Mention Italian restaurants and Senso, Garibaldi, IL Lido etc come to mind almost immediately. These are a few the big players in the Italian dining scene and most people would have probably heard of some, if not all of them. However, these restaurants only form one half of the spectrum - the fine dining portion. The other half, which is the casual dining portion, is made up of restaurants relatively unknown to most people (I happen to fall into this category). Here's where Romano Ristorante comes into the picture. Branded as a casual Italian restaurant (the first I've seen), Romano is wedged between a row of shops in the sleepy estate of Thomson Hills.
The casual branding is obvious the moment you step into the restaurant. The place looks more like a pizza house with its wide walkways, rough granite floors and homely atmosphere. To complete the picture, the solitary waitress is dressed up in a polo t shirt and a pair of jeans. Pets are allowed as well!
The Bruschetta was a little different from the usual ones that I've come across. Interestingly, the base was garlic bread and the diced tomatoes were loaded on top after the garlic bread had been toasted. Surprisingly, the bread was really well made, soft and fluffy on the inside yet retaining a little crisp on the outside. Very unlike normal garlic bread which tends to be hard along the edges. In case you are wondering if the combination of garlic and tomatoes go well, let me assure you that it does. The garlic taste was rather faint and not the least bit overwhelming, complementing the sweetness of the tomatoes. Only gripe I have about the Bruschetta was that the tomatoes didn't really look very fresh and wasn't as juicy as I had expected.
The calamari was coated with too much batter, rendering it a little too greasy from all the deep frying. The squid was chewy but the batter made me sick after a few mouthfuls. Luckily, the watered down tomato puree was nice and tangy without coming across as too strong, providing the sole consolation for this dish.
I was a little disappointed by the Chicken Milanese to say the very least. Coming as a recommendation on the menu sort of raised my expectations a little higher. With all its seemingly wonderful preparation methods and ingredients, it tasted nothing more than a slab of chicken breast meat wrapped up in egg. Aesthetics wise, it portrayed a very messy image when I first set my eyes on it, with its myriad of not too well pleasing colours. Very palatable, but not something I'll order again.
An above average dish, but could have been better. The Fettuince was a wee bit too cooked (about four fifths instead of the three quarters rule of thumb) but the cream sauce was thick and tasty without being too rich. The chicken slices were nicely seasoned and grilled but was a tad too salty.
I don't really fancy Tiramisu and Romano's rendition wasn't about to change my preference though I must comment that it was one of the better ones that I've tried. I personally liked it for its fluffiness and lightness on the palate. The cream to sponge ratio was quite balanced out which made eating it rather enjoyable.
I'm sure the humble Oreo Cheesecake was never a staple Italian dessert but more of an addition to suit local tastebuds. After all, not many people can say no to an Oreo Cheesecake. Romano's offering was a little sticky yet not coming across as too cheesy. Pity about the soft Oreo wafer base though, which resulted in a loss of overall texture and form.
Plenty of decent and comforting grub for 2 pax, all for just $61, which is very worth it in my opinion. Throw in the fact that the environment is laid back, service is warm and there is no dress code and I'm a regular. Having said that, they need to work on some of their dishes though, maybe tweak their recipes a little?
I used to watch Popeye the Sailor Man when I was a kid. Who could ever forget the spinach munching strong man and the ridiculous feats he could achieve? Well, fast forward to the present where the Popeye fad is long gone and all that's left is a restaurant with the same name selling fast food and showing Popeye cartoons on a small television set. In case you have the impression that this fast food outlet is hidden in an obscure corner rotting away, let me assure you that it's not. Queues can grow to as long as 10 people and waiting times can be about 20-25mins (largely in part due to the slow staff).
Located on the third level of Changi Airport Terminal 1, Popeyes looks every bit your typical fast food restaurant. Loud colours with pictures of food plastered on the billboards behind. Nothing too fanciful. The seating area is shared amongst the other F&B tenants in the same section.
