The Flying Noodles from HANA Japanese Restaurant

With all the hype around the HANA Flying noodles, we #MCSCBabes had to check it out for ourselves! We made a reservation in advance(thank god) and was in when the restaurant opened! There was a Long snaking queue for those who did not make their reservation, so please remember to make your reservation guys! We first thought that we had to queue to get in despite having a reservation haha.

We first ordered a thirst quencher, the Over the top Apple Cider ($25). An alcoholic slushie with sour candy snakes to get your groove on anytime of the day. *drink in moderation*

Then the star of the day: Flying Truffle Somen ($25) and Flying Salted Egg Skinny Udon ($18).

I personally could not decide which one i liked better. Who would ever knew that Salted Egg and Udon would go together so well. We had to ask for a second serving of the Salted Egg sauce. SHIOOOOOK!

I would recommend that you start with the Salted Egg Yolk Udon first before moving on to the truffle somen as the truffle taste will overwhelm all other flavours. Haha. The truffle somen is a real delight to have as well. Do note that both noodles are served cold, so no rush to consume them. Snap as much photos as you would like first before digging in, but I bet you can't hold out for more than 10minutes. Haha.

Another insta-worth item at HANA would be their grid boxes. You can choose from 3 x 3 or 4 x 3. You get a little of everything and it's great for sharing too! We chose the 4 x 3 grid box ($38) to share and we loved it! Everyone had a enough to go around for 4 ladies. The 3 x 3 option goes for ($28).

I would suggest that you visit them unless you hate to eat cold food, or you dislike japanese food. Otherwise there is no reason for you not to visit! Haha.

HANA Japanese Restaurant

583 Orchard Road #01-17

The Forum, Singapore 238884

Tel: 6737 5525

Enjoy your time at HANA and Cheers to the New Year!

With Love, M♥

First Homemade Tamago experience at Barashi-Tei

New Japanese Store is opened in Dhoby Ghaut area!

Founder and Chef, Mr Wang Zhen Feng is proud to present Barashi-Tei, his new Japanese restaurant which serves only dishes made with freshest ingredients from Japan. With an able team in the kitchen and a head chef with more than 30 years of experience in Japanese cuisine, this is one Japanese restaurant to take note of.

We started off the Japanese Food Night with an Avocado Salmon Salad($13.80). Creamy goodness from the Avocado gave this salad a pretty interesting texture on my palette.

Sashimi Salad ($13.80)

My favourite Maki of the night is the Spicy Salmon Maki($12.80). Super Shiok with crispy Tempura Prawn and Torched Salmon!

HIGHLIGHT OF THE POST - Homemade Yaki Tamago ($5)

Don't judge it by it's appearance, this the the best $5 you'll ever spend on!

The homemade Tamago Yaki retains the natural eggy yellow, not those overly Yellow type you see outside. and the burnt bits rolled in together makes each piece unique on it's own!

This beautiful little Garden is the Rice Paper Ebi Maki($10.80) from Barashi-Tei. A really good option for the carbs consious friends.

Between the Chirashi Don ($23.00) and the Bara Chirashi Don($13.80), I prefer the latter cos easier to dig in! Haha. All chopped up for my convenience to just dig in after a photo taking session. Hehe. However, I must say that the Chirashi Don have really thick slices of fishes. Worth it la for $23!

I super super love this Kurama Ebi ($7.80). The generous sprinkle of the golden brown fried garlic added so much flavour and texture to this. I can finish it on my own omg! The Wasabi Ebi ($7.80) did not impress, maybe due to the lack of the wasabi kick.

Very shocking dish to be served at a Japanese Restaurant. The Sirloin Steak with Foie Gras ($19.80) was not impressive.

Oyster loving friends, rejoice! Barashi Tei is bringing the grilled oyster to a whole new level, by wrapping them with BACON! Yes ! Charred and oily goodness, the Oyster Bacon Kushi ($3.80) is a delightful snack to go with your Japanese Beer!

Gindara Nabe ($24)

End the day with Japanese Flavoured Ice Cream is at $5 each. Flavours range from Matcha to Black Sesame and Yuzu and more! Check out their dessert menu la! 

