Tuesday, 22 April 2014

Marché Restaurants Singapore: Free main course on your Birthday!

Marché Restaurants Singapore
Marché Restaurants Singapore: Free main course on your Birthday! 

- Valid on the actual day of your birthday, all year round (even if its a Public Holiday)
- Present your ID to the cashier when you make payment and the most expensive (one) main course will be on the house
- Valid only at Marché VivoCity & Marché 313@somerset

Monday, 21 April 2014

Koh Grill & Sushi Bar (Wisma Atria)

Koh Grill & Sushi Bar located at level 4 of Wisma Atria Shopping Centre, next to Food Republic Food Court probably needs no introduction. It's Shiok!!! Maki has been highly raved about on the social media. This sushi bar can get very crowded during peak periods and it is advisable to make reservations during these periods. 
I have heard so much about Koh Grill & Sushi Bar for quite a few years but had not have the chance to visit although it is centrally located; near ION Orchard. After much procrastination, we made reservations and proceed to visit during lunch on a weekday. I was surprised that there was no queue. 
Pitan Tofu $4
The Pitan (Century Egg) Tofu $4; chilled tofu served with homemade paste was unique. 
Pitan Tofu $4
The paste had a very strong unique century egg flavour. It provided a strong taste to the bland tofu. In addition, the tobiko (roe) provided a distinct crunchy texture of the soft tofu. I quite like the taste of this dish. Do note if you are not a fan of century egg, you are likely to dislike this dish as the flavour of the century egg is overwhelming. 
Aspara Buta Maki $3
The Aspara Buta Maki $3 was essentially charcoal grilled Asparagus Pork Belly Roll.
Aspara Buta Maki $3
Although it was slightly charrred on the other side, I liked the fact that the asparagus retained its crunchiness providing a different texture. In addition, it had a smoky flavour. 
Shiok!!! Maki $16.80
We ordered the highly raved about signature Shiok!!! Maki $16.80 sushi. Its photo appears in nearly 80% of all photos in Instagram and Facebook tagged with the name of this restaurant. Priced at $16.80, the Shiok!!! Maki was not cheap. It comprised of a combination of charcoal grilled eel, avocado, sushi rice wrapped with lightly roasted salmon and topped with cheesy mayonnaise and generous serving of tobiko (roe). 
Shiok!!! Maki $16.80
After trying a piece of Shiok!!! Maki, I was won over. The combination of taste and texture was heavenly. It was hard to stop at one. Now I know why this had been widely raved about. Its never too late! 
Sukiyaki Beef with Ramen $16
The Sukiyaki Beef with Ramen $16 consisted of a mixture of assorted vegetables, tofu, beef and ramen in broth. 
Sukiyaki Beef with Ramen $16
This was easily the worst dish. Nothing fantastic and it did not appeal to us. The other 3 dishes were just too outstanding. It did not help that the homemade broth was on the salty end. 

Overall, the food was decent. I liked three out of the four dishes ordered. Mainly, because we did our research before coming (it was not hard, there are so many reviews on this place). We will be back for more! 

Koh Grill & Sushi Bar (Wisma Atria) 
435 Orchard Rd 
#04-23 Wisma Atria Shopping Centre 
Singapore 238877 
Tel: 9180 3805
Opening Hours: Daily 1130am to 1030pm


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Friday, 18 April 2014

Hong Kong Style Chee Cheong Fun 港式猪肠粉 (Upper Serangoon Road)


Hong Kong Style Chee Cheong Fun 港式猪肠粉 is located at Mee Sek Food Court along Upper Serangoon Road (5 minutes from Kovan MRT station). This stall is located in the same place as the famous Punggol Nasi Lemak. I was actually having dinner eating my Fried Hokkien Mee from Yi Ji Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodles 福建炒虾面 when I noticed this stall. 
What caught my eye was that each piece of Chee Chong Fun was freshly made upon order, the traditional way (using a cloth)! Not factory made! In addition, other than having having Char Siew or Prawns fillings, they had unique fillings such as Mushrooms or Chicken. Apparently, the stall has been operating for more than 30 years. 
Mushroom Chee Cheong Fun $2.50
Hence, after gorging 1 plate of Fried Hokkien Mee, I ordered a plate of Mushroom Chee Cheong Fun $2.50. 
Mushroom Chee Cheong Fun $2.50
The Chee Cheong Fun with mushroom fillings.
Mushroom Chee Cheong Fun $2.50
Soy sauce and sesame seeds were added over the Chee Cheong Fun. From the taste of it, I believe that a little sesame oil was added with the soy sauce resulting the extra flavour in the sauce. The rice rolls were thin and the slices of mushroom were fragrant. The chilli at the side was terrible. Dry, not fragrant and a little spicy, it was not my 'cup of tea'. Overall, it was quite a decent plate of Chee Cheong Fun, but its not the best. 

Hong Kong Style Chee Cheong Fun 港式猪肠粉 (Upper Serangoon Road) 
965 Upper Serangoon Road 
Mee Sek Food Court 
Singapore 534721 
Opening Hours: Wed to Mon 1pm - 1130pm (Closed on Alternate Tue)


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