Showing posts with label ion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ion. Show all posts
Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin: Third Generation Japanese Breaded Pork Cutlet restaurant launches new menu items!
Labels:
bitejapan,
comfortfoods,
ion,
japanese,
large groups,
must go,
orchard,
tonkatsu,
will return
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You've heard of Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin in B4 of Ion Orchard? Lucky you, because it took me a whole 8 years since its setup in 2009 to chance upon its existence. The relentless search for Singapore's best Tonkatsu never once leading me to the food basement of this human-overrun commonplace. Fortunately for me, this bane was recently overhauled when a photo assignment brought such unexpected pleasures to my senses, after my first apprehensive bite of the Katsu sandwich. A third generation breaded pork cutlet recipe sandwiched between white bread is a no-brainer winner. This idea spawned by Nobukatsu-san during World War I when faced with the dire situation of severe rice shortage - nothing short of genius and we're glad it's a staple on the menu.
Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin remains steadfast to its roots, the menu not deviating far from it's superstar product, the tonkatsu. However, that is soon to change as the kitchen buzzes with additions to the menu.
Teppei Syokudo: DIY Kaisen-don at Bargain prices
Labels:
affordable,
chirashi don,
ion,
japanese,
orchard,
sashimi,
will return
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For those strongly against the idea of ever queueing for your food, Teppei Syokudo, a derivative of the ever-popular Teppei in Tanjong Pagar; one which credentials are worthy of its 2-3 month long wait list for its omakase; would be your best choice to get a gist of the quality sans the outrageous waiting time.
Located in the Basement 4 of Ion Orchard, Teppei Syokudo is causing quite a stir in the F&B scene, conjuring dreams of DIY Kaisen dons at really affordable pricing. Having quite the penchant for chirashi dons (as you can see from my top 5 list) the trip was mandatory as it was painless to the wallet.
How does it work?
First, pick your size ($8.80 for S, $15.80 for M and $19.80 for L); then the base of either sushi rice or salad. Next up, choose the basic seafood ingredients ranging from salmon to swordfish, tuna and scallops (2 choices for S, 4 for M, 6 for L) and lastly get your add ons. This portion gets a little tricky as items such as avocado (which we later learnt was somewhat justifiable since an entire avocado went into the mix) would set you back at $3.80 whilst other worthwhile picks such as Unagi and Ikura proved to better value for money despite its monotonous color scheme.
Proceed to the counter to pass your chit sheet to the counter staff and VOILA!, you'll be presented with your own uniquely created kaisen-don within minutes.
{Wordless Wednesdays}: Marmalade Pantry & some Mexican Magic
Labels:
desserts,
ion,
lunch,
orchard,
pasta,
the entertainer app,
wordless wednesdays
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It was off to Marmalade Pantry for a quick weekday lunch.
{Wordless Wednesdays} means less talk.. so I'll try to curb the inner banter, here was the mediocre Spicy Crabmeat Linguine ($25) with pine nuts, tomatoes and chilli followed by a rather uninspired Basque Chicken ($28) ,with capsicum, tomato and garlic potatoes; the tomatoes could have used a little more time in the blanch before roasting, the starch reducing to a little chalky consistency. Overall good meal for that quick fix but totally not worth its hefty price tag. Thank goodness for the Entertainer app that reduced our bill to a certain easier to swallow fee of $32 for 2.
The Marmalade Pantry
Unit 03-22 ION Orchard
2 Orchard Turn
S(238801)
T: +65 6734 2700
Website: http://themarmaladepantry.com.sg/
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Following our disappointing meal that day, we adjourned to Cha Cha Cha at Holland Village for some spirit lifting opportunities at dinner time.
Seeking comfort in our Margaritas ($40 for a pitcher), Chimichangas deep fried to a titillating golden brown and saucy sour cream with every cheesy bite of crackin' shredded beef filled Quesadilla ($13.50). This was the Mexican food lover's idea of paradise.
There and then... everything just felt better. Must have been that Mexican grilled cheese sandwich and its magic ways...
Cha Cha Cha Mexican Restaurant
32 Lorong Mambong
Holland Village
Singapore (277690)
T: 64621650
Website: http://chachacha.com.sg/
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