Golden Mile Special Yong Tau Foo 黄金特制酿豆腐 (Golden Mile Food Centre)

Golden Mile Special Yong Tau Foo 黄金特制酿豆腐 (Golden Mile Food Centre) is located at the basement of Golden Mile Food Centre.

If you read the articles displayed at the stall, you would be able to find out that this stall has been around since 1958! In addition, the ingredients some of which are handmade would be sold out fairly quickly by 3pm!

The Yong Tau Foo ingredients on display were normal. In fact, if you are a Yong Tau Foo fan you would notice that the variety is limited compared to other stalls. But what made it fantastic is that the ingredients are all so fresh. The price is $0.40 for minimum of 8 ingredients, $0.50 for cuttlefish and $0.50 for bee hoon. This is so cheap!

Hence, despite the limited variety, this stall is very popular during lunch time. This is also partly because of its low and reasonable prices. During lunch time, you would need to wait for a minimum time of 25 minutes to 45 minutes.

Look at the number of bowls / orders waiting to be cooked. If you noticed, at the background of the photo, the ingredients such as tau pok, pork skin, fishball and tofu would be left simmering in the pot because they will not be overcooked. For such ingredients, normally, I will just inform the person that I want those items when ordering.

I have been to this stall so many times over the past 2 years. Always order eight to ten ingredients and they always cost less than $5 (if not$6). If I had ordered this much at food courts.. I think it would have been easily above $8!

Other than the freshness of the ingredients, the soup was unique. The soup comes with a mixture of bean and fish taste because it consisted of the water used to soak the fish paste and was also cooked with fish bones! The photo below shows the Yong Tau Foo I have eaten over different occasions. You would noticed that I always order the same items because of the limited ingredients.. yet I never get sick of this. Simple comfort food.

Golden Mile Special Yong Tau Foo 黄金特制酿豆腐 (Golden Mile Food Centre)

#B1-44 Golden Mile Food Centre
505 Beach Road
Singapore 199583
Opening Hours: Mon to Sat 1045am - 3 pm (or until sold out)
                          Closed on Sun

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Popeyes Singapore: $4.90 2pc Chicken Deal and $9.20 Friendly Feast (till May 2015)

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Popeyes Singapore: $4.90 2pc Spicy Bone-in Chicken Combo (2 pc Chicken, Reg Cajun Fries, Reg Sjora Drink) and $9.20 Friendly Feast (4 pc Chicken, 2 Reg Cajun Fries, 2 Reg Sjora Drink)
(seems similar and is in fact 10 cents cheaper than KFC's SG50 $5 2 piece chicken meal promotion. tsk tsk, good for consumers)

- Valid till May 2015
- The management reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions without prior notice

McDonald’s Singapore: Free Egg McMuffins on National Breakfast Day (9 Mar 2015)

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McDonald’s Singapore: Free Egg McMuffins on National Breakfast Day (9 Mar 2015)

- Valid at participating McDonald's outlets from 6am to 11am
- Redemption is based on presentation of a valid original coupon, which will be handed out at participating outlets only
- Only one redemption per coupon per customer is allowed
- National Breakfast Day will start at 7am (instead of 6am) at Compass Point and Clifford Center stores
- Not available at Changi Airport T2 Transit, Clementi Avenue 3, KK Hospital, Lido, Lucky Chinatown, Singapore Science Centre and Tampines Interchange Kiosk
- While stocks last

Epok Epok Central (Eunos)

Nasi Lemak $3.50

It has been ages since I last visited Epok Epok Central. I used to visit Epok Epok Central in 2009 when I was working at Paya Lebar. Epok Epok Central is located at Eunos Crescent Market & Food Centre which is just next to Eunos MRT station. Back then, I still remember its Potato, Sardine and Egg Epok Epok (i.e. curry puff) was priced at a dollar for 3 pieces. 

During a recent visit, besides selling Epok Epok, Epok Epok Central was also selling Nasi Lemak. There was a long queue for the Nasi Lemak and their Epok Epok was sold out.

