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Broadway Claypot Rice 百乐匯砂煲饭 (Ang Mo Kio)

2012-03-09T23:57:00.001+08:00

Broadway Claypot Rice 百乐匯砂煲饭 has more than 30 years of history and as it's name suggest, it specialises in dishing out claypot rice. It is located at Coffee City, the same coffee shop as the Xu Yan Tonic Soup that sells great herbal soup.

Coffee City

Broadway Claypot Rice 百乐匯砂煲饭

If you are observant, you will notice that although the sign says 'Claypot Rice', most of the items on the signboard are pig organ soup and bak kut teh.

As mentioned earlier, Broadway Claypot Rice over the years has built up its name by serving claypot chicken rice. But not just any normal claypot chicken rice. Customers have the choice of asking for the 'normal chicken' or 'kampong chicken'. And of course the kampong chicken claypot rice will cost more.

The prices of the 'normal chicken' and 'kampong chicken' claypot rice are at the bottom of this picture. As there was two of us, we ordered the Claypot Chicken Rice (normal chicken) for 2 person at $13. There has been an increase of price by $1 after this coffee shop was renovated. Takes about 20 minutes for it to be served after ordering.

Claypot Chicken Rice (normal chicken) $13.00

Do be careful not to touch the claypot as it is sizzling hot and steaming. Look at the smoke 'emitting' out.

Looks quite big and wide, but the claypot bowl is very shallow.

Here's how it looks like after stirring and mixing all the rice and ingredients. I have eaten the claypot rice at this stall before. This time I can't help but comment that it looks different. Way too much dark sauce was added.. and I was right. It was quite salty... and I was disappointed. Standard has dropped. This time the amount of dark sauce has masked the fragrant of the other ingredients except for the salted fish. Other ingredients include chinese sausage and spring onions.

The good news is that there are lots of charred rice at the bottom of the claypot (to the disapproval of the partner). Crispy and crunchy.

Wonder if standard has really dropped or if it was a one off incident.

Broadway Claypot Rice 百乐匯砂煲饭
Blk 728 Ang Mo Kio Ave 6
Coffee City #01-4200
Tel: 9639 2589, 9369 0902
Opening Hours: Daily 12pm to 11pm

McDonald's Singapore Buy 1 Get 1 Free Chicken McBites (10 to 12 March 2012)

2012-03-08T23:38:00.000+08:00

Source: McDonald's Singapore

McDonald's Singapore Buy 1 Get 1 Free Chicken McBites (10 to 12 March 2012)
- Valid from 10 to 12 March 2012
- Valid after breakfast hours till 4am only
- Print or flash coupon to redeem
- Not valid at institutional stores and iFly Singapore
- Not valid for takeaways
- While stocks last

Peperoni Pizzeria (Hillcrest)

2012-03-07T19:03:00.002+08:00

Peperoni Pizzeria is owned by the Les Amis Group. Peperoni Pizzeria specialises in serving Italian cuisine such as pizzas and pasta. They are well known for their family size pizza. Today, there are three outlets in Hillcrest, Binjai Park and Frankel Avenue.

This is my 2nd visit to Peperoni Pizzeria, I visited it's outlet at Hillcrest (Greenwood Avenue) again.It is quite ulu, located a long distance away from the nearest bus stop. The best mode of transport to this place will be by car. However, parking can be a problem during peak hours.

Wood-fired Oven

The pizzas are cooked using traditional wood-fired oven.

Noticed anything abnormal?

There's crayons on the table! And instead of having table clothes, paper is used. This way, customers can draw on the paper while waiting for their food to be served.

Noticed some of the drawings being pasted on the wall?

There's no service charge in Peperoni Pizzeria.

Noticed another abnormality here? (hint look at the cost of ice water and extra ice!)

Well, the ice water and extra ice are actually Free Of Charge (FOC). They are just trying to make a dig about places that charge money for plain water.

Pizza Menu

Ordered a Large (12 inch) Pizza. The pizza is made on the spot upon order and take about 15 minutes to be served.

Large Pizza (Prosciutto Crudo di Parma & Funghi) $23

Looks appetising? The pizza crust is thin and crispy. This is the second time I ordered the Prosciutto Crudo di Parma which consist of parma ham and rocket salad. The rocket salad complemented the parma ham well and enhanced the flavour of the pizza. Wish that more rocket salad was added. The Funghi pizza consist of mixed mushrooms (button, shitake and porcini). I am a mushroom person, hence found this delicious. But if I was to make a choice, the Prosciutto Crudo di Parma is a must order!

Pasta Menu

Besides ordering a pizza? we ordered a pasta too. We ordered Squid Ink pasta as we heard (online) that it was their signature dish. The Squid Ink pasta took around 20 minutes to be served.

Squid Ink Pasta (Spaghetti) $22

The Squid Ink Pasta was well coated in squid ink ensuring a consistent black colour and it was not dry. Moreover, the squid ink was fresh and there was no fishy taste. The squid was well cooked. The Squid Ink Pasta was so delicious that I wish that more serving was given. Certainly a must order!

Overall, Peperoni Pizzeria is the place to come for pizzas and squid ink pasta. Moreover, the prices on it's menu are NETT. Which means there are no extra charges. Despite not having any service charge, the staff are attentive and observant. I am certain that there will be a third visit for me! If this place was more conveniently located, I would have been a regular here!

Peperoni Pizzeria (Hillcrest)
6 Greenwood Ave
Hillcrest Park
Opening hours: Mon to Sat 12pm - 1030pm
Sun 11am - 1030pm
Tel: 6465 6556
Website: http://www.lesamis.com.sg/index1.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peperonipizzeria

Peperoni Pizzeria (Binjai Park)
7 Binjai Park
Tel: 6463 7800
Opening Hours: Mon to Fri 12pm - 1030pm
Sat to Sunday 1030am - 1030pm

Peperoni Pizzeria (Frankel Avenue)
95 Frankel Avenue
Tel: 6445 5661
Opening Hours: Mon to Sat 12pm- 1030pm
Sun 11am - 1030pm

Baskin-Robbins Singapore Buy 1 Get 1 Free (7 March 2012)

2012-03-06T22:50:00.000+08:00

Source: Baskin-Robbins Singapore

Baskin-Robbins Singapore Buy 1 Get 1 Free (7 March 2012) - Pink Wednesday!
- Valid on 7th March 2012
- Free Junior scoop ice cream with every purchase of a Value Scoop
- Flash Coupon to redeem

Sugalight Factory (Joo Chiat Place)

2012-03-04T17:36:00.002+08:00

Sugalight Factory specialises in ice creams that are sugar-free low-fat. Most ice cream contains dairy cream, sugar and egg yolks. Sugalight uses none of this!

Sugalight ice creams are made using a premium natural sweetener made from corn known as Xylitol. Some of us may have encountered Xylitol as it is frequently used in chewing gums as a sweetener. Xylitol is known to help prevent tooth decay, lower calories than sugar and does not contribute to high sugar levels. Hence, Sugalight's ice cream are diabetes friendly and for those who are healthy conscious.

Sugalight ice cream comes in many flavours such as Rocky Chocolate, Plain Valrhona Chocolate, D24 Durian, Strawberry Bliss, Fat-Free Mango Sorbet, Bailey's Irish Cream, Cappuccino, Italian Hazelnut, Purple Yam - Ube, Pulut Hitam etc.

Cookie Monster

Clockwise from the Left (Vanilla Macadamia, Cookie Monster, Purple Yam-Ube)

Purple Yam - Ube made from purple yam specially imported from Philippines. I like yam ice cream and will frequently try out it out. Sugalight Factory's version is unique, it taste different and is more fragrant with hint of coconut.

Cookie Monster, similar to Cookies & Cream ice cream. Generous amount of Oreo cookie chunks in the ice cream such that you re able to get a chunk with each spoonful.

Clockwise from the Left (Plain Valrhona Chocolate, Chocomint, Pulut Hitam)

Plain Valrhona Chocolate ice cream is a must order if you are a chocolate lover. Thick, dark strong chocolate taste.

Chocomint, mint ice cream with chocolate chips. Sugalight's version was just nice for both of us. The mint flavour was not overpowering with the generous amount of chocolate chips, this was refreshing!

Pulut Hitam, Black Glutinous Rice dessert made into ice cream!

Root Beer Float (Sea Salt Horlicks Ice Cream) $5.00

We were lucky to be able to try Sugalight's latest product; Root Beer Float. Root Beer Float consists of sugar free root beer with ice cream! Yes, sugar free! The best part is that we can't taste the difference between a sugar free or non sugar free root beer! We both like this! Brings back memories of the days when A&W was still in operating in Singapore! Now you can get your Root Beer Float at Sugalight!

Besides selling these, Sugalight sells a whole range of sugar-free products such as chocolates, cookies, sweets, marshmallows etc.

Only 1 box of sugar-free Root Beer ($18) left on the shelf. This is imported from USA.

If 1 box of Root Beer is too many for you, you can buy just 1 can at $1.80. On such a hot and humid day, i wish I can grab one of these!

If you are there, say hi to the bear sitting on the ledge. He is disgruntled from getting a sore bottom sitting there for so long without any salary. (as mentioned in Sugalight's facebook). Sugalight does corporate events and parties too. If you are thinking of getting ice creams for parties, this could be it.

Currently, Sugalight is having a promotion for students. Students get to buy 1 single scoop of ice cream and get the other free. This is valid on weekdays from 12pm to 6pm. Students will need to show their student IDs.

Sugalight also offers free delivery to your home or office for orders above $50. Each tub of ice cream retails for $10.50. If the order is less that $50, there will be an additional charge of $10.

Besides those flavours mentioned above,we tried many other flavours of ice cream. Our top favourites will be the Purple Yam - Ube, Chocomint and Root Beer Float! We can now enjoy our ice cream and root beer guilt-free!

Sugalight Factory (Joo Chiat Place)
32 Joo Chiat Place
Tel: 6440 3644
Opening Hours: Daily 1230pm - 9pm
Closed on Tuesday
Website: http://www.sugalight.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sugalight-Factory-Sugar-free-ice-creams-more/170791532943758

~Invited tasting session~

Domino's Pizza Singapore (Sembawang)

2012-03-01T23:26:00.000+08:00

Another visit to Domino's Pizza. This time, I visited their outlet at Sembawang located at Sembawang Cottage; between Khatib camp and Chong Pang camp.

Domino's Pizza Singapore (Sembawang)

Went there on at Saturday night at 1030pm. The place was empty which I expected as most people prefer to order through their Delivery Hotline (6222 6333) and receive the food in the comfort of their homes.

Every outlet in Domino's Pizza have the same concept. Bright and cheerful ambience with it's signature colours; red blue and orange.

I ordered the Value Meal 1 ($29.80) which comprises:
- 1 Regular Pizza
- 1 Chicken Wings (4pcs) OR 1 Golden Roasted Drummet (4pcs)
- 1 Garlic Cheese Onion Rings
- 1 Twisty Bread or BreadStix or CinnaStix

Moreover, topped up $2 to make a Half & Half pizza. Do note, Half & Half pizza requires the sauce to be the same for both halves.

As mentioned in my previous post, Domino's Pizza has a 15 minute take-away guarantee. I received my orders, within 13 minutes! That is real fast and impressive.

Value Meal 1

Golden Roasted Drummet ( 4 pieces)

The Golden Roasted Drummet is one of my favourites! Juicy, tender and well-marinated! It is finger licking good!

Twisty Bread

Twisty Bread was surprisingly delicious!Freshly baked, it was soft, warm and chewy with garlic powder on top. It was addictive, with good balance of sweetness and saltiness. This is a must order!

Garlic Cheese Onion Rings

Garlic Cheese Onion Rings was not bad. But with sides like Golden Roasted Drummet and Twisty Bread, this got finish last.

Regular Pizza Half & Half (Top Half: Chicken Temptation, Bottom Half: Classified Chicken)

I ordered the Crunchy Thin Crust Regular Pizza, Chicken Temptation and Classified Chicken with Top Secret Sauce. These are my favourite pizzas along with Hawaiian Paradise. As I have posted on these two pizzas before, I shall not rant on. Check out this post for the reasons.

Yet, again Domino's Pizza did not disappoint. Having tried something new; Twisty Bread I am even more impressed. This is a must order!

Have you Domino's (verb)? If you have not, you do not know what you are missing!

