Hokkaido Sushi Restaurant @ M Hotel, Singapore

It is another Japanese restaurant which I visit after Mikuni. There is only one reason, one objective, for the Ohmi Wagyu, the pinnacle of beef. To being a gourmand connoisseurs, it is not easy and I think it is one of the most difficult task, which require a lot of knowledge and sometimes luck is a factor.

Most gourmands would cite Kobe beef from Japan as the best, then only I discovered the top three Japanese Wagyu, the Kobe, Matsuzaka and Ohmi. When I came across to Ohmi wagyu, I had found that Hokkaido Sushi Restaurant, M Hotel currently has serving Ohmi wagyu, other than that, Waku Ghin also serving Ohmi wagyu in the 10-courses degustation menu (SGD$400, exclude tax.). On top of that, HSR also having promotion for the Imperial Ohmi wagyu beef festive set for only $168++(NP:$268++)

Hokkaido Sushi Restaurant

 

Interior

The dining area is quite spacious and comfort.

Wafu Salad

The serving portions here are generous, that's a good thing.

Assorted Sashimi

(Hamachi, Salmon Belly, Aka Ebi, Hotate and Tai with truffle and spring onion)

Everything is good, especially the tai serve with truffle is something new for me, delicate.

Fugahire Chawanmushi

(Steamed custard egg with Shark Fin)

A real shark fin chawanmushi. The shark fin come in a whole small fin, and easily to tell you that are real. The chawanmushi is smooth and match with the shark fin.

Teppanyaki Oyster Omelette

Oyster is good, either serve chilled or cooked.

Ohmi Wagyu Beef

(Sawai Ranch, Shiga Prefecture Japan)

The awesome fine marbling of the Ohmi wagyu beef.

Ohmi wagyu beef from Shiga prefecture, also known as Omi province, thus it is so called Ohmi wagyu beef.

Sawai and Takara ranches are the only two certified ranches for export under Ohmi Gyu Export Association. There are only 2050 cattle in these 2 ranches, making it limited in supply. Each month, there are estimate of 140 heads of Ohmi cattle in supplies for the whole Japan and estimate of 700 kg for Singapore and the rest of the World.

Ohmi Wagyu Beef

The delightful Ohmi beef served up in thinly cut slices, medium rare as request. The fat instantly melt in mouth, meaty taste and flavorful. It is good on its own without yuzu sauce.

Ohmi Beef Garlic Fried Rice

The portion is really generous and the fried rice is fragant. But I was quite fulled and just taste a bit. (I ate a lot of garlic fried rice during work, so I won't take more)

Miso Soup

The miso soup is thick and rich with some sliced fishes.

Fruits

The Ohmi wagyu set is value for money for those who want to try the Ohmi waygu and it is really as good as it's prestige.

Hokkaido Sushi Restaurant @ M Hotel, Singapore

It is another Japanese restaurant which I visit after Mikuni. There is only one reason, one objective, for the Ohmi Wagyu, the pinnacle of beef. To being a gourmand connoisseurs, it is not easy and I think it is one of the most difficult task, which require a lot of knowledge and sometimes luck is a factor.

Most gourmands would cite Kobe beef from Japan as the best, then only I discovered the top three Japanese Wagyu, the Kobe, Matsuzaka and Ohmi. When I came across to Ohmi wagyu, I had found that Hokkaido Sushi Restaurant, M Hotel currently has serving Ohmi wagyu, other than that, Waku Ghin also serving Ohmi wagyu in the 10-courses degustation menu (SGD$400, exclude tax.). On top of that, HSR also having promotion for the Imperial Ohmi wagyu beef festive set for only $168++(NP:$268++)

Hokkaido Sushi Restaurant

 

Interior

The dining area is quite spacious and comfort.

Wafu Salad

The serving portions here are generous, that's a good thing.

Assorted Sashimi

(Hamachi, Salmon Belly, Aka Ebi, Hotate and Tai with truffle and spring onion)

Everything is good, especially the tai serve with truffle is something new for me, delicate.

Fugahire Chawanmushi

(Steamed custard egg with Shark Fin)

A real shark fin chawanmushi. The shark fin come in a whole small fin, and easily to tell you that are real. The chawanmushi is smooth and match with the shark fin.

Teppanyaki Oyster Omelette

Oyster is good, either serve chilled or cooked.

Ohmi Wagyu Beef

(Sawai Ranch, Shiga Prefecture Japan)

The awesome fine marbling of the Ohmi wagyu beef.

Ohmi wagyu beef from Shiga prefecture, also known as Omi province, thus it is so called Ohmi wagyu beef.

Sawai and Takara ranches are the only two certified ranches for export under Ohmi Gyu Export Association. There are only 2050 cattle in these 2 ranches, making it limited in supply. Each month, there are estimate of 140 heads of Ohmi cattle in supplies for the whole Japan and estimate of 700 kg for Singapore and the rest of the World.

Ohmi Wagyu Beef

The delightful Ohmi beef served up in thinly cut slices, medium rare as request. The fat instantly melt in mouth, meaty taste and flavorful. It is good on its own without yuzu sauce.

Ohmi Beef Garlic Fried Rice

The portion is really generous and the fried rice is fragant. But I was quite fulled and just taste a bit. (I ate a lot of garlic fried rice during work, so I won't take more)

Miso Soup

The miso soup is thick and rich with some sliced fishes.

Fruits

The Ohmi wagyu set is value for money for those who want to try the Ohmi waygu and it is really as good as it's prestige.

Iggy's @ The Hilton Hotel, Singapore

 

Iggy's

Iggy's, a restaurant that needless to introduce. The restaurateur, Ignatius Chan is also award-winning Sommelier but not really what I "care" for because I'm rarely take any wine when dining at outside unless the set menu inclusive of wine pairing.

Miele Guide No.1 2011/2012

For being on top of the list of Miele Guide and ranked as World Best Restaurant(28th), I think most people really having high expectation for their first visit to Iggy's, I'm not exceptional. I have research and read so many food reviews about Iggy's for a year, it is 50/50, some said amazing good whilst some said terrible bad. I still decide to pay a visit but in a safety way-lunch.

 

The Hallway

I arrived at Iggy's just a bit earlier right before it is opens for lunch. The door is closed. The welcome service is really unprofessional. Is that really necessary insists to open the door sharp at noon and can welcome and lead the customer to the bar to have a seat while waiting?

 

Interior, Dining Area

Dim lights and intimate.

Set Lunch Menu

For safety, opt to go for lunch and also I don't have time for dinner, my dining schedule is fulled.

Amuse Bouche

A kick start with the refreshing and flavorful amuse bouche. The amuse bouche consist of fresh cut tomato, essence, puree and foam. It is very simple but yet cold, sweet and delicate.

Foie Gras

Fig, Hazelnut, Creme de cassis

For the first course, it is absolutely looks so beautiful and artful. It seem very common to see the combination of foie gras with the seasonal sweet fruits, such as fig, apple, apricot and etc but then will find that actually this combi is the safest way to enjoy the foie gras. It is taste good, satisfy without any complaint.

Sea Bream

Cauliflower, White Onion, White Chocolate

The upcoming dish is the sea bream, a very versatile fish that can use for bake, grill, steam or even fried. It is not my favourite of fish but since it is a seafood, I'll give it a try, I'm a seafood lover anyway. Texture is the highlight of this whole dish, the sea bream and the white chocolate cauliflower puree both are very creamy. The puree is moderately sweet so that it won't overwhelm the taste of the sea bream. Somehow, I think the taste can't catch up the texture. It needs a balance point.

Wagyu Flank

Haricot Vert, Onion, Madeira

The wagyu itself is great but the green beans are too salty, I have to serve it with the wagyu together to "reduce" its saltiness level.

Laguiole Knife

Fortunately, the Laguiole knife just letting me feel a bit better when carving with it, it is nice and comfort to hold instead.

Peach

Yoghurt, Elderflower, Spanish Onion

Most probably the best dish of the set lunch. Refreshing, light and sweet ending for the meal

The Iggy's is similar with the Cilantro KL, the restaurants' designs are about the same concept. The foods are actually good, but not outstanding. No complaint with the service except the welcome service that I have mentioned above. $85 for a such set lunch, it is quite valuable but really need to think twice if I will return for the gastronomic set dinner which is pricey, many said that it not worthy, really?