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2012-07-06
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Had dinner there on a quiet Monday night - ~$64 for 2pax, but there was good variety of food, so much so, I couldn't decide what to give a miss to save "stomach space"! Service was friendly and attentive, and we were seated in a cozy corner, over looking the pool at the neighbouring condo. They had 4 types of sashimi - I stuck to my usual fish, the salmon and tuna. The tuna was fresher than the salmon, but I liked that they topped up the sashimi frequently, unlike some places where they leave t
They had 4 types of sashimi - I stuck to my usual fish, the salmon and tuna. The tuna was fresher than the salmon, but I liked that they topped up the sashimi frequently, unlike some places where they leave the trays empty until the next serving is scheduled to be brought out. I also enjoyed the fried section - veg/mushroom/ebi tempuras, fried salmon skin, fried salmon cheek. The radish is at the side,help yourself. We also tried the freshly cooked mushrooms, beef and vegetables (tou-miao), all quite yummy, although the seasoning tasted similar for all 3 dishes. I also sampled some sushi - soft shell crab topped with salmon roe, and unagi/tamago sushi. Not too dry which sometimes occurs at buffets. There were also hand rolls, and though sorely tempted to have one, I decided to head over to the dessert section. There were 6 types of ice-creams! I loved the macha (green tea) ice cream - it was not too creamy or bitter. There is also a chocolate fondue so I coated my fruits with chocolate. I also enjoyed the cut guava, which they seasoned with preserved orange peel, a nice take instead of the usual plum powder.
Topped off the meal with a nice hot cup of coffee.. strong and aromatic! There was so much I didn't get to try yet, but sadly, I couldn't fit in more food comfortably. Next time!!?
It's not gourmet Jap food, but for a Jap buffet, I think they give Kuishinbo a good run for their money. Will definitely be back to try some of the things I skipped --- baked mussels, chawamushi, cold soba. The list is actually quite long!!
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