O'TAH @ Jewel Changi Airport - New F&B Concept By Lee Wee & Brothers

Lee Wee & Brothers, a local F&B brand known for its traditional otah has opened a new modernise concept at Jewel Changi Airport. The new concept, O'TAH offers a modern take of the traditional otah with exclusive otah collection.

Four Exclusive Otah Collection 4.2/5

Customers can still purchase the traditional otah at the new concept stall locate at basement 2 of Jewel Changi Singapore. However, I would like to recommend the exciting new creations, whereby new flavours are incorporated into the classic otah. The four new exclusive flavours are Pink Salmon Otah ($26.40/box of 12), Scallop Otah ($26.40/box of 12), Cream Cheese & Corn Otah ($26.40/box of 12), and Petai & Anchovy Otah ($20.40/box of 12). These are all handmade. The ingredients are wrapped in a pair of coconut leaves, which impart a tropical fragrance and sweetness, then grilled for the smoky aroma.

O'TAH Fries 4/5

The O'TAH Fries ($6.90) looks like spam fries, isn't it? These are actually made from the traditional otah. They are hand-cut hunks of mackerel fish otah fries. It is paired with lime and herb mayonnaise dip for maximum indulgence.

Ben's Burger 4/5

I like to have the tradition otah with my bread, and the Ben's Burger ($11.90) definitely brings it to a new level. The Ben's Burger ($11.90) is a towering creation with mackerel fish patty, tomato, purple cabbage, caramelised onion and sunny side up, sandwiched between the fluffy charcoal buns.

TAH-co 3.5/5

Giving taco a local spin is the TAH-co ($9,90). The crispy tortilla comes with breaded mackerel fish otah, guacamole, salsa, corn and purple cabbage. Biting into the taco, one gets an abundance of flavours and textures.

Besides the new creations, O'TAH also serves many of Lee Wee & Brothers's fan-favourite dishes such as Banana Leaf Squid Otah, Fried Curry Chicken Nasi Lemak, Grilled Honey Chicken Nasi Lemak. There are also accompaniments such as Sambal Chilli, Ikan Bilis Pack.

Note: This is an inviting tasting.


O'TAH
Jewel Changi Aiport
78 Airport Boulevard
#B2-241
Singapore 819666
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Nearest MRT: Changi Airport (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 24 hours

Direction:
Alight at Changi Airport MRT station. Take Exit A or B. Walk to the link bridge to Jewel. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

Tinoq Private Dining @ Tiong Bahru - Our Best Private Dining Experience So Far

Having checked out several private dining venues, our latest food hunt brought us to Tinoq Private Dining at the old Tiong Bahru HDB estate. The private dining is hosted by Tinoq Russell Goh. Many would have known him as a celebrity make-up artist. His recent work includes dressing up Constance Lau for the movie premiere, Crazy Rich Asians both in Hollywood and Singapore. In fact, during our dinner he was sharing with us that he was busy running around in the day getting her stuffs for the movie premiere next day.

Bakwang Kepiting 4.8/5

We started with the Bakwang Kepiting, warming up the stomach for the feast. The meatballs are big and juicy. These lovely meatballs are complemented by the robust and flavourful soup made from flower crabs, pork bones and dried flat fish. This is damn shiok that we asked for second serving.

Turmeric Rice 4.5/5

Before we arrive for our dinner, Tinoq did check with us whether we want Blue Pea Rice or Turmeric Rice for dinner. We decided to got for the latter and the turmeric was freshly plucked from Tinoq's garden for the rice.

Sotong Hitam 3.8/5

A dish I like since young is Sotong Hitam, I still remember how I like to drench my white rice with the squid ink gravy, covering the rice in a pool of black sauce. The version at Tinoq was good but I thought the gravy was slightly on the watery side. A little heat can also help to perk up the dish.