Domino's Pizza Singapore (Sembawang)
369 Sembawang Road
#01-06 Sembawang Cottage
Delivery Hotline: 6222 6333
Opening Hours: Daily 11am - 11pm
Website: http://www.dominos.com.sg
Other branches location: http://www.dominos.com.sg/frmStoreLocation.aspx

Ben & Jerry's Singapore: Rochester Park Opening, Free Cones Giveaway (2 Mar 2012)

2012-02-29T21:31:00.000+08:00

Source: Ben & Jerry's Singapore Facebook

Ben & Jerry's Singapore: Rochester Park Opening, Free Cones Giveaway (2 Mar 2012)
- Free cones giveaway on 2nd Mar 2012 (Fri) from 12pm to 3pm
- Guest at the opening will receive a $1 coupon for your next scoop of ice cream on your next visit
- Guest who check-in will receive a limited edition iPhone cover
- While stocks last

Ben & Jerry's Singapore (Rochester Park)
31 Rochester Drive
#01-01 Rochester Mall, S(138637)
Nearest MRT: Buona Vista MRT Station

Everything With Fries (Bugis Junction)

2012-02-27T20:44:00.000+08:00

Everything With Fries (EWF) is started by the owners of Awfully Chocolate. It is a burger joint where the use of fresh ingredients is emphasis.

Recently, EWF has opened a new outlet at Bugis Junction. It is located at level 4, directly opposite Shaw Cinema next to the escalator.

Open concept with modern decoration.

Mains Menu

All mains are served with your choice of Fries and a Caesar Salad.

Fries Menu

5 different flavours of fries along with different cut;Shoestring Cut (skinny fries) or Straight Cut (thick fries) to choose from.

I visited EWF with 3 others on 14Feb 2012. Yes, Valentines's Day. Well, it is a working day and we had to eat lunch. We arrived at around 1220pm and were informed by the staff who gave us the menu that they ran out of salad.

We placed our order and started noticing, more people entering. It was obvious that the staff and kitchen could not cope with the crowd.

After waiting for more than half an hour minutes, we requested for fries to be served first as we were starving. (by the way, the serving staff informed us that normally the food will be served within 15 minutes)

Cheese Burger with Garlic & Herbs (Straight Cut) $11.90

How long more did we wait, I do not know. My food was the first to be served. As for the rest, theirs were served between 5 to 20 minutes later).

We were pleasantly surprised when we saw the salad. As earlier we were told that they ran out of salad. If you noticed, in the picture, a whole garlic was given! Well..I ordered the Garlic & Herbs Fries (Straight Cut).

Cheese Burger

The Cheese Burger consists of beef patty, topped with cheddar and stewed tomato concasse. The beef patty was soft but too dry. On a positive note, it does not taste like frozen processed beef patty. (by the way
EWF claims that everything is made freshly) The cheddar and tomato concasse complemented the flavour of this burger well.

What is concasse? Concasse is the process of coarsely chopping a vegetable. For tomoato concasse, the tomato will need to be peeled, seeded before chopping. After which you can season it with salt and pepper to taste and use for e.g. as a sauce or for omelette.

The food is ok. The only issue I have with EWF is their ridiculously slow service. Even when I made payment, I gave my credit card to the staff. The staff took it without checking, coming back 5 minutes later to tell me they do not accept that credit card and asked for a new one. This could have been prevented if they know what is accepted, what is not (American Express, Visa, Mastercard?..)

A few days after my visit, I happened to see someone posted a picture of EWF at Bugis on facebook, I enquired on their service and I got the same feedback. Benefit of doubt: maybe their kitchen staff and service staff are new considering they just opened. (but again, that only shows clearly the lack of training) They should rectify this problem fast as it will not do any good to their reputation.

Everything With Fries (Bugis Junction)

200 Victoria Street

#04-05 Bugis Junction

Tel: 6338 0135

Opening Hours: Sun to Thur 11am - 10pm

Fri, Sat, PH Eve 12pm - 1030pm

Website: http://www.everythingwithfries.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewf.fanpage

Pepper Lunch Buy 1 Get 1 Free Sizzling Curry Rice (27 to 29 Feb 2012)

2012-02-26T23:34:00.002+08:00

Source: Pepper Lunch Singapore

Pepper Lunch Singapore: Buy 1 Get 1 Free Sizzling Curry Rice (27 to 29 Feb 2012)
- Valid from 27th to 29th Feb 2012
- Dine-in only
- Valid for only Sizzling Curry Rice series
- Print of Flash coupon
- Not valid at Pepper Lunch Express Outlets
- While stocks last

*Edited 28 Feb 2012* From Pepper Lunch Singapore Facebook
Dear customers,

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused, but due to overwhelming response, the 1FOR1 SIZZLING CURRY RICE promotion will officially end on 28 Feb 2012 (Tues), while stocks last at each outlet.

To make up for the premature termination of the promotion, we would like to offer coupon holders a 10% discount off ANY ala carte hotplate dishes from our Grand Menu thereafter (upon sell-out of Sizzling Curry Rice at the respective outlets), through to 29 Feb 2012 (Wed).

Nothing can express our gratitude enough for the support you've given us. We hear your excitement and all the plans you've made to visit us during these 3 days and we really hate to disappoint you. However, response has been exceedingly overwhelming and our curry sauce will not be adequate till Wednesday. It is with utmost regret that the promotion has to end prematurely.

We would like to express our sincere thank you to one and all who have shared the coupon and made/planned to make your way down to our outlets, and our deepest apologies especially to those who did not get to enjoy the offer. This has been an extremely valuable experience for us, and we promise to be back real soon with better deals.

Thank you very much once again for your support and understanding.

Yours sincerely,
The Pepper Lunch Team

Burger King Singapore Coupon Generator (17th Feb to 21st March 2012)

2012-02-26T21:43:00.000+08:00

With today's internet age, customers can now create their own customised coupons! No need to waste paper any more! Using Burger King Coupon Generator, you can now mix and match your own upsized meal with freebies along with the prize you stand to win!

Website: Burger King Singapore Coupon Generator

Steps:

1) Choose from the 6 different upsized meals; Spicy Panini Tendercrisp Chicken, Spicy Panini Tendergrill Chicken, BK Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Tendergrill Chicken or Mushroom Swiss Tendergrill Chicken.

2) Pick your freebie; BK Fusion Oreo Bites, Mexican Drumlets (2pcs), BK Shots Spicy Chicken, Sundae (Chocolate, Strawberry, Caramel or Passion fruit) or Spicy BK Chick'N Crisp.

3) Choose the prize you would stand to win. Prizes; 2D1N package at Hard Rock Hotel, 2D1N package at Festive Hotel, Universal Studios Singapore Day Pass, Maritime Experiential Museum Ticket or Limited Coca-Cola Collectible.

4) Key in your name and click generate.

Customised Coupon (sample)

Terms and conditions:

- Valid from 17 Feb to 21 March 2012

- Available from 11am onwards

- Flash or print coupon
- Not valid with other promotions

- While stock last

Jack's Place (Ang Mo Kio)

2012-02-24T20:37:00.000+08:00

I have been patronising Jack's Place for a long time. Jack's Place is started by a Chinese from Hainan who learnt how to cook by joining the British Army as a cookboy. Used to visit its first outlet at Sembawang, called Cola Restaurant. Today, it has evolved to include several concept restaurants such as Eatzi Gourmet, Seafood Harvest, Brewbaker's, Hoshigaoka and Jack's Place under the JP Pepperdine Group.

Jack's Place currently has 15 restaurants in Singapore and specialises in western cuisine such as steaks. Visited its outlet at Ang Mo Kio on a weekend lunch.

Entrance

Interior

Signature white and green checked table cloth.

Daily Set Lunch Menu

I always come to Jack's Place during lunch to savour the Set Lunch which is valid daily from 11am to 230pm. My favourites are both from the Executive Set Lunch; N.Z. Ribeye Steak with Brown Sauce ($16) and N.Z. T-Bone Steak with Brown Sauce ($22.50). The Executive Set Lunch comes along with Garlic Bread, Soup of the Day, Day's Dessert and Coffee / Tea.

I ordered the N.Z. Ribeye Steak with Brown Sauce.

Appetisers Menu

We also ordered the Mushrooms with Slipper Lobster & Crab Meat ($9.50).

Garlic Bread

Broccoli & Leek Soup with Crab Meat

The Soup of the Day was Broccoli & Leek Soup with Crab Meat! Generous portion of crab meat given. Delicious!

Mushrooms with Slipper Lobster & Crab Meat $9.50

Presenting the Mushrooms with Slipper Lobster & Crab Meat. Each piece of button mushroom was stuffed with a blend of slipper lobster and crabmeat, topped with cheese before baking. It was baked perfectly with melted cheese on top and at the bottom adding to the flavour. I wish that they were more generous with the slipper lobster and crabmeat. Be careful not to scald yourself as the metal parts are hot!

Executive Set Lunch: N.Z. Ribeye Steak with Brown Sauce $16

The steak arrives on a sizzling hotplate along side with carrots, green beans, onions and baked potato. The brown sauce on top complement the steak well. I love the brown sauce! Customers can request for more brown sauce if required. Anyone knows how I can make the brown sauce?

The baked potato deserves a mention too. It was well baked, not dry not powdery. Topped with Sour Cream Sauce, Bacon bits and Spring Onions, it was yummy!

Day's Dessert and Coffee & Tea

A satisfied meal at Jack's Place. That is why I have been patronising this chain of restaurant all these years. Steak at affordable prices. In addition, service was good.

Jack's Place (Ang Mo Kio)
Blk 730 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6
#01-4274 (Between Ang Mo Kio Library and Courts)
Tel: 64549677
Opening Hours: Daily 11am - 1030pm
Website: http://www.jppepperdine.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacks.place.restaurant

McDonald's Singapore $2.90 McSpicy (24th to 29th Feb 2012)

2012-02-23T21:04:00.001+08:00

Source: McDonald's Singapore

McDonald's Singapore $2.90 McSpicy (24th to 29th Feb 2012)
- Valid fom 24th to 29th Feb 2012 after breakfast hours
- 1 A La Carte McSpicy per transcation
- Print or flash coupon to redeem
- Not valid at institutional stores and iFly Singapore
- Not valid for takeaways
- While stocks last

Breeks Buy 1 Get 1 Free

2012-02-21T20:29:00.001+08:00

Source: Breeks Singapore

Breeks Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Enjoy 1 for 1 on Main Course of Pasta

- Valid from 1-29 Feb 2012
- 1130am to 5pm only

The Manhattan Fish Market (Marina Square)

2012-02-20T18:12:00.001+08:00

This month; February 2012, there seems to be many 'Buy 1 Get 1 Free Deals'. The Manhattan Fish Market is one of those offering a Buy 1 Get 1 Free Deal called the OOHSOME TWOSOME Deal!

OOHSOME TWOSOME Deal (Source: Manhattan Fish Market Singapore)

The OOHSOME TWOSOME Deal allows customers to purchase a combination of any 2 dishes (Small Flame and/or Small Grill) for the price of just $19.90++. This deal is only valid till 8 March 2012.

Visited The Manhattan Fish Market outlet at Marina Square to try out this deal.

Large poster outside The Manhattan Fish Market promoting the OOHSOME TWOSOME Deal. Arrived at 530pm on a Saturday and saw a short queue. Luckily, there was plenty of space and we got a table straight away. I was surprised when the waiter gave us the main menu only, had to request for the OOHSOME TWOSOME menu. Guess it was an oversight as the place was packed.

The OOHSOME TWOSOME Deal allows customers to add Soup of the Day and Mocktail (Drink) for an addition fee (of course). We decided to order 1 Small Flame and 1 Small Grill and top up $9.90 for 2 Soup of the Day and 2 Mocktails.

Soup of the Day (Cream of Mushroom Soup)

The Soup of the Day was Cream of Mushroom Soup. It comes in a very small bowl (wish that more was given). Lots of fragrant mushrooms bits in the soup.

Mocktail (Cala Cala)

The Mocktail which I choose was the Cala Cala which is Sprite with Lime added inside. Very refreshing.

Small Flame

The Small Flame consist of the award winning Flaming Prawns, Battered Fillet, Garlic Herb Rice, Crispy Chips (Fries), Broccoli and Carrots.

The Flaming Prawns was delicious, the melted cheese on top was thick and cheesy. In addition, the prawn was fresh, firm and not charred. Battered Fillet was yummy, except that I found it on the oily end. Crispy Chips which was fries. The Broccoli and Carrots are steamed, makes this dish looks bright, cheerful and appetising!

Small Grill

The Small Grill consist of grilled Fish Fillet, grilled Calamari, grilled prawns, Garlic Herb Rice, Crispy Chips (Fries), Broccoli and Carrots.

The grilled prawn was good, however I prefer the flaming prawn version. Again, prefer Batter Fillet to Grilled Fillet. The Grilled Calamari was average, I prefer their Fried Calamari which can be ordered in their A La Carte Menu.

