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Fat Cow – Best Beef Bowl in Singapore & Excellent Omakase

May 3, 2018 by Bino Leave a Comment

Mention Fat Cow and the first thing that comes to most Japanese food lovers’ minds are the venue’s famed wagyu beef bowls. Despite being tucked away in an unassuming location within Camden Medical Center – around 15 minutes walk from the nearest MRT station – Fat Cow has flourished during the past five years with its omakase usually listed as one of those that you simply must try in Singapore.

Entering Fat Cow for the first time, I found the aesthetic concept quite traditional with plenty of Japanese wooden touches and separate dining rooms for guests having the omakase and ala-carte dishes. The omakase counter is relatively intimate with just 8 counter seats that face the chef. I was there on a Monday evening but found 6 out of the 8 seats occupied for the omakase.

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Sunday Brunch in Racines, Sofitel Singapore City Centre – One of the More Affordable Sunday Brunches in a Luxury Hotel

April 29, 2018 by Bino Leave a Comment

There’s no dearth of Sunday brunches in Singapore, with just about every luxury hotel offering their own versions of the weekend ritual with their own set of defining features. Racines at the new Sofitel Singapore City Centre is the latest property to roll out a Sunday brunch with what it calls a “Magnifique Sunday Family Brunch.” This Accor property’s take throws in a couple of extras such as an activity lounge just for kids and a farewell souvenir gift but the most astounding thing about this Sunday brunch is probably the price. For every full paying guest, the second guest gets 50% off. Assuming you go for the champagne option which is S$168++, it works out to be approximately S$126++ per person after factoring the 2nd guest discount. I can’t think of any other Sunday brunch with champagne in a luxury hotel that is comparable in price so this may very well be the most affordable Sunday brunch in a luxury hotel in Singapore.

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A Taste of Ukraine at Grissini, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Singapore

April 23, 2018 by Bino Leave a Comment

It has been almost two years since my trip to Ukraine and I still have very fond memories walking down the cobblestone streets around St. Andrew’s Descent in Kyiv. While I thoroughly enjoyed the city’s burgeoning hipster scene, I had dinner at the modern Ukrainian restaurant called Kanapa during my jaunt to this historic part of town. I don’t think I could ever forget what I had that time – Black Varenyky (Ukrainian dumplings), Chicken Kiev that was actually made from pheasant and guinea fowl as well as some delicious ribs. I look back to Ukrainian food as some of the best European cuisine I’ve had east of Italy so when I found out that the Embassy of Ukraine in Singapore was bringing Yaroslav Artyukh from Kanapa to prepare a special menu in Singapore, I knew I had to attend.

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Man Fu Yuan 满福苑 (2018) at InterContinental Singapore – Refreshed Modern Concept

April 16, 2018 by Bino Leave a Comment

Man Fu Yuan (满福苑) at InterContinental Singapore requires no introduction. The Chinese restaurant has been generally recognized as one of the best in the island for Cantonese cuisine. It is also perhaps one of the more theatrical Chinese restaurants around, with Chef Eric Neo always putting on a show with dishes surrounded by the likes of dry ice and a whole suckling pig which is the talk of the town.

It was thus a bit surprising to me that despite this winning formula, the venue underwent a makeover recently. If you visit Man Fu Yuan nowadays, you’ll notice that the tablecloth is gone and this is replaced with dark wooden tables and fine cutlery that won’t look out of place in Ash & Elm just downstairs.

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Sunday Brunch Buffet at Melt Cafe (2018) Mandarin Oriental Singapore

April 9, 2018 by Bino Leave a Comment

Melt Cafe at Mandarin Oriental Singapore has revamped its Sunday champagne brunch buffet to now feature some welcome additions such as a roving magician, enhanced Japanese section, imaginative desserts, a whole spring lamb and various healthy options to spruce up the weekend meal. The all-day dining restaurant is generally recognized to have one of the best Sunday brunches in Singapore and I was curious as to see how the weekend spread looked like over here. While I have been to this venue several times for its buffet, I had not yet tried their Sunday brunch until recently. I was invited over to check out the bountiful selection over a sunny Sunday afternoon.

healthy section during sunday brunch

If you have been to Melt Cafe before to dine in one of its popular buffets, you would notice that the new setup has caused certain food stations to be relocated. Where once, the Japanese and salad counters shared the same space; the Japanese section is now found at the far end of the buffet while the fruits and juices sections are placed together to promote a more holistic health offering. Here, you’ll find fresh orange, pineapple, cucumber juices and a special drink of the day.

CHECK OUT MY OTHER SINGAPORE SUNDAY BRUNCH REVIEWS HERE

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Weekend Brunch at Akira Back (2018 Revamp) – A Japanese Affair

April 8, 2018 by Bino Leave a Comment

Akira Back at JW Marriott Singapore South Beach has recently revamped their weekend brunch with a new menu revolving around eight dishes that can be personalized to one’s preference. This is a slight departure from the previous weekend brunch concept at Akira Back which had four mains, two desserts and free-flow tempura. Given the venue’s Korean-inspired Japanese cuisine, Akira Back’s brunch menu deviates from your usual Japanese meal. You’ll find pizza interspersed with chirashi, spring chickens to go along with tempura – slight accents to separate it from your usual Japanese affairs.

With the revamped brunch menu and addition of two more courses, the price remains the same at S$98. Those who prefer variety would find the revamp more compelling.

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Le Binchotan at Amoy Street (2018) – From Uni & Caviar to Edible Charcoal

March 18, 2018 by Bino Leave a Comment

Having passed by the inconspicuous Gemmill Lane a couple of times, I’ve always been intrigued by that 35-seater restaurant with interiors mimicking that of a train tunnel. Le Binchotan has been around for a couple of years now and was recently taken over by Chef-Owner Jeremmy Chiam who has had successful stints at Iggy’s and the Jewel Box in Mt. Faber. Recently, I was invited over to check out the French-Japanese fusion restaurant for the new menu that Chef Jeremmy introduced.

We started off the dinner with the Uni & Caviar (S$25), a visually striking dish. As suggested by the name, this is not your typical corn mousse. The highlight is the generous layer of caviar, shoyu pearls and bafun uni on top which really adds a nice sweet-salty contrast. I love the creamy nature of the corn mousse which is made even creamier by the supple pieces of fresh uni. For something this premium, you’d expect the price to be inaccessible but at $25, it’s reasonable. This is Chef Jeremmy’s way of thanking clients for their patronage. Le Binchotan has had a number of repeat customers just for this starter.

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