From The Food Peeps; a new hole-in-the-wall cafe situated in Maxwell House — a pretty small nook which serves up simple brunch items as well as specialty coffee brewed using beans roasted by Sarnies.
A simple item with a local influence, the Rendang on Toast features Beef Rendang, Poached Eggs and Yoghurt on Sourdough toast. Really liked how the Beef Rendang comes all chunky here; not having any bits that are too fatty or veiny — the beef providing a good chew and a very slight gaminess amidst the spicy rendang that is all savoury and gives a good kick of spiciness that tingles the taste buds. The poached egg over the top comes with all that eggporn action worthy of the ‘gram; revealing its golden goodness as one slices through the egg, whilst everything sits atop a slice of sourdough toast that gives a slight crustiness and a good bite, absorbing the elements above it. Nothing too fancy, but incredibly satisfying with a local twist.
So glad to have found this hidden gem because it is now my go-to-place for a delicious and succulent beef donburi ($25), craving for it as we speak 😗 Been there 3 times now and the quality is always consistent!
I would suggest topping up $5 for additional foie gras as I couldn’t taste the bits in the basic dish, but other than that, I LOVE LOVE this place and would definitely head down again some time soon 😋
Wonderful, well balanced dishes with great texture and plenty full amount of veges! The dips are really good! Had plates to share as well as 4 mains: roasted chicken, barramundi, lamb riblets and penne.
I choose the bread platter which is the chef’s recommended breads. I managed to try many varieties of bread they offer. It is served with maple honey syrup, butter, brie, prosciutto ham and guacamole. Everything is just complimenting each other.
On the other hand, the egg sandwich is a definite winner. The bread is super soft and moist filled with the delectable filling which is well-seasoned and super tasty. With no exaggeration, every bite transported me back a memory of Japan. I will definitely come back.
Finally tried the Fluffy Shokupan from Fine Dining Bakery! The bread was fluffy indeed while being slightly chewy with generous chunks of egg mayo sandwiched in between them. We got set meals which included a salad and a soup too! 😋
After tasting 6 of its offerings, we found that we share similar taste profile to that of the Filipinos 😅 Our favourite bowl was the Zembu Maze-soba ($14.80 - R, $16.80 - L) from Manila, which has the most variety of ingredients in it! Pro-tip: add a dash of the in-house vinegar to elevate the dish!
My friend recommended and brought me to this place for dinner. We ordered the Regular Butadon (Pork) and Salmon Don to share. The pork was coated in a savory sauce and the Salmon was tender and flavorful! I actually preferred the Salmon don. I love their Japanese rice too! Will definitely recommend to my friends!
$7 with the Burpple 1-for-1 which made it worth it. Beef and fish skins was good.. however, portion will be a bit small for guys.. would visit again!
Japanese cuisine is such an easy dining choice to make. There is always something for everyone. I have been going back to Rakuichi Dempsey for many years due to the casual vibe, good food and peaceful, relaxing ambience! There is ample parking and it's free 😆
Rating: 7.8/10
Will i return/recommend: Yes/Yes
Pros: One of the nicest aburi sushi i've had! Iro-iro set (pictured) is quite good value. Prefer outdoor seating as it's very relaxing, but indoor is cosy too. Other foodstuffs are pretty decent as well.
Cons: Not the cheapest nor the best value mid-tier jap cuisine, but the relaxing ambience makes up for it. Other Rakuichi outlets (i've tried Greenwich) not good.
Price: S$38.60++ Iro-iro Set at dempsey (pictured). Set menu differs at different outlets. Full menu and prices online.
Spicy Beef Ragu (~$20): Angel hair pasta which balanced spicy and tomato-y really well, with a generous amount of beef! 🍝 🌿
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This kinda surprised me with its heat! On the pizza, you get otah otah fillets with melted cheese and anchovies evenly spread all around. Not the best base, but it was thin and crunchy. Toppings came together surprisingly well albeit a touch salty.
Burpple Beyond is available here at STAGE, for 1-for-1 mains, pizzas and pastas. Thank you @stage.prinsep for having us and @burpple for the kind invite! ✨
Their Honey Toast ($12) sees a liberally buttered slice of toast drizzled with honey, then served with a side of spice poached pears, ice cream of your choice, and a little crumble over the top. Such a humble desert, but get this my friends: every element is perfectly executed and painstakingly made from scratch. From the tender pears lovingly poached for an hour; the handmade Madagascan vanilla ice cream ridden with beautiful specks of vanilla bean; to the house-baked white bread, slowly toasted over the fire till all that glorious melted butter’s absorbed, then given a quick blast on the salamander for that lovely caramelisation on top. Honestly I couldn’t get enough of that buttered toast: so so moist, and that touch of salt really helps balance out all the sugar in this dessert. For those who think butter’s bad for you? Newsflash: we are all dying. Every day. Eat some butter before it is too late.
