Tonkichi @ Orchard Central

Tonkichi is famous for its Tonkastu. Tonkatsu means pork cutlet ( "ton" - pork , "katsu" - cutlet). There are also 2 types of cuts for katsu. Hire (pork fillet) and Rosu (pork loin). Rosu katsu are fatter than hire. For the first timer, you may wonder why they served you a bowl of sesame. It is for your tonkastu dip. Grind the sesame seeds into powder form then pour the tonkatsu sauce. You can add a bit of yellow karashi (japanese mustard) into the dip if you prefer some spiciness.

Sesame

Sesame after Grinding

We ordered the Hire Katsu Set and Oyster & Rosu Katsu Set. The set came with a bowl of miso soup, japanese rice, yellow pickles, cabbage and your katsu. By the way, the cabbage is free flow.

Hire Katsu 4.5/5

Oyster and Rosu Katsu 4.5/5

The Oyster and Rosu Set

Tonkichi @ Orchard Central
Orchard Central
#07-06
181 Orchard Road
Nearest MRT station: Somerset, NS Line

Kichi Kichi @ City Square Mall

I am back at Kichi Kichi again! I have five friends with me and hence we we were given a bigger table. We ordered Chicken, Sichuan, Tom Yam and Mushroom broths for the hotpot. With more people, I got to sample more food this round. Unfortunately I only got to eat a plate of my favourite mochi. The take away from the 2nd visit was to pre-order the mochi with the waitress as the chef needed time to prepare it.

Chicken and Sichuan Broth 4/5

Tom Yam and Mushroom Broth 4/5

The different sauces

Kichi Kichi
City Square Mall
180 Kitchener Road #02-23/24
Nearest MRT: Farrer Park, NE Line