Wooloomooloo Steakhouse @ Maker's Mark 3-Course Festive Set Lunch Menu For Only $48++

For the upcoming festive period from 26 November to 30 December 2020, Wooloomooloo Steakhouse is launching a special weekday 3-course set lunch menu with Marker's Mark, the premium handcrafted bourbon whisky from Kentucky, USA. The 3-course lunch menu priced at $48++ consists of an appetiser, main course and dessert. The menu will showcase a few dishes incorporating Marker's Mark in them.

Make It Mine 4.2/5

Warm Christmas Chocolate 4/5

Before proceeding to lunch proper, you can start with a few glasses of  Maker's Mark festive cocktails, swinging into the festive mood. Make It Mine is a refreshing citrusy cocktail with pleasant notes of cinnamon. For something warm and soothing, opt for the Warm Christmas Chocolate.

Onion Focaccia 4.2/5

Upon settling down at the table, complimentary freshly baked Onion Focaccia with caramelised onions with whipped butter at the side was served. The focaccia was warm, airy and fluffy with a hint of oregano.

Flammekueche 4/5

For the first course, diners can choose from the Flammekueche, Roasted Carrot & Parsnip Soup or Wooloomooloo Salad. The Flammekueche is a delectable pastry tart with butter-poached onions, crowned with applewood smoked bacon and creme fraiche.

Roasted Carrot & Parsnip Soup 4/5

The Roasted Carrot & Parsnip Soup is a hearty and comforting starter, whetting the appetite. The flavourful soup even comes with brown butter croutons and crab floss for that extra textural contrast.

Wooloomooloo Salad 4/5

My personal favourite among the three starters is the Wooloomooloo Salad. Not only is it tasty, but it is also value for money with tender filet mignon, spinach, mushrooms and black truffle. What I really applaud is the tangy dressing that brings everything together.

Maple-Glazed Salmon 4/5

Moving to the mains, diners have a choice from the Maple-Glazed Salmon, Tiger Prawn Fettuccine, Snake River Farms Pork Chop, Great Southern Pinnacle Australian Grass Fed Sirloin and Morgan Ranch 300-day Grain Fed USDA Prime Rib Eye (addition $20++). 

Tiger Prawn Fettuccine 3.8/5

Wooloomooloo Steakhouse is famed for their steaks, but it does offer other yummy items for the non-beef eater. Seafood lover will rejoice in the delicious Maple-Glazed Salmon. The salmon is cooked to a beautiful pink with a layer of crispy caramelised skin from the glazed maple. Another seafood option is the Tiger Prawn Fettuccine, tossed in homemade pesto sauce, toasted pine nuts and parmesan paired with crunchy tiger prawns.

Snake River Farms Pork Chop 4.2/5

No surprise, Wooloomooloo Steakhouse does a good pork chop too. Their Snake River Farms Pork Chop glazed with miso is tender and juicy. Paired it with apple compote for elevated enjoyment.

USDA Prime Rib Eye 4.5/5

Not to be missed is the steak at Wooloomooloo Steakhouse. We had the Morgan Ranch 300-day Grain Fed USDA Prime Rib Eye (additional $20++) that comes with honey-roasted parsnips, truffle mash potatoes and charred broccoli. The Chef has also specially concocted the Maker's Mark peppercorn sauce to complement the beautifully grilled piece of steak.

Pecan Pie 4/5

Last but not least, diners can choose between two beautiful desserts - Pecan Pie or Apple Frangipane Tart to complete the 3-course meal. The Pecan Pie's sweetness and nuttiness work harmoniously with the signature caramel and notes from Mark's Marker cream for enhanced enjoyment. The Apple Frangipane Tart layered with slices of granny smith apple, is another delightful dessert that will sweeten your day.

Apple Frangipane Tart 4/5

The Marker's Mark 3-Course Festive Lunch Set Menu at Wooloomooloo Steakhouse will be available on weekdays from 26 November to 30 December 2020, excluding weekends, 24 and 25 December 2020. I personally find that for $48++ this is a sell, especially if you enjoy having a nice steak for lunch.

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Wooloomooloo Steakhouse
Swissotel the Stamford
2 Stamford Road
Level 3
Singapore 178882
Tel: +65 63380261
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Nearest MRT: City Hall (EW Line, NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 12pm - 1130pm

Direction:
1) Alight at City Hall MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to Raffles City Shopping Centre. Walk to level 3. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes.[Map]

Southpaw Bar & Sushi @ Cavan Road (Lavender) - The Unorthodox Pairing Of Whiskey With Japanese Food

Southpaw Bar & Sushi in Cavan Road, Lavender is an intimate 12 seater California-styled sushi bar offering unorthodox pairing of Whiskey with Japanese food. Their omakase set here starts from $68 for 5 courses. The sushi bar is opened by Roy Ng and Chef Kenny. It is home coming for Roy Ng who has been working in Indonesia and Thailand.  He is the owner and whiskey sommelier at Southpaw. The kitchen is helmed by Chef Kenny who has 17 years of experience working at Nogawa and Tatsuya.

