Nestled within Emporium Shokuhin in Marina Square, Gyuu+ Yakiniku Grill is Japanese beef heaven. 

Their all-you-can-eat buffet option is available for lunch but the premium a la carte wagyu dinner buffet is what you should be looking out for. Featuring the best of Japanese beef cuts—including succulent beef aged for 14, 21 and 28 days—and other types of fresh meat, seasonal fish and seafood, this is one Japanese barbecue restaurant that will leave you with happy bellies.

Boasting a refined interior with low and warm lighting for a sophisticated ambiance, Gyuu+ Yakiniku Grill’s dark wood theme and personal dry aging room reminds us of high-end yakiniku restaurants in Japan. Yes, this is the place to impress your significant other and business associates.

Signature dishes include A5 Miyazaki Shin, USDA Sirloin Steak, USDA Prime Sirloin, Kurobuta Pork Rosu Steak and Pork Shoulder Tare that are air-flown all the way from Japan, Australia and U.S.A.

If you think all that premium meat sounds heavy on your wallet, rest assured that prices are kept affordable as Gyuu+ Yakiniku Grill leverages on Emporium Shokuhin’s direct sourcing means. Top-notch Japanese beef at lower prices? We are sold.

Seafood lovers are not neglected too—the restaurant gets its selection of live lobsters and crabs from the tanks at Emporium Shokuhin. Tasty a la carte options you have include Hon Maguro Steak (S$18++), Madai Fillet (S$16++), Scallops (S$18++) and Prawns (S$13++).

Mon to Thu: S$98++
Fri to Sun, Eve of PH & PH: S$108++

Gyuu+ Yakiniku Grill
6 Raffles Boulevard
#01-18, Emporium Shokuhin
Marina Square
Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 6224 3433
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall / Esplanade / Promenade

Centrally located in the heart of the bustling Marina Centre, Marina Square is one shopping destination where you can find everything under one roof. Easily accessible from City Hall, Esplanade and Promenade MRT Stations, Marina Square is home to more than 200 exciting retail, lifestyle and F&B outlets.

Dining choices are almost endless—ranging from mid-scale cafes and restaurants located within ‘The Dining Edition’ to authentic Japanese eats at Emporium Shokuhin, Singapore’s first integrated Japanese Emporium.

If you think that it is impossible to find meals below S$20 in town, this is where we come into place. Here are 10 Affordable Restaurants At Marina Square With Mains Under S$20.

COLLIN’S®

If you plan on dropping by Collin’s® for a meal over the weekend, do not be daunted by the long queues snaking outside the restaurant because a little waiting is worth it for their menu of affordably-priced dishes.

An inviting restaurant with a warm and intimate ambience, Collin’s® is a great place for families, couples, and friends to share a meal.

Order the Collin’s® Special (S$19.80), Collin’s® signature 12″ Wood Fired Oven Pizza—a meaty option that includes sausages, bacon and salami. By the way, any order of pizza entitles you to a small tub of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream!

The 120g Mishima Wagyu Steak-Frites (S$19.90)—a new addition to the menu—is one affordable steak to try. Wagyu steak seasoned with salt and black pepper is served with sweet potato fries and truffle sauce.

Collin’s®
6 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square #01-204/205
Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 6264 6228
Sun to Thu: 10am – 12am
Fri, Sat & Eve of PH: 10am – 2am
Nearest Station: City Hall / Esplanade / Promenade

KAI GARDEN

Cantonese cuisine is the ultimate comfort food because it will always remind us of homecooked goodness. At Kai Garden, expect favourites such as Pan-Fried Pork Dumpling “Siew Mai” (S$8.80), Crackling Pork Belly (S$14.80) and Wok-Fried XO Carrot Cake (S$9.80).

Oh yes, the Crackling Pork Belly was so sinfully yummy. The skin was in a gorgeous shade of brown, crispy and fragrant; the meat was succulent and juicy.

The posh Chinese restaurant resembles an emperor’s courtyard and is an elegant space for family dinners, company luncheons and birthday celebrations for your older folks.

Kai Garden
6 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square #03-128A/128B
Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 +65 6250 4826
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 3.30pm, 6pm – 11pm
Sat, Sun & PH: 11am – 4pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: City Hall / Esplanade / Promenade

KITH CAFE

A long-time favourite in Singapore’s cafe scene, Kith Cafe is recognised for their hearty Australian eats and distinctive blend of signature coffees. Nestled away on the second level of Marina Square, Kith Cafe radiates a lovely quaint charm.