Overall I had a great time at Barashi Tei.

Please visit them to try out the TAMAGO and the Kurama Prawn and the Spicy Salmon Maki!

Barashi-Tei

266 Middle Road

Singapore 188991

Tel: 6837 0506

Operating Hours:

1100 - 1500, 1800 - 0400

(Yes, they are open till 4 AM!!!)

With Love, M♥

WHITE SANDS PASIR RIS - SAKAE SUSHI OPENED!

[EVENT]

I have been staying in Pasir Ris all my live, all 23 years of my life! Hahaha! I love staying in the East, We got so many things here! Got Beach/Park, Got Entertainment Center like Downtown East and got Chalets, and Best of all, Got MRT and Right Beside it is Shopping Mall! Haha! So everyday after work can go walk walk abit la, you know, need to relax abit. :P

So, White Sands recently undergone some renovations and they UP their game. They become more trendy, not sian sian anymore. Haha, sorry to say la, but last time Tampines mall feels better than White Sands, But no worries!! I was invited for the Preview session at White Sands and all I can say is, I CAN'T WAIT!!!

Photo Credit: White Sands

A group of bloggers like myself who stays around the area in were invited for the media preview event held at SAKAE SUSHI and THAI EXPRESS. It was a night of Feasting, Hahaha!

1st Stop: SAKAE SUSHI #02-01 

(accessable via Lift or Staircase for now)

We were very well fed by SAKAE SUSHI that night, Let me show you what we had, Everything was so fresh and good and so instagrammable! Hahaha!

Trio Carpaccio - Hokkaido scallop, Maguro and Salmon sashimi in tangy sauce

When we talk about Sakae Sushi, You will think of Sashimi, and Their Appetizers are really attractive and Photo worthy! Everything is so fresh, like the Trio Carpaccio, Very shiok to get the palate working! hehe. Then came the Salmon Zukushi and Hiroshima Oyster Shooters. The former had such thick slices of Salmon and the Oyster Shooters, well, only 1 word, GAMBEI!

Salmon Zukushi - Signature salmon creation platter

Hiroshima Oyster Shooters - Hiroshima oyster served in shooter glass

Gobo no Kari Age - Deep-fried shredded burdock root (background) , Deep Fried Squid with Mentai (Foreground)

Sakae's New Menu have also included localized flavours like OTAH! Yes OTAH!! They have Otah Katsu, Long Bean Otah and Otah Sushi! WAH!!! The Otah very nice la, then not too spicy also, cos I cannot take very spicy food, Haha! Very special ley, Good combinations, go try if you can!!

Long Bean Otah - Deep-fried otah with long bean wrap

Otah Katsu - Crispy breaded otah

Who here loves Japanese Rice? I know I do! Haha! *Rice Bucket Group* Sakae got so many options to choose from, but what If I want to try abit of everything? Sakae very thoughtful now, Because they offer MINI DONS!! Yes, Smaller portions of their Dons so that you can try different Dons or share with your friends so you all can try more things on the menu! YAY! 

Mini Chirashi Don - Assorted sashimi on sushi rice

Mini Negitoro Don - Minced tuna belly and spring onion on sushi rice

You see ah, this Sakae Don look damn appetizing please, The colour all so nice, I just feel like mixing it all up together to get a Fireworks coloured meal! Haha! Or if you don't take Raw food, try their Unagi Bibimba! Served in a Hot Stone, it ensures your Rice stays warm even after talking to your friends for like half an hour, And then you will get the charred bits at the bottom and they will be really crispy and fragrant. Ooooh, typing this now makes me hungry!!

Sakae Don - Sakae signature salmon assortment on sushi rice

Unagi Bibinba - Grilled eel with shredded egg and assorted vegetables served with subtly charred rice and miso soup

And then hor, The menu already so impressive, I didn't expect Sakae to have FONDUE in their dessert menu. I was like "WAH! Got Fondue meh in the menu?" But the fondue very generous la, you see got so many Liao(ingredients) for you to dip in the melted chocolate. After all the food before, This one confirm must Share one! And what's special about them are the Flavours of the ice cream(but you cannot choose de la)! Got Flavours like Matcha, Salted Caramel, Lavender, Sesame etc, Very special la when you dip them in the chocolate. I am very impressed with the Fondue! Haha!

