Fuku Fine Kaiseki Restaurant is the first ever restaurant specializes in fugu or better known as pufferfish to be opened in Asia, outside Japan. Located at Mohamed Sultan Road, the restaurant imported the highest grade fugu, known as
Torafugu or Tiger Pufferfish among the 20 edible species. These prized catch are flown in twice a week from Shimonoseki.
Appetizer 3/5 and Gelatine Meat 3.5/5
The dinner started with the
Appertizer and Gelatine Meat. The fugu skin tossed in a delectable sauce comes with a nice crunchy bite to whet up the appetite. I also enjoyed sucking the gelatine meat of the fugu head and cheek but it is quite boney, hence not suitable for kid.
Fugu Sashimi 4.2/5 and Lightly Boiled Fugu Skin 4/5
The highlight of the dinner has to be the
Fugu Sashimi and
Lightly Boiled Fugu Skin. Fugu is known for its low fat and high protein content. Hence there is no harm having more of it. The thinly sliced pufferfish sashimi has a clean taste to it with a slight rubbery texture. This is best enjoyed with the ponzu sauce. For the lightly boiled fugu skin, I was took to wrap it around some leeks to enjoy it. This comes with a more crunchy texture.
Fugu Sushi 4/5
From the fugu sashimi and boiled fugu skin, we moved on to the
Fugu Sushi. Besides the skillful knife skill of the chef, the different cuts of the fugu showcases how different texture brings out the different flavour of the fugu. The fugu sushi is actually quite similar to having the squid sushi exclude the slimy texture.
Deep Fried Fugu
The seasoning and flavour of the
Deep Fried Fugu is heavier and more robust. The whole execution feels like eating deep fried chicken karaage instead.
Fugu Milt (Shirako) 3.5/5
This
Fugu Milt may be a bit exotic for some but I am all game to it. It is grilled and served with a lemon slice and salt. It has non of those gamey and comes with a creamy texture. However the execution was a bit on the salty side.
Fugu Hotpot (Konbu) 4/5
Fugu Hotpot (Soya Bean) 4.2/5
At Fuku, diners can also enjoy the exquisite Japanese delicacy over the
Fugu Hotpot, at $70 per pot (for 1-2 pax). Currently it offers three different types of soup base. , traditional
Konbu Soya Bean and
Miso. I tried both the traditional tecchiri and soya bean soup base. I think the local will prefer the soya bean broth which is richer in flavour and has a nice thick creamy consistency.
Fugu Porridge 4.2/5
Pour some rice and an egg into the leftover broth and we have another dish,
Fugu Porridge. The porridge carries the essence of the broth. This comforting bowl of fugu porridge is best eaten with some salted seaweed.
To try the different parts of the fugu, cooked in different ways, the
Fugu Course Daikokuten ($250) which is good for up to 4 pax, allows one to do so. The courses include appetizer and gelatine meat, lightly boiled fugu skin, thiny sliced fugu sashimi, deep fried fugu, seasonal Japanese cooked dish, grilled or steamed milt, fugu hotpot with vegetables, fugu japanese style porridge and seasonal dessert.
A new offering at Fuku is the
Shabu Shabu Hotpot ($70) with A5 beef imported from Miyazaki, Japan. The beautiful marbled beef literally melted in the mouth.
Many may be wary about eating fugu as it is known to be toxic. However be assured as the chefs have over 20 years of experience working with the toxic fish. In additional, the regulation set by Singapore's Agri-food and Veterinary Authority ensures the gourmet experience is 100% safe. All the internal organs have to be properly and thoroughly removed in Japan first before allowing to be imported into Singapore.
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FUKU Fine Kaiseki Restaurant
14 Mohamed Sultan Road
#01-01
Singapore 238963
Tel: +65 62358216
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/FUKUsingapore
Website:
http://www.fugu-fuku.com/
Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay (NE Line)
Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat: 6pm - 11pm
(Closed on Sun)
Direction:
1) Alight at Clarke Quay MRT station. Take Exit E. Walk to bus stop at Clark Quay Station (Stop ID 04222). Take bus number 54. Alight 3 stops later. Walk to Mohamed Sultan Road. Turn left onto Mohamed Sultan Road. Journey time about 6 minutes.
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