SKOSH (Scotts Square)

Was scrolling around social media and got to learn about the opening of the new outlet of SKOSH at Scotts Square — some would have probably heard about SKOSH; their very first outlet is actually situated at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) with the concept of the establishment having been changed around quite a number of times since its founding. Its outlet at Scotts Square is rather different from their original at NAFA — taking over the former premises of Oatberry (near the area where the outlet of Suu Kee Coffee is) which has since made its move to Onze at Kee Seng Street, the location of SKOSH at Scotts Square is set up more like a kiosk. Seating space seems to be restricted to just a couple of counter top seats facing the food preparation area on high chairs, though they seem to have dedicated quite a big amount of space for the kitchen and counter nonetheless. The SKOSH outlet at Scotts Square is conceptualised as a Hand Roll Bar; the food menu comprises of a line-up of Handrolls (further split into regular and Premium tier), Sides and Dessert. Beverages offered at their Scotts Square outlet are split into categories such as Pure Matcha, Matcha Latte, Other Drinks and Specialty Drinks.

Patrons can order their choice of Hand Rolls ala-carts here, though SKOSH also offers patrons with a choice of 3 Hand Roll Set, 5 Hand Roll Set and the Skosh Tasting Menu (a fixed selection of five (5) Premium-tiered Hand Rolls). We went for the 3 Hand Roll Set, and our choice of Hand Rolls for our order were all from the regular tier comprising of the Spicy Salmon Sashimi, Karubi Wagyu, and Samsui Scallion Chicken. Amongst the three (3) hand rolls that we had opted for, the one that left us with the strongest impression was that of the Samsui Scallion Chicken Hand Roll — the menu describes the Samsui Scallion Chicken to feature elements such as that of chicken breast, scallion sauce, chili sauce and garlic chips; all of which coming with Haenuki Rice (from Yamagata Prefecture in Japan), and Nico Nico Yaki Nori that also comes standard with all of their Hand Rolls. The Nico Nico Yaki Nori does come with plastic wrappers where one can slide out to consume the nori along with everything that is topped above without causing a mess — similar to the ones Onori uses for their hand rolls. The Samsui Scallion Chicken is one of the only few hand rolls here with a local infusion and we do find it being well-executed — the chicken breast has been slow-cooked to achieve a tender and juicy texture that is coherent with the sticky short-grain rice that came with it; the short-grain rice seemingly carrying a savoury note especially with the addition of scallion sauce that also seem to carry a gingery note. With elements such as the chili sauce that adds a zingy and zippy note with a bit of spiciness just to tickle the tastebuds; the garlic chips adding a crisp crunch with a slight note of garlic — both elements alongside the chicken breast and scallion sauce giving the hand roll a bit of a Hainanese Chicken Rice sort of vibe.