just had my dinner tdy with my gf at this outlet of the Soup Spoon. It was my first time eating this though I had passed by several times before. There were quite a number of soups to suit different taste buds and I was quite spoilt for choice cos all looked yummy to me, especially when I was quite hungry.
In the end, I chose to have a clam chowder in a bread bowl, meaning that the soup was served in abread shaped as a bowl. In addition, I ordered a fisherman's seafood basket as well. The soup was nice and creamy,unlike some places whereby the soup is more akin to those Campell's instant soup in a can. The bread used was sour bread and it went down well with the soup. As for the seafood basket, the spreadhad a couple of shrimps, calamari, fish and fried scallops. The taste was quite ncie as well but hwoever I found it a bit oily though.
Overall, I found that the food is quite tasty and the price is considered resonable given its location. However, seats are quite limited and therefore it would be best to avoid going there during peak periods.
Now for the main meal treat before Alvin left for Australia. Its really nothing much, but its nostalgic because it happens to be the first place his mother brought us to when they arrived in Singapore. And honest to goodness, the crab here is pretty big.
This is pretty much a throw back to times before fine dining and food is simply food with a distinct lack for service choices nor ambiance. One thing i really don't get is, what's with the word "beer garden"?
Coconut Juice ($4) - I have to say, this has got to be the WORST tasting coconut ever. It was sour, watery, lack ANY coconut taste whatsoever and costs $2 a piece. I was first impressed with the size until i drank it. And the meat inside was terrible as well. We bought this from a seperate store and brought over but that doesn't change a thing, this was bad, really really bad.
Orh Jian (Oyster Omelette $8) - Another item we packed from a nearby location. This oyster omelette came across as a little too watery for me. I prefer mine crispy and fragrant. The oyster's were faultless though, they came across as reasonably clean to me and tasty too. The problem was that some parts were cold, probably because the stall man didn't defrost it well enough before cooking so we got him to fry it again. After that, it was really nice with the chilli sauce. An average dish at best but still palatable.
Gong Gong ($12) - I honestly don't know the English name for this dish but its called Gong Gong which actually means dumb. Its supposed to be some kind of snail i suppose but not knowing what it is might be a blessing i suppose. Its quite a hassle to eat this because you have to firstly spear the tail like portion so that you can finally pull it out before it can be eaten. Al commented that the lady didn't cook it properly and so resulted in quite a few which we could not get out without a struggle. The dish itself isn't really too difficult to do i suppose, apart from frying the buggers with some light marinating sauce, everything else was god given. The freshness and taste is difficult to describe but is pleasant especially with the chilli sauce but i seriously doubt its worth $12. Try it and judge for yourself.
Chilli Crab ($37.26 for 1.035kg) - Actually, this place is known for HUGE crabs but we were unlucky that day. They ran out of Sri Lankan crabs and so we had to settle for its smaller Indonesian cousin which didn't disappoint in the least IMHO. Though smaller, the meat was still firm, fresh and sweet and thats just what good seafood is about. The shell was also a little thinner then its cousin making it much easier to crack and get at the meat. We opted for it to be cooked chilli crab style and the sauce came not as the spicy hot variety but rather more towards being sweet and sour with hints of chilli and eggs. The sauce, i discovered recently, is what makes a great crab better and the sole fact that we ate 21 buns with the sauce is testament that both the fried buns and the sauce complement each other really really well.
(On a side note, i discovered another location which serves great crab but not chilli crab style. They call it Jin Sha Xie or Golden Sand Crab literally and it was awesome. Will do a blog on it one day.)
Chicken Wings ($8.40) - We actually ordered fried dough sticks (you tiao) but they unfortunately have run out of such luxuries so we had to settle for Barbecued Chicken wings instead. This was decent but oily. The meat was a tad dry but otherwise thoroughly cooked. Not too special.
The total bill came up to $64.70 for the main meal. If you add drinks and additional items, this would total about $76.70. Not too expensive for 4 people really.
Well, great company and freedom of speech and actions made this an extremely casual and enjoyable affair. Food was at least reasonably priced and of an acceptable standard. They pride themselves as crab specialists and though i wouldn't go that far, i'd say they made enough effort to provide good crabs. Try it if you come around to this part of Singapore.
