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Sushi Jiro (Keppel Bay)
Although Japanese food is not difficult to find in Singapore, top quality Japanese food with an Omakaze option is not that easy to come by. its often a luxury to dine at such a restaurant here and more so to find one with a great view. Sushi Jiro has taken up the space vacated by TCC at Keppel Bay, yes the place down South of Singapore where you can go yacht watching, stroll along the boardwalks and have posh dates. we managed to visit it to celebrate an Anniversary recently and found that it was good value for what it was worth..
The restaurant has the option of being seated at the sushi counter to watch the chefs in action. this not only presents patrons with the showmanship of preparing the sushi and sashimi, but also emphasizes the concept of bringing out the best Japanese dishes through good quality ingredients with minimal seasoning and condiments. the menu is extensive in terms of authentic Japanese food choices, both raw and cooked, including a good selection of wines, beers and fruits. 
we came for lunch where the menu also have curated some signature sets priced between $70 to $100 that brings out the best of their offering. we tried their Sushi and Sashimi Course that comes with a hearty selection of Nirgi Sushi, seafood sashimi, Chawanmushi, Miso Soup and a couple of other dishes. the focus of course was on the sushi, each piece was prepared individually and served one at a time. authentic sushi lovers would enjoy the fact that each piece already comes with the intended amount of freshly-grated wasabi and applied with an ample amount of soy sauce. one can just pick them up to enjoy, tasting the freshness of the seafood which we understood were all air-flown from Japan. 
the course also comes with other dishes such as this bowl of Uni and Ikura with rice, which was essentially fragrant Japanese rice topped with fish roe and sea urchin. these small rice bowls with premium ingredients are probably one of the highlights of the restaurant and once again, the freshness of the seafood was evident. that's practically the key to good Japanese food as they are often served raw without much condiments to spice up their true taste. besides this dish, the warm bowls of Chawanmushi and Miso Soup also went well to accompany the cold dishes. 
perhaps it was due to us celebrating a special occasion but the desserts came with some fanfare, we had Japanese melon and ice cream served in individual martini glasses, presented in a platter of ice. it was a good way to cap off a fine meal, and it was great to taste the premium fruit which can come up to quite a hefty sum if you purchased it from any Japanese grocer. in all, our experience at Sushi Jiro was fantastic due to the excellent service, the very filling lunch sets and the top quality ingredients used to prepare them. probably not the type of Japanese food one can enjoy on a casual dining basis, but certainly one to go for the occasional indulgence. 
Sushi Jiro (Keppel Bay) 2 Keppel Bay Vista #02-01 Marina at Keppel Bay Singapore 098382 Opening Hours Daily: 11.30 am to 2.30 pm; 6 pm to 10.30 pm only top quality Japanese produce that’s set to satisfy palates.. Labels: #japanesefood, #keppelbay, #premiumjapanesefood, #sashimi, #sushi, #sushibar, #sushijiro, #uniikuraricebowl Ajumma's (Funan)
The brand new Funan prides itself as a creative intersection and opened with a bang a couple of weekends ago. traditional brands put in their best efforts to present themselves with new concepts to join the hipster vibe that this experiential mall offered. Not many may be familiar with a traditional Korean family restaurant tucked at the basement of The Cathay, but when you visit Ajumma's at Funan, the eatery was bustling with activity and attracting a queue at meal times.
designed somewhat like an Izakaya Bar (albeit Korean version) at basement 1 of Funan, Ajumma's serves up popular Korean dishes in a fast-serving concept. although the eatery is pretty much no frills, with a simple banchan set (not refillable) and largely bar-counter seating, it is starting to get popular for its affordable pricing and good variety of Korean home-cooked dishes, street snacks and drinks. 
If all things Korean carries the distinct bean paste taste, nothing would beat Jjajangmyeon or ramyeon with black bean paste and pork collar. the noodles are served warm and springy and is to be well mixed with the bean paste sauce to make it a flavourful noodle dish. for those who'd love their Kimchi fix for the spicy kick, there are also several Kimchi based stews and noodles on the menu for patrons to choose from. 
when it comes to Korean food, i'd always have a soft spot for Fried Chicken and Toppoki. this dish has both, chunks of mildly spicy Korean fried chicken served with popular street food rice cake. the dish is a tad spicy and probably a little starchy if consumed on its own, nonetheless, it has fairly generous portions and would have gone well with an ice-cold beer. all meals come with a simple rack of 4 side dishes including popular choices such as Kimchi and spicy seaweed. other street food favourites are also available on the menu, including traditional Korean pancakes and the Fluffy Steamed Egg. 
the restaurant offers all the essential drinks that'd accompany well with its dishes, including the common types of beer, soju and other imported sodas. we decided to try their Yakult Soju It was fairly light on alcohol and the Yakult has made the drink pretty sweet. It's a good touch to get beginners into Soju and we did notice that this was quite a popular choice amongst the customers here. In all Ajumma's simple and fast moving concept for affordably priced Korean food has attracted quite a following in just the 3 weeks it has opened. we observed native Koreans coming to patronize from the outlet and often this is a sign that the food served is authentic enough. the opening at Funan does indeed put this restaurant back into the spotlight, and we wouldn't be surprised if the store at The Cathay could reap the spoils of its strong following soon. 
Ajumma's (Funan) 107 North Bridge Rd Funan, #B1-31 Singapore 179105 Opening Hours Daily: 11 am to 10 pm Experience the bold and vibrant flavours of Ajumma’s Korean dishes.. Labels: #ajummas, #funan, #jjajangmyeon, #koreanfoodsg, #toppoki, #traditionalkoreanfood, #yakultsoju |
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