Today I brought my dad and mum out to TOWN for shopping.. Though they are not so IN... I've decided to show them the Hang Out Place for the Youngsters.. as what they always call us..
After the much shocking experience with jap fashion, everywhere piercings and pacifiers, I thought i should bring them back to earth for a while and there we are.. the most decent looking, normal chinese cafe... the XW Cafe...
Serving HongKong styled cuisines, My dad and mum heaved a sigh of relieve and then they got another shock.... My dad's Ice Kopi came in a metal mug... He can't help but have to hum the jian yu feng yun song... (Famous Movie starring Chow Yuan Fatt in jail).
My mum then ordered her favourite PorK Chop and its really true.... Hong Kong style PORK CHOP really nice.... Dad Ordered the nominal HorFun, perhaps coz he wants to have some fun... But boy.. its yummy. It came with 5 huge prawns all fresh and so crunchy.... The prawn juice pratically squirts out when i chew on it....Of Course.. I make sure i look gracious and very high class when i wipe the juice from my mouth.. heehee! I ordered this french toast thingee and it appeared as a cube of bread... But boy.. the maple syrup and the cold storage butter goes so well with the pipping hot french toast... As u slice the toast, the maple syrup drools down the side.. Can you imagine that....... Sooo Soooo Tantalizing....
When i finally manage to slice a nice piece and savour it in my mouth.. stars laterally appeared.. I'm not sure if its the yummy sensation or the low blood pressure.. but gosh I REALLY SEE STARs.... Since then I've decided that I'll BE BACK........
The price is reasonable and its a wonderful place to hang out with young or the NOT SO YOUNG Pals... Includes mum n dad.... NOT TO BE MISSED.....
It was another fabulous nite out with my GAGA pals.. and guess what... we decided to rave it out the gangster way....
I was actually hoping to find a xiao ma ge mannequin inside.. But don't have leh.... Only could find some really sissy waiters... (oops) Like those in the movie.... (Movie Star ok)!
The deco of the place was CHIC... Too CHIC to be like the famous HongKong Gangster movie starring Chow Yuan Fatt... The Black mirriory Like finishes are simply too fabulous.. I mean you can detect stucked veg in between your teeth everywhere u turn.... Its what i call customer concious designs. The place was huge with a nice view of the sea and smooching couples.... but one thing you must really do.. Thats to check out the LOO... aka TOOLET... It took me like 5 minutes to find it.... There are mirriors everywhere and its so camoflaged i almost peed on the washing basin...
NOW I KNOW WHY IT IS CALLED BOSSES.... In the event you need to hide... u can just camoflaged yourself or hide in some hidden space like the toolet and wait it out.. Your enemy can NEVER find you.... CHECKING THE TOILET IS A SUPER MUST....
Now we come to the food.. I pretty like the idea that they serve an excellent selection of teas.. If you are just feeling chatty, you could ask the waitress whats this tea for and what that tea is used to.. and soon you'll find yourself in a TCM class...
We ordered so much food but there are a few I must mention. 1st there this duck on fruit platter and boy... Its so good.. refreshingly sinless... Judging by the small strips of duck meat on top of this fruit platter, we won't get high cholestrol perhaps will only be overworked as we try to out eat all the others GRACEFULLY.... And theres this fried brinjal or eggplant.... its soft and crispy and very healthy.. Yum Yum... The fried noodles are great too... and not to forget the soup in which the serving is so huge.. One serving and there goes half my stomach.... Not to forget Cold Chickens.... So tender and soft and its COOL... really really nice..
Overall It was an intriguing experience... and its simply too fabulous for the GAGA Girls as in such an environment we are not frowned upon when we do the loud Ooohsss and Aaahhhss and the HA HA HA and the OH MY GOD! THIS IS GREAT.....
Its a experience of the lifetime... Be BOLD.. Try to be a Big Boss... You just never know what you never know....
Ma Maison, which means my home in French, started out with an outlet at Bugis Junction and soon expanded to include one at The Central. Known for its take on Japanese Western food aka fusion food, Ma Maison packs in the crowds at meal times so don't be surprised if you have to wait for a seat if you arrive without a reservation.
