Hosoi Teppanyaki House

This should be the most expensive teppanyaki I ever ate so far. Could have been more expensive if we ordered 2 "high class" set meals instead of one.

We arrived quite early that day and strolled in circles (literally) before deciding to take Cheryl's recommendation. But we had got different objectives. While I was trying to spot for good food and ambience, L was trying to spot for the handsome chef Cheryl mentioned. Oh wells...

From the outside, the place has impressive interiors exuding style and glamour. But surprisingly, as we approach the podium, we were greeted in Mandarine. I wonder which part of us looked like China people. As it was still early, we were the only ones there the moment we stepped in, and we were ushered to this particular table at the back, which I would refer to the "low class" table hereon

Not long after that, some 3 ang mohs came in and they were lead to another table near the entrance, which conversely, is the "high class" table. Then followed by another pair of casually dressed Singaporean chinese coming to our table, then another few rich looking men came in and sat where the ang mohs were.

Soon we started to suspect that they judge their customers by their appearance and segregate us according to our perceived spending power. Utensils at the high class table were of the fine dining setup like they had napkins but ours was similar to the foodcourt teppanyaki with only paper serviettes (tissue paper) to contend with. Our suspicions were later confirmed when I order the "high class" lobster set meal. They changed my cutlery and gave me the silky red napkin which the high class table is using.

Another ridiculous thing we were absolutely unhappy with is that they actually cooked the food all at the high class table. We were completely ostracised. And the supposedy teppanyaki experience turned into a normal a la carte dinner.



High class appetizer: The overcooked lobster (not bad still)



Low class meat: messy teppanyaki chicken and fish.



High class soup: campbell clam chowder



Low class miso soup and white rice



High class main: chewy sirlion steak (this was the best of all)



Low class vegetables: average bean sprouts and kai lan.



High class dessert: red bean crepe weird-combi with fruits



Alacarte appetizer order: inside-not-very-cooked goose liver (still nice)

Name: Hosoi Teppan-Yaki House
Venue: Suntec City Mall Central (#B1-058) Near the fountain area

Merry Christmas

It was Christmas, but we didn't get very excited this time round, because both of us were quite sick to go anywhere special. So we just shopped in and around Bugis Junction and feel very broke at the end of the day.

We started our day at 6 pm, sharing a single Calm Chowder set at The Soup Spoon to whet our appetites. It came complete with an Iced Lemon Tea and a Mushrooms Sandwich.

Then we made a round trip along the snack stalls at basement where we decided to pick up one of these Fresh Cut Fries.



The Crab Fries emerged winner as it battled with the also deliciously looking Seafood Fries. For first time, we could try this seemingly weird combination of fries bathed in crab meat and chilli sauce. Individually, the fries were fresh and thick with some crispy skin still intact, while the crab is indeed real and meaty with a nice spicy touch. However, when combine together, it almost spoils all the goodness. I would suggest the next time you order this, request that they separate the sauce and fries.

We continued shopping for clothes at the holiday sales, buying a pair of jeans ($89.90) and a shirt ($53) at Levi and Top Shop respectvely.

As hunger came to dawn upon us, we visited Sakae Teppanyaki. There we had a Turkey Set and a Beef Set. Sadly, we don't have any pictures to show you because we were afraid that it's going to be quite irritating for the rest of the diners, you know, in a Teppanyaki Setting, everyone shares a single table and we were already coughing germs around!

Each set comes with salad, a bowl of rice, miso soup and roughly had about 3 meat and 2 vegetable dishes. In all we tried their turkey, beef, cod fish, (duck/goose?) liver, scallops, chawamushi, tofu steak, mushrooms and bean sprouts. Doesn't that sounds like a lot? All hot, fresh and juicy. I would definitely like to go there another time to try e other stuff on the menu.

Highlight of the day: L robbed me of $187 (discounted) when she bought a pair of Emporio Armani shades on our way back to the MRT station.