Quietly tucked in a corner of Holland Village, we almost missed its existence!
Went for a chill out session for desserts and my friend mentioned that the place is cosy. But it seemed like the cosy part had been renovated away.
Service: Slow on a saturday night. Perhaps we were sitting on the 2nd floor. Luckily it is pretty packed still, and we still see servers walking around. Else we have to go downstairs to call them? Our Ice water was served like 15 to 20 mins after we ordered our stuff. But the waitress apologised. Dessert was even slower. We had fruits fondue and muddy chocolate cake. Well, they do not need to be cooked, but it still took very long! Anyway luckily we were engrossed in our chatting to notice the time!
Dessets: Portion was big. Value for money. Prices are affordable. Love the choco from the fondue! The muddy cake was BIG and we couldnt really finish the plate with 3 girls!
What i like about their curry puff is that they are always piping hot to eat.
You dun get cold and un-crispy curry puff. The skin are always so nice to chew in with a light crunch at the sides. And yes, steaming hot potato inside with the nice curry mix which makes you drool for more.
One thing that they could improve is the portion of meat. I have eaten meatier ones and Tip Top doesn't seem to top at this particular meaty point. Too bad the meaty curry puff stall had closed down.. Sighz.
I guess i was a regular everywhere cos of my sickly dog! =x
I always go for Dr Chua there. Highly recommended for his conscientious and care for your pets, but he seldom do consultations now though. Have to book an early appointment for him.
I like the way they break down the receipt of your consultations. At least you know the name of the medicine you are feeding and the individual charges!
Staffs are polite and nice. So far have not heard any rude voice across the phone and across the counter.
Parking wise is abit headache especially during peak hours due to the location of the vet at the famous Prata place.
Friend invited me for a lunch treat at Le Papillon.
We had an appetiser, soup, 2 mains and a dessert.
Freshly Picked Mud Crab and Pear Salad
Cherry Tomato, Tomato Jam and Bocconcini “mini mozzarella” This is superb! The tomato jam is very nice and if i was mistaking it for Papaya cream or something. But its light and creamy. nice! The middle portion was the salad and crab meat. The crab meat was a big wholesome chuck, not bits and pieces as what u might expect. Nice. The only thing is, i forgotten the pictures for this and tucked into my appetiser greedily already!
Le Papillon Parsnip Cream Soup with Truffle Oil and Sautéed Scallops The soup is nice, with a slight taste of parsnip. Tastes Fresh to the buds. I love the scallop! It is so fresh and flavorsome! Can't resist biting into the fat and juicy piece of scallop! I wanted more!
Rigatoni Pasta Tossed in Crustacean Oil, Shaved Bottarga, Tiger Prawns, Seaweed and Arugula Salad We had a complimentary small plate of this, since the main course wasn't arriving yet. It looks as good as the picture! Pasta cooked to the right texture and big and fresh tiger prawn. But the prawn could be crunchier i guess..
Le Papillon Grilled Yorkshire Pork Rack with Honey-Glazed Snow Peas, Granny Smith Apple and Oven Roasted Potato Raspberry Vinegar Glaze Heard that this was the special in the house. The pork was delightfully grilled and smells heavenly, though the aroma is not as strong as chinese roasted pork. Not as tough as i expected, but it could be juicier and softer i guess. The apples and purple sweet potato are a good combi to the meat. Yummy.
Le Papillon Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream Wonderful piece of cake, the cake is not very sweet, but it has warm flowing chocolate in the inside! A Chocolate lover like me simply can't resist =)
Ambience: Went for Lunch. So did not get to see the night ambience. But lunch ambience was, normal to my opinion. Not very exaggerated furnishing. Simple.
Pricing: It was free lunch for me, but i guess it would set most ppl back by around 30 for their lunch menu. Quite worth a deal i guess!
Transport: Near Maxwell market. Parking lots just behind the Red Dot building.
Verdict: Might go back again for other items on the lunch menu since lunch is quite affordable!
When you think of Cheap Electronics.. Where do you think of? Of course Mustafa....
How about Cheap perfumes and consmetics? Of course Mustafa....
