The UTW (“Under Ten Words”): Snow-Aged Full Blood Wagyu A4. ‘Nuff said. The must-orders (if any): Snow-Aged Full Blood Wagyu A4, Octopus charred with Smoked Paprika, classic cocktail. Summary: Joining the Shangri-La Hotel Singapore’s stellar stable of food concepts and situated in the luxury hotel’s newly refurbished Tower Wing is Origin Grill…
The UTW (“Under Ten Words”): French and modern local Chinese fare in gorgeous chic setting. The must-orders (if any): Lobster bisque, Octopus, Wagyu beef cheek, Cuisses de Grenouille (frog legs) Summary: Launching in October 2017 within the new Sofitel Singapore City Centre, Racines is a French/Chinese dining concept helmed by Executive Chef…
The UTW (“Under Ten Words”): Nautical-themed, neighbourhood-style dining space with something for everyone. The must-orders (if any): Smokin’ Sambal Pasta, Jasmine Peach Panna Cotta Summary: From the folks behind the EagleWings (a yacht charter), Eaglewings Loft is a blue nautical-themed, neighbourhood-style all-day dining space with a very, very extensive menu – Coffee!…
Years ago, I had a meal at a Spanish restaurant called Esquina, and I had this little nasi-lemak inspired seared scallop dish which left such an impression on me that I remarked that it was”(q)uite marvellous and one of my most memorable and startlingly good mains ever”, ending my review with a…
The UTW (“Under Ten Words”): Spanish, hearty and gloriously pig-centric, nose-to-tail, occasionally adventurous comfort fare. The must-orders (if any): Carabinero Arroz, Gin Panna Cotta Summary: The chef previously headed the kitchen at UNA at One Rochester. Dehesa is proud of its nose-to-tail concept (choice extract from their website: “robustly flavoured alternative…
Chilli Banana with Triple Chocolate Ice Cream from the newly-opened 5 Senses in Bedok Point. It’s like having your tongue gently flogged with a chilli seed-studded, rawish gooey banana belt and then have your tongue lovingly caressed by a soothing chocolatey ice cream immediately after. 3.7/5 5 Senses 799 New…
Warabi Mochi from Zipang Japanese Dining Bar. (Damn, this was warm and legit.) Zipang Japanese Dining Bar 28 Cavenagh Road #01-05 Singapore 229635
Houjicha Pancake (vanilla ice cream, chia seeds, crushed hazelnuts, matcha spread, seasonable berries) from Les Patisseries’ newly-refreshed menu. The pancake starts off like a comfortably light, brownie-esque chocolate cake before quietly unveiling a dusky, gracefully understated hojicha fragrance and bitterness which lingers on your tongue long after the moment has…
Your annoying “this is my hidden gem” faux-hipster, Tong Ah Eating House-esque set meal with soft-boiled eggs and kaya butter toast…or the Singapore Breakfast (coconut panna cotta “soft-boiled egg” with exotic “yolk”, topped with gula melaka “soy sauce” and cinnamon “pepper powder”, and served with kaya parfait toast) from Non…