I had the 2 piece chicken, which was really well done. The skin was dry, crispy and tasty on the outside while a little oily on the inside. The meat was tender but could have been slightly juicer though. This definitely beats KFC's offering hands down anytime. The accompanying biscuit was nicely done, fragrant and crumbly with a slight hint of oven baked goodness.
The sides of mashed potato, fries and coleslaw weren't fantastic. Pretty normal if you ask me, just that the fries came with skin, which is the way fries should be (think New York Fries).
Lets face it, 15 bucks is expensive for a 4 piece chicken set with 2 drinks and 3 sides. KFC would probably cost 12 bucks for the same set. Do note that Popeye charges you 50 cents for every 2 pieces of chicken parts that you specifically request for. So then is it worth it? In my opinion, definitely.
Went to this place with polarbear and a couple of other colleagues. And like what he had mentioned, the food there is really quite tasty and the queue was really long.
I can still remember seeing the queue form up as early as 6pm and even when we had left around 8plus, the queue was still as long as it had started. So you can really imagine the business there is extremely good.
And I liked the Crab Bee Hoon more. Cos' the creamy crab seems to be slightly overcooked and some of the meat was stuck on the shell, thus making it a bit harder to eat. In addition, the shells of the crab were not really "broken" and no crab pincers (nt sure if that's what they term), were given to us to help us break the shells. So in the end, we had to use our teeth to crack open the shells.
As for the Thai chicken and sambal kangkong (which Polarbear did not get to taste, haha!!), the former was really good, with equal sweetness and sourness while the latter was really spicy. For those who can't bear hot stuff, do be warned that the chilli is really powerful.
Overall, I would say that the food was good, but without a booking be prepared to wait for a long time. Therefore, my advice is : Always make your booking beforehand. Do not attempt to try your luck. You wil be disappointed.
I did my Lasik operation at the Lasik Surgery Clinic in June this yr. The service there was really excellent. The staff there would first request you to fill up a simple questionnare on your history of your eye's conditions. After which, they would then dilate your eyes using a lotion to check on ur pupils as well as conduct several other tests to determine if you are suitable for undergoing the surgery.
Once you have been ascertained to be suitable, you would then be asked to see if you are willing to undergo the surgery. At no point in time,did they pester you to make a decision on the spot. For me, I made the decision there and then, partly due to the consideration that GST was still at 5% then.
In addition, they would also provide recommendation on the types of Lasik surgery that you would be suied for based on the condition of your eyes. And again, I must say that they will not coerce you into taking up a pricer package, but rather let you decide on your own.
Before the surgery, they would first conduct a talk to share with the patients on teh various aspects of Lasik surgery and what you would expect after the surgery.
As for the surgery and the follow-ups (3 in total), they were very professional as well and made you feel completely at ease. If you have any doubts, you can feel free to check with the doctors or optometrists on the spot. Also, you have the option of choosing your own doctor to perform the surgery for you if you have had recommendations from your friends or relatives. For me, I did not have anyone and was assigned DR. Yap Soo Keong. And I must say that he was a very nice person.
Lastly, I must say that their prices are very competitive and if you are a SAFRA member, you can get a discount of 10%( if i remembered correctly). All in all, I must say that the clinic gave me a very good experience and I would recommend this place for those considering Lasik surgery
During the Great Singapore Sale this year i happened to pick up the catalogue filled with discounts.I happen to come across this Supersight Lasik centre.There's a special package so i went down to try.
The place wasn't hard to find as it was in Paragon shopping centre.The medical suites looks very modernise.I went for my eye tests and stuffs to see if i'm deem fit for the surgery and what kind of surgery i had to undergo.Thankfully i went thru the most common one as there wasn't any major problems with my eye and stuff.
I just had to pay $2400 for both eyes gst not included yet.At that time gst was still 5% so i paid only $2500 plus for the total including medication and post operation reviews.
