The good thing about working in a foreign company is you get to meet lots of people from different walks of life from different nationalities, discovering different cultures and traditions. In my company, I have worked with Americans, Dutch, Swiss, Japanese, Korean, Malaysians, Indians, Filipinos and Chinese to name a few. And it was one day that my Korean colleague introduced me to Korean food at this place. She said she find the standard of food served here similar, if not better, than most of the other Korean restaurant she has been to so far - for a fraction of the price.
Taking her word for it, we ventured to Le Meridien for one of our lunches. Lunch was Spicy Beef Soup with rice plus a choice of condiment between Kimchi, Cucumber, or Anchovies.
Serving was generous with the bowl filled to the brim with Beef, Tofu and stalks of Spring Onions (It helps that I love eating spring onions!). The soup with a dash of Sesame Seeds was served piping hot and although MSG laced, the hint of spiciness make the soup truly enjoyable to taste.
The beef slices could have been bigger but for a meal costing less than $10, I have no complains against the serving and standard of the food.
You can view more photos and other reviews @ His Food Blog.
On Friday, it was an honour to be invited to Yebber’s 1st anniversary event. The event was held in Mint (Moment of Imagination and Nostalgia with Toys) – Museum of Toys, across from Raffles Hotel. Showcasing an extensive collection of vintage toys from all over the world, it is regarded as one of the finest in the world and the largest in Southeast Asia. At the basement was Mint Café – Asia’s very first toy-themed café.
I arrived early and did a quick tour of the place before the event started at the 3rd Level and was greeted with toys and characters that I was familiar with – from Popeye to Ultraman, to retro Matchbox car collectibles, Kampung toys and even the Beatles.
All the guests were later treated to a sumptuous buffet dinner consisting of Parmesan Crusted Chicken, Seafood Platter (Calamari, Dory Fillet, & Scallops), Bruschetta (Wild Mushrooms, Tomato Checca & Salmon Cream), and Linguini with Crab Sauce.
Personally, I thought the Wild Mushroom Bruschetta was the best – the toast was crispy and the mushrooms were flavoursome. I bet the salmon cream ones were just as great but unfortunately, I didn’t managed to lay my hands on them before they were cleared out. Oh, the desserts were pretty lovely as well, especially the Strawberry Panna Cotta - the sourish berries was a delightful complement to the sweet pudding.
You can view the photos and other reviews @ His Food Blog.
The only reason why I visited a museum was because I had to do a school assignment on a museum in Singapore. Little did I know prior to coming is that it is a toy museum. I thought it was that Singapore Mint that produced notes and coins. Anyway, it turned out I enjoyed my trip very much.
Located in a cozy corner behind The Raffles Hotel, the museum is opened in 2006 by an avid toy collector. The place displays collection of toys from all over the globe. It is the first purpose built museum for toys in the world.
A visit to the place evokes childhood memories. Visitors could relate the toys to the time when they were playing them as a child, the moment of finding a familiar toy and character that was once played. It is truly something unique, providing a change from the norm of visiting the museum deemed as “boring, old and dingy” by visitors.
It is very much advisable to walk around with the help of a guide. I am pleased to have the guidance of Erwin, who was pretty well-equipped with the toy knowledge. He was busy guiding a group of kids when we arrived, but I was very pleased when he came over and offered to bring us on a tour around. Without a guide, you would not know more about additional trivia and facts of the various toys.
The Mint Café, located in the basement offers a relaxed, yet sophisticated ambience for casual or formal dining. A comprehensive menu, based on an international cuisine, is available to suit all palates. It is a special experience to dine alongside the toy memorabilia.
All in all, this museum is not like any other museum. This attraction is not just for tourist. It is a place where locals can visit for a very unique experience, maybe a place for that lovely date perhaps? Be amazed and be awed by the displayed collection, which in fact, only comprises 10% of the owner’s collection. I really admire his dedication to toys!
I have been visiting Dr Quek since I was back in the secondary school days, where he was a volunteer dentist on board those dental trailers that toured schools.
Even after I graduated, I still chose to visit him even as a paying customer. The dentist holds a very friendly smile whenever I visit. I don't feel the jitters unlike the experiences felt when visiting other dentist. The overall experience has been great. That is why I still continue to visit his clinic.
It is a small dental clinic located in some commercial building in the CBD area, where most customers are returning or valued customers. They provide all the service that a common dentist provides. The charges are of the industry rate. I always get discounted rate whenever I visit :)
If you're looking for a very calm and relaxing dentistry experience or finding a dentist in the business district, you can head here for a start.
I think Pasta De Waraku is great, but the price is just not worth it. And there are other things...
My boyfriend and I decided to try Pasta De Waraku in Square 2 after attending a mass in Novena Church nearby. It seems perfect; my boyfriend is a fan of Japanese food and I'm a sucker for pasta.
So we decided to go in and got a table for two. Again it's a thing I hate : the table is too small! And worse still, it was crowded by its enormous menu (as in really enormous, you know!), bottles of pepper and chilli flakes and what-nots, and tissue. Sigh..
Oh and we were greeted by music that seemed to come from "Greatest Hits of the Year 2000" CD. (eeks) Yes, for me music in a restaurant is important to build ambience!
Speaking of ambience, it was so noisy. Maybe because it was quite a closed type. And the staff keep shouting and shouting. "Irasshaimase!" (or something like that) "Arigato Gozaimas!" plus the chattering of the people.. Ugh. My eardrum hurts.
As for the food.. Their emphasis is on healthy food. But I believe healthy food should not be tasteless. It was quite tasteless and uninteresting. I gotta add cheese and oil and any other things. And it's priced so highly!
I'm really not sure that I'm going back again. Not for a very long time I guess.
Nihon Mura might not serve the best sushi in town but it's surely the best value!
Priced only 99 cents per plate, it will surely satisfy your sushi craving. Because it's so cheap, you can stuff your stomach up to 10 plates a time! (yes I've done it before.. Hungry mah... =P)
They also serve many other kinds of Japanese food such as udon, tempura, soup, and Japanese satay. However these are quite expensive and for the time being I'm still sticking to the 99 cents per plate sushi. They also serve nice desserts and juices and drinks!
The ordering system is kinda unique. You don't call waiters/waitresses nor come to the counter to order. You'll be given a small... erm what cha call it.. cylinder? Hahaha. You know like the ones you use to put your pens. And then you'll walk to inside and pick the sticks (like ice cream sticks actually) corresponding to the food/drink you want. Then you'll bring the cylinder with the sticks to the counter. You can then continue to choose your sushi on the conveyor belt.
Seems quite cheem at the first place, but fret not! The waiters/waitresses are friendly and will ask you when you just arrived whether it's your first time. If it is, they will explain to you.
This place is, and will still be, the place that I frequent with my friends. Watch out though, it's bound to be a tad crowded on meal hours.
I was very excited (a bit of sexcitement... hehe....) when I saw the men in Medieval gear in a photo!
I went down to Tampines SAFRA for its Martial Art Day '08 just to see these guys in action.
I was disappointed because their demonstration had ended earlier. But kind Christopher Blakey (President of PHEMAS) gave me a good run through on its courses and the Society.
PHEMAS means Pan-Historical European Martial Arts Society.
You learn self-defence and how to handle long sword and other weapons. When Christopher handled me his steel sword, it is so heavy! I doubt I can keep it up for 5 minutes! I would probably be stabbed to death before I could say 'Oh my Gosh!'
For a Beginner, you need to get thin soled shoes, black pants, white T-shirts and 1600N Fencing Masks. You will be required to purchase a wooden waster first due to its reduced cost and speed of delivery. You can use the basic Mk1 wooden stick until your waster arrives. A Longsword is required for training in Fiore at PHEMAS.
There are classes at Eurasian Community House every Wednesday and Sunday. A new class is starting at Tampines SAFRA.