Together with my two dining companions, we had the 7 course Omakase ($138). Before starting on our dinner, Roy made us his interpretation of a high ball using organic whiskey.

Appetizer 4/5

Our first course is a trio of appetizer. On the plate, we have a huge Fresh Oyster, marinated Squid and fresh Japanese Tomatoes. The oyster was huge and creamy, with a burst of flavours from the sea. What is even more interesting is Roy gave us a shot of whiskey and asked us to pour into the oyster shell. We are suppose to drink from the shelf and appreciate the usual pairing of whiskey and oyster.

Sashimi Carpaccio 4.2/5

Our next dish is Sashimi Carpaccio which is topped with chopped chives, caviar and toasted bonito with truffle. A colourful firework of flavours ignited in the mouth with each piece of the salmon. A worthy note is the toasted bonito which is housemade by Chef Kenny

Fresh Sashimi 4/5

Next we have a plate of fresh Sashimi considers of 5 different ingredients. As Southpaw operates by reservation only, they only imported what is needed for the today in small quantity. Hence we may expect fresh quality sashimi to be dish out for each diner.

Flounder Fish Sushi 4.2/5

Our next course is an Assortment of 8 different Sushi. Make and serve one at a time, we had the Flounder Fish Sushi, Amberjack Sushi, Squid Sushi, Tuna Sushi, White Tuna Sushi,Salmon Sushi, Botan Ebi Sushi, Uni Sushi and Scallop with Foie Gras Sushi.

Amberjack Sushi 4.5/5

Squid Sushi 4/5

Tuna Sushi 4/5

White Tuna Sushi 4/5

Salmon Sushi 4.2/5

Botan Ebi Sushi 4.5/5

For the $138 Omakase menu, you will get uni, botan ebi and foie gras sushi among the assortment of sushi. My favourite is the scallop with foie gras sushi. I never know that the 2 ingredients can work so heavenly together.

Uni Sushi 4.5/5

Scallop with Foie Gras Sushi 4.8/5

Termaki Roll 3/5

After having the assortment of sushi and you are still not full, don't worry as the next course is Termaki Roll. If you think omakase will leave you hungry after the meal, you will be wrong as I was feeling like a pregnant lady after finishing the hand roll.

Miso Soup 4.5/5

Our second last course is a bowl of hearty and comforting Miso Soup. Boiled with the botan ebi shells and with the addition of egg flower, this is unlike the usual miso soup we get at Japanese soup. This is so good that I asked for a 2nd serving.

Umeshu Jelly 4/5

Our dessert for the day is Umeshu Jelly. I thought it was a good change from the usual ice cream, fruits and mochi.

Beef Tataki 4/5

After finishing our omakase set meal, we decided to order the Beef Tataki from the ala carte menu. During the course of  dinner, I noticed many diners ordered the dish so I was curious to try it. On top of that, it is perfect to go with our bottle of whisky as the night is still young.

I can't say you will get the best of Japanese food here but you will be ensure to get the best from the best ingredients that are imported in small batch to cater only for the diners on that day. On top of that the friendly and cosy place atmosphere made up the merit. I have been to whisky place that pairs yakitori with the drink but I realized the flow of omakase is more suitable for the appreciation of whisky.


Southpaw Bar & Sushi
Cavan Suites
11 Cavan Road
#01-04
Singapore 209848
Tel: +65 91011941
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Nearest MRT: Lavender (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat: 6pm - 12midnight
(Closed on Sun)

Direction: 
1) Alight at Lavender MRT station Take Exit B. Walk to Horne Road. Turn left and walk down Horne Road. Turn right onto Cavan Road. Journey time about 10 minutes. [Map]

The Wall @ Tanjong Pagar Road - Take A Flight To The World Of Whisky

A new kid at the stretch of shophouses along Tanjong Pagar Road is The Wall. It is a Whisky and Sumiyaki Bar that seeks to make Whisky drinking friendlier, approachable and more enjoyable. In short even the novice can enjoy it. The best thing is it comes with a comprehensive full sumiyaki menu to go with the water of life - whisky.

Miso Nachos 4/5

Before starting on our introduction to the world of whisky, we settled in with some munchies. First we have the Miso Nachos ($8) which is actually salted bean nachos with minced beef. The saltiness of the miso elevated the flavour of the beef and this goes well with crunchy nachos.

Eihire  4.5/5

The Eihire ($15) is a very addictive snack. I could not help going back for more of the grilled skate fin. The more I chewed on it, the more the flavour perfumed the whole mouth.

