Frienzie Bar & Bistro @ Punggol

This is a part of Singapore that I will never set foot on if not for special occasions like company dinners. My impression of Punggol is like general population's impression of Choa Chu Kang. Ok you get the idea. I did not have a high expectation of the food at Frienzie when I first heard of the place, but wow the food turned out to be really good!

Pardon my lacklustre photos, I didn't bring out my normal compact cam, and all were taken with my trusty S3! So we had buffalo wings, nacho chips and deep fried button mushrooms for appetizer.

Venison steak with fres and soft bun

Thin-crust Seafood pizza

Shrimp Aglio Olio - a tad too spicy tho but the shrimp was crunchy and very fresh!

Overall, I thought the food was good for a bistro & bar. Prices for the main courses range from $18 - $30+, so I thought they were pretty reasonable for the portion offered. What I really like was the ambience of the place. Pretty much like a Timbre without a live band, but it's hard to find a serene location to have your meal and just have a casual dinner over beer. So I'll definitely recommend this place to people who want to have big group gatherings. However, do arrive early as the carpark slots are pretty limited. 

I shall leave you with some pictures I took of the river to end of this food post. Have a great weekend! 

Frienzie Bistro & Bar

10 Tebing Lane #01-02

Singapore 828836

Tel: 6441-0966 / 8318 8850 (HP is more responsive, I heard)

Frienzie FB page

Tanuki Raw oysters @ Orchard Central

All hail the OYSTERS!

Tanuki Raw Oysters - $12/dozen (promo price)

I must say that it's an exquisite type of cuisine really, it's slimy, juicy and you taste the SEA, literally. Here's how I think people should enjoy oysters - Squeeze a little lemon and squirt a little tobasco sauce... there, feel the oysters mingle with your tastebuds and smell the ocean within your soul... quite a nice feeling actually.

American Roll - $10

We gave American Roll a try too, with thin beef slices sandwiched between the rice and mayo. Not too bad though the beef can be a tad more generous! I would definitely try other sushi rolls when I'm there the next time.

Tanuki is opened by Standing Sushi Bar's Howard Lo and I guess the raw food are the must-try items like the fresh sashimi, steak tartare and oysters! They also serve a fushion of western-meet-eastern kind of cuisine if you want something more interesting to try.

Oh btw, skip the drinks, not worth the tummy space. ;)

Tanuki Raw
Orchard Central
#02-03
Tanuki Raw FB pageTanuki website
Tel: 6636 5949