The service there was very good too.The doctor is friendly and he's not scary or stuck up.You can ask him any questions and feel free to ask as many to clarify your doubts.After my sugery the doctor's assistant even wanted to help me hail the cab but i took them i can manage on my own.She also called me in the evening to see how i was doing.
The sugery was a success and by the night with ample rest as told by them some of my sight was gained and i could watch tv just that i kept on tearing.
Now there's so many lasik centre around and many promotion ongoing. If you're looking for a reliable place you should give Super sight lasik centre a try and do not be obliged if you don't feel comfortable.
If you want to undergo the surgery i recommend this place to you!
Been to Night Safari last month as a surprise for someone special and at the same time Starhub is having a promotion as well. It has been a long time since I had been there as well.
So took 138 from AMK interchange to reach there, fast and easy. Direct to the gate of Night Safari.
Once we reach there, we head for the ticketing counter and it was a breeze to buy tickets from the efficient and friendly staff.
Even before we step into Night Safrai, there is already a tribal show going on in front of the main entrance gate. They were there literaly playing with fire. Attracted a lot of crowd to stand and see them. They perform 3 times a night and definitely do their best to warm up the crowd before entering Night Safrai.
There is a few options to go when we are in Night Safrai. Me being a planner, decided that we took the tram ride 1st. The tram ride is basically an hour ride around the park, some of the places in Night Safrai is only accessible by the tram only. The presenters on the tram are really good as they correctly managed to remember almost everything in the park and even the names of the animals as well. The ride was fun except for some people that keep letting go of their flashes despite numerous reminders.
We dropped off at the half way point @ Lepord Trail. Took abt 25 mins to complete and managed to see most of the cats in action (ie moving.) Then took the tram for the 2nd half of the ride. This time round, was brought through a tropical rainforest.
After reaching the starting point, we headed towards to join the queue for the animal show, Creatures of the Night. Be warned that you better be there 30 mins beore the show starts as the queue is pretty long. A lot of kaisu peopl there already started queueing an hour before the show starts.
The show was good as all the presenters are very professional and all their animals are well trained as well. OUr show dragged a bit of time as an owl did not cooperate and decided to not to fly down so it took a bit of time to coax him to fly down. It is a must watch show in Night Safari.
After which, we contiune to walk on the remaining two trails, the Forest Giant trail and walk through a suspension bridge and the Fishing cat trail. Each also can be completed within 25 mins as well.
We ended the whole trip ard midnight and still managed to take 138 back to AMK interchange.
It is definitely one of the best attraction in Singapore. Worth to go and check it out.
I've been on board Superstar Virgo on my 21st birthday!It sure is the most awesome way to spend my holiday. I stayed in the balcony class and the view is just amazing! Although it's isn't as big as my bedroom i mean,what do you expect. Being in the balcony class there's a $100 free dining voucher.
The first day on the cruise was to explore the ship and it really is very big or huge!There's swimming pool,medical facilities,child care/children activities,dining,buffet style,chinese,american etc..All your meals are paid so you just have to show them your room card and they will led you to the table and you don't even have to pay!
Many people think that going onboard a cruise is very boring like there's nothing to do it's not true.There's their indoor cinema,pubs,karaoke and casino for those above the age limit.
The cruise i took was to stop over at redang and we took a ferry service to redang.The sight of the clear waters in redang really got me excited!The wave and water is somewhat more terrifying cos it huge and swift.I think i nearly got 1st degree burn while baking myself under the sun but it was worth it!
At night we'll just hang around the room and sit at the balcony and just look into the sky and chat.It sure was a romantic way to enjoy the night.There's television in the room too so if you get bored. The sea breeze can really take away your worries and being onboard i really have a real good time!
They have a gym,sauna and indoor swimming pool for the balcony class and above people to enjoy it. I sure took this opportunity to dip into my "own" swimming pool and it was so private cos there wasn't anyone around. The sauna room has the seaview and you're actually staring out into the waters and it's a lovely sight.
