Musubi @ JEM - Unique Japanese Otsumami And Wappameshi

Musubi is a new casual dining concept at JEM offering unique Japanese Otsumami and Wappameshi. Diners can look forward to a delightful selection of Japanese rice bowls - Seiro Gohan, inspired by the traditional culinary art of Wappanmeshi. Complete the meal with a nibble of tasty Japanese otsumami (small plates) and Shabu Shabu.

Cheese Imo Mochi 4.2/5

Corn Butter Shoyu Mushi 4/5

The Cheese Imo Mochi ($7) and Corn Butter Shoyu Mushi ($5) are available for its winter promotion. The Cheese Imo Mochi, deep-fried to golden perfection, has a cheesy centre. It is crispy on the outside while chewy and fluffy inside, and umami pops from the ikura. As for the Corn Butter Shoyu Mushi, the corns are extremely sweet.

Oyster, Crab & Salmon 3 Kind Seiro Gohan 3.8/5

Known for its signature seiro gohan, the restaurant has put together the Oyster, Crab & Salmon 3 Kind Seiro Gohan ($26) for its winter promotion. The steamed flavoured rice comes with Shio-koji Aomori Salmon, Ikura, plump oyster, crab meat and Shishito pepper.

Steamed Ika Siu Mai 3/5

The Steamed Ika Siu Mai has a unique presentation, unlike the usual one in a Chinese restaurant. Though the appearance was appealing, the taste fell below my expectation. I still prefer the Chinese version over this.

Crab Gravy Chawanmushi 4/5

The Crab Gravy Chawanmushi is a smooth, silky and flavourful bowl of steamed rice topped with crab meat that complements the seiro gohan for a complete meal.

Melted Braised Pork Belly Seiro Gohan 3.8/5

Lemon-koji Chicken Seiro Gohan 3.8/5

Besides the Oyster, Crab & Salmon 3 Kind Seiro Gohan, We also tried two other seiro gohan on the menu - Melted Braised Pork Belly Seiro Gohan and Lemon-Koji Chicken Seiro Gohan. I preferred the melt-in-the-mouth braised pork belly with hanjuku egg among the two. On the other hand, the lemon-koji chicken is a healthier choice with tender chicken and fluffy rolled omelette.

Steamed Beef Shabu Shabu 4/5

Another delicious and healthy option is the Steamed Beef Shabu Shabu. The thinly sliced beef is laid on top of a bed of cabbage. If I am right, the meat and cabbage are steamed together, allowing the cabbage to soak up the delicious beef essence.

Homemade Kokuto Pudding 3/5

Yuzu Macaron 3/5

For dessert, we had the Homemade Kokuto Pudding and Yuzu Macaron. The homemade kokuto pudding was mildly sweet with a custard-like texture, topped with crunchy cacao. Those with a sweet tooth will enjoy the citrusy Yuzu Macaron.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Musubi
JEM
50 Jurong Gateway Road
#04-13/14
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 63341084
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Nearest MRT: Jurong East (EW, NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 11am - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Jurong East MRT station. Take Exit C. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

OOTB @ GR.ID Mall - Affordable Burger Joint With Quality Gourmet Burgers

Burger joint OOTB is located within youth mall GR.ID offering gourmet burgers. Their burgers are characterised by the generous amount of ingredients that fall out of the bun, hence the name OOTB. The store features a vibrant exterior with a mix of neon lights and industrial-looking furnishing with metal barrel stools. The menu offers only five burgers. Diners can also add $3 to make it a set which comes with a side and drink.

Classic Cheese 4.2/5

We opted for the crowd favourite Classic Cheese ($14.90). It consisted of black Angus beef, cheddar cheese, caramelised onions, and greens, along with their secret sauce. The black angus beef patty was tender and juicy, while the buttered buns had a nice pillowy texture. Though simple, all the various components worked well together.

Thic Chick 4/5

The Thic Chick ($12.90) features a brined, battered, deep-fried chicken thigh together with chipotle sauce, sweet-tangy slaw, and in-house dill pickles. What stood out was the massive chicken thigh that had a good balance of the batter and the meat. The slaw mix added a refreshing sweet tanginess and a good texture, while the crunchy pickles added a zing to balance the whole burger.

OOTB does not skimp on the quality of its ingredients, and they are very generous with its serving sizes. If you are looking to dine with a vegetarian friend, they also have plant-based options - the IMPOSSIBLE and TINDLE burgers.

Words and photos 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.


OOTB @ GR.ID
GR.ID Mall
1 Selegie Rd
#01-08
Singapore 188306
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Nearest MRT: Bencoolen (DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 11am - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Bencoolen MRT station. Take Exit A. Cross the road and walk to Prinsep Link. Walk down Prinsep Link to Prinsep Street. Turn left onto Prinsep Street and walk towards Selegie Road. Cross the road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 6 minutes. [Map]