Every Friday night, most restaurants in Orchard seem to be so jam-packed that it’s hard to find a place where you can chill out with friends. Thankfully, Esmirada Group has introduced a new restaurant which can serve as your sanctuary when you want to have a relaxing dinner to welcome the weekend. For a more fun dining experience, Amuse revolves around the idea of using small plates for their appetisers. But don’t mistake this for small portions for each dish is good enough for sharing with friends! Start with their bite-size appetisers which include the Salmon Tarte Flambe with sour cream and chives ($9), Beef Tartare Cone with horse radish mouse encased in filo pastry ($14), and the Chili Crab ‘Mantou’ Bun ($9).

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There’s a new resto in town! Located in the newly-launched Star Vista at Buona Vista, BORNGA is Korea’s leading BBQ chain which has finally landed in Singapore. And just like all their outlets which we have grown to love in Korea, China, United States, and Indonesia, renowned chef and owner Jong Won Paik said that their newest branch brings to Singapore “an authentic Korean dining experience that is akin to dining in any of our restaurants around the world.”Those who have tried BORNGA would be pleased to know that the signature favourite, Woo Samgyup, is included in the menu. What makes these thinly-sliced beef so special is its secret marinade and unique dressing which retains the meat’s colour yet enhances its traditional ‘bulgogi’ taste. For maximum taste, go and try it with the Woo Samgyup sauce which is especially imported from Korea. Another popular dish worth ordering at BORNGA is the Chadol Duenjang Jjigae, a Korean beef stew which is made with rich soybean paste.

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Though we have so many gyoza places in Singapore, only a few can really claim that they are authentic. So, if you’re sick and tired of searching for the best gyoza in town, then we’d like to introduce you to Osaka Ohsho, Japan’s gyoza specialist since 1969.

Just recently, it opened its very first outlet in Singapore. Tucked inside Raffles City’s basement, Osaka Ohsho offers diners with handmade gyozas, plus a whole lot more Japanese and Chuka (Chinese) dishes.For starters, have their most famous item on the menu, Gyoza ($7.80 for 12 pieces). What makes their version different from the rest is the skin, which is made from thin wanton skin prepared fresh daily with Japanese flour. Its filling is made of tender pork shoulder, leg cuts, cabbage, garlic, and ginger.

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The Halia Restaurant has a lot to celebrate. Just recently, their outlet at the Singapore Botanic Gardens celebrated its 11th anniversary. Next up, they opened their 2nd outlet at the iconic Raffles Hotel. Newsflash, foodies: The Halia at Raffles Hotel is the first home-grown brand to set foot in the country’s iconic hotel. For small plate teasers, indulge in options which include the vegetarian Celeriac Lasagna ($12++), Foie Gras Salad ($23++), Oriental Pulled Duck ($18++), and the Confit Salmon ($16++). If you want our recommendation, you can start with the salad, which is a semi-healthy but tasty offering of apricot, chutney, candied ginger pecan, blueberry, and croutons.

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The home-grown Japanese restaurant chain presents The Perfect Interfusion promo menu. Available from now till mid-January 2013 at all outlets, you can relish warm and hearty rustic fare with a contemporary twist during this end-of-year period.For big groups, dishes like the grilled squid stuffed with rice (Ikameshi – $12); potato salad with cod roe (Mentai Potato Salad – $6.80); deep fried chicken with Taru Taru sauce (Tori Nanban – $10); and the beef and cheese sushi roll (Yakiniku Cheese Roll – $12), are perfect for sharing.

Of these four, two dishes – namely Yakiniku Cheese Roll and Tori Nanban – were created by Sushi Tei’s talented chefs for the Supreme Chef Challenge Creations, which put the spotlight on the top six creations dreamt up by the chefs of various outlets. Definitely not to be missed!

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