Showing posts with label pork belly. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pork belly. Show all posts
Famous JB101 Firewokz - Simple Zi-char Dishes Done With a Flourish Are The Order of The Day.
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bukit batok,
family friendly,
hidden finds,
large groups,
must go,
pork belly,
zichar
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Betcha never think I would be reviewing a Tze-Char stall, but a whole slew of Italian and Thai eats have got me lusting after some familiar flavors. Lugging myself from spreadsheet designed outlets to concept driven "fast casual", forever cramping joyless food into my blighted face, eating, boating, never satisfied. Then along comes this gem, introduced by the least suspecting foodie member of the family (satiated by just a sandwich diet on a daily basis) - my mum, and it took my palate by force. No outlandish fare, no need for allowances; the end result was something like 4 happy bellies rolled into a car crooning to the tunes of Greenday.
[NEW MENU] Hungry Heroes: Burgers Galore in the shadows of Superheroes.
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affordable,
american,
barfood,
big groups,
burgers,
diner,
dinner,
farrer park,
must go,
pork belly
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I have high expectations when it comes to burgers.
No shit, Sherlock (Hey, Captain America, I think I just said a bad word). *grimaces* Bad jokes aside, my intolerance for poorly constituted piles has become much talked about topic among fellow foodies. So upon arriving at Hungry Heroes and presented with a media-tasting menu that features 3 different burgers, not one of which was the conventional beef variation, my hairs stood on ends.
But first, appetizers to let the Proper Job IPA slide down a little easier. Heros Fries ($10) and Clash of the Potato, Mayo and Scallions ($7) are diet fiends that may just be well worth its calories. The former is your usual skinny fries topped with a landslide victory of chilli con carne, criss cross drizzles of nacho cheese and then another solid lattice of mayonnaise overhead. Talk about overkill. I would however, point you in the direction of the latter, the clash of the potato, a winsome potato salad dish enhanced by crispy duck fat cooked potatoes, a zeng-ed kewpie mayo sauce and huge pilings of spring onion. Rub it all in and you're most certainly to overindulge on this course alone.
JOO Bar: Bringin' Korean sexy back.
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affordable,
bar,
barfood,
big groups,
bugis,
drinks,
family friendly,
korean,
must go,
pork belly,
soju,
will return
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Having had a stint in Sydney, I'm no stranger to Korean food; the convenient trips to Korean supermarkets in the dead of the night; the camaraderie that build around a table of Korean fried chicken and imposing beer towers with friends - all familiar experiences in my book. Yet, truly Korean restaurants - good ones - are woefully limited here in Singapore. One reason is that, as with so many ethnic cuisines, there's too much competition and strife; the local palates usually tend towards a more Western flavor in pursuit of idealism. Another, is that Korean food is always associated with the smoky stench of barbecued meats sticking to your hair, the folds of your favourite cotton sweater and just about everything, that puts people off. While the spills of having to pay hefty price tags for enormous dishes fit for a party of 6, when there's only the 2 of you is vaguely a dampening factor; fret not, that's where Joo comes into the picture.
Horizon Bistronomy: somewhere in the middle of no where
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affordable,
ala carte,
bistro,
braised pork,
Cheesecake,
desserts,
french,
hidden finds,
may return,
pasta,
pork belly,
punggol
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The latest addition to North Eastern dining on our sunny island is the Punggol Settlement. A dining collective of food and beverage establishments housed in a rebooted colonial settlement that is set to charm the hearts of locals with its natural ambiance in cahoots with its natural surroundings of flora and fauna.
We were privileged enough to get a first hand look at the newly opened Horizon Bistronomy spearheaded by Chef Chris Fong who has received tutelage from renowned Bruno Menard and helmed his first bridgade at Anthesis at Roberston Quay. His vision to introduce fine food to the masses at affordable prices with no compromise on quality has now translated into a casual restaurant joint, Horizon Bistronomy, tucked away on the 2nd level of the Punggol Settlement.
Carvers and Co. : Strictly Carnivores only.
Labels:
dinner,
East Coast/ Joo Chiat,
hidden finds,
pork belly,
roast
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Just the name alone divulges all secrets of the nature of business of this infant joint. If it's a good roasts that you're after; then you're struck gold with this one.
At Carvers and Co., a family oriented laid back atmosphere is key, and the pride and joy is simply the hearty roasts and comfort food produced by chef/owner Sarah Lin. Staff are enthusiastic, endearing and friendly, generally doing the kitchen justice. We indulged in a languid affair of The Carvers Plate for 2 ($70) complete with a gratifying flow of Long Row Cabernet ($15/glass) to fill in the gaps. Featured roasts of the day included a gammon ham, roast pork belly, chicken leg and wagyu beef with roast potatoes. The bitter arugula salad accompaniment did much to cut out the rich meatiness of the dish's protein overloaded being. That being said, there were no complaints as we worked our way through the mouthwatering assortment of roasts, the succulence in the flesh attesting it's uncalled allegiance with gravy or any sorts.
If you're convinced to make a trip down soon, my word of advice would be to book a roast in advance for the meal to ensure that they don't run out. Done in small batches with love and meticulous care just as you would when eating in someone's home, don't expect to be served what you want at any given time of day.
Carvers & Co.
43 East Coast Road S(473500)
t: 9667 1096/ 63480448
Operating Hours
Mondays -Friday: 11am -10pm
Sat-Sun: 8.30am - 10.30pm
Closed on Tuesdays
Five & Dime Eatery: Reservations recommended
Labels:
affordable,
braised pork,
brunch,
cafe,
coffee,
free parking,
hidden finds,
orchard,
pasta,
pork belly,
river valley,
robertson quay,
sandwich
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Sporting a modest single page menu, Five and Dime eatery located along River Valley road at the back of Killiney Road has clearly got something right with queues snaking out of the restaurant and an army of reservation tags attempting to conquer my dining territory on the bar counter. 2 years into business and yet there is still no lack of activity within the stand alone building. With a parking lot conveniently located next to the cafe, that could be a contributing factor.
I had the Braised Pork Belly Sandwich ($18); Black Berkshire Pork slow-cooked for 6 hours on toasted ciabatta with sweet potato fries; this comes across as a knockoff (though as knockoffs go, it's very well made). The rich spices in the braised pork rich are very predominant and the pork was braised to a jaw-dropping tender. The only flaw in the dish would have to be the mindless horizontal slicing of the pork belly in order to spread it out onto the ciabatta, This resulted in a half of the sandwich swathed in succulent fatty goodness whilst the other half left to deal with a chunk of lean meat. Just deal a smaller serve of bread please. That would solve the whole situation. The sweet potoato fries on the side are excellent, crisp, slightly hollowed and a bit creamy on the inside.
The much raved about Mentaiko Pasta ($18) spaghetti tossed in spicy mentaiko, topped with more cod fish roe was perfectly delicious albeit a little on the dry side. A peak at our neighbour revealed a little inconsistency to the dish, hers gleaming with a more raucous sheen from the sauce.
Simple and cozy with homely cuisine, don't expect the kitchen to achieve transcendence here. But still, with such tough crowds to handle, make sure to nail your reservations should you be dropping by on a weekend.
Five & Dime
297 River Valley Road
T: 9236 5002
Opening hours:
Mon-Thurs: 12pm - 10pm
Friday: 12pm - 12am
Saturday: 10am - 12am
Sunday: 10am - 10pm
Newton Roast: Pork belly galore
Labels:
hawker,
newton,
no frills,
pork belly
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This, my friends is the answer to all Roast Pork cravings. Though not as good as Mr Crackles back in Sydney. It comes fairly close.
Housed in Newton Circus Food Centre, Newton Roasts is a no-frills joint, my new go-to destination for those pesky pork crackling cravings, with the luxury of having your beers at no additional service charge! Committed to producing fresh roast, upon demand, a quick glance into their display case (almost empty) shows clear proof that they have stuck to that mantra. Their state of the art combi oven reveals another hidden stash of meat, it's skin blistering in the dry heat. Our order of The Loose Ones ($15 for a large plate) is a feast for two, decadent moist flesh studded with frisky bits of crackling all over. Dayum.
Things to note, Newton Roasts actually has an online ordering system which ensures fresh and crispy pork just in time for pick-up. NO more soggy skin and cold unrendered white fats! Check them out here.
Newton Roast
#01-51
Newton Circus Food Centre
500 Clemenceau Avenue,
S( 229495)
Open daily.
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