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

Zhen Zi Prawn Noodles (Toa Payoh HDB Hub)

*Edited May 2013: All outlets has closed*

Zhen Zi Prawn Noodles specialises in serving Prawn Noodle, Pork Ribs Noodle and Prawn & Pork Rib Noodle. Today, Zhen Zi Prawn Noodle has 3 branches; at Toa Payoh HDB Hub, Clementi Mall and Tampines Mall. All 3 branches are located at the respective food courts.

Menu

Current Promotion

Zhen Zi Prawn Noodle is currently having a promotion - $1 off when customers order the Prawn & Pork Ribs Noodle (usual price $5.50).

In addition, they are so confident of their Prawn Broth that they have a Soup Challenge. Customers will be given a FULL refund if they are not satisfied with the soup! Taste is very subjective, I am sure every now and then they are bound to meet unreasonable customers demanding a refund. Kudos to them for being so confident about their Prawn Broth.

(Dun play play), the Prawn Broth has been boiled for over 20 hours to extract the essence of the prawns and thicken the broth. Can you imagine how expensive the gas bills will be!

Prawn Noodle Soup $4.50

Notice the chilli powder at the right? You can add them if you prefer for your Prawn Noodle to be more spicy. The chilli powder has been blended in their factory.

Prawn Noodle Soup $4.50

The most important ingredients in a Prawn Noodle are the broth (soup) and the prawn. I was impressed by the prawn broth. It was robust with intense umami prawn flavour. Moreover, the prawns (three) given were big, fresh and firm. The head and tail (shell) were intact while the shells in the middle were peeled off. Prawns were not overcooked. Pork lard was added to enhanced the flavour of the soup.

The yellow noodles and bee hoon complemented each other as the latter (bee hoon) was of similar size. The Bee Hoon was a little thicker than Thin Bee Hoon (幼米粉) and a little thinner than Thick Bee Hoon (粗米粉). This lead to consistency in texture, size and therefore taste. The little things that add up to the overall foodie experience. Like! The beansprouts added gave a crunchy texture to the overall dish.

Prawn and Pork Ribs Noodle (dry) $5.50

Prawn and Pork Ribs Noodle (dry) $5.50

The Prawn and Pork Ribs Noodle was topped with fried shallots and pork lard. The prawns and prawn broth were similar to what I have wrote above. In this picture (above), you have a clearer view of the yellow noodle and bee hoon. Similar in size (diameter). The pork ribs were tender but tasted bland. Was glad that they used the part with soft bones. Which is one of my favourite part.

Overall, Zhen Zi Prawn Noodle is one of the better prawn noodle stall around. If I am around the area, I will certainly pop by for its Prawn Noodle Soup. Why? Well, the prawns used were fresh and the prawn broth packed such a oomph of umami prawn flavour that I am sure prawn soup lovers will love it!

Thank you Zhen Zi Prawn Noodles for invite.

Zhen Zi Prawn Noodles (Toa Payoh HDB Hub)
Stall No. 8, Gourmet Paradise Food Court
B1 Toa Payoh HDB Hub 
Opening Hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
Tel: 6853 9555

Don - Your Personal Pie Club (China Square Central)

Don - Your Personal Pie Club located at China Square Central started out serving pies. Today, it has expanded its product range from Chicken Pies to Crab Bee Hoon! What a combination! (Western plus Chinese). Although this place is not halal certified, they use no pork and lard. In addition, their chicken used in the pies are from a halal supplier. (check out the write up on the chicken pie at the last section of this post)

Don - Your Personal Pie Club has received several recognitions from newspapers, TV programmes and magazines for its Chicken Pie and even Crab Bee Hoon.

Pipping hot pies!

Don's Chicken Pie (top), Chicken Shephard's Pie (Bottom)

The Don's Chicken Pie and Chicken Shephard's Pie are the two pies that have garnered many reviews online!

Menu (a)

Menu (b)

Lots of seating capacity at the back of the shop.

Claypot Crab Bee Hoon $19.00

Presenting Don - Your Personal Pie Club's Claypot Crab Bee Hoon! I have not tried this dish over here before. But have heard so much raves about it that I know, I had to make a trip down one day to try this!

The Claypot Crab Bee Hoon's broth had a slight hint of herbal (e.g. dang gui) taste in it. It was very flavourful and unique, different from the other Crab Bee Hoon soup (maybe due to slight herbal taste in it). I felt that the flavour of the roe of the crab, ginger and yam was not fully infused in this broth. There were 2 big pieces of fried Yam in it, along with vegetables, bee hoon and of course the Crab!

