Thursday, 19 April 2012

AKB48 Singapore Cafe: Buy 1 Get 1 Free Promotion (Till 31st May 2012)

Source: AKB48 SG Cafe
AKB48 Singapore Cafe: Buy 1 Get 1 Free Promotion (Till 31st May 2012)
Select either Omu Curry Rice or Katsu Don and get another one free!

Please get the coupon through this website: http://www.akb48.com.sg/cafe/promo/1-for-1-promotion.html

- Valid till 31st May 2012
- Valid for 1 order per coupon
- Valid for dine-in only
- Print or flash coupon
- AKB48 Official Cafe Singapore reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions without prior notice

Thanks to a reader for informing me of this deal. 

Wednesday, 18 April 2012

KFC Chef For A Day Event... and FoodieFC in KFC advertisement!

To celebrate KFC's 35th anniversary in Singapore, KFC held an event called 'KFC Chef For A Day Event' on 31st March 2012 at Nex Shopping Centre. In this event, KFC fanatics like me get to learn the secret preparation process of their Original Recipe Chicken. The top 3 chefs get to walk away with S$1000  (1 winner per session). There were 3 sessions were held in the morning, afternoon and evening.
The ceiling at the top of this portion of the shopping mall displayed the word 'KFC Anniversary'. Hmmm, I really wonder who will look up and notice the words on the ceiling. No one noticed till the emcee informed us. Not a very good idea that Nex came up with?

Did you all know that KFC's slogan is no longer finger lickin' good. It's new slogan is sogood! Personally think that it is a nice change. Very catchy and trendy. Moreover, it is short and sweet! So when consumers think KFC, on their top of mind awareness will be 'sogood'! KFC=sogood! What a strategy! 

I attended the afternoon session. Found out that Bryan Wong hosted the session at night! Well..not fated to meet him. The event started off with 2 quizzes. The first was a series of questions and all the teams had to write the answer down. The team with the most points received vouchers.
Second Quiz (Source: KFC Singapore)
In the second second quiz, participants had to work in a team to arrange the correct ingredients under the respective item; Oiginal Chicken, Zinger Burger, Roasta and Cheesy BBQ Meltz. It was not an easy task as there were many decoys given and there was limited time. (Note: The above picture does not necessary show the right answer.)

Next was the preparation process which was an individual challenge where the winner gets to walk away with One Million Dollars (Dr Evil's voice) S$1,000. Sadly, we did not get to know what are the ingredients in the 11 herbs and spices. Which was expected.

We (participants) were taught the process of:
Chicken in the 11 herbs and spices (Source: KFC Singapore)
1) Mixing the 11 herbs and spices with the 9 chicken parts. There is a process (systematic steps) to ensure that each piece of chicken is nicely coated. 

2) Choosing 2 parts and taking them out. Again, there is a process and step taken to ensure that the chicken are evenly coated. Not too thin not too thick. 
Plate with label (Source: KFC Singapore)
3) Putting them nicely onto the plates that are labelled according to the different chicken parts (e.g. W means Wings). KFC is very strict on how the different parts are put on the plate. Different parts have to be place in different positions and angles according to the bone structure and shape of the parts!

All these steps are taken to ensure the chicken we eat are nicely and even coated! I have been taking my KFC chicken for granted. So much tender loving care is given to it!

In the challenge, participants were given marks according to how each piece of chicken parts were displayed on the plate and also the coating on the chicken (not too thin / thick). 

How did FoodieFC fare? He just pass! Phew.. 
KFC Treats for participants (Source: KFC Singapore)
KFC treats for participants after the event which includes original chicken, crispy chicken, whipped potato, coleslaw, egg tarts and Sjora! 

How was the food? Sogood!!!

Personally, I had a lot of fun and enjoyed the event. In addition, learnt more about KFC! Wish that that are more of such events as I would certainly like to join in these events! (If you know of such event, please kindly inform FoodieFC!) Congratulations to the three winners who walked away with $1000 each! And thank you KFC for conceptualising, planning and organising this! Well executed!

Disclaimer: This post was made on my own accord and is not a sponsored post.
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This happened after I drafted this post (above)

Earlier this week, a friend told me that I was on TV. I did not take it seriously until a second friend told me about it. After that, then did I realised that KFC has been airing an advertisement on television and it featured the KFC Chef For A Day Event.

Guess what? FoodieFC really had his 1 second of airtime on TV!

For those interested to know about the event, the video is below.

Tuesday, 17 April 2012

Tow Seng Wanton Mee (Albert Centre Market & Food Centre)

*Edited Oct 2012: Closed. Anyone knows where they shifted to?*
Tow Seng Wanton Mee is located at Albert Centre Market & Food Centre. You are spoilt for choice at this food centre as it is big! I find it amazing whenever I come here and notice the same few stalls having a queue. Tow Seng Wanton Mee is one of them!
They sell just 3 items; Wanton Mee, Chicken Mushroom Mee and Chicken Drumstick Noodle. You can expect to queue more than 15 minutes during lunch/dinner time.
Wanton Mee (Dry) $3.00
You can either choose to order the $2.50 or $3.00 Wanton Mee. I ordered the $3.00 version with no chilli. The noodle was springy (QQ) and not stuck together as a lump. With the self-made sauce, each strand of noodle was well oiled and delicious. It was so yummy that I found myself continuous eating the noodle! The Char Siew was too dry while the green chilli enhanced the taste of the dish.
Wanton Soup
The wanton was average but still this is a very decent bowl of wanton meal saved by the perfectly cooked noodles and sauce!
Chicken Mushroom Mee $2.50 
This is the Chicken Mushroom Mee. Shredded chicken, steamed vegetables and fragrant mushrooms are the normal ingredients for such a dish. The highlight is the perfectly self-made sauce! Brings the taste of this dish to a whole new level. Where can you find such a decent bowl of Chicken Mushroom Mee at $2.50!

I certainty do not mind queuing as this is one of the better Wanton Mee and Chicken Mushroom Mee stall in the food centre. Think most people knows this too, that explains the perpetual queue at this stall. This also made me realised that the sauce plays an important role too.

Tow Seng Wanton Mee (Albert Centre Market & Food Centre)
270 Queen Street 
#01-57 Albert Centre Market & Food Centre
Opening Hours: Daily 11am to 4pm
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