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Wall graffiti by Ben Pickering[/caption]
Located on Observatory Road in TST, The Drunken Pot is the epitome of cool and contemporary, with 6,200 square foot of dining space that blends features of an old fish market (think carved wooden door, dangling glass lamps, rustic walls, and giant fish tanks showcasing live seafood) with gigantic graffiti telling old fish tales.
With urban tunes blaring out in the background, and flames erupting from pots left, right, and centre, the buzzing atmosphere of this hot spot provides the perfect setting for a fun-filled night with friends. And if you want to take your party to the next level, there are six playful private rooms available for hire which seat from 8 to 12 people.
The Drunken Pot[/caption]
For me, the papaya sake broth and satay soup were the best, as they were both light and sweet, so perfectly enhanced the flavour of the meat while ensuring my taste buds were still intact. True to its name, The Drunken Pot also comes with a boozy element - if you want to raise the heat, you have the option of dropping a Sake Bomb ($25) or a Spicy Bomb ($18) into the mix. We ended up dropping the sake one into the papaya broth which complemented it beautifully.
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Spicy Bomb and Sake Bomb[/caption]
And now for the colour! The Six-Colour Soup Dumplings ($78), Seven-Colour Cuttlefish Balls ($88), and multicoloured Assorted Fortune Bag Dumplings ($160) are just a few examples of the vibrant delights available on the menu. I'm not used to dipping dumplings, so that was a unique experience, and each bite was bursting with flavour and different to the last.
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Six-Colour Soup Dumplings (stuffed with black truffle, crab roe, squid ink, lobster)[/caption]
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Seven-Colour Cuttlefish Balls (with shrimp, squid ink, dried scallops, and more)[/caption]
My favorite part of the meal, however, had to be the Premium Sliced Angus Beef Chuck (S: $188 /L: $238) which arrived hanging above a box of ice (you can't get more fresh than that). A quick dip in the hot pot was enough to bring out the delicious and succulent flavours of this incredibly presented dish. And there were enough chunky vegetables and leafy greens to balance it out - and lessen the guilt!
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Premium Sliced Angus Beef Chuck[/caption]
By the time we had polished off the beef racks, leafy greens, and colourful dumplings, we were pretty full. But everyone knows you have to leave room for dessert. Green tea is all the rage on the foodie scene right now, and the Green Tea Lava Cake ($98) definitely lived up to the hype. This bite-size gooey goodness offered a cool, creamy, and refreshing finish to an epic feast, and for those who were brave enough to try the Sichuan Numbing Spicy Soup, some soothing therapy.
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Green Tea Lava Cake (with ice cream and melon)[/caption]
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Sophie is always on the lookout for a great story and her next big adventure and loves nothing more than discovering the city’s hidden gems—and most delicious cocktails. When she’s not exploring new places, she’s off travelling and ticking countries off her bucket list.
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