Koma Singapore | Modern Japanese Restaurant at Marina Bay Singapore

ABBEY: Yey! We got a reservation at Koma. The booking have a long list. You need to reserve your table two months ahead. We went there on Christmas Day. Entering the restaurant and walking to your table will transport you a place in Japan. There are tori gates as well as large bell. You will not remember you’re inside a mall. The ambiance got a homey and quiet feel. 

We tried their California maki and I got barbecued beef short ribs for main. The beef is tender and the sauce is not that sweet. Perfect to be folded inside lettuce. 

Recommended to be tried but I’m not that much of a fan.

WILL: Booking Koma is pretty tedious task for me. I ended up to be on a waiting list… TWICE! Huhu! I marked my calendar and on the first hour they opened the reservation for 25th December, I straight away get the 1130am lunch. 

When we saw the their festive menu, without second thoughts we chose to have an ala carte meal instead. I ordered, Spicy Tofu Hot Pot. 

I am a sucker for spicy food last December. Well, blame it to my hormones. Haha. Taste? Not bad but quite more than okay. It supplied a dose of spice for my day! Haha! It actually can serve for 2pax. California Maki is just normal but their wasabi is outstanding. 

Beside the food, people are queuing for Koma at MBS to somewhat feel the ambiance of Japan. Guests will be welcomed by orange arches, a reminiscent of the Fushimi Inari Shrine. The huge dining room complements the 2.5m tall “FACE Japanese bell", which presides above a traditional Japanese foot bridge. 

Well who can beat that? Haha.

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Koma Singapore | Modern Japanese Restaurant 

(W) https://komasingapore.com/ 

(H) 11:30am–3pm, 5pm–12am 

(A) 2 Bayfront Ave, # B1 - 67, Singapore 018972 

(T) 6688 8690

Spaghetti Bun Burger - Pasta Bun without FRYING and a LOTS of CHEESE | How to Cook Family Favorite

INGREDIENTS 1 onion 2 Tbsp oil 1/2 kg. ground pork/beef 2 Tbsp Tomato Purée 2 cups pickled relish mustard and ketchup as desired 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded 1/4 kg. angel hair pasta

Sauté onion until caramelized and the garlic. Mix in the minced pork and cook until brown.

Next is the sauce. Add tomato purée and cook it for a couple of minutes. Add the pickle relish, mustard and ketchup. Season to taste. Try to make the sauce not too watery.

While the sauce is cooking, form the spaghetti into a disc shape. Make two of it to form the buns. One tip is to place a cling wrap to a bowl and put spaghetti on it. Wrap it and let it set to get the shape.

Arrange them bun, sauce, and bun. Now you have your spaghetti bun burger.

VERDICT

WILL: YouTube is one of the platforms where you can watch people recreate the boring and usual stuffs to be fun! So it goes with the same old red spaghetti. Abbey presents the Spaghetti Bun Burger. 

It is a big NO for some to put a ketchup on their spaghetti sauce but for this, you NEED to add ketchup and mustard. Yummmy! Who does love pickles? Add half bottle of those in your red sauce! Cheese? But sure make yourself happy with cheese. 

It is indeed a delight for my tastebuds and a new thing for you and your kids who love burgers.

The Nail Social: Socially Conscious Nail Salon | Singapore

ABBEY: Yey, another pedicure for my tired feet. This time we went to Nail Social. The place is at a cozy upper room near Bugis MRT. 

From the time we stepped in I knew it will be a relaxing session. And yes it was! The nail technician pampered my feet with scrub and massage and really cleaned my nails. Then finished them off with glossy-shine buff. By the way they did these all quietly and without talking to other workers; which is plus for me. Total peace. And by the way they don’t hard sell. Haha. 

Be sure to make appointment and include all you want to be done with your precious nails both hands and feet as we got turned down for a manicure due to full schedule which is understandable. 

WILL: Isn’t quite disturbing of your nail attendant is bothering you to push extra services on your supposedly “relaxation day”? Well it doesn’t happen on The Nail Social. Kudos to that and congratulations to us for a having a peaceful me-time. 

Nail Social is located at Haji Lane (nearest MRT: Bugis). They are the second floor of one of the shophouses there. So what’s the difference to other nail salons? 

1. They do have this homey feel that will relax your body. 

2. Comfy non-electrical seats but no back massage for your entire session. 

3. They have an iPad which is connected to Netflix. Free to use for your entertainment. 

4. For classic pedicure, I requested the attendant to thoroughly take out the dry skin on my big toes and she did without complain. 

5. NO HARD SELLING! 

Now I am wondering why they are always fully booked even on weekdays. Looking forward to visit the other branch of The Nail Social.

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The Nail Social

(W) https://www.thenailsocial.co/

(H) Tues - Sat 10am - 8pm | Sundays 10am - 4pm | (closed on Mondays)

(A) 42A Haji Lane (2nd Floor) Singapore 189235

(T) +65 6717 3221