8 Degrees Taiwanese Bistro (8度空間) @ Victory 8 (Opposite Sembawang Shopping Centre) [Singapore]

Procrastination; that's the key word today as I wasn't a stranger to the existence of 8 Degrees Taiwanese Bistro and recalled driving past its first outlet near Serangoon Gardens, numerous times, a long time ago. Despite its pretty good reviews, I procrastinated to visit, especially given the lack of parking space. 

Fast forward to present times and a branch recently started operations opposite Sembawang Shopping Centre; given the proximity, I asked my parents to join me for a meal! p.s. love it when people photobombed my picture, naturally.

Two dishes in Taiwan never fail to perk me up; stinky tofu and braised pork rice! And the humongous photo of the latter on the main signboard and one this place-board were actually the motivators for my inaugural visit. 

Scan to order! To be honest, technology doesn't necessarily make everyone happy. There were so many dishes to choose from, with permutations like sugar level for drinks, serve now / later for desserts etc. Saving grace is, I didn't have to pay 10% service charge; so I should shut my mouth.

Awaiting our food.

Milk Tea with Pearl & Green Lime with Sour Plum - both at 50% sweetness, I was satisfied with the flavorful richness of the milk tea whereas the other one was pure refreshing with an aromatic sourness! 

Salted Chicken - looking like diced up pieces of chicken nuggets, these were super nice; served hot, they were tender, with a thin, addictive layer of crisp skin and peppered sufficiently of salt and pepper. Yummy!  

Brinjal with Pork Floss - how not to taste good with pork floss?! Combined with the savoury sauce, this was heavenly and the only one issue I faced was that you wouldn't have thought they were sliced brinjal if you were blindfolded.

Oyster Omelette - this was one Taiwanese dish that I tried a few times yet never once was I impressed; preferring the version we had in Singapore instead. Same situation for this one at 8 Degrees; sticky gooeyness with taste coming more from the sauce. 

Glass Jelly with Yam Ball - like a bigger bowl from what you can get from Nine Fresh Signatures, I like the soft bounciness of the various yam balls although as far as taste is concerned, I prefer Nine Fresh. It might also be good to have a serving of crushed peanuts for that extra texture and nuttiness.

Oyster Meesua - yet another Taiwanese dish that I never have affection for but I had to buy as it's the order for my mom. p.s. no affection doesn't mean I hate it.

Adding the vinegar is a must; and I stole a spoonful. While there was a strong taste similar to bonito flakes, it was a bit on the bland side. 

Pork Belly Rice - the one I had been waiting for and it didn't disappoint! 

Loving the meat with plenty of fats and having them with a scoopful of rice mixed in with the sauce, which was more savory than sweet although still addictive enough for me to keep popping in spoonful after spoonful. One suggestion; please do not diced up the pickles so finely! 

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Before and after! My parents liked what they had and with Bukit Panjang Dessert (武吉班让六味汤) just two doors away, I guess a second visit wouldn't be too far away.

Address

8 Jln Legundi, #01-03, 

Victory 8, Singapore 759274

(Opposite Sembawang Shopping Centre)

Map

As above.

Operating Hours

Mondays to Fridays (Lunch) - 11.00am to 2.30pm

Mondays to Fridays (Dinner) - 5.00pm to 9.00pm

Weekends and Public Holidays - 11.00am to 9.00pm

Menu

As above.

Pricing

Milk Tea with Pearl - S$5.90

Green Lime with Sour Plum - S$4.90

Salted Chicken - S$7.00

Brinjal with Pork Floss - S$6.00

Oyster Omelette - S$8.80

Glass Jelly with Yam Ball - S$6.00

Oyster Meesua - S$6.00

Pork Belly Rice - S$6.00

(Subject to GST)