Their Pork Chop Bun (S$8.50) could be regarded as a good snack for one or an appetiser for up to two persons. Holding the slice of pork chop in place was ciabatta bread, which one may have a love-hate relationship with it. While holding its form really well and having sufficient air inside the bread, it could also come across as something hard to sink the teeth in (did I mention that pork chops also tend to be tougher than chicken?), so it might not be a good choice for some.
Apart from that, I would say that the overall flavours were quite balanced, especially with the lettuce, tomato and salad dressing complementing the pork chop. Judging from the orders during the dinner service, most people would order either this or their Crispy Bun with Condensed Milk (S$4.00) as a starter.
Let’s face it: a no-frill Iberico Pork Bowl from Ishiro that costed only S$5.00 dine-in (S$8.90 at delivery) was a hidden gem, little known to the masses.
I did not know what I had missed out until I got this via GrabFood, and when received I was a bit shocked by the big portion of rice topped with sliced Iberico pork, tempura crumbs and an Onsen egg. Such a neat presentation was alluring to make me want to dig in immediately.
While the scrumptiousness of the meal was undeniable, the only thing I would ask them to cut down on was the sauce, as the over-supply of it resulted in some difficulty trying to cleanse away the sweetness halfway through the meal. Yet, as I had said that the price was reasonably affordable, I might eventually try all their Japanese rice bowls to determine which ones I would favour the most.
Let’s face it: a no-frill Iberico Pork Bowl from Ishiro that costed only S$5.00 dine-in (S$8.90 at delivery) was a hidden gem, little known to the masses.
I did not know what I had missed out until I got this via GrabFood, and when received I was a bit shocked by the big portion of rice topped with sliced Iberico pork, tempura crumbs and an Onsen egg. Such a neat presentation was alluring to make me want to dig in immediately.
While the scrumptiousness of the meal was undeniable, the only thing I would ask them to cut down on was the sauce, as the over-supply of it resulted in some difficulty trying to cleanse away the sweetness halfway through the meal. Yet, as I had said that the price was reasonably affordable, I might eventually try all their Japanese rice bowls to determine which ones I would favour the most.
I wished I could turn back time, so that I would not get their Ravishing Tomato Soup (S$5.30) as the soup base of my hotpot.
Pardon my bluntness, but no amount of free soft toys would be able to compensate the disappointing taste that was close to bottled tomato ketchup with water. It was a far cry from tomato soup bases that I had tried from other hotpot chains across the island.
On the other hand, when I saw that their Vegetarian Soup was cheaper (S$3.80) and came with some vegetarian ingredients inside, I wondered if it would make sense to try that instead the next time.
Just find a cosy corner in the ambient shop to gather your zen.
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Just be warned that there’s a pretty sour core though.
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The latest limited-period beverage at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, which was Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Blended Drink (S$8.20), was quite an enjoyable one. To me, this beverage tasted like a blended milkshake, but with bits of the cheesecake base crumbs scattered at the top and bottom of the drink to add some texture and layer to it. What I found was interesting was that even though the strawberry syrup linings that were supposedly drawn on the inner walls were lost by the time the blended product was poured in, somehow they “reappeared” when I was nearing the last quarter of the drink.
On the whole, the flavours of “cheesecake” was probably not so apparent, but that could have also meant that the flavours were incorporated quite well without either of the sweet or sour flavour profiles overpowering the other.
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If the contrast between the beef patty, vegetables and crispy brioche bun is not the winning factor to the Beef Hamburger, just look back at that big basket of fries!
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A delightful bowl of rice noodles that came with beef slices, beef balls and a very tasty clear beef broth. I was almost fooled to believe that the Signature Australian Beef Boat Noodle (S$7.90) was actually Pho, but I thought maybe there was a bit more greens in the latter. And then I realised that the resemblance was only made possible because of a “No Chilli” option that I had selected from the ordering kiosk.
Beverages were also available at a fifty-cent discount when purchased together with the main.
The redness is indicative of the strong, tangy flavours, complementing well with crunchy fresh seafood.
Thank you to @coffeebeansg for the freshly-prepared dinner, and @burpple for the invite!
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By “double”, the waitress clarified that it referred to the same regular portion of rice, but with an additional portion of their grilled eel.
As many would vouch for their affordable price of S$19.80, the Double Hitsumabushi was Ramen Champion’s version of a Unagi meal, with succulent eel meat grilled carefully by their chef behind a glass window, and then dipped into the Unagi sauce before a final grill. The usual condiments, including bottles of Unagi sauce and spice powder on the table, added more layers of flavour to this delight.
On the other hand, I did not favour their slightly marshy rice and the lack of smokiness and crisp of the star of the dish, the latter perhaps a result of insufficient grilling over a flame which I thought lacked strength. I did wish for a richer Dashi stock for the pour-over, but that loss of flavour might be compensated with the condiments served alongside.
I would be convinced that Una Una was a place for entry-level Hitsumabushi for those who loved to “eat snake”. Perhaps some of the existing eel specialty restaurants had already raised the bar quite high, that the best reason to come back here for this dish was simply for wallet-friendly Unagi, with other expectations marked down.
I was certain that I was not used to calling this restaurant’s name without thinking of Bara Chirashi Don, but I was thrilled to try out this place after much talk from the Burpple community about this place.
If there was something I wished I could pay more attention to, it was that the waiting time for a table could be more than an hour during peak hours for walk-in customers. And so they came up with a mobile application solely dedicated for advanced table reservation.
To me, this place was like a combined form of Itacho Sushi, Genki Sushi and Sushi Express. The sushi came with a very small portion of rice and a large piece of fresh ingredient on top. Taking a counter seat allowed me to admire the plates of ready-made sushi on the conveyor belt, and if there was something else you wanted to order, just use the tablet device to order them, and they would come to your table via express lane. Very modern, very fun.
Food-wise, I really enjoyed their Otoro Nigiri (S$4.80), which was on a S$2.20 promotion during this visit. It was fatty and just so delicious! The Crab Cream Croquette (S$3.50) was really warm and creamy, as the only part that appeared more solid was the crust. And because some of the sushi rice got stuck to the plates, I found a lot of satisfaction eating the sushi by holding it with my fingers, which was perfectly acceptable in Japanese culture!
I was also pleased with their Miso Soup with Fish (S$2.50), which came with kelp and four pieces of fish. I would have loved it more if there weren’t any big bones present on them, to enjoy it with a peace of mind.
