Dozo

Reviews

  1. Number of Reviews 4
    Number of Followers 1

    9

    Overall

    • Chris Koh
    • Recommend.
    • I spent about S$47 Per Person
    • Food/Beverage: 9
    • Ambience/Setting: 9
    • Value: 8
    • Service: 10
    Jul 17, 2010

    My colleague brought me to this restaurant in May 2010 and since then I have been back there 4 times! The last time I brought my family there so that we can have a go at as many dishes as possible. This is also a great place to entertain with excellent ambience and most importantly great food artistically presented that makes you salivate the moment any dish hits the table.

    The escargot is the best I ever tasted. Succulent and fat baked over a layer of cheese. The Hirataka Mushroom is well prepared and gives you a full flavored mushroom taste.

    For Soup, I would recommend the crab bisque and mushroom soup that can give you that Shiok feeling. The beef consume is just normal.

    I love the Unagi prepared over hot stones and drenched in sake in front of you. The quality and flavor is as good as those I tasted in those specialty eel restaurants in Japan (which cost S$85 per pax!). The lamb shank is very well done almost without any usual lamb smell and it is so tasty and tender. The cod fish is very fresh and tender but nothing much to shout about. The beef is very tender serve over hot stone.

    You cannot walk out of the restaurant without trying the hot chocolate lava cake. It is simply out of this world.

    It would be good if they can serve the 6 course menu as well for dinner instead of just lunch as I find the additional course is not worth paying $20 more.


    Must tries: Escargot, Unagi, Mushroom soup, Lamb Shank, Hot Chocolate lava cake


  2. Number of Reviews 60
    Number of Followers 16

    8

    Overall

    • Food/Beverage: 8
    • Ambience/Setting: 8
    • Value: 7
    • Service: 8
    Jun 30, 2010
    This restaurant is the place for special occasions like anniversaries for they all round impress me on the effort they put on the ambience and decor, details they put on taste and decoration of the food as well as making you feel like a VIP.Also I was also equally impressed when they gave us a complimentary cake for our anniversary. Will definitely be back.



  3. Number of Reviews 2
    Number of Followers 2

    8

    Overall

    • Noel Ong
    • Recommend.
    • I spent about S$70 Per Person
    • Food/Beverage: 9
    • Ambience/Setting: 7
    • Value: 7
    • Service: 8
    Jun 23, 2010
    I was there just yesterday to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday, and I was wowed by Dozo very much!

    The staff were friendly and very warm at receiving us. As they led us through the restaurant, I noticed that the interior decor is quite impressive - modern and classy, yet preserving a bit of the oriental (Japanese) feel.

    The waiter who served us was Eric, and he is one friendly guy. Patiently going through with us on the available cuisine, and introduced us to the different dishes in the 7-course meal.

    What we had:

    Pre-meal:
    A cooling fruity drink and some stick crackers to let us get started while waiting.

    Starter:
    Both of us had the same starter, Scallop, Foie Gras and Smoked Salmon. Quite appetizing!

    Cold Dish:
    Him - Beef Tataki with Shaved Parmesan and Truffle Mayo Mosiac
    Her - Succulent King Crab Claw Salad Drizzled with Sesame Vinaigrette

    The Beef Tataki actually melts in the mouth! and there's two different ways to eat it, one with the Parmesan cheese and Truffle Mayo, and the other is with a crispy wafer.

    The King Crab Claw is really a wonderful starter, really kicks start anyone's appetite! The mango bits on the crab meat is really nice, and the Sesame Vinaigrette goes very well with the salad!

    Side Dish:
    Him - Tempura Battered Soft-shelled Crab on Galette of Mash
    Her - Hirakata Mushroom Two Ways

    The Soft-shelled crab is done just right, not too oily and not too soggy. The mash potato is very tasty!

    The Hirakata Mushroom was done in two ways, one by stir-fry, and the other is croquette style. Another appetizing dish!

