Baste

1-for-1 with #burpplebeyond!

This was one unique cold dish that we had and enjoyed surprisingly. It felt like there was a lot going on; cold, chewy octopus chunks paired with some spiciness from the sambal, saltiness and umami punch from the cincalok and a sweet element from the strawberry sitting on top. Just as we thought the strawberry was firm but it was actually soft and as we broke it apart, it appeared somewhat like a purée instead.

Thanks to #burpplebeyond, we enjoyed 2 mains at the price of 1!

1-for-1 with #burpplebeyond!

We also had a recommended starter, the grilled sourdough with pistachio butter. I don’t usually prefer sourdough bread due to its sharp tanginess, but I didn’t mind this grilled version at all. Exuding a nice smokiness from the slightly charred edges with some degree of chewiness, it was perfect to pair the rich creamy, nutty pistachio butter with. Such decadence, but could come across slightly sweet.

Thanks to #burpplebeyond, we enjoyed 2 mains at the price of 1!

1-for-1 with #burpplebeyond!

Celebrated my dear friend’s birthday this year at @eatat.baste where the dining concept revolves around Modern Asian-tapas, marrying Asian and Western flavours.

Started off dinner with a cold dish, the truffle capellini served with olive vegetable, chives, and a familiar Japanese umami touch of ikura. What was tantalising was the addition of Goji berry, famous for its health benefits and used widely in Asian cuisine. Although it served more as a topping, the Goji berries were essential to deliver sweetness amidst the umaminess. The capellini was al dente, coated deliciously with the earthy truffle, and complemented by the deeply savoury, earthy olive vegetable. Never imagined the olive vegetable could be paired this way, since it is a specialty of Teochew cuisine.

Thanks to #burpplebeyond, we enjoyed 2 mains at the price of 1!

New date night option at Ann Siang whipping up Asian style tapas that is perfect for sharing!✨

The Guinness braised pork belly was a good balance of juicy and greasy, and the slight char at the ends of the pork belly was simply immaculate. The taste of Guinness however, was not the most apparent. That being said, the caramelised apples complemented the pork belly so well that it added an unexpected layer of flavour to the dish!

Thank you Burpple for the invite & Baste for being so generous🌟

This bowl of achar fried rice got everyone pretty sold. It was unexpectedly delicious with its umami flavour and the hints of achar with every mouthful of rice. Would’ve definitely wanted more of the pickled sourness to come through with the rice to better live up to its name of Achar.

Beautifully plated trout cooked delicately to give its absolute tenderness. Loved how the flavours came through with the pumpkin purée and salted egg, complementing excellently with the fish in its entirety. One of my favourites here.