Go surf its site for more details. I have a date with the men tonight. *whistles*
Ok it must be weird for a regular dim sum eater to review dim sum.
Went to Crystal Jade Dining Place (翡翠饭店) at IMM today. It looks a bit higher class than the normal Crystal Jade Kitchen, with huge fish tanks at the entrance and nice decor. Service was a bit weird, took them 15 minutes before the food was delivered. Ok we ordered puer tea (普洱), but instead they gave us a pot of shoumei (寿眉). Chinese tea drinkers should know their difference.
Decided to try something new, so we had a coconut black chicken soup (椰青竹丝鸡炖三宝, $9.80). The taste of black chicken and the sweet coconut juice together with Chinese herbs is fantastic combination. Quite nourishing for the lungs too.
The 虾饺 ($4.20) and 烧卖 ($4) are quite up to standard. You could taste the sweetness in the prawn, proving that they aren't the deep-frozen dead-for-a-week type.
Ah ha, the 小笼包 ($5) is a bit disappointing. There was no soup inside the xiaolongbao itself, really dry! But the sweet minced meat covered some of the lost ground.
The 咸水角 ($3) wasn't simple. After leaving aside for close to half an hour, its skin was still crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.
Then last but not least, 珍珠瑶柱糯米鸡 ($4.20). The glutinous rice wasn't too dry, and the mixture of dried scallop and mushroom was just nice.
By the way, I just have to comment on their peanuts. It's not ordinary peanuts, I suspect they soak them in cinnamon.
Oh we waited quite a while for the bill too, after seeing the cashier idling and we asking the captain. *shrug*
It has been more than a year since my family last visited Guan Hin so a revisit was in order especially after Guan Hin had just undergone a facelift. The new Guan Hin now boasts a more spacious interior through efficient usage of space and whitewashed walls to go along with the spanking new carpet and furniture. The lingering nostalgia is gone as well, covered up by the fresh coat of paint that dons the walls.
Braised Goose - The goose was thinly sliced and tasted great with the not too salty gravy. Some work needs to be done on the beancurd though, coming across as a tad too rough for my liking. Comparisons are inevitable between Guan Hin's rendition and that of Hung Kang, with the latter taking the cake effortlessly with its polished rendition of this traditional Teochew dish.
Sauteed Kailan - Nicely stir fried without being overcooked. However it was a little too oily and watery. What I liked was that it came served with "Ti Po" or crispy fried sole fish, which gave the occasional crunch and added saltiness.
Steamed Pomfret - Fresh and steamed just right, with the flesh firm and sweet. Just the way a good dish of steamed pomfret should be. Paying compliments to the fish was the gravy, tasty from all the sour plums and tomatoes in it.
Liver Roll - The liver roll or "Ngoh Hiang" was honestly quite good. Thin crispy skin covering a mould of finely chopped liver but with only a slight hint of liver taste. Dipped in the sweet and sticky plum sauce, it made for a nice dish.
Yam Paste with Gingko Nuts - As mentioned before, I consider yam paste or Orh Nee as one of the hallmarks of Teochew food, which explains my high expectations of it. While I used to praise Guan Hin for their rather stellar rendition of this traditional Teochew dessert, the same compliments couldn't be extended that evening. Barely warm when served, it looked pre made and as though it had been sitting in a corner for quite a long period of time. Texture wise, it wasn't smooth, coming across as chunky and oily. Even the gingko nuts were too soft and bland. A total disappointment.
A rather filling dinner for 5 came up to about $90, which really isn't very expensive but somehow or rather, food standard has slided a little, especially in the case of the Orh Nee. Service was acceptable but could be better. Has the hype over Guan Hin resulted in a decline in its culinary standard - one that took decades to build?
Dropped by Old Town White Coffee one Saturday evening as my aunt wanted to try out their white coffee. We heard that this is a very well-known established brand in Malaysia, comparable to Singapore's Ya Kun!