    Soup:
    Him - Infusion of Cepes Mushroom and Truffle
    Her - Crab Bisque Cappuccino Style

    There's a small sliver of Truffle that must be eaten first to enjoy the flavour, and the mushroom soup is creamy and with different textures! The truffle oil, the cream and the mushroom bits, makes this a very enjoyable soup!

    The Crab Bisque is served in a cup, and it is recommended to drink it like drinking a cup of Cappuccino! Very strong flavours for this one and its very very delicious and thick!

    Main:
    Him - Sake Infused Grilled Unagi on Hot Stone
    Her - Crispy Kurobuta Cheek with Onion Jam and Pickled Radish

    When Eric served the the Unagi Dish, he even asked me to sit further from the table, why? Because he poured sake over the Hot Stones and it infused together with the Unagi! Very strong aroma from this dish.

    *drools* OMG! The Kurobuta Cheek is wonderful! Very soft and tender and the meat melts in your mouth as you start to chew on it. Delightful Dish!

    Dessert:
    Him - Expresso Creme Brulee
    Her - Freshly Baked Warm Chocolate Cake Served with Vanilla Ice-cream

    The Creme Brulee isn't all that wonderful, just ok. But the presentation of the dessert is quite unique!

    Ultimately sinful dessert - The Warm Chocolate Cake. Wonderfully done and the chocolate is thick and not too sweet. Perfect when eaten together with the vanilla ice-cream

    Drinks:
    Him - Iced Mallow Apple Melody
    Her - Iced Rose Lemon Tea

    Both Teas are refreshing to the tastebuds and washes the food down well.

    All in all, the presentation of the food is wonderful, artistic and modern. Very in line with the Japanese-French Fusion. The food is delicious and although the portions may seem small, the way they spread it out into the 7-course meal makes one a very happy diner!

    I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a delightful evening for two, or for private dining with a group of friends or colleagues!

    Must tries: Succulent King Crab Claw Salad Drizzled with Sesame Vinaigrette, Crab Bisque Cappuccino Style, Crispy Kurobuta Cheek with Onion Jam and Pickled Radish, Freshly Baked Warm Chocolate Cake Served with Vanilla Ice-cream

    7 Review Photos

    •  Starter
    •  Succulent King Crab Claw Salad Drizzled with Sesame Vinaigrette
    •  Tempura Battered Soft-shelled Crab on Galette of Mash
    •  Hirakata Mushroom Two Ways
    •  Infusion of Cepes Mushroom and Truffle
    •  Crab Bisque Cappuccino Style
    •  Sake Infused Grilled Unagi on Hot Stone

  4. Number of Reviews 22
    Number of Followers 1

    10

    Overall

    • Food/Beverage: 8
    • Ambience/Setting: 8
    • Value: 10
    • Service: 10
    Jun 22, 2010

    Located humbly on the 2nd floor of Valley Point, a neighbourhood mall for those residing in River Valley, Dozo didn't strike me as a very posh restaurant from the outside, unlike the impression I had based on the pictures seen of their food and decor. Once inside, you kinda forget that you really are at Valley Point and not somewhere in town or Dempsey. Dimly lit, the place is very cosy with nice little nooks for girly gatherings or group dinners. S and I were led deeper in where they had the regular tables. We were given a corner seat with not much of a view frankly. I mean, we were at Valley Point. I could see the condominium Valley Park next door and I guess the main road. But hell, I wasn't there for the view! The ambience was really romantic and service was personal and impeccable. 

    The set menu costs $60 per head which is very well worth it if you consider the choices you have. There is a starter of the day, and you have a choice of 2 appetisers, followed by a main, a dessert and drinks. The selection was generous including the likes of foie gras and escargots. I would say the menu was a mix of Japanese and French, yet it isn't fusion. They have specific french dishes and specific Japanese dishes. I loved the variety and the choices!!! I thought it was value for money just looking at the menu but once the dishes were served, I was completely sold. Everything was so well presented and of such high quality and standards. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dozo to everyone. Here's a look at what we each ordered: - due to commentary after every picture, please refer to full review at my blog http://foodgossip.wordpress.com/2010/06/22/dozo-restaurant-valley-point-value-for/



