Chanced upon this Japanese-fusion pasta restaurant in J8, and it’s delicious! I ordered the Thai fusion pasta, and the noodles were perfectly al dente, soaking up a luscious, spicy-coconut broth, while plump shrimp and clams added protein and depth. Thai basil gives it that final herbal lift. It’s creamy yet zesty, fiery yet comforting!
Damian
1
First time trying this place. I ordered the seafood paella, which included one prawn (as seen in the photo), two mini clams, and two scallops. I didn't have many expectations. The prawn served was raw. You can zoom in on the prawn. Have a good one!
Also, if I could give this place a negative, I would. Hopefully, no food poisoning.
Joey
1
We think the food served at this place is only suitable for kids and students. We ordered the smoked duck carbonara and tomato soup. Food came quite fast, but the tomato soup was so diluted and peppery that my son didn't even want to drink it after the first spoon! There was no taste other than pepper. Very disappointing. It was the worst soup we had ever tasted!
Joyce "Free Spirit"
1
It was Sunday, Mother's Day, and lunchtime, with no crowd. We walked in because there were many empty seats. Perhaps this was a tell-tale sign. We ordered a pizza and a pasta. The pasta came in less than 15 minutes. The pizza is still not here at the time of posting — more than a 40-minute wait. This is really unacceptable. If the staff had forgotten our order, please have the courtesy to inform us about it. I had to ask different staff at least three times to check. It is really disappointing.
The consolation: the pizza was well-liked by the kid. The pasta was so-so.
Sorry, but Saizeriya anytime.
Gourmet Pantry
3
Food is 3.5⭐️
Surprisingly edible. It has that overdue instant noodle taste, but in a good way. Portion is moderate, although when it came I thought it was too small. I like it; it serves as a quick lunch.
Atmosphere is nice, adapting, but a little noisy.
Will come again. 🥢 🥢
Mei Li
1
Ordered the tomato-sauce beef hamburg set lunch and a meatball doria.
The meatball doria was a bit salty, but was okay since it came with rice. However, the sauce was slightly watery.
The fries were less salty than last time. However, there are still quality issues with the food, even after two years since my prior visit.
I received a raw hamburg steak, which tasted of blood, and the staff recooked it.
Overall, I'm still surprised they have so many food quality issues years after opening.
For the money spent here, I would recommend Sazeriya instead, where I could get a meal and a side for half the price I paid ($30.68).
Theresa Chua
2
I kept walking past this shop and wondered to myself why this store deserved 2.9 stars. So we tried. We waited outside for seats, even though seats were available. I guess they are short-staffed. We finally got seated and ordered right away. We looked around and saw many tables waiting for their meals. It was dinner time. Rush hour? Guess what, our food came 30 minutes later. The tomato soup was tasteless. Please don't bother. Carbonara was alright. Come here if you are not hungry and not picky.
Fatimah Neo
1
If I could give zero stars, I’d do it faster than their kitchen can ruin a plate of pasta. I visited Milan Shokudo at Junction 8 with some work colleagues, and let me just say—what an experience. Not in a good way. Overpriced, underwhelming, and honestly, baffling.
We ordered the Basil Prawn Pasta, Bolognese, Duck Carbonara, and Pescatora (or something close—hard to remember, as they all tasted equally forgettable). The food? A tragic comedy. The Bolognese was basically pasta in tomato-flavored water, and the Basil Prawn Pasta? Imagine overcooked spaghetti sprinkled with a few wilted basil leaves and prawns that looked like they gave up halfway through cooking. Al dente? More like al-mushy.
And here’s the cherry on top—we were charged a service fee. For what, exactly? For the privilege of walking over to get our own drinks from the fountain? How generous. Truly revolutionary service standards here.
Oh, and let’s not forget the ambience: nothing says "authentic dining experience" like a stuffy room with a broken aircon. It was so hot, I started wondering if I’d accidentally walked into a sauna-themed café.
To add to the circus, while we were trying to make sense of the menu, one of the staff (an older gentleman on shift) decided it was the perfect time to crack a random joke—“If you like looking at photos, I bring my album ah!”... Right. Because unsolicited, uncle-tier banter is exactly what I was craving along with my sad spaghetti.
This entire experience felt like a parody of dining out. Expensive, bland, awkward—and I’m still trying to figure out how this place is still in business. Unless you're actively seeking disappointment on a plate, I suggest you spend your money elsewhere. Or just microwave something at home—you’ll probably enjoy it more.
Terrance Soh
1
Here's the edited review:
"Having to give this diner one star does injustice to this incredibly disappointing dinner! Food took 35 minutes to arrive. The tomato soup was likened to tomato-flavored water rinsed out of the pot. We received dried-out paella along with a mushy prawn that was served broken. Our feedback on the quality of the prawn was blamed on the prawn supplier. Photos attached for your viewing. Pricing was on the high side. Zero value. Hope no visit to the doctor is required."
Darwis Adnan
5
My wife recommended this place after eating here a couple of times. The place is welcoming with a calming decor. It is a great place to have a scrumptious and filling meal, priced reasonably. I also think it is a very family-friendly place. The best part is the refillable drinks at only $3.90.