The Place Raffles Holland Village probably doesn’t ring a bell to some, but this compact mall in the heart of Holland Village does offer some good dining options such as Otto’s Deli Fresh and the few weeks’ old SENS Restaurant located at the basement. The 42-seater restaurant is in fact located within TASTE at Raffles Holland Village, a supermarket which carries fresh meat, wines and cheeses. The setting of the restaurant is casual and unpretentious, packed even on weekday nights. The Food Expect a good selection of sushi, sashimi, teppanyaki, sukiyaki, tempura, yakitori and tonkatsu dishes, along with a wide selection of Japanese craft beers, sake and wines. We were impressed and surprised that there are more than one hundred items on the menu, staying true to the name SENS which means flavours. We started with one of my favourite Japanese cuisine, the Sashimi Moriawase Mix – 7 Kinds (S$78.80), a seasonal platter which typically consists of salmon belly, hamachi, tai, tuna and otoro. Great for sharing, this platter was a promising start in showcasing the freshness of the ingredients at SENS. The Kurobuta Rosu Katsu (S$17.50) is easily one of my favourite dishes here. The deep fried breaded pork [...]![]()
