Arteastiq at Plaza Singapura Food Review

Posted on September 21, 2015 by missuschewy

– Tasting Invite –

The last time misterchewy and I visited Arteastiq’s flagship outlet at Mandarin Gallery was a few years ago. It was an impromptu decision to have afternoon tea there on a weekday but it was the best decision ever! I remember lusting over Arteastiq’s famous apple and orange cakes, as well as their lovely dessert teas! Thanks to Agnes from ATMC, misterchewy and I got to be one of the first to try Arteastiq’s revamped menu at Plaza Singapura, their new outlet which opened end August this year.

Just like its flagship outlet, the newly opened Arteastiq at Plaza Singapura also serves to provide a sanctuary for city dwellers to retreat from the stress of living in fast-paced Singapore, while enjoying the ambience of contemporary Europe tucked in a cosy corner. The dining area of the new boutique tea house accommodates 68 pax while the art jam studio can accommodate 24 pax, totalling to a maximum capacity of 92.

In true Arteastiq fashion, the new location provides a view of lush greenery and social art jammers will be able to let their creative juices flow in the art jam studio adjacent to the premium tea lounge. While we were dining there, I couldn’t help but observe the art jammers work on blank canvases from scratch and it does seem to be a very therapeutic and enjoyable activity for people of all ages!

Arteastiq has launched a charity program called “Get Creative for a Good Cause” in collaboration with the Rare Disorders Society (Singapore) (RDSS). Individuals are encouraged to submit their artwork from their art jamming sessions at Arteastiq and these art pieces will be put up for sale. Upon successful sales of Art Jammers’ artwork donation, Arteastiq will refund the Art Jammer as a sponsorship and donate all proceeds to Rare Disorders Society Singapore. Photographed above are some of the art pieces by local celebrities like Dawn Yeoh, waiting to be purchased for a good cause. Each Art Jamming session costs $48 per person and comes with one standard 50cm x 50cm cotton canvas, unlimited flow of acrylic paint, one set of brushes, and one choice of Arteastiq lite specialty beverages.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Arteastiq serves an incredibly extensive range of beverages which are categorized into Fruit Teas, Ginger Teas, English & Floral Teas, Chinese & Japanese Teas, Blency, Blencelato, Dessert Teas, Coffee, Tea Latte, Cioccolata and Steam Milk. I have a thing for floral teas and selected the Cold French Rose Tea ($7.40). It came in a large pot which was sufficient to be shared between two people. Brewed with the finest floral tea leaves, the French Rose Tea was delicate and fragrant, which also had a calming effect.

Don’t you think that it is a very bold move to name your own mushroom soup as The Best Mushroom Soup in the World ($12)? We immediately caught a whiff of truffle as soon as the mushroom soup was served to our table. It was creamy and had a smooth consistency, with tiny bits of mushroom that we bit into. Definitely not the best but it was quite good. Having said that, the hubs and I wiped the entire pot clean! Perhaps a little less salt would work wonders.

The other starter that we had was Nordic Lights – Soba Salad ($16). Presentation wise, it was interesting to serve the combination of greens, smoked salmon, soba noodles and cherry tomatoes on a huge tortilla bowl. I love how clean tasting and easy to stomach this was.

The mains of the revamped menu is divided into two segments: ‘Ladies Affairs’ and ‘Gentleman’s Dinner’, which was conceived with the idea of having foods specifically engineered for both genders, with the ladies preferring lighter and more sophisticated items while the gentlemen tend to favor hearty and robust dishes. We tried 3 items from the ‘Gentleman’s Dinner’ section. The Beijing’s Dynasty – Duck Pancake ($28) is stuffed with tender and juicy chunks of duck confit, wrapped around light, fluffy crepes. Generously drizzled with orange caramel, the harmonious marriage of sweet and savory is indisputable. You really can’t say no to another piece of Arteastiq’s duck pancake.

