There's something so perfect about a one-bowl meal. Equal parts comforting and efficient - and this is especially true when you're in the middle of a busy day, you need all the time-saving power that a meal in a bowl can provide. Dropped in at Tanuki Raw for a late lunch and was bowled over by all the tantalizing bowl options. Settled for the two crowd favourites.

The standout for me is the Foie Gras Truffle Yakiniku Rice Bowl. While it contained only a handful of ingredients (rice, foie gras US black angus short rib and an onsen egg), this bowl was incredibly tasty, and I can't help make “mmm” noises with every bite. True to form, this bowl was moist with truffle soy and black garlic brown butter but not mushy, and boasts delicious flavour tones.

As for the Tanuki Kaisen Chirashi Rice Bowl, think I'll pass on this one next time. The rice was too dry. It was definitely inferior to the shiny and bitey rice served at some of the better local Japanese places but thankfully the generous chunks of fresh fish toppings saved the dish.

🗒 Foie Gras Truffle Yakiniku Rice Bowl ($19.90), Tanuki Kaisen Chirashi Rice Bowl ($22.90), Spam Fries ($10.90)