[Food Review] Ippin Cafe Bar - Cozy environment with affordable Japanese Food and Premium Sake

Along Mohamed Sultan where you can find this hidden gem:

 Ippin Cafe Bar - Singapore's first home concept Japanese cafe bar.

Yup you read it right!

This cafe bar is like a hidden spot if you're just passing by the area. 

They fit perfectly along the white stretch of shops but this is a place you should not miss.

Unlike many Japanese restaurants or bars in Singapore, this place is definitely one to go if you like to have a chat session or even just a casual dining and enjoy the cozy atmosphere.

People are friendly, price are friendly, with all prices include GST and Service Charge and best of all, FREE WIFI!

They have a corner for you to check out their merchandises while waiting for your food to arrive.
Or better yet, have fun posing outside for some fun shots and get your creative juice going.
I love how it blends in with the old and new modernized buildings!
It's another great photo-shoot venue and selfie lovers' paradise!

Not only do they serve home-style Japanese food,
they have tea, sake, premium Japanese snacks and even paper fiber clothing too!

If you're into sake, then this place is the right place for you.

There are 30 & more sake, depending on the season to satisfy your sake fix!
They have price-friendly premium sake in-store ranges from
$35 to $95 for 720ml for you to choose from.

Beautiful Ayumi is such a dear!
The lady boss herself and her crew are so friendly and nice, ever-ready to serve you,
so do head in to check out!

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Was invited for a food tasting session with them and I was impressed.
The set meal are so affordable and food served with quality ingredients!

The starter that is crunchil-y appetizing.

This is not in the menu and have yet been introduced to the public but this is so good!
Salad bars are not new to many Japanese restaurants but the dipping sauce is different
and it taste creamy and flavorful.
Hope they can actually serve this in their menu.

Nikujaga pork and potato stew 

*Part of Deep fried Oyster Set S$24 nett.
Comes with rice, Hatcho miso soup, Nikujaga pork and potato stew, salad 
and hojicha pudding

Oysters are from Hiroshima Prefecture the most famous area of oyster in Japan.

It's lightly battered with the outer layer so crispy, leaving the inside fresh and juicy.

The stew was slightly salty but made well-done to compliment the deep fried oyster and rice.

Pretty well-balance meal!


Yakisoba Set
S$12 nett
Comes with Kobachi (small dish) and hojicha pudding (roasted green tea dessert).

Yakisoba comes from Chiba Prefecture.
A dish that's very Japanese because they have it almost all the time.
You don't have to head over to Japan to have it because you can taste the original from Ippin cafe bar.

Generous amount of marinated pork slices, cabbage and carrots.
My second pick for a simple satisfying meal!

Oyakodon Set

S$15.00 nett

Comes with miso soup and hojicha pudding.

This is one of my favorite among the tasting menu we had.

Chicken was boiled with dashi (stock) to enhance the taste of this dish and was flavorful when mixed with rice. 

It's quite appetizing actually for the right amount of salty taste.

You must be wondering what's that colorful round stuff in that mini cup?

It's actually Rattsu, flavored nuts!

It's pretty addictive when you start it.

Comes in 3 flavors: serious coffee, creamy strawberry and grassy matcha.

All you need to do is select your favorite flavored nuts and fill your cup with it.

Rattsu Nuts are priced at $8/cup.

A good snack to have when you while away.

*Ingredients in their set meals are carefully selected and they come from dedicated Japanese companies with combined history of 329 years!

Talk about traditions and quality!

Address:

Ippin Cafe Bar - Japanese Makan & Drinks Place

18 Mohamed Sultan Road, Singapore 238967

Opening hours: 11am - 11pm

Tel: 67334794

FB/IG Reservations: @IPPIN Cafe Bar

For more informations, check out Ippin cafe bar's FB page!

*All prices include GST and Service Charge. 

Free Wifi available.

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[Food Review] Grand Opening of Saboten, Millenia Walk, 27 April 2015

Howdy everyone!

