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Join in the st. Patricks Day street Festival (17-19 March) as Circular Road is transformed into a festival zone. Enjoy live traditional Irish and Rock & Roll music; Irish dance performances, as well as family-friendly activities for the kids. Bars and restaurants along the street have created special dishes too. Mogambo will be serving up a Guinness Punch ($10) of Guinness, cinnamon, nutmeg and condensed milk, while Hero’s offers classic Irish Lamb & Guinness Stew ($18). stpatsdaystreetfest.com.sg Celebrating its 21st edition, world gourmet summit (20 Mar-16 Apr) features Michelin-starred chefs and wine experts under the theme of United Nations Gastronomic Assembly. Check out events such as boCHINche’s Cooking Masterclass (24 Mar), and Salted and Hung’s Aussie Craft Beer Dinner (12 Apr). worldgourmetsummit.com singapore restaurant week (25 March-1 April) returns with affordable eats. Think indulgent three-course meals at an irresistible fixed price of $35 for dinner and $25 for lunch. Take the chance to check out rooftop Artemis Grill for its Mediterranean-inspired cuisine and Blue Lotus for upmarket and updated Chinese cuisine. singaporerestaurantweek.sg
American Express launches their Love Dining Celebrity edition (4 March-3 May) menus with four well-known personalities: Jeanette Aw, who’s inspiring Nyonya flavours at Wan Hao, Pornsak, who brings unique Thai dishes to The Line, Janice Wong, collaborating with Skirt steakhouse for a creative spread, and Lennard Yeong, taking on Japanese and Italian fusion at La Brezza. amex.co/lovedining
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New opeNiNgs Nestled in The Cathay, egrill & Piza offers affordable pizzas and skewers. Topped with bonito flakes, the salmon mentai pizza ($15.90) features salmon chunks, button mushrooms, mozzarella and Grana Padano all coming together with a luscious mentai sauce. Try out their grilled mackerel skewer and salmon belly fin skewer at $3.90 each. #B101/02/03 The Cathay, 2 Handy Road. Enjoy one dish in two ways as Don meijin replicates Japan's tradition of tendon. Top up $2 to the signature tendon ($13.80), and have your fill of tempura battered vegetables and seafood drizzled in savoury tendon sauce. Now here's the twist—before you polish off the bed of Japanese rice, stir in some rice crisps for added crunch, a dash of wasabi to taste, and drench it in a light dashi broth for a soupy finish. Other must-try rice bowls include the mille feuille katsu don ($12.80) and spicy chilli crab tendon ($14.80). Ramen Champion, #04-10 Bugis+, 201 Victoria Street. hansul korean Dining bar serves up one of the most extensive list of Korean liqueurs that we’ve ever seen. This is the H Group’s third restaurant following Guksu and Kimchi, and it specialises in hwa-ro charcoal-cooked dishes. Boneless beef short rib wrapped with enoki mushroom ($6) and pork belly wrapped with king oyster mushroom ($4) skewers hit the spot, alongside crispy potato pancake with egg and Parmesan ($9.90). The truffle someon ‘fries’ ($6) are actually thin deep-fried noodles, making for a lighter snack, while crisp well-seasoned octopus tempura ($9) was the most addictive item. Its opening hours from 5pm-6am is perfect for night owls looking for dinner and supper. #01-05 21 Tanjong Pagar. Tel: 6906 7088 The second outlet of Cajun on wheels channels the vibe of a gourmet food truck, bringing Creole seafood in a bucket, seafood platters and burgers to Plaza Singapura. With sauces to choose from including signature Cajun cheese and sambal tumis, this Halalcertified joint serves up sharing-worthy buckets such as their mussels stew ($21.90), a strong tomato-based stew that melds well with the sweetness of the mussels, and Oh Crab ($59), juicy Sri Lankan crab, baby potatoes,
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corn and chicken spam fries covered in your choice of sauce. For a luxe treat, Crusty C.O.W Burger ($39.90) boasts freshly grilled lobster atop a thick beef patty. #03-92 Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Road. wild market, by army buddies Elliot Chia and Ruben Brandon, is an eclectic dining concept with nine unique hawker stalls. Don’t miss A Ceylonese Affair’s appam—a traditional Ceylonese snack made from fermented rice and coconut, with poached egg ($3.80). Local favourites come with a twist, like speciality salted egg sauce carrot cake ($5) from Ding’s Carrot Cake. Fresh food, value for money, daily live music and an upcoming beer garden make this unique 160-seater dining concept the place to be. #01-27/37 Shaw Tower, 100 Beach Road. Tel: 9247 5319 egrill & piza
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Adding to the extensive list of properties under AccorHotels, this hotel boasts 395 heritage themed rooms, is conveniently located five minutes away from the MRT station, and is within walking distance from popular shopping district, Bugis. At the restaurant formerly known as Sauces, get first dibs on their international buffet spread of crustaceans on ice, Asian favourites like chilli crab, and a live carving station that serves pork knuckles. Keep your eyes out for desserts such as Oreo cheesecake and raspberry lychee tart too! Give us your best guess of the hotel and restaurant’s name between 1-19 March to dine on 6 April, 7pm! For full details and to enter, visit www.bites.com.sg/ makanonbites.
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ARINE AT WHERE: AQUAM IN HOTEL MARINA MANDARRY, 7PM WHEN: 9 JANUA WHAT WE ATE: t spread with An international buffe highlights like: •Star ters: » DIY Lo Hei station •Mains: agyu shor t ribs » 16-hour braised W with cordycep » Steamed seafood blossoms giant seabass » Chong Qing mala » Baked fish pie •Desserts: ture durian » Aquamarine’s signa n pengat ria mousse cake and du t station » DIY frozen yoghur
5 lucky readers and their dining companions were treated to a decadent Halal-certified international buffet spread at AquaMarine at Marina Mandarin Hotel. Upon entering the restaurant, we were greeted by an array of fresh seafood, with the chilled crabs legs being a favourite on every plate. We also helped ourselves to their selection of fresh sashimi, oysters and salad starters. The restaurant served up individual portions of steamed seafood baskets and braised Wagyu short ribs to each diner, and really made our day with their thoughtful service. Not to be
missed was their noodle with chicken in ginseng soup; bouncy yellow noodles in a tasty, rich broth dished out in individual mini claypots. The selection of dishes seemed to be endless, from Indian curry and cheese plates, to local hawker delights and braised lamb shanks. The dessert spread was a treat too, as we tucked into AquaMarine’s signature durian mousse cakes, assortment of Nyonya kuehs and Chinese New Year cookies. Hats off to AquaMarine for pampering us during this wonderful evening!
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In thIs serIes of lIght-hearted IntervIews, Bites celeBrates homegrown food companIes headed By theIr next generatIon of famIly memBers. we get a glImpse of the storIes BehInd the Brands and the personalItIes In the Boss' seat. By June lee, photography by delia goh How many people know the recipe to Muthu’s curry fish head? Only two, me and my younger brother Srinivasan who takes care of operations. The recipe was developed by my father, Ayyakkanu S., who was inspired to create a South Indian version of the Goan fish head curry. It uses sea bream and has just the right amount of assam, spices and texture.
What was your father like? He was strict, disciplined and hardworking, but also kind hearted. He could speak very good Teochew and cooked well. From around age 15, I would accompany him to the Tekka wet market at 5.30am to do all the day’s fresh purchases. These were the days before cold rooms. I remember him in his sarong, singlet and towel over his shoulders. By observing and listening, I learnt how to choose the best fish head, prawns and seafood. After the market, he would bring me for my favourite breakfast—Horlicks and soft boiled eggs. He died young; he retired at 48 and had a heart attack one day before his 50th birthday. Did you always want to join the business? At the back of my mind, I was prepared for it. I knew that as the oldest son, he would want me to take over, but I thought to go to university first. I studied Commerce at A-Levels and completed my National Service, when he suddenly asked me to take over. How did you modernise the company? When I started helping out at 13, I did the cashiering on those big old cash registers. I eventually persuaded my father to change to POS systems along with some other processes. Where technology is needed, we’ll adapt. We’re rolling out iPad e-menus from next month, and we work with foodpanda and Deliveroo as some customers
prefer to have their food delivered. Although I don’t drink, we worked with a consultant to match a good range of wines to the food. What are the challenges to running Muthu’s Curry? The restaurant outlook is uncertain, mainly due to the labour crunch. It’s making it difficult to open more outlets, so we focus on maintaining the current ones withour 82 staff. Our central kitchen where we prepare the masalas is one of the important investments we have made, with this it will be possible to open casual kiosks in future. The most important lesson from my dad was to stay humble and work hard. To that, I would add we have to keep up with the times and maintain high food quality to stay competitive. How do you unwind? I exercise and have a modest gym at home with weights and cardio machines. My family, which includes my three teenage children and wife, enjoy working out together. We also go out for movies and dining. Do you have a signature dish? (laughs) I don’t cook at all, as my wife Veshali is a good cook. She modernises South Indian dishes with western touches and also makes it lighter and healthier as the whole family is into fitness. When I eat out, I love roast chicken rice.
Brief tiMeline Of MutHu'S Curry
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11-year-old Ayyakkanu S. came to Singapore to work with his father, Suppaiya. He toiled long hours washing cars and making deliveries for provision dealer Selvi Stores while also helping cook in the kitchen.
Ayyakkanu opened an unnamed food stall at Klang Road, which was then named Muthu Makkan Shop after a customer commented that the curry was a gem, or pearl. “Muthu” means pearl.
The stall moves to 78 Race Course Road and becomes a restaurant, and in 1982 combines with adjoining unit 76. As advertised on their namecard, the restaurant is “fully airconditioned” which is a milestone for that era.
Then 13-year-old son, Kasivishvanaath, moves from India to Singapore to study and help his father.
1994 Ayyakkanu officially retires and hands over the business to 23-year-old Kasivishvanaath.
Ayyakkanu returns to India, where he passes away in 1996.
outlook, including a larger menu, wine pairings and sleek decor.
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Opens at Suntec City and followed by a Dempsey outlet in 2010.
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Bring your little ones on a weekday date to Jamie's italian without breaking the bank. From 13 Mar-14 Apr, kids under 12 years old will enjoy a free children’s meal (worth $8.50) when you order a main course. It comes complete with the well-loved Shake-Me salads and a drink. Options include the Happy Chicken Lollipop, Fish In A Bag and Baby Organic Beef Burgers. Available at both outlets including #01-01/04 Forum, 583 Orchard Road. Tel: 6655 7676 Racking your brains on where to bring the entire family out? Take delight in over 30 scrummy items like xiao long bao ($4.80) and crab roe siew mai ($5.40), as Jia Wei Chinese restaurant will be offering up to 50 percent off their popular Dim Sum Lunch Feast from Monday to Thursday, and 40 percent off on Friday to Sunday. The dishes, created by dim sum master Ng Lip Kah, will also include roasted items such as roast crispy pork belly ($12) and noodle and rice dishes—we like the Yang Zhou fried rice ($8). Level 2 Hotel Grand Mercure Roxy, 50 East Coast Road. Tel: 6340 5678 Now you won’t have to choose between steak and seafood at your next food outing. Plaza Brasserie’s Surf ‘N Tuf (An Oriental Original) buffet spread ($68) promises a feast of both land and sea. Carnivores will love options of Duroc Spanish pork collar, tender Wagyu D-rump with a marble score of 3-4, and wok-fried BBQ pork ribs, while seafood lovers have an array of chilled and fresh seafood to pick from. Each table also receives one serve of steamed Atlantic lobster in hua tiao sauce, prepared a la minute to preserve its juiciness and sweetness. Wed-Sun 6-10pm only, till 26 March. Parkroyal on Beach Road, 7500 Beach Road. Tel: 6505 5710 If you're shopping for furniture or toys at iKea, you will be glad to know that children eat free from 13-19 Mar. Choices include the chicken nugget, meatballs or tomato pasta meal, which, as we know, are great kids’ pleasers. Best part? The cafeteria comes equipped with a play area. At both IKEA outlets, www.ikea.sg Students are in for a treat as Seoul Garden is now offering an all-you-can-eat student dinner spread at just $18.99; $10 cheaper than the usual price. To enjoy their wide spread of meats and seafood, simply flash your student pass. Valid from Tue-Thu 5-10.30pm at Seoul Garden City Square Mall, DownTown East, HarbourFront Centre, Northpoint, Marina Square and Clementi Mall.
on the shelves Get your durian fix this month with limited edition Mao Shan Wang durian ice confection ($12.90 for 6) by King’s Potong Gold. This irresistible delight (well, for durian lovers) is made with Mao Shan Wang puree from Malaysia, creamy coconut milk and is free from artificial flavouring, without losing its signature aroma and hints of bittersweet. This limited edition flavour is now back by popular demand while stocks last, available exclusively at FairPrice outlets. Say What?! chips ($7) is the new snack in town, produced by All Best Foods to sate our unstoppable craving for all things salted egg yolk. The thick cut, handmade russet potato chips are a little spicy to complement the earthy saltiness of the powdered egg yolk. At all Tip Top Curry Puff outlets, tiptopcurrypuff.com
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It’s an exciting time to be a foodie on our Little Red Dot. From hip Western franchises to Michelin-starred restaurants from Japan to fast-food chains, the galore of new brands means we can now taste some of the best grub from around the world, all while staying in Singapore. By Katie Boon, Research by Olivia Ong
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We have (almost) everything. Here are some of the notable restaurants and cafes that have set up shop in Singapore in the past seven years.
2010:
» Domino’s / U.S. » Nando’s / South Africa » Tom N Toms / Korea
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» Baskin Robbins / U.S » Coco Ichibanya / Japan » Cold Stone Creamery / U.S.
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» Jamie’s Italian / U.K. » Krispy Kreme / U.S. » Madam Kwan’s / Malaysia » Wingstop / U.S.
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» Es Teller 77 / Indonesia » Honey Crème / Korea » Llao Llao / Spain » Nantsuttei / Japan » Saint Marc Café / Japan
2015:
» Angelina / France » Café Benne / Korea » Coffee Academics / Hong Kong » Dazzling Café/ Taiwan » Henri Charpentier / Japan » Jenny Bakery / Hong Kong » Massizim / Korea » Motorino / U.S. » Mr Churro / Korea » O’ma Spoon/ Korea » Paik’s Bibim / Korea » Paris Baguette / Korea » The Banana Tree / Korea » Vatos Urban Tacos / Korea » Von’s Chicken / Korea
2016:
» Bake Cheese Tart / Japan » Burger Joint NYC / U.S. » Dal.komm / Korea » Gudetama Café / Japan » Hello Kitty Cafe / Japan » Honolulu / Hong Kong » Kyushu Pancake / Japan » Pizza Express / U.K. » Pop Bar / U.S. » Riverside Grilled Fish / China » Shi Miao Dao Yunnan Rice Noodles / China » Smoothie House / Taiwan » Tai Cheong Bakery / Hong Kong » YogurtLand / U.S.
Philippines
While Filipino food has been around in Singapore for decades, we tend to only see mom and pop’s stores serving the country’s best-known dishes like sinigang or adobo. So you can imagine how glad we, and the large population of Filipinos residing in Singapore, were when JolliBee finally decided to open a branch in Lucky Plaza. Aside from attracting snaking long queues, JolliBee’s tremendous success has also lured other fast food chains from Philippines to enter the market.
Yellow Cab Pizza Co. B1-01/02 CityLink Mall, 1 Raffles Link. Tel: 6327 9000 A household name in the Philippines, Yellow Cab Pizza Co. was first introduced in Makita in 2001 and is now one of the archipelago’s leading fast food chains. Having expanded across the globe to Qatar and China, the New York-inspired pizzeria opened here this January. The Singapore branch is designed to be more upmarket, boasting hip furnishing and proper serving plates, yet with unbeatable prices. Must-try dish: Dear Darla Pepperoni ($16 nett). The paper-thin crust is baked with pork pepperoni, button mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, black olives and capers, and garnished with fresh arugula and alfalfa sprouts. To eat, drizzle chilli oil and roll it up like a Swiss roll.
Japan
From their savoury delights to sweet confectionaries, Japanese grub has long been a favourite in Singapore and across the world. And in the past year alone, we’ve seen a rise in Nippon-themed market halls in leading shopping malls across the island, bringing even more Japanese chains into town.
Tsuta Ramen #01-01 Pacific Plaza, 9 Scotts Road. Tel: 6734 4886 Expect a long wait if you wish to dine at this 18-seater restaurant. The offshoot of the world’s first and only Michelin-starred ramen store in Tokyo, Tsuta Ramen offers just two soup bases—shio or shoyu—along with a small selection of light bites. Just like the outlet back in Japan, you first have to queue to order and pay at a self-service kiosk, before waiting in line again for your turn. Psst...they have opened a second outlet at Tai Seng! Must-try dish: Out of the two, we much prefer the Shoyu Soba ($15) for its heady broth made with custom brewed shoyu, dashi featuring a blend of seafood, vegetables and chicken. Pulling the dish together is an aromatic black truffle sauce.
