This is one of the rare prata places that only prepares your food upon your order. No more cold and stale prata kosong and prata telur. Plus the portions are larger than the usual prata places.
There's really nothing to complain here. It's pleasantly old school from the century old shop space to the food they serve and the price they charge (i.e. really cheap).
This is THE place for prata!
Must Tries: any prata is good
Do note that your "breakfast pratas" are not available during their peak hours. For those who are willing, go there in the morning.
The restaurant chain decided on a different approach here. You don't queue up to order any more. At this outlet, the crew comes to take your orders and serve you. At the same price too.
The place is spacious and well-lit. Talking about lighting, they have really innovative lampshades made of bottles of soft drinks. According to the staff, they are alcoholic and available for order at $7.50 a bottle.
I won't talk about the food here as the quality is pretty much the same everywhere.
It's much like settlers' cafe where you get a place to play games together. The food is just ok though. But you go there to have a good time in your friends' company. The fun is from all the interesting games which means anything other than Monopoly, Risk, Cluedo, Scrabble, Mad Magazine, etc. And boring friends equates boring time there. Best to go in groups large enough to be hauled up for illegal gathering (which means 5 or more). We had 14.
This place is like a copy of Azabu Sabo, except more expensive. Nothing really inspiring here. I had to forced myself to order something out of the menu after going through it for a about ten times because the items were either uninspiring to look at and/or they were overpriced.
Desserts were ok as it was not so sweet, but that section of the menu lacked variety.
To make things worse, the service is blur and slow.
I did not enjoy my time there and I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone... Well, maybe my enemies, if I have any.
You could eat everything on the menu at one sitting
Think I could eat everything on the menu here in one sitting. One of the things that this place got right was less sugar. Everything has only a tinge of sweetness here, and that's to make sure you can taste the flavour of the ingredients. The result - a well-balanced taste in every menu item that will leave you wanting for more.
Something experiencial that I particularly enjoy here is to make my order in Mandarin. Somehow, it just tastes better that way. (Or maybe they did something special for me when I used Mandarin) Anyone tried ordering in Cantonese? Maybe the effect would be even better?
Another thing that I particularly like about the shop is their decor. Pretty, authentic-looking hardwood furniture to seat the customers. But I would not recommend this place to hold your party or gathering here. It is a good place to stopover for what they sell, but sitting there for a long stretch means you are preventing others from enjoying really good desserts.
Anyway, I can't believe you are still reading this. You should be on your way down to try something there!
Must Tries: mango sago, steamed egg pudding, pulot hitam and just about everything else on the menu
I don't really fancy clubbing, but an occasion called for it. So I went to St James Powerhouse and for a cover charge of $20 for guys and $15 for ladies (both include one house pour) I got to visit the different joints at the refurbished building.
Dragonfly is supposed to be part of the network of clubs within St James Powerhouse, but they locked up the doors that connected the clubs together. Its entrance was all the way at the back of the building from Movida, so you need to make a huge detour around the building. And once you found your way there, there was a queue that did not seem to move. I was lucky that I had gotten my entry from Movida, just that the drink coupon could only be used at there.
Music was alright, at least Canto has a proper tune to it, as opposed to the deafening, pointless thumps at Zouk.
And the crowds are something a-nation-quick-to-judge would love. Lots of tattoos and blotched dye jobs! (read: ah bengs and ah lians. See? I'm judgemental too!) It's like, "I hope a staring incident will happen and spark off some action!" (judgemental again!) Yeah, that pretty much the idea behind my review title, invite the MPs to meet the partying crowds here.
I thought this place was not too bad. My mantra for a club has always been "LIVE BAND" and this place had a pretty decent one that belts out latin music. (I think)
The music, though, also drew a rather defined crowd. They are generally older, more traveled and/or from another country. Also because of the age, the crowd tend to be watchers and not dancers. I could be wrong, since I was only there till 12 midnight.
Anyway, the toilet there is a horror. The light inside was dim. What was the management thinking? Ambience? Toilets MUST BE BRIGHTLY LIT! Especially the gents because men don't shoot as well as they aim! Were they trying to hide the mess with darkness?
Low scores because of the stupid idea of a toilet.
