Went for a meal at Bam! Tapas Sake Bar along Tras St just behind Tanjong Pagar Road earlier this year for my birthday (yes I'm 5 months behind with the post) but I have to write about this place because the food here is super underrated! Even though it says Tapas Sake bar, it really was more like fine dining on Spanish-Japanese dishes and as of 2017 June, they have turned fully omakase which means the chef gets to decide what you will have that day based on what's available/fresh, which is a concept I love! That means every dining experience will be different (provided that you space it out of course..). 

The BAM! Omakase Menus are priced at the following:

Four courses: S$98++ (additional S$58++ with sake pairing)

Six courses: S$148++ (additional S$78++ with sake pairing)

Eight courses: S$188++ (additional S$98++ with sake pairing)

Vegetarian Omakase: S$78++ for four courses; S$98++ for six courses (additional S$58++ or S$98++ with sake pairing) 

Dessert Omakase: S$48++ for three courses (additional S$34++ with sake and wine pairing)

Set lunch menu: S$40++ for four courses every Tuesday to Friday from noon to 2pm

Sake-Tapas Tastings happy hour: S$48++ for five sakes and five tapas every Monday from 6 to 8pm

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To be honest though I can't really remember the names of the dishes we had anymore, and the menu has changed since then and only one dish (the duck dumpling) remained. So it's just going to be photos.

We ordered ala carte, but they still gave us a very yummy pineapple (I think!) gazpacho on the house.

Our salmon sashimi with seaweed was citrusy and light while very lively in taste.

This might have been white asparagus with bonito, but I can't be sure. Was yummy though. I think by now you should already start to think of why you've not been to Bam! and when can you go there.

This Duck Dumplings, Ginger, Foie Gras Broth, Edamame was one of the best dishes of the night. Everything was so perfectly joined in harmony that it didn't feel like soft pulled duck wrapped in dumpling skin, it felt more like an entirely new creation on its own. 

We also had the fish with peas and would you just admire that plating for a second? Needless to say the fish was fresh and delicious.

The beef cubes were fantastic as well. Even if the portion was tapas sized, it was good enough because of the taste.

We also had the waiter get the chef to put together some cheeses for us, which he did, even though it was off the menu. Delightful end to a wonderful experience.

But not before sneaking a drink at the super hidden Japanese cocktail bar, Caché on 27 Club St! This place is such a gem. 

Japanese wagyu beef lovers rejoice! Wagyu Wednesdays at Mandarin Orchard's Triple Three restaurant is probably one of the best places to enjoy some solid A4 wagyu. I like how the restaurant creates a theme out of the buffets so its not just generic international fare. For just S$88++ for adults on Sundays to Wednesdays (and there's a 50% second adult when using DBS/POSB/UOB credit card, so effectively $$66 per pax) it's such a good deal too! 

Look at the marbling on that A4-grade Kumamoto wagyu, which just goes on the teppanyaki pan for a few minutes. Free flow (served in twos).

Wagyu Wednesdays definitely draws in the crowd but I like how comfortable the buffet line is designed for people to 'shop' around.

There are other ways to enjoy wagyu, such as the Nikujaga (Wagyu and potato stew) style. You can expect rich thick broth brimming with umami.

Then of course there's the shabu style. Actually amongst all the styles, this was the one where I felt was not up to par, as the soup was tasteless. So save the calories on this one.

Go for a Wagyu sushi, perhaps? This was just pure bliss.

The tataki beef slices (lightly marinated and seared) with yuzu and ponzu dipping sauce was quite interesting, but when you have such high quality beef, really there is no need for sauce.

Just go for the grilled wagyu. Mmmm.

I also really enjoyed the mini Wagyu don (pictured bottom right) with a perfectly cooked onsen egg. 

Other than indulging in the Japanese wagyu, the rest of the buffet spread remains, such as the pasta station. So many options, so little stomach space!

There's also a chilli crab bun I had to try. It was nice and fluffy but the filling could be spicier and crabbier.

Lastly of course there's a big dessert spread (the ice cream pops were really good!) but the highlight of that section was this - the 7-layered RAINBOW cake. It's straight AND tastes good (creamy and not too sweet or artificial)! 

Triple Three

Level 5, Mandarin Orchard Singapore, 333 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238867

+65 68316288 or 68316271 or email dine.orchard@meritushotels.com

Daily Dinner Delights

Sundays - Wednesdays: $88++ per adult;$33++ per child (6-12 yrs)

Thursdays - Saturdays, Eve of PH and PH: $108++ per adult; $48++ per child (6-12 yrs)

International Mondays: Enjoy the best cuisines from around the world with free-flow Kirin draught beer.

Foie Gras Tuesdays: Foie gras aficionados will be flocking to have their fill of our foie gras dishes.

Kumamoto Wagyu Wednesdays: Known for its extreme tenderness and A4 grading, the Kumamoto Wagyu is the best of the best!

Okinawa Thursdays: Sample champuru (stir-fried) dishes, soki soba, wild tuna, ashi tebishi (Okinawa-style stewed pig trotters), and fresh fruits from Japan’s Okinawa Prefecture. Also available is Orion Beer for only $28++ per bucket of 5.

Lobster Weekend (Friday & Saturday): The lobster mentaiyaki makes a star appearance to the buffet line to kickstart the weekend!

Enjoy 50% off for every second adult when payment is made using any DBS/POSB/UOB credit card. In-hotel guests enjoy best available credit card discounts. Prices are subject to change on eve of and on public holidays, and during promotional periods. All prices are subject to 10% service charge and 7% GST.

Thanks to Triple Three for the invite!