Saturday, 11 December 2021

Osomatsu | Japanese Kitchen & Bar, Mod-Japanese Restaurant at KINEX

Osomatsu Japanese Kitchen & Bar,  a NEW Japanese Dining Concept opened this month located at KINEX. A mod-Japanese restaurant serving Izakaya food with inventive twists, Omakase and reliable Japanese cuisine.



Private Rooms are available with min spending per person.


Uni Ikura Tart ($22.00++/pc) stars ambrosial sea urchin; hickory-smoked to accentuate the sweetness of the uni, matched with briny salmon roe and fragrant truffle cream in a delicate shortcrust pastry shell.


Maguro Tataki Salad ($28.00++) thick akami tuna slices on a crisp mesclun mix with Japanese seaweed tossed in a refreshing wasabi yuzu dressing.
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Shiromi Truffle ($30.00++) – pristine sea bream sashimi imported from Toyosu seasoned with shio kombu (salted kelp) and aromatic truffle oil-scented caviar– purple shiso flowers and gold dust provide the luxe finishing touch.
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Charcoal Chicken ($16.00++) a smouldering gold-dusted charcoal powder-battered juicy chicken thigh that is marinated with ginger juice, served with Japanese mayonnaise.
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Tofu Nuggets ($12.00++) a mixture of house-made tofu, almond meal and shredded potatoes shaped into bite-size pieces and pan-fried till golden brown
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Tsukune ($5.20++) Binchotan-grilled home-made minced chicken meatballs with finely-chopped chicken soft bone, shiitake mushrooms and onions.
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From the Omakase Menu feature the Miyazaki A4 Wagyu Cha Zuke.


Umeshu Jelly ($8.00++) made with Japanese plum liquor and wholesome wolfberries.
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Location: Osomatsu Japanese Kitchen & Bar, 11 Tanjong Katong Road Kinex #02-21 Singapore 437157

Thursday, 9 December 2021

Ristorante Pietrasanta | Authentic, Comforting and Generous Tuscany Cuisine located at Fusionopolis

Formerly located at Portsdown Road, known for serving up authentic, comforting and generous Tuscany cuisine, Ristorante Pietrasanta has relocated to Fusionopolis since year 2019. I am here to try out their new dining menu, inspired by the simplicity of the town of Pietrasanta.



Antipasti

Burrata ($42.90++) 300g Fresh Italian Burrata, Cold-pressed Olive Oil, Parma Ham, Rocket Salad, San Marzano Tomatoes

Porchetta ($24.90++) Thin Sliced Roasted Pork Belly, Rocket Salad, Italian Tomatoes, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, Giuseppe Giusti 15 Years Aged Balsamico
 
Pasta

Fettucine Con Salsiccio Tartufo ($28.90++) Hand-made Fettuccine, Pork Sausage, Black Truffle

Fresche Gamberi E Pomodori Secchi ($28.90++) Fresh Hand-Made Tagliatelle, Prawn, Semi-dried Tomatoes, EVO Oil, Garlic, Basil, Prawn Broth
 
Secondi Piatto

Bistecca Alla Fiorentina ($149.90++) 1kg Grilled Angus Beef T-Bone Steak, Roasted Potatoes, Beans

Galletto Disossato Arrosto ($39.90++) Roasted Organic Spring Chicken (Deboned), Lemon, Rosemary, Garlic, Grilled Vegetables
 
Dessert

Cheese Cake Alle 5 Medaglie ($17.90++) Cheese Cake, Giuseppe Giusti 20 Years Aged Balsamico
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Location: 1 Fusionopolis Way, #01-08, Singapore 138632



Tuesday, 7 December 2021

The Festive Spirit Comes Alive At Regent Singapore

From 3 or 4 courses Weekdays Festive Set Menu, Festive Weekend Brunch to Christmas & New Year Menu, Basilico take on delicious festive twists with a gastronomical tour around Italy. Whet your appetite for the all-you-can-eat table-service buffet format with unlimited portions of antipasti, mains and desserts on their festive Weekend Brunch, Christmas & New Year Eve menu.




Squid Ink-infused Putignano Burratina with Cherry Wood-Smoked Organic Salmon and Avruga Caviar


1 Year-aged Aquerello Risotto with Lobster, Asparagus, Wild Fennel and Bellavista


Roasted Turkey Breast with Truffle Foie Gras, Emilia Romagna Pear and Piedmont Tomino


Crispy Roman-style Porchetta with Chardonnay Wine



Enjoy a luxurious Wintery afternoon tea with your family, friends or loved one at the Tea Lounge @regentsingapore The Festive menu features a special selection of Christmas-themed desserts and petite treats such as:

Golden Ball Apple Tarte Tatin

Snow White Fromage Blanc Cancele Tea Cake

Triple Chocolate Yule Log Éclair

Santa Hat Raspberry Macarons

Yuletide Treats at Dolcetto by Basilico are available for dine-in, delivery and takeaway.  One of the highlight is the Bianco Natale Log Cake; Brown Butter Almond Sponge, Vanilla-scented Crumble Williams Pear-Lemon Coulis, Williams Pear Custard Pudding Madagascan Vanilla Mascarpone, Whipped Mousse

From the Manhattan Cocktail Trolley


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Location: Regent Singapore, 1 Cuscaden Rd, Level 2 Regent Singapore, Cuscaden Rd, Singapore 249715

Monday, 6 December 2021

Rempapa | Singapore Heritage Cuisine by Chef Damian D'Silva

Rempapa, opening on 10 Dec 2021 is an all-day dining concept offering Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Bar Snacks, Drinks, and Dinner. The menu offers both classic heritage recipes of Pop, Grandma, Aunty Zainab and others (some older than 100 years), as well as ‘new’ old heritage recipes that Damian had kept in his head for years, presented here for the first time. Takeaway meals are also available so families can bond at home over heritage flavours.

