Maru SG Dine & Bar at ICON Village (Tanjong Pagar)

This is not the first time I've been to Maru. I was introduced to Maru by Janel previously and we had a great time there. This time, we revisited them and they have a greater menu to share. Here's what we ordered. 

First, we had to get some drinks. Their bartender, Denise makes some really serious cocktails which are really enjoyable and pretty too.

(Left) Purple Royale (HH: $12, Regular: $20) is made up of Coconut Rum, Homemade infused lavender syrup and Lemon juice. It is such a enjoyable drink. You first taste the sweetness of the lavender syrup and then a slight sourness from the lemon juice before the aroma of the coconut rum lingers on your palette.

(Right) Reishi (HH: $12, Regular: $20) is made up of Jasmine Tea infused vodka, Lychee liqueur, lemon juice and egg white. I had this the last time i visited and I personally enjoyed it alot. My first concern was the egg white however the taste wasn't present at all. All that I tasted was the delicious lychee and jasmine flavour.

Purple Royale

Reishi

Next up, it's time for some snacks to slowly enjoy the night. 1. Sweet potato fries with garlic dip,  2. Mentaiko Cheese Gyoza, 3. Truffle Chawanmushi. They are each going at $8 and my favourite out of the 3 is the Sweet Potato Fries with Garlic Dip!! 

 

I love the sweet potato fries, it remained crispy and they were the thick cut kind which made it so much more enjoyable. You MUST dip it in the garlic dip, we even got seconds for it. The Mentaiko Cheese Gyoza was rather normal, nothing to shout about.

The cutest chawanmushi would be these truffle chawanmushi served in eggshell. The first scoop and you get to savour that shaved truffle and caviar all in one mouthful. SHIOK AH!

If you are looking for something different, something exciting, I would totally recommend the La Paloma (HH: $12, Regular: $20). It is tangy, refreshing with a hint of spice due to the use of Denise's in house Jalapeno infused vodka.

Something for our non-alcoholic friends, Highly recommended to try this Momo cocktail (HH: $12, Regular: $20). It has Peach, Orange and Lemon with a splash of soda. Really enjoyable and pretty!

Maru has different menu for Lunch and Dinner. First let's take a look at two of the items from the lunch menu.

1. Mentaiko Cod Fish ($22) which features a piece of Cod fish covered generously with mentaiko sauce and cheese and then torched to perfection. Resting on top a bed of garlic fried rice.

2. Sashi Hiyashi Somen ($32) is generously topped with fresh Hokkaido Scallops, torched salmon and uni and ikura. The truffle infused sauce and the caviar brought up the whole experience on my palette. 

Dinner Menu:

1. White Tuna Tataki (Small - $22, Large $32). I have not tried white tuna before and I was really impressed with the one I had at Maru. The dish is served with Yuzu jelly bits and Pomegranate and it is recommended for you to eat them all together to get the best experience.

2. Kale Salad ($15) is finely chopped up with hints of mint and tossed together with pine nuts. Served with a wedge of lime to add a little tangy taste. Something for the health conscious friends to try!

3. Spicy Asari Clams (Small - $15, Large - $26) is the BEST dish here and you Must Must MUST order it! The broth is slightly spicy with hints of lemograss and the sweetness from the clams. Each clam is clean thoroughly and it is served with a side of toast which is never enough.

4. Duck Breast ($27)

5. Truffle Beef Cube Don ($25)

6. Bonito Unagi rice ($20) is much like a risotto topped generously with bonito flakes. The ungai flavour explodes in your mouth as you chew on each grain of rice. Amazing.

We got a sneak peek at Maru's Valentine's Menu as well. You may start planning for your Valentine's dinner while planning for CNY as well. Haha.

Maru Valentine's Dinner goes for $68++ per couple.

Appetizers - Camembert Fries with Blueberry Dip, Crispy Avocado Ravioli,

Tuna California Maki, Aburi Salmon Mentai, Tatami Iwashi

Salad - Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Romaine Lettuce Glazed with Honey Vinaigrette

Main - Grilled Sea Bass, Scallop & Carabinero Prawn Glazed in Yuzu Miso

OR Foie Gras & Striploin Steak, Red Wine Butter, Trio Capsicum Marinated in Balsamic & Potato Wedges

Dessert - Chocolate Mousse Cake Topped with Macadamia Ice Cream

This whole session was hosted by Maru's Team and we thank you for the awesome food and company.

MARU - DINE & BAR

12 Gopeng Street #01-05
Icon Village, S078877

ps: You can make your reservations on Quandoo!


With Love, M♥

Seoul Garden Harbourfront Centre Level One!

Did you know? Seoul Garden has a new outlet in Harbourfront Center level One, Nooooo, it is not the Seoul Garden Hot Pot one upstairs, it's the BBQ one on Level 1 opposite Harry's!

Let's take a look at the spread they have!

Fresh Salads, Kimchi, Kewpie sauces for you to choose from. Different sauces for you to mix and match your favourite combination. The sauces here can be used as "marination" for the meats too if you like. Well, at least that's what I did la. Haha.

They have a pretty decent cooked food section too, Got Sushi, seafood Paella & Chilli Crab one ok!

The main focus of Seoul Garden would be their BBQ & Hotpot selections. Fresh vegetables, seafood & a wide variety of marinated meat for you to choose from. From Char Siew Chicken to Beef Bulgoggi.

Dessert Spread. They have a wide range of fruits and Ice Cream for you to choose from. I hope you still have stomach for it after the dinner, you'll know why.

You can choose 2 soup base or 1 soup base andddddddddddddddddddddddddddd.....

One pot of CHEESEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! It's a Nacho Cheese Base + Spicy Sauce + Mozzarella Cheese on top! When you mix them all together, you get a pot of delicious Mexican style cheese dip!! You can even add more mozzarella cheese from the salad counter earlier on to get that stringy cheese effect.

The wide range of food selection at Seoul Garden never fails to impress and everything tastes so good, you can't stop! To fully enjoy your experience there, please look for someone who will cook the food for you hahaha! 

And here's an idea for you for this year's Christmas Feasting! Seoul Garden for an All-You-Can-Eat Buffer spead in 2 different styles and you get to enjoy the special Christmas offerings, valid till 2nd January!

Call them to make your reservations now!

Full outlet list here: http://www.seoulgarden.com.sg/outlets/

Here's wishing you a Merry Christmas & a Wonderfood New Year!

With Love, M♥

Organic Gifting this Christmas with Dr. Bronner's Range of Organic Skin Food

Ho Ho Ho~ Today I'm going to share with you Dr. Bronner’s NEW range of products! Previous times, I have wrote about their Castile Organic Liquid Soaps which are made using the ancient wisdom of Mother Nature’s wondrous resources, while marrying the cutting-edge technology to augment their ingredients’ efficacy so you reap the full and best benefits. This time round, they have 4 NEW PRODUCTS! 

(1) Dr. Bronner’s All-One Toothpaste 140g ($11.90) - This toothpaste has a low-foaming formula and has no synthetic detergent foaming agents, is fluoride-free, vegan and cruelty-free, with no artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, or sweeteners, and made with 70% organic ingredients. This simple yet effective toothpaste stimulates mouth, teeth, gums and tongue, leaving them fresh and clean. Made in a 100% recyclable box and tube. Available in Peppermint, Cinnamon and Anise flavors. 

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With Love, M♥