Both Small Grill and Small Flame comes with Garlic Herb Rice. They are very generous with the portions especially the Garlic Herb Rice. We were unable to finish our respective orders. If I was to patronise Manhattan Fish Market again, I will order 2 Small Flame instead! This deal is certainty value for money! However, the service could be improved. Many a times, we found it hard to get the attention of the waiter / waitress. When we were leaving at around 630pm, we noticed that there was a long queue outside The Manhattan Fish Market! Luckily we went for an early dinner!

Hurry enjoy the OOHSOME TWOSOME Deal! It is valid till 8 March 2012. Wish that The Manhattan Fish Market and other restaurants can have more of such deals more often!

The Manhattan Fish Market (Marina Square)
6 Raffles Boulevard
#02-182 Marina Square
Tel: 6333 9965
Opening Hours: Daily 11am - 945pm
Website: http://manhattanfishmarket.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MFMSingapore?ref=ts
Other Branches: http://manhattanfishmarket.com/sg/menu-location.html

Long John Silver Buy 1 Get 1 Free

2012-02-19T15:44:00.001+08:00

Long John Silver Singapore

Long John Silver Buy 1 Get 1 Free

- Buy 1 of the two meals offered and get 1 free!
- Valid till 28 Feb 2012

Manhattan Fish Market Buy 1 Get 1 Free (Twosome Deal)

2012-02-18T20:06:00.001+08:00

Source: Manhattan Fish Market Singapore

Manhattan Fish Market Buy 1 Get 1 Free (Twosome Deal)
Enjoy the Small Flame and the Small Grill for a total of just $19.90

- Dine-only
- Valid from 6 Feb to 8 March 2012
- 1 for 1 valid for combination of any 2 of Small Flame or Small Grill
- Not valid with other discount, vouchers or privileges
- All prices subjected to prevailing taxes
- The Manhattan Fish Market Singapore reserved all rights to change the terms and conditions without prior notice

The Triple Three (Meritus Mandarin)

2012-02-17T20:24:00.000+08:00

*image intensive post*

This post is almost 3 months overdue. Went to The Triple Three at Meritus Mandarin for it's International Buffet during December (Christmas Period). With Groupon voucher, it cost just $34 per person.

Just outside The Triple Three, we spotted this!

Made of real Ginger Bread!

Part of the restaurant. We came in at 1205pm, as it was still early, it was not very crowded. This place has a very large sitting capacity.

Customers can leave their table to get food being assured that the table is reserved.
Ok, now I shall let the food do the talking! Some images might not be slightly blur.

Bread

Sashimi - Salmon & Salmon Belly

Sushi

Sashimi - Salmon (top) & Salmon Belly (bottom)

Seafood - Prawns and Mussels

Prawns were not fresh.

Duck

The duck was tough and hard.

Salad, Potato Salad

Turkey

Crab Meat Soup

The Crab Meat Soup taste like Shark's Fin Soup. Starchy, crab meat, egg white. Taste good!

Black Pepper Crab Claws, Broccoli, Slow Oven Baked Pork Ribs in Coffee Sauce

The first batch of Black Pepper Crab Claws was delicious! Fresh, firm crab meat that can be easily pulled out of the shell. But after that, the next few batches the Crab Claws was not that fresh and the meat was stuck to the shell.

Tempura

Cold Soba

Tempura (Sweet Potato, Cucumber, Sliver Fish)

Western

Teppanyaki

Western & Teppanyaki

Indian (Naan, Prata, Mahi Tikka)

Desserts - Fruits

Desserts - Ice Cream

Desserts

Lots of variety of food as seen in the picture. You are basically spoilt for choice. There are also Dim Sum, Pasta sections. Despite the variety, I felt that the quality was lacking.

The Triple Three (Meritus Mandarin)
333 Orchard Road
Level 5 Meritus Mandarin
Tel: 6831 6271
Opening Hours: Breakfast: 630am - 1030am
Lunch 12pm - 230pm
Dinner 630pm - 10pm

Wendy's Singapore Buy 1 Get 1 Free (Frosty)

2012-02-16T18:45:00.001+08:00

Source: Wendy's Singapore

Wendy's Singapore Buy 1 Get 1 Free (Frosty of your choice; Chocolate or Vanilla)

- Valid till 29 Feb 2012 (from 11am only)
- Flash Coupon to enjoy the deal
- While stocks last

Burger King All Chicken Day Buy 1 Get 1 Free! (16th Feb 2012)

2012-02-15T22:39:00.002+08:00

Source: Burger King Singapore

- Valid on 16th Feb 2012, 11am to 10pm
- Buy 1 Get 1 Free only for chicken meals and items
- Each customer limited to 2 deals per transaction

How to order 'Cai Fan' Like a Pro

2012-02-15T20:32:00.001+08:00

Chanced upon this. Interesting strategies to get more food. Have you tried it before?

Gong Cha Bubble Tea 贡茶

2012-02-13T20:41:00.000+08:00

Gong Cha is another bubble tea player from Taiwan that has come to Singapore together with the likes of KOI, Happy Lemon and Share Tea. There used to be long queues at Gong Cha and KOI. Today, with so many branches being opened by both of them (Gong Cha & KOI) coupled with new players, consumers no longer have to queue.

Different outlets (Clockwise from the left: Ang Mo Kio, Plaza Singapura, Novena)

Gong Cha's Menu

Gong Cha's Menu (i)

Gong Cha's Menu (ii)

Order at one side and collect at the other side. Like KOI, you can choose the sweetness level required.

Earl Grey Milk Tea with 3Js $3.60

The Earl Grey Milk Tea with 3Js is my favourite Gong Cha drink. The 3Js stand for 3 type of jellies; Pudding, Herbal and Pearl. The Pudding Jelly and Herbal Jelly were soft and easily suck up the straw. Complement the drink well. However, the Pearl Jelly was hard. Aromatic and refreshing drink for the hot weather. You never know what jelly you will be sucking up. Before, you know it, you are likely to have finished the drink!

Camellia Tea with Pudding Jelly $2.80

Camellia Tea; fragrant, light and refreshing drink with calming effects! A good option on a hot and lazy afternoon.

Gong Cha currently has 40 outlets in Singapore! They have expanded rapidly. Whereas KOI, which was in Singapore much earlier has 8 outlets. This is good for consumers; we can now have our bubble tea fix ate all areas of Singapore!

Gong Cha Bubble Tea 贡茶

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GongCha.Singapore

Ang Mo Kio Branch:

Jubilee Square #01-14
61 Ang Mo Kio Ave8
Tel: 64566476
Opening Hours: Daily 11am - 10pm

Plaza Singapura Branch:

Plaza Singapura #01-K1 (outside PS)
68 Orchard Road
Tel: 63664603
Opening Hours: Sun to Thurs 11am - 950p
Fri, Sat, eve of PH 11am - 1020pm

40 Outlets Location: https://www.facebook.com/GongCha.Singapore?sk=info

Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice 威南记鸡饭餐室 (Novena)

2012-02-11T21:58:00.001+08:00

The Hainanese Chicken Rice is a de facto national dish of Singapore. It can be enjoyed in literally any food courts, hawker centres, coffee shops and restaurants. There has been claims that Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice along with the likes of Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice, Chatterbox and Fook Seng Goldenhill Chicken Rice are favourites among Singaporeans. With this background, FoodieFC set off to check out Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice!
Wee Nam Kee a family-own business in operation since 1982 is well-known as a chicken rice speciality shop. Today, Wee Nam Kee serves a wide range of local favourite dishes including Hainanese Chicken Rice, Curry Fish Head, Cereal Prawn and Roasted Pork. Wee Nam Kee is located opposite Novena MRT Station, along the same road as where Revenue House is.

I visited Wee Nam Kee on a weekday at 11am. Hence, it was not crowded. Customers patronising Wee Nam Kee do not need to queue up to order. Instead, sit down at a vacant table and wait for one of the staff to take your order. Payment can be made at the end of meal at the cashier located in the stall.

Some of the must have for chicken rice - e.g. chilli, ginger, sweet sauce, pepper.

'White' Chicken Rice $4.00 with Gizzard $0.50

I ordered the 'White / Steamed Chicken' also known as 白鸡 in Chinese with Chicken Gizzard.

The chicken rice was fragrant and not oily. Generous portion of Chicken Gizzard was given. However, the main star of this dish was disappointing. The White / Steamed Chicken was a tad too dry and tough. It seems to a certain flavour to give it a certain oomph. Luckily, the chilli help to enhanced the taste and grease the chicken.

I was quite disappointed by this meal at Wee Nam Kee as they are well known for being one of the best chicken rice stall in Singapore.

I noticed from the few tables that were occupied, everyone ordered Roasted Chicken 烧鸡 instead of Steamed Chicken. Maybe I should have ordered that instead.

Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice 威南记鸡饭餐室 (Novena)
275 Thomson Road
#01-05 Novena Ville (opposite Novena Church)
Tel: 6255 6396
Opening Hours: Daily 1030am - 12am
Website: http://www.wnk.com.sg/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wee-Nam-Kee-Chicken-Rice-Restaurant/209339664167

Chuk Yuen Seafood Restaurant 竹園海鮮飯店 (Hong Kong)

2012-02-09T17:08:00.003+08:00

This is our last lunch in Hong Kong. We did not have dim sum during this trip and were searching for a dim sum restaurant near our hotel. In the end, we found this restaurant called 'Chuk Yuen Seafood Restaurant' located 10 minutes walk away from Tsim Sha Tsui MTR.

Chuk Yuen Seafood Restaurant is a local seafood restaurant that has been around a long time. It is known for it's fresh seafood at reasonable price and generous portions. As you enter the restaurant, you will notice many fish tanks filled with a variety of seafood such as lobsters, crabs, fishes, crayfish, calms, frogs and prawns.

Entrance of Chuk Yuen Seafood (Tsim Sha Tsui)

The entrance to Chuk Yuen Seafood Restaurant is easy to miss as it has just a small entrance. The restaurant is located at the basement and has a huge sitting capacity!

Dim Sum Menu (a)

Dim Sum Menu (b)

They have an English menu for patrons which is not a common practise as most restaurants have Chinese menu. All you would need to do is tick and indicate the number of plates of dim sum you want.

Hairy Crab Menu

As it is the hairy crab season, we were actively looking for hairy crab when we were in Hong Kong. Hence, when we saw that this restaurant serves hairy crab, we decided to order 3, half for each of us. We did not order 6 as we had already ordered too much food. (eating hairy crab in Singapore can burn a hole in your pocket. The best place to eat hairy crab is in China, where it is cheap and good!)

Chicken Feet in Chinese Herbal Soup HK$30 (S$5)

I like eating chicken feet. But I must admit this is the first time I had such a dish/dim sum; Chicken Feet in Chinese Herbal Soup. Surprisingly, this dish is a cold dish. I am a fan of herbal stuff and also chicken feet. Hence, of course, I would strongly recommend this dish!

Look at the amount of herbals being used in the Chicken Feet in Chinese Herbal Soup. There was just a little amount of soup in the bowl (as shown in above picture). Nevertheless, I drank up almost all the soup. The soup was very strong in herbal taste. If you are not a fan of herbals, this is a dish to avoid.

Steamed Rice Flour Roll with Barbecued Pork HK$19 (S$3.16)

The rice flour roll was thin and smooth. This was an average dish.

Steamed Rice Flour Roll Up Crispy Stick HK$19 (S$3.16)

The Steamed Rice Flour Roll Up Crispy Stick was delicious. Outside was soft and smooth. Inside was crispy and rough.

Baked Barbecued Pork Pastry HK$22 (S$3.66)

Crispy pastry on the outside, inside filled with fragrant barbecued pork.

Steamed Creamy Yolky Bun HK$16 (S$2.67)

The Steamed Creamy Yolky Bun was average. the custard inside was more solid than liquid and not aromatic. I prefer the Golden Egg Yolk Lava Bun at Victor's Kitchen in Singapore.

Pan Fried Turnip Cake with XO Sauce HK$19 (S$3.16)

The Pan Fried Turnip Cake with XO Sauce was on the oily side. Despite that, this dish was delicious! Slices of chilli was added to give it a slightly spicy taste. Anyway, by the time this dish arrived, we were already quite full.

Steamed Mini Meat Bun HK$19 (S$3.16)

The Steamed Mini Meat Bun or Xiao Long Bao (commonly called in China and Singapore) was disappointing. Not much soup in the bun. The skin was too thick too.

Steamed 'Siu Mai' Topped with Crab's Seed HK$22 (S$3.67)

The Steamed 'Siu Mai' Topped with Crab's Seed was also disappointing. In addition, the meat had a weird after taste.

Deluxe Shanghai's Crab HK$198 (S$33)

The Deluxe Shanghai's Crab is what we commonly call Hairy Crab (steamed). If you noticed, the picture above only shows half a crab. Well, the reason was because we ordered 3 hairy crabs, but there was 6 of us. When the waiter arrived with the crab he noticed that this and immediately asked if we were sharing. We said yes and the waiter told the dish back. When he came back, we noticed that there was 6 plates. In each plate, there was half a crab each. Each plate had the same number of legs (4), same number of pincer (1) and half the body! What a service! Everything has been cut up nicely.