How about Mid night shopping? Of Course Mustafa.......
Mustafa is the most superb HYPER SUPER MEGA departmental store i've ever come across...
Its Huge and most importantly the selections of goods is of such a fabulous variety. I love the fact that we could find some really rare items in one of the kind packaging. There are also a good selection of candy and chocolates, some i guess imported from UK...
Electronics and mobile devices like mobile phones, MP3 players and cameras are also of such a good value prices, some come with warranty.
Cosmetics especially fragrances you can select until your eyes POP OUT... You can test as much as you want and if you don't feel like buying, just walk away.... But you can never resist as the prices are of such a good value, you can hardly find it anywhere...
My friend found a brand of soap that was like popular 50 years ago and it was widely sold in the toiletries department. Can you imagine, Mustafa are also retailing CARS, FLIGHTS, 2 LEVELS OF REAL GOLD ACCESSORIES and a huge level of fruits and vegetables...
They sell their veg cheaper then my neighbourhood wet market and stock up on loads of veg i have never even seen before... I guess must be FLOWN FROM INDIA. It was FABULOUS.... I picked up a huge pack of mint for just a dollar and bought a large bottle of HARSHEYs chocolate sauce for just $4.90... Cheap hor... and the Muruku... really all sorts... so YUMMY....
For all our Indian friends out there... THIS IS A LITTLE PIECE OF MUMBAI for you.... Quit Harassing MR INDIAN CURRY HOUSE....
For those night vampires out there.. Go shopping at 3am at MUSTAFA.. you can get everything you want at SUPER VALUE prices Plus all the services and attention you need from the staff....
I felt it my moral duty to inform the world of McDonald's "new" item which i just tried out today. I had mine today after dinner at Tampines mall and i must say. I feel totally and utterly cheated!
If you noticed, there are new posters up at all Mcdonald's recently of a new McFlurry item stating 2 flavors. Mudpie and Blueberry, both at the cost of $2.50.
Now why the outrage? McDonald's has usually been a simple fast food chain with actually some edible food but i've never felt cheated apart from the time they tried selling their food as healthy but that's besides the point.
Currently, the "new" items, or rather the new item which i tried, the 'mudpie' mcflurry is none other then normal vanilla ice cream, topped with oreos and chocolate fudge. Thats it! Thats all there is to it and they are calling it all new items and have the gall to charge an additional 50 cents. I don't know about you but when i saw the poster, i expected to at least see a totally new flavor but that was not to be.
Either way, stay away. Do not buy this item at all costs. Its a scam to cheat our money and honestly, it tastes like any other Mc Ice cream. Do not try it.
I'm not really a fan of pizzas actually. In fact, i've sworn off pizza hut ever since they ran out of ideas to make a decent pizza. Note: too much dough to hide the fact that your pizzas are bad don't make a difference. =P
2 Pizzas for $21.90 - Delivered in just 30 minutes, this is one efficient pizza company and 2 for the price of one pizza is just great. Add the fact that the pizzas, IMHO, taste better then Pizza Hut and you got a new champion.
Hawaiian Pizza - This needs no introduction, you get your regular tomato based Hawaiian Pizza topped with pineapples, chicken ham and cheese. I like the fact that the crust is thin and easily edible. Its very easy to down 3 or 4 slices without noticing it. I personally found the tomato base too mild though. Prefer it stronger but still a good pizza.
Chicken Mayo - To me, this is a much better pizza then the Hawaiian Pizza they offer because i've always liked mayonnaise and chicken. Topped with green pepper, cheese, tomatoes, pineapples and chicken pieces, this is like an upsized Hawaiian plus mayonnaise. Heaven sent for a pizza. This however, cannot be taken in excess of 3 pieces because the mayonnaise will overwhelm your taste buds.
When it was decided that our monthly meal would be at this place, the first question that came to mind was: "What is Australian Cuisine?" Upon further investigation, it turns out it really isn't much different from Western but as the main flutes website has it, Australian cuisine is: "high quality modern Australian cuisine – characterised by fresh local ingredients."
