Outback Steakhouse @ Orchard Gateway - Celebrating 30 Hearty Years Of American Food And Australian Fun

In conjunction with their 30th anniversary, Outback Steakhouse at Orchard Gateway would like to reward their customers with a '30 and Better’ campaign. Between now till 30th September, enjoy great discounts off your meals that gets bigger as more of you fill up the tables! 30 and better indeed, with that years of experience in serving you Australia-inspired American fare, Outback Steakhouse put together a new menu which offer dishes made with improved recipes and ingredients, fine tuning their steaks to satisfy every angle of your taste buds.

Typhoon Bloom 3.8/5

This Typhoon Bloom is said to be synonymous with Outback Steak, an appetiser set to leave you in awe. Very thinly coated with batter, I was surprised by how sweet and juicy these fresh onion strings were. Spiked with Outback’s secret seasonings, it was really tough to stop the moment it was served to our table, especially so when the tangy dip added on to the pleasure.

Appetizer Platter 2.8/5

Appetizer Platter ($21.90) allows you to try their new Crispy Volcanic Shrimps, Kookaburra Wings and Lemon Butter Calamari. The Volcanic Shrimps was sweet spicy with sriracha aioli sauce and the Kookaburra Wings was finger licking good crispy exterior and succulent meat, not forgetting the blue cheese dip. The calamari, however, tasted very much like frozen stock.

Ribeye 3/5

For steaks, we chose the Ribeye 10z ($47.90) with Coleslaw and Loaded Baked Potato. Seasoned and seared with their secret 17 seasoning blend, the Ribeye was chargrilled over open flame to draw out the flavours from the meat and fats all together. The Loaded Baked Potato was soft and fluffy, my Coleslaw was sadly too dainty a portion.

Baby Back ribs 2.8/5

If you look for meats that fall-off-the-bones, the Baby Back Ribs ($25.90 half) here would probably disappoint you.

Toowoomba 3/5

You might be better off with their pastas which we enjoyed it much more than the ribs. We had Toowoomba ($29.90), the tomato cream sauce was easy on the pasta and worked really well with the prawns. The price can be a lot friendlier though. That's when the discount comes in handy!

Apple Pie 3/5

We had an Apple Pie Ala Moda ($15.90) to sweeten the deal. Although it looked like a "failed attempt" with a flatten crust, when the cold ice cream meets the thick and chunky layers of warm apples in my mouth, the flavours fell into place.

As the level of discount increases with the number of pax dining in, it does make a lot of sense to come in groups and try out more of their new items.

30% off for 4 pax
20% off for 3 pax
15% off for 2 pax
10% off for 1 pax

Terms and Conditions:
· 1st August – 30th September 2018, Monday to Sunday
· Available for a la carte food items only
· No minimum spend required
· Present above image to enjoy the perks
· Not applicable with any other promotions

Photos and words by Si An. A girl who is allured by travelling, loves the feel of freedom, smell of the rain and the aroma of fine coffee and food. Note: This is an invited tasting.


Outback Steakhouse
Orchard Gateway
277 Orchard Road
#04-01
Singapore 238858
Tel: +65 67026842
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Nearest MRT: Somerset (NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Sun-Thu: 1130am - 10pm
Fri-Sat: 1130am - 1030pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Somerset MRT station. Take Exit C. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

NY Night Market @ Westgate Shopping Mall - Offers Delicious And Affordable Korean-American Fusion Comfort Food X 'K FOOD WHEEL OF DAEBAK' Sure-Win Promotion

From 5 July to 5 August 2018, K Food Holdings, operator of Chir Chir Fusion Chicken Factory, Masizzim, Kogane Yama, Nipong Naepong and NY Night Market, recently launched the 'K FOOD WHEEL OF DAEBAK', which is a sure-win “wheel of fortune” promotion through which customers dining at any of the aforementioned restaurants will be entitled to one spin of the wheel for every $50 spent in a single receipt. No matter where the wheel is spun to, customers will surely be rewarded with some form of food or dining vouchers, such as a $50 dining voucher or a free order of Ranch Cheese Fries.

We visited one of its participating oulet, NY Night Market which is a Korean-American fusion food joint located at Westgate. First established in Seoul Korea, this popular chain specialises in international street food whee one can find in New York City, offering Western food items such as fried chicken, pasta and pizza infused with Korean elements.

Waterfall Cheese Shrimp 4.5/5

The Waterfall Cheese Shrimp ($13.90) features perfectly succulent grilled prawns with broccoli, king oyster mushrooms and cherry tomatoes blanketed in a waterfall of lusciously creamy mozzarella and emmental sauce from a mini bucket. Packed full of creamy cheesy goodness, this is definitely a dream come true for cheese-lovers.

Gambas Al Ajillo 4.2/5

A Spain Tapas-inspired dish, the Gambas Al Ajillo ($13.90) comes in a sizzling plate of sauteed prawns in garlic and olive oil, served with crispy toasted garlic breadsticks. Similar to the waterfall cheese shrimp dish. the prawns are fresh and juicy with a slight peppery aftertaste. The rich flavours of garlic and olive oil makes the dish extremely fragrant. We recommend mopping up all those delicious olive oil with the breadsticks.

Blood & Seoul 4/5

With alcohol going at discounted prices during happy hour till 7pm, the Blood & Seoul ($10; UP: $14.90) was quite a catch with lime Mojito, raspberry and strawberry puree, lemon juice and mint cocktail mix in a huge glass, and a beer bottle inserted upside down into the glass. Finish at least half of your drink before lifting the beer bottle to allow more beer to flow into the glass. While the cocktail is mildly sweet with a refreshing fruity taste, bitter hints of alcohol become more prominent as the beer slowly empties into the glass.

Party in New York 4.2/5

The Party in New York ($30.90) features the hearty surf 'n' turf platter filled with sausage, cajun fried chicken, prawn, french fries, pineapple and corn. It also comes with a sizzling hotplate of Beef Steak. Cooked medium rare, these 150g of grilled flat iron steak is tender and juicy, perfectly seasoned with basil and served with rich BBQ sauce and butter.

Party in New York 4.2/5

NY Night Market is the perfect place to indulge in some delicious and affordable Korean-Western fusion street food over a get-together with friends in a casual fun setting. If you're ever missing the buzzing night markets in korea, come by NY Night market to relive the experience again!

The 'K FOOD WHEEL OF DAEBAK' is available from 5 July to 5 August 2018, where diners are entitled to a single spin of the wheel with every $50 spent in a single receipt. WIth a sure-win concept, stand a chance to win from a variety of vouchers available such as a $50 dining voucher, order of Ranch Cheese Fries or Sleepless in Nacho at NY Night Market, or at other participating outlets.

Photos and words by Crystal. A girl who likes to eat, photograph, and write about food, and dreams about travelling around the world one day. Note: This is an invited tasting.


NY Night Market
Westgate
3 Gateway Drive
#01-08
Singapore 608532
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Nearest MRT: Jurong East (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 11am - 10pm
Sat-Sun: 11am - 11pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Jurong East MRT station. Take Exit D. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

Five Nines (999.99) @ Cuppage Plaza - It Needs More Polishing To Get Back Its Shine

Five Nines (999.99) which first opened at Keong Saik Road has now been relocated to Cuppage Plaza level 4. In fact, it has done a musical chair with Kyuu, swapping premises. Putting the restaurant's group reason for doing so aside, lets see whether Five Nines is able to maintain its gold standard with a new Chef at helm and new menu.

Marinated Botan Shrimp and Couscous Salad 3/5

For my visit, I had the 6 course dinner at $49. The first course is Marinated Botan Shrimp and Couscous Salad with tosazu vinegar and salmon roe. I can't deny the sweetness and freshness of the botan shrimp, as well as the idea of appreciating the different textures of the botan prawn. However the whole execution and presentation did not quite excite me. It felt rather bare, rough and unappealing.

Foie Gras Terrine and Bruschetta 2.8/5

The second appetiser is Foie Gras Terrine and Bruschetta with instant smoked orange jam. I really felt the smoking effect was rather gimmicky and it didn't really complement the dish. Rather I felt it was a bit too thick and unpleasant, distorting the appreciation of the main ingredients.

Lobster Spaghetti with Creamy Tomato Sauce 4/5

Garlic Flavoured Squid Ink Tagliolini 3.5/5

For the pasta dish, one has a choice between the Lobster Spaghetti with Creamy Tomato Sauce or Garlic Flavoured Squid Ink Tagliolini topped with Snow Crab. I like my pasta to be saucy hence I preferred the lobster spaghetti with creamy tomato sauce. For those that enjoys a firmer bite and less creamy, the squid ink tagliolini will be a good choice.

Steamed Cod Fish Rolled with Parma Ham 3/5

The next dish is Steamed Cod Fish Rolled with Parma Ham with Porcini Cream Sauce. The cod fish was cooked to a nice moist texture which paired excellent with the porcini cream sauce. While it is a nice dish, I am not sure the technique used in cooking the cod fish is the best choice to bring justify to the fish.

Mozzarella and Lamb Tenderloin Fritto 4/5

For those that is afraid of the gamy flavour of lamb, you will not find it in the Mozzarella and Lamb Tenderloin Fritto with celeriac puree, Japanese pepper fond de veau sauce. This is probably the best dish for me among the six-course dinner. The flavourful meat is cooked to tender. The stuffed mozzarella provided the additional boost in flavour to elevate the whole enjoyment.

Creme Brulee 3/5

Lastly, the Creme Brulee wrapped up the six-course dinner. I thought the custard was a little wet but it seems the others in the group did not think so and quite enjoy it. Guess its up to individual's preference.

Overall, I felt that the six-course dinner at $49 is quite value for money. However it terms of the dishes, I felt Five Nines has lost its shine to be the gold standard. It really needs some polishing to get back its shine if it wants to bring back the crowd.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


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Five Nines (999.99)
Cuppage Plaza
5 Koek Road
#04-04
Singapore 228796
Tel: +65 67320195
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Nearest MRT: Somerset (NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Tue-Sat: 6pm - 230am
Sun: 6pm - 11pm
(Closed on Mon)

Direction: 
1) Alight at Somerset MRT station. Take Exit D. Walk to ground level. Walk to junction of Orchard Road and Koek Road. Cross the road. Walk down Koek Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 6 minutes. [Map]