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Soul-searching needed at mod-Japanese eatery Wagatomo

The Guoco Tower restaurant could use a clearer narrative and stronger execution

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Jaime Ee

Published Thu, Nov 24, 2022 · 05:18 PM
    • Wagatomo's interior.
    • Wagatomo sits in the open-space F&B playground in Guoco Tower.
    • Wagyu pizza is the most accomplished dish on the menu.
    • Scallop ceviche with a spicy mango salsa.
    • Scampi ochazuke features apple wood smoked scampi and rice in a perfumed broth.
    • A5 Tri-tip is grilled and topped with zesty shiso chimichurri.
    • Crispy monaka wafer hides an anmitsu filling.
    • Wagatomo's interior. PHOTO: WAGATOMO
    • Wagatomo sits in the open-space F&B playground in Guoco Tower. PHOTO: WAGATOMO
    • Wagyu pizza is the most accomplished dish on the menu. PHOTO: WAGATOMO
    • Scallop ceviche with a spicy mango salsa. PHOTO: WAGATOMO
    • Scampi ochazuke features apple wood smoked scampi and rice in a perfumed broth. PHOTO: WAGATOMO
    • A5 Tri-tip is grilled and topped with zesty shiso chimichurri. PHOTO: WAGATOMO
    • Crispy monaka wafer hides an anmitsu filling. PHOTO: WAGATOMO

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    Wagatomo #01-12 Guoco Tower 5 Wallich Street Singapore 078883 Tel: 8313-6622 Open for lunch and dinner Mon to Sat: 11:30am to 2:30pm; 5:30pm to 10:30pm. Closed on Sun.

    IF there was ever a book called How To Open A Restaurant Without Knowing What It Really Means, Wagatomo would be in it.

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