Getting to the entrance isn't a difficult task but it might elude you if you don't pay attention. The flutes valet parking service is highlighted by a small balloon which is pretty much invisible during the peak hours with cars screaming down your neck. Either way, the moment you find your way in, the immediate impression is that you are no longer in Singapore, and that, my dear friends, is priceless.
Soft lighting and a suitably colonial architecture built during the early 19th century welcomes you into this little getaway from all the hustle and bustle of daily life. Art pieces adorn the walls of the little restaurant and despite the pictures you see here, the lights are rather dim once you are inside. Oh, no worries about air conditioning after your long walk here for the place is thankfully air conditioned and very cosy.
Complimentary Bread - Something about these fine dining restaurants which i have come to realize, is that they serve really good bread. Free no less. And this one is pretty well done. Served in loafs instead of single pieces, the sourdough bread here is soft albeit having a nice crispy crust. Personally, i had in excess of 6 pieces of bread and it still wasn't enough. I had to stop before i stuffed myself too full for the coming main courses though. Which is quite a shame. =P
Alaskan King Crab Souffle ($25) - Having arrived very late because i had to direct a dear friend to the location (when i myself didn't know where it was i might add), we missed another appetizer ordered by the group who came earlier but ended up better off since we knew what was good then. This double baked Alaskan King Crab souffle hit the spot just right for me. Although the portion was small, the taste more than satisfied my questions for whether the location would be worth the money. The dish simply tasted cheesy with hints of crab, i believe one crab could have made more than one of these dishes which is a shame we didn't get the whole deal. Still, coupled with the complimentary bread, this was an excellent starter.
Roasted Half Duckling ($38), Seared Paperbark Scented Petuna Ocean Trout ($36), Roasted Black Cod ($36) - I got a little taste of almost everything you see here and i must say the ocean trout and black cod is extremly well done. Fragrant, fresh and simply delectable. Worth a try but of course, i'm basing that on just a small spoonful so you may have you reservations before trying. Well, all my friends had their eyes wide open and mouth humming: "Mmmm....." after one bite so you got your review there. I didn't get to try the roasted half duck but i didn't hear any complaints on that either.
Braised Kurobuta Pork Belly ($37) - I got to have a really generous piece of this as well and i must say, its fragrant and tasty...as soon as you get over the fact that the tasty soft portion is all fats of course.
Grilled Grain Fed Beef Tenderloin ($39) - And yes, i had beef again. Well, i had to make a choice between this and kangaroo loins so naturally i picked something i'm already familiar with to prevent disappointment. Did it disappoint? I'd say no. The beef came nicely grilled to perfection, being nicely cooked on the outside and fresh on the inside thus retaining most of the beef juices i so love. The side of mashed potato gratin was great, the top most layer was little crunchy and very soft on the inside. The sauce deserves special mention as well, it tasted like a mix of japanese teriyaki sauce with chinese soya sauce used in fish dishes. A wierd combination to be sure, but surprisingly compliments the dish making it close to perfection. For me at least. =P
Peach and Vanilla Creme Brulee - A lovely dessert to be sure. However, having tried the same offering in Eden Cafe by Chef Clement, i'd say the creme brulee was good but lacking in the sense that the sugar layer on top was too thick. It actually stuck to the teeth and that dampened spirits somewhat after a satisfying meal. That said though, the layer beneath was still smooth and moderately sweet enough to be good. The ice cream it came with was Mint and Chempedak which is nice and smooth but didn't quite appeal to my tastes. I could have enjoyed a simple vanilla with the creme brulee and it would have been perfect.
The meal came up to $516 for 7 people. Which isn't too expensive considering it brought me temporarily away from the bustle of daily life and had a generally high quality in its food offerings. Factor in wonderful company and this Aussie meal is just great.
So far, i've had quite a few meals and this is one of them i could easily recommend to people. The ambience is nice with soft lighting and its rather obscure location. Romantic even if its a quiet evening. When we were there, there was a rather huge rowdy group behind us that made conversation rather difficult. Food-wise, this place works for me and their seasonal offerings mean i could return for different dishes each time. Do try this place out.
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just had my dinner tdy with my gf at this outlet of the Soup Spoon. It was my first time eating this though I had passed by several times before. There were quite a number of soups to suit different taste buds and I was quite spoilt for choice cos all looked yummy to me, especially when I was quite hungry.
