GINZA SUSHI ICHI @ SCOTTS SQUARE - "DINNER TASTINGS" - March 7 2012

Tried last week & again this late morning but SUSHI ICHI was fully booked ( it's probably because it's Newly Opened & 1 Star Michelin from GINZA,TOKYO so there could a "rush by those Japanese Foodie Expats here" & also for the Locals & other Foodies - since it have been Reviewed last Sunday by Wong Ah Yoke - The Sunday Times Feb 12 2012 - that most likely created keen interest to check out the latest SUSHI Eats !!! ;-) )

Since I have not been to any upmarket or famous Sushi Eats in ,Tokyo,Japan especially 1 Star Michelin,I am curious and I am also looking forward to taste Fresh Seafood and Ingredients flown in from the famous TSUKIJI FISH MARKET in TOKYO and I would like very much to make comparison with my Fav - Shinji by Kanesaka @ Raffles Hotel ( which I have enjoyed a few times already ! - please check my posting last year 2011 !!! )  ;-)

It have been awhile since my last Enjoyable Japanese Eats @ my Fav Japanese Eats in Hong Kong - SUSHI HIRO ( see my Postings in Nov 2011 !!! ;-) ) And sometimes I enjoy "quick Sushi Tastings @ ITACHO @ ION - But as a Foodie,it's really good to have New Eats to look forward to taste & enjoy !!! And it's another Latest Eats by the PJ Group that already have several Interesting Eats here already !!! ;-)

Of course by just looking @ their Menu below, I will need to "Save Up With Budget Meals For My First Tastings @ SUSHI ICHI" !!! So will start off with their Lunch Menu first !!! ;-)

KAISEKI LUNCH MENU - From : $60 / $110 / $170 / $250

KAISEKI DINNER MENU - From : $210 / $250 / $330 / $450

- BIZEN Dinner Tastings - Appetizer,Assorted Sashimi,Assorted Dishes,Nigiri Sushi ( 8 pcs ) ,Miso Soup & Dessert - $250 -  March 7 2012 -

Many thanks to my good friend - JL !!! It was a really good Wednesday - Enjoyable Afternoon Golf and then finally I have a chance to do a Dinner Tastings @ SUSHI ICHI !!! And once we decided, this time I immediately pre-booked in the early afternoon to ensure there'll be no disappointment that it was fully booked !!! ( I noted that it was true that it actually fully booked except for a few seats - it could be "last min cancellations or reserved for VVIPs" ! )  ;-)

DECOR - Actually i shared their friendly & smiling Restaurant Manager - Tomomi that "I was a bit disappointed" with the Seating arrangement on my arrival since I have pre-booked and requested for a central seating in front of their Head Chef - YUJI YABE !.....especially I have mentioned that I would liked to "admire his preparation skills and presentation !!!" Instead we were arranged in a "L shaped / corner" seating - where is probably not the best for me to watch their Chef's movements ! Probably the Japanese guests were their Preferred Regulars !!!  ;-)

- Chef Yuji Yabe was "camera shy but friendly !"

Read that the Decor is the same as their restaurant in Ginza,Tokyo with usage of Hinoki Wood.Besides the Main Dining Hall,there was a "smallish" Room - which was actually quite "packed & noisey" ( with this lady talking loudly !!! ) so I guessed this was my consolation for the Seating arrangement !!! ;-)

Started with my Fav ASAHI first,then......

MENU - Since it was our 1st Tastings - I checked with their "Pilipina" Waitress on the Most Popular Choice and we decided for "Entry Level" - it will be their Dinner Set Menu - $250 per pax ( because it included both Cooked & Sashimi Items together with the Sushi !!! So a good way to taste the different cooking style !!! Of course - the Star of the Show will be - SUSHI !!! ) ;-)

Appetizer - Deep Fried Edible Lily Bulbs
+ Boiled Ripe Blossoms "Nanohana" Dressed With "Karashi" Mustard
+ "Tatami Iwashi" Dried Baby Sardine
+ Stewed Bamboo Shoot With Mullet Powder
+ Minced Giant Clam

- Enjoyed their Presentation and Preparation for the above prepared by another Chef HIROKI SUDOU from Kyoto ( but it would be better if I knew ahead what was being served or after being served as Chef YABE wasn't fluent in English so we had to guessed what it was during the dinner ! At the same time,he also didn't check with us if there are certain preference ! Guessed he must be hungry too because he suddenly squatted down to have a few bites !!! ;-) )

