Since we didn't have to pick up the kids from school today, we thought we would venture a little further afield to The Naked Finn at Gillman Barracks for lunch.
We both decided to get the Hae Mee Tng with Japanese Somen ($25) largely because of the write-up on the top of the menu extolling the quality ingredients and effort made to brew the soup.
Hae Mee Tng
The noodles came with 3 farmed giant Tiger Prawns, a slice of Kurobuta Pork Belly and chopped Kang Kong. Accompanying condiments served on the side included Fried Iberico Pork Lard and chilli paste. It was tasty and I enjoyed the fresh firm prawns and the tender pork belly, but I have had comparable Hae Mee Tng at Adam Road Prawn Noodle for much less money. In hindsight, I should have picked the pan-fried Barramundi Fillet with Chilled Piquant Vermicelli instead since that was the other option I was interested to try and it is not an option found at most hawker centres.
For dessert, Mum got the Naked Chendol with freshly made coconut sorbet and gula melaka while I got Homemade Lychee + Pink Grapefruit + Acacia Honey Sorbet.
Homemade Sorbet & Naked Chendol
I tried the Naked Chendol and it was absolutely yummy because the fragrant gula melaka complemented the light tasting coconut sorbet and so this 'chendol' is not as heavy as the traditional version. The Homemade Sorbet was refreshing, with stronger grapefruit notes than lychee. It was palate cleansing and not overly filling.
The restaurant's philosophy is to use fresh, top-notch ingredients and with such a philosophy, dishes all turn out reasonably well since freshness is key for seafood.
The Naked Finn
Address: Block 39 Malan Road, Gillman Barracks, Singapore 109442
Phone: 6694 0807
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