Tburu Japanese Restaurant @ Orchard Gateway at Emerald

With the opening of Orchard Gateway, many new restaurants have also sprout up in the new shopping mall. Located on the fifth floor of Orchard Gateway @ Emerald is Tburu, the latest concept by restauranteur, chef and self taught designer Calvin Yeung. Whisked away from the busy shopping belt, the beautiful restaurant is spacious and comes with panoramic view of the busy shopping street below.

Kanpachi Carpaccio with Truffle Oil 4/5

The lunch started with the Kanpachi Carpaccio with Truffle Oil ($22). I thought the truffle oil was a bit on the heavy side masking the clean taste of the hamachi. I would enjoy it more if it is kept simple allowing the ingredient itself to shine.

Sake lovers will rejoice over the selection of premium sake from the Kyushu prefecture, made exclusive to Tburu.

The special beer mug at Tburu caught my interests. It helps to keep the beer chill and very delicious. Kanpai!

Tempura Salad 3.5/5

Next is a healthy dish of Tempura Salad ($14/$16). The vegetables are only very lightly battered, not losing the natural freshness of the greens.

Iberico Pork Jaw from Spain 3.8/5

The Iberico Pork Jaw from Spain ($18) was flavourful and has a chewy bite to it. I understand it was a priced cut of meat but it was too delicately sliced for a more substantial enjoyment.

Hotate Chawanmushi 4.2/5

The Hotate Chawanmushi ($12) may look simple but the steamed egg was light, smooth and flavourful. The addition of the scallop gives a luxurous lift to both the texture and flavour.

A4 Japanese Wagyu from Gunma Japan 4.2/5

Served in a rosemary smoked funnel, the A4 Japanese Wagyu from Gunma Japan ($22) comes with a nice hint of smokiness on top of that layer of fatness, which literally melted in the mouth.

Hotate Foagura Maki 3.8/5

These Hotate Foagura Maki ($32) is quite interesting with the raw scallop in the middle topped with a piece of foie gras. It may be a luxurious treat for some but I thought the maki did not hold together as a dish.

5 Kind of Aburi Sushi 4.5/5

Last but not least, we have 5 Kind of Aburi Sushi ($38). Lightly torched on the surface to give it a nice aroma and charred taste, this is well complemented with the delicious sushi rice. Definitely ending the night on a high note.

Matcha 4.5/5

Wash down the greasiness with a bowl of Traditional Green Tea, made the traditional way by whisking it. It is a real experience.

As part of the opening promotion, Tburu is offering 50% discount of their 8-course omakase menu from now until end of September at $50 (usual price $100) for reservation before 730pm only. Do note, reservation is required to enjoy the promotion.


Tburu
Orchard Gateway @ Emerald
218 Orchard Road
#05-01
Singapore 238851
Tel: +65 62210004
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tburu
Website: http://www.tburu.com.sg/
Nearest MRT: Somerset (NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am - 230pm, 530pm - 1030pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Somerset MRT station. Take Exit C. Take the underground walkway leading to Orchard Gateway @ Emerald. Take the lift to level 5. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

Thai Extravaganza at Town Restaurant, Fullerton Hotel Singapore

Thai food lover be rejoiced as Town Restaurant at Fullerton Hotel Singapore will be showcasing a spectacular spread of authentic and traditional Thai cuisine put together by acclaimed Thai Chef Chumpol Jangprai. The tantalizing Thai Dinner Buffet from 28 May 2015 to 7 June 2015 includes other International and local spread on the buffet line too. Diners at Town Restaurant will also stand to win a pair of return Thai Airways tickets to Tokyo with a stopover in Bangkok in a lucky draw.

Tom Yum Soup 3.8/5

The Thai feast started to with a bowl of Tom Yum Soup to warm up the stomach for a spicy treat. I felt that the soup can be spicier but I also understand it needs to think for the majority.

Spciy Green Papaya Salad 4.5/5

Whetting up the appetite is the plate of Spicy Green Papaya Salad. Sweet, salty and spicy, we have everything on the plate. Thumbs up.

Pad Thai 3.5/5

A staple Thai dish is the Pad Thai. If it is not cooked properly, the pad thai can be on the sweet side. This is quite nicely done. While it did not have the wok hei aroma, it did come with a nice balance of flavours.

Green Curry Chicken 4/5

I have eaten at many Thai restaurants in Singapore and usually the meat from the Green Curry Chicken was quite dry and tough. I like the fact that chef not only paid attention to the velvety green curry but the chicken meat too. The cut is also bigger and cooked to a nice tender.

Thai Style Satay 4/5

A must try is the Thai Style Satay. This is one authentic street food that I don't really see in Singapore's Thai restaurant. It will be nicer to eat it when it is hot from the grill. Dip into the peanut sauce to further enhance the flavour.

Steamed Seabass Fillet with Sweet Lime Sauce 3.5/5

The timing of cooking the Steamed Seabass Fillet was well judged with the moist texture. However the sweet lime sauce was rather mild. I think we are used to a more intense and richer taste.

Mango Sticky Rice 4/5

A selection of Thai desserts such as the Water Chestnuts in Coconut Milk and Syrup, Mung Bean Thai Custard, Black Glutinous Rice with Taro and many more to complete the whole Thai feast. Among the various desserts, my favourite is still the Mango Sticky Rice.

Town Restaurant's Thai Dinner Buffet
Date: 28 May to 7 June 2015
Time: 630pm to 1030pm

Sun-Tue: $55++ (adult), $28++ (child)
Wed-Sat: $69++ (adult with seafood selection),
                $89++ (adult free flow of draught beer and Singapore sling),
                $34++ (child)

Reservation
Tel: +65 68778911/8912
Email: dining-rsvp@fullertonhotel.com


Town Restaurant
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
1 Fullerton Square
Singapore 049178
Tel: +65 68778911
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFullertonHotel
Website: http://www.fullertonhotel.com/dining/diningCategories_2-en.html
Nearest MRT: Raffles Place (EW Line, NS Line)

Direction:
1) Alight at Raffles Place MRT Station. Take Exit H. Turn right and walk towards the river. At the river, turn right again and walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]