Sakuraya Fish Mart located at the basement in the "new" section at the far end near Coffee Bean. It's a small shop selling authentic Japanese products and fresh food. There is a small seating area for about 15 people at the back of the shop.
Here you can find the usual sashimi fare and some premium sushi. My companion and I had fresh salmon picked and then the staff sliced it for us. We also ordered California Maki and Handroll, some miso soup and Ocha. The miso soup was not too diluted and tasted just right. The Maki and Handroll was acceptable. The salmon was very fresh and just the way we liked it.
There were also native Japanese dining there, and I always believe that if you find native Japanese at a particular Jap Joint then the place must be fantastic. And it was good. Although not as good as some of the joints you find at Taka but it's also not as expensive. The two of us paid $30 for our food which was reasonable for its quality. Recommended.
Andersen's of Denmark has been in the basement of Parkway for as long as I can remember. It used to just be a counter where you had to buy and have your ice cream on the go. But it recently revamped (along with the rest of Parkway) and now has some sitting area which is both interesting (for people watching) and annoying (when people peep over your shoulder to see your food).
Last week, I visited the place with friends on a quiet weekday afternoon. Parkway was still bustling with activity so there were people sneaking glances at our food. It's alright if you aren't the conscious type but if you are I would suggest to order takeaway.
Anyway we had the couple fondue. There were 3 of us and we couldn't finish it after a meal at Sakae... it was our dessert and one which was nice. The chocolate tasted good. There were 5 small scoops of icecream but there wasn't many flavours to choose from. There was a variety of fruits, wafer, marshmallows, etc.
It was cheap at $17, compared to some places that charge $25-$40 for the same serving.
My first haircut at Reds was a memorable one. It's somewhere along the way to Jean Yip at Parkway Parade. I skipped this place the last time I passed by because it looked really crowded and I was looking for a quick cut, so I went to Jean Yip. However, I felt I should have been here the moment I knew of its existence.
I've heard good stuff about it and since I was deciding on something new with my hair, I decided to try Reds.
The hairstylist (Alan) that attended to me was rather professional and patient. He had a 10 min talk with me to tell me of the things I could do to my hair when I asked for suggestions for a haircut that would suit my face shape. I seldom get such answers. I used to get the impression that this is what hairstylists should know and do, but everytime I ask that, I just get very uncreative ideas that are normally not much of a difference from my previous hairstyle. But this time it was different. I was presented with different ideas and alternatives. For that, I was pretty impressed and satisfied.
During my cut, I realized the hairstylist had this pretty different look when he cuts hair, as compared to others that I've seen. I felt that this hairstylist was very engrossed in his work, unlike others who couldn't care less about what they're doing.
I left the place with a good and satisfied haircut. I think it's definitely worth going. Only thing is that I don't quite feel that $42.80 would be something I'd pay for shaping my short hair all the time..
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The first thing that interest me when i saw this outlet is... why did they use an email address as their shop name??? Perhaps that is their innovative way to interest people and it has defintely interest me.
As their shop name propose, this shop sells kuehs and only kuehs. Well, i always thought that theres only these much (little) type of kuehs available, just how many varieties can you give?
This shop defintely impressed me. Take for example their ondeh ondeh (sweet potato rice ball with fillings) has more than 5 different types of fillings. Not mentioning the other nonya kueh like steam tapioca, kueh dadar, kueh talam ubi, kueh lapis, etc.
Their yam paste (orh nee) is one of my must order item. Unlike those watery kind o orh nee that is served by some dessert store, this store's yam paste is thick. I loved thick yam paste cause they are more fragrant than those watery ones.
Another plus point of their orh nee is that it is not very oily nor too sweet. (a good reason for those healthy watcher to give their orh nee a try).
And not forgetting, their yam paste has added mashed pumpkin and ginko nuts. A very nice combination for the sweet pumpkin to mixed with the strong taste yam, makes you feel like eating more and not getting sick of it easily.
Overall, a pretty good place to search for nonya kueh as their kuehs are freshly made everyday.
Word of advice:
Their ondeh ondeh runs out pretty fast especially during lunch time. So please be there early, if not you will be disappointed.
Love to eat ice cream? Then you should not miss this particular store... SCOOPZ!!!
Currently they have only 2 outlets, one is situated in parkway parade and the other in jurong point (people living in the west and east are so lucky!!!).
The reason why these ice creams are so special is that they are 100% handmade (most ice creams are machine make nowadays, handmade kinds are rare to find) and has lesser sugar content than normal ice cream.
If you are still wondering if they really handmade the ice cream themselves, then you have to really take a look at how they made their ice cream.
Fresh fruits bits and cream / milk will be blended together till you get a dough paste. Then they will proceed to put the dough onto a cold pan where they will start to fold to and for with a frying pan (looks like frying the ice cream). Once the dough gets thicker and hardens, it will become the ice cream that we get.
Beside those normal chocolate flavours that you will find in other ice cream outlets, they have a special range of fruit ice cream. You can find soursop, peach, strawberry, watermelon and even durian!!!
Yes, their durian ice cream is made with fresh D24 durian!!! This is my all time favourite and also one of the best selling ice cream.
Unlike other durian ice cream, you can actually taste the durian pulp in their ice cream. Guess its pretty innovative of them to put fruits bits into ice cream.
For a afforable price of sgd$2.80, you can get a single scoop ice cream filled with fruits bits and less sugar. Worth? You decide.
P/S: They even have a sugarless version of ice cream but you will have to pre order.
If you haven't heard of the King of Pig Organ Soup, you have lose out a great deal.
The name Cheng Mun Chee Kee Pig Organ Soup King - 正文志记猪杂汤大王 - fits this stall perfectly. Didn't our Taiwanese friends always say the good food are often hidden in the small lanes? True enough, that is very much the case for this stall.
Cheng Mun Chee Kee (CMCK) is situated in a humble coffeeshop along Foch Road. If you have problems locating this coffeeshop despite the big signboard along the roadside, just remember it is directly opposite Lavendar Hawker Centre & Hotel 81 - Elegance.
One of the most important aspects of Pig Organ Soup is the freshness of the organs. CMCK seems to score well in that, for all the times I ate there I smell nothing bad. I tried to spy on the cooking on how they manage to keep their innards and pork so tender, but I can't seem to spot anything. Perhaps, I am just not cut out to be a chef.
The chilli that comes along also plays a big role. I have tried stalls which gave me normal sliced chilli with light soya sauce, chilli padi, pepper powder... but nothing comes close to theirs. Sliced chilli with DARK SOYA SAUCE! That's what I call the authentic chilli for Pig Organ Soup.
Not enough soup? Craving for more? CMCK is more than happy to refill your soup FOC. Being a soup person, that is double thumbs up! If you want a refill, just bring your bowl to the side of the stall and your bowl will be topped up with soup in a jiffy. The uncle even told me with a smiley face, "not enough soup come back for more..." As I see it, he takes alot of pride not only in how the organs are cooked, and also the quality of the soup base. Can you imagine that feeling I get for each tablespoon of soup that goes down my throat? Only one expression is appropriate... ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... SHIOK!
This outlet is housed in the quiet Roxy Square just opposite Parkway Parade. Don't be fooled by the appearance of the complex though, this salon is very well renovated and looks posh with its spa theme.
It has relaxing music playing in the background and nice dim lights to help you feel less conscious.
Recently they advertised in the newspapers... 30 sessions (10 of 3 different kinds) for just a few hundred dollars so I decided to head down for some trials. The people were very friendly and less pushy (still pushy though but less) than some of the other salons I've been to.
Just an outline of my problems: I have a tummy and thick thighs and generally not toned.
So I signed up for their package and did the Radio Frenquency one straightaway. It was really good! I could actually see the reduced appearance of my cellulite on my thighs immediately and for a few days it maintained that look.
I also tried the Detox Massage by Shirley. She was very patient and put me at ease immediately. She shared many home remedies I could do for my problems. Which was really helpful. They also stayed later than normal as I was the last customer and didn't seem impatient, letting me take my time in the shower etc.
The only reason why they did not receive 5 stars was that I didn't like a couple of their pushier consultants but the therapists were very nice.
Big theater, good sound system, good image, above all, ENOUGH LEG ROOM for long legged freak friends of ours, Easy to find seats, lover seats available.
However as compared to GV Vivo, it loses out here and there as the theater in Vivo sounds more 'silent' than Cathay's.
