Ben & Jerry's Singapore: FREE Cone Day (9 Apr 2013)

Ben & Jerry's Singapore

Ben & Jerry's Singapore: FREE Cone Day (9 Apr 2013, Tuesday)
Seven outlets participating in Free Cone Day 2013

From 12pm to 6pm:
-  Ben & Jerry's @ Zoo Entrance (80 Mandai Lake Road, 729826)

From 12pm to 8pm:
- Dempsey (Block 8 #01-14 Dempsey Road (Carpark behind Block 8), 249688)
- Vivocity (1 Harbourfront Walk, #02-135/136, 098585 )
- The Cathay (Level 1 Atrium, 2 Handy Road, 229233)
- Rochester Mall (31 Rochester Drive, #01-01, 138637)
- Fairprice Finest @ TripleOne Somerset (111 Somerset Road #01-04/04A/05 to 09 TripleOne Somerset, 238164 (outside Fairprice Finest))
- Great World City (#02-40A ,1 Kim Seng Promenade, 237994)

Orchard Emerald Beef Noodles 牛肉麵 (Holland Drive)

Orchard Emerald Beef Noodles 牛肉麵  used to be located at Orchard Emerald Basement Food Court in 1997. I understand that the owner has moved several times before finally settling down at its present location; a coffee shop at Blk 46 Holland Drive. The stall is located at a corner of the coffee shop near the zi char stall. 

I visited Orchard Emerald Beef Noodles 牛肉麵 on a weekday during lunch hours.There was a queue of around 4 person in front of me. Despite the short queue, I had to wait close to 10 minutes. This was because it was basically a one man show. The owner operate the whole stall by himself. He takes the order one at a time, cooks it upon order and collects the payment. This reminds me of Yilmaz Western (Ang Mo Kio) which was also a one man show. 

This may also explains why the owner has left a clear indication of his operating hours and the price list for addition of ingredients clearly at his stall front. 

Beef Noodle (Half Set Meal) $4.00

I ordered the Beef Noodle (Half Set Meal) which consisted of a bowl of Beef Noodles and a bowl of Beef Balls Soup.

Beef Noodles

This bowl of Beef Noodles was delicious. A generous portion of beansprouts, diced salted vegetables, slices of beef and spring onions was served together with the noodles. The owner has also grasped the timing to cook the thinly sliced beef perfectly. Such that they were not over cooked, slightly pinkish and was so tender, so soft. The smooth brownish gravy had the right consistency - was not too starchy nor too fluid. Taste wise, it was great; tasty and full of flavour from the beef stock. 

Beef Balls Soup

As for the Beef Balls Soup, it was as good as the bowl of Beef Noodles. Although there was nothing to shout about regarding the beef balls other than it was soft, the soup was the star. It was rich, tasty, full of flavour and essence from the beef. I doubt that any MSG was added as it did not taste salty and I did not feel thirsty after drinking all the soup.

This bowl of Beef Noodles and Beef Balls Soup from Orchard Emerald Beef Noodles 牛肉麵  is easily one of the better if not best beef noodles around. Fans of Beef Noodles will surely love this!

After thought: I admire the spirit of the local stall owners (e.g. Orchard Emerald Beef Noodles & Yilmaz Western)  who despite the difficulties (e.g. rising rental cost, rising cost of ingredients, difficulty and cost of hiring a helper) have gone to continue operating the stalls themselves. In addition, long hours and hard work  are required to cook such delectable dishes. Let's hope that they continue to persevere. I will definitely still be going back to these stalls to continue to patronise, support and at the same time satisfy my stomach. A win-win-win situation.

Orchard Emerald Beef Noodles 牛肉麵 (Holland Drive)

#01-359, Blk 46 Holland Drive 

Tel: 9678 3869

Opening Hours: 10am to 8pm

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Capricciosa Singapore: March Promotions (till 31 Mar 2013)

Source: Capricciosa Singapore

Capricciosa Singapore: March Promotions (till 31 Mar 2013)
Free Soup, Buy 1 Get 1 Free Spaghetti, Buy 1 Get 1 Free Pizza, 50% off Fresh Handmade Pasta

- Valid till 31 March 2013
- Print and present this leaflet at store to enjoy the deals
- Valid for dine-in only
- Not valid with other promotions or discounts
- The management reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions without prior notice