After checking in to a few snacks, we board our Flight - East Meet West ($37) to discover the treasured flavours of fusion. The 4 whisky we tried are Auchentoshan Three Wood (Scotland), Les Moissons (France), Yamazaki Distiller Reserve (Japan) and Kavalan Single Malt (Taiwan). With an addition $12, you get 4 skewers (Chicken Wing, Chicken Thigh, Homemade Chicken Ball, Chicken Thigh & Leeks) to go with the whisky.

Japanese Eggplant with Miso 4/5

I always thought that eggplant is mushy but I have to say the Japanese Eggplant with Miso has changed my mind. It was actually crunchy with a nice coat of sweetness and smokiness.

Japanese Capsicum & Minced Chicken 4.5/5

One of my favourite items is the Japanese Capsicum & Minced Chicken ($6). The flavoursome stuffed minced chicken with cartilage gives it a nice crunchy texture while the yuzu peel refreshes the palate. Simple but yet a lovely combination of flavours and texture. You don't even know that you are having capsicum.

Grilled Squid 4.2/5

From the sea, we tried the Grilled Squid which is perfectly grilled retaining that bouncy texture. Dip it into the yakitori and grated ginger sauce for a lifted appreciation of the squid.

Warabi Mochi 4.2/5 and Teochew Heritage 4.5/5

If you find that whisky is too strong for you, the bar actually offers a concoction of whisky cocktails showing its versatility. I tried the Teochew Heritage ($22) which is inspired from the local almond jelly dessert. The cocktail really stood out instead of being gimmicky. It has the characteristic of the local inspired dessert and more important, it tasted great. Before touching down, I was served the homemade Warabi Mochi that was so soft and pillowy, just like the clouds I saw on my flight.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


The Wall
76 Tanjong Pagar Road
Singapore 088497
Tel: +65 62257988
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Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat: 5pm - 1am
(Closed on Sun0

Direction:
1) Alight at Tanjong Pagar MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to Orchid Hotel. At Orchid Hotel turn right onto Tanjong Pagar Road. Cross the road to the opposite side of Tanjong Pagar Road. Walk along Tanjong Pagar Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 12 minutes. [Map]

Tamashii Robataya @ North Canal Road - Whisky Sukiyaki With A5 Saga Gyu

When Chef Patrick of Tamashii Robataya told me that he is going to launch Whisky Suiyaki on his menu, I knew I need to make a trip down. After trying the sake shabu shabu which is still available on the menu, I know I am in for something great.

The A5 Saga Gyu Sukiyaki ($90/pax) comes with an appetizer, A5 Japanese beef Ribeye, assorted vegetables, rice and dessert. For an additional $40, you can add 100ml of Nikka Whisky Black Clear into your sukiyaki to accentuate the flavours further.

While the staff cooks the ingredients for the sukiyaki, you will be served with some appetizer of the day for you to enjoy as you waited for the food to be cooked. During my visit, I had Deep Fried Fresh Water Crab and White Shrimp topped with Uni.

The staff will first cooked a few slices of the A5 Japanese Beef Ribeye in the hotpot for the diner to enjoy the nartural flavours of the beautiful beef.

Instead of dumping all the ingredients into the boiling sukiyaki soup base to cook them, the version here is sort of a dry version. The ingredients are cook in the hotpot first before the sukiyaki sauce is pour into it. I thought this is a great idea. The cooking gives the ingredients more flavours compared to just throwing everything into the soup.

Once the ingredients are cooked, the staff will then pour the sukiyaki sauce into the hotpot before more greens are added. All this is allow to simmer for a little while serving.

To further enhance the whole experience and enjoyment, you may opt to add a 100ml of Nikka Whisky Black Clear ($40). The whisky is torched and pour into the hotpot to flambe the beef and vegetables. You won't get the strong alcohol of the whisky, instead a highlighted appreciation of the natural flavours of the ingredients in the hotpot.

Finishing up the sukiyaki dinner on a high note is the Honey Truffle Cheese Cake and Homemade Mochi. You will not regret saving some space for this yummy dessert to complete the night.

Note: This is an invited tasting


Tamashii Robataya
12 North Canal Road
#02-01
Singapore 048825
Tel: +65 62220316
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Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay (NE Line), Raffles Place (EW Line, NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat: 12pm - 230pm, 630pm - 1030pm
(Closed on Sun)

Direction:
1) Alight at Clarke Quay MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk towards the junction of North Canal Road and South Bridge Road. Cross the junction and continue on North Canal Road. Walk along the shophouses along North Canal Road. Look out for an alley and turn left into it. Look for the entrance to the building and take lift to level 2. Journey time about 8 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Raffles Place MRT station. Take Exit G. Walk towards North Canal Road. Continue on North Canal Road. Walk along the shophouses along North Canal Road. Look out for an alley and turn right into it. Look for the entrance to the building and take lift to level 2. Journey time about 12 minutes. [Map]