Bugis+ Food Trail 2013: Seoul Yummy

The seventh food stop for that day. This restaurant has an open-air concept.

annyeong haseyo~

While waiting for the main dish to arrive, let's have some side-dishes first!

peanuts, kimchi, beancurd shreds, tofu, anchovies (rather salty) and spinach

If still feeling peckish, why not have some starters; tteokbokki (spicy rice cake) and kimchi pancake.

spicy rice cake (@$6.90++)

kimchi pancake (@$6.90++)

The thin kimchi pancake was rather enjoyable. Not that spicy as compared to tteokbokk. If you're like me, and don't fancy that much carbs, how about some meat? Braised pork belly with kimchi, to be precise.

braised pork belly (@$8.90++)

Loved the braised pork belly. Fatty and tender. Simple dish. Yums. Another dish that we got to try, was the samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup).

ginseng chicken soup (@$24.90++ for whole chicken or $15.90++ for half)

The soup was simple, flavourful and adequately salted but the best part, would be the glutinous rice inside.

Next, the highlight of the table. Army stew! There are two types; assorted meat (including spam or luncheon meat!) or seafood. In it, one can find ramyun and rice cakes as well, besides an assortment of vegetables and tofu. Eat already sure filling!

army stew with assorted meat (@$36.90++)

seafood stew

The seafood stew was shiokingly nice! Spicy with a kick and full of umami. Nyam nyam! The stew's portion would be good enough to feed 3 pax, I think.

If you intend to dine there, do enquire about their set meal promotions (if applicable):

Set Meal for Two Promo (@$49.90++)

• two Korean roasted barley tea 
• one choice of army's stew 
• assorted popular side dishes 
• two multi-grains rice 
• one choice of appetiser 
• one choice of dessert 

Bugis+ Food Trail 2013: Manhattan Fish Market

Can you believe it? My first time trying Manhattan Fish Market!

menu

decor and table setting

good for large group dining

The cool green drink was citrus mint. Tasted refreshing, a tinkling like mojito ice-blended, without the alcohol.

citrus mint (@$5.50++)

fried country mushrooms (@$7.95++)

caesar salad with crispy white bait (@$7.50++, plus $3++ add-on for whitebaits)

garlic herb mussels, served with crispy baguette (@$7.95++)

The crispy whitebaits on the caesar salad were indeed very very crispy!

Then, we sampled two types of mains; the Manhattan Fish N' Chips and the Flaming Seafood Platter.

fish & chips (~ depending on fish, prices range from $11.95++ to $14.95++ for regular sized)

Get the Flaming platter. Nice to watch and nice to eat!

watch the fire

ta-dah~ Flaming Seafood Platter (@$37.95++)

The torched cheese goes so well with the rice!

When we thought there was no more, out came our desserts. The Sizzling Brownie with Ice-Cream.

watch the sauce as it trickles downwards onto the hot skillet

Sizzling Brownie with Ice-Cream (@$9.90++)

Soft brownie, hot sauce and cold ice-cream equals yumsss! Good things must share!

Manhattan Fish Market

Address: #04-07 Bugis+
Tel/Fax: +65 6884 9567
Website: www.manhattanfishmarket.com

Bugis+ Food Trail 2013: Sukiya

Fancy some hotpot? Why not try the all-you-can-eat sukiyaki and shabu-shabu at Suki-ya, "House of Hot Pot". Took a peep at their pricing and it's just $20.90++ per pax (Mon-Thurs, add $2 more on Fridays, PH , eve of PH and weekends)!

eat all you can sukiyaki and shabu-shabu

pricing

Was there as part of our food trail event, and we got to sample some of the buffet items.

salad bar

table set-up

They have four types of soups; kimchi, shabu-shabu, sukiyaki and soy miso. All soups were already flavourful from the start!

table transformed! Full of goodies~

The meats in the middle of the table is from the planned premium cuts (wagyu beef and pork collar) which may not be available currently.

instructions

dig in!

Apparently, the cheese chicken ball is a favourite amongst their diners.

cheesy balls

For me, I likey the meats.

yums~

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Suki-ya

Address: Bugis+ Level 4, near/next to Rocku Yakiniku
Website: www.suki-ya.com.sg

Bugis+ Food Trail 2013: Rocku Yakiniku Japanese Charcoal Grill

First impression of Rocku Yakiniku? Its eye-catching decor! Right from its entrance. Rawrr~

entrance

Brick walls, industrial look, lots of heavy dark wood usage, graffiti arts lining its wall, hanging sake bottles...so many things to see inside!

graffiti art

manga style

dining tables, projections on wall

Never expected a BBQ place to look like this. Interesting, indeed.

Are you ready to BBQ? Let's Rocku~

What about the food? Their Premium Set Menu seemed reasonably priced. BBQ Prime Set for 2 pax costs $68++ and for 4 pax, it'll cost $128++. The usual items in this set are salad, salmon sashimi, miso soup, wagyu marbled beef, US Black Angus Rib eye, Kurobuta Pork Belly, Kurobuta Pork Sirloin, Teriyaki Chicken, Tiger Prawn, Teriyaki Saba Fish, assorted mushrooms, garlic rice and mochi ice-cream.

Rocku BBQ Prime Set

garlic rice

The garlic rice here is slightly sweet.

yummy meats sizzling away

Simply loved the wagyu.

Currently, Ladies' Night is on every Tuesday and Wednesday. Fret not, if you're not eligible for Ladies' Night. There's another way to get free beer. Just participate in the 8 o'clock Bottoms-Up Challenge that happens at 8pm Fridays. Down your beer in 3 seconds or less, and get a refill on the house. Do enquire from the friendly staff before you start downing your beer though, to get the most updated info!

beer challenge, anyone?

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Rocku Yakiniku

Address: Bugis+, #04-06, 201 Victoria Street, Singapore 188067
Contact: 66343313
Website: www.rocku.com.sg

Bugis+ Food Trail 2013: Crystal Jade C-Jade HK Café IN

This dining concept from Crystal Jade aims to bring fun, casual Hong Kong fare to Bugis+.

shop front

The Chilled Hong Kong Milk Tea was pretty cool! It resembled something straight out of our science lab. Had fun drinking from shot glasses too!

Chilled HK Milk Tea (@$3.90++)

a shot for you?

Taste wise, it was good. Nicely chilled, not too milky (balanced ratio of tea and milk) and glided smoothly down the throat. Perfect for a hot afternoon. Recommended!

For food, had the chance to sample Old Time HK Biscuit, Corned Beef & Cheese Toast, Crispy Macau Pork Chop Bun, Deep-fried Spring Chicken with fries & Lemongrass and Hong Kong Cart Noodle.

Corned Beef & Cheese Toast (@$4.80++)

Old Time HK Biscuit (lollipop of 2 plain crackers with malt sugar filling, @$2++ for 3 pieces)

Crispy Macau Pork Chop Bun (@$4.80++)

Deep-fried Spring Chicken with Fries & Lemongrass (@$8.80++/$16.80++ for half or whole chicken)

I'd usually get the pork chop bun or perhaps the cart noodle if I'm not feeling that hungry during dinner time.

Hong Kong Cart Noodles (@$4++, optional side dish from 0.80++ to $1.80++ each)

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Crystal Jade C-Jade HK Café IN

Address: Bugis+, #04-05, 201 Victoria Street, Singapore 188067
Contact: 65099698
Operating hours: 11:00am to 10:30pm daily