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Immersing Italy’s Repertoire At La Strada
La Strada, an introduction to a new perspective in which fine Italian cuisine is defined. In the sense of exclusiveness, classiness and a certain touch of natural flavours and aroma.
Slurping Ippudo’s Ramen At Meritus Mandarin Gallery
The ambience at Ippudo is definitely something to take interest with. As with many Japanese eateries, the staff will holler in loud voices to welcome you, and Ippudo was no exception (except for the fact that their welcome was very very loud).
A Seaworthy Trip For Keisuke Ebi Ramen
The soup was wholesome in the essence of prawns such that the first sip leaves the mouth crisp but the afterbreath wanting more. Quite good, though some Singaporeans would naturally associate the taste to that good ol Prawn Noodles that they used to have all over the island.
Yangnyum Kalbi From Auntie Kim’s. Why Not?
The Hae Mool Joon, Korean Pan Cake Mixed With Vegetable And Seafood was huge. At $16.00, 3 people simply cannot finish the dish. Crispy, tasty, and the kitchen was generous with the seafood, it was a dish that made me happy to the extent that I couldn’t stop eating it even after my stomach told me that I was too full. Weird?
Din Tai Fung Exclusive Blogger’s Culinary Workshop
For me, I have always associated Din Tai Fung with their Xiao Long Baos. And when Sixth Sense in representation of Din Tai Fung invited me to the Blogger’s Culinary Workshop at 313 @ Somerset, I was game to learn first hand how they make that highly demanded dumplings.
Kim’s Family Restaurant – Biggest Banchan
For a family restaurant, Kim’s certainly meets the mark with its warm, homely and cozy environment. Doodles and artistic graffiti adorn the wall and the decor is clear cut dining for warmth. There is a certain relaxed and laidback atmosphere about the place that left me desiring to go back for another visit.
Shahi Maharani – The Royal Ambience
I have always wanted to visit Shahi Maharani. The exquisite exterior of the restaurant has always beckoned me to wonder what beauty lay inside. And during the Christmas week break, I took the opportunity to have a lunch buffet at the restaurant.
Embracing The Shangri-La Legend For Christmas
Amazement and a sense of impressiveness enveloped me as I witnessed the gorgeous spread of buffet available at each counter of The Line Restaurant. From the ubiquitous Fresh Seafood and Sashimi section to the finery of garden salads and a cheese entourage, there was a sampling of different cultures around the world.
Tavolo, Insights Of Truffle Oil & Italian Flat Bread
A dish of Homemade Gnocchi with smoked salmon, vodka, garlic, kiwi and parmesan cheese. The gnocchi itself was already brimming with cheese and with the sauce also being mainly cheese, this was almost creamy cheese heaven.
How Do You Spell Schokolart?
Schokolart is perhaps the new kid on the block with its own servings of desserts and everything chocolate. Of course, while the name hints towards the flavoursome cocoa bean, there is a serving of other dishes and mains that will make it more of a cafe than a dessert patisserie.
For He’s A Jolly Good Crab Roe
After relishing the cold yellow roe crabs at Asia Grand, mom decided to get me to replicate the dish. Well, what I created would actually be steamed crabs served with a dip of tangy sweet, gingery spicy vinegar sauce. For the rest of the taste, I leave it all to the natural beauty of the hardy crustacean.
Sushi Tarafuku – Sweetness Of The Sea On The Platter
Sushi Tarafuku tags itself as a Fish Market and Japanese Restaurant. Strikingly, the combination of both ideas gives a feeling that the cuisine would be nothing less than fresh.
RISE, A Gastronomical Buffet Journey Under The Stars
While I thought I went through everything, there is also a gluttonous spread of Breads, Buns, and Cheesesticks. This is one counter that looks as good as each piece tastes. Not forgetting the toppings available! And I used this counter to mix and match with the very good sauces and jams available all around.
Sweetspot, Hitting The Right Spot In All Ways
The macaroons at Sweetspot are aplentiful with a total of 16 varieties, with more creations coming up every now and then. I found the quaint desserts to be just right in the amount of sweetness with no overbearing aftertaste and the macaroon shells itself are crisp, firm and yet brittle to the bite.
Vintage India – Fine Indian Cuisine With The Touch Of Pre-Independent India
The location Dempsey Hill is perhaps no stranger for many in the gastronomy world. Nestled amidst lush greenery with a natural dark environment at night, restaurants of all nature and culture cater to the varied tastebuds of its guests.
My visit to Vintage India at Dempsey is in conjunction with Time Out Singapore’s 1st ever Dine Out Event. The name Vintage India itself strikes a distinct memorable past where one is left to imagine what glory and opulence awaits when paired with the fine spicy, robust flavoured and sweet cuisine of India.
A step into the past awaits, when the door … opens.
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GourmetEstorie is my upcoming online food journal and a revamped and refreshed version of J2K3Blogs.com. You can visit it now. Enjoy my food stories! – Justin
Vintage India 10 Dempsey Road
Tel : 6471 3100
Website : http://www.palatevine.com.sg
Crisp Crunch, Ginza Bairin Japanese Pork Cutlets
Breaded, Deep Fried, Juicy and Tender. The allure of such a description would probably be hard to resist for anyone. Couple that thought with the tangy sweet tonkatsu sauce created almost 90 years ago, and perhaps what you would have is a winning combination.
Ginza Bairin was the very first Tonkatsu restaurant in the Ginza province of Japan in 1927. The founder Nobukatsu Shibuya paired the crispy pork fillets which were coated with Panko and deep fried to order with his own special home made Tonkatsu sauce comprising a blend of apples, onions and various fruits and vegetables. Tempting?
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GourmetEstorie is my upcoming online food journal and a revamped and refreshed version of J2K3Blogs.com. You can visit it now. Enjoy my food stories! – Justin
| Ginza Bairin B4 Ion Orchard |
The Blue Ginger Restaurant, Around The Table We Gather
Singapore is uniquely a mix of all types of people. Myself for example, by race I am Eurasian, but by culture I am diversified. I am a Eurasian, Hainanese and Peranakan altogether in one package. My Straits Chinese roots come from my Paternal Grandmother’s side, and since young I have been exposed to dishes like Ayam Buah Keluak, Chap Chye, Popiah, Itek Tim, Babi Pong Teh, Bakwan Kepeting, Sambal Timun, Achar, and not forgetting the ubiquitous Sambal Belachan.
There is only a handful or so of Peranakan restaurants in Singapore, and I have always been keen to venture. So it was my great delight when Time Out Singapore invited me and a guest to visit The Blue Ginger Restaurant.
Read the full article at http://www.gourmetestorie.com/?p=5067
GourmetEstorie is my upcoming online food journal and a revamped and refreshed version of J2K3Blogs.com. You can visit it now. Enjoy my food stories! – Justin
| The Blue Ginger Restaurant 97 Tanjong Pagar Road Tel : 6222 3928 |
The Cathay Restaurant, 75 Years Of Nostalgia
The Cathay, I guess many of the older generation would remember that “v-shaped” building along Handy Road with its cinemas and the presence of famous stars. The Cathay Restaurant, aptly named after the building, was also a bustling place for family dinners, celebrations, and even to take a twirl on the dance floor.
This year, the Cathay is celebrating its 75th annivesary with a tagline of celebrating without looking like their age. As part of the festivities, the organization’s restaurant launched their style of an all you can eat dinner buffet every Monday to Friday.
A presentation of modern cuisine basking in the living memories of the past, much awaits the creativity of The Cathay Restaurant.
Read the full article at http://www.gourmetestorie.com/?p=5031
GourmetEstorie is my upcoming online food journal and a revamped and refreshed version of J2K3Blogs.com. You can visit it now. Enjoy my food stories! – Justin
| The Cathay Restaurant 2 Handy Road #02-01 The Cathay Reservations : 6732 7888 Weekday Dinner Buffet (Mon-Fri) |
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