sua and herbal chicken combo is probably the ultimate comfort food for some people. Definitely something unique too for a Taiwanese cafe, and I'd highly recommend this dish. 4/5</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXAzMUNBDd6zQ7T9LMxKjCU0GijO_0E7keaR4VmYs6qc5nTcLmK4iFzZg7chxDFHqGJ37yohZBDkENrTBgZz7LyuQmgnaCTcTjkM38tMptwNVyi-FA80fZ5ugMTPK1xknFF9USwW8zhmRrLF-9OGQT9A6u3E4Stc1Y3wGc7-wm7D_kNXgjnxkX/s953/photo_6336940945366431668_y.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="953" data-original-width="812" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXAzMUNBDd6zQ7T9LMxKjCU0GijO_0E7keaR4VmYs6qc5nTcLmK4iFzZg7chxDFHqGJ37yohZBDkENrTBgZz7LyuQmgnaCTcTjkM38tMptwNVyi-FA80fZ5ugMTPK1xknFF9USwW8zhmRrLF-9OGQT9A6u3E4Stc1Y3wGc7-wm7D_kNXgjnxkX/w546-h640/photo_6336940945366431668_y.jpg" width="546" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I ended my meal with a <b>Peanut Ice Cream Roll </b>(S$6.90), their signature dessert that saw popiah skin wrapping vanilla ice cream, hand roasted peanuts and coriander. Oh my. It's a classic night market dessert from Taiwan. I really liked the crunchy roasted peanuts, but if I were to be objective, this is probably the weakest dish of the meal because the ice cream was a bit too icy and the popiah skin was too thick for me. 2.5/5 </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH7f189aUKumiPqpGnincispYvUHBR6pgKklO-C9ri4l6h62X_JXb3la3MAMTlJiJAiXFhCbXe-oIwOK9HHuhHOgrn3q3oTRtdpRCiUDSlSv4WPVimZRV1Szzx6IVedRSJ_41kmgFYDEiGWHNaa8_3T3Wes8n724hCzdnNDcDjd02EgcUq0b4o/s1871/20231209_133403.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1871" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH7f189aUKumiPqpGnincispYvUHBR6pgKklO-C9ri4l6h62X_JXb3la3MAMTlJiJAiXFhCbXe-oIwOK9HHuhHOgrn3q3oTRtdpRCiUDSlSv4WPVimZRV1Szzx6IVedRSJ_41kmgFYDEiGWHNaa8_3T3Wes8n724hCzdnNDcDjd02EgcUq0b4o/w616-h640/20231209_133403.jpg" width="616" /></a></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Overall though, the dishes at Abundance did not disappoint, which explains why they have a 4.5 Google rating with over 476 reviews! Though certain dishes might be a bit inconsistent, if you stick to the ones I recommend, which is the Emperor Sprouts, the Herbal Chicken and their rice dishes (esp. the lu rou fan and fried rice), you will be in for an abundantly good time! And definitely get a couple of those cocktails!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">🙅 Thank you, next<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">🤷 Try if nearby <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">💁 Bookmark this ✔️</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Abundance (Jalan Besar)</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">399 Jln Besar, Singapore 209008</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Open daily 11am to 11pm (break from 3-4.30pm on Mon-Thurs)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://reserve.oddle.me/en_SG/abundance/ticket/934" target="_blank">Reserve on Oddle</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><i>Abundance (Redhill)</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">63A Lengkok Bahru, #01-378, Singapore 151063</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Open daily 11am to 10pm (break from 3-4.30pm on Mon-Thurs)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://reserve.oddle.me/en_SG/abundance/ticket/934" target="_blank">Reserve on Oddle</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Thanks to Abundance for inviting me!</i></div></div>AlexisCheong.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164023167868533335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526129.post-56530722586781468742023-12-13T17:00:00.001+08:002023-12-13T17:02:31.545+08:00Event Report: luckin coffee unveils Big Cheese Latte & Luck in Christmas promos in Singapore<p></p><div style="text-align: center;">By now, unless you're living under a rock, I am sure most of you would have heard or seen <b><i>luckin coffee</i></b>, the Chinese coffee brand that has overtaken Starbucks in China. In Singapore, they've only opened in end March this year but already has a total of 24 outlets, with more to open in December! They have also rolled out <u>more than 50 drinks</u>, averaging about 1 new drink weekly. That's super impressive but I also have to admit that I have not tried it all these months since I work from home mostly. Which is why I was super glad to be invited to their Christmas media tasting at One Raffles Place to try out their <b>latest festive drinks</b> and check out their <b>buy 1 get 1 free promos</b> (scroll to the end to read!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJjj-2qd7d99Kr5kYytBbnFNfbwtkVXE4Husa86UDxdH_orC5DLUjXf7oeC1DWxmiH0yZ8pbQSxK7vnyiEs6teNYgUvyDD5HL7Qu0gqMYdC7p0UJzCF37js1kQRAgQM7tmEbaulysIklaUBoewkKXXB2n_5Et_8HSILLZ3rWMEUsnZgKk6eWq7/s1170/Big%20Cheese%20Latte%EF%BC%88Xmas%EF%BC%89.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="999" data-original-width="1170" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJjj-2qd7d99Kr5kYytBbnFNfbwtkVXE4Husa86UDxdH_orC5DLUjXf7oeC1DWxmiH0yZ8pbQSxK7vnyiEs6teNYgUvyDD5HL7Qu0gqMYdC7p0UJzCF37js1kQRAgQM7tmEbaulysIklaUBoewkKXXB2n_5Et_8HSILLZ3rWMEUsnZgKk6eWq7/w640-h546/Big%20Cheese%20Latte%EF%BC%88Xmas%EF%BC%89.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo credit: luckin coffee</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>luckin coffee</i></b> is not just your typical coffee chain. Instead, they are a game-changer in delivering coffee experiences because of their tech-driven "rapid retail" concept enabled by a mobile app which you can use to select and pick up your coffee order without going to a cashier. They also have a <b>luckin coffee Membership</b> that was launched recently in November that allows members to unlock a world of countless rewards and surprises, including vouchers, surprise gifts, and complimentary coffee bean upgrades.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also, new users who download their app can get their first drink (any drink!) at $0.99 - <a href="https://iyyds.co/wJHYUcmK" target="_blank">click here</a> on your mobile to use my referral link, and when you share luckin coffee with a friend, you and your friend can get next drink for $0.99 which is double the fun!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicHM0781DjYcJE9b5_9U-qWg6C87_lORaXm0ZwlO6vnwd72Ba4DNqj7NYw-wKdgPMw4k8VyRVC3Ygld-OzzaBWwz0cHxiETMq17n9ZExuJo9DNPZpMBbTWNcjlJF8u365bsVN4GdKZfvDeyt2qtSxSPQ8P9G-rC-L_7tr8xb_sDu7S56MWSdXz/s513/Screenshot%202023-12-10%20at%2011.39.29%20AM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="363" data-original-width="513" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicHM0781DjYcJE9b5_9U-qWg6C87_lORaXm0ZwlO6vnwd72Ba4DNqj7NYw-wKdgPMw4k8VyRVC3Ygld-OzzaBWwz0cHxiETMq17n9ZExuJo9DNPZpMBbTWNcjlJF8u365bsVN4GdKZfvDeyt2qtSxSPQ8P9G-rC-L_7tr8xb_sDu7S56MWSdXz/w400-h283/Screenshot%202023-12-10%20at%2011.39.29%20AM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo credit: luckin coffee</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">At the media tasting, we all had the chance to try their newest drink, the <b>Big Cheese Latte</b> that is made with New Zealand cream cheese and more aromatic coffee for a unique savoury, sweet and coffee taste. Apparently <b><i>luckin coffee</i></b> sold 6.59 million cups of this in their first week of launch in China, which was madness. I tried it and was pleasantly surprised that the savoury element made it taste like a cheesecake. It was a tad strange at first to have so many strong flavours in a sip, but I got used to it quickly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE2n9N6tFQSIHShzPAgIbmzA6ovWwT0WC6fcfetvBhSXlSfKB0fWhEpu0IoWc2DcXm7vj4wd0sj0_jAqgzCZdPDXpApS-OyZZXIrxKgLsWAgjttXbmx_2SIWjIwofos6xl-rX1CmIRrchgn2GVUpSXe9k1V2L8-s5PB6KwAIzTkXte1udDl9Kq/s1170/luckin%20coffee%20Big%20Cheese%20Latte.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="999" data-original-width="1170" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE2n9N6tFQSIHShzPAgIbmzA6ovWwT0WC6fcfetvBhSXlSfKB0fWhEpu0IoWc2DcXm7vj4wd0sj0_jAqgzCZdPDXpApS-OyZZXIrxKgLsWAgjttXbmx_2SIWjIwofos6xl-rX1CmIRrchgn2GVUpSXe9k1V2L8-s5PB6KwAIzTkXte1udDl9Kq/w640-h546/luckin%20coffee%20Big%20Cheese%20Latte.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo credit: luckin coffee</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Other than the <b>Big Cheese Latte</b>, they also kindly gave me 3 other drinks to try, including one of my absolute favourite flavours during the year end season - the <b>Toffee Hazelnut Latte</b> with whipped cream. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-XC12z-7UmAnllN0WuK4_rIjY577vehjHpJEU_IzqgOboKCCQovMp5urVs_V4DRKUx8MeLcI3F4z4f9ea1vABxCyBiacbC42NImRJI0jIgQ5GuEfvJ1PUyloA4Sbs15QXHPdpCQmQ4VF9XbHz_lxQ3YRSixOpTP4sY2XbaHEaKCzW3HoE_3bA/s1170/Toffee%20Hazelnut%20Latte.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="999" data-original-width="1170" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-XC12z-7UmAnllN0WuK4_rIjY577vehjHpJEU_IzqgOboKCCQovMp5urVs_V4DRKUx8MeLcI3F4z4f9ea1vABxCyBiacbC42NImRJI0jIgQ5GuEfvJ1PUyloA4Sbs15QXHPdpCQmQ4VF9XbHz_lxQ3YRSixOpTP4sY2XbaHEaKCzW3HoE_3bA/w640-h546/Toffee%20Hazelnut%20Latte.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Photo credit: luckin coffee<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What I like is that you can customise each drink to be less or least sweet, which makes it a much healthier choice. I felt like the sugar selection feature works very well for luckin because they don't taste diluted while the coffee remains a strong presence, and they are respecting the different preferences and likes of their consumers. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeeldy0Avz3cq4-sy5vAxCLUUaRa7EpyFtzktJKNfjrQ2bEMD1sDHa1R6hA3uh0ROnTDKLNGUEh37tLdQigG2uReEacJ48H0EchT_OlcCVvqXPH2AYdoZ7ChCG4-_DII18Ty2nNbJaWJr7eWlcEtCu5wQU5aG0HrNWbgerErm9L1gyz7Xwr8oW/s2400/20231208_101418-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeeldy0Avz3cq4-sy5vAxCLUUaRa7EpyFtzktJKNfjrQ2bEMD1sDHa1R6hA3uh0ROnTDKLNGUEh37tLdQigG2uReEacJ48H0EchT_OlcCVvqXPH2AYdoZ7ChCG4-_DII18Ty2nNbJaWJr7eWlcEtCu5wQU5aG0HrNWbgerErm9L1gyz7Xwr8oW/w480-h640/20231208_101418-2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The <b>Merry Cocoa Christmas</b> is a non-coffee chocolate drink that is smooth, rich and chocolatey. This is definitely an indulgent treat with a generous amount of high quality cocoa. While my personal preference is for lighter tea or coffee-based drinks, I can see why it would be perfect for kids.</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-8v5J0ZUnaQ2KD2LqZriHAJFIcMANHNi4t0igCSYGk5zlBPD_sY3QBoOq1K7xRPmN0mo8wrBu7wVGCX34ZAlT6ykAYuAh8htUAO1f4SSVbw3PDdGGSSbT8M7sTlUHP52z-K088Jmx5ZFeQPmGtjZAJ1sKE9e_fcKGuuYVWDPR7tIozJumotMI/s1170/Merry%20Cocoa%20Christmas.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="999" data-original-width="1170" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-8v5J0ZUnaQ2KD2LqZriHAJFIcMANHNi4t0igCSYGk5zlBPD_sY3QBoOq1K7xRPmN0mo8wrBu7wVGCX34ZAlT6ykAYuAh8htUAO1f4SSVbw3PDdGGSSbT8M7sTlUHP52z-K088Jmx5ZFeQPmGtjZAJ1sKE9e_fcKGuuYVWDPR7tIozJumotMI/w640-h546/Merry%20Cocoa%20Christmas.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo credit: luckin coffee</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lastly, I had their <b>Creme Brulee Latte</b>, which had a caramel taste that goes really well with the coffee. However, I would still opt for the Toffee Hazelnut if given a choice because I really like the fragrant nuttiness in my coffee. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCPzFaG_qiFwWJC0DhFk1Hx7yfhP_rJrCusys6-yOY_S3IVbMwg7wgEg4VWNU1sIqUYYU-5WDRmwU-yhwE9UmfGyiSnSEAc5cn4BFRTKyuZPYBA5QdnGSdV_odybo3hvCKWt4MqJHmBGkEug1SzVL9Pn2-hzR94A77WMCVXF4cQKlHWftCWX2o/s1170/Creme%20Brulee%20Latte.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="999" data-original-width="1170" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCPzFaG_qiFwWJC0DhFk1Hx7yfhP_rJrCusys6-yOY_S3IVbMwg7wgEg4VWNU1sIqUYYU-5WDRmwU-yhwE9UmfGyiSnSEAc5cn4BFRTKyuZPYBA5QdnGSdV_odybo3hvCKWt4MqJHmBGkEug1SzVL9Pn2-hzR94A77WMCVXF4cQKlHWftCWX2o/w640-h546/Creme%20Brulee%20Latte.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo credit: luckin coffee</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also sharing some good news! luckin coffee is running a <b><u>Luck in Christmas</u></b> promotion now with their app. From now till 14 December, you will get buy <b>1 get 1 free coffee credits</b>, effectively giving you 50% off their drinks. It's super worth it because those credits are valid for 1 year from purchase! Imagine getting a $8 Yirgacheffe Flat White at only $4, which does not exist anywhere in Singapore anymore. I guess that's why they limit the credits to 20 per person (and you get 20 free).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPakIvYr204Z-W1F4546TEfYHYewLoFX9_Ct4KIb6l50NP0UQST03rVMpW_ju4sGV6wGZKpl1DLhLs6Whryrsstmwc151T5FpBy-_k8Zx2tIEGmf48dGROb6MtEn9VsD-ZtwPM9olC6wgSwtYOYMYt0RYYrDoZsTJVlzujoGd4yklhYS-SIUoj/s1280/luckin%20coffee%20BOGO%20credits.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="656" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPakIvYr204Z-W1F4546TEfYHYewLoFX9_Ct4KIb6l50NP0UQST03rVMpW_ju4sGV6wGZKpl1DLhLs6Whryrsstmwc151T5FpBy-_k8Zx2tIEGmf48dGROb6MtEn9VsD-ZtwPM9olC6wgSwtYOYMYt0RYYrDoZsTJVlzujoGd4yklhYS-SIUoj/w328-h640/luckin%20coffee%20BOGO%20credits.jpg" width="328" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then from 15th December to 29th December, you can look forward to a <b>buy 1 get 1 free</b> Coconut Crush series which consists of Coconut Latte, Coconut Velvet Latte and Iced Minty Coconut Latte. I heard the Coconut Latte's a big hit and is one of their bestsellers, so I will also be getting that when the promo period rolls around!<span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">In conclusion, I think luckin coffee's going to do very well in Singapore given their tech, products and value. Here's a list of all their outlets where you can get your first drink at $0.99 or spend your coffee credits at.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><i><b>24 outlets in Singapore</b></i></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ngee Ann City, Marina Square, Guoco Tower, Aperia Mall, Tampines 1, CityLink, i12 Katong, Chinatown Point, Jewel Changi Airport, Robinson Road, Collyer Quay, One Raffles Place Tower 2, ESR BizPark @ Changi, Marina One, Wood Square, Westgate Tower, Westgate, New Tech Park, Harbourfront Tower One, Century Square, Galaxis, Royal Group Building, Waterway Point, 313@Somerset</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><i>Thanks to luckin coffee for the media invite and drinks!</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div></span></div></div>AlexisCheong.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164023167868533335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526129.post-75011702047802408032023-12-10T21:14:00.007+08:002023-12-10T21:15:21.338+08:00Food Review: Christmas 3-Course Menu from Bolonia Singapore, 9 Raffles Place #01-03, Republic Plaza, Singapore 048619<p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Bolonia Singapore</i></b> is a relatively new Spanish restaurant that opened at Republic Plaza, and I had the pleasure to try out their Christmas 3-course menu recently. TLDR, it was really value-for-money and a Christmas menu that I could totally get behind for couples or groups to try this festive season. At just $40++ for 3 courses, you're getting incredible value!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs3J5nGoJTIQOrxbQSJUfwQbqjjXzQPiWhyn8YCvthUvRA-vyhm8pZPxuFY6U0rGT_ryo0Co61A-2F1HqJ9XuwLrj0CKciYPQGIvmIC_51gzbrfU3ZK5YG6xFuvMY45FeAytAp7FeZKTQXyPIfBZnX4tZisbaJzdtOKReXS9Jo3Kf3n7g8rH8H/s541/bolonia%20singapore%20christmas%20menu%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="537" data-original-width="541" height="636" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs3J5nGoJTIQOrxbQSJUfwQbqjjXzQPiWhyn8YCvthUvRA-vyhm8pZPxuFY6U0rGT_ryo0Co61A-2F1HqJ9XuwLrj0CKciYPQGIvmIC_51gzbrfU3ZK5YG6xFuvMY45FeAytAp7FeZKTQXyPIfBZnX4tZisbaJzdtOKReXS9Jo3Kf3n7g8rH8H/w640-h636/bolonia%20singapore%20christmas%20menu%202023.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">The restaurant does not feel fully air conditioned (there are air cons, but there's also massive floor to ceiling windows). There are fans for ventilation though, which is actually preferable for me because you don't smell of food, and AC is not really needed especially in our "SG winter" of December. I love the Spanish decor too!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAv6ylmxUcliuYjHeQFl6hR_2W_uDUC8IjeKXGNdrug8PGOveivlpO3xqqxVVnk1Xft0zii8Op2KRZkRf0AJYl-Haq2ocOH5Lq7UmfgISG26tg8mugX_wZquUXJcAlZKoan7-EN1Hz9wtBIszAwxZTAVVA2EjgK4pEuri8qKzMZNLwc0N8rvBC/s1280/photo_6319103911826405851_y.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAv6ylmxUcliuYjHeQFl6hR_2W_uDUC8IjeKXGNdrug8PGOveivlpO3xqqxVVnk1Xft0zii8Op2KRZkRf0AJYl-Haq2ocOH5Lq7UmfgISG26tg8mugX_wZquUXJcAlZKoan7-EN1Hz9wtBIszAwxZTAVVA2EjgK4pEuri8qKzMZNLwc0N8rvBC/w640-h480/photo_6319103911826405851_y.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqZmV5PoR7A4P_XC1C6HxCU7iH3jVmH2qtaBzIueTF5tEn-QL-xnHiKXEsbGEnNdqGIqP5GJeOULOIfUiv3HUe__nqbF2UkTlW-IIgvQ9uVJynJEEiMNRPcv3bI-C3vwsn3UVsJGXDBtA7uN01Rm25RnbthxpqI7x3yoRaTZqzt8TiQDC7i21c/s1193/photo_6319103911826405854_y.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="746" data-original-width="1193" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqZmV5PoR7A4P_XC1C6HxCU7iH3jVmH2qtaBzIueTF5tEn-QL-xnHiKXEsbGEnNdqGIqP5GJeOULOIfUiv3HUe__nqbF2UkTlW-IIgvQ9uVJynJEEiMNRPcv3bI-C3vwsn3UVsJGXDBtA7uN01Rm25RnbthxpqI7x3yoRaTZqzt8TiQDC7i21c/w640-h400/photo_6319103911826405854_y.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The 3 course Christmas menu is at $40++. We started with the <b>Heirloom Tomato Salad</b>, which was one of the most beautiful salads I've seen in Singapore. The freshness was also off the charts, and everything worked really well together.</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Hxt2C6ZFV4OLdbCGer45ecwGEptAYnhNyx2xaZJXg2p6lawjFp_xIDuKgAN3DjY37TT_gBgXnmTaKBdUDGd9dmWo66ktHHlLrUIYwp7ZdKpimjLMhAt4rD1a-xFKIylQB0CUvoEjeGp2jugN8TbwtkUPcTjhmXElFcK2Uk6GAxLgBdhAVXtM/s1033/photo_6319103911826405852_y.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1033" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Hxt2C6ZFV4OLdbCGer45ecwGEptAYnhNyx2xaZJXg2p6lawjFp_xIDuKgAN3DjY37TT_gBgXnmTaKBdUDGd9dmWo66ktHHlLrUIYwp7ZdKpimjLMhAt4rD1a-xFKIylQB0CUvoEjeGp2jugN8TbwtkUPcTjhmXElFcK2Uk6GAxLgBdhAVXtM/w594-h640/photo_6319103911826405852_y.jpg" width="594" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next was the <b>Onion Soup with Garlic Praline Bread</b>, and while it was good soup with a full onion flavour, it lacked the Spanish element for me. Also I personally am not a fan of onion. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzPy_fW4Zh00ivCcs6PPP-MtzAoP8sCE-UWADlY3qcCQN1B6BQwLJ2hwruw3nYXy4a3gys0a93t1GJoMCY4LRGSPX3Gidi_Oykpi4eWhqY2s32EgG_1KsYalfX5uoqIJI_s9wXA2x7oxfc-PTfLtTMxu5pok6zFa3vq6NlIquQbkpk47H91pAl/s1101/photo_6319103911826405855_y.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1101" data-original-width="913" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzPy_fW4Zh00ivCcs6PPP-MtzAoP8sCE-UWADlY3qcCQN1B6BQwLJ2hwruw3nYXy4a3gys0a93t1GJoMCY4LRGSPX3Gidi_Oykpi4eWhqY2s32EgG_1KsYalfX5uoqIJI_s9wXA2x7oxfc-PTfLtTMxu5pok6zFa3vq6NlIquQbkpk47H91pAl/w530-h640/photo_6319103911826405855_y.jpg" width="530" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The extras you can add on were a delight however. Especially the s<b>ourdough with compound piquilloe butter</b> ($8). The butter was such an airy, peppery and light spread. There'a also a <b>turron cheesecake</b> (+$10) available to turn it into a 3 or 4-course dinner.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk2mszu2ffS17ne0SfbRiiGsLBys-AQHSfR1rpsimlD3a3D5JwpMtnGoc0drNIB9pBOpsWQ6oSgXtsT5FYZg5oi-Cw5HcKB5dQLlNJUZeXiwoBwGWJG8usb8F_qvkMJWvnKMEwaFEFOJVFoeUE-JMDHKhaLk8NhHxqi3Tc4mqWRU1tt0COBY-_/s1280/photo_6319103911826405856_y.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk2mszu2ffS17ne0SfbRiiGsLBys-AQHSfR1rpsimlD3a3D5JwpMtnGoc0drNIB9pBOpsWQ6oSgXtsT5FYZg5oi-Cw5HcKB5dQLlNJUZeXiwoBwGWJG8usb8F_qvkMJWvnKMEwaFEFOJVFoeUE-JMDHKhaLk8NhHxqi3Tc4mqWRU1tt0COBY-_/w480-h640/photo_6319103911826405856_y.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pan seared foie gras (+$10) was also really delicious when paired with the pork and sourdough bread. I personally wouldn't order foie but would never refuse when it is served. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglkfrNTZZnWxoS277rP1tynp9fheBi7CdwnOB_DN2g9CLQStYpT_naRSMcO89TxOQdH3ghG-mJCkKSrgBv_cxPxTaG9X62PgRCUCknmBnw7TK_jjCAN8V-MdD3tv4lOkVfWRj2VBGeqJyoeOeDkLjheQ1n6DF4j3_gFK2BYG35YFmA0accHVYo/s1013/photo_6319103911826405858_y.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1013" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglkfrNTZZnWxoS277rP1tynp9fheBi7CdwnOB_DN2g9CLQStYpT_naRSMcO89TxOQdH3ghG-mJCkKSrgBv_cxPxTaG9X62PgRCUCknmBnw7TK_jjCAN8V-MdD3tv4lOkVfWRj2VBGeqJyoeOeDkLjheQ1n6DF4j3_gFK2BYG35YFmA0accHVYo/w606-h640/photo_6319103911826405858_y.jpg" width="606" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We then had both mains to try - first the <b>Secreto Iberico Pork </b>with trinxar, chutney and jus. This was a lovely dish for the pork was so well-executed and fatty without any hint of "porkiness" if you would. The fatty iberico pork was tender and almost melted in my mouth.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4TNKlPgZhXyNhXujXpF1sql8O97uf6NT5KPcBCDjPK0VC4KxKlwEnvgpzbaba1F9JW3I-n8qsFncAGSv7x7bq8sIqSYjwj1MOnjbZJTqbDxh45vfV_cOGZSwKHwr8KU2U_weyXisd-edsQdnw5Y4bHWGdz2YwZbP6xvAwHOB0-SaqIHsCaKCY/s966/photo_6319103911826405850_y.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="966" data-original-width="908" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4TNKlPgZhXyNhXujXpF1sql8O97uf6NT5KPcBCDjPK0VC4KxKlwEnvgpzbaba1F9JW3I-n8qsFncAGSv7x7bq8sIqSYjwj1MOnjbZJTqbDxh45vfV_cOGZSwKHwr8KU2U_weyXisd-edsQdnw5Y4bHWGdz2YwZbP6xvAwHOB0-SaqIHsCaKCY/w602-h640/photo_6319103911826405850_y.jpg" width="602" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Flexitarians could order the <b>Stoned Seabass</b> with baked stone seabass, ikura cream and salsa verde. I thought it was quite funny they called it the stoned seabass, as if it were high, but I would be too if served with that delicious ikura cream. The fish was fresh, tender and also a little on the fatty side, reminding me of a more robust codfish. I couldn't decide which mains was better, so you just have to go with which type of protein you feel like that day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivjoxXFProjxC6W_yXAqxC__zePwJUB-F32UKbZVkZCoMi3BQW9OxnCwZ9Q47GHJeq6I8BNZZR-ROpbmkMzctAaEUov4EM6SrUTEPQREUx-ou2mvfMiXk5tirgcTgugjjZEm8yj6Uu22gxT_IJaLaovabsCqvy-_0fX_1f73u8f92HvFB5rSg8/s1054/photo_6319103911826405853_y.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1054" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivjoxXFProjxC6W_yXAqxC__zePwJUB-F32UKbZVkZCoMi3BQW9OxnCwZ9Q47GHJeq6I8BNZZR-ROpbmkMzctAaEUov4EM6SrUTEPQREUx-ou2mvfMiXk5tirgcTgugjjZEm8yj6Uu22gxT_IJaLaovabsCqvy-_0fX_1f73u8f92HvFB5rSg8/w582-h640/photo_6319103911826405853_y.jpg" width="582" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Bolonia Singapore has continued to impress me with their cuisine, drinks and service. I do believe we are very fortunate to live in a country like Singapore and still have access to such delicious, international cuisine at a good price, which is why I'd wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for accessible yet fine Spanish food and drinks.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">🙅 Thank you, next<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">🤷 Try if nearby <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">💁 Bookmark this ✔️</span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Bolonia Singapore</i></b><br />Republic Plaza, #01-03, 9 Raffles Place, Singapore 048619</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mondays to Saturdays 8am to 11pm</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Closed on Sundays<br /><a href="https://www.chope.co/singapore-restaurants/restaurant/bolonia-singapore" target="_blank">Reservations on Chope</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Thanks to Jo for the invite!<br /><br /></i></div>AlexisCheong.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164023167868533335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526129.post-71688768920698025212023-11-10T22:57:00.002+08:002023-11-20T10:46:33.371+08:00Spanish Wine Pairing Dinner: Bolonia Singapore, 9 Raffles Place #01-03, Republic Plaza, Singapore 048619<p style="text-align: center;">I recently attended a special 6-course Spanish wine pairing dinner on 7 November that opened my eyes to Spanish wine with food at <b><i>Bolonia</i></b>, the newly opened all-day dining and tapas bar & restaurant. It is located very conveniently at Republic Plaza in the heart of Raffles Place and the CBD. I arrived a bit late on a rainy evening to find the Ambassador of Spain, his colleague, the rep of the Spanish winery <b><i><a href="https://paresbalta.com/en/" target="_blank">Parés Baltà</a></i></b>, and the restaurant owner and manager to be awaiting me to join. It was a lovely evening tasting and learning more about the organic wines from <b><i>Parés Baltà</i></b>, which comes from the Penedès region, 30km away from Barcelona. This special event is part of the <a href="https://www.alexischeong.com/2023/10/indulge-in-best-of-spain-in-singapore.html" target="_blank">Eat Spain, Drink Spain 2023 campaign</a>, of which I have written about! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVG6PXDRC601BD7Qhht97M_EvKId5l-cap4zKiqr5hbrFegqFh6EFWTL6WDbeAWKLep3jX10pSltNZDsukX3sECHCKnQUyomVpANSjHuyfZJfTr9XLzwWYC-hHEJMhG8jkyJ-38Cr_tkc7bUp5v4fb0bJaSWl-9l6EvkqwIYaUu_ifX5DTvRrJ/s2400/20231107_213615.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVG6PXDRC601BD7Qhht97M_EvKId5l-cap4zKiqr5hbrFegqFh6EFWTL6WDbeAWKLep3jX10pSltNZDsukX3sECHCKnQUyomVpANSjHuyfZJfTr9XLzwWYC-hHEJMhG8jkyJ-38Cr_tkc7bUp5v4fb0bJaSWl-9l6EvkqwIYaUu_ifX5DTvRrJ/w480-h640/20231107_213615.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Spanish bar & restaurant was not air-conditioned but had huge ceiling to floor windows that can be opened in the day and an open bar counter. It's casual yet comfortable and great for socialising.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBIk9-V7Ugh37BqMvn5gPBZEJiP9ZtUYUxWcSgEPS05gFXQU9hZLgFSyD63g_gi0XKVVOEtXksDC641x9PSXwfLKOIyjJfcLhDUqxhs5SyXFjcXgUyUIwhhq8gHBIB_4bM0etbCiZoOkNmCX-kcdVIaMlv8ewnN7rvXzbK-59nJHcABxzhNAJ2/s2400/20231107_190037.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBIk9-V7Ugh37BqMvn5gPBZEJiP9ZtUYUxWcSgEPS05gFXQU9hZLgFSyD63g_gi0XKVVOEtXksDC641x9PSXwfLKOIyjJfcLhDUqxhs5SyXFjcXgUyUIwhhq8gHBIB_4bM0etbCiZoOkNmCX-kcdVIaMlv8ewnN7rvXzbK-59nJHcABxzhNAJ2/w480-h640/20231107_190037.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's the wine pairing menu for the night featuring organic and biodynamic wines from <span style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-style: italic;">Parés Baltà</b> that is brought in by <a href="https://www.donzerewine.com/" target="_blank">Donzère Wines</a> </span>. You can find <b><i>Bolonia's</i></b> regular menu on their <a href="https://www.chope.co/singapore-restaurants/restaurant/bolonia-singapore" target="_blank">Chope page</a>.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBratKlB0epr2cmQleMpV731DkdL5MvvBrbduxTJDI4XycDu5CvuUcv1jryv0p2gEivhx6MFTggYPBocN3-lJ74sRV3qNamA8yeNAcqyPqlRc-Iy8vb0vIRiJHBnxtcLKkC_rYobsz63KYP8Qr6R1WhDiaKmKrGPTKKzpmqEoTQiFdP9kwHnGu/s2160/20231107_185659.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBratKlB0epr2cmQleMpV731DkdL5MvvBrbduxTJDI4XycDu5CvuUcv1jryv0p2gEivhx6MFTggYPBocN3-lJ74sRV3qNamA8yeNAcqyPqlRc-Iy8vb0vIRiJHBnxtcLKkC_rYobsz63KYP8Qr6R1WhDiaKmKrGPTKKzpmqEoTQiFdP9kwHnGu/w534-h640/20231107_185659.jpg" width="534" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We first started with some vivacious <b>Pares Balta Brut Nature</b> cava which was paired with the super refreshing Heirloom Tomato salad starter. I am wary of cava because the bubbles tend to get to me, but this was hard to resist on a muggy Singaporean evening. Really light, fruity and refreshing!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaMBwUaHaFcjjqQbzw2ZkCwAE8asF99KSaHpzzeqF27AXqO70cvYuVlwd56_g4-FL5gK_q-Woa6nQkgYOeigRc73CkCfNauS3aR9-nqW5bhAtEvdPI2pREUxHD37u15FXcsEKIfepUFMYfFXES7vAC1x6F2sZw-X6dDUBmhp55h1DixwIo5op0/s2400/20231107_185728.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaMBwUaHaFcjjqQbzw2ZkCwAE8asF99KSaHpzzeqF27AXqO70cvYuVlwd56_g4-FL5gK_q-Woa6nQkgYOeigRc73CkCfNauS3aR9-nqW5bhAtEvdPI2pREUxHD37u15FXcsEKIfepUFMYfFXES7vAC1x6F2sZw-X6dDUBmhp55h1DixwIo5op0/w480-h640/20231107_185728.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Then we tried the <b>Calcari</b> white wine that is paired with with Foie Gras Toast, which was one of my favourite dishes of the night. The wine was fruity and smooth and made for a great foil to the creamy foie sandwiched in the bread. What's more, all the wines being organic means that I am more likely to walk away from this dinner without a headache.</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Qtk5d93uu1eiR01-05krz17WJvdSClpDj3l-lEMnydSRgvPzrAhj3To796MwP-eZtWqwYAuyDV-NB4DMzsMAGzn2ubtXw2ksAKgYq9z4kUjerW7LKyjajRHPnwFKtw5iKGP1YfVFQ3-So0ohMD-9RV9VKRCVgMB5ot4bjSRf8tBqf_85sl3q/s2400/20231107_190931.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Qtk5d93uu1eiR01-05krz17WJvdSClpDj3l-lEMnydSRgvPzrAhj3To796MwP-eZtWqwYAuyDV-NB4DMzsMAGzn2ubtXw2ksAKgYq9z4kUjerW7LKyjajRHPnwFKtw5iKGP1YfVFQ3-So0ohMD-9RV9VKRCVgMB5ot4bjSRf8tBqf_85sl3q/w480-h640/20231107_190931.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ungh. This. was. so. good!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAYWvC4kzpIIORj73XC0uBEn5fxKWquns8Clkj_vgk6ETrgqzH_esl6TXdV1OGRjmipTFr1hgjMO3LaJ4enHLFkSnmmMJ3XK1zdW9p5CcMvC0VYsO49LOyxrZSo-QSKE0QVA9gbb0uTxea4rWfsrwcz7v2dEi7lN6lGosbLPueYwTaeQ93kRBi/s2400/20231107_192008.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAYWvC4kzpIIORj73XC0uBEn5fxKWquns8Clkj_vgk6ETrgqzH_esl6TXdV1OGRjmipTFr1hgjMO3LaJ4enHLFkSnmmMJ3XK1zdW9p5CcMvC0VYsO49LOyxrZSo-QSKE0QVA9gbb0uTxea4rWfsrwcz7v2dEi7lN6lGosbLPueYwTaeQ93kRBi/w480-h640/20231107_192008.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We then had the <b>Amphora Brisat, </b>which is an orange wine with the most peculiar method of fermenting in these "amphoras", which are clay vessels from the olden days that allows oxidation to seep in through the pores of the container. Because of this production method, there's a very limited quantity of these wine available.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.internationalwinechallenge.com/filestore/jpg/IWC2021/Canopy/Issue60/Pares%20Balta%20amphorae.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="575" height="384" src="https://www.internationalwinechallenge.com/filestore/jpg/IWC2021/Canopy/Issue60/Pares%20Balta%20amphorae.jpg" width="575" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pares Balta has 13 of these. <br />Credit: <a href="http://Internationalwinechallenge.com" target="_blank">Internationalwinechallenge.com</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This clean-tasting orange wine was rejuvenating for some reason, and paired with the intense Turbot, which tasted like the codfish's cousin, on top of the ikura cream and salsa verde.</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbbSmb39oNKcx_t3-c_Oy_ylOTJbKyekdIM3u2CMLoV0y2FpGusDirS3Sf3tWI8IbsEedjpfCk2thpgbstvs52KvFn-X3VSk7-Xz2msFbncNP0JF4PD9QN9Towqhmuwv_w7l7cKaOhluwW3yvFxhwfaCItNEN_HBhHP8J-PT5o4A-k9Txmhvu1/s2400/20231107_192819.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbbSmb39oNKcx_t3-c_Oy_ylOTJbKyekdIM3u2CMLoV0y2FpGusDirS3Sf3tWI8IbsEedjpfCk2thpgbstvs52KvFn-X3VSk7-Xz2msFbncNP0JF4PD9QN9Towqhmuwv_w7l7cKaOhluwW3yvFxhwfaCItNEN_HBhHP8J-PT5o4A-k9Txmhvu1/w480-h640/20231107_192819.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Then we tried <b>Mas Irene</b>, the red wine with Huevos Rotos. The wine was intense yet fruity and goes well with the dish. I also learned that this wine was named after the eldest daughter of the female winemakers, and is dedicated to women. What a great family of winemakers!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT3JOPyRs7wzNLaIQVQAmh_6BG99TYOeDwSnI7CfLqQKyCFvRbqDlLoqz5HlGAKW0SFxMWIdgtx9dPNZN32mSMaOsRwzYcWj4luQTUiirFe2xRfnls7bun5VwhhQYnwdjGjijmz5EtmyNYNhdOHunStoIFPlgiWpLJyIjM8HaKGhJhUm-UIQ_D/s2400/20231107_200747.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT3JOPyRs7wzNLaIQVQAmh_6BG99TYOeDwSnI7CfLqQKyCFvRbqDlLoqz5HlGAKW0SFxMWIdgtx9dPNZN32mSMaOsRwzYcWj4luQTUiirFe2xRfnls7bun5VwhhQYnwdjGjijmz5EtmyNYNhdOHunStoIFPlgiWpLJyIjM8HaKGhJhUm-UIQ_D/w480-h640/20231107_200747.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the huevos rotos, the truffle bits are mixed with the roughly mashed potatoes and it was a bed for the onsen egg with jamon, making it an umami bomb that matches equally with the stronger tasting red wine.</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBtyXiO3zJFvfh4yGLSNOD3vQ_VS-S92hcpRFHLIc7H66XAmloQiwa7fyd7vn8rBvwlNY9LzlPBtNjqsqBSo7Oiz_XXFKCvH6GHcShJB2I5If077mXt8CNix67d76UCVlt4qJ7e5Uj4DWzr4EoCICn-q0ExHs9ZonbIciZThxizJd0eh034-4_/s2400/20231107_195300.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBtyXiO3zJFvfh4yGLSNOD3vQ_VS-S92hcpRFHLIc7H66XAmloQiwa7fyd7vn8rBvwlNY9LzlPBtNjqsqBSo7Oiz_XXFKCvH6GHcShJB2I5If077mXt8CNix67d76UCVlt4qJ7e5Uj4DWzr4EoCICn-q0ExHs9ZonbIciZThxizJd0eh034-4_/w480-h640/20231107_195300.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But my favourite wine of the night had to be the <b>Gratavinum priorat</b>, the really difficult and labour-intensive red wine made in the Priorat region where there are pebbles on the floor making machinery impossible, but these pebbles also reflect more sunlight to the grapes that create that unique flavour. Therefore, if you see a priorat wine for too a low price, the rep tells us, you need to be suspicious of it. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHW75KJWCvNLDPF12BcVKcpBAc4wG37cDZ2vYVrHl9qRGEjsT5Q_Xv2gQJkkcgOD-QGtUgZDJ7I60HecgoaLC1pThAYzl3KF58uO3OpOGC6peNWnbMcep1EzOjipxUADgMTxsZS39ddJnqIHFSiYWwWUBBrNSgaQKaCsLHzOSoTyF6tNXfkvxl/s2400/20231107_201745.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHW75KJWCvNLDPF12BcVKcpBAc4wG37cDZ2vYVrHl9qRGEjsT5Q_Xv2gQJkkcgOD-QGtUgZDJ7I60HecgoaLC1pThAYzl3KF58uO3OpOGC6peNWnbMcep1EzOjipxUADgMTxsZS39ddJnqIHFSiYWwWUBBrNSgaQKaCsLHzOSoTyF6tNXfkvxl/w480-h640/20231107_201745.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I really enjoyed this ROUNDED (hence, 2 pi r) priorat red wine with a blend of grapes that creates a harmonious mouthfeel and satisfying sensation when drinking it. Especially when paired with the main dish for the evening, and even the dessert.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ws3QTuCvrA4w2OGwkvVZOyOkJ_MnLP0RNhza6pavAIXWyCkDvTzwzuNg7syaYWw3hlEMBbUmco7PPTegYBq6PVMV_ZSKjZ_lW634EtrsgjwnBfH1vmZUofERLr6Qqg3S-4l-9NvxNRW8QnRrtuo2Ml4qa0nVmuY8i2HMB-DyQ8wqVIWNzfDi/s2400/20231107_201757.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ws3QTuCvrA4w2OGwkvVZOyOkJ_MnLP0RNhza6pavAIXWyCkDvTzwzuNg7syaYWw3hlEMBbUmco7PPTegYBq6PVMV_ZSKjZ_lW634EtrsgjwnBfH1vmZUofERLr6Qqg3S-4l-9NvxNRW8QnRrtuo2Ml4qa0nVmuY8i2HMB-DyQ8wqVIWNzfDi/w480-h640/20231107_201757.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The gratavinum is paired with the main dish of <b>Mogote</b>, which I googled and found out to be Iberico pork loin. The thinly sliced pieces of pork was tender yet clean and succulent and what's more surprising was the chunk of fried bone marrow which instantly dissipated into a fatty explosion once I put it into my mouth. I loved it so much. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi620Mq_zQ_WXs4iIv7mwAFsLOhS_ADZfioP0DDFdhOJmjLuyLZ7isA5OTYaydbTfhaaKUggLhNtl_8xfSMcO1dZj0lBN-ZVW6KDUa0BRsBrKRW34Mc7yzYv-PPVJURxdcCbsXQifub9Ixp9V1jmAHJP2rtr8RWQm8iEZQ70-FzTouHQ7XJy7fs/s2400/20231107_202630.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi620Mq_zQ_WXs4iIv7mwAFsLOhS_ADZfioP0DDFdhOJmjLuyLZ7isA5OTYaydbTfhaaKUggLhNtl_8xfSMcO1dZj0lBN-ZVW6KDUa0BRsBrKRW34Mc7yzYv-PPVJURxdcCbsXQifub9Ixp9V1jmAHJP2rtr8RWQm8iEZQ70-FzTouHQ7XJy7fs/w480-h640/20231107_202630.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We ended the night with a lovely chocolate dessert. I must say, after the wine pairing I really did have a much deeper appreciation for Spanish wines, especially organic ones, that tries to respect the environment and history/heritage to create modern wines not just for their own people but for the world. I feel lucky to be in Singapore and yet have a chance to enjoy such beautiful food and wine. I strongly recommend <b><i>Bolonia</i></b> if you are looking for a Spanish food or tapas restaurant that also has an excellent wine list. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0cjWInkN3OO_pnNh5tSAWX8HMSQoPR7zVsOdYon6Dh6gvH021IuVp3z_RS1Guzni1ZSPWYcigHxw6LVjgHesnFfRckKEDBRAOZiT-lgG_uVQkVxdFa9IoccyLOcjm_xmkdSrg_yAw_zCw1t0rY1kye768xWTUYXU3avjQRegERiN4bBbdnL1y/s2028/20231107_205416.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2028" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0cjWInkN3OO_pnNh5tSAWX8HMSQoPR7zVsOdYon6Dh6gvH021IuVp3z_RS1Guzni1ZSPWYcigHxw6LVjgHesnFfRckKEDBRAOZiT-lgG_uVQkVxdFa9IoccyLOcjm_xmkdSrg_yAw_zCw1t0rY1kye768xWTUYXU3avjQRegERiN4bBbdnL1y/w568-h640/20231107_205416.jpg" width="568" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><i>Bolonia</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Republic Plaza, #01-03, 9 Raffles Place, Singapore 048619</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Mondays to Fridays 8am to 11pm, Saturdays 11am to 11pm</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Closed on Sundays</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.boloniasingapore.com/" target="_blank">Website</a> | Reservations on <a href="https://www.chope.co/singapore-restaurants/restaurant/bolonia-singapore" target="_blank">Chope</a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivHDuq6k8cV3AYjrnC93BzWrCio69UpDU4Try8Tt1OkaOacezz-nlNAg6aS2eTzUvU4j3yigDFNS_8rsVtBoxHM4LH117EsfTjvYM75fF2K-m0GMAfVMCBADFWmD-tX_YW-TXuh1m2gEC0D-2faMwG3xueS6rt37w2-7UHqig-BNHRBV-FWSFZ/s1290/Eat%20Spain%20Drink%20Spain%20Bolonia%20Singapore%201.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1290" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivHDuq6k8cV3AYjrnC93BzWrCio69UpDU4Try8Tt1OkaOacezz-nlNAg6aS2eTzUvU4j3yigDFNS_8rsVtBoxHM4LH117EsfTjvYM75fF2K-m0GMAfVMCBADFWmD-tX_YW-TXuh1m2gEC0D-2faMwG3xueS6rt37w2-7UHqig-BNHRBV-FWSFZ/w400-h310/Eat%20Spain%20Drink%20Spain%20Bolonia%20Singapore%201.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Credit: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/boloniasingapore/" target="_blank">Bolonia Singapore</a> on Instagram</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcBKzIU1Y-lMB5fLd_bIdLQ4LsHgXDN60_1UNtNfOgPYCiKpdOCa2XCudA6mmRhjB69Z3xkadeE04GU6rxZA6sn0aVkaZdO62JO0BzqtMuP5dRllRlztXjm5dx_7IqSd9B5SZ7sZOQ3zGXiuydD9GgH3WMF1JhvfG3k3FzhD1GmdwHx3nuBd11/s1282/Eat%20Spain%20Drink%20Spain%20Bolonia%20Singapore%202.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1026" data-original-width="1282" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcBKzIU1Y-lMB5fLd_bIdLQ4LsHgXDN60_1UNtNfOgPYCiKpdOCa2XCudA6mmRhjB69Z3xkadeE04GU6rxZA6sn0aVkaZdO62JO0BzqtMuP5dRllRlztXjm5dx_7IqSd9B5SZ7sZOQ3zGXiuydD9GgH3WMF1JhvfG3k3FzhD1GmdwHx3nuBd11/w400-h320/Eat%20Spain%20Drink%20Spain%20Bolonia%20Singapore%202.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Credit: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/boloniasingapore/" target="_blank">Bolonia Singapore</a> on Instagram</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Thanks to Bolonia and Pares Balta for the invite!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div>AlexisCheong.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164023167868533335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526129.post-60950487224037776812023-10-25T19:30:00.005+08:002023-10-25T19:30:00.144+08:00Discover 16 Certified Restaurants from Spain in Singapore: Part 2<p style="text-align: center;">ICEX Spain has awarded 16 Spanish restaurants in Singapore with a <b>Restaurants From Spain</b> certificate, which recognises the authenticity and quality of the Spanish food from the awarded restaurants. Most of them also use i<b>mported produce from Spain</b> which features delectable cured meat, cheese and wine.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtJrWRj8wI7Pc6e3zR5byphb_jfa8HEfUK5Z9j9UoU2n8zBWb3qcXdMgeGwKoXKsEJeRD6_Lhhx8nlC0iDp6gh0m6swgtKiF5Zu4r0RABRZ4K91vbxPjoQbRKYmALHaDgKCCudR1koTWYKQX7YJQtc5qsEtLm9OFSqiHTqC8vcoICuL5BJLGQO/s1920/Restaurants%20from%20Spain%20in%20Singapore%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtJrWRj8wI7Pc6e3zR5byphb_jfa8HEfUK5Z9j9UoU2n8zBWb3qcXdMgeGwKoXKsEJeRD6_Lhhx8nlC0iDp6gh0m6swgtKiF5Zu4r0RABRZ4K91vbxPjoQbRKYmALHaDgKCCudR1koTWYKQX7YJQtc5qsEtLm9OFSqiHTqC8vcoICuL5BJLGQO/w640-h360/Restaurants%20from%20Spain%20in%20Singapore%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;">The <b>Restaurants From Spain</b> <a href="https://www.foodswinesfromspain.com/en/certified-restaurants-from-spain" target="_blank">certification programme</a> was started in 2021 to promote authentic Spanish restaurants worldwide and in Singapore, 16 restaurants have been awarded the certificate of authenticity in July 2023. I learned that this certificate is renewed yearly IF the restaurant passes the strict evaluation process to ensure that everything's authentic. I've shared details for 8 of the 16 restaurants i<a href="https://www.alexischeong.com/2023/10/discover-16-certified-restaurants-from.html" target="_blank">n this post</a> so read it if you haven't, and here's the next 8!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>9. Olivia Restaurant and Lounge</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">55 Keong Saik Rd., #01-03, Singapore 089158</p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMken929IxuOsjxevadPNiN-IKamXMjc9S-Krn-XiSv1FGVtOjjwvgegLQzsITS-a_1wJ8fDvvCNYoPJrmelRMYXHLX1Y_xWQEnzxWwMmHRQph9IG6lZkyUrWhqGkaVOhcBDUVJY_CFEq893tO59k57JWUP9obTai7mn1VrGEmy4Km5Q-34Fae/s3960/Olivia.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2640" data-original-width="3960" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMken929IxuOsjxevadPNiN-IKamXMjc9S-Krn-XiSv1FGVtOjjwvgegLQzsITS-a_1wJ8fDvvCNYoPJrmelRMYXHLX1Y_xWQEnzxWwMmHRQph9IG6lZkyUrWhqGkaVOhcBDUVJY_CFEq893tO59k57JWUP9obTai7mn1VrGEmy4Km5Q-34Fae/w640-h426/Olivia.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;">Stepping into <b><i>Olivia</i></b> transports you to a Mediterranean home, with hearty and honest flavours from Barcelona presented in an elevated homestyle cooking by Chef and co-owner Alain Devahive, who has worked in Michelin-starred restaurants like <b><i>El Bulli</i></b>.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Tuesdays to Sundays 12-2.30pm, 6pm-10.30pm<br />Closed on Mondays</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/JQsucib7sTU2yF3C8" target="_blank">Google 4.3 stars, 107 reviews</a> | <a href="https://www.lumbre.sg/" target="_blank">Reservations</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>10. Pura Brasa</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">5 Wallich St, #01-16, Singapore 078883</p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe98B4sRfGH39COVf_TZ2Wr53jxVsDQvkiKTVk2C7tkEI6a36sOV9Giis0IaAjSSRItIWu2D34QPaaoY1uqGTXIOEXJTbUUZ1IEU0zNQyHu3sB00-s4o7xBhql9VZqINd1ErSclCNtsvEoA14JbkEgLVZon4XSOfvCHmmWWm7UdGxzPTAfYi0j/s1200/Pura%20Brasa.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe98B4sRfGH39COVf_TZ2Wr53jxVsDQvkiKTVk2C7tkEI6a36sOV9Giis0IaAjSSRItIWu2D34QPaaoY1uqGTXIOEXJTbUUZ1IEU0zNQyHu3sB00-s4o7xBhql9VZqINd1ErSclCNtsvEoA14JbkEgLVZon4XSOfvCHmmWWm7UdGxzPTAfYi0j/w640-h426/Pura%20Brasa.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;">I've actually been here this year for a pre-cocktail festival dinner so we only had light bites, and this place was just perfect for that! But what really shone was the warm, attentive service of the place despite how crowded they were. I didn't know this but <b><i>Pura Brasa</i></b> is a Barcelona restaurant chain created by the charcoal oven brand Josper® with its only overseas outlet in Singapore. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Open daily 12pm-11pm</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/KhashzzBfTLkdUo68" target="_blank">Google 4.3 stars, 1,312 reviews</a> | <a href="https://www.purabrasa.com/singapore/" target="_blank">Reservations</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>11. Tapas,24</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">60 Robertson Quay, #01-04 The Quayside, Singapore 238252</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtk1HP4pqx3LUrnM_wJ4vGvaFHFJ6i71wpS3rn7d-TjJT5gOnQ7en-H9skEhSS72BvAF2nHZLXpUZxhAZrJr_pf3pVHEzTCZddxtjuQUB0qwZC1Kii6CPsj2pPbpTNg6UQTFxH5jqQm_UDP0scB7ni4A15MtawLBw5HBOC05hQ_CeVvTqmmICS/s1200/Tapas%2024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtk1HP4pqx3LUrnM_wJ4vGvaFHFJ6i71wpS3rn7d-TjJT5gOnQ7en-H9skEhSS72BvAF2nHZLXpUZxhAZrJr_pf3pVHEzTCZddxtjuQUB0qwZC1Kii6CPsj2pPbpTNg6UQTFxH5jqQm_UDP0scB7ni4A15MtawLBw5HBOC05hQ_CeVvTqmmICS/w640-h426/Tapas%2024.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;">I've actually been here during the pandemic a couple of times (and <a href="https://www.alexischeong.com/2022/01/lunch-review-tapas24-at-60-robertson.html" target="_blank">reviewed</a> it) and found the food there to be very similar if not on par with the one in Barcelona that I've also made a point to visit. So it's no surprise that they got this accreditation! <b><i>Tapas,24</i></b> has been an institution in Barcelona since its inception in 2006 and I am so glad that L'Angélus Group managed to bring that signature Barcelona lifestyle here.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Thursdays to Sundays 12pm to 12am (opens from 5pm on Mon-Wed)</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/DCP6ijQExLdr1hF88" target="_blank">Google 4.2 stars, 586 reviews</a> | <a href="https://www.tapas24.sg/" target="_blank">Reservations</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>12. Tapas Club (3 branches)</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">1 HarbourFront Walk, #01-98/99 VivoCity, Singapore 098585</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJBiNQmTDMKmEK9C4ygSg24DyodpYeWj7Ea4BtA7ZNPQEb0HUxMzwpRHDY1G1UZJtuquytopF-Mk65NmZmWC_X7ErI0J0VXW5hhp7UWNM0ysTfuwz92LuW5ZI7lwFagisW8yRuOFxVBrVFbedH11XMxghRJMg7f8AZJpsuoYVfYaL-KtJ-pzsS/s1200/Tapas%20Club.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJBiNQmTDMKmEK9C4ygSg24DyodpYeWj7Ea4BtA7ZNPQEb0HUxMzwpRHDY1G1UZJtuquytopF-Mk65NmZmWC_X7ErI0J0VXW5hhp7UWNM0ysTfuwz92LuW5ZI7lwFagisW8yRuOFxVBrVFbedH11XMxghRJMg7f8AZJpsuoYVfYaL-KtJ-pzsS/w640-h480/Tapas%20Club.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Tapas Club </i></b>offers exactly what the name says - casual Spanish authentic tapas. I must have tried it at least once at one of their branches. They are at Vivo, Jewel and Orchard Central. Such places are great for groups and communal sharing over classic tapas dishes like paella, Spanish omelette and garlic prawns (mmm one of my favs!).</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Open daily 12pm-10pm (10.30pm for Fri-Sat)</p><p style="text-align: center;">Vivo branch: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/BMVq71Lz6qowa2ry5" target="_blank">Google 4.0 stars, 707 reviews</a> | <a href="https://www.tapasclub.com/reservation" target="_blank">Reservations</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>15. Next Door Spanish Cafe</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">699 East Coast Rd, Singapore 459061</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4oOQrmz-bOsMyAMaKDYZW04dLgYshUrQyk6lfBKycmCJF_-uA5AzNl7B4nPTMdcNxXlE9_G6aHsToaR2Ytu112nKhN2bt7VSgz42VRRIyjiML2Tc715GtfccC9AnrghLcEb4ks2rJRySjy8Kw1oda4ne2L3nM7KqTvMQ1bEy1Rl-8QAyOdzU2/s2571/The%20Next%20Door%20Spanish%20Cafe.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1347" data-original-width="2571" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4oOQrmz-bOsMyAMaKDYZW04dLgYshUrQyk6lfBKycmCJF_-uA5AzNl7B4nPTMdcNxXlE9_G6aHsToaR2Ytu112nKhN2bt7VSgz42VRRIyjiML2Tc715GtfccC9AnrghLcEb4ks2rJRySjy8Kw1oda4ne2L3nM7KqTvMQ1bEy1Rl-8QAyOdzU2/w640-h336/The%20Next%20Door%20Spanish%20Cafe.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;">Dreamt up by two friends who wanted to bring a piece of Spain to our sunny shores, the <b>Next Door Spanish Cafe</b> is by Chef Houssein Hafian, who studied at the culinary school of Gijon, with Chef Javier Rejas originally from Valencia. I think the name already sort of describe the vibe you're going to get - nothing pretentious, just homely and classically good food!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Mondays to Thursdays 5pm-11pm, Fridays to Sat 12pm-11.30pm and Sundays 12-11pm</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/ELBv6ki2UcFXjQvT7" target="_blank">Google 4.3 stars, 621 reviews</a> | <a href="https://www.nextdoorspanishcafe.com/" target="_blank">Reservations</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>16. UNA at The Alkaff Mansion</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">10 Telok Blangah Green, Level 2, Singapore 109178</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVw2TlLK2i6URtvkAcGHxxKEHMNJHzw9OhzY7m4gAcl-ZsShNUkBWUbNlzdk_MvYsKgcYujY_wnLCJuAgKcPD3OnQRVkJ8qb93yU51KkJjf1UnEc3MKE4LJhUTfXYOuA48XGhHQanyGBphaUw0q5AUmUW4LBSKtIYKDsC2XupZGG1-hSjhQMQY/s2768/UNA.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1848" data-original-width="2768" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVw2TlLK2i6URtvkAcGHxxKEHMNJHzw9OhzY7m4gAcl-ZsShNUkBWUbNlzdk_MvYsKgcYujY_wnLCJuAgKcPD3OnQRVkJ8qb93yU51KkJjf1UnEc3MKE4LJhUTfXYOuA48XGhHQanyGBphaUw0q5AUmUW4LBSKtIYKDsC2XupZGG1-hSjhQMQY/w640-h428/UNA.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Definitely a date night spot, UNA on Level 2 of the Alkaff Mansion serves up heritage Spanish food with an innovative spin at an elevated level to delight diners at their romantic restaurant. Expect drama on the plates and on the palate!</div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Tuesdays to Fridays lunch 12-2.30pm<br />Tuesdays to Sunday dinner 6pm-10.30pm<br />Closed on Mondays</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/xYHHZqLtnsXmjLnE7" target="_blank">Google 4.5 stars, 670 reviews</a> | <a href="https://www.una.sg/" target="_blank">Reservations</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>I feel so blessed to be in a country with so many international cuisines available, and having one of my favourite cuisines being certified as authentic is just the cherry on the top. If you are a fan of Spanish food, I urge you to look out for the certification logo, or just try the restaurants listed in this article! You can also visit these posts to <a href="https://www.alexischeong.com/2023/10/indulge-in-best-of-spain-in-singapore.html" target="_blank">view special events</a> and <a href="https://www.alexischeong.com/2023/10/month-long-events-and-promotions-in.html" target="_blank">month-long events</a> during their Eat Spain, Drink Spain campaign until 16 November 2023.</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Thanks to ICEX for the advertorial sponsorship.</i></p>AlexisCheong.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164023167868533335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526129.post-12474842288034709182023-10-24T20:00:00.011+08:002023-10-24T20:00:00.134+08:00Month-long events and promotions in Singapore at Eat Spain, Drink Spain Campaign 2023!<p style="text-align: center;">As part of their month-long <b>Eat Spain, Drink Spain</b> campaign until 15 November, ICEX Spain Trade and Investments has organised promotions and events at participating Spanish F&B establishments to showcase the food and drinks from Spain.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcu_KBztxBYuu_87xxW7cd3N2lEHYE0pCJDbBwXQDYw4iawvsv_M9MU8OWx0T9ckgiXzDlhCz68fVpviOPqHrQtePJeyPdThK3LXZLWVvU4TgnjJmZd5_p9uX_9lRQTbJT989yFrDKdK_vj8gVb096z_HyJzzq_J98_n6_XuTj_gAeQPfwppuB/s1920/Eat%20Spain%20Drink%20Spain%20in%20Singapore%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcu_KBztxBYuu_87xxW7cd3N2lEHYE0pCJDbBwXQDYw4iawvsv_M9MU8OWx0T9ckgiXzDlhCz68fVpviOPqHrQtePJeyPdThK3LXZLWVvU4TgnjJmZd5_p9uX_9lRQTbJT989yFrDKdK_vj8gVb096z_HyJzzq_J98_n6_XuTj_gAeQPfwppuB/w640-h360/Eat%20Spain%20Drink%20Spain%20in%20Singapore%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">I think it is definitely a great chance to sample and try the best of what Spain has to offer, so look out for these 12 promos listed below! (Psst - I've also blogged about <a href="https://www.alexischeong.com/2023/10/indulge-in-best-of-spain-in-singapore.html" target="_blank">special events on key dates</a> in this post, so visit that if you would like to check it out!)</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>1. Free tapa with every pint of Estrella Galicia at Next Door Spanish Café</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">Join us at Next Door Spanish Café for an exquisite promotion! Enjoy a complimentary tapa with every pint of Estrella Galicia from <i><a href="https://pacbev.sg/" target="_blank">Pacific Beverages</a></i>.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">📍 Next Door Spanish Cafe at 699 East Coast Rd, Singapore 459061 | <a href="https://www.nextdoorspanishcafe.com/" target="_blank">Reservations</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>2. Diego Grimberg's Monthly Menu at UNA</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">Experience a specially crafted menu inspired by renowned chef Diego Grimberg. Savour a tantalising array of dishes prepared using exceptional products from esteemed importers such as <i><a href="https://www.ecolahorganic.com/" target="_blank">Ecolah</a></i>, <i><a href="https://www.thewatersommelier.sg/" target="_blank">The Water Sommelier</a></i> and <i><a href="https://pacbev.sg/" target="_blank">Pacific Beverages</a></i>.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">📍 UNA Restaurant at 10 Telok Blangah Green, Level 2, Singapore 109178 | <a href="https://www.una.sg/" target="_blank">Reservations</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>3. Ecolah Delights at Ryan's Grocery</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://www.ecolahorganic.com/" target="_blank">Ecolah</a></i> presents an exclusive offer at <b><i>Ryan's Grocery</i></b>, your haven for organic and allergen-conscious options. Enjoy a 10% discount on products from Ar de Arte and La Catedral de Navarra, and special launch prices on Vivorganique products.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">📍 Ryan’s Grocery at Binjai Park and Great World | <a href="https://ryansgrocery.com/store-locator/" target="_blank">Locations</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>4. Imperial Gramona by the Glass at Moxie</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">Indulge in the fine dining experience at Moxie! For this special period, savour the Imperial Gramona Brut, one of Spain's finest Corpinnats, by the glass.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">📍 Moxie at 2 College Rd, Level 1, Singapore 169850 | <a href="https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/moxiesg/" target="_blank">Reservations</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>5. Elias Mora Wine Month at Tinto</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">Journey to Tinto for a taste of Elias Mora Crianza, an outstanding wine from Toro, Spain, lauded with 93 points by Robert Parker, available by the glass.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">📍 Tinto at 10 Dempsey Rd, #01-21, Singapore 247700 | <a href="https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/tinto" target="_blank">Reservations</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>6. "Rioja Renaissance" at La Terre Wine Bar</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">Explore an extensive selection of handpicked wines and small bites at La Terre Wine Bar with experienced sommeliers. During this month, there will be an exclusive Roda tasting, including the prestigious Roda 1.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">📍 La Terre Wine Bar at 11 Upper Circular Rd, Singapore 058409 | <a href="https://www.restaurants.sg/modules/booking/book_form_section.php?redirect=1&data=&bkrestaurant=SG_SG_R_LaTerre&bktracking=WEBSITE" target="_blank">Reservations</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>7. Ecolah and Gramona Month at Esquina</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">Esquina invites you to indulge in exclusive offers. Purchase Imperial Gramona Brut from the importer Alfa International and enjoy a complimentary dozen oysters. Additionally, relish a special dish featuring asparagus from La Catedral through the importer <i><a href="https://www.ecolahorganic.com/" target="_blank">Ecolah</a></i>.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">📍 Esquina at 16 Jiak Chuan Road, Singapore 089267 | <a href="https://esquina.com.sg/" target="_blank">Reservations</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>8. Paired Menu with Pazo De Señorans at Ahara</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">Experience the exquisite combination of Indian hospitality and Spanish wines with a wine pairing menu with Pazo De Senorans Albarino, one of the top Albariños from Rías Baixas.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">📍 Ahara at 20 Teck Lim Road Singapore 088391 | <a href="https://www.ahara.sg/book" target="_blank">Reservations</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>9. Seafood and Cheese Spanish Month at Tapas Club</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">Revel in a month-long celebration at the Tapas Club, featuring culinary delights and wines. Indulge in a medley of Seafood Fifeuá, Montesiones cheese platter, Queso de Murcia al vino, and more.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">📍 Tapas Club at 3 locations (Jewel, Vivo, Orchard Central) | <a href="https://www.tapasclub.com/reservation" target="_blank">Reservations</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>10. Spanish Showcase at Tapas,24</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">Tapas,24 presents curated selections of Spanish wine packs. Delight in a range of delectable items including olives, premium olive oil, "De La Vera" paprika, and more. Explore 2 enticing combo options with the Loidana magnu, a Priorat red wine, on weekdays or enjoy a glass of Vermut Bandarra or orange wines on weekends.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">📍 Tapas,24 at 60 Robertson Quay, #01-04 The Quayside, Singapore 238252 | <a href="https://www.tapas24.sg/" target="_blank">Reservations</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>11. Spanish Wines Promotion at The Butchers Dog</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">The Butcher’s Dog offers fine quality meat products that are fresh, delicious, and healthy. Everything they sell is rigorously assessed to ensure freshness, ease of preparation and the best taste. During this ESDS campaign, The Butcher’s Dog will be offering promotions on their Spanish wines.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">📍 The Butcher’s Dog at 1 Jln Bingka, Singapore 588893 | <a href="http://www.thebutchersdog.com.sg/contact.html" target="_blank">Contact</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>12. Spanish Drinks and Dance at Barrio</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">Spearheaded by chef owner José Alonso, Barrio by Kulto features traditional Spanish cuisine and beverages in a cosy and intimate setting.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Enjoy these weekday specials during the campaign period - </p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;">Tuesday: Enjoy 2-for-1 Draught Beer Special</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wednesday: Unwind with Ladies Night</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thursday: Indulge in Wine Pairing Promotion</div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Join Flamenco sin Fronteras, a Singaporean community of flamenco lovers, for a captivating evening celebrating the art of flamenco on 22 October at 6.30pm.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">📍 Barrio at 73 Hillcrest Road, Singapore 288945 | <a href="https://barrio.sg/" target="_blank">Reservations</a> by email</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">There seems to be something for everyone from now till 15 November so if I were you I'll definitely take the opportunity to check out some of these promotions and get a taste of Spain right from home. You can also find out which are the 16 certified restaurants from Spain in Singapore on my blog posts <a href="https://www.alexischeong.com/2023/10/discover-16-certified-restaurants-from.html" target="_blank">here (Part 1)</a> and <a href="https://www.alexischeong.com/2023/10/restaurants-from-spain-singapore-part2.html" target="_blank">here (Part 2)</a>.</p>AlexisCheong.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164023167868533335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526129.post-6070165458502948072023-10-24T11:45:00.001+08:002023-10-24T11:54:23.524+08:00Indulge in the Best of Spain in Singapore with Eat Spain, Drink Spain Campaign 2023<p style="text-align: center;">Get ready for a month-long celebration of Spanish gastronomy! From October 15th to November 15th, a campaign called "<b>Eat Spain, Drink Spain</b>," by the ICEX Spain Trade & Investment will be showcasing Spain's finest culinary treasures in Singapore. Building on a history of success in markets like Germany and the UK, this campaign promises a delightful experience for everyone who loves Spanish food and drinks as much as I do.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Other than tastings for F&B industry folks, there are also retail promotions and most importantly, promotions in bars & restaurants.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitmrZtRlbTVRxHRxzmWJnQLsKOdEPePYeDbkeqOUBF2OFIOaAuDvORU9UdW8XHj5Y-Npmx5MNHeUNM4r72Z8Nvh2ab1BUM3YX1Cp_pRc6ytcKMD4ucht7mndWVJ5isDl80mH4GDkBVyCN4-_mnnqd7pw0wI5mj9mkrjuNkE9KTgF6txhmNn8ch/s1920/Eat%20Spain%20Drink%20Spain%20in%20Singapore%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitmrZtRlbTVRxHRxzmWJnQLsKOdEPePYeDbkeqOUBF2OFIOaAuDvORU9UdW8XHj5Y-Npmx5MNHeUNM4r72Z8Nvh2ab1BUM3YX1Cp_pRc6ytcKMD4ucht7mndWVJ5isDl80mH4GDkBVyCN4-_mnnqd7pw0wI5mj9mkrjuNkE9KTgF6txhmNn8ch/w640-h360/Eat%20Spain%20Drink%20Spain%20in%20Singapore%201.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;">Discover the essence of Spain in 16 certified bars and restaurants (check out 8 of them in <a href="https://www.alexischeong.com/2023/10/discover-16-certified-restaurants-from.html" target="_blank">part 1 of my Certified Restaurants from Spain post</a>). Through special menus, promotions, and events, they'll transport you to the heart of Spanish culinary traditions.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Here are 8 special events on key dates you won't want to miss!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>1. Gaig Shares Culinary Time Capsule</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">Revered for its commitment to preserving Catalan heritage, Gaig invites diners on a historical gastronomic voyage. From October 24th to 25th, they'll unveil a special 5-course menu inspired by the ancient "Sent Soví" cookbook - a treasured relic of Catalan cuisine. This menu is curated and executed by Executive Chef Martí Carlos Martinez, in collaboration with Michelin Star Chef Carles Gaig, the alma mater of Gaig.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;">📅 24th and 25th October 2023</div><div style="text-align: center;">📍 Gaig Restaurant at 16 Stanley Street, Singapore 068735 | <a href="https://sg.restaurantgaig.com/" target="_blank">Reservations</a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>2. Set Lunch at Next Door Spanish Café with Ecolah</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">Nestled in a quaint neighbourhood, Next Door Spanish Café fulfils a dream of bringing a taste of Spain to Singapore. Imagine savouring traditional tapas and paellas, accompanied by a glass of wine or sangria, serenaded by the soulful notes of flamenco music. On October 27th, there will be a set lunch pairing with Ecolah, a Spanish supplier of brands: Ar de Arte, La Catedral de Navarra, and Vivorganique.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;">📅 27th October 2023</div><div style="text-align: center;">📍 Next Door Spanish Café at 699 East Coast Rd, Singapore 459061 | <a href="https://www.nextdoorspanishcafe.com/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Reservations</a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>3. Dinner and Wine Pairing by Ecolah & Pares Balta at Lumbre</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">Lumbre, named for 'fire and warmth' in Spanish, promises a culinary journey like no other. On November 6th, join Ecolah & Pares Balta for an evening of divine food and wine. Parés Baltà, a family winery since 1790, showcases their organically and biodynamically grown wines. Ecolah will be presenting products from Vivorganique, Ar de Arte, Zamburiñas de ajo y guindilla, and Piquillo Peppers from La Catedral de Navarra.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;">📅 6th November 2023</div><div style="text-align: center;">📍 Lumbre at #01-02 Craig Place, Singapore 089692 | <a href="https://www.lumbre.sg/" target="_blank">Reservations</a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>4. Spanish Wine Revelation at The Cricket Club</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">The Cricket Club beckons you to join them for a Spanish Wine Masterclass on the 6th of November at 7pm and discover products by Pacific Beverages (Estrella Galicia), La Cosecha (Bodegas Comenge) and Codorniu (Anna).</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;">📅 6th November 2023 at 7pm</div><div style="text-align: center;">📍 The Cricket Club at A Connaught Dr, Singapore 179681 | <a href="https://scc.org.sg/sport/wine-circle/" target="_blank">Contact</a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>5. Pares Balta's Wine Dinner at Asador</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">Asador, an ode to traditional Spanish cuisine, promises an immersive experience. On the 7th of November at 7pm, delight in special menus featuring Pares Balta wines. This winery, chosen as the star of the evening, promises an exceptional wine and dining experience.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;">📅 7th November 2023 at 7pm<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>6. Spanish Food and Wine Pairing at Asador</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">Celebrate the spirit of <i>Eat Spain, Drink Spain</i> at Asador from November 1st to November 15th with the Asador by Ecolah menu, which showcases the exceptional products of La Catedral.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;">📅 1st to 15th November 2023</div><div style="text-align: center;">📍 Asador at 51 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427775 | <a href="https://www.asadorsingapore.com/" target="_blank">Reservations</a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>7. Spanish Fiesta at Wooloomooloo Steakhouse</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">Wrapped in floor-to-ceiling windows, Wooloomooloo Steakhouse offers a captivating view of the city skyline. On November 8th at 7pm, indulge in a Spanish Fiesta featuring wines from two Spanish wineries imported by Cornerstone Wines: Siglo and Bodegas Luzón.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;">📅 8th November 2023 at 7pm</div><div style="text-align: center;">📍 Wooloomooloo Steakhouse at Level 3 Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore 178882 | <a href="https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/wooloomooloosteakhousesg" target="_blank">Reservations</a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>8. Beef and Lamb Night at UNA by PROVACUNO</b></p><p style="text-align: center;">The culmination of the ESDS campaign takes place at the renowned UNA Restaurant on Tuesday, November 14th. Diners can experience a meat tasting by their Michelin-starred chef in collaboration with PROVACUNO, the Interprofessional Organization for Spanish Beef. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;">📅 14th November 2023 at 7pm</div><div style="text-align: center;">📍 UNA Restaurant at <span style="text-align: center;">10 Telok Blangah Green, Level 2, Singapore 109178 | </span><a href="https://www.una.sg/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Reservations</a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Read about part 2 of this campaign in my <a href="https://www.alexischeong.com/2023/10/month-long-events-and-promotions-in.html" target="_blank">next blog post featuring month-long events</a>!</p>AlexisCheong.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164023167868533335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526129.post-37463829340706975282023-10-20T11:01:00.004+08:002023-10-24T12:02:56.452+08:00Discover 16 Certified Restaurants from Spain in Singapore: Part 1<p style="text-align: center;">Singapore is a melting pot of cultures and along with it comes a wide variety of cuisines from all over the world. That's what I like about living in Singapore - we can try cuisine from other parts of the world without having to fly all the way there. But those who DO fly to those countries and have sampled the cuisine in those foreign lands also know that what's served in Singapore often tastes quite different from the origin country's, especially when it has been adjusted to suit local tastes, or is a fusion of different cuisines. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitcS8z0Ve7U-aSDhTmYKNs0U02s3FHItlZ72Qb4AB6ntoCzDRzfkxY85KDPiEwaKVL8IWs9YrU5oBrFVr1AZQVJ9XC2xmvTzaue1gI3LaxbhV7Gm2LVbjLgXN-nOKdWpZuBjtQYIZicGz_w3PFn4t896GsrkzphRPbmRhpfmg29aABJWdIQBti/s1920/Restaurants%20from%20Spain%20Singapore%202023.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitcS8z0Ve7U-aSDhTmYKNs0U02s3FHItlZ72Qb4AB6ntoCzDRzfkxY85KDPiEwaKVL8IWs9YrU5oBrFVr1AZQVJ9XC2xmvTzaue1gI3LaxbhV7Gm2LVbjLgXN-nOKdWpZuBjtQYIZicGz_w3PFn4t896GsrkzphRPbmRhpfmg29aABJWdIQBti/w640-h360/Restaurants%20from%20Spain%20Singapore%202023.png" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">That's why I think what ICEX Spain is doing is quite brilliant. Basically, it is part of the Spanish government that promotes Spanish businesses overseas, much like our Enterprise Development Board does in helping local businesses grow overseas. They've started this <b>Restaurants From Spain</b> <a href="https://www.foodswinesfromspain.com/en/certified-restaurants-from-spain" target="_blank">certification programme</a> in 2021 to promote authentic Spanish restaurants worldwide, and in Singapore 16 restaurants have been awarded the certificate of authenticity in July 2023. I learned that this certificate is renewed yearly IF the restaurant passes the strict evaluation process to ensure that everything's authentic.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Therefore, if you are looking for authentic Spanish restaurants in Singapore, here's 8 of the 16 (read part 2 <a href="https://www.alexischeong.com/2023/10/restaurants-from-spain-singapore-part2.html" target="_blank">here</a>) restaurants that has been awarded the certificate by the Ambassador of Spain himself!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>1. Asador<br /></b>51 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427775</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgumsggsPj-gO-wAjoP7PvAIXLUF8mGBxkrtKGYd4GNJLr3hIPY6dljzhrxLO9DwgB08by6QR59a-pcS9I3F4OOGq_yaHg9B1vsMH_fPF5y85SwVQRqHw6_mDHdBDfaJ-7zMpSiyyDN3NoNnJcbmk6RIOo3ZCeRgtwwZgNhRwJnTKGw4Z1yRjs2/s1200/Asador.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgumsggsPj-gO-wAjoP7PvAIXLUF8mGBxkrtKGYd4GNJLr3hIPY6dljzhrxLO9DwgB08by6QR59a-pcS9I3F4OOGq_yaHg9B1vsMH_fPF5y85SwVQRqHw6_mDHdBDfaJ-7zMpSiyyDN3NoNnJcbmk6RIOo3ZCeRgtwwZgNhRwJnTKGw4Z1yRjs2/w640-h426/Asador.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">A Spanish restaurant inspired by traditional Spanish cooking methods, the Joo Chiat restaurant named after the spit/skewer, <b><i>Asador</i></b> uses ancestral wood-fire cooking styles with a custom Castilian horno (oven) and Basque-style parrilla (grill). It is helmed by Chef Javier Vicente Rejas, born in Valencia and Chef Houssein. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Open daily: Mon to Thurs 5.30pm -12am<br />Fri to Sun: 12.00pm – 2pm |5.30pm – 12am</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/pxxCTdyKKHWYJFTs5" target="_blank">Google 4.3 stars, 304 reviews</a> | <a href="https://www.asadorsingapore.com/" target="_blank">Reservations</a> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>2. Binomio</b><br />20 Craig Rd, #01-02 Craig Place, Singapore 089692</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqJMPhvP-Wie9r0j-gens5ysHRngdmAgBDNJ_5JKFyqoQdE2qRC2s_g335rcG-DJiaxssTYyz1ziLOT4DnkLv9OG_rRmyW2auDVvETd0ObonpTJicyBSDwITAKn8mCRcOVrbzX1LYyaOdJSKwkx9LkN3CG8-PCE-FALawRVIEPo_WZOWZDp_gd/s3600/Binomio.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2879" data-original-width="3600" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqJMPhvP-Wie9r0j-gens5ysHRngdmAgBDNJ_5JKFyqoQdE2qRC2s_g335rcG-DJiaxssTYyz1ziLOT4DnkLv9OG_rRmyW2auDVvETd0ObonpTJicyBSDwITAKn8mCRcOVrbzX1LYyaOdJSKwkx9LkN3CG8-PCE-FALawRVIEPo_WZOWZDp_gd/w640-h512/Binomio.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I've visited <b><i>Binomio</i></b> before but did not blog about it. This place is quite refined (think white table cloth!), with a combination of classic tapas and unique creations by Executive Chef Gonzalo Landin. I also found out that the menu here changes at least 4 times a year based on what's seasonal, so diners can always get the freshest and most innovative dishes.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Mon - Fri: 12pm - 1.45pm, 5.30pm - 10pm<br />Sat: 5.30pm - 10pm only<br />Closed on Sundays</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/WKeNFezpg6fP5VBj8" target="_blank">Google 4.4 stars, 841 reviews</a> | <a href="http://www.binomio.sg/" target="_blank">Reservations</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>3. Esquina</b><br />16 Jiak Chuan Road, Singapore 089267</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgtm7idEkbAiCS_NjYcTfagg5QnV5PZKTNJyrGs0h3g5wqqZXrO9Gs3MWPIuIbmugIVqGtOnQ4a3IzYyxlr8tVs8_8TL1bobbVQhyphenhyphen44i8-fNsvK_mM5t7ROE_hW-gesKJh9uoYEetSCCU2dpZ12F_w4fM_TrjBdYEGMxUMIGkwjXdEpEQPNpy2/s3543/Esquina.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2362" data-original-width="3543" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgtm7idEkbAiCS_NjYcTfagg5QnV5PZKTNJyrGs0h3g5wqqZXrO9Gs3MWPIuIbmugIVqGtOnQ4a3IzYyxlr8tVs8_8TL1bobbVQhyphenhyphen44i8-fNsvK_mM5t7ROE_hW-gesKJh9uoYEetSCCU2dpZ12F_w4fM_TrjBdYEGMxUMIGkwjXdEpEQPNpy2/w640-h426/Esquina.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">An oldie but goodie, <b><i>Esquina's</i></b> been around for some time but manages to retain their authentic status while serving up unique Spanish dishes that is well-suited to Singaporeans' palate and communal eating style. Led by Barcelona-born Head Chef Carlos Montobbio, Esquina is no doubt one of the top picks for an authentic and elevated Spanish meal with friends and family. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Lunch: Tuesday to Saturday: 12pm – 2.30pm <br />Dinner: Tuesday to Thursday: 6pm – 10.30pm, Friday & Saturday: 6pm – 11pm <br />Closed on Sunday & Monday</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/AxVc16gGaF51rN9SA" target="_blank">Google 4.3 stars, 785 reviews</a> | <a href="https://esquina.com.sg/" target="_blank">Reservations</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>4. FOC Restaurant<br /></b>40 Hongkong St, Singapore 059679</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjcN9_UtqzxplS8cNj4MSL4RGYQk17oj6seckE9Q6-Hq6NgoWn0WK4DB_sZjprHmKtEqp-8AfSAPtacj8yJdVtrV04aZ60BtiyNJExo2P48wBU98LpB3eXqQ02l0kx2nQ2cnBEEQQKt5Aae5bFrSY8kjgUY9XYzWE1IKJPUenaABYFQQIOPH8h/s1200/FOC.