The Latin Lover – Frijolles ($25) is made up of baked Mexican pork bean stew that is cooked with sausages, eggs, topped with arugula, and a side of country bread. If you have not tasted Mexican food before, you should give this a try. It is amazing because you can really taste the complex flavors in every bite!

The Boston Love Boat – Ciponio ($29) sounds feminine but the seafood and saffron stew is very rich and robust. It is actually served with a light puff pastry covering the soup bowl and comes with a side of crispy sweet potato fries. The best way to eat this is to savor each spoon of stew together with the pastry. Tomato has also been added into the mix so the result is very tantalizing and hearty. Also, there are plenty of fresh ingredients such as prawns, scallops and mussels in this one! Eat this on a cold rainy day, confirm shiok!

Moving on to the ‘Ladies Affair’ section, the Louisiana Love – Chicken And Waffles ($22) is a dish that I definitely wouldn’t mind ordering again and again. The pan-fried dredged buttermilk chicken and wholewheat waffle proved to be a winning combination, especially when slathered with Arteastiq’s own improvisation of margarine, a tasty maple butter!

And finally before we move on to desserts, the Summer in Provence – Foiegras ($28) is DA BOMB. I believe not just the ladies, but even the gentlemen will truly enjoy this gastronomic indulgence. It is such a brilliant idea to serve seared foie gras with lightly baked eggs!

Mix the eggs and foie gras for an ultimate eating experience! The taste of the foie gras was further enhanced by the egg yolk. There is also a slice of bread served with this dish for diners to soak up all that yummy goodness!

The desserts that we tried were good, but didn’t manage to outshine the mains we had earlier. The New York Connection ($15) is basically french toast with brie, served with coffee syrup and vanilla gelato.

I have a strong preference for sweet stuff but the Whirling Mist ($12) is highly recommended nevertheless. The Lemon Meringue Tart was unusually sour in a refreshing way. Of course, I soon found myself digging into the dark chocolate gelato.

Arteastiq is not just a place for afternoon tea. Their mains are pretty exceptional so you should head there to try them out for yourselves! And don’t forget to indulge in some art jamming 😉
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Arteastiq Boutique Tea House
Plaza Singapura
#03-70/72
68 Orchard Road
Singapore 238839
Tel: 6336 0951 (Dining)
Tel: 6336 0952 (Social Painting)

Opening Hours:
Daily
10am – 10pm

Pince & Pints Singapore Food Review

Posted on September 17, 2015 by missuschewy

Pince & Pints officially opened in July last year and refusing to jump onto the bandwagon like everyone else, here I am reviewing this lobster bar at Duxton Road more than a year later. LOL kidding. Truth is, we weren’t invited for any tasting (it’s ok la we can afford to pay hahaha) and this place doesn’t take in any reservations. We actually swung by Pince & Pints last year with two other friends but were told that the waiting time was estimated to be about 2 hours. Ridiculous or not? Anyway, Pince & Pints will be opening up a second level next month, which means more seats for everyone and shorter waiting time!

The hubs had always wanted to visit Pince & Pints, and given that our agenda was to celebrate his birthday, I was obliged to make him happy. Hahaha. Of course, we are still bummed out by the fact that we didn’t manage to try Burger & Lobster when we went to London for our Europe honeymoon trip in 2013. It was depressing because we specially made a trip to Burger & Lobster three nights in a row. Sad story but let’s not go into it.

After work, we wasted no time and chionged to Duxton Road. The place was relatively empty before 7pm and we were ushered to the second table nearest the entrance. There were only 4 items on the menu – namely Live Whole Lobster (Steamed or Grilled), Chili Lobster with Mantou and The Lobster Roll, all priced at $58++. When we visited, the new Truffle Lobster Roll ($68++) had not been launched yet which was a pity because WE LOVE TRUFFLES.

