哇烤 Wow Skewer Bar Review: Cheap Yakitori Donburi And Umami Lala Bee Hoon At Bedok

In the quaint Bedok Marketplace, 哇烤 Wow Skewer Bar recreates that izakaya spirit while infusing distinctly Singaporean elements. Ultimately, that translates to emerging as a prime post-work hangout in the East to wind down with finger food and booze in hand.

Food at 哇烤 Wow Skewer Bar Considering Bedok Marketplace has stalls selling steaks for above $30, I was pleasantly surprised to see their eponymous Wow Skewer Bowl , a rice bowl suited for a light meal, going for just $5.50 . And even for $2.20 on the a la carte menu, you will be getting bang for your buck. In unison with the pork’s natural tenderness, it created a really enjoyable texture that was worlds apart from dry and overly dense meatballs.

This is undoubtedly a solid, standard skewer to order with a group of friends. When it comes to donburi, sticky Japanese rice is a must for me, so we were disappointed with the usage of regular Jasmine rice that simply did not have the same bounce.

That told reporters, it was not bland, with the achar, creamy onsen egg and remnants of meat glaze perking up the rice. Cooked in lala stock, these noodles were reminiscent of Chinese vongole in flavour, down to the constant undertone of chilli heat.

As the smell suggested, hua tiao had taken the place of white wine from its Italian doppelganger, the oriental alcohol’s distinctive savour bringing memories of weekday dinner stir-fries to the fore. That full-bodied taste was also given depth by a healthy dose of pungent garlic, as well as concentrated seafood brininess from the lala stock.

Considering that vongole costs $15 to $20 per portion in a decent Italian restaurant, the lala bee hoon represents great value if you’re looking for a one-plate meal at this casual gastrobar. We expected substantial, alternating chunks of meat and unctuous fat that exploded with luxurious taste, but we were instead greeted by thin, scrunched-up strips of pork belly.

The wings on this Mid Wings Skewer ($2.20) fulfilled the standard criteria, with tender flesh, slightly crisp skin and pleasant Asian flair. Bacon Enoki Mushroom ($1.80) is another standard skewer selection, but this rendition misses the mark. As someone who loves claypot minced meat eggplant, I was always likely to enjoy the Eggplant with Handmade Minced Pork ($2) .

The mellow foundation that eggplant provides cleared the minced pork, last seen in our gorgeous meatball, to snatch the spotlight with meaty umami taste. That said, we did find some gristle in our mince, and the purple vegetable wasn’t grilled to a sufficiently creamy consistency that would have better accompanied the robust meatball. The verdict 哇·烤 Wow Skewer Bar is a solid new addition to Bedok Marketplace’s stable of stalls.

With an affordable selection of skewers, bar snacks and full meals, it certainly appeals as a chill spot in the East for some after-work shenanigans. For an idea of what else is in store at this hipster food court, check out our guide to Bedok Marketplace stalls . 10 Bedok Marketplace Food Stalls Including DIY Chirashi Don And White Chocolate Pizza Let us know your favourite izakayas in Singapore in the comments below!