Rendang Minang Kerbau 3.5/5

Unfortunately I didn't quite enjoy the Rendang Minang Kerbau. I am not saying it is not a delicious dish but I prefer my chunky, melted in the mouth rendang. The version at Tinoq is more of pulled pork texture, with the aromatic rempah intensifying the flavour.

Chap Chye 4.2/5

The Chap Chye was cooked to a nice crunch and not too soft, absorbing the essence of the fermented bean paste. Noteworthy is the effort to tie the dried lily bubs into a knot. Traditionally that is what my grandma will do.

Sambal Telur 3/5

Probably my least favourite dish is the Sambal Telur. Lightly brown on the exterior, the eggs are sliced into half and top with homemade sambal, served together with some cucumbers.

Sweet Potato Leaves with Hai Bee Hiam 4.2/5

More commonly we like to cook our greens with sambal belachan but at Tinoq, the Sweet Potato Leaves is paired with Hai Bee Hiam. The combination is quite new to me but it works wonderfully. Totalyl enjoyed it.

Ayam Limau Perut 4.5/5

One of the crowd favourite goes to the Ayam Limau Perut. The chunky pieces of chicken are cooked to tender, immersed in a creamy piquancy gravy of tamarind, kaffir leaves and lime, flavouring the protein. How I wish there are some toasted bread for me to mop up the delicious gravy.

Char Siew 3.8/5

The Char Siew was sweet and tender but I would prefer more of the caramelized char on the exterior.

Ikan Assam Pedas 4.2/5

Steamed Thai Seabass 4.5/5

For fish lover, you will enjoy both the Ikan Assam Pedas and Steamed Thai Seabass. The Ikan Assam Pedas is very appetising with its sour spicy gravy. I even drenched my rice with the gravy. For the Steamed Thai Seabass, the cooking timing was so spot on. The fish was moist and paired so well with the sour and spicy gravy.

Ngoh Hiang 4.5/5

Another highlight at Tinoq is the homemade Ngoh Hiang. Deep fried to a delectable crispy exterior, the ngoh hiang is stuffed with minced pork, prawn chestnut and even sweet melon. This is one of the better ngoh hiang I have eaten for a long time.

Overall we feel think Tinoq has been our best private dinner experience so far. In my own term, Tinoq has the overall package. The food is homely and delicious, in addition Tinoq and his partner Dylan are excellent hosts. The private dining is priced at $100 for 7-8 courses. For our session, we had extra dishes.


Tinoq Private Dining
Blk 30 Jalan Klink
Singapore 160030
Nearest MRT: Tiong Bahru (EW Line)
For reservations, e-mail pasirpanjangboy@gmail.com or SMS 9338-6439

Mei Qi Cuttlefish Kangkong.BBQ Seafood @ East Coast Lagoon Food Village - Shiok Sambal Chilli Sauce

Many times whenever my foreign friends come to Singapore, I would bring them to East Coast Lagoon Food Village to try the different local food. There are many stalls in the food centre and one of them is Mei Qi Cuttlefish Kangkong.BBQ Seafood where you can order a variety of cooked dishes.

Sambal Stingray 4.2/5

Many places sells the BBQ Sambal Stingray but what stood out is there sambal chilli which is very fragrant and shiok. The other bonus is the accompanying cincalok dipping sauce. The sharpness of the cincalok sauce brings out the freshness of the fish meat.

Sambal Kang Kong 4/5

The Sambal Kang Kong is a common dish which you can get in every restaurant. I have to say the stall's concoction of sambal chilli is really good and it seems to go well with anything. Love how the greens still retain a crunchy texture. not overcooking it.

Sambal Squid 4.2/5

The Sambal Squid is as good too with the sambal sauce. Coated with the fragrant sambal sauce, the perfectly cooked squid comes with a delightful bite.

Sambal Mussel 4/5

For those that finds the sambal chilli sauce too spicy to handle, the Sambal Mussel may be more manageable. The plump and juicy mussel is bath in a sweet chilli sauce similar to the chilli crab sauce.

