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Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Dining Out - Sumiya Charcoal Grill Izakaya

HC got free tickets to the movie, Good Kill, and she invited me (her backup friend) after her cousin refused to accompany her.

After the show, we went for a late dinner at Sumiya, located at the highest floor of Orchard Central.

Sashimi Platter

We had ordered the 3 Kinds of Sashimi Platter, but what was served to us was 2 pieces each of 6 different kinds. Apparently the restaurant always serves 6 types of sashimi to give customers a pleasant surprise. Though a touch gimmicky, I must admit we were excited when the platter was first brought to us. The fresh sashimi was artfully arranged on a bed of ice and served with freshly grated wasabi.

Foil-grilled Sweet Potato with Butter

HC picked out this dish from the menu and it was also her favourite out of everything we ordered. Japanese purple sweet potato are cut into inch-long pieces, seasoned with butter, wrapped in aluminium foil and grilled. The mildly salted butter brought out the natural sweetness of the satsuma-imo.

Grilled Yellowtail Collar

I thought this was meh. The crispy grilled skin was not too bad, but the flesh itself was a tad dry.

Can Can Mushi (10 Prawns)

This was my favourite! 10 fresh prawns are steamed in a delightful Japanese sake and dashi broth. HC was kind enough to split the good stuff 60-40, which meant I got to eat more of what I love.

Grilled Butter Mochi

We ended the meal with Grilled Butter Mochi as dessert and this was also yummy. It was served to us fresh off the grill, all warm and chewy. I could have easily ate a few more of these.

I would love to return again to try out more items on the extensive menu. The prices on the dinner menu are slightly steep, but I was told that the place does amazing lunch sets at affordable prices.


Sumiya Charcoal Grill Izakaya
Address: #12-02 Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Road Singapore 238896
Phone: 6509 9618

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Sweet Endings - Mad About Sucre

After dinner at Lollapalooza, we used the 8 Days App to search for a nearby place for dessert and decided on Mad About Sucre.

Mad About Sucre

The place is decorated like a charming French tea parlour and the pretty desserts on display looked appetizing. Most of the cakes were sold out and there were only 4 options left to choose from. We wanted to get a cake shaped like a chocolate sphere in the display case, but we were told that those few had been reserved.

In the end, we got the Coco Citron and Luna de Miel (Moon of the Honey) to share. The friendly and enthusiastic owners are passionate about their products and shared in detail on the premium ingredients used to craft each cake. They also suggested tea pairings that they have curated themselves that go well with each of the cake.

Luna de Miel (Moon of the Honey)

The Luna de Miel featured French Spring Blossom Honey, Blood Orange, Savore Sponge and Short Pastry. The different textures and flavours worked well together, with the citrus flavour making this a refreshing dessert option. This was quickly polished off and we found ourselves impatient for the next cake.

Coco Citron

The Coco Citron featured Coconut Mousse, Lemon Curd, Sable Tart and Sugar Crystal Pieces. This was also delicious. Since HC does not really care for coconut-flavoured items, XT and I polished this off between the both of us with glee.

The artisanal desserts here have been carefully crafted and are a delight to consume. I am already looking forward to my next visit here and hopefully I would be able to try the intriguing chocolate cake I saw.


Mad About Sucre
Address: 27 Teo Hong Road Singapore 088334
Phone: 6221 3969

Dining Out - Lollapalooza

To celebrate HC's birthday, XT & I made a reservation at Lollapalooza, the new sister restaurant to Lolla.

Lollapalooza

The restaurant was buzzing when we arrived and the open kitchen concept meant that diners had a good view of the chefs creating the meals.

Lollapalooza's Open Kitchen

There were many interesting options on the day's menu, but we came to a consensus on what to order. Apart from ordering a bottle of sweet dessert wine, we ordered these items to share:
  • Black Figs Stuffed with Murguez and Wrapped in Bacon
  • Roasted Australian Wild-Caught Scampi (Langoustine) with Seaweed Butter
  • Hand-Torn Pasta with Tomato Concasse and Hand-Picked Sri Lankan Crab
  • Roasted Quail Stuffed with Duck Foie Gras and Raisins
  • Chargrilled Dingley Dell Pork Chop


Roasted Australian Wild-Caught Scampi (Langoustine) with Seaweed Butter

This dish was absolutely yummy. A fresh juicy scampi is delicately roasted, preserving its freshness and the seaweed butter added subtle flavour. I wished we had ordered one each, but the $18 price tag for each scampi held us back.

