Creator of my newest addiction

This is my tribute to a chef I passionately believe in and the creator of my newest addiction.

Here he is hard at work.

Here is a man so passionate about food that he totally jumps on the bandwagon when I call him up for a spontaneous lunch at Gunther's and then proceeds to analyse each dish with a hawk's eye as though it were a million dollar deal. Talk about dedication to his craft.

Check this out.

THIS. His dish recently featured in 8 days.
I haven't stopped thinking about it since last week despite having gorged myself on two platefuls..

Muy Bueno!

Ok the restaurant version is plated a little differently, but the taste doesn't change.

The star of the show, the tartare is marinated in secret blend that leaves the meat springy yet tender. The runny yolk coats the chunks of beef creating a silky texture. With every bite, the juice from the beef complements the delicate sweetness of the fuji apples. The creative use of crispy mantous, adds yet another dimension with its crunchy texture.

Due to some personal constraints, I had mine without the mustard and wasabi, but I'm sure that would take the dish to a sizzling new level. Imagine a spicy kick that sends you reeling and wanting more with every mouth.

 
Then there's this. These tanuki balls are made of mash and deep fried and then topped with truffled beef carpaccio. Bingo! There's my new favourite comfort food. Talk about sinful indulgences, you can't beat this artery clogging awesomeness.

To sample these amazing dishes, drop by Tanuki bar located at Orchard Central level 2 next to the escalators.

The barman does amazing cocktails too. Alice in wonderland is my favourite. Just the right amount of girly sweetness, topped with a bit of sass and a good alcoholic kick.

Or grab a martini during happy hour and enjoy the $1 oysters. It's bang for your buck. Don't miss out!