The Sunday Ping Pong Brunch at the bistro offers everything you could possibly ask for. Unnati Joshi checks in
If you’re scouting around for a perfect Sunday brunch, Fatty Bao is the place to be. The brunch menu is slightly different from the standard menu but still offers a variety of cooked meal and raw seafood options. Not only was the food good, but there was also plenty of booze to go with the food which made it a really fun way to spend Sunday afternoon.
To get the bounce back in the weekend, we started the brunch with Kim-Back-Too, perfect for adventurous drinkers (millenials, we’re talking to you). The drink pairs a kimchi back with a shot of vodka. The fiery brine definitely calls for repeat. If you’re the kind who always votes for shots, this one is for you. Gave us a serious weekend kick!
We have always liked dim sums but a bite filled with exotic vegetables at Fatty Bao turned to love. It was spot-on. The skin was translucent and the right thickness held the juices well. Rolled up juicy vegetables inside, some seasoning and a dabble in chilli garlic sauce made it nearly perfect.
We then tried their signature item, the baos. Baos of course are steamed buns which originated in Korea but are now found across the city. Here they came in with a large variety of fillings. It may be a good idea to go in and try every single one on a hungry day, our recommendations — Teriyaki glaze chicken, fried fish and cottage cheese. With lattice, cucumber and mustard cream, the baos were absolutely divine. The crispiness of the lattice, the softness of the bao, the way the sweet and spicy flavours chased each other on our tongue, added up to one superb experience.
Next came Mickey Ninja with green mango and papaya salad. The cocktail was vodka shaken with muddled fresh orange slices and cucumber and a dash of whisky. Not much to write about it. But the salad impressed us to the core.
Our absolute favourite turned out to be the crispy calamari which got us addicted pretty quick. lightly battered fried squid served with peppers and onions won us over. The squid was puffy and crunchy, so delicious that one order is not enough.
Malay spicy coconut lamb skewer was next. Served in a skewer with coriander and peanut sauce, it had the perfect blend of flavours which complimented the meat giving a satisfactory meal.
With no appetite left for dessert, an internal struggle between temptation and practicality ensued. Temptation won and we ordered Dorayaki, Japanese matcha pancakes sandwiched with dark chocolate and sea salt topped with vanilla bean ice cream. We loved it and so will you.
Sunday brunch at this Asian gastro bar was a relaxed and chilled out experience. We were really impressed by the care and quality behind the preparation of the food. The menu was solid and calls for more visits.