Hand-Torn Pasta with Tomato Concasse and Hand-Picked Sri Lankan Crab

The hand-torn pasta tasted like an Italian version of Mee Hoon Kuay. This dish shone because of the shreds of fresh crab meat used abundantly in the sauce. I am always a sucker for any dish that features fresh seafood, so it's no surprise I enjoyed this one. 

Black Figs Stuffed with Murguez and Wrapped in Bacon

This was another interesting pairing. The salty-spicy chopped murguez stuffing combined well with the sweet fresh figs. The roasted bacon-wrapped figs were presented atop tomato concasse and all the flavours worked well together, though I found it a touch too salty which I suppose was due to the use of bacon and murguez.

Roasted Quail Stuffed with Duck Foie Gras and Raisins

Out of the 5 dishes we ordered, we liked this the least.  The use of foie gras meant that the dish tasted rich and greasy. But the fresh spinach leaves that it was served atop helped to counter the richness of the stuffed quail. It was not bad, just that we enjoyed the other dishes more. This dish looked a lot more appetizing than it does in the terrible photo taken by HC.

Chargrilled Dingley Dell Pork Chop

HC picked this one because she was taken with the melodious sounding name. It cracked us up for some reason. But it turned out to be a decent choice. The tender pork chop was served with a wedge of grilled pineapple (always amazing!) and fresh tomato sauce topped with herbs.

The restaurant prints a new menu each day to showcase the best produce available and this concept is brilliant because it ensures that diners are presented with food made using the freshest ingredients. We enjoyed the dishes we ordered and I look forward to returning to try more of the chefs' creations.


Lollapalooza
Address: 1A Keong Saik Road Singapore 089109
Phone: 6221 3538

Saturday, May 16, 2015

Dining Out - Grub Noodle Bar

Brunch at Grub Noodle Bar with the Mum and the Sister after F texted us in the morning recommending the place.

Grub Noodle Bar

Mum got the Assam Laksa, I got the Beef Noodles (Soup) and the Sister got the Beef Noodles (Dry) with Pasture-Fed Chuck Eye Roll. We topped up $5 for the Lunch Set, which gets us an Appetizer and a scoop of ice cream each. For the appetizers, we picked Chicken Mid-Wings, Kang Kong Salad and Vermicelli Salad With Prawns to share.

Kang Kong Salad

Out of the 3 appetizers we tried, the Kang Kong Salad was my favourite. Blanched kang kong was tossed with nonya achar and house dressing, topped with crushed peanuts. This tasted like a healthy rojak - sweet, sour and savoury all at once. The kang kong was not overcooked so it still had crunch.

Vermicelli Salad With Prawns

The chilled Vermicelli Salad With Prawns featured glass noodles tossed in a chilli and sesame dressing, with halved de-shelled prawns and topped with crushed peanuts, cut chilli and coriander. This was also decent, though it would have been better if the sauce was spicier.

Chicken Mid-Wings

The fried Chicken Mid-Wings were so-so. I thought that the batter was not crispy enough, but I did like the curry leaves, garlic and sesame seeds scattered atop the wings as they added flavour. I could have done without the mayonnaise drizzle since I am generally not a fan of this white sauce. 

Beef Noodles (Soup)

The beef noodles featured fresh egg noodles and 100g of beef served in their beef broth and garnished with chopped chilli and coriander. This was not bad, but I have had tastier beef broth at other places. But it needs to be highlighted that this place does not use MSG in its soup, while I am pretty sure the yummier soups I have had at other places are spiked liberally with monosodium glutamate. The egg noodles were cooked just right and had a great texture.