The roe of the hairy crab was good! Delicious and sinful! I am a fan of hairy crab! Although, I have tasted better ones from Shanghai, this was my first and only hairy crab in 2011. Hence, I was satisfied!

In addition, each of us were given a set of 'tools' to assist us with eating the hairy crab.

Hot Face Towels

When we went into the toilet, we saw this thing next to the sink. When we opened it, we saw that there was hot face towels in it! I am won over by the service in this restaurant, when the staff cut and spilt the hairy crab equally. With this hot towels, it blew me over! I am totally won over by the little things the restaurant pay attention to.

To conclude, Chuk Yuen Seafood Restaurant provides very good service and good food! The must order if you come here are Chicken Feet in Chinese Herbal Soup, Steamed Rice Flour Roll Up Crispy Stick, Pan Fried Turnip Cake with XO Sauce and Deluxe Shanghai's Crab (if hairy crab is in the season).

Food for thought: it has been a long time since I entered a restaurant in Singapore that provides good food and good service (to the extend of this restaurant). When was the last time hot towel was given to you in a restaurant? Hmmm, I can't recall.

Chuk Yuen Seafood Restaurant 竹園海鮮飯店 (Hong Kong)

Basement, HK Pacific Centre

28 Hankow Road

Tsim Sha Tsui (Near Tsim Sha Tsui MTR, Exit C1)

Tel: (852) 2722 0633

Opening Hours: Mon to Sat 11am - 12mn

Sun 10am - 12mn

Website: http://chukyuen.com.hk/ (for the rest of the outlets)

Location

Hoixe Cake Shop 凱施餅店 (Hong Kong)

2012-02-06T20:19:00.001+08:00

Hoixe Cake Shop 凱施餅店 is a local bakery in Hong Kong. Hoixe Cake Shop has many outlets all over Hong Kong, in shopping malls, along the streets and even in the MTR (subway). It is similar to 'Bread Talk'. Selling items such as bread, bun and egg tarts.

During our stay, we must have patronise Hoixe Cake Shop at least 4 times! Before we flew back to Singapore, we bought 14 brought sponge cakes and ate quite a few of them on the plane.

The sponge cakes are very soft and fluffy. There are 4 different flavours to choose from.

Chocolate Spong Cake

Pandan Sponge Cake

Orange Sponge Cake

Sesame Sponge Cake

If you are looking for breads and buns from a bakery, Hoixe Cake Shop 凱施餅店 is a good bet!

Domino's Pizza

2012-02-03T21:31:00.005+08:00

Mentioned in my previous post, Domino's Pizza first came to Singapore in 1992 and exited in 2000. After a 10 year absence, Domino's Pizza made a comeback in Singapore! Singapore is the 67th country where Domino's has established its presence.

Domino's Pizza (Kovan)

Domino’s Pizza specialises in fast food pizza delivery. If you are thinking of the likes of Pizza Hut or Canadian Pizza, you are on the right track. Currently, Domino's Pizza has 13 outlets in Singapore. In addition, there is a 30 minute delivery guarantee. No more having to wait 1 hour for your pizzas. Your pizza is guaranteed to be hot and fresh upon arrival at your doorstep (freshly made and delivered fresh!). This is the product satisfaction guarantee by Domion's (otherwise you can request for a full refund). Moreover, Domion's Pizza has a 15 minute take-away guarantee and is Halal Certified. Lastly, all prices stated are Nett (no service charge, no delivery charge, no hidden charges).

GPS Tracker

Domino's Pizza is the first pizza company in Singapore to introduce the GPS Tracker. GPS Tracker allows customers to track the status of their order from the moment it is ordered to delivery. Food for thought GPS stands for ~~Global Positioning System~~ Great Pizza Service.

Double Loaded Chicken Pizza Promotion

Domino's Pizza recently launched a Double Loaded Chicken Pizza Promotion. This means that customers get double the amount of smoke chicken breast for all chicken pizzas (The Big BBQ, Hawaiian Paradise, Meatzza, Classy Chic, Chilli Chicken, Chicken Temptation, or Classified Chicken) at half the usual price it would cost for the addition.

Double Loaded Chicken Meal $39.80

There is a 'The Double Loaded Chicken Meal' promotion for $39.80, valid till March 2012.

Golden Roasted Drumlet (6 pieces)

This is my favourite among all the sides. Juicy and tasty.

Twisty Bread

Crazy Chicken Crunchies (left), Garlic Cheese Onion Rings (right)

The Crazy Chicken Crunchies was marinated with Tom Yum spices.

I had tried the Garlic Cheese Onion Rings before. This time, I can see the cheese on top. My guess is the previous time I tried this, I got home late and the cheese might have melted.

Hawaiian Paradise (Classic Hand Tossed)

My favourite pizza is still Hawaiian Paradise; Mozzarella cheese with smoked chicken breast, turkey ham and pineapple. Hard to go wrong with this, unless you are not in the pizza business. The juicy pineapples enhanced the flavour of the pizza.

Classified Chicken

This is good too! The Classified Chicken consists of smoked chicken breast, onions and mushrooms. Cheesy and there seems to have been other ingredients added that complement the taste of this pizza very well. Delicious!

Classic Pepperoni

Classic Pepperoni comes along with lots of beef pepperoni and mozzarella cheese.

The Big BBQ

The Big BBQ consists of smoked chicken breast, onions and green peppers.

Chicken Temptation

Chicken Temptation; smoked chicken breast, turkey ham, green pepper and red pepper! Are you tempted by its appearance? The green and red pepper beautified the pizza and add a distinctive taste to the pizza.

Chilli Chicken

If you are someone who likes spicy stuff. This is for you! Chilli Chicken; smoked chicken breast, onions, red peppers and chilli flakes.

Classy Chic

Classy Chic. As the names goes, it is all about chicken! Ingredients include smoked chicken breast, chicken sausage, onions, green peppers and ripe olive.

Chocolate Lava Cake

Chocolate Lava Cake (molten chocolate flowing down)

This is the dessert; Chocolate Lava Cake! We were told that a lot of effort (experimenting and food tasting) went into making this perfect. This should be a favourite among ladies. Crispy outer layer. Once you break through the layer of cake, molten chocolate will start oozing out. If I can borrow the slogan on the box, it is flowing with passion. Sinful but delicious!

You might have noticed that in the previous post, I mentioned that I was won over by Domion's Pizza for its fast delivery time (in my previous post, the pizza was delivered in just 25minutes!), nett prices and delicious pizzas? Today, I still came to a similar conclusion. At the same time I can add customer service and ease of ordering online as plus points.

Thank you omy.sg (Alvin) and Domino's Pizza (Linda and Team) for the kind invite, hospitality and hosting the session.

ps: I almost forgot to add that you can now order for a delivery 7 days in advance!

Domino's Pizza (Kovan)
943/945 Upper Serangoon Road
Delivery Hotline: 6222 6333
Opening Hours: Daily 11am - 11pm
Website: http://www.dominos.com.sg
Other branches location: http://www.dominos.com.sg/frmStoreLocation.aspx

Citygate Outlets Food Court (Hong Kong)

2012-01-30T20:16:00.000+08:00

We went to Ngong Ping 360 to visit the Giant Buddha. After that visit, we took a cable car back and went to Citygate Outlet for lunch. Citygate Outlet is a shopping mall with international brands offering discounts all year (305-70%) round.

As it was around 1230pm, there was queues at the restaurants. Hence, we decided to eat at the food court which is operated by Food Republic. Very similar to food courts in Singapore in terms of food, variety, layout and concept.

After walking 1 round, I had no idea what to eat. I wanted to eat something that cannot be found in Singapore. In the end, I decided on the stall called Noodle & Congee.

Menu (Chef's Recommendation)

I ordered Set A: Wonton Lo Mein with Steamed Vegetable HK$40 (S$6.67).

Set A: Wanton Noodles with Steamed Vegetable

The Wanton Noodles was so-so, well this is a food court after all. If you have time, you would be better off going somewhere else.

Citygate Outles Food Court (Hong Kong)
20 Tat Tung Road(Near Tung Chung MTR, Exit B)
Food Republic, Level 2

Location

Cable Car Terminal to is located at the top left corner of the map.

Mak's Noodle 麥奀雲吞麵世家 (Hong Kong)

2012-01-27T20:35:00.000+08:00

Mak's Noodle 麥奀雲吞麵世家 has been around for a long time since 1968 and pride itself with having been awarded with a Michelin guide recommendation. (it is also one of the World's cheapest Michelin starred restaurant) In addition, it has a reputation for specialising in serving one of the best wantons noodles in Hong Kong.

Today, Mak's Noodle has several outlets in Hong Kong and Macau. We visited the outlet at The Peak. It is located just on the ground floor of The Peak Galleria.

Since there's 6 of us, we ordered 3 "Sets for 2's (A)". Each Set of "Sets for 2's (A)" cost HK$125 (S$20.83) consist of 2 Wonton with Nooodles in Soup, 1 Pork & Shrimp Dumpling in Soup and 1 Vegetable with Oyster Sauce.

Wanton Noodles

sidenote: the chilli at the top left background is delicious

Mak's Noodle Wanton Noodles are served in standard rice bowl. This is to prevent the noodles from absorbing all the broth and becoming soggy. (I doubt the theory) The noodles were springy and seemed to be entangled together. Moreover, it is quite different from those in Singapore. The broth was unique. It was clear and very tasty. Most likely have been cooked using pork bones and shrimps. Each wanton contained 1 piece of prawn that was very fresh and crunchy. Moreover, it was wrapped in a very thin wanton skin that enhanced the crunchness.

The portion is small if you are hungry, one bowl will not be enough. As a result, I ordered 1 more bowl of Wonton Noodle from the a la carte menu which cost HK$33 (S$5.50)

Pork & Shrimp Dumpling in Soup

Pork & Shrimp Dumpling in Soup was delicious. The broth is is similar to the one in the wanton noodles. The dumplings contained mined pork, shrimp, bamboo shoots and water chestnut. The dumpling was well marinated, very flavourful and crunchy.

Vegetable with Oyster Sauce

Vegetable with Oyster Sauce was a simple dish. Steamed vegetable that was cooked just right with oyster sauce. Again, the big stems was an unpleasant sight at first. But after trying it, I find that I like it! Very crunchy and fresh! A simple dish yet so delicious! I am starting to feel the difference between the vegetables we eat in Singapore and Hong Kong/China. Hong Kong and China's vegetables are just so big and fresh.

Overall, the food at Mak's Noodle was delicious! But the portion of the wanton noodle is really way to small for a guy. Ordering an a la carte bowl of wanton noodle is quite expensive considering the small portion. With the set, it is more value for money. I will definitely be back if I am in Hong Kong again, quite like the vegetables and dumplings.

Mak's Noodle 麥奀雲吞麵世家 (Hong Kong)
Shop, 1 G/F, The Peak Galleria
118 Peak Road
Opening Hours: Daily 11am to 8pm

Hui Lau Shan 許留山 (Hong Kong)

2012-01-25T18:55:00.000+08:00

Hui Lau Shan 許留山 is the most popular dessert chain in Hong Kong. It is known for its fresh fruits used in desserts especially Mango.

We visited the Hui Lau Shan outlet at Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal. As we were in a rush, we could not afford to order desserts. Instead, we did the next best thing which was to order its drinks.

Part of the Drinks Menu

Honeydew Melon Juice (cold)

This is the Honeydew Melon Juice (cold) HK$21 (S$3.50) from the menu 'C1: Honeydew Melon Juice from Aloe & Aloe Series'.

Mango Jelly (cold)

Mango Jelly (cold) HK$21 (S$3.50) from the menu 'B6: Mango Jelly from Mango & Coconut Series'.

Mango Jelly (cold)

Mango Jelly (cold) HK$22 (S$3.67) again, this time for the menu 'A1: Mango Jelly from Mango & Mango Juice Series'.

The drinks were very refreshing. However, drinking the cold drinks out in the cold at 10 Degree Celsius was no joke. Out of the three, the one that stood out was the B6: Mango Jelly with Coconut. The Coconut enhanced the fragrant of the drink.

Hui Lau Shan has many outlets in Hong Kong. Hence, there is no need to list down its location. Moreover, they have so many outlets that it is very easy to find the outlets. Ask any locals and they will be able to help direct you to the nearest outlet!

Chong Kei Hoi Sin Yeh Mei Fan Tim 忠記海鮮魚翅飯店 (Macau)

2012-01-22T19:17:00.001+08:00

After visiting the Ruins of St Paul, we headed to Rua da Felicidade to have Shark's Fin Soup. Rua da Felicidade is a street with known for it's Shark's Fin Soup which are reasonably priced.

