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Read an influencerās recommendation in his article that the sashimi slices were thick and decided to drop by all the way from Bukit Panjang and tried their salmon and ikura bowl.
Untrue to the recommendation, the slices were what one would normally see at any sashimi outlets. The ikura were smaller than usual and underdeveloped.
Price point of $15 was quite steep for a coffeeshop stall.
The menu stated that their ala-carte sashimi slices were thick sliced but when I saw someone elseās order, it was pathetically the same as those in my bowl.
Wasted my trip.
We had the beef rib stew and it was really delicious. The meat was so tender it simply fell off the bone and the stew was very tasty. We upgraded one of the rice to the crabmeat and roe rice ball, it was pretty unique and came with a generous portion of crab. On the side, we had the honey mustard and cheese egg roll which was very satisfying and the cheese wasnāt too overpowering. Would highly recommend!
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On a Tuesday night, I visited Singaporeās Kamikaze Asian Tapas Bar, which is situated conveniently at GR.iD - a short 7 minutes walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT Exit A. Located at Level 3 of the building, even before I arrive at the bar, what really caught my attention was that between the walk from the automatic door entrance of GR.iD to the open doorway of Kamikaze, I was bedazzled with multiple neon-themed installations, cafes, and shops at the corner of my eye. It was really quite a unique sight as I rode my way up the escalators.
Upon my arrival at Kamikaze, I was welcomed into the bar by a waitress - who led me to my seats, of which I did not make any prior reservations. As I made my way towards my dining area indoors, I noticed that there was an atmospheric night lamp on every table, as well as a mid-size indoor water wall installation. These combined with the dim indoor lights at the bar was a refreshing change of atmosphere compared to the neon-themed experience outside the bar. There was also an outdoor dining area that offered street view of the famed Life of Liquor and Club FML, alongside other bars, restaurants, and stores.
With that, I give Singaporeās Kamikaze Asian Tapas Bar at GR.iD a very solid 9/10 for Ambience.
I ordered (1) Fried Bacon with Enoki Mushroom, (2) Salmon Teriyaki Don with Onsen Egg, (3) Bucket of 5 Hoegaarden, and (4) 4 Skewers (Pork Collar, Pork Belly, Chicken Heart, and Shiitake Mushroom).
Frankly speaking, with the impressive ambience, my expectations of the food was really elevated - which perhaps may have induced what I felt was - a tinge of disappointment.
The S$10.90 Salmon Teriyaki Don with Onsen Egg was rather average as the Salmon Skin wasnāt crispy and the meat was on the drier side of the scale. I also felt that the rice to ingredients ratio was slightly unbalanced as there was a lack of variety of greens and other ingredients compared to the amount of rice.
On a more positive note, the S$9.90 Fried Bacon with Enoki Mushroom was really good. The Bacon was unbelievably juicy and the pairing with the crispy Enoki Mushroom was brilliant as it elevated the entire dish to a whole new plane. This is a must-try and will definitely be the reason why I re-visit Kamikaze in the future.
Last but not least we have the 4 S$0.90 Skewers - Pork Collar, Pork Belly, Chicken Heart, and Shiitake Mushroom. Iām really torn on this dish as I really loved the Chicken Heart Skewer but I really disliked the other 3 - especially the Shiitake Mushroom. Both the Pork Collar Skewer and Pork Belly Skewer were really dry and overcooked, while the Shiitake Mushroom Skewer just completely lacked seasonings and flavor. On the other hand, the Chicken Heart Skewer was just so on-point, as it had that sweet, chewy, and slightly metallic oomph flavor that I really like. However, for just $0.90 per piece, it doesnāt really give me much room to complain about its quality as it is really value-for-money.
With that, I give Singaporeās Kamikaze Asian Tapas Bar at GR.iD a 6/10 for flavor and a 6/10 for service as well as their customer service was up to standard - with the waiter and waitress being friendly, readily available, and prompt in attending to our orders, queries, and requests.
Overall, Kamikaze Asian Tapas Bar at GR.iD scored a 21/30 after combining the scores for Ambience, Flavor, and Service. To quickly conclude, the bar is honestly a decent spot for a casual night out with your friends, colleagues, and especially your significant other due to the impressive ambience that you can get here without breaking your bank.
Established in August 1992 as an intimate jazz bar in Boat Quay, @harryssingapore has transformed over the years into an established, homely neighbourhood bar. They are currently Singaporeās largest chain of bar and dining establishments, with 19 outlets located across the island.
For the month of July, they will be launching the Hazelnut Monkey Cocktail, a quirky concoction of Monkey Shoulder Whisky and hazelnut, finished with a splash of ginger ale.
Another of their new creation is the Monkey Wings - Monkey Shoulder whisky infused with in-house BBQ sauce with Harryās Signature Wings. The mouth-watering sticky sweetness balanced with a punch of sensational maltiness from Monkey Shoulder Whisky makes it the perfect cheeky bar bite for the night.
If you prefer wines, @harryssingapore has a great selection including Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc and Oyster Bay Pinot Noir. Whatās better than to pair your wine with Cheese Platter and Cold Cuts Platter!
Established in August 1992 as an intimate jazz bar in Boat Quay, @harryssingapore has transformed over the years into an established, homely neighbourhood bar. They are currently Singaporeās largest chain of bar and dining establishments, with 19 outlets located across the island.
For the month of July, they will be launching the Hazelnut Monkey Cocktail, a quirky concoction of Monkey Shoulder Whisky and hazelnut, finished with a splash of ginger ale.
Another of their new creation is the Monkey Wings - Monkey Shoulder whisky infused with in-house BBQ sauce with Harryās Signature Wings. The mouth-watering sticky sweetness balanced with a punch of sensational maltiness from Monkey Shoulder Whisky makes it the perfect cheeky bar bite for the night.
If you prefer wines, @harryssingapore has a great selection including Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc and Oyster Bay Pinot Noir. Whatās better than to pair your wine with Cheese Platter and Cold Cuts Platter!
Braise is located on the 2nd floor of Amoy Street Food Centre (#02-131). At first I thought they are selling Taiwanese ę»·čé£Æ - turned out that it is a homely version of braised pork belly/trotter/chicken rice instead:)
I got the Braised Pork Belly Rice with Fried Pork Belly ($6.90), as well as a side of Braised Tofu ($1). First thing first, the pork belly is pretty good as it is braised thoroughly and super soft. The deep-fried pork belly has a nice texture because it is covered in crispy bread crumbs, but it is a little under-seasoned and not as flavourful as the braised pork belly. Surprisingly, the one thing that stole the show for me is actually the braised tofu, which is really pillowy and well braised. There are many small pockets in the tofu to absorb the gravy - love it!
Overall, the braised pork belly rice reminds me of a comforting home cooked meal and I enjoyed it!
It has been a while since I last had @waacowsgĀ and in my recent visit, I am reminded of how much I enjoy their beef bowls! Juicy slices of seared, smoky goodness, their signature wagyu beef was so good and perfectly seasoned. Torched with their special savoury beef sauce, the meat was oh so tender - not too lean or fatty. My order of theirĀ Yuzu Foie Gras Wagyu Beef ($26.90) also came with a sizeable portion of buttery goose liver which was drizzled with sweet Nikiri glaze and garnished with floral yuzu peel. The zesty bits of peel providing a nice citrusy balance to the fattiness of the Foie Gras escalope. And the perfect accompaniment to bind all the elements together, the runny 62 Ā°C egg delivered an additional layer of richness.
I have been wanting to visit this hawker stall burger stall for some time, and I finally tried it š
True enough, the double classic cheeseburger ($9.90) was a unique burger, due to its smashed patty concept. I actually find it quite difficult to find smashed patty burgers and I enjoyed this so much! The patty had such a beautiful crispy crust, and it was definitely well seasoned. With the double patty, I find the amount of meat to vegetable/bun ratio perfect as it is meaty but not surfeiting due to the fresh vegetables added š the only gripe to this delicious burger is that perhaps it can be abit more juicy!
The sides require an additional top up of at least $4.9 with a drink, and we definitely did not regret adding, as the Onion Rings were so crispy and satisfying. Probably one of the best onion rings we have had! The Chilli Cheese Fries, although sinful, were terribly addictive due to its creamy, cheesy yet tangy sauce.
Definitely will be back!
