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Myo Restobar @ Oxley Tower

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~Invited Session~ Myo Restobar's Chinese name is a play on the Chinese words, 妙嚥 miào yàn which means “to swallow wonder”. Myo is Kia Hiang, rebranded with signature classic homestyle Cantonese dishes from their International Plaza outlet and dimsum from their Kim Tian branch. Kia Hiang Claypot Spring Chicken ($18) Fans of Kia Hiang will remember this, a cabbage draped spring chicken showered in a bath of sauces and spices. The cabbage was simmered till it was melt in the mouth, same with the chicken that was so tender the bones were absolutely unnecessary to remove. It is cardinal sin returning the claypot with any of the gravy left because it is just too tasty. Great with their best selling brown rice. Baked Hamachi Collar in Butter Sauce ($18 each) The butter sauce made all things tasty and I like how this had a surprising taste profile, laced with a certain tanginess that makes this baked fish collar so appetizing. Angus Tenderloin Cubes with Garlic and Broccoli ($18) Stir frie

Chope Exclusive: 1-for-1 Set Dinner

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I love Panko and this is not a sponsored post. Just saying. Chope ran a 1-for-1 set dinner and it is on till end of January. #dontsaybojio At $58++ for two, I was more than sold. Fact is, I just needed another excuse to return for my favourite kushi katsu place. Chef's appetizers Premium stick salad served with homemade dipping sauce Is it me or their vegetables are extra crunchy and sweet? I've never quite entertained the thought of eating my greens with miso but I could be that changed diner. Wagyu Beef Kushikatsu Shiitake with Chicken Truffle Miso Kushikatsu Asapargus with Garlic Mayo Kushikatsu Hokkaido Scallop with Sea Urchin Kushikatsu Mochi Bacon with Mentai Mayo Kushikatsu Their kushi katsus are the bomb, so beautifully breaded and crumbed. Its the cackle that reveals the most gorgeously grilled ingredient be it a succulently fat scallop, QQ torched mocha or juicy stalk of asparagus. One skewer is never enough. Mini Kaisen Bara Chirashi Don Mini is by no means a true re

25 Degrees Burger, Wine & Liquor Bar @ Middle Road

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~Invited Session~ 25 Degrees is an exciting burger, wine and liquor bar that originated from Los Angeles and in the most understated manner, it was the wine coloured wall paper interior that first caught my attention. Word has it that it is one of the places in Los Angeles that celebrities love being at. With both alfresco and indoor options, the swanky space sits up to 30 at a go. Business has been brisk and dinner it seems exudes a completely different charm altogether. From mouth watering burgers to stacked pancakes, there is something for everyone on their menu. 25 degrees as explained, is the temperature difference between a well done and raw burger. Heirloom Tomato Salad Tuscan Tomato Soup Too many tomatoes going on in our choice of appetisers but they were tasty choices. Black Magic Burger Fluffy charcoal burger buns makes this deconstructed burger an eyecatching number. Stack them and give it a good squeeze to bring on the eggporn works, it's almos

Basilico Basilissimo: When geography meets gastronomy, season by lattitude

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~Invited Session~ This quarter, Basilico at Regent launches a menu that's all about dishes and wines from Sicily, Sardinia and Clabira, located between the 36th to 40th parallels. On top of that, there famous cheese room has made its entrance into weekday dinners instead of just over Sunday brunch. This seasonal cheese appetizer comes with every order of the cheese buffet - one cannot help but wish this cheese haven lasts forever. Cold Cuts, Marinated Seafood and Vegetables, Seasonal Leaves and Cheese from the counter Well, clearly I got the memo on the cheeses and dived in straight to their burratas. So fresh and creamy! My staple includes arugula leaves, parmesan, truffle olive oil and a side of tomatoes and burrata . Toasted Durum Wheat with Scallop, Tiger Prawns, Mussels and Red Mullet Roe Fregola pasta done in the style of paella in a rich seafood stock and served with a medley of seafood and tasty red mullet roe. Pan-seared Lemon crusted Tuna Loin with Salmoriglio, Fennel an