Durian Mooncake from Marriott Hotel

Just like its hotel - Marriot Hotel, this is a 5-star durian mooncake. The fillings are made of fresh durian. The sales staff would advise that your mooncake must go into the freezer if not consumed within 3 hours.

$42 for a box of 8 mini mooncakes.

Minicupcakes

Besides donuts, the other talk of the town is probably cupcakes. I never imagined that there is so much creativity we can put in to turn boring cupcakes into 'oh, i cant bear to eat it!' cupcakes.

These cupcakes were deliciously done up by Nani, Queen of Cupcakes.

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Thai Express (Heartland Mall)

Whenever I go to Thai Express, I realised that I always cannot remember what dishes I have tried before and I ended up ordering the same dish, only realising it when it was presented to me.

This is the dish I am talking about - Phat Thai Talay ($9.90). You can't go wrong with this dish. The serving comes with prawn, fish and squid as ingredients. According to the menu, it is the most famous of all Thai Fried Noodles with seafood, loved by everyone for its sweet, sour, spicy and nutty taste.

And the current promo with Stanchart for spending at least $25, you get this fried spring rolls for free. :)

Swensen's (Holland V)

Call me boring but whenever i go Swensen's, it is either fish & chips or baked rice for me :P

I only managed to finish the spicy dices of curry chicken portion of the baked rice + the cripies. It looks small but it is filled with calories considering the amout of rice below the chicken curry toppings.

Next time i shd share with someone else.

Something to comment abt the service. We called in to make reservation and ordered our food as our past experience tells us that waiting time can sometimes be untolerable and we do have limited lunch hour. We told them that we will be there at 12.45pm and asked for the food to be ready. When half of us reach there at 12.45pm, they already placed our food on the table, even though the chairs were empty.

A little surprise, and I can't quite decide if I shd compliment them for their efficiency or to condemn them for being inconsiderate to leave the food to cool for themselves before the customers arrive.

Well, this is just something to take note of.

Hyang To Gol Korean Restaurant

I have read some good reviews about this restaurant but hesitated to try as those reviews had advised to make reservations and also, the food aint cheap. Also heard that it is one of the popular Korean restaurants that the Korean community in Singapore frequents.

But by chance, on a rainy weekend, we came to this restaurant as it was the next most convenient stop.

Address: 165 Tanjong Pagar Road
Amara Hotel, Level 2

Tel:6220-7160

This greets us at the entrance to the restaurant. This restaurant is not part of the hotel F & B and hence, no carpark redemption or whatsoever privilege attached.

The diners in the restaurant are majority Koreans. I felt I had make a good choice. :)

The menu with chinese name on it.

Their service was good and prompt. We were served by 2 Koreans, one of which we suspect is the ladyboss. Soon came the side dishes. I love the salad.

I ordered the Samgye Tang (Ginseng Chicken Soup). Piping hot and still steaming hot when i finished it. Serving portion is quite big. There were 2 moderately big ginseng roots in the soups. It tasted quite alright.

R has the bibimbap. It came with beef so for non-beef eaters, got to inform them while ordering to exclude the beef or replace with other meat. It was also ok, though I thought it could be better. Maybe this is the authentic korean taste :P

After we finished the main courses. there came the cold ginger drink and fresh fruits! I am always amazed by the effort they take to cut the oranges into round pieces.

Total damage was about $40 for 2 persons. Worth it if you go there with an empty stomach and able to gobble down all the food.

 

 

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Chocz (Bukit Timah Plaza)

Went to check out NTUC Finest at Bukit Timah Plaza after hearing some raving reviews about this newly opened supermarket. It is supposed to be an upmarket version compared to other NTUC located in the housing estates.

I found the supermarket pretty normal but what's interesting is the co-location of Chocz inside the supermarket. On weekends, there are chocolate buffets during 4 designated time slots. Each person is $12 I think. Due to limited space, prior registration is required.

Mad Jack (Jalan Kayu)

The shop got me a little confused when articles pasted around the shop did not mention 'Mad Jack', I thought the owner was a little mad to help others advertise. It was only after I checked out the website that I realised that Mad Jack, Pancake King and PK Xpress are under the same F & B Group - Mad Jack Group.

Address : Jalan Kayu Outlet - 242, Jln Kayu (Next to URA Car Park)

Tel : 64831202/ 62575951

Before this place was taken over by Mad Jack, it used to be a Teochew porridge buffet place and I kinda miss it cos it moved out pretty quickly and quietly. One of those places where I've had meals with my parents. The deco and all remained unchanged after Mad Jack took over.

Anyway.... Mad Jack offers a variety of set lunch and dinner, applicable even on weekends. Full Menu.

Here's what we had ordered - Crazy Chick ($7.90), Grilled Salmon with Mushroom Rice ($14.90) and Sweetie pie, an apple pie with ice cream ($4).

Crazy chick was quite alright, comes with fried and fruit & veg salad. Half deep fried spring chicken. Can't quite go wrong with this.

Grilled salmon was ok, not fantastic though for the price we had to pay.

Sweetie pie was a little let-down... could have added more sweetness to it. The vanilla ice cream was the only saving grace.

They also had 2 display shelf of cakes and pastries. Was very tempted in trying out the chocolatey stuff but decided not to, in case it is another disappointment.

Yamakawa Super

Those who has been snack shopping with me know that I am fussy when I shop for snacks - snacks made in some countries are out of my list. Fortunately, Japanese snacks is on my 'yes' list.

This is DE place to go for Japanese snacks lovers - Yamakawa Super.

Address: B1-28B, The Central, 6 Eu Tong Sen Street

Tel: 6534-9518

Opening hours: 11am to 10pm daily.

Check out the racks of snacks!!! Wish I can buy everything home!!

In the end this is what I bought - Doritos ($2.20), Bourbon potato chips ($2.80, NTUC Finest sells this at $3.30), choco cream puff ($5.50) and some Bourbon kids cookies ($1.80), which I used to envy my primary school classmates eating it but unaffordable for my family. I was surprised that the price for this kiddy cookie didn't go up all these years :P

Spent a total of $12.30 :)

Gobi (The Central @ Clarke Quay)

I was on a snack spree to destress myself after a hectic week. Decided to check out Gobi, specialising in French pastries (desserts, sweets and chocolates), who calls themselves 'Happiness in a Box'.

Address: 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, The Central, #01-27

Tel: 6534 8187

It is a classy, dainty looking shop facing the main road.

I was a little disappointed to learn that there are only 12 types of chocolates available. 6 each for the Chocolate Factory and Fantasy range. Each piece of dessert is petite by itself. They look like miniature toys.

And, the sales staff told me that I can only mix and match only when there are no other customers around. Hmm.... Since there was no one around, I had my pick.

Ta da! Here's my selection - Dark Angel, Opera, Love Boat and 3 others which I forgot the names. I was also told that the sweets can't stay outside fridge beyond 1.5 hours. OMG!

How much did it cost? $12.80 for 6 pieces. (Found out that it only cost $9.80 a year and a half ago!)
Was it good? So far so good... I've not finished them all yet.

Ragazzi The Italian Kitchen

Ghim Moh's hot - yeah, with the addition of Ragazzi The Italian Kitchen in the neighbourhood (Blk 10 Ghim Moh Road) and Blue Spoon.

IMHO, the food is quite decent and prices are also decent ($5 to $7) for pasta.

For hungry diners, it is quite value for money as well. 11 bucks for soup, main and dessert.

Garlic bread was ok but a little ex - 5 pieces for $2.50 if I remember correctly.

Pastas are quite good. I wouldn't mind having carbonara over and over again. It comes without the egg yolk tho, add $0.50 if you prefer to have it.

I have also tried their minestrone soup ($2.50) and tiramisu ($4.50). The dessert was a little watery and er... think it could have been better.