Bon Goût literally means 'good taste' in French. First started as a hybrid Japanese bookstore café at UE Square back in 1997, it has since moved to its current location at the vibrant Robertson Quay and continues to serve comforting home-styled Japanese food alongside good reads.
Bon Goût to me was a surprise find. Despite having been to Robertson Quay a dozen of times, never once did I notice its existence until last Saturday. A hole in the wall indeed.
まぐろ漬け ($8)
In the olden day when food was scarce, early Japanese used sugar, salt among other ingredients to preserve vegatables which later came to be known as pickles. Raw fish later was also preserved in silimar manner so as to extend its shelf life. While there is little need for food to be preserved today, this dish remains popular and new ingredients such as sake are commonly used to enhance the flavours of the dish.
Contrary to tuna sashimi, the flavour of our Maguro Tsuke was mild but pungent, not something to my tastebud's likings.
野菜カレーライス ($9)
Curry was first introduced to Japan during the late 19th century (Meiji Jidai) by the British Navy when India was then under the administration of the British. Over time, the dish has evolved with many varieties and become popular enough to be widely regarded as a national dish today.
While many like curry the Indian way, I prefer the Japanese version which is relatively sweeter and less heavy in taste.
親子丼 ($11)
Oyako in Japanese literally means 'parent' and 'child'. It's not difficult to figure out how it got its name if you know that egg and chicken are its main ingredients.
The serving of my Oyako Don here was generous for the price.
I found one of my favourite comic titles.
Help yourself with the Japanese magazines while waiting for your dinner to be served.
While dining at Bon Goût is an effortless business, it's also a perfect spot to hit if you are looking to a lazy afternoon to catch up on some reading. Shut your eyes a bit on one of the comfy couches if you need to. As the night falls in the neighbourhood, be awakened to the fragrance of the gentle steam from the rice cooker just behind your couch. The next thing you know, dinner is served.
ボングウ
60 Robertson Quay #01-01 The Quayside
6732 5234
Bon Goût to me was a surprise find. Despite having been to Robertson Quay a dozen of times, never once did I notice its existence until last Saturday. A hole in the wall indeed.
まぐろ漬け ($8)
In the olden day when food was scarce, early Japanese used sugar, salt among other ingredients to preserve vegatables which later came to be known as pickles. Raw fish later was also preserved in silimar manner so as to extend its shelf life. While there is little need for food to be preserved today, this dish remains popular and new ingredients such as sake are commonly used to enhance the flavours of the dish.
Contrary to tuna sashimi, the flavour of our Maguro Tsuke was mild but pungent, not something to my tastebud's likings.
野菜カレーライス ($9)
Curry was first introduced to Japan during the late 19th century (Meiji Jidai) by the British Navy when India was then under the administration of the British. Over time, the dish has evolved with many varieties and become popular enough to be widely regarded as a national dish today.
While many like curry the Indian way, I prefer the Japanese version which is relatively sweeter and less heavy in taste.
親子丼 ($11)
Oyako in Japanese literally means 'parent' and 'child'. It's not difficult to figure out how it got its name if you know that egg and chicken are its main ingredients.
The serving of my Oyako Don here was generous for the price.
I found one of my favourite comic titles.
Help yourself with the Japanese magazines while waiting for your dinner to be served.
While dining at Bon Goût is an effortless business, it's also a perfect spot to hit if you are looking to a lazy afternoon to catch up on some reading. Shut your eyes a bit on one of the comfy couches if you need to. As the night falls in the neighbourhood, be awakened to the fragrance of the gentle steam from the rice cooker just behind your couch. The next thing you know, dinner is served.
ボングウ
60 Robertson Quay #01-01 The Quayside
6732 5234