Comparing GV Plaza Sing and The Cathay, GV's seats are all 'Lover's' while you have to select your lover seats in Cathay. However once secured, the lover seats in Cathay is better than GV Plaza's.
Seats are slightly more comfy than GV Plaza's.
BUT movie varieties and time slots are lesser than GV.
Overall, you may want to go there for a more different experience from the many GVs in Singapore. Just be be in THE CATHAY before.
1. AYAM BAKAR from Indonesian Cuisine, 2. Waffles from the sidestall near entrance 3. Cheap but good bread from drink store 4. Hot plate delights from Taiwanese Delights 5. Economical and Tasty NASI LEMAK from malay stall.
Just ask around, you'll be spoilt for choice.
Where can you find cheaper food than school canteens?
Recently claimed a gold medal in the Association of Brewers (AOB) World Beer Cup 2004, a global beer competition that evaluates beers from around the globe and recognizes the most outstanding beers being produced in the world today, Brewerkz is the place where you can 'chill', drink, binge on dessert, chew on sides, splurge on cock/mocktails, bet on their homebrews.
Personally I savoured the Brewerkz Brownie (L). It's warm, moderately chocolatey, with a layer of walnuts on top, and another on the bottom. The brownie looks small, but enough to fill your sugar cravings, and I have yet to mention that Vanilla Ice Cream on top of it, which didn't seem to be tasteless though the brownie was sweet too.
Sex on the Beach was a little different than others', which was supposed to be slightly sweeter for a 'pussy-drink'.
We ordered this side-dish which is like a pork satay. It only has 3 sticks, with 3 chunky pork and a stalk of asparagus on each skewer, it seemed 'stingy', but when we are done with it, it was WORTH the pinch!
The sauce that came with it tasted like terriyaki with something more exotic, speaking of which, I think I am getting the crave again.
Unfortunately Brewerkz closes earlier than most pubs and clubs there, and we have no choice but to sit outside of it. Mints are provided after meal, be sure to purchase some merchandise!
1=SGD 0.0587
Sakuraya Fish Mart located at the basement in the "new" section at the far end near Coffee Bean. It's a small shop selling authentic Japanese products and fresh food. There is a small seating area for about 15 people at the back of the shop.
Here you can find the usual sashimi fare and some premium sushi. My companion and I had fresh salmon picked and then the staff sliced it for us. We also ordered California Maki and Handroll, some miso soup and Ocha. The miso soup was not too diluted and tasted just right. The Maki and Handroll was acceptable. The salmon was very fresh and just the way we liked it.
There were also native Japanese dining there, and I always believe that if you find native Japanese at a particular Jap Joint then the place must be fantastic. And it was good. Although not as good as some of the joints you find at Taka but it's also not as expensive. The two of us paid $30 for our food which was reasonable for its quality. Recommended.
Rating given:
Andersen's of Denmark has been in the basement of Parkway for as long as I can remember. It used to just be a counter where you had to buy and have your ice cream on the go. But it recently revamped (along with the rest of Parkway) and now has some sitting area which is both interesting (for people watching) and annoying (when people peep over your shoulder to see your food).
Last week, I visited the place with friends on a quiet weekday afternoon. Parkway was still bustling with activity so there were people sneaking glances at our food. It's alright if you aren't the conscious type but if you are I would suggest to order takeaway.
Anyway we had the couple fondue. There were 3 of us and we couldn't finish it after a meal at Sakae... it was our dessert and one which was nice. The chocolate tasted good. There were 5 small scoops of icecream but there wasn't many flavours to choose from. There was a variety of fruits, wafer, marshmallows, etc.
It was cheap at $17, compared to some places that charge $25-$40 for the same serving.
Rating given:
My first haircut at Reds was a memorable one. It's somewhere along the way to Jean Yip at Parkway Parade. I skipped this place the last time I passed by because it looked really crowded and I was looking for a quick cut, so I went to Jean Yip. However, I felt I should have been here the moment I knew of its existence.
I've heard good stuff about it and since I was deciding on something new with my hair, I decided to try Reds.
The hairstylist (Alan) that attended to me was rather professional and patient. He had a 10 min talk with me to tell me of the things I could do to my hair when I asked for suggestions for a haircut that would suit my face shape. I seldom get such answers. I used to get the impression that this is what hairstylists should know and do, but everytime I ask that, I just get very uncreative ideas that are normally not much of a difference from my previous hairstyle. But this time it was different. I was presented with different ideas and alternatives. For that, I was pretty impressed and satisfied.