In the end, I chose to have a clam chowder in a bread bowl, meaning that the soup was served in abread shaped as a bowl. In addition, I ordered a fisherman's seafood basket as well. The soup was nice and creamy,unlike some places whereby the soup is more akin to those Campell's instant soup in a can. The bread used was sour bread and it went down well with the soup. As for the seafood basket, the spreadhad a couple of shrimps, calamari, fish and fried scallops. The taste was quite ncie as well but hwoever I found it a bit oily though.
Overall, I found that the food is quite tasty and the price is considered resonable given its location. However, seats are quite limited and therefore it would be best to avoid going there during peak periods.
Rating given:
Now for the main meal treat before Alvin left for Australia. Its really nothing much, but its nostalgic because it happens to be the first place his mother brought us to when they arrived in Singapore. And honest to goodness, the crab here is pretty big.
This is pretty much a throw back to times before fine dining and food is simply food with a distinct lack for service choices nor ambiance. One thing i really don't get is, what's with the word "beer garden"?
Coconut Juice ($4) - I have to say, this has got to be the WORST tasting coconut ever. It was sour, watery, lack ANY coconut taste whatsoever and costs $2 a piece. I was first impressed with the size until i drank it. And the meat inside was terrible as well. We bought this from a seperate store and brought over but that doesn't change a thing, this was bad, really really bad.
Orh Jian (Oyster Omelette $8) - Another item we packed from a nearby location. This oyster omelette came across as a little too watery for me. I prefer mine crispy and fragrant. The oyster's were faultless though, they came across as reasonably clean to me and tasty too. The problem was that some parts were cold, probably because the stall man didn't defrost it well enough before cooking so we got him to fry it again. After that, it was really nice with the chilli sauce. An average dish at best but still palatable.
Gong Gong ($12) - I honestly don't know the English name for this dish but its called Gong Gong which actually means dumb. Its supposed to be some kind of snail i suppose but not knowing what it is might be a blessing i suppose. Its quite a hassle to eat this because you have to firstly spear the tail like portion so that you can finally pull it out before it can be eaten. Al commented that the lady didn't cook it properly and so resulted in quite a few which we could not get out without a struggle. The dish itself isn't really too difficult to do i suppose, apart from frying the buggers with some light marinating sauce, everything else was god given. The freshness and taste is difficult to describe but is pleasant especially with the chilli sauce but i seriously doubt its worth $12. Try it and judge for yourself.
Chilli Crab ($37.26 for 1.035kg) - Actually, this place is known for HUGE crabs but we were unlucky that day. They ran out of Sri Lankan crabs and so we had to settle for its smaller Indonesian cousin which didn't disappoint in the least IMHO. Though smaller, the meat was still firm, fresh and sweet and thats just what good seafood is about. The shell was also a little thinner then its cousin making it much easier to crack and get at the meat. We opted for it to be cooked chilli crab style and the sauce came not as the spicy hot variety but rather more towards being sweet and sour with hints of chilli and eggs. The sauce, i discovered recently, is what makes a great crab better and the sole fact that we ate 21 buns with the sauce is testament that both the fried buns and the sauce complement each other really really well.
(On a side note, i discovered another location which serves great crab but not chilli crab style. They call it Jin Sha Xie or Golden Sand Crab literally and it was awesome. Will do a blog on it one day.)
Chicken Wings ($8.40) - We actually ordered fried dough sticks (you tiao) but they unfortunately have run out of such luxuries so we had to settle for Barbecued Chicken wings instead. This was decent but oily. The meat was a tad dry but otherwise thoroughly cooked. Not too special.
The total bill came up to $64.70 for the main meal. If you add drinks and additional items, this would total about $76.70. Not too expensive for 4 people really.
Well, great company and freedom of speech and actions made this an extremely casual and enjoyable affair. Food was at least reasonably priced and of an acceptable standard. They pride themselves as crab specialists and though i wouldn't go that far, i'd say they made enough effort to provide good crabs. Try it if you come around to this part of Singapore.
Rating given:
Quietly tucked in a corner of Holland Village, we almost missed its existence!
