RamenPlay @ BreadTalk IHQ (Tai Seng)

RamenPlay is no more just about ramen from this March onwards. The casual Japanese dining restaurant will be introducing a new a la carte menu with a diverse selection of signature ramen specialties and wholesome donburi sets. The menu now is expanded to include a new Donburi Set section which encompasses five hearty and affordable donburi (rice bowl) sets that use premium Koshihikari rice from Niigata prefecture known for its highest quality rice production in Japan, distinctive flavour and sticky texture.

Tori Momo Don Set 4.2/5

The value for money Tori Momo Don Set ($12.80) features a sunny yellow topping of steamed egg and chicken flavoured with special Shoyu sauce atop a bed of premium quality Koshihikari rice. The set also comes with Agedashi Tofu and Miso Soup. The use of Koshihikari rice which is grown with melted snow water is already half a battle won with the delicious offering. The special Shoyu sauce was the star for me holding the dish together and bringing out the rich flavour of the grains.

Teriyaki Chicken Don Set 4/5

For those that prefers a heavy and more robust flavour, the Teriyaki Chicken Don Set ($12.80) is a good choice. The classic dish of tender chicken thigh were pan fried and seasoned with Teriyaki sauce, sprinkled with silvers of crisp seaweed and served with Agedashi Tofu and Miso Soup.

Cha Shu Don Set 4/5

The Cha Shu Don Set ($12.80) is served with complimentary miso soup and mini salad. Crowned with a slow cooked onsen egg, the pork belly is diced up so that every mouthful comes with the teriyaki marinated pork belly. If there is more of the delish marinated pork belly then it would be perfect.

Pork Yakiniku Don Set 4.2/5

Topped with an onsen egg and thinly sliced grilled pork glazed with RamenPlay's special sauce, the Pork Yakiniku Don Set ($12.80) also comes with complimentary mini salad and miso soup. Give it a good mix to enjoy the creamy combination of flavour and texture. Worth mentioning is the salad that comes with the unique red tosaka seaweed giving it an extra crunch and nutritious benefits.

Chicken Katsu Curry Don Set 3.5/5

The Chicken Katsu Curry Don Set ($12.80) also comes with a choice of pork loin. The breaded chicken cutlet was succulent and paired with a hearty curry gravy. The curry gravy is an interesting blend of Japanese and Indian style, giving it a unique flavour of its own.

Crispy Dango 4/5

Yaki Gyoza 4/5

If the donburi set is not enough to satisfy your hunger, some of the all time favourites sides such as the Crispy Dango ($3.60 for 3 pcs) and Yaki Gyoza ($3.60 for 3pcs/$5.80 for 5pcs) will be a delightful snack to supplement the whole dinner. The chicken meatballs were juicy and flavourful. The gyoza was also deliciously crisp on the outside and moist inside.

Sanpou Tonkotsu Ramen 4/5

Pork lover will rejoice in this three in one Sanpou Tonkotsu Ramen ($16.80) that contains three treasures of Toroniku (braised pork cheek), Cha Shu (braised pork belly in cha siew sauce) and Buta Kakuni (braised pork belly in special sauce) in a tonkotsu soup base. This delicious bowl of ramen is accompanied by half a braised egg with a runny centre, generous silvers of preserved bamboo shoots and spring onions

Butariki Ishinabe 4.2/5

One of the signature item at RamenPlay is the Butariki Ishinabe ($13.80) that is served in a sizzling stone pot of rice and pork. What's more interesting is the stone pot rice bowl comes with both pan fried and barbecued pork, two ways of enjoyment. What hold the whole dish together is the addictive RamenPlay's special sauce which was also used in the Pork Yakiniku Don Set.

Chilled Shiratama Zenzai 4.2/5

A meal is not complete without dessert. New on the menu is the Chilled Shiratama Zenzai ($4.80). The chilled shiratama zenzai features a comforting combination of chewy glutinous rice balls and chunky azuki bean paste. Drizzled a bit of the Kuromitsu sauce (borwn sugar syrup) to give it an aromatic boost.

Warabi Matcha Mochi Ice Cream

The other new dessert is the Warabi Matcha Mochi Ice Cream ($4.80). Consists of three elements in the vanilla ice cream, sweetened azuki beans and warm chewy matcha mochi cubes. A delectable combination to end the dinner on a sweet note.

Constantly pushing the envelope to create new dishes that showcase the chefs' versatility in Japanese cuisine, RamenPlay's latest offerings are inventive while retaining classic Japanese flavours. The new five Donburi sets are both hearty and affordable, definitely worth a try.


RamenPlay
BreadTalk IHQ
30 Tai Seng Street
#01-03
Singapore 534013
Tel: +65 64445516
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ramenplay
Website: http://www.ramenplay.com.sg
Nearest MRT: Tai Seng (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 11am - 10pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Tai Seng MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to the traffic junction of Paya Lebar Road and Macpherson Road. Cross the road to Airport Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

The Kitchen Table @ W Hotel Singapore

I arrived at W Hotel for the Sunday brunch and I could not help noticing a party vibe in the air. People was gathered around the pool side in their swim wears and music was blasting in the air. I realised the crowd was here for the Endless Summer Pool Party. This is held on the first Sunday of each month. If you are interested in the pool party, more details of the endless summer pool party and ticketing can be found by clicking here.

Enough of bikini watching, let's proceed to The Kitchen Table for the Sunday Brunch ($108++ per pax, $148++ per pax inclusive of free flow champagne/house red/house white/beer). The restaurant was really crowded for Sunday brunch with large groups of friends and families.

From the Seafood Fridge and Japanese session, I helped myself to some fresh plump oyster and sashimi. I have to say the spread at Kitchen Table is not as extensive compare to many buffet restaurants but definitely of quality.

To cater for the different types of guest expected at the hotel, there is a section offering a aromatic selection of Indian cuisine infused with the different spices.

As a tourist I would like to try the local hawker fare and as a local I want to something close to my heart. I am glad that Kitchen Table does consider this and offers some local delicacy on the buffet spread too. I can understand that the spice level of the laksa has been moderated but it still came across pretty close to the real deal.

Kitchen Table a couple of live station cooking up your dishes a la minute. One of them is the pasta section where you have a choice of pasta as well as the sauce. Freshly cooked with flavourful sauces, these warm and comfort pasta will satisfy both the young and old.

For cheese lovers, you may like to take a moment to check out the selections. There were also many other cooked food items available at the buffet spread but my little stomach was not able to try them all. I have to save some space for desserts.

Buffet is never complete without dessert. Indulge in an eclectic selection of desserts to sweeten your beautiful Sunday even more. Love how the desserts are beautifully presented in little jar, cups and glass which gave it a elegant visual while allowing one to sample more of the dessert spread.

Kitchen Table may not be one of the biggest buffet spread but it definitely made up for its quality of food that were promptly replenished. The floor area may not be the largest of a hotel restaurant but it gave patron a warm, bright and spacious feel with its high ceiling and floor to ceiling windows around the whole restaurant.


The Kitchen Table
W Hotel
21 Ocean Way
Singapore
Tel: +65 68087268
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wsingaporesentosacove
Website: http://www.wsingaporesentosacove.com
Nearest MRT: Harbour Front (CC Line, NE Line)

Opening Hours:
Breakfast: 6am - 11am
Lunch: 12pm - 3pm
Dinner: 6pm - 1030pm (Sun-Thu), 6pm - 1130pm (Fri-Sat)
Sunday Brunch: 12pm - 4pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Harbour Front MRT station. Exit station to Vivocity Shopping Mall. Go to Sentosa Express Station at Level 3 of Vivocity. Take Sentosa Express Train to Beach station. Alight at Beach station and transfer to Sentosa shuttle bus 3. Alight at Sentosa Cove Arrival Plaza. Turn left and walk to destination. Journey time about 30 mins. [Map]

2) Alight at Harbour Front MRT station. Take Exit C or E. Walk to pick up point at exit of Lobby F in Vivocity (near JPot and Nyonya & Baba Restaurants). Wait for the complimentary shuttle bus service. Check schedule here. Journey time about 20 minutes. [Map]