Hokey Poki @ FOMO Singapore - Build Your Own Japanese Bowls and Sushi Tacos

Hokey Poki is a new Japanese fusion stall offering Japanese bowls and sushi tacos at FOMO Singapore. For the Japanese bowls, guests have the choice of building their own bowl with choice of mains, base (rice, salad, quinoa or soba) and optional add ons. As for the sushi tacos, this is a fusion take of the Mexican tacos with Japanese ingredients.

Hokey Bowl - Salmon Poke 4.2/5

My first choice of the Hokey Bowl is the Salmon Poke ($10.90). I opted for the purple rice which is hidden beneath the pile of seasoned salmon cubes, jellyfish and mango cubes. I like the addition of the mango cubes, which gives it a refreshing finish as well as a textural enjoyment. Other mains on the hokey bowl menu includes Wasabi Mayo Chicken, Laksa Mentai Soft Shell Crab, Cheesy Chicken, Aburi Chirashi, Sambal Shishamo, Aburi Salmon Mentai, Cheesy Soft Shell Crab and Cheesy Prawns. For vegetarians, you can go for the Tofu Delight and Vegetarian Tempura.

Cheesy Prawn Taco 4.2/5

The Sushi Taco ($5.90 for 1pc, $7.90 for 2pc) is an unique and interesting creation. We tried the Cheesy Prawn Taco and Aburi Salmon Mentai Taco. Replacing the tortilla shell is the seaweed cracker sandwiched with Japanese ingredients. The combination and pairing of the ingredients are well thought of. They are really fun and flavourful to eat.

Aburi Salmon Mentai Taco 4/5

Beside the two tacos I tried, there are other interesting taco creations such as Shishamo, Cheesy Soft Shell Crab, Lemongrass Mentai Soft Shell Crab, Lemongrass Mentai Chicken and Cheesy Chicken. On top of the Japanese inspired tacos, there are also Laksa Mentai Prawn, Otah and Sambal Soft Shell Crab influenced by our local cuisine.

S'mores Taco 2.8/5

There is even a dessert taco - S'mores Taco. The marshmallow is torched until melt, then it is sandwiched in between the seaweed cracker. Unfortunately I find the combination rather weird. It is also quite difficult and messy to eat.

Hokey Poki serves delightful build your own Japanese bowls below $12 which is reasonable priced. Not to forget the healthy choice of salad, quinoa and purple rice. On top of that, the sushi tacos are yummy and unique too.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Hokey Poki
FOMO Singapore
38 Sultan Gate
#01-01
Singapore 198486
Tel: +65 98173889
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Nearest MRT: Nicoll Highway (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am - 930pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Nicoll Highway MRT station. Take Exit A. Take the overhead walkway to Beach Road. Turn left and walk down Beach Road. Turn right onto Sultan Gate. Walk to destination. Journey time about 8 minutes. [Map]

Yamato Izakaya @ Oxley Bizhub - 3-In-1 Dining Concept Under One Roof Featuring Bib Gourmand Awardees Man Man Unagi

For the folks staying in the East, you will be great to know that Yamato Izakaya has opened at Oxley Bizhub. It is a Japanese dining concept housing 3 different brands under one roof. The 3 brands are Singapore Michelin Bib Gourmand awardees Man Man Unagi, Ramen Hitoyoshi and Tora-Tora.

If you have been to Man Man Unagi at Keong Saik Road, you will know that there is always a long queue and no reservation is allowed. At Yamato, not only that there are more seating, you can also make reservation.

Hitsumabushi 4.2/5

We tried the Hitsumabushi ($29.50) from Man Man Unagi. I was so delighted to be eating my unagi within 10 minutes. I do not even need to queue. There are 3 ways of enjoying the hitsumabushi. You can have the unagi on its own, eat it together with the condiments and lastly pour some tea into the rice , enjoy it like a bowl of porridge.

Futago Don - Ginger Pork and Prawn Tempura 4.2/5

Besides the unagi, we also tried the Futago Don from Tora Tora. Basically diner can pick 2 dons from a wide array of choices. I decided to go for the Ginger Pork ($7) and Prawn Tempura ($7). The pork marinated in a soy sauce is flavoursome and tender while the crunchy prawn is coated in a delightful crispy batter.

Yamato Izakaya
Oxley Bizhub
65 Ubi Road 1
#01-92
Singapore 408729
Tel: +65 69352925
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Nearest MRT: Tai Seng (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am - 3pm, 6pm - 1030pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Tai Seng MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to the traffic light junction of Paya Lebar Road, Macpherson Road and Airport Road. Cross the junction and walk to Oxley Bizhub. Walk towards Ubi Road 1 direction. Walk to destination. Journey time about 10 minutes. [Map]