For Mom's birthday this year, we selected Matsugawa for a Japanese feast. My brother knew the chef well, and had already put in a request for his special king crab porridge. We arrived with hungry stomachs and excited about the meal being prepared. First up was grilled scallops with spicy cod roe. The scallops were gigantic and the spicy roe sauce complimented the sweetness of the scallops perfectly.
My brother thought the spicy roe was a tad too salty, but I felt it washed down well with an Asahi. Next up was a selection of fresh sashimi, followed by crispy fried baby river shrimp. Then there was the giant clam broth, very sweet and delicious. After another round of Asahi came the fried butterfish, so crispy that you could eat the entire fish, bones and all. The dishes were not particularly big, but for small eaters like us, it was the right proportion. And they all went down well with beer. 
Finally, our last dish was the king crab porridge. It was served with a few pieces of fried tofu and chopped spring onion on top, while the slight yellow tinge of the broth hinting at the amount of crab roe that had gone into the dish. The crab flavor was very evident, this was a very hearty and satisfying dish, and best of all, there was enough for seconds. My Mom was very pleased, and that was the whole point.
Matsugawa is located at The Pines Club, 30 Stevens Road, Singapore. Tel: +65-6731-5776
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