Went for a chill out session for desserts and my friend mentioned that the place is cosy. But it seemed like the cosy part had been renovated away.
Service: Slow on a saturday night. Perhaps we were sitting on the 2nd floor. Luckily it is pretty packed still, and we still see servers walking around. Else we have to go downstairs to call them? Our Ice water was served like 15 to 20 mins after we ordered our stuff. But the waitress apologised. Dessert was even slower. We had fruits fondue and muddy chocolate cake. Well, they do not need to be cooked, but it still took very long! Anyway luckily we were engrossed in our chatting to notice the time!
Dessets: Portion was big. Value for money. Prices are affordable. Love the choco from the fondue! The muddy cake was BIG and we couldnt really finish the plate with 3 girls!
Rating given:
What i like about their curry puff is that they are always piping hot to eat.
You dun get cold and un-crispy curry puff. The skin are always so nice to chew in with a light crunch at the sides. And yes, steaming hot potato inside with the nice curry mix which makes you drool for more.
One thing that they could improve is the portion of meat. I have eaten meatier ones and Tip Top doesn't seem to top at this particular meaty point. Too bad the meaty curry puff stall had closed down.. Sighz.
but then.. kudos for steamy hot curry puffs!
Verdict: Better than old chang kee!
Rating given:
I was a regular at All Pets & Aqualife Clinic.
I guess i was a regular everywhere cos of my sickly dog! =x
I always go for Dr Chua there. Highly recommended for his conscientious and care for your pets, but he seldom do consultations now though. Have to book an early appointment for him.
I like the way they break down the receipt of your consultations. At least you know the name of the medicine you are feeding and the individual charges!
Staffs are polite and nice. So far have not heard any rude voice across the phone and across the counter.
Parking wise is abit headache especially during peak hours due to the location of the vet at the famous Prata place.
Rating given:
Friend invited me for a lunch treat at Le Papillon.
We had an appetiser, soup, 2 mains and a dessert.
Freshly Picked Mud Crab and Pear Salad
Cherry Tomato, Tomato Jam and Bocconcini “mini mozzarella”
This is superb! The tomato jam is very nice and if i was mistaking it for Papaya cream or something. But its light and creamy. nice! The middle portion was the salad and crab meat. The crab meat was a big wholesome chuck, not bits and pieces as what u might expect. Nice. The only thing is, i forgotten the pictures for this and tucked into my appetiser greedily already!
Le Papillon Parsnip Cream Soup with Truffle Oil and Sautéed Scallops The soup is nice, with a slight taste of parsnip. Tastes Fresh to the buds. I love the scallop! It is so fresh and flavorsome! Can't resist biting into the fat and juicy piece of scallop! I wanted more!
Rigatoni Pasta Tossed in Crustacean Oil, Shaved Bottarga, Tiger Prawns, Seaweed and Arugula Salad
We had a complimentary small plate of this, since the main course wasn't arriving yet. It looks as good as the picture! Pasta cooked to the right texture and big and fresh tiger prawn. But the prawn could be crunchier i guess..
Le Papillon Grilled Yorkshire Pork Rack with Honey-Glazed Snow Peas, Granny Smith Apple and Oven Roasted Potato Raspberry Vinegar Glaze
Heard that this was the special in the house. The pork was delightfully grilled and smells heavenly, though the aroma is not as strong as chinese roasted pork. Not as tough as i expected, but it could be juicier and softer i guess. The apples and purple sweet potato are a good combi to the meat. Yummy.
Le Papillon Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream
Wonderful piece of cake, the cake is not very sweet, but it has warm flowing chocolate in the inside! A Chocolate lover like me simply can't resist =)
Ambience: Went for Lunch. So did not get to see the night ambience. But lunch ambience was, normal to my opinion. Not very exaggerated furnishing. Simple.
Pricing: It was free lunch for me, but i guess it would set most ppl back by around 30 for their lunch menu. Quite worth a deal i guess!
Transport: Near Maxwell market. Parking lots just behind the Red Dot building.
Verdict: Might go back again for other items on the lunch menu since lunch is quite affordable!
Rating given:
When you think of Cheap Electronics.. Where do you think of? Of course Mustafa....