My date for the night! 🙂

When the servers offer you these aprons (or are they bibs?), do not turn them down! Eating the lobsters, especially if you order the chili lobster, can be a very messy affair 😉

The hubs initially wanted to order the Live Whole Lobster but he changed his mind and chose the Chili Lobster with Mantou upon knowing that I wanted that too. More variety for the blog mah! LOL. Very noble ah, misterchewy 😛

I wish they would come up with a black pepper lobster instead because I’m not the biggest fan of our Singapore style chili sauce. The hubs offered me half of his Chili lobster and surprisingly, the sauce wasn’t as crappy as what I had expected. Pince & Pint’s special chili sauce recipe uses ingredients like roma tomatoes, ginger, lemon grass, garlic and egg. The sauce was full-bodied and tasted a little spicy. Of course, this played an excellent supporting role to the star which was the freshly flown in lobster from North America. Firm, succulent and meaty best describe the lobster we had!

I was trying to decide if I should opt for the steamed or grilled version of the Live Whole Lobster and went with the latter. Served with mesclun salad, sour cherry, balsamic dressing, shoestring fries and herbed butter sauce, this dish was truly a beauty waiting to be photographed from all angles. No I’m just kidding because more than half the kitchen staff would look amused. #truestory 😛

I absolutely love how the lobster was grilled to perfection! It was still chunky and juicy, plus the natural sweetness of the lobster really shined through. Paired with the herbed butter sauce, the taste of the grilled lobster was totally divine. My only gripe, however, was that my lobster had giu chwee (shrunk in size)! There was significantly lesser meat than what we had for the Chili lobster. Maybe the steamed lobster would have been a better choice!

I rarely say this but service was attentive and top notch. Plates were changed, water was refilled, wet tissue packets were given out, all on a very prompt basis without us even having to ask!
Will we ever be back? Oh yes we will jio all our friends! Stay connected with us on Facebook www.facebook.com/missuschewy and on Instagram @missuschewy and @misterchewy 🙂

Pince & Pints
32/33 Duxton Road
S089496
Tel: 6225 7558 (No reservations)

Opening Hours:
Mon to Fri
5pm – 11pm
Sat
12pm – 11pm
Open on Public Holidays, closed on Sundays

London Fat Duck at Scotts Square Review

Posted on August 31, 2015 by missuschewy

HOHO! Long time no meet misstamchiak! The last we met was at Chanelle’s one year old party in March. This woman is very busy lol but I’m touched that she remembered my birthday although she wished me one day earlier. *ahem* Ok la I better stop saying that she’s busy if not she will strangle me. Hahaha. Maureen asked me to pick a place and I chose London Fat Duck, knowing that she has not tried the food there!

London Fat Duck is a Hong Kong-style restaurant, serving roast duck like the ones made famous by restaurants such as Four Seasons and Gold Mine in Bayswater, London. Using the best Irish Duck famous for its quality, the Signature London Roast Duck ($48.80 whole, $26 half, $12.80 regular) is also affectionately known as “Wagyu of Ducks”. Enhanced with their Hong Kong chef’s secret duck roasting technique and heritage recipe, the duck meat is tender and succulent but what really stole the show was that thick layer of fat underneath the thin crispy skin.

Basically, we were there to whack their signature dishes so we ordered the London Roast Duck Noodle ($7.80) as well, even though we were already having half a roast duck. Over here, a roast duck drumstick is served together with thin springy noodles.

Don’t you agree that these Crispy London Duck Snow Buns ($4.80 for 3 pcs) look similar to Tim Ho Wan’s char siew buns? The buns were generously filled with juicy chunks of duck meat laden with sweet gravy.

These slices of Barbeque Pork with Honey Sauce ($14.80) were also pretty tender with a slightly crisp exterior. I liked that there was a slight smokiness to it.

I wouldn’t have thought of trying out the Signature Steamed Chee Cheong Fun ($5.80) if not for Maureen’s suggestion. Thankfully, the fried prawn rolls encased in steamed rice rolls turned out to be quite good! My only complaint is that they were too stingy with the sauce. Lol.

