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Morinaga's signature dish is undoubtedly their truffle somen with ikura.

Thin al dente wheat flour somen noodles are served cold in a truffle soy sauce dip and topped with spring onion and ikura. It is light, refreshing and slurp-worthy! Whilst the ikura and spring onion give this dish bursts of umami and herbaceous flavours, I recommend having it with some wasabi to give it an additional spicy kick.

You don't really find deep fried octopus in most restaurants in Singapore so it's a must order whenever we see it.

I like its addictive chewy texture and mellow sweet flavours. And more importantly, I would like to believe that it is a healthy alternative to deep fried chicken!

Tender juicy pork glazed with sweet miso and chargrilled to perfection is the perfect antidote to a dreary work day. My only complaint though was the small portion!

One of our must-order dishes at any Japanese izakaya is grilled eggplant with miso.

Eggplant is a finicky ingredient to work with as it can be tough when undercooked and mushy if overdone. But I love Moringa's rendition of this dish. It was irresistibly tasty and cooked to perfection, striking a delicious harmony between the silky and creamy texture of the grilled eggplant and the sweet savoury umami flavours of the miso!

Morinaga is a little hole in the wall hidden gem in the basement of Orchard Emerald shopping centre in the heart of Orchard Road.

The little izakaya has a strict drinking policy for dinner and will turn diners away if you do not imbibe. Non-alcoholics like me will just have to make do with checking out their lunch menu instead where they serve set lunches and most but not all of their full izakaya menu.

The quintessential Japanese izakaya starter is the mentai mayo omelette. I personally prefer the classic French omelette but Moringa's tamogoyaki or Japanese rolled omelette was impeccably made with savoury dashi. It is beautifully finished with mentaiko mayonnaise drizzled over it in layer like stripes.

An enjoyble sweet start to lunch I reckon.

A Korean Western fusion dessert
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Dense teacake adorned with black sesame and luscious soy butterscotch, showcasing a rich umami taste

A Korean Western Fusion dish
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Korean rice cake meets ham, bacon, and a generous layer of thick cheese sauce.

A Korean Western fusion pizza
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Pizza topped with bulgogi-marinated beef, caramelized onions, sesame, and mushrooms.

[Orchard, Singapore 🇸🇬]

TRADITIONAL BAKED SKIN GIFT BOX (4PCS) | 烘焙月饼礼盒 (S$90++)

- Salted Egg Yolk Lobster 咸蛋龙虾

- Royal Matcha 皇家抹茶

- Double Yolk White Lotus 双黄白莲蓉

- White Lotus Melon Seed 白莲蓉瓜子

JEN Singapore Tanglin by Shangri-La
Address 🛖 : 1A Cuscaden Road, Singapore 🇸🇬 249716
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- Seaweed coated with panko bread crumbs held the filling well with crunchiness, albeit being oily.
- Each contained 2 thick wagyu patties which could be more seasoned on its own 🥩
- Covered with sliced cheddar and creamy special sauce which I felt could be a bit too much, but the grilled onions and sweet relish on top added a slight tartness to make it less surfeiting.

Tried @acidbarsg for the first time and I think although there were some misses, the dishes that were good were wonderful 😍 with live bands and happy hour promotions, this would be a good place for dinner and drinks with friends!

The Spice Route Chicken ($30) may take some time to prepare, but it was a worthwhile wait. The chicken was very well marinated and roasted, and it had a slight char to the skin. The meat was very tender and succulent. Loved the spice rub, as the chicken was packed with flavour!

The Otah Otah Fried Rice ($24) was addictive. Fragrant and packed with flavour, it was moderately spicy and I loved the addition of Sakura Ebi!

If you are looking for some bar food, the Kang Kong Keras ($16) hits the spot. A generous bowl of fried Kang Kong was given, and it was addictive due to its crispy exterior. Perfect with the Thai chilli sauce given.

The Rickshaw Noodles ($18) was unfortunately forgettable, as it generally lacked flavour. Truffle Fries ($16) was decent, nothing much to shout out about.

Generally a good central location to meet for good drinks and food.

This dish featured deep-fried seaweed tacos that were loaded and glistening with juices from the beef. We loved the idea of a seaweed taco because of the salty umami flavours that made it stand out from the usual. The tacos were crispy and crunchy (though it did get greasy a few bites in), and the wagyu beef was SO juicy. The cheddar, relish, onions, and secret sauce all came together like the fillings of a darn good burger!