Sakae Fondue - Quality chocolate dipping sauce for an enhanced richness coated over an assortment of ice cream, cookies and fresh fruit

That's all for the food introduction that I had that night, Looks really good right! 

And now hor, I share with you another good offer! The Soup Spoon Union #02-33 (just beside Sakae only) is sending you to Perth!! Well Sort of la, They are bringing you Flavours from Perth and at Soup Spoon and the Union has delicious Offers as well! 

So Many Delicious food at White Sands now, Siao Liao Lor, #Goodbyediet. But maybe it's a good chance to jio all my makan Kakis who stay in the east to come to white sands to makan together! Haha. And with more shops opening soon, Confirm will be spoiled for choices!! Check out White Sands on Facebook and Instagram and check the Hashtag #WhiteSandsSG on instagram!

Look out for my next post as I got some exciting news to share with you, Blogshop owners and instashop owners staying in the East! 

With Love, M♥

Restaurant Hoshigaoka - Safra Toa Payoh

*Food Tasting Session*

Home is where the Heart is, And so is Food. My Heart always has a spot for all things Japanese. Even though I'm craving for Korean Food nowadays, It doesn't mean that I do not miss my Sashimi and Tonkatsu. Hehe *Glutton Alert*

With 40 years of rich history in serving authentic Japanese cusine, Restaurant Hoshigaoka has recently revamped their menu, for both ala carte and also the kids menu, available at all 4 outlets!

I simply adore potato salads at Japanese Food Joints. Some have really creamy smooth potatoes, some are chunky, some even have crunchy apples and carrots in them! What I liked about Restaurant Hoshigaoka's version is that they have my favouritest thing from japan on it, MENTAI! Chunky Potato Salad with Mentai and Salad on the side, I could have it for dinner and it would leave me satisfied!

Mentai Potato Salad

The Kids Menu got a Revamp too! They can choose from Aeroplane, train or Bento Sets! Oooooh So Cute! The kids meal also comes with all time kids favourite - Yakult and snacks like Hello Panda and Jelly! I so Envy!

Aeroplane Kids Meal

Highlight of the night would be this Goma Beef Houba Yaki. Slices of 30 days Aged New Zealand Rib Eye beef is a melt in your mouth sensation with the aroma of the goma sauce is sheer delight to the palate!

Goma Beef Houba Yaki

Tender Codfish(My Favourite!) with Black pepper sauce, Simple and satisfying. It comes with sides like Salmon Sashimi, Fried chicken kaarage, goma tofu, miso soup and fruits! Just by looking at it makes me feel like digging in already, so many things to eat on 1 plate!! 

Black Pepper Gindara Teishoku

With a history of more than 30 years, The Hoshigaoka Zen comes with an appetiser, salmon sashimi salad, tempura, gindara teriyaki, beef misoyaki, rice, miso soup, chawanmushi and matcha ice cream. The presentation itself is so Instagram worthy!! And everything you see is fresh and I enjoy the various textures of the different items, only regret is that the beef was tough to bite.

Hoshigaoka Zen

Complimentary Green Tea Ice Cream with Azuki Beans for Hoshigaoka Zen Set

Salmon Sushi Roll ~ A Classic which I could just pop in to my mouth effortlessly (Oh my god my mouth is huge!!!) Fresh Salmon with Crunchy and colourful vegetables makes it really pleasing!

Salmon Sushi Roll

And a dessert to end it all off, Tempura Ice Cream is really common in Japanese food places and Restaurant Hoshigaoka's version is really awesome!!! Vanilla ice cream in cream puff, covered in tempura batter and fried to perfect crisp, then drizzled with strawberry sauce, Give me moreeeeeee!

Tempura Ice Cream

Thank you Restaurant Hoshigaoka for the invite, It's been a wonderful experience dining there.



With Love, M♥