The Poached Eggs and Avocado (S$16) is a light breakfast item to love; otherwise, there is the Kung Pao Pizza (S$12) which is a fusion pizza that combines Italian and Chinese flavourfully.

We also particularly enjoyed the rich and flavourful Kith Black Curry (S$19), a dish that features contrasting flavours of spices.

As always, your meal will not be complete without Kith Cafe’s fragrant specialty Black Coffee (S$4.50). The underlying tones of dark fruits and cocoa in the coffee is best enjoyed with some Sea Salt Chocolate Cookies (S$4 for a pack of seven and S$2.80 for a pack of three).

Kith Café
6 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square #02-49
Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 6352 4393
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall / Esplanade / Promenade

MEI HEONG YUEN DESSERT

Although cafes and western desserts are all the rage, traditional Chinese desserts will always have a permanent home in our hearts. A wave of nostalgia will hit you no matter what your dessert choice at Mei Heong Yuen Dessert is.

As Mei Heong Yuen Dessert is famous for their various pastes, we were delighted to tuck into the Sesame Paste (S$3.50) which was smooth and nutty, without too much sugar. The Red Bean Lotus (S$3) was another favourite.

Cold, refreshing desserts such as the Mango with Pomelo & Sago (S$5), Mango Strawberry Snow Ice (S$6.50) and Chendol Snow Ice (S$6.50) are crowd pleasers at Mei Heong Yuen Dessert too.

Mei Heong Yuen Dessert
6 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square #03-207
Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 6252 1661
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall / Esplanade / Promenade

MOUTH RESTAURANT

Mouth Restaurant has been known for serving dim sum since 1988.

And over the years, the culinary team has evolved with trends and creativity. Today, look forward to Steamed Squid Ink BBQ Pork Bun (S$5 for 3 pieces) and Deep Fried Banana Roll (S$3.90 for 2 pieces). Unconventional? Yes, they are.

Mouth Restaurant’s 6 Flavour Shrimp Dumpling With X.O. Sauce (S$9.80 for 6 pieces) comes in 6 different flavours—squid ink, spinach, sweet potato, pumpkin, carrot and original.

You can never go wrong with the Baked Cream Of Salted Egg Yolk Bun (S$5.80 for 3 pieces). When opened, flowy salted egg yolk sauce bursts out of the crispy crackly bun; what a splendid thing to watch!

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Mouth Restaurant
6 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square #02-200
Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 6337 7446
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Sat, Sun & PH: 10am – 4.30pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall / Esplanade / Promenade

REDPAN

Located on level 2 of Marina Square, redpan is a fun yet stylish dining establishment with a menu that focuses on bringing local ingredients and familiar flavours with a twist.

The Truffle Floss Fries (S$9) or the Truffle Duck Confit Taco (S$16) will kick your meal off to a great start. Next, dive into the main event with the Bak Chor Foie Gras Pasta (S$19) or the Prawn & Hae Bi Hiam Pasta (S$19). Delighted with how well local flavours fused together with Western fare, we would definitely return to have these again.

For a sweet ending, the Durian Baked Alaska (S$9) is a star dessert that will enthral all durian lovers. Durian ice-cream is encased with meringue and blow-torched in a manner that had the dessert resemble a durian!

Reserve a table at www.redpan.sg/reservations

redpan
6 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square #02-03/04 (new wing)
Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 6255 5850
Daily: 12pm – 10pm (extended to 11pm on Fridays)
Kitchen is closed from 3pm – 5:30pm on weekdays.
Nearest Station: City Hall / Esplanade / Promenade

RONG HUA BAK KUT TEH

We are guilty of diving straight into the Salted Egg Yolk Chicken Wings (S$10.90) at Rong Hua Bak Kut Teh because we could not resist its aromatic salted egg yolk sauce. Trust us when we say that this dish is a must-order!

That being said, we still enjoyed the rich and peppery Signature Pork Ribs Soup (Regular – S$7.50, Large – S$9.50). Other sides dishes worth mentioning are the Braised Pig Trotters (Regular – S$7.50, Large – S$9.50), Handmade Fried Prawn Roll (S$7.90) and Spinach With Top Shell Abalone Sauce (S$12).

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Rong Hua Bak Kut Teh
6 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square #02-201
Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 6469 3536
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall / Esplanade / Promenade

SENMI SUSHI

Everything at Senmi Sushi hits the right spot—from the soft ambient lighting where you can unwind from work to the sumptuous Japanese sashimi spread, sushi and donburis prepared painstakingly by hand.

