My husband and 17 month old daughter visited Black Bear for the second time tonight. Our first time here was on its opening day for lunch which was a pleasant experience. We couldn't wait to come back to try the dinner menu.
Tonight we started with the kpop chicken in cheesy gochujan sauce and boy, it was pretty darn spectacular. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside.. it was fried chicken the way it's meant to be. The cheesy sauce had a bit of a kick and coated the chicken in a just-right ratio. Lovely way to start a meal. 4.5/5
My husband chose the soft shell crab burger with a side of fries which I didn't try and can't comment on but I will tell you that I went big and opted for the sukiyaki beef don which promised 400g of beefy goodness. It was literally a plethora of beef slices on a bed of rice garnished with green onions and a dollop of roe. Mind you, this was not your average grade beef that you simply tolerate. The quality of the meat was noteworthy and the flavour of the beef really came through with the sauce. It was definitely a sharable portion perfect for a family. 4/5
The chef was working on a green tea red bean panna cotta and offered us a taste. It was creamy and had a rich green tea taste. It was a satisfying dessert without being too sweet. Indeed it was Japanese fusion! 4/5
The chef came out to greet us and asked us what we thought of the food. He listened to our feedback intently and I could tell he really is passionate about making food that people enjoy. My husband and I love to support local talent and flavours.
I say, come for the delicious flavours and stay for the heart and passion behind the food.