I definitely agree with Yebber Do here. I went for the Eason Chan concert there sometime ago and I decided that it was to be my first and last concert that I would be watching there. The seating arrangement sucks and the chairs are nowhere comfy. Imagine paying your money and getting those steel chairs that you see at Carrefour?
Next, the sound system ain't that superb either and the image projected on one of the big screens was actually laterally inverted!! It was simply a huge turn-off for me.
And similar to what Yebber Do, the only good thing for me was that Eason Chan gave a good performance that night, which was sort of a consolation for all the rest of the disappointments..
I like going to Vivovity for a couple of reasons. Like what the three reviewers before me have said, The leg roon in GV Vivo is excellent. You do not need to be cramped up and stand up to allow others to walk past you to getto their seats.
Next, the number of counters there are always efficient and though the queue may be long, you won't find yourself standing there like ages. Thirdly, as what Leenie Pigs have mentioned, we do not need to walk through the back staircase in order to get back to the shopping mall. That really dampens the mood after watching a good movie, when you find yourself wasting time going around just to get back into the mall.
In addition, there are seats catered just for a couple whereby you can have some privacy of sorts. These seats are situated at the last row , Row J. This is ideal for me as I dislike people coming in late and walking in front of me even though the show has yet to start and the leg room, as mentioned previously is quite spacious. So normally, I would book the tickets online to ensure that I get those seats before I make my way down. And really its best to book online to ensure that you get to watch your desired show..
I was in Phnom Penh abt a year ago on a holiday for a week. Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia. In my opinion, the city was likened to the perhaps late 60's to early 70's in SIngapore, whereby the street was full of rubbish, shophouses could be seen everywhere.
I was staying put at a friend's residence during my stay there. Over there, the main modes of transport were either motorcycles, tut-tuks, car or by foot. There is no public transport available as almost everyone was owning a motorcycle, which could double up as their tool for fetching tourists or locals around for a mere dollar USD. The tut-tuks would usually cost two USD but you can always try bargaining down to one USD most of the time. However, I chose to walk around mostly on foot so that I can see more although the heat was really scorching.
There are also many places of interest that I had gone to and they are namely the Royal Palace, Phsar Thom Thmei, the Silver Pagoda, the National Museum, Independence Monument (Khmer: Vimean Akareach), the Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument, the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, and Wat Phnom.
Amongst them the most memorable one was perhaps the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. This was a former high school which was used as the notorious Security Prison 21 (S-21) concentration camp by the Khmer Rouge regime from its rise to power in 1975 to its fall in 1979 is one of the city's most moving landmarks. In there, you can see the living cells of the prisoners held there in the past, the kind of tools that were used to torture the prisoners. Also, all the pictures of the prisoners held there were displayed in several room and you could really feel a rush of sadness at that moment for the prisoners, some whom were just kids and were subjected to the most cruel form of torture you could not have imagined.
from this trip, I got to know more about Phnom Penh and experience a whole new different culture. It was truly enriching and I strongly recommend you guys and gals to go there and experience it for yourselves.
I was in Siem Reap, Cambodia to visit my girlfriend who was working on a short stint over there last July. And I must say the exeperience there was quite different.
Siem Reap is truly a place which is rich in culture and history. It houses the most famous " Ang Kor Wat", which used to be the castle for the ancient kings. It is a magnificient sight to behold and to gain access to the top of the castle, you need to climb up almost 30m or equivalent to around 7-8 storeys high of steps. There are also many historical artifacts and statues, which are in the process of being reconstructed so that the Ang Kor Wat can be seen in its full entirety again.
Upon getting to the top, you can see the vast view of Ang Kor Wat. In there, there are Buddha statues for both locals and tourists to pray. In addition, on the walls of Ang Kor Wat, you can find the history of Cambodia and how the legends of gods and goddess, good vs evil were being told.
A one day pass to visit the temples will cost US$20. If you are just going for the experience, a one day pass is enough. If your interest is look at all the temples, a 3 day pass will be enough. Your taxi or tu-tu drive will stop at the ticketing booth and you can buy your pass there. It is a small price to pay in exchange for the experience you get in return. No amount of words can truly describe that feeling until you have experienced it for yourself.
