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Categories : American | Bars/Lounges | Seafood

 
Lobster, lobster and more lobster. Yeap that is what you'd find in this new restaurant at Duxton and one which is similar to that of Burger and Lobster in London. Basically, you get to choose from a very wide menu of 3 dishes - Live whole lobster, Lobster Roll and the Chilli Lobster at $48++ a dish.

The live whole lobster 

Naturally the most popular of the 3 dishes. Comes either Grilled or Steamed. imo, grilled would be the better choice. You can taste the freshness of the lobster, yet having that slightly charred after taste. Really good value for the dish. I'd come back anytime just for this.

 

 
Lobster Roll 

Lobster chunks marinated in mayo and salt, served on a bun, it was good but definitely not worth the price when compared to the fresh grilled lobster above. Worth a try though, if you are in the mood to splurge.

 

 
crediting @rachelxie for these lobster rolls pictures because the lighting was too bad

Chill Lobster 

The dish that divided opinions. Personally (and because i am not a chilli person), this dish was a win. Perhaps suited more towards the western palate, the chilli sauce isn't as authentic as those we find in our seafood joints. Still, i liked it due to the very tangy and lesser chilli-ish taste. Dipped with the deep fried man tou, the mix of flavours would satisy the hungriest of person. I was also impressed by how the lobster was cooked just right, tender and not too tough.

 

 
Overall verdict: read more on my blog.

To read my full review: http://shauneeie.blogspot.sg/2014/09/all-about-lobster-pince-and-pints-duxton.html

 

 

 
 
Recommended Dish(es):  lobster roll
 
Spending per head: Approximately $60

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Categories : Teochew | Seafood | Kids-Friendly

for my full review and rating of food: http://shauneeie.blogspot.sg/2014/09/chui-huay-lim-authentic-teochew.html

1. Chinese Tea 

 

 

 
Ain't really a chinese tea fan, but how premium chinese tea can taste so good, i am left to scratch my head. Chef Chan was enthusiastically explaining how the tea differs - oolong tea (which is sipped before a meal) and tie guan yin (which is served after meals). Personally, the tie guan yin was better, with that subtle sweet after taste lingering on your tongue.

2. Chilled Hand Peeled Lobster with fresh fruits 

 

 
The chefs specifically highlighted the part on hand peeling the lobster meat. That's because the meat will be in larger chunks, and hence more appealing to our taste as compared to using a machine to scrape off the meat. I found the dish quite average (because we had pince & pints the other day), but nonetheless, the lobster meat was fresh, and blended well with the fresh fruits. Something unique for a teochew dish.

3. Salt Baked Prosperity Chicken with Whole Abalone 

 

 

 
Visually stunning when it was first served. At a whopping $120 for this dish, it sure had to be something special, and i can safely say that it's worth the price. Mushrooms and whole abalones aplenty, the chicken was baked perfectly. The meat was tender and salty (which is to be expected) enough to my liking. The mushrooms and abalones were infused with flavours from the chicken as well as that tad of salt. Probably the highlight of the meal.

4. Double-boiled chicken soup 

 

 
The first impression i got was that it coincides with the Halloween theme! See that porcelain pumpkin lookalike. Wasn't really impressed with the soup, which was no surprise as i am rarely a soup person (and because my mum cooks great soup). This soup has a more of those traditional, light, brothy taste. if you like these kind of clear chicken soup, you will be wowed.

5. Steamed Jumbo Crab with Hua Diao

 

 
Fresh crab steamed in egg and hua tiao. Only one outcome -
a dish worth remembering. Good, but I felt it still can't beat the Chairman's crab dish i had in
hong kong. Look out for the steam egg on the crab. Immersed in hua tiao jiu and embodies the flavours of the crab, subtle, flavourful, intense.

6. Teochew Oyster Omelette 

 

 
One word to describe this dish - SHIOK. If you think that you should not order such a dish in an upscale teochew restaurant, then you are wrong. Such a simple dish has caught the palate of everyone on the table by surprise. A dish I'd really recommend when you are here. A genius at work at frying this delightable 'orh jian'.

7. Pan Fried Yellow Croaker 

 
The yellow croaker is said to be a rare find. Nothing fantastic in my opinion. To add, am not a fishy person where the first taste of its meat encapsulates my point of not liking fish - the fishy overwhelming odour. Some may like it perhaps? It could be an opinion divider.

8. Steamed Minced Meat with Ages Radish 

 
Another dish which won the over the dinner table. Again, a simple dish, yet hard to master. It brings back memories of my grandmother who used to whip up this dish (but this was even better). The 'Cai Po', according to Chef Chan was specifally hand chosen for the dish. Aged for 10 years, it can only be found in a remote part of China. That taste and flavour of this mince meat, you can't get it elsewhere.

9. Tau Suan 

 

 
Believe me, i was ready to give a pass to this dish when it was served. Many, including me, are not fans of these traditional desserts. It took one mouthful to wow me. Unlike those sold in our hawker centres, this Tau Suan is everything that a chinese dessert should be like. Chef Chan mentioned that they added cured orange peel, which made the taste of this Tau Suan even better. I finished the bowl so fast, i wanted another - perfect end to a fine tasting session.the man of the hour - Chef Chan

Overall verdict: read more on my blog!

 

 
 
Recommended Dish(es):  oyster omelette,salt baked chicken,steam minced meat
 
Spending per head: Approximately $60(Dinner)

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Categories : Spanish | Japanese | Bars/Lounges

 
The first thing on my mind when i was told that we were having japanese food at Boat Quay - crazy price and sucky food. How my impression of this place flipped from condemnation to walking out full of praise of their food; yes, i finally found another japanese joint besides sushi bar which is affordable and i can rave about. Surprisingly too, there were more japanese than locals during my visit (wink wink).

Tucked away at the far end of Boat Quay, Katanashi serves tapas styled japanese food; that is how they entice you to order the best part of their whole menu, which we approvingly obliged.

Hanpen Cheese 

 

 
I can safely say its probably our favourite dish of the night - the hanpen cheese. Fish cake, deep fried till crisp, with an inner filling of melting cheese. Coupled with this mentaiko sauce, the flavours were irresistible.

Potato Croquette 

 
A dish so simple, yet many restaurants fail to replicate. Katanashi however does it real good. Probably a very good batter being used, but the mashed potatoes and cheese inside is top class.

Maguro Tataki 

 

 
The group liked it but i felt the maguro was kinda mehhh. What enticed me was this cumbersome jelly on the maguro. Ponzu the waiter shouted, ahhh another exotic japanese ingredient i said. Seems like its a kind of citrus soy sauce made into jelly. Intriguing, but good. The dressed onions, so good i ate them all up.

King of Cream Cheese 

 
Didn't like it. The bread/biscuit/croutons or whatever you call it was cold and tough. I've tasted better cheese so imo it wasn't a great dish. Lets move on.

Sashimi Salad 

 
the dressing was good and I can find nothing special about this dish.

Japanese beef Carpaccio 

 
Ain't a beef eater so the opinion is based on the group's feedback - An alluring aspect of japanese cruisine: beef. a particularly good dish, thinly sliced, with a great texture. One miss could be that too much ume mayo was used on our plating, overpowering parts of the beef. Nevertheless, another recommended dish here.

Tako wasabi 

 
A dish which divided opinions. I feel that you will either love this or hate it (well i simply liked it!). Octopus marinated in some special sauce, very slimy, very raw. The fresh wasabi gave the dish that kick and a spoonful of it into my mouth made my taste buds jump with glee. Exciting, bashful.

Tuna Cutlet 

 
My favourite maguro, sealed and fried with bread crumbs. Crispy exterior, raw interior. The wasabi tar tar was the bomb. It all fits perfectly.

K.F.C 

 
We probably had too high an expectation for this dish. The drumlets were so tiny and at $2.2 a piece, I felt it wasn't worth it. Served pipping hot, but lacking in flavours, tenderness and juiciness of their korean counterparts. Thumbs down for me.

Seared Shime Saba 

 

 
A novelty i guess. The waiter plates the dish down, and we were ready for the act - Switching on that bottle of a blow torch, the mackerel was given a real blowing (haha). Scorched nicely, as you can taste that burnt outside with the fishy inside.

Seared Salmon 

 

 
Another performance, this time with salmon. One of the highlight dish of the night. A piece of that finely burnt salmon top, adding the freshly made wasabi, seaweed and greens, A mouthful is so delightable. Nonetheless, i felt that if the salmon can be burnt together with the mentaiko sauce on top, it would bring the dish to another level (one can only wonder and dream).

Okonomiyaki style Omelette 

 

 
Omelette fans rejoice! You ain't forgotten in this jap restaurant. Serving really good omelette with shrimps, pork and yam. The mayo and fish flakes complemented the dish well. And, its quite cheap at $8. Who says you can't find good eggs in a japanese restaurant!

 
you got your own reservation card too! what service =D

Overall review: read more on my blog for shauneeiehands on the food here -->
 http://shauneeie.blogspot.sg/2014/10/katanashi-boat-quay-japanese-styled.html

 
Recommended Dish(es):  scorched salmon,hanpen cheese
 
Spending per head: Approximately $38(Dinner)

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Categories : Cantonese/Hong Kong | Roasted Meat

 
I have been wanting to whip up a post on this place for some time. Finally, and pushing my lazy bones to do so, this post will be again on chinese cuisine, but this time on a this tiny unpretentious Cantonese restaurant at Guillemard - serving good (an understatement) char siew.

Ever since i tasted that melt-in-your-mouth char siew in Kuala Lumpur those years ago when I was young, I felt that Singapore char siew pales in comparison. After hearing many positive reviews that a place in Singapore finally can match that standard, i die die also had to try. So here's how it turned out at Char casual dining:

 
fried rice

 
duck

 
that famous char siew

 
hot and sour soup

 
roasted pork dips with mustard

 
soy sauce chicken

Overall Verdict: 4 Hands. Read more of the review on my blog. 

Prepare to spend: $20 per pax

 
can't resist another take on these awesome char siew
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superb char siew
 
Recommended Dish(es):  char siew,soysauce chicken
 
Spending per head: Approximately $25(Lunch)

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Categories : French | European | Japanese | Bars/Lounges | Café | Hotel | Seafood

 
A short post today on my recent visit to this restaurant and bar at Tyrwhitt Rd. Opened by DJ Towkay, I saw pictures on instagram on their greenish lava cake and was lucky enough to have a taste of it myself. So how was it?

 
Due to the poor lighting at night, I couldn't capture good shots of the food. Thank goodness for it as the mains were very mehh. First, we had the Babette Chirashi Donburi (2Hands). Was quite disappointed to get such a small portion (yup more rice than sashimi) despite its price (roughly around $20). Definitely not the best around.

 
Next up, the Duck Confit Donburi (3Hands). Although the duck was nicely done, tender and crisp, it comes with rice. Seriously, i dont think rice compliments well with duck confit IMO. For $28, it was a came with a heftly pricetag and I left to rue its misses.

 
this Salmon & Soba (3Hands) was very average. More arrangement than culinary skills. Seemed like the mains didn't hit it well with the group of us. Thankfully, although the mains weren't fantastic, Babette had something up their sleeves which were their desserts.

 

 
Probably their specialty, the Matcha Lava Cake (4Hands) and the Chocolate Lava (4Hands) cake saved the day. Some might find the lava cakes too watery, but it felt that the matcha was real good. It takes skill to create such a good yet not that sweet dessert.

 
To end things off, we found this craft beer rather pleasant. To girls out there who dislike the taste of beer, this Yuzu(a sour citrus fruit) Beer will be your next best friend. A great concoction, going well with the truffle fries.

Overall Verdict: 3Hands. Great for dessert and drinks. It seems that their mains need plenty of improvements to attract the crowd. Worth a try due to the lava cakes, simply photo worthy and fit for the stomach.
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mains were disappointing. desserts were good.
 
Recommended Dish(es):  Matcha lava cake
 
Spending per head: Approximately $30(Dinner)

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