The alcoholic sister wanted beer and since the place has an all-day 1-for-1 deal of their German craft beers (on tap), I agreed to drink with her. She got the Weihenstephan Original, which is a Lager and I went for the Weihenstephan Hefeweissbier, which is a wheat beer. I had only wanted to get the 330ml pint, but the greedy alcoholic insisted that the 500ml mug was a better deal.

(From left) Weihenstephan Original, Weihenstephan Hefeweissbier

Finishing the food and washing it all down with half a litre of beer made me really really full. 

When we were about to leave, the waitress reminded us we still each have a scoop of ice cream. I had asked for Green Tea flavour, which turned out to be a little too milky tasting for me. Since I was stuffed, I gladly left it to melt but Mum could not bear to see it go to waste and she finished it for me.


Grub Noodle Bar
Address: 221 Rangoon Road Singapore 218459
Phone: 6341 5631

Friday, May 15, 2015

Sweet Endings - Lickers

After our meal at Saturday House, we drove to Lickers, a new ice cream palour that opened up in the Hougang area, right next to Ciel Patisserie. I had learnt about the place from the 8 Day Eat App earlier in the week.

Lickers

The place is decked out in bright pops of colour, with cute hipster-chic framed posters on the walls. Stenciled on the concrete ground at the entrance of the cafe is the welcoming statement "Step in for licking good times".

Hipster Decor

There were interesting ice cream flavours on display, and the most interesting flavour had to be Yakult Oreo. I tried some of it and thought it was not too bad, but I did not get a full scoop of it. Instead, I picked Maple Latte (without trying), Mum got Mango Coconut and the little imp got Rockmelon Sorbet.

(From left) Maple Latte, Mango Coconut, Rockmelon Sorbet

I thought the consistency of the ice cream was smooth, but I found it to be a tad too sweet. For the Maple Latte, I would have preferred a stronger coffee flavour. Of the 3 flavours, I thought the Mango Coconut was the tastiest, with the sweet mango complemented by the fragrant coconut milk, much like a mango pudding. I am guessing the use of fresh Thai mangoes (which is in season now) is the reason why this is so tasty. The rockmelon sorbet is refreshing and also good, but again, I would have preferred it to be less sweet. A lighter hand with the sugar would have made this one even more palatable. 

The friendly owners handed us coupons which entitled us to 50cents off for our next visit (as pictured above). Considering a scoop of ice cream here costs $3.20, this is slightly more than 15% off your next scoop of icy treat.

I would be keen to return again to check out what other innovative flavours the owners introduce. Hopefully by my next visit, they would have tweaked their recipes and made their ice cream less sweet.


Lickers
Address: Blk 124 Hougang Avenue 1 #01-1446 Singapore 530124
Phone: 6284 7200

Dining Out - Saturday House

We picked up the younger one from school and went for lunch at Saturday House. The cheeky imp remarked that we should have visited tomorrow instead so we would be at the place on a Saturday. -_-

Saturday House

Us adults got the Chicken Chop with BBQ Sauce and the Sambal Fish to share, while the little imp got the kiddie Bolognese Pasta set, which came with a cup of apple juice and a scoop of ice cream.

Sambal Fish

The sambal fish was tasty, primarily because of the spicy and flavourful sambal chilli that was slathered generously on top of the fillet. The accompanying butter rice complemented the fish, but it was a tad dry and would have been tastier if it had been more moist and warm.

Chicken Chop With BBQ Sauce

You can choose 2 sides to go with the chicken chop from a list that includes salad, mashed potato, coleslaw, french fries and potato wedges. We picked wedges and fries for the benefit of the little one. The chicken chop was juicy and tender, served hot off the grill. As for the accompanying fries and wedges, they were crispy and warm, which is all one can ask for when it comes to these sort of sides.



I thought this statement decorating the wall of the restaurant aptly describes how I feel most of the time.


Saturday House
Address: 339 Upper Paya Lebar Road Singapore 534953
Phone: 6280 0338

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Snack Review - Meiji Matcha Azuki Choc

After dinner at Yayoiken, we went to browse at MEIDI-YA supermarket so I could check out what's new in the snacks scene. I found this small box of Meiji chocolates which contains sweet dried red beans enveloped by matcha-flavoured chocolate.

Meiji Matcha Azuki Chocolate

Matcha (Green Tea) & Azuki (Red Bean) has always been a brilliant pairing, so this box of chocolates did not disappoint. The matcha chocolate was not overly sweet and the dried red bean centre makes the snack feel somewhat healthy, so it was easy for me to pop the chocolates one after another into my greedy oral orifice. 

I finished the box in less than 10 minutes and it satisfied my sweet tooth sufficiently.


Dining Out - Yayoiken

Before going for the comedy show, HC and I went to Yayoiken at Liang Court for dinner. This Japanese restaurant chain is popular and well-reviewed because they serve tasty Japanese set meals at prices that do not break the bank.

I got the Saba Shio set which costs only $9.90, which is a steal compared to other Japanese restaurants. HC got the Nasu Miso & Hokke Teishouku ($15.90), which has a portion of grilled hokke fish and a stir-fry of egg plant, green peppers and thin pork slices in miso sauce.

Saba Shio Set

I enjoyed my Saba Shio set. The mackerel was cooked perfectly, with the skin crisp and the flesh juicy and tender. The accompanying miso soup was not too salty and easy to drink. I stole a few bites from HC's selection and found her choice to be tasty too.

This is a great place to grab a healthy Japanese meal without burning a hole in the wallet. I can predict I will become a regular patron of this chain of restaurants.


Yayoiken (Liang Court)
Address: #B1-50, Liang Court, 177 River Valley Road Singapore 179030
Phone: 6338 7170

Saturday, May 9, 2015

Dining Out - Ng Ah Sio Pork Ribs Soup Eating House

Brunch with the Mum and the Younger Sis today. We drove to Rangoon Road with the intention of breaking fast at one of the hipster cafes, but saw Ng Ah Sio and decided to go here instead for nostalgic reasons.

Dad used to bring us here when we were young and taught us the art of brewing tea while enjoying the delicious bak kut teh. Without him to carry out the tea ceremony, we started to bicker over the correct way to do it until the friendly server stepped in to correct us and offer her assistance.

Yummy Bak Kut Teh Spread

Apart from getting a bowl of pork ribs soup each, we also ordered pork skin (delicious collagen goodness), tau kwa pok, preserved vegetables and blanched lettuce to share.

This place made headlines when it turned down then Hong Kong Chief Executive, Donald Tsang's request to dine at the place after its usual operating hours in 2006. He eventually got to dine at the place 5 years later and his successful second visit also made the news.

Somehow in my memory, the food tasted better when I was young. How I yearn for those days and those times.


Ng Ah Sio Pork Ribs Soup Eating House
Address: 208 Rangoon Road Singapore 218453
Phone: 6291 4537

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Dining Out - Manzoku

Before our play at Raffles Hotel, SC and I met at Manzoku for dinner. This is the sister outlet to Chikuwa Tei on Mohamed Sultan Road.

The tables in this place are spaced very close together, such that I knocked over a bottle of soy sauce while wriggling between the tables to get to my seat (or it could just be that I am a hippo). This means you don't have to try very hard to eavesdrop on your neighbouring tables or to observe delicate moles on their faces.

The menus are exactly the same as those used in Chikuwa Tei. For the specials, they just hand-wrote the word 'Manzoku' and pasted it over 'Chikuwa Tei'. It was pretty funny.

I got the Chirashi Don, which features thick slices of sashimi laid atop vinegary Japanese rice.

Chirashi Don

The portions were generous so it satisfied my craving my sashimi sufficiently. At $25, I consider this value-for-money compared to Chirashi Dons in other restaurants.


Manzoku
Address: 18 Purvis Street Singapore 188597
Phone: 6734 4436

Friday, May 1, 2015

Sweet Endings - +39 Gelato Bar

After the play, we drove to nearby Circular Road to grab gelato at +39 Gelato Bar. 8 Days had given the place a glowing review and I was eager to try the gelato to see if it could measure up to the amazing versions I had in Italy.

I got Pistachio & Hazelnut and S got Coconut & Grapefruit.