There is also a Killing Fields in Siem Reap, which is a much smaller version than that in the capital (Phnom Penh). The one at Siem Reap has a semi-glass tower where the skulls of those who were killed during the Khmer Rouge regime are being placed to rest.
The following are some tips that one can take note when planning for your trip to Siem Reap.
1. Wear comfortable shoes if you are climbing Angkor Wat. The steps are steep.
2. Wear sunscreen. The sun is merciless and they have a 13 hour day.
3. If you have a weak stomach, avoid eating from the roadside stalls, and drinking water with ice. Leave that to the last day when it doesn't really matter.
4. Bring smaller USD notes, such USD$1 and USD$5. Don't bother changing riels (cambodian currency). The locals use USD too, and only use riels mainly for change smaller than USD$1.
5. It is worthwhile to hire an English guide if you are travelling to see the temples. You're contributing to tourism dollars, and also the guide would explain many things that would help you understand what you are seeing.
6. Cambodians sleep early, and rise early. They usually go to bed from 9pm onwards, and rise before 5am. They consider it bad luck and also a trait of laziness to rise late. So if you are up to it, you could also wake up early to catch some sights at the local markets.
7. If you are approached by little children to buy some counterfeit books, and would like to, remember to check the pages inside.
8. "Thank you" is "or kun".
9. There is really nothing to shop in Cambodia, you're better off doing the bulk of you shopping in Vietnam or Bangkok. So, don't make Cambodia your last leg in Asia.
10. Ask your guide to bring you to some Khmer restaurants that the locals go to (and which are clean).
Been to this stall for 2 times last month within the span of one week. 1st time round was during lunch hour with my colleagues. We reached there before 12pm, which was supposedly its opening hours. When we were there, we could already see a small crowd of people waiting there.
So when the stall finally opened, we quickly queued up to make our orders. Beforehand, a colleague,who had patronised this stall several times before had already told us that the stall was most famous for its steaks, thus all of us ordered the Sirloin steak and some side dishes such as chicken wings, coleslaw and soup to be shared amongst us.
When the steak arrived, it was quite a huge sharing as compared to what you would normally get at other Western food stalls. In addition, it came complete with vegetables and mashed potato/fries. But trust me, go for the mashed potato and you will love it. The taste is simply fanatastic.
The steak itself was nice and juicy and succulent. WIthout a doubt, it was well worth the price. (It was $10 if I could remember correctly).
As for the 2nd time, I brought my girlfriend to check out this place as we were nearby. Again I ordered steak and she ordered a chicken cutlet and chicken wings. But the chicken cutlet wasn't that nice thou' the chicken wings were not bad.
Therefore for all those who wanna go and have a taste do try to go before 12pm during lunch hour as you can expect to wait up to 30 mins!! No kidding, their business is that good!!
As for the late afternoon, it seems that after 4pm the crowd starts to fill up again.
So again, do be prepared to wait for some time before your main course comes. Therefore, you should order some side dishes to pass your time while waiting for your main courses to be served.
UNO Beef House is one of my favourite place for western food! I believe they are famous for their steaks, but since I'm no steak lover I can't give any steaky recommendations.
But their fish & chips and chicken chops are excellent! Portion is large and prices are reasonable (around $4.50 and above).
It helps that they are so near my home. :) Highly recommended if you happen to be free to drop by.
I totally agree with Natsu, the queuing system at IKEA Restaurant & Cafe made me felt like I was in National Service again! Queuing up and picking up food along the way just feels so much like NS.
In case you are wondering, no that is not a compliment. :)
The food is pretty decent, but the price is a little on the high side. I tried their Chicken Chop Rice.
Finally, getting seats might prove to be difficult with the amount of people there. So be prepared to spend a little time waiting.
Was there yesterday with my gf for a nice buffet dinner at this restaurant. It was closed down sometime ago for renovation and was reopened maybe abt a few weeks ago.
I would say that the food there is tasty,fresh and has a wide variety. Aslo the food are presentably arranged for a nice overview.