This is one Japanese restaurant you have to drop by when you are at Marina Square.

Gourmet Japanese dishes to order are the Chirashi Don, (S$19), Salmon Lovers Platter (S$17.80) and the all-time favourite Dynamite Maki (S$16.80).

The Dynamite Maki is the restaurant’s signature creation that features maki with torched beef slices and tempura batter bits. Every bite was a delightful crunch of flavours.

Senmi Sushi
6 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square #01-18
Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 6812 2179
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall / Esplanade / Promenade

SHIO & PEPE JAPANESE-ITALIAN KITCHEN

Featuring Japanese and Italian fusion dishes, Shio & Pepe Japanese-Italian Kitchen is a new dining establishment you will find at Emporium Shokuhin in Marina Square. Long tables can be arranged together for communal dining to cater to big groups.

Dishes to look out for include the Spicy Seafood Arrabbiata (S$17.50), Hamburg Steak with Oroshi Ponzu (S$19.80) and Mentaiko Fries (S$7.90).

If you are dining in big groups, try the Parma Ham Arugula Pizza (S$19.90). There are several other Japanese-flavoured pizzas on the menu too.

Shio & Pepe Japanese-Italian Kitchen
6 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square #01-18
Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 6812 2174
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall / Esplanade / Promenade

SUKI-YA

Oh glorious, glorious meat! An all-you-can-eat sukiyaki and shabu shabu buffet at a wallet-friendly price is a dream come true for all meat lovers.

The lunch buffet is going at S$18.90++ (Mon to Thu) and you get to choose from five different soup bases with free-flow meat and vegetables.

Craft your own dipping sauce or go for special sauces such as Ponzu, Spicy Peanut Sauce and Fresh Egg.

Diners can also complement their meal with mushrooms, eggs, tofu, cheese balls and more.

Suki-Ya
6 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square #02-183B/183C
Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 6337 9969
Mon to Thu: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Fri to Sun, Eve of PH & PH: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall / Esplanade / Promenade

This post is brought to you by Marina Square Singapore.

Singaporeans are always on the lookout for the best buffet deals in hotels. But you can look elsewhere now because we have a great deal to share.

If you are an avid fan of Cantonese cuisine like we are, and you like the idea of a la carte buffet where you get to order as many dishes as you desire for a communal dining experience, then you should head to Dragon Bowl at Marina Square.

You will be completely spoilt for choice with so many options on their a la carte dinner buffet menu (S$42.80++/pax on weekdays and S$45.80++/pax on weekends)! From premium dishes such as Boston Lobsters and Chilli Crabs to a wide range of seafood and roast meats, here is what you can expect at Dragon Bowl.

LOBSTER VS BUDDHA JUMP OVER THE WALL

Begin your meal with the best on the menu—a Minced Garlic Boston Lobster or the Mini Buddha Jump Over The Wall.

The fresh lobster meat is paired with savoury soy sauce and topped off with crunchy garlic bits; classic Chinese way of eating the prized crustacean, and never goes out of style.

If you prefer something more comforting, we recommend going for the soup instead. Buddha Jump Over The Wall is a classic Cantonese dish packed with luxurious ingredients such as abalone, fish maw and mushrooms—nourishing to say the least.

Premium items are limited to one serving per person.

SINGAPORE CHILLI CRAB VS WHITE PEPPER CRAB

Here comes the best part: you get a serving of crabs! Yay!

Choose between the iconic Singapore Chilli Crab or the spicy White Pepper Crab. We simply cannot decide which one we liked more because both were equally stellar and won our hearts.

The chefs at Dragon Bowl will prepare this dish according to the size of your dining group and it is limited to one per table, but be rest assured that there will definitely be a fair portion for every diner.

THE BEST DISH—WASABI MAYO PRAWN

The Wasabi Mayo Prawn was jaw-droppingly delicious and we are not even exaggerating. Expect crispy de-shelled prawns coated with a lovely blend of mild wasabi and creamy mayonnaise. We had three helpings of this, by the way. It was the best dish on the menu.

Other prawn dishes include Pumpkin Creamy Prawn and Poached Fresh Prawn.

FISH

Fish dishes at Dragon Bowl comes in two different unique cooking styles. The Deep Fried Soon Hock Fish is a crowd pleaser that comes with tender meat encased in crunchy, delicate fried fish skin.

Steamed Putin Fish in HK Style is a safe choice for everyone in the family. Steamed with soya sauce, the tender and moist fish meat is light and easy on the palate.

ROAST MEATS

Roast meats are hot favourites at Dragon Bowl. We particularly liked their Roasted Fragrance Duck for its succulent meat and crisp reddish brown skin.

Another roast meat option is the BBQ Sliced Pork with Honey Sauce.

PORK

Nobody leaves Dragon Bowl without trying their Pineapple Sweet and Sour Pork! Diners get a generous portion of tasty sweet and sour pork accompanied with pineapples, onions and bell peppers. This famous Chinese recipe is a winning combination that can never go wrong.

Otherwise, indulge in Spicy Twice Cooked Pork or the Hakka Pork Trotter Vinegar.

BEEF

We don’t know about you but free-flow wagyu beef sounds like a really amazing deal. The Stewed Wagyu Beef with Enoki is a bowl of tangy beef soup filled with wholesome enoki mushrooms, crunchy bean sprouts and plenty of wagyu goodness.

On top of that, go for the Minced Garlic Black Pepper Beef and Braised Beef Brisket.

NOODLES AND RICE

The Chinese will never dream of having a meal without their usual staples. Something interesting to try is the E-Fu Noodles with Truffle Oil. It is your classic flat Cantonese egg noodles but with a touch of truffle oil.

Other noodles and rice dishes that are good for sharing among your dining companions include Braised Tai O Vermicelli, Stir Fried Hong Kong Noodle and Singapore Style Fried Rice.

VEGETABLES AND TOFU

We always advocate completing your meal with some greens. Find a wide range of vegetable and tofu dishes under appetisers and regular buffet specials when you dine at Dragon Bowl.

Some dishes worthy of mention are the Marinated Spicy Cucumber, Chilli Century Egg Beancurd and Stir Fried French Beans.

Dragon Bowl A La Carte Dinner Buffet
Mon to Fri: S$42.80++* (adult), S$21.80++ (child)
Sat, Sun & PH: S$45.80++ (adult), S$22.80++ (child)
*Minimum 3 adults dining for weekday dinner.

Other than the a la carte dinner buffet, Dragon Bowl also has a la carte dim sum lunch buffet at S$32.80++/pax on weekdays and S$35.80++/pax on weekends.

Dragon Bowl will issue S$10 dining voucher for every 3 persons who dine in for the a la carte dinner buffet when you quote ‘ladyironchef’.

Dragon Bowl
#03-129A Marina Square
6 Raffles Boulevard
Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 6858 1588
Daily: 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

This post is brought to you by Dragon Bowl.

Over the years and especially in recent times, a new wave of mod-sin gourmet interpretations have been taking Singapore’s dining scene by storm and we are now seeing more and more unique East-meets-West creations. The terminology ‘mod-sin’ stands for modern Singaporean and refers to the interesting marriage of local delicacies and western classics, and should be a harmonious blend of flavours that complement each other.

With that simple but important focus, redpan at Marina Square – a hidden gem we fell in love with lately – has created a comprehensive menu of fusion inventions that have successfully combined the best of both worlds.

A little fun fact: redpan is an exciting collaborative venture between local architectural company DP Architects and homegrown The Food Explorer Group, who is behind Grub.

From Truffle Floss Fries, Prawn & ‘Hae Bi Hiam’ Pasta and Banana Donuts ‘Milo Dinosaur’, redpan’s menu drove us crazy and we actually cannot pick just one favourite. Well, our lunch was good and these were what we had.

To enhance the theme and celebrate local design, the designers from DP created a multi-functional space that is warm, vibrant and conveys a sense of chic, with its custom-made wooden curves.

Design accents, like the custom-designed hanging glass feature comprising 2,000 glass pieces individually adjusted by hand over weeks, celebrate local creativity and craftsmanship complementing the food.

#1 CHAR SIEW CHILLI FRIES

Why settle for plain old boring French fries when you can have a deluxe version topped with a familiar ingredient? redpan’s Char Siew Chilli Fries (S$7++) is quite a showstopper with its homemade char siew ragout, jalapeño salsa and sour cream toppings. Think of it like the Singapore-style chilli con carne fries.

#2 TRUFFLE FLOSS FRIES

However, it is the insane Truffle Floss Fries (S$8++) that we will return religiously for. This mouthwatering rendition of Truffle Fries is one of the best we ever had. Cooked in truffle aioli and topped with chives and chicken floss, this starter is a blend of contrasting flavours that is totally worth every calorie. Damn, it’s addictive to say the least!