The 3days 2nights i spent there sure was enjoyable and i didn't regret any moment of it.The ship is equipped with so many entertainment that you'll never get bored and the food they serve you need not worry you'll starve cos there's 6 meals aday.
It's definitelt worth the money cos you need not worry about jet lag or seasick as you can't really feel the ship is moving.I urge those who's looking forward to a relaxing holiday to go aboard the starcruise! Their service is very good too.
I promise you at the end of the trip you won't even want to leave the ship.I rate this 5star for the excellent service and entertainment it provides!
Since Plaza Singapura has been revamped there are more shops and eating places.Let's start from the top there is Golden village.It's always crowed be it a weekday or weekend there's always a long queue for tickets.I am one of those who like to catch their surprise screening there cos you don't know what movie is being screened.
Their foodcourt has the famous Fried fish and it sure is delicious the milk is the soup is just right and the fish is soft and fresh.Right at the corner there's this store that sells barbeque food.The ayam pagang is nice too!You require some patience as many people goes there to eat that particular dish.
They have gelare,secret recipe,swensens,thai express etc..So indeed PS is a shopping centre that actually house many variety of eating places and shopping.
For shopping there's all time megamart Carrefour.Going to carrefour i frequent visit the electronics section,food selection like the pastries and snacks corner.There's Daiso too where everythings goes at $2. For ladies there's Dorothy Perkins,La Senza,Chomel etc..
I've recently discovered a food paradise at basement 2.For those who likes to eat ice desserts there's a new shop named Ice monster(if i'm not wrong),they sell ice,ice cream coated with mango,kiwi and strawberry with milk.It's really nice. I've yet to try the other small stores will be going there soon to taste them. There's lots of finger food which really smell and look nice.
If you've somehow run out of ideas of what to eat you should check out the basement and I'm sure with the wide spread of choices there' bound to have one that will satisfy your taste bud.
Don't forget if you are a Capitaland car holder.Charge all your payments on your master and the rebates they offer you can use it to offset the balance of your payment.
Check out Plaza Singapura this weekend and shop till you drop and eat till you can't walk!!
have been to the night safari a couple of times before. To me, the experiences were quite good. Over there, you can see the nocturnal animals coming out,actually it can be quite a challenge to see them moving around. This is manily attributed to the fact that the entire surroundings are very dim in order not to let the animals be disturbed by the lightings.
For the more adventurous ones, they can take a slow walk and venture around to take a look at the various animals. As for those who have kids or are the lazy type, you can also take the tram ride and enjoy the guide doing the explaining during each stop. For me, i have taken both approaches before and I like to do the trekkng one more. BUt do take note that it can get quite stuffy and I did perspire quite a fair bit.
In addition, there is also a perfomance by the "stars" of the night safari. It was a nice and enjoyable show which both kids and adults will enjoy. As the show times are quite limited, it is recommended that you go for the show before you go for your walk or tram ride.
So do go there for a visit one of these days and enjoy a nice evening at the night safari.
just had my dinner at the new Food JUnction at Bugis Junction. From first glance, it seems much more stylish and trendy as compared to the previous food court at the basement. Instead of those normal plastic seats that you normally find at food courts, now you get more sturdy wooden seats as well as nice sofa-like seats as well.
However, actually these new seats took up a lot more space as well and thus I had to spend a good whole ten minutes gettg my food. So perhaps for those planning to eat there, do be prepared for the slightly longer waiting time for your seats.
Notwithstanding that, there are actually more food stalls now in this revamped food court. The new stalls include a Pepper Lunch Express (where the queue is ever present), aN Omelette Rice stall (where they sell those 蛋包饭 style of food）, as well as a couple more stalls which I can't really remember their specialities as I only took a glance.
