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Ended up settling down with the neighbouring Pork Kastsudon presented in the same manner like tendon, which boasts 6 pieces of sizable breaded pork drizzled with the same sauce used next door.
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Also satisfying, but I still much prefer fried tempura to fried katsu. 🙁

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New on their menu, comes an upgraded version of Kurobuta Slow-Roasted Char Siew [$20 for 150g] which boasts an even alluring smokiness to the tender juicy meat that captivated my heart. Limited portions available daily.
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Now I am torn between choices.

But the one which I gave an exception was the Mooncake Softserve made from white lotus paste.
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Imo lighter on the taste buds and felt less jerlat compared to a regular mooncake.
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The other accompanying flavor was Durian Softserve which I can't help but shun, however @cassakating & @thechoyalicious gave their thumbs up.

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A hearty bowl of Penang delights which impresses; thick luscious assam fish broth, chunky sardine fish and homemade chilli for the extra spicy kick.
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Easily one of the better assam laksa around. But slightly under the radar unless you happen to be working in the vicinity.

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Hailing from Hiroshima, another Japanese eatery has joined the busy food enclave at Orchid Hotel and serves up their rendition of Hiroshima Japanese curry rice.
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The all toppings option came with a slab of pork tonkatsu, chicken karaage, shabu pork, minced meat, cheese and topped with an onsen egg.
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Quite value for money given the portion, but I found the assortment of ingredients too fanciful that I got distracted from the curry, decent but didn't left a deep impression.

Hop over to the relatively new @dimsumhaus57jlnbesar for a wide selection of dim sum offerings at affordable prices.
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Personal favourites include.
- Japanese Dumpling [$4.60].
- Crispy Mee Sua Kueh [$3.60].
- Baked Salted Egg Custard Bun [$4.80].
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Consistent food quality, cleaner dining environment and no crazy queues like the other famed dim sum shop at Jalan Besar which I don't understand why.

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With a wide assortment of spiced dish selections such as signature Curry Chicken, Sambal Chcken Drumstick, Rendang Beef and Laska Goreng etc.
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Food portion are all suitable for sharing and there's always a dish out here which would tantalize the taste buds of any spicy food lovers. 🌶🌶🌶

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Beef don with onsen egg in a hawker environment? A good attempt in replicating this Japanese hearty staple and making it easily available to masses, just like how easy and affordable a good beef don can be found in Japan.
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The beef is done medium rare and could be stacked higher to be more visually appealing. Dressing could also be more flavorful to better complement the meat.
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But at this price point, I am not really complaining.

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After 3 months of waiting, the famed koffee from Omotesando Hills has finally opened its doors in SG.
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It's signature iced cappuccino stood out with a layer of bubble cap topped with cocoa powder.
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Still taste as good as back in the Japan days. Milky and smooth to palate, but still carries distinctive coffee notes.

I like how they used purple cabbage to make their coleslaw visually appealing.
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Chicken chop was nicely grilled and retained it's tender juiciness. Though I usually prefer my meat to be slightly charred for the smoky aroma.
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Cheap and good find in the neighborhood which even my picky mama gave her thumbs up.

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Foie Gras Sushi [$15.80].
Moriawase Sashimi set [$28].
Unagi Avocado Maki [$14.80].
Uni Chawanmushi [$9.80].
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Also appreciate them for operating till late to cater to my late night Japanese food cravings.

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Our own replica of oddies with pastel rainbow?