    Must tries: BEEF TETAKI

    4 Review Photos

    •  Super yummy beef tetaki!!
    •  steak is a winner.
    •  escargots!!
    •  sashimi platter

  5. Number of Reviews 33
    Number of Followers 2

    9

    Overall

    • Food/Beverage: 8
    • Ambience/Setting: 10
    • Value: 9
    • Service: 10
    May 20, 2010
    I was duly impressed when I first stepped into Dozo; it felt like walking into the VIP section of a really exclusive club. It's all in black — with tables lining the windows to bask in the warm afternoon glow. There are many private rooms for small functions, so Dozo is really equipped to handle multiple events at once.

    On to the food:

    Pasta strips were served in a tiny vase. Covered in cheese bits, this was a pleasant muncher in between courses.

    Chef's Selection of Assorted Platter: Scallop with... flavoured bubbles on top. That tasted decent. Foie Gras on a piece of whitish bread was great. The white mass on the left of the plate was smoked salmon covered in whipped cream. Decent. This dish was served with

    Foie Gras Chawanmushi with Black Truffle Slice: Intent to discover what the fuss over truffle was all about, I got this side just to find out. Turns out that I still don't understand what the fuss over truffle is about. Doesn't taste anything close to spectacular... The chawanmushi has the foie gras mixed in so it's clearly much more pleasant tasting than its regular counterparts. Having said that I am not a fan of chawanmushi, so although I'd say it was relatively great, I still wasn't too impressed. (Objectively, it's great)

    Infusion of Cepes Mushroom with Truffles:love this! I adore this! Always a fan of mushroom soup, this dish really whet my appetite for the future dishes ahead.

    Crispy Kurobuta Pork Cheek with Onion Jam and Pickled Ramps: Following drpiggy's review, I just had to get this. It really was -awesome-. A little taste of heaven in a slab of pork cheek, with its surfaces gently fried and obscured by a psychedelic assortment of onion. My friend's Sushi Platter was rather interesting. 6 pieces of sushi with colourful toppings and lined with wasabi mayonnaise. Very delightful, and suits the typical Singaporean taste buds. I do like them, but I prefer a bit of nigiri instead.

    Warm Chocolate Lava Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream: The staff said this was the best, so I just had to get this. True enough, it proved to be one of the best lava cakes I've eaten. I haven't actually eaten that many, but this one's definitely one of the better ones I've had.

    Dozo's Signature Mocktail:
    A glowing green mocktail with an icy cool aftertaste that washed the chocolate lava down my throat. My friend's Grapefruit Glory was nicer though!

    Service: Almost absolutely flawless. Their english may not be fantastic, but they put every bit of effort into service. They noticed that I was waiting for someone, and without my knowledge, specifically passed instructions to the counter staff to look out for her. Impeccable service through all the courses.

    Pricing: $47 after GST and service charge for lunch. $70 after tax for dinner (7 courses)

    Must tries: Kurobuta Pork Cheek

    6 Review Photos

    •  Foie Gras Chawanmushi
    •  Cepe Infused Mushroom with Truffle
    •  Kurobuta Pork Cheek
    •  Sushi Platter
    •  Dozo Mocktail
    •  Warm Chocolate Lava Cake

  6. Number of Reviews 14
    Number of Followers 1

    9

    Overall

    • Food/Beverage: 9
    • Ambience/Setting: 9
    • Value: 8
    • Service: 9
    Apr 19, 2010
    In a nutshell: Delicious food, prudently sized portions, friendly service, gorgeous ambience, and a pretty reasonable price for a 7-course menu. A winner in my book!

    Was lucky enough to be treated to a birthday dinner at Dozo, a pretty restaurant tucked away in Valley Point Shopping Centre. I'd heard it was a nice place but felt overdressed when I arrived at the shopping centre, and so was pleasantly surprised when I entered the restaurant (take the stairs next to the Starbucks) to see its elegant interior. Instead of bread in the middle of the table, they provided a slim vase of somen-sticks, the noodles cooked til crispy and coated in light seasoning, very tasty.