Therefore, for this new food court, I would say that indeed it is appealing in both the food and asethetics department. The only negative pt would be the lacking of ample seats to cater to the patrons during peak hours
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Mention Italian restaurants and Senso, Garibaldi, IL Lido etc come to mind almost immediately. These are a few the big players in the Italian dining scene and most people would have probably heard of some, if not all of them. However, these restaurants only form one half of the spectrum - the fine dining portion. The other half, which is the casual dining portion, is made up of restaurants relatively unknown to most people (I happen to fall into this category). Here's where Romano Ristorante comes into the picture. Branded as a casual Italian restaurant (the first I've seen), Romano is wedged between a row of shops in the sleepy estate of Thomson Hills.
The casual branding is obvious the moment you step into the restaurant. The place looks more like a pizza house with its wide walkways, rough granite floors and homely atmosphere. To complete the picture, the solitary waitress is dressed up in a polo t shirt and a pair of jeans. Pets are allowed as well!
The Bruschetta was a little different from the usual ones that I've come across. Interestingly, the base was garlic bread and the diced tomatoes were loaded on top after the garlic bread had been toasted. Surprisingly, the bread was really well made, soft and fluffy on the inside yet retaining a little crisp on the outside. Very unlike normal garlic bread which tends to be hard along the edges. In case you are wondering if the combination of garlic and tomatoes go well, let me assure you that it does. The garlic taste was rather faint and not the least bit overwhelming, complementing the sweetness of the tomatoes. Only gripe I have about the Bruschetta was that the tomatoes didn't really look very fresh and wasn't as juicy as I had expected.
The calamari was coated with too much batter, rendering it a little too greasy from all the deep frying. The squid was chewy but the batter made me sick after a few mouthfuls. Luckily, the watered down tomato puree was nice and tangy without coming across as too strong, providing the sole consolation for this dish.
I was a little disappointed by the Chicken Milanese to say the very least. Coming as a recommendation on the menu sort of raised my expectations a little higher. With all its seemingly wonderful preparation methods and ingredients, it tasted nothing more than a slab of chicken breast meat wrapped up in egg. Aesthetics wise, it portrayed a very messy image when I first set my eyes on it, with its myriad of not too well pleasing colours. Very palatable, but not something I'll order again.
An above average dish, but could have been better. The Fettuince was a wee bit too cooked (about four fifths instead of the three quarters rule of thumb) but the cream sauce was thick and tasty without being too rich. The chicken slices were nicely seasoned and grilled but was a tad too salty.
I don't really fancy Tiramisu and Romano's rendition wasn't about to change my preference though I must comment that it was one of the better ones that I've tried. I personally liked it for its fluffiness and lightness on the palate. The cream to sponge ratio was quite balanced out which made eating it rather enjoyable.
I'm sure the humble Oreo Cheesecake was never a staple Italian dessert but more of an addition to suit local tastebuds. After all, not many people can say no to an Oreo Cheesecake. Romano's offering was a little sticky yet not coming across as too cheesy. Pity about the soft Oreo wafer base though, which resulted in a loss of overall texture and form.
Plenty of decent and comforting grub for 2 pax, all for just $61, which is very worth it in my opinion. Throw in the fact that the environment is laid back, service is warm and there is no dress code and I'm a regular. Having said that, they need to work on some of their dishes though, maybe tweak their recipes a little?
See all my pictures here
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I used to watch Popeye the Sailor Man when I was a kid. Who could ever forget the spinach munching strong man and the ridiculous feats he could achieve? Well, fast forward to the present where the Popeye fad is long gone and all that's left is a restaurant with the same name selling fast food and showing Popeye cartoons on a small television set. In case you have the impression that this fast food outlet is hidden in an obscure corner rotting away, let me assure you that it's not. Queues can grow to as long as 10 people and waiting times can be about 20-25mins (largely in part due to the slow staff).
Located on the third level of Changi Airport Terminal 1, Popeyes looks every bit your typical fast food restaurant. Loud colours with pictures of food plastered on the billboards behind. Nothing too fanciful. The seating area is shared amongst the other F&B tenants in the same section.