Ruins of St Paul

However, when we got to Rua da Felicidade, we saw that the shop (only sells Shark's Fin Soup) that we wanted to eat at had a long queue. We were running short of time and wanted to eat lunch too. Hence, we went to the street (Travessa do Aterro Novo) where we came from and decided to try Chong Kei Hoi Sin Yeh Mei Fan Tim. (For its location, refer to the end of the post)

Chong Kei Hoi Sin Yeh Mei Fan Tim

The place was relatively empty except for two other tables which were occupied. Well, one reason could be because we arrived at close to 2pm. We ordered plain rice to go along with the dishes.

Shark's Fin Soup

We had to order Shark's Fin Soup since we were here. Looks very different from what we normally order in Singapore. The Shark's Fin Soup is cooked and served in a claypot.

Serving the Shark's Fin Soup

The waitress then divides the Shark's Fin Soup equally. Firstly, taking the half chicken out on a plate. Secondly, dividing the Shark's Fin equally. Lastly, dividing the soup equally.

Shark's Fin Soup

The Shark's Fin Soup is different from how it is normally cooked in Singapore. At this restaurant, it is cooked with half a chicken in it to add taste to the broth instead of crab meat. Moreover, there is no starch added nor is there any soy sauce added. The soup is watery, white in colour and tasty! Look at the Shark's Fin. Shiok.Unique bowl of Shark's Fin Soup. First time having it like this. You maybe interested to try this too (you have been warned that it is totally different from what you get in Singapore or even Bangkok's Chinatown)

Kung Pao Chicken

The Kung Pao Chicken (Gong Bao Chicken) is a classic SiChuan Cuisine. It was delicious! Fried to perfection, with chilli pepper that provided a spicy twist! I wish that there was more chicken bits given.

Sweet and Sour Pork

The Sweet and Sour Pork was delicious too. The sweetness and sourness was just nice. Moreover, the pork was very crispy and each piece was coated with the sweet and sour sauce.

Seafood Omelette

Seafood Omelette, also known as Fu Rong Egg 芙蓉蛋. Prawns, spring onions, green pepper and bean sprouts in it. Again, I must compliment this restaurant. This seafood omlette was cooked perfectly. It is not oily at all (which is rare for this dish). It is not salty. Fresh ingredients which include prawns, spring onions, green pepper and bean sprouts in it.

Vegetable with Oyster Sauce

Vegetable with Oyster Sauce (Kai Lan) also did not disappoint. I have frequently thought that vegetables need to be cooked with garlic to make it taste nicer. Well, this dish is without garlic. Yet it taste fantastic! In addition, the Kai Lan was very fresh.The leaves were well cooked, stems were crunchy. Moreover, it was not salty. The vegetables in Hong Kong and Macau taste so much nicer than Singapore's. This is an example of an ordinary dish with ordinary ingredients that taste great if you are skillful and put your heart into it.

Oranges

Complimentary oranges given by the lady boss.

I went into this restaurant without too much expectations. And at the end of this meal I was totally won over. All the dishes were delicious, skillfully cooked. Kudos to this restaurant for the excellent service. I can't even recall when is the last time I like all the dishes. There is virtually no post on this restaurant in the internet. This is a hidden gem that deserves air-time online. If you are wondering what to eat in Macau. This is it! Give this restaurant a try and also the portugese egg tart.

Chong Kei Hoi Sin Yeh Mei Fan Tim 忠記海鮮魚翅飯店 (Macau)
8 Travessa Do Aterro Novo
Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro
新馬路新填巷8號
Tel: (853) 2858 0668
Opening Hours: Daily 11am to 2am

A is location of Chong Kei Hoi Sin Yeh Mei Fan Tim
The 2 red lines is Rua da Felicidade (where one can get good and cheap Shark's Fin Soup

A is the location of Ruins of St Paul.
B is location of Chong Kei Hoi Sin Yeh Mei Fan Tim
Highlighted in a red box is Margaret’s Café e Nata (Portugese Egg Tarts)

Gong Xi Fa Cai!

2012-01-22T14:25:00.000+08:00

Wishing everyone Happy Lunar New Year! Gong Xi Fa Cai! May the year of Dragon bring you good health, prosperity!

Huat Ah!

Margaret’s Café e Nata 玛嘉烈蛋挞 (Macau)

2012-01-18T23:41:00.002+08:00

Margaret’s Café e Nata 玛嘉烈蛋挞 is a small popular cafe tucked away in a hidden alley, with many rating this as a must try places in Macau. It will be no easy feat looking for this place unless you know the Macau well. (Luckily someone in our group knows Macau) No worries, a map is provided at the end of the post! The hint is that it is located near Lisboa Casino.

Margaret’s Café e Nata is best known for its Portuguese egg tarts. Other items such as pastries, cakes, pizzas, sandwiches and coffee are also avaliable.

Reaching Margaret’s Café e Nata at 1030am, there was a long queue stretching out of the cafe onto the alley. There were at least 15 to 20 people in the queue. The alley is basically empty except for this corner where the cafe is.

How long a wait was it before we reached the end of the queue? I have no idea, but it did not seems long. As we were queuing, we managed to get a table too.

Portuguese Egg tarts

The original intention was to take away the Portugese Egg Tarts as there the tables were all full. Hence, the paper box and not plates. But since we found a table for 6, we decided to eat on the spot. A dozen egg tarts, 2 per person.

Margaret's Portugese Egg Tarts blew me away. It was piping hot, fresh out of the oven. On the outside, flaky, crispy buttery crust. Inside, soft, moderately sweet, rich and tasty caramelised egg custard. Another 'die die must try', best eaten on the spot when it is freshly baked!

Milk Tea (hot)

Milk Tea to accompany the egg tarts and keep ourself warm on a cold December morning.

If you are in Macau, this is a place you must visit especially if you are a foodie!

Margaret’s Café e Nata 玛嘉烈蛋挞 (Macau)
Gum Loi Building, Rua Alm Costa Cabral R/C
Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro, Macau
Tel: (853) 2871 0032
Opening Hours: Daily 630am to 10pm (Closed on Wed)
How to get there: At ferry terminal, take a free shuttle bus to Lisboa Casino. Margaret’s Café e Nata is just 200m away from Lisboa Casino. All you have to do is walk towards the direction of Senado Square.

Location

Yung Kee Restaurant 鏞記酒家 (Hong Kong)

2012-01-15T14:29:00.002+08:00

Yung Kee Restaurant is a Chinese Cantonese restaurant reowned for its Roasted Goose and Century Eggs. It has been reported that they sell as many as 300 Geese per day!

Yung Kee restaurant is located along Wellington Street, 5 minutes walk from Central MTR Exit D2. It is located in Yung Kee Building (yes, they owned the building!). If you are lost, ask the locals!

We were directed to level 2 where we saw a large crowd of people gathering around a lady who was in charge of giving out queue numbers and assigning seats. We were assigned a number and told to come back 1 hour later. We decided to go to Tsui Wah Restaurant located opposite for some bites before coming back as we were starving.

Waiting Area

When we came back, I spotted this sign saying waiting area. True enough, Yung Kee has dedicated a corner as a waiting area with seats and magazines on a rack. We waited just like everyone else. Luckily for us, we managed to get a table soon after coming in. In total, the time when we got the queue number to the time we were assigned a table was 45minutes.

A very packed level 2

Menu Cover

Chrysanthemum tea (per person) HK$12 (S$2) to quench our thirst. It comes in a pot which is refillable.

Century Egg and Pickled Ginger (per person)

The famous Century Egg served with Pickled Ginger (per person) at HK$10 (S$1.66). Each person gets half a slice of the century egg. This appetizer looks different from those in Singapore. It is the best century egg I have eaten. So smooth, so soft, so tasty! Now I know why some people take the trouble to bring this back to Singapore!

Roasted Goose (Half)

Braised Soya Beans beneath the Roasted Goose.

The award winning Roasted Goose (half) HK$230 (S$38.33). Fragrant and flavourful roasted goose that was crispy on the outside yet soft, tender and juicy on the inside. There were braised soya beans beneath the roasted goose that soaked up all the drippings from the goose making it fragrant and flavourful. Description is pointless for this dish, you got to try this yourself!

Vegetable with Oyster Sauce

Vegetable with Oyster Sauce HK$75 (S$12.50). Honestly I have no idea what this vegetable is. The vegetable was big and fresh, paired well with the oyster sauce.

Chinese 'Waxed' Sausage & Preserved Fresh Goose Liver Sausage

We also ordered the Chinese 'Waxed' Sausage (lap cheong) & Preserved Fresh Goose Liver Sausage. The Chinese 'Waxed' Sausage was delicious. But the Preserved Fresh Goose Liver Sausage was too adventurous for me.

Fried Rice in Yangzhou Style

Fried Rice in Yangzhou Style (Large Portion) HK$145 (S$24.16). Lots of ingredients (shrimps, char siew, egg, scallions) and was well fried. Certainly another dish to try.

From this meal, I can conclude that a stay in Hong Kong is not completed without stopping over at Yung Kee. The 'die die must try' dishes are the Roasted Goose and Century Eggs. The food here is definitely worth the wait!

As we were leaving, we saw this sign that states that all the roasted geese have been sold out!

If you know when you are coming over, do ensure that you make a reservation for not only a table but also the goose!

ps: H&M is located nearby

Yung Kee Restaurant 鏞記酒家 (Hong Kong)
32 Wellington Street, Yung Kee Building
Central, Hong Kong (Near Central MTR, Exit D2)
Tel: (852) 2552 1624
Opening Hours: Daily 11am to 1130pm
Website: http://www.yungkee.com.hk/
For reservations below 5 pax: http://www.yungkee.com.hk/reserve/reserve-e.html

Location

Tsui Wah Restaurant 翠華餐廳 (Hong Kong)

2012-01-13T20:16:00.002+08:00

Tsui Wah Restaurant 翠華餐廳 has come a long way having first started in 1967. Today, this cha chaan teng has expanded with over 17 outlets in Hong Kong and has even ventured into Shanghai and Macau.

We were on our way to Yung Kee when we spotted Tsui Wah Restaurant located directly opposite Yung Kee Building. At Yung Kee, we had to take a queue number and were told to come back 1 hour later. As we were hungry, we decided to visit Tsui Wah Restaurant and shared 2 items before going back to Yung Kee.

There was no queue at Tsui Wah Restaurant. We were directed to the second level, where there was more sitting capacity. We noticed that even the second level was full. Luckily, a big group left just as we came in.

Level 2 filled to the brim

Look at how nicely decorated the restaurant is.

As we were in a rush and did not want to order too much, we decided to just order the two recommended dishes that was 'popping' out of the menu.The two dishes were the Fish Balls & Fish Cakes with Rice Noodle in Fish Soup and Prawn Balls with Stirring Noodle in XO Sauce.

Fish Balls & Fish Cakes with Rice Noodle in Fish Soup

The Fish Balls & Fish Cakes with Rice Noodle in Fish Soup cost HK$29 (S$4.83). A healthy dish and the rice noodle is actually kway teow. The fish soup was fragrant and flavourful. Moreover, there was no fishy taste.

Prawn Balls with Stirring Noodle in XO Sauce

The Prawn Balls with Stirring Noodle in XO Sauce is priced at HK$45 (S$7.50). The noodle was QQ, but a tad too dry. The bonus was that the prawns were big, firm and very fresh! Delicious!

Milk Tea (cold)

Milk Tea (hot)

Despite the crowd, the service here was prompt and efficient. Overall, a good meal that achieved our aim of going somewhere with good and fast food without compromising our queue at Yung Kee and yet help fill our stomach with some food.

ps: Tsui Wah Restaurant is also famous for their crispy bun with condense milk.

Tsui Wah Restaurant 翠華餐廳 (Hong Kong)
15 Wellington Street
Central, Hong Kong (Near Central MTR, Exit D2)
Tel: (852) 2525 6338
Opening Hours: Daily 24 hours
Website: http://www.tsuiwahrestaurant.com/eng/info_e.html
Please check the website for all the outlets. Different outlets has different opening hours.

Location

Starliner Diner at Tomorrowland (Hong Kong Disneyland)

2012-01-11T21:21:00.000+08:00

As mentioned in my previous post, we had lunch at Comet Cafe. For dinner, again we wanted a meal which would not take up too much time. Hence, we went to Starliner Diner at Tomorrowland. Starliner Diner with a seating capacity of 800 is the largest service restaurant in Disneyland. The interior and exterior of the Starliner Diner are decorated to give patrons a spaceport dining experience.