Pistachio & Hazelnut, Coconut & Grapefruit

The gelato was smooth and rich, but melted a little too quickly even in the air-conditioned area. It was good, but I don't think it rivaled the ones I had in Italy, especially those in Florence.

Somebody take me back to Italy please!


+39 Gelato Bar
Address: 29 Circular Road Singapore 049385
Phone: 6532 0380

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Dining Out - Concetto by Saveur

I had been meaning to try out this place for the longest time and since J & I were going to watch a show at SOTA, it was the perfect opportunity to grab dinner here.

J chose the Pollo Allo, which was half boneless spring chicken stuffed with mushroom duxelle, served with fork mashed potato, shimeiji and cognac cream sauce.

Pollo Allo

J gave me a bite of her chicken and it was delicious. The meat was tender and flavour, with the highlight being the accompanying cognac cream sauce.

I picked the Fruitti De Mare, which was fettuccine with pink arrabiata sauce served with mussel, prawn, squid and crab meat.

Fruitti De Mare

As the restaurant had an open kitchen concept, I saw that the pasta was freshly handmade. Upon tasting my first forkful of fettuccine, I fell in love with the sauce which was rich and full of umami. I soon realised that the key to maximising my enjoyment of each forkful of fettuccine I stuff into my greedy pie hole is to pair it with a generous spoonful of the tasty sauce.

J had ordered the Dark Chocolate Tart to share for dessert. It was a deconstructed valrhona dark chocolate tart served with vanilla ice cream, candied hazelnuts and a tart citrus sauce.

Dark Chocolate Tart

The presentation was beautiful and the flavours complemented each other well. We polished off the dessert in record time.

The food tasted divine and the prices are really reasonable for the quality of food served. This is a restaurant I would gladly return to over and over again just to try out other dishes.


Concetto by Saveur
Address: 2 Handy Road #01-11 The Cathay Singapore 229233
Phone: 6735 1141

Sunday, April 26, 2015

Sweet Endings - YiLi PaoPao Ice

HC & I got to meet XT's beau today over dinner at Supply & Demand. Always a little weird these sort of meet ups, when you have already heard so much about the other person that small talk gets a little awkward. And so I handled it in my usual manner, I prattled away and hogged the conversation (sorry friends, I cannot take awkward silence).

Since I want need dessert after our meal, I suggested we go to YiLi PaoPao located at the basement of Orchard Central. It is a chain originating from Shihlin night market in Taiwan that sells finely shaved ice using real fruit puree resulting in an icy treat that is supposedly less sinful than ice cream. 8 Days had just reviewed the place in the latest issue and gave it quite a good review.

You get to pick 2 flavours in every $4.95 cup. I chose Passion Fruit for my first flavour and the server recommended that I pair it with Pineapple, so I did.

YiLi PaoPao Ice

While the consistency of the finely shaved ice was smooth, I thought it was way too sweet. A lighter hand with the sugar would have been better. By the time I finished it, I had that slightly sickly feeling one would get from consuming copious amounts of sugar. Not a good feeling. Give me proper ice cream any day over this.


YiLi PaoPao Ice
Address: 181 Orchard Road #B2-05 Orchard Central Singapore 238896

Friday, April 24, 2015

Dining Out - The Clan

Since we did not have to pick the kids up from school today, Mum suggested we go for a nice long leisurely lunch at a good restaurant. We decided to go to The Clan since it had great reviews on HungryGoWhere.

The 5-course set lunch was priced at $49.80++ and it was definitely value-for-money. There were a good variety of interesting options to pick from each section.