I had the 2 piece chicken, which was really well done. The skin was dry, crispy and tasty on the outside while a little oily on the inside. The meat was tender but could have been slightly juicer though. This definitely beats KFC's offering hands down anytime. The accompanying biscuit was nicely done, fragrant and crumbly with a slight hint of oven baked goodness.
The sides of mashed potato, fries and coleslaw weren't fantastic. Pretty normal if you ask me, just that the fries came with skin, which is the way fries should be (think New York Fries).
Lets face it, 15 bucks is expensive for a 4 piece chicken set with 2 drinks and 3 sides. KFC would probably cost 12 bucks for the same set. Do note that Popeye charges you 50 cents for every 2 pieces of chicken parts that you specifically request for. So then is it worth it? In my opinion, definitely.
See all my pictures here
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Went to this place with polarbear and a couple of other colleagues. And like what he had mentioned, the food there is really quite tasty and the queue was really long.
I can still remember seeing the queue form up as early as 6pm and even when we had left around 8plus, the queue was still as long as it had started. So you can really imagine the business there is extremely good.
And I liked the Crab Bee Hoon more. Cos' the creamy crab seems to be slightly overcooked and some of the meat was stuck on the shell, thus making it a bit harder to eat. In addition, the shells of the crab were not really "broken" and no crab pincers (nt sure if that's what they term), were given to us to help us break the shells. So in the end, we had to use our teeth to crack open the shells.
As for the Thai chicken and sambal kangkong (which Polarbear did not get to taste, haha!!), the former was really good, with equal sweetness and sourness while the latter was really spicy. For those who can't bear hot stuff, do be warned that the chilli is really powerful.
Overall, I would say that the food was good, but without a booking be prepared to wait for a long time. Therefore, my advice is : Always make your booking beforehand. Do not attempt to try your luck. You wil be disappointed.
Rating given:
I did my Lasik operation at the Lasik Surgery Clinic in June this yr. The service there was really excellent. The staff there would first request you to fill up a simple questionnare on your history of your eye's conditions. After which, they would then dilate your eyes using a lotion to check on ur pupils as well as conduct several other tests to determine if you are suitable for undergoing the surgery.
Once you have been ascertained to be suitable, you would then be asked to see if you are willing to undergo the surgery. At no point in time,did they pester you to make a decision on the spot. For me, I made the decision there and then, partly due to the consideration that GST was still at 5% then.
In addition, they would also provide recommendation on the types of Lasik surgery that you would be suied for based on the condition of your eyes. And again, I must say that they will not coerce you into taking up a pricer package, but rather let you decide on your own.
Before the surgery, they would first conduct a talk to share with the patients on teh various aspects of Lasik surgery and what you would expect after the surgery.
As for the surgery and the follow-ups (3 in total), they were very professional as well and made you feel completely at ease. If you have any doubts, you can feel free to check with the doctors or optometrists on the spot. Also, you have the option of choosing your own doctor to perform the surgery for you if you have had recommendations from your friends or relatives. For me, I did not have anyone and was assigned DR. Yap Soo Keong. And I must say that he was a very nice person.
Lastly, I must say that their prices are very competitive and if you are a SAFRA member, you can get a discount of 10%( if i remembered correctly). All in all, I must say that the clinic gave me a very good experience and I would recommend this place for those considering Lasik surgery
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During the Great Singapore Sale this year i happened to pick up the catalogue filled with discounts.I happen to come across this Supersight Lasik centre.There's a special package so i went down to try.
The place wasn't hard to find as it was in Paragon shopping centre.The medical suites looks very modernise.I went for my eye tests and stuffs to see if i'm deem fit for the surgery and what kind of surgery i had to undergo.Thankfully i went thru the most common one as there wasn't any major problems with my eye and stuff.
I just had to pay $2400 for both eyes gst not included yet.At that time gst was still 5% so i paid only $2500 plus for the total including medication and post operation reviews.