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="786" data-original-width="1200" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjcN9_UtqzxplS8cNj4MSL4RGYQk17oj6seckE9Q6-Hq6NgoWn0WK4DB_sZjprHmKtEqp-8AfSAPtacj8yJdVtrV04aZ60BtiyNJExo2P48wBU98LpB3eXqQ02l0kx2nQ2cnBEEQQKt5Aae5bFrSY8kjgUY9XYzWE1IKJPUenaABYFQQIOPH8h/w640-h420/FOC.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>FOC</i></b> does not mean Free Of Charge, but "fire" in Catalan and they started at Hong Kong Street (near the famous bar) in 2014 to bring about Catalan elements and cuisine to our island. The restaurant with a open kitchen is quite a behemoth compared to everything around the area, seating 78 people. I've actually also been here and sat at their 14-seat counter but did not blog about it! The tapas are both classics and innovative creations by Michelin-starred Chef Nandu Jubany and Chef Juanjo Carrillo. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Tuesdays to Sundays 12pm to 11.30pm (12am on Fri/Sat)<br />Closed on Mondays</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/C7rfxoPZDmqAka27A" target="_blank">Google 4.5 stars, 1059 reviews</a> | <a href="https://focrestaurant.com/" target="_blank">Reservations</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>5. FOC Sentosa<br /></b><span style="text-align: left;">110 Tanjong Beach Walk, 098943 Sentosa Singapore</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjJxmtNA6MyXEqi4aqx8SoKD_X2KwZ-XIRziuyK4xkHl8Plecz3bTWRo4AzsFK6p67_NSmD6LDMDTB1l3ZZrMc4z73kFTwfowr5JmbdvegHJ7QRJz-JoyqpLANfqaln6nP-kAoR3vIJLodl8MUkPApgL_mJWCvPVtacUxNm5K7SxYu_R5m_2se/s1161/FOC%20Sentosa.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="796" data-original-width="1161" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjJxmtNA6MyXEqi4aqx8SoKD_X2KwZ-XIRziuyK4xkHl8Plecz3bTWRo4AzsFK6p67_NSmD6LDMDTB1l3ZZrMc4z73kFTwfowr5JmbdvegHJ7QRJz-JoyqpLANfqaln6nP-kAoR3vIJLodl8MUkPApgL_mJWCvPVtacUxNm5K7SxYu_R5m_2se/w640-h438/FOC%20Sentosa.png" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;">An extension of FOC, <b><i>FOC Sentosa</i></b> saw more typical design elements inside but the added advantage of being by the seaside at Palawan Beach! It is also Mediterranean-focused, inspired by Barcelona's beach culture to bring about relaxed grills and large format spreads. The cuisine is also overseen by by Michelin star Chef Nandu Jubany, Alma Mater of FOC Group, and FOC Group Executive Chef Juanjo Carrillo.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Wednesdays to Sundays 11.30am to 10.30pm (11pm on Fri/Sat)<br />Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/sgj9tD7jFaVJb5Bh8" target="_blank">Google 4.2 stars, 1387 reviews</a> | <a href="https://focsentosa.com/" target="_blank">Reservations</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>6. Gaig</b><br />16 Stanley Street, Singapore 068735</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNzk49-eFKHhiclcAeqjhfTRUxMVFfoO4JeCUn8aJiiG4KSul8-xbmqW2iNkEYT2YS3iPIuwG9faGAEe422oHDzMHbksR7955FHz2w_SwhEAf1K-FlUKFFoXPtCZTqv5RmDkQfZbRPyMha15rKTPvwm1i45wbvkvaGhiFVPG49WCML31AZc3Tw/s744/Gaig.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="496" data-original-width="744" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNzk49-eFKHhiclcAeqjhfTRUxMVFfoO4JeCUn8aJiiG4KSul8-xbmqW2iNkEYT2YS3iPIuwG9faGAEe422oHDzMHbksR7955FHz2w_SwhEAf1K-FlUKFFoXPtCZTqv5RmDkQfZbRPyMha15rKTPvwm1i45wbvkvaGhiFVPG49WCML31AZc3Tw/w640-h426/Gaig.png" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">The only restaurant in Singapore based in Barcelona since 1869, <b><i>Gaig</i></b> restaurant headed by Chef Carles Gaig has been a long-standing ambassador of Spanish cuisine in Singapore. I had loved Barcelona for their food when I visited and am so glad to know there's a slice of that beautiful city right here in Singapore! Apparently their star dish, the Catalan <a href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=571716464&sxsrf=AM9HkKkH1oIj25x4TOjTmSukANl9-qVSCg:1696768054795&q=gaig+cannelloni&tbm=isch&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjr8K_JueaBAxWd2DgGHTRDDboQ0pQJegQIEhAB&biw=1405&bih=1477&dpr=0.9#imgrc=k7_fCKJ-ctOdGM" target="_blank">Gaig cannelloni</a> with truffle cream (not pictured), uses the same family recipe since its inception in 1869.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Mondays to Saturdays Lunch: 12pm - 2pm<br />Dinner: 6pm - 10pm<br />Closed on Sundays</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/fWNs3JkmdP1EpkdN6" target="_blank">Google 4.3 stars, 365 reviews</a> | <a href="https://sg.restaurantgaig.com/" target="_blank">Reservations</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>7. KULTO<br /></b>87 Amoy St, Singapore 069906</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_NSoGkMv3gKUprsru-oG4LGls9tYW4mFTBILzJ9hNxxJXrpAyHtALOCqFQYE937xAarnxoB5SoMvoabZpqQgABpXGWepAO7AU-0PjBip5f5YBwTlTIrs5fSztT8OpaumvDLUn8S6856Znl81IbEA77cecbQM1xe4TRlbntaa3o9KrHOuJq7AP/s2449/Kulto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1837" data-original-width="2449" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_NSoGkMv3gKUprsru-oG4LGls9tYW4mFTBILzJ9hNxxJXrpAyHtALOCqFQYE937xAarnxoB5SoMvoabZpqQgABpXGWepAO7AU-0PjBip5f5YBwTlTIrs5fSztT8OpaumvDLUn8S6856Znl81IbEA77cecbQM1xe4TRlbntaa3o9KrHOuJq7AP/w640-h480/Kulto.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've <a href="https://www.alexischeong.com/2021/03/spanish-lunch-review-kulto-at-87-amoy.html" target="_blank">reviewed </a><b><i>KULTO</i></b> in 2021 for lunch when they just opened, and have been back once after for dinner. The photo above represents one of the best dishes to order at <b><i>KULTO</i></b>! And I can definitely attest to their authentic cuisine but also the warm service and comfortable ambiance that incorporates the iconic wooden shutters from Madrid and Barcelona apartments. Head Chef José Alonso is affable and warm and the food shines equally through his leadership. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mondays to Saturdays 12pm to 2.30pm, 5.30pm to 10.30pm</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Closed on Sundays</div></div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/pxxCTdyKKHWYJFTs5" target="_blank">Google 4.4 stars, 443 reviews</a> | <a href="https://kulto.sg/" target="_blank">Reservations</a> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>8. Lumbre (new in 2023!)</b><br />20 Craig Rd, #01-02 Craig Place, Singapore 089692</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBORPF8Whw9nQQebFzntevDqFkVdUtDmSd5xiai3-UXb3y4uB6qLTvmCJlUzKiV9qaV_u_9mf7xKNSzJnpp5Kb0Hyx1oIYuz2iU2AV5NFeFI8mC8dlCgqcsDVJg16ahiHElVmUqENfWGHRcq1eYKSxP0__q2RZdjiHpk_bMQG1S0JNDjgKW-ZE/s924/Lumbre%20Spanish%20Restaurant.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="616" data-original-width="924" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBORPF8Whw9nQQebFzntevDqFkVdUtDmSd5xiai3-UXb3y4uB6qLTvmCJlUzKiV9qaV_u_9mf7xKNSzJnpp5Kb0Hyx1oIYuz2iU2AV5NFeFI8mC8dlCgqcsDVJg16ahiHElVmUqENfWGHRcq1eYKSxP0__q2RZdjiHpk_bMQG1S0JNDjgKW-ZE/w640-h426/Lumbre%20Spanish%20Restaurant.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;">Named after the word for fire and warmth in Spanish, <b><i>Lumbre</i></b> is the new certified Spanish restaurant in town (right in CHIJMES!) and brings about the best of worlds and cooks the food either on an open wood-fire grill or Josper charcoal oven. Headed by Chef Jordi Jou, I think <b><i>Lumbre</i></b> will be a great place to have alfresco gatherings over food and drinks at the vibey Chijmes.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Open daily 12-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y5Ef5t7E8NGMUmat5" target="_blank">Google 4.3 stars, 107 reviews</a> | <a href="https://www.lumbre.sg/" target="_blank">Reservations</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Stay tuned for <a href="https://www.alexischeong.com/2023/10/restaurants-from-spain-singapore-part2.html" target="_blank">Part 2</a> to discover the other 8 certified restaurants from Spain and also check out the <a href="https://www.alexischeong.com/2023/10/indulge-in-best-of-spain-in-singapore.html" target="_blank">special events and promos</a> in ICEX's "Eat Spain Drink Spain" campaign for 2023!</p>AlexisCheong.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164023167868533335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526129.post-69437359287346153612023-10-19T19:14:00.001+08:002023-10-24T15:43:21.618+08:00Product Review: Origin LumbarCloud™ Mattress For Maximum Back & Joint Relief???<p style="text-align: center;"> I truly believe in the law of manifestation/attraction. I say this because during the pandemic in the 2nd half of 2021, I had suffered from really bad back pain, which was a result of working from home exclusively since March 2020 and also according to my chiropractor, a culmination of working at a desk for years. Though I don't really know if thats really true because back in the office I would always be moving around quite a lot, going to office/back/lunch, getting tea, walking to meeting rooms etc. Regardless, I got sucked into paying for the chiro's services (and regretted it somewhat after). It also prompted me to be on the hunt for a <a href="https://www.alexischeong.com/2020/10/product-review-ergotune-supreme-to.html" target="_blank">good ergonomic chair</a> (which again, serendipitously arrived for me to review) and I was looking up mattresses as well. I was actually close to going down to warehouses to try out some of them, but my back pain went away and I was too lazy to organise my life. So I forgot about changing my mattress. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Then come October 2023, when <b><i>Origin</i></b> reached out and asked if I would like to receive and review their <b><a href="https://originmattress.com.sg/shop/mattress/origin-lumbarcloud-mattress/" target="_blank">Origin LumbarCloud™ Mattress</a></b>. Why very much so, yes please, and thank you! That brings us to this review, 11 nights later. Psst.. scroll to the end for your S$25 discount code!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlj-xG4bE5wRNJPndD37D2chNr5aJJcmQw5a10mYgYeTGyeOrhcxPOZAwGx3rPPWB69QB9mGdQsExaWJ_u_ivtQ-6ALzpvl2sBeuAICYWJQlqZmFvTYE6fyIvTKKrXV8sKec1AVx0YKKBDrTy0i0DpJQXy470VJ2qzcXXw251de8QCSeupq0b7/s1800/origin%20mattress%20blog%20thumb.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1178" data-original-width="1800" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlj-xG4bE5wRNJPndD37D2chNr5aJJcmQw5a10mYgYeTGyeOrhcxPOZAwGx3rPPWB69QB9mGdQsExaWJ_u_ivtQ-6ALzpvl2sBeuAICYWJQlqZmFvTYE6fyIvTKKrXV8sKec1AVx0YKKBDrTy0i0DpJQXy470VJ2qzcXXw251de8QCSeupq0b7/w640-h418/origin%20mattress%20blog%20thumb.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I received the <b>Origin LumbarCloud™ Mattress</b> the very next day after placing the order (there's <b>free same day or 2-hour express delivery</b>, but I needed to prep my room). Checkout process was super smooth, and the guys arrived within the stated time slot from 2-6pm at about 4pm. The mattress, if you guys know, is the new type that comes rolled up in a box.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCIbX_ykS4nmxVbgvLnwRk8cqFhLfmZjjPQlxEVD2Ml8KnpourpO8oA1anHj7-CjvZvVmd80erFcy7fAUl7Wrh7_53omlxQlGL13YjB9YZa1CksRr2QthSH0F1bY1EVMzImvFG9hkTFoRQ3kvcSMHL6xzr7N2kAdxzBysPmLAoN-1lI7hjgCfX/s1698/Origin%20LumbarCloud%20Mattress%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1698" height="402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCIbX_ykS4nmxVbgvLnwRk8cqFhLfmZjjPQlxEVD2Ml8KnpourpO8oA1anHj7-CjvZvVmd80erFcy7fAUl7Wrh7_53omlxQlGL13YjB9YZa1CksRr2QthSH0F1bY1EVMzImvFG9hkTFoRQ3kvcSMHL6xzr7N2kAdxzBysPmLAoN-1lI7hjgCfX/w640-h402/Origin%20LumbarCloud%20Mattress%203.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The team then lifted it onto my divan bed frame. It seemed quite heavy and I was glad they helped me with it! Opening up the package also requires some skill. Can you imagine the amount of force required to roll out a heavy spring and memory foam mattress and stuff it into plastic wrap and a box??? I was also told to wait 2 hours for the mattress to fully inflate before doing anything.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7D3RtHkBKoGk1Acny3kjNfneJa4ytluS1YRdXYIwCRT_gf_a6cUusYaSBkb4Ur7vRC6Idu7M5lxG5_s7JLfIc9WEUI9ZAW9-R6Nd76gCyyewSvpF3D6HcDQF7Z1asZjg_j1F1eMyLhDgRgwFH6xfUDgOfjYJiZIiYMqk4cc5IicCUruoVqTg4/s854/unfolding%20the%20origin%20mattress.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="854" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7D3RtHkBKoGk1Acny3kjNfneJa4ytluS1YRdXYIwCRT_gf_a6cUusYaSBkb4Ur7vRC6Idu7M5lxG5_s7JLfIc9WEUI9ZAW9-R6Nd76gCyyewSvpF3D6HcDQF7Z1asZjg_j1F1eMyLhDgRgwFH6xfUDgOfjYJiZIiYMqk4cc5IicCUruoVqTg4/w640-h360/unfolding%20the%20origin%20mattress.gif" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here it is, two hours later, fully inflated and first impression was it was quite high, at 35 cm. This is their most premium mattress and provides maximum back and joint relief. According to the product page, it has won 20 over international awards including Luxury Mattress of the Year 2023 in UK and Australia, is designed in Germany and is made of 3 layers: the LumbarCloud™ pillowtop, graphite foam and up to 3000 springs!</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVq6DATp2s7KWkUdqLuKzcINnfM0l1wMam-o5tVEjZhwJknDgn34g9WO-sc2Rh67Sekg_b7K6plB_Hw7j48NwumTi0bgHwrLI41SylJV_HNx5p1BHlGt4idIIhgs76LoUb1dENvUI3FurOuJEtb6iUUBqTqnHOXQ0hc-64xLuW2mQChhAgcO9I/s1800/origin%20lumbarcloud%20mattress.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1178" data-original-width="1800" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVq6DATp2s7KWkUdqLuKzcINnfM0l1wMam-o5tVEjZhwJknDgn34g9WO-sc2Rh67Sekg_b7K6plB_Hw7j48NwumTi0bgHwrLI41SylJV_HNx5p1BHlGt4idIIhgs76LoUb1dENvUI3FurOuJEtb6iUUBqTqnHOXQ0hc-64xLuW2mQChhAgcO9I/w640-h418/origin%20lumbarcloud%20mattress.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are all the "ingredients" that make up the <b>LumbarCloud™ Mattress:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">✓ Up to 3000 springs for optimal spinal alignment<br />✓ Origin AntigravityGel™ for weightless, pressure-free sleep<br />✓ Origin LumbarRelief™ for for full-body recovery and relief<br />✓ ComfortPlus™ Titanium Springs for extra back support<br />✓ Graphite foam, 10x more cooling than memory foam</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The proprietary <b>LumbarCloud™ Pillowtop,</b> designed for therapeutic support & pressure relief, was the thing that took the most getting used to, because my old mattress had been quite flat. The "divots" felt like it distributed my weight around more while being softer, but it is also firm below with very good isolation effect. It's truly very difficult to explain, so you just have to imagine, or get one yourself (there's a 120-night trial and 15 years warranty for peace of mind!) </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ki-Ax4t3dNaSgUsgZdMpb2pu0n2RNQd_RXC_kq-x9TubZgi1dFrwFzdtNYSKreov48MWahi03q5yUgqNhGh89X_xPF2bitxxEVakObt0LOQPkrYRZ0YCo4_pZdDoo7V40UeHW_WnvZBb_un441706aszWNJJ814-1Tq7c6v6IndkQngMUqZ-/s862/Origin%20LumbarCloud%20Mattress%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="547" data-original-width="862" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ki-Ax4t3dNaSgUsgZdMpb2pu0n2RNQd_RXC_kq-x9TubZgi1dFrwFzdtNYSKreov48MWahi03q5yUgqNhGh89X_xPF2bitxxEVakObt0LOQPkrYRZ0YCo4_pZdDoo7V40UeHW_WnvZBb_un441706aszWNJJ814-1Tq7c6v6IndkQngMUqZ-/w640-h406/Origin%20LumbarCloud%20Mattress%201.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had suffered a bit of insomnia during the first night with the new mattress because it took some getting used to after sleeping on the same mattress for more than 10 years. But after 11 nights, I can safely say that I've never felt more supported in my sleep, and it definitely suits my side sleeping style very much. I'll describe it as having a medium-hard base, but the pillowtop made it into a medium? I am no expert, just happy with my <b><a href="https://originmattress.com.sg/shop/mattress/origin-lumbarcloud-mattress/" target="_blank">Origin LumbarCloud™ Mattress!</a> </b>(click on the link to shop now)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you would like to test it out in person instead of committing to it despite free delivery and 120-night money back guarantee, you can visit their showroom at 36 Kaki Bukit Place, #01-01 Singapore 416214. They are open from 11am to 5pm daily.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfnReDXtXMw" target="_blank">video review</a> of the <b>Origin LumbarCloud™ Mattress</b> as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sfnReDXtXMw?si=O7dWoE9yqVMIDlBn" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Discount code to get S$25 off: ALEXISCH25</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Shop here: <a href="https://originmattress.com.sg/shop/mattress/origin-lumbarcloud-mattress/" target="_blank">Origin LumbarCloud™ Mattress</a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Thanks <b>Origin</b> for sending me the mattress and supporting my back for at least a good 15 years!</i></div><p></p>AlexisCheong.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164023167868533335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526129.post-65785881812026833082023-10-19T17:25:00.001+08:002023-10-20T17:28:25.411+08:00Food Review: Halal-certified Shakey's Pizza at B1-38 Lucky Plaza, Singapore 238863<p>Did you know that the first pizza chain in the United States is NOT Pizza Hut or Domino's, but <b>Shakey's Pizza</b>? According to Wikipedia, "Founded in 1954... Currently, the stores can be found in the states of California and Washington, as well as in the Philippines, Singapore and Japan." I didn't know that until I was invited to go try them out at Lucky Plaza after they opened in Singapore 11 months ago in September 2022. What's more they are halal-certified, which is definitely the right move for our multi-cultural Singapore!</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW8TcyO5D5slDrd5uyQubkNXUnNRDfZJ8gs42dnBZf3C5pxpb226_iFYoqalvPAbVBeJxN1eGoo-TjjzLkRN_ohi8p2uRoZota9IOz2N9GwSl-9jbxVDC_P-ujrwTmMCLYZEdKp59MK1ZK6WqixpJhpH4hHWFjk4q_4I044x7bprK6V1c28se_/s1280/photo_6150064186718272003_y.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW8TcyO5D5slDrd5uyQubkNXUnNRDfZJ8gs42dnBZf3C5pxpb226_iFYoqalvPAbVBeJxN1eGoo-TjjzLkRN_ohi8p2uRoZota9IOz2N9GwSl-9jbxVDC_P-ujrwTmMCLYZEdKp59MK1ZK6WqixpJhpH4hHWFjk4q_4I044x7bprK6V1c28se_/w480-h640/photo_6150064186718272003_y.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's the pizza menu. Yes, there's Hawaiian. Prices start from $18 for a regular classic thin crust pizza (+$6 for hand-tossed), which isn't too bad! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5rJkR9c1CMiPFh5SwoHW83F1R2dBfuoMtOKwKIS8VXgbBIFljm20nORDUPo64qEe1Qh-9Is6WTzU8DeAvoYN5cXvTu0uTv29ueBcV_LsLVC40x5x4vuPakJG5DVZcmIHCslPWMlJIIKCZz7v26FVC4DH1FKmIxyyac_aHfvxXJNKSEmyiKWAX/s1280/photo_6150064186718272004_y.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5rJkR9c1CMiPFh5SwoHW83F1R2dBfuoMtOKwKIS8VXgbBIFljm20nORDUPo64qEe1Qh-9Is6WTzU8DeAvoYN5cXvTu0uTv29ueBcV_LsLVC40x5x4vuPakJG5DVZcmIHCslPWMlJIIKCZz7v26FVC4DH1FKmIxyyac_aHfvxXJNKSEmyiKWAX/w640-h480/photo_6150064186718272004_y.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They also serve fried chicken, mojos, which is battered and fried potato slices as well as "spaghetti" that is similar I believe to the Filipino style instead of the Italian ones.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLc-FqAh9TXlOC9b1lKxowYhFsHhYUFuwE3x-3a71R3Mhy2kTcqtDVbCRw2JL1LAA9axr70Bhw3zRHs4tbrenT19rR8qI1AOBzVqzbky4Amp_xthb1Ix-OltgPQFzsc8I8m1mIPsTXTjBtfr-8G_GmPx9VOCdfWE1oj8lV8caPHVRNC37pbOQS/s1280/photo_6150064186718272005_y.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLc-FqAh9TXlOC9b1lKxowYhFsHhYUFuwE3x-3a71R3Mhy2kTcqtDVbCRw2JL1LAA9axr70Bhw3zRHs4tbrenT19rR8qI1AOBzVqzbky4Amp_xthb1Ix-OltgPQFzsc8I8m1mIPsTXTjBtfr-8G_GmPx9VOCdfWE1oj8lV8caPHVRNC37pbOQS/w640-h480/photo_6150064186718272005_y.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's <b>two pieces of fried chicken with rice</b> (S$8.90) and some <b>mojos</b> to start! The <b>mojos</b> were quite interesting - salty and umami fried texture and fluffy potato insides with a sort of ranch sauce on the side. But TBH I think it might be a cultural dish because I don't see myself craving for it. 3/5</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1o3v9Ki79n0UFIKRlAs0fXyhtKC7mZ3r2SukweoB4njkmteWfrqipXEjOLOFblZfvT8ujVFkMnSZxmKL1ph272t0Zle9Mw-YXpLOR4-TwhLKo8E6kth227awb6nCBBC6tSY9LcaVC3RUqvurOV6rZ6gLmqYiWeDyRdaf31yGqHbWI-zWG8dgH/s1280/photo_6150064186718272002_y.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1o3v9Ki79n0UFIKRlAs0fXyhtKC7mZ3r2SukweoB4njkmteWfrqipXEjOLOFblZfvT8ujVFkMnSZxmKL1ph272t0Zle9Mw-YXpLOR4-TwhLKo8E6kth227awb6nCBBC6tSY9LcaVC3RUqvurOV6rZ6gLmqYiWeDyRdaf31yGqHbWI-zWG8dgH/w640-h480/photo_6150064186718272002_y.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On the other hand, the fried chicken was incredibly tasty with the crunchy skin and juicy chicken meat. It was just maybe 15% saltier than what I would have liked but that's why there's some rice and gravy! I didn't eat the rice, knowing I have a pizza to tackle as well. 4/5</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZs6Vdc5rB8EbQQlj6bVKAxtYPZn9wr12Hr9Eu8uxI0WQWmoj-trGqhBk-1QfiOT8CECoVm6xzcMmSwT4tM-QWK1nJv8Flqu0j_4y_Byr8bp_cSPh8DSmDEs2p83qx7f06krzWhhR_BpMGYTe4Ku7nE4iQ3qdgBY1F2zXX3wNtOZ4KiSgUPxrx/s1086/photo_6150064186718272000_y.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1086" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZs6Vdc5rB8EbQQlj6bVKAxtYPZn9wr12Hr9Eu8uxI0WQWmoj-trGqhBk-1QfiOT8CECoVm6xzcMmSwT4tM-QWK1nJv8Flqu0j_4y_Byr8bp_cSPh8DSmDEs2p83qx7f06krzWhhR_BpMGYTe4Ku7nE4iQ3qdgBY1F2zXX3wNtOZ4KiSgUPxrx/w566-h640/photo_6150064186718272000_y.jpg" width="566" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I chose the <b>Hawaiian regular thin crust pizza</b> to try (S$18). It came piping hot and fresh from the oven after the team assembled it on the spot. The crust was thin and superb as a base for the pineapples and chicken bacon slices with a cheesy base. Very simple but satisfying. 4/5</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMyXjUTB3f7U9dt6jye3eIjppWMq5NgSo4pkg4Vv12SD1_MlvbRwaHrIHzBm4uuY3nJtsmQe-JcbyrkI8lexXfb1UMYAkMj4JuwQtFmLbSxMrgTnQLo9o343id2bW5MakuNtC1UJFWBBuwYNjKx-k4dmWRqUqT5a9Qllx008MZQkKUxfz-QV-O/s988/photo_6150064186718272001_y.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="988" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMyXjUTB3f7U9dt6jye3eIjppWMq5NgSo4pkg4Vv12SD1_MlvbRwaHrIHzBm4uuY3nJtsmQe-JcbyrkI8lexXfb1UMYAkMj4JuwQtFmLbSxMrgTnQLo9o343id2bW5MakuNtC1UJFWBBuwYNjKx-k4dmWRqUqT5a9Qllx008MZQkKUxfz-QV-O/w622-h640/photo_6150064186718272001_y.jpg" width="622" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Shakey's Pizza is a good option if you happen to be around town and would like to eat or pick up a pizza and sides to share with family and friends all in one spot. Go try it and let me know how it goes!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; text-align: start;"><br />🙅 Thank you, next</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: Helvetica; text-align: start;"> <br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; text-align: start;">🤷 Try if nearby ✔️</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: Helvetica; text-align: start;"> <br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; text-align: start;">💁 Bookmark this</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: Helvetica; text-align: start;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><b><i>Shakey's Pizza</i></b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; text-align: center;">B1-38 Lucky Plaza, Singapore 238863</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; text-align: center;">Daily 10am to 9pm (opens at 9am on Sundays)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oddle Menu <a href="https://shakeyspizzasg.oddle.me/en_SG/" target="_blank">here</a></div><p></p>AlexisCheong.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164023167868533335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526129.post-25493484696722807432023-10-13T18:00:00.005+08:002023-11-10T23:16:38.257+08:00Food Review: Ya Ge 雅閣 Weekend Dim Sum Brunch (Buffet) at L3 Orchid Hotel, Singapore 078867<p style="text-align: center;">One of the things me and my Chinese Aunties (yes that's the name of our group chat) love is dim sum. And we have been to most classic dim sum restaurants in Singapore. So when its time for a farewell-gathering, of course we had to pick a dim sum place! However, everyone also knows how chaotic and packed dim sum restaurants are with reservations weeks ahead, so a friend suggested try out the relatively new Ya Ge 雅閣 at Orchid Hotel for their weekend dim sum brunch.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd1YuPtv4u4xYok5QWi4sD2n6bKt4KDIIptZEYHD-bHSkuIStzHq9Z4wIGBb2-EQz7u4ZjOSjVzxhaIahp63j3sDW2rmVGQ9s_EDQCk_w9CiJ4bFFfr4HSCYSbIwqqVHU6-4HPA46V9sttiqwOdjSREQdPUahdEFkBKRH27_PzXC78ed91R6Wy/s1800/20230903_123006.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd1YuPtv4u4xYok5QWi4sD2n6bKt4KDIIptZEYHD-bHSkuIStzHq9Z4wIGBb2-EQz7u4ZjOSjVzxhaIahp63j3sDW2rmVGQ9s_EDQCk_w9CiJ4bFFfr4HSCYSbIwqqVHU6-4HPA46V9sttiqwOdjSREQdPUahdEFkBKRH27_PzXC78ed91R6Wy/w640-h640/20230903_123006.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5976QwaXQlBxhG7Vvs8VlTbJjAQsG17u4s76NzsbAFOjadXuiyyuzUq-b1szDHgaMvpmPUfXpp3Zmk2opd6CeU0EwXw5pWMqQM7Ag4BG6Xdrnfs4Xq6GY3VyOMC1LnsKRWf31PLoNXePOhpeWnLTfnCrx11LmMHhjoEEBEEmM9dGZlPo2qo1q/s687/Ya%20Ge%20Dim%20Sum%20Brunch%20Buffet.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="197" data-original-width="687" height="92" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5976QwaXQlBxhG7Vvs8VlTbJjAQsG17u4s76NzsbAFOjadXuiyyuzUq-b1szDHgaMvpmPUfXpp3Zmk2opd6CeU0EwXw5pWMqQM7Ag4BG6Xdrnfs4Xq6GY3VyOMC1LnsKRWf31PLoNXePOhpeWnLTfnCrx11LmMHhjoEEBEEmM9dGZlPo2qo1q/s320/Ya%20Ge%20Dim%20Sum%20Brunch%20Buffet.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Available Every Sat, Sun & PH</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1st Seating: 11.30am to 1.30pm (last order at 1pm)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2nd Seating: 12.30pm to 2.30pm (last order at 2pm)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Minimum 2 adults (Advance reservation required)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">S$68.00++ per adult (Prosecco top up available)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">S$48.00++ per 4-12 years old</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Warning, long rant ahead: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> I checked out their dim sum brunch buffet menu and thought it was very interesting, but at the same time we have a few folks in the group myself included who don't eat so much, so buffet doesn't make sense. So I tried calling to reserve butts on seats first, asking if we can do a mix of buffet eaters and non-buffet ala carte diners. Over the phone, the person said yes it is possible but they will just charge if they "catch" us sharing the buffet items with the non-buffet folks. So I was like ok. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Later on, there's a deposit required to make the reservation and this is where it got a bit iffy when their Tablecheck reservation payment was wonky and the staff sent me a Paynow QR code to pay the deposit, which i was unwilling to do. I think the credit card hold went through in the end, I can't remember, but it was quite stressful. Then when we got to the restaurant they said I had confirmed the buffet for EVERYONE and I realised I did do that over the WhatsApp exchange, because they called it the "Dim Sum Brunch" and it didn't register with me that its the buffet. Luckily my friends were all ok to pay for the buffet in the end, and the staff was also kind enough to waive the buffet for a child. Though I felt like this could have been handled a bit better because it marred the start of the meal, the staff and food did do the price justice in the end. But I don't know if I will go back again. So this review is just on the dim sum BUFFET brunch menu itself in case you are interested and I don't want the prior exchange to affect it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I didn't know this but the restaurant was situated at the 3rd floor of the seemingly tiny Orchid Hotel, together with a pool and gym.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPnSfoweEY5O3ZnhwkEeeydjk1Yy8Qyeg-VX753SrHupaieMHI90AH4YKfuVD45vnCLiFtuURhkKiY8pRg6hjhOrl1wyZV4KKgz2g7lBHAWJxXNYu38G2On4IdlYKLMPJBbZqZNs8zWSvkRIkG86OuOTuiCnonGCMkNvShqN0nx7ELrx1I4jDy/s2409/20230903_120230.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2409" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPnSfoweEY5O3ZnhwkEeeydjk1Yy8Qyeg-VX753SrHupaieMHI90AH4YKfuVD45vnCLiFtuURhkKiY8pRg6hjhOrl1wyZV4KKgz2g7lBHAWJxXNYu38G2On4IdlYKLMPJBbZqZNs8zWSvkRIkG86OuOTuiCnonGCMkNvShqN0nx7ELrx1I4jDy/w478-h640/20230903_120230.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's the dim sum brunch BUFFET menu - there's a page featuring 12 exquisite Chef's Specials and they are limited to 1 serving per diner, and another page featuring free flow classic dim sum items. I was glad the staff made a decision to serve less noodles and rice for the group because I definitely cannot do both carb dish in full! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5I_EJi2GrLNrbIyxYTMHY9dhejoiucegArjCMrIJqkQRzoBJFMc255uwQxkYfZ3HaN0LYFaRU_uvAADLLmjjIqSiZRRf8izAb9w7NgyriPo5ZUXaU7jaP8mmSLoM0c_IhgxA6ffkbMuBVeNFw50iNcR1vo3cZFrw-xqkh7Ae2QIUbhEqske-n/s752/Ya%20Ge%20Dim%20Sum%20Brunch%20Menu%201.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="752" data-original-width="703" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5I_EJi2GrLNrbIyxYTMHY9dhejoiucegArjCMrIJqkQRzoBJFMc255uwQxkYfZ3HaN0LYFaRU_uvAADLLmjjIqSiZRRf8izAb9w7NgyriPo5ZUXaU7jaP8mmSLoM0c_IhgxA6ffkbMuBVeNFw50iNcR1vo3cZFrw-xqkh7Ae2QIUbhEqske-n/w598-h640/Ya%20Ge%20Dim%20Sum%20Brunch%20Menu%201.png" width="598" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The freeflow items are more standard. We didn't manage to try everything because it. is. a. lot. of. food.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb22_mUJRyI2WOKtnSI5VkXHj3H9fZdot5ZyPDM_oUdqUsF-IqzztY-UbD_wg8FO2We-0_UZIKaRigyqOGazorFHYRSG_47clam5hvwAkpBvlUlMU0BkBEtp9k3kgI1guXI9YCMzuWfMCM9Dlh0ZY9fG9CZvoc-SUyoNc_pJysN7AuixHDHAyU/s1077/Ya%20Ge%20Dim%20Sum%20Brunch%20Menu%202.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1077" data-original-width="766" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb22_mUJRyI2WOKtnSI5VkXHj3H9fZdot5ZyPDM_oUdqUsF-IqzztY-UbD_wg8FO2We-0_UZIKaRigyqOGazorFHYRSG_47clam5hvwAkpBvlUlMU0BkBEtp9k3kgI1guXI9YCMzuWfMCM9Dlh0ZY9fG9CZvoc-SUyoNc_pJysN7AuixHDHAyU/w456-h640/Ya%20Ge%20Dim%20Sum%20Brunch%20Menu%202.png" width="456" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We started with the most impressive trio of 1) Siew Mai with Abalone in Abalone Sauce</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2) Fresh Scallop Dumpling torched with Mentaiko Mayo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">3) Steamed Glutinous Rice Dumpling with Lobster topped with seafood sauce and bonito flakes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The moment this was served, the pricing and why they needed advance reservations kinda made sense. Every item was meticulously crafted using premium ingredients. The purple scallop dumpling was so photogenic as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd1YuPtv4u4xYok5QWi4sD2n6bKt4KDIIptZEYHD-bHSkuIStzHq9Z4wIGBb2-EQz7u4ZjOSjVzxhaIahp63j3sDW2rmVGQ9s_EDQCk_w9CiJ4bFFfr4HSCYSbIwqqVHU6-4HPA46V9sttiqwOdjSREQdPUahdEFkBKRH27_PzXC78ed91R6Wy/s1800/20230903_123006.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd1YuPtv4u4xYok5QWi4sD2n6bKt4KDIIptZEYHD-bHSkuIStzHq9Z4wIGBb2-EQz7u4ZjOSjVzxhaIahp63j3sDW2rmVGQ9s_EDQCk_w9CiJ4bFFfr4HSCYSbIwqqVHU6-4HPA46V9sttiqwOdjSREQdPUahdEFkBKRH27_PzXC78ed91R6Wy/w640-h640/20230903_123006.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We also got the free flow <b>Carrot Cake with Dried Shrimp Paste</b> to share. This was also really good because it was piping hot, and they didn't sting on the shrimp paste! Actually I would order this again from the ala carte dim sum menu.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8CrzOJ_ZgGxkEdCU58XWGHXhl_BSJZ4icUB5DwneDYYZuXbpC_COdNGM8B1y7q16ea3EIY2LmSVoaOdmHzh1N9HcHtcEA1U5AXTuBJ-RV5Ec2GtUhcANghPU8EA2YpO2EvxIRqi28xiLadTIwVWKQ04fDJyKskU31Q2XH5TGbXY2X5o1wy_qr/s1800/20230903_123431.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8CrzOJ_ZgGxkEdCU58XWGHXhl_BSJZ4icUB5DwneDYYZuXbpC_COdNGM8B1y7q16ea3EIY2LmSVoaOdmHzh1N9HcHtcEA1U5AXTuBJ-RV5Ec2GtUhcANghPU8EA2YpO2EvxIRqi28xiLadTIwVWKQ04fDJyKskU31Q2XH5TGbXY2X5o1wy_qr/w640-h640/20230903_123431.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Next on the Chef Specials was one of the crowd's favourite, despite how WRONG it is to eat sharks' fin. The <b>Double-boiled Shark's Fin Pomegranate Dumpling in Shark’s Bone Cartilage Broth</b> was so comforting and refined, yet I wish they used something else instead of sharks' fin to avoid the unnecessary guilt imposed on us, much like this already prepared bowl of broth. Nice, but ethically its a big no no.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw_xD2UjB_-S9cjbpz7mVL-g7zRihgodl7TU6WMzjHQq2_t3iXUWVkJmz-8SKaxd4qCO9jvNPlSKM-0GHAgqQv0jk5g69_m46FFi6ygFiWWkVflb6tz7FgZKGliWcsBOE4QITc3jQardATlMfdDc_eWZPI1Nz-NZieeCSDbcpcqhdbXlyTqImm/s1800/20230903_123710.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw_xD2UjB_-S9cjbpz7mVL-g7zRihgodl7TU6WMzjHQq2_t3iXUWVkJmz-8SKaxd4qCO9jvNPlSKM-0GHAgqQv0jk5g69_m46FFi6ygFiWWkVflb6tz7FgZKGliWcsBOE4QITc3jQardATlMfdDc_eWZPI1Nz-NZieeCSDbcpcqhdbXlyTqImm/w640-h640/20230903_123710.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Next to arrive is this quartet of tiny art pieces on a platter, featuring from right to left: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1) Garden Greens Roll with Black Garlic and Tea Tree Mushrooms</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2) Pan-fried Snow-flakes Kurobuta Pork with Japanese Leek Gyoza</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">3) Deep-fried Gourd-shaped Sea Cucumber and King Oyster Mushroom Puff</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">4) Lava Mango Shrimp Ball</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4JH2do2eiFEEVQy8zohKDHPwsNAXMX-1mrZWDqm8lCltZcgeVwI-KYUEztixnKMWX1Plheh54r992gVU_I04-nVyXECMH8j2lqaaUKwsohJq7SJN8fNyUZDbAR0xQprlPrjuGrCYA6xWtWIASDbyW_2CIq1bY5LXHK30wUBIAl-cLyh3s5D02/s1800/20230903_124554.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1028" data-original-width="1800" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4JH2do2eiFEEVQy8zohKDHPwsNAXMX-1mrZWDqm8lCltZcgeVwI-KYUEztixnKMWX1Plheh54r992gVU_I04-nVyXECMH8j2lqaaUKwsohJq7SJN8fNyUZDbAR0xQprlPrjuGrCYA6xWtWIASDbyW_2CIq1bY5LXHK30wUBIAl-cLyh3s5D02/w640-h366/20230903_124554.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">TBH this set was a little bit more odd than delicious. For example, the lava mango shrimp ball tasted like a sweet mochi ball without much of a shrimp taste, and the hot mango puree instead made it feel more like a dessert.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAh_5gATIeJNV6b5c25VOkIYDXJWNKR6I1DxbXwMDzBXKbVDa4bl5uj1wFZMKanVB8nSBxaCR1izPyzW7x6S4ASE24cTjTzmRcmvpdDdbxzdgHyRIqDw9Eg5h1suqPIzLQpsVcU1Z0fgF2Ue8y7kuIhfHItqXMFCmWdkvgFMoy-q_NsNWUUEuh/s1800/20230903_124646.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1658" data-original-width="1800" height="590" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAh_5gATIeJNV6b5c25VOkIYDXJWNKR6I1DxbXwMDzBXKbVDa4bl5uj1wFZMKanVB8nSBxaCR1izPyzW7x6S4ASE24cTjTzmRcmvpdDdbxzdgHyRIqDw9Eg5h1suqPIzLQpsVcU1Z0fgF2Ue8y7kuIhfHItqXMFCmWdkvgFMoy-q_NsNWUUEuh/w640-h590/20230903_124646.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The staff then served up the 2 carb dishes of the special menu, which is this <b>Braised Minced Meat in House's Special X.O. Sauce with Japanese Pearl Rice</b>, that was really good especially with the rice. If we weren't so full by then this would have been a great standalone lunch.</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoosMrRcNstRn-06eGreZfcKbUewViYuLpf5QHuYVDCZVeSIvIqnWuFlmgXw8Xwn7gUgrHVNx8Fws8CEA0Fra1CjqRmk89hgrB6LCH9-uCI-KYvYHPWjBahTLbxl1lHyCjEYhb225TOCCfLK3PVJLpyWSngtXNX8ke1dp0w4wxIUokV19h5ovI/s1848/20230903_125926.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1848" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoosMrRcNstRn-06eGreZfcKbUewViYuLpf5QHuYVDCZVeSIvIqnWuFlmgXw8Xwn7gUgrHVNx8Fws8CEA0Fra1CjqRmk89hgrB6LCH9-uCI-KYvYHPWjBahTLbxl1lHyCjEYhb225TOCCfLK3PVJLpyWSngtXNX8ke1dp0w4wxIUokV19h5ovI/w624-h640/20230903_125926.jpg" width="624" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Then we have the <b>Crispy Noodles with King Prawn in Superior Broth</b>. To be super truthful, I did not try it because I was bursting by then. It looked good though and everyone who tried liked it.</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAGYiihHYoee_dQsOgwco_04xRiOiOUYLX7oh3adjsTyLDN1ARc0mzxoqhSDZep-DPV_lciPKyEfkPr-5TPE1mSqORx1mX1HosBEGSGYAu6TUVv6N59AYniFUF1nu9yrcWyjvmCKWIpfdgzTlOZ4jsL7PgLzBCkA6rm6E8NjpxCgsoSEIe3p0Y/s1799/20230903_125930.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1567" data-original-width="1799" height="558" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAGYiihHYoee_dQsOgwco_04xRiOiOUYLX7oh3adjsTyLDN1ARc0mzxoqhSDZep-DPV_lciPKyEfkPr-5TPE1mSqORx1mX1HosBEGSGYAu6TUVv6N59AYniFUF1nu9yrcWyjvmCKWIpfdgzTlOZ4jsL7PgLzBCkA6rm6E8NjpxCgsoSEIe3p0Y/w640-h558/20230903_125930.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We also got a set of 2 <b>Crispy Ugly Duckling with Chicken, Yam and Mushroom</b> off the ala carte menu purely because of how it looked, since we have a child amongst us. This was soooo cute and creative. Again I did not taste any of it and just took a photo. </div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUFsbGEUSoRJsQr3zR94o0dQeRR62_XHrnVpkHu0tXqCNjyIGptBaAJyxUUO-2WyNRskKBIKhe-CvUuxCjq2i8fXsTeONHvA6zb7ZAMkS3TlNwfa-Yy87JZZrVuO_aVCH_nUuT0m38gMPuIdDXA953u5nXSTlnZem_eUm8rG3a2Eo7eDvKxo7U/s1800/20230903_131702.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1757" data-original-width="1800" height="624" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUFsbGEUSoRJsQr3zR94o0dQeRR62_XHrnVpkHu0tXqCNjyIGptBaAJyxUUO-2WyNRskKBIKhe-CvUuxCjq2i8fXsTeONHvA6zb7ZAMkS3TlNwfa-Yy87JZZrVuO_aVCH_nUuT0m38gMPuIdDXA953u5nXSTlnZem_eUm8rG3a2Eo7eDvKxo7U/w640-h624/20230903_131702.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Another ala carte item that I had to order was this <b>Chilled Mango Sago Pomelo</b>, which was actually really refreshing and I could finish it. </div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVZC61GU0qdibwlkPrEZ8apKKMcS12jnpCwop7QUWdk6lWcsvD2FQ6qNNW9xkQtGZJVPc-BMnxCdvDqRtLQ-0gZuc2eJZVlwIaiuwE_OEDESbxoQAXvnmYVygb2HhbOF9R6H4DiI5RsrTvBFkMsfFzAv1kNOmQf53A7vlP9Cs-6_acZAyfvVf5/s2400/20230903_134114.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVZC61GU0qdibwlkPrEZ8apKKMcS12jnpCwop7QUWdk6lWcsvD2FQ6qNNW9xkQtGZJVPc-BMnxCdvDqRtLQ-0gZuc2eJZVlwIaiuwE_OEDESbxoQAXvnmYVygb2HhbOF9R6H4DiI5RsrTvBFkMsfFzAv1kNOmQf53A7vlP9Cs-6_acZAyfvVf5/w480-h640/20230903_134114.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As part of the specials, there's also the <b>Chilled Blueberry Yogurt Snow Ball Mochi</b> and <b>Steamed Red Dates Cake</b>. The latter was really an acquired taste, and the mochi was much better for me. We also got a palate cleanser drink at the end!</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCSutOVKFTZCu4G_O1-YpM8BoUBpcqLCbS7nW5paYlON0r3TXiCunyocC4cwrEPWE2BdLWmYl7UYkPAId9BkSvxEw8q7k5aS1aTxAvdVGoRLyg1roFAHeEWmjHmDl2BzSRs4vnh5S_tb8jNbmTYw1slLYw4d0UNAK9oULObX2hiFM6zNP9fQyT/s1800/20230903_134234.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1782" data-original-width="1800" height="634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCSutOVKFTZCu4G_O1-YpM8BoUBpcqLCbS7nW5paYlON0r3TXiCunyocC4cwrEPWE2BdLWmYl7UYkPAId9BkSvxEw8q7k5aS1aTxAvdVGoRLyg1roFAHeEWmjHmDl2BzSRs4vnh5S_tb8jNbmTYw1slLYw4d0UNAK9oULObX2hiFM6zNP9fQyT/w640-h634/20230903_134234.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>The creativity and craft stood out the most in this modern dim sum buffet. For those looking for an interesting take and a relatively peaceful dining experience without chaotic crowds, this might be worth a try. Just make sure you reserve properly.</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">🙅 Thank you, next<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">🤷 Try if curious ✔️<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">💁 Bookmark this<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></span></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Ya Ge 雅閣</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">1 Tras Link, Level 3 Orchid Hotel, Singapore 078867</div><div style="text-align: center;">Weekend dim sum brunch is avail on Sat, Sun and PH 11.30am or 12.30pm</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.orchidhotel.com.sg/offers/exquisite-weekend-dim-sum-brunch" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.orchidhotel.com.sg/offers/exquisite-weekend-dim-sum-brunch" target="_blank">Reservations</a></div><p></p>AlexisCheong.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164023167868533335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526129.post-35570654357043163892023-10-03T12:09:00.001+08:002023-11-10T23:17:32.455+08:00K-food Review: Bulgogi Syo at Woodleigh Mall #01-33/34, Singapore 367803<p style="text-align: center;">I was invited to a tasting at <b><i>Bulgogi Syo </i></b>recently. It is a K-BBQ brand by the Chef Chul Park, the founder of SEORAE, and it has 2 outlets in Singapore at Bugis Junction and Woodleigh Mall. They brought in Korean hot stone grilling to Singapore and I believe is a timely addition to our dining landscape that is slowly being consumed with Korean gastronomic soft power. And the queue that forms from 7+pm at the Woodleigh branch every day, including random weekdays, is testament to that! Between the 3 adults and child we had quite a spread of food, which we actually managed to finish.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlWZsTB8nVM8_xJIi39HIgP1dfEj0kWHqBrOqvXAviR-RBPoch-DpkS9ovgO4aOBoWAs47yChpRQ9r4tNh4_Bf0ds-FXx7aQvLirLL84f_LPeCth_kujsmRIV89Zi1_mGSwXXcdpQ9q1WE3d8a9oSlQFilmZcfJSSG9ey1viyLrk5dpZHZLUsS/s1800/20230928_184440.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1710" data-original-width="1800" height="608" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlWZsTB8nVM8_xJIi39HIgP1dfEj0kWHqBrOqvXAviR-RBPoch-DpkS9ovgO4aOBoWAs47yChpRQ9r4tNh4_Bf0ds-FXx7aQvLirLL84f_LPeCth_kujsmRIV89Zi1_mGSwXXcdpQ9q1WE3d8a9oSlQFilmZcfJSSG9ey1viyLrk5dpZHZLUsS/w640-h608/20230928_184440.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's the menu for their specials that comes with a flambé show. Prices are super decent if you split it between 2-3 pax to share.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcmeVVju2qazl-tYcZxEsDkgQXnq-nHpV5cp5AS9p8V7km-3o1Imz_uH_mleXRWFdtOQp0lKFlDNmhIzwQhomJTEhMhGkbul7JlCKX3qeFm89PWkZCkvYaCUQJ_vv0NxVN42-VMlV-vrU96Jg8kjHGg1vOD_HEdrXspFeJn2hiJTy8ekcrOeJJ/s1800/20230928_181624.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1325" data-original-width="1800" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcmeVVju2qazl-tYcZxEsDkgQXnq-nHpV5cp5AS9p8V7km-3o1Imz_uH_mleXRWFdtOQp0lKFlDNmhIzwQhomJTEhMhGkbul7JlCKX3qeFm89PWkZCkvYaCUQJ_vv0NxVN42-VMlV-vrU96Jg8kjHGg1vOD_HEdrXspFeJn2hiJTy8ekcrOeJJ/w640-h472/20230928_181624.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are some of their other ala carte meat items. Did you know that bul means fire, gogi means meat, and syo means show? So the name of the restaurant is basically Fire Meat Show.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmKakTDNTdGq1GNirsKmcOuqARQOvhvO2BXQuTZPyCa-a4EeHTtLCUAyptbxqYXsrcPKpkT9OEzLHLp8wp3Ld0KtdorT0HZy4U3YwDIBNaeDUlRzpIlP32moNgBqbye8ly5Hy91DTijLUueWFdRMYjQgfMGsD_QVR7K_qFZWcBqWlZp8U2bgbU/s1800/20230928_181645.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1283" data-original-width="1800" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmKakTDNTdGq1GNirsKmcOuqARQOvhvO2BXQuTZPyCa-a4EeHTtLCUAyptbxqYXsrcPKpkT9OEzLHLp8wp3Ld0KtdorT0HZy4U3YwDIBNaeDUlRzpIlP32moNgBqbye8ly5Hy91DTijLUueWFdRMYjQgfMGsD_QVR7K_qFZWcBqWlZp8U2bgbU/w640-h456/20230928_181645.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There's also an extensive pork and chicken menu. What's new is their Oyster Blade Bulgogi that's marinated for over 24 hours, the Duroc Pork Belly and the Spicy Baby Octopus.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY4x5N2C6J_x2Rlrkr5jhwzaZkcbEYZsJEKs5fpFp3X_CB991T3rbqvw7jp0ix9x4hta2iL5TW5aVSI0X6ibGNKSBFV_vmy5evtIK4mYCQwyGSefDKfiy0wJyyLiQPkTMDHzcrpViMg9o_jN9CyVe1a7vW-QTp1AomkN3xy9uOJXf0nnYL1ziM/s1800/20230928_181658.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1268" data-original-width="1800" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY4x5N2C6J_x2Rlrkr5jhwzaZkcbEYZsJEKs5fpFp3X_CB991T3rbqvw7jp0ix9x4hta2iL5TW5aVSI0X6ibGNKSBFV_vmy5evtIK4mYCQwyGSefDKfiy0wJyyLiQPkTMDHzcrpViMg9o_jN9CyVe1a7vW-QTp1AomkN3xy9uOJXf0nnYL1ziM/w640-h450/20230928_181658.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There's also a drinks menu and one-for-one promo for Terra beer which is only $6.90. Prices are really reasonable, though this family-friendly mall is definitely not really a drinking venue.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKth4TISeZoQzQ6p2AssdjMV4CPag0hfEIbqpSEpEG1TMTHed7kBhKx_dvkFHYAzQgdYZTUORUiTYEd0bKo4kBrBL8cUDGgHD20h6Ffq-u-k3HY9a-mk0lFdXcR_Kjo10BqjRcPbKOY6exZdm7d-xOYZoXc5oPynQm15M3v6QyMsTUQ-6oBp_a/s1800/20230928_181610.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1239" data-original-width="1800" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKth4TISeZoQzQ6p2AssdjMV4CPag0hfEIbqpSEpEG1TMTHed7kBhKx_dvkFHYAzQgdYZTUORUiTYEd0bKo4kBrBL8cUDGgHD20h6Ffq-u-k3HY9a-mk0lFdXcR_Kjo10BqjRcPbKOY6exZdm7d-xOYZoXc5oPynQm15M3v6QyMsTUQ-6oBp_a/w640-h440/20230928_181610.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">They have a small self-service sides counter where one can pick up some kimchi, pickled radish and some sweet macaroni potato salad thing (this one is a bit too sweet, can skip). We started with some cheese <b>Steamed Egg</b>, which was super fluffy and comforting. We also had a bowl of hot steaming <b>kimchi jiggae</b> (in the background) which was super flavourful and packed with generous ingredients. In fact, this is probably what I'll come back for if I am dining solo for lunch!</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvNDwr-aPiIUPx87xyUKdFzeEv2fTfHBN-0KYc4GAPDmJTlV5gFcsSPy1S9CmI7fUlI9s0clXYSjLLpgLmuTKDrD4jb2PNDFtLYez9AgdqSHcQhFb_BryacbiQY3V1LGtsIbfzz1ku0ZtjcEtIGuPLIvlbwSjeV2ixuUYBm7IojIkiSBgvdfvv/s2400/20230928_182605.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvNDwr-aPiIUPx87xyUKdFzeEv2fTfHBN-0KYc4GAPDmJTlV5gFcsSPy1S9CmI7fUlI9s0clXYSjLLpgLmuTKDrD4jb2PNDFtLYez9AgdqSHcQhFb_BryacbiQY3V1LGtsIbfzz1ku0ZtjcEtIGuPLIvlbwSjeV2ixuUYBm7IojIkiSBgvdfvv/w480-h640/20230928_182605.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To make the perfect Fire Meat Show, they had a unique 3-step process of SEAR, TORCH and FLAMBÉ. Once they seared the meat on their hot stone pans at the kitchen, they use these huge-ass Fire Blasters to torch the meat up to 1,400 degrees to create that char and smokiness on the meat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTw96FZGTEPdclvDG5YPzaN_N_oOvKqRFcAa5qC09hH7As7eyKyVOT4TVvlOq2gSScbSRKZRqH3i-Q-QZ4XgqvODRg_-CHPH3-r6O-fg6e3WpbYp8dcAzJKU12eXuK6zTVqTIKDtdke6tzk9_m8whLyp7oOeVsI8PH7_quezIbK-7VyDe3Chqs/s1018/Screenshot%202023-10-02%20at%2012.30.47%20PM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1018" data-original-width="842" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTw96FZGTEPdclvDG5YPzaN_N_oOvKqRFcAa5qC09hH7As7eyKyVOT4TVvlOq2gSScbSRKZRqH3i-Q-QZ4XgqvODRg_-CHPH3-r6O-fg6e3WpbYp8dcAzJKU12eXuK6zTVqTIKDtdke6tzk9_m8whLyp7oOeVsI8PH7_quezIbK-7VyDe3Chqs/w530-h640/Screenshot%202023-10-02%20at%2012.30.47%20PM.jpg" width="530" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then comes the flambé, which basically had some type of alcohol heated up and poured over the meat at your table. The heat is real so one must be careful not to lean forward too much!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnp1T1eqNrP8OLBQOg8PdFH7KzMnkC2LlkjM2EQXR5bs7iNrYMPRzifmm4roNjDinSxPrm7Lxfpdp_hga-4aI55Hcya8O2bDlhrU8HmDSckZXpc0TkYmcMNT4bIIgF_GmvfLWpe097cKX4YEiTvKvUTKDT0vxBlG4EszH2JmltWp8uNTF7DasV/s1054/Screenshot%202023-10-02%20at%2012.31.14%20PM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1054" data-original-width="766" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnp1T1eqNrP8OLBQOg8PdFH7KzMnkC2LlkjM2EQXR5bs7iNrYMPRzifmm4roNjDinSxPrm7Lxfpdp_hga-4aI55Hcya8O2bDlhrU8HmDSckZXpc0TkYmcMNT4bIIgF_GmvfLWpe097cKX4YEiTvKvUTKDT0vxBlG4EszH2JmltWp8uNTF7DasV/w466-h640/Screenshot%202023-10-02%20at%2012.31.14%20PM.jpg" width="466" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div>We chose the <b>Triple-Meat Mixed Combo</b> (S$65 - yes you heard right but its for 2-3 pax) and comes with 550g of LA (beef) galbi, pork collar and chicken. It also comes with free jiggae (we picked the kimchi one) which was one of our favourite dishes that night, so it is worth it! The 3 meats is also accompanied by a similarly sized plate of veggies (beansprouts, pumpkin slices, kimchi and a fried egg). The marinate on the meat was really well-done - not overly sweet or cloying and just enough to bring out the flavours of the perfectly charred meat! I would 100% recommend this if you are here as a group of 3 or 4. 4/5</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib1zxfj5502NnqoqFo6vedkxuTd9XXcBmTy0DWxCsXFhDTYc6jtBfTF6p8DF5qitbMXCR1K2EjYvkr4k7xfTJ8f-Q9LSPiI5JYqqyuHItUbJHNAvNaWO43aatifwUgfM-ryoCZYqVmxKTpMeC45XWtaXsr9p7LcKu_OVnJIYuHt2FfEHJj1cZ8/s2128/20230928_184010.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2128" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib1zxfj5502NnqoqFo6vedkxuTd9XXcBmTy0DWxCsXFhDTYc6jtBfTF6p8DF5qitbMXCR1K2EjYvkr4k7xfTJ8f-Q9LSPiI5JYqqyuHItUbJHNAvNaWO43aatifwUgfM-ryoCZYqVmxKTpMeC45XWtaXsr9p7LcKu_OVnJIYuHt2FfEHJj1cZ8/w542-h640/20230928_184010.jpg" width="542" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We also had the <b>Wagyu Tteokgalbi</b> (S$29.90), which is basically hamburg steak on hotplate. It came hot and sizzling, since the team had been using the mega torch on it. TBH amongst all the meat, this was the one I didn't enjoy as much because I found the texture of the meat to be quite disparate and not as juicy or bouncy as I had expected of wagyu. 2/5</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhehA2byduUh4DTWeeD_869mN7CNOZnzqyQngksxTkxbU6EdGfjfIb1I6ypoD3whjCsMw6O8YrfH7V2014BY4IeNB31PXc1xrVJFpSUrhObY3QNxquuYPUO1_skleh6DqL0sEO3F9v0XqMdBIJgv3FpL900lNDeEEPFsLM9HMy3Bw0eqqbZE6vK/s2235/20230928_184446.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2235" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhehA2byduUh4DTWeeD_869mN7CNOZnzqyQngksxTkxbU6EdGfjfIb1I6ypoD3whjCsMw6O8YrfH7V2014BY4IeNB31PXc1xrVJFpSUrhObY3QNxquuYPUO1_skleh6DqL0sEO3F9v0XqMdBIJgv3FpL900lNDeEEPFsLM9HMy3Bw0eqqbZE6vK/w516-h640/20230928_184446.jpg" width="516" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We ended with some flambé <b>spicy cheese chicken</b> (S$) which wasn't spicy at all. They came over and blowtorched the cheese to give it a good melt, and that was fun to watch as well. The chicken chunks were juicy and tender, and this was such a easy dish to enjoy. 4/5</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvJJdG9G5DDKkME_GIXoJ-wFamVRYeIN5cC9oDkBOocXDWG5kpWJGo04JritR2KQmLQICvmAANH2v7C8bCNWmiH2chn7-vf33SVyjn9Dy5qu43_ynrAd627Rz5lYnP2G2ldsEgjebfrfB9nISGxn79lXxhFxDhbzU6Ac3B7AOUE8jdH5T7u9uv/s2140/20230928_184241.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2140" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvJJdG9G5DDKkME_GIXoJ-wFamVRYeIN5cC9oDkBOocXDWG5kpWJGo04JritR2KQmLQICvmAANH2v7C8bCNWmiH2chn7-vf33SVyjn9Dy5qu43_ynrAd627Rz5lYnP2G2ldsEgjebfrfB9nISGxn79lXxhFxDhbzU6Ac3B7AOUE8jdH5T7u9uv/w538-h640/20230928_184241.jpg" width="538" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Because of all the flambe near and around you plus the extensive meat grilling, you will smell quite strongly of the restaurant and meat when you leave. So if you are ok with that (you're going home to shower right after type), and i</i><i>f you are looking for a different kind of Korean BBQ experience at an affordable price point, </i><i>give this a go!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">🙅 Thank you, next<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">🤷 Try if nearby ✔️<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">💁 Bookmark this<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Bulgogi Syo</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">11 Bidadari Park Drive, #01-33/34 The Woodleigh Mall, Singapore 367803</div><div style="text-align: center;">Daily 11.30am to 9pm (except Sat/Sun closed 3-5pm)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Walk-ins only</div></div>AlexisCheong.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164023167868533335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526129.post-7205168183940219112023-10-03T11:49:00.006+08:002023-11-10T23:17:56.301+08:001-Michelin Star Review: Lunch at Braci, 52 Boat Quay #05-01, Singapore 049841<p style="text-align: center;">I love fine dining. Or dining at Michelin-starred places. Just because there's that extra factor when it comes to service and attention to detail, especially on the food. I guess that's why they are described as fine. So I was super happy to be invited by a good friend to go for their <a href="https://www.braci.sg/executivesetlunchmenu" target="_blank">3-course Executive Set Lunch</a> (S$88++) at <b><i>Braci</i></b>, a one-Michelin starred Italian restaurant at Boat Quay. The restaurant's quite intimately set up with a long counter where you can see the many chefs in action.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSaHzrHuUhNlHRoezsOXJH-bLCPmqSQSDSZh2Cnpr0pszndQpuMZMgvI_uHFfLWTX4s98BjVptmbvOYS34FQH0eaGSV7ClfT6aoANYtWgnU3q7AFH9Cgxxy1kA4n5x901mfOu6V8MO28D5woqyKbgKYU6qynF1KP-vsYZeRqjA7-jCp6Ngg-8i/s1800/20230302_123712.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1800" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSaHzrHuUhNlHRoezsOXJH-bLCPmqSQSDSZh2Cnpr0pszndQpuMZMgvI_uHFfLWTX4s98BjVptmbvOYS34FQH0eaGSV7ClfT6aoANYtWgnU3q7AFH9Cgxxy1kA4n5x901mfOu6V8MO28D5woqyKbgKYU6qynF1KP-vsYZeRqjA7-jCp6Ngg-8i/w640-h480/20230302_123712.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We started with some snacks, or aperitivo. The cigar thing was absolutely divine!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyoZ0aSU1M5B2baly62kPyBayMmTwPzU9eZ3ym4OUzkkDmko0y8MhXdHheOAJpR94pOtK1Ic7Mup7mgTuP26VmwfxDqsg6sYFzucT9XArXJbAY66Ns3fuqTzK0-Qe_MLYqDGw-PXiKo5mCWBZYEmbutSRwGjBUS6qEYyWftnRWDDvopX7PhusD/s1800/20230302_130719.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyoZ0aSU1M5B2baly62kPyBayMmTwPzU9eZ3ym4OUzkkDmko0y8MhXdHheOAJpR94pOtK1Ic7Mup7mgTuP26VmwfxDqsg6sYFzucT9XArXJbAY66Ns3fuqTzK0-Qe_MLYqDGw-PXiKo5mCWBZYEmbutSRwGjBUS6qEYyWftnRWDDvopX7PhusD/w640-h640/20230302_130719.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They were all tiny bites of delight.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5DqLRLODGuteCguGtOVucL9grZeINMJM0XJAu-mzBeYKhldjI_7O-168LGf486CUWsB7rP4b5tUN5RRzJGeBgROOxpZnhrNpNIvfSDSLqZjrUb92aTv1mkLUDwbvBJ9-s58XYLjlQQE70bcWP-FBhR2v7PmvRbv3wM4IBVC0WeguJA18X8PJc/s1800/20230302_130732.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5DqLRLODGuteCguGtOVucL9grZeINMJM0XJAu-mzBeYKhldjI_7O-168LGf486CUWsB7rP4b5tUN5RRzJGeBgROOxpZnhrNpNIvfSDSLqZjrUb92aTv1mkLUDwbvBJ9-s58XYLjlQQE70bcWP-FBhR2v7PmvRbv3wM4IBVC0WeguJA18X8PJc/w640-h640/20230302_130732.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Including this mini "taco". Sorry I couldn't remember what it is anymore, I just knew they are super fun to eat and filled with wonderous textures.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQnwH-97H9L8F1CPvvsqfrmwNj4MfwCNVYQ5tdJL5ImlNm3zPzjpt4HnEhiB3Ch4IzEDAGifP_aCj2gG1pNH5znLK-MlY_WqGueoYAqW9Jd0pA2FBl0MRbequB7OZm5vTLp0sJEdo0XRuiiRub0YwkV5HPZ4GcwOwJDYQ3sgRHCuzn6ns3XWAm/s1800/20230302_130746.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQnwH-97H9L8F1CPvvsqfrmwNj4MfwCNVYQ5tdJL5ImlNm3zPzjpt4HnEhiB3Ch4IzEDAGifP_aCj2gG1pNH5znLK-MlY_WqGueoYAqW9Jd0pA2FBl0MRbequB7OZm5vTLp0sJEdo0XRuiiRub0YwkV5HPZ4GcwOwJDYQ3sgRHCuzn6ns3XWAm/w640-h640/20230302_130746.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The bread, oh my gosh, the bread, was the absolute highlight of the meal. So soft and pillowy inside and the crust made that perfect crackling sound when we bit onto it.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfNfKfDlCJiaLmEghGLvxbDfe4ckE6f2byjpNG3dhh24DUPohhUe2BONRVPRi5XKpr9Xxo_JD7Wp4DtwqGWO7yir6RUx_bPcWFT1G-ByTTt640nlpCQbeSMTeF30A8oIyhqonZlGQZfaAJAvUtMJENtI4yFFoG3u_ofM107O9o0yUksPk2EhHJ/s1800/20230302_131546.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfNfKfDlCJiaLmEghGLvxbDfe4ckE6f2byjpNG3dhh24DUPohhUe2BONRVPRi5XKpr9Xxo_JD7Wp4DtwqGWO7yir6RUx_bPcWFT1G-ByTTt640nlpCQbeSMTeF30A8oIyhqonZlGQZfaAJAvUtMJENtI4yFFoG3u_ofM107O9o0yUksPk2EhHJ/w640-h640/20230302_131546.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can't remember but it seemed like we opted for both options for the first course. I also forgot what this was but look at the dish! Isn't it creative?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwvzV7i9Qx3RJsHBzyNbTgpHdICDVFO6lU5HkjC4_mdKDdMS9br6WaprlBaX5dXQUEg4-5y-TH1LyDZELaLuZo2-5d66dmL5fOuTLlA4aIHWVJp99MuZ_ewM0RavkbYG8WgAvjFY3lDE0db5jU42-v2FiT78KDszs69lY2YbU1u_c_gh8OOpIc/s1800/20230302_131639.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1800" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwvzV7i9Qx3RJsHBzyNbTgpHdICDVFO6lU5HkjC4_mdKDdMS9br6WaprlBaX5dXQUEg4-5y-TH1LyDZELaLuZo2-5d66dmL5fOuTLlA4aIHWVJp99MuZ_ewM0RavkbYG8WgAvjFY3lDE0db5jU42-v2FiT78KDszs69lY2YbU1u_c_gh8OOpIc/w640-h480/20230302_131639.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pasta dish was tiny but divine. I think this was the 32 Egg Yolk Tagliolini? </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgglgkhMt23TQHlLgUp8vMoB_GRfsXungnIXbwmHYeFrxtRNncTmnctLmmu1f-ZlVdPb3lCYPu4QqkDWZpEkW7SvxAmSk1ZRJ4X1zsPqvKIjuhUXQT9CzE0Ncov0Th8SFEgxePUZhyAsmhoTnZdOh3srcV5dhtEAtxegaXxfuGWLdMIG8wZL8Ht/s1800/20230302_133836.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgglgkhMt23TQHlLgUp8vMoB_GRfsXungnIXbwmHYeFrxtRNncTmnctLmmu1f-ZlVdPb3lCYPu4QqkDWZpEkW7SvxAmSk1ZRJ4X1zsPqvKIjuhUXQT9CzE0Ncov0Th8SFEgxePUZhyAsmhoTnZdOh3srcV5dhtEAtxegaXxfuGWLdMIG8wZL8Ht/w640-h640/20230302_133836.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I know I had the Maimoa lamb for mains! Comes with Baby Artichoke, Vermouth Jus and Taggiasche Olives. It was a small but intensely delicious piece of lamb, complemented by the jus.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixdE2nnrLg8KtGboDIW3H6QfQ7au1yP7t9MxHkaLHqyrOl6gsjh28_5QLJOMDfFXQCCT03BkwzIfMVW2yiEwaw7JcrSchVomQs1HfWWQTGUQAQKRLlNm7HcYQdteWTYlcyahhTnFSFnyX1plGjorp5cbhj8Fb9A4utoUa8kuPuKwc-8FzWDyyv/s1800/20230302_135026.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixdE2nnrLg8KtGboDIW3H6QfQ7au1yP7t9MxHkaLHqyrOl6gsjh28_5QLJOMDfFXQCCT03BkwzIfMVW2yiEwaw7JcrSchVomQs1HfWWQTGUQAQKRLlNm7HcYQdteWTYlcyahhTnFSFnyX1plGjorp5cbhj8Fb9A4utoUa8kuPuKwc-8FzWDyyv/w640-h640/20230302_135026.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For dessert, it was some frozen shaving thingy with balls of ..something. Haha. My memory is horrible, sorry! As of Sep 2023, they are serving Lemon Almond Cake, Vanilla Diplomat Cream, Plum Sorbet. I don't know if this was what we had back in March.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWMqkopM4qXvVu68jy52prRS3hKi9o2f6L7fDNUjJ-xo-lSZ5wYVBn4PFC41fsu2vsXw8BIuR4WKOQw4HevIw4wn91trJnWKVAQLGYGt54Sz7LS8o12OwqQ6HLkSgaxwjP6JtIwyNvF5Mc5xTBFotP39N3Rxwj1-ZhBlGE7sAAgQ1YzxDdXve0/s2400/20230302_140658.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWMqkopM4qXvVu68jy52prRS3hKi9o2f6L7fDNUjJ-xo-lSZ5wYVBn4PFC41fsu2vsXw8BIuR4WKOQw4HevIw4wn91trJnWKVAQLGYGt54Sz7LS8o12OwqQ6HLkSgaxwjP6JtIwyNvF5Mc5xTBFotP39N3Rxwj1-ZhBlGE7sAAgQ1YzxDdXve0/w480-h640/20230302_140658.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We also had some petit fours to complete the meal, which was well-appreciated.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBYTc3DThiVwa2FaLEsQGfj7uEPsoTaCivFal46rwMO5J7CyoxkXvmqwUG-wVrcGoObr2449xs8yd2fWYeMPvWW1o7FTD7AkI1S57eWX11n5V6NmNqLFZTk8CdhQRjnLnx4I0EduSPVS7aLXwtf1SVMQMHGU7z8WBpbyRbB9NlQ2iUD4U8f_Ep/s1800/20230302_142040.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBYTc3DThiVwa2FaLEsQGfj7uEPsoTaCivFal46rwMO5J7CyoxkXvmqwUG-wVrcGoObr2449xs8yd2fWYeMPvWW1o7FTD7AkI1S57eWX11n5V6NmNqLFZTk8CdhQRjnLnx4I0EduSPVS7aLXwtf1SVMQMHGU7z8WBpbyRbB9NlQ2iUD4U8f_Ep/w640-h640/20230302_142040.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-B8FOXtohLRM7dKCbFDMmYIb5KnN6dPnDeXDEYIv_YP8sGMM0Vr-uzNwvG6odzp6f3THIRgk7o22zLOw-jxychMnsvLf3TYYGclsPqJzeHeRNkPVjS4A-lOwo__JArGFcFIckTACw32sL_iJGLkGj21cpCguoLwkPHGxMNrXpEjrW71scQzRS/s2400/20230302_142052.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-B8FOXtohLRM7dKCbFDMmYIb5KnN6dPnDeXDEYIv_YP8sGMM0Vr-uzNwvG6odzp6f3THIRgk7o22zLOw-jxychMnsvLf3TYYGclsPqJzeHeRNkPVjS4A-lOwo__JArGFcFIckTACw32sL_iJGLkGj21cpCguoLwkPHGxMNrXpEjrW71scQzRS/w480-h640/20230302_142052.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After the long and leisurely lunch we went to their rooftop to have a look. Quite a nice view of the Singapore River - pity it was quite cloudy then (and it poured super heavily after!).</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQhCxeS2mCHF5_U86y3x4Mfe5yHiesGfCyV8BLKuwsnRk5BT-5eUhiBKAx_XvDJAJYRDozOfG_o_yoLafEzSKlRU_iwSOzCzotHn0mqAV89tRtEoGBLcU_qzdTV5qOOU6_1SVCflVsAq-Km75xGOvgku3G2pNlz-q8xlWJzaIX3PA3g8FnW2JW/s1800/20230302_143129.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1800" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQhCxeS2mCHF5_U86y3x4Mfe5yHiesGfCyV8BLKuwsnRk5BT-5eUhiBKAx_XvDJAJYRDozOfG_o_yoLafEzSKlRU_iwSOzCzotHn0mqAV89tRtEoGBLcU_qzdTV5qOOU6_1SVCflVsAq-Km75xGOvgku3G2pNlz-q8xlWJzaIX3PA3g8FnW2JW/w640-h480/20230302_143129.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>If you're looking to try out Michelin-starred restaurants but don't want to pay too much, I think lunch sets are a great way to sample what they offer! I would recommend Braci's lunch in this case because everything about the lunch was perfect.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">🙅 Thank you, next<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">🤷 Try if feeling indulgent ✔️<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">💁 Bookmark this<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></span></p></div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Braci</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">50 Boat Quay, #05-01, Singapore 049841</div><div style="text-align: center;">Daily 12-1.30pm, 6-11pm</div><div style="text-align: center;">Call 6866 1933 or visit their <a href="https://www.tablecheck.com/en/il-lido-restaurant-bar-braci/reserve/landing?utm_source=google" target="_blank">Tablecheck</a> to reserve</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.braci.sg/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.braci.sg/" target="_blank">Website</a></div><p></p>AlexisCheong.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164023167868533335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526129.post-71646937918219611632023-09-29T11:47:00.004+08:002023-11-10T23:18:31.363+08:00Food Review: Big Moustache BBQ at 70 Lor 25A Geylang, Singapore 388255<p style="text-align: center;">So I realised that even though <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@alexis.cheong/video/7184085761430523138" target="_blank">my TikTok of this blew up</a>, I did not blog about it, so here it is! I was invited by my friends to dine with them at <b><i>Big Moustache BBQ</i></b>, a Chinese skewer place, at Geylang by a bunch of chef foodies, and I thought it was some "hidden" place but turns out it is very popular and people will start queuing up from 6pm if you don't get there before 5pm on any day, not just the weekends. So that's what we did and we sat outside (which I think is a good idea due to all the food smells). </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiK-nH2h_dSlHshO_raenuh7EqTm8bob1wDlFuMKQ2Lu8uos876Ph1F4mrnbpH300W4U5IAFun9r_HFGOKXP75YmJjD1n5LrGFkreBPOCEJbUNx8liqA0tblVAsesuw1dP2fJUdounTAdiJhCKoYJo1bqwLZyLzrS7_H92oXe4SmYWL-41t0R7/s775/Screenshot%202023-09-27%20at%2010.13.04%20AM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="775" data-original-width="726" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiK-nH2h_dSlHshO_raenuh7EqTm8bob1wDlFuMKQ2Lu8uos876Ph1F4mrnbpH300W4U5IAFun9r_HFGOKXP75YmJjD1n5LrGFkreBPOCEJbUNx8liqA0tblVAsesuw1dP2fJUdounTAdiJhCKoYJo1bqwLZyLzrS7_H92oXe4SmYWL-41t0R7/w600-h640/Screenshot%202023-09-27%20at%2010.13.04%20AM.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiACw8SHXm5yUZ7FNtDYKmy9Tw9Mt-JvGTrB2-C05NflwYlEmvo8vE1F8Wv6zdCjvtQQtbn90JHyeMWwQJaoduZwglrnlWW24DV_awtWK9ddYUqa72hct8fKqWiKJ80Gt5R8aog3hp4zc581zHR-coLfaG-eZ_34XYKZJGthTXJtqXxJVRsp60B/s2400/20230102_180442.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiACw8SHXm5yUZ7FNtDYKmy9Tw9Mt-JvGTrB2-C05NflwYlEmvo8vE1F8Wv6zdCjvtQQtbn90JHyeMWwQJaoduZwglrnlWW24DV_awtWK9ddYUqa72hct8fKqWiKJ80Gt5R8aog3hp4zc581zHR-coLfaG-eZ_34XYKZJGthTXJtqXxJVRsp60B/w480-h640/20230102_180442.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's the order chit. Everything is in Chinese unfortunately, so you need to go with the locals!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicsZ0qJIe_cB5IZiOFi4l1rz30lish6bisNWWOdf8pA0o-KwFlUCiL1epBakKThPv2kEmWCDZOYXsMuyL_A-EUfJ0gZQWezk1wqMpFvPEAcUyygyibrm619SYTn90AHh0vGytg5QvfB6mVHAbjNgu04_HgQefEqAOIOLWum7rSznVmvkCqnXMR/s2400/20230102_180335.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicsZ0qJIe_cB5IZiOFi4l1rz30lish6bisNWWOdf8pA0o-KwFlUCiL1epBakKThPv2kEmWCDZOYXsMuyL_A-EUfJ0gZQWezk1wqMpFvPEAcUyygyibrm619SYTn90AHh0vGytg5QvfB6mVHAbjNgu04_HgQefEqAOIOLWum7rSznVmvkCqnXMR/w480-h640/20230102_180335.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">There's also a huge book menu with photos though filled with Chinese AND English. Of course their skewers are the highlight, so do order them! Prices are decent, though not that cheap if one were to order a mix of other dishes.</div><br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxwJXPSD-vkpeXkmLQHYuIqL6XwNjhsNyIKfHMIKWaosVSKHxtxjm1sGor4pn-0ReguURR5wLrPor6Z2u7-dOQWti_CuXGW84GCZhVKg1nTCTAWjMEdW6L6L9D4INEaOf_188vpRe6ATTQ1xJugpTUCA8yz9IVzqEw5BQs__z6vktOUDlD5yDD/s1800/20230102_180432.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1800" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxwJXPSD-vkpeXkmLQHYuIqL6XwNjhsNyIKfHMIKWaosVSKHxtxjm1sGor4pn-0ReguURR5wLrPor6Z2u7-dOQWti_CuXGW84GCZhVKg1nTCTAWjMEdW6L6L9D4INEaOf_188vpRe6ATTQ1xJugpTUCA8yz9IVzqEw5BQs__z6vktOUDlD5yDD/w640-h480/20230102_180432.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There's one page for dessert, which are all quite fried.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyPEd3J_NpHnnTL_8Wkov8Ng7ixjXZk8kAKljA2IxGlMDNRvCJkTO9v16O8qT0xTE8vRHM3tCcxVb7wn1bDZDGHj0xJdPdN713xB259FyTlfVIaTEgMrH1P7lAqTTNtxPkyni3Ho62laLyryhTtZadqpfzWKS5MxWPqIwWhHt2MwcVw0bu22Q6/s2400/20230102_180628.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyPEd3J_NpHnnTL_8Wkov8Ng7ixjXZk8kAKljA2IxGlMDNRvCJkTO9v16O8qT0xTE8vRHM3tCcxVb7wn1bDZDGHj0xJdPdN713xB259FyTlfVIaTEgMrH1P7lAqTTNtxPkyni3Ho62laLyryhTtZadqpfzWKS5MxWPqIwWhHt2MwcVw0bu22Q6/w480-h640/20230102_180628.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On to what we ordered! There's 6 of us including a few burly men, so we had quite a lot of food, which is good because then I get to tell you what's good! This eggplant garlic dish for example, was really great as an appetiser.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7TFjlcJTbqEs0W9b9iUO8M888KMeLMgNQ5ZI7us4r71i-zsAnkML2-L41chna0NT7pasAjJkhexXINuUtbhqACQIycrYapQ-kREVYqTuWUE0Y5bhEp9mWlm5biLUU02LmC9p0xhm99O44CvYTPR4-S5ZzcP4LFvYXHAKS_6IrB0JFbSmrm_xu/s2400/20230102_182416.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7TFjlcJTbqEs0W9b9iUO8M888KMeLMgNQ5ZI7us4r71i-zsAnkML2-L41chna0NT7pasAjJkhexXINuUtbhqACQIycrYapQ-kREVYqTuWUE0Y5bhEp9mWlm5biLUU02LmC9p0xhm99O44CvYTPR4-S5ZzcP4LFvYXHAKS_6IrB0JFbSmrm_xu/w480-h640/20230102_182416.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And of course we had to get an assortment of skewers, which are doused with cumin. But that's not to hide their freshness, it was to enhance it. The meat quality was good itself!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhsDlCYpnNmOEMdTQm4I8bDfCtSWqKKnIAMXfFDw9hLvaZUDLtj1_PK4NBE2YnVhdiLBAkNYq6CJchNTdgVD4_Llkg8eWMiIIy1wdVbcBAwTu05ig1hJRAIPhYUCtM-C9cZW0LCwLMdL5MO1KEyJo-6AmSvPJJG2IJ1nHS0XSJwwahyphenhyphen0tH6xYv/s2400/20230102_183301.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhsDlCYpnNmOEMdTQm4I8bDfCtSWqKKnIAMXfFDw9hLvaZUDLtj1_PK4NBE2YnVhdiLBAkNYq6CJchNTdgVD4_Llkg8eWMiIIy1wdVbcBAwTu05ig1hJRAIPhYUCtM-C9cZW0LCwLMdL5MO1KEyJo-6AmSvPJJG2IJ1nHS0XSJwwahyphenhyphen0tH6xYv/w480-h640/20230102_183301.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We also had a tray of grilled enoki mushrooms, which was alright only. Kinda soggy.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJHMUZbhOIYAObOhprf2FbYkdHu0wZZo4CN0UnNhhPW91omVJIJzxj-nhk2ZRV0MgXHRjU9TCMaejnxkYuOJ36CQQsKsoPgkyGY9ZyLDSPej8lcLehpqaVwuwv-x89JsbriUSHGzQTqA_kl1Ytp67b0eDJPGD8R5CZ4oapvEgNTlitQnhc-dg-/s2400/20230102_183350.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJHMUZbhOIYAObOhprf2FbYkdHu0wZZo4CN0UnNhhPW91omVJIJzxj-nhk2ZRV0MgXHRjU9TCMaejnxkYuOJ36CQQsKsoPgkyGY9ZyLDSPej8lcLehpqaVwuwv-x89JsbriUSHGzQTqA_kl1Ytp67b0eDJPGD8R5CZ4oapvEgNTlitQnhc-dg-/w480-h640/20230102_183350.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We also had some wood ear mushroom (fungus) salad as well. Crunchy and refreshing! Note how the Chinese cuisine does incorporate veggies but its always flavoured with garlic.</div><br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuKJQju33NXG8svnSQJcuA0TYZ3IN3erq7CnS7ZaEaoC-3PAVhy2LIeP-R_Ca7rjuXpoDKqztH-6p1CHN86q2rVsRzsrTJOBYHxabK8CwdZxyfVWCTCWB6TF8C_sepezShtcNdzl1LE44CuxV_X3CRrteEdtiFpTi_Et934dQtCjFiweH7YW45/s2400/20230102_191227.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuKJQju33NXG8svnSQJcuA0TYZ3IN3erq7CnS7ZaEaoC-3PAVhy2LIeP-R_Ca7rjuXpoDKqztH-6p1CHN86q2rVsRzsrTJOBYHxabK8CwdZxyfVWCTCWB6TF8C_sepezShtcNdzl1LE44CuxV_X3CRrteEdtiFpTi_Et934dQtCjFiweH7YW45/w480-h640/20230102_191227.jpg" width="480" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And someone got skewered bread, which I thought was super interesting. As a carb accompaniment they did the job, but I wouldn't get it myself personally.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ZvMVq8JRRS6fjSRaw6M2GYJPovU9bfMNRzYQ7UQj07pmMfyT3zf6kbcuDr9i3NNQGx7oL0_WdfRPrbLiG6nmC9o5FmPBxwXbiKL8TPPOHX1bMKdC1puNWCHoVMVHeanJ5TEJCpSyns8EXDmjGx1lUZsBfhKE3eEO55B5mKhMqz7aoWqHeKl2/s1800/20230102_185337.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1800" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ZvMVq8JRRS6fjSRaw6M2GYJPovU9bfMNRzYQ7UQj07pmMfyT3zf6kbcuDr9i3NNQGx7oL0_WdfRPrbLiG6nmC9o5FmPBxwXbiKL8TPPOHX1bMKdC1puNWCHoVMVHeanJ5TEJCpSyns8EXDmjGx1lUZsBfhKE3eEO55B5mKhMqz7aoWqHeKl2/w640-h480/20230102_185337.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There's also some cold cut beef tongue/sausage (not sure what it is now) dish which was alright. Again, not my favourite because I think its quite salty and didn't really add to the meal.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFa3DF4zb8oko_7qb1Is905vcfGeTaeEYNb1RM7VfSgfSrZ3Z3NTJ5iy9S00Ueo5TX-lh6TJc1whxhhg9hy7LYaBRnNo1QlXoNVanPbt7tkZ6PSPJHh0o3NXKQxvcOSZFYnvBV2HE5QIB015pFS01LeWqYMIrjQOi3Z8NSsjBRsljjuFgQxHEN/s2400/20230102_185636.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFa3DF4zb8oko_7qb1Is905vcfGeTaeEYNb1RM7VfSgfSrZ3Z3NTJ5iy9S00Ueo5TX-lh6TJc1whxhhg9hy7LYaBRnNo1QlXoNVanPbt7tkZ6PSPJHh0o3NXKQxvcOSZFYnvBV2HE5QIB015pFS01LeWqYMIrjQOi3Z8NSsjBRsljjuFgQxHEN/w480-h640/20230102_185636.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The dongpo rou, or braised pork, was really good however! This will go so well with some rice, and if you are there, this is a must-order.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGVKA-ETytMzOZBgou_ON3eulBMpQt3rZUrBIWBEOGwfborjAws5h28HQG7aO4Pou5Fw_niVFudoC_I_O0uztiZLifsMqlnAMZx3hZVCvcpwLl3LUOygFx64Md4Q19RazojaikPeOeUlVQzYZ925mGO0aWmIfo56xck3JYFwFbxnUUO04tIhvA/s2400/20230102_185836.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGVKA-ETytMzOZBgou_ON3eulBMpQt3rZUrBIWBEOGwfborjAws5h28HQG7aO4Pou5Fw_niVFudoC_I_O0uztiZLifsMqlnAMZx3hZVCvcpwLl3LUOygFx64Md4Q19RazojaikPeOeUlVQzYZ925mGO0aWmIfo56xck3JYFwFbxnUUO04tIhvA/w480-h640/20230102_185836.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So are their chicken wings. If there is ONE skewer dish you have to order, its these. So addictive with the perfectly grilled skin and juicy tender chicken inside. The marinate is just some simple soy sauce I think, not the sweet type like the Singapore hawker centres.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWN86QUuj9dqknykxBMtKigyuKTTbiXiJsPxfgzCLENmsaNQHJF9_SV8XoX9p9OqcEWWl7qAsy_WyyFOBm4VOVbBqd7mCQUo1ar8EKk84B46XSlgCyrLOz0AKlfNxZ8tyz79EglBj-lMUSOyVwH7-3-TCX64v9kKuuei-c1sqY2j05ht0AO281/s1800/20230102_190123.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1800" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWN86QUuj9dqknykxBMtKigyuKTTbiXiJsPxfgzCLENmsaNQHJF9_SV8XoX9p9OqcEWWl7qAsy_WyyFOBm4VOVbBqd7mCQUo1ar8EKk84B46XSlgCyrLOz0AKlfNxZ8tyz79EglBj-lMUSOyVwH7-3-TCX64v9kKuuei-c1sqY2j05ht0AO281/w640-h480/20230102_190123.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We also had some classic tomato egg, which to me is quite a comfort food, and this was as good as it looked.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEtFToux1I2r0L3h_uqTN5zDXeiYC2bGWwcToVGUqCPJ1UOLI-Wol3w2lXmpYthhIsQZ6Agzemfx11LcqJQMFvCSGcuj9xVVgb1XHUs4lTOXpYB_FcCDwzpTVAYjr2lf1Cmkl1MFFFvXlA2CRzE3_EJoZdCgD2NtBa3CmU-EjMWRzp1dWMmAm6/s2400/20230102_191143.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEtFToux1I2r0L3h_uqTN5zDXeiYC2bGWwcToVGUqCPJ1UOLI-Wol3w2lXmpYthhIsQZ6Agzemfx11LcqJQMFvCSGcuj9xVVgb1XHUs4lTOXpYB_FcCDwzpTVAYjr2lf1Cmkl1MFFFvXlA2CRzE3_EJoZdCgD2NtBa3CmU-EjMWRzp1dWMmAm6/w480-h640/20230102_191143.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Then we had this giant pot of mutton soup. I would never order it myself, but I can see why people like it - the soup had depth and the mutton was not that gamey. Instead the flavours mixed very well with the spices used, and it felt super heartening to drink the broth.</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhymbjoCctAjpMzNKD3HlFRwWFsIbSnHoUcAMi0h6UThxB4f7h31SH_0yalzSChT7JhFaCi4NREKzb_jp0qnpStY0vur77NqEQxg-IKbHw4vaTnBwI-urak1_9ZMn4Rn2j_FZyj8zsBCzDRcAgyX7TKn1kHBSpW52oZ4tufKyjUBX_GAv-1U1Mf/s2400/20230102_190627.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhymbjoCctAjpMzNKD3HlFRwWFsIbSnHoUcAMi0h6UThxB4f7h31SH_0yalzSChT7JhFaCi4NREKzb_jp0qnpStY0vur77NqEQxg-IKbHw4vaTnBwI-urak1_9ZMn4Rn2j_FZyj8zsBCzDRcAgyX7TKn1kHBSpW52oZ4tufKyjUBX_GAv-1U1Mf/w480-h640/20230102_190627.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There was also some mala noodles, which I had a small portion of since I cannot do mala nowadays. My stomach will tell me how upset it is after. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSP3GLLQomkq0z8EqHS4V5mopimlQbkhGW-gB6TLOiL5D46DJltTcL7Czp17caYUmPkN4fadAlHAHxVFYgj8IhUONjaVnfNmhv9lPareIiRUayQQL3qcu9veobhB6iE5hYOmfyR_R_hioqq_bMVX4SJPAxWp0VU1NRZZ86O8zCLPC3asHkgKiQ/s2400/20230102_190943.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSP3GLLQomkq0z8EqHS4V5mopimlQbkhGW-gB6TLOiL5D46DJltTcL7Czp17caYUmPkN4fadAlHAHxVFYgj8IhUONjaVnfNmhv9lPareIiRUayQQL3qcu9veobhB6iE5hYOmfyR_R_hioqq_bMVX4SJPAxWp0VU1NRZZ86O8zCLPC3asHkgKiQ/w480-h640/20230102_190943.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The most interesting dish had to be the <b>Toffee Apple</b> (S$12) where soft, sticky maltose sugar was coated on the fried apple slices. And to eat them, you have to dip it in your bowl of water which will cool and harden the maltose and create a crunchy exterior. So creative and fun to eat!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzEgODVjc_0gaRyiBuABDpqZrqZFc9NQzpFErlmZLSjEjlf6ZBMd27tbYwqHcAZ8i_myLvtS5LwiPtopDu1e4vyk6ebQwgdO_DabZwUZJ3gOWx73vd17GfUlLSYK-c7mikHymbUOP7eXKTS05GttZaDLymvRQbiMBAjH0NoeE8uOJ2xtXtZTtm/s1800/20230102_201738.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1800" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzEgODVjc_0gaRyiBuABDpqZrqZFc9NQzpFErlmZLSjEjlf6ZBMd27tbYwqHcAZ8i_myLvtS5LwiPtopDu1e4vyk6ebQwgdO_DabZwUZJ3gOWx73vd17GfUlLSYK-c7mikHymbUOP7eXKTS05GttZaDLymvRQbiMBAjH0NoeE8uOJ2xtXtZTtm/w640-h480/20230102_201738.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We also had the sweet potato variant. I would recommend the apple version if you have to pick. So good, and it is my first time trying something like this!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4iZIILQNW-6mUZBIxbvimf_kFR2-j5nbrnfr0-7quCod_yef1x4sgAe9Q9POoHX4Cx8gzduVIf7nRSdUI7jNK4Dm0Ljtekv8YAg-6G5PcoPeoVvb8SVpbxjzFiZeemWPlfJD3zpb-dlR4N7ekIGWi4NAHO_gqqpqjALCBLWgHRJH7SRfa9G0H/s2400/20230102_201741.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4iZIILQNW-6mUZBIxbvimf_kFR2-j5nbrnfr0-7quCod_yef1x4sgAe9Q9POoHX4Cx8gzduVIf7nRSdUI7jNK4Dm0Ljtekv8YAg-6G5PcoPeoVvb8SVpbxjzFiZeemWPlfJD3zpb-dlR4N7ekIGWi4NAHO_gqqpqjALCBLWgHRJH7SRfa9G0H/w480-h640/20230102_201741.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Big Moustache BBQ is not something one should have frequently, but it is definitely a must-try, maybe once or twice a year for how unhealthy it could get. Haa but the flavours are as big as the moustache! Go early and chope seats and enjoy the skewers with some Tsingtao beer!<br /><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; text-align: start;">🙅 Thank you, next</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; text-align: start;"> <br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; text-align: start;">🤷 Try if nearby</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; text-align: start;"> <br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; text-align: start;">💁 Bookmark this ✔️</span></div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br /></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Big Moustache BBQ</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">70 Lor 25A Geylang, Singapore 388255</div><div style="text-align: center;">Daily 11am to 3am</div><div style="text-align: center;">Walk-ins only. </div><p></p>AlexisCheong.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164023167868533335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526129.post-68649888262305648862023-09-10T17:25:00.001+08:002023-09-11T08:11:23.240+08:00Product Review: Aura Blender for smoothies on the go!<p style="text-align: center;">I received an email asking if I would be interested to receive do an <b><i>Aura Blender review</i></b>, and being the tech/gadget fan who is also into healthy eating that I am, I had to say yes! Apparently <b><a href="https://aurablender.com.sg/" target="_blank"><i>Aura</i></a></b> is Singapore's leading portable blender brand and the most powerful. Well, it definitely did stand out when it arrived in this black packaging with the font, looking very unlike a package containing a blender! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEVvE9hdK6myC11cW5nKKqfiKx5sPBrgdbelnjFBbzdTWMlRFZfnYd6-fVtWpwTtXu5ue6LJ2FPaJmfm53W8l7zGvyYJpt2My5nJWRUAGzsORd1toiRz8gW_QPJ2kyjtutQIf5iXhlKCV9-w1LTZq7jJmQsv5nfhUHqkSpUrwhpMnliD_-1Wq6/s1800/20230907_172403.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEVvE9hdK6myC11cW5nKKqfiKx5sPBrgdbelnjFBbzdTWMlRFZfnYd6-fVtWpwTtXu5ue6LJ2FPaJmfm53W8l7zGvyYJpt2My5nJWRUAGzsORd1toiRz8gW_QPJ2kyjtutQIf5iXhlKCV9-w1LTZq7jJmQsv5nfhUHqkSpUrwhpMnliD_-1Wq6/w640-h640/20230907_172403.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's the <span style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><a href="https://aurablender.com.sg/products/aura-portable-blender" target="_blank">Aura portable blender</a></b> (sale price S$67.90!) in a sleek cool box. I was surprised by the weight of it but upon opening I realised that the bottle was made of borosilicate glass, hence the heft. Glass is heavier but it means you can also use it to blend hot ingredients like soup. </span><span style="text-align: left;">Other than the blender, I was also given the</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><i style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="https://aurablender.com.sg/products/aura-insulated-sleeve" target="_blank">Aura insulated sleeve</a> </b></i><span style="text-align: left;">(sold separately, S$19.90 sale price) that allows one to bring the bottle around conveniently!</span> I can see why gym bros and gals would appreciate this. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdC6Z3wlifLT8v7dkK8KgEKWN2gkrfEuDptZ1wtaHoy7K7juqHzZONEPPZcpao_6XGn7wilyazJASc_wd1Zxa112g_1XKwxfqU6id-GUgSCVnDCEVELPIJg7Wxezq_Kx8sCOmFPzzou9R8WShQRTUUSv44C4w3IpyNpJDKiGqNgU6tBbPYcGUp/s1800/20230907_172853.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdC6Z3wlifLT8v7dkK8KgEKWN2gkrfEuDptZ1wtaHoy7K7juqHzZONEPPZcpao_6XGn7wilyazJASc_wd1Zxa112g_1XKwxfqU6id-GUgSCVnDCEVELPIJg7Wxezq_Kx8sCOmFPzzou9R8WShQRTUUSv44C4w3IpyNpJDKiGqNgU6tBbPYcGUp/w640-h640/20230907_172853.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The blender was packed securely in the box and this is what you get in it - a blender motor base with a borosilicate glass bottle (480ml) above, and a screw top lid that has this super pretty jewel etched cover and a handle, as well as a USB cable to charge the blender and an extra screw lid to replace the motor base to carry it out just as a normal bottle.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvet-GrufwrA1gqnSPkVwVd_lktbLJtcJRSHyn_MlqCGZ0U8JoSw2dUxrz-oIeg3uju4E11faDBssEh4oATXqLNZk3RPdgM3nIEQa2dCIuuNTNiakC6oRqEPfe6n4D_U1sfL9fXNKGTOHwN5haPFbbCvYzIeQW-b3cC-HCuusowmuU9HlE7EV4/s2400/20230910_142127.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvet-GrufwrA1gqnSPkVwVd_lktbLJtcJRSHyn_MlqCGZ0U8JoSw2dUxrz-oIeg3uju4E11faDBssEh4oATXqLNZk3RPdgM3nIEQa2dCIuuNTNiakC6oRqEPfe6n4D_U1sfL9fXNKGTOHwN5haPFbbCvYzIeQW-b3cC-HCuusowmuU9HlE7EV4/w480-h640/20230910_142127.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am a fan of its thoughtful design all around. It makes the blender so much more portable to use in the house/kitchen and also you could bring it out and blend stuff on the spot. Imagine using this for chillis and garlic at a BBQ!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTKkY8R1W_LQT_yJJZmFKbYXC32LhcKYaIcRklIXJ_VHrz75hAsS2pTKu7EAlYFiz1piBnwoHf5pEnC-lwQUFNz4wztJ0fT1Zyhz-ehp2KjWDmHt5gBFVLBHX63wUyPmLbrBwDbLGKXLbWYWYcaO0jjNhA9SsDo2zRkApfh4xiLKUMjmF1eWbq/s2400/20230910_142212.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTKkY8R1W_LQT_yJJZmFKbYXC32LhcKYaIcRklIXJ_VHrz75hAsS2pTKu7EAlYFiz1piBnwoHf5pEnC-lwQUFNz4wztJ0fT1Zyhz-ehp2KjWDmHt5gBFVLBHX63wUyPmLbrBwDbLGKXLbWYWYcaO0jjNhA9SsDo2zRkApfh4xiLKUMjmF1eWbq/w480-h640/20230910_142212.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After reading the quick instructions, I loaded it up with some milk, dragonfruit with that lovely pink colour and ice cubes. It can go up to 80% full. Then I held onto the button for 2 seconds to turn it on, and off it went. Apparently the Aura blender uses this <b><i>AuraVortex™</i></b> blend tech which pulverises what's inside at 25,000 RPM, which means a whopping 417 times per second 😳</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC1zoNefoPpWO1I81oojD0bGjkDNRZNeIasCimzN7inEEtSLfhthxC7tXzWkeJuSbgX0FpCvnJqvsuqeHgLaYWq8W8sU0yqEp7AlE8nYcrnEQbZFnOUbyEgYyDujrGvsQ5mUF0r09MLVv7En-ioRgiwA37eXtF_c-cALF_3S-9LnozcvNNTYUx/s2400/20230910_142556.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC1zoNefoPpWO1I81oojD0bGjkDNRZNeIasCimzN7inEEtSLfhthxC7tXzWkeJuSbgX0FpCvnJqvsuqeHgLaYWq8W8sU0yqEp7AlE8nYcrnEQbZFnOUbyEgYyDujrGvsQ5mUF0r09MLVv7En-ioRgiwA37eXtF_c-cALF_3S-9LnozcvNNTYUx/w480-h640/20230910_142556.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here it is blending away. The sound was not too loud as well compared to traditional blenders. In just a few seconds there was no more fruit chunks and all the ice had been blended into tiny bits. Very impressive. Clean up was a breeze too - I just rinsed the bottle with the blender attached (without having water touch the outside or button) and then blitzed it a few times with tap water and dish soap to get the rest of the bits out. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXAm_M9UskH5O8DfrK8EAo1EldY9oMBFVbpoYSjpUk1UMeZq18zGw1i6hQE7tfFCyyDgg0AGHNbKTlI-O4cDE9smuqAtYG4YsBcGH1zvVjruO8CE9mgrDJ8CxdLZObzMyon3mtFtH1i3dHiA3YGSSYQDHDcIg3NjXUywVlCCFAm18o4eaMGI4z/s1382/Aura%20Portable%20Blender%20Singapore.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1382" data-original-width="852" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXAm_M9UskH5O8DfrK8EAo1EldY9oMBFVbpoYSjpUk1UMeZq18zGw1i6hQE7tfFCyyDgg0AGHNbKTlI-O4cDE9smuqAtYG4YsBcGH1zvVjruO8CE9mgrDJ8CxdLZObzMyon3mtFtH1i3dHiA3YGSSYQDHDcIg3NjXUywVlCCFAm18o4eaMGI4z/w394-h640/Aura%20Portable%20Blender%20Singapore.png" width="394" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here it is with the motor replaced by the lid and it is ready to be carried around! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgEoCYnfldgIETII_q8665K818xbWhqHEUQE9vRVY1dKtwhMwBwi4TvI49_cpzziXBJJvqnR2OKXo_6sZl2beiUBfGFXLz93EH88srLEmrB0DDMWnThMItLYQnbr-KmcN5nQ3_sS9o4Vsz51PI4Owj0xRxcFakY_kcHgyNUh8sOmCEnRDj1FmH/s2648/20230910_142858.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2648" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgEoCYnfldgIETII_q8665K818xbWhqHEUQE9vRVY1dKtwhMwBwi4TvI49_cpzziXBJJvqnR2OKXo_6sZl2beiUBfGFXLz93EH88srLEmrB0DDMWnThMItLYQnbr-KmcN5nQ3_sS9o4Vsz51PI4Owj0xRxcFakY_kcHgyNUh8sOmCEnRDj1FmH/w436-h640/20230910_142858.jpg" width="436" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's how the Aura insulated sleeve looks with the bottle tucked in. It can accommodate the entire thing with the motor base or just the replacement lid, and the sleeve is actually waterproof and will keep the temperature of whatever inside hot/cold! Pretty nifty.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_A2ImNDG8aqIzUznMQGNw2GPEfaY5-dPmcq8jaBmlo7O10eDk6pN9a3OoxjP4Mw8Pt8bdtQ_0RijKtP3DxzpUiVHbklKTfTdjNFFNl-rEY3pzNr2icZzCFYbo-oU_Jrj40OJGgZgBN5xxDigWdhnPcvd16zCzWVroF5AT_Fp72EDzUKnXerKa/s2400/20230910_162125.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_A2ImNDG8aqIzUznMQGNw2GPEfaY5-dPmcq8jaBmlo7O10eDk6pN9a3OoxjP4Mw8Pt8bdtQ_0RijKtP3DxzpUiVHbklKTfTdjNFFNl-rEY3pzNr2icZzCFYbo-oU_Jrj40OJGgZgBN5xxDigWdhnPcvd16zCzWVroF5AT_Fp72EDzUKnXerKa/w480-h640/20230910_162125.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can see the pattern on the interior of the sleeve helping to keep its contents warm. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFM4D-CfG55FtiA_KlqpxFLBv6znqJkWOZGKZu0IBi-PHu3cSqqtutRs3DOltJcLRCTTlSzlBtTDB-rMbi3nVtIpB7BGmz5faxT7lXfEcrL5fKttzC5MGVuIDIkoVLKp5DwBRNtyP5YycfBzVCcj-6DD6eXg4kdT6nRiqLpTm_i9xQw5nimOya/s2400/20230910_162139.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFM4D-CfG55FtiA_KlqpxFLBv6znqJkWOZGKZu0IBi-PHu3cSqqtutRs3DOltJcLRCTTlSzlBtTDB-rMbi3nVtIpB7BGmz5faxT7lXfEcrL5fKttzC5MGVuIDIkoVLKp5DwBRNtyP5YycfBzVCcj-6DD6eXg4kdT6nRiqLpTm_i9xQw5nimOya/w300-h400/20230910_162139.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In case you're wondering why Aura and not the other portable blenders, here's a comparison of Aura blender vis other types of blenders (which I have tried before unfortunately). While the removable base design is not unique, the blending speed and temperature range (because of the glass bottle) is, I think. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8a4vqOuUlX84ov_mj5XZO1iIZQva-KpR_tYGb5MKT3Vv4q42WQmcr-D8ekJ8orOiiBc1luiHNT4ghBWuD5mEpSH5VlcAhuiZPgK6k0BAIbVKQBjnLvc1fk9UiIx4c5Hevlb4BjsDQBYsI5AIkkdOTzB2WSWOznETWxMpMWtux3-DwN8KeU60D/s2332/Screenshot%202023-09-10%20at%204.46.42%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1106" data-original-width="2332" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8a4vqOuUlX84ov_mj5XZO1iIZQva-KpR_tYGb5MKT3Vv4q42WQmcr-D8ekJ8orOiiBc1luiHNT4ghBWuD5mEpSH5VlcAhuiZPgK6k0BAIbVKQBjnLvc1fk9UiIx4c5Hevlb4BjsDQBYsI5AIkkdOTzB2WSWOznETWxMpMWtux3-DwN8KeU60D/w640-h304/Screenshot%202023-09-10%20at%204.46.42%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Credit: <a href="https://aurablender.com.sg/" target="_blank">Aura</a></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Overall, the Aura blender is a wonderful lifestyle gadget to make smoothies and shakes a blitz and I enjoyed using it. I'd recommend anyone who is looking for a portable blender to check out <a href="https://aurablender.com.sg/" rel="" target="_blank">Aura</a>.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Thanks Aura for sending me the products for review!</i></div>AlexisCheong.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164023167868533335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526129.post-88450842008871303082023-09-07T22:30:00.010+08:002023-11-10T23:21:49.771+08:00Modern Japanese food review: Tanoke at 7 Purvis St, Singapore 188586<p style="text-align: center;">I might be biased, but when my favourite modern Japanese restaurant, <b><i>Tanoke</i></b>, released their new menu items for 2023, count on me to try the dishes out. The sake restaurant on the 2nd floor of a Purvis St shophouse has been opened since Feb 2021 (yes, in the midst of a pandemic!) and I've been back there many times since they opened to have their binchotan grilled wagyu and seafood, as well as for Sunday brunch (there's a bottomless sake package for it, too!).
</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b0c55_47b196c31fb84fceb0a666fa19aae311~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_806,h_668,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/20230425_143241.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="663" data-original-width="800" height="531" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b0c55_47b196c31fb84fceb0a666fa19aae311~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_806,h_668,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/20230425_143241.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo credit: Tanoke</td></tr></tbody></table></p><div style="text-align: center;">Last night I tried out 6 new items from their <a href="https://www.tanoke.sg/menu" target="_blank">menu</a>, which features wagyu, seafood and delectable sharing plates and sides which TBH is just as good. I also got the sake pairing for the tasting menu from the super knowledgeable sake sommelier, Nareenth. The <b>Katsuyama sake</b> is one of the easiest sakes to drink - it's so affable, it might get more than 70% if there was ever a People's Choice vote!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4KrLNfaKUIAD5wIEBHCx1ecjZOvDX5MHshaaij7tAV6w3whjPh5jhsZeysliEhgtZHBNzZX5TYS5T9rHCTr0A9Tsplk6eXZX6qa97OLZToznj0dS8J7xRGowt0grJ_W9WMoeppPAPZTbYRqCzCV7fowmrYi_PEPoaLKRzKHT7e7SrpOjTp3h4/s1966/20230905_200356-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1966" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4KrLNfaKUIAD5wIEBHCx1ecjZOvDX5MHshaaij7tAV6w3whjPh5jhsZeysliEhgtZHBNzZX5TYS5T9rHCTr0A9Tsplk6eXZX6qa97OLZToznj0dS8J7xRGowt0grJ_W9WMoeppPAPZTbYRqCzCV7fowmrYi_PEPoaLKRzKHT7e7SrpOjTp3h4/w586-h640/20230905_200356-2.jpg" width="586" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We started off with this<b> Inari & Foie Gras Gunkan</b> (S$16/pc) that had sushi rice stuffed into a tofu pocket, alongside ikura, cucumber and foie gras. We were advised to have it in ONE bite - which was near impossible, so I cheated and bit into half of it. Even then, the umami-ness of the rice, fatty foie and popping ikura encased in the soft and sweet tofu pocket was mindblowing. 4.5/5</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh4aeadCSq5knGWjqOC7tbDM-xOtMoTVn9ncE-uP0YyoWCsEsjDqyfApjVeB48rb6PFCxpVVlOKnBGWdcR_b7gRhMbXW0UB8pgBIHiRGMQ1M8nyCquo560QxNORWZvlpdIzEgkf6icUbLadkHnKxvL8jyzH5UJD-_ZmbJ2KGtZ-E_ozeWsePaM/s2250/20230905_200433.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh4aeadCSq5knGWjqOC7tbDM-xOtMoTVn9ncE-uP0YyoWCsEsjDqyfApjVeB48rb6PFCxpVVlOKnBGWdcR_b7gRhMbXW0UB8pgBIHiRGMQ1M8nyCquo560QxNORWZvlpdIzEgkf6icUbLadkHnKxvL8jyzH5UJD-_ZmbJ2KGtZ-E_ozeWsePaM/w512-h640/20230905_200433.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We also shared a <b>Japanese Fruit Tomato</b> (S$18), which isn't new and can also be found on their Sunday brunch menu. We all loved how refreshing the tomato is on top of the creamy tofu mascarpone which manages to be light at the same time. 4/5</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFFH9XI18Pm-9sP6wCdBxVmG4sK0SRRgO6_uyo9ub0Z7zkpd8hBCuCVaxTcOosAtKkVZBAq92ucz9ADH0Y5ZS1rbJkphpukZ2en-vCjrQ583xVjVMLXPPv6K__ts6Kt_2GcIavOJtEryX0No-r3rNkhzH9Ed46XGbY_l8kXw6jNwRDVCVYqmBL/s1800/20230905_201002-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFFH9XI18Pm-9sP6wCdBxVmG4sK0SRRgO6_uyo9ub0Z7zkpd8hBCuCVaxTcOosAtKkVZBAq92ucz9ADH0Y5ZS1rbJkphpukZ2en-vCjrQ583xVjVMLXPPv6K__ts6Kt_2GcIavOJtEryX0No-r3rNkhzH9Ed46XGbY_l8kXw6jNwRDVCVYqmBL/w640-h640/20230905_201002-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then the challenge was to pick up and eat the <b>Wagyu Sourdough</b> (S$22) as gracefully as one can. This was a reiteration of the previous Wagyu toast. Sweet, caramelised onions and braised wagyu bits was topped off with dots of creme fraiche and avocado puree, which worked as the necessary counterbalance to the sweet wagyu. This was great on top of the crunchy sourdough toast and even more perfect with the recommended sake! 4/5 </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibyNJxZ3vZTkRBzqCp21k1upYRxZMQG8Z1ve_vo_28iAkaE8NT1zOIcx_2hRNVPAcKFAco3A_0kZgy6K5_w1xws1nWdLow0pZzUFo_C5-ICq9g8GQsD_sGhuHLHTe9HtguGEfOz6ZcOWfRUnS2Rq4AnQqzuHhRXVCl7D1UPUyG930vWDu6fqjC/s1800/20230905_203052-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibyNJxZ3vZTkRBzqCp21k1upYRxZMQG8Z1ve_vo_28iAkaE8NT1zOIcx_2hRNVPAcKFAco3A_0kZgy6K5_w1xws1nWdLow0pZzUFo_C5-ICq9g8GQsD_sGhuHLHTe9HtguGEfOz6ZcOWfRUnS2Rq4AnQqzuHhRXVCl7D1UPUyG930vWDu6fqjC/w640-h640/20230905_203052-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As part of the starters we also tried the new <b>Aka Ebi Mentaiko Thermidor</b> (S$10/pc, min. 2), which was such a hit of seafoodiness. The sweet savoury and creamy mentaiko worked super well with the red shrimp flesh, which TBH isn't the juiciest or meatiest in the shrimp family. But when it comes to flavour, they packed the most. So yaas, it's still a W. 4/5</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1kPlRqEF7np-CL3RUwAbGLbaw_m9ZvQ6CETEFoEK_jdLsMTYZcb8jmIPAI4pN20Ajr2zuT1MwD4_tesSoS8J5KxdN0dcxBF0st-LJToDe7Kl8TfSHwoAf7pO4mZ7kzn8zGUQpVhDsUnoDeh0n2sXzrJdxkYA4RKcpITFAu4iEBqOqEW44nxE8/s1800/20230905_203702-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1kPlRqEF7np-CL3RUwAbGLbaw_m9ZvQ6CETEFoEK_jdLsMTYZcb8jmIPAI4pN20Ajr2zuT1MwD4_tesSoS8J5KxdN0dcxBF0st-LJToDe7Kl8TfSHwoAf7pO4mZ7kzn8zGUQpVhDsUnoDeh0n2sXzrJdxkYA4RKcpITFAu4iEBqOqEW44nxE8/w640-h640/20230905_203702-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tanoke's binchotan (white charcoal) grill was then fired up for our mains. You can see the grill marks on the mains that came up. We started with some <b>Eryngii Sumibiyaki </b>(S$12), or King Oyster Mushrooms, to fulfill our plant intake for the evening. They were simply grilled, but tasted amazing with the accompanying curry sea salt flakes! 4/5</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMVmkE79g5V01kEVMeVepJ3SoxGGox7f-nIGfGRSGzMZoI2dR44ndUEyQSE2RYH3ix5Av2z9QhRt9jVq3gQilB16m3tao8U_apAZW_rigNvFYN1G-GyWsnKwjSsn-kxNISYkTZu0AeJ80G5e8-SzV4l29pOSEePh53DUPHsAnsYrGbrisbOSJS/s1800/20230905_205640-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMVmkE79g5V01kEVMeVepJ3SoxGGox7f-nIGfGRSGzMZoI2dR44ndUEyQSE2RYH3ix5Av2z9QhRt9jVq3gQilB16m3tao8U_apAZW_rigNvFYN1G-GyWsnKwjSsn-kxNISYkTZu0AeJ80G5e8-SzV4l29pOSEePh53DUPHsAnsYrGbrisbOSJS/w640-h640/20230905_205640-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next was the <b>NZ Coastal Baby Lamb Tenderloin</b> (S$38) which comes with fried garlic and apple curry sauce on the side. Again, not your conventional Japanese dish, but it works so well when the protein is high quality and put on a gentle white charcoal flame. There's a slight gaminess that is typical of lamb - don't order this if you don't like it - because I know there are people who like lamb precisely because of that unique flavour! For me it is still manageable and the curry sauce + sake also helps to balance it out. 4/5</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxctdwgM1t0c5GeygxOzb78XyaeOpgz_L_bPiuS34z77uset9ycoEo7KUHEBQZPwezC75ArQG3l7BLUcoPtxQLGCykCFQGRE1YcRLAUhNiTPzCr7SjyH6rtQtXphVTsjTHbQ4FiZ7QAEn3IV6oufq16AXA0oclgl5EG9TuyyaiXSJiTMH74TQX/s1800/20230905_205854-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxctdwgM1t0c5GeygxOzb78XyaeOpgz_L_bPiuS34z77uset9ycoEo7KUHEBQZPwezC75ArQG3l7BLUcoPtxQLGCykCFQGRE1YcRLAUhNiTPzCr7SjyH6rtQtXphVTsjTHbQ4FiZ7QAEn3IV6oufq16AXA0oclgl5EG9TuyyaiXSJiTMH74TQX/w640-h640/20230905_205854-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lastly we had the <b>Atlantic Salmon Kasuzuke</b> (S$32) with sake lees (the byproduct of sake production, not a typo) and miso marinate, along with sansai (mountain vegetables). Having grilled my own salmon at home I know how difficult it is to achieve the right level of doneness but here, it is perfectly flaky inside and tender with the miso glaze adding just that salty goodness over it. The veggies also gave an additional texture. Though tbh I felt like this was the plainest dish of the lot and I'd rather get 2 more side dishes instead. 3.5/5.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN3eZycBOhv4JS2tp0hCLlGgr343hc4LdDX_Yp4oer8zaxtgyHA1-5q4_-f8MwSVeT6DqhUchPsaGPO_zUPEXjPe7mGKQy9k5e4jxYvR0ouNJvFQ7yYGqsZMC97R99CfKCZgnMxBuwTwjHdHtuK2eIoEOHtVriHQo3U6tq2EHRw4yBE5tMIK3F/s2400/20230905_205857-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN3eZycBOhv4JS2tp0hCLlGgr343hc4LdDX_Yp4oer8zaxtgyHA1-5q4_-f8MwSVeT6DqhUchPsaGPO_zUPEXjPe7mGKQy9k5e4jxYvR0ouNJvFQ7yYGqsZMC97R99CfKCZgnMxBuwTwjHdHtuK2eIoEOHtVriHQo3U6tq2EHRw4yBE5tMIK3F/w480-h640/20230905_205857-2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For dessert, we had the <b>Matcha Pannacotta</b> (S$12), a mainstay of the menu since they opened. The slightly green and sweet - not too strong - green tea pudding is topped with strawberry jam and crushed pistachios and we had the pleasure of enjoying it with some Sakari Yuzu sake, which you MUST try if you like sweeter drinks (but this isn't too sweet). 4.5/5</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpnpzrP3kSYFGqxr3oS0K4Jx9VcTfVRJErprdPolViL7Zf4Hg0qadvQHF_PPESrC0FwoMJpYZlDH93Bis1cIZTy_o_r5dY_9dKCmoQ8aI7PXQrvd4-CpOrNGz319dVXMDnM3tgax-TtAMSFHp_dS5bCHha2oN8q1lwQOMsUMpllu4cmAsosmMU/s1800/20230905_213842-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpnpzrP3kSYFGqxr3oS0K4Jx9VcTfVRJErprdPolViL7Zf4Hg0qadvQHF_PPESrC0FwoMJpYZlDH93Bis1cIZTy_o_r5dY_9dKCmoQ8aI7PXQrvd4-CpOrNGz319dVXMDnM3tgax-TtAMSFHp_dS5bCHha2oN8q1lwQOMsUMpllu4cmAsosmMU/w640-h640/20230905_213842-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>There are many reasons why Tanoke is my favourite modern Japanese restaurant, and I am quite confident to recommend it to anyone who loves good food and sake. The vibes of the place's also perfect for date night or even just celebrating something special. Highly recommend (check out </i><i>my TikTok review <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@alexis.cheong/video/7275668274472324359" target="_blank">here</a> as well).</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">🙅 Thank you, next<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">🤷 Try if nearby <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">💁 Bookmark this ✔️</span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Tanoke</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">7 Purvis Street, Singapore 188586 (2nd floor)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tuesday to Friday lunch 12:00~14:30 (last order 14:00), dinner 18:00~22:30 (last order 21:30)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Saturday dinner 18:00~22:30 (last order 21:30)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sunday brunch 12:00~15:00 (last order 14:30) and dinner 18:00~22:30 (last order 21:30)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Closed on Mondays</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Reserve at <a href="https://www.tanoke.sg" target="_blank">tanoke.sg</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Thanks to Tanoke for the invite!</i></div></div>AlexisCheong.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164023167868533335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526129.post-34761034452782745332023-08-22T17:52:00.010+08:002023-11-10T23:23:34.133+08:00Food Review: Beef Sukiyaki Don Keisuke at 11 Kee Seng St, Singapore 089218<p style="text-align: center;">Another place that I had wanted to check out but never got around to until April this year was <b><i>Beef Sukiyaki Don Keisuke</i></b>, located near Tanjong Pagar Plaza in a super ulu corner. But when my birthday rolled around this year and my bestie asked where I'll like to eat I thought it was then or never. So we made the trek to this small 8? 9? seater restaurant tucked below a condo called ONZE that does not accept reservations. We went at 6.15pm and was faced with a 40 minutes queue, which actually we found was unnecessary if we were to arrive at 8pm and everyone had cleared out! So that's a pro tip. Go late, not early.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq_499PhhNMg-KNT73AKGuwZNo6ImI-4afeLYiD-a0jf7lPlS9jeNFTZrbpG0rqQdjHDsdclQ-abn_JkbpISQ0N1gsGZ5qD5UrHFMax5EBzCTJligCxm3Kb_j1yaYnwJCDrkfcu6Zy1dhNTmBXMBOoVXfNMYctOuqZl3jfo6ATMlXGCPpqp90W/s1225/20230402_201519.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1225" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq_499PhhNMg-KNT73AKGuwZNo6ImI-4afeLYiD-a0jf7lPlS9jeNFTZrbpG0rqQdjHDsdclQ-abn_JkbpISQ0N1gsGZ5qD5UrHFMax5EBzCTJligCxm3Kb_j1yaYnwJCDrkfcu6Zy1dhNTmBXMBOoVXfNMYctOuqZl3jfo6ATMlXGCPpqp90W/w626-h640/20230402_201519.jpg" width="626" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">While in the queue in the stifling heat, we had the chance to peruse the super limited 1-page menu (in EN and JP). Basically you just choose between 2 types of meat: Wagyu or US beef and pork. Of course we just gunned for the Wagyu sukiyaki don at $29.90 since we were queuing already (and it was my birthday!). The rest are just add-ons and drinks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieADeEOp-kSTbswsUkUDAUFtUcWFHMe54udt_vdd-RqZbni6WTgJnSKwtBCTErZL3Z4Q7Mdsl1mUPHTNtOsrii0qK_PUnjjps_173LqaE0KIOXn5_Opvfyo6mPWtumTQgS6VjwEXrBGBIIMvhANMzPzqEssh6U7_5RZ-0JMnFr_XTZlJ0tb0dl/s1200/20230402_192803.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieADeEOp-kSTbswsUkUDAUFtUcWFHMe54udt_vdd-RqZbni6WTgJnSKwtBCTErZL3Z4Q7Mdsl1mUPHTNtOsrii0qK_PUnjjps_173LqaE0KIOXn5_Opvfyo6mPWtumTQgS6VjwEXrBGBIIMvhANMzPzqEssh6U7_5RZ-0JMnFr_XTZlJ0tb0dl/w640-h480/20230402_192803.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We sat along the counter and my poor bestie was unfortunately right in front of some chillers or machinery which heated the air behind her even more. We were both kinda sweaty after queuing outside and being in this small space that does not seem to be air-conditioned. Also because the chefs will cook the sukiyaki beef in front of you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFgJshj6MG9f1BtXCgWb4DR54actFKy9d-cb-GUeI8T6W5i7KJphKwC-vfHttOhkyLf94yO9TRtrxZxS1etQOyVjtk4gYw3-MgTDWHq8pPkp7fry7a0bU5p77MIJ3K75vrVBcKQvYWGQEOmcucbFk7XajJ-0EpiwWseb3K6r_hgAjp1pP15a8u/s1200/20230402_200501.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFgJshj6MG9f1BtXCgWb4DR54actFKy9d-cb-GUeI8T6W5i7KJphKwC-vfHttOhkyLf94yO9TRtrxZxS1etQOyVjtk4gYw3-MgTDWHq8pPkp7fry7a0bU5p77MIJ3K75vrVBcKQvYWGQEOmcucbFk7XajJ-0EpiwWseb3K6r_hgAjp1pP15a8u/w640-h640/20230402_200501.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's our beautiful slivers of wagyu. Look at the marbling!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq4XtVM3tHEJcd8hs2VBWPYeSBZCOQQMFekMZiwcTWK-KtZ1fPidH4wrwdZ-KM2BH5w7ulKyFOzB2AvlXQjcN_dt_pzgQXaQCmIakNZT9ZDQMJHRTpBYykt_oHm05bcEKKl64877FLB6fd9uvJauAPkWEcI78KsI5w91BVXae-qFbXml6gnFiu/s1200/20230402_200712.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq4XtVM3tHEJcd8hs2VBWPYeSBZCOQQMFekMZiwcTWK-KtZ1fPidH4wrwdZ-KM2BH5w7ulKyFOzB2AvlXQjcN_dt_pzgQXaQCmIakNZT9ZDQMJHRTpBYykt_oHm05bcEKKl64877FLB6fd9uvJauAPkWEcI78KsI5w91BVXae-qFbXml6gnFiu/w640-h640/20230402_200712.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We were also served with chawanmushi, miso soup and an onsen egg to add to our sukiyaki bowl when it arrives.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtnLYShuHtJFcdOWp4e1f-ycMq2ynDWakxsnGvwnle8musqQ0-447gU5QjfxtyP5uIHGuZDpivGyFlJ9lU_5lKZESnPNBMZiv7HGR_5TyraSsGoPBgZg_eTAuK8Xk8_mt0brWxUXg27HIGBDL9x_07IbLOCpJol-gZ-GaTOG4P_qpLinCVgx9d/s1200/20230402_200755.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtnLYShuHtJFcdOWp4e1f-ycMq2ynDWakxsnGvwnle8musqQ0-447gU5QjfxtyP5uIHGuZDpivGyFlJ9lU_5lKZESnPNBMZiv7HGR_5TyraSsGoPBgZg_eTAuK8Xk8_mt0brWxUXg27HIGBDL9x_07IbLOCpJol-gZ-GaTOG4P_qpLinCVgx9d/w640-h640/20230402_200755.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There's this entire performative element where the wagyu slices were cooked a la 30 seconds? I don't think it was even a minute because of how thinly sliced they were. A couple of swishes and we're done!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSfBca6j2Bd4LeVFOLzzaN73ufW6cUaClb7ss1z_YmGcDnS9XT1altyu8PYY90zT54ylC9bLTlxuF1zEImtMZU9fsCkbHPNIXQyKut9RrQpYNThx-M-dLxRLLf8h4HHO1Q60DFut5tuQjNF6OfiujKUJofdADvm99zT4GHz-kjfeoDpcqNSfde/s1200/20230402_201204.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSfBca6j2Bd4LeVFOLzzaN73ufW6cUaClb7ss1z_YmGcDnS9XT1altyu8PYY90zT54ylC9bLTlxuF1zEImtMZU9fsCkbHPNIXQyKut9RrQpYNThx-M-dLxRLLf8h4HHO1Q60DFut5tuQjNF6OfiujKUJofdADvm99zT4GHz-kjfeoDpcqNSfde/w640-h400/20230402_201204.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Honestly quite a nice view, watching our beef cooked just nice in the sweet sukiyaki sauce.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE9RwrOTd7ditkEc0D7126RiXjuoZpzgEw239UxniMr3ORepEKtEmCEwg2WzDCmsEjX__55D_IjSCI-gtgRXgwD2LrzriRYo8_1VfT1eQ5WqZmlww2PNv2_qC67QsSzSiXIj3KZu4PHpnoOYavUdFGevDfTY294T1dPfvjZZl60uJXGuQr_Btg/s1600/20230402_201312.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE9RwrOTd7ditkEc0D7126RiXjuoZpzgEw239UxniMr3ORepEKtEmCEwg2WzDCmsEjX__55D_IjSCI-gtgRXgwD2LrzriRYo8_1VfT1eQ5WqZmlww2PNv2_qC67QsSzSiXIj3KZu4PHpnoOYavUdFGevDfTY294T1dPfvjZZl60uJXGuQr_Btg/w480-h640/20230402_201312.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The beef's lightly cooked so as to maintain optimum tenderness, just enough for the fats to melt when you bite onto it! I definitely recommend the wagyu cut if you guys were to go.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilv9X09rJyqmpB_SMBZzulo7ddYhdbDIH5_F6_5iIyzV8rri40eMlmC1diTlFPgBxz3wDetfwNRitP588cIL78F0AM7wX1Ow3PMCwUuCXZP5BA2lUxsB7Dvp4EoT8CkMH4a-KoCeRLwre4htCaAug-t5UJBnS_-lYBOeyGjkE2LWrnKTBJ5ZXS/s1200/20230402_201309.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilv9X09rJyqmpB_SMBZzulo7ddYhdbDIH5_F6_5iIyzV8rri40eMlmC1diTlFPgBxz3wDetfwNRitP588cIL78F0AM7wX1Ow3PMCwUuCXZP5BA2lUxsB7Dvp4EoT8CkMH4a-KoCeRLwre4htCaAug-t5UJBnS_-lYBOeyGjkE2LWrnKTBJ5ZXS/w640-h640/20230402_201309.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And the final bowl was served with just some veggies and spring onions on top. It was an extremely simple and satisfying bowl of beef sukiyaki that deserves the price tag. We ate quickly and left the place only to realise it was much cooler outside in the condo lobby and the queue had disappeared. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq_499PhhNMg-KNT73AKGuwZNo6ImI-4afeLYiD-a0jf7lPlS9jeNFTZrbpG0rqQdjHDsdclQ-abn_JkbpISQ0N1gsGZ5qD5UrHFMax5EBzCTJligCxm3Kb_j1yaYnwJCDrkfcu6Zy1dhNTmBXMBOoVXfNMYctOuqZl3jfo6ATMlXGCPpqp90W/s1225/20230402_201519.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1225" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq_499PhhNMg-KNT73AKGuwZNo6ImI-4afeLYiD-a0jf7lPlS9jeNFTZrbpG0rqQdjHDsdclQ-abn_JkbpISQ0N1gsGZ5qD5UrHFMax5EBzCTJligCxm3Kb_j1yaYnwJCDrkfcu6Zy1dhNTmBXMBOoVXfNMYctOuqZl3jfo6ATMlXGCPpqp90W/w626-h640/20230402_201519.jpg" width="626" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>I would actually go back if I have a beef sukiyaki bowl craving, but go later. So I'll recommend y'all to check it out, especially if you are a fan of good quality Japanese food!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">🙅 Thank you, next<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">🤷 Try if rich ✔️</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">💁 Bookmark this<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></span></p></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Beef Sukiyaki Don Keisuke</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">11 Keng Seng St, Singapore 089218</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Daily 11am to 2.30pm, 5pm to 9.30pm</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">No reservations, walk in only</div><p></p>AlexisCheong.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164023167868533335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526129.post-58863145738871045522023-08-18T17:50:00.008+08:002023-08-18T17:51:44.290+08:00Restaurant Review: Luke's Oyster Bar & Chop House at 22 Gemmill Lane, Singapore 069257<p>So this review's a long time coming since I visit the place in March this year, but I still felt compelled to put in down, since <b><i>Luke's Oyster Bar & Chop House</i></b> (not to be confused with Luke's Lobster, 2 different owners) has been on my go-to list for the longest time. And when a few friends from out of town came to visit, we collectively decided maybe to just go and have a bit of a treat. Because it was definitely a "special occasions" type of place with the type of prices and food served.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgicnPMFz18Nh1c0St1YSEs8dUdD08WvYILdKw9lKcqQghygXx9qs5sscHWOJmUbfbZYmLC6TE4lzZ0DwDHN3IAWhW4wiAcSM8SvtL0YJ9N461y7v78rPSr6tbmJ3oor0rKKSTjzqYpKS8yf1W-jpRMzLT7WhHOiA2ly6uANsbUghuQ6CauobFU/s1200/20230326_201434.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgicnPMFz18Nh1c0St1YSEs8dUdD08WvYILdKw9lKcqQghygXx9qs5sscHWOJmUbfbZYmLC6TE4lzZ0DwDHN3IAWhW4wiAcSM8SvtL0YJ9N461y7v78rPSr6tbmJ3oor0rKKSTjzqYpKS8yf1W-jpRMzLT7WhHOiA2ly6uANsbUghuQ6CauobFU/w640-h480/20230326_201434.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>Here's the menu as of March 2023 - as you can see, pretty simple, but also very American or European (to me). Like a place you would find in New York or Paris. </p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXo93lPt3WD1d9sic3Kh41exuYZ9MQRvuvnPCyrSurR4jDf_fcZ8w8KVrIWOQohdBDWnVDToLOW1FalcDal8EyWcDuWbK2-4Eij7HyhMrZoCs--Vv2kijgD1xNrK1qMx_6CyAyz9qixbwxY8SpaSxwwu8cHW2KWXlDSJ_ZcevddXHHw_PCSgXZ/s1473/20230326_193023.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1473" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXo93lPt3WD1d9sic3Kh41exuYZ9MQRvuvnPCyrSurR4jDf_fcZ8w8KVrIWOQohdBDWnVDToLOW1FalcDal8EyWcDuWbK2-4Eij7HyhMrZoCs--Vv2kijgD1xNrK1qMx_6CyAyz9qixbwxY8SpaSxwwu8cHW2KWXlDSJ_ZcevddXHHw_PCSgXZ/w522-h640/20230326_193023.jpg" width="522" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit1PBTi5ZUCur8JXiBwrEYt8voCsrYH1qeaW7Esd61qTke-KvjUrIcIL-OlvsbAHsisZkeDFuRg5Xihw6gRKX57A7I0KwNuV10DLCI3n0_8U9IkcX4AUupc-PGgHkReCzQdT3-EmbHae50eXFDlZYivAWDZrqPcrK3TMboeHPSGFJQO0P_9w1U/s1630/20230326_193020.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1630" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit1PBTi5ZUCur8JXiBwrEYt8voCsrYH1qeaW7Esd61qTke-KvjUrIcIL-OlvsbAHsisZkeDFuRg5Xihw6gRKX57A7I0KwNuV10DLCI3n0_8U9IkcX4AUupc-PGgHkReCzQdT3-EmbHae50eXFDlZYivAWDZrqPcrK3TMboeHPSGFJQO0P_9w1U/w472-h640/20230326_193020.jpg" width="472" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We started with some complimentary (?) i think corn muffins? and ordered some red wine. This reminded me a bit of Kenny Rogers. They were tasty. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjm4w0CIOjq0fRAB_LLFMyld1BoX04PqhIE-UM6Xg86xQ856JIRRtC78T52SE2fP_4CzUCYdvG75U2gKcq15BOXd9EdaFoADVn1roZKiMzq2I1OUUpP_nWYvWZQdZRgUkGv44mcAAnlwlllTWXvdbh1XIgBXTy4yj_G9fVuJ8yXOTWUwK97F26/s1200/20230326_194525.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1086" data-original-width="1200" height="580" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjm4w0CIOjq0fRAB_LLFMyld1BoX04PqhIE-UM6Xg86xQ856JIRRtC78T52SE2fP_4CzUCYdvG75U2gKcq15BOXd9EdaFoADVn1roZKiMzq2I1OUUpP_nWYvWZQdZRgUkGv44mcAAnlwlllTWXvdbh1XIgBXTy4yj_G9fVuJ8yXOTWUwK97F26/w640-h580/20230326_194525.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A friend got the <b>steak with lobster tail </b>on top. As you can see, the photo speaks for itself. I was told this was extremely satisfying. Personally I don't think I could stomach red meat at this level at my current age. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc-oti5lkolJyMQiSrEvKybrmEjwpPQBxlvGiA2KQgT2k7P_xpOApct7prknhd6lYddQSVSrGdwr0FmGzMJ9-FVYEM3TvwWqcs6Lp67SJtZZUhd2ADrqAByOfxSIxRbIxv1FYFRxeqjJXQRbhR3zg3SzWPNEZ2IS1KPK4htFsOZU_d2RlGhlNk/s1369/20230326_201500.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1369" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc-oti5lkolJyMQiSrEvKybrmEjwpPQBxlvGiA2KQgT2k7P_xpOApct7prknhd6lYddQSVSrGdwr0FmGzMJ9-FVYEM3TvwWqcs6Lp67SJtZZUhd2ADrqAByOfxSIxRbIxv1FYFRxeqjJXQRbhR3zg3SzWPNEZ2IS1KPK4htFsOZU_d2RlGhlNk/w560-h640/20230326_201500.jpg" width="560" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Another friend got the <b>beef tartare</b> (S$54), which was also delicately minced and served with some bread. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9XCtIktlPUiq8IT86tSgqYH96RHZ5cV-siyfHxxRnCTrniYS8039-27229l4L77AurOwqPCudob8pRbDw3rzWx1TwztR66VUZccwtivVmFTeCZrHM0YWCJEGLJL-eMiGTCm7h8qe-qKiEn3Xt2nJB2Yl20AscwH2tY6GZG21N6qob08oDGFmS/s1293/20230326_201507.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1293" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9XCtIktlPUiq8IT86tSgqYH96RHZ5cV-siyfHxxRnCTrniYS8039-27229l4L77AurOwqPCudob8pRbDw3rzWx1TwztR66VUZccwtivVmFTeCZrHM0YWCJEGLJL-eMiGTCm7h8qe-qKiEn3Xt2nJB2Yl20AscwH2tY6GZG21N6qob08oDGFmS/w594-h640/20230326_201507.jpg" width="594" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We also got some <b>french fries</b> (S$22) to share. They were really addictive because of the old boy seasoning and a must-have I think!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR52OZEe1YR-wO63oVMA4J3czrhRUMlRP5DHm_YyDS6wAxOSyHYgm8El9VsJML4LdZIUK_O1z1SgpN1qaxIeG4ZekeLpbtQ2uebQ8qD-Morc4R2cWKMAwNrx9Hae56jDaQL0AQ-lMzFf56ij1ITESJQokmnlRg-_MWinzqq9nS95FSK-Ug5kPE/s1200/20230326_201532.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1172" data-original-width="1200" height="626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR52OZEe1YR-wO63oVMA4J3czrhRUMlRP5DHm_YyDS6wAxOSyHYgm8El9VsJML4LdZIUK_O1z1SgpN1qaxIeG4ZekeLpbtQ2uebQ8qD-Morc4R2cWKMAwNrx9Hae56jDaQL0AQ-lMzFf56ij1ITESJQokmnlRg-_MWinzqq9nS95FSK-Ug5kPE/w640-h626/20230326_201532.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Especially when I was having the <b>Luke's Blue Label Burger</b> (S$44). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgicnPMFz18Nh1c0St1YSEs8dUdD08WvYILdKw9lKcqQghygXx9qs5sscHWOJmUbfbZYmLC6TE4lzZ0DwDHN3IAWhW4wiAcSM8SvtL0YJ9N461y7v78rPSr6tbmJ3oor0rKKSTjzqYpKS8yf1W-jpRMzLT7WhHOiA2ly6uANsbUghuQ6CauobFU/s1200/20230326_201434.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgicnPMFz18Nh1c0St1YSEs8dUdD08WvYILdKw9lKcqQghygXx9qs5sscHWOJmUbfbZYmLC6TE4lzZ0DwDHN3IAWhW4wiAcSM8SvtL0YJ9N461y7v78rPSr6tbmJ3oor0rKKSTjzqYpKS8yf1W-jpRMzLT7WhHOiA2ly6uANsbUghuQ6CauobFU/w640-h480/20230326_201434.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The burger needs to be deconstructed, since i don't really like raw onion. The beef patty was deliciously seasoned and tender, and I appreciate the hearty use of ingredients! The house made bun was also just the right complement to the juicy beef.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtYiziVfinmg6iFaeXARdpoq8KQivznrunuUp_pUMO36NKXK9uIjUUGvoMLOfagU7tiAVOuXfVsspyZ0cc_ZVB__8SjgOtjYM7U9C451ViSj02Wf6-E20cImFbWTJRpXqljzE-ljwxzMRLJ3dvF6rcyxDNjPy_VF7jKXmzDYI9Z-BeleWumwVm/s1600/20230326_201834.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtYiziVfinmg6iFaeXARdpoq8KQivznrunuUp_pUMO36NKXK9uIjUUGvoMLOfagU7tiAVOuXfVsspyZ0cc_ZVB__8SjgOtjYM7U9C451ViSj02Wf6-E20cImFbWTJRpXqljzE-ljwxzMRLJ3dvF6rcyxDNjPy_VF7jKXmzDYI9Z-BeleWumwVm/w480-h640/20230326_201834.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We were also given a chocolate chip cookie on the house, which was so sinfully good that we couldn't help picking at it. Luckily there was 4 of us to split the sugar intake.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDK_p0rNOufRT39GqCIXkzx-0P_b3hXsmpNnWOaNkyyeJSqvyKIHFx33lPtzVaUTssHN8hebi1B9-dcw-K-3060bSsRVXBYH-1_DfSCguhi26zU0Jjuv2Du-D6Q7zGmfAEzkjKcrm_SDvGO4FLFRdL7nWflNvX_GOJsg8lQU5hed2KmLg039Pq/s1199/20230326_210125.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1092" data-original-width="1199" height="582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDK_p0rNOufRT39GqCIXkzx-0P_b3hXsmpNnWOaNkyyeJSqvyKIHFx33lPtzVaUTssHN8hebi1B9-dcw-K-3060bSsRVXBYH-1_DfSCguhi26zU0Jjuv2Du-D6Q7zGmfAEzkjKcrm_SDvGO4FLFRdL7nWflNvX_GOJsg8lQU5hed2KmLg039Pq/w640-h582/20230326_210125.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p><i><br />Overall, I'd say Luke's Oyster Bar and Chop House is a really above average place to grab some classic steak, burger or seafood, since the service and ambiance all promises the steakhouse experience one is looking for. But one also needs to be willing to splurge. I am a bit on the fence as to whether it is really worth it (to me).</i></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">🙅 Thank you, next<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">🤷 Try if rich ✔️</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">💁 Bookmark this<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><i style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium;"><b>Luke's Oyster Bar & Chop House</b></i></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium;">22 Gemmill Lane, Singapore</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Mondays to Wednesdays 12-3pm, 5-11pm</p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Thursdays to Sundays 12pm to 11pm or 11.30pm</p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/lukes?venues=lukes,nixtamexicangrillbar,theclubroom" target="_blank">Reservations</a></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">(seems like they have a new Clubroom opened at the annex of the dimly lit restaurant.)</p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p></div>AlexisCheong.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164023167868533335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3526129.post-14254360770357458342023-07-20T12:00:00.002+08:002023-07-27T10:00:39.619+08:00Food Review: Gyu San Japanese Sando and Charcoal Bar at #01-28 Forum The Shopping Mall, Singapore 238884<p>I recently went to try the <b>Gyu San Hamburg Set</b> that went viral on TikTok because you get 2 WAGYU patties and free flow rice and soup at just S$23.80. In Singapore, where things can get crazy expensive, this was unbeatable value. So I made a reservation at <b><i>Gyu San Charcoal Bar</i></b> at Forum Shopping Mall to check it out and see if its worth the hype. TLDR, it was.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi5KZtlAn4iwz_WefeRwROQWgWprhG7cfxXYQApargXZVtnwbD2z9NcOiJGiUIuQWUvCJzJTZqGoNws9AQPDn7PCx7b9i0uZBbCucZjmKpoGU34AzlA0rVXyjq36EQthacPRUYBc8vC3dOozHtaKvlWxfnnGvRWrUZ9qXTp6AAGHGAHg_VaMnQ/s1800/20230621_202955.jpg" style="clear: left; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi5KZtlAn4iwz_WefeRwROQWgWprhG7cfxXYQApargXZVtnwbD2z9NcOiJGiUIuQWUvCJzJTZqGoNws9AQPDn7PCx7b9i0uZBbCucZjmKpoGU34AzlA0rVXyjq36EQthacPRUYBc8vC3dOozHtaKvlWxfnnGvRWrUZ9qXTp6AAGHGAHg_VaMnQ/w640-h640/20230621_202955.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">They served our wagyu patties on a tiny charcoal grill at our table that had ONE glowing charcoal ember to keep them warm, I suppose. A nice touch!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><p style="text-align: left;">The charcoal bar takes up half of the restaurant. The kitchen team was just busy grilling lots of wagyu patties behind the bar.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilC7HRAsTF-WJfP5NcWcvYFyXngpv0b_3eCmdBhtoM4mdU_qbLMNe0ZkKQZTdUEDX0F0Cfph57s3K77ewjTw_5KrYqOsbRL4urSJ7pLt9lT8GFCxax2sMkVgLftPclZouDMNwtiShUqXmYHUftSLy2umd2E2hAUsYRPQQUuAe9dV978rRWO4pF/s968/Screenshot%202023-07-19%20at%201.56.55%20PM.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="968" data-original-width="922" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilC7HRAsTF-WJfP5NcWcvYFyXngpv0b_3eCmdBhtoM4mdU_qbLMNe0ZkKQZTdUEDX0F0Cfph57s3K77ewjTw_5KrYqOsbRL4urSJ7pLt9lT8GFCxax2sMkVgLftPclZouDMNwtiShUqXmYHUftSLy2umd2E2hAUsYRPQQUuAe9dV978rRWO4pF/w610-h640/Screenshot%202023-07-19%20at%201.56.55%20PM.jpg" width="610" /></a></div><br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDiGBMJrfBw7XhnBzU9KMzgFP14DHlB9tmxn9O-iIaGO_uUPnDyOdUOsJqV9Fa0JNqsTAtaEVvxLE8mgKlYpkWPsgGDVbWZf7wcdrOV963S2SxtojcFDQJkWEWHdW_MbGfJLrDShBCbOZH-Vr0k9r9Wn0Hiz2d58E6ZfMrGX7k8IAUh8oOiriU/s926/Screenshot%202023-07-19%20at%201.57.50%20PM.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="926" data-original-width="842" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDiGBMJrfBw7XhnBzU9KMzgFP14DHlB9tmxn9O-iIaGO_uUPnDyOdUOsJqV9Fa0JNqsTAtaEVvxLE8mgKlYpkWPsgGDVbWZf7wcdrOV963S2SxtojcFDQJkWEWHdW_MbGfJLrDShBCbOZH-Vr0k9r9Wn0Hiz2d58E6ZfMrGX7k8IAUh8oOiriU/w582-h640/Screenshot%202023-07-19%20at%201.57.50%20PM.jpg" width="582" /></a><div><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's the limited one-page menu available at the charcoal bar. It was full when we got there on a weekday at 7.45pm (our reservation was at 7.30pm but we both got a bit lost trying to walk to Forum because Google Maps gave me a really stupid route) and we had to wait about 15 minutes to get seats at a table beside the bar instead of at the bar. I don't mind it though because I don't really want to smell like fatty wagyu smoke. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQjufRDXEvdFU5qZEqqiqtX6Ukvq4wzKRvIfCuksx_CPZYjsxPAlofcORXhvDZlmqV5a9RPLX9tcd1MEDbtbtXKTM3C2LT_aSDXE2-BQ5r0i5kg2tO8MF0amRenBEQv3CzmWu3R-OOncgQ1BP3oh4gpwNBA83NYJi8EYfddJ55xSBgn1lL2gA7/s2400/20230621_194900.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQjufRDXEvdFU5qZEqqiqtX6Ukvq4wzKRvIfCuksx_CPZYjsxPAlofcORXhvDZlmqV5a9RPLX9tcd1MEDbtbtXKTM3C2LT_aSDXE2-BQ5r0i5kg2tO8MF0amRenBEQv3CzmWu3R-OOncgQ1BP3oh4gpwNBA83NYJi8EYfddJ55xSBgn1lL2gA7/w480-h640/20230621_194900.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">With the wagyu patties, they advised us to try one first without the 5 different sauces on its own. Yup, it was as juicy and as flavourful as you would imagine a plain charcoal grilled wagyu patty to be. There was no seasoning at all I believe. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhci9749WxLnlnMHSj7PplMKpXv6zB7vydh8SdCt7Im-pz0E-yd8HW-P9N20YaO4cVGUXkJOggxvc2R2nsEcFP4nZGjmA0PvVZ_L3gI0UyfbqgrbZ53Ym3WkEkrm-TjL--AFUcM1KtbAgIEICZHHFh0rfEDpkI0zm1Vh6FsjMmRdo6CrB-jkr_8/s836/Screenshot%202023-07-19%20at%201.58.13%20PM.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="766" data-original-width="836" height="586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhci9749WxLnlnMHSj7PplMKpXv6zB7vydh8SdCt7Im-pz0E-yd8HW-P9N20YaO4cVGUXkJOggxvc2R2nsEcFP4nZGjmA0PvVZ_L3gI0UyfbqgrbZ53Ym3WkEkrm-TjL--AFUcM1KtbAgIEICZHHFh0rfEDpkI0zm1Vh6FsjMmRdo6CrB-jkr_8/w640-h586/Screenshot%202023-07-19%20at%201.58.13%20PM.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To go with the patty, there was a salad and free flow Japanese rice and miso soup (which was so good, btw). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK_aISREDBAHLDhSnaAVmY-Z6wvYyu3IcT4UNYnfszl_eltI8xwEPiDp6eNTHmyjueTcFPVJFAkmzK-3w924kOWzj71oqmtNk5jgj1tQZQ9Pck6w_sd_ihuw4SGoz_7CdPafqsjLGtyh90cUjGkYCtyGGDV7759iKVIxcezjefxE34jCksUypk/s2400/20230621_203158.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK_aISREDBAHLDhSnaAVmY-Z6wvYyu3IcT4UNYnfszl_eltI8xwEPiDp6eNTHmyjueTcFPVJFAkmzK-3w924kOWzj71oqmtNk5jgj1tQZQ9Pck6w_sd_ihuw4SGoz_7CdPafqsjLGtyh90cUjGkYCtyGGDV7759iKVIxcezjefxE34jCksUypk/w480-h640/20230621_203158.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><i>If you are looking for a healthy, delicious and affordable meal comprising of high quality wagyu, try Gyu San Charcoal Bar! I think they also offer other wagyu items at a much higher price point but for me the patties are good enough. </i><div><i><br /></i></div><div><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">🙅 Thank you, next<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">🤷 Try if nearby ✔️</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">💁 Bookmark this<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p></p><div><b><i>Gyu San Japanese Sando and Charcoal Bar</i></b></div><div>#01-28 Forum The Shopping Mall, Singapore 238884</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Here's my TikTok video of the experience!</div><div><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@alexis.cheong/video/7247397527463480594" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7247397527463480594" style="max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;"> <section> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@alexis.cheong?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="@alexis.cheong">@alexis.cheong</a> I visited the one-month old Gyu San at Forum the shopping mall last night! The Wagyu Hamburg set is really basic but good value at just $23.80 for Japanese wagyu. Plus the soup and rice is refillable! Just be sure to make a reservation. 8/10 would recommend. <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/sgfoodie?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="sgfoodie">#sgfoodie</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/foodsg?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="foodsg">#foodsg</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/wagyu?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="wagyu">#wagyu</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/hamburg?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="hamburg">#hamburg</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/singapore?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="singapore">#singapore</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/girls-like-me-don't-cry-sped-up-7177031160675960834?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="♬ girls like me don't cry (sped up) - thuy">♬ girls like me don't cry (sped up) - thuy</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script></div><div><br /></div>AlexisCheong.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17164023167868533335noreply@blogger.com0