Saboten - Tonkatsu Delight at Parco Marina

Among the slew of Japanese restaurants in Parco Marina, Saboten is one with relatively long queues. It is just beside the Italian restaurant Tavolo.

Was there on a Saturday evening at 730pm thereabout. I was rather taken aback that we had to queue for almost 30 minutes. I even asked my friend if we should continue in the queue.

Eventually, we pulled through the waiting period. I like the care they put into serving the food. Items are piping hot or well chilled as they should be.

As we await the food, we are served hot green tea. The tea is different from the conventional green tea served in some restaurants. It smells and tastes as though it's been roasted. 

There was also a free flow of finely cut cabbage. It was definitely fresh! 

There were also 2 types of sauce to go with the cabbage. If you are more adventurous, you could try the sesame sauce. If you like something more appetizing, go for the the vinegar based sauce. 

The miso soup was also delightful. It is not as salty and you could definitely have more than one round.

You find all types (salmon,pork loins, prawns etc) of Tonkatsu in this restaurant. Set meals start from twenty onwards. Each of us ordered a different set:

This may not be a place you may frequent regularly due to the fried food. But if you are craving for quality fried food, head down to Parco Marina!

Saboten
9 Raffles Boulevard #P3-01
Parco Marina Bay, Millenia Walk
Tel: 65 6333 3432

Shabuya - Shabu Shabu at VivoCity

Shabuya is a vibrant restaurant at VivoCity.

Apparently you could see the waterfront facing Sentosa Island. But my friends and I did not get to do that as we sat near the entrance.

We ordered the set meals as we did not know what to order from the ala carte menu.

There was simply too much meat!

After the meal, they actually allowed us to eat the birthday cakes we bought elsewhere within the restaurant. So that was a plus!

We visited this restaurant due to novelty. Given a choice, I may return unless I’m craving for shabu shabu. Prices are also on the higher side.

If you are planning a trip to Shabuya, you may want to check out the menu.

Shabuya

1 HarbourFront Walk, VivoCity

#01-102/103,

Singapore 098585

Tel: 6377 0070                                    

Website: http://www.shabuya.com.sg/

Relaxing start to the week [Ma Maison]

Besides projecting a cottage like feel,the ambience at Ma Masion is also that of a cosy one! There was a 20% discount as it was Ladies night on Mon. Food and more food!

The Menu

Adding to the ambience

Golden Key

Beef and Pork Burger

Fried Cutlet

Salmon Steak

Ma Maison

Bugis Junction

200 Victoria Street

#02-51 Singapore 188021

Tel: 65 6338 4819