How about Cheap perfumes and consmetics? Of course Mustafa....
How about Mid night shopping? Of Course Mustafa.......
Mustafa is the most superb HYPER SUPER MEGA departmental store i've ever come across...
Its Huge and most importantly the selections of goods is of such a fabulous variety. I love the fact that we could find some really rare items in one of the kind packaging. There are also a good selection of candy and chocolates, some i guess imported from UK...
Electronics and mobile devices like mobile phones, MP3 players and cameras are also of such a good value prices, some come with warranty.
Cosmetics especially fragrances you can select until your eyes POP OUT... You can test as much as you want and if you don't feel like buying, just walk away.... But you can never resist as the prices are of such a good value, you can hardly find it anywhere...
My friend found a brand of soap that was like popular 50 years ago and it was widely sold in the toiletries department. Can you imagine, Mustafa are also retailing CARS, FLIGHTS, 2 LEVELS OF REAL GOLD ACCESSORIES and a huge level of fruits and vegetables...
They sell their veg cheaper then my neighbourhood wet market and stock up on loads of veg i have never even seen before... I guess must be FLOWN FROM INDIA. It was FABULOUS.... I picked up a huge pack of mint for just a dollar and bought a large bottle of HARSHEYs chocolate sauce for just $4.90... Cheap hor... and the Muruku... really all sorts... so YUMMY....
For all our Indian friends out there... THIS IS A LITTLE PIECE OF MUMBAI for you.... Quit Harassing MR INDIAN CURRY HOUSE....
For those night vampires out there.. Go shopping at 3am at MUSTAFA.. you can get everything you want at SUPER VALUE prices Plus all the services and attention you need from the staff....
Its what i call a midnight get away.. heehee!
Rating given:
I felt it my moral duty to inform the world of McDonald's "new" item which i just tried out today. I had mine today after dinner at Tampines mall and i must say. I feel totally and utterly cheated!
If you noticed, there are new posters up at all Mcdonald's recently of a new McFlurry item stating 2 flavors. Mudpie and Blueberry, both at the cost of $2.50.
Now why the outrage? McDonald's has usually been a simple fast food chain with actually some edible food but i've never felt cheated apart from the time they tried selling their food as healthy but that's besides the point.
Currently, the "new" items, or rather the new item which i tried, the 'mudpie' mcflurry is none other then normal vanilla ice cream, topped with oreos and chocolate fudge. Thats it! Thats all there is to it and they are calling it all new items and have the gall to charge an additional 50 cents. I don't know about you but when i saw the poster, i expected to at least see a totally new flavor but that was not to be.
Either way, stay away. Do not buy this item at all costs. Its a scam to cheat our money and honestly, it tastes like any other Mc Ice cream. Do not try it.
Rating given:
I'm not really a fan of pizzas actually. In fact, i've sworn off pizza hut ever since they ran out of ideas to make a decent pizza. Note: too much dough to hide the fact that your pizzas are bad don't make a difference. =P
2 Pizzas for $21.90 - Delivered in just 30 minutes, this is one efficient pizza company and 2 for the price of one pizza is just great. Add the fact that the pizzas, IMHO, taste better then Pizza Hut and you got a new champion.
Hawaiian Pizza - This needs no introduction, you get your regular tomato based Hawaiian Pizza topped with pineapples, chicken ham and cheese. I like the fact that the crust is thin and easily edible. Its very easy to down 3 or 4 slices without noticing it. I personally found the tomato base too mild though. Prefer it stronger but still a good pizza.
Chicken Mayo - To me, this is a much better pizza then the Hawaiian Pizza they offer because i've always liked mayonnaise and chicken. Topped with green pepper, cheese, tomatoes, pineapples and chicken pieces, this is like an upsized Hawaiian plus mayonnaise. Heaven sent for a pizza. This however, cannot be taken in excess of 3 pieces because the mayonnaise will overwhelm your taste buds.
Rating given:
When it was decided that our monthly meal would be at this place, the first question that came to mind was: "What is Australian Cuisine?" Upon further investigation, it turns out it really isn't much different from Western but as the main flutes website has it, Australian cuisine is: "high quality modern Australian cuisine – characterised by fresh local ingredients."
