May 16, 2008 (Friday): I used to think that this place on the fourth floor is overly exclusive, being the place Japanese expats make friends, eat, dine, karaoke (next door to the lounge) and do things as a group. It WAS probably the only air-conditioned lounge that tolerated smoking, despite its non- smoking signs displayed on every table- as long as its customers wanted to puff in it. But recently, I have grown to like it, especially after one of its inconsiderate smoker clients has left. There's much peace and clean air, and as usual, rather good service.
I like to drink and snack here as there is hardly anywhere in Singapore where I can go without meeting a crowd and noise (including music). Two weeks ago, I ordered a Wolf Bass Bilyara (2006) Shiraz, the 'wine of the month'. The price was incredible at SGD 26!- and the texture and taste were great. In fact, I didn't expect such maturity to come from a young winery. I now think twice about this brand.
Hiyakko, tako yaki (Octopus balls), calamari rings and wafuu (Japanese style) salads prepared at Donguri (downstairs) went very well with it.
I could even keep the bottle there like whiskey or sake like at any Japanese waterholes.
Great. I'd go again and again.
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