Posted in Eat-Out: Japanese on Sep 9th, 2009
Rick and I finally checked out ION Orchard last week, nearly two months after its soft opening. Yeah, we intentionally went on a weeknight to avoid jostling with the crazy weekend crowds. What to do? Old already, no energy to out-squeeze the youngsters… So many exciting new F&B players, but only one tummy. Ginza Bairin [...]
Posted in Eat-Out: Japanese on Aug 27th, 2009
Are you ready for the future of Japanese cuisine? Zento – which is Japanese for “the future”, or 前途 qian2 tu2 – is the newest player in a concentrated field of Japanese restaurants on our tiny island state. But to dismiss this as just another Japanese restaurant would be a mistake. Owner-chef Gunawan Wisibono began [...]
Posted in Eat-Out: Japanese on Oct 27th, 2008
Been wanting to check out Ohsho for some time, but during lunchtime, this little corner eatery is always packed! Last Monday, I finished my errands in time for an early lunch. The place was still relatively empty, yay! For S$11.00 nett, I had the ramen and gyoza set. The ramen was exceptionally springy. I was [...]
Posted in Eat-Out: Japanese on Aug 28th, 2008
Howdy! Sorry for the lack of updates! Was busy catching the Olympic action. I was also occupied with a freelance assignment, writing food reviews! Isn’t that cool, getting paid to eat and write? But before actually seeing any moolah coming in, I think I’ve already blown much of it away on Tatsuya’s lunch bentos. Yes, [...]
Posted in Eat-Out: Japanese on Jul 28th, 2008
Yes, these are the famous pork cheeks of which there are only 60 portions served each day. Six slices of sinfulness, so incredibly soft they literally melt in your mouth. Divine. I didn’t have all six slices to myself. Good things are meant to be shared! Saturday’s lunch was with Keropokman and Momo; Camemberu was [...]
Posted in Eat-Out: Japanese on May 15th, 2008
For my birthday last Saturday, I cooked a simple vegetarian meal for Ricky and my mom. Guess I’ve reached the age where: (a) birthdays are not just about me; (b) or big presents and lavish meals, for that matter; (c) what matters most is time spent with loved ones; and (d) I try to gain [...]
Posted in Eat-Out: Japanese on Jan 31st, 2008
Whenever the crave for tonkatsu (deep-fried pork cutlet) attacks, it’s the ever reliable Tonkichi I head to. Using premium cuts of pork, their tonkatsu is consistently crispy, juicy, and not oily. Portions are generous, with refillable rice and shredded cabbage. Service is efficient, and the decor clean-cut but cosy. Prices, for the quality, are reasonable, [...]
Posted in Eat-Out: Japanese on Mar 4th, 2006
Ventured into relatively unknown territory today – Japanese ramen. There are few shops in Singapore that specialize in ramen, and Noodle House Ken is one of them. Its appearance is small and unimpressive, but I’ve heard that this is one of the better authentic ramen shops in town.
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