Getting to the entrance isn't a difficult task but it might elude you if you don't pay attention. The flutes valet parking service is highlighted by a small balloon which is pretty much invisible during the peak hours with cars screaming down your neck. Either way, the moment you find your way in, the immediate impression is that you are no longer in Singapore, and that, my dear friends, is priceless.
Soft lighting and a suitably colonial architecture built during the early 19th century welcomes you into this little getaway from all the hustle and bustle of daily life. Art pieces adorn the walls of the little restaurant and despite the pictures you see here, the lights are rather dim once you are inside. Oh, no worries about air conditioning after your long walk here for the place is thankfully air conditioned and very cosy.
Complimentary Bread - Something about these fine dining restaurants which i have come to realize, is that they serve really good bread. Free no less. And this one is pretty well done. Served in loafs instead of single pieces, the sourdough bread here is soft albeit having a nice crispy crust. Personally, i had in excess of 6 pieces of bread and it still wasn't enough. I had to stop before i stuffed myself too full for the coming main courses though. Which is quite a shame. =P
Alaskan King Crab Souffle ($25) - Having arrived very late because i had to direct a dear friend to the location (when i myself didn't know where it was i might add), we missed another appetizer ordered by the group who came earlier but ended up better off since we knew what was good then. This double baked Alaskan King Crab souffle hit the spot just right for me. Although the portion was small, the taste more than satisfied my questions for whether the location would be worth the money. The dish simply tasted cheesy with hints of crab, i believe one crab could have made more than one of these dishes which is a shame we didn't get the whole deal. Still, coupled with the complimentary bread, this was an excellent starter.
Roasted Half Duckling ($38), Seared Paperbark Scented Petuna Ocean Trout ($36), Roasted Black Cod ($36) - I got a little taste of almost everything you see here and i must say the ocean trout and black cod is extremly well done. Fragrant, fresh and simply delectable. Worth a try but of course, i'm basing that on just a small spoonful so you may have you reservations before trying. Well, all my friends had their eyes wide open and mouth humming: "Mmmm....." after one bite so you got your review there. I didn't get to try the roasted half duck but i didn't hear any complaints on that either.
Braised Kurobuta Pork Belly ($37) - I got to have a really generous piece of this as well and i must say, its fragrant and tasty...as soon as you get over the fact that the tasty soft portion is all fats of course.
Grilled Grain Fed Beef Tenderloin ($39) - And yes, i had beef again. Well, i had to make a choice between this and kangaroo loins so naturally i picked something i'm already familiar with to prevent disappointment. Did it disappoint? I'd say no. The beef came nicely grilled to perfection, being nicely cooked on the outside and fresh on the inside thus retaining most of the beef juices i so love. The side of mashed potato gratin was great, the top most layer was little crunchy and very soft on the inside. The sauce deserves special mention as well, it tasted like a mix of japanese teriyaki sauce with chinese soya sauce used in fish dishes. A wierd combination to be sure, but surprisingly compliments the dish making it close to perfection. For me at least. =P
Peach and Vanilla Creme Brulee - A lovely dessert to be sure. However, having tried the same offering in Eden Cafe by Chef Clement, i'd say the creme brulee was good but lacking in the sense that the sugar layer on top was too thick. It actually stuck to the teeth and that dampened spirits somewhat after a satisfying meal. That said though, the layer beneath was still smooth and moderately sweet enough to be good. The ice cream it came with was Mint and Chempedak which is nice and smooth but didn't quite appeal to my tastes. I could have enjoyed a simple vanilla with the creme brulee and it would have been perfect.
The meal came up to $516 for 7 people. Which isn't too expensive considering it brought me temporarily away from the bustle of daily life and had a generally high quality in its food offerings. Factor in wonderful company and this Aussie meal is just great.
So far, i've had quite a few meals and this is one of them i could easily recommend to people. The ambience is nice with soft lighting and its rather obscure location. Romantic even if its a quiet evening. When we were there, there was a rather huge rowdy group behind us that made conversation rather difficult. Food-wise, this place works for me and their seasonal offerings mean i could return for different dishes each time. Do try this place out.
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