I definitely wouldn’t recommend the London Duck Dumpling ($12.80) because it tasted way too weird. I couldn’t even make out what I was eating.

Thanks Maureen for the cakes from Chock Full of Beans and also, the generous birthday dinner treat!

Please note that London Fat Duck does not accept reservations at the moment. Also, a table will be assigned to you only if everyone in your group is present.
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London Fat Duck
6 Scott Road
#B1-16/17
Scotts Square
Singapore 228209
Tel: +65 6443 7866

Opening Hours
Mon to Fri
11am – 10pm
Weekend & PH
10am – 10pm

The Benjamins Singapore Food Review

Posted on August 20, 2015 by missuschewy

If you have not heard of The Benjamins at Forum The Shopping Mall, then shame on you. Hahaha ok la just kidding. BUT seriously, if you are active on Instagram, it’s really quite impossible to not be bombarded with photos of these ridiculously colorful and over-the-top milkshakes that are currently available at The Benjamins, previously known as Benjamin Browns Bistro and Bakery. These milkshakes have taken social media by storm and during our visit last week, every table had at least one of these milkshakes.

The cafe is very small and seats no more than 30. Luckily I arrived early and managed to get a table while waiting for Mag. A crazy long queue started forming after 7.30pm and I could almost feel death stares in our direction as we were taking our own sweet time taking photos. LOL. #sorrynotsorry Everyone around us were also busying Instagramming the milkshakes lor!

When I first took a quick glance at the menu, I realized the food at The Benjamins is quite expensive! Anyway, I went ahead to order the 200g Canadian Pork Chop ($25) because it was calling out to me. I must say that it didn’t disappoint as it was very succulent, just that it could be a little bit more tender!

Mag had the 400g Duck Confit ($32) but wasn’t particularly impressed. She mentioned that at least the potato gratin was nice!

We came here for THIS. Actually, we were planning to order one each since it’s so Instagram-worthy but the price is.. Ouch. Instead of vanilla, we opted for Old School Nutella Banana ($16) for the best of both worlds – it looks aesthetically pleasing and tastes yummy too! Vanilla would be too boring for our taste buds.

HAHAHA did you notice that the cotton candy shrank and most of the iced gem biscuits rolled off the whipped cream?! I was also trying hard not to laugh out loud when a girl screamed because her ice cream cone fell out. LOLOLOL.

We split the bill which came up to about $40++ per person. Cafe hoppers, please take note. Haha. If you just wanna find out what the milkshake hype is all about, then skip the mains and go for the shakes! 😉 Stay connected with us on Facebook www.facebook.com/missuschewy and on Instagram @missuschewy and @misterchewy 🙂

The Benjamins
Forum The Shopping Mall
#01-20/21
583 Orchard Road
Singapore 238884
Tel: 6887 4117

Opening Hours:
Mon to Thu
10am – 9pm
Fri and Sat
9am – 10pm
Sun
9am – 9pm

Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant Dim Sum Review

Posted on May 13, 2015 by missuschewy

Hello chewy friends! This is a very overdue blog post. Remember I blogged about our Valentine’s Day staycation at Sheraton Towers earlier? Before we checked out that day, we went for dim sum at Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant just downstairs!

I loveeee dim sum and was more excited about being able to try out the dim sum at Li Bai than the staycation itself! 😛 Upon knowing that we were gonna stay at Sheraton, I immediately reserved a table! Sheraton is like really out of the way, so making a trip specially to Li Bai has never once crossed my mind la.

Just look at the amount of food we ordered for two! We wanted to order more but the waitress told us in Mandarin, “I think that’s quite alot for two people. If later not enough can order some more.” LOL.

Appetizer which we didn’t manage to eat because the food was served really quickly.

One of the best Roasted Pork ($13) that we have eaten! The meat was tender yet substantial enough to yield a nice chewy texture and the roast pork crackling was just perfect! I can’t decide if I prefer eating it on its own or with the superb mustard sauce served together with the roasted pork.

Stir Fried Radish Cake with XO Chilli Sauce ($7.20) was a teeny bit disappointing. It had a tender texture but I would prefer it to be slightly more charred and crisp on the surface. Also, it wasn’t at all spicy!

I suggested ordering the Scallop Siew Mai ($7.20) as the hubs loves to eat scallops. Topped with black fish roe, this was clearly a winner and we almost wanted to order this again!

I love Steamed Pork Dumplings! The ones at Li Bai were fabulous; delicious ground pork and sweet tasting broth gelatin encased in a delicate steamed bun!

The hubs doesn’t eat this so I almost had the entire Braised Chicken Feet to myself. The sauce was slightly too sweet for my liking.

I really liked the Steamed Rice Rolls with Char Siew ($8). The rice rolls weren’t too thick but firm enough to not disintegrate when we chopped it up into smaller parts with our chopsticks. It is my personal preference to order char siew instead of prawn because I feel that the char siew goes much better with the sweet sauce.

Fluffy, flaky Egg Tarts ($4.80) anyone?

It was a splendid dim sum meal at Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant! Need to start planning a revisit soon! 😀
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Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant
39 Scotts Road
Singapore 228230
Monday to Saturday
Lunch: 11.30am – 2.30pm
Dinner: 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Sunday
Yum Cha: 10.30am – 2.30pm
Dinner: 6.30pm – 10.30pm

For reservations:
T: (65) 6839 5623
E: libai@sheratonsingapore.com

The Rockin’ Diner by The Mustard Incident

Posted on May 7, 2015 by missuschewy

– Tasting Invite –

Previously located in TANGS Basement One, The Mustard Incident has now expanded to become The Rockin’ Diner at 11 Club Street, serving up gourmet hot dogs, American diner favorites and imported artisan beer.

Owner Kelly Koh’s love for American food culture sparked off when he was studying in San Francisco. American diners, music and the American way had a special place in his heart, and that led him to bring a big part of his life home with him to Singapore. Kelly is a man with an appetite for big, meaty servings, and strongly believes in serving American food at The Rockin’ Diner that is as traditional and true to what one would get in the US.

Without knowing what to expect, we were pleasantly surprised at the sight of the Spam Fries ($9.99) which were served piping hot. Crisp yet tender, these are definitely not the Ma Ling luncheon meat that you grew up eating. Very addictive!

Bacon wrapped enoki? Seen plenty. But Bacon Wrapped Fries ($12.99)? These were da bomb! Yes they are artery clogging but not that anyone from our table cared.

Because the hubs and I don’t take beef, Kelly recommended the Louisiana Fish Steak ($19.99). The grilled fish steak was firm and flaky. It was my first time tasting Creole Cajun sauce and it was piquant with a very slight hint of spiciness.

Little Italy’s Killa’ Lasagne ($15.99)

Prior to this, the only B.L.T that I have eaten is from Subway. It was my first and last time ordering it. The Rockin’ Diner’s B.L.T ($12.99) totally took me by surprise! Who would have thought that simple classic ingredients such as bacon, lettuce and tomatoes, piled on toasted white bread could taste soooo damn good! I reckon the secret lies in the sauce!

Philadelphia Cheese Steak ($15.99)

Currently, there are about 10 different types of hot dogs on The Rockin’ Diner menu. They have really adorable names (LOL) such as The Frankenstein, Bar-B-Dog and Hawt Dog. We tried the Green Lambton ($11.99) and I must say that if you are someone who loves your lamb or mutton, this is a MUST TRY. The lamb sausage was tender and had a slightly strong flavor, which is an acquired taste of course. For people who don’t eat beef, the lamb or mutton would be our next best alternative I guess. Topped with pesto and mint sauce, chopped green peppers, onions and relish, the Green Lambton certainly was one very satisfying hot dog.

