I Bought a coupon for 2 at this spa during one of their roadshow in IMM which includes, scrub, massage, flower bath for just $98.
I booked a couple's room on the day of booking. When we reached there, we were lead to a very cosy and romantic room with 2beds, a big tub and shower all in the room.
We were left to undress and have a quick shower before the 2 therapists came in. We were given a clean scrub then a quick shower again and have our heavenly massage done for 60mins. After which, we have a 20mins in the big tub filled with flowers petals.
We have a great time in the nice room and feel good afterwhich but when we were done and at the lobby, yes, you are right, the hardsell again.
We were given alist of packages the cheapest still at a 4figure. After 15minutes, we still insist we are trying out their services, no intention to buy packages. Thou she's not very happy but still smile and let us go.
A Very nice environment if you want to try out as they always have promotion for 1st timers or Aussino card members but bear in mind the hardselling before you can leave the place.
This outlet is very crowded at all times these days and their service is very slow from taking orders to serving to even paying bills.
I have been there 3x, unsatisfactory still. Having to go there cause my gf are working nearby. During lunch hours, it's super packed with people, the food take longer then usual to arrive, when asked for water, got to remind 2times before the ice water comes to us. One thing about the coffee, when Im there the 1st 2times, it's just warm not hot coffee by the time I finished my cake, it's already turn cold.
The last and final time Im there, was just last month and I tell my gf not to eat there anymore. Still it's slow service, no ice water but this time, the coffee is HOT.
Their price is x compared to other eating places for the similiar food. I decide to go somewhere else to try then going back to this outlet.
Think it's just this outlet that's having such failing rating, not all Bakerzin's outlet.
My first time eating at this branch. It's always having long queue.
I ordered their Soup of the day - which is the Cream of Chicken. It is really a CHICKEN SOUP, there is a layer of oil top!!! Haaa... Which it's rarely seen if its CREAM base. Not too bad. I added Lots of Black Pepper to spice it up!
As my main is kinda plain - Fettuccine Quattro Formaggio, I ordered a Garden Salad with Caesar Dressing to share with my friends. They asked if we want a FULL serving or a HALF serving, we opt for Half coz we all were having a main each. Fortunately we order Half serving, coz their serving is BIG!!!! The veg is crunchy. Very fresh!
My main - Fettuccine Quattro Formaggio is "Rich & creamy with 4 types of cheese & alfredo sauce" according to the menu. It is absolutely true! It's very rich and creamy! The serving is BIG. For the first time, I cannot finished a pasta by myself. Haaa.... It's really very delicious!!!
Oh yes... they are having 15% discount for UOB card holders.
It's my first time eating at Bakerzin. I had a hearty dinner, then my friends has craving for sweet stuff. We ordered their Classics - warm chocolate cake, baked apple tart and profiteroles.
The servings are BIG. But we did manage to finished them all.
I had the Profiteroles. I thought it will be something that I had in Holland - Soft warm puff. But I was wrong. Its HARD COLD PUFF with not too bad Vanilla Ice Cream. Too much almond though.
Their services a bit slow. They did not served us any water, until our 2nd request and also when our orders were served.
Not sure if I will go back there to try other things. The main menu photos looks good though. :p
BonGoût, which means “Good Taste” in French, is surprisingly a Japanese second-hand bookstore and a café located at the cosy and tranquil corner of Robertson Quay since 2000.
First started out in UE Square, one can enjoy their freshly brewed coffee or daily special menu and indulge in Japanese publications like books, magazines and Manga (Japanese comic books) at your own leisure.
This is an absolute haven for all “Otakus” wannabe!!! And fret not if you do not read the Japanese language, for there are tons of Japanese fashion magazines to refer for the latest trend and style.
With rows and rows of publications, along with simplistic décor, what HFB like about this place is the unpretentious character it oozed. Did HFB also mention that Robertson Quay is one of the perfect spot for a peaceful and quiet lunch?
As always, one of the speciality home-styled Japanese cuisines would be their curry rice. As such, HFB ordered a small portion of Beef Curry Rice ($9.00) – and leave to regret it somehow.
Serving wise, it was definitely diminutive – HFB counted a total of 3 bite-sized pieces of beef plus a few tiny bits on his plate along with heaps of Japanese sweet curry and rice. Taste wise it was above average but price wise, HFB thought it was over-the-top for the amount of meat one gets.
If HFB had known, he would be paying an additional dollar for the big portion (but then again, he wonders how many more insignificant pieces of meat he might get for that?).
You can view the all photos and other reviews @ His Food Blog.
This outlet have areas for eat in. It's just outside the skytrain which is very convenient and easy to access.
The pastry and 'lau po biscuit' is good. The atmosphere is comfortable and clean thou it's abit crowded if there is a crowd buying as the seats are line just beside the stands of pastry and bread. The price of some breads are slightly higher but once in a while to have good pastry with a cup of tea/coffee is enjoyment same as having high tea at hotels.
It might be abit noisy too, when the skytrain reach T2 and people start to walk towards talking loudly and kids running around the area.
If you enjoy looking at people and dont wish to be in a mall or outside in the sun, I quite recommend a afternoon tea here.
2years back before Raffles City Shopping Centre underwent facelift, this outlet is located at the corner facing Chjimes entrance.
I and my friend went there for desserts, which I specially plan for, we walk in and got a seat. I walk up to the cake counter and asked for a cake with a candle. My friend was v embrassed when the waiter lit up the candle and brought the cake all the way from the counter to our table, everyone's looking at our direction.
While we were enjoying our cake, another cake served to our table, we explain we didnt order it. Guess what, it's on the house for the birthday Guy. 'wow'''''.... this is the ever 1st time we got such a great service. I mean it's not the FREE cake that matters, it's the service and thought that really matters.
We done with our 2cakes and left the outlet, thanking them for their service and sweet gesture. We went back there several times for drinks before it shut down.
I must applaud the manager on duty that nite, your gesture makes your outlet standout. Where-ever you are now, keep up your good customer service and once again. Thank you very much for that nite, we really enjoy the cake and untill today, we were still talking about your good gesture.
Was in the mood for some thin crust pizza so the glutton in me opted for Peperoni Pizzeria, which is owned and operated by fine dining chain Les Amis and boasts a never seen elsewhere in Singapore XXXL family size pizza, measuring 21 inches in diameter. Compare that with the 12-14 inches that is offered by other pizza joints and Peperoni easily takes the cake in terms of size.
Located in the upmarket and reclusive residential enclave of Greenwood Ave, Peperoni Pizzeria sits along a row of tiny shophouses that play host to various renowned F&B establishments such as Punggol Seafood, Lana, Greenwood Fish Market, just to name a few. The air conditioned area exudes a nice warmth through the use of pastel colours and various artworks by professional artists and school children alike. You can even follow the process of your pizza being made and then baked in the oven. There is also a small al fresco area behind which is reminiscent of a mini courtyard, complete with vines. If you need a pass time while waiting for your food or an aspiring artist, just ask for crayons and you can doodle on the paper tablecloths.
XXXL Pizza - If you order the large pizza (12 inches) and above, you can request to split your pizza into 2 totally different flavours, which allows for more variety. We had the Hawaii (tomato sauce, mozzarella, pineapple, cooked ham, bell peppers) and the Suprema (tomato sauce, mozzarella, shitake mushroom, chicken, sausage, onions and red chilli). The pizza crust was relatively thin but a tad too burnt along the edges. The base did seem a little too soggy from all the sauces as well. Ingredients didn't come across as plentiful but adequate nevertheless. Personally I thought that the Hawaii portion tasted better as it came across as more flavourful then that of the Suprema.
Creme Brulee - Ending our high carbohydrate meal on a sweet note was the creme brulee, which was quite good but certainly not the best I've had. Made from real vanilla beans, the pudding wasn't too sweet but the overly soft texture didn't exactly sit well with me. The sugar layer was thin and broke easily under pressure. Peperoni's rendition is comparable to the one at FRE(N)SH, just 1.5 times the size and double the price.
A lunch of gigantic proportions set the 2 of us back by about $55, which is still reasonable considering that the amount of food could have fed at least 3 people. In case you are wondering, no, we didn't finish the food. I surrendered at the halfway mark while my gf ate a quarter of it. The remaining quarter was doggy bagged. Service was slow and spotty and it was quite difficult to catch the wait staff's attention at times. They weren't rude or anything, probably just inattentive or not around.
This is a new outlet added to SUkigroup just less then 1year. It's much cheaper then other japanese restaurant and the queue is really long.
When I 1st try, the food was still ok thou the waiting time abit too long, almost 20mins when you order from the menu. Even the tofu need 20mins wait, as it was dinner time so I take it as busy.
Went there for the 2nd time after lunch hour around 230pm, in the whole restaurant, only around 5tables with customers. Yet my order take 20-30mins to serve. I dont know why it's not peak hours, they still take so long to do the dish. Unlike other restaurant, the most is a 10mins wait.
The 3rd time and last time I went there, again it's dinner time. Order from menu as usual, take 20-30mins to come, by then I have already eaten more then 8plates from the sushi belt and already full.
Everytime I complain about the long wait norm I will wait for 10 to 15mins before I sound out to them. I received no apologies, no expression except, ' I go check' and when they come back to me it's still the same phrase 'still doing'..
The food is not fantastic thou it's cheaper then other restaurants but the waiting time for food is really a disappointment.
But why still long queue esp dinnertime, coz there's no other eatery in punggol except Koufu, Kopitiam.
I went for a week's holiday in Taiwan during cny. It was a very nice place to visit, but it's very cold during cny period.
The scenery was nice, food was good and shopping was great. Due to wet season, I didn't buy much and was raining everyday, it was very wet and cold and every destination we went to are full of people, local and tourists.
There are alot of night markets, opened even during cny period, be daring, try to eat their local food, which I didn't quite dare to try, smelly tofu, pigs intestines, etc.
Ximending is a great place for the latest in Japanese and western cheapchic. Oh ya, make sure to try a bowl of flour-rice noodles at Ay-Chung's mee stall. I queue for 15mins to try this small bowl of mee suah.
I would consider going again but will choose a good timing, not too cold not too hot, a just nice weather to go shopping.
Btw, think should let all of you know, the goods and food are cheap, not the shopping mall of course.
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I Bought a coupon for 2 at this spa during one of their roadshow in IMM which includes, scrub, massage, flower bath for just $98.
I booked a couple's room on the day of booking. When we reached there, we were lead to a very cosy and romantic room with 2beds, a big tub and shower all in the room.
We were left to undress and have a quick shower before the 2 therapists came in. We were given a clean scrub then a quick shower again and have our heavenly massage done for 60mins. After which, we have a 20mins in the big tub filled with flowers petals.
We have a great time in the nice room and feel good afterwhich but when we were done and at the lobby, yes, you are right, the hardsell again.
We were given alist of packages the cheapest still at a 4figure. After 15minutes, we still insist we are trying out their services, no intention to buy packages. Thou she's not very happy but still smile and let us go.
A Very nice environment if you want to try out as they always have promotion for 1st timers or Aussino card members but bear in mind the hardselling before you can leave the place.
Rating given:
This outlet is very crowded at all times these days and their service is very slow from taking orders to serving to even paying bills.
I have been there 3x, unsatisfactory still. Having to go there cause my gf are working nearby. During lunch hours, it's super packed with people, the food take longer then usual to arrive, when asked for water, got to remind 2times before the ice water comes to us. One thing about the coffee, when Im there the 1st 2times, it's just warm not hot coffee by the time I finished my cake, it's already turn cold.
The last and final time Im there, was just last month and I tell my gf not to eat there anymore. Still it's slow service, no ice water but this time, the coffee is HOT.
Their price is x compared to other eating places for the similiar food. I decide to go somewhere else to try then going back to this outlet.
Think it's just this outlet that's having such failing rating, not all Bakerzin's outlet.
Rating given:
My first time eating at this branch. It's always having long queue.
I ordered their Soup of the day - which is the Cream of Chicken. It is really a CHICKEN SOUP, there is a layer of oil top!!! Haaa... Which it's rarely seen if its CREAM base. Not too bad. I added Lots of Black Pepper to spice it up!
As my main is kinda plain - Fettuccine Quattro Formaggio, I ordered a Garden Salad with Caesar Dressing to share with my friends. They asked if we want a FULL serving or a HALF serving, we opt for Half coz we all were having a main each. Fortunately we order Half serving, coz their serving is BIG!!!! The veg is crunchy. Very fresh!
My main - Fettuccine Quattro Formaggio is "Rich & creamy with 4 types of cheese & alfredo sauce" according to the menu. It is absolutely true! It's very rich and creamy! The serving is BIG. For the first time, I cannot finished a pasta by myself. Haaa.... It's really very delicious!!!
Oh yes... they are having 15% discount for UOB card holders.
Rating given:
It's my first time eating at Bakerzin. I had a hearty dinner, then my friends has craving for sweet stuff. We ordered their Classics - warm chocolate cake, baked apple tart and profiteroles.
The servings are BIG. But we did manage to finished them all.
I had the Profiteroles. I thought it will be something that I had in Holland - Soft warm puff. But I was wrong. Its HARD COLD PUFF with not too bad Vanilla Ice Cream. Too much almond though.
Their services a bit slow. They did not served us any water, until our 2nd request and also when our orders were served.
Not sure if I will go back there to try other things. The main menu photos looks good though. :p
Rating given:
BonGoût, which means “Good Taste” in French, is surprisingly a Japanese second-hand bookstore and a café located at the cosy and tranquil corner of Robertson Quay since 2000.
First started out in UE Square, one can enjoy their freshly brewed coffee or daily special menu and indulge in Japanese publications like books, magazines and Manga (Japanese comic books) at your own leisure.
This is an absolute haven for all “Otakus” wannabe!!! And fret not if you do not read the Japanese language, for there are tons of Japanese fashion magazines to refer for the latest trend and style.
With rows and rows of publications, along with simplistic décor, what HFB like about this place is the unpretentious character it oozed. Did HFB also mention that Robertson Quay is one of the perfect spot for a peaceful and quiet lunch?
As always, one of the speciality home-styled Japanese cuisines would be their curry rice. As such, HFB ordered a small portion of Beef Curry Rice ($9.00) – and leave to regret it somehow.
Serving wise, it was definitely diminutive – HFB counted a total of 3 bite-sized pieces of beef plus a few tiny bits on his plate along with heaps of Japanese sweet curry and rice. Taste wise it was above average but price wise, HFB thought it was over-the-top for the amount of meat one gets.
If HFB had known, he would be paying an additional dollar for the big portion (but then again, he wonders how many more insignificant pieces of meat he might get for that?).
You can view the all photos and other reviews @ His Food Blog.
Rating given:
This outlet have areas for eat in. It's just outside the skytrain which is very convenient and easy to access.
The pastry and 'lau po biscuit' is good. The atmosphere is comfortable and clean thou it's abit crowded if there is a crowd buying as the seats are line just beside the stands of pastry and bread. The price of some breads are slightly higher but once in a while to have good pastry with a cup of tea/coffee is enjoyment same as having high tea at hotels.
It might be abit noisy too, when the skytrain reach T2 and people start to walk towards talking loudly and kids running around the area.
If you enjoy looking at people and dont wish to be in a mall or outside in the sun, I quite recommend a afternoon tea here.
Rating given:
2years back before Raffles City Shopping Centre underwent facelift, this outlet is located at the corner facing Chjimes entrance.
I and my friend went there for desserts, which I specially plan for, we walk in and got a seat. I walk up to the cake counter and asked for a cake with a candle. My friend was v embrassed when the waiter lit up the candle and brought the cake all the way from the counter to our table, everyone's looking at our direction.
While we were enjoying our cake, another cake served to our table, we explain we didnt order it. Guess what, it's on the house for the birthday Guy. 'wow'''''.... this is the ever 1st time we got such a great service. I mean it's not the FREE cake that matters, it's the service and thought that really matters.
We done with our 2cakes and left the outlet, thanking them for their service and sweet gesture. We went back there several times for drinks before it shut down.
I must applaud the manager on duty that nite, your gesture makes your outlet standout. Where-ever you are now, keep up your good customer service and once again. Thank you very much for that nite, we really enjoy the cake and untill today, we were still talking about your good gesture.
Rating given:
Was in the mood for some thin crust pizza so the glutton in me opted for Peperoni Pizzeria, which is owned and operated by fine dining chain Les Amis and boasts a never seen elsewhere in Singapore XXXL family size pizza, measuring 21 inches in diameter. Compare that with the 12-14 inches that is offered by other pizza joints and Peperoni easily takes the cake in terms of size.
Located in the upmarket and reclusive residential enclave of Greenwood Ave, Peperoni Pizzeria sits along a row of tiny shophouses that play host to various renowned F&B establishments such as Punggol Seafood, Lana, Greenwood Fish Market, just to name a few. The air conditioned area exudes a nice warmth through the use of pastel colours and various artworks by professional artists and school children alike. You can even follow the process of your pizza being made and then baked in the oven. There is also a small al fresco area behind which is reminiscent of a mini courtyard, complete with vines. If you need a pass time while waiting for your food or an aspiring artist, just ask for crayons and you can doodle on the paper tablecloths.
XXXL Pizza - If you order the large pizza (12 inches) and above, you can request to split your pizza into 2 totally different flavours, which allows for more variety. We had the Hawaii (tomato sauce, mozzarella, pineapple, cooked ham, bell peppers) and the Suprema (tomato sauce, mozzarella, shitake mushroom, chicken, sausage, onions and red chilli). The pizza crust was relatively thin but a tad too burnt along the edges. The base did seem a little too soggy from all the sauces as well. Ingredients didn't come across as plentiful but adequate nevertheless. Personally I thought that the Hawaii portion tasted better as it came across as more flavourful then that of the Suprema.
Creme Brulee - Ending our high carbohydrate meal on a sweet note was the creme brulee, which was quite good but certainly not the best I've had. Made from real vanilla beans, the pudding wasn't too sweet but the overly soft texture didn't exactly sit well with me. The sugar layer was thin and broke easily under pressure. Peperoni's rendition is comparable to the one at FRE(N)SH, just 1.5 times the size and double the price.
A lunch of gigantic proportions set the 2 of us back by about $55, which is still reasonable considering that the amount of food could have fed at least 3 people. In case you are wondering, no, we didn't finish the food. I surrendered at the halfway mark while my gf ate a quarter of it. The remaining quarter was doggy bagged. Service was slow and spotty and it was quite difficult to catch the wait staff's attention at times. They weren't rude or anything, probably just inattentive or not around.
See all my pictures here.
Rating given:
This is a new outlet added to SUkigroup just less then 1year. It's much cheaper then other japanese restaurant and the queue is really long.
When I 1st try, the food was still ok thou the waiting time abit too long, almost 20mins when you order from the menu. Even the tofu need 20mins wait, as it was dinner time so I take it as busy.
Went there for the 2nd time after lunch hour around 230pm, in the whole restaurant, only around 5tables with customers. Yet my order take 20-30mins to serve. I dont know why it's not peak hours, they still take so long to do the dish. Unlike other restaurant, the most is a 10mins wait.
The 3rd time and last time I went there, again it's dinner time. Order from menu as usual, take 20-30mins to come, by then I have already eaten more then 8plates from the sushi belt and already full.
Everytime I complain about the long wait norm I will wait for 10 to 15mins before I sound out to them. I received no apologies, no expression except, ' I go check' and when they come back to me it's still the same phrase 'still doing'..
The food is not fantastic thou it's cheaper then other restaurants but the waiting time for food is really a disappointment.
But why still long queue esp dinnertime, coz there's no other eatery in punggol except Koufu, Kopitiam.
Rating given:
I went for a week's holiday in Taiwan during cny. It was a very nice place to visit, but it's very cold during cny period.
The scenery was nice, food was good and shopping was great. Due to wet season, I didn't buy much and was raining everyday, it was very wet and cold and every destination we went to are full of people, local and tourists.
There are alot of night markets, opened even during cny period, be daring, try to eat their local food, which I didn't quite dare to try, smelly tofu, pigs intestines, etc.
Ximending is a great place for the latest in Japanese and western cheapchic. Oh ya, make sure to try a bowl of flour-rice noodles at Ay-Chung's mee stall. I queue for 15mins to try this small bowl of mee suah.
I would consider going again but will choose a good timing, not too cold not too hot, a just nice weather to go shopping.
Btw, think should let all of you know, the goods and food are cheap, not the shopping mall of course.
Rating given: