We have passed by this shop a couple of times but have yet tried it out as $28 for 30mins of fish spa seems a splurge. But luckily, a promotion was on at $18 for a 30mins fish spa so finally we got to try it out!
On a closer look, some of the fish really looked quite big and all of them look hungry for our dead skin. Haha
Lockers are available for us to keep our belongings before changing our shoes to the flip flops provided. Prior to dipping your feet into the fish pool, you'll have to wash your feet & disinfect them with the alcohol wash provided. Paper wipes are then handed out by the friendly staff to dry your feet. Then you are all ready for your fish spa!
There's 2 big rectangular fish pools available. The water is pretty clear and once you dip your legs into the pool, you'll immediately see a school of hungry-looking fish swimming towards your legs. At the beginning, it felt really ticklish and I kept withdrawing my legs from the pool. But after a while, you'll just get used to the nibbles. It's pretty fun.
Something you might like to know about the fish. They actually originate from Turkey and we were told by the staff that they are very hardworking fish, especially in the morning. I supposed it's because of overnight starvation, so they become hungry for food/dead skin in the morning. However, if you wish to gofor this fish spa, do not come after 10pm at night as the fish are too exhausted by then & won't be that hardworking. So you will not get the nice, smooth sole & legs like we have after the fish spa!
After the 30mins, again we washed & disinfect our legs. Hot tea was also served.
On the overall, I think it's a nice experience & the service of the staff was wonderful.
Having to pay $29.50 for a single adult ride on the Singapore flyer doesn't seem too worth it when you know that you'll be mainly seeing mechanical cranes from atop. But I was lucky to get a free ride that day since it's my sister's company's day. So why not?
I got to say that they were pretty efficient and the queue cleared pretty fast although there's a huge group of people. Security check has been imposed as the entrance where bags & people were scanned for dangerous items. We were then ushered to the "dummy capsule" for a quick snapshot before crossing a skybridge to the boarding area. So actually from the entrance to the boarding area, it's quite a long way before you can really get onto the flyer. Haha..
At the boarding platform, you have to wait for the capsule to arrive. One will have to hop onto the capsule while it moves continuously but slowly. No worries. There is a safety net in place just in case you fall but I think that's quite unlikely to happen.
The flyer rotates so slowly & steadily that one can hardly feel it so you can walk around in the capsule comfortably. We were lucky that we took the flyer on a sunny morning, so sky was clear and so was the view of the surrounding. However, the limited landscape present due to the numerous construction going on makes the view boring after like 10mins. Another 20mins to go before we could hit the ground.
Back to ground, and the exit led us to the souveneir shop which is also the same place where you can vew the photo taken before the ride. But $15 for each photo, I think it's too much to pay for.
I guess I'll only be back on the flyer when the surrounding construction completes. Otherwise, I doubt I'll be willing to pay a near $30 for it.
Hidden in a corner of a market in the western regions of Singapore is a small Bak Kut Teh gem, going by the name of Joo Siah. Set up by an engineer who was retrenched by his employer some 20 odd years ago and learnt his trade from his brother in law (who owns a popular bak kut teh stall in Sin Ming), Joo Siah has grown to operating out of 3 units in the market and sells close to 100kg of ribs each day - certainly no small feat.
$4.50 gets you a bowl of steaming hot bak kut teh with 3 pieces of bak kut and a bowl of rice. I was initially aiming for the more expensive loin ribs but was promptly informed that those were only available in the morning. The dough fritters were sold out as well. Nonetheless, the meat on the ribs were tender and moist, soaking in the goodness of the extremely peppery soup that was flavourful and light on the palate. I did think that the amount of pepper was an overkill though, almost numbing my senses and overwhelming the inherent bak kut taste. Overall a good eat and I'll definitely be back.
Katong Delights is a small eatery along Figaro Street within Opera Estate. It has a no-frills ambience that is both homely and inviting. It serves quite many mouth watering Peranakan and Indonesian dishes that really can work out your pallet and appetite.
One of the more famous dishes is the Kong Bak Pau (Braised Pork Belly) for "fat" lovers. A single serving comes with about 4 slices and it is touted to be a "melt in your mouth" experience. Another best seller is the Foochow Red Wine Chicken Rice that goes for $5.00 per plate.
The moment we stepped into the restaurant, we knew that this would not be the last time we would patronise the place. We could "feel" that the food would be good and that this would be the first of many times we would come back to try the other dishes. We were right!
We ordered the Ayam Bakar Rice (Indonesian Grilled Chicken) $5.00 at the recommendation of the person taking our order. It turned out to be good and yummy delicious. The chicken was served hot, juicy and crispy. The gravy that came along with it was not too sweet. It was served with acar (pickles) and sambal chilli.
We also tried the Rendang Beef Rice $5.00 . It is not too spicy and the beef was tender and juicy at most. Although there were some parts of the beef that seemed abit fatty, the rest of the portion was truly enjoyable to eat. Together with the thick gravy and the acar, it was a good complement.
A decent meal cost us a total of $10.00, no service charge and GST. Really wanted to try the Hainanese Pork Chop Rice $5.00 but they had none left. Next time must go earlier. They open from 12 noon to 9pm from Mon to Sat. On Sundays they only do catering so the outlet is not opened.
Perhaps next time also can try the Assam Pork Rib Rice, Nonya Laksa, Thai Mee Siam, Beef Curry Rice....
One product that I've been using and loving is the Teint Sublime, part of the "Fabled Dreams & Beautiful Things" Collection. Teint Sublime looks like a concealer, but actually is called a "complexion miracle". A self-adjusting formulation magically matches your skin tone and adds radiance to your skin. You can use alone, with or without foundation. Also part of this collection is the Venus Magical Pearls. When you open the little box reminiscent of a jewelry box, you see an opalescent pearl container filled pearls. Swirl a brush over the pearls for an eyeshadow highlighter effect.
The "One Swipe and Go" Collection features lip and cheek stains and eye shadows with clever names like "single and lovin' it", Trifle, a spongy lipstick and Vertigo Stiletto, a shoe-themed palette. These products would be great to give as gifts, particularly for a college-bound gal pal. Another great product is the Soap Popsicle, a glycerin-based soap on a stick that smells like the real deal and looks good enough to eat!
Jelly Pong Pong Cosmetics are available at select locations in the US and online. For complete where-to-buy information, check the Jelly Pong Pong website.
If you're looking for shimmery pink blushes/highlighter, I would recommend Maquillage's new Design Cheek Colours(The new autumn colours!), which come in a peachy variation (#79) and a sweet pink variation (#80). Of the two, I really liked #80 because I cannot resist pink cheeks! It retails for $63 (inclusive of the case) or $45 (for the blush refill alone). So if you're on a tight budget but would like to have your hands on these pretty colours, wait for the Metro sale!
Mannekenpis (URL in Dutch) - 1e Prijs Beste Frites van Nederland (I think it means the number 1 best fries in Netherlands!)
These yummy fries stall are commonly seen in Netherlands. It’s like everyday snack for the Dutch. They always eat the fries with Mayo. There are a lot of dipping but the most popular ones are still the classic mayo. When crumbs or fries dropped on the floor, the birds rush to eat it!
Not all brands are nice. I find that this particular one is the best.
The Fries are fat and solid. Not too oily. The mayo is tasted just right. Not too sour or sweet. It’s PERFECT! :D Wooooo… I missed those Fries!
I once ordered a pair of shoes from them. The shoes came and I'm pleasantly surprised! They look pretty just like in the photograph. My friend bought t-shirts from them and she also commented that she likes the material of the tee. Although the prices are not cheap, the material of most items are good. So it's worth the wait and the price-tag! I will definitely revisit for more!
This is definitely not my favourite cinema because of the bad seats and lousy customer service. I once went for a little grocery shopping before my movie as it was a really last minute decision. I had to lug 2 packets of drinks, a packet of snacks and some biscuits. The staff did not allow me to bring my food and drinks in. Instead, they want me to leave them behind at the counter. I explained that my packets of milk will go bad but the guy refused to let me in. When I asked if they will bear any responsibility if my drinks go bad, he barked back by saying I should know that I shouldn't buy them if I want to catch a movie! How absurd! I think he should think of a solution rather than being so sarcastic and rude! I think even free passes will not make me want to go back there for movies again! Give me The Cathay anytime!
To be honest, I don't really like Cotton On even though their stuff is very affordable. But really, $30 for an average top is not exactly that cheap, right? The material for certain pieces are quite lousy too.
On the other hand, you cannot expect great service and a comfy shopping time there. There are tons of people in the store every day even on a good weekday afternoon. The queue is extremely long because there is no maximum number of items for trying. OMG! It's like sales everyday!
On a happier note, I cannot deny I have never bought anything cheap and useful from the store. I like their cheap grey sneakers, the summer hat and the yellow flat pumps from the recent arrival. So far, shoes at $14 to $19 are really wonderful buys! If you manage to find your size for the grey sneaker, grab it! It's super comfy! And if you have to check outthe store, do go at the safest hour!
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We have passed by this shop a couple of times but have yet tried it out as $28 for 30mins of fish spa seems a splurge. But luckily, a promotion was on at $18 for a 30mins fish spa so finally we got to try it out!
On a closer look, some of the fish really looked quite big and all of them look hungry for our dead skin. Haha
Lockers are available for us to keep our belongings before changing our shoes to the flip flops provided. Prior to dipping your feet into the fish pool, you'll have to wash your feet & disinfect them with the alcohol wash provided. Paper wipes are then handed out by the friendly staff to dry your feet. Then you are all ready for your fish spa!
There's 2 big rectangular fish pools available. The water is pretty clear and once you dip your legs into the pool, you'll immediately see a school of hungry-looking fish swimming towards your legs. At the beginning, it felt really ticklish and I kept withdrawing my legs from the pool. But after a while, you'll just get used to the nibbles. It's pretty fun.
Something you might like to know about the fish. They actually originate from Turkey and we were told by the staff that they are very hardworking fish, especially in the morning. I supposed it's because of overnight starvation, so they become hungry for food/dead skin in the morning. However, if you wish to gofor this fish spa, do not come after 10pm at night as the fish are too exhausted by then & won't be that hardworking. So you will not get the nice, smooth sole & legs like we have after the fish spa!
After the 30mins, again we washed & disinfect our legs. Hot tea was also served.
On the overall, I think it's a nice experience & the service of the staff was wonderful.
Rating given:
Having to pay $29.50 for a single adult ride on the Singapore flyer doesn't seem too worth it when you know that you'll be mainly seeing mechanical cranes from atop. But I was lucky to get a free ride that day since it's my sister's company's day. So why not?
I got to say that they were pretty efficient and the queue cleared pretty fast although there's a huge group of people. Security check has been imposed as the entrance where bags & people were scanned for dangerous items. We were then ushered to the "dummy capsule" for a quick snapshot before crossing a skybridge to the boarding area. So actually from the entrance to the boarding area, it's quite a long way before you can really get onto the flyer. Haha..
At the boarding platform, you have to wait for the capsule to arrive. One will have to hop onto the capsule while it moves continuously but slowly. No worries. There is a safety net in place just in case you fall but I think that's quite unlikely to happen.
The flyer rotates so slowly & steadily that one can hardly feel it so you can walk around in the capsule comfortably. We were lucky that we took the flyer on a sunny morning, so sky was clear and so was the view of the surrounding. However, the limited landscape present due to the numerous construction going on makes the view boring after like 10mins. Another 20mins to go before we could hit the ground.
Back to ground, and the exit led us to the souveneir shop which is also the same place where you can vew the photo taken before the ride. But $15 for each photo, I think it's too much to pay for.
I guess I'll only be back on the flyer when the surrounding construction completes. Otherwise, I doubt I'll be willing to pay a near $30 for it.
Rating given:
Hidden in a corner of a market in the western regions of Singapore is a small Bak Kut Teh gem, going by the name of Joo Siah. Set up by an engineer who was retrenched by his employer some 20 odd years ago and learnt his trade from his brother in law (who owns a popular bak kut teh stall in Sin Ming), Joo Siah has grown to operating out of 3 units in the market and sells close to 100kg of ribs each day - certainly no small feat.
$4.50 gets you a bowl of steaming hot bak kut teh with 3 pieces of bak kut and a bowl of rice. I was initially aiming for the more expensive loin ribs but was promptly informed that those were only available in the morning. The dough fritters were sold out as well. Nonetheless, the meat on the ribs were tender and moist, soaking in the goodness of the extremely peppery soup that was flavourful and light on the palate. I did think that the amount of pepper was an overkill though, almost numbing my senses and overwhelming the inherent bak kut taste. Overall a good eat and I'll definitely be back.
See all my pictures here.
Rating given:
Katong Delights is a small eatery along Figaro Street within Opera Estate. It has a no-frills ambience that is both homely and inviting. It serves quite many mouth watering Peranakan and Indonesian dishes that really can work out your pallet and appetite.
One of the more famous dishes is the Kong Bak Pau (Braised Pork Belly) for "fat" lovers. A single serving comes with about 4 slices and it is touted to be a "melt in your mouth" experience. Another best seller is the Foochow Red Wine Chicken Rice that goes for $5.00 per plate.
The moment we stepped into the restaurant, we knew that this would not be the last time we would patronise the place. We could "feel" that the food would be good and that this would be the first of many times we would come back to try the other dishes. We were right!
We ordered the Ayam Bakar Rice (Indonesian Grilled Chicken) $5.00 at the recommendation of the person taking our order. It turned out to be good and yummy delicious. The chicken was served hot, juicy and crispy. The gravy that came along with it was not too sweet. It was served with acar (pickles) and sambal chilli.
We also tried the Rendang Beef Rice $5.00 . It is not too spicy and the beef was tender and juicy at most. Although there were some parts of the beef that seemed abit fatty, the rest of the portion was truly enjoyable to eat. Together with the thick gravy and the acar, it was a good complement.
A decent meal cost us a total of $10.00, no service charge and GST. Really wanted to try the Hainanese Pork Chop Rice $5.00 but they had none left. Next time must go earlier. They open from 12 noon to 9pm from Mon to Sat. On Sundays they only do catering so the outlet is not opened.
Perhaps next time also can try the Assam Pork Rib Rice, Nonya Laksa, Thai Mee Siam, Beef Curry Rice....
Rating given:
One product that I've been using and loving is the Teint Sublime, part of the "Fabled Dreams & Beautiful Things" Collection. Teint Sublime looks like a concealer, but actually is called a "complexion miracle". A self-adjusting formulation magically matches your skin tone and adds radiance to your skin. You can use alone, with or without foundation. Also part of this collection is the Venus Magical Pearls. When you open the little box reminiscent of a jewelry box, you see an opalescent pearl container filled pearls. Swirl a brush over the pearls for an eyeshadow highlighter effect.
The "One Swipe and Go" Collection features lip and cheek stains and eye shadows with clever names like "single and lovin' it", Trifle, a spongy lipstick and Vertigo Stiletto, a shoe-themed palette. These products would be great to give as gifts, particularly for a college-bound gal pal. Another great product is the Soap Popsicle, a glycerin-based soap on a stick that smells like the real deal and looks good enough to eat!
Jelly Pong Pong Cosmetics are available at select locations in the US and online. For complete where-to-buy information, check the Jelly Pong Pong website.
Get yours! Fergie is a big fan too!
Rating given:
If you're looking for shimmery pink blushes/highlighter, I would recommend Maquillage's new Design Cheek Colours(The new autumn colours!), which come in a peachy variation (#79) and a sweet pink variation (#80). Of the two, I really liked #80 because I cannot resist pink cheeks! It retails for $63 (inclusive of the case) or $45 (for the blush refill alone). So if you're on a tight budget but would like to have your hands on these pretty colours, wait for the Metro sale!
Rating given:
Mannekenpis (URL in Dutch) - 1e Prijs Beste Frites van Nederland (I think it means the number 1 best fries in Netherlands!)
These yummy fries stall are commonly seen in Netherlands. It’s like everyday snack for the Dutch. They always eat the fries with Mayo. There are a lot of dipping but the most popular ones are still the classic mayo. When crumbs or fries dropped on the floor, the birds rush to eat it!
Not all brands are nice. I find that this particular one is the best.
The Fries are fat and solid. Not too oily. The mayo is tasted just right. Not too sour or sweet. It’s PERFECT! :D Wooooo… I missed those Fries!
Rating given:
I once ordered a pair of shoes from them. The shoes came and I'm pleasantly surprised! They look pretty just like in the photograph. My friend bought t-shirts from them and she also commented that she likes the material of the tee. Although the prices are not cheap, the material of most items are good. So it's worth the wait and the price-tag! I will definitely revisit for more!
Rating given:
This is definitely not my favourite cinema because of the bad seats and lousy customer service. I once went for a little grocery shopping before my movie as it was a really last minute decision. I had to lug 2 packets of drinks, a packet of snacks and some biscuits. The staff did not allow me to bring my food and drinks in. Instead, they want me to leave them behind at the counter. I explained that my packets of milk will go bad but the guy refused to let me in. When I asked if they will bear any responsibility if my drinks go bad, he barked back by saying I should know that I shouldn't buy them if I want to catch a movie! How absurd! I think he should think of a solution rather than being so sarcastic and rude! I think even free passes will not make me want to go back there for movies again! Give me The Cathay anytime!
Rating given:
To be honest, I don't really like Cotton On even though their stuff is very affordable. But really, $30 for an average top is not exactly that cheap, right? The material for certain pieces are quite lousy too.
On the other hand, you cannot expect great service and a comfy shopping time there. There are tons of people in the store every day even on a good weekday afternoon. The queue is extremely long because there is no maximum number of items for trying. OMG! It's like sales everyday!
On a happier note, I cannot deny I have never bought anything cheap and useful from the store. I like their cheap grey sneakers, the summer hat and the yellow flat pumps from the recent arrival. So far, shoes at $14 to $19 are really wonderful buys! If you manage to find your size for the grey sneaker, grab it! It's super comfy! And if you have to check outthe store, do go at the safest hour!
Rating given: