Food Review by Novia Lim: Sun With Moon Japanese Dining & Cafe
By Novia Lim
Salmon Pink Dragon Roll, $13.80 
Very exquisite and well executed sushi roll. The creamy and sweet crab avocado is well balanced with fresh thinly sliced salmon. Perfected with a hint of lemon slice and salty fish roe. Yumz!
Yellow Tail Sashimi, $17.80
You cannot go wrong with fresh sashimi. The yellow tail here passed my stringent taste test as it has a subtle sweetness and almost melts in my mouth. It can be quite costly for 5 slices of fish but it’s definitely an eye candy as it is plated delicately on top of craved ice accompanied with seaweed by the side.
Hokkaido Ramen, $15.80 
The buttery taste really retained my attention but the noodle is slightly too soft for my liking. Comfort food and nice combination for the chilly night.
Okonomiyaki, $12.80
Pan fried very nicely but I love my okonomiyaki to be serve with more sauce!
Goshoimo Mentaiko Cheese Yaki, $15.80
This dish is very pleasing! They balanced the rich taste with broccoli. Cheesy and not too overpowering to the taste buds.
Kamameshi
The signature dish of Sun with Moon is the Kamameshi, a more delicate cousin of our local claypot rice. The kamameshi is served with a small hourglass on top. When the time is up, you can then lift the lid and start enjoying this dish. A bit gimmicky but cute and delightful nonetheless.
Unagi & Asari Kamameshi, $15.80
I had the unagi and clam kamameshi. The unagi was juicy but the clams were a little too dry and not too sweet. It definitely satisfy my carb cravings and can be quite filling.
I was quite impressed with the overall experience in Sun with Moon and will definitely return again!
501 Orchard Road
#03-15 Wheelock Place
+65 6733 6636
Operating Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun & PH: 11.30am – 11.00pm;
Fri-Sat & PH Eve: 11.30am – Midnight
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About the Author:
Novia Lim is a global data analyst by profession, honored with years of solid experience with multinational corporations. She is also a hobbyist model and food blogger striving to achieve lifestyle balance with proper prioritization between career, demands of life on one hand and pleasure, leisure on the other.
Novia blogs at http://eatcookshoot.blogspot.com
Food Review by Novia Lim: Fruity Paradise
November 28, 2009 by admin
Filed under Columnists, Food, Living, Novia Lim
By Novia Lim
I first came across Fruit Paradise among the mad crowd in Manpuku (Tampines). You can now tantalize your taste buds at Fruit Paradise in Orchard Central with a lesser crowd! This new branch also serves a reasonable list of food other than their renowned fruit tarts. It’s now time for a taste test!
Soft Shell Crab Salad, S$8.80 
Was slightly disappointed with the soft shell crab salad. The presentation was reasonable but the soft shell crab is cold and it was no longer crispy. The salad will be more enjoyable if they are able to fry the soft shell crab before serving and plate it side by side with the salad.
Mushroom Curry Rice, S$12.80 
The well flavored, crunchy mushrooms are delightful and go very well with rice.
Golden Black Curry Rice, S$14.80
What? Black curry? The unusual name intrigued me and I had to try this.
Both the golden and black curry was thick and fragrant. There are bits of pork slices in the golden curry but the portion was quite miserable. The black curry was quite interesting as it has a strong hint of black sesame seeds.
Strawberry Montblanc, S$8.30 
A sweet note to end the meal. The strawberry montblanc had finally done some justice to Fruit Paradise. The skillfully decorated fruit tart is pleasing to the eye. Well balanced texture of the fresh strawberries, thick cream and crunchy tart base goes well in harmony with each other. The sweetness was perfect.
Fruit Paradise
181 Orchard Road
#05-51/52 Orchard Central
65099920
Opening Hours: Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
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About the Author:
Novia Lim is a global data analyst by profession, honored with years of solid experience with multinational corporations. She is also a hobbyist model and food blogger striving to achieve lifestyle balance with proper prioritization between career, demands of life on one hand and pleasure, leisure on the other.
Novia blogs at http://eatcookshoot.blogspot.com
Men-Tei : Ramen & the City
By Novia Lim, Lifestyle Correspondent
When you are in CBD and craving for a bowl of ramen, regulars will know where they should head off to. Men-Tei Ramen is smack in the middle of Robinson Road and a long queue will start forming by the strike of lunch time.
They have four main types of ramen.
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Tonkotsu / spicy tonkotsu ramen
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Miso ramen / spicy miso ramen
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Shio ramen
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Shoyu ramen
Men-Tei’s signature ramen? Tonkotsu ramen. It’s served with pork broth that’s known to be boiled over high heat for more than 9 hours.
They have a spicy version that adds some twist to cater to local taste buds. What intrigues me is that they charge different pricing for different level of spiciness.
Miso ramen – Men-Tei uses a secret blend of different miso pastes from Japan. They also have a spicy version known to add additional “kick” to for their miso fans.
Shio ramen – Made from another secret recipe with a blend of sea salt that’s seasoned in different types of seafood. If you prefer a lighter taste or not a big fan of pork broth you can opt for this ramen as it’s served in chicken and fish broth.
Shoyu ramen – Replacing salt with soy sauce, you will have a different ramen that’s light yet rich tasting.
Tonkotsu ramen, S$14.00 nett 
My pick was the signature ramen. The noodles were slightly soft but you can request for a more chewy texture if that is your preference. Smooth and rich broth with a good balance of greens and bamboo shoots.
Spicy miso ramen, S$14.50 nett 
My friend had spicy miso ramen for the day. The spicy level was mild, comfortable and does not overpower the miso taste.
I have to highlight their perfect tamago (hard-boiled egg) with a runny yolk consistency. The egg has a light tint of shoyu marinate and the runny egg yolk blends perfectly into the broth.
Yakibuta, S$4.00 nett
Nobody will never complain about too much yakibuta (grilled pork) slices. Hence, I ordered more to share! Dunk the pork slices into your broth and let it melt in your mouth with a sweet and aromatic after taste.
I’ve noticed that they have increased their ramen pricing from $13 to $14. It’s a dollar hike, but it’s still worth returning to.
Men-Tai Ramen
61 Robinson Road
01-01
64384140
Opening Hours: 11:00-15:00, 18:00-22:00
Close on Sat, Sun and Public Holidays
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About the Author:
Novia Lim is a global data analyst by profession, honored with years of solid experience with multinationals corporations. She is also a hobbyist model and food blogger striving to achieve lifestyle balance with proper prioritization between career, demands of life on one hand and pleasure, leisure on the other.
Novia blogs at http://eatcookshoot.blogspot.com
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