Nasi Lemak $3.50

I decided to try the Nasi Lemak. Although the queue was short, the service was very slow... I waited for more than 20 minutes despite the short queue. I ordered ikan (fish), ikan bilis, telur (egg) and chicken wings. This plate of Nasi Lemak cost $3.50! That's quite pricey!

Nasi Lemak $3.50

The best part of the Nasi Lemak was the rice which was so fragrant with coconut milk taste. While the rest of the ingredients were average, the most disappointing ingredient was the chicken wings. The marination was on the salty end with no hint of any other flavour.

They seems to be concentrating on selling Nasi Lemak as the Epok Epok was sold out. Instead of preparing more Epok Epok, the stove with oil was being used to fry chicken wings instead. Judging from the prices, the profit margin for Nasi Lemak and specifically the Chicken Wings was higher than the Epok Epok (which would also require more preparation).

I have heard on forums about the owners being arrogant and closing whenever they felt like it. Well, I am not sure about the arrogant part. But what is true would be the part on them closing whenever they felt like it. I went back to the stall three hours later at 5pm to try my luck on getting the Epok Epok and saw that the stall was closed.  

Epok Epok Central (Eunos)
#01-09 Eunos Crescent Market & Food Centre
Blk 4A Eunos Crescent  
Singapore 402004
Opening Hours: Tue to Sun 9am -10pm 
                          Closed on Monday

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KFC Singapore: 2 Pcs Chicken Meal For Only $5 (till 31 Mar 2015)

KFC Singapore: 2 Pcs Chicken Meal (with Reg Whipped Potato and Reg Pepsi) For Only $5 (till 31 Mar  2015)
$2 Each Add-Ons: Cheese Fries or 4 pcs Nuggets

- Valid till 31 March 2015
- Limited to 1 Add-On per item, per So Good $5
- Not available at KFC Sentosa, Singapore Zoo and via KFC Delivery
- While stocks last
- The management reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions without prior notice

Nihon Mura: 1 For 1 Salmon Sashimi (till 27 Feb 2015)

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Nihon Mura: 1 For 1 Salmon Sashimi (till 27 Feb 2015)

- Valid till 27 Feb 2015 from 530pm to 10pm
- Not valid with other discounts, vouches, coupons or other privileges
- The management reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions without prior notice

Deungchon Shabu Kalguksu 등촌 샤부 칼국수 (South Korea, Seoul)

A instavideo of the food at Deungchon Shabu Kalguksu 등촌 샤부 칼국수.

Deungchon Shabu Kalguksu 등촌 샤부 칼국수 is a restaurant chain that specialises in Shabu Shabu and Kalguksu. We visited Deungchon Shabu Kalguksu at Anam for around five times since we first got to know of the restaurant eight years ago when we enrolled in Korea University's Student Exchange Programme (SEP). #yesiamoldandiknowit

I had previously heard from friends that the restaurant had closed down. But thanks to a instagram user by the name of "Nicolettelovesyou", I manage to find out that it was still open and pin point its exact location! Thanks Nicolettelovesyou! 

The restaurant is less than 3 minutes walk from exit 2 of Anam 안암 (subway line 6) station. This is also the same station and same route where one can get to Korea University's hostel and CJ international house!

Deungchon Shabu Kalguksu is located at level 2 of this building which is opposite Coffee Bean.

You can either take the lift or climb the stairs to the second level.

Once you enter the restaurant, you would need to take off your shoes..

The restaurant only offers floor seating. Hence, wear something comfortable.

"Menu"

You will not receive any menu. Instead, the food items and prices are in Korean and listed on the walls.

 I highlighted two of the food items in blue and red. The one in blue is a set which cost 7,000 KRW (per pax) and essentially includes vegetables & mushrooms (in hotpot) + noodles/udon + rice with spring onions and egg.

The one in red (i.e. Beoseot Shabu Kalguksu) cost 9,500 KRW (per pax) and food wise it is the same as the blue one except it also includes shabu shabu; shabu shabu + spicy vegetables & mushrooms (in hotpot) + Kalguksu + rice with spring onions and egg.

We always order the set which I highlighted in red! Can't do without meat =) 

Free flow of side dish; kimchi and radish.

Soon after ordering the dishes are served.