Sashimi - Flat Fish

Sashimi - Tuna

Sashimi - Bonito

Cooked Dishes - Deep Fried Harvest Fish,Shitake Mushroom
+ "Taranome" Edible Wild Plant With "Ponzu" Juice from
Fresh Bitter Orange

Sushi - Kinme ( Alfoncino )

Sushi - Zuke ( Marinated Tuna With Soy Sauce )

Sushi - Ebi ( Tiger Prawn )

Sushi - Toro ( Fatty Tuna )

Ikura ( Salmon Roe )

Sushi - Anago ( Sea Eel )

Tamago ( Baked Egg )

On SASHIMI and SUSHI - the Taste was Excellent especially with their Seafood flown in from the Famous TSUKIJI Fish Market four times a week !!! ;-)
For the above MENU - for DESSERTS - there was 3 choices ( AgainI couldn't hear Chef clearly on the items below but there's - White Chocolate Mousse / Strawberry Bavarian / Assorted Sorbet ! Fyi - all the names for the items were provided by Tomomi later !!! ;-) ) -

TASTING THOUGHTS - Personally I much prefer SHINJI at this moment but probably since Ginza Sushi Ichi have opened recently so it may take some time for "fine tuning" and then it will really be One Star Michelin Class !!! ;-)
ADDRESS : SCOTTS SQUARE - No.6 Scotts Road #02-02, Singapore 228209
CONTACT : +65 6299 0014
WEBSITE : http://www.sushichi.com/
CLOSED on Every Mondays ( because Tsukiji Fish Market is Closed Every Sunday ! )

Other REVIEWS By :

- epicure - March 2012 - "Fish Fantasy"

- DINE OUT - THEEDGE SINGAPORE - March 5 2012 - "Seasonal Splendour" by Joan Ng

- "A Star Of Ginza" by Annette Tan - Today - Wine & Dine - Friday, March 23,2012

CASA VERDE @ SINGAPORE BOTANIC GARDENS - "Fav Breakfast Eats" - Feb 2012

I have decided that whenever I can wake up early & especially it's a cool & beautiful morning,I will do my Fitness Walking @ the beautiful Singapore Botanic Gardens ( I feel so happy it's just 5 mins away from my home sweet home !!! ;-) ) And after 30-45mins of Brisk Walking, I will "reward" myself with Breakfast Eats @ either ,Adam Road Food Centre,Simply Bread ( see postings for both ! ;-) )  And now I have added another Fav Breakfast Eats @ Les Amis opened - CASA VERDE !!! ;-)

Just love all the Greeneries,Trees,Water Sounds & Happy & Healthy People around this place !!! ;-)

Enjoy The Large Courtyard With Water Sounds !!! ;-)

Read that their MENU is created by another Fav Italian Eats - BUKO NERO Chef Oscar Pasinato ( so I may need to add Lunch or Dinner Fitness Walks soon to check out their Pasta & Pizza Menu soon !!! ;-) )

Happy there are Newspapers provided !!! ;-)

WISH LIST - Casa Verde will be most enjoyable during the weekday early mornings,when there's no long queues at the counter,no mozzies,not too many pet owners with their large dogs and their staff are more friendly and polite ( especially their manager / cashier ! ) & I found their Menu prices on the high side !!! And of course their chef is less busy to cook an almost perfect & delicious breakfast for you to enjoy !!!  ;-)

Order @ the Counter & Take a Number ! ;-)

Cinnamon French Toast With Strawberry & Maple Syrup - $8.50
- Enjoyed Tis Very Much !!! ps Hope the Eagle's Nest Chef is taking note !!! ;-)

Waffle Topped With Strawberry - $8.50 

Till My Next Breakfast Eats !!! ;-)

ADDRESS : Singapore Botanic Gardens,Cluny Road, Singapore 259569 ( VISITOR CENTER )
CONTACT : +65 6467 7326

FAT COW @ CAMDEN MEDICAL CENTRE,Singapore - "1st Time Lunch Tastings" - JAN 2012

After reading my good Foodie Reviewer - Geoffrey Eu's - The Business Times - Nov 3 2011 - "Fat Cow Is Big On Premium Beef" - I have been looking forward to check this out this Interesting High End Eats !!! But it was opened only for Dinner so it was good to know that recently Fat Cow now have a Lunch Menu !!! ;-)

LOCATION - It's actually not the Best Address - ( located @ a Medical Centre....guessed the owners - The Big Idea Group ( Kinki Restaurant merged with The Marmalade Pantry ) must be targetting all the Rich Tenants & their Rich Clients in the Building...and I understand that the Car Park have actually quite smallish lots so not too good for bigger cars !!! And another will be - you can easily miss their Front Door of this High End Eats !!! ) ;-)

DECOR - Once you entered their Front Door- ( the feeling is high end - Japanese Design with Light Wooden Table Chairs,Shoji Doors and Screens ) it will their BAR below -

- Read their Menu - there's respectable Wine Lists,Sake and Special Signature Cocktails for you to enjoy !!!
( But today I will just order my Usual Fav Beer !!! ;-) )

Then next there will be a small section for Private Dining Rooms....for Special & Business Eats -

Finally at the back,it's their Open Concept Kitchen / U shaped Counter which have a seating capacity - 16 paxs -

Theatre Kitchen for Personal Dining Experience With The Chef !

It was my 1st Time and I actually re-read most of the Reviews of Fat Cow's Signature Eats & I was looking to order and do some Tastings !!! So when their Manager Dax showed me their New Lunch Menu,I told him that I rather KIV and order their Dinner Menu instead !!! ;-)

Here are their Signature Starters -

Slow-Cooked Wagyu Ox Tendon - ( $29 )

For my Main Course - I decided to order and taste their -

Assortment Of Condiments....

Liked Their Shabu Shabu Pot !!! ;-)

After enjoying the above SHABU SHABU,the Chef will use what's left of the Broth ( which is rich in flavour from the fresh vegetables and Beef ) to prepare a bowl of Porridge to enjoy a perfect finale !!! ;-)  -

To complete our Special Lunch @ FAT COW,their Chef have prepared a small Sweets for Enjoyable Eats !!! ;-)

ADDRESS : 1 Orchard Boulevard, #01-01 Camden Medical Centre Singapore 248649

Contact : +65 6735 0308

Website : http://www.fat-cow.com.sg/

TAMPOPO GRAND @ NGEE ANN CITY - "Enjoyable Japanese Lunch Eats" - FEB 2012

After my recent enjoyable Thai Eats @ Sabai ( see previous posting please ! ;-) ) I decided to check out next door - TAMPOPO GRAND - ( It have been years since I last enjoyed Japanese Lunch Eats @ their TAMPOPO @ Liang Court ;-) ) which I have also been walking by only for the longest time !!! ;-)

Liked their Japanese DECOR - their Designer have done a good job with the small irregular shop space !!! ;-)

- Japanese LUNCH Eats - FEB 1 2012 -

Since I enjoyed my Breakfast @ the Eagle's Nest - The American Club earlier,I thought of ordering a healthy Japanese Lunch Eats with lots of Vegetable and Soup ( and not Sashimi because I enjoyed a very good SAKAI - SET LUNCH @ RAIKUCHI last saturday - see Posting please !!! ;-) ) so I studied their Menu for awhile and I decided to order this -

Shabu Shabu Set - $25.00

Till Next Visit - To Be Continued !!!.......;-)

ADDRESS : 391A Orchard Road, #04-28 Ngee Ann City, Singapore 238872
CONTACT : +65 6735 2959
WEBSITE : http://www.cfc.com.sg/

SABAI AUTHENTIC FINE THAI CUISINE @ NGEE ANN CITY - "Enjoyable Thai Lunch Eats" - JAN 2012

Since it's Lunar New Year Celebration Season - "Most of our Fav Chinese Eats are either fully booked or there's only the CNY ( Chinese New Year ) Menu,my good Foodie Friend - KIE suggested Thai Eats instead @ one of his Fav Thai Eats - SABAI !!! ;-)

It was my 1st Time & KIE who knows their Menu well,it was best that he did the ordering & I just look forward to enjoy his yummy selection !!! ;-)

Just read their Website that SABAI have opened since 2004 & I have been just walking by this Thai Eats !!! And there's another SABAI @ CUSTOM HOUSE that I may check out one day if I am around that location !!! ;-)

Here's our Enjoyable Lunch - JAN 30 2012 -

Signature Dish - Peek Gai Sod Sai - ( Deep Fried Stuffed
Chicken Wings )

With the above Thai Eats,it was too bad that there was no more "space" to enjoy their Thai Desserts except their Thai Iced Tea !!! ;-)

TO BE CONTINUED.....;-)

ADDRESS : 391B Orchard Road TAKASHIMAYA S.C - Ngee Ann City #04-23 Singapore 238874
CONTACT : +65 6333 8491-2
WEBSITE : http://www.sabaifinethai.com.sg/