the best part of oden - hot piping soup, where you’ll taste hints of sweetness from the dashi stock, and that savoury note once you let it linger a little longer in the mouth. i’d get a refill if i could. out of all the ingredients (all tasted good by the way), my favourite was definitely the daikon. such a simple ingredient, yet made so well. it was the just right softness, not too mushy yet not too hard. the best part of it all, was that in a single bite of the daikon, you’ll get the soup too as it has absorbed all of the dashi stock.
heard this sells out quite quickly everyday but luckily we managed to try it! filled with a slice of spam, cheese & cucumber it was a tasty and filling bun - it’s good for a satisfying breakfast.
the best of them all - i’d have this any other day and even prefer this over the classic. 🤤 stuffed with curry and potatoes, that had a real spicy kick, it was an unexpected perfect pairing with the sweetness of the bun. it enjoyed it so much that i bought 2 more back for my dad and 👦🏻 to try.
starting with the classic - this was probably the crispiest bolo bun i’ve had. the bolo crust was literally ✨golden✨ - fragrant, moderately sweet & had a great crunch. it came with a generous slab of butter which is extremely pleasing to the eyes. as someone who enjoys butter, i have to say that it was a little too much for my liking, i even had to scoop away some of it. i’d probably order the one without butter next time!
well paired with the chimichurri, which proved to be a lifesaver in cutting out the gaminess. unfortunately it was far too chewy for my liking - making the experience less pleasant.
started the dishes with the bang - seriously so good that i wished i had more bread to dip in the sauce with. made with juicy fresh shrimps in garlic-infused olive oil & hints of spice. served sizzling hot and extremely fragrant.
this dish was pure comfort. with each grain of rice evenly coated, every mouthful was filled with fragrant, eggy goodness. what’s more, prices start from only $4.50 for a basic egg fried rice.
honestly, the best chicken wings i’ve had. their rendition of chicken wings ticked all the boxes for 👦🏻 and i. it was crispy on the outside, tender on the inside with the just right juiciness. definitely a staple i would reorder, again & again. if their classic is already this good, i can’t imagine how much better would the prawn paste version be.
tasty, well marinated & came in a generous portion. a good alternative for those who prefer a fuss-free rice bowl option. tho the fried rice is still my preferred choice!
thick, juicy and well-seasoned, what more can i ask for? 🥹 i loved that aside from the on point flavours, it wasn’t over fried and did not have any oily aftertaste. (tbh i prefer their version to the bigger brands that we all know)
my friend calls this japanese version of leicha so you get the gist, you can choose to pour the green tea/soup into the rice for a comforting meal. a very decent don but unfortunately it wasn’t really something we particularly enjoyed. btw we tasted the green tea/soup on its own and it was light, flavourful & great on its own!
the price difference really reflects a taste difference, not a matcha purist so i don’t think i’ll be able to tell unless i had it side by side since yuri was decent! but wow kiku was so rich, earthy, umami & smooth. definitely will reorder but i’ll love to try it w oat milk the next time!
