Izakayas 🍹🍢

Izakayas 🍹🍢

Featuring Shukuu Izakaya & Sake Bar, The Public Izakaya by Hachi (100AM), Kazu Sumiyaki Restaurant (Cuppage Plaza), Yakitori Yatagarasu, Yorimichi Yakitori (Golden Mile Tower), The Horse's Mouth (Forum The Shopping Mall)
Rebecca Wong
Rebecca Wong

A ‘hidden bar’ discreetly located at the basement of Forum Shopping Mall, the only way in is through the brightly lit Uma Uma Ramen which would then lead you to an eerily dark stairway. The bar was dimly lit, cosy and pleasantly quiet on a Friday night (not that I’m complaining!). Apart from drinks, my dining partner and I ordered what was quite possibly the best dish under the snacks menu - Wagyu Beef Cubes. It was ridiculously tender and I never knew beef and wasabi could ever go so well. I can only say The Horse’s Mouth really lives up to its name, as all insiders will definitely give high praises for it.

【Yakitori】
This is probably one of the best Yakitori with great selections from the regular menu -
From top left to right):
• Ton Toro (Pork Belly Jaw)
• Kawa (Chicken Skin)
• Foie Gras
• Tebasaku (Chicken Mid Joint)
• Green Pepper
• Pork Belly
• Quail Eggs wrapped Pork Belly
• Ebi Bacon
• Lady's Finger

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First time dining here despite having worked in the hood for ~4 years? Had always walked pass them without a second glance even though there's always a crowd here after working hours. Imagine my surprise when I finally dined here at my friend's suggestion, to find out what I had been missing out on. At a loss on what to order so we decided to leave it to the chef by getting the Omakase Skewer Set and it was bombz! Flavourful, juicy and succulent, every stick of yakitori was well glazed and I bet there's bound to be 1 that'll tickle your fancy. Apart from the yakitoris, we also ordered oden and various other dishes to go with our highballs which were equally good. Prices here are a little steep though, but the ambience, personable staff and flavourful food more than make up for it. I would definitely come back here again!

On our recent ladies night, @heyrozz, @linosaur and I managed to cut quite a swathe through @yatagarasu72’s menu, ending with a respectable 24 skewers, and this is on top of the food that didn’t come on skewers. Frankly, everything at this Japanese izakaya is so tasty, I could have kept on going but fortunately, sensibility prevailed.
We started with an appetiser of Seasonal Bamboo Shoot ($3.30) that packed a lovely succulent crunch. And because we are such fiends for coriander, two bowls of Coriander Salad ($6.50 each) with different dressings of a light Japanese ponzu sauce and creamy Sesame (my preferred) were necessary.
Being a greedy bunch, we practiced a no-sharing policy, so nearly every grilled-food-on-stick item was ordered in threes. They included:
* Pork Belly with Snap Garden Peas ($3.85 each) - Loved the contrast between the perky veg and smoky, salty meat.
* Pork Belly with Shiso ($3.85 each) - Still my favourite thing here, and that night’s was extra juicy and tasty. Lin and I couldn’t resist seconds.
* Chicken Fillet ($2.75 each) - I learnt from Roz that @iamjaynedoe had introduced @yatagarasu72 to her and this was a favourite of Jayne’s. The pale-coloured, very tender chicken which came dotted with yuzu kosho, was different from the grilled items as it tasted much cleaner. If you’re ordering this, I’d recommend eating it first so as to better appreciate its lighter flavour profile.
* Chicken Hearts and Chicken Liver ($2.75 each) - Only Lin and I went for these “spare parts”. Both were grilled perfectly but the skewer of chicken hearts was the one that stole ours.
* Pork Belly with Asparagus ($3.85 each) - It is impossible for me to walk into a Yakitori place and not order this because asparagus and pork belly is a tried and tested success.
* Grilled Chicken Wings - They do it really well here. I wouldn’t have minded a few more - haha.
* Pork Belly with Spring Onions - Decent but not something I’d repeat.
* Pork Belly with Yakisoba / Fried Noodles ($6.60) - Embellished in mayo and a tangy sauce (the kind you get with your Tonkatsu), this was interesting for want of a better word. But not an item I’d have again either.
* Grilled Onigiri ($7.70 each) - The triangles of pressed rice were tastier than I’d imagined plus they were accompanied by a wasabi-seasoned miso and pickles.

Don't think too many words are needed here! Juicy and not grilled to death, these scallops were on point 👌 and made even better by the grilled cheese and tobiko topping! My only regret is popping the whole thing into my mouth and realizing that it was over all too soon. 😭

We ordered a variety of items, from skewers, cold side dishes, grilled foods and a rice bowl. The skewers were well seasoned and cooked nicely, while the ponzu beef had a nice balance of acidity with a slight smokey aftertaste. The tobiko roe on top provided a well needed crunch and complemented the beefy flavor. However, the star of the meal was undoubtedly the acallop mentaiyaki, cooked pefectly and torched with mentaiko, this dish was filled with umami flavor while still maintaining the sweetness of the scallop. Every dish had its merits and were great. Would definitely recommend this as an affordably-priced izakaya with good drinks.

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