(Hosted) Nothing deceptive about it. What you see is what you get at the newest restaurant opened by Chef @a.a.walsh.
Located just off Club Street on Gemmill Lane, this Asian-Fusion Raw Bar and Fish Grill serves a variety of small bites and substantial plates with cocktails and wines to pair. Interestingly, last Saturday when we were there, the lunch crowd was 95% female. Perhaps it has to do with the space which is really quite lovely. Its relaxing atmosphere makes it an easy spot to stop for snacks and drinks or to linger over a full meal. The fact that is isn’t enclosed on all four sides also has it feeling open and welcoming. I have heard a few people say it was a bit warm when they visited but we felt comfortable. Maybe because the weather was slightly overcast then.
In his introduction, @catfish.sg’s Head Chef Erik (@thenordicchef_) told us that their aim is to “elevate seafood through great flavours and great techniques”. I think a few of the courses in the Catfish Experience Tasting Menu we had (it costs $158++ per pax and is available only for dinner) did exemplify that well.
Our meal commenced with items from the Raw and Snack sections of the menu. First up, Champagne and Oyster “Fruits de Mer” which saw Bafun uni, beetroot-pickled salmon and Sturgeon caviar piled alongside the small but plump and creamy Canadian oyster in its shell for a surprisingly tasty combination.
The Japanese Catfish Taco was a crunchy bite of fried wantan skin cradling catfish dressed appetisingly in plum sauce, umeboshi-mayo, wasabi and a topping of hazelnuts.
Much-instagrammed, the Catfish Mini Cones Selection consisted of a trio of cones, each filled with a different ingredient combination. I really liked the one with raw scallop, avocado cream and Bafun uni. The other two which had salmon, ikura and furikake cream, and Wagyu tartare with caviar, winter truffle and wasabi cream cone, were decent.
A genuine standout for me was the Hasselback Potato crowned with lime-marinated blue fin tuna, trout roe and wasabi cream. They proved solid with the extremely crunchy potato (it was a tad salty but I had no issues to be honest).
The Squid Noodle Ramen featured chewy noodles and fried chicken in a broth of chicken and truffle. Can’t say I was a fan of this.
The Sesame Prawn and Scallop Toast was however, a big winner with me. I thought the crispy-coated toast, plated with a refreshing citrus emulsion, was so superb on its own, even if the grilled Argentinian prawn, caviar and uni were left out, I wouldn’t have minded.
For the main course, Chef Erik served us a Barbecued Red Snapper that was coated in Sichuan spices. Accompanying it, a laksa cream sauce and a bowl of their take on coconut rice, blanketed in crispy tendrils of fried egg. Overall, a flavourful creation that wasn’t as spicy as the name suggests. The highlight for me was the rice. It was also tasty mixed with some of that laksa cream.
Both desserts turned out to be amazing! While the chocolate mousse (it’s made from two kinds of Valrhona chocolate) with luscious orange custard, orange segments and honeycomb pieces was fabulous, I was more drawn to the Pavlova. Beneath the light-as-air meringue (it had the perfect crunchiness) was fromage blanc mixed with Greek yogurt, fresh strawberries and a basil and yuzu granite. Everything about this was perfect.
Amir (@theflyingsomms), the charming Operations Director, and @ch.limm plied us with drinks throughout the meal. As I wasn’t having any alcohol, they kept me happily lubricated on a few wonderful mocktails. The first was a blend of @Melatidrinks, citrus, berries and @singhasodas. Hot on its heels was a Bloody Mary which I finished rapidly as its lime zest-sprinkled savoury tomato and pickle juice drink suited my palate to a T. Lastly, @ch.limm shook up a gorgeous gold leaf-decorated glass of coffee with cardamom and vanilla which made for a really enjoyable finale.

Thoroughly enjoyed the food here! We ordered the set lunch at $38 per person (some items have additional costs) which comprised of appetizer, main course and dessert. One of the main courses we had was the umami seafood saffron rice that featured a generous amount of clams, squid, scallops, prawns and crab meat. Delicious!

𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗸 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 🥘(~$32): charred, smoky and with a strong squid ink taste, this was a generous (aka HUGE) portion, esp the seafood. Did get jelat along the way so share this!

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This place is ranked as one of the World’s 50 Best Bars and famous for the organic ingredients with local twists. Each drink is about $20-25 and everything here is quite unique and LEGIT!

The drinks taste light and fresh, but don’t underestimate, they are just good quality hard liquor. Depends on your tolerance level, you can certainly feel it up your head after 2-3 drinks. The ice cube is also professionally done. So again, if you are into the “strong taste” (like whiskey), maybe the drinks are not your cup of tea. If you are into some refreshing, unique and good quality cocktail, it’s highly recommended!

Sometimes they bring out shots of soju on the house and they are super tasty too.

Staff are patient and friendly - they will go through all the details going into the drinks if you have a moment to listen (or not because they will do the intro regardless 😓).

Impress your partner with brunch at this picturesque spot on Robertson Quay. Get started with their fragrant Black Truffle Eggs ($22) for perfectly cooked scrambled eggs covered in truffle shavings. On mains, their tender Oven-roasted Rosemary Chicken ($29) is a winner, as is the homemade Conchiglie Bolognese ($29) with a slow-cooked beef ragù. Dessert-wise, go for their decadent Italian Tiramisu ($15). Simply make a note in your reservation that you'll be bringing your pet, and they'll prepare a water bowl!
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Caught off guard from the peppery taste by the Nasturtium (a kind of edible flower) combined with the sweetness of the marshmallow. And that citrusy punch from the candied orange made this really impactful and memorable.

Fun fact - The entire above-ground portion of the nasturtium plant is edible, the flower (ranging from yellow to gold and red), the leaves and the seed pods. They can be used as garnish, condiments, enjoyed with savory inclined dessert or simply stuff them! I read that these Nasturtiums really sparkle on ice creams, sorbets, fresh fruit desserts and cheesecake. 😋

This isn't just a state of art for the eye, but the tastebud too!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It's my first time trying jamon de bellota that is mixed with confit egg, and they taste way too well with the sourdough.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Definitely my favorite dish in tipplingclub, but to be really honest, nothing has disappointed me in tipplingclub!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Location: Tanjong Pagar ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Cute cocktails with fun details. This one is From Russia With Love.

Really delicious tacos that were refreshing in taste and yet soft and crispy in texture. Finish it in two bites for maximum indulgence.

Loof are know for their fanciful cocktails and the Little Pink Dot is one of them. The drink came served in what looks like a light bulb bottle with a straw to consume it, which was very interesting and very instagrammable.

The main components of the drink are marshmallow gin, raspberry liqueur, fresh berries & yuzu. Taste wise it was more fruity and sweet, could not really taste much of the alcohol; so if you’re looking for something strong, i would not advise ordering this drink.

Very salty... Not sure if it suppose to eat it with rice?

Aromatic aged grappa, Italian bittersweet liqueur, Cherry, chocolate. Yummy cocktail but the best part is the ambience, the bar is HUGEEE not kidding at all!! All in all has lotsa The Great Gatsby vibes w Super high ceilings. Feels like ur transported to 1920s Europe