Hattendo #01-05 Tanjong Pagar Centre, 7 Wallich Street. First making its appearance at food fairs in Takashimaya, Hattendo Singapore Café has found a home in Tanjong Pagar Centre opposite the newly opened Japan Rail Café. The pillowy-soft buns were invented by Kaoru Morimitsu 80 years ago in Hiroshima with the intention to cheer up his fellow Japanese during the Great Depression. Must-try dish: From the five flavours—Matcha, Chocolate, Azuki Sweet Bean, Whipped Cream, and Custard—we enjoyed the Azuki Sweet Bean for its nutty taste. Using Hokkaido-grown Azuki sweet beans, the velvety cream boasts Azuki chunks for an added bite.
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Singaporeans love Hong Kong's trendy creations especially the famed saltedegg yolk croissant (first served in Hong Kong’s Urban Bakery Works) and now, their craze over the healthy poke salad.
Pololi #01-06A, 51 Telok Ayer Street. Targeting CBD executives, this Hawaiian poke store was designed for takeaways, although there are a couple of bar seats out front if you rather dine in. The rotating menu features five flavours daily, so poke lovers can constantly look forward to new variants such as yuzu salmon and sweet onion teriyaki swordfish. Available in two sizes, Kama’aina ($17.99) and Keiki ($15.99), with a base of brown or white rice, salad, or mixture of both. Must-try dish: We felt that the fresh chunky tuna with its umami taste worked best with the Thai Sweet Chilli for its sweet and fiery notes. To beat the afternoon work slump, pair the dish with brown rice.
Kam’s Roast #01-04/07 Pacific Plaza, 9 Scotts Road. Tel: 6836 7788 Despite being the first overseas store of the Hong Kong flagship, which was awarded a Michelin star three years in a row, Kam’s Roast in Singapore, sadly, doesn’t offer the famed goose meat due to AVA regulations. Nonetheless, the ducks (from $16.80 for upper ⁄ to $55 for whole) sourced from across the Causeway are succulent enough. Exclusive to Singapore is the Wonton Noodles ($9.80)—air-flown from Hong Kong daily, the noodle is springy with a nice eggy tang. Kam’s Roast now offers takeaway options, easily ordered through Chope. Must-try dish: The star of the show is certainly the “toro” char siew. The premium pork belly is well-marinated in their secret house-made sauce, and roasted until charred and tender.
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Due to irresistible Hollywood and Western influences, our Lion City has seen a number of big American names since we could think of, both big franchises—McDonalds, Dunkin’ Donuts and KFC—as well as more boutique names. Yardbird Southern Table & Bar Flying in from Miami is Yardbird Southern Table & Bar. Set to open in the first half of 2017 under the name The Bird Southern Table & Bar, this is the restaurant's first expansion outside of the States. The menu centres on—you guessed it—Southern cuisine, with tried-and-true recipes passed down from founder John Kunkel's grandmother. Must-try dish: What’s Southern cuisine without the classic combination: chicken and waffle? We sampled Yardbird’s Lewellyn's Fried Chicken, Watermelon and Waffles last year, and we dare say it is out of this world. The chicken is brined for 27 hours before being coated in special spiced flour and fried in a pressure fryer. The watermelon is spiced, while the savoury waffles are made of cheddar cheese and chives.
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Kuro-Obi #B2-54/55 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue. Part of the IPPUDO group, Kuro-Obi originated in New York, with Singapore being its first Asian offshoot. Kuro-Obi only offers takeaways and all the broths are made entirely with chicken, not pork. Must-try dish: For the full works, order the original Kuro-Obi ($12), which comes with an umami egg, three pieces of chicken chasu, seaweed and spinach. The noodles used are Japanese le kei (house style) ramen from Yokahama, which is thicker and chewier than the usual ramen noodles to better soak up the creamy broth.
Thailand
Bangkok is, undoubtedly, one of the most frequented holiday destination by Singaporean’s, and we are number 1 fans of their local dishes. Whether it's mookata or a joint serving boat noodles, one can expect a steady stream of customers. It's surprising that there are few Bangkok-born restaurants in Singapore, with many being opened up by our fellow citizens—until now that is.
Greyhound Cafe Singapore #01-25/25A Paragon, 290 Orchard Road. Tel: 6235 4078 A stalwart in Thailand’s F&B and fashion scene, Greyhound has been around since the 80s, where it first started as a hip men’s fashion boutique. Now with branches in Hong Kong and China, the fashion cafe’s dishes showcase creative twists with a local touch of ingredients, all set on cool crockery. Must-try dish: Skip the usual suspects and try the lesser-known Complicated Noodle Dish ($18). The ingredients, which comprise crisp lettuce, rice noodle sheets, fragrant minced pork and green chilli, are to be assembled yourself, making the quirky appetiser a fun dish to enjoy with friends. Taste-wise, it’s refreshing and light, with the sapid and potent chilli punching up the flavours of the pork.
korea Seoul food for your soul. With the rise of the Hallyu Wave, Singapore has seen an influx of Korean joints popping up. Popular among K-fans, the success of these eateries rely on the hype and star power from its appearance in K-dramas, such as Dal.Komm coffee in Descendents of the Sun.
Kiss The Tiramisu #01-15 Orchard Gateway, 277 Orchard Road. A hit in South Korea since its debut in the hip Hongdae district, Kiss The Tiramisu fuses two of our favourite treats: creamy tiramisu and soft serve ice cream. Served in a posh-looking wine glass; perfect for that Instaworthy shot. Look forward to a wide range of flavours and cakes with ice coffee in the near future. Must-try dish: Offering three variants at $6.90, our favourite is still the Original Tiramisu Ice Cream. The intense aroma of the cocoa and espresso is balanced out by the savoury mascarpone cheese and sweet ice cream, while the fresh ladyfinger biscuit gives the sweet treat a nice bite.
Yentafo Kruengsonge #02-06A/B Cathay Cineleisure Orchard, 8 Grange Road. Tel: 6736 0971 Owned by Madam A.Mallika, this is is one of Bangkok's most popular noodle chains specialising in Thai yong tau foo; or pink noodle soup. Since November, franchisee Minor Food Group has opened three outlets, with an expanded menu that includes spicy fried rice with tuk tuk herbal pork ($9) and comforting steamed pork ribs ($12.90) with rice or noodles. Must-try dish: Each yen ta fo bowl ($8.50) comes with a generous serving of eight items, including fried tofu, black fungus mushroom, squid ball and fried seasoned taro, to go with rice noodles. Try the popular tom yum ($9) variation.
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Carnivorious friends, don’t miss out on our list of 15 meat-alicious spreads. Featuring Brazilian churrascaria, Korean BBQ, Japanese shabu-shabu and even a freeflow steak dinner.
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cold appetisers, including feijoada, the Brazilian national dish. At all outlets, including #01-80 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenue. Tel: 6688 7429
[Korean] Ju Shin Jung Located in an old school courtyard, this BBQ buffet (lunch 12-2pm, $32++; dinner Mon-Thu 5-11pm, $38++, Sat-Sun & PH $42++) includes seasoned sliced beef, pork belly, marinated chicken and tiger prawns. A selection of soup is also available on the side. #01-30 Robertson Walk,11 unity Street. Tel: 6235 6787 K.cook Come here for a view of Orchard Road and one of the cheapest Korean BBQ buffets around (lunch 11.30am3pm $14.99++, dinner 5-10pm $24.99++). Cooked food such as fried chicken wings are offered, but it’s the marinated beef short ribs and pork collars that you want to head straight for. #07-01 Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Road. Tel: 6884 7282
[Brazilian] Brazil churrasco The original churrascaria haunt, Brazil Churrasco is a feast for all occasions. Picture an endless waltz of choice roasts and grills from the passadors (meat waiters)—fall-off-the-bone beef short ribs, smoked duck breast, succulent chicken thighs, moist beef topside and a range of flavourful offal. Hit the chromatic salad bar for a fresh assortment of legumes and salads. A great place for a birthday celebration ($49++, 6-11pm), you’ll find the cheery wait staff serenading the lucky individual with Portuguese birthday tunes. 16 Sixth Avenue. Tel: 6463 1923 carnivore The restaurant is a whirl of charming waiters dishing out rotisserie fare and a hearty crowd savouring succulent meats freshly sliced onto their platters. The buffet ($34++, 12-3pm at selected outlets only; $49++, 6-11pm) includes garlic beef tenderloin with bacon, pork belly, honey ham, grilled fish fillet, and the irresistible honey pineapple. Complement the 14 meaty offerings with original garnishes such as farofa, a smoky sprinkle incorporating toasted semolina, and an array of hot and
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Ssikek Ssikkek serves up well-marinated meats and a wide variety of food at extremely reasonable prices (weekday lunch 11.30am-2.30pm, $14++, weekend lunch and daily dinner 5-10.30pm, $24++), which explains their popularity. eating here can be quite an intense experience with large crowds and poor ventilation, so come prepared. #B1-14/15/16 united Square Shopping Mall, 101 Thomson Road. Tel: 6254 8123
[Japanese] Azmaya Opened by young duo, Masui and Tshuchiya, the restaurant is frequented by Japanese expats during dinner time. expect endless rounds of pork and A5 Wagyu loin shabu-shabu, coupled with rich, nourishing soup stock. The A5 Wagyu beef with its detailed marbling, is especially fresh and strong in umami. Apart from the meat, there is a wide choice of vegetables and udon to complement the dinner buffet ($24++ for pork shabu shabu, $49.80++ for Wagyu beef shabu-shabu). #0112/13, 30 Robertson Quay. Tel: 6737 6863 gyukaku Available only at their OneKM outlet, must tries for this buffet includes the sirloin steak with salted pepper, aged miso beef tongue as well as their beef of the day, marinated with either garlic miso or shio garlic (MonFri, dinner 5.30-11pm, weekend and PH lunch 12-4pm, $42.90++). The buffet also comes with a range of hot, cold and grilled appetisers such as spicy cold tofu and scallops in butter and soy sauce, also including soups, rice and dessert. #01-16 OneKM Shopping Mall, 11 Tanjong Katong Road. Tel: 6362 4001 rock u The hip and industrial space is home to a live charcoal grill experience (12-3pm, Mon-Fri $15.90++, Sat-Sun $18.90++; 5.30-11pm, Fri-Sun $32.90++). The buffet island serves hot cooked food such as fried chicken, edamame, chawanmushi, and garlic fried rice. But the main star is the meats, made up of a selection of beef and pork parts, three types of seafood, bacon and chicken. don’t forget your sauces such as spicy miso, ponzu and sweet miso. #04-06 Bugis+, 201 Victoria Street. Tel: 6634 3313 Shabu Sai You’ll get a beautiful presentation of vegetables, meats, sushi, seafood and more at this shabu-shabu and
Bites guide: Price guide (nett) $ wallet-friendly (below $50) $$ just can’t resist a splurge ($50-100) $$$ a special occasion ($100-150) $$$$ indulgence galore (above $150)
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sukiyaki hotpot buffet (11.30-2.30pm: $16.99++, Mon-Fri; $19.99++ Sat-Sun, eve of & PH; 6-9.45pm: $24.99++, Mon-Thu; $29.99++, Fri-Sun, eve of & PH). Look out for their soup of the month (past special: traditional mala hotpot) in addition to their regular seven broths, which include sukiyaki soup and tonkotsu soup. drinks and ice-cream at an additional $1.99++. #08-09/10/11 Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Road. Tel: 6884 6760
mouth consistency. #03-129 Marina Square Shopping Mall, 6 Raffles Boulevard. Tel: 6250 8918
[Western] dallas dallas offers a prime rib steak a la carte buffet on the weekends for both their lunch and dinner. ($45++, 12-3pm, 6-10pm, limited to 45 sets.) The speciality dallas fries and coleslaw are also refillable during your two hour buffet seating so you can feast to your heart’s content. Choose from black pepper, speciality BBQ or mushroom sauces for your steak. #03-302/303 Suntec City Sky garden, Tower 5, 3 Temasek Boulevard. Tel: 6333 4068
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[Mongolian] Kublai Khan Kublai Khan (lunch 11.30-3pm, Mon-Thu $18++, FriSun $29++; dinner 6-10pm, Mon-Thu $20++, Fri-Sun $30.80++) offers traditional Mongolian BBQ, which comprises of freshly sliced meat, vegetables and various sauces, prepared before your eyes by the chef. The buffet also features international fare, sashimi and desserts. #02-01 Yellow Zone, Clarke Quay Central, 6 eu Tong Sen Street. Tel: 6334 4888
the carvery indulge in roasts and various cuts of meat at an affordable price at Park Hotel Alexandria’s The Carvery (Sun-Thu 12-3pm lunch $38++, dinner $52++, Fri-Sat 6-10pm dinner $62++). You’ll be spoilt for choice with the slew of meats like beef, chicken, lamb and pork. To accompany your meaty buffet is a range of side dishes, including Yorkshire pudding (only available on Fridays) as well as hot dishes like seafood bouillabaisse marinara and wood-fired pizzas. Level 7 Park Hotel Alexandria, 323 Alexandra Road. Tel: 6828 8880
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Sukiya in addition to the kombu stock and simmered kelp broth, more exotic soups such as to-unyu (soybean) miso and even a Singapore inspired laksa base add to the variety of this daily buffet ($18.90++ Mon-Fri, 11.30-3.59pm; dinner 4-9.30pm $26.90). Choose from beef, chicken or pork, along with other ingredients such as udon and seafood fishcakes. Various outlets including #01-35 Kallang Wave Mall, 1 Stadium Place. Tel: 6702 1752 tajimaya Wake up to a dizzying plethora of Wagyu and Angus cuts and Kurobuta pork at Tajimaya’s brunch buffet ($45.90++, Sat-Sun, PH 11.30am-4pm). Specialising in charcoal grill yakiniku, the selection includes Wagyu short plate, Angus loin and Angus sirloin. Fans of Kurobuta grills can look forward to the unctuous and tasty belly, collar and loin dishes. #01-102/103 VivoCity, 1 Harbourfront Walk. Tel: 6377 0070 tenkaichi Wagyu Have a merry Wagyu fest at this one-of-a-kind buffet ($99.80++, 5.30-10pm). The selection includes premium plates like Wagyu sashimi, Wagyu tataki and quality portions such as beef rib finger, short ribs, beef belly and ox tongue. The star of the spread is Wagyu yukke, raw beef mixed with a flavour-packed marinade and raw egg, which is appetising and has an almost melt-in-your-
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Named after Bernard Rodyk, co-founder of Singapore's fourth largest law firm Rodyk & Davidson, the warehouses found on Rodyk Street used to house big companies. Today, the 70-year old warehouses have been transformed to house restaurants like Verre Wine Bar and Toby’s Estate. Pizza aRt (#01-33, 7 Rodyk StReet) Made fresh daily by chef Donato Mazzola, their sliced pizza with delicious toppings like Parma ham, mushroom and feta cheese ($6-$7 nett) is popular among office workers working around the vicinity. Tue-Sun 10.30am11pm. Tel: 6238 8380
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SwiRlS Bake ShoP (#01-08, 8 Rodyk StReet) Travelling through America to come up with the best cupcake recipe, Swirls Bake Shop does not disappoint with their gourmet sweet treats. The decoration is simple yet attractive with sprinkles and M&M’s bits donning the buttercream icing. The bestseller is the Strawberry Burst ($4.25), which uses fresh fruit and a tantalising strawberry cream cheese frosting. Daily 10am-8pm. Tel: 6634 4765
deckeR BaRBecue (#01-17) With the construction happening around the area, it’s highly possible you might miss Decker Barbecue. Tucked away in a corner of The Quayside, this hip smokehouse serves up ribs and meats by weight, meaning you can have a taste of everything. Must-orders include their brisket ($16 per 100g) and spare ribs ($9 per 100g), which comes slathered in their tantalising housemade BBQ sauce. Tue-Sat 6-11pm. Tel: 6635 8565
Ginza lion (#01-01/02, 8 Rodyk StReet) Ginza Lion serves up freshly drafted Sapporo ($9) alongside sinful western delights. Order the Lion Set to share ($50 nett per person, two to dine) and indulge in 120 minutes of free-flowing booze, as well as an appetiser platter, roasted beef salad, fries with mentai mayo and nachos with melted cheese. Mon-Thu 4-10.30pm, Fri 4pm12am, Sat 12pm-12am, Sun 12-10pm. Tel: 6634 9113
BoomaRanG (#01-15) While this Australian bar is known for serving classics such as Pure Blonde ($11) and Victorian Bitter ($11), and broadcasting Australian sports like AFL , NRL and Super Rugby, it is also the proud sponsor of the Singapore Tornados Hockey Club which fields four men’s and two ladies’ teams in the Singapore Hockey Federation Leagues. Season: National Hockey League starts in July. Daily 7am-3am. Tel: 6738 1077
did you know? Located opposite the river is another stretch of godowns that have been converted into The Warehouse Hotel, which was formerly owned by one of Southeast Asia’s most successful businessmen, Lim Ho Puah.
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The heart of Robertson Quay, Robertson Walk is ringed by many popular bars and swish eateries in its Mediterranean-styled courtyard including three Wine Connections outlets, The Chambers and Ju Shin Jung Korean Restaurant. In the day, the square is a family-friendly spot with children running around playing catch, but come nightfall the spot livens up with revellers looking for a quick guzzler. During football season, the courtyard gets lined up with big screen projectors. PieS & coffee (#01-25 RoBeRtSon walk) A great place for—you guessed it—pies and coffee. On display are tantalising options like chicken charcoal pie ($7.20) and chicken mushroom pie ($7.20). The former features a charcoal black crust and spicy rendang chicken filling, while the latter boasts a creamy filling with generous chunks of chicken meat. Sun-Thu 8.30am-9.30pm, Fri-Sat 8.30am11pm. Tel: 6733 9272 lauRent’S café & chocolate BaR (#01-11 RoBeRtSon Quay) Laurent Bernard has over 20 years of culinary experience in chocolates, and this long-running chocolate bar hits the spot. When dining in, be sure to order the delicious Chocolat a l'Ancienne ($9). Our editor swears by their Blackforest Cake ($62) for birthdays. Mon 6-11pm, Tue-Thu 1pm-12am, Fri-Sat 1pm-1am, Sun 8.30am-11pm. Tel: 6235 9007 amBeR nectaR ( #01-01/11 RoBeRtSon walk) Unique beers from Germany make this a sweet spot for draft lovers. This live sports hangout pours premium taps such as Schlenkerla lager ($13), while their food offerings include ever popular crispy pork knuckles ($25/38) and beef short ribs ($28). Even more unique are their own beer growlers featuring large refillable glass bottles that allow you to take away freshly tapped draft beers. Mon 5pm-12am, Tue-Sun 12pm-2am. Tel: 6737 3774
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Listed as a historic site by the National Heritage Board in 1996, UE Square was a vision of late world-renowned architect Prof. Kenzo Tange. The structure is owned by an established engineering group, United Engineers Limited, which was one of Singapore's first listed companies and played an important role in the physical and economic transformation of Singapore.
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dutch colony & co (#01-21) The third joint after PasarBella and Frankel, this branch is sleeker as compared to the other two with a simple Scandinavian interior and gorgeous daylight flooding the café through the floor-toceiling windows. The menu is the same with gorgeous cakes on display ($7.90) and filter coffee ($6.50) from Ethiopia, Colombia and Sumatra, which changes monthly. Mon-Fri 7.30am-5.30pm, Sat-Sun 8am-4pm. Tel: 6904 4522 VenuS café
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ePicuRiouS (#01-13) Calling The Quayside home for over 14 years, the popular brunch spot moved to UE Square a few months back. Food here is honest, wholesome and creative with delights such as their famous Rainbow Cheese Toastie ($9) drizzled with truffle oil, where the cheese is dyed in vegetable puree in shades of pink, orange, green, blue and red. Another must order is the Golden Poached ($18.60) with sautéed chopped bacon and mushrooms atop a multi-grain toast. Unlike your usual eggs Benedict, the poached egg is deep fried to boast a crisp outer layer. Wed-Sun 8.30am-5pm. Tel: 6734 7720
VenuS café (#01-14) Serving some of the cheapest food in the vicinity, this no-frills cafe is an office worker’s mainstay with delicious rice dishes, which change daily. Look forward to comforting delights like nasi lemak ($5.90) and pork adobo ($6.90). The portions are generous too. Mon-Sat 6.30am-10pm. Tel: 6235 6516 diStRict 10 BaR & ReStauRant (#01-15/16/17) This family-friendly eatery has launched a new gourmet sandwich line-up to add on to their sumptuous brunch menu. Look forward to hearty delights such as The Big B ($16), where fluffy brioche is topped with cheddar cheese and a sunny side up, along with crispy bacon and fresh greens. For a healthier bite, tuck in to their chicken with pancetta and mushroom sandwich ($16). Keeping kids amused from 9am to 4.30pm on weekends is the restaurant’s bouncy castle, free for use. Mon-Thu 11.30am-12am, Fri 11.30am-1am, Sat 9am-12am, Sun 9am-11pm. Tel: 6738 4788
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eat me (#01-22) This salad bar is known for offering premium meat choices. Signatures include their Big Miss Steak ($13), where succulent pieces of roast beef and sous vide egg top a spinach salad with cauliflower rice, mushrooms, and balsamic dressing. Mon-Sat 8am-10pm, Sun 8am-5pm. Tel: 6235 1500
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After A night of bArhopping And ArtisAn cocktAils, greAsy deep-fried foods will only mAke you feel worse the next dAy. come home to these quick, eAsy And nutritious hAngover dishes, stArring the ever-versAtile egg. By Olivia Ong. B i T E S paid for our own groceries.
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Main ingredient: EGGS! DiD you know? Eggs are a great source of protein and contains taurine, which has been shown to reverse liver damage caused by alcohol.
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Whisk eggs in a bowl and season with salt, pepper and soy sauce. Heat up oil and garlic in a pan. Once garlic starts to turn golden brown, stir in mixed vegetables and rice. Toss well. Make a well in the centre of your rice and pour in the egg mixture. Toss all the ingredients well over medium heat, making sure that the egg coats all of the rice.
Tip : Punch up the flavour and add leftover sambal, laksa or tom yam paste, and even chilli sauce.
bunch of baby spinach leaves 4-5 eggs milk salt and pepper
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This popular 19th century hangover cure was concocted to quell the aftermath of a boozy night before. Chock full of nutrients and proteins from the raw egg, the ‘cocktail’ is easy on the stomach. 1 egg Worcestershire sauce Tabasco sauce salt and pepper Carefully break an egg into a large shot glass, without breaking the yolk. Add a dash of Worchestershire sauce and Tabasco sauce, finishing with a pinch of black pepper and salt. Shoot it down!
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Lightly blanch the spinach leaves in boiling water. Remove and strain. Whisk the eggs, adding milk and seasoning to taste. Heat up a square frying pan with olive oil, and pour enough mixture to coat the base of the pan. Add the spinach, spreading it out over the egg mixture. Using a spatula, start to roll the egg from one end of the pan to another. Repeat the pouring of the egg mixture and spinach, rolling the egg roll from one end to another. Best served warm.
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BIStro 1855 Carrying an extensive range of 500 wine labels, wine retailer 1855 The bottle Shop offers the option to dine in a gastro bar at bistro 1855. There is a salad bar buffet free for you to enjoy with every main course like Serrano pork cheek ($28). by night, the wine bar pampers you with premium house wines ($8 per glass) and pints of San Miguel ($6). #01-643 Suntec City Tower 4, 3 Temasek boulevard. Tel: 6836 5994 CuSCadEn PatIo & ChIPS PuB fans of San Miguel light and Stella Artois can be seen popping away buckets ($30 for 6 bottles) here from 3-10pm. There is also Hoegaarden in pairs ($12). Can’t decide on who to finish up the last chicken wing ($10 per half dozen) or crispy popcorn chicken ($8)? battle it out at the pool table or catch live football matches in the cosy space adorned in novelty knickknacks. #b1-111 Ming Arcade, 21 Cuscaden road. Tel: 6887 3319 dIStrICt 10 Escape from the hustle and bustle of Clarke Quay at this popular hangout spot for the after work crowd. opt for a table outdoors to soak up some moonlight while you tuck into succulent cuts of dry-aged meats from the grill such as the black Angus beef burger ($22). beer aficionados will like half pint draught beers ($6) on LooF
Mondays, with 1-for-1 deals on full pints, flavour-infused gin & tonic, as well as house pour spirits for the rest of the week. #01-15 UE Square, 81 Clemenceau Avenue. Tel: 6738 4788 FIVE SquarE There’s a lot going on at this 13,000 square feet space. Home to four different concepts—the bar, cafe, recess and bazaar—look towards a variety of cuisine from five different gourmet stalls serving Vietnamese, Asian and Japanese. While at the bar, chug all day and night to $5 Kronenbourg beers, house pour spirits and wines as you catch the big game on screen. #01-03 Great Eastern Centre, 1 Pickering Street. Tel: 8798 0245 LooF The iconic neon installation on its rooftop that reads ‘a beautiful day’ in Chinese, adds on to our list of
instagram-worthy places. However, to city drinkers, loof’s happy hour promotion is the highlight. reward yourself with house pour beers, wines and spirits for $5 when you beat the clock from 5pm to 5:59pm. Prices increase by $1 with every hour that passes until 8pm. if you are famished, loof’s original ramly ($23) and chilli crab fries ($15) will satisfy. #03-07 odeon Towers, 331 north bridge road. Tel: 6337 9416 PrIVé from breakfast to after-work drinks and supper, they got it all sorted out with an all-day drink & dining concept—it’s a bonus for those working in the area! Start your day right with the classic eggs benedict ($15), or grab a quickie club seared skirt steak sandwich ($18) for lunch, before winding down to the breeze with a variety of mains. Top it off with Archipelago draught beers, wines and spirits at half price from 5pm to 9pm. #01-K1 Wheelock Place, 501 orchard road. Tel: 6776 0777 StandIng SuShI Bar @ SaM did we hear five slices of salmon sashimi for $3? Get your fix of Japanese food, izakaya style, at pocketfriendly prices. you wouldn’t want to miss having 50% off nigiri sushi on Tuesday or handrolls at half price on Wednesday. Complement your meal with Asahi and sake, or end it off with a sip of wine for $5 all day, every day. Keep your eyes peeled for the promotions as they differ across outlets. #01-03 Singapore Art Museum, 8 Queen Street. Tel: 6333 1335 thE ChuPItoS Bar At The Chupitos bar, you can literally call the shots. With 130 innovative shots to choose from, try exotic flavours like pandan cake, paddle pop and milo godzilla ($12 per pair), or get an adrenaline rush with the Amazing race ($35). don’t worry if you are popping by for the first time and unsure if shots are for you. from 6.30pm till 9pm daily, tap on $6 deals on selected shots—cotton candy, yakult or ribena, which also apply to beers and house pour spirits. #01-05 Clarke Quay, 3b river Valley road.
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Truffled delighTs
away from atas restaurants and cafes, we can't help seeing truffles everywhere, but are the dishes any good? by olivia ong, photography by olivia ong & delia goh
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tHese days, it seems we can't go anywHere witHout finding truffles in our food.
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tHat's a good bowl. wHat a pity tHat truffle fries are so expensive...
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$5.50!!
did you know? grazie means 'tHank you' in italian. tHe truffle cHicken rice was fragrant and savoury, complemented tHe moist poacHed spring cHicken well!
Hidden in koufu foodcourt in tHe basement… more truffle! tHis time in
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address: > bee kee wanton mee, stall 5, food park, blk 2 lorong lew lian > grazie, stall 1, 49a serangoon gardens Hawker centre > eat cHicken rice, #b1-01 koufu foodcourt, orcHard cineleisure
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➔ truffle wanton mee $6 ➔ truffle fries $5.50 ➔ truffle chicken rice $9.50
➔ the truffle chicken rice was our favourite out of the three, the rice smelled delightfully of truffles and had bits of savoury mushroom in it. it came with half a spring chicken, which made for a filling meal and was value for money. likewise, the wonton noodles won us over with the best truffle fragrance that was rich and not too overpowering. the truffle fries were a great find, especially in a hawker center!
THE scorE ➔ truffle wonton mee ➔ truffle fries ➔ truffle chicken rice
Have a favourite Hawker Haunt? talk to us at [bites.editorial@magsint.com] *bites dined incognito and paid for our own meal
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