New Menu Launch by Gyu Kaku

Gyu-Kaku is known for its barbeque. In Japan itself, there are a total of 600 branches. In Singapore, they have 5 outlets at the moment. I was excited be part of the invited media to savour Gyu-Kaku's newly-revamped menu. 

Such a nice thought to give us apron. 

Exciting menu for the Media Tasting 

A starter to get your tastebuds aroused

35gm of top grade Kagoshima Wagyu Beef [$35]

See the marbling effect. Using charcoal only. No oil or other other seasoning was used. Pure natural goodness. 

Done! Ready! 

Oishi....

The King Kagoshima Wagyu [$41]

We had the honour to have the boss of Gyu-Kaku to demonstrate the bbq-ing of the King Wagyu!

Dip the Wagyu in fresh Wasabi. Oishi! 

Fire! Harubi

King Harami

The sides to eat with the beef.

So what is really so good about Japanese Wagyu? 

Most of the time in Singapore, we will have Australian Wagyu. Aussie Wagyu cows will not be kept in a shield, they will be running around. They will only eat grains. Hence less marbling, tougher meat texture.

Japanese Wagyu cows are kept in a shield, feed with high quality grains and even sake! So meat texture is tender and with lots of marbling.

Grapefruit Mojito

Yuzu Mojito! My favourite! 

Fresh Prawns. A refreshing option among the beefy dishes. 

Assorted Mushrooms. We need some to neutralise the meat. 

Somehow the meal was not completed without Garlic Rice.

Spicy Soup in Hot Stone. 

Special mention to this Wagyu Sushi. Quality beef with top grade fragrance Japanese rice. It was really sooo good. I could finish all up even though I already ate so much. Rice was not sticky, you could feel the grains. 

Sweet potatoes bbq with butter

Together with vanilla ice-cream. Indeed a heavenly combination. 

More desserts! Woo....

A picture with the 2 directors of Gyu-Kaku. Appreciate their kind invite to this awesome tasting. Really so full now. Arigato Gyu-Kaku. 

Come by to Gyu-Kaku to curb your Wagyu's cravings at their 5 convenient locations: 

368 Alexandra Rd
Anchorpoint,
Singapore 159952

Tel:	(65) 6479 4001
Fax:	(65) 6479 6478
Email:	anchorpoint@gyu-kaku.com.sg

Operations Hours: 
Lunch:  (Daily) 1200hrs - 1430hrs (Last Order 1400hrs)
Dinner: (Daily) 1730hrs - 2230hrs (Last Order 2200hrs)

30 Victoria Street #01-01/02 
Singapore 187996

Tel:	(65) 6333 4001
Fax:	(65) 6333 4720
Email:	sales@gyu-kaku.com.sg

Operations Hours: 
Lunch:  (Daily) 1200hrs - 1430hrs (Last Order 1400hrs)
Dinner: (Daily) 1730hrs - 2300hrs (Last Order 2230hrs)

11 Tanjong Katong Road
One KM, #01-16
Singapore 437157

Tel:	(65) 6362 4001
Fax:	(65) 6341 6612
Email:	sales_1km@gyu-kaku.com.sg

Operations Hours: 
Daily: 1200hrs - 2300hrs (Last order 2215hrs)

81A Clemenceau Avenue
#01-18/19 UE Square
Singapore 239918

Tel:	(65) 6733 4001
Fax:	(65) 6733 0478
Email:	sales_ue@gyu-kaku.com.sg

Operations Hours: 
Lunch:  (Daily) 1200hrs - 1430hrs (Last Order 1400hrs)
Dinner: (Daily) 1800hrs - 2330hrs (Last Order 2300hrs)

238 Thomson Road 
#02-46 Novena Square 
Singapore 307683 

Tel:	(65) 6252 4001
Fax:	(65) 6252 4002
Email:	sales_ns@gyu-kaku.com.sg

Operations Hours: 
Mon-Sun: 1130hrs - 2200hrs (Last Order 2130hrs)

Media Review: House of Peranakan Petit

Peranakans have always been known to be good culinary chefs. A cuisine that we true blue Singaporeans are familiar with especially after the 小娘惹 (Little Nonya) series on TV.

House of Peranakan Petit is a new addition amidst the modern swanky cafes along Tiong Bahru. Why Petit? This third outlet is only a 30-seater restaurant in a modern Peranakan setting.

Food was served! Yay! I was brimming with so much happiness seeing the delicacies being served. 

We started out with Bob's Pork Bun ($10 for 2 buns) 

Caramelised Braised Belly Pork slow cooked for hours to perfect tenderness then served with steamed white bun together with lettuce and coriander leaves. 

One bite, you could feel the juiciness of the meat oozing out. Definitely the best comfort food after a stressful day. 

A must-have dish, Ngoh Hiang ($12). Juicy, minced pork and prawns, combined with water chestnuts, carrots, turnips and onions, deep fried. Crispy flavourful Ngoh Hiang is best with their sambal chilli. If you are into spicies, sweet sauce is equally good too. 

Otak Otak was created using Chef Bob's secret family recipe, using over 20 ingredients! Instead of using the usual banana leaf to wrap all up and grill, Chef Bob used a ceramic bowl and steam it instead. Indeed a healthier choice. 

Ayam Buah Keluak ($18), a meal is not complete without this dish. 

A dish of braised chicken in a gravy of turmeric, lemongrass and the Buah Keluak (Indonesian Black Nut). 

The rempah (pounded spices) alone is made up of seven ingredients and takes half a day to fry. Nuts to be cleaned and stuffed. The stuffed nuts, chicken and rempah have to be simmered for another half a day until the sauce thickens. 

Chef Bob specially debone the chicken so that it will be easier to eat, so thoughtful of him;-p

 

Sambal Fish ($16) used fresh Selar fish, stuffed with rempah and fried to crispiness.  The chilli would hit you right away once you eat it. I was in love immediately. Wish they will bottle the chilli and sell off the retail soon. 

Babi Assam ($16). House of Peranakan Petit is properly the only Nonya restaurant that serves this rare and unique dish of belly pork flavoured with belimbing (sour fruit), beanpaste and traditional spices. Even Brett McGregor, the inaugural winner of New Zealand MasterChef came to Singapore to learn this dish from Chef Bob. 

Scallop Lemak ($28) A dish available exclusively at the Tiong Bahru outlet. Succulent Japanese Scallops, they were so huge right? Cooked with their specially concocted Lemak Sauce. Simply a match in heaven. Worth every cent of it. 

The meal was definitely incomplete without the finest grade of white rice. 

There is always room for dessert, even after a full meal. 

Durian Chendol ($8.50) Durian ice-cream with Chendol (green jelly) and Gula Melaka drips. Sedaps! 

Pulut Hitam ($4.50) Awesome art done using the coconut milk. Such creativity.

 

Ubi Kayu ($4.00) Tasted a bit like odeh odeh. Skin was tender, not chewy. Fillings were not so sweet. 

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House of Peranakan Petit is located at: 

42 Eng Hoon Street, Singapore 169785

For Reservations:  +65 6222 1719

Opening Hours: (Lunch) 12-3pm;  (Dinner) 6-10pm; Closed on Tues

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