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| The Public Izakaya 2 |
Izakaya
is known as a Japanese drinking establishment that served casual and
relative bar snack. While it is still popular as a watering hole, it
seems that Izakaya in Singapore has churn up a higher grade / quality
dishes to accompany the drinks. One of those Izakaya in Singapore
that attracted our taste buds is The Public Izakaya 2.
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| The communal seating |
After a
few visits, we are confident to recommended some of the dishes here.
For Starters: Reba Shoyuzuke ($8) is
Chilled Chicken Liver Marinated in Sesame Oil. Has a close texture to
the chicken livers in our chicken rice. But their version seems to be
more smooth and velvety, almost to Foie gras standard.
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| Reba Shoyuzuke - Chilled Chicken Liver Marinated in Sesame Oil |
The
oyster is also worth to try. Nama Kaki / Oyster ($6 each) served with
Momiji Oroshi & Ponzu. Fresh with a touch of acidity from the
ponzu, helps to accentuate the flavour of the oyster. It is a good
appetizer.
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| Nama Kaki / Oyster |
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| Nokke Sushi |
For something heavy in Nimono (simmer) type of dish. Don't miss out
on their Pork Belly. Buta Kakuni ($14). I called this dish as my
'rice thief' here. A Slow-simmered Iberico Pork Belly served with
Soft Boiled Egg. The pork belly melts in your mouth, nicely simmered
in a sweet gravy. The soft boiled egg create the silkiness in the
dish and a truly memorable dish. A good dish to have with rice.
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| Buta Kakuni - A Slow-simmered Iberico Pork Belly |
From
the deep fryer, Tori Karaage ($11) is a must try here. The tori
karaage is in the size of a tennis ball. Hmmm, got your attention
already. Five pieces in each serving at $11 is just a steal. Well
marinated chunks of chicken thigh with soya sauce and fried to
perfection. Crispy externally and succulent internally. Sprinkle some
lemon juice on top, this will help to reduce any overwhelming factors
in it.
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| Tori Karaage Hand Model: Purple Taste |
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| Tori Karaage - Zoom |
There are other deep fried dish such as Tempura Moriawase ($14) or
Satsuma-age ($9), Deep Fried Marinated Fish Cakes. They are all
right, but they just won't give you that WOW factor.
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| Satsuma-Age |
The commonly found dishes of Izakaya are those dishes cooked with
open fire or bbq. Wagyu Beef Rosu ($28) comes highly recommended
here. A good cut of Wagyu beef with a nice marbling, perfectly
grilled on bed of charcoal with simple seasoning. It is then thinly
sliced and served with chopped spring onion, tomato, sliced garlic
and wasabi. Each bite you take, you will feel the meat melts in your
mouth. Totally a Beefgasm!!
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| Wagyu Beef Rosu |
For seafood, Maguro No Kama ($25) or Charcoal Grilled Tuna Cheek is
good as well. Expect 30 mins wait for this dish, they uses blue fin
tuna cheek that contain toro quality meat. Don't expect the same
level of fattiness as yellow tail, but the charred and crispy flavour
is just so inviting. A certain part of the cheek can be a bit dry,
but the solid soya sauce helps to moisten the tuna.
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| Maguro No Kama - Charcoal Grilled Tuna Cheek |
Another
interesting dish that we ever tried here is Momoniku Yaki ($15).
Roasted Grilled Chicken Leg with Original Spicy Sauce Plus Fried
Onigiri ($2). It tasted like Chicken curry without the coconut milk.
Spicy, aromatic, full of spices swimming on thick and fatty gravy.
The Fried onigiri is used to soak up the sauce and as a staple to the
dish here. Warning, This dish is very spicy.
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| Momoniku Yaki - Roasted Grilled Chicken Leg with Original Spicy Sauce Plus Fried Onigiri |
In case
if you want something fast to warm up your tummy. They have Ramen on
their menu in a half bowl portion. Their Original Tonkotsu Ramen
($14.90++ for full & $9++ for half) is a solid dish. The tonkotsu
broth is robust with bone milky colour. The ramen is springy and the
char siew is succulent. All the ingredients for a good ramen.
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| Original Tonkotsu Ramen |
For
drinks, they have extensive offering from beer, sake, highball and
other mixer. LD enjoyed their Hoppy Beer, while I still have to stick
with my Calpis or Sparkling Honey.
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| Hoppy Beer |
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| Sparkling Honey |
From the
distance the place can easily be recognised as Japanese watering
hole. From the long communal tables, small tables plus the bench
seating near the sake bar. The service is inconsistent. When it is
not crowded, they are very good. However when the place is busy, we
just can shake this feeling that they prioritise more on the Japanese
customers rather than locals like us. I just hope that they treat
everyone equally. This place is full air-conditioned, so no smoking
is allowed in the premises.
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| The Bar Seating |
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| The Sushi Bar Seating |
Overall,
The Public Izakaya 2 definitely offer different type of dishes
compare to the traditional Japanese restaurant. The menu is extensive
and deliver in term of quality as well. So if you are looking at
Izakaya food, check this place out. Kanpai!! Cheers!!
Food
& Drink: 8/10
Value:
7.75/10
Service:
7/10
Ambiance:
8/10
Budget per Person: $26 - $50; $51 - $80
The
Public Izakaya 2
16 Enggor Street
#01-14/15/16. Altez.
Singapore 079717
T: +65 6333 9622
OH:
Mon – Fri: 11.30 – 14.00; 17.30 – 01.00
Sat – Sun: 17.00 – Midnight
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