Located just a few units down from Wakashachiya on the third floor, Ma Maison's interior is reminiscent of a quaint little European cottage with lots of wood, overhanging crockery and shelves of various liquids. The cozy cottage feel is further reinforced by replica ornaments of yesteryear placed along the wooden window sill. If you are lucky enough, you can get a window seat which overlooks Clarke Quay and the river, but there's probably only 5 such tables or so.
Doteni Hamburger - A signature dish of Ma Maison, the Doteni Hamburger was essentially a beef and pork patty covered with a fried egg, topped with beef tendons and draped with a demi glaze sauce that has been left to simmer for 28 days. And I liked it. The beef, though almost well done, was moist and juicy with a slightly uneven texture. The egg was perfectly done while the gelatinous beef tendon came across as a little chewy and not overly soft. Coupled with the robust sauce, it set the right note for our lunch.
Tonakatsu - After the horrendous tonkatsu experience at Wakashachiya just a couple of hours before, I was rather skeptical about the tonkatsu at Ma Maison. Those fears were put to rest as the pork cutlet turned out fine and surpassed expectations. Sure the meat wasn't kurobuta like Tampopo's, but it was still decently tender while retaining moisture and bite. There was no evident taste of oily residue either. The breaded batter could have been a wee bit thinner though, which would have made it crispier and less oily.
Beef Stroganoff with Omu Rice - My personal favourite. Who can resist tender beef slices served up in a thick savoury sauce coupled with smooth milky omelette enveloping fragrant and tasty buttery rice? If I'm coming back to Ma Maison, its definitely going to be for this dish. I would prefer a little more butter to go into the rice though, which would make it heartier and of course more artery clogging.
Squid Ink Spaghetti - Honestly I didn't quite take to the spaghetti. It wasn't al dente and came across rather bland. Maybe thats the way Japanese spaghettis are supposed to taste like, unlike the richer and more robust renditions from the Italians. If you like light stuff then this dish would probably suit you but do note that squid ink leaves a dark stain on your teeth so remember to rinse!
For starters, I never bought a single item from this shop. Want to know the reason why? The staff(s) are really bo-chap and whenever I have some movie enquiries, they give me half hearted answers and expect me to be satisfied with whatever they say. Recently, I went over to see if they are still selling Bleach VCD Season 1, mind you I don't mind if they have the ODEX version or whether it was released by any other companies whatsoever. Anyway, they don't have it and whatever they have, it's for rental only. So I enquired at the cashier counter if they sell Anime VCDs instead of renting it out and they simply replied "No!". They didn't even recommend me to try their other branches or whatsoever and simply proceed to serve another customer.
Then prior to this incident, about last year, I heard that they might be bringing in the Special Edition of FFVII: Advent Children and enquired once again if they have stocks for it. Once again, the answer was just simply "No!" and they didn't even bother to explain why they don't have stocks. Is it because they were sold out fast or stocks haven't arrived yet, I am not sure. And right after telling me "No!", the girl who answered my enquiry simply went back to doing her work while I was standing in front of the cashier counter looking like an idiot for a full 5 minutes while still anticipating that maye she was checking to see if stocks were available. Basically, whatever I needed or wanted to buy, they don't have to stocks for it and they simply don't bother to find out more from me at all.
It is a rather disappointing experience again and again with their bo-chap-ness. Now, I simply went in to see if stocks for any movies that I wanted (new titles) are in before I make my way to TS Group that is currently located on the 3rd level which is right beside Streets Café Restaurant.
If you are sick of the obligatory seafood centre at the east coast park, well this is the perfect place for you!
Located at the Playground@Beach Splash, the place brings back some memories and well, notorious ones. I remember going to the beach splash when i was a small kid, and also remember going there during NS, when it was a ghetto looking night club. So glad of this recent facelift to the beach splash!
Mingles interior serves you a laid back look. Totally laid back. And the staff are very accommodating. So much so that they remember if you had warm or chilled water. Food is good but i must say mine was a bit too salty. My partner had a lovely lobster linguine.
Mingles have 2 specialities. Sausages and ice cream. Or was it gelato? I'm sorry but i can't recall! Didn't try any sausages though.
I come here not for the food. but for the experience. If you're looking for something new, give mingles a try. Finish off with a cuppa at starbucks (just next door) and end it off with a walk by the beach.
Subway is the way to go if you’re watching your diet.
Subways around the world are individual entities and they operate on their own. Meaning a branch in Shaw Towers has no affiliation with a branch in let say..Holland V. I hope you get what i mean. And with that, quality control differs at every location.
Being just 2 bus stops from the office, this is a good place when i'm watching what i eat.
This location is also perhaps (not confirmed) one of the branch with the biggest dine in space. The whole of Shaw Towers lobby! It could be quite packed during office hours, but that's totally logical. Armed with hungry office people and design students (the raffles design school next door), this place could be quite lively during the jammed packed lunch hour.
My choice of having lunch at Shaw Tower's subway is a foot long vege sub. You heard that right. All vege plus a splash of mustard.
Or if you must have meat in your meal, try the following:
- 6inch/foot long parmesan oregano - Turkey breast - The works (all veges) - Mayo
Hope this first review gives you a rough idea how how Subway Shaw Towers is like.
Subway is the way to go if you're watching your diet.
Subways around the world are individual entities and they operate on their own. Meaning a branch in Suntec has no affiliation with a branch in Shaw Towers. I hope you get what i mean. And with that, quality control differs at every location.
Suntec's location has been my number #1 choice along with the branch in Raffles.
Why so? Simple. The staff. I may need my 6 inch cold cut trio but really what matters most is how they handle you. You're greeted with a warm "HELLO!" and i really mean it. Hahah, take that as an appetizer perhaps. They really know their customers and try to call you by your name if you're a regular there. A huge difference with subway ECP (been trying to write a review on yebber but the location is unavailable), which was kind of a let down. Subway ECP's staffs were kinda...moody and rude. That already makes your dining experience a bad one.
Now here's a walkthrough of subway, my way. ;)
- 6inch Honeyoat - No cheese, but toasted. - turkey breast plus chicken teriyaki (additional meat cost about 3$, rough estimation) - the works (all veggies, yo!) - honey mustard plus mayo.
There you have it. Enjoy your meal and try to have their wraps and salads. Its a nice alternative too.
Eating at Sunset Grill gives you an experience that you’ll never forget. The place is rustic, charming on its own and full of hungry mosquitoes. How does dining by an airplane runway sound? I know. I feel the same way too. I’ve never seen that many landings and takeoffs within 2 hours. I must add that this is not a place for people who can’t stand most things. Like ants. Like the hot scorching sun. Or smoke from the mosquito coil. You must know what you’re in for and please stop being a fussy, bitchy ‘im-a-paying-customer-so-i-deserve-the-best’ singaporean. And i really mean it.
We ended up ordering more then what we planned. Nachos, fried button mushrooms, 2 mains and of course the almighty buffalo wings. Rumour has it, that the buffalo wings has a maximum firing hot level of 30! The levels indicate how hot it would be. 1 being a wuss and 10 probably out of your freaking mind. My initial plan was to order a level 7. But the kind and accommodating waiter advised me not to. He saved our lives.
Dining at Sunset Grill has its ups and downs. You enjoy a tax & service charge-free dining experience. You know how bitchy those ‘ ’ could be on your bill. Food is superb (trust me) but the price is kinda on the steep side. Damage was done (and i don’t mind at all, i had a great time) and damage was $102 buckaroos.
This is a good place to relax and have a jug of your preferred beverage with your preferred close friends. Nachos and cheesy fries too, perhaps. Milk would also be a wise choice if you’re going for some level 10 buffalo wings. I really find the location somewhat a quick getaway from the bustling (and sometimes irritating) city life. Like a temporary escape. Thank you for the great experience. I will definitely come again.
Heading back to Hong Lim Food Centre for lunch a few days later, I can’t help but pay another familiar stall a visit. Located at the once famous Ellenborough Market, one of the earlier wet markets available. While the Malays called it Pasar Bahru meaning “New Market”, the Chinese on the other hand named it “Seng Pa Sat”. Teochews populated the area, and with intent the market was located at Teochew Street (where The Central now stood). Ping Ping Curry Noodle was one of the few stalls I would visit for lunch when I was young, and I could still remember vividly bringing along $1 that I have saved up and specifically told my mum that I would like to add extra ingredients in my bowl of noodles.
Even though it was spicy for me then, I love everything that was within it – Chicken, Fishcake, Tau Pok or Beancurd Skin, Potato and the spicy curry soup. The same husband and wife team is still operating today in Hong Lim, but unfortunately the experience I had that day wasn’t as expected. Maybe nothing can beat the wonderful memories I had at Ellenborough Market but I remembered the soup to be much thicker and packed with more tang. Adding the chilli paste helps to bring out the flavour but sadly it still didn’t impress me. For a $4 version, the ingredients weren’t as plentiful as I expected it to have – or maybe I have just grown up. The “everyone’s favourite” potato was measly and I left the place feeling disappointed.
Perhaps I went with too high an expectation that day or perhaps good times doesn’t really last.
You can view the all photos and other reviews @ His Food Blog.
Initially my hubby and I wanted to dine at Wakashachiya, but happened to see queue formed at Waraku Japanese casual dining restaurant, we decided to join in the queue.
The servings for noodles and don(rice) come in 2 sizes - Medium and Regular. If you're a small eater, choose Medium, otherwise you can choose Regular for a big serving.
We ordered Unatama Don (medium size - $10.80), Yasai Curry Udon (medium size - $8.80) and Crab Miso Nabe - $12.80. Their service is super fast. Within 10 minutes, 3 dishes were served. (I was amazed by their fast speed as the restaurant was super crowded & busy)
I gave them 5 stars for their fast service, but the food did not meet my expectations. The unagi was too soft and the sweet sauce was very bland. The udon has a "Q" texture but curry tasted too sweet. Lastly, the crab nabe was super salty. The whole soup is dark brown colour. Fortunately we ordered the medium size.
The prices are quite reasonable - for the fast service and nice ambiance. However, it is not a place for fussy eater, keke
1=SGD 0.0587
Dear Diary,
Today I brought my dad and mum out to TOWN for shopping.. Though they are not so IN... I've decided to show them the Hang Out Place for the Youngsters.. as what they always call us..
After the much shocking experience with jap fashion, everywhere piercings and pacifiers, I thought i should bring them back to earth for a while and there we are.. the most decent looking, normal chinese cafe... the XW Cafe...
Serving HongKong styled cuisines, My dad and mum heaved a sigh of relieve and then they got another shock.... My dad's Ice Kopi came in a metal mug... He can't help but have to hum the jian yu feng yun song... (Famous Movie starring Chow Yuan Fatt in jail).
My mum then ordered her favourite PorK Chop and its really true.... Hong Kong style PORK CHOP really nice.... Dad Ordered the nominal HorFun, perhaps coz he wants to have some fun... But boy.. its yummy. It came with 5 huge prawns all fresh and so crunchy.... The prawn juice pratically squirts out when i chew on it....Of Course.. I make sure i look gracious and very high class when i wipe the juice from my mouth.. heehee! I ordered this french toast thingee and it appeared as a cube of bread... But boy.. the maple syrup and the cold storage butter goes so well with the pipping hot french toast... As u slice the toast, the maple syrup drools down the side.. Can you imagine that....... Sooo Soooo Tantalizing....
When i finally manage to slice a nice piece and savour it in my mouth.. stars laterally appeared.. I'm not sure if its the yummy sensation or the low blood pressure.. but gosh I REALLY SEE STARs.... Since then I've decided that I'll BE BACK........
The price is reasonable and its a wonderful place to hang out with young or the NOT SO YOUNG Pals... Includes mum n dad.... NOT TO BE MISSED.....
Rating given:
It was another fabulous nite out with my GAGA pals.. and guess what... we decided to rave it out the gangster way....
I was actually hoping to find a xiao ma ge mannequin inside.. But don't have leh.... Only could find some really sissy waiters... (oops) Like those in the movie.... (Movie Star ok)!
The deco of the place was CHIC... Too CHIC to be like the famous HongKong Gangster movie starring Chow Yuan Fatt... The Black mirriory Like finishes are simply too fabulous.. I mean you can detect stucked veg in between your teeth everywhere u turn.... Its what i call customer concious designs. The place was huge with a nice view of the sea and smooching couples.... but one thing you must really do.. Thats to check out the LOO... aka TOOLET... It took me like 5 minutes to find it.... There are mirriors everywhere and its so camoflaged i almost peed on the washing basin...
NOW I KNOW WHY IT IS CALLED BOSSES.... In the event you need to hide... u can just camoflaged yourself or hide in some hidden space like the toolet and wait it out.. Your enemy can NEVER find you.... CHECKING THE TOILET IS A SUPER MUST....
Now we come to the food.. I pretty like the idea that they serve an excellent selection of teas.. If you are just feeling chatty, you could ask the waitress whats this tea for and what that tea is used to.. and soon you'll find yourself in a TCM class...
We ordered so much food but there are a few I must mention. 1st there this duck on fruit platter and boy... Its so good.. refreshingly sinless... Judging by the small strips of duck meat on top of this fruit platter, we won't get high cholestrol perhaps will only be overworked as we try to out eat all the others GRACEFULLY.... And theres this fried brinjal or eggplant.... its soft and crispy and very healthy.. Yum Yum... The fried noodles are great too... and not to forget the soup in which the serving is so huge.. One serving and there goes half my stomach.... Not to forget Cold Chickens.... So tender and soft and its COOL... really really nice..
Overall It was an intriguing experience... and its simply too fabulous for the GAGA Girls as in such an environment we are not frowned upon when we do the loud Ooohsss and Aaahhhss and the HA HA HA and the OH MY GOD! THIS IS GREAT.....
Its a experience of the lifetime... Be BOLD.. Try to be a Big Boss... You just never know what you never know....
Rating given:
Ma Maison, which means my home in French, started out with an outlet at Bugis Junction and soon expanded to include one at The Central. Known for its take on Japanese Western food aka fusion food, Ma Maison packs in the crowds at meal times so don't be surprised if you have to wait for a seat if you arrive without a reservation.
Located just a few units down from Wakashachiya on the third floor, Ma Maison's interior is reminiscent of a quaint little European cottage with lots of wood, overhanging crockery and shelves of various liquids. The cozy cottage feel is further reinforced by replica ornaments of yesteryear placed along the wooden window sill. If you are lucky enough, you can get a window seat which overlooks Clarke Quay and the river, but there's probably only 5 such tables or so.
Doteni Hamburger - A signature dish of Ma Maison, the Doteni Hamburger was essentially a beef and pork patty covered with a fried egg, topped with beef tendons and draped with a demi glaze sauce that has been left to simmer for 28 days. And I liked it. The beef, though almost well done, was moist and juicy with a slightly uneven texture. The egg was perfectly done while the gelatinous beef tendon came across as a little chewy and not overly soft. Coupled with the robust sauce, it set the right note for our lunch.
Tonakatsu - After the horrendous tonkatsu experience at Wakashachiya just a couple of hours before, I was rather skeptical about the tonkatsu at Ma Maison. Those fears were put to rest as the pork cutlet turned out fine and surpassed expectations. Sure the meat wasn't kurobuta like Tampopo's, but it was still decently tender while retaining moisture and bite. There was no evident taste of oily residue either. The breaded batter could have been a wee bit thinner though, which would have made it crispier and less oily.
Beef Stroganoff with Omu Rice - My personal favourite. Who can resist tender beef slices served up in a thick savoury sauce coupled with smooth milky omelette enveloping fragrant and tasty buttery rice? If I'm coming back to Ma Maison, its definitely going to be for this dish. I would prefer a little more butter to go into the rice though, which would make it heartier and of course more artery clogging.
Squid Ink Spaghetti - Honestly I didn't quite take to the spaghetti. It wasn't al dente and came across rather bland. Maybe thats the way Japanese spaghettis are supposed to taste like, unlike the richer and more robust renditions from the Italians. If you like light stuff then this dish would probably suit you but do note that squid ink leaves a dark stain on your teeth so remember to rinse!
See all my pictures here.
Rating given:
For starters, I never bought a single item from this shop. Want to know the reason why? The staff(s) are really bo-chap and whenever I have some movie enquiries, they give me half hearted answers and expect me to be satisfied with whatever they say. Recently, I went over to see if they are still selling Bleach VCD Season 1, mind you I don't mind if they have the ODEX version or whether it was released by any other companies whatsoever. Anyway, they don't have it and whatever they have, it's for rental only. So I enquired at the cashier counter if they sell Anime VCDs instead of renting it out and they simply replied "No!". They didn't even recommend me to try their other branches or whatsoever and simply proceed to serve another customer.
Then prior to this incident, about last year, I heard that they might be bringing in the Special Edition of FFVII: Advent Children and enquired once again if they have stocks for it. Once again, the answer was just simply "No!" and they didn't even bother to explain why they don't have stocks. Is it because they were sold out fast or stocks haven't arrived yet, I am not sure. And right after telling me "No!", the girl who answered my enquiry simply went back to doing her work while I was standing in front of the cashier counter looking like an idiot for a full 5 minutes while still anticipating that maye she was checking to see if stocks were available. Basically, whatever I needed or wanted to buy, they don't have to stocks for it and they simply don't bother to find out more from me at all.
It is a rather disappointing experience again and again with their bo-chap-ness. Now, I simply went in to see if stocks for any movies that I wanted (new titles) are in before I make my way to TS Group that is currently located on the 3rd level which is right beside Streets Café Restaurant.
Rating given:
If you are sick of the obligatory seafood centre at the east coast park, well this is the perfect place for you!
Located at the Playground@Beach Splash, the place brings back some memories and well, notorious ones. I remember going to the beach splash when i was a small kid, and also remember going there during NS, when it was a ghetto looking night club. So glad of this recent facelift to the beach splash!
Mingles interior serves you a laid back look. Totally laid back. And the staff are very accommodating. So much so that they remember if you had warm or chilled water. Food is good but i must say mine was a bit too salty. My partner had a lovely lobster linguine.
Mingles have 2 specialities. Sausages and ice cream. Or was it gelato? I'm sorry but i can't recall! Didn't try any sausages though.
I come here not for the food. but for the experience. If you're looking for something new, give mingles a try. Finish off with a cuppa at starbucks (just next door) and end it off with a walk by the beach.
Sounds nice yeah ;)
Rating given:
A perfect location for busy office people.
Subway is the way to go if you’re watching your diet.
Subways around the world are individual entities and they operate on their own. Meaning a branch in Shaw Towers has no affiliation with a branch in let say..Holland V. I hope you get what i mean. And with that, quality control differs at every location.
Being just 2 bus stops from the office, this is a good place when i'm watching what i eat.
This location is also perhaps (not confirmed) one of the branch with the biggest dine in space. The whole of Shaw Towers lobby! It could be quite packed during office hours, but that's totally logical. Armed with hungry office people and design students (the raffles design school next door), this place could be quite lively during the jammed packed lunch hour.
My choice of having lunch at Shaw Tower's subway is a foot long vege sub. You heard that right. All vege plus a splash of mustard.
Or if you must have meat in your meal, try the following:
- 6inch/foot long parmesan oregano
- Turkey breast
- The works (all veges)
- Mayo
Hope this first review gives you a rough idea how how Subway Shaw Towers is like.
Rating given:
Subway is the way to go if you're watching your diet.
Subways around the world are individual entities and they operate on their own. Meaning a branch in Suntec has no affiliation with a branch in Shaw Towers. I hope you get what i mean. And with that, quality control differs at every location.
Suntec's location has been my number #1 choice along with the branch in Raffles.
Why so? Simple. The staff.
I may need my 6 inch cold cut trio but really what matters most is how they handle you. You're greeted with a warm "HELLO!" and i really mean it. Hahah, take that as an appetizer perhaps. They really know their customers and try to call you by your name if you're a regular there. A huge difference with subway ECP (been trying to write a review on yebber but the location is unavailable), which was kind of a let down. Subway ECP's staffs were kinda...moody and rude. That already makes your dining experience a bad one.
Now here's a walkthrough of subway, my way. ;)
- 6inch Honeyoat
- No cheese, but toasted.
- turkey breast plus chicken teriyaki (additional meat cost about 3$, rough estimation)
- the works (all veggies, yo!)
- honey mustard plus mayo.
There you have it. Enjoy your meal and try to have their wraps and salads. Its a nice alternative too.
Rating given:
Eating at Sunset Grill gives you an experience that you’ll never forget. The place is rustic, charming on its own and full of hungry mosquitoes. How does dining by an airplane runway sound? I know. I feel the same way too. I’ve never seen that many landings and takeoffs within 2 hours. I must add that this is not a place for people who can’t stand most things. Like ants. Like the hot scorching sun. Or smoke from the mosquito coil. You must know what you’re in for and please stop being a fussy, bitchy ‘im-a-paying-customer-so-i-deserve-the-best’ singaporean. And i really mean it.
We ended up ordering more then what we planned. Nachos, fried button mushrooms, 2 mains and of course the almighty buffalo wings. Rumour has it, that the buffalo wings has a maximum firing hot level of 30! The levels indicate how hot it would be. 1 being a wuss and 10 probably out of your freaking mind. My initial plan was to order a level 7. But the kind and accommodating waiter advised me not to. He saved our lives.
Dining at Sunset Grill has its ups and downs. You enjoy a tax & service charge-free dining experience. You know how bitchy those ‘ ’ could be on your bill. Food is superb (trust me) but the price is kinda on the steep side. Damage was done (and i don’t mind at all, i had a great time) and damage was $102 buckaroos.
This is a good place to relax and have a jug of your preferred beverage with your preferred close friends. Nachos and cheesy fries too, perhaps. Milk would also be a wise choice if you’re going for some level 10 buffalo wings. I really find the location somewhat a quick getaway from the bustling (and sometimes irritating) city life. Like a temporary escape. Thank you for the great experience. I will definitely come again.
Read full review here.
Rating given:
Heading back to Hong Lim Food Centre for lunch a few days later, I can’t help but pay another familiar stall a visit. Located at the once famous Ellenborough Market, one of the earlier wet markets available. While the Malays called it Pasar Bahru meaning “New Market”, the Chinese on the other hand named it “Seng Pa Sat”. Teochews populated the area, and with intent the market was located at Teochew Street (where The Central now stood). Ping Ping Curry Noodle was one of the few stalls I would visit for lunch when I was young, and I could still remember vividly bringing along $1 that I have saved up and specifically told my mum that I would like to add extra ingredients in my bowl of noodles.
Even though it was spicy for me then, I love everything that was within it – Chicken, Fishcake, Tau Pok or Beancurd Skin, Potato and the spicy curry soup. The same husband and wife team is still operating today in Hong Lim, but unfortunately the experience I had that day wasn’t as expected. Maybe nothing can beat the wonderful memories I had at Ellenborough Market but I remembered the soup to be much thicker and packed with more tang. Adding the chilli paste helps to bring out the flavour but sadly it still didn’t impress me. For a $4 version, the ingredients weren’t as plentiful as I expected it to have – or maybe I have just grown up. The “everyone’s favourite” potato was measly and I left the place feeling disappointed.
Perhaps I went with too high an expectation that day or perhaps good times doesn’t really last.
You can view the all photos and other reviews @ His Food Blog.
Rating given:
Initially my hubby and I wanted to dine at Wakashachiya, but happened to see queue formed at Waraku Japanese casual dining restaurant, we decided to join in the queue.
The servings for noodles and don(rice) come in 2 sizes - Medium and Regular. If you're a small eater, choose Medium, otherwise you can choose Regular for a big serving.
We ordered Unatama Don (medium size - $10.80), Yasai Curry Udon (medium size - $8.80) and Crab Miso Nabe - $12.80. Their service is super fast. Within 10 minutes, 3 dishes were served. (I was amazed by their fast speed as the restaurant was super crowded & busy)
I gave them 5 stars for their fast service, but the food did not meet my expectations. The unagi was too soft and the sweet sauce was very bland. The udon has a "Q" texture but curry tasted too sweet. Lastly, the crab nabe was super salty. The whole soup is dark brown colour. Fortunately we ordered the medium size.
The prices are quite reasonable - for the fast service and nice ambiance. However, it is not a place for fussy eater, keke
Rating given: