Ambush @ Plaza Singapura

Located at Level 4, this was one of the less crowded restaurants in Plaza Singapura on a Saturday evening. Queues everywhere especially at the more popular restaurants. It started before 6pm!

The outlet at JEM fared better in terms of ambiance, as that one is housed inside a proper shop. Didn't see a kitchen, so I wondered where did the food come from...

open space concept

The good thing about Ambush here, is its table availability during weekends. But one not so good thing, is that few of the junior service staff seemed pretty laid-back, and not responsive to our waving nor eye contact, nor our calls for service. Those in black uniform were better.

satan gold (@$10.90++)

Had a mini sausage platter to go with the beer. Think it was pork sausage.

mini sausage platter (@8.80++)

Friend had lambshank. Lamb was tender and breaks easily with a fork. Flavour was rather mild and muted. Had to dab bits of mustard sauce to break the monotony of the flavour.

lamb shank (@$19.90++)

Twoface Pizza & Taproom @ Tanjong Katong

Was there on a Friday night. Kopi shop by day, and drinking place by night. Not very atmospheric, with it being in a coffeeshop, but it was ok. Was pleasantly surprised that they have menu that looked pretty sturdy and friendly service.

food and drinks menu

info board

high stools, for that bar feel

The food and drinks menu do contain some exotic sounding fusionised items. For example, pizza with 'kiam her' (salted fish pizza?!). Haha.

Not feeling adventurous, plus we just had dinner earlier, so we ordered one smoked duck pizza to share and some drinks.

smoked duck pizza

closer view

Pizza was quite good. Crust that was neither too thick nor too thin, and doesn't feel that oily. Liking the loads of arrugula but smoked duck slices were really limited edition.

pear cider

For every 2 bottled beers order, one can get a basket of wedges for free. So we had that as well. However, half a pint of Sapporo only costs $5 but one bottled beer can set you back by $10.

Rokeby @ Jalan Riang, Serangoon

Located at Jalan Riang, not the most accessible places imho. But of course, if the weather is good and you're stuck without a transport, then the trustee legs will have to make do. About 10 minutes walk from Lorong Chuan. Exit the Lorong Chuan MRT towards the taxi stand, then turn left and head towards Nanyang Junior College, cross the road to the right and turn right into Jalan Girang. Reach the intersection with Jalan Riang and walk straight (don't turn to the left).

Rokeby is located towards the left end of the stretch of restaurants there.

menu

Started off with a plate of plump golden calamari rings. Bear in mind that the rings aint crunchy but it was enjoyably tender. Liked the balsamic on the leaves!

rockets with balsamic vinegar, mayo tartar sauce and tender squid rings

Next, for our mains. Choice of pasta, meat and another appetiser.

Linguini Vongole in Tomato Cream

closer view

First taste of the tomato cream sauce. Hmm, some resemblance to lobster bisque. Slightly tangy but only slightly so. Mildly seasoned and pleasant. Think that most of the clams taste had gone into the sauce since it didn't have much taste to its meat.

Kurobuta Pork Collar

meat chunks

Again, the pork collar was just mildly seasoned. My friends decided that it was rather underseasoned. Salt and pepper grinders are on each table, so one can add that bit more salt if necessary. Texture was good, and well-cooked with a hint of pink. Mash was a tad lumpy.

Chose Vegemite Glazed Chicken because it sounded like it could be an Aussie favourite.

Vegemite Glazed Chicken

generously slathered in vegemite salty goodness

First impression, "wow, so black!" Hahaa. But for vegemite lovers, one wouldn't mind, right? But it was really salty. Seriously. Probably this makes good beer food? Drumlets retained its crunchy exterior even when slathered with much vegemite glaze.

Expect to spend about $20~$30 per pax. Good that there's no GST nor service charge, and yet, diners still get to enjoy friendly service at roc-ker-bee.