As expected, we were greeted by a Saturday evening crowd.. with kids running around and people who had just finished their beach activities at East Coast Park.
We went in to the shop and there was no sign telling us to wait to be served to our seats so we thought it was self-service and we could choose any seats we wanted. As the cafe was full house, me, my sis and my Grandma waited at 3 different tables for the customers to finish.
A waitress then came to ask if we were waiting for seats and told us to wait at the entrance. After ten minutes, we were finally given a seat meant for 4 persons when we had 5. The space between each table was so cramp! However, we later changed to a longer 6-seater sofa seat which was more comfortable and suitable for us to dine in.
We ordered these items: - 2 Nanyang Kopi-O - 1 Iced Chocolate - 1 Iced Blended Milk Tea - 2 sets of Nasi Rendang Chicken - 1 Ipoh Chicken Hor Fun - 1 French Toast - 1 Kaya Butter Toast - 1 Garlic Toat - 1 Peanut Butter Thick Toast
ruffnooka is right about them not having many items on their menu available for customers.
My aunt & mother at first wanted their famous White Coffee but the waitress informed us that all White Coffee drinks are sold out! They had to change their orders.
And 2 of our toasts ordered initially also had to be changed to other items. The manager even had to come to our table and cancel all those items that were not available!
The food soon came and the Nasi Rendang Chicken was really good! The rendang and chilli, I believe they handmade themselves. The Ipoh Hor Fun was quite little but the soup was very tasty and those who can take spicy stuff, add in the red chopped chilli!
My aunt complimented them on their toasts cos they were made on the spot and the kaya was fresh! Their bread were toasted to perfection too.
We spent a total of $50 for this meal and I think it is quite reasonable but my Grandma thinks otherwise! She feels that cofee & bread should not cost that expensive.
But I would recommend this place to others because the food served is special and the taste does not lose to restaurants!
1=SGD 0.0587
The good thing about working in a foreign company is you get to meet lots of people from different walks of life from different nationalities, discovering different cultures and traditions. In my company, I have worked with Americans, Dutch, Swiss, Japanese, Korean, Malaysians, Indians, Filipinos and Chinese to name a few. And it was one day that my Korean colleague introduced me to Korean food at this place. She said she find the standard of food served here similar, if not better, than most of the other Korean restaurant she has been to so far - for a fraction of the price.
Taking her word for it, we ventured to Le Meridien for one of our lunches. Lunch was Spicy Beef Soup with rice plus a choice of condiment between Kimchi, Cucumber, or Anchovies.
Serving was generous with the bowl filled to the brim with Beef, Tofu and stalks of Spring Onions (It helps that I love eating spring onions!). The soup with a dash of Sesame Seeds was served piping hot and although MSG laced, the hint of spiciness make the soup truly enjoyable to taste.
The beef slices could have been bigger but for a meal costing less than $10, I have no complains against the serving and standard of the food.
You can view more photos and other reviews @ His Food Blog.
Rating given:
On Friday, it was an honour to be invited to Yebber’s 1st anniversary event. The event was held in Mint (Moment of Imagination and Nostalgia with Toys) – Museum of Toys, across from Raffles Hotel. Showcasing an extensive collection of vintage toys from all over the world, it is regarded as one of the finest in the world and the largest in Southeast Asia. At the basement was Mint Café – Asia’s very first toy-themed café.
I arrived early and did a quick tour of the place before the event started at the 3rd Level and was greeted with toys and characters that I was familiar with – from Popeye to Ultraman, to retro Matchbox car collectibles, Kampung toys and even the Beatles.
All the guests were later treated to a sumptuous buffet dinner consisting of Parmesan Crusted Chicken, Seafood Platter (Calamari, Dory Fillet, & Scallops), Bruschetta (Wild Mushrooms, Tomato Checca & Salmon Cream), and Linguini with Crab Sauce.
Personally, I thought the Wild Mushroom Bruschetta was the best – the toast was crispy and the mushrooms were flavoursome. I bet the salmon cream ones were just as great but unfortunately, I didn’t managed to lay my hands on them before they were cleared out. Oh, the desserts were pretty lovely as well, especially the Strawberry Panna Cotta - the sourish berries was a delightful complement to the sweet pudding.
You can view the photos and other reviews @ His Food Blog.
Rating given:
The only reason why I visited a museum was because I had to do a school assignment on a museum in Singapore. Little did I know prior to coming is that it is a toy museum. I thought it was that Singapore Mint that produced notes and coins. Anyway, it turned out I enjoyed my trip very much.
Located in a cozy corner behind The Raffles Hotel, the museum is opened in 2006 by an avid toy collector. The place displays collection of toys from all over the globe. It is the first purpose built museum for toys in the world.
A visit to the place evokes childhood memories. Visitors could relate the toys to the time when they were playing them as a child, the moment of finding a familiar toy and character that was once played. It is truly something unique, providing a change from the norm of visiting the museum deemed as “boring, old and dingy” by visitors.
It is very much advisable to walk around with the help of a guide. I am pleased to have the guidance of Erwin, who was pretty well-equipped with the toy knowledge. He was busy guiding a group of kids when we arrived, but I was very pleased when he came over and offered to bring us on a tour around. Without a guide, you would not know more about additional trivia and facts of the various toys.
The Mint Café, located in the basement offers a relaxed, yet sophisticated ambience for casual or formal dining. A comprehensive menu, based on an international cuisine, is available to suit all palates. It is a special experience to dine alongside the toy memorabilia.
All in all, this museum is not like any other museum. This attraction is not just for tourist. It is a place where locals can visit for a very unique experience, maybe a place for that lovely date perhaps? Be amazed and be awed by the displayed collection, which in fact, only comprises 10% of the owner’s collection. I really admire his dedication to toys!
Rating given:
I have been visiting Dr Quek since I was back in the secondary school days, where he was a volunteer dentist on board those dental trailers that toured schools.
Even after I graduated, I still chose to visit him even as a paying customer. The dentist holds a very friendly smile whenever I visit. I don't feel the jitters unlike the experiences felt when visiting other dentist. The overall experience has been great. That is why I still continue to visit his clinic.
It is a small dental clinic located in some commercial building in the CBD area, where most customers are returning or valued customers. They provide all the service that a common dentist provides. The charges are of the industry rate. I always get discounted rate whenever I visit :)
If you're looking for a very calm and relaxing dentistry experience or finding a dentist in the business district, you can head here for a start.
Rating given:
I think Pasta De Waraku is great, but the price is just not worth it. And there are other things...
My boyfriend and I decided to try Pasta De Waraku in Square 2 after attending a mass in Novena Church nearby. It seems perfect; my boyfriend is a fan of Japanese food and I'm a sucker for pasta.
So we decided to go in and got a table for two. Again it's a thing I hate : the table is too small! And worse still, it was crowded by its enormous menu (as in really enormous, you know!), bottles of pepper and chilli flakes and what-nots, and tissue. Sigh..
Oh and we were greeted by music that seemed to come from "Greatest Hits of the Year 2000" CD. (eeks) Yes, for me music in a restaurant is important to build ambience!
Speaking of ambience, it was so noisy. Maybe because it was quite a closed type. And the staff keep shouting and shouting. "Irasshaimase!" (or something like that) "Arigato Gozaimas!" plus the chattering of the people.. Ugh. My eardrum hurts.
As for the food.. Their emphasis is on healthy food. But I believe healthy food should not be tasteless. It was quite tasteless and uninteresting. I gotta add cheese and oil and any other things. And it's priced so highly!
I'm really not sure that I'm going back again. Not for a very long time I guess.
Rating given:
Nihon Mura might not serve the best sushi in town but it's surely the best value!
