Saturday, November 28, 2020

Wooloomooloo Steakhouse @ Maker's Mark 3-Course Festive Set Lunch Menu For Only $48++

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For the upcoming festive period from 26 November to 30 December 2020, Wooloomooloo Steakhouse is launching a special weekday 3-course set lunch menu with Marker's Mark, the premium handcrafted bourbon whisky from Kentucky, USA. The 3-course lunch menu priced at $48++ consists of an appetiser, main course and dessert. The menu will showcase a few dishes incorporating Marker's Mark in them.

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Make It Mine 4.2/5

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Warm Christmas Chocolate 4/5

Before proceeding to lunch proper, you can start with a few glasses of  Maker's Mark festive cocktails, swinging into the festive mood. Make It Mine is a refreshing citrusy cocktail with pleasant notes of cinnamon. For something warm and soothing, opt for the Warm Christmas Chocolate.

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Onion Focaccia 4.2/5

Upon settling down at the table, complimentary freshly baked Onion Focaccia with caramelised onions with whipped butter at the side was served. The focaccia was warm, airy and fluffy with a hint of oregano.

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Flammekueche 4/5

For the first course, diners can choose from the Flammekueche, Roasted Carrot & Parsnip Soup or Wooloomooloo Salad. The Flammekueche is a delectable pastry tart with butter-poached onions, crowned with applewood smoked bacon and creme fraiche.

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Roasted Carrot & Parsnip Soup 4/5

The Roasted Carrot & Parsnip Soup is a hearty and comforting starter, whetting the appetite. The flavourful soup even comes with brown butter croutons and crab floss for that extra textural contrast.

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Wooloomooloo Salad 4/5

My personal favourite among the three starters is the Wooloomooloo Salad. Not only is it tasty, but it is also value for money with tender filet mignon, spinach, mushrooms and black truffle. What I really applaud is the tangy dressing that brings everything together.

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Maple-Glazed Salmon 4/5

Moving to the mains, diners have a choice from the Maple-Glazed Salmon, Tiger Prawn Fettuccine, Snake River Farms Pork Chop, Great Southern Pinnacle Australian Grass Fed Sirloin and Morgan Ranch 300-day Grain Fed USDA Prime Rib Eye (addition $20++). 

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Tiger Prawn Fettuccine 3.8/5

Wooloomooloo Steakhouse is famed for their steaks, but it does offer other yummy items for the non-beef eater. Seafood lover will rejoice in the delicious Maple-Glazed Salmon. The salmon is cooked to a beautiful pink with a layer of crispy caramelised skin from the glazed maple. Another seafood option is the Tiger Prawn Fettuccine, tossed in homemade pesto sauce, toasted pine nuts and parmesan paired with crunchy tiger prawns.

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Snake River Farms Pork Chop 4.2/5

No surprise, Wooloomooloo Steakhouse does a good pork chop too. Their Snake River Farms Pork Chop glazed with miso is tender and juicy. Paired it with apple compote for elevated enjoyment.

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USDA Prime Rib Eye 4.5/5

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Not to be missed is the steak at Wooloomooloo Steakhouse. We had the Morgan Ranch 300-day Grain Fed USDA Prime Rib Eye (additional $20++) that comes with honey-roasted parsnips, truffle mash potatoes and charred broccoli. The Chef has also specially concocted the Maker's Mark peppercorn sauce to complement the beautifully grilled piece of steak.

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Pecan Pie 4/5

Last but not least, diners can choose between two beautiful desserts - Pecan Pie or Apple Frangipane Tart to complete the 3-course meal. The Pecan Pie's sweetness and nuttiness work harmoniously with the signature caramel and notes from Mark's Marker cream for enhanced enjoyment. The Apple Frangipane Tart layered with slices of granny smith apple, is another delightful dessert that will sweeten your day.

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Apple Frangipane Tart 4/5

The Marker's Mark 3-Course Festive Lunch Set Menu at Wooloomooloo Steakhouse will be available on weekdays from 26 November to 30 December 2020, excluding weekends, 24 and 25 December 2020. I personally find that for $48++ this is a sell, especially if you enjoy having a nice steak for lunch.

This post is brought to you by Wooloomooloo Steakhouse SG.


Wooloomooloo Steakhouse
Swissotel the Stamford
2 Stamford Road
Level 3
Singapore 178882
Tel: +65 63380261
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Nearest MRT: City Hall (EW Line, NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 12pm - 1130pm

Direction:
1) Alight at City Hall MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to Raffles City Shopping Centre. Walk to level 3. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes.[Map]

Sunday, November 22, 2020

Menbaka Kyoto Fire Ramen @ Cineleisure Orchard - Towering Fire Ramen From Kyoto

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For those that have travelled to Kyoto, Japanese, you probably have visited Menbaka Kyoto Fire Ramen whereby the chef will set your bowl of ramen into a ball of fire. With the new norm under the COVID-19 pandemic, leisure travelling may not be that convenient or cheap anymore. While we may not be able to fly to Japan, Menbaka Kyoto Fire Ramen created by Ramen Master Masamichi Miyazawa has brought his famed ramen restaurant to our shore at Cineleisure Orchard. This is their first overseas outlet outside Kyoto.

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Diners in Singapore will get to enjoy their signature Shoyu Fire Ramen ($17.90) which comprises of chicken, mackerel, seaweed and bonito boiled for over five hours for a complex and flavourful aroma. On top of that, there is a healthy Vegetarian Fire Ramen ($16.90) and a rich Singapore exclusive Tonkotsu Fire Ramen ($18.90).

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Shoyu Fire Ramen 4.2/5

If you order one of the three ramens in the menu, you will be invited to the counter seats for a showcase of fire performance. Behind the counter are handphone holders which you can pass it to the staff to capture the video moment. Before the fire performance starts, the chef will also remind diners not to panic and touch the bowl.

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Vegetarian Fire Ramen 4/5

Though you may find it theatrical, pouring flaming negi oil on top of its green onion broth to create a towering flame, it actually gives the broth an exquisite smokiness. The heat from the towering fire is scorching, you can really feel it from the counter seat.

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Kyoto Menbaka Fried Rice 4/5

Besides the ramens, there are other items on the menu too. If you are not into ramen, you can have their Kyoto Menbaka Fried Rice ($9.90) which is wok-fired, infused with the wok hei aroma.

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In House Karaage 3.5/5

A delectable side to go with the ramen and fried rice is the In House Karaage ($7.90). It is chunky, tender, juicy and crispy. I like the accompanying cabbage that cuts the greasiness.

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Crispy Charcoal Karaage Salad 3.5/5

Another exclusive dish for the Singapore outlet is the Crispy Charcoal Karaage Salad ($14.90). The chunky chicken pieces are deep-fried to exterior crispiness while juicy inside on a fresh bed of greens and drenched with a choice of tangy yuzu and creamy sesame dressing.

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Authentic Kyoto Matcha Beer 3.5/5, Authentic Kyoto Matcha Latte 4/5

For drinks, you may want to try the Authentic Kyoto Matcha Beer ($12) which is made using premium Matcha powder from Uji. I doubt you can find this anywhere in Singapore for the moment. Not into alcohol? You can also go for the Authentic Kyoto Matcha Latte ($7.90 hot/ $8.90 Iced). 

In celebration of its opening promotion, Menbaka will be offering a limited time 1-for-1 promotion for all their fire ramen from 27 to 29 November 2020.


Menbaka Kyoto Fire Ramen
Cineleisure Orchard
8 Grange Road
#05-03
Singapore 239695
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Nearest MRT: Somerset (NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 12pm - 9pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Somerset MRT station. Take Exit B. Turn left and walk to traffic junction of Orchard Road and Orchard Link. Cross the road. Turn left onto Orchard Link. Walk to destination. Journey time about 8 minutes. [Map]