This is the newest dog on the menu, and the last we heard, it doesn’t have a name yet. Veal sausage, topped with foie gras and drizzled with purple mustard sauce. Doesn’t it spell decadence!

Moving on, the Baby Back Ribs (half slab $19.99, full slab $24.99) is another dish that I would strongly recommend, especially for sharing with a group of friends! Seasoned with homemade BBQ sauce, these oven baked ribs were very juicy and fall-off-the-bone.

Traditional Tiramisu made interesting with layers of nutella in it. Whoever came up with this is a genius! Out of the two desserts that we had, the Nutella-misu ($6.99) was my preferred choice.

I only had a mouthful of the Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie because it was way too sweet and rich for me. However, the hubs was seen happily digging into this sinful dessert because he’s a huge fan of peanut butter.

Delectable food, great music and awesome company! Will I return to The Rockin’ Diner? Definitely! 🙂

The Rockin’ Diner
11 Club Street
Singapore 069405
Tel: 6223 3647

Opening Hours:
Mon to Sat
12pm – 12 midnight

Froth Café Singapore Food Review

Posted on February 9, 2015 by missuschewy

After seeing so much hype about the taro waffles at Froth Café on Instagram, I finally popped by this relatively new place on Saturday with misterchewy, Little misschewy and my parents. I’m usually not too keen on jumping on the (new) cafe hopping bandwagon but it just so happened that we were in the vicinity and we had not had our lunch. It was around 5pm so the hubs called to make a reservation just to make sure they could accommodate all of us. Froth Café wasn’t too hard to locate; it’s at the basement of Big Hotel, near Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts.

We shared the Doritos Crust Winglets ($11.90) because it was recommended by the owner. Interestingly, the winglets had been deboned before being fried but I felt that this takes away the fun of eating a winglet. On the overall, the winglets were tender and spicy but extremely salty. We provided feedback to the owner who explained that they were still experimenting as customers previously found the winglets bland.

Unable to comment on the next two dishes as I didn’t try them! Fish and Chips ($16.90)

Pan-fried Salmon ($20.90)

The Carbonara ($15.90) was really good! The sauce was creamy, albeit a bit watery, but once the egg was beaten in, every mouthful was heavenly. The penne was al dente and an excellent choice because it could hold the delicious sauce. They were kinda generous with the bits of bacon too.

And finally, this is what enticed me to pay Froth Café a visit! There are five types of waffles – Buttermilk, Red Velvet, Cheese, Taro and Banana. The Taro Waffles with Sea Salt Caramel Ice Cream is a beautiful work of art. I was torn between sea salt caramel ice cream and earl grey ice cream. Can’t remember if the waffles were served warm but they were definitely very fluffy and crispy! Even Little misschewy gave her stamp of approval by not sticking out her tongue like she usually does when we attempt to give her solids! I expected the taro sauce to be immensely sweet but it was actually pretty mild. We were unable to detect any hints of saltiness in the sea salt caramel ice cream but the hubs and I enjoyed this!

Total bill came up to about $92. Will I return? Yes, probably to try out the other items! And I certainly don’t mind ordering the taro waffles again, perhaps with a scoop of earl grey ice cream! Stay connected with us on Facebook www.facebook.com/missuschewy and on Instagram @missuschewy and @misterchewy 🙂

Froth Café
200 Middle Road
B1-02
Big Hotel
Singapore 188980
Tel: +65 6336 1228

Opening Hours:
Daily
11.30am – 10pm

Three Bistro Singapore Food Review

Posted on January 23, 2015 by missuschewy

– Tasting Invite –

With the many eateries scattered around Marina Square, it is not difficult to miss out on Three Bistro as it is not situated within the shopping mall but along its parameter. Remember to do yourself a favor and pop by Three Bistro the next time you head to Marina Square as this restaurant serves a wide range of delectable food such as pizza, pasta and main courses like lamb shank and kurobuta pork belly at reasonable prices.

