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This outlet is housed in the quiet Roxy Square just opposite Parkway Parade. Don't be fooled by the appearance of the complex though, this salon is very well renovated and looks posh with its spa theme.
It has relaxing music playing in the background and nice dim lights to help you feel less conscious.
Recently they advertised in the newspapers... 30 sessions (10 of 3 different kinds) for just a few hundred dollars so I decided to head down for some trials. The people were very friendly and less pushy (still pushy though but less) than some of the other salons I've been to.
Just an outline of my problems: I have a tummy and thick thighs and generally not toned.
So I signed up for their package and did the Radio Frenquency one straightaway. It was really good! I could actually see the reduced appearance of my cellulite on my thighs immediately and for a few days it maintained that look.
I also tried the Detox Massage by Shirley. She was very patient and put me at ease immediately. She shared many home remedies I could do for my problems. Which was really helpful. They also stayed later than normal as I was the last customer and didn't seem impatient, letting me take my time in the shower etc.
The only reason why they did not receive 5 stars was that I didn't like a couple of their pushier consultants but the therapists were very nice.
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Sumo House Cheapest Japanese Food in Singapore
I don't know if they are the cheapest but they are certainly cheap.
Situated at the old Cinema along New Upper Changi Road, they share the premises with a Gaming shop/Arcade. It's hard to miss with all the posters and such pasted all over the front. Outside it may look a little sleazy and run-down. But they've done up the inside and it's pretty neat. Although they don't have large comfy sofas but it's just comfortable enough with air-conditioning.
The food tasted:
Chicken teriyaki set served with rice @ $4.90
Cold Soba Noodles served with Mixed tempura @ $5.90
Unagi Set with rice @ $8.90
The food tastes much like Singaporean homecooked Jap food made with all those condiments you see at NTUC. Just minus the hassle of cooking. It's pretty good if you don't think about all the preservatives you're eating. Most importantly it's very fast. Occasionally the cook will be too generous with the sauces, but it's better than tasteless.
Sets are pretty good value as they also include fruit, appetizer and free flow green tea.
Good if you're gathering with a small group of friends... but not for impressing girls. :)
*******This outlet has closed down. I went twice last week and all the posters have been taken down, etc. Do visit them at other outlets stated at their website!
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Dorothy Perkins has quite a few outlets in Singapore and is managed by Wing Tai Asia which also manages Topshop. G2000 etc. This particular one is in Parkway.
I like Dorothy Perkins as their clothing line is more sensible and evergreen. It's not overly quirky and overly fashionable items that become outdated easily. Within an outlet itself they tend to have clothing for every occasion. Their sizes run a little bigger so I wear size 6 instead of my usual size 8. The pricing of the items are generally alright, pretty much like Topshop.
This particular store in Parkway is my favourite as it's not as crowded as the rest and is always tidy even during a sale (as it is now.) I asked many questions and tried on 3-4 pieces and the salespeople were happy to answer all my questions, one of the benefits of an uncrowded place.
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This one's is one of the few HK cafes that I like.
The service here is quick but friendly still. They see you at the entrance and serve fast. They're also quite alert when you need you something.
I usually order the Baked rice which is pretty good with a good serving of meat unlike some which you have to dig like crazy before finding any. The cheese is not cheddar thus it doesn't harden when served. Drink would usually be Red Bean Ice... This one needs some improvement as it's different every time it's served. Sometimes there's too much ice, sometimes it's too sweet.
Ambience-wise... it's fine if you sit inside but the other seats are very visible to the passers-by and some people are plain rude staring at what you eat as they walk past. Even worse if there's a queue and those people watch you eat as they queue.
Price-wise is slightly under $30 for two people so it's fine.
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Montip is located at Century Square Level 1, near the information counter. It's a store selling a whole array of things from hair accessories to pencil cases to costume jewellery to bags.
Each design usually comes in an array of colours and there's always a huge variety of designs for each item they have. It's a girlie's haven really.
It's perpetually crowded and that's what keeps me away at times.
One caution though, the quality is not fantastic and it's equivalent to a similiar item at an "auntie" shop going for half-price. The thing is you pay for variety cos you might not get the colour you want at the cheaper shop. So test and check the items you want to buy carefully.
Also the shop assistants are not very helpful and sometimes seem very unwilling to help you cut the cable tie. But I guess it's a good thing they don't really come out of the counter anyway cos it's really cramp in the shop.
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Design your style with Beadspin. Beyond your Inspiration...
Well that's their motto. For the less-informed, Beadspin's mother store is Koi Ming along South Bridge road. Koi Ming is one of the pioneer Bead shops which wholesale lots of stuff...
Beadspin, being its smaller and more convenient store in the suburbs, has lesser variety and sells their things in smaller packs. However, if you need stuff in larger quantities you can always ask. They stock them at the back. But the difference in price is not very great, unlike at the wholesale shops.
They have more of Swarovski Crystals and findings but less of semi precious stones. They have the commercially made findings which make jewellery making easier but when it comes to real raw material they have less of those. Their shop is more catered for the casual beader who wishes to start off with simple projects first.
They also have magazines which you can purchase but not photocopy from. (sadly)
They have stamp-card which you can collect a stamp for every $10 you spend. You have to ask for the stamp because some of the girls will "conveniently" forget.
All in all, it's very convenient but not enough variety and value for me.
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The one that I frequent is the outlet at Century Square *Tampines*. All as all franchise chains go, the food do taste different at each outlet....
I only buy the XXXL Chicken Cutlet. I like the overall taste really. But it can be very oily. The last bits are inedible usually as it's soaked in oil at the bottom of the bag.
I'm a small eater so one serving is sufficient as a meal but it's not cheap at $3 so not really what you would call value for money.
Good as an occasional snack but not if your throat's already suffering.
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ShopLah is an online shopping webby for the ladies.
It boasts fashionable apparel in different styles to suit the masses.
Personally in terms of variety, it only exists in the "Tops" and the "Dresses" section. There is a grand total of 4 pants. About the same for skirts section too. Wouldn't count very much in terms of variety.
However for tops and dresses, I cannot deny that that is a wide range. There are girlie types and the elegant ones too. There are also modern chic plain ones but not many.
Prices are pretty low and are already inclusive of handling costs so that's good.
The downside would be that I recently emailed an enquiry to the team concerning an order which I was going to submit. The reply from them was quite curt and not as serviceable as I expected. No explanation was given nor apologies for not being able to meet my request. Although it's not their fault that my request cannot be met but I think it's basic courtesy on a seller's part to apologise for any inconvenience he may cause a buyer or a potential customer...
But all in all, not too bad a website I might say. I would prefer to see more bottoms though.
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Mybeadpoint is a online store selling DIY jewellery making supplies.
Tabitha the owner of this shop used to sell her stuff on Yahoo Auctions but moved to this website some time back.
She has quite an array of stuff but not comparable to the shops in Chinatown of cause. But what she can provide is personalised service. She would email you with information that you need like whether her product is suitable for a certain project etc. And she has Beads Sales at her home. Just register at her website and she will email you updates of some sales where you can go to her condo in Simei to view and buy the items at discounts. She even has books for you to view and you have copies of the pages you like.
The best service she provides would be that if you have a design which you don't know how to do, just let her have it and she'll figure it out then teach you! That's one service you will not get at the stores outside.
The only drawback is that she sells in smaller quantities and so it might be a little pricier than if you buy wholesale. Also the website is a little laggy at times.
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Din Tai Fung at Tampines Mall had the initial long queues... They still have them but Saturday dinnertimes only.
I've been here twice but I seriously don't know why I went the second time after the first experience.
After hearing so much about this place from my colleagues, my friends and I head down to the place. It was a weekday afternoon so it was quite empty. We had some fried rice, the widely acclaimed crystal buns and the crystal buns with crabmeat.
The fried rice was a little oily but tasted normal. The crystal buns are alright too, but a tad too flimsy so we couldn't drink that much soup cos it spilled. The highlight was the crabmeat ones. There were 10 and I ate 2.... both had crab shells. Well if you want to think positively, they are pretty fresh in that sense... but seriously when you only eat 2 out of 10 and both have your teeth crunching down on the shells? BLAH. And the waitress didn't do anything when we told her about it.
The second time I went it was with my family. We ordered some crystal buns and some noodles and rice. All went fine. One crystal bun was already broken when it arrived but they changed it immediately. So that was ok.
They don't have much variety. And the crystal buns are the only exceptional items. If the crab shell incident didn't happen I'll probably give it 4 stars.
Parking can be a headache at Tampines Mall though.
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