Quite unknown to the omakase scene here in Singapore, you will be surprised to know that @monte.risaia.sg is actually quite liked by the Japanese crowd, as 60-70% of their clientele are Japanese.

I had their 5 course lunch omakase ($98) and I left really satisfied! The whole experience was very intimate, as you can have small conversations with the Japanese chef and the Singaporean staff. Food items were simple and non-pretentious; you don't get really instagrammable food but the chef really knows how to bring out the best of fresh ingredients.

Take the Lobster Bisque for example, the soup seemed simple as it just had scallops within but the broth itself was so deep. You can taste the rich umami flavours and yet it was not too salty. Scallops were torched well for a smoky flavour and their meat itself was sweet.

Even their signature pasta was glorious, it was a simple fusion tomato pasta that was seasoned with garlic and shiso leaves but yet it was one of the best pasta I've had. Tomatoes were naturally sweet, the garlic flavours were brought out naturally, and best of all the pasta was perfectly al dente. The Japanese element of shiso leaves gave the pasta another dimension of flavours!

Definitely coming back again for more. Heard that their menu changes frequently so I can't wait for my next treat here!