The crab is medium size. This is the star of the dish and it did not disappoint! The crab was very fresh! The crab meat was firm, sweet and you can easily pull out the whole crab meat from the shell be it the body, legs or even claws. (How many times have you done this? Most of the time the crab meat just sticks to the shell).

Don's Chicken Pie 

Don's Chicken Pie (Whole) $18.00

As we were still feeling hungry, we decided to buy Don's Chicken Pie (Whole) back home and ask for a quarter of it to be taken out on a plate for our consumption.

The chicken pie consisted of ingredients that include corn, carrot, potato, sliced boiled egg, mushrooms, peppercorn and chicken! Look at the above pictures and you will notice how big and thick this pie is! The other crust was not too thick is not too thick, just sufficient to hold the ingredients. It was very crispy, light and fluffy! The filling inside was flavourful and fragrant. However, I felt that the flavour of the spices was not as strong as before. Nevertheless, this is still one Chicken Pie worth coming back for!

Although  Don - Your Personal Pie Club is not halal certified, they do not use any pork and lard. In addition, their chicken used in the pies are from a halal supplier. Hence, Muslim friends can enjoy this  pie too.

For takeaways, you will be given a solid box that will keep your pie warm for a few hours!

Overall, I like my dining experience at Don - Your Personal Pie Club. Both the Claypot Crab Bee Hoon and Don's Chicken Pie were delicious! Now I understand why there has been so much positive word of mouth on the Claypot Crab Bee Hoon! If I am working in the CBD area, I am sure I will be eating this every week!

Don - Your Personal Pie Club (China Square Central)
20 Cross Street 
#01-34 China Square Central
Tel: 6327 4344
Delivery Hotline: 6536 0925
Opening Hours: Daily 8am to 9pm
Website
Nearest MRT Station: Chinatown  or Raffles Place
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McDonald's Singapore: Free 10 Pc Chicken McBites (14th to 15th April 2012)

Source: McDonald's Singapore

McDonald's Singapore: Free 10 Pc Chicken McBites (14th to 15th April 2012)

- Valid 14th to 15th April 2012 with purchase of any up-sized Extra Value Meal
- Not applicable during Breakfast hours
- Available for dine-in and takeaway
- Not valid at institutional stores and iFly Singapore
- While stocks last

Once Upon A Milk Shake: Buy 1 Get 1 Free White Coffee Shake (13th to 14th April 2012)

Source: Once Upon A Milk Shake

Once Upon A Milk Shake: Buy 1 Get 1 Free White Coffee Shake (13th to 14th April 2012)


- Valid from 13th to 14th April 2012)
- Valid at Maxwell Chambers Parlour from 12pm to 10pm (32 Maxwell Road #01-08)
- Print or flash coupon to redeem

How to peel an egg in 5 seconds!

Only if you are going to eat the hard boiled egg yourself!

If it is for someone else, please do not follow this video.

Manhattan Fish Market: Buy 1 Get 1 Free - Grilled Catch of the Day (till 30 April 2012)

Source: Manhattan Fish Market

Manhattan Fish Market: Buy 1 Get 1 Free - Grilled Catch of the Day (Dory) (till 30 April 2012)

- Valid till 30th April 2012, not valid on eve of PH and PH
- For dine-in only
- Valid at all outlets except Iluma and JCUBE
- 1 redemption per coupon
- Print/Flash coupon to redeem
- Not valid with other discounts, privileges and vouchers
- Manhattan Fish Market reserves the all rights to change the terms and conditions without prior notice

Alex Eating House (Beach Road)

In my previous blog, I did a post on Alex Eating House. Will add on to the post.

Prior to my post on Alex Eating House, I have not heard of this place. It was only when I googled this place online, then did I know that Alex Eating House is famous. It is known for its char siew and sio bak(roasted pork) [some have mentioned that the char siew is the best in Singapore]. Well, enough say about track record or what is being said, here’s my post.

Alex’s Eating Place is located at Beach Road, opposite Shaw Towers. The eatery was packed during lunch time. Full house, every single table was occupied and there were other people waiting. It can be hard to grab the attention of any of them to take your order or to even ask for the bill.

Roasted Duck and Char Siew Rice

Ordered Roasted Duck and Char Siew Rice. It cost either $3.50 or $4.00. The Char Siew was not bad, however it was a bit too dry and as can be seen, each piece was way too thick. The Roasted Duck had the same problem, each piece was ‘huge’. Moreover, there was little meat with lots of fat. Rice was hard. At the side of the plate there is cabbage which was so so. Really nothing fantastic. Well it was value for money. Oh, my friend ordered lotus soup, it cost just $1.50! cheap!

Char Siew Dumpling Noodle $4.00

The Char Siew Dumpling Noodle was much better. The noodle was well cooked, springy and has absorbed all the sauce. This time, the Char Siew was much better but could have been softer. The dumpling was good. Its skin was soft and thin. The filling inside though small was delicious. 

Soup

MSG ladened soup.

Will not be back anytime soon as the food is average. If I do come back, I will go for the Roasted Pork (sio bak). 

Alex’s Eating House (Beach Road)
87 Beach Road, #01-01
Chye Sing Building 
Tel: 6334 0268
Opening Hours: Daily  9am – 6pm (or until sold out)
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Jack's Place (Woodlands Civic Centre) - New Zealand Feast Promotion

Jack's Place specialises in serving western cuisine has been around in Singapore for a long long time; 1966 to be exact! Today, there are 14 outlets island wide. Over the years, Jack's Place has evolved to include several concept restaurants such as Eatzi Gourmet, Seafood Harvest, Brewbaker's Kitchen & Bar, Hoshigaoka and Jack's Place under the JP Pepperdine Group.

I still remember several years ago, Jack's Place Woodlands Branch used to be situated in Causeway Point. Ever since Causeway Point started its renovation, Jack's Place has shifted to Woodlands Civic Centre just across the road. If Woodlands Civic Centre rings a bell, well.. that is where the Woodlands Regional Library is. 

Interior

If you are a regular, you will notice that the interior of all Jack's Place restaurants are similar. Signature white and green checkered tablecloth.  

New Zealand Feast Promotion (a) [Source: Jack's Place]

New Zealand Feast Promotion (b) [Source: Jack's Place]

The New Zealand Feast Promotion is back again for the month of April 2012 at Jack's Place, Eatzi Gourmet and Brewbaker's Kitchen & Bar. The New Zealand main courses includes Chunky Beef Shepherds Pie (Stewed Beef Chunkys with Peppercorn & Mushroom and topped with mashed potato and Assorted Green Salad), N.Z. Silver Fern Farms Lamb Shank (Slowly braised with Shiitake Mushroom Sauce, served with mashed potato), N.Z. Silver Fern Farms Beef Carpetbag Steak (N.Z. Beef Tenderloin stuffed with N.Z. Oyster) and N.Z Sliver Fern Farms Fillet Mignon with Creamy Green Peppercorn Sauce (Served with Baked Potato & Seasonal Vegetable). 

Customers can choose to top up: 

a) Set Meal:  $4.80 to the main course price to include Soup of the Day, Day's Dessert & Coffee / Tea

b) Big Saver Meal: $8.80 to the main course price to include a la carte Soup, choice from 3 daily Pastry / Dessert & Coffee / Tea

Useful Guide on Beef Cuts

We ordered 2 main course (1 Set Meal, 1 Big Saver Meal) along with an Appetiser.

Garlic Bread

Wish that the garlic and butter flavour was more intense.

Leek & Potato Soup (Set Meal - Soup Of the Day)

The Soup of the Day was Leek & Potato Soup. Tasty and flavourful with chunks of potato and leek in it. Very satisfying bowl of soup.

Lobster Bisque (Big Saver Meal - a la carte Soup)

Lobster Bisque Soup, was creamy, smooth and rich in flavour. There are pieces of lobster meat in it. It was delicious! No wonder it is their house speciality. 

Kiwi Fruits & Prawns Topped with Feta Cheese (Appetiser)

The Kiwi Fruits & Prawns Topped with Feta Cheese was unique. So many different flavours to excite the taste buds. The Kiwi and Tomatoes were sweet and not sour. The cubes of Feta Cheese that helped enhanced the taste was rich and creamy. Underneath, there were lots of lettuce. 

N.Z Sliver Fern Farms Beef Carpet Bag Steak $27

N.Z Sliver Fern Farms Beef Carpet Bag Steak $27 (Close-up)

N.Z. Silver Fern Farms Beef Carpetbag Steak (N.Z. Beef Tenderloin stuffed with N.Z. Oyster served with Baked Potato & Seasonal Vegetable) served in a sizzling hot plate. The Beef Tenderloin is the tenderest part of the beef as this part of the muscle does very little work. I ordered medium-well done for this piece of steak. It was topped with Asian Butter as seen in the close-up photo. Let it melt into the beef and savour it. It was very tender with no fats. In the middle, it was stuffed with oyster and mushrooms! 