The food ranges from Premium Live Oysters, Scallops, Prawns, Crayfish, Wide selection of Sashimi, California Hand roll, Assorted Sushi, French Goose Liver Paste, Prawn Salad, Norwegian Smoked Salmon, Black Pepper Crabs, Chili Crabs, Scallops in Garlic sauce, Yang Zhou Fried Rice, Soya Chicken, Grilled Salmon Fish Head, Honey Baked Chicken Drumlets, Baked Scallops, Beef Steak, Lamb Chop, Chicken Chop, Shishamo, Fish Fillets, Ebi Tempura, Crackers, Potato Wedges, Salmon Pizza, Herbal Chicken Soup, Sharkâs Fin Soup, Assorted Dim Sum, Crocodile Soup, Stir Fried Seasonal Vegetables, Herbal Prawns, Assorted Pastries, Puddings, Herbal Jelly, Ice-Cream and free flow of Coffee, Tea Juices and Soft Drinks.
And the above are not the entire menu as yet!! Therefore you can really have a good feast over there. Just imagine all the food there waiting for you.
As fro the pricing, it is definitely worth paying for the amount of food you can have. The prices are as follows:
LUNCH ADULT CHILD
Mon - Fri S$26.80 S$16.80
Sat - Sun
& Public Holidays S$28.80 S$18.80
DINNER
Mon - Thu S$33.80 S$16.80
Fri - Sun, Eve
Public Holiday &
Public Holiday S$35.80 S$18.80
HIGH-TEA ADULT CHILD
Sat - Sun &
Public Holidays S$14.80 S$9.80
(All prices subject to10% service charge & 7 % GST)
As for the various meal hours they are as follows:
Business Hours : 11:30am~3:00pm
5:30pm~10:00pm
Sat,Sun & PH (Lunch):11:30am~2:30pm
Sat,Sun & PH High-Tea: 2:30pm~4:30pm
1 Child charge based on height of 110cm-150cm
2 Children under the height of 110cm will be charged under 1 Child buffet rate.
So why wait?? Hurry up and make that reseravtion now!!!
(",)(",)
This is not a copy of Aroy Thai as we thought. We were wondering how come the prices are so much cheaper compared to Aroy and discovered that it was Ah Loy and not Aroy.
Food is above average. So far we have been there twice and they have a wide selection of items all at reasonable prices. A plate of Phad Thai is about $3 which makes it even cheaper than some mass produced Phad Thai found at some food courts...so it definitely a must try for Phad Thai lovers.
They have all the regular Thai fares and must say that the portions are tasty and just right for 2 persons. The total bill came up to be less than $20 for 4 dishes and dessert. So it really is budget. Also they do not charge GST and Service charge.
What's more, Tom's Palette is just next door, so you can hop to the next shop to get your home made ice cream after a hearty meal.
Was at Millenia Walk with two girlfriends and I wanted to try out Abof, but the price was alittle high for a casual dinner. So we went to Bab Noodle. Although the name suggested that they serves noodle, but I saw my rice on the menu. To change the rice to noodles is an additional $2. Shouldn't they call it Bab Rice then?
Anyway, the 3 of us ordered 2 starters to share and a main each with iced lychee tea for all of us. There were 3 lady staff at work. And as it was late already, the place was rather empty. We were given all the attention we needed. So this was great. Except for my missing straw in my drink, and the fallen spoon from my table. Other than that, the service was great.
Now the food... the starters - Pidan with cold tofu and Seafood tofu were great! Love the taste. As for the main, I was contemplating between the Sukiyaki Beef Set and the Stew Beef with Karrage Chicken Set. I asked the lady who took our order which she recommends, and Sukiyaki was her choice. So I gave that a try. The serving was rather big for me. I was too full only half way through the set. But then the main problem came when I reached home couple of hours later... yap... had a "blasting" time in the loo... perhaps its the beef. As there were some that I thought looked weird. Or again, might be due to the combo of food I had for dinner. Lucky for me, I feel better now after the blasting.
Total spent by the 3 of us was $58.40.
For the service and attention, I give 2 stars and for the value-for-money set meals I'm giving another. Not going to rate the food as my experience was probably uncalled for.