    There was no a la carte menu; seems that they only serve set meals. Their 6-course lunch goes at around $40, while their 7-course dinner retails at about $60, I think. The course number includes a non-alcoholic drink, though, so it's not all food.

    Before they served us the food, they provided a complimentary 'palette cleanser' - a passionfruity, light drink served in icy shotglasses. Then the food came and, oh my, was it delicious.

    Some favourites: the sashimi cold dish appetizer was fresh and tasty, as was the king crab appetizer. I loved the escargot side dish - piping hot, with an absolutely delicious cheesy topping. The best part, though, was the tender beef main, served over a hot stone. It. Was. Wonderful. I usually have my meat medium-rare, and the beef here came rare but still sizzling on the hot stone, so you can let it cook to your desired consistency. I took one bite of the rare meat, though, and was sold - it was so, so tender and juicy and delicious! Desserts were great too; I had the chocolate lava cake which was unsurprisingly yummy (how to go wrong with chocolate on chocolate?) but I also tried some of the cheesecake, which was just the kind I like - light, not too overpowering.

    The portions are small. This might be an issue for some people - it's not the place to go if you feel like gorging - but for me it was great, because it allowed me to finish all my dishes without feeling overly stuffed. I walked away comfortable and very happy. And though they were small, there were so many and the timing of the dishes meant that I was still very full by the end of it!

    The service also deserves mention - the waiters are very friendly, happy to explain certain prepatory secrets, and there's lots of banter. I like banter, but some people might not - in which case, I've found that if you're polite but not overly engaging, they take the hint and don't try to push the conversation too much.

    In my opinion, this is a great restaurant that offers a quality of food and experience equivalent to other restaurants where you'd pay a lot more. Very worth it, to me, and I'm definitely going back for the next special occasion that arises.

    Must tries: sashimi cold dish appetizer, king crab appetizer, escargot side dish, hot stone beef, cheesecake

    4 Review Photos

    •  sashimi
    •  escargot
    •  hot stone beef

  7. Number of Reviews 16
    Number of Followers 1

    8

    Overall

    • Nobunaga
    • Recommend.
    • I spent about S$75 Per Person
    • Food/Beverage: 8
    • Ambience/Setting: 10
    • Value: 7
    • Service: 10
    Mar 27, 2010

    I should said this time i have to pamper my wife. As my wife is mad about me, so i got to do what i should do. Making her smile again. And i decided to book this restaurant as onces i was at River Valley Road and was pumping my petrol. So happened to see this building in the middle of HDB area. So kaypoh and take a look at the shopping centre called Valley Point. So happened to past this restaurant called Dozo so decided to take a look and ask the service stuff. What they are serving and take a look at their menu. (OK at the time its was 2pm in the afternoon.) Ok the menu is a mixed cuisine Japanese & French Cuisine, a Set Meal Gourmet restaurant and i take a peep at the restaurant. And Woah, the Restaurant Ambience is very very nice and they explain everything on what they are servicing. So without thinking, i book a table of 2 tonight, hopefully i could make my wife happy. Surprising their service is fantastic, they even will ask if it is a anniversary, birthday but i said its forgiving dinner. (For its for you to try and ask). And they will know what to do.

    After picking my wife and brought her to that restaurant, so we arrived  at the restaurant and was escort to our table. It's a big restaurant, with 5 private rooms, lounge & open area. We were located at the open area our siting is the view of the road of River Valley Road. The service stuff was very nice, explains the menu. and it's was a Degustion menu with 7 course dinner with drink. After looking at the menu, the price for the dinner its much value for $$. I expected to be at $100++ but its $60++. They explain from first course to the last course that's what i want. At less they will make you feel comfortable, cosy and peaceful. Don't think some french  restaurant will explain to us about their speciality or anything they are doing. So their Service i have give them a 10 out of 10.

    The selection = My wife choosen the Chef special Platter, Smoked Duck, Foie Gras Chawamushi, Mushroom Soup, Altantic Cod, Chocolate Cake & Hot Lavander Tea. This time my wife is very happy and forgive me (haha). Her comment for the dishs is very very good, Duck is done Medium not tough and too bloody, the foie gras is smooth and non eggy smell, the soup tasty not salty & the fish is smooth and you can tell its is a expensive fish. But the Chocolate, she comment it's 50 50 for that too dried when you eat it. Its like stuff in yr mouth, feel alittle uncomfortable with it.

    My wife's Rating = Overall its Great. Portion just nice for Ladies

    MY Selection Chef special platter, King Crab, Escargot, Crab Bisque, Beef Tendorloin, Cheesecake & Hot Coffee. Everything went well for the Chef's Special is good its consist of Aspargus, Scallops & Tofu not bad. King Crab, its ok not that bad Well Baked and seasonal. Escargot i should said IT'S GOOD the flavour and the aromat is well done. Soup wise nothing much tasty that's all. Ok for the Beef its just like the Hot stone restaurant so you have to mini grlled yourself and for the pu-yu the sauce was good not too sweet. But what i personally feel Beef should be eaten without any sauce. I feel that's the proper way. Cheesecake it's just normal so nothing special about it. 

    My Rating = Overall It's Great but portion alittle too little.

    Ok this time my review is very long so sorry. But this will help you.

    I would recommend this restaurant for First Date, Anniversay, Birthday & FORGIVING dinner.

    Cheers mates !!


    Must tries: Escargot., Foie Gras, Altantic Cod, Beef Tenderloin in Pu-Yu sauce


  8. Number of Reviews 23
    Number of Followers 2

    7

    Overall

    • Aaron Ho
    • Not Sure.
    • I spent about S$71 Per Person
    • Food/Beverage: 6
    • Ambience/Setting: 9
    • Value: 7
    • Service: 8
    Mar 21, 2010
    rive, the restaurant I'm enamored of, was fully booked so I had to settle for Dozo, which serves Japanese-French fusion food because I heard good things about it.

    When we walked in, a grumpy woman who looks like a bulldog--this is said in an objective, non-bitchy way--dashed in front of us, and we let her go first. It took three servers to wait on her; which is fine because I'm patient.
    Love the private room. Very quiet and lovely. The colors (mauve and beige) and the material (lace) gives the room the feel of a boudoir belonging to a French courtesan. But Jolynn said, "Look at the decor. It isn't even a first-rate restaurant's decor." I think the decor is fine, perhaps she means the material used. The table is of a rough quality and has no cloth on it. But perhaps the restaurant is going for a Japanese feel, wood, no cloth. The trouble with having a private room is that we had to leave the room to call for service. The restaurant should have installed a bell in the room.

    We had their seven-course dinner, which is kind of a cheat because their last course is a drink. On the other hand, the menu is extensive. In each of the seven categories (Starter, Cold Dish, Side DIsh, Soup, Main, Dessert and Drinks), there are 5 choices. On the other hand of the other hand, I thought the restaurant could reduce the choices and work on their specialities. 

    Because there were so many choices, the waiters had to explain and recommend some to us. WS hates to be instructed or explained to because he knows so much and in explaining, he thinks that the servers (waiters and salespeople) are very condescending, as if he were a plebeian. He and the rest of them think that the servers were too informal and not polished enough, although I quite like that kind of service. It puts me at ease. I prefer it to the uppish waiters at Iggy's. 

    Before the starter, we had two surprises. Instead of bread, we had pastry sticks, decorated as twigs, to munch on. Very Mr. Bean  who serves twigs as licorice at his Christmas Party. Because my friends were late, I said to them as I chewed on a twig, "You guys are so late, I'm so hungry I have to eat twigs." Everyone looked contrite; nobody laughed at my bad joke, which is the only kind of jokes worth telling. 

    The other surprise is a free drink made of plum and passionfruit juice to, in the words of the waiter, "clear the palate." When my friends said that the drink was made of syrup, I had to verify with WS because I trust him with food and alcohol. Him, Jolynn and Shenn. How can a restaurant such as this serve syrup drinks?!

    The amuse-bouche (no more bad but amusing jokes about what amuse-bouche is) is actually different from other restaurants: it is actually expensive: smoked salmon, scallop and foie gras. The waiter suggested we start with the blandest (scallop) to the strongest (salmon). Naturally, WS had to go the other way round. At this time, my sister discovered a tiny cockroach on her plate! It was quite hilarious, she was trying to guide the insect to remain on her plate while we called and waited for the manager. During the wait, much talk were said about how we deserved a full meal, all 7 of us, but I think my friends didn't want to kick a fuss because it was my day.

    2 Review Photos

    •  Beef Tataki with Parmesan and Truffle Mayo
    •  Soft Shell Crab

  9. Number of Reviews 15
    Number of Followers 0

    7

    Overall

    • Food/Beverage: 6
    • Ambience/Setting: 6
    • Value: 7
    • Service: 9
    Mar 13, 2010
    Went with a companion recently. Tucked away on the second floor of the Valley Point shopping centre. The first thing that strikes you as you enter is the decor - shades of black, black and ... black! Well, I exaggerate, but the decor may not be to all tastes - dark tones, subdued lighting, with hint of the 60's boudoir!
    Sitting down, the menu is a fixed course meal for dinner (and possibly lunch). Food was beautifully presented, more like a work of art than the usual tripe I eat, but taste was a little more hit and miss. The overall selling point is Japanese cuisine fused with a Western influence, but it seemed predominantly more Western cuisine, with touches of Japanese influence. But perhaps I miss the point.. Of the starters, the Tataki beef with parmesan was an eyeopener. I don't normally like beef raw, but this fused with the parmesan slices perfectly. The centre (rather phallic looking) tower of crisp wafers wrapped in the beef was much more of a miss - less taste, more visuals. The smoked duck breast was pleasant, a touch undersmoked and a hint too tough, but who's complaining? The Hirakata mushrooms were along the same line, pleasant if a little underwhelming, while the bamboo clams were the same. Soups were more hit than miss - the beef consomme sweet but not rich, the crab bisque far to crabby. To be fair, they noticed the rather crabby customer confronted with this excess of crustacean, and changed it for the cepe mushroom soup. The beef tenderloin on hot stones was nice - you can choose the degree to which the steak is cooked by gently flipping it on the stone, and the accompanying sauce had definite shades of japanese flavourings. Dessert was the warm chocolate cake (not bad), and the creme brulee - OK, custard a bit thick and granular to make the top grade, so fails to hit the high peaks of dessert heaven. We had the mocktail at the end, little more than flavoured water (bit disappointing, after all the hype).
    Service was really immaculate - all dishes explained, served promptly, unhappy customers promptly dealt with :-), smiles and politeness all round. This is how it should be done!
    So, overall, a bit more style over substance, I think more could have been achieved with a little more attention to the quality of the ingredients, but the prices were probably too reasonable for that. In the end, it all comes down to what you are looking for in an evening out.



  10. Number of Reviews 9
    Number of Followers 0

    9

    Overall

    • Food/Beverage: 8
    • Ambience/Setting: 9
    • Value: 9
    • Service: 9
    Mar 13, 2010
    We went twice to Dozo with gf first and for a bday party the second time, it has always been great.Ambience is excellent, for a date or for group of friends, in the former case you should request a private room.
    Food is excellent, even if sometimes the Fusion cooking makes some dishes a bit too much of everything, for instance the beef carpaccio in starter is served some crispy kinda waffle and mayo ketchup sauce which hide the wonderful taste of the plain beef.
    The highlights of our two dinner were the beef tenderlion on hot stone, the crispy pork as main, sashimi platter, cod fillet, and of course the chocolate cake.
    Service is really friendly, competent and helpful.
    Bravo Dozo!!!

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