Menu (a)

Menu (b)

All Combo/Set are served with French Fries or Chicken Flavoured Rice along with a regular cup of Soft Drinks/Lemon Tea/Hot Chocolate/Hot Tea/Hot Coffee.

This reminds me of fast food joint. There was a short queue when ordering. But once you order, the items you order will be immediately served to you as everything is prepared.Similar concept to fast food restaurants.

Beef Burger with Cheese Combo

Beef Burger with Cheese

Beef Burger with Cheese Combo HK$70 (S$11.66) with French Fries and Hot Tea. Surprisingly, the food (french fries and burger) was still hot as if it was just cooked when it was clearly cooked before hand and placed at the counter outside the kitchen. Well, my guess is the turnover is too fast.

The French Fries with slightly thicker cut compare to Mcdonalds. It was slightly on the salty end. The Beef patty in the Beef Burger was soft, tender and juicy. Delicious! Ordering hot tea was a plus as I could refilled more hot water into it and keep myself warm during the cold weather.

Chicken Teriyaki Burger Combo

Chicken Teriyaki Burger

Chicken Teriyaki Burger Combo HK$70 (S$11.66) with French Fries and Hot Chocolate. The Chicken in the Chicken Teriyaki Burger was tender. Felt that too much teriyaki sauce was added as the sauce was dripping all over. Other than that, it was quite a nice burger.

In terms of price, it is of course more expensive as we are in Disneyland. But this meal was so much better than our lunch and certainty more value for money. Moreover, the other nmore upscale restaurants had long queues. Whereas at Starliner Diner with 800 seats, there's no need to wait. We made the right choice =)

Hence, if you are wondering what to eat in Hong Kong Disneyland, hopefully these two posts will help.

Comet Cafe at Tomorrowland (Hong Kong Disneyland)

2012-01-09T23:09:00.001+08:00

Went to Hong Kong Disneyland! My first time here. The easiest way to Hong Kong Disneyland is via MTR! There is a dedicated Disney Resort Line from Sunny Bay Station! How convenient!

Our first destination in Disneyland was to have a fast and light lunch. As there was long queues at restaurants, we skipped that. We came to Tomorrowland where we saw Comet Cafe. We deicded to eat at Comet Cafe. It was like an outdoor food court with just 3 stalls. There was plenty of seats available and with no queue.

First Stall - Classic BBQ

Second Stall - Fiery Wok

Third Stall - Specialty Noodles

The price of the food here are marked up. I am sure it is not just Comet Cafe, all the eateries here will have their food marked up too.

Braised Duo of Mushrooms and Marrow Cucumber with Rice

Braised Duo of Mushrooms and Marrow Cucumber with Rice HK$58 (S$9.66) from Fiery Wok stall. Really a mushroom dish. The rice was hard. Luckily, the sauce help to soften to soften the rice. Did not like the taste of the dish.

BBQ Pork with Rice Glazed with Maltose Syrup

BBQ Pork with Rice Glazed with Maltose Syrup HK$65 (S$10.83) from Classic BBQ stall. Another dish which was so-so.

No wonder there was so few people eating at Comet Cafe. But we achieved our aim of having a quick bite without queuing so that we could have more time for rides.

Chilled Beancurd Recipe

2012-01-07T23:56:00.003+08:00

Last year (2011), Lao Ban Beancurd has lead the craze on Chilled Beancurd. Today, there are several similar stalls such as 51 Soya Bean, QQ Soya Bean Curd and many more popping out. All selling the same type of chilled beancurd!

Many people online have frequently been searching for the 'Lao Ban Beancurd recipe'. Just last month, the recipe was shared on edmw. With that, I went about trying to make it too.

Phoon Huat's 'Jelly Man Instant Jelly Powder (200g) $4.90

The trick in making the chilled beancurd is the Phoon Huat's 'Red Man Instant Jelly Powder'. I bought the small bottle, 200g at $4.90.

Ingredients Required

Other than the fact that the Instant Jelly Powder can be bought from Phoon Huat, the rest of the ingredients can be bought from NTUC. (Not all outlets in NTUC has Polleney Soya Bean Milk Powder)

Items required:
1) Pot
2) Whisk
3) Sieve
4) Measuring Cup
5) Measuring Teaspoon (tsp) and Tablespoon (tbsp) or Measuring Scale
6) Bowls or Plastic Containers
*as I do not have measuring scale I will estimate the number of tsp or tbsp required.

To make Soya Milk (3 bowls):
60g of Polleney Soya Bean Milk Powder (2 tbsp + 1 tsp)
30g of Unisoy Soya Bean Milk Powder
700ml of Water
Stir to ensure that all the powder are dissolved. Ensure that there are no lumps.

To make Chilled Beancurd:
700ml of Soya Milk (or Drinho/Vitasoy/Yeo's/Seasons Soya Milk)
30g of Nestle Coffeemate Coffee Creamer (6 packets)
30g of Sugar to taste (not required if using carton-ed Soya Bean Milk) (2 tbsp)
14g of Phoon Huat's Instant Jelly Powder (2.5 tsp)

Steps:
1) Heat the Soya Milk in low heat till it is hot (Do not boil)
2) Add in coffee creamer and stir till it is fully dissolved
3) Add in Sugar and stir till it is fully dissolved
4) Do a taste check for sweetness level
5) Add in Instant Jelly Powder and stir till it is fully dissolved
6) Sieve out the bubbles
7) Pour into 3 bowls and leave to cool
8) Put in fridge for at least 3 hours and after that it is ready. Enjoy the Beancurd

Hint:
1) Keep stiring to ensure that the ingredients are fully dissolved. Using a whisk is better compared to a spoon/fork/chopsticks. This is to ensure that the Beancurd will not have 2 layers. (which was what happen to my first attempt)
2) Too much Instant Jelly Powder will result in the Beancurd being too hard (which was what happen to my first attempt)
3) Ensure you do a taste test before adding in Instant Jelly Powder. Add more sugar if required.
4) Pure Soya Bean Extract from Vitasoy did not really work as the taste was not right

My own chilled beancurd using the above recipe. Smooth, jelly like, silky. Very similar to 51 Soya Bean taste. But not Lao Ban standard.

There that's it. This is the Chilled Beancurd Recipe. Have fun making it.

Yee Shun Milk Company 義順牛奶公司 (Hong Kong)

2012-01-05T20:43:00.000+08:00

Yee Shun Milk Company 義順牛奶公司 is a well established and well known dessert restaurant in Macau. Subsequently, it ventured into Hong Kong and opened 4 outlets. Yee Shun Milk Company specialises in milk based dessert, is famous for their Steam Milk in Two Films and Steam Milk with Ginger Juice. We were not actively looking for this place. But when we happen to walk pass this outlet at Nathan Road (near Yau Ma Tei MTR) , we decided to enter and try it for ourselves.

Yee Shun Milk Company

This is the Yee Shun Milk Company logo to look out for if you are looking for this place.

Chiller with bowls of Steam Milk. Kind of remind me of the fridge with lots and lots of Lao Ban Beancurd.

Typical cha chaan teng layout. Slightly more than half of the tables was occupied. It was around 930 to 10pm, most patrons must be coming here for dessert.

Steam Milk in Two Films (hot)

Steam Milk in Two Films is priced at HK$23 (S$3.83) is one of their signature dish. As the name of this item suggests, there is a thin piece of film/skin on the surface. The steam milk was smooth and sweet.

Steam Milk with Ginger Juice (hot)

The Steam Milk with Ginger Juice is priced at HK$24 (S$4). It was smooth with a ginger taste. However, the ginger taste was way too strong for my liking and overwhelmed any sweetness if any. I chanced upon this blog with a recipe for ginger milk curd (or should I say Science).

There are many other flavours of steamed milk you can try such as chocolate, almond, coffee or even red bean.

Egg Sandwich

Egg Sandwich priced at HK$15 (S$2.50). Nothing fantastic about this. Very normal with nothing inside except egg. I have no idea why this cost $2.50.

I wonder what is the hype about Yee Shun Milk Company. Their 2 signature dishes (Steam Milk in Two Films and Steam Milk with Ginger Juice) are really just average when compared to Australia Dairy Company. Will I be back for this? I really doubt.

Yee Shun Milk Company 義順牛奶公司 (Hong Kong)

Nathan Road
G/F, 513 Nathan Road (Near Yau Ma Tei MTR)

Tel: (852) 2374 5460
Opening Hours: Daily 12pm to 12mn

Other Outlets
Causeway Bay
G/F, 506 Lockhard Road, Causeway Bay (Near Causeway Bay MTR Exit C)
Tel: (852) 2591 1837

Prince Edward
G/F, 246-248 Sai Yeung Choi Street South
Tel : (852) 2393 3301

Jordan
G/F, 63 Pilkem St, Jordan
Tel : (852) 2730 2799

Lee Keung Kee North Point Eggette/ Egg Waffle 利強記北角雞蛋仔 (Hong Kong)

2012-01-02T23:22:00.001+08:00

Lee Keung Kee North Point Eggette is a stall that sells Hong Kong Style Egg Waffle 雞蛋仔. The egg waffle is a popular snack in Hong Kong, a honeycomb shaped waffle that is crispy on the outside and hallow and soft on the inside. It is made out of flour, eggs, sugar and evaporated cooked using an iron mold.

Notice the many pictures of celebrities who patronise the stall and also the numerous food reviews. There was a small crowd gathering around this stall as a result, this stall caught our attention.

The egg waffle cost HK$15 per piece. If you buy 2, it will cost HK$28.

Egg Waffle HK$15 (S$2.50)

Although there was a small crowd gathering at the stall, we received our Egg Waffle within 1 minute of ordering. The crowd ensure that the egg waffle you purchase is fresh out of the 'oven'. The egg waffle is crispy on the outside. Inside, it is soft, moist and fluffy. It was fun plucking the 'eggs' off and eat them. In terms of taste, I felt that it was bland. It is supposed to be slightly sweet.

Lee Keung Kee North Point Eggette/ Egg Waffle 利強記北角雞蛋仔 (Hong Kong)
Shop E, 178 Nathan Road (near Jordan MTR)
Tsim Sha Tsui
Opening Hours: Mon to Sat from 11am

Sun from 1230pm

Location

Happy 2012 and Best Wishes!

2012-01-01T22:49:00.000+08:00

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year and Best Wishes for the year ahead.

How did you start off 2012 with?

For me I started 2012 by having steamboat and also experimented making a chilled beancurd (recall Lao Ban Beancurd / 51 Soya Bean)

Steamboat

Homemade Chilled Beancurd

Good Luck to everyone for 2012! Huat Ah!

Cheers,

FoodieFC

Australia Dairy Company 澳洲牛奶公司 (Hongkong)

2011-12-31T12:06:00.002+08:00

I have heard so much about the Australia Dairy Company 澳洲牛奶公司 that it was on my list of must visit destination in Hong Kong.

Australia Dairy Company is a cha chaan teng know for it's legendary Scrambled Eggs, Steamed Egg White Pudding with Milk, long queues and cheap prices.

Signboard saying 澳洲牛奶公司

Australia Dairy Company 澳洲牛奶公司

During my 6D5N stay in Hong Kong, we visited Australia Diary Company not once. Not twice. But thrice! Yes, three times in total during such a short stay as we like the food too much.

In this post, I will cover my first visit to Australia Diary Company for breakfast.

There was a long queue at Australia Dairy Company at 9am. Despite the long queue, we got a table for the 6 of us within 10minutes! It's amazingly how fast we got a place considering we have such a big group. This gives a very big hint on how fast the turnover is as those who knows this place will recall it is not a very big shop.

Chiller displaying the cold Steamed Egg White Puddings with Milk!

A peek inside the cha chaan teng. Notice those guys wearing white (Men in White)? They are the waiters taking orders, serving and tallying the bill. Also, notice that they are all males!

Menu (a)

The menus are all pasted under each table. This helps as waiters do not need to waste time and get the menu.

They have 3 set meals; Breakfast Set, Tea Time Set and Fast Food Set. Breakfast Set is from 730am to 12 noon and cost HK$26. Tea Time Set is from 12 noon to 11pm and cost HK$30. Fast Food Set is for all day (any time) and cost HK$26.

Before we could warm our seats (less than 1 min after seating down), one of the Men in White was already at our tables waiting to take our orders. We decided to order the Breakfast Set which cost HK$26 (S$4.33). The Breakfast Set consist of toasted white bread with scrambled or sunny side up eggs, macaroni soup with ham slices and hot/cold milk tea. We all chose the legendary scrambled eggs!

Menu (b)

We also ordered two Steamed Egg White Pudding with Milk 蛋白燉鲜牛奶 which cost HK$20 (S$3.33) each.

Macaroni Soup with Ham Slices

The service here is amazing. Within less than 5 minutes after ordering, our Macaroni Soup with Ham Slices arrived. The macaroni was cooked perfectly, not too hard not too soft. The broth was clear but slightly salty. It was a heart-warming homecooked dish that certainty warmed my heart. Yummy.

