Boruto Sake and Tapas Bar @ South Bridge Road - New Chef, New Italian-Japanese Menu

Boruto Sake and Tapas Bar at South Bridge Road welcomes new Head Chef Jay Lee and a new Italian-Japanese menu. The refreshed menu retains its East meets West concept, featuring new dishes that can be categorized under salad, bites, cold dish, mains, thin crust, pasta, donburi, desserts and specialty.

Risotto Croquettes 4/5

Tako 4.2/5

Great with a few cups of sake is the Risotto Croquettes ($10.80) and Tako ($12.80). The potato croquettes are stuffed with tomato risotto encased in a crispy breadcrumb. Similar to having french fries with ketchup. The sweetness from the tomato risotto provided that needed harmony in flavours, making it an delightful one bite dish. As for the tako, it is enjoyed like popcorn chicken. The deep fried octopus leg with wasabi shio, Japanese karaage style. The seasoning is super addictive. Luckily we have 2 serving or else we will be fighting over it.

Foie Gras with Nashi with Cipollini 3.5/5

I probably have different view from my dining companions for the Foie Gras with Nashi with Cipollini ($26.80). I love the sweetness of the caramelized cipollini onions which complemented the creaminess of the foie gras. However I felt the poached nashi pear is too sweet, masking the appreciation of the foie gras.

A4 Wagyu Beef Tartare 4.5/5

One of my dining companions does not take raw beef but she could not stop herself from going for more of the A4 Wagyu Beef Tartare ($28.80). The traditional beef tartare is paired with gherkins, cocktail onions, capers and kombu giving it an Asian twist.

Ise Ebi 4.2/5

The Ise Ebi ($22.80) is a beautifully plated dish. The lobster tail is glazed with miso and grilled. The dashi foam with chive oil also created the visual effect, whetting up the senses for the bouncy lobster flesh.

Wild Mushroom Pappardelle 4/5

Uni and Bonito Pizza 3/5

You need some carbo there is the Wild Mushroom Pappardelle ($22.80) and Uni and Bonito Thin Crust Pizza ($28.80). The chef handmade the pappardelle daily and this is cooked together with wild Asian mushrooms, prosciutto and drizzle of truffle oil. The taste of freshly made pasta alone is worth the calories. It may look simple but very well executed in terms of textures and flavours. While we all like the idea of the uni and bonito thin crust pizza, it uni and tomato paste was a very on the salty side which unfortunately didn't quite manage to let the fresh uni to shine.

Wagyu Tomahawk (+/- 2Kg) 4.5/5

On the Borutos specialty is the Wagyu Tomahawk ($188.80) which is around 2Kg. The grilled tomahawk steak comes with sides of potato mash, red cabbage slaw and brown gravy sides. This is idea for sharing. The meat itself was so flavourful that we either have it on its own or with just a pinch of salt. Advance orders and full payment is required for the wagyu tomahawk.

Ton Toro Sio Bak 3.8/5

The Ton Toro Sio Bak ($22.80) will delight diners with its crispy crackling skin and juicy meat. It is served with Japanese sweet potato and brown gravy. Unfortunately the rub on the crackling skin was a bit heavy handed during our visit. It also has a whole Roasted Kurobuta Ton Toro Porchetta at $58.80 which needs to be pre-order like the tomahawk.

Matcha White Chocolate 3.5/5

The Matcha White Chocolate ($12.80) comes in a glass of white chocolate mousse infused with matcha served with raspberry gelee. I like the play of sweetness and acidity which works harmoniously for this dessert.

Yuzu Tiramisu 4/5

Last but not least, we have the Yuzu Tiramisu ($12.80). The characteristic of the Italian classic is elevated with the addition of yuzu and sake. The lightness and subtle flavours works for me. It didn't feel heavy after all the food.

Overall I have enjoyed the new menu at Boruto. While there are some minor tweaks needed in some dishes, the concept works for me. I could taste the idea and potential that the chef wanted to bring to the table. Definitely looking forward to be back to try more of the chef's creation.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Boruto Sake and Tapas Bar
80 South Bridge Road
#01-01
Singapore 058710
Tel: +65 65320418
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Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay (NE Line), Raffles Place (EW Line, NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat: 430pm - 12midnight
(Closed on Sun)

Direction:
1) Alight at Clarke Quay MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to North Canal Road. Turn right and walk down North Canal Road. At the junction on North Canal Road and South Bridge Road, turn left onto South Bridge Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 8 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Raffles Place MRT station. Take Exit G. Walk down Battery Street onto North Canal Road. Continue on North Canal North. At the junction on North Canal Road and South Bridge Road, cross the road and turn right onto South Bridge Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 12 minutes. [Map]

The Line @ Shangri-La Hotel Singapore - Usher In An Auspicious Year Of The Pig With A Sumptuous Lunar New Year Reunion Feast

Gather your loved ones together and herald a year of happiness and richness with a reunion feast at The Line, Shangri-La Hotel Singapore. The celebratory spread features auspicious regional dishes including Shanghainese, Cantonese, Szechuan and Singaporean favourites to welcome prosperity and fortitude for the Lunar New Year.

Available from 10 January to 28 February 2019, diners can look forward to a plethora of international dishes, with a number of festive highlights such as the Cantonese Imperial Seafood Porridge, Chilli Crayfish, Fried Salted Egg Fish Skin, Cantonese Waxed Meat Rice, and Crispy Chicken with Young Ginger.

The Chilli Crayfish is one of my favourite dishes, with tender fresh crayfish meat that just falls off easily from its shell. Drenched in a pool of sweet chilli sauce that adds just the right amount of heat to bring out the freshness of the seafood.

Available at the buffet lineup is the Cantonese Imperial Seafood Porridge. The perfect dish for something warm and comforting before diving into the richer savouries or have them along with bowls of these porridge which exudes out the sweet freshness of seafood.

One of the local's favourite - the Fried Salted Egg Fish Skin did not disappoint with its crispy deep-fried fish skin dusted in thick coats of salted egg powder. This richly flavoured snack is deeply addictive.

Round off your Lunar New Year meal with their Cantonese Waxed Meat Rice - for something familiar and comforting.

Other dishes at the buffet include the seafood, meat, and asian food sections.

The lavish dessert spread include an impressive array of petite dessert cups and cakes as well, such as the Green Tea Opera, 66% Caraibe Chocolate Cremeux, Profiteroles, 72% Chocolate Nutty Cake, Rainbow eclair, Tiramisu, Strawberry Litchi, Black Velvet cake and so on. Diners can also indulge in a variety of nonya delights such as the pandan chiffon, kuehs, as well as old school cakes.

Reunion Dinner Feast
10 January to 28 February 2019
Monday and Sunday - $80++
Friday and Saturday - $95++

BBQ-themed feast
Tuesday - $88++

Mad for Wagyu Feast
Wednesday - $88++

Seafood-themed Feast
Thursday - $98++ inclusive of free flow ,beers and soft drinks

Photos and words by Crystal. A girl who likes to eat, photograph, and write about food, and dreams about travelling around the world one day. Note: This is an invited tasting.


The Line
Shangri-La Hotel Singapore
Lobby Level
22 Orange Grove Road
Singapore 258350
Tel: +65 62134398
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Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 6am - 11pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Orchard MRT station. Take Exit E. Walk towards Wheellock Place via ION. Exit Wheellock Place and turn left towards Liat Tower. Cross the road at the traffic light junction and turn left towards Royal Thai Embassy. Walk down to the end of Orchard Road. Turn right onto Orange Grove Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 23 minutes. [Map]