Pu3 Restaurant @ Bencoolen Street

I am glad to know a group of friends who is always out on the street seeking for good food to recommend to fellow foodie-like friends. Thanks to a tip off from FINS of a good Nasi Ambeng place in Bencoolen street, both Maureen and I made our way down on one Saturday afternoon to check out Pu3 Restaurant.

This is my first time having Nasi Ambeng and I was quite excited on the huge servicing. Nasi Ambeng is a Javanese cuisine usually served during festivities and served in a tray with around 8 dishes and enjoyed together, like communal eating.

At Pu3 Restaurant, a typical Nasi Ambeng ($7.50 for 1pax/ $29.90 for 2 pax/ $50.80 for 4pax) comes with a total of 13 different items. On the big plate, there are Nasi, Ayam, Daging, Sambal Goreng, Terung, Paru, Bagerdil, Sambal Kacang Ikan Bilis, Serunding, Udang, Urap, Sambal Belacan and Ikan Kering.

The Nasi Ambeng is a feast itself on a plate features the different cooking techniques and spices of Javanese cuisine. A couple of items stood out for me such as the Beef Rendang. The soft and tender meat with the complex but yet aromatic spices.

The other components on the plate that I enjoyed a lot is the Serunding, sauteed grated coconut. It seems to go well with anything on the plate. I could not help going back for more, eating it with other ingredients on the plate.

I have not tried other Nasi Ambeng before but judging from the crowd, this is really a popular place to go to for Nasi Ambeng. Putting my own taste buds on the line, I would say this is a place I would go back again for the delicious food.


Pu3 Restaurant
51  Bencoolen Street
#01-06
Singapore 189630
Tel: +65 63384419
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Nearest MRT: Bras Basah (CC Line), Dhoby Ghaut (CC Line, NE Line, NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 10am - 9pm
Sat & PH: 11am - 4pm, 530pm - 9pm
(Closed on Sun)

Direction:
1) Alight at Bras Basah MRT station. Take Exit D or E. Walk to traffic light junction of Bencoolen Street and Bras Basah Road. Cross the traffic light and turn right onto Bencoolen Street. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Dhoby Ghaut MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to traffic light junction of Handy Road and Bras Basah Road. Cross the road and turn right onto Bras Basah Road. Continue on Bras Basah Road. Turn left onto Bencoolen Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 10 minutes. [Map]

Cook & Brew @ The Westin Singapore

Towards the end of the month, some of you may feel spent, or relieved, in one way or another. There are hundred and one ways to reward yourself, and one of which is to treat yourself to a sumptuous meal, isn’t it? That, may be the motivation behind COOK & BREW's SATURDAY NIGHT ROASTS at Westin Singapore. Available only on every last Saturday of the month, you get to enjoy unlimited servings of three different types of roasts – Prime Ribeye, Catch Of The Day (such as Salmon, Sea Bass, Snapper or Red Mullet) and a Specialty Roast Of The Day (Roasted Pork Belly, Bone-in Ham, Whole Roasted Chicken, BBQ Turkey, Whole Roasted Duck, Bone-in Veal Loin, Roasted Lamb Shoulder or Lamb Merguez Sausage etc). With such a variety selected and served on a rotational basis, indeed, there is something to look forward to at the end of every month!

Located at Level 33, with its sprawling room that overlooks the Marina Bay, this place seems aerial. As I walked past the bar area and into the dining section, I saw that the dining area had incorporated "live" carving stations to feature their selection of different premium meat cuts of the day. Compared to their bar area, the dining space is much more intimate, with ample room between tables. This is really what I need, if I want to do some real catching up with my loved ones.

The live carving stations enlivened the dining area by a notch. The staff was personable, explaining to me the various housemade gravy and sauces that will complement my meats. This evening, besides the mainstayer Prime Ribeye, we were offered Sea Bass and slow-cooked Pork Loin.

There is no doubt to the quality of their roasts. Even the housemade sauces are commendable. Scoop after scoop I took their tomato sauce, which pairs really well with the fish with its tanginess. The other gravy were perfect over the meats as well, which are also great dipping sauce for the Yorkshire Pudding and Grilled Sourdough. The Pork Loin was fork-tender and juicy. Like what my friend had said, she couldn’t imagine how the meat can be so tender when you don’t really see much traces of fats.

To complement our roasts, we were also given a menu to choose some side dishes - a choice of two cold plates, two starch and three vegetables, per table. Among the dishes that we have chosen, some are really delectable, and rather impressive. For cold plates, we picked Broccoli & Cucumber and Apple &Cabbage Slaw for their interesting combination of ingredients. Both refreshed our senses just in time for us to start off our dinner.

For Starches, I would highly recommend Perogies. Like a gyoza, each pocket is stuffed with Smoked Cheddar and Potatoes, and with a slightly crisp bottom. As for the Greens, their Roasted Heirloom Carrot and Apples is a must-have. These classical antiques seem to have packed and sealed up all the natural flavours in their scrawny bodies, which only reveal themselves in every bite. Amazing. Their Sicilian-styled Grilled Vegetables is also quite notable. Zucchini, Bell peppers, all perfectly charred and sweet.

Dessert for the day was Alaska, was somewhat disappointing. Whereas the bar right next to us, with its lavish dark red leather bar stools, seems a lot more promising to round up our night.

Overall, the service was refined, yet friendly. If you are into Prime Roast, and don’t mind splurging once in a while, remember to mark this place on your calendar. It’s something to look forward to this October!

Saturday Night Roasts is available every last Saturday of the month, from 26 September 2015 onwards, 6.00 p.m. – 12.00 a.m. (last order at 9.30 p.m.) at Cook & Brew, Level 33. $95++ per person (minimum of two persons required).

Photography and Written 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.


Cook & Brew
The Westin Singapore
Leve 33
Asia Square Tower 2
12 Marina View
Singapore 018961
Tel: +65 69226948
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Nearest MRT: Downtown (DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Sat Night Roasts: 6pm - 12midnight

Direction: 
1) Alight at Downtown. Take Exit to Asia Square Tower 2. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]