You will need to eat the macaroni soup fast. Because before I could even finish it (by the way, I am a fast eater), the bread with scrambled egg and tea arrived. It is a challenge to squeeze all the items on the tables.

Toasted White Bread with Scrambled Egg

Presenting the Toasted White Bread with Legendary Scrambled Egg. Many readers will be wondering what's the fuss with scrambled egg. After all it is simple to make and available everywhere. However, to make it to Australia Dairy Company's standard, it takes a lot of skill. You will need to try this for yourself to understand what I meant.

The scrambled eggs here are perfectly cooked. Light, fluffy, moist, buttery and well seasoned. This is certainly the best scrambled egg I ever had. Anyone knows how to cook it this way?

Hot Milk Tea

Hot Milk Tea was original. You will need to add sugar. My guess is that fresh milk is added instead of condense milk.

I was greedy and thought this will be our one and only visit to Australia Dairy Company. Hence, I ordered Macaroni Soup with Ham and Sunny Side Up Egg

Macaroni Soup with Ham and Sunny Side Up Egg

Steamed Egg White Pudding with Milk (hot)

Steamed Egg White Pudding with Milk 蛋白燉鲜牛奶 has a smooth texture with a strong aroma of milk and egg white. In terms of sweetness level, it was just nice. Delicious! Another must try!

Through this meal at Australia Dairy Company, I am very impressed with the food and it's operation. Certainty a 'Die Die Must Try' in Hongk Kong! In terms of food, it is like homecooked food. The must order includes Scrambled Egg and Steamed Egg White Pudding with Milk.

What was I impressed about it's operations? Australia Dairy Company reminds me of the concept of fast food and in fact, I think they did better than the fast food we know today. Despite there being a queue through out the day (I have visited Australia Dairy Company 3 times, twice for breakfast, once for supper), they clear the queue very fast. They are basically very efficient, in taking orders, serving, tallying of bill, paying of bills and clearing of plates.

The place is basically very small, but it is amazing how Australia Dairy Company squeeze the tables and chairs. After you are assigned to your table and seats, one of the men in white will be beside you waiting for you to order. Within minutes of ordering, your food will be here(faster than fast food). If you do not eat fast enough, all the food will have arrived and there will be no more space on your table (stress?). And after you have finished it, your plates will be cleared without needing you to prompt to anyone to do that! And guess what? As you are finishing your last bites, one of the men in white will be next to your table asking if there's anymore orders. If you say no? He will count the plates and write the amount you need to pay. I am amazed by the waiter that day. We had six of us, ordering sets meals and also ala carte items. Yet, the waiter calculated the total amount MENTALLY in less than 20 seconds! We were all shocked. We tried calculating the bill to see if it was correct and we took so much longer. My highest qualification is degree yet I took so much longer. Till today, I am still wowed by the efficiency of the operations in Australia Dairy Company.

Australia Dairy Company 澳洲牛奶公司 (Hongkong)
47-49 Parkes Street Jordan (near Jordan MTR)
Tel: (852) 2730 1356
Opening Hours: Daily 730am to 11pm'
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2221057934 (not official fb)
How to get there: Exit C2 Jordon's MTR Station and walk towards Parkes Street

Location

Xu Yang Tonic Soup 旭阳敦品 (Ang Mo Kio)

2011-12-29T22:34:00.001+08:00

Xu Yang Tonic Soup 旭阳敦品

Xu Yang Tonic Soup 旭阳敦品 has been serving herbal soup for the last 30 years since the 1980s. They have received several recognition from food shows, newspapers and magazines.

This stall is located in Coffee City at Ang Mo Kio Ave 6. This is within Ang Mo Kio Central, just 10 minutes walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT Station.

I have been patronising Xu Yang Tonic Soup 旭阳敦品 since young, upper primary in fact. As far as I can recall, this stall is very famous. Most people who visit this coffee shop patronise this stall. Some people of my age hates herbal soup (especially the smell). The very first time I tried herbal soup was at this stall. After some many years, I still come back specially for this and noticed that the owners still look the same, so young! (should be the herbal soup!)

Menu (a)

Menu (b)

Over 16 varieties of soup to choose from! Oh yes, patrons who frequent this stall will notice that they have a new look now. The coffee shop was renovated recently in October 2011. As expected, there was a price increase.

'Tian Qi' Black Chicken $6.00

I always order the 'Tian Qi' Black Chicken every time I come here, with the exception of ordering the Herbal Turtle and 'Chong Cao' Herbal Black Chicken once or twice. I did not stop ordering them because they were lousy, but the reason was more that I like the 'Tian Qi' Black Chicken too much.

More herbals and chicken hidden below. Lucky me, I got the bowl with chicken leg! The black chicken is tender and tasty even though it has most likely been steamed for a long period of time. Moreover, the taste of herbals has sipped into the chicken. The soup is concentrated with herbals and is not salty. Nor is it diluted. No Salt, No MSG!

Over the years, I have noticed that the amount of herbals and black chicken being given has decreased. Despite this, this is still one of the best herbal stall. Most other herbal stall elsewhere serve worse herbal soup that seems to be added with salt.

Ginseng Frog $8.00 with Plain Rice $0.50

$8.00

Had craving for frog legs, hence ordered the Gingseng Frog Soup. Generous portions of frog meat was given. Not too bad, but I would have prefer Frog Legs to be cooked with spring onion and ginger or dried chilli to give more flavour and fragrant to the frog meat.

Overall, I still find this stall provides soups that are quite value for money despite the increase in price. Hopefully, the standard does not deteriorate. I will definitely be back and I have no idea why I am interested in trying the Herbal Turtle Soup as I am typing this.

Xu Yang Tonic Soup 旭阳敦品 (Ang Mo Kio)
Blk 728 Ang Mo Kio Ave 6
Coffee City #01-4200
Tel: 9144 8248
Opening Hours: Mon to Sat 11am - 930pm
Closed on Sun
Website: http://xuyang.berleaf.com/

Yong Heng Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodle 永兴炒福建虾面 (Ang Mo Kio)

2011-12-27T22:06:00.001+08:00

Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodles needs no introduction among Singaporeans. In almost every food court, coffeeshops and hawker centres, there is likely to be a stall selling this popular dish.

Yong Heng Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodle is located at the hawker centre in Ang Mo Kio Central.

Look at the testimonials from newspapers and magazine displayed at the bottom of the signboard.

The Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodle comes in $3/$4/$6 for dine in. For take away in Opeh leave, it comes in $4/$5/$6.

There was a queue of around 5 people. Hence while I was waiting for my prawn noodles, I took pictures of the chef whipping up the dish.

I am surprised that the man in the kitchen is so young. To whip up a good Hokkien Prawn Noodle, the control of the heat and timing is essential.

Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodle $4

The Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodle has been cooked till the soup nearly dried up. The soup was flavourful, rich with pork and prawn flavours. In this dish besides the noodles, there was squids, pork belly slices and very fresh prawns. The ingredients and the noodles were cooked perfectly, and have absorded the flavour of the fragrant soup.

Overall, this dish of Fried Hokkien is quite decent and certainty one of the better ones around.

Yong Heng Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodle 永兴炒福建虾面 (Ang Mo Kio)
Blk 724 Ang Mo Kio Ave 6
Ang Mo Kio Food Centre #01-38
Opening Hours: Daily 7am - 930pm

Mei Heong Yuen Dessert 味香园甜品 (ION Orchard)

2011-12-25T21:21:00.001+08:00

Mei Heong Yuen Dessert is a famous dessert stall in Chinatown and has opened a branch in ION Orchard. Not many will know that it is owned by the boss of Farmer Brand groundnuts 农夫牌花生.

Mei Heong Yuen Dessert is famous for their smooth peanut, walnut, almond and black sesame paste. They are also recently famous for their shaved ice (ice kachang).

Their outlet in ION Orchard has few seating capacity and it is likely that you need to wait a while before getting a seat. If you are in a group bigger than 5, I think you can forget about coming here. Go to their Chinatown outlet which has much bigger capacity.

Dried Beancurd with Ginko & Barley $3.00

There is no queue in ordering the Dried Beancurd with Ginko & Barley. This is because their bottleneck is really their sitting capacity. And our order got served to our table immediately, no waiting required, other than the waiting for a table.

The Dried Beancurd with Ginko & Barley was average. Thought that it could be better as it was diluted and with too few beancurd skins. Compared to Ji De Chi, thought that Ji De Chi one was better.

To conclude, I would not write off this place yet. Try it's peanut, walnut, almond and black sesame paste and shaved ice (ice kachang) that has garnered good reviews online. If you are coming in a big group, go to their main outlet in Chinatown. Of course, if you happen to see this post, let me know what is the must try!

Mei Heong Yuen Dessert 味香园甜品 (ION Orchard)
2 Orchard Turn
#B4-34 ION Orchard
Tel: 6509 3301
Opening hours: Daily 1030am to 10pm
Website: http://www.meiheongyuendessert.com.sg/

Mei Heong Yuen Dessert 味香园甜品 (Chinatown)
65-67 Temple Street
Kreta Ayer Conservation Area
Tel: 6221 1156
Opening hours: Mon - Fri 1030am to 8pm
Sat - Sun 1030am to 10pm

The Fisherman's Fare (Chennai, India)

2011-12-21T21:06:00.000+08:00

The Fisherman's Fare is a restaurant that is air-conditioned, located in Egmore. Throughout the years, The Fisherman's Fare has garnered a reputation in Chennai for it's multi-cuisines (Indian, Western, Oriental, Tandoor, Platters) and fresh seafood. The restaurant was full when we reached for lunch despite it being 230pm.

Menu Cover

Menu (a)

Menu (b)

Menu (c)

These are the only pictures of the menu I managed to take. If you noticed, there's our local cuisines too such as Singapore Chilli Crab, Singapore Chilli King Prawns, Singapore Chilli Fish, Singapore Chilli Squid and Singapore Chilli Lobster Meat. Somehow any dish with Chilli was associated with Chilli. I did not know we have built up such a reputation for our chilli..

I can't remember most of the dishes that was ordered on that day, but when I can I will name the dishes for readers' reference.

Singapore Chilli Crab

Crab in Garlic Butter Sauce

We ordered two crab dishes. The Singapore Chilli Crab and Crab in Garlic Butter Sauce. It is totally unlike our Singapore chilli or garlic butter crab. The crabs had obviously been put on a long diet. I thought that the crab dishes were not bad considering this is in India.

Naan

The Naans were quite oily.

Some kind of mint and herbals to help digestion and clean your breadth after the meal.

Although The Fisherman's Fare is an air-conditioned restaurant, do note that the room temperature is not as cool as restaurants in Singapore. It was quite warm. The layout of the restaurant is modest, simply decorated. Makes one feel at home and at ease to use their hands to eat. Food wise, is really not fantastic. But I suspect this might be one of the better restaurants in Chennai. Service wise was good. The waiters were attentive and served us whenever a new dish comes.

The Fisherman's Fare (Chennai, India)
#24, Casa Major Road, Egmore
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600 008
Tel: +91 44 4206 8776, +91 44 2819 4840
Opening hours: 1230pm to 11pm

Suonmoi Chinese Restaurant (Pune, India)

2011-12-19T22:28:00.001+08:00

Have you ever been in a similar situation as me? Whenever you are in India, Pune for work and wants to have Chinese food. Where do you go? For those who go there frequently or stay there for years, you might have already know of such a place. For those who have not, you might find this useful.

Suonmoi Chinese Restaurant is a restaurant that serves Chinese Cuisine located in Pune. Where exactly is it? Well, I really have no idea as a Singaporean who has been there for 1 year drove us there. By car it is about 20 minutes away from Taj Blue Diamond during peak hours.

FYI: Suonmoi Chinese Restaurant is opened by an India man whose wife is a Chinese, from China. All the waiters are Indian.

Suonmoi Chinese Restaurant

The restaurant was not very crowded as it was only 730pm. In India, the locals normal eat only at 830pm. Hence, most restaurants only open from 7pm onwards for dinner.

Menu (cover)

A very welcome feeling emerged after seeing a picture of these dishes.

Part of the menu

Part of the menu. Did not managed to take pictures of the rest of the menu. We ordered and despite the few people in the restaurant, we waited over 15 minutes before the food got served. Not too bad, at least it means they start cooking the dishes after we ordered, not before and just warm them up.

A picture of the utensils. The spoon is exactly the same as what Honeymoon Dessert uses.

Wanton Soup

How can anyone not order this after having Indian food for the past few meals! In this picture, the waiter has already served us. Hence it was half-full. The Wanton Soup was salty. The wanton was totally lousy. The meat seems to have some weird taste. But despite this, we still polish this up.

Mee Foon Soup Prawn

Mee Foon Soup Prawn (exactly as stated in menu). This dish consist of vermicelli/beehoon, prawns, mushrooms, spring onions and carrots. It was surprisingly delicious! Had several helpings of this. The downside was that it was slightly salty.

Vegetable dish

Well, sorry, do not have the name of this dish. It was a vegetable dish with different ingredients in it and stirred fried. How was it? Good! As it is hard to find chinese food in India. Of course, when you compare to Singapore, it will be a different thing all together.

Prawn

Again, apologies, do not have the name of this dish. It is similar to fried breaded prawn. In the picture above, the waiter has already served us. In total, there's 7 prawns in this dish. It was very good. Prawns were fresh and the layer of flour on it was delicious. I am sure they had mixed the flour with spring onions and some other ingredients! This dish alone can give Chinese restaurants in Singapore a good fight.

Namecard

Quite a good restaurant to come to. If you are coming here, you may want to skip ordering the wanton. Instead, order the prawn dish and Mee Foon Soup Prawn. Service wise is very good! The staff will serve you without being asked to. Moreover, the owner will come and check if the food was up to standard. This restaurant certainty makes me feel at home, just like I am back in Singapore.

ps: if you know of any good (Indian, Chinese, Korean, Malaysian) restaurants to eat in Pune or India do post it in comments to share with everyone. Thank you.

Suonmoi Chinese Restaurant (Pune, India)

11 Century Arcade

Narangi Bang Road

Off. Boat Club Road

Pune, Maharashtra 411001

Tel: 020 30581110 / 9890111388
Opening Hours: Daily 12pm to 1130pm

McDonald's Open Door Kitchen Tour

2011-12-18T22:12:00.002+08:00

Went for McDonald's Open Door Kitchen Tour today at the McDonald located at Sun Plaza, Sembawang. You can register for the Open Door Kitchen Tour here. There are limited slots for the tours as each tour is limited to 20 person and is held only once a month, on the 3rd Sunday of the month.

No photography was allowed. Hence, I am unable to have any photos of the kitchen

The Open Door Ambassador (ODA) was the one who conducted the tour, showing us the storage area, crew room and kitchen. He also explained to us how burgers and fries were cooked. Automation seems to play a big role in today's kitchen operations. Even the fries that are dispensed are automated. The duration to cook food, be it fries, patties or even burger bread are automated having a count down timer.The ODA kept emphasising on hygiene, food safety, quality standard, freshness and best quality ingredients. I am very impresed with the ODA. He certainty did a good job in driving these messages during the tour and did well to engage us.

After the tour, this was given.

Again, it drives the key messages that McDonald wants to send to consumers. Whoever though of this Open Door Kitchen Tour is a genius! What a way to promote their key message and counter 'Super Size Me' without being seen as defensive. Or well, maybe I thought too much, this is not meant to counter the documentary. =)

Food for thought:
1) There are two different stoves. One for cooking only the beef patties, the other for chicken patties. This is to respect those who do not eat beef
2) The stoves for cooking the beef and chicken patties are automated.
3) The beef patties are kept for a maximum of 15 minutes before it is thrown away. This is to ensure that customers get juicy beef patty which are not dry or overcooked.
4) There are 2 sets of gloves. Blue ones for frozen/uncooked food. White ones for cooked food. This is to ensure high hygiene standards.

Conclusion:
I always wonder how McDonald's keep their food standards similar with their high turnover rate in the kitchen and with hiring of youngsters. Now I get it! The answer is due to automation in the kitchen and having count down timers for cooking duration. Moreover, kudos to their training and also supply chain operation which played an important role.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mcdsg

Song Huat Bak Kut Teh (Rocher)

2011-12-15T22:10:00.000+08:00

Song Huat Bak Kut Teh is located at Rocher Centre. Rocher Centre is slated for redevelopment in the next few years to make way for the new North-South Expressway. If you want to try the stalls in Rocher, try it fast before it is gone.

Needless to say, Song Huat Bak Kut Teh specialise in dishing out Bak Kut Teh.

Menu (sorry for unclear picture)

Bak Kut Teh ($5), You Tiao(油条) ($1), Rice ($0.50)

You Tiao(油条) ($1)

The You Tiao (油条) (also known as Dough Fritter) is basically fried dough. It was not crispy, however I like to dip it into the Bak Kut Teh Soup so that it absord the soup. Shiok!

Bak Kut Teh ($5)

The Bak Kut Teh comes with 4 big and long pieces of soft and tender pork rib. I was surprise at how tender the meat was and it was easy to separate the meat from the bone. Perfectly cooked pork ribs. The soup was full of flavour from the spices, garlic, pepper and pork meat. Not too peppery too. Quite a nice, decent bowl of bak kut teh. I was tempted to take my empty bowl and ask for more soup.

If you pass by Bugis, this stall is worth a try before it moves away. I will definitely be back after all it is so near my office.

Song Huat Bak Kut Teh (Rocher)
1 Rochor Road
#01-506 Rochor Centre
Opening Hours: Tue to Sun 8am - 10pm
Closed: Every Mon (Except Public Holiday)

Hotel Saravana Bhavan (Chennai, India)

2011-12-13T01:12:00.000+08:00

Just back from Hong Kong. First to clear backlog from India. Stay tuned for food to eat in Hong Kong at later posts.

Hotel Saravana Bhavan is a restaurant chain based in Chennai serving South Indian vegetarian cuisine. In India, restaurants are called 'hotels'. Hotel Saravana Bhavan was found in 1981 in Chennai (of course). Today, it has 24 outlets in Chennai and multiple outlets all world wide including UAE, USA, UK, Canada, Malaysia, France..many more and even Singapore with 4 outlets. To be honest, I have never seen this restaurant in Singapore.

In Chennai, this hotel (restaurant) is very popular. In fact, my Singaporean friend based in Chennai told me that the coffee here is very good. Hence, since we were nearby, we had to try it.

Entrance

Cashier

This is where you pay.

This is where you make your orders and wait for the food as it is self-service.

Notice the round tables without chairs at the foreground? This is where people can just stand around and drink their coffee or tea. In the background, there are tables and chairs for patrons to eat their meals.

Look at the variety of items available! So many dishes.

Special Coffee

Special Pure Filter Coffee (INR 24 per cup)

Tata~! 3 cups of Special Pure Filter Coffee! There was another order for a cup of Special Tea. But let's start with the coffee first.

Noticed how the Special Pure Filter Coffee was served. Here's how you are supposed to drink it. Pour the coffee into the metal container holding the metal cup. (Be careful, it is hot as the container is made of metal.) Then pour the coffee from the metal container back into the metal cup. Do it as many times as required to cool it down. Reminds me of Teh Tarik. I just did it once and then tried it. The coffee was very aromatic. Shiok! You got to try it if you are in India. I certainty want to try the coffee served by the hotel in Singapore. Moreover, it provided a fun experience too!

Foreground: Special Tea (INR 24 per cup)

The Special Tea arrived much later. Did not try it. Looks normal. I am glad I tried the coffee instead.

I got to check out it's outlets in Singapore one day and see if they serve such a coffee here. Good coffee with fun experience! Who knows, the food might be fantastic too.

Outlets in Singapore

Outlets in Chennai

Hotel Saravana Bhavan (Chennai, India)
Website: http://www.saravanabhavan.com

Starbucks Singapore (12 days of gifting)

2011-12-06T21:58:00.000+08:00

A short post before I leave for Hong Kong for 1 week.

I purchased a Blue Star Tumbler 12 (oz) today (as shared on the Facebook page).

Today (6th Dec 2011) is Day 6 of Starbucks Singapore 12 Days of Gifting. The Blue Star Tumbler can be purchased for just $11.90 instead of a usual price of $16.90. That is close to 30% discount.

Blue Star Tumbler with coupon to redeem Starbucks Beverage

To my surprise, as I was purchasing the Blue Star Tumbler, I was informed that it comes along with a 12fl oz Starbucks beverage which I could get immediately or redeem at a later date. Wow. This is one great deal! Blue Star Tumbler at 30% discount along with a Starbucks drink for just $11.90! I am not too sure if this will be the same for the rest of the tumbler sales on Day 8 and 10. But you could try asking as this deal is value for money.

By the way, buy 1 get 1 free drink will be on 12th December the last day of the 12 Days of gifting campaign. I will be arriving in Changi airport on that day and will most likely purchase it at airport. (looks like the marketing promotion works for Starbucks)

Chong Qing (Original) Steamboat 重庆正宗老火锅

2011-12-04T20:19:00.000+08:00

Albert Cafeteria, Chong Qing (Original) Steamboat is located along beach road. It is at the end of Liang Seah Street opposite Shaw Towers. Located among many other steamboat / hotpot outlets around Liang Seah street, competition is fierce and its price is competitive.

Chong Qing (Original) Steamboat specialises in Chinese steamboat, Si Chuan style. It has been around for a long time. went there on a Friday evening and the place was packed. In fact, most of the other steamboat outlets along Liang Seah Street was similarly crowded.

Price: Adult: $20, Children: $8 for its steamboat buffet. It includes free flow of drinks.

Soup Base

6 types of soup base for patrons to choose. We chose Herbal Soup and Tom Yam soup for each half of the pot.

Lots of variety of ingredients to choose for the steamboat buffet. Ranging from vegetables, eggs, mushrooms, fish balls, meat balls, chicken, pork, fish, squid, flower crab, potato, winter melon, toufu, prawns, clams, mussels, hot dogs and more! The ingredients were quite fresh and there were about 8 different types of dip sauce such as peanut, sesame and soya beancurd.

For $20 flat per adult, this is one steamboat worth going for. Cheap and good. But the service can be quite bad at times - It can be hard to the attention of the staff.

Chong Qing (Original) Steamboat Hotpot 重庆正宗老火锅
#01-02 Chye Sing Building
87 Beach road

Traditional Queen Street Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee (Albert Centre Market Food Centre)

2011-11-29T21:59:00.001+08:00

Traditional Queen Street Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee is located at Albert Centre Market Food Centre, in Bugis.

Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee $4.00

There was a short queue of about 4 people. I ordered the Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee. It was disappointing. Not fragrant enough, no hint of wok-hei. Moreover, prawns were not fresh. Am not going to waste my calories on this again. Having said that, do not be mistaken that there's no good good at Albert Centre Market Food Centre. There are, but just that I did not have the time to queue for the good food.

Traditional Queen Street Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee (Albert Centre Market Food Centre)
270 Queen Street
#01-61 Albert Centre Market & Food Centre
Opening Hours: Mon to Sat 9am - 830pm

Twelve Cupcakes (Millenia Walk) (2nd post)

2011-11-26T20:48:00.001+08:00

My 2nd post on Twelve Cupcakes. The first post can be found here.

In a short time span of 7days, I have eaten cupcakes twice! Both occasions from Twelve Cupcakes. Cupcakes are addictive! Take a look at this article.

Twelve Cupcakes (Millenia Walk)

Take a look at it's ceiling!

Not a lot of variety left.

Menu (Price)

From the left: Chocolate Vanilla, PB Chocolate, Cookies N Cream

Ordered 3 cupcakes. That would be $9.00

Chocolate Vanilla $3.00

The Chocolate Vanilla had a layer of chocolate cream cheese on top of vanilla cupcake. Was average. Nothing to fantastic.

PB Chocolate $3.00

PB Chocolate... you maybe asking what does PB means? Well... it is Peanut Butter!! Peanute Butter on top of moist chocolate cupcake. This is delicious. What an idea. Definitely the best out of the three that was bought. I was tempted to just open a bottle of peanut butter and add more of it on top of this chocolate cake.

Cookies N Cream $3.00

Cookies and Cream on top of moist chocolate cupcake. The cookies and cream flavour was not strong enough. Else it would have been a deadly combination. Disappointing.

On another occasion on the same week..

From the left: Red Velvet, Lemon (special)

Vanilla cream cheese on red velvet cupcake was delicious. No wonder this is their bestseller. The vanilla cream was addictive.

Lemon (special) $3.50

Lemon cheese cream on top of vanilla cupcake was average. Did not quite like the lemon flavour on the cream.

Overall, I can now change my top favourites to PB Chocolate followed by Red Velvet and Chocolate Chocolate! I am quite curious on how the cream are made as they are quite delicious and complement the cupcakes well. In addition, notice that chocolate cupcakes are better than vanilla cupcakes.

Twelve Cupcakes (Millenia Walk)
9 Raffles Boulevard
#01-52 Millennia Walk
Website: http://www.twelvecupcakes.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twelvecupcakes

Twelve Cupcakes (United Square)
101 Thomson Road
#B1-60 United Square
Tel: 6256 8130
Opening Hours: Daily 11am - 9pm