Dancing Fish Signature @ TANGS Singapore - Malay-Indo Restaurant From Kuala Lumpur Opens 2nd Outlet In Singapore

Dancing Fish,  a multi-awarded Malay-Indo cuisine restaurant from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia has opened its 2nd restaurant in Singapore. The latest outlet, Dancing Fish Signature is located on level 4 of TANGS Singapore. With a couple of my friends, we dropped by the new restaurant for lunch and I left impressed with the quality as well as the soul put into each dish.

Chicken Satay 4.5/5

We started with the Chicken Satay ($12). The chicken strips are marinated before being charcoal grilled. This is probably one of the best satay I have eaten, lightly charred on the outside while it is tender and moist inside. This is served together with satay peanut sauce on the side which complements the chicken satay excellently.

Tahu Telur 4/5

Next is Tahu Telur ($12) which has been stacked into a tower and deep fried in a flossy egg mixture for a fragrant finish. It comes with a tangy special sambal tahu sauce that once again paired with the tahu telor beautifully.

Gulai Pucuk Paku 4.2/5

A rare dish on the menu is the Gulai Pucuk Paku ($13). This is a type of wild vegetable, young jungle fern shoots. The greens are cooked in a curry like sauce consists of turmeric, coconut milk and spices. The jungle fern shoots have a subtle sweetness with a nice crunchy texture, which is very pleasant for consumption.

Buntut Belado Enak 4.5/5

I remembered I have the best buntut belado in Jakarta and now I have found one in Singapore too. At Dancing Fish Signature, the Buntut Belado Enak ($36) uses Australian oxtail. The oxtail is marinated and braised in aromatic herbs and spices before barbecuing over charcoal, intensifying that rich bitter sweet flavour. I also like the addition of pickled chilli to cut through the richness.

Udang Masak Lemak Chilli Padi Nenas 3.5/5

The Udang Masak Lemak Chilli Padi Nenas ($33 for 4pc) is a classic Malacca Nyonya prawn curry with a twist. The 4 huge tiger prawns are slow cooked in a light and tangy spiced curry which consists of tumeric, spices, herbs and pineapples. The curry sauce is very appetising, goes really well with a plate of steamed rice. It would be a lovely dish if the tiger prawns were fresher. Some diners may also find the dish expensive for just 4 prawns.

Bebek Goreng Bali 4.5/5

My favourite dish at Dancing Fish is the Bebek Goreng Bali ($26). The duck is marinated in a mix of Balinese herbs and spices for a day. It is then fried till the skin is crispy and the inside still tender. Diners have 3 choices of homemade chilli sauce, namely Sambal Matah, Chilli Vinaigrette ($26) and Sambal Hijau. I have my duck with the tangy chilli vinaigrette which goes really well with the crispy duck, elevating the whole enjoyment.

Dancing Fish with Sambal Dabu-dabu 4/5

A signature item is the Dancing Fish with Dabu-dabu ($37). Dabu-dabu is a traditional salsa sauce from Manado, Indonesia. If I am not wrong, the chef has added some ketchup manis into the chilli sauce so it is not as spicy as I thought it would be. In fact the sweet-spicy concoction of the sauce complements the deep fried fish excellently. Besides the dabu-dabu, diners can also opt for either mango kerabu, belimbing salad or sambal cobel merah.

Mango Lolo 3/5

Cendol $10

For dessert, we tried the Mango Lolo ($12) and Cendol ($10). It is a light and refreshing dessert that is perfect with all the savoury dishes and spices.

Sweet Potato with Coconut Scrappings, Palm Sugar and Vanilla Ice Cream 3/5

A modern take of the dessert is the pretty presentation of the Sweet Potato with Coconut Scrappings, Palm Sugar and Vanilla Ice Cream ($10). The warm and cold contrast is pleasing to the palate. I like the sweetness of the sweet potato but the finishing is on the dry side.

Overall I have enjoyed my lunch at Dancing Fish Signature. I can taste the soul in the cooking, ensuring the best is bring to the table. In addition, I am impressed of the different sauces that has been made from scratch. They are thoughtfully paired with each dish. I understand the restaurant has more than 10 different types of sambals and sauces to date.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Dancing Fish Signature
Tangs at Tang Plaza
310 Orchard Road
Level 4
Singapore 238864
Tel: +65 63391048
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Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am - 1030pm

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

Tamashii Robataya @ North Canal Road - New Revamped Menu With Omakase Starting from $88

I am back once again at one of my favourite Japanese restaurants, Tamashii Robataya at North Canal Road to check out its revamped menu. Besides its omakase menus, it has introduced 3 more Semi-Omakase dinner menu ranging from $88 to $168. On top of that, it has also created some new a la carte dishes to delight the diners' palates.

Hairy Crab with Hokkaido Aka Sea Urchin 4.8/5

Our dinner started with the Hairy Crab with Hokkaido Aka Sea Urchin ($45). The fresh and sweet hairy crab is tossed with aka sea uni and topped with murasaki uni. It is a heavenly combination boosting with unami from the creamy sea urchins.

Sage Beef with Sea Urchin 4.2/5

Another new item on the menu is the Sage Beef with Sea Urchin ($45). The tender sage beef is wrapped with uni and topped with both uni and caviar. This is like a uni bomb that explodes in the mouth with the rich uni's sweetness. I know I shouldn't complain about the generous amount of uni but I thought lesser maybe better here for the appreciation of the age beef.

Grilled Alfonsino with Crispy Scales 4/5

The Grilled Alfonsino with Crispy Scales is a head to tail dish, not wasting any parts of the fish. The heads and fish bones are used to make the fish broth that is poured at table side. This complements the moist and succulent grilled alfonsino while the crispy scales give it an enjoyable contrast in texture.

A5 Grade Miyazaki Beef Sandwich 4.2/5

Unlike the Japanese version whereby the teriyaki sauce is already spread onto the beef sandwich, the A5 Grade Miyazaki Beef Sandwich ($98) is served with apple and chilli sauce on the side, this is to avoid the sandwich from getting soggy from the sauce. I prefer the chilli sauce over the apple sauce for that little spicy kick in the end.

Anago Foie Gras Donburi 4/5

Last but not least, we have the Anago Foie Gras Donburi ($48). Foie Gras are mixed together with Japanese rice so diners can get the rich buttery with each mouthful. The rice bowl comes with fat and succulent tempura sea eel. I felt that grilling the sea eel would be more appropriate to showcase the dish.


Note: This is an invited tasting.


Tamashii Robataya
12 North Canal Road
#02-01
Singapore 048825
Tel: +65 62220316
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Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay (NE Line), Raffles Place (EW Line, NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat: 12pm - 230pm, 630pm - 1030pm
(Closed on Sun)

Direction:
1) Alight at Clarke Quay MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk towards the junction of North Canal Road and South Bridge Road. Cross the junction and continue on North Canal Road. Walk along the shophouses along North Canal Road. Look out for an alley and turn left into it. Look for the entrance to the building and take lift to level 2. Journey time about 8 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Raffles Place MRT station. Take Exit G. Walk towards North Canal Road. Continue on North Canal Road. Walk along the shophouses along North Canal Road. Look out for an alley and turn right into it. Look for the entrance to the building and take lift to level 2. Journey time about 12 minutes. [Map]