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📍Kamikaze Asian Tapas Bar @ GR.iD

Ambience: 9/10 ❤️❤️❤️❤️🤍
Flavor: 6/10 ❤️❤️❤️🤍🤍
Service: 6/10 ❤️❤️❤️🤍🤍
Overall: 21/30 ❤️❤️❤️🤍🤍

On a Tuesday night, I visited Singapore’s 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 Singapore’s 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 wasn’t 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. I’m 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 doesn’t really give me much room to complain about its quality as it is really value-for-money.

With that, I give Singapore’s 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 Singapore’s 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 Harry’s 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. What’s 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 Singapore’s 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 Harry’s 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. What’s 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 滷肉飯 - 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 @waacowsg 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 their 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 °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 😍

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 😊 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!

From 𝟏 𝐭𝐨 𝟐𝟒 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐, ride on an exciting gastronomic journey as @diningcitysingapore presents the 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐟’𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, where 50 top chefs in Singapore showcase their signature dishes!

Find yourself a brilliant bit of Italy at @montisingapore , an award-winning and iconic dining powerhouse situated on the Bay. Helmed by Chef Felix with more than 19 years of experience in fine dining Italian restaurants around the world, you can expect MONTI’s menus to bring forth the soul of authentic Italian cuisine and elevates it to all-new heights, using the most premium of ingredients that is sourced with utmost care.

It’ll definitely be a memorable dining experience when you pair this specially curated menu with a scenic unobstructed view of the Marina Bay Sands and Singapore Flyer. At $𝟖𝟖++𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐱, you can expect the following for their 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐟’𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 menu:
1️⃣𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡
Cream of Fennel | Pink Peppercorns | Smoked Salt | Black Olive Crumbs | Pickled Tomatoes
OR
𝐖𝐚𝐠𝐲𝐮 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐟 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐞
Smoked Oyster Aioli | Pickled Vegetables | Leek Gremolata
2️⃣𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬
Potato | Spearmint | Pecorino Cheese Slow Cooked Tomato Sauce | Basil
3️⃣𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐛 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤
Green Pea Puree | Baby Heirloom Carrot | Beetroot | Mustard | Italian Parsley | Mint Salsa Verde | Roasted Thyme & Lamb Jus
OR
𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭
Truffle Mash | Zucchini Fritters | Slow Roasted Shallots | Cherry Sauce
4️⃣𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞
Blood Orange Zabaglione | Burnt Spiced Orange | Citrus Crumbs | Yoghurt Gelato | Wild Berries
🍹𝐌𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬
𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐈 𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐃𝐄
Sweet & Sour, Refreshing mocktail consisting of Fresh Lemon Juice, Lemon Zest, Sugar, Red Cabbag
OR
𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄 & 𝐋𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑
Floral, Caffeine-free mocktail consisting of Chamomile Flowers, Lavender Flowers, Homemade Syrup

Hurry book your reservations via the link in my bio!

From 𝟏 𝐭𝐨 𝟐𝟒 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐, ride on an exciting gastronomic journey as @diningcitysingapore presents the 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐟’𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, where 50 top chefs in Singapore showcase their signature dishes!

Find yourself a brilliant bit of Italy at @montisingapore , an award-winning and iconic dining powerhouse situated on the Bay. Helmed by Chef Felix with more than 19 years of experience in fine dining Italian restaurants around the world, you can expect MONTI’s menus to bring forth the soul of authentic Italian cuisine and elevates it to all-new heights, using the most premium of ingredients that is sourced with utmost care.

It’ll definitely be a memorable dining experience when you pair this specially curated menu with a scenic unobstructed view of the Marina Bay Sands and Singapore Flyer. At $𝟖𝟖++𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐱, you can expect the following for their 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐟’𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 menu:
1️⃣𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡
Cream of Fennel | Pink Peppercorns | Smoked Salt | Black Olive Crumbs | Pickled Tomatoes
OR
𝐖𝐚𝐠𝐲𝐮 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐟 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐞
Smoked Oyster Aioli | Pickled Vegetables | Leek Gremolata
2️⃣𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬
Potato | Spearmint | Pecorino Cheese Slow Cooked Tomato Sauce | Basil
3️⃣𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐛 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤
Green Pea Puree | Baby Heirloom Carrot | Beetroot | Mustard | Italian Parsley | Mint Salsa Verde | Roasted Thyme & Lamb Jus
OR
𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭
Truffle Mash | Zucchini Fritters | Slow Roasted Shallots | Cherry Sauce
4️⃣𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞
Blood Orange Zabaglione | Burnt Spiced Orange | Citrus Crumbs | Yoghurt Gelato | Wild Berries
🍹𝐌𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬
𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐈 𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐃𝐄
Sweet & Sour, Refreshing mocktail consisting of Fresh Lemon Juice, Lemon Zest, Sugar, Red Cabbag
OR
𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄 & 𝐋𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑
Floral, Caffeine-free mocktail consisting of Chamomile Flowers, Lavender Flowers, Homemade Syrup

Hurry book your reservations via the link in my bio!