This is somewhat an atas (high class) club. Patrons are supposed to follow a smart casual dress code. (which I am proud to have broken with t-shirt, jeans and a huge bag containing camera equipment)
The entrance to the club is currently at the side of the St James Powerhouse building. So patrons need to brave the dark and narrow pathway to reach it. Advice is to watch out for cars that may be people blind.
Expect the music to be something of Michael Buble, and more upbeat, and Jazz. I think the vintage feel of the music is just charming. They got the music right, I wish the management get the lighting and furniture right too.
Well I say, heck with the uncomfortable place and sometimes non-English-speaking (this is important for me, you know!) staffs.
The chicken rice is heavenly.
I love the soy sauce! It's fragrant and a bit tingly. The chicken meat is also soft and nice to eat. Even the rice is fragrant.
And what I love is that in every table they give you sweet soy sauce, minced garlic, and chilli sauce. This means you can mix it to your own preference! For me, I like loads of soy sauce and minced garlic here and there. Damn, I'm almost drooling remembering it.
The place is very easy to find.It's just opposite of Novena Church and just behind the bus stop. It will be very crowded at Sunday, especially after the church's mass is finished, but not worries! For me, I will wait no matter how long to taste their chicken rice =D
They also have other food. I seldom order them. Once I ordered a bowl of dumpling soup and it's also very nice =D I think they also have some seafood and grilled things in big serving, to cater family makan session, maybe?
Chicken rice, that ordinary food, made extraordinary by Wee Nam Kee. Try it! =D
1=SGD 0.0587
Everything is made on order and extra large
This is one of the rare prata places that only prepares your food upon your order. No more cold and stale prata kosong and prata telur. Plus the portions are larger than the usual prata places.
There's really nothing to complain here.
It's pleasantly old school from the century old shop space to the food they serve and the price they charge (i.e. really cheap).
This is THE place for prata!
Must Tries: any prata is good
Do note that your "breakfast pratas" are not available during their peak hours. For those who are willing, go there in the morning.
Rating given:
You order from your table here
The restaurant chain decided on a different approach here. You don't queue up to order any more. At this outlet, the crew comes to take your orders and serve you. At the same price too.
The place is spacious and well-lit. Talking about lighting, they have really innovative lampshades made of bottles of soft drinks. According to the staff, they are alcoholic and available for order at $7.50 a bottle.
I won't talk about the food here as the quality is pretty much the same everywhere.
Rating given:
The Most Authentic Rebranded Ya Kun in Singapore
I'm giving this place the highest ratings because of the following reasons:
- You pay $1.20 for kopi-peng here when branches everywhere else charges $1.80 (You mean ice is 60 cents?)
- You have those really authentic old tables.
- Service is surprisingly fast despite the generally older staff.
- It doesn't look like other Ya Kun branches.
- I think this is the only Ka Yun that toast the bread over a real charcoal fire.
- It is amazing to see men sitting out in the open with their long sleeve shirts and ties drinking hot coffee without breaking a sweat.
- It is amazing to see ladies sitting out in the open with their thick war paint drinking hot coffee without breaking a sweat.
- It is somewhat of a cool experience to be shouted at by the busy old staff running around.
- You get to shout across the place without being rowdy.
- On yeah, I did I mention the coffee, kaya toast and eggs seem to be always perfect?
Rating given:
Have your illegal gathering and not get caught!
It's much like settlers' cafe where you get a place to play games together. The food is just ok though. But you go there to have a good time in your friends' company. The fun is from all the interesting games which means anything other than Monopoly, Risk, Cluedo, Scrabble, Mad Magazine, etc. And boring friends equates boring time there. Best to go in groups large enough to be hauled up for illegal gathering (which means 5 or more). We had 14.
See what happened at http://kormmandos.multiply.com/photos/album/116
Rating given:
Yawn~
This place is like a copy of Azabu Sabo, except more expensive.
Nothing really inspiring here. I had to forced myself to order something out of the menu after going through it for a about ten times because the items were either uninspiring to look at and/or they were overpriced.
Desserts were ok as it was not so sweet, but that section of the menu lacked variety.
To make things worse, the service is blur and slow.
I did not enjoy my time there and I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone... Well, maybe my enemies, if I have any.
Rating given:
You could eat everything on the menu at one sitting
Think I could eat everything on the menu here in one sitting. One of the things that this place got right was less sugar. Everything has only a tinge of sweetness here, and that's to make sure you can taste the flavour of the ingredients. The result - a well-balanced taste in every menu item that will leave you wanting for more.
Something experiencial that I particularly enjoy here is to make my order in Mandarin. Somehow, it just tastes better that way.
(Or maybe they did something special for me when I used Mandarin)
Anyone tried ordering in Cantonese? Maybe the effect would be even better?
Another thing that I particularly like about the shop is their decor. Pretty, authentic-looking hardwood furniture to seat the customers. But I would not recommend this place to hold your party or gathering here. It is a good place to stopover for what they sell, but sitting there for a long stretch means you are preventing others from enjoying really good desserts.
Anyway, I can't believe you are still reading this.
You should be on your way down to try something there!
Must Tries: mango sago, steamed egg pudding, pulot hitam and just about everything else on the menu
Rating given:
MPs here for meet the ah bengs & ah lians session
I don't really fancy clubbing, but an occasion called for it.
So I went to St James Powerhouse and for a cover charge of $20 for guys and $15 for ladies (both include one house pour) I got to visit the different joints at the refurbished building.
Dragonfly is supposed to be part of the network of clubs within St James Powerhouse, but they locked up the doors that connected the clubs together. Its entrance was all the way at the back of the building from Movida, so you need to make a huge detour around the building. And once you found your way there, there was a queue that did not seem to move. I was lucky that I had gotten my entry from Movida, just that the drink coupon could only be used at there.
Music was alright, at least Canto has a proper tune to it, as opposed to the deafening, pointless thumps at Zouk.
And the crowds are something a-nation-quick-to-judge would love.
Lots of tattoos and blotched dye jobs!
(read: ah bengs and ah lians. See? I'm judgemental too!)
It's like, "I hope a staring incident will happen and spark off some action!"
(judgemental again!)
Yeah, that pretty much the idea behind my review title, invite the MPs to meet the partying crowds here.
Rating given:
The toilet is a horror
I thought this place was not too bad.
My mantra for a club has always been "LIVE BAND" and this place had a pretty decent one that belts out latin music. (I think)
The music, though, also drew a rather defined crowd. They are generally older, more traveled and/or from another country. Also because of the age, the crowd tend to be watchers and not dancers. I could be wrong, since I was only there till 12 midnight.
Anyway, the toilet there is a horror.
The light inside was dim.
What was the management thinking? Ambience?
Toilets MUST BE BRIGHTLY LIT! Especially the gents because men don't shoot as well as they aim!
Were they trying to hide the mess with darkness?
Low scores because of the stupid idea of a toilet.
Rating given:
Vintage-y music here
This is somewhat an atas (high class) club.
Patrons are supposed to follow a smart casual dress code.
(which I am proud to have broken with t-shirt, jeans and a huge bag containing camera equipment)
The entrance to the club is currently at the side of the St James Powerhouse building. So patrons need to brave the dark and narrow pathway to reach it. Advice is to watch out for cars that may be people blind.
Expect the music to be something of Michael Buble, and more upbeat, and Jazz. I think the vintage feel of the music is just charming. They got the music right, I wish the management get the lighting and furniture right too.
Rating given:
I simply love Wee Nam Kee.
Well I say, heck with the uncomfortable place and sometimes non-English-speaking (this is important for me, you know!) staffs.
The chicken rice is heavenly.
I love the soy sauce! It's fragrant and a bit tingly. The chicken meat is also soft and nice to eat. Even the rice is fragrant.
And what I love is that in every table they give you sweet soy sauce, minced garlic, and chilli sauce. This means you can mix it to your own preference! For me, I like loads of soy sauce and minced garlic here and there. Damn, I'm almost drooling remembering it.
The place is very easy to find.It's just opposite of Novena Church and just behind the bus stop. It will be very crowded at Sunday, especially after the church's mass is finished, but not worries! For me, I will wait no matter how long to taste their chicken rice =D
They also have other food. I seldom order them. Once I ordered a bowl of dumpling soup and it's also very nice =D I think they also have some seafood and grilled things in big serving, to cater family makan session, maybe?
Chicken rice, that ordinary food, made extraordinary by Wee Nam Kee. Try it! =D
Rating given: