Korean Snack - 떡볶이 Ddeokbokki Cracker

Surprised to find this at NTUC! How about having this snack for lunar new year? It's red and represents auspicious, why not right?

 

CNY 2013 goodies calorie count guide | herworldPLUS

The Chinese New Year season is a season where many would indulge in cookies, pastries which are specially made for this festive period.  With a slip in self-control, a few additional kilos would quietly slip into our body.  So, let's be mindful of what we eat!

Source: CNY 2013 goodies calorie count guide | herworldPLUS

Lunar New Year Lo-Hei Auspicious Phrases (Huat Ah!)

Lo-Hei is a tradition during lunar new year, where family and friends gather and toss the ingredients before they are eaten. The ingredients, typically raw salmon, shredded carrots, radish and crackers, have special auspicious meanings, including the condiments. While adding condiments to the platter, the person would need to say auspicious phrases. Check out what these phrases are.

Oddugi Korean Instant Noodles - Cheese Ramyeon

We've had our regular instant noodles - Myojo, Chu Qian Yi Ding, Koka etc. And we've also had a fair share of Japanese and Korean noodles. For the Korean noodles, besides Kimchi Ramen, how about something different? I'm trying out the Cheese Ramen. ^^

I've added in dumpling and cheese fishcakes. The soup has a stint of cheesy taste. For a stronger cheese taste, add a slice of cheese. It will give you a richer cheese flavour.

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Smoothie King - Jeju Green Tea Smoothie

Smoothie King debuted in Singapore last month. The first store is found at Centrepoint, right smack in front of Centrepoint's entrance. What caught my eye was this Jeju Green Tea Smoothie. We normally see fruit-filled smoothie but this is really special. While the base taste has the sweetness of fruits, you get this unique green colour plus green tea taste. What's more - I've toppoed it up with Collagen Enhancer.

To avoid having a queue build up at the counter, you're given this beeper, which alerts you when your drink is ready for collection. Cool!

Website: http://www.smoothieking.sg/

Address: 176 Orchard Road The CentrePoint Mall Singapore 238843
Tel: 6633 5051

Opening Hours: 10am to 10pm daily

Getting there:  Take MRT to Somerset Station.  Exit the station through 313 Somerset, cross the road to arrive at Centrepoint Building.


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New Village Restaurant (새마을식당)

The jiggae and nengmyeon looks so so so good!

New Village Restaurant (새마을식당)

10 of Seoul’s Most Famous and Popular Galbi Restaurants

Koreans love barbeque food.  It is known as galbi... If you are in Seoul and do not know where to find galbi, check out the restaurants listed on this list...

10 of Seoul’s Most Famous and Popular Galbi Restaurants

HanChu (한추) – The Best Fried Chicken In Seoul

My love for fried chicken... and I shall continue my search to try to best fried chicken in Singapore as well as in Korea!

HanChu (한추) – The Best Fried Chicken In Seoul

Chicken Korma @ Rocky Master (Biopolis)

A variation of South Indian chicken curry, the Chicken Korma taste almost similar as the usual chicken curry that you find at Indian restaurants.  The main difference is that, there isn't any potato in the curry, only chicken!  This recipe isn't spicy, spice taste is also pretty mild.  Those who aren't into spicy food but enjoys the taste of curry can try this.

The Chicken Korma was supposed to come with Briyani rice, but Rocky Master ran out of the rice.  They replaced it with pita bread, which was a good combination.  Ways to eat with pita bread?  You could either dip the bread into the gravy or wrap the chicken pieces in the pita bread opening!

If you're a small eater, this dish can be shared by 2 persons.  Certainly value for money.

Address: 8 Biomedical Grove #01-11-13/15-16 Neuros S138665

Getting there: From Buona Vista Station, walk over to Ministry of Education (MOE) building.  From the side of the MOE building, walk up Biopolis Way.  At the 3-way junction, walk in the direction of Biopolis Drive and head towards Neuros Building.


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Chicken Katsu Curry @ Haato (Ridgewood Close)

It's really been a while since I went to Haato at Ridgewood Close for lunch.  I ordered my usual favourite - Chicken Katsu Curry.  It was a pleasant surprise to see a change in the food presentation, which really enhanced the appeal of this dish.  The curry is served in a separate small pot.  Previously, the curry was served on the rice which sometimes makes the rice soggy.  And now, served in a separate pot, I can scoop the amount I like. =)  The chicken katsu is still as tasty.

Haato did not serve miso soup previously but now, it comes with the Chicken Katsu Curry.  Kudos!

http://www.haato.com.sg/haato/index.php

5 Ridgewood Close Unit G1
Tel: 6464 9607 / Fax: 6464 9507
Opening hrs: Mon - Fri 11am - 10pm (last order at 9.30pm for hot food & 10pm for others)
Opening hrs: Sat & Sun 9.30am - 10pm (last order at 9.30pm for hot food & 10pm for others)