Priced only 99 cents per plate, it will surely satisfy your sushi craving. Because it's so cheap, you can stuff your stomach up to 10 plates a time! (yes I've done it before.. Hungry mah... =P)
They also serve many other kinds of Japanese food such as udon, tempura, soup, and Japanese satay. However these are quite expensive and for the time being I'm still sticking to the 99 cents per plate sushi. They also serve nice desserts and juices and drinks!
The ordering system is kinda unique. You don't call waiters/waitresses nor come to the counter to order. You'll be given a small... erm what cha call it.. cylinder? Hahaha. You know like the ones you use to put your pens. And then you'll walk to inside and pick the sticks (like ice cream sticks actually) corresponding to the food/drink you want. Then you'll bring the cylinder with the sticks to the counter. You can then continue to choose your sushi on the conveyor belt.
Seems quite cheem at the first place, but fret not! The waiters/waitresses are friendly and will ask you when you just arrived whether it's your first time. If it is, they will explain to you.
This place is, and will still be, the place that I frequent with my friends. Watch out though, it's bound to be a tad crowded on meal hours.
Rating given:
I was very excited (a bit of sexcitement... hehe....) when I saw the men in Medieval gear in a photo!
I went down to Tampines SAFRA for its Martial Art Day '08 just to see these guys in action.
I was disappointed because their demonstration had ended earlier. But kind Christopher Blakey (President of PHEMAS) gave me a good run through on its courses and the Society.
PHEMAS means Pan-Historical European Martial Arts Society.
You learn self-defence and how to handle long sword and other weapons. When Christopher handled me his steel sword, it is so heavy! I doubt I can keep it up for 5 minutes! I would probably be stabbed to death before I could say 'Oh my Gosh!'
For a Beginner, you need to get thin soled shoes, black pants, white T-shirts and 1600N Fencing Masks. You will be required to purchase a wooden waster first due to its reduced cost and speed of delivery. You can use the basic Mk1 wooden stick until your waster arrives. A Longsword is required for training in Fiore at PHEMAS.
There are classes at Eurasian Community House every Wednesday and Sunday. A new class is starting at Tampines SAFRA.
Go surf its site for more details. I have a date with the men tonight. *whistles*
Rating given:
Ok it must be weird for a regular dim sum eater to review dim sum.
Went to Crystal Jade Dining Place (翡翠饭店) at IMM today. It looks a bit higher class than the normal Crystal Jade Kitchen, with huge fish tanks at the entrance and nice decor. Service was a bit weird, took them 15 minutes before the food was delivered. Ok we ordered puer tea (普洱), but instead they gave us a pot of shoumei (寿眉). Chinese tea drinkers should know their difference.
Decided to try something new, so we had a coconut black chicken soup (椰青竹丝鸡炖三宝, $9.80). The taste of black chicken and the sweet coconut juice together with Chinese herbs is fantastic combination. Quite nourishing for the lungs too.
The 虾饺 ($4.20) and 烧卖 ($4) are quite up to standard. You could taste the sweetness in the prawn, proving that they aren't the deep-frozen dead-for-a-week type.
Ah ha, the 小笼包 ($5) is a bit disappointing. There was no soup inside the xiaolongbao itself, really dry! But the sweet minced meat covered some of the lost ground.
The 咸水角 ($3) wasn't simple. After leaving aside for close to half an hour, its skin was still crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.
Then last but not least, 珍珠瑶柱糯米鸡 ($4.20). The glutinous rice wasn't too dry, and the mixture of dried scallop and mushroom was just nice.
By the way, I just have to comment on their peanuts. It's not ordinary peanuts, I suspect they soak them in cinnamon.
Oh we waited quite a while for the bill too, after seeing the cashier idling and we asking the captain. *shrug*
Rating given:
It has been more than a year since my family last visited Guan Hin so a revisit was in order especially after Guan Hin had just undergone a facelift. The new Guan Hin now boasts a more spacious interior through efficient usage of space and whitewashed walls to go along with the spanking new carpet and furniture. The lingering nostalgia is gone as well, covered up by the fresh coat of paint that dons the walls.
Braised Goose - The goose was thinly sliced and tasted great with the not too salty gravy. Some work needs to be done on the beancurd though, coming across as a tad too rough for my liking. Comparisons are inevitable between Guan Hin's rendition and that of Hung Kang, with the latter taking the cake effortlessly with its polished rendition of this traditional Teochew dish.
Sauteed Kailan - Nicely stir fried without being overcooked. However it was a little too oily and watery. What I liked was that it came served with "Ti Po" or crispy fried sole fish, which gave the occasional crunch and added saltiness.
Steamed Pomfret - Fresh and steamed just right, with the flesh firm and sweet. Just the way a good dish of steamed pomfret should be. Paying compliments to the fish was the gravy, tasty from all the sour plums and tomatoes in it.
Liver Roll - The liver roll or "Ngoh Hiang" was honestly quite good. Thin crispy skin covering a mould of finely chopped liver but with only a slight hint of liver taste. Dipped in the sweet and sticky plum sauce, it made for a nice dish.
Yam Paste with Gingko Nuts - As mentioned before, I consider yam paste or Orh Nee as one of the hallmarks of Teochew food, which explains my high expectations of it. While I used to praise Guan Hin for their rather stellar rendition of this traditional Teochew dessert, the same compliments couldn't be extended that evening. Barely warm when served, it looked pre made and as though it had been sitting in a corner for quite a long period of time. Texture wise, it wasn't smooth, coming across as chunky and oily. Even the gingko nuts were too soft and bland. A total disappointment.
A rather filling dinner for 5 came up to about $90, which really isn't very expensive but somehow or rather, food standard has slided a little, especially in the case of the Orh Nee. Service was acceptable but could be better. Has the hype over Guan Hin resulted in a decline in its culinary standard - one that took decades to build?
See all my pictures here
Rating given:
Dropped by Old Town White Coffee one Saturday evening as my aunt wanted to try out their white coffee. We heard that this is a very well-known established brand in Malaysia, comparable to Singapore's Ya Kun!
As expected, we were greeted by a Saturday evening crowd.. with kids running around and people who had just finished their beach activities at East Coast Park.
We went in to the shop and there was no sign telling us to wait to be served to our seats so we thought it was self-service and we could choose any seats we wanted. As the cafe was full house, me, my sis and my Grandma waited at 3 different tables for the customers to finish.
A waitress then came to ask if we were waiting for seats and told us to wait at the entrance. After ten minutes, we were finally given a seat meant for 4 persons when we had 5. The space between each table was so cramp! However, we later changed to a longer 6-seater sofa seat which was more comfortable and suitable for us to dine in.
We ordered these items:
- 2 Nanyang Kopi-O
- 1 Iced Chocolate
- 1 Iced Blended Milk Tea
- 2 sets of Nasi Rendang Chicken
- 1 Ipoh Chicken Hor Fun
- 1 French Toast
- 1 Kaya Butter Toast
- 1 Garlic Toat
- 1 Peanut Butter Thick Toast
ruffnooka is right about them not having many items on their menu available for customers.
My aunt & mother at first wanted their famous White Coffee but the waitress informed us that all White Coffee drinks are sold out! They had to change their orders.
And 2 of our toasts ordered initially also had to be changed to other items. The manager even had to come to our table and cancel all those items that were not available!
The food soon came and the Nasi Rendang Chicken was really good! The rendang and chilli, I believe they handmade themselves. The Ipoh Hor Fun was quite little but the soup was very tasty and those who can take spicy stuff, add in the red chopped chilli!
My aunt complimented them on their toasts cos they were made on the spot and the kaya was fresh! Their bread were toasted to perfection too.
We spent a total of $50 for this meal and I think it is quite reasonable but my Grandma thinks otherwise! She feels that cofee & bread should not cost that expensive.
But I would recommend this place to others because the food served is special and the taste does not lose to restaurants!
Rating given: