Ding Tai Fung here has a long queue during lunch and dinner times. It seems like the food there is really good, plus all the things that you've heard about Ding Tai Fung, you'd be tempted to go and try the food. Likewise, I was tempted too.
I've been to Ding Tai Fung quite a few times already. I feel that this place is more of a place to go during tea time than for a proper meal, although they do have things like fried rice or noodles. But I would strongly recommend their buns instead, such as the sesame paste and red bean buns. I've not tried their crystal bun, but from what I see, the crystal bun there seems to be better than other place's as it is not too thick but yet it is able to contain the fillings in it well. Of course I won't talk about how it tastes, but from what I see, it is important that crystal buns should have a strong layer of skin so that it does not break easily.
I feel that their Fried Rice is nothing special. In addition, it is really oily (along with quite a few other dishes like their vegetables). Having fried rice anywhere else could be the same..
Apart from the buns, I don't think there's anything special about the place.
I used to think that along East Coast Road near Katong Mall has only restaurants or some other shops that people won't go to unless they have a reason. While waiting for a friend, I was just walking around and saw this shop.
It's a little shop that displays many little accessories such as bracelets, necklaces and earrings. The materials they use consist of sterling silver, semi-precious stones, crystal beads as well as fused art glass (or something like that).
There's a wide variety of choice, with almost every item coming in different colours. Take your time walking, I'm sure anyone would definitely find something to your liking. Furthermore, the things there are of reasonable price! That's what I was quite surprised but really glad about. I would have thought that they'd sell those dangling earrings at an exorbitant price of average $20, but it was around $15. If you look at their designs, it's actually quite a reasonable price.
It's a great place to go gift-shopping for your girlfriends too!
Also, if you're interested in learning how to do your own jewellery or making fused art glass, they actually have lessons conducted there too! Materials all provided. Or if you're looking for materials to make your own accessories, they have it there too!
If you like Crystal Jade's 小笼包, I'm sure you'll like 鼎泰豐's too. Feels like heaven as the soup seeps out from within with every bite!
I tried their noodles too, which is really nice. 色 - The noodles looks really appetizing and they come nicely arranged. 香 - Smells great when the bowl was served! 味 - And the taste is of course nothing but great. The noodles are smooth and the soup just perfect.
You HAVE to drop by this branch to try out their 小笼包!
The attractive exterior design of this restaurant attracted me to give it a try. It was their peak period with quite a large crowd. We were lucky to have a table for two without having to wait even there is a long queue at the door.
After deciding what to order, I looked and waved around hoping to catch the attention of one of the waitresses. But it took a long time before they attend to us. Can't really blame them right, it's the peak hour. Nonetheless, I couldn't wait for my food to be served as the food from neighbouring tables looked really good!
After taking our orders, it was only quite some time later did I realize that my food was taking awfully long to come. Even customers that came later than us had their drinks served already. So I called for the waitress to hurry them. The moment I did so, all my dishes came!
I was quite unhappy with the fact that they almost forgot our order. I understand that it was the peak hour, but if they could remember other people's order, why not mine?
After waiting for so long, I thought "OK! Time to eat!!" But to my disappointment, the food wasn't that good. The famous Peranakan Ayam Bua Kuluak had a distinct sour flavour which covered the original taste of the chicken; the Beef rendang was full of fats and there was virtually only half a pot of meet.
So much for all the "suspension" in there, I don't think I'll go back there again..
This shop sells little pastries/ cake/ chocolate. I don’t know what’s it called but yea, it’s somewhere there. What makes this shop stand out from others is their miniature dessert pieces that are bite size, and extremely creatively designed! One look and you know how much effort has been put in to making the desserts, and it’s “disturbing” to look at those pretty little things and not bear to eat it.. I really compliment them for their creativity.
But it’s quite a different thing after you put it into your mouth. They have very unique-flavoured desserts but I think it’s a little too bold. The over-emphasis on the little nuts in one of their chocolate totally covers the taste of the chocolate itself. Also, the chestnut embedded in the chocolate added to the "unusual" taste of the chocolate. The combination of coconut-based cream between sweet biscuit layers for another of their dessert also has quite a weird taste which kind of caught me of guard.
They do have some chocolates that are quite good though. Coffee or cheese flavoured chocolates. I think the chocolates there are worth a try.
I must say, initially, I had quite a good impression on their desserts, but I think it looks better than it tastes. I guess it’s up to you to decide if it’s “disturbing” or “delightful”.
Lastly, a note to those who intend to buy but are not going home immediately: Do ensure that you or the receiver has access to a fridge or the desserts would melt very quickly (probably because for some items, it’s cream in it and not chocolate. I guess creams tend to melt faster?) and end up looking quite bad.
(or at least mine could not wait till I got home about 40 min later.. :s)
Kenny Rogers is the place we usually dine when we're at Suntec or Marina area. Cause we just love their sides!
Usual orders would be the quarter chicken with 2 sides and the BBQ Chicken pita with 2 sides.
Used to love their corn muffins but think I've grown out of it. *lol*
And our usual 4 sides cause they are just too good to resists... Macaroni cheese, long beans, pasta salad and either the boiled corn or the steamed cauliflower.
Overall a nice place for dinner.
(Now I'm craving for their Macaroni cheese! -________-")
Updated 21 Aug 2007 The place looks so bright and cheerful and welcoming now! Kenny Rogers has changed their image and I'm loving it! Go check it out!
The Centr@l Mall is a new shopping mall and not every shop is ready for business just yet. In my opinion, its not quite a mall for shoppers who wants to shop around and just enjoy a shopping experience kind of place.
However if you're looking for good food, that's one place you can try. Many nice places to eat at the "backside" or "otherside" of the mall, which is pretty hidden to me and my friend when we were there the first time. I only discovered them the second time I was there. Maybe due to the design of the building structure. At once glance, from the entrance via the bus-stop/mrt station, the mall seems pretty sad. (You'll see only a few shops , the rest are kind of "hidden" at the back of these front shops.)
One shop which I thought was worth mentioning here will be Gobi. Their cute little cakes aka chocolates are the perfect gift for the sweet tooth girlfriend. They can be located at Level 1, opp Starbucks. (Web: http://www.gobi.com.sg/)
If you are around Plaza Singapura and need a place to rest, chill, chat, have a drink, have a snack or food, go to the "hidden" cafe inside Made With Love, at level 3, next to OP.
They have lots of yummy food which I love! The photo attached is my latest fav - Spud with Sausages. This also comes with vegeterian diet version, which I saw Elaine eating it the other day I was there. Looks very yummy too! However, this yummy spud will only last for an hour or so and than you'll be hungry again. (This is what Malee, the cafe guy, will tell you too if you ask him.) Or if you can't take this or wants abit more of that, just let him know! He'll surely cook up something that will suit your unique taste! The cafe people never fails to perk one up with their food.
Another one that you can't miss is their Roast Chicken Ciabatta served with chips. This one will sure fill one hungry tummy and last for at least 4 hours or more. Healthy (beside the chips) and yummy!
There's also this very colorful decorated chocolate cake, Pari Pari or for some who call it the "Fairies Cupcake". I've yet tried it myself, but it sure looks sinfully delicious! When heated nicely, its one cake that chocolate lovers cannot miss!
If my review aren't enough to wet your appetite, ask Malee! (At table scraps of course!)
I loveee going to Ikea ever since like 10 years ago when I moved to my current home at Sengkang. I was super excited when they opened at Tampines! (Just a 5 mins drive from my place!)
I go there pretty often nowadays just to grab a bite. I love their Fresh Water Shrimp. Cheap and fresh. And on Tuesdays or Wednesday, their Fish & Chips (sometimes with Sambal chilli) is my favourite too!
I know many recommended their Meatballs, but I've never tried it. Last time cause I don't eat beef, but now when I start eating beef, I can't eat pork. So never am I going to try their famous meatballs. (Maybe one day they will change to all beef or combine beef and chicken?)
Oh ya! Their chicken wings! How can I forget! Juicy and yummmmmy!! I know its unhealthy and fattening, but how can I resists??
No where to go, go Ikea Tampines! Best part is, parking is free!!
Chanced upon this tiny cosy cafe at the basement of Century Square when I was there with my mum last week. Since mum is currently on a healthy diet, we decided to give this organic cafe a try.
Can't remember the actual name of the dish but its grilled cod fillet with brown rice. (Not on the main menu. Its a $9.90 promotion menu or something.) But just look for it lah! Cause its super yummy! I'm not a fish person (that's why I ordered the spicy beef spaghetti which was also very good) but I enjoyed eating my mum's dish!
Another must try is their yogurt. They've many toppings to choose from, we had the mango one. Nice.
If I'm not wrong, they also have an outlet at Velocity.
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Ding Tai Fung here has a long queue during lunch and dinner times. It seems like the food there is really good, plus all the things that you've heard about Ding Tai Fung, you'd be tempted to go and try the food. Likewise, I was tempted too.
I've been to Ding Tai Fung quite a few times already. I feel that this place is more of a place to go during tea time than for a proper meal, although they do have things like fried rice or noodles. But I would strongly recommend their buns instead, such as the sesame paste and red bean buns. I've not tried their crystal bun, but from what I see, the crystal bun there seems to be better than other place's as it is not too thick but yet it is able to contain the fillings in it well. Of course I won't talk about how it tastes, but from what I see, it is important that crystal buns should have a strong layer of skin so that it does not break easily.
I feel that their Fried Rice is nothing special. In addition, it is really oily (along with quite a few other dishes like their vegetables). Having fried rice anywhere else could be the same..
Apart from the buns, I don't think there's anything special about the place.
Rating given:
I used to think that along East Coast Road near Katong Mall has only restaurants or some other shops that people won't go to unless they have a reason. While waiting for a friend, I was just walking around and saw this shop.
It's a little shop that displays many little accessories such as bracelets, necklaces and earrings. The materials they use consist of sterling silver, semi-precious stones, crystal beads as well as fused art glass (or something like that).
There's a wide variety of choice, with almost every item coming in different colours. Take your time walking, I'm sure anyone would definitely find something to your liking. Furthermore, the things there are of reasonable price! That's what I was quite surprised but really glad about. I would have thought that they'd sell those dangling earrings at an exorbitant price of average $20, but it was around $15. If you look at their designs, it's actually quite a reasonable price.
It's a great place to go gift-shopping for your girlfriends too!
Also, if you're interested in learning how to do your own jewellery or making fused art glass, they actually have lessons conducted there too! Materials all provided. Or if you're looking for materials to make your own accessories, they have it there too!
Go take a look if you like these stuff! :)
Rating given:
If you like Crystal Jade's 小笼包, I'm sure you'll like 鼎泰豐's too. Feels like heaven as the soup seeps out from within with every bite!
I tried their noodles too, which is really nice.
色 - The noodles looks really appetizing and they come nicely arranged.
香 - Smells great when the bowl was served!
味 - And the taste is of course nothing but great. The noodles are smooth and the soup just perfect.
You HAVE to drop by this branch to try out their 小笼包!
Rating given:
The attractive exterior design of this restaurant attracted me to give it a try. It was their peak period with quite a large crowd. We were lucky to have a table for two without having to wait even there is a long queue at the door.
After deciding what to order, I looked and waved around hoping to catch the attention of one of the waitresses. But it took a long time before they attend to us. Can't really blame them right, it's the peak hour. Nonetheless, I couldn't wait for my food to be served as the food from neighbouring tables looked really good!
After taking our orders, it was only quite some time later did I realize that my food was taking awfully long to come. Even customers that came later than us had their drinks served already. So I called for the waitress to hurry them. The moment I did so, all my dishes came!
I was quite unhappy with the fact that they almost forgot our order. I understand that it was the peak hour, but if they could remember other people's order, why not mine?
After waiting for so long, I thought "OK! Time to eat!!" But to my disappointment, the food wasn't that good. The famous Peranakan Ayam Bua Kuluak had a distinct sour flavour which covered the original taste of the chicken; the Beef rendang was full of fats and there was virtually only half a pot of meet.
So much for all the "suspension" in there, I don't think I'll go back there again..
Rating given:
This shop sells little pastries/ cake/ chocolate. I don’t know what’s it called but yea, it’s somewhere there. What makes this shop stand out from others is their miniature dessert pieces that are bite size, and extremely creatively designed! One look and you know how much effort has been put in to making the desserts, and it’s “disturbing” to look at those pretty little things and not bear to eat it.. I really compliment them for their creativity.
But it’s quite a different thing after you put it into your mouth. They have very unique-flavoured desserts but I think it’s a little too bold. The over-emphasis on the little nuts in one of their chocolate totally covers the taste of the chocolate itself. Also, the chestnut embedded in the chocolate added to the "unusual" taste of the chocolate. The combination of coconut-based cream between sweet biscuit layers for another of their dessert also has quite a weird taste which kind of caught me of guard.
They do have some chocolates that are quite good though. Coffee or cheese flavoured chocolates. I think the chocolates there are worth a try.
I must say, initially, I had quite a good impression on their desserts, but I think it looks better than it tastes. I guess it’s up to you to decide if it’s “disturbing” or “delightful”.
Lastly, a note to those who intend to buy but are not going home immediately: Do ensure that you or the receiver has access to a fridge or the desserts would melt very quickly (probably because for some items, it’s cream in it and not chocolate. I guess creams tend to melt faster?) and end up looking quite bad.
(or at least mine could not wait till I got home about 40 min later.. :s)
Rating given:
Kenny Rogers is the place we usually dine when we're at Suntec or Marina area. Cause we just love their sides!
Usual orders would be the quarter chicken with 2 sides and the BBQ Chicken pita with 2 sides.
Used to love their corn muffins but think I've grown out of it. *lol*
And our usual 4 sides cause they are just too good to resists... Macaroni cheese, long beans, pasta salad and either the boiled corn or the steamed cauliflower.
Overall a nice place for dinner.
(Now I'm craving for their Macaroni cheese! -________-")
Updated 21 Aug 2007
The place looks so bright and cheerful and welcoming now! Kenny Rogers has changed their image and I'm loving it! Go check it out!
Rating given:
The Centr@l Mall is a new shopping mall and not every shop is ready for business just yet. In my opinion, its not quite a mall for shoppers who wants to shop around and just enjoy a shopping experience kind of place.
However if you're looking for good food, that's one place you can try. Many nice places to eat at the "backside" or "otherside" of the mall, which is pretty hidden to me and my friend when we were there the first time. I only discovered them the second time I was there. Maybe due to the design of the building structure. At once glance, from the entrance via the bus-stop/mrt station, the mall seems pretty sad. (You'll see only a few shops , the rest are kind of "hidden" at the back of these front shops.)
One shop which I thought was worth mentioning here will be Gobi. Their cute little cakes aka chocolates are the perfect gift for the sweet tooth girlfriend. They can be located at Level 1, opp Starbucks. (Web: http://www.gobi.com.sg/)
Rating given:
If you are around Plaza Singapura and need a place to rest, chill, chat, have a drink, have a snack or food, go to the "hidden" cafe inside Made With Love, at level 3, next to OP.
They have lots of yummy food which I love! The photo attached is my latest fav - Spud with Sausages. This also comes with vegeterian diet version, which I saw Elaine eating it the other day I was there. Looks very yummy too! However, this yummy spud will only last for an hour or so and than you'll be hungry again. (This is what Malee, the cafe guy, will tell you too if you ask him.) Or if you can't take this or wants abit more of that, just let him know! He'll surely cook up something that will suit your unique taste! The cafe people never fails to perk one up with their food.
Another one that you can't miss is their Roast Chicken Ciabatta served with chips. This one will sure fill one hungry tummy and last for at least 4 hours or more. Healthy (beside the chips) and yummy!
There's also this very colorful decorated chocolate cake, Pari Pari or for some who call it the "Fairies Cupcake". I've yet tried it myself, but it sure looks sinfully delicious! When heated nicely, its one cake that chocolate lovers cannot miss!
If my review aren't enough to wet your appetite, ask Malee! (At table scraps of course!)
Rating given:
I loveee going to Ikea ever since like 10 years ago when I moved to my current home at Sengkang. I was super excited when they opened at Tampines! (Just a 5 mins drive from my place!)
I go there pretty often nowadays just to grab a bite. I love their Fresh Water Shrimp. Cheap and fresh. And on Tuesdays or Wednesday, their Fish & Chips (sometimes with Sambal chilli) is my favourite too!
I know many recommended their Meatballs, but I've never tried it. Last time cause I don't eat beef, but now when I start eating beef, I can't eat pork. So never am I going to try their famous meatballs. (Maybe one day they will change to all beef or combine beef and chicken?)
Oh ya! Their chicken wings! How can I forget! Juicy and yummmmmy!! I know its unhealthy and fattening, but how can I resists??
No where to go, go Ikea Tampines! Best part is, parking is free!!
Rating given:
Chanced upon this tiny cosy cafe at the basement of Century Square when I was there with my mum last week. Since mum is currently on a healthy diet, we decided to give this organic cafe a try.
Can't remember the actual name of the dish but its grilled cod fillet with brown rice. (Not on the main menu. Its a $9.90 promotion menu or something.) But just look for it lah! Cause its super yummy! I'm not a fish person (that's why I ordered the spicy beef spaghetti which was also very good) but I enjoyed eating my mum's dish!
Another must try is their yogurt. They've many toppings to choose from, we had the mango one. Nice.
If I'm not wrong, they also have an outlet at Velocity.
Rating given: