The wonderful restaurant Waku Ghin in Singapore, translates to "arise silver, offers a 10 course Japanese inspired degustation menu. The restaurant is located in the iconic Marina Bay Sands complex, and offers a very unique dining experience. Waku Ghin with Celebrity Chef Tetsuya Wakudais was ranked number 68 on Pellegrino's list in 2013. The experience of Waku Ghin starts the moment you walk through the glass doors and are greeted by the friendly and attentive staff. To the left is an impressive sake bar and caviar lounge, perfect for pre-dinner drinks. I tried the Gummibear Martini which was surprisingly tasty. The restaurant seats only 25 people at a time, offering 2 sittings each evening. Guests are seated in private Teppanyaki rooms. You will have a personal Teppenyaki chef throughout the dinner who will introduce and cook every course right in from of you on the cooking surface. The 10 course degustation menu is tailored to your individual taste on the evening, and the chef takes the time to discuss the menu with you. The food is mostly seafood and the chef will show the actual produce in a basket before the cooking starts. A wonderful display of the seafood emphasize how fresh it is. The chef then proceeds to expertly prepare for us each dish, one at a time, carefully explaining the dish as he goes along. I personally love the personal interaction with the chef, and revel in the opportunity to watch the expert preparation up close and personal. It really makes eating at Waku Ghin a different experience. Each dish is perfectly presented and looks as much a piece of art, as a plate of food. Fresh seafood perfectly cooked. One of the early courses was Waku Ghin's signature course, Marinated Botan Shrimp with Uni and Osetra caviar. It is without a doubt, one of the best things I have ever had in my life. The freshness and sweetness of the shrimp merged perfectly together with the saltiness of the caviar and the umami from the sea urchin. Simply brilliant and the presentation made it even better. Eating at Waku Ghin is not cheap but this course made it worth the investment. They also serve a wonderful lobster that is cooked to perfection with a flavor of rosemary. Also a great dish. Waku Ghin finishes off the main part of the menu with two excellent meat courses. My favorite was the Wagyu beef - It was actually so good that I had to order another serving. It put a dent in the wallet but it was so worth it. Once we are finished with the degustation menu, we are escorted to a separate room to retire for our dessert. The room offers spectacular views of the Singapore skyline and the nightly fountain show. The desserts were good but not spectacular. I would recommend anyone to eat at Waku Ghin. It is expensive and you have to like seafood. But if you do, the food is top notch, comprising ingredients that are at the very top of their category and treated minimally at the teppan counter. The private chef - one to every 2 diners - does a show and tell for his dishes before preparing it, whether searing a piece of wagyu or cooking the abalone to the perfect texture. The customized teppan plate is truly the star - having your food cooked before your eyes does much to wet the appetite. It is a great experience, and I can't hardly wait until I get to fly back to Singapore and get to feast on that shrimp, caviar, and uni feast of greatness.
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3/12/2014 10:38:40 pm
Nice restaurant with nice ambience and menu. The restaurants at Marina Bay in Singapore are really favorite of many, and so is this one.
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4/8/2014 09:44:24 pm
Singapore is a place for all the food lovers. This post is a must read by all and is just so amazingly written.
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6/26/2014 08:50:25 pm
A ten course Japanese meal at this restaurant? You mean, what normal people eat in one meal?
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