Friday, September 30, 2016

Burger wings bar - unexpected yum finger food (CLOSED PERMANENTLY)



Chilli crab wings

The wings are served piping hot and a delicious serving of chilli crab sauce is glazed on wings. This is extremely delicious as the outer crust is crispy yet the meat is still juicy and tender. The wings must be finished up fast though as the chilli crab sauce will turn the wings soggy if left out for too long. Rated: 8/10

Peanut butter burger

Egg, angus beef and peanut butter. A strange combination that works extremely well together. It appeals to those that love peanut butter. The well done beef is perfect for me and as we have indicated we are sharing. The burger is cut into halfs for us! So very thoughtful. Rated: 7/10

Other food I hope to try next time is the BWB or coffee marmite wings.



Food tasted 15 May 2016

BWB Burger Wings Bar
181 Orchard Road 
#11-03/04
Orchard Central
Singapore 238896
Opening Hours: 

Sunday - Thursdays: 12 pm - 3.00 pm, 5.30 pm - 10 pm 
Friday - Saturdays: 12 pm - 3.00 pm, 5.30 - 10.30 pm 




Saturday, September 24, 2016

928 Yishun Laksa is really good!


Heard that this place served really nice laksa so was on my list for a long while. There are a variety of toppings like fish cake, bean sprouts, crab sticks, tau pok and a whole hard boiled egg minus the cockles.

The whole dish comes well together and at the price of $3.20 is well worth the queue. During week day lunch hour, the wait is about 20 minutes. The broth is spicy and adds a great punch to the dish. Personally, I preferred a more coconut milk taste but this is still a very satisfactory meal.
Rated: 8/10

Food tasted 27 June 2016

928 Yishun Laksa
928 Yishun Central 1, #01-155
Singapore 760928
Opening Hours: 
Monday - Sundays: 11 am - 7 pm 

Friday, September 23, 2016

The workbench

I went on Monday evening but was disappointed that the information on google is not accurate. The store is closed on Mondays! So I had to go there again this week.

The set up is simple but I preferred the indoor seating. The walkway is quite uncomfortable in my opinion. I was keen to try the salted egg chicken burger while Hubs ordered the Pulled Pork burger

The pulled pork burger is described as slow cook with tender smoked pork with purple slaw($16.90), while the salted egg chicken burger is buttermilk fried chicken topped with salted egg sauce, curry leaves and chilli padi ($16.90).

Our meals are paired with strawberry cooler($4.50) and honey cooler ($4.50).

The drinks are served first and it’s a blend of syrup with carbonated water that reminds me of 7-up. Both drinks are quite nice.

I went out to catch pokemon as I keep seeing meowth and jigglypuff showing up at my sightings. Came back after a while after catching nothing. 

The pulled pork burger was served first but soon after the salted egg chicken burger is served. Between the 2, I like the salted egg chicken burger as it is more savory. The pulled pork burger though taste nice but is on the sweet side and the meat looks that it has been cannibalized. I prefer to chew through my food. My chicken cutlet is huge on the bread though.

Overall, I think it’s a satisfying meal. It could have been better if the plate served is bigger. My fries keep landing on the table as there is no room for cutting up the burger and a little salad on the side will also be nice.

Food tasted 22 Sept 2016

The Workbench Bistro
 332 Ang Mo Kio Avenue
#01-1881 Singapore 560332

Open on:
Tuesdays – Thursday: 12:00 – 22:00
Friday: 12:00 pm– 23:00 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 23.00 pm

Sundays: 10 am – 22:00 pm

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Saveur at The Cathay - Impressed on first visit, mixed feelings on second try

I had a very good impression when I was visited in 2015. I’ve been wanting to revisit this place ever since. 

When we were seated, was informed from the mains menu only duck confit, pork belly, beef bourguignon is available. There’s also only left with 3 sets of half oven roasted chicken. The rest is sold out. As the 3 course dinner menu looks very value for money, we decide to give it a try and to supplement it with the saveur pasta.

Saveur’s pasta, chilli oil, chopped kombu, pork sauce, sakura ebi. The saveur’s pasta was upsized to S$8.90 but I could easily finish up in a few big mouthfuls. The angel hair pasta is too dry and the pork sauce too thick and dry too.
Rated: 5.5/10

Three course dinner menu – foie gras with lentils, beef bourguignon as mains and chocolate & hazelnut as dessert. ($29.90 + add on $2 for ice lemon tea).


The foie gras was served first. I like how the foie gras is pan fried till crisp ,a little charred on the surface but still soft yet cooked on the inside. I didn’t like the lentils as the taste and looks reminds me of green bean soup. Rated: 6.5/10















Beef bourguignon is very soft and tender but has a very strong gamey taste of mutton. Rated: 6/10


The chocolate and hazelnut is the favourite part of tonight’s dinner. As its as chocolaty as it is mousse with crumbles and choc bits mix with a little sourish berries. Makes it’s a light and yummy dessert. Rated: 7/10.

Overall, the servings are small but taste wise is slightly average.

Food tasted 19 June 2016.


Saveur The Cathay
2 Handy Road  #01-11/12 The Cathay Singapore 229233
Tel: 6735 1141
Opening Hours: 
Monday - Sundays: 12 pm - 9.30 pm 

Thursday, July 7, 2016

Fish and Chicks - Not too impressive and over hyped


The famous fish and chicks made famous by blogger Seth Lui .After the blog article was published, there is a massive queue (everytime I want to eat) and the signature fish and chips are usually sold out for lunch and dinner.


Finally, I head down on a weekday night and the queue is finally not so horribly long (still waited an hour before food is served). I ordered their best of both worlds $12.90 which has the signature salted egg sauce and chilli crab sauce drizzled on the fried fish. 


I quite like the fish as it taste fresh and is well fried and with the meat retaining its moisture after deep frying. But halfway through the dish, I started to feel overindulgent and greasy (age must be catching up) and I am tempted to abandon the entire dish. 


The sauce though delicious are only drizzled sparingly. I will have very much preferred the sauce to be served on a dish and I can dip as much as I want to and the fried fish won’t turn soggy in between mouthfuls. Between the 2 sauces, salted egg with fried fish is a better combination then the chilli crab sauce which I felt that something missing and doesn’t really work with the fish. Rated: 6.5/10

More care should be considered when ordering the sides, as I end up with almost everything fried. :(



On 2nd visit, I decided to try their Hawaiian grilled chicken cutlet ($7.90). It was very very dry and really quite unappealing. Even the cheese on top doesn’t save the day. I guess I had my fair share of fish and chicks and you won’t see me visiting this place anytime too soon. Perhaps on the day the crowd wanes down and I may just reconsider. Rated: 4.5/10


Food tasted: 28 April 2016 and 12 May 2016


Fish and Chicks
Blk 531 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 Singapore 560531
Opening Hours: 
Monday-Sundays: 11 am - 2 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm 



Sunday, July 3, 2016

London Fat Duck 伦敦烧鸭 - Is the duck as fat as it claims?

Me and Hubs wanted to try London Fat duck but this place is usually very packed. Since we are having a late dinner, we decide to try our luck there. There is no queue (yay!) and we are quickly ushered a seat. Ordered the signature rose duck but requested for drumstick instead. We are informed that we need to pay more for the drum, an additional $3 each. 

Admittedly, wait time is decent but as i was hungry it did seem like a really long time. I took a bite off my London Roast Duck noodle ($8.80 + $3.00 for the drumstick) and was blown away. The skin is crispy the drum is fatty with the meat. Its so so delicious. 

Rated: 8/10

But i quickly realized not all ducks are made equal. While i was in 7th heaven, Hubs took a taste of his Roast duck and BBQ pork ($9.80 + $3.00 for drumstick) and commented that it wasn't out of earth delicious as i mentioned. A quick look and bite on his meat indicated that my duck is actually fattier and hence much tastier. 

Rated: 7/10

The noodles is also well made and is typical of very thin wanton noodles. I was elated to find out there is also other outlets and one in orchard!. 

We finished our meal with a Homemade barley ($2.80) and Cooling Herbal Tea ($2.80). 

Hopelessly satisfied.

I noted that the rating at hungry go where when i checked is a low 3 star with some people commenting that the food is sub-par. I was glad still tried despite the poor rating as i personally feel the rating should be much much higher. 

Food tasted 24 May 2016

London Fat Duck 伦敦烧鸭 Scotts

6 Scotts Road #B1-16/17 Scotts Square Singapore 228209
Opening Hours: 
Monday-Friday: 11 am - 10 pm, Saturdays- Sundays: 10 am - 10 pm 


London Fat Duck 伦敦烧鸭 Waterway Point
83 Punggol Central #01-23 Waterway Point Singapore 828761
Opening Hours: 
Monday-Friday: 11 am - 10 pm, Saturdays- Sundays: 10 am - 10 pm 


London Fat Duck 伦敦烧鸭 Vivo City
1 Harbourfront Walk #B2-29 Vivo City Singapore 098585
Opening Hours: 
Monday-Friday: 11 am - 10 pm, Saturdays- Sundays: 10 am - 10 pm 

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Symmetry - One of the great brunch places

It was late in the morning and we have run of places to eat. Back and forth, me and hubs eliminated each of our proposal. 

Exasperated i decide to turned to google. Symmetry came up, we explored the menu and finally something both of us can agreed on. We are fortunate that we got one of the few parking lots available without waiting too long. 

 The decor is Quirky! and reminds me of the movie the corpse bride.


The Flan (berkshire pork cheek, mushroom ragout, soubise sauce, mashed potatoes and prommety mustard) was highly recommended by other bloggers so i decided to give it a try. S$23
The flan dish is right on the spot on so many counts. The mushroom ragout is creamy and light. The pastry is thin and crispy. I suppose the 2 brown pieces refer to the pork cheek but i really can't quite decipher  the taste. Neither could hubs. The eggs is perfectly runny and the whole dish was phenomenal.
Rated:7.5/10

The Egg benedict (S$20)was described as poached eggs, aged cheddar, smoked bacon, cream baby spinach with onion hollandaise .
The Muffin is very well toasted and crunchy. The bacon is a perfect complement with the hollandaise sauce. This dish is savory, yet sweet and light. Its so delicious that Hubs cleaned out the plate in seconds.
Rated: 8/10




Between the 2 dishes, the egg benedict is the more delicious but the flan is the definitely more unique. I haven't seen it anywhere else yet. 

The cappucino (S$6.50) is served with the signature gingerbread man which i thought was cute. Taste wise, the brew is stronger and slightly bitter but still above average. 
Rated: 6.5/10
 

Food tasted: 23 April 2016

Symmetry Restaurant and Bar

Tel:6291 9901
9 Jalan Kubor #01-01 Singapore 199206
Opening Hours: 
Monday: 10 am - 9 pm, Tuesdays-Thursdays: 10.30 am - 11pm, Fridays: 10.30 am - 12 pm, Saturdays: 9 am - 12 pm Sundays: 9 am - 7 pm

Friday, June 10, 2016

Kanshoku Ramen Bar -a ramen easy fix


The layout of the restaurant is very open. You can see people doing their shopping while enjoying your ramen.

We ordered the signature Kanshoku ramen (S$13.90). The broth is light and milky but still quite nice.

Rated: 6/10
The ohitashi xiao bai cai (S$4.90) caught my eye for its name. Though light on the palate but it is a cold dish. The xiao bai cai, seem to be glazed with oil and put in the fridge and taken out to serve. 
Rated: 5/10

The nagoya chicken wings (S$6.90) are last to be served but we have been forewarned that this may take a while. The sauce used to coat the chicken is in-between BBQ and chilli. I didn't really like this as its more sweet than spicy and the sauce makes the entire chicken a bit gooey.
Rated: 6/10
 
Food tasted: 30 April 2016



Kanshoku Ramen Bar

Tel: 6384 4770
277 Orchard Road , #01-06, Orchard Gateway, Orchard, Singapore 238858
Opening Hours: 
Monday - Sundays: 11 am - 10 pm

Kanshoku Ramen

Tel: 6684 4033
9 Buona Vista Drive , #01-18, The Metropolis, Singapore 138588
Opening Hours: 
Monday - Fridays: 11 am - 9 pm



 

Friday, May 27, 2016

Rosti Farm - The 3 in 1 store

I was racking my brains and was suggesting rosti to Darling and he said he know of a new place to bring me. Once there, i was scratching my head as this place seem to be selling chocolate than Rosti.


Casting my doubts, i decided to give this place a shot. 

Rosti (S$14) wasn't fantastic, its not crispy, salted nor cheese. Its just plain. But the sausage that comes with the rosti is not too bad and is juicy and sweet. 
Rated: 5/10 (the sausages are the saving grace here)

Hot chocolate with milk 66% cocoa (S$8) is not bad. Better and more value than Angelina for sure. 
Rated: 6/10

Finally the dessert, we chose the flourless chocolate cake. I like the thick chocolate but the cake crumbles on every spoonful but still consider acceptable.
Rated: 5/10

Good for those on budget as pricing is very reasonable and cravings for chocolate. 


Food tasted: 9 April 2016

The Rosti Farm

Capitol Piazza 13 Stamford Road #02-31 Singapore 178905
Opening Hours: 
Monday - Sundays: 12 pm - 8 pm

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Ramen Keisuke Kani - Bad service so-so ramen

Happens that my sister, brother-in-law and baby niece is in the vicinity, we arranged to have dinner date at Ramen Keisuke Kani. Reached cineleisure and there is already a long line formed. I estimated the wait to be at least an hour. Since Darling is still having his haircut, we decided to bite the bullet and joined the queue. 

The hour wait wasn't that bad but when we are the next patrons to enter the shop, we are told to move our stroller. Ok, sure we moved it to a side. Then again the usher keep telling us we are in the way of the entrance (p.s my baby niece is fussy so once we sit she will start to wail). We endured the usher many comments that we are in the way while trying also not to block the way of other patrons.

Finally we got to sit down and ordered our food. There appetizers and hard boiled eggs that are available for free. So we scooped and enjoyed the FREE food while waiting for our ramen. I asked the same usher for water and you know what he told us that water won't be served when food isn't served. ?#!% His service attitude really sucks. Subsequently, i asked another young nice waitress and she quickly obliged and served us water. Such a stark contrast in attitude. 

We ordered crab broth ramen with clear soup + all toppings (S$17.90) and also the crab broth ramen with rich soup + all toppings (S$18.90). 


Personally between the 2 broths, i prefer the clear soup while Darling like the rich soup. Which works out fine as we don't need to fight over the same bowl!

The clear soup is very light on palate and has a distinct yuzu citrus taste. The noodle for this pretty soft. While the rich broth has very a overwhelmingly strong crab flavour. The rich broth has additional black fungus and noodle is more chewy. I not sure if its on purpose because i remember selecting the same texture for the noodle. 

The rich soup is brewed with swimming crabs and chicken bones for more than 8 hours. While the clear soup is with a mixture of crabs and vegetables for 6 -8 hours. Perhaps that explains the difference in intensity of flavours. 

But i am not very impressed with the ramen as i felt that the broth is too intense, the flavours are too sharp and strong that they overwhelm the other ingredients. There is no sweet lightness that i prefer in my soups. Though i know of many other people who are singing this may be their best bowl of ramen in their lifetime. 

One thing for sure i will never do join this queue for another hour. 


Food tasted: 8 April 2016



Ramen Keisuke Kani

Tel: 6262 6968
8 Grange Road, #01-03, Cathay Cineleisure, Orchard, Singapore 239695
Opening Hours: 
Monday - Thursdays: 12 pm - 3 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm, Fridays: 12 pm - 3 pm, 5 pm - 2 am, Saturdays: 12 pm - 2 am, Sundays: 12 pm - 10 pm

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Pepenero - Italian Restaurant in CBD


Pepenero is an italian restaurant in the CBD area. The service is quite impeccable and its very very quiet on the weekday afternoon. 


We are served bread as a starter and its pretty standard. Nothing too spectacular here.
 

Granchio (S$28) -Crab cake meat served with avacado and garlic aioli
The crab cake is packed full of crab meat (not stingy at all with the filling) but on its own its a little too salty. But eated with the salad simultaneoulsy it works well and the saltiness is balanced out by the fresh salad. 
Rated: 6.5/10


Pappardelle (S$26) - pappardelle pasta served with pork sausage ragout and porcini mushrooms
The pork  is thoroughly mixed with truffle sauce and pasta sheets. I am not a fan of this type of pasta but well its not too bad and the sauce is less creamy then what i would expect from a ragout. 
Rated: 6/10


Linguine All'Astice (S$32) - Linguine with Boston lobster in fresh tomato sauce and Marjoram
The lobster is very very well cooked. Its tender and moist and its definitely the star of the dish. The tomato base is a little creamy and has a very sourish taste to it. If there is a main that serves just the lobster is will order it straight off the menu. Its one of the best renditions i've ever tasted in a lobster.  
Rated: 7/10 


Semifreddo (S$14) - frozen zabglione souffle served with amaretto sauce
I was surprised when the souffle is served cold. Though creamy and soft, it holds its shape very well. I like the toppings of sweet caramel and crumbsRated: 6.5/10

I discovered a new found love - the american express platinum card. They have a list of dining promotions which they call palate dining privileges. 2nd person dines at 50% off which works perfectly for us. With the 50% discount in place, this meal is definitely worth very bite. :D


Food tasted: 30 March 2016


Pepenero

Tel: 6222 5808
14 Stanley Street Singapore 068733
Opening Hours: 
Monday - Saturdays: 12 pm - 2.30 pm, 7 pm - 11 pm