During my cut, I realized the hairstylist had this pretty different look when he cuts hair, as compared to others that I've seen. I felt that this hairstylist was very engrossed in his work, unlike others who couldn't care less about what they're doing.
I left the place with a good and satisfied haircut. I think it's definitely worth going. Only thing is that I don't quite feel that $42.80 would be something I'd pay for shaping my short hair all the time..
Rating given:
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The first thing that interest me when i saw this outlet is... why did they use an email address as their shop name??? Perhaps that is their innovative way to interest people and it has defintely interest me.
As their shop name propose, this shop sells kuehs and only kuehs. Well, i always thought that theres only these much (little) type of kuehs available, just how many varieties can you give?
This shop defintely impressed me. Take for example their ondeh ondeh (sweet potato rice ball with fillings) has more than 5 different types of fillings. Not mentioning the other nonya kueh like steam tapioca, kueh dadar, kueh talam ubi, kueh lapis, etc.
Their yam paste (orh nee) is one of my must order item. Unlike those watery kind o orh nee that is served by some dessert store, this store's yam paste is thick. I loved thick yam paste cause they are more fragrant than those watery ones.
Another plus point of their orh nee is that it is not very oily nor too sweet. (a good reason for those healthy watcher to give their orh nee a try).
And not forgetting, their yam paste has added mashed pumpkin and ginko nuts. A very nice combination for the sweet pumpkin to mixed with the strong taste yam, makes you feel like eating more and not getting sick of it easily.
Overall, a pretty good place to search for nonya kueh as their kuehs are freshly made everyday.
Word of advice:
Their ondeh ondeh runs out pretty fast especially during lunch time. So please be there early, if not you will be disappointed.
Rating given:
Love to eat ice cream? Then you should not miss this particular store... SCOOPZ!!!
Currently they have only 2 outlets, one is situated in parkway parade and the other in jurong point (people living in the west and east are so lucky!!!).
The reason why these ice creams are so special is that they are 100% handmade (most ice creams are machine make nowadays, handmade kinds are rare to find) and has lesser sugar content than normal ice cream.
If you are still wondering if they really handmade the ice cream themselves, then you have to really take a look at how they made their ice cream.
Fresh fruits bits and cream / milk will be blended together till you get a dough paste. Then they will proceed to put the dough onto a cold pan where they will start to fold to and for with a frying pan (looks like frying the ice cream). Once the dough gets thicker and hardens, it will become the ice cream that we get.
Beside those normal chocolate flavours that you will find in other ice cream outlets, they have a special range of fruit ice cream. You can find soursop, peach, strawberry, watermelon and even durian!!!
Yes, their durian ice cream is made with fresh D24 durian!!! This is my all time favourite and also one of the best selling ice cream.
Unlike other durian ice cream, you can actually taste the durian pulp in their ice cream. Guess its pretty innovative of them to put fruits bits into ice cream.
For a afforable price of sgd$2.80, you can get a single scoop ice cream filled with fruits bits and less sugar. Worth? You decide.
P/S: They even have a sugarless version of ice cream but you will have to pre order.
Rating given:
If you haven't heard of the King of Pig Organ Soup, you have lose out a great deal.
The name Cheng Mun Chee Kee Pig Organ Soup King - 正文志记猪杂汤大王 - fits this stall perfectly. Didn't our Taiwanese friends always say the good food are often hidden in the small lanes? True enough, that is very much the case for this stall.
Cheng Mun Chee Kee (CMCK) is situated in a humble coffeeshop along Foch Road. If you have problems locating this coffeeshop despite the big signboard along the roadside, just remember it is directly opposite Lavendar Hawker Centre & Hotel 81 - Elegance.
One of the most important aspects of Pig Organ Soup is the freshness of the organs. CMCK seems to score well in that, for all the times I ate there I smell nothing bad. I tried to spy on the cooking on how they manage to keep their innards and pork so tender, but I can't seem to spot anything. Perhaps, I am just not cut out to be a chef.
The chilli that comes along also plays a big role. I have tried stalls which gave me normal sliced chilli with light soya sauce, chilli padi, pepper powder... but nothing comes close to theirs. Sliced chilli with DARK SOYA SAUCE! That's what I call the authentic chilli for Pig Organ Soup.
Not enough soup? Craving for more? CMCK is more than happy to refill your soup FOC. Being a soup person, that is double thumbs up! If you want a refill, just bring your bowl to the side of the stall and your bowl will be topped up with soup in a jiffy. The uncle even told me with a smiley face, "not enough soup come back for more..." As I see it, he takes alot of pride not only in how the organs are cooked, and also the quality of the soup base. Can you imagine that feeling I get for each tablespoon of soup that goes down my throat? Only one expression is appropriate... ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... SHIOK!
Sure or not? Really that good? If a top chef in a 5-star hotel gives his full thumbs up for this humble little stall, what do you think?
My verdict? Miss it, and you'll regret for the rest of your life!
Rating given:
This outlet is housed in the quiet Roxy Square just opposite Parkway Parade. Don't be fooled by the appearance of the complex though, this salon is very well renovated and looks posh with its spa theme.
It has relaxing music playing in the background and nice dim lights to help you feel less conscious.
Recently they advertised in the newspapers... 30 sessions (10 of 3 different kinds) for just a few hundred dollars so I decided to head down for some trials. The people were very friendly and less pushy (still pushy though but less) than some of the other salons I've been to.
Just an outline of my problems: I have a tummy and thick thighs and generally not toned.
So I signed up for their package and did the Radio Frenquency one straightaway. It was really good! I could actually see the reduced appearance of my cellulite on my thighs immediately and for a few days it maintained that look.
I also tried the Detox Massage by Shirley. She was very patient and put me at ease immediately. She shared many home remedies I could do for my problems. Which was really helpful. They also stayed later than normal as I was the last customer and didn't seem impatient, letting me take my time in the shower etc.
The only reason why they did not receive 5 stars was that I didn't like a couple of their pushier consultants but the therapists were very nice.
Rating given:
Big theater, good sound system, good image, above all,
ENOUGH LEG ROOM for long legged freak friends of ours,
Easy to find seats, lover seats available.
However as compared to GV Vivo, it loses out here and there as the theater in Vivo sounds more 'silent' than Cathay's.
Comparing GV Plaza Sing and The Cathay,
GV's seats are all 'Lover's' while you have to select your lover seats in Cathay. However once secured, the lover seats in Cathay is better than GV Plaza's.
Seats are slightly more comfy than GV Plaza's.
BUT movie varieties and time slots are lesser than GV.
Overall, you may want to go there for a more different experience from the many GVs in Singapore.
Just be be in THE CATHAY before.
Rating given:
MUST TRY:
1. AYAM BAKAR from Indonesian Cuisine,
2. Waffles from the sidestall near entrance
3. Cheap but good bread from drink store
4. Hot plate delights from Taiwanese Delights
5. Economical and Tasty NASI LEMAK from malay stall.
Just ask around,
you'll be spoilt for choice.
Where can you find cheaper food than school canteens?
Rating given:
Recently claimed a gold medal in the Association of Brewers (AOB) World Beer Cup 2004, a global beer competition that evaluates beers from around the globe and recognizes the most outstanding beers being produced in the world today,
Brewerkz is the place where you can 'chill', drink, binge on dessert, chew on sides, splurge on cock/mocktails, bet on their homebrews.
Personally I savoured the Brewerkz Brownie (L). It's warm, moderately chocolatey, with a layer of walnuts on top, and another on the bottom.
The brownie looks small, but enough to fill your sugar cravings, and I have yet to mention that Vanilla Ice Cream on top of it, which didn't seem to be tasteless though the brownie was sweet too.
Sex on the Beach was a little different than others', which was supposed to be slightly sweeter for a 'pussy-drink'.
We ordered this side-dish which is like a pork satay.
It only has 3 sticks, with 3 chunky pork and a stalk of asparagus on each skewer, it seemed 'stingy', but when we are done with it, it was WORTH the pinch!
The sauce that came with it tasted like terriyaki with something more exotic, speaking of which, I think I am getting the crave again.
Unfortunately Brewerkz closes earlier than most pubs and clubs there, and we have no choice but to sit outside of it.
Mints are provided after meal, be sure to purchase some merchandise!
Rating given: