Northern Delights

The Unagi Fried Rice tasted pretty good, though we wished there was a more generous portion of unagi.

Surprisingly, our favourite dish was the 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗻𝗶 𝗗𝗼𝗻. Supremely tender and flavourful, the pork belly was impeccable.

Not to be outdone, the 𝗠𝗲𝗸𝗮𝗷𝗶𝗸𝗶 𝗬𝘂𝘇𝘂 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗼 mesmerised us with the tangy yuzu dressing over sweet swordfish slices.

We loved the tantalising torched mentaiko slathered over the 𝗜𝗸𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝘆𝗮𝗸𝗶.

We were won over by the super flavourful broth in the 𝗞𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻.

The salmon, swordfish, prawns and ikura in the 𝗛𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝗦𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗺𝗶 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗶 were exceptionally fresh.

Savour premium Japanese dishes at Ichi Umai. The banners hanging from the ceiling and the lanterns hanging above the counter evoke the vibes of a bar in Japan, and the food did not disappoint.

The sides impressed as well. The crackling skin and succulent flesh of the 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 (4 pcs, $5) were delectable, while the crispy 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘀 (4 pcs, $5) were really enjoyable.

You can’t go wrong with the 𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗹𝗲 ($7) either. The slices of beef tendon were deftly executed and the broth had a robust beefy flavour that pleased the palate.

The 𝗧𝗼𝗺 𝗬𝘂𝗺 𝗡𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗹𝗲 (Pork $6, Beef $7) replaced the dark coloured broth with a reddish one. Possessing sour and spicy notes, this is ideal for those seeking a fiery kick.

If you’ve ever complained about portions of Thai boat noodles being too small, then check out Boat Noodle Place. Its full-sized bowl of noodles will leave you feeling satisfied.

The 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗹𝗲 (Pork $5, Beef $6) is an authentic rendition of the beloved Thai dish. Featuring a savoury broth, tender slices of pork or beef and some meatballs, it was excellent.

The 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 ($1.50 per pc), crispy and succulent, were delightful.