Ippudo Singapore runs regular sake food pairing events, and this particular one featured uni and ikura from Hokkaido, perfect accompaniment to some cold and refreshing sake.
Continue readingTag: Japanese Food
From now on, Izakaya Niningashi is where we’ll go for sashimi in Singapore
Each item in the beautifully presented sashimi platter came with a laminated bookmark-sized label, making it easy to identify the nine different varieties of oishii goodness.
Continue readingFusion food is hard to pull off, but 15 Stamford does it masterfully
It’s easy to descend into fusion/confusion when mixing ingredients, cooking methods, seasonings and presentations across so many different cuisines, but 15 Stamford navigated it wonderfully.
Continue readingThe frozen oden at Don Don Donki is actually quite nice
If you happen to come across the petite Kibun Oden Set in Donki’s freezers, you might want to give it a try. Because good things do come in small packages, and it’s especially true in this case.
Continue readingFinding decent tempura in Singapore at Tendon Kohaku
Our two recent attempts at finding good tempura in Singapore have been somewhat disappointing. We decided to give it one last try at Tendon Kohaku before abandoning our search completely. It looks like third time’s the charm.
Continue readingThe amazing cost performance of fresh fish from Don Don Donki
Next time you visit your favourite Don Don Donki outlet, why not buy some kampachi kama, buri fillet and salmon fin and whip up some simple Japanese dishes at home? Both your stomach, and your wallet, will thank you for it.
Continue readingProsperity yusheng with a Japanese touch from Tanoke
Japanese ingredients in the Tanoke Prosperity Yusheng set it apart from others. Hamachi, ikura, shiso flowers, honey yuzu and goma dressing add a nice touch to the traditional Chinese New Year salad.
Continue readingAuspicious mochi waffles on the first day of the Chinese New Year
Today is the first day of the Chinese New Year, and The Wife wanted to start off the year with an auspicious breakfast. So she made some mochi waffles and paired them with Jeju yuzu citron and Canadian maple syrup.
Continue readingSushi Raku is the pretty stepsister of Itacho
We started with the lighter-tasting shiromi, or white-fleshed fish, and slowly worked ourselves up to the heavier-tasting sushi. They say that first impressions are the most important, and the Raku Sushi Set did not disappoint.
Continue readingYuzu ramen two ways at Ippudo Singapore
We were surprised that the two yuzu ramens were nowhere to be found on the menu, but a quick check with our waitress cleared up our confusion. They were unlisted and the only way to order them was via the Chope Deals coupon, which she had to manually key into the order entry system. It felt like we were ordering off a secret menu, making them even more desirable.
Continue reading