The service there was very good too.The doctor is friendly and he's not scary or stuck up.You can ask him any questions and feel free to ask as many to clarify your doubts.After my sugery the doctor's assistant even wanted to help me hail the cab but i took them i can manage on my own.She also called me in the evening to see how i was doing.
The sugery was a success and by the night with ample rest as told by them some of my sight was gained and i could watch tv just that i kept on tearing.
Now there's so many lasik centre around and many promotion ongoing. If you're looking for a reliable place you should give Super sight lasik centre a try and do not be obliged if you don't feel comfortable.
If you want to undergo the surgery i recommend this place to you!
Rating given:
Been to Night Safari last month as a surprise for someone special and at the same time Starhub is having a promotion as well. It has been a long time since I had been there as well.
So took 138 from AMK interchange to reach there, fast and easy. Direct to the gate of Night Safari.
Once we reach there, we head for the ticketing counter and it was a breeze to buy tickets from the efficient and friendly staff.
Even before we step into Night Safrai, there is already a tribal show going on in front of the main entrance gate. They were there literaly playing with fire. Attracted a lot of crowd to stand and see them. They perform 3 times a night and definitely do their best to warm up the crowd before entering Night Safrai.
There is a few options to go when we are in Night Safrai. Me being a planner, decided that we took the tram ride 1st. The tram ride is basically an hour ride around the park, some of the places in Night Safrai is only accessible by the tram only. The presenters on the tram are really good as they correctly managed to remember almost everything in the park and even the names of the animals as well. The ride was fun except for some people that keep letting go of their flashes despite numerous reminders.
We dropped off at the half way point @ Lepord Trail. Took abt 25 mins to complete and managed to see most of the cats in action (ie moving.) Then took the tram for the 2nd half of the ride. This time round, was brought through a tropical rainforest.
After reaching the starting point, we headed towards to join the queue for the animal show, Creatures of the Night. Be warned that you better be there 30 mins beore the show starts as the queue is pretty long. A lot of kaisu peopl there already started queueing an hour before the show starts.
The show was good as all the presenters are very professional and all their animals are well trained as well. OUr show dragged a bit of time as an owl did not cooperate and decided to not to fly down so it took a bit of time to coax him to fly down. It is a must watch show in Night Safari.
After which, we contiune to walk on the remaining two trails, the Forest Giant trail and walk through a suspension bridge and the Fishing cat trail. Each also can be completed within 25 mins as well.
We ended the whole trip ard midnight and still managed to take 138 back to AMK interchange.
It is definitely one of the best attraction in Singapore. Worth to go and check it out.
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I've been on board Superstar Virgo on my 21st birthday!It sure is the most awesome way to spend my holiday. I stayed in the balcony class and the view is just amazing! Although it's isn't as big as my bedroom i mean,what do you expect. Being in the balcony class there's a $100 free dining voucher.
The first day on the cruise was to explore the ship and it really is very big or huge!There's swimming pool,medical facilities,child care/children activities,dining,buffet style,chinese,american etc..All your meals are paid so you just have to show them your room card and they will led you to the table and you don't even have to pay!
Many people think that going onboard a cruise is very boring like there's nothing to do it's not true.There's their indoor cinema,pubs,karaoke and casino for those above the age limit.
The cruise i took was to stop over at redang and we took a ferry service to redang.The sight of the clear waters in redang really got me excited!The wave and water is somewhat more terrifying cos it huge and swift.I think i nearly got 1st degree burn while baking myself under the sun but it was worth it!
At night we'll just hang around the room and sit at the balcony and just look into the sky and chat.It sure was a romantic way to enjoy the night.There's television in the room too so if you get bored. The sea breeze can really take away your worries and being onboard i really have a real good time!
They have a gym,sauna and indoor swimming pool for the balcony class and above people to enjoy it. I sure took this opportunity to dip into my "own" swimming pool and it was so private cos there wasn't anyone around. The sauna room has the seaview and you're actually staring out into the waters and it's a lovely sight.
The 3days 2nights i spent there sure was enjoyable and i didn't regret any moment of it.The ship is equipped with so many entertainment that you'll never get bored and the food they serve you need not worry you'll starve cos there's 6 meals aday.
It's definitelt worth the money cos you need not worry about jet lag or seasick as you can't really feel the ship is moving.I urge those who's looking forward to a relaxing holiday to go aboard the starcruise! Their service is very good too.
I promise you at the end of the trip you won't even want to leave the ship.I rate this 5star for the excellent service and entertainment it provides!
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Since Plaza Singapura has been revamped there are more shops and eating places.Let's start from the top there is Golden village.It's always crowed be it a weekday or weekend there's always a long queue for tickets.I am one of those who like to catch their surprise screening there cos you don't know what movie is being screened.
Their foodcourt has the famous Fried fish and it sure is delicious the milk is the soup is just right and the fish is soft and fresh.Right at the corner there's this store that sells barbeque food.The ayam pagang is nice too!You require some patience as many people goes there to eat that particular dish.
They have gelare,secret recipe,swensens,thai express etc..So indeed PS is a shopping centre that actually house many variety of eating places and shopping.
For shopping there's all time megamart Carrefour.Going to carrefour i frequent visit the electronics section,food selection like the pastries and snacks corner.There's Daiso too where everythings goes at $2. For ladies there's Dorothy Perkins,La Senza,Chomel etc..
I've recently discovered a food paradise at basement 2.For those who likes to eat ice desserts there's a new shop named Ice monster(if i'm not wrong),they sell ice,ice cream coated with mango,kiwi and strawberry with milk.It's really nice. I've yet to try the other small stores will be going there soon to taste them. There's lots of finger food which really smell and look nice.
If you've somehow run out of ideas of what to eat you should check out the basement and I'm sure with the wide spread of choices there' bound to have one that will satisfy your taste bud.
Don't forget if you are a Capitaland car holder.Charge all your payments on your master and the rebates they offer you can use it to offset the balance of your payment.
Check out Plaza Singapura this weekend and shop till you drop and eat till you can't walk!!
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have been to the night safari a couple of times before. To me, the experiences were quite good. Over there, you can see the nocturnal animals coming out,actually it can be quite a challenge to see them moving around. This is manily attributed to the fact that the entire surroundings are very dim in order not to let the animals be disturbed by the lightings.
For the more adventurous ones, they can take a slow walk and venture around to take a look at the various animals. As for those who have kids or are the lazy type, you can also take the tram ride and enjoy the guide doing the explaining during each stop. For me, i have taken both approaches before and I like to do the trekkng one more. BUt do take note that it can get quite stuffy and I did perspire quite a fair bit.
In addition, there is also a perfomance by the "stars" of the night safari. It was a nice and enjoyable show which both kids and adults will enjoy. As the show times are quite limited, it is recommended that you go for the show before you go for your walk or tram ride.
So do go there for a visit one of these days and enjoy a nice evening at the night safari.
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just had my dinner at the new Food JUnction at Bugis Junction. From first glance, it seems much more stylish and trendy as compared to the previous food court at the basement. Instead of those normal plastic seats that you normally find at food courts, now you get more sturdy wooden seats as well as nice sofa-like seats as well.
However, actually these new seats took up a lot more space as well and thus I had to spend a good whole ten minutes gettg my food. So perhaps for those planning to eat there, do be prepared for the slightly longer waiting time for your seats.
Notwithstanding that, there are actually more food stalls now in this revamped food court. The new stalls include a Pepper Lunch Express (where the queue is ever present), aN Omelette Rice stall (where they sell those 蛋包饭 style of food）, as well as a couple more stalls which I can't really remember their specialities as I only took a glance.
Therefore, for this new food court, I would say that indeed it is appealing in both the food and asethetics department. The only negative pt would be the lacking of ample seats to cater to the patrons during peak hours
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