Wah Eng Beef House @ British Hainan (Joo Chiat) - Bringing The Old Flavour Of Odean Beef Noodles To Joo Chiat

For fans of Wah Eng Hainanese Beef Noodles, you will be great to know that they have collaborated with British Hainan to bring the old flavour of old Odean beef noodles, with a history of 77 years to Joo Chiat. The joint venture sees British Hainan bringing the traditional flavours to the restaurant's menu.

Mixed Beef with Tendon Noodles Dry 4/5

I tried both the dry and soup versions at Wah Eng. First is the Mixed Beef with Tendon Noodles Dry ($8.50). It comes with lean meat slices, tendon, tripe and beef balls. The bowl of thick rice vermicelli is drenched in a thick dark sauce, which I find it a bit too starchy. Putting that aside, I like the addition of the fragrant peanuts and salted vegetables which provided the extra boost in flavour to the bowl of slurping goodness.

Mixed Beef Soup 4.5/5

My favourite is actually the soup version. The Mixed Beef Soup ($7.50) comes in a light but yet robust beefy broth that has been cooked for a good 3 hours with beef bones and spices. The salted vegetables played an even prominent part in the soup version, providing the additional zest to the delicious broth. This is so tasty that I finished it to the last drop.

Wah Eng Beef House
British Hainan
75 Carpmael Road
Singapore 429812
Tel: +65 63368122
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Nearest MRT: Dakota (CC Line), Paya Lebar (CC Line, EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon, Wed-Sun: 11am - 530pm
(Closed on Tues)

Direction:
1) Alight at Dakota MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop at block 99 (Stop ID 81181). Take bus number 33. Alight 3 stops later. Walk to Carpmael Road. Turn left onto Carpmael Road. Walk down Carpmael Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 15 minutes.

2) Alight at Paya Lebar MRT statioin. Take Exit A. Walk to Sim Ave. Cross the road. Continuing walking towards Geylang Road. Cross the road and walk to Onan Road. Walk down Onan Road. Turn right onto Crane Road. Walk to Carpmael Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 15 minutes. [Map]

Kushikatsu Tanaka Singapore @ Clarke Quay - First Asian Outlet In Singapore

Japan's number one kushikatsu chain, Kushikatsu Tanaka has opened its first Asian outlet at Clarke Quay, Singapore. It is famed for its Osaka-style fried cutlet skewers and signature special dipping sauce, with over 165 outlets in Japan.

Chiritori Hotpan with Beef + Risotto 3.8/5

If you are not a fan of beansprouts, you will hate the Chiritori Hotpan with Beef ($18 for 2 pax). This is because the sizzling hotpan of beef slices is served on a bed of beansprouts, topped with beef offal and chilli powder. Diners can have a choice of beef or pork. After finishing the nabe, diners can rice, curry powder, egg into the pan to soak up the rich broth for a delectable curry cheese risotto.

DIY Potato Salad 4.2/5

Besides the fried cutlet skewers and hotpan, the menu also offers a selections of starter such as DIY Onigiri, Takoyaki and Potato Salad. My favourite is their DIY Potato Salad ($8). You can choice to have your potato salad creamy or chunky, depends on how much you want to mash the potato with the Japanese mayonnaise, seasoned boiled egg, fresh lettuce and bacon bits.

Signature Kushikatsu 4/5

The signature here is non other than the Golden Kushikatsu with over 30 variations such as kushikatsu beef, prawn, asparagus, lotus root, all these range from $1 to $2.50 each. The skewers are covered in a finely grounded panko crumbs, deep fried in a unique blend of oil consisting of beef fats. The result is a light airy crispiness on the exterior.

Not forgetting to dip the skewers into the special dipping sauce, a well guarded family recipe passed down from creator Mr Yukichi Tanaka, to his daughter, Ms Hiroe Tanaka who is currently the Vice-President of the business. The sweet and savoury dipping sauce is served in a tin container, which pairs the fried skewers excellently, However do remember not to double dip.

Cookies And Cream Kushikatsu 4/5

A very special kushikatsu is the Cookies and Cream skewer. I didn't know that cookies can even be deep fried. The cookies and cream skewer can be some sort of a dessert too with its sweetness.

At Kushikatsu Tanaka, you can you also find one of the largest range of Jim Bean highballs with over 15 varieties such as Triple Berry Highball, Triple Citrus Highball and Aomori Ringo Highball, starting from $6.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Kushikatsu Tanaka
Merchants' Court Clarke Quay
Block A #01-01B
3A River Valley Road
Singapore 179020
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Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay (NE Line), Fort Canning (DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 12pm - 230pm, 5pm - 12midnight
Sat-Sun: 12pm - 12midnight

Direction: 
1) Alight at Fort Canning MRT Station. Take Exit A. Turn right and down River Valley Road. Turn right onto Tan Tye Place. Walk to the end of the road. Turn left onto Clark Quay. Walk to destination. Journey time bout 5 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Clarke Quay MRT station. Take Exit C or G. Walk to the river front. Turn left and walk down the river. Cross the bridge. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes.  [Map]