Singapore has so much to offer when it comes to dining selection, from eateries, to cafes, restaurants and bistro bars, the selection is endless. With the restrictions finally easing with more dining pax, it's time to reunite with long-lost friends or had a big group family gathering, and support local businesses. I have compiled a list of dining places that I have tried near City Hall for your reference.
1. Cafe Kuriko (Closed)
Cafe Kuriko is a Japanese cafe in Funan Mall specializes in sweet potato mont blanc dessert. I was attracted by their dessert and decided to pay a visit.
One of the popular dessert choice was Purple Sweet Potato Mont Blanc Parfait which made up of purple strings of sweet potato puree, mont blanc, jelly, mochi, rice puffs, cake and vanilla ice cream. Immense in the sweet potato flavour taste with just one bite, followed by the sweet vanilla ice cream. The mochi was very chewy and soft in texture.
107 North Bridge Rd, #01-11 Funan Mall
Operating hours: 11am to 9pm daily
2. Rolling Rice
Rolling Rice is a Korean restaurant known for their gimbap. The restaurant does not collect service charge, so we have to place our order at the counter and collect our food when ready.
I had Soft Tofu Stew with rice and Traditional Gimbap. I was surprised by the size of tofu stew because the portion was quite small. Despite the size, the tofu stew was a savoury one with fair amount of spice and flavours in it. There was an egg added to enrich the soup together with clam, tofu and minced pork.
For the Traditional Gimbap, I chose Fried Chicken as the meat for the gimbap. Filled with many ingredients, the gimbap was full of flavours. A must order dish for me whenever I come here.
6 Raffles Blvd, #02-105A Marina Square, Singapore 039594
Operating hours: 11.30am to 8.30pm from Sun to Thu, 11.30am to 9pm on Fri and Sat
3. Kei Kaisendon
Kei Kaisendon is a Japanese restaurant that serves delicious rice bowls topped with fresh ingredients from the seas of Japan! The restaurant was small but a comfortable one with their wooden furniture. We opt for the set which came with miso soup, salad and ice green tea. The dressing has enhanced the taste of the salad, making it a great appetizer.
The Salmon Mentaiyaki Don was one of the best don that I had. The salmon was lightly torched till perfection with a nice char texture between buttery and soft, it was extremely flavourful with the mentaiko sauce coated. Burst the egg yolk for a richer taste to the rice.
Last but not least was gyoza, dip it with the special chili sauce for an appetizing bite. It was a delicious mid day lunch.
6 Raffles Blvd, Marina Square #02-226A B, Singapore 039594
Operating hours: 11am to 10pm daily
4. Treasures Yi Dian Xin
Treasures Yi Dian Xin is a new casual dining concept serving classic Chinese cuisine in a contemporary setting that appeal to the younger crowds.
The black custard bun was filled with salted egg yolk molten lava, provided a sweet and savoury rush when the custard filling burst out.
I love the crispy golden brown exterior of the Deep Fried Yam Puff, on the inside was punctuated with the soft texture yam and mushroom. This dish was a filling one and did not result in greasy after taste.
Next was Deep Fried Prawn Dumpling with Mayonnaise Dip ($7.80++). This was one of my all time favourite, there was a nice contrast between the crunchy skin and soft fresh prawn.
Last but not least was Steamed Rice Roll with Dough Fritter ($8.30++). It was amazed how the silky and thin rice rolls can withhold the weight of the dough fritters. It was so addictive to consume even without dipping in the sauce. This was the opposite of the others where the exterior was smooth and interior was crispy.
Raffles City Shopping Centre, #B1-37, 252 North Bridge Rd, 179103
Operating hours: 11am to 10pm from Mon to Fri, 10.30am to 10pm on Sat and Sun
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