If you enjoy live music performances, be sure to catch the live band on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Patrons at Three Bistro can even go forward and join in the fun!

Three Bistro is also a place for wine enthusiasts to discover wine that is not readily available elsewhere.

We had the Classic Mushroom Soup ($6) for a start. The freshly blended mix of wild mushroom had a rich, earthy flavor and we enjoyed the clumpy consistency of the soup as we could chew on the bits of mushroom. The icing on the cake was definitely the generous drizzle of truffle oil!

For something just as appetite whetting, the Seafood Soup ($8) is your best bet. A chock full of fish, prawns and squid in tomato soup is simply addictive!

Moving on to the main courses, we first tried the Duck Leg Confit ($25), which made us do a double take when it was being served to our table. The portion was huge and generous! We were told that the duck legs had been braised overnight, which probably contributed to the meat being moist and fall-off-the-bone tender! A large part of our enjoyment was derived from savoring the crispy skin with a layer of fat underneath. Sinful but worth every calorie. It is also interesting to note that honey mustard vinaigrette instead of the more common orange and cranberry sauce had been used.

Oven baked with tomato salsa and served with cream of anchovy, the Black Cod ($27) was silky and delicate in texture, while retaining its moisture within. Its distinctive sweet flavor was further enhanced by the tomato salsa.

The Chocolate Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream ($6.50) is the kind of dessert that will appeal to people of all ages. Loved that the chocolate brownie was delightfully dense and chewy, while the nuts gave the brownie an extra bite. When the brownie was paired with the vanilla ice cream, the result was beyond delicious!

Lastly, our Panna Cotta ($5.50) had a very nice pudding-like consistency which was gelatinous and not too wobbly. The strawberry sauce gave the panna cotta a refreshing and tangy taste which was truly unforgettable.

Apart from dinner dates and gatherings with friends, Three Bistro is also a perfect place to host events, parties and celebrations. The space is big enough to house around 70 to 80 people for a sit-down lunch or dinner. Also, Three Bistro is blessed with a very versatile kitchen that can cater Chinese food to the older generation if required. Be sure to check out Three Bistro soon!

Three Bistro
Marina Square
6 Raffles Boulevard
#01- 07/08
Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 63388644

Opening Hours:
Mon to Thu
10am – 11pm
Fri & Sat
10am – 12 midnight
Sun
12pm – 9.30pm

Kushi Dining Bar Singapore Review

Posted on November 10, 2014 by missuschewy

– Tasting Invite –

Kushi Dining Bar, located at Hotel Royal along Newton Road, pioneered the concept of premium Japanese a la carte buffet in Singapore. Recently, Kushi Dining Bar has refreshed its buffet menu with a range of returning old favourites and new delights by offering a tantalizing range of over 130 dishes to choose from, including premium items available usually only in high-end fine dining restaurants.

Helmed by a chef with over 20 years of experience, customers can be assured of high quality and freshness at Kushi Dining Bar.

The Pitan Tofu is one of the well-loved favorites and a great appetite whetter.

Kushi Dining Bar offers a variety of sashimi. The best way to get started is to have some Mixed Sashimi and then decide on which you like best before going for seconds or even more!

Anago Tempura is essentially soft anago eel encased within a crispy tempura batter. I didn’t really like this as it didn’t go well with the dressing.

There is a wide variety of Kushiyaki items for you to choose from.

My favorite was the Ton Toro (pork cheek) Kushiyaki which had a very tender and delicate texture.

If you like wasabi, you gotta try Tako Wasabi at least once! The hubs and I found that it’s actually pretty mild so most people should be able to stomach this.

Salmon Teriyaki

The Lobster Porridge is also one of the highlights at Kushi Dining Bar.

Priding itself on providing exceptional value and quality for its customers, Kushi Dining Bar continues to refine its buffet dining experience. Premium items such as oysters, Hamachi Kama, and Toro are included in the menu. Tech-savvy customers can also download its Kushi Dining Bar App (available on iOS and Android) to make reservations and order food beforehand. Kushi Dining Bar is located in Hotel Royal, and open for lunch and dinner daily. Customers can choose between three types of a la carte buffets – Classic, Premium and Gourmet – with
prices range from S$41.90++ for adults (Mon – Thurs) onwards. For more information and reservations, visit www.kushibar.com.sg

Kushi Dining Bar
6 Newton Road
#03-01
Hotel Royal
Singapore 307964
Tel: 6285 6525

Opening Hours:
Daily
11am – 2.30pm (last order)
5.30pm – 9.30pm (last order)

NUVO Singapore Food Review

Posted on October 21, 2014 by missuschewy

Inspired by the best of Italian and Japanese ingredients and techniques, NUVO offers an intimate dining experience with flavours set to tantalize your taste buds. Executive Chef Mark Richards, formerly from Keystone Restaurant, helms the kitchen at NUVO, whipping up delightful creations with his perfected specialty skill, the sous-vide technique. With over 16 years of experience, Chef Mark Richards constantly pushes the boundaries to achieve greater heights at NUVO. As a result, he has carefully curated exquisite dishes that reflect the best of both well-loved cuisines. Taste his signature creations such as the Smoked Uni Carbonara, Angus Osso Buco Stew, and Kurobuta Pork Belly.

I’m not someone who would order salad at a restaurant but the Warm Japanese Mushroom Salad ($18) won me over. The pine nuts and mushroom lent an earthy taste to the salad while the butter truffle oil gave this dish some pizzazz.

It was certainly interesting to see that the Crispy Calamari ($18) came with compressed watermelon, on top of arugula, togarashi and white balsamic. The calamari was crisp with a chewy interior but tasted a little bland.

The Baked Olive Cod Fish ($35) with pepperoni, hon shimeiji and baby potatoes is a dish that I wouldn’t mind ordering over and over again at NUVO. With a layer of olive espresso paste, every mouthful of the baked cod fish was sweet accompanied with just a slight tinge of bitterness. The lobster bisque sauce was wonderfully done, which brought this dish up a notch.

Combining two different dishes on a plate, the Kurobota Pork Belly ($32) and Angel Hair Wakame ($18/$24) are a match made in heaven. Tossed in lobster essence, rayu oil and sprinkled with tamago fukikake, the angel hair pasta was al dente and a little on the salty side. Loved the kurobuta pork belly that was braised in dashi and soya sauce, then cooked kakuni style. Thinly sliced pork belly that melts in the mouth screams perfection.

The dish that intrigued me the most at NUVO was the Smoked Uni Cabonara ($38) because of the addition of truffle soil. It was a brilliant move though, as the sweetness balances the creaminess of the cabonara.

The Japones Australian Lamb Shank ($38) was served with fregola sarda, a type of Sardinia pasta. For someone who loves lamb, misterchewy commented that the lamb shank was hardly gamey, which was pretty disappointing.

The Wild Honey Panna Cotta ($16) didn’t look like much but I was surprised by how the fluffy texture of the panna cotta and the taste of wild honey clearly stood out. The dehydrated fruits were extremely sweet, not that I’m complaining.

I give two thumbs up to the Fuji Apple and Parmigiano Reggiano Torta ($14). Who would have though of incorporating cheese into their dessert? There was a very mild savory taste which went well with the scoop of fig and honey ice cream.

I highly recommend NUVO to people who have adventurous taste buds! Stay connected with us on Facebook www.facebook.com/missuschewy and on Instagram @missuschewy and @misterchewy 🙂

NUVO
Marina Square Shopping Mall
6 Raffles Boulevard #02-100
Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 6822 2098

Opening Hours
Sun to Thu & PH
11am – 11pm
Fri & Sat & Eve of PH
11am – 1am

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