#3 PORK POPS

If fries are not your thing, then order the Pork Pops (S$9++). Presented in a red ceramic dish, the deep-fried marinated pork belly entree is complemented with a refreshing mango sauce that we couldn’t stop dipping our bites in.

#4 STEAK & CHINCHALOK

Chinchalok is a spiced Malaysian condiment made from chilli, lime juice, shallots and shrimp paste. Truth to be told, we were rather skeptical about the unlikely combination of fermented shrimps atop grilled steak. But we were to find out that the combination is an unconventionally brilliant one. The pickled onions might overpower the steak a little, but that was fine. We enjoyed this dish a lot.

#5 PRAWN & ‘HAE BI HIAM’ PASTA

Who would have thought that a Southeast Asian approach to a prawn pasta would produce such an extraordinary outcome? redpan’s Prawn & ‘Hae Bi Hiam’ Pasta (S$16++) is a huge plate of al dente tagliatelle tossed with handcrafted sambal and fresh sautéed prawns. You might want to know that the spicy shrimp paste is prepared with renowned Chef Mervyn Phan’s grandmother’s recipe.

#6 ‘HAR CHEONG’ CHICKEN CUTLET

redpan has extracted the key essence of Singaporeans’ beloved tze char dish prawn paste chicken wings (a.k.a. har cheong gai) and infused its flavours into a succulent chicken cutlet. Yes, that’s right – a plump chicken thigh that has been coated and marinated with aromatic shrimp paste before being deep-fried to a beautiful golden brown. The juicy cutlet is served with fragrant smashed potatoes, and you bet it totally won us over.

#7 100% NATURAL PORK BELLY ‘BAK KUT TEH’*

All hail the 160-gram seared pork belly (S$21++)! This main course is definitely far from what we all know of the local pork ribs soup. Instead, the fork-tender meat is a semi-dry version that is lavishly soaked in a thick, viscous peppery bak kut teh sauce and served with deep-fried crunchy dough fritters.

#8 BEEF SHORT RIB ‘SATAY’*

redpan’s Beef Short Ribs ‘Satay’ (S$32++) is another surprise and what we would totally use as a definition of mod-sin cuisine. Think 400 grams of soft, fleshy beef that has been sous vide to tenderness before being drenched in rich satay sauce and garnished with onions and pickled cucumber. Robust in flavour, and nothing short of delight in every bite.

#9 SALMON ‘KUNING’*

The Salmon Kuning (S$24++) features a generous slab of fish that is wonderfully delicate on the inside and finished off with a grilled crispy skin topped with kaffir lime aioli and curry powder. Not the most exciting dish, but we actually couldn’t stop eating this because it is a simple fish dish that is very comforting.

#10 CORNFED MAGRET DUCK BREAST*

Cornfed Margret Duck Breast (S$26++) is a fancy-looking poultry main that has been glazed with kechap manis (Indonesian sweet sauce), drizzled with cherry compote and decorated with yummy tropical pomegranates. Highly recommended and it is one of our favourites amongst the lot.

#11 RED DATE BUTTER CAKE

Desserts are incredibly pricey these days, so imagine our surprise when we discovered that redpan’s sweet treats cost no more than S$8++.

Red Date Butter Cake (S$8++) is an interesting hybrid between a sticky date pudding and butter cake. Served warm and moist, we love how the caramel date sauce and vanilla ice-cream elevated the richness of the cake.

#12 ‘TEH HALIA’ CREME BRÛLÉE

Teh Halia refers to our local beverage of ginger milk tea, and redpan is possibly the one and only restaurant in Singapore to serve such an exotic creation of ‘Teh Halia’ Creme Brûlée (S$7++). This dessert is really a classic creme brûlée infused with ginger tea. The taste of ginger is actually extremely subtle and the dessert remains sweet overall, so even if you are not a fan of ginger’s spiciness, this dessert is for you all the same!

#13 BANANA DONUTS ‘MILO DINOSAUR’

We actually haven’t met any Singaporean who does not like Milo Dinosaur. Guess what’s new, guys? Banana Donuts ‘Milo Dinosaur’ (S$7++) at redpan! This never-seen-before dessert is made up of banana spherical doughnuts that has a very lovely doughy texture that is slightly sticky. Served with milo crumbs, condensed milk and hazelnuts. Top up S$3.50++ to add a scoop of vanilla ice-cream, this is definitely the best dessert in the house!

*These items are only available from 5.30pm onwards.

