Chikuwa Tei

 A quick and simple lunch at Mohamed Sultan, nearby my old workplace.

 Otoshi (which means appetiser): Pickled lotus roots, these were served complimentary.

Sake Sashimi ($10++)

Fresh, thickly-sliced salmon.. So good you can eat it on its own!

*I was thrilled to see Otoro on their menu, but only to be told that it wasn't available on that day! T_T

 Chawanmushi ($5++)

This might just be the best I've ever had. Simmered with fragrant dashi stock, the silky egg custard glides down your throat without any resistance. It's also worth its price tag; just look at the amount of ingredients in it!

Cod & Vegetables Hot Pot Set ($24++)

The set came with an additional miso soup, rice, and fruits (watermelon). I find this rather value-for-money for their generosity with the cod fish slices(boneless!).

The broth was slightly sweet and quite tasty, perfect for people who want something light.

 Warming the tummy and the soul, I would call this comfort food.

My dining partner had the Yaki Udon set with Salmon (I'd forgotten the price)

I tried a little of it and found it quite decent.

This came with the udon set too

Will definitely recommend this restaurant for true-blue Jap food lovers (no fusion nonsense here) for its affordable lunch sets. They serve a wide variety of sashimi and sushi as well. People who'd like a change from the usual Sushi Tei, Ichiban, or Sakae Sushi can venture here for a nice and quiet meal. But be sure to call up to make reservations as this is a small restaurants and seats are limited.


Chikuwa Tei
9 Mohamed Sultan Road
#01-01
Tel: 6738 9395
Daily: 11.30am–3pm / 6pm–10pm

Wild Honey: All-day brunch

I've been to Wild Honey on several occasions, and it is undisputedly one of my favourite brunch spots in Singapore. Opened in late 2009, it brought to us the concept of all-day breakfast (yippee) housed in a warm and cozy joint. Not that this was unprecedented, but other all-day breakfast joints are usually located far away from town, in places where it's out of the way/not easily accessible.

photo credit: HuiYuan89

I love breakfast so much that I can have it at anytime of the day.

photo credit: AccidentalEpicurean

The sofa seats add a cozy and homely touch to the cafe.

 

photo credit: AccidentalEpicurean

I'm sorry that most of the pictures are "out-sourced"; it was unfortunate that I had forgotten to bring my camera out on that day!

photo credit: CrustyPastels

There's no menu for you to flip thru over here. Just a blackboard with its prices written in chalk, and visuals are displayed on the iPad to tempt you.

Oh, and you'll have to place your order at the counter and the food would be delivered to you thereafter.

photo credit: AccidentalEpicurean

Tunisian set, $18++

This is one of the many reasons why I fell in love with this place.

Serving it in an iron cast pan upped its cool factor; it almost felt like I cooked it myself.

Richly-spiced pepper, onion and tomato stew littered with chorizo slices, sounds delicious no?

I enjoyed breaking the two fried eggs and watch the runny yolk spill over the yummy mess, mmm..

It was huge on flavours and tasted even more delicious with the buttery, thick and fluffy brioche toasts provided.

photo credit: CrustyPastels

Mexican Set, $18++

My friend had this set, which consisted of a fat burrito filled with scrambled eggs, cheese, potatoes, and black beans served with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

I felt that this could do with a little more salt, and best eaten with the condiments provided.

But still, it's a hearty and well-balanced meal in one.

Scandinavian set, $22++

I also had this set which consisted of a grilled Norwegian salmon and asparagus nestled on a potato rosti and slathered with hollandaise sauce.

The salmon was grilled to a right texture, not too flaky nor mushy.

And the rosti was ultra crispy, albeit a little oily.

This dish was surprisingly quite filling, which I thought that the Hollandaise sauce had a part to play; it made the whole rich very rich-tasting.

I'll recommend Wild Honey to small groups and couples, or individuals who just want a quiet place to eat and chill. Portions are generous though; people who have small appetites could share the love. I'll definitely be back whenever I'm in town with a craving for breakfast food!

#03-02 Mandarin Gallery

Orchard Road, Singapore

Tel: 6235 3900

Website

Opening hours: 9am-10.30pm (Mon-Fri)

8am-10.30pm (Sat & Sun)

They do not take reservations.