Having withstood two postponements due to the lockdowns, I was beside myself with joy when I finally arrived at the familiar nondescript entrance shoehorned between other Japanese sip-and-sup concepts at Orchard Plaza. I may or may not have been hyperventilating when I stepped through @bistrotetroit’s door. But I will say this - the giddy thrill of being able to enjoy @chef_y.doi_avossouhaits’ cooking again was real. Once my fellow foodies @momofuku @safarislim @szeliang888 arrived, punctually I might add, it was all systems go for the one-man-show extraordinaire. First, he sorted out our drinks, pouring the bottle he recommended (I get why it is a favourite of his - that red was too easy to drink). We then got a glass jar of chilled wasabi cauliflower cream with uni each. My spoon made quite a cacophony trying to reach every last marvelous bit of it. Chef Doi’s housemade breads arrived after and were hoovered up amidst murmurs of admiration. As usual, the brioche was stellar - its subtle sweetness complemented beautifully by the savoury uni and white miso butter. Everyone had the Shima-Aji dressed with pomegranate, nuts and chrysanthemum petals as their first appetiser. It looked simple but was lively in flavour. We chose our second appetiser from a list of four options, and the Ayu was what I selected. A stunner indeed! Packed with roe, the Komochi Ayu had been confit to the loveliest of textures, rendering most of its bones edible, and flesh, a creamy-powdery delight. It was presented with a sauce and Greek mushrooms. Rivaling it in delectability, the Kinmedai which was @huatkaliao’s pick (or should I say, mine, because I wanted to try that too 😆). The flesh was cooked low and slow until a pretty translucence. A quick aburi bestowed it with smokiness that further enhanced its sublimity. Chef Doi’s take on the French classic, the Bouillabaisse, featured a large piece of roasted Amadai, and it was sensational! THE dish of the night for me. I can’t begin to explain how life-changing this felt - the seemingly straightforward act of placing a crispy-scaled fish in a pool of tomato-based sauce with… ⬇️Continued in Comments⬇️

Finally done with my confinement!!! 🥺 It was my first confinement and I didn’t know what to expect, but I’m glad that it was such a smooth journey! @tianweisignaturesg played a huge positive role in my reconditioning of my body after pregnancy. I did not know confinement food can actually be both tasty and healthy at the same time, especially the soups which were the best comfort food during my confinement. 🤤 They have a wide variety of dishes that are breastfeeding friendly and contains no MSG! Each meal comes with herbal soup and red date tea as well. 🥰 Everything I had was so convenient: Food delivered to my doorstep punctually on a daily basis, and I don’t have to stress over what to eat for my meals! 😝

Wanna know my secret to handling 4 kids during confinement? My life is made easier thanks to @tianweisignaturesg, which has been providing me with nutritious confinement meals since I came home. It's something I wish I had done for the past three childbirths so that I wouldn't have needed to bother my in-laws to cook for me at all back then. For someone like me who likes to depend on herself yet is busy taking care of the kids 24/7, confinement catering is definitely a lifesaver. Every afternoon and evening, the meals are delivered to my doorstep punctually. All I have to do is open the door, take the thermal bag and tuck in straight away - yup, it's so easy and convenient. The soup and longan red date tea are even kept in thermal flasks so they are still hot when served, how thoughtful! Besides being breastfeeding-friendly, having no MSG and helping to boost my recovery, the meals consist of a huge variety and good mix of cuisine, and many of them are surprisingly delectable which makes me look forward to the next one. Knowing that the baby has jaundice, they also kindly prepare my food without using ginger so as not to aggravate his condition, an act which I truly appreciate. Even my kids give the dishes their thumbs up and will ask for more at times - I have to remind them that these are specially meant for Mama! Haha. I personally love the meals and it's the first time I get to eat fusion food like spaghetti, Japanese food and Mediterranean inspired dishes, which makes mealtimes much more exciting. Swipe to see more or go to my highlights. I would definitely recommend @tianweisignaturesg to all expectant and new mums because it gives us a peace of mind, helps to nourish and replenish our body, reduces our stress and makes confinement a much more enjoyable experience. P.S. The meals come in portions meant for one adult only even though the kids like to nibble and share. I am thankful for the hubby who cooks for the kids, for takeaways on busy days and for kids who don't mind when Mama whips up simple dishes. We are almost at the end of my confinement already and I am gonna miss these yummy meals! #ahappymum #tianweisignature #confinementfood #sp