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I love a good bowl of samgyetang so I knew I had to tick MODU at Mandarin Gallery off my lengthy to-visit list! To avoid the notorious wait time, I had walked in for an early weekday dinner at around 5pm.

Presented with 6 unique flavours, I still prefer a more classic broth hence I got the Beauty SamGyeTang ($37) which is suppose to be cooked with added herbs. Comforting, light but not bland, the lip-smacking soup was soothing on the stomach (made use of the free soup refills), slightly herbaceous and had a balanced ginseng taste. However, the chicken was the best part for me as it was wonderfully tender and fell off easily from the bones. Every order comes on a tray with a small minari salad, a small cup of liquor, sauces, glutinous rice and radish kimchi. Very hearty and substantial portion. And you’ll find even more sticky rice stuffed inside the whole chicken.

Oh, this premium samgyetang specialty restaurant also serves up yummy Potato Pancake ($18/ 3pcs). A crowd-pleasing number, the crisp-crunchy snack was not too dry, greasy or cloying. Well-seasoned, the batter was moreish on its own but the added savoury parmesan cheese really gave it that oomph and pairing it with the umami truffle mayonnaise dip was simply perfect.

A surprising favourite, the unassuming Lemon Mascarpone ($17.50) was a refreshing hit. With an almost lip-puckering but more lip-smacking lemon sauce, the bowl was amazing balanced with the airy espuma Mascarpone, rich cocoa powder and smooth mascarpone cheese sauce. The crunchy-crisp meringue cookie studded in the middle of the heap was a yummy textural find too. So very moreish with the fluffy ice.

Got my kakigori fix at the Sakanoue Café last month and wah the fuwa fuwa ice still slaps. Now, with its permanent location on our little island, the famed Tokyo shaved ice is housed in Drips Bakery Café’s Tiong Bahru outlet and is available from 1pm daily.

Having tried a few flavours in their previous pop-ups, I knew I had to get the Signature Blackforest ($19.8) which is exclusive to Singapore. The hefty-looking number was loaded with luscious chocolate sauce, cream cheese, brandied cherries, tea caramel sauces and cinnamon crumble cookies. On the side was also cherry brandy liqueur to be added for a more boozy kick. Not too rich with the ice but the toppings packed a delicious punch. There is a nice sourness to the cherries and pleasant bittersweetness with the chocolate sauce that wonderfully replicates the familiar blackforest-esque flavours.

The rich smoky aroma is what draws me to this stall. The crispy rice, tender chicken, sweet Chinese sausage and salted fish come together beautifully, especially after a good toss with dark soy sauce. It’s claypot rice done right — simple, flavourful and satisfying. At $7.50 per pax, the portion might leave a hungry stomach wanting more.

📍Xin Xin Claypot Rice | #03-13

Had a bite at @nipponbite Crispy Chicken Katsu Onigiri, which intrigued me with its peanut butter sauce, the only item on the menu featuring this option. It was an interesting combination of ingredients. The onigiri is neatly wrapped with pearl rice, chicken luncheon meat, fluffy tamagoyaki, crispy chicken katsu, and peanut butter sauce, all within a large piece of seaweed.

The chicken katsu was thicc, juicc, and crispy, with a clean-tasting greasiness. The egg had a fluffy texture but was plain in flavour, adding some sweetness or savouriness would have improved it. The chicken luncheon meat was sharply savoury, but the thin cut felt lacking. A thicker slice would have made the bite more tastisfying. The peanut butter sauce was overflowing, just look at the amount of it. The nutty sauce leaned toward smooth and creamy rather than chunky.

Eating it all together, I expected the chicken luncheon meat to overpower the other ingredients, as it is usually quite salty. However, the tender chicken katsu and strong nutty peanut butter took center stage, overshadowing the egg and luncheon meat. Nonetheless, it was pretty yummy, though I made a mess eating it.

Set consists of onigiri, one side, and one drink. I used GrabPay for 15% off, bringing the total to $9.26.

When talking about onigiri, most would think of the typical triangular rice ball wrapped in seaweed, commonly seen in mainland Japan. That is not wrong, but in Okinawa, onigiri is sandwich-style. Influenced by Western elements while staying true to its Asian roots, it is wrapped in large seaweed encasing rice, SPAM luncheon meat, and tamago.

Had a bite at @nipponbite Crispy Chicken Katsu Onigiri, which intrigued me with its peanut butter sauce, the only item on the menu featuring this option. It was an interesting combination of ingredients. The onigiri is neatly wrapped with pearl rice, chicken luncheon meat, fluffy tamagoyaki, crispy chicken katsu, and peanut butter sauce, all within a large piece of seaweed.

The chicken katsu was thicc, juicc, and crispy, with a clean-tasting greasiness. The egg had a fluffy texture but was plain in flavour, adding some sweetness or savouriness would have improved it. The chicken luncheon meat was sharply savoury, but the thin cut felt lacking. A thicker slice would have made the bite more tastisfying. The peanut butter sauce was overflowing, just look at the amount of it. The nutty sauce leaned toward smooth and creamy rather than chunky.

Eating it all together, I expected the chicken luncheon meat to overpower the other ingredients, as it is usually quite salty. However, the tender chicken katsu and strong nutty peanut butter took center stage, overshadowing the egg and luncheon meat. Nonetheless, it was pretty yummy, though I made a mess eating it.

For the side, I had the choice of fries or croquette and went with the latter. The creamy croquette was crispy on the outside and piping hot inside. I expected the filling to be flowy, but as seen in the pictures, there was no oozing or melting, rather it resembled deep-fried mashed potato instead. At least the sweetness of corn came through.

For drinks, I chose Honey Lemon because it is sweet, refreshing, and zesty, making it the next best drink resembling Okinawan shikuwasa juice.

Take me back to Okinawa please~
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🚩Nippon Bite 一口日本 Tampines 1, 10 Tampines Central 1, B1-K13, Singapore 529536
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Had dinner at Gu Zao Ren & Taiwan Porridge and really enjoyed the meal. The sweet potato porridge was perfect for the rainy weather—warm, soft, and comforting. It was so good I ended up having two bowls. It really felt like the kind of food that warms both your heart and soul. We also had kang kong stir-fried with belacan, which was super fragrant and packed a nice spicy kick. The black pepper deer meat was delicious—tender and full of flavour. The salted egg prawns were creamy and rich, with just the right balance of savoury and sweet. We also tried the frog legs with ginger and spring onion, which were surprisingly tender and paired well with the porridge. Overall, it was a satisfying and homely meal. Would definitely come back again for dinner or supper!!!

Went with my partner on a lovely weekday evening. Was looking around for a restaurant to satisfy my steak cravings.

Restaurant had a lovely ambience with dark settings

The Chicharones were super crispy and good. Not too oily despite the crunchiness. Next, we had the Broccolini, Lamb Rack and Ribeye. Boy, we were amazed with the portion of the meats. The lamb racks and Ribeyes were so well seasoned, and the meat was so tender.

If yall read my past reviews, yall will know that I am a lover of Ribeyes and Steak. I must say this is one of the best Ribeyes I ever had.

We ended the meal with the Pavlova Flotante, lovely dessert bursting with fruit flavours. Pavlova was decently sweet too.

Would totally return back in near future. Absolutely adore it.

We had a great dinner at Gu Zao Ren Taiwan Porridge! The sweet potato porridge was warm and comforting, while the fried kang kong belacan added a spicy kick. The frog leg with ginger and spring onion was tender, and the black pepper deer meat was bold and savory. The salted egg prawn was rich and creamy. Overall, the service was good, and the portions were generous - we'd definitely recommend it!

i had the lunch set at $58 per pax, and it was so delicious! the ambiance is fire and it is perfect for a date. my partner and i decided to order both lunch options so we could share, and we were not disappointed! the smoked hungarian duck leg was fall of the bone tender, which was a delightful surprise. and even the dessert was impressive, not overly sweet and just right, especially when paired with the coconut foam, which is something unique to ingleside as we have not seen it elsewhere. overall, it is a great lunch experience at ingleside! will definitely come back again!