Mei Qi Cuttlefish Kangkong.BBQ Seafood
East Coast Lagoon Food Village
Stall #01-22
1220 East Coast Parkway
Singapore 468960
Nearest MRT: Mountbatten (CC Line)

Direction:
1) Alight at Mountbatten MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to bus stop at block 2 along Mountbatten Road (Stop ID 80279). Take bus 401*. Alight 10 stops later. Walk to destination. Journey time about 35 minutes. [Map]

* Note this bus service is only available on weekends and PH. The operating timing on Sat and Sun varies too. Please check SBS Transit website.

Naughty Nuri's Singapore @ Capitol Piazza - Renowned Bali RestaurantOpens First Outlet in Singapore

The renowned Naughty Nuri's in Bali, Indonesia has finally landed in Singapore. Popular for its succulent barbecue pork ribs, Indonesia fare and martinis, the restaurant has opened its first outlet at Capitol Piazza. No longer do we need to fly all the way to Bali to satisfy their barbecue pork ribs cravings.

Mad Ribs Half Rack 3.8/5

Known for having the best sticky pork ribs in Bali, we just have to try it for ourselves. We had the Mad Ribs Half Rack ($18.80). Marinated in balinese spicies and glazed with their special asian bbq sauce, the pork ribs were indeed juicy and succulent. However, it lacked that charred aroma to encompass that beautiful meat. Even my dining partner who has dine at the Bali outlet, felt disappointed. Saying that, a highlight worth mentioning is the kechap manis chilli sauce on the side. It complemented the pork ribs very well, giving it a wicked kick in flavour.

Pull Pork Burger $16.50

From the grill, we also tried the Pull Pork Burger ($16.50). Sandwiched between the homemade bun is yogurt mint slaw, cheddar cheese, bbq sauce, lettuce and the pull pork. The burger felt sort of off balance, with the pull pork overshadowed by the intense flavours of the slaw, cheese and bbq sauce.

Nuri's Signature Martini 3.5/5

Not to forget, the bar at Naughty Nuri's shakes up some interesting Martinis and Cocktails by the in-house Master Mixologist Ricky Paiva. We started with the Nuri's Signature Martini ($19.50) that is infused with the pandan flavour on top of the refreshing coconut.

Crispy Pig Ears 4.2/5

Ideal to go with the martinis and cocktails are some small plates on the menu such as the Crispy Pig Ears ($6.80) and Burnt Squid ($8.80). The Crispy Pig Ears, with its crunchy soft bone that is perfumed with spicy curry powder is really addictive.

Burnt Squid 4/5

A light bite that comes with a slightly burnt surface, gives the bouncy Burnt Squid ($8.80) a hint of smokiness. The sweetness of the squid is further accentuated with the red pepper sauce.

Sambal Prawns Petai 4.2/5

Besides the grill and small plates, I find the Indonesian fare fairs much better than the rest. The Sambal Prawns Petai ($11.80), stir fried in home made sambal and bitter beans, carries a fiery spicy kick to it. I like the fact that it is not fine tuned for the wider public.

Lemak Chili Party 4.5/5

The Lemak Chili Party ($6.80) has the whole chicken leg cooked in a tumeric coconut gravy. The tender chicken leg with the creamy gravy has me craving for a bowl of rice to go with it.

I have not tried Naughty Nuri's in Bali hence I could not really compare the food experience. I can only judge on my on personal preference. Overall I think the pork ribs is above average, saving grace is the kechap manis chilli sauce. However, I will return for their Indonesian dishes. I fund them better than the grill items and small plates.


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Naughty Nuri's Singapore
Capitol Galleria
15 Stamford Road
#01-84
Singapore 178906
Tel: +65 63847966
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Nearest MRT: City Hall (EW Line, NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am - 11pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at City Hall MRT station. Take Exit B. Cross the road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at City Hall MRT station. Take Exit D. Go to ground level. Walk over to Capitol Galleria. Journey time about 8 minutes. [Map]