My selection was:

  • Chef's Starter
  • Side Dish - Pan Seared Foie Gras with Mustard Seed Bread & Balsamico Reduction
  • Soup - Roasted Pumpkin with Bacon Bits
  • Main Course - Prime Beef Short Ribs on Hoba Leaf with Peppercorn Sauce on Lava Stone
  • Dessert - Chocolate Lava Cake with Homemade Gelato
Chef's Starter

The Chef's Starter includes 3 dishes based on the chef's choice ingredients of the day. We got chopped smoked salmon, pan-seared scallop with foam and foie gras chawanmushi served to us. My favourite of the 3 was the scallop (always a sucker for seafood I am, typing like Yoda too I am), followed by the smoked salmon. I did not like the chawanmushi that much as I thought it would have tasted better if served hot and freshly steamed as opposed to the bowl that was served to me lukewarm,

Pan Seared Foie Gras with Mustard Seed Bread & Balsamico Reduction

I actually regretted picking this after I tasted it. I forgot how fatty and rich foie gras can be. Plus this was a little overdone and I do not think the slab was exceptionally fresh either. It was not bad, but I would not say this was worth the calories. That being said, it paired well with the accompanying dried cranberries.

Mum picked the Kurobuta Pork Belly Confit with Pork Cracker & Passionfruit Sauce, which she enjoyed (I did not get to try). The restaurant staff surprised us with a complimentary side dish, Steamed Razor Clam & Salmon Trout Roe Drizzled with Japanese Sauce. I was thrilled because that was the other side dish I had considered getting. They said it was one of their signature dishes and thought we should try it.

Steamed Razor Clam & Salmon Trout Roe Drizzled with Japanese Sauce

This was yummy! Obsessed with seafood I am, mention did I not?

Pumpkin Soup with Bacon Bits

I really enjoyed this. It is an example of a simple dish done well. The sweet pureed pumpkin soup paired well with the salty bacons bits which also lent additional texture to the soup.

Prime Beef Short Ribs on Hoba Leaf with Peppercorn Sauce on Lava Stone

Eating this dish takes some effort and a dash of patience. Since the beef slices were presented raw, you will need to use chopsticks to spread it out atop the hot lava stone in order to cook it. This was slightly challenging because they were generous with the beef and the surface area of the stone was not big enough to arrange all the slices. This is a dish best ordered if one likes his/her beef steak rare or medium rare, which luckily for me I do. The marbled beef was tasty when eaten with the accompanying peppercorn sauce. I requested for extra sauce and the obliging staff brought it to me promptly.

Baked Codfish with Lemon Parmesan Croquette in Watercress Sauce

Mum picked the Baked Codfish with Lemon Parmesan Croquette in Watercress Sauce for her main dish and she said she enjoyed it (I did not get to try yet again).

Triple Espresso Creme Brulee

She picked the Triple Espresso Creme Brulee for dessert and I tried some of it. The sugar shell was nicely caramelised and the coffee-flavoured custard was pretty tasty. 

Chocolate Lava Cake with Homemade Gelato

The chocolate lava cake was good and it satisfied my chocolate craving. The molten core flowed out like it was supposed to when I cut into the cake. It paired well with the vanilla gelato and green tea crumble.

Molten Chocolate Lava Cake

Look at the soft molten core rushing out to meet the green tea crumble!

This place is a great find. I must say that prices are truly reasonable for the quality of the food served, the interesting options to choose from and the warm service.


The Clan Restaurant
Address: 20 Bukit Pasoh Road Singapore 089834
Phone: 6222 2084

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Dining Out - Issho Izakaya

Before the concert, SC suggested that we meet for dinner at Issho Izakaya at Kallang Wave.  The entrance to the restaurant is not obvious from the inside of the mall. It is easier to gain access from the entrance located along the promenade from outside the mall.

The restaurant was running a special Tuesday promotions where fresh oysters are going for 5 for $10++, so we got a set to share. We both also picked the Bara Chirashi Don as our main.

Fresh Oysters

The oysters were alright for the price, there is nothing I can complain about. They were fresh and good-sized.

Bara Chirashi Don

The Bara Chirashi Don was served with a raw quail egg sitting atop a dollop of wasabi in the middle of the bowl. Soy sauce was served in a shot-glass so you can season your bowl of chirashi don if you wish. Stirring the raw egg and soy sauce into the rice made it moist and the combination was tasty. 


Issho Izakaya
Address:  1 Stadium Place, #01-13/K5 Kallang Wave @ Sports Hub  Singapore 397628
Phone: 6702 4708

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Dining Out - The Naked Finn

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