Maru-Ten Udon

Sam & myself got another invitation from Hai Japan for another tasting session. This time, at Maru-Ten Udon , United Square

Kake Udon. I like the chewy texture of the udon & the breadcrumbs adds a little crunchiness to the dishCurry/ Beef Udon - Personally I don't like Japanese curry as it's a tad too sweet for my liking. Kama-age Udon

Here comes the main attraction of the tasting session!

Christmas Udon – MatchaMaru-Ten's signature al dente Sanuki udon infused with fragrant matcha and topped with its in-house tangy tomato sauce, accompanied by a trio of crunchy delights - crispy Arancini (a croquette of rice and shrimp), tempura shiso and sweet pumpkin. 

The Christmas udon starts from just $11.80 for the small portion, $13.80 for the regular and $15.80 for the large and only available at United Square 

Lastly,  Soup Ten-Don, with choice of tempura comes in 3 different bowl sizesAfter choosing your choice of tempura, time to add on the soupOops, I added too much & it turned out to be like .... Porridge! =

Maru-Ten Udon @ United Square

101 Thomson Road, #B1-017

United Square Shopping Mall

Singapore 307591

Shin Minori Japanese Restaurant

Shin Minori Japanese Restaurant offers high quality Japanese food and Japanese ala-carte buffet at affordable prices. Sam & myself were invited by Hai Japan for a tasting session

They have also adapted the online ordering systemDrinks are served with crushed ice outside the bottle to chill the drinksBean Paste Soup with ClamsCod Roe SpaghettiSteam Egg Custard & Pumpkin Egg CustardGarlic Fried RiceGrilled Asparagus BaconGrilled Chicken Skin with Salt, Quail Eggs with Salt & Salmon with Sweet Soy SauceShrimp Tempura Topped with 4 varieties of Raw FishBaby Cuttlefish & Prawn TempuraDeep Fried Chicken Chop in Bread CrumbsadoSoft Shell Crab topped with Eel and AvocadoGrilled Chicken Meat Ball with Sweet Soy SauceCucumber with Soya Bean PasteAssorted Raw Seafood

With more than 160 items available on the menu, we are definitely spoil for choices. Food quality are pretty good, especially the assortment sashimi which are fresh & sweet

While we were there, we also bumped into the lady boss and she specially arranged for some ala carte menu items for us. 

Soft Shell crab which I personally find it a little over fried, taste a little bitter. 

Grilled Salmon Cheek. Very sweet & tender. This is only reserved for regular customers as quantity  they have on hand is limited.

Grilled Mentai Scallop, a little cheesy for Sam & myselfIce cream in assorted flavors. I specially like the Yuzu ice cream for it's refreshing taste! 

If you love Japanese food & doesn't wants to buen a hole in your pocket, head down to Shin Minori now! 

Operating Hours & Prices are as follow:

Lunch 11.30 am to 2.30 pm (Last order 2.15 pm)

Adult S$35++

Child S$25++

Dinner 6 pm to 10.30 pm (Last order 9.45 pm)

Adult S$39++

Child S$29++

Shin Minori Japanese Restaurant

81 Clemenceau Avenue

#03-15/16 UE Square

Singapore 239917

Tel: 67332272

Choya Cooking Studio | Live Demo & Hands-On

I received an mail from The Asia Media/ Hai Japan and was invited to an event hosted by Choya Cooking Studio in collaboration with Spoonful’s chef Mako Smith and  Spoonful’s founder Yasuko Aoki at Candylicious @ Vivo City

In this session, invited guests to learn cooking, baking tips & desserts using Choya Umeshu
As I am allowed to bring a friend, I brought along Angeline who has talent in baking & cookingInvited guests gets to hands-on Umeshu CakeAs well as Umeshu Vegetable Pickles After which, Chef Mako demonstrated on dishes like Choya Umeshu Marinated Seafood & Umeshu Jelly Guests were treated to a couple of dishes prepared using ChoyaI personally love this pasta which is drizzle with Choya Umeshu marinateRice of the sushi is prepared with Choya instead of vinegar. The Umeshu Cake that the guests did, but this was prepared by ChefFinally, our cake are done!Chef Mako brushing some Umeshu onto the cake to let it sip into it. Ours =)Guests gets a goody bag as well =)

We had great fun during the session & thanks gto TheAsiaMedia for the invite. 

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