The Baked Potato did not disappoint. It was not dry or powdery, topped with sour cream, chicken bacon bits and spring onions. Yes, I did not type wrongly, it is chicken bacon bits not pork! The seasonal vegetable consist of carrots, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, corn and onion. Healthy greens with no oil!

N.Z Sliver Fern Farms Fillet Mignon with Creamy Green peppercorn Sauce $26 

N.Z Sliver Fern Farms Fillet Mignon with Creamy Green peppercorn Sauce $26  (Close-up) 

N.Z Sliver Fern Farms Fillet Mignon with Creamy Green Peppercorn Sauce (Served with Baked Potato & Seasonal Vegetable) was served in a sizzling hot plate too. The Fillet Mignon situated at the smaller end of the tenderloin is considered an expensive tender cut of the beef. My partner ordered well-done for her steak. Despite this, the Fillet Mignon was extremely tender and soft with no fats in it; literally  melt-in-the-mouth. If you are observant, you may notice that there is something wrapped around the Fillet Mignon. Well, it is Chicken Bacon! Taste like bacon! This is the first time I heard of chicken bacon. Any one heard of this before or knows how it is made?

The green peppercorn sauce was savoury and aromatic. It was so nice that she had to ask for extra sauce! According to her, the best way to eat this is to cut the Fillet Mignon, add the green peppercorn sauce with a green peppercorn on top and enjoy! I tried this and it totally blew me away. Superb!

Tea (for Set Meal or Big Saver Meal - Coffee / Tea)

 Strawberry Cake (Set Meal - Day's Dessert)

The Day's Dessert was the Strawberry Cake. Too much cream and too little cake. 

Oreo Cheesecake (Big Saver Meal - Pastry or Dessert)

Looks mouth-watering?

You will be spoilt for choice when deciding on the Pastry or Dessert. After pondering for a while the partner decided to order the Oreo Cheesecake. She made the right choice! It was awesome! The cheese was very forgiving. Generous amount of Oreo cookies crumbles on the top and in the cheese. Moreover, below there was a layer of crispy Oreo crust base. What a way to end off the meal! If you know me, I am not a fan of cheesecake. Even I myself was surprised that I  find Oreo Cheesecake great! Credit to the partner for ordering this.

I am glad / lucky that we had the opportunity to try the New Zealand Feast. It was an amazing meal and interesting learning experience for us. The service provided by the team was wonderful. Drinks were refilled promptly and utensils were also cleared efficiently (not only for my table, but the surrounding tables too).

Try the New Zealand Feast before it ends! You will never know what you are missing till you try it. In addition, customers will be entitled to take part in the New Zealand Grand Lucky Draw with any purchase of the New Zealand Feast Main Course. Prizes include Complimentary Roasted Beef on Wagon (worth $480) or Tickets to Universal Studios Singapore!

Thank you Evelyn (JP Pepperdine) and Felicia (Jack's Place Woodlands) for invite and having us.

Jack's Place (Woodlands Civic Centre)
#02-05/06 Woodlands Civic Centre
Tel: 6363 4803
Opening Hours: Daily 11am to 1030pm
Website: 
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McDonald's Singapore Buy 1 Get 1 Tasty Crispy Chicken Burger (8th to 11th April 2012)

Source: McDonald's Singapore

McDonald's Singapore Buy 1 Get 1 Tasty Crispy Chicken Burger (8th to 11th April 2012)


- Valid from 8th to 11th April 2012 after breakfast hours
- Print or flash coupon to redeem
- One a la carte Tasty Crispy Chicken Burger redemption per transaction
- Available for dine-in and takeaway
- Not valid at institutional stores and iFly Singapore
- While Stocks last

M1 Singapore 1 for 1 Treats (till 30th April 2012)

Source: M1 Singapore

M1 Singapore 1 for 1 Treats (till 30th April 2012) for M1 Customers


- Delifrance 1 for 1 Fevuillete (Limited to 3 redemtions per customers)


- Freshness Burger 1 for 1 Burger (Complimentary burger limited to Chicken Katsu Burger)


- MOF My Izakaya 1 for 1 Dessert (Valid for dine-in. Limited to 2 redemtions per table)


- Secret Recipe 1 for 1 Main Course (Not valid on Sat/Sun, eve of PH and PH)


- Spinelli Coffee 1 for 1 Large Signature Bevarage (Choice of complimentary beverage must be same or lower value than the first beverage)


- Valid till 30th April 2012


- Present M1 logo or latest M1 bill to enjoy the treats