There are a lot of efforts needed to create good tasting food. Some aren't even that good, still they need effort for that. So I would appreciate the effort of preparing the food by at least eating the meal.
There are 2 reason I don't finish a meal. Either the portion is too big or the taste is so bad I can't stand it. Like all food enthusiast, we discern every meal, enjoying it and be thankful for every slop, grub, or munchies we have.
It's been a long time habits of mine to describe food I ate in a very extensive way. I will never comment that the food is "good" or "fine". Instead, a story will be told. Something like "the chicken was tender and the sauce really seeped right to the bone. However when you eat it with the cucumber, the extra crunch gave a really different tone." can be expected.
Oh well, the food that ate, like any other foodie, they give stars based on taste, presentation and value for money. As for me, here's my rating:
1. Poor. I won't come back.
2. Standard. Nothing special about it.
3. Good. I might considering to be a regular.
4. Excellent. I will recommend it.
And well, like any other sensible countries who give 5 stars General status only to the most exceptional person in the world, my 5 stars rating means:
IT'S A CURSE!!! once you're hooked, you find your standard and view about that certain food is absurdly skyrocketed.
So for today, I'd like to introduce a 5-stars award winning in Singapore.
for takoyaki. a 5-stars have been awarded to:
JAPAN BOAT!
As a food chain from Taiwan, they have expanded to Hong Kong, Malaysia, Macau and now, Singapore.
The first time I ate it in Taipei, I got hooked up. Their crunchy outer layer give that love in the first bite. They use cabbage instead of tempura balls to add some crunch into the ball and plenty of spring onions that make me willing to eat it again and again and again...
But the final punch is on the bonito flakes. the fish flake was truly awesome! Even the one in Singapore is better than any other takoyaki shop in the country. (But in Taipei, a freshly harvested bonito flakes will give another different meaning to it. it's SWEET and CRISPY!)
So. No picture today. So far there are less than half a dozen 5-stars award winner existed. I'll share with you some other time.
And for you who might ask, "what do you think about Gindaco?" my answer is a bit cruel and subjective but... I HATE GINGER! But yeah, they are still good enough for a 4-stars.
Discern and digest.
Chris
