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Ambience wise, it is pretty posh with ample spacing between each table, with a wash of Zen influence over the furniture and setting. The most attention-grabbing centrepiece of the place is the marble table decked with beautiful bowls of condiments. Ponzu sauce, garlic oil sesame sauce, mustard, minced garlic, parsley and more, the sheer variety of condiments is a sure-fire way to the hearts of steamboat lovers. I personally recommend ponzu sauce and garlic oil—in separate bowls—for the Japanese Shabu Shabu experience. And the food tastes so good when dipped in these. The ponzu sauce gives the kick through the taste of tangy yuzu while the garlic oil imbues the food with the aroma of roasted garlic.
Beef lovers can try out the buffet since Wagyu beef is in the selection. But since my guy and I stay away from beef, we opted for the set meals. Good selections of various types of vegetables are included in the set meals, with addition of dumplings, eggs and of course, meat. I do find the pork belly to have that strong porky smell, so it is not my cup of tea. The chick is good though, being tender and smooth in texture.
But the highlights of this restaurant, saved for the condiments, got to be the soup bases served in individual pots. The clear kelp soup is brimming with the umami goodness of the sea, which will please most people. As for the ginseng chicken soup, it is more subtle in taste. I love it nonetheless due to its herbal flavour.
All in all, this place is a nice alternative to Hai Di Lao and worth it for steamboat lovers to visit at least once for the experience. I did visit it more than once.
My Thoughts: Nice!
Note: This restaurant is no longer in operation.
Beef lovers can try out the buffet since Wagyu beef is in the selection. But since my guy and I stay away from beef, we opted for the set meals. Good selections of various types of vegetables are included in the set meals, with addition of dumplings, eggs and of course, meat. I do find the pork belly to have that strong porky smell, so it is not my cup of tea. The chick is good though, being tender and smooth in texture.
But the highlights of this restaurant, saved for the condiments, got to be the soup bases served in individual pots. The clear kelp soup is brimming with the umami goodness of the sea, which will please most people. As for the ginseng chicken soup, it is more subtle in taste. I love it nonetheless due to its herbal flavour.
All in all, this place is a nice alternative to Hai Di Lao and worth it for steamboat lovers to visit at least once for the experience. I did visit it more than once.
My Thoughts: Nice!
Note: This restaurant is no longer in operation.