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I believe many of you might have heard about Saboten and knows that they used to have one outlet at Millenia Walk.

*They're one of the largest Tonkatsu chains with over 500 outlets in many countries such as Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore and many more.

And...

They're finally BACK in Millenia Walk!!

I used to work at Parco, Millenia Walk and most of the time, I would go there for my lunch break.

The service was awesome and they've never once disappoint me with their food quality.

A meal which costs around S$20++ (depends on what you're ordering) and comes with free flow of miso soup, imported Japanese rice, and fresh cabbage! 

It's so worth it!

It's always Hunwari Tenderloin Don for me. Always! 

I'm a sucka for that. 

I don't have to look at the menu to choose, it's always Hunwari Tenderloin Don!. 

A loyal fan! teehee^^

I'm so glad they're finally back at Millenia Walk because It's just walking-distance away from my current workplace. *egg-cited*

I'm so lucky to be able to attend and witness their grand opening!

Read on because they're having a great promotion right now!!

At the Grand Opening of Saboten, Millenia Walk..

Special drum performance for all the VIPs and invited guests.

Opening Speech from one of the directors of Saboten.

It's really an eye-opening ceremony!

We get to try the sake and wow, it's strong!

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Finally it's meal time!

We get to try out their extensive food menu and I'm impressed!

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Mix of Ebi Katsu and their most popular, Pork Loin Katsu just for the two of us!

Super generous!

Le Boyfriend was sharing with me how he fell in love with their cabbage 

(*he hates his greens but fell in love with Saboten's Fresh Cabbage!) 

Credit me okay, I introduce Saboten to him one. *proud*

After meal dessert.

We were already super full by then.

I can say it's really refreshing and a good way to end the meal!

Thank you Saboten Singapore for having us! 

We, and our tummy, enjoyed very much!

And guess what,

They're having a super duper good promotion!

50% off  on every second set ordered 

(*selected set only)!!

and it depends on the day itself.

My favorite Hunwari Tenderloin Don is on Fridays!! Woohoo!

(Source: Saboten's FB Page)

For more information, do like their page and follow their updates!

Great deals till end of June 2015!!

#DontSayINeverShare

Till then,

Zerika-says

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[Sponsored Food Review] Aone Claypot House featuring their newly launched and must order dishes at Kallang Wave Mall.

It's been just a few months that Kallang Wave Mall has officially opened and what really impress me was that you can find most of various popular food joints in this mall.

Not only located very conveniently beside Stadium Circle Line, you can even head to Kallang Leisure Park which also located nearby for some after-meal movies or bowling.

You will never complain about having nothing to do if you visit that area.

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Earlier in March, Some of the bloggers were invited for a tasting session at one of the popular food joint which caters a wide range of Claypot dishes and many other comfort food.

Featuring AOne Claypot House!

I believe it's not new to many locals however, if you've not been to AOne Claypot House, then scroll down to find out some of my reviews on their dishes!

I've been to many Claypot restaurants before but AOne Claypot House indeed serves an even more extensive and wider range of claypot dishes for you to choose from. 

Definitely spoilt for choices!

Brought along my boy to the food tasting session.

He's not a fan of salted eggs and century eggs and always remove them or scooping them up to pass to me.  -_-'" 

We were seated at a corner of the restaurant and Vincent, the representative of AOne Claypot House ran through the presentation slides with us to let us know more about the brand.

They'd came up with some new add-ons into their menu and I can tell you it's superb!

Assorted Vegetables in Sambal Sauce

French Bean, Long Beans, Lady Fingers, Egg-plant 

stir fried with minced meat in Sambal Chili sauce

It's probably one of my must-order dish if I were to be back again!
Great for those who enjoys spicy dishes.
It's flavorful, not too oily!
Crunchy, slight salted and taste great when you combine it with a pot of porridge!

