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[ORCHARD, SINGAPORE] Hidden within a cosy side of Orchard Plaza where many izakayas are located at, lies @bistrodulepin where you will experience an explosion of french-japanese fusion flavours created by a Japanese chef. We had their Omakase Course ($100 per pax) and long story short, the cook here is insanely good and you really need to judge just that.

Coming in, you will be greeted by a rather rustic vibe, with a single server rushing everywhere to fulfil orders and a seemingly nonchalant chef. Once you open up, you will come to realise that they are really friendly!

There were about 8 courses in total, and we were increasingly impressed with each dish served. Don't be fooled by the plain saltine crackers served at the start; the other appetisers were so darn good, especially the chicken pate 🐔.

All sashimi 🐟 served were extremely fresh, and the garlic miso sauce on the Sliced Yellowtail was amazing. Full of umami, I wish I had rice to mop them all up.

As for cooked dishes, the Miso Cod 🐟 was incredible, so flaky, so fresh and they gave such a chunky piece. When you think things can't get any better, the Kagoshima Beef 🍖 topped the charts. Meaty, beefy, juicy and tender, nothing beats having this with just wasabi.

As there aren't many carbs, do expect to be about 70-80% full. I was thankful that the chef gave me more than one scoop of their delicious ice cream & sorbet! (don't think they offer this all the time, so I wouldn't bet on it)

Overall, the food & quality of the dishes is absolutely lovely and I will definitely come back again. I do see people complaining on Google about the service and how the server is doubling up as the line cook, but I feel like they are trying their best with the manpower crunch they are having. I feel like only a certain group of people who appreciate this will come back, no wonder why 70% of customers that night were regulars 😁

Freshly made cheese burger with fluffy bread. So worthy the money with burpple beyond.

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Fulfill your shellfish cravings at @dancingcrabsg 💕 Known for their welcoming atmosphere and juicy seafood, you don't want to miss out on this deal 😍

With #BurppleBeyond, enjoy 20% Off Food Bill (Mon-Thur)/15% Off Food Bill 💸

The WTF (SGD $11.45), or 'What The Fish' burger has fluffy brioche burger buns, large tender flaky crisp battered dory fish fillet, gooey melted cheddar cheese, and a creamy tartar sauce.
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Luscious with mellow bready sweet savoury salty cheesy milky sour tangy flavour.
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Burger
Nothing But Cheese Burger (NBCB)
@ Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Road #04-23
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More details:
https://ivanteh-runningman.blogspot.com/2024/11/best-of-singapore-hawkers-casual-burger.html

Selling 'vulgarly good cheeseburgers', this tongue-in-cheek brand was founded by Tommy Wong in February 2022, born out of a desire to satisfy his wife's Janice then-pregnancy cravings for cheeseburger.
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The DCB (SGD $24.60), or 'Double Cheese Burger' has fluffy brioche burger buns, dual tender juicy 110g minced beef patties, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, gooey melted cheddar cheese, crisp white onions, crunchy dill pickles, and a creamy secret house sauce.
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Messy with big bready sweet meaty savoury cheesy salty vegetal sour tangy earthy flavour.
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Burger
Nothing But Cheese Burger (NBCB)
@ Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Road #04-23
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More details:
https://ivanteh-runningman.blogspot.com/2024/11/best-of-singapore-hawkers-casual-burger.html

From NBCB.
Indulge in our mouth-watering WTF, featuring crispy fried fish slices, soft buns, a fried egg, melted cheese, and creamy tartar sauce.
Paired with crunchy onion rings on the side, cheese dips, this satisfying meal is a seafood lover's dream!

+$2 for the mentai, generous portion. Salmon was grilled to perfection, tender w crispy skin. Meat was thick too. Free sides only include green salad & fries under Burpple deals. Wagyu beef was juicy.

The shop is a hole in the wall kinda place. I still remember its glorious days at Cathay. Somehow the taste there was better. It is still nice but just not AS NICE anymore.

fries (+$2 change to sweet potato fries) were really crispy and the burger was damn substantial, though the bacon made it too salty🥓 and the Wagyu patty could use more seasoning. but i really liked the sauce in the burger and the buttered buns were toasted well! i got the Pin Bunker ($26) which was literally spilling cheese😍🧀🤤 and came with even MORE (nacho) cheese on the side. ambience was nice too (only in the day because it's beside Ark11😀)

Super nice pasta. Also had the mentaiko squid ink pasta. Definitely come back again

pasta was a bit salty, but good service!! 👍🏻

Squid ink mentai was so flavourful & the squid was qq. Note that scallop capellini is cold, but good!