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redpan
6 Raffles Boulevard
#02-03/04 Marina Square
Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 6255 5850
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

This post is brought to you by redpan.

Emporium Shokuhin has finally landed on our shores and this massive Japanese Megamart is set to dominate the Japanese supermarket industry in Singapore. It also includes eight different Japanese dining concepts within the gargantuan premises, as the store itself spans over 34,000 sq ft.

As the undying trend of Japanese produce gets stronger and stronger in Singapore, the opening of Emporium Shokuhin at Marina Square is certainly turning heads. It is said that the prices here at the megamart, will be slightly cheaper than the market price at other supermarkets.

As Singapore’s first integrated Japanese Emporium, we can only look forward to visiting this amazing concept at Marina Square

Emporium Shokuhin in Singapore consists of many sections and these include – a live seafood market, a beef dry-aging facility, a dedicated Japanese gourmet grocer and the 8 different dining concepts that range from a seafood wine bar to a Japanese bakery.

Produce here are flown in thrice weekly to ensure freshness. As Singaporeans become increasingly well-travelled and more knowledgeable about premium Japanese meats, produce and seafood, they will certainly appreciate everything this mega Emporium has to offer.

For all the foodies out there excited to know what they can try at the 8 F&B concepts, get really excited for a sushi bar that will be offering a dish called Giant Chirashi, which is an upsized take on the conventional portion. Another interesting concept is UMI + VINO, a seafood and wine pairing restaurant, where you get to enjoy them both in perfect harmony.

Also expect the most premium Wagyu beef, other premium seafood and interesting produce that you have never seen before here.

Emporium Shokushin
6 Raffles Boulevard
#01-18 Marina Square
Singapore 039594
Daily: 11.30am – 9pm

Photo Credit: Emporium Shokuhin

About the writer:
Cheryl is a staff writer for ladyironchef. She loves a good steak and an even better cuppa. She eats just about anything and everything. In her free time, she regularly starts on sci-fi or fantasy movie marathons.

Words by Missim | Photography by ladyironchef

Specialising in Heng Hwa cuisine, Putien Restaurant has quickly expanded from its flagship restaurant at Kitchener road to a restaurant chain with 8 outlets in Singapore: Vivocity, Marina Square, Parkway Parade, Jurong Point, Tampines Mall, City Square Mall and nex.

Putien restaurant has recently launched a new Summer menu. The seasonal dishes are mostly light and refreshing ingredients to complement the warm and humid weather.

The first few dishes that came were little light starters to whet your appetite. The Organic Momotaro Tomato ($4.90) from their Summer Menu came in nice thick juicy slices. There was powdered sugar topping over it which I like! Anything that is coated with sugar is wonderful.

The Iced Bitter Gourd ($5.90), on the other hand, was not much to my liking. Don’t get me wrong. I love bitter gourds in fish slice bee hoons, fried with eggs and what not. But not serving it with a chock-full of ice and eating it cold. It reminded me of carbonated water. I can never get used to the weird mix of coldness and the slight bitterness. Even the honey (which you are supposed to dip the bitter gourd into) did not help at all.

Pretty though.

My second favourite meal from the dinner! Snails, I absolutely loved sucking on the tiny little shells. I was even sucking on them after dessert was cleared! My only complaint for the Sauteed Sea Snails with Hua Diao Wine ($13.90) will be that the snails are awfully tiny. They look much bigger on the menu.

A few more dishes came and went but they did not leave a huge impression on me. And finally, the very famous Putien Lor Mee ($7.9/$15.9/$23.9). The first thing that strikes you is the very light coloured gravy. There was also an interesting mix of ingredients like prawns and clams. I took a tentative spoonful of mian and gravy. Man, it was yummy as hell. How yummy? I’m not too sure. I just remember clearing up my bowl and going for seconds and more and more till every last drop of gravy was slurped up completely.

Putien Restaurant serves reasonably good food at reasonable prices. With 8 branches in Singapore, it is a very convenient place for families to drop by for dinner.

Singapore Food Blog Review
Putien Restaurant
City Square Mall #02-51/54 Tel: +65 6509 6015
Jurong Point #02-34 Tel: +65 6795 2338
127A Kitchener Road Tel: +65 6295 6358
Marina Square #02-205 Tel: +65 6336 4068
nex #02-19 Tel: +65 6634 7833
Parkway Parade #02-13/13A Tel: +65 6345 6358
Tampines Mall #B1-K19/27 Tel: +65 6781 2162
VivoCity Food Republic #03-01B Tel: +65 6376 9358

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