Fish Maw stuffed with Minced Meat in Fish Roe Sauce

Pretty decorated.
The broccoli stays crunchy, the sauce does not overpowers the entire dish and that's good because you get to taste the original flavor of the meat and fish maw.
The meat itself was tender and juicy, and I like the combination of fish maw and mince meat!

A well-balanced dish I would say! 

NEXT UP..

Dried Scallop Porridge with Minced Meat & Assorted Eggs (Century Egg, Salted Egg, Egg)

The porridge so soft and silky smooth, it literally melts in your mouth. The clay-pot was great for containing the heat and making the porridge's temperature last even longer.

It's a very appetizing dish, I believe it's because of the salted egg, yet the porridge doesn't taste too salty and goes very well with many other dishes in-store.

One of our favorite dish! Even Melvin was pretty impress as well because he don't like salted eggs and century eggs and will always dig them out and pass to me. -_-'''
 However, he finished his portion and even asked for more!

That goes to show how tasty it is!
*I bet if his mum saw this will be like, " Serious???"
Yes auntie! He really finishes his portion! TEEHEE :)

Seeing him enjoying his meal at the tasting session really makes me smile!

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Claypot Pork Belly with Salted Fish

Smoking hot!

It's not really spicy in my opinion but to my table-mates, they only tasted a few mouthful and .. they let me have them haha! So for those who can really take spicy, probably you might want to have it with a bowl of plain porridge/rice. 

The pork belly was well-sliced, tender and flavorful. Good!

Hotplate Ginger Deer Meat

The deer meat was tender and the sauce was made just right without overpowering its juicy texture and natural flavor. I would prefer to have this dish with a bowl of white rice or a plain porridge where you can scoop up the sauce and adds it into your rice/porridge. Simple but satisfying.

Pork Floss "Chai Po" Omelette

One of the new add-on! 

The pork floss gives the egg an additional texture. 

And yes, egg and porridge traditionally goes well together! 

I like it as it's not too oily and the egg was fried to a pretty golden brown. 

You must be wondering what's beneath the omelette as it seems like it's popped up. 

It's fresh cabbage for those who love their greens. :)

Clear stock soup with Spinach and Meat Balls

I actually ordered this to let Melvin and my table-mates to try because I've ever had this before last year with my family at their Chinatown Point outlet and both my parents love it. 

Melvin always love meat balls/ fish balls, spinach and soup.

This is like a 3 in 1 for him and I'm glad he likes it! :)

Very healthy dish indeed because it's not salty at all, and there's generous amount of wolf-berries.

Fried Eggplants with Pork Floss

I think I'm in love with this dish. It's one of the dish where you can't stop having it!
Fried into this pretty golden brown, the pork floss adds a nice flavor and texture to this dish!

My table-mates and I love this dish! :)
Must-order!

Deep Fried Pumpkin and Lotus Root with Creamy Salted Egg Sauce

Another favorite!

The outer layer of the deep fried pumpkin remains crisp even after the salted egg sauce was poured over it. Soft in the inside, the sauce definitely adds another feels to it.

Assorted Dried Fruits Tea

A naturally sweet and healthy way to end our meal!

It's a sweet infusion of mix dried fruits that was soothing and refreshing.

This pot of goodness are great for sharing and after meals! 

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This is what happens when you see a group of bloggers sitting together.

(photo credit: AOne Claypot House)

(photo credit: AOne Claypot House)

Thank you AOne Claypot House for hosting us. Thanks Tiffany! 
We now know where we can find quality comfort food! :)

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I've been to the Tampines One outlet and Chinatown point outlet on separate occasions even before the tasting session happened and I am glad I've come for the tasting session to get to try out other dishes. 

Here's where you can locate AOne Claypot House:

If you're looking for a dining place that serves family-styled comfort food, try AOne Claypot House!

Do check them out at your nearest outlet!

'Like' AOne Claypot House's FB page  or check out http://www.aoneclaypot.com/ for more information! :)

*Do share with me if you've tasted other must-order dishes from AOne Claypot House by commenting in this post! I'll reply! :)

Till Then,

Zerika-Says

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