Shabu Shaub (beef slices)

Kalguksu

The pot contains the signature spicy vegetable and mushroom hotpot.

Cover the pot up and let it boil away.

After 5 minutes you are ready to enjoy the hotpot with the Shabu Shabu beef slices and Kalguksu! Totally love this! The taste of this hotpot together with all the ingredients is a match made in heaven. The Kalguksu was smooth and soft while the beef slices tasted so fresh.

If you thought this was the best part, you are going to be blown away next!

After finishing the ingredients in the pot, and the beef slices and kalguku, there would still be some soup (essence of all the ingredients left). The staff would then proceed to fry the rice (with egg and spring onions) (remember the first photo in this post?) together with the soup that is left.

Tada!! The end result is this; special fried rice!  Amazingly delicious, this is a MUST TRY! #dontsaybojio

Taste wise, the food here still taste the same after eight years! Service was equally good too! This is a must visit if you are in Seoul (Korea).

Deungchon Shabu Kalguksu 등촌 샤부 칼국수 (South Korea, Seoul)
Address 서울 성북구 안암동5가 101-17
Tel: +82-2-929-5538
Directions: From Anam Station (subway line 6) Exit 2, turn back and walk down the street. Go straight about 60m, the restaurant is at the second level on your left(opposite Coffee Bean).
Website

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Delifrance: 1 For 1 Madeleine and Feuillete Promotion

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Delifrance: 1 For 1 Madeleine and Feuillete Promotion

- Available at Delifrance outlets at UE Square, Chinatown Point, Gateway, Seletar Mall, One KM, Hougang1, Rendezvous Hotel, City Square and Singapore Post Centre.

Skinny Pizza (Plaza Singapura)

The English Breakfast Pizza $24

Skinny Pizza is a restaurant chain specialising in thin crust pizza. Owned by the Spa Espirt Group, it first started in 2008 and currently has a total of 5 outlets in Singapore.

There was a short queue when we visited its outlet at Plaza Singapura on a Friday evening.  

We ordered 3 sides since doing so would cost just $18. We ordered the Truffle Fries, Grilled Prawns with Cauliflower Couscous and 1/4 Metre Pork Sausage.

Truffle Fries $9 (a la carte price)

For the first side, we chose the Truffle Fries $9. As it name suggests, it was essentially fries with salt and truffle oil. It arrived piping hot and crisp. With a hint of truffle on every single piece of fries, this was so irresistible. This is something that I will always order when I am at Skinny Pizza. 

Grilled Prawns with Cauliflower Couscous $9 (a la carte price)

For the second side, we ordered the Grilled Prawns with Cauliflower Couscous $9. The cauliflower couscous; fine shredded cauliflower was good. Wish that they had given more of it. Other than that the rest of the items were a let down.

1/4 Metre Pork Sausage $8 (a la carte price)

As for the 3rd side, we chose the 1/4 Metre Pork Sausage $8. It was served on top of a bed of rocket salad. We all agreed that this was the worst side. The pork sausage tasted weird and was too salty. Luckily for me, I love rocket salad and ate the sausage along with it to mask the taste. 

Squid Ink Pizza $29

Squid Ink Pizza $29 is another dish that I always order whenever I am at Skinny Pizza. This is my favourite and is probably the best pizza at Skinny Pizza! A must order!

It consist of prawns, squids, tomato salsa, onion, rocket salad, basil and parsley on squid ink crust (hence the crust is black in colour!). Grilled to perfection, this pizza tasted way better than it looks! The thin, crispy pizza base; a specialty of Skinny Pizza was executed perfectly! With its fresh ingredients, this tasted so good that I stopped the efficient waiter who wanted to clear the pan away as I had yet to scrap off whatever ingredients still left on the pan.

The English Breakfast Pizza $24 was a pizza with bacon, sunny side egg, roasted tomato, mushroom, rocket salad, basil and parsley. The crust was again thin and crispy. As the waiter cuts the pizza into serving slices, watch the egg yolk ooze out. A word of caution would be to eat this as soon as possible. This is because the egg yolk would soft the crust and make it soggy. Otherwise, this pizza also tasted quite good. 

Overall, the pizzas at Skinny Pizza was very well executed. As for the sides, if I had a choice, I would order all 3 sides as Truffle Fries (not sure if they allowed). 

Skinny Pizza (Plaza Singapura)

#03-79/83 Plaza Singapura

68 Orchard Rd

Singapore 238839

Tel: 6884 8381

Opening Hours: Daily 11am to 10pm

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Other branches
Skinny Pizza (100AM)
#01-03/04
100 Tras Street
Singapore 079027
Tel: 6444 2136

Skinny Pizza (Raffles City)
#B1-63/64 Raffles City
252 North Bridge Road
Singapore 179103
Tel: 6333 5069

Skinny Pizza (Westgate)
#01-03 Westgate
3 Gateway Link
Singapore 608532

1 For 1 Soup Restaurant Samsui Sauces at NTUC FairPrice outlets (till 19 Feb 2015)

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1 For 1 Soup Restaurant Samsui Sauces at NTUC Fairprice outlets (till 19 Feb 2015)

- Valid till 19 Feb 2015
- Valid at selected NTUC FairPrice outlets
- Limited to 4 units per product per customer
- Offer is available for online purchase too
- While stocks last

Heng Gi Goose and Duck Rice 兴记鸡 鸭饭 (Tekka Centre)

Braised Duck Meat, Duck Feet and Gizzard with Rice $5 

Heng Gi Goose and Duck Rice 兴记鸡 鸭饭 located at Tekka Centre has been in business for more than 60 years. It is now operated by the original owner's disciples. The original owner of this stall no longer runs the business at this stall and started a stall called Ah Heng Duck Rice 同濟前阿興鴨飯 at Hong Lim Food Centre.

During lunch time you can expect a long queue at this stall. Service is fast though.

The stall sells braised duck (meat, wings, feet), organs, pork belly, pig ears, pig head meat, bean curd (tau kwa) and egg. You will notice that most of their customers are generally older in age partly because of the food offerings that are being sold. They no longer sell goose meat.

Braised Duck Meat, Duck Feet and Egg with Rice 

This plate of Braised Duck Meat, Duck Feet and Egg with Rice cost either $4.50 or $5 (my memory is failing me sigh..). The white rice is drizzled with the braising sauce (lor).

Braised Duck Meat, Duck Feet and Egg with Rice 

Braised Duck Meat, Duck Feet and Egg with Rice 

The braised duck meat, feet and egg are plated on top of the braised sauce.

Braised Duck Meat, Duck Feet and Gizzard with Rice $5 

On another occasion I ordered Braised Duck Meat, Duck Feet and Gizzard with Rice which cost $5.

Braised Duck Meat, Duck Feet and Gizzard with Rice $5 

Look at how meaty and thick the duck meat are. Definitely not layered! In addition, they are so generous with the serving of duck meat. The duck feet could have been braised longer so that they are softer. As for the braising sauce, although it was fragrant, it was a tad too salty. I felt very thirsty towards the end of the meal on both occasion. 

Nevertheless, this is stall worth checking out! The prices here are very reasonable.

ps: They normally take order and sell braised duck (whole) for Chinese New Year period. This year, they are no longer taking orders and selling the braised duck during this period.

Heng Gi Goose and Duck Rice 兴记鸡 鸭饭 (Tekka Centre)

665 Buffalo Road 

#01-335 Tekka Centre 

Singapore 210665

Opening Hours: Tue to Sun 8am - 3pm

                           Closed on Mon

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Starbucks Singapore: 1 For 1 Handcrafted Beverage of any Size (till 12 Feb 2015)

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Starbucks Singapore: 1 For 1 Handcrafted Beverage of any Size (till 12 Feb 2015)

- Valid till 12 Feb 2015 from 3pm to 7pm
- Limited to 2 orders per customer
- While stocks last

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Singapore: 1 For 1 Regular Size Red Velvet Beverage (till 14 Feb 2015)

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Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Singapore: Buy 1 get 1 Free Regular Size Red Velvet Beverage (till 14 Feb 2015)

- Valid till 14 Feb 2015
- Valid in Singapore outlets only
- Complimentary beverage must be equal or lower in value than beverage purchased
- Offer not valid with any other promotion, discount or redemption