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2012-11-30
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With the completion of the Plaza Singapura extension, a whole new array of dining options are made available to the Orchard crowds. Hifumi is one of them. The Japanese restaurant flaunts a mostly wooden facade and pine wood furniture, reminiscent of ancient Japanese architecture. Despite the dinner crowd flocking to try the new eatery, we were ushered to our seats in quick order and shown the menu which featured various set meals categorized into groups such as Healthy, Pork etc. Each set meal c
The Japanese restaurant flaunts a mostly wooden facade and pine wood furniture, reminiscent of ancient Japanese architecture. Despite the dinner crowd flocking to try the new eatery, we were ushered to our seats in quick order and shown the menu which featured various set meals categorized into groups such as Healthy, Pork etc. Each set meal comes with a bowl of rice and miso soup each, as well as unlimited visits to the appetizer bar offering a range of popular snacks like the Shrimp Chawanmushi, Japanese Rice Cracker with Crab Sauce, Tofu Gratin with Japanese Pepper and many more. At $11.90 for my choice of the Baked Chicken Set, it seems very much like a good deal! Diners can also opt to top up an additional $2 for free flow drinks, choosing/mixing from a list of hot/cold beverages.
My order of the Baked Chicken Set gave me mixed feelings when it was served. The presentation was lacking, with so much paper wrapped around not all that much chicken. But I was definitely won over by the wafts of aroma from the sauce - I'm guessing a wicked combination of sesame oil and some light Japanese spices to add that zesty touch. I would strongly recommend drizzling the sauce over the rice for better flavour.
At $18 per pax, Hifumi certainly let me walk away with a much value-for-money experience. Definitely looking forward to try the other dishes in the future.
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