Shunjuu Izakaya

In a prime location next to the Singapore River, Shunjuu is especially excellent for drinks and al fresco dining in the evenings. Munch on the delicious array of smoky meats on stick such as lamb and beef, or for something less expected, chicken tail and ox tongue. These go well with a cold beer or chilled sake on those warm evenings. For something more substantial, the garlic fried rice is scrumptious comfort food. Although it looks simple, it bursts with savoury flavours. A plate of juicy sizzled gyoza also hits the spot for those who are especially famished. The cold angel-hair pasta with truffle oil—a great idea for a hot, humid afternoon—is a fusion dish that is not to be missed. The al dente pasta is tossed with fresh briny salmon and flying fish roe, with delectable Japanese seasonings and a light soy and truffle oil dressing.

TATLER TIP

For intriguing pairings, try the iced sake and shochu with the yaki assortment. Save the refreshing plum wines for dessert.

SIGNATURE DISHES

1. Assorted yaki: lamb, chicken tail, pork cheek and ox tongue 2. Garlic fried rice

3. Gyoza

4. Cold angel-hair pasta with truffle oil