Zhup Zhup by One Prawn & Co – The Ultimate Comfort Food [MEDIA INVITE]

One Prawn & Co, known for its Japanese Tonkotsu-style broth prawn noodles and earned a Bib Gourmand spot in the Michelin Guide Singapore 2022 and 2023, is rebranding to Zhup Zhup by One Prawn & Co (“Zhup Zhup”)

Zhup Zhup Store

Their famous Gao-Gao prawn broth has brought enjoyment to many diners and turned them into loyal customers. Executive Chef / Owner Gwyneth Ang and her team have expanded the menu at Zhup Zhup to include the ultimate comfort food.

The Menu

Claypot Lobster Paofan ($58), An entire lobster, prawns, Asari clams and Japanese rice poached in their umami-packed prawn broth. Topped with egg floss and Japanese rice that has been specially dehydrated (not fried) in-house for a lovely textural contrast.

Claypot Lobster Paofan 

The overall dish is so comforting, LD and I cleaned the whole claypot till the last drop.

Claypot Lobster Paofan - Individual Serving 

The Lobster

The Last Drop

The Paofan also come in the seafood version ($16). Poached in Zhup Zhup’s signature prawn broth, loaded with prawns and Asari clams.

Claypot Hokkien Mee ($14). Chef's recommendation, the yummy ingredients include prawns, Asari clams, thick vermicelli, yellow noodle, plus Zhup Zhup umami prawn broth.

Claypot Hokkien Mee 

It is an amazing Hokkien Mee. Pack with flavours and loaded with hips of ingredients. The ingredients are about the same as the cards, I wish they have the option of adding extra noodles.

Claypot Hokkien Mee 

Not forgetting, Singapore’s favourite Zi Char dish, Har Cheong Gai ($9). Crispy externally and the mid-wing fresh is juicy, succulent and bursting with prawn paste marinate. Yummy.

Har Cheong Gai

Overall, Executive Chef / Owner Gwyneth Ang and her team have created a delicious comfort food to add to their menu. Using their Signature prawn broth, the paofan and claypot Hokkien mee are amazing. The same can be said with their Har Cheong Gai. There are more reasons to visit Zhup Zhup as they are now open from 11.00AM to 09.00PM. Cheers!!

A full review of their Tonkotsu Prawn Noodles is available here.

Thank you very much Protegie Consultancy, Chef Gwyneth and Zhup Zhup Team for hosting us.

Food & Drink: 8.5/10

Value: 6.5/10

Service: N/A (Media Invite)

Ambiance: 6.5/10

Budget per Person: $11 – 25; $26 - $50

Zhup Zhup by One Prawn & Co

458 Macpherson Road

Singapore 368176

T: +65 9878 8897

F: https://www.facebook.com/zhupzhupbyoneprawnnco/

IG: @Zhupzhup_by_oneprawnnco

OH: Tue – Sun: 11.00 – 21.00

Closed on Sundays

George Town – Exciting New Signature Dishes 2023 [MEDIA INVITE]

George Town Tze Char & Craft Beer (“George Town”) recently appointed Chef Michael Khor Choon Keat, a renowned maestro in Malaysia’s world of gastronomy to helm their kitchen. His CV includes Executive Chef at Grand Imperial Group Malaysia, The Oriental Group, vGarden and Number Seven Private Kitchen. In was 2018, he also awarded the prestigious Gold Award in the “Creative Perfect Fish Art Competition”.

Combining Chef Michael Khor creativity, wealth of experience and fresh ingredients available, George Town has introduced new signature dishes.

Lobster Mixed Platter

Lobster Mixed Platter and 3-Litres Amber Lager Tower ($88, served 4, limited to 1 set per table). Includes Lobster Meat, Prawn Rolls, Tako Balls, Pork Belly and Gobo Stick. George Town version of tapas (small plates) to accompany the 3-litres of Amber Lager Tower. On that evening, our platter includes Tako Balls x2, Prawn Rolls, Lobster Meat x2, Gobo Stick and Fried Octopus. It is value for money, cause some places already charge $88 for the 3L of beer tower.

Prawn Roll

Tako Balls

Gobo Stick

Fried Octopus

Lobster

Lobster

Black Truffle Sauce Lobster ($68). The flesh of the lobster is de-shell. stir-fried and finished with Black Truffle Sauce. The lobster meat is juicy and bouncy, nicely complemented with creamy sauce and infused with black truffle flavour. The flavour of the black truffle is not overpowering, instead, it elevates the flavour of this dish nicely.

Black Truffle Sauce Lobster 

Abalone, Sea Cucumber and Mushroom (至尊三宝, $38). One of my favourite dishes in Chinese restaurants. The abalone is juicy and bouncy, while the sea cucumber is crunchy. The robust and intense flavour of the sauce is the key to this dish and binds all the ingredients together. The mushroom soaks up this delicious gravy and adds the umami component to this dish. I can easily polish up a bowl of white rice just with the sauce in this dish. Yum Yum.

Abalone, Sea Cucumber and Mushroom (至尊三宝)

Lemon Butter Prawns in Yam Ring ($38). Crunchy prawns coated in lemon butter sauce plated on deep-fried yam ring. The texture of the prawn and the flavour of the sauce are spot on. However, the crispy yam ring is a bit dry in the middle, instead of smooth and creamy.

Lemon Butter Prawns in Yam 

Black Pepper A5 Wagyu 120g ($48). Black pepper is the most popular style of cooking beef in tze char. However, I don’t think it is a respectful way to cook A5 Wagyu beef. The beef texture is very tender, juicy and packed with umami flavour. However, the signature wagyu flavour is covered up by the salty black pepper sauce. They need to tweak the black pepper sauce to allow the premium ingredients to shine or they can use a lower grade of beef and upsize the portion to 250g to provide value for this dish.

Black Pepper A5 Wagyu

$1 Chilli Crab (500g with min order of $50 on food menu). The main stayer of George Town menu. The crab is fresh and the chilli sauce is smooth and silky with a nice spicy kick. For that price, it is super value for money. A MUST ORDER here!!

$1 Chili Crab

Foie Gras with Caviar ($38). Nice fine dining plating. The foie gras has a crisp exterior, followed by creamy and velvety interior. The crispy duck breast on top with tobiko complemented the foie gras nicely. The cube duck salad on the side is refreshing and crunchy. A very nice dish.

Foie Gras with Caviar

Supreme Lobster Paofan ($68). WOW!! Impressive!! The broth is robust and packed with umami flavour. Super generous with the seafood ingredients, including the lobster, scallops, and sliced fish. Together with the combination of crispy rice and boiled rice, each spoonful of the pao fan is a party in my mouth. A comforting dish and Super Yummy!!

Supreme Lobster Paofan 

While we were waiting for the first meal to arrive, the boss of George Town also arranged for us to try the Chinese skewers from @SGBBQBAR . We tried the lamb, beef and pork belly. The Yang Rou Chuan / lamb is the best, not gamy and the seasoning is just spot on for our taste.

Skewers

Overall, I enjoy the new signature dishes at George Town. I recommend the Black Truffle Sauce Lobster, $1 Chilli Crab, Foie Gras with Caviar, Abalone, Sea Cucumber and Mushroom (至尊三宝)and Supreme Lobster Paofan. If you are a beer lover, don’t forget to try the Lobster Mixed Platter and 3-Litres Amber Lager Tower package. Cheers!!

Thank you very much Jennifer Yeo Consultancy and George Town Tze Char & Craft Beer Team for hosting us.

Food & Drinks: 7.75/10

Value: 7.75/10

Service: N/A (Media Tasting)

Ambiance: 8.5/10

Budget per Person: $26 - $50; $51 - $80

George Town Tze Char & Craft Beer

81 Boat Quay

Singapore 049869

T: +65 6535 6277 / 9682 3826

F: https://www.facebook.com/georgetowntzechar

IG: @Georgetowntzechar

OH: Daily 12.00 – 03.00

COCA Restaurant – Pao Fan & Premium Broth [MEDIA DROP]

COCA Pao Fan

COCA Restaurant Singapore has recently launched their unique version of Pao Fan. Drawing inspirations from their mouth-watering broths, combining them with fresh and premium ingredients, you can look forward to the delicious and comforting meal not only at their restaurant but also at home.

We received our Pao Fan through delivery. The first thing that we notice is each Pao Fan set is separated and packed neatly into 3 different packages. The plastic container contains the steam rice, proteins and vegetables plus it is microwaveable. The second, paper base bowl will contain the condiments / toppings, crispy rice, deep-fried egg floss, spring onions and chilli. The final container is the soup bag, which contains 1 litre of double-boiled chicken soup.

Hua Diao Chicken Pao Fan 

Hua Diao Chicken Pao Fan ($15.90). Its proteins and vegetables are drunken chicken drumstick, milk cabbage (nai bai), shiitake mushrooms and black fungus. The solid double-boiled chicken soup is infused with a high-grade hua diao wine. When we slurp the soup, we can taste the nice aroma with the sweetness of the wine in the broth and it does not have any bitter taste from the alcohol.

Hua Diao Chicken Pao Fan 

I like the crunchy black fungus that compliments the rest of the ingredients, including the combination of steam rice and crispy rice. The drunken chicken drumstick is tasty but slightly chewy. Tasted more like a Kampong Chicken.

Hua Diao Chicken Pao Fan 

Sliced Fish Pao Fan ($15.90). A simpler version of the Pao Fan. It uses double-boiled chicken soup and the sliced fish as the protein. The broth is robust and filled with the essence of chicken, bodes well with the sliced fish and other ingredients.

Sliced Fish Pao Fan 

Sliced Fish Pao Fan 

Seafood Pao Fan ($16.90). I will call this the upgraded version of sliced fish pao fan. Other than sliced fish, you also get prawns and flower claims here. Since the ingredients and the broth are not cooked together, the seafood flavour is not infused into the broth.

Seafood Pao Fan

Seafood Pao Fan

CBK Verdict: It is a delicious creation from COCA Restaurant. The flavours are robust, the ingredients are fresh and the broths are very generous. For a small eater, one portion of the pao fan can easily satisfy 2 people.

COCA Restaurant Pao Fan is available for dinner buffet, takeaway and delivery. Plus, COCA Restaurant also have their mouth-watering broths available for delivery. Here are the pricing:

Double-Boiled Treasure 双炖鸡汤- 1 Litre $9.50, 2 Litre $13.50

Tantalizing Tom Yum冬荫汤底 - 1 Litre $8.50, 2 Litre $12

Hua Diao Phoenix花雕火凤凰汤底 - 1 Litre $12, 2 Litre $18

Healthy Fresh Tomato番茄汤底 - 1 Litre $8.50, 2 Litre $12

Merciless Mala无情麻辣汤底 - 1 Litre $8.50, 2 Litre $12

Green Pepper Mala青麻辣酸菜锅 - 1 Litre $8.50, 2 Litre $12

Place your order now at https://cocahotpot.oddle.me/en_SG/

Free islandwide delivery for orders above $100.

Get extra 15% off for all self-pick-up orders.

Thank you very much Jennifer Yeo Consultancy and COCA Team for arranging the delivery.

Food & Drink: 7.25/10

Value: 7.5/10

Service: N/A (Media Drop)

Budget per Person: $11 - $25

COCA

5 Stadium Walk

#02-01 Leisure Park Kallang

Singapore 397693

T: +65 6241 3833

W: https://coca.com.sg/

F: https://www.facebook.com/CocaRestaurants

IG: @Cocasingapore

OH: Daily 11.00 – 20.00

Online Ordering: https://ordercoca.oddle.me/en_SG/