The Burning Oak @ The Bedok Marketplace

The food centre at Simpang Bedok has undergone renovation and presented with a new look earlier this year with a mix of traditional and modern hawker stalls. It is also renamed as The Bedok Marketplace. The Burning Oak at The Bedok Marketplace is one of these moderns hawker stalls that has moved into the new food centre specialising in Yakitori and Japanese Don.

Wagyu Rump Cap & Iberico Pork Cheeks Don 4.2/5

There were many reviews covering their signature yakitori that is grilled over binchotan charcoal, a premium charcoal from Japanese Oak. During my trip, I did not try the yakitori as my intention was to check out the Wagyu Rump Cap & Iberico Pork Cheeks Don ($15) recommended by Uncle Martin.

Wagyu Rump Cap & Iberico Pork Cheeks Don 4.2/5

For just a mere fifteen dollor, the bowl of fragrant rice comes with a generous portion of wagyu ramp cap, iberico pork cheeks and an onsen egg. Grilled to a nice smokey aroma, each mouthful of the rice is accompanied by tender meats. The wagyu rump cap was flavourful and tender. The iberico pork cheek was also cooked to perfection with an enjoyable crunchy bite to it.

Wagyu Rump Cap & Iberico Pork Cheeks Don 4.2/5

It is rare to find such a gem servicing quality grilled meat in hawker centre. The price point is also very reasonable for the huge servicing. This is definitely one value for money Wagyu Rump Cap & Iberico Pork Cheeks Don to be found in a food centre.


The Burning Oak
The Bedok Marketplace
348 Bedok Road
Singapore 469560
Tel: +65 98736093
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Nearest MRT: Tanah Merah (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Tue-Sun: 12pm - 130pm, 6pm until sold out

Direction:
1) Alight at Tanah Merah MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to bus stop at Tanah Merah MRT station (Stop ID 85091). Take bus number 2 or 9. Alight 2 stops later. Cross the road at the traffic light. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

Bottura Restaurant @ Suntec City

The refurbished Suntec City brought a new lease of life to the mall with many new restaurants and concepts springing out at the various towers. Bottura is the latest restaurant to be opened at Suntec City with the concept of housing a restaurant, gelateria, cafeteria and Italian gourmet supply store under one roof.

Cold Cuts Platter 4.2/5

A good starter for sharing is the Cold Cuts Platter from Emilia Romagna with Marmelade ($22). The abundance servicing of different cured hams and cheese will whet up the appetite for the rest of the casual Italian fare.

Arancini Al Ragu 4/5

Another starter which I enjoyed is the Arancini Al Ragu ($8). The traditional risotto ball is served over a bed of tomato sauce. This is a hearty and comforting dish

Piadina with Parma Ham, Stracchino Cheese and Rocket Salad 3.5/5

A flat bread that can be found in every Italian home is the Piadina that can be filled with any ingredients of liking. With five different combinations available on the menu, I got to try the Piadina with Parma Ham, Stracchino Cheese and Rocket Salad ($12). The freshly made thin flat bread has a nice bite to it, allowing the sandwiched ingredients to be fully enjoyed

Egg and Squid Ink Tagliolini with Shrimp and Zucchini 4.5/5

A signature at Bottura is the Egg and Squid Ink Tagliolini with Shrimp and Zucchini ($18). The house made tagliolini tossed in a beautiful cream was just simply slurping heavenly.

Ravioli 4.2/5, Polenta Lasagne 4/5 and Gnocchi 4/5

Next I tried a trio of different pasta in the Ravioli with Cream, Ham and Mushrooms ($16), Polenta Lasagne with Traditional Ragu and Bechamel Sauce ($18) and Gnocchi with Traditional Ragu ($18). This is just the sampling portion. They are really good and it was quite difficult to say which is my favourite. The thin sheet of pasta stuffed with spinach, the layers of pasta sheet substituted by polenta for the lasagne and the chewy gnocchi. They all stood out on their own, which also means there is something for everyone to suit your preference.

Rockmelon, Parma Ham and Mozzarella 4/5

As one of the oldest and most famous Italian dishes in the world, Bottura does offer quite an extensive selection of pizza on their menu. I have eaten parma ham with rockmelon but having them atop a pizza is very unique. The 12 inch pizza with Rockmelon, Parma Ham and Mozzarella ($24) indeed comes across very delectable with the refreshing combination.

Buttora does offer a selection of yummy dessert on their menu to end the night on a sweet note. However I was too full to try them. Instead I hit over to the gelateria and got myself a scoop of the Pistachio Gelato ($5). The rich, nutty flavour together with the creamy texture made it a perfect ending for the night.


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Bottura Restaurant
Suntec City Mall
North Wing
3 Temasek Boulevard
#02-472/3/4
Singapore
Tel: +65 62387527
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Nearest MRT: Promenade (CC Line), Esplanade (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 10am - 10pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Promenade MRT station. Take Exit C. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight Esplanade MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]