Breakfast & Brunch Menu

Sri Lankan Chicken Curry with String Hoppers ($16.00++) Sri Lankan chicken curry served with string hoppers and tomato and date chutney


Chickpea Curry with Roti / String Hoppers ($18.00++) Vegetarian-friendly Chickpea with roti or string hoppers


Stir-fried Chee Cheong Fun ($13.00++) Fried chee cheong fun with prawn, egg, and yellow chive


Braised Beef with Raita & Roti ($25.00++) Braised point end beef brisket with raita and roti

 
Lunch & Brunch Menu

Nasi Lemak with Fish / Chicken ($17.00++ / $2.00 for extra egg) Coconut rice with sambal, silver fish, egg, and sliced cucumber. Served with either deep-fried chicken thigh or fried selar fish.


Kai Fan ($18.00++) Steamed rice with shredded chicken, char siew, Chinese sausage, and chye sim in chicken broth


Fried Chicken Curry Rice ($16.00++ / $2.00 for extra egg) Fried chicken and curry served with rice, 7-minute egg, and pickles


Seafood Curry Mee ($18.00++) Seafood curry served with yellow noodles and bee hoon, pig skin, boiled prawns, fish cake, fresh cockles (optional), long tau pok (tau bian), and beansprouts

 
Dinner Menu

Lamb Leg Rendang ($38.00++) Boneless lamb leg rendang


Slow-Cooked Belly Pork with Ah Seng Sauce ($23.00++) Sliced slow-cooked pork belly with mildy spicy sauce


Kedondong Salad ($15.0++) A salad of wing beans, fresh ambarella (kedondong), julienned kaffir lime leaf, and ginger flower, tossed with peanut brittle and shrimp floss

 
Dessert Menu

Kueh Platter ($6 for 4 pieces; $10 for 8 pieces; $15 for 12 pieces) Daily assortment of kuehs to choose from. 



Highlight includes:
Durian Bingka made with durian pulp


Talam Keladi A two-layered kueh with gula melaka custard on top and mashed yam below

 
Location: Rempapa, 2 Paya Lebar Road, #01-01/02/03, Park Place Residences at PLQ, Singapore 409053




Thursday, 2 December 2021

BreadTalk’s 2021 Yuletide Collection

BreadTalk’s yuletide collection will be available from now till 26 December 2021, at all BreadTalk and Bread Society outlets island-wide (except Singapore Cruise Centre), and online on GrabFood, FoodPanda, Deliveroo, as well as their E-Store, www.breadtalk.com.sg/shop.

 
O Christmas Tree 圣诞树 ($5.80) pillowy-soft brioche buns stuffed with strawberry and blueberry fruit jam respectively, are put together to form a Christmas tree.

 
Panettone 潘娜托尼 ($9.80 / $8.80 with any purchase) Moist cake studded with black raisins, candied orange peel, and white pearl sugar.

 
BreadTalk’s six all-new Christmas donuts:
Snowy Delight 白雪奇缘 ($1.80)
Cinnamon Love 肉桂甜甜乐 ($1.80)
Merry Berry“莓”丽草莓 ($1.80)
Rudolph 鲁道夫 ($1.80)
Nutcracker 胡桃夹子 ($1.80)
Campfire Marshmallow 营火棉花糖 ($1.90)

 
Dark Forest Hut 黑森林圣诞屋 ($48.80 per cakes, $6.20 per slice) The base is a classic dark forest cake comprising chocolate hazelnut cream and dark sweet cherries coated in dark chocolate mousse sandwiched between two layers of chocolate chiffon and to fashion a roof for the hut, a layer of finger sponge cake is draped over vanilla white chocolate cream and more chocolate chiffon. The house then gets a fresh coat of chocolate ganache with white cream decorations, a dust of snow powder, homemade gingerbread windows and doors, white and strawberry-striped chocolate pieces, as well as fresh red currants for the final flourish.

 
DIY Gingerbread Cookie Sets DIY 姜饼套装 ($10 per set) include a Song Song Gingerbread Cookie and Chef Gingerbread Cookie respectively, alongside Christmas Tree and Gingerbread Man cookies with décor toppings such as white, red and green chocolate piping, festive sprinkles and piping
 
DIY Gingerbread House DIY 精美姜饼屋 ($35.80 per set) complete with house-shaped cookies and a myriad décor kit that includes white, red and green chocolate piping decorative festive sprinkles, stars, marshmallow mini twist, mini marshmallow, Christmas tree icing decor and a mini candy cane among others.