1=SGD 0.0587
I definitely agree with Yebber Do here. I went for the Eason Chan concert there sometime ago and I decided that it was to be my first and last concert that I would be watching there. The seating arrangement sucks and the chairs are nowhere comfy. Imagine paying your money and getting those steel chairs that you see at Carrefour?
Next, the sound system ain't that superb either and the image projected on one of the big screens was actually laterally inverted!! It was simply a huge turn-off for me.
And similar to what Yebber Do, the only good thing for me was that Eason Chan gave a good performance that night, which was sort of a consolation for all the rest of the disappointments..
Rating given:
I like going to Vivovity for a couple of reasons. Like what the three reviewers before me have said, The leg roon in GV Vivo is excellent. You do not need to be cramped up and stand up to allow others to walk past you to getto their seats.
Next, the number of counters there are always efficient and though the queue may be long, you won't find yourself standing there like ages. Thirdly, as what Leenie Pigs have mentioned, we do not need to walk through the back staircase in order to get back to the shopping mall. That really dampens the mood after watching a good movie, when you find yourself wasting time going around just to get back into the mall.
In addition, there are seats catered just for a couple whereby you can have some privacy of sorts. These seats are situated at the last row , Row J. This is ideal for me as I dislike people coming in late and walking in front of me even though the show has yet to start and the leg room, as mentioned previously is quite spacious. So normally, I would book the tickets online to ensure that I get those seats before I make my way down. And really its best to book online to ensure that you get to watch your desired show..
Rating given:
I was in Phnom Penh abt a year ago on a holiday for a week. Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia. In my opinion, the city was likened to the perhaps late 60's to early 70's in SIngapore, whereby the street was full of rubbish, shophouses could be seen everywhere.
I was staying put at a friend's residence during my stay there. Over there, the main modes of transport were either motorcycles, tut-tuks, car or by foot. There is no public transport available as almost everyone was owning a motorcycle, which could double up as their tool for fetching tourists or locals around for a mere dollar USD. The tut-tuks would usually cost two USD but you can always try bargaining down to one USD most of the time. However, I chose to walk around mostly on foot so that I can see more although the heat was really scorching.
There are also many places of interest that I had gone to and they are namely the Royal Palace, Phsar Thom Thmei, the Silver Pagoda, the National Museum, Independence Monument (Khmer: Vimean Akareach), the Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument, the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, and Wat Phnom.
Amongst them the most memorable one was perhaps the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. This was a former high school which was used as the notorious Security Prison 21 (S-21) concentration camp by the Khmer Rouge regime from its rise to power in 1975 to its fall in 1979 is one of the city's most moving landmarks. In there, you can see the living cells of the prisoners held there in the past, the kind of tools that were used to torture the prisoners. Also, all the pictures of the prisoners held there were displayed in several room and you could really feel a rush of sadness at that moment for the prisoners, some whom were just kids and were subjected to the most cruel form of torture you could not have imagined.
from this trip, I got to know more about Phnom Penh and experience a whole new different culture. It was truly enriching and I strongly recommend you guys and gals to go there and experience it for yourselves.
Rating given:
I was in Siem Reap, Cambodia to visit my girlfriend who was working on a short stint over there last July. And I must say the exeperience there was quite different.
Siem Reap is truly a place which is rich in culture and history. It houses the most famous " Ang Kor Wat", which used to be the castle for the ancient kings. It is a magnificient sight to behold and to gain access to the top of the castle, you need to climb up almost 30m or equivalent to around 7-8 storeys high of steps. There are also many historical artifacts and statues, which are in the process of being reconstructed so that the Ang Kor Wat can be seen in its full entirety again.
Upon getting to the top, you can see the vast view of Ang Kor Wat. In there, there are Buddha statues for both locals and tourists to pray. In addition, on the walls of Ang Kor Wat, you can find the history of Cambodia and how the legends of gods and goddess, good vs evil were being told.
A one day pass to visit the temples will cost US$20. If you are just going for the experience, a one day pass is enough. If your interest is look at all the temples, a 3 day pass will be enough. Your taxi or tu-tu drive will stop at the ticketing booth and you can buy your pass there. It is a small price to pay in exchange for the experience you get in return. No amount of words can truly describe that feeling until you have experienced it for yourself.
There is also a Killing Fields in Siem Reap, which is a much smaller version than that in the capital (Phnom Penh). The one at Siem Reap has a semi-glass tower where the skulls of those who were killed during the Khmer Rouge regime are being placed to rest.
The following are some tips that one can take note when planning for your trip to Siem Reap.
1. Wear comfortable shoes if you are climbing Angkor Wat. The steps are steep.
2. Wear sunscreen. The sun is merciless and they have a 13 hour day.
3. If you have a weak stomach, avoid eating from the roadside stalls, and drinking water with ice. Leave that to the last day when it doesn't really matter.
4. Bring smaller USD notes, such USD$1 and USD$5. Don't bother changing riels (cambodian currency). The locals use USD too, and only use riels mainly for change smaller than USD$1.
5. It is worthwhile to hire an English guide if you are travelling to see the temples. You're contributing to tourism dollars, and also the guide would explain many things that would help you understand what you are seeing.
6. Cambodians sleep early, and rise early. They usually go to bed from 9pm onwards, and rise before 5am. They consider it bad luck and also a trait of laziness to rise late. So if you are up to it, you could also wake up early to catch some sights at the local markets.
7. If you are approached by little children to buy some counterfeit books, and would like to, remember to check the pages inside.
8. "Thank you" is "or kun".
9. There is really nothing to shop in Cambodia, you're better off doing the bulk of you shopping in Vietnam or Bangkok. So, don't make Cambodia your last leg in Asia.
10. Ask your guide to bring you to some Khmer restaurants that the locals go to (and which are clean).
Rating given:
Been to this stall for 2 times last month within the span of one week. 1st time round was during lunch hour with my colleagues. We reached there before 12pm, which was supposedly its opening hours. When we were there, we could already see a small crowd of people waiting there.
So when the stall finally opened, we quickly queued up to make our orders. Beforehand, a colleague,who had patronised this stall several times before had already told us that the stall was most famous for its steaks, thus all of us ordered the Sirloin steak and some side dishes such as chicken wings, coleslaw and soup to be shared amongst us.
When the steak arrived, it was quite a huge sharing as compared to what you would normally get at other Western food stalls. In addition, it came complete with vegetables and mashed potato/fries. But trust me, go for the mashed potato and you will love it. The taste is simply fanatastic.
The steak itself was nice and juicy and succulent. WIthout a doubt, it was well worth the price. (It was $10 if I could remember correctly).
As for the 2nd time, I brought my girlfriend to check out this place as we were nearby. Again I ordered steak and she ordered a chicken cutlet and chicken wings. But the chicken cutlet wasn't that nice thou' the chicken wings were not bad.
Therefore for all those who wanna go and have a taste do try to go before 12pm during lunch hour as you can expect to wait up to 30 mins!! No kidding, their business is that good!!
As for the late afternoon, it seems that after 4pm the crowd starts to fill up again.
So again, do be prepared to wait for some time before your main course comes. Therefore, you should order some side dishes to pass your time while waiting for your main courses to be served.
Rating given:
UNO Beef House is one of my favourite place for western food! I believe they are famous for their steaks, but since I'm no steak lover I can't give any steaky recommendations.
But their fish & chips and chicken chops are excellent! Portion is large and prices are reasonable (around $4.50 and above).
It helps that they are so near my home. :) Highly recommended if you happen to be free to drop by.
Rating given:
I totally agree with Natsu, the queuing system at IKEA Restaurant & Cafe made me felt like I was in National Service again! Queuing up and picking up food along the way just feels so much like NS.
In case you are wondering, no that is not a compliment. :)
The food is pretty decent, but the price is a little on the high side. I tried their Chicken Chop Rice.
Finally, getting seats might prove to be difficult with the amount of people there. So be prepared to spend a little time waiting.
Rating given:
Was there yesterday with my gf for a nice buffet dinner at this restaurant. It was closed down sometime ago for renovation and was reopened maybe abt a few weeks ago.
I would say that the food there is tasty,fresh and has a wide variety. Aslo the food are presentably arranged for a nice overview.
The food ranges from Premium Live Oysters, Scallops, Prawns, Crayfish, Wide selection of Sashimi, California Hand roll, Assorted Sushi, French Goose Liver Paste, Prawn Salad, Norwegian Smoked Salmon, Black Pepper Crabs, Chili Crabs, Scallops in Garlic sauce, Yang Zhou Fried Rice, Soya Chicken, Grilled Salmon Fish Head, Honey Baked Chicken Drumlets, Baked Scallops, Beef Steak, Lamb Chop, Chicken Chop, Shishamo, Fish Fillets, Ebi Tempura, Crackers, Potato Wedges, Salmon Pizza, Herbal Chicken Soup, Sharkâs Fin Soup, Assorted Dim Sum, Crocodile Soup, Stir Fried Seasonal Vegetables, Herbal Prawns, Assorted Pastries, Puddings, Herbal Jelly, Ice-Cream and free flow of Coffee, Tea Juices and Soft Drinks.
And the above are not the entire menu as yet!! Therefore you can really have a good feast over there. Just imagine all the food there waiting for you.
As fro the pricing, it is definitely worth paying for the amount of food you can have. The prices are as follows:
LUNCH ADULT CHILD
Mon - Fri S$26.80 S$16.80
Sat - Sun
& Public Holidays S$28.80 S$18.80
DINNER
Mon - Thu S$33.80 S$16.80
Fri - Sun, Eve
Public Holiday &
Public Holiday S$35.80 S$18.80
HIGH-TEA ADULT CHILD
Sat - Sun &
Public Holidays S$14.80 S$9.80
(All prices subject to10% service charge & 7 % GST)
As for the various meal hours they are as follows:
Business Hours : 11:30am~3:00pm
5:30pm~10:00pm
Sat,Sun & PH (Lunch):11:30am~2:30pm
Sat,Sun & PH High-Tea: 2:30pm~4:30pm
1 Child charge based on height of 110cm-150cm
2 Children under the height of 110cm will be charged under 1 Child buffet rate.
So why wait?? Hurry up and make that reseravtion now!!!
(",)(",)
Rating given:
This is not a copy of Aroy Thai as we thought. We were wondering how come the prices are so much cheaper compared to Aroy and discovered that it was Ah Loy and not Aroy.
Food is above average. So far we have been there twice and they have a wide selection of items all at reasonable prices. A plate of Phad Thai is about $3 which makes it even cheaper than some mass produced Phad Thai found at some food courts...so it definitely a must try for Phad Thai lovers.
They have all the regular Thai fares and must say that the portions are tasty and just right for 2 persons. The total bill came up to be less than $20 for 4 dishes and dessert. So it really is budget. Also they do not charge GST and Service charge.
What's more, Tom's Palette is just next door, so you can hop to the next shop to get your home made ice cream after a hearty meal.
Rating given:
Was at Millenia Walk with two girlfriends and I wanted to try out Abof, but the price was alittle high for a casual dinner. So we went to Bab Noodle. Although the name suggested that they serves noodle, but I saw my rice on the menu. To change the rice to noodles is an additional $2. Shouldn't they call it Bab Rice then?
Anyway, the 3 of us ordered 2 starters to share and a main each with iced lychee tea for all of us. There were 3 lady staff at work. And as it was late already, the place was rather empty. We were given all the attention we needed. So this was great. Except for my missing straw in my drink, and the fallen spoon from my table. Other than that, the service was great.
Now the food... the starters - Pidan with cold tofu and Seafood tofu were great! Love the taste. As for the main, I was contemplating between the Sukiyaki Beef Set and the Stew Beef with Karrage Chicken Set. I asked the lady who took our order which she recommends, and Sukiyaki was her choice. So I gave that a try. The serving was rather big for me. I was too full only half way through the set. But then the main problem came when I reached home couple of hours later... yap... had a "blasting" time in the loo... perhaps its the beef. As there were some that I thought looked weird. Or again, might be due to the combo of food I had for dinner. Lucky for me, I feel better now after the blasting.
Total spent by the 3 of us was $58.40.
For the service and attention, I give 2 stars and for the value-for-money set meals I'm giving another. Not going to rate the food as my experience was probably uncalled for.
Rating given: