Seems to be one of the more popular computer shop in Sim Lim. And the service has really improved a lot over the years.
The last time I stepped into the shop was with a friend who bought a external hard disk enclosure from them. We were pleasantly surprised when the sales person offered to test the item for us. Something quite rare in Sim Lim.
As for prices, theirs are definitely among the better ones.
Went to this outlet of Coffee Club several times, but the last time wasn't a very pleasant one.
Perhaps due to their low table and the inexperience of the waitress, she spilled coffee (cold one, fortunately) on me while trying to place the coaster with one hand and balance the coffee on a tray with the other.
The coffee only managed to spill on my socks, but they could have done better than just offering me some serviette to clean myself. Shouldn't the drink be on the house?
And when the accident happened, the waitress was more concerned with cursing under her breath than apologising to us.
Overall, nice and quiet cafe except for this unpleasant experience.
I tried their Belgian Chocolate Chips ice-cream and fell immediately in love with it! The chocolate chips are chunky and absolutely delicious, while the ice-cream itself is creamy and just perfect in sweetness.
The down side is that Andensens' ice-creams are not the cheapest ice-creams around. A single scoop costed me $4. But if you ask me, it is well worth the price!
The best part about Equinox (the former Compass Rose) is the view. Been up here a zillion times and always look forward to the view. The buffet spread for high tea is also delectable.
Nothing beats eating and looking out at a bird's eye view of the city where cars look like toys and people like ants....everyone seems so insignificant and your chocolate pudding looks bigger that the biggest vehicals on the road! Perhaps this is the place to get a reality check on life!
Service is excellent and the ambience is cosy and tranquil, without the normal buffet crowd that is noisy and all chatty.
One of the good things about eating buffet at the Equinox is that you can walk around and enjoy the good view in between "breaks" from your buffet. After you soak in the views, its time to dig in to the buffet spread again!
This is not your neighbourhood fish market as the name suggest. Rather it is a place for seafood, particularly fish lovers. The fish and chips is yummy! You can try the Manhattan fish and chips or the Alaskan Pollock and Chips. Both are deep fried in light batter. Too bad they do not do it in beer batter. Nevertheless the fish is firm, creamy and juicy and it melts in your mouth. Add that to the crispy deep frid batter and you will be in cloud nine after your first bite.
Since were were dining in pairs, we tried the Manhattan seafood platter. Actually it seems like everyone else was ordering that. Good price for 1 huge piece of fish, 4 huge prawns layered with cheese which is melted just before it reaches your table, calamari, generous amount of chips, 4 oysters and rice. Seems like a huge serving of seafood...actually it really is; all for 29.90.
Ambience is casual and cosy, but with the crowd it can get slightly noisy. They've also got different kinds of seating arrangements. You can sit on the standard height setting or on a couch like setting. Since we were having a full meal, we thought that the couch like setting will make it harder to eat. So we opted for the standard height seating.
The MFM started out in 2002 in Malaysia. It seems like they have more than 8 outlets in Malaysia, in places like Mid Valley Megamall, Klang Valley and even in Penang. In Singapore, they are located at Plaza Singapura and Central.
If you are looking for casual American Seafood, try out the Manhattan Fish Market.
Went to Farmart at Sungei Tengah for lunch with a few friends. After lunch, we toơk a slow walk at the surrounding shop houses and was attracted by some filter tank displayed outside this Aqưarium. It was such a coincidence as I was planning to build a filter tank in my present 6-fêet tank. Since all the displayed filter tank doesnt suit me, I decided to ask the shop owner whether they can cut the glasses for me based on my measurement. Supprisingly, Sun agrêe to do that for me.
Sun, the owner of the aquarium, was very friendly. We discussed about the measurement and the design of the filter tank and he commenced to cut the glasses straight away without negotiating prices. ( But he did mention that the charges won't be high )
It tơok him more than an hour to cut the glasses. While doing so, he had infact neglected his fish buisness. Not only that, he and another elderly guy who help to clean and file the glasses, got cut on the fingers. He did not rush to complete the job although very often he was interupted by his staff for some enquiries from the customers.
In fact, I did not expect Sun to cut the glasses for me because this is not his main business. ( Especially when he did that immediately during his business hour. Other frame makers will take advanced order and charge according to the measurement ). I really appreciate his work and his attitude towards the customers. I am prepared to pay him whatever charges he asked for but he didn't ask for much, infact, he tơok whatever I offer. )
His aquarium sells mainly marine fishes and aquarium accessories. The customers who vìsited today sêems to be mostly regular. I overheard the prices he quoted to the customers, they are very reasonably priced.
If you are a marine fish hobbist, I will strongly recommend you to visit his aquarium and you will sơon agrêe with me that the service is gơod and the prices are reasonable from this aquarium.
Been to this place at least a dozen times since 2003. Let's just say that this is my favourite Vegetarian Indian food haunt.
Ghaangothree started out as a prata place in Hindoo road with a very coffee shop like atmosphere. Today it runs like a restaurant in an airconditioned environment. The very first time I ate here I ordered a prata and just absolutely loved it. It was tasty, crispy and smells great. But that was the last time I ate prata here as I soon discovered that their naan and Kulchas were even better!
Butter kulcha and garlic kulcha is absolutely my favourite and it goes well with the gobi manchurian gravy, which taste sweet and spicy; the cauliflower taste just like fried fish to me! But there is no fish here as the restaurant serves only vegetarian food!
Another favourite is the Pani Puri. All our friends that we brought here simply love it. It is a MUST TRY.
Don't worry if you do not know what the dishes are as the ever friendly boss will always take his time to explain to you.
Another favourite is the Samosa Chaat. They have a wide variety of chaats that can just make you drool over. Lightly mixed with yoghurt, chick peas and potatoes, you just cannot get enough of it.
Price is reasonable and the ambience is cosy. So feel free to bring overseas guests here to experience North Indian food. The Chaats here are much better than the ones served in the Indian Fast food oulets.
What would you do if someone comes round to your table with a huge piece of meat on skewers? That is what you will experience at Brazil Churrascaria. The person is called a Passador (meat waiter), it means that he serves meat. It does not mean that the waiter is meaty!!
Churrascaria is Portuguese for barbecue. All meat in this Brazillian restaurant is marinated in special recipes and cooked over a griller. Simply put this is a MEAT lovers haven. You will find 12 different cuts of meat, all juicy and tender. Just think MEAT when you eat hear and forget about your next doctor's appointment to check your cholesterol levels....and not to mention the FATS. Seem like a rather unhealthy place to dine but hey, the FATS are the best parts right?
So you have a wide selection of meats as long as you are seated on the table. The Passador will keep coming round to your table until you raise the white flag (not provided).
You will find fish like seabass and salmon besides the read meat served here. In between meat dishes you can also get vegetable dishes and our favourite - the grilled pineapple, a worthy refreshing break to make you crave for more meat. When you return home, just remember MEAT.
So does this mean that you will get tired of meat? Perhaps for a few days. But after that you will crave for Brazil Churrascaria again. And we have done that for 3 times.
Do remember to make reservations as the place can get quite packed also on weekdays.
Those were the days when we used to dine at NYDC because of some unique dishes it had like the Destiny's Child Baked Rice rice with chicken or beef and the Mushroom Madness pizza. It is still available though.
When it first came out sometime in 1999, I remember the huge servings that almost left us speechless. Perhaps the fanfare is gone or for some reason, we do not feel that way anymore in dining at NYDC.
Nevertheless, the folks at NYDC do keep coming up with new menus that are interesting and unique. The names of the dishes are also funny and leaves you wondering what you will be eating, such as Fowl Play and Hamburger Hill.
If you ever drop by the NYDC, now also at 3 other locations islandwide, do try out their desserts. Personal fav is the IMM Slam. BTW it has nothing to do with IMM in Jurong!
"Excellent service!" was the first thing that came into my mind when the boss/manager started taking our orders. His humor and his politeness made our birthday celebration dinner really enjoyable.
The food is excellent. The Grilled Salmon Steak I had was one of the nicest I've tried. My friends seemed to have enjoyed their food too.
As for the ambiance, I find it fitting for its name. And I'll have to give the alfresco bar area a try one day. After all, they have my favourite Kilkenny!
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Seems to be one of the more popular computer shop in Sim Lim. And the service has really improved a lot over the years.
The last time I stepped into the shop was with a friend who bought a external hard disk enclosure from them. We were pleasantly surprised when the sales person offered to test the item for us. Something quite rare in Sim Lim.
As for prices, theirs are definitely among the better ones.
Rating given:
Went to this outlet of Coffee Club several times, but the last time wasn't a very pleasant one.
Perhaps due to their low table and the inexperience of the waitress, she spilled coffee (cold one, fortunately) on me while trying to place the coaster with one hand and balance the coffee on a tray with the other.
The coffee only managed to spill on my socks, but they could have done better than just offering me some serviette to clean myself. Shouldn't the drink be on the house?
And when the accident happened, the waitress was more concerned with cursing under her breath than apologising to us.
Overall, nice and quiet cafe except for this unpleasant experience.
Rating given:
I tried their Belgian Chocolate Chips ice-cream and fell immediately in love with it! The chocolate chips are chunky and absolutely delicious, while the ice-cream itself is creamy and just perfect in sweetness.
The down side is that Andensens' ice-creams are not the cheapest ice-creams around. A single scoop costed me $4. But if you ask me, it is well worth the price!
Rating given:
The best part about Equinox (the former Compass Rose) is the view. Been up here a zillion times and always look forward to the view. The buffet spread for high tea is also delectable.
Nothing beats eating and looking out at a bird's eye view of the city where cars look like toys and people like ants....everyone seems so insignificant and your chocolate pudding looks bigger that the biggest vehicals on the road! Perhaps this is the place to get a reality check on life!
Service is excellent and the ambience is cosy and tranquil, without the normal buffet crowd that is noisy and all chatty.
One of the good things about eating buffet at the Equinox is that you can walk around and enjoy the good view in between "breaks" from your buffet. After you soak in the views, its time to dig in to the buffet spread again!
Rating given:
This is not your neighbourhood fish market as the name suggest. Rather it is a place for seafood, particularly fish lovers. The fish and chips is yummy! You can try the Manhattan fish and chips or the Alaskan Pollock and Chips. Both are deep fried in light batter. Too bad they do not do it in beer batter. Nevertheless the fish is firm, creamy and juicy and it melts in your mouth. Add that to the crispy deep frid batter and you will be in cloud nine after your first bite.
Since were were dining in pairs, we tried the Manhattan seafood platter. Actually it seems like everyone else was ordering that. Good price for 1 huge piece of fish, 4 huge prawns layered with cheese which is melted just before it reaches your table, calamari, generous amount of chips, 4 oysters and rice. Seems like a huge serving of seafood...actually it really is; all for 29.90.
Ambience is casual and cosy, but with the crowd it can get slightly noisy. They've also got different kinds of seating arrangements. You can sit on the standard height setting or on a couch like setting. Since we were having a full meal, we thought that the couch like setting will make it harder to eat. So we opted for the standard height seating.
The MFM started out in 2002 in Malaysia. It seems like they have more than 8 outlets in Malaysia, in places like Mid Valley Megamall, Klang Valley and even in Penang. In Singapore, they are located at Plaza Singapura and Central.
If you are looking for casual American Seafood, try out the Manhattan Fish Market.
Rating given:
Went to Farmart at Sungei Tengah for lunch with a few friends. After lunch, we toơk a slow walk at the surrounding shop houses and was attracted by some filter tank displayed outside this Aqưarium. It was such a coincidence as I was planning to build a filter tank in my present 6-fêet tank. Since all the displayed filter tank doesnt suit me, I decided to ask the shop owner whether they can cut the glasses for me based on my measurement. Supprisingly, Sun agrêe to do that for me.
Sun, the owner of the aquarium, was very friendly. We discussed about the measurement and the design of the filter tank and he commenced to cut the glasses straight away without negotiating prices. ( But he did mention that the charges won't be high )
It tơok him more than an hour to cut the glasses. While doing so, he had infact neglected his fish buisness. Not only that, he and another elderly guy who help to clean and file the glasses, got cut on the fingers. He did not rush to complete the job although very often he was interupted by his staff for some enquiries from the customers.
In fact, I did not expect Sun to cut the glasses for me because this is not his main business. ( Especially when he did that immediately during his business hour. Other frame makers will take advanced order and charge according to the measurement ). I really appreciate his work and his attitude towards the customers. I am prepared to pay him whatever charges he asked for but he didn't ask for much, infact, he tơok whatever I offer. )
His aquarium sells mainly marine fishes and aquarium accessories. The customers who vìsited today sêems to be mostly regular. I overheard the prices he quoted to the customers, they are very reasonably priced.
If you are a marine fish hobbist, I will strongly recommend you to visit his aquarium and you will sơon agrêe with me that the service is gơod and the prices are reasonable from this aquarium.
Rating given:
Been to this place at least a dozen times since 2003. Let's just say that this is my favourite Vegetarian Indian food haunt.
Ghaangothree started out as a prata place in Hindoo road with a very coffee shop like atmosphere. Today it runs like a restaurant in an airconditioned environment. The very first time I ate here I ordered a prata and just absolutely loved it. It was tasty, crispy and smells great. But that was the last time I ate prata here as I soon discovered that their naan and Kulchas were even better!
Butter kulcha and garlic kulcha is absolutely my favourite and it goes well with the gobi manchurian gravy, which taste sweet and spicy; the cauliflower taste just like fried fish to me! But there is no fish here as the restaurant serves only vegetarian food!
Another favourite is the Pani Puri. All our friends that we brought here simply love it. It is a MUST TRY.
Don't worry if you do not know what the dishes are as the ever friendly boss will always take his time to explain to you.
Another favourite is the Samosa Chaat. They have a wide variety of chaats that can just make you drool over. Lightly mixed with yoghurt, chick peas and potatoes, you just cannot get enough of it.
Price is reasonable and the ambience is cosy. So feel free to bring overseas guests here to experience North Indian food. The Chaats here are much better than the ones served in the Indian Fast food oulets.
Rating given:
What would you do if someone comes round to your table with a huge piece of meat on skewers? That is what you will experience at Brazil Churrascaria. The person is called a Passador (meat waiter), it means that he serves meat. It does not mean that the waiter is meaty!!
Churrascaria is Portuguese for barbecue. All meat in this Brazillian restaurant is marinated in special recipes and cooked over a griller. Simply put this is a MEAT lovers haven. You will find 12 different cuts of meat, all juicy and tender. Just think MEAT when you eat hear and forget about your next doctor's appointment to check your cholesterol levels....and not to mention the FATS. Seem like a rather unhealthy place to dine but hey, the FATS are the best parts right?
So you have a wide selection of meats as long as you are seated on the table. The Passador will keep coming round to your table until you raise the white flag (not provided).
You will find fish like seabass and salmon besides the read meat served here. In between meat dishes you can also get vegetable dishes and our favourite - the grilled pineapple, a worthy refreshing break to make you crave for more meat. When you return home, just remember MEAT.
So does this mean that you will get tired of meat? Perhaps for a few days. But after that you will crave for Brazil Churrascaria again. And we have done that for 3 times.
Do remember to make reservations as the place can get quite packed also on weekdays.
The only thing missing here is football!
Rating given:
Those were the days when we used to dine at NYDC because of some unique dishes it had like the Destiny's Child Baked Rice rice with chicken or beef and the Mushroom Madness pizza. It is still available though.
When it first came out sometime in 1999, I remember the huge servings that almost left us speechless. Perhaps the fanfare is gone or for some reason, we do not feel that way anymore in dining at NYDC.
Nevertheless, the folks at NYDC do keep coming up with new menus that are interesting and unique. The names of the dishes are also funny and leaves you wondering what you will be eating, such as Fowl Play and Hamburger Hill.
If you ever drop by the NYDC, now also at 3 other locations islandwide, do try out their desserts. Personal fav is the IMM Slam. BTW it has nothing to do with IMM in Jurong!
Rating given:
"Excellent service!" was the first thing that came into my mind when the boss/manager started taking our orders. His humor and his politeness made our birthday celebration dinner really enjoyable.
The food is excellent. The Grilled Salmon Steak I had was one of the nicest I've tried. My friends seemed to have enjoyed their food too.
As for the ambiance, I find it fitting for its name. And I'll have to give the alfresco bar area a try one day. After all, they have my favourite Kilkenny!
Rating given: