tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56837000071138222242024-03-06T00:21:03.570+08:00Seriously SinfulAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09352243826531415852noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5683700007113822224.post-44230368573484863202011-08-14T19:57:00.000+08:002011-08-14T19:57:48.067+08:00Chocolateria San Churro, Subiaco<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio7ZVMW5TEiiHPwQBCETryiqZiePOOknynuIvoq5qOKkow_ha-MJiGcZ2LSZ074ma_whCSo3K0tJu-Hgap2uJGhyphenhyphenILzKPROzWmreDNmMsVBPqewgP1TS-IKVm0sW174z1KyfiTYLn8VtY/s1600/IMG_0995.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio7ZVMW5TEiiHPwQBCETryiqZiePOOknynuIvoq5qOKkow_ha-MJiGcZ2LSZ074ma_whCSo3K0tJu-Hgap2uJGhyphenhyphenILzKPROzWmreDNmMsVBPqewgP1TS-IKVm0sW174z1KyfiTYLn8VtY/s640/IMG_0995.jpg" width="490" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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The traditional <i>churros con chocolate</i> was my poison of the day in this chocolateria known to most as <b><a href="http://www.sanchurro.com.au/">San Churro</a></b>. I settled on Churros for One ($7.90) which was served with one dipping sauce of your choice and 3 churros. Dipping sauce choices include: White, Milk, Dark Chocolate or Argentinian caramel (dulce de leche).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I picked <b>Cinnamon dusted Churros with Dark Chocolate</b> - makes me feel slightly less guilty for indulging since Dark Chocolate contains flavonoids and are full of antioxidants that lower blood pressure and cholesterol.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The rain was literally falling in sheets as I sat all snug and warm in this small cafe in Subiaco... perfect chocolate weather, if I say so! The churros arrived relatively quickly (it was an empty time of the day), and I was transported to heaven as this was set before me. Hot air rose from the pastry and I could almost smell the chocolate, it was THAT rich.<br />
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I personally felt the churros were a little overcooked. They were crunchy, more biscuit like than fluffy. Maybe the Spains like their donuts this way! Still, it was a positive that there wasn't any leftover oil from the flour being deep fried and they didn't employ a heavy hand with the cinnamon sugar.<br />
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</div>Good grief, the chocolate dipping sauce. I'm not sure what to say, besides the fact that it was warm, rich, decadent and everything one needs a chocolate dipping sauce to be. There was more sauce than churro (to my dismay), but this was definitely a very satisfying treat while cozied up with a novel in the rain. Probably not a regular on my list - it's not cheap(!), but worth the detour for a guilty treat.<br />
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<u>Recommended for</u> cozy meetings, romantic encounters, girl's gatherings<br />
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<b><u>Chocolateria San Churro, Subiaco</u> * ACROSS SUBIACO TRAIN STATION</b><br />
1 Rokeby Road<br />
Subiaco WA 6008<br />
Tel: (08) 9388 2288<br />
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<i>Opening Hours</i><br />
Mon: 12 NN - 10 PM<br />
Tue to Thurs & Sun: 10 AM - 10 PM<br />
Fri & Sat: 10 AM - 11 PM<br />
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Note: San Churro also has stores in Fremantle, Hillarys Boat Harbour, Leederville, Rockingham and Northbridge.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">I used to live down the road from a really good french pâtisserie along Nedlands. Of course, I fell in love with it - and since I now live in Perth city, I figure why not give<b> <a href="http://www.jpsancho.com.au/">Jean Pierre Sancho</a></b> a try? It was after all, recently named Australia's best bakery on Sunrise News. So I took a 1.6km walk there (hey, it was a beautiful Saturday morning). </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Tucked in the corner of Hay Street and Shafto Lane, I almost missed this unassuming cafe. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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I had to deliberate what to order... everything looked so good! I ended up settling for their famous Pain au chocolat with a soy latte set ($8.00). Since it was somewhat nice and empty, I settled into a sofa chair with my Kindle while waiting for my brunch to arrive. Joy! :D<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">To the amusement of the table next to me, I spent the next couple of minutes snapping photos of my food when it arrived. But look at that croissant! It deserves to be immortalized in pictures, if not in memory. Cos we all know the ultimate fate of food in one's tummies... anyway.<br />
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A minor gripe I had was that I wasn't offered the choice of having it toasted. And I was pretty sure the staff didn't toast it before bringing it to my table.<br />
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</tbody></table>As you can see, the pastry is circled by a buttery shell that literally 'cracked' off the croissant with a nudge from my fork. In one intact piece too! Reminded me of a snake shedding its' skin. I found the pastry to be rather doughy. Could be quite bit heavy later in the day, in fact. The chocolate wasn't bad at all, but it just lacked a slight 'wow' factor.<br />
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La! The coffee! When I took a sip of the coffee I just... sat there. And quivered. And sat there. And quivered some more. So smooth! So delightful! Just like silk! I can conclusively claim that <b>Jean Pierre Sancho</b> serves possibly the best coffee in Perth that I've had in a long while. The blending of flavors are very subtle as well, and OH YOU JUST HAVE TO GO TASTE THIS YOURSELF. I didn't care very much for the biscuit accompanying the coffee - it tastes like shortbread of some sort but it was much too chewy... I just left it uneaten.<br />
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Either way: GO THERE FOR THE COFFEE. Oh, and they sell macarons for $2, which is the cheapest I've seen in Perth so far. Not that I tried the macarons there, but probably worth going there for tea some day!<br />
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<b><u>Jean Pierre Sancho</u></b><br />
878 Hay Street<br />
(Cnr Hay Street & Shafto Lane)<br />
Perth, WA 6000<br />
Tel: (08) 9226 2434<br />
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<i>Opening Hours</i><br />
Monday - Friday: 7 AM - 6 PM<br />
Saturday - Sunday: 8 AM - 5 PM *** Now open Sundays!<br />
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NB. A second branch exists at 111 St George's Terrace and that has a higher rating than the one at Hay Street<br />
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<a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/338/1525798/restaurant/Perth-City/Jean-Pierre-Sancho-Perth"><img alt="Jean Pierre Sancho on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/link/1525798/minilink.gif" style="border: none; height: 36px; width: 130px;" /></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09352243826531415852noreply@blogger.com0Perth WA, Australia-31.95232648862585 115.85342645294804-32.586566488625849 115.37084895294804 -31.318086488625852 116.33600395294805tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5683700007113822224.post-44340086837908064192011-08-07T12:52:00.000+08:002011-08-07T13:00:11.455+08:00Dessert Art<div style="text-align: justify;">I seriously envy those who can create really pretty things in the oven. My artistic talents (what there is of them) is limited to Photoshop, creation of banners or whatnot and on occasion, wax figurines. Some people I know of are seriously culinary/ artistically blessed and I literally get a rush (pun unintended) going through their albums! Here are some of their masterpieces.</div><div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Cookie Monster" cupcakes by Christine Tai</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Honestly, how adorable! Featuring Cookie Monster from Sesame Street, these cupcakes were iced with much painstaking care.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Orange Poppyseed Cupcake by Christine Tai</td></tr>
</tbody></table></div><div>Another one of Christine's amazing creations. This picture makes the cupcake look very refreshing and it definitely takes some incredible piping skillz to get that leaf as perfect as it is. </div><div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Fudgy Chocolate Mud Cake by Weng Yee Khoo</td></tr>
</tbody></table>That looks professional, doesn't it?! I think that my blood sugar level just went on overdrive looking at this picture. Honestly - chocolate mud cake and macarons. Extremely sinful! </div><div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chocolate Raspberry Friands by Su Lin</td></tr>
</tbody></table></div><div>Chocolate and berries. Two of my absolutely favorite things to have for dessert. Just look at how the raspberries stud the chocolate friand quite uniformly... I think I've gone to heaven.</div><div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Croquembouche by Su Lin</td></tr>
</tbody></table></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">A Croquembouche is a french piece of art (because honestly, who would want to destroy this by heaven forbid... eating it!?). It is often seen at weddings, baptisms and first communions (so says Wikipedia). </div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An assortment of cupcakes</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Anatasha is another one who is brilliant with them cupcakes. I daresay all toppings are handmade.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tiramisu by Anatasha</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Quite an interesting presentation of Tiramisu I might add. But it looks so pretty, who's complaining?!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cappuccino Cupcakes topped with Marshmallows by Christine Tai</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Honestly... phwoar. THESE CUPCAKES LOOK EXACTLY LIKE A CUP OF COFFEE WITH MARSHMALLOWS. I am totally blown away by Christine's handiwork. Aren't you?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
Note: All images used here are copyright property of their owners!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>About the Culinary Artists</b>:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Anatasha</i> is a full time student and an undercover culinary artist. What more can I say?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Christine Tai</i> (Cupcake Decorator extraordinaire) is the proud owner of <a href="http://www.wix.com/christinetai/littlecupcakedelights">Little Cupcake Delights</a>. You can see even more of her work in the gallery and support her by purchasing her cupcakes!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Su Lin</i> (of the lovely friand and Croquembouche) has just graduated from her university education this year (2011). </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Weng Yee</i> (creator of Mudcake with French Macarons) is the writer of <a href="http://iheartmybakes.blogspot.com/">I Heart My Bakes</a>. She is a psychology student and lives in Perth, Western Australia. Follow her: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-heart-MyBakes/139286779443062">Facebook</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09352243826531415852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5683700007113822224.post-36276265255108700262011-08-04T16:52:00.000+08:002011-08-04T21:39:26.171+08:00Ayam Penyet Ria, Bedok Point<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ayam Penyet, 'Smashed Chicken'</td></tr>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">During the last few days I was in Singapore, my mum and I went to Bedok Point for a stroll since I hadn't been to the shopping mall at all. We came across <b><a href="http://www.ayampenyetria.com/home.html">Ayam Penyet Ria</a></b>, which my mum said we should try since this place tends to be packed (How to tell the good places apart: There are always long lines waiting to get in!). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b>Ayam Penyet Ria</b><i style="font-weight: bold;"> </i>styles itself as a cafe (I suppose), but it resembles a fast food joint. That said, I have no issues against fast food ("Alas!", cries my thighs) - I do love a good McSpicy. When we entered the cafe it was rather empty, yet we were directed to a small two people table, barely 20cm away from two school boys (who were all sweaty and were starting to smell... although that isn't really the fault of the cafe I guess, but why on earth couldn't they have given us any one of the other 15 available seating places? OH YES because they had placed a reserved sign on all of them). Who on earth would have reservations for a cafe at 3pm, anyway? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">After some deliberation, we ordered their famous <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Ayam Penyet ($6.50)</span></b>, translated as smashed chicken. <b>Now, now - If you're envisioning some arcade style game where people go around smashing chickens that pop out from the ground, STOP!</b> The name is derived from the fact that the slain chicken (after marinating in their secret herbs and spices and whatnot) is smashed with a mallet before being deep fried. This dislodges the meat from the bones and make them literally 'peel' off the chicken with a few nudges from your fork.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">As you can see, the chicken is served with deep fried beancurd, soybean cake (a Javanese delicacy known as tempe) and some vegetables. The whole dish is also topped with fried crumbs and served with a side of blacan-chilli relish.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><u>The food:</u> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">What can I say? Maybe it's because we arrived during a dead time that our food seemed to be of poor quality. The rice we were served was NOT HOT. Furthermore, it was clumpy yet dry, like rice that was cooked some time ago and just left in a huge bucket of rice with all the condensation and water vapour inside the bucket. Honestly, how hard can it be to serve proper rice in ASIA? :(</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The chicken was very tender indeed - and each bite was full of flavor. The meat was very soft - but after I progressed past the first layer, I found it hard to swallow. The chicken meat on the inside was extremely dry and reminded me of the dry shredded chicken strips our old canteen lady used to put in Macaroni Soup. Although the cooking DID remind me of authentic Indonesian cooking (it was very similar to the crispy duck I got in Bali), I am pretty sure that this dish is a lot drier than what was served to me in Bali.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">HOWEVER. The meal was not a loss. THE CHILLI. OHMYGOD THE CHILLI. I cannot say enough about it. My mother found it too spicy (and it was). But the combination of the spiciness and the sour taste was practically addictive. I found tears coming out the corners of my eyes and my drink went *poof* in a jiffy. But damn, it was worth it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Perhaps the stall at Lucky Plaza serves food of better quality (since that seems to be the one people rave about). But having read some reviews, I think not. (P.S. I might still go back for the chilli!)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u>Recommended for:</u> Students, Budget eats, People with lots of saliva, People who like to kill their tastebuds</div><br />
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Bedok Point #B1-05, 11.30 AM - 1 AMAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09352243826531415852noreply@blogger.com0Bedok, Singapore1.3247438077489673 103.933453883606031.3016518077489674 103.89897288360604 1.3478358077489672 103.96793488360603tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5683700007113822224.post-70211494260358218692011-08-02T20:03:00.000+08:002011-08-02T20:03:35.509+08:00Ku Dé Ta, Marina Bay Sands<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibafRTsR7Lbbi7A1-QAufniTe1JkOZhUtFEuynr9zYzSCo5P5UTYKdPgbKoobXKoShcPggxJLIO57ZlOi7tlFDXZrBUSC02V5ngxo3LBKY3ca196OY6rNXhaAA1GGS5HjQwUqzbY4371Q/s1600/IMG_0071.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibafRTsR7Lbbi7A1-QAufniTe1JkOZhUtFEuynr9zYzSCo5P5UTYKdPgbKoobXKoShcPggxJLIO57ZlOi7tlFDXZrBUSC02V5ngxo3LBKY3ca196OY6rNXhaAA1GGS5HjQwUqzbY4371Q/s640/IMG_0071.JPG" width="500" /></a><br />
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</div>A banana towers over the Singapore skyline - "The Floating Banana" is what I call it. After all, it does look like a banana half suspended in mid air. <b>Marina Bay Sands</b> is one of the two integrated resorts in Singapore and was the most expensive integrated resort developed in the world as of last year.<br />
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AND WOULD YOU JUST LOOK AT THE VIEW?<br />
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Unfortunately, the food at <b><a href="http://www.kudeta.com.sg/">Ku Dé Ta Restaurant</a></b> takes a backseat in this place to see and be seen.<br />
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The environment was vibrant and noisy; if you're seated in the inside I hear it can be somewhat stifling (if you call to make a reservation, be sure to request for outdoor patio seating!). Then again, I'd even suggest you go there to knock back a few cocktails and enjoy the view - and just forget about the food.<br />
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We ordered a couple of their dishes that had been featured in the Sunday Times as pictured below.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Spicy 'Bo ssam' Pork Belly Salad</span></i></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Spicy 'Bo ssam' Pork Belly Salad ($13)</b></span>: This was a delightful dish to start the night off. As its name implies, this salad is rather spicy. House made pickles and cucumber vinaigrette lend this salad a tang as well, which is a delight to the palate. The offerings of pork was rather pathetic. Then again, I'm not normally a salad person! <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">2.5/5</span></b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Crispy Skin Bamboo Steamed Duck ($58)</b></span>: I don't recall this dish being very 'crispy'. Slices of steamed duck decorated this dish, garnished with kaffir lime and blood plum sauce. Not Impressed :( <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">1/5</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><b><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Wok-charred Cherry Tomatoes & Tofu ($10)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">: I genuinely enjoyed this dish. Each bite produces a burst of savory flavor in your mouth, and the texture of the wok charred cherry tomatoes (cooked till they were quite soft and bursting with juice) goes very well with the tofu. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">4/5<br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Minced Muscovy Duck (No Longer on the Menu)</b></span>: I think the description says it all. Imagine your mini sang choy bao but at an exorbidant price - voila, you have minced muscovy duck. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>House-Cured Scottish Salmon Tartare (No Longer on Menu)</b></span>: NOOOOOOOOO why did they retire this dish :( The salmon simply melted in the mouth and went perfectly with the Avocado. Pickled seasoning gave the dish more of a kick and saved it from being bland. Simply lovely, and my favorite dish that night. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">5/5</span></b>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Crunchy Jumbo Softshell crab ($18)</span></b>: This was fried with green chilli mayonnaise to make it more tender and spice up the dish. By the time it arrived at our table however, the crabs were soggy. Go to Geylang or a good seafood place to get your fix for softshell crabs in my opinion. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">2/5</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">'forty flavor' fried rice ($18)</span></b>:<b style="color: red;"> </b>Baked in lotus leaf, this offering tastes exactly like... *drumroll* the sticky peanut glutinous rice you can get at dim sum places. So not worth it. :( <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">1.5/5</span></b>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">We didn't stay for dessert, having been disappointed by most of their dishes so far. The view was great - but you have to pay extra if you're not a guest and you wish to go down to the boardwalk. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b>Final Verdict:</b> Having been to Ku De Ta, I think I shall stick to Equinox or Loof in the future.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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<u style="font-weight: bold;">Ku Dé Ta Restaurant,</u><b><u> Singapore</u></b><br />
1 Bayfront Avenue<br />
SkyPark at Marina Bay Sands, North Tower<br />
Singapore 018971<br />
Tel (reservations generally required): 6688 7688<br />
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<i>Opening Hours</i><br />
Breakfast: 7 AM - 11 AM<br />
Lunch: 12 PM - 3 PM<br />
Dinner: 6 PM - 11 PM<br />
(SkyBar, Club Lounge & SkyDeck open till late)</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09352243826531415852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5683700007113822224.post-61171504159443935262011-07-29T11:52:00.000+08:002011-07-29T12:08:03.242+08:00Everything with Fries, Joo Chiat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgInKxskrQy4FOoDrzIPAVC_Stml00b_ANxAaRS-9CCNthPHowpC6G4SEWYmsgoSif77RoYynQ0xG5nRTJ8wwb0nVJfBuvyMj7V4DvROtAAsM5cvJK5cI6X9rw2THyidqUeoGpDVmvSddk/s1600/IMG_0871.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgInKxskrQy4FOoDrzIPAVC_Stml00b_ANxAaRS-9CCNthPHowpC6G4SEWYmsgoSif77RoYynQ0xG5nRTJ8wwb0nVJfBuvyMj7V4DvROtAAsM5cvJK5cI6X9rw2THyidqUeoGpDVmvSddk/s640/IMG_0871.JPG" width="500" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">A bad knowledge of Singaporean Bus Routes brought us to Joo Chiat when we initially intended to go to Parkway Parade. Therefore, we (<i>Significant Other</i> and I) decided to give <a href="http://www.everythingwithfries.com/" style="font-weight: bold;">Everything with Fries</a> a try (down the corner from Astons, Joo Chiat). <b>Everything with Fries</b> (<i>such</i> a catchy name) was created by the same connoisseurs that brought us Awfully Chocolate. They have two outlets, the first in Joo Chiat and another at Holland Village.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Being a Saturday Evening, the cafe was rather crowded when we entered. We were ushered in by a friendly waitress who took the time to explain the concept behind the name (with every main course, you get a side of fries that are seasoned with either one of five flavors - Curry, Herbs & Garlic, Salt & Vinegar, Sour Cream & Onion or Original). You could also opt for a choice of shoestring fries (skinny fries, like that you get at Burger King) or chunky cut fries. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The drinks were first to arrive - we ordered an Iced Lemon Tea and Lemon Soda. The Ice Lemon Tea was sweet - <i>very sweet</i>.<i> </i>In contrast, the Lemon Soda had a nice kick to it.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The menu offered a choice of 11 main courses - which isn't much, but just nice if the food is good. Our food of choice that night was the <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Wild NZ King Salmon</span></b> ($18.90) and the <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Lamb Burger</span></b> ($11.90). Both of us picked Shoestring Fries to go with our meals - the herbs we chose were Herbs & Garlic and the Salt & Vinegar... I suggest you bring 3 friends along so that you get to try every single seasoning ;)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Herbs & Garlic</span></i>: (pictured with the Lamb Burger) The first bite of fries produced a cheesy taste with a light garlic aftertaste. After consuming half the fries however, I felt the fries were too salty with the seasoning and the delightful bite provided by the garlic was now causing a light sting on my tongue... I'm pretty sure I left with garlic breath that night.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Salt & Vinegar</span></i>: (pictured with the Salmon) Personally I felt that the vinegar taste was absent in this dish... but I wasn't the one who consumed most of it. <i>Significant Other</i> found it average.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The fries were hot, crispy & not soggy - lovely, in other words (:</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Wild NZ King Salmon</span></b> was as described in the menu. Overlaid with breadcrumbs on one side, it was crispy on the outside. Inside, it was a dream. The salmon was cooked sashimi style, slightly pink and translucent - it literally melted in the mouth. For $18.90, the portion size was generous as well. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The <b style="color: #38761d;">Lamb Burger</b> was amazing. Their handmade bun was baked with a light coating of butter that produced a slightly sweet crust surrounding light, airy bread. I was reminded of buns you get at the local market bread shops first thing in the morning! The lamb patty was handmade, thick and well seasoned. In between the patty and the bun was tomato and cheese - but with a slight twist. I <u>dislike</u> tomatoes in burgers. More often than not, they're not fresh or they uh... soggify the bun. The <b>Everything with Fries</b> incarnation is made with tomato relish - a godsend to people like me who love tomato based sauces and salsa but dislike the actual tomato fruit. Instead of a cheese slice, the lamb burger is made with cream cheese. Together... heaven.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">A few notes - we weren't offered a choice between the Baby Caesar Salad or Coleslaw with our dishes (maybe they ran out of coleslaw?). I also felt that the staff was 'pushing' us to have dessert even after we had decided not to - we took the menus they thrust into our hands just to humor them, but shouldn't it be a personal preference if I want dessert or not? Although, the next time I'm here I think I shall give the Nutella Tart or the Mille Crêpe a go. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ambience wise, <b>Everything with Fries</b> definitely needs to rethink the cafe design. The cafe is rather spartan, simply consisting of wooden furniture placed in a shophouse with white floors and stone flooring. I admit that the shophouse itself isn't very large per se - but I believe that the staff has tried to squeeze a table and chairs into every single square inch of the place. Even with a tiny gap between us and our neighbors, I'm pretty sure that <i>Significant Other</i> could have seen the high score on the Nintendo DS that the kid seating next to him was playing on (if he wished, duh). The environment would be much more pleasant if they had more spaces in between each table - at the expense of a possible longer waiting time during peak hours, of course.<br />
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<u>Recommended for</u>: Large Groups, Gatherings, Family, Yuppies</div><br />
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<b><u>Everything with Fries</u></b><br />
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Tel: 6345 5034<br />
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Tue - Sun: 12 PM - 10PMAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09352243826531415852noreply@blogger.com0Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore1.3066232798990156 103.904144067211971.2920327798990157 103.88161756721198 1.3212137798990156 103.92667056721197tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5683700007113822224.post-28381246641464796872011-07-24T01:33:00.000+08:002011-07-29T12:00:03.537+08:00The Tastings Room, Marina Square<img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitefVpoh0CsUNX5PQYY65j36PGg5VTQeHYSH0Wp_lRXny0Qgjk846NmSY-oDcguLO8P_9pBpin8TTpTafTZDZ_-yDWM-wiOZZKcZCdC73RhP5GEqYGqh-sqJpMj34odyKT-Ecv6CVAXHM/s640/IMG_0836.JPG" width="500" /><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b><a href="http://www.tastings.sg/">The Tastings Room</a> </b>is a new establishment that opened on the 2nd of July 2011. Seeing that they were offering a 1-for-1 Pasta Deal, the boyfriend and I decided to have dinner here 2 weeks after it opened. The interior of this restaurant is more cafe-like than anything, with wooden chairs and tables. However, it gives off a classy vibe without being intimidating - I especially love the lights and the modern bar. The waitress that served us looked really young, but she was rather patient in explaining the numerous deals to us & service was definitely not an issue here. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Describing themselves as a restaurant that specializes in gourmet food and wine, one would expect prices to be exorbitant. <b>As of this post</b>, every single main course on their menu is under SGD $30. On their website at the moment is a promotional wine retailing for $9.99 a bottle... need I say more? GO AND TRY THIS PLACE, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Fine, fine, I'll get on with the review.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSx8HWhzxJE9Hfq9kraWrFxkQnDAKs3sFjxg9o-FX5t66Vqw0Mo4Nh1tnx1VnvEkXDOfRqXDJmXKo6rNXT-9DSLhyV6IsPoGmNVbstDjmy_WOpYKbZTRcJ5Lni_Lb8UeRt5ulLfl3tKm0/s1600/IMG_0847.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSx8HWhzxJE9Hfq9kraWrFxkQnDAKs3sFjxg9o-FX5t66Vqw0Mo4Nh1tnx1VnvEkXDOfRqXDJmXKo6rNXT-9DSLhyV6IsPoGmNVbstDjmy_WOpYKbZTRcJ5Lni_Lb8UeRt5ulLfl3tKm0/s400/IMG_0847.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I got the Truffle Wild Mushroom Spaghetti ($17.90) which featured spaghetti in a cream-based sauce with herbs, surrounded by mushrooms and crowned with truffle infused foam. Mix them together and voila!, a sinful hint of earthy smoky taste is incorporated into the pasta.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I liked this dish - I adore anything that has truffle in it. My only beef with it was that it was so rich and filling that I had to get the boyfriend to finish off most of it for me. Spaghetti always seems to be more filling than fettucini, penne, fusilli or other forms of pasta. Maybe it's a personal thing.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The boyfriend picked the Tomato Seafood Linguine which was a lighter and more refreshing choice. The tomato pesto that coated the linguine was lovely on the palate, and the seafood was fresh. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Somehow, I think a second visit (or three) are in the books. P.S. Eggs Benedict for $13.90! I <3.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u>Recommended for</u>: Large Groups, Intimate Gatherings, First Dates (i.e. Everyone)</div><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">S(039594)</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Tel: 6338 1829</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Sun - Thu: 10 AM - 10 PM</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Fri - Sat: 10 AM - 12 MN</span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09352243826531415852noreply@blogger.com0Marina Square, Singapore1.2920114 103.857601700000031.2767904 103.84580170000004 1.3072324 103.86940170000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5683700007113822224.post-83294275199725887992011-07-20T23:27:00.000+08:002011-07-28T22:53:36.492+08:00Top 10 Dishes to Try in SingaporeI admit it: I never liked hawker center food as a kid. I turned my nose up at hawker food staples such as Hainanese Chicken Rice & Char Kway Teow. Until I moved overseas. Suddenly, the grass (or rice) on the other side seemed greener. So nowadays when I return, I ensure that these are on my To Eat list.<br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">When my friends come to Singapore from Australia & other parts of the world, most of them know well enough to try 'Chicken Rice'. However, most of them don't get it either. "It's only chicken and rice... what's the big deal?" Or at least that's what I normally get asked! In this case, Aristotle has it spot on when he says "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts". Chicken Rice is not a uniquely Singaporean dish; it is easily found in Malaysia as well (although some establishments serve it as Chicken Rice Balls where the rice surrounds the chicken sushi style). </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u>Recommendations for Hainanese Chicken Rice</u> <a href="http://www.hungrygowhere.com/singapore/five_star_hainanese_chicken_rice_east_coast/">Five Star (East Coast)</a>, <a href="http://www.hungrygowhere.com/singapore/wee_nam_kee_hainanese_chicken_rice_restaurant/">Wee Nam Kee (Novena)</a>, <a href="http://www.hungrygowhere.com/singapore/boon_tong_kee_balestier_food_stall/">Boon Tong Kee (Balestier)</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Fried carrot cake is more commonly known as <i>Chai Tow Kway</i> in Singapore. It consists of steamed radish cake that is then stir fried with eggs, garlic, soy sauce & cured radish. Two common versions exist: The White and the Black. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Black Fried Carrot Cake uses sweet soy sauce and the egg is mixed in together with the carrot cake; this produces a sweeter taste and a more consistent texture throughout the dish.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The White version is not fried with sweet soy sauce, and the egg is fried in such a way so that it 'wraps' the radish cake pieces.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This dish is popular for breakfast & supper i.e. 'light' meals.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u>Recommendations for Fried Carrot Cake</u> <a href="http://www.hungrygowhere.com/singapore/ah_heng_carrot_cake/">Ah Heng (Newton)</a> , <a href="http://www.hungrygowhere.com/singapore/chey_sua_carrot_cake/">Chey Sua (Toa Payoh)</a>, <a href="http://www.hungrygowhere.com/singapore/changi_village_carrot_cake/">Changi Village Hawker Center</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">The Traditional Singaporean Breakfast</span></b></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">AKA 'Kaya Toast'. Some might dispute this - if you google 'Traditional Singaporean Breakfast', images of Nasi Lemak and Mee Siam are also possible contenders. However, Kaya Toast almost always features on my To Eat List. I could have it for breakfast, tea time, supper... whatever!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Kaya is a coconut jam made of eggs, sugar, coconut milk, flavored by pandan leaf and sweetened with sugar. This delicacy is served on toast with cold butter squares sandwiched between the two toast pieces, resulting in a sweet milky taste upon first bite followed by the crispiness of the toast with a slight savory aftertaste of butter.<br />
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This is normally served with soft boiled eggs. With some soy sauce & a dash of pepper, the soft boiled eggs complements the sweetness of kaya toast in every way (yes, I've included a video on how to eat a Singapore style soft-boiled egg!)<br />
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<u>Recommendations for Kaya Toast</u> <a href="http://www.yakun.com/singaporeNorth.asp">Ya Kun</a> (several outlets around the island - I recommend the Far East stall & the one at Thomson Plaza), <a href="http://www.killiney-kopitiam.com/loc_sgo.html">Killiney Kopitiam</a> (also several outlets around the island)<br />
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</div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Hokkien Mee <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">*Uniquely Singapore*</span></span></b><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">When I started developing 'Hawker Food Cravings' in Australia, I was delighted to see 'Hokkien Mee' on the menu of an Asian restaurant in Perth. So I ordered it, mouth salivating at the thoughts of egg and rice noodle stir fried together with prawns. Already, I was dreaming of the spiciness of the sambal mixed with the lime juice.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Instead, I was served with the KL version of Hokkien Mee, which consists of egg noodles stir fried with dark soy sauce. The only other time I was served with egg and rice noodles when I ordered Hokkien Mee, they came in soup - Hokkien Mee Penang style.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">So yes, I highly recommend you try the Singaporean Style Hokkien Mee - places to go are <a href="http://www.hungrygowhere.com/singapore/nam_sing_hokkien_fried_mee_hougang/">Nam Sing (Old Airport Road)</a>, <a href="http://www.hungrygowhere.com/singapore/eng_ho_fried_hokkien_prawn_mee/">Eng Ho Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee (Ang Mo Kio)</a>, <a href="http://www.hungrygowhere.com/singapore/geylang_lor_29_fried_hokkien_mee/">Geylang Lor 29 Fried Hokkien Mee</a></div><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b>Bak Chor Mee <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">*Uniquely Singapore*</span></b></span><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Bak Chor Mee is also known as Minced Meat Noodle. It consists of springy flat yellow noodles that are lightly tossed in a mixture of chilli, oil/ lard, soy sauce and vinegar. Minced pork & mushrooms, meat balls & beansprouts often accompany this dish with lettuce added as a garnishing. While a common variant (Mee Pok, made with fishballs and sliced fishcakes) is also served in Malaysia, my malaysian friends still have not heard of Bak Chor Mee being served in their home towns. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Most people normally eat their Bak Chor Mee 'dry' rather than in soup to fully appreciate the sauce that the noodles are tossed in. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u>Bak Chor Mee Recommendations</u>: <a href="http://www.hungrygowhere.com/singapore/hill_street_tai_hwa_pork_noodle/">Hill Street Tai Hwa (Bugis)</a>, <a href="http://www.hungrygowhere.com/singapore/seng_kee_mushroom_minced_pork_noodles/">Seng Kee (Changi Road)</a>, <a href="http://www.hungrygowhere.com/singapore/lai_heng_mushroom_minced_meat_noodle/">Lai Heng (Toa Payoh)</a>, <a href="http://ieatishootipost.sg/2008/07/battle-of-bak-chor-mees-at-fengshan.html">Fengshan Food Center (Bedok: this place is quite popular but only serves 'soup style')</a></div><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Satay</span></b><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Satay is a delicacy that is familiar to most people. Variants of this appetizer exist in almost all parts of the globe; the Singaporean Style Satay has small chunks of meat that is grilled over a charcoal fire. They are then served with peanut sauce, cucumber chunks and onion as well as sticky rice. The meat is normally chicken, beef or mutton. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br />
</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u>Satay Recommendations</u>: <a href="http://maps.google.com.sg/maps/place?um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=lau+pa+sat&fb=1&gl=sg&hq=lau+pa+sat&hnear=0x31da1767b42b8ec9:0x400f7acaedaa420,Singapore&cid=17788233472843109153">Lau Pa Sat</a> (positives: cleaner choice & it's a historical landmark to boot), <a href="http://maps.google.com.sg/maps/place?um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=newton+food+center&fb=1&gl=sg&hq=newton+food+center&hnear=0x31da1767b42b8ec9:0x400f7acaedaa420,Singapore&cid=4139541086425720360">Newton Food Centre</a>, <a href="http://maps.google.com.sg/maps/place?um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=east+coast+lagoon+food+village&fb=1&gl=sg&hq=east+coast+lagoon+food+village&hnear=0x31da1767b42b8ec9:0x400f7acaedaa420,Singapore&cid=17647578475949402933">East Coast Lagoon Food Village</a> (personally, I'd choose East Coast Lagoon because they have awesome BBQ Stingray here too & you can take a walk by the beach to burn off some calories after).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I just L-O-V-E BBQ Stingray. Even though the sambal chilli is so spicy, I tend to end up in tears after a few bites. Some things are just worth your tears, and this is one of them.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I think a late night trip to East Coast Lagoon Food Village is on the books now!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u>Recommendations for Sambal BBQ Stingray</u>: East Coast Lagoon Food Village, Newton Food Centre</div></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Laksa in Singapore is not normally served with egg noodles (*shudder*), overcooked chicken pieces (god forbid) or bland soup that calls itself curry. Good Singaporean Laksa is made up of unique laksa style noodles that are cut up into shorter pieces and prepared nyonya style, with a rich coconut gravy and sambal chilli added to taste. Cockles, strips of fishcake and beansprouts are often added to this dish as well.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Take note: don't mix the sambal in with the gravy if you are unable to take chilli. My friend did so... to the peril of his tongue. He found it EXTREMELY uncomfortable to speak the next day because of a 'swollen tongue!'</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u>Laksa Recommendations</u>: <a href="http://www.hungrygowhere.com/singapore/katong_laksa/">Katong Laksa (Katong outlet)</a>, <a href="http://www.hungrygowhere.com/singapore/328_katong_laksa_51_east_coast_rd/">328 Katong Laksa</a>, <a href="http://www.hungrygowhere.com/singapore/928_yishun_laksa/">928 Yishun Laksa</a></div><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">The Origins of Chilli Crab is hotly (har har) disputed, with some claiming that it originated from Singapore whereas others state that Malaysia was responsible for the creation of Chilli Crab. The beauty of this dish lies in the gravy that is savory AND sweet and well... not very chilli-ish at all. Eggs are added at the end of the cooking process to create an egg sauce type texture and Mantou (fried bread) is normally served with this dish to dip into the gravy. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Another popular variant of cooking crabs in Singapore is the Black Pepper Crab, which is not served with soup style gravy. Instead, the crab is coated with a fragrant pepper sauce and is drier in nature compared to the Traditional Chilli Crab.</div><br />
<u>Recommendations for Chilli Crab</u>: <a href="http://www.hungrygowhere.com/singapore/no_signboard_seafood_restaurant_geylang/">No Signboard Seafood (Geylang)</a>, <a href="http://www.hungrygowhere.com/singapore/jumbo_seafood_the_riverwalk/">Jumbo Seafood</a>, <a href="http://www.hungrygowhere.com/singapore/long_beach_seafood_restaurant_main_east_coast_parkway/">Long Beach Seafood (East Coast Parkway)</a><br />
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The recommended places have a few branches around the island however I only mentioned those with high ratings.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Beancurd / Tau Huey</span></b><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">When it comes to Tau Huey I'm really particular. I normally don't like Tau Huey from most places other than the famous Rocher Beancurd outlet in Geylang. The beancurd here is silky smooth throughout and their fried bread offerings (you tiao) & Portuguese egg tarts are to die for as well.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is normally eaten for supper or as a snack.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u>Recommendations for Tau Huey</u>: <a href="http://www.hungrygowhere.com/singapore/rochor_beancurd_house_geylang/">Rocher Beancurd (Geylang)</a> !!!!</div><br />
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P.S. Another <b style="color: #cc0000;">Uniquely Singaporean</b> dish that should have featured here is Lor Mee. Unfortunately, I have never quite acquired the taste for it.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b><a href="http://www.suanthai101.com/">Suanthai Restaurant</a></b> was awarded Singapore's Top Restaurant in 2008 and 2009. I hadn't heard of this place before - so when my friend <i>Pooh Bear Girl</i> discovered that <b>Suanthai</b> offered an a la carte buffet (<a href="http://www.suanthai101.com/buffet_std.htm">as described here</a>), we decided to give it a go. We visited Suanthai for dinner on a Friday night - although the tables on the inside were unoccupied, we ended up having to sit outside al fresco style since all the tables had been reserved. Definitely not a plus when temperatures are sweltering and you are seated right next to the busy, smoky road.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">We (<i>Pooh Bear Girl</i>, <i>Choir Boy</i> and I) paid $19.90 per pax and added $1.99 for free flow of Ice Lemon Tea. For the price, you get a full selection of the 28 items on the standard menu (although some items may only be ordered once). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><u>Green Mango Salad</u> - I found this offering to be somewhat mediocre. Texture wise this was a very crunchy salad, with tangs of sweetness hidden underneath the otherwise bland, cucumber-like greens (not a fan of cucumber here). This dish was a favourite of <i>Pooh Bear Girl</i>'s however.</div><br />
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</div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u>Deep Fried Egg Beancurd with Special Sauce</u> - If you like the traditional Egg Tofu you get with combination mixed rice, you should love this dish! Think of it like Super Egg Tofu! The beancurd is deep fried to perfection, with a crunchy exterior and tofu that melts in your mouth. Yes, I made it sound like an M&M commercial. The sweet thai chilli with herbs complemented the beancurd to perfection, adding an extra kick to the taste.<br />
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<u>Thai Papaya Salad</u> - Really good salad :) Pictured on the top right of the introductory picture, this salad was crunchy and satisfying. The blending of fish sauce, sweet chilli and cashew nuts went very well with the papaya. It ended up acting as a palate cleanser between dishes because of its refreshing nature! I found the long beans to be slightly out of place but then again, that was easily solved.<br />
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<u>Thai Spring Roll & Thai Fish Cake</u> - Did Not Like; give these so called 'staples' a miss, in my opinion. The Thai Fishcake was overcooked and rubbery - I gave up on eating it after two bites.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><u>Tom Yum Soup</u> - One of the nicest Tom Yum Soups I've had in a while! This soup was authentic, if rather simple. We ordered the chicken Tom Yum soup - my only regret is that we didn't have sufficient storage space to order the prawn version of this as well. The chicken was nice and tender and the ingredients were well cooked. The soup was the perfect balance of sour & spice... I'm glad to say I didn't cry after finishing a bowl!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><u>Green Chicken Curry</u> - (bottom left of introductory picture) Nothing special, just your standard green curry. The green curry at Suanthai is sweeter and thicker than most places; definitely more coconut milk in this version. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><u>Chicken Wrapped in Pandan Leaf</u> - Hmm. I have mixed feelings about this one. The pandan leaves lent a very nice flavor to the chicken. However, the chicken was too dry - It would have been much better if the chicken was steamed rather than fried. Plus, this dish was literally bite size.... think of a KFC popcorn chicken. Or two popcorn chicken(s?) fused together (I don't know what is with these KFC analogies). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><u>Dessert</u> - We tried all 3 desserts (Thai Red Ruby, Steamed Tapioca & Mixed Fruits). The steamed tapioca was a hit, the Thai Red Ruby a miss and the Mixed Fruits was definitely a welcome refresher after a heavy meal like this one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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101 Killiney Road<br />
S(239544)<br />
Tel: 6235 4126<br />
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Mon - Fri: 11.30 AM - 2.30 PM, 6 PM - 10 PM</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Weekends: 12 PM - 2.30 PM, 6 PM - 10 PM</span></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">My friend <i>Guitarboy</i><b> </b>and I chanced upon this quaint sounding cafe while looking for a lunch place at Vivocity. The <b>White Dog Cafe</b> boasts spectacular views over the waterfront. We were lucky enough to secure seats that directly face Sentosa (at the expense of being distracted by staff walking in and out of the door to the balcony). I ordered the Classic Beef Burger with an Iced Chocolate; <i>Guitarboy</i> decided on the Aglio Olio with bacon and extra mushrooms.</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The Classic Beef Burger (a White Dog Signature Dish) was a 'The Works' style burger. I couldn't fit it into my mouth! Definitely a burger that requires cutting up. Or if you're the barbarian type, both your little pinkies need to be extended a full 90 degrees in order to successfully perform the Burger Hold. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The beef patty was the BEST PART of the burger. Succulent, handmade, tender - all the things a proper beef patty should be. The bun was definitely fresh as well. Unfortunately, the vegetables in the beef burger didn't seem to be fresh. This problem was easily solved though! Also - I'm a fan of oozy eggs. Poached, Sunny side up, Oozy scrambled eggs - <3. This egg didn't ooze. At All. :(</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Fries: Normal chunky cut potato goodness. However, they were slightly cool when the dish arrived. Dislike! The fries also lacked seasoning of any sort (although some might take this as a plus since they can salt & pepper the fries as they wish). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The Iced Chocolate was frothy... and sweet. REAL sweet. And it's not a rich sort of sweet that you get at Max Brenner's. My blood sugar definitely hiked even higher than normal because of this ... not worth it! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">All in all, I would think that there are many other establishments to visit and eat at if you're at Vivocity. As it is, I doubt I will be paying White Dog Cafe a second visit. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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1 Harbourfront Walk<br />
#02-131/132 VivoCity<br />
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Tel: 6376 9970<br />
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Daily: 11.30 AM - 9.45 PMAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09352243826531415852noreply@blogger.com0Vivocity, Singapore1.2661892517166971 103.821970225131281.2493717517166971 103.79593222513128 1.283006751716697 103.84800822513128tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5683700007113822224.post-12894319705616302902011-07-12T23:49:00.000+08:002011-07-29T12:11:01.287+08:00The Royals Cafe, Siglap<div style="text-align: center;"><img height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje6BfWxHxnvxXJdxEA5RjtwMgsmXWkYGa7lfAwrERc3tHW8ejGooWukfVfezjlZM1yu3JkUH54Rs6HwpqhyphenhyphenxhG_vRUjlVCcfm5XixdxKJLIVL4UGxNVQi9vMp9oVwbnW4qj0FJSpv7WQU/" width="500" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://seriouslysinful.blogspot.com/p/on-scale-of-sinfulness.html"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUdMrhb7FZ-Jg_dZrPQdisO6hRkEb5_XJ_mbPAjXih2gfwiLHpe7m0GlxvoEhjy2oiOpq6DPq1zlsDE8lZVMnwtPwAnBS3ypYrKb0pfPg3UQ4b7PIIDpNFcufRiBF5XAf5W06WLkCMe8w/s1600/fourforks.png" style="cursor: move;" /></a><br />
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<b><a href="http://royalcakes.com/index.html">The Royals Cafe</a></b> has occupied its spot along the cafe strip of Upper East Coast Road for a number of years now. I've had the opportunity to visit a couple of times, but since I haven't had a meal there for a while I decided to have dinner there today (and blog about their famous Nyonya Mee Siam at the same time). Mee Siam is a favorite dish of mine - I can eat it for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner. Almost every place I've eaten at interprets Mee Siam in different ways. I prefer mine swimming in spicy gravy with just a touch of lemongrass and lime! How about you?</div><br />
<h2 class="title">What Style of Mee Siam do you prefer?</h2><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="140" name="poll-widget-4839437325176302221" src="http://www.google.com/reviews/polls/display/-4839437325176302221/blogger_template/run_app?txtclr=%23000000&lnkclr=%2394074c&chrtclr=%2394074c&font=normal+normal+12px+Verdana,+Geneva,+sans-serif&hideq=true&purl=http://seriouslysinful.blogspot.com/" style="border: none; width: 100%;"></iframe> <b>The Royals Cafe</b> was quiet when I arrived at 7.30PM (it was a Monday, after all). Normally, the atmosphere is quiet noisy as it tends to be a popular spot for students in the afternoons and families on the weekends. For dinner, I ordered the Mee Siam ($4.90) and Ice Latte ($3.50). The Ice Latte arrived first (pictured below). For $3.50, it wasn't bad indeed! I suspect that I would have enjoyed it, if I hadn't gotten a dodgy straw (it had a hole along the side somewhere, which made it impossible to properly drink the beverage). Instead of bothering the wait staff, I simply inverted the straw - voila! Except I ended up getting foam on my fingers and realized (to my disgruntlement), that the wait staff hadn't provided paper napkins yet.<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The Mee Siam arrived around 10 minutes later, with the cutlery and paper napkins (finally!). I unceremoniously dumped the entire plate of chilli provided into the bowl and stirred it into the soup. Unfortunately for me (!!!), no lime was provided /sadface/. The vermicelli was cooked to a nice consistency with a little springiness left to the noodles. The gravy was flavorsome and thicker than usual - I found it to be less spicy than the version offered in most kopitiams. In fact, the thickness of the gravy fell somewhere in between the normal Mee Rebus and Mee Siam gravy (in my opinion). I would have liked it to be more spicy, but other than that, I had no complaints really. Tau Pok, Hard Boiled egg and prawns also featured as part of the dish (strangely enough, the prawns didn't seem out of place). </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">I wouldn't call this place a fave hangout - but hey, if you're looking for cheap eats with air con and nice dessert, you definitely have to stop by The Royals Cafe. Other than the Mee Siam, The Royals Cafe in Siglap also serves mini pies, gelato and other baked treats. I've tried a few other items on their menu (both asian and western) - and to be honest, I probably wouldn't repeat the experience. The Mee Siam was definitely good, but their other dishes were quite a let down - for some strange reason, they reminded me of Secondary School Canteen Food.<br />
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<b>Definitely try their cakes</b>! My brother is a fan of their Chocolate Banana & I <i>adore</i> the Chocolate Mint slice. A favorite amongst regular customers is the Dark Chocolate Truffle, which simply melts in the mouth, leaving behind a slightly bitter yet refreshing chocolate taste on the palate. My brother ordered their 1.5 KG Chocolate Banana Cake for his birthday and on another occasion, my friend ordered the 1.5 KG Dark Chocolate Truffle for a small celebration - each time, no leftovers remained! I daresay I will be returning for their sweet treats :)</div></div><br />
<u>Recommended for</u>: Family, Large Groups, Chill Out<br />
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<b><u>The Royals Cafe</u></b><br />
19 Upper East Coast Road<br />
Crescendo Building<br />
(beside Jalan Tua Kong)<br />
Tel: 6445 6457<br />
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Daily: 7.30 AM - 11 PMAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09352243826531415852noreply@blogger.com0Siglap, Singapore1.3128870803820294 103.92598068084261.2897950803820293 103.8914996808426 1.3359790803820295 103.9604616808426tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5683700007113822224.post-47595550596618623182011-07-06T12:13:00.000+08:002011-07-29T12:10:47.573+08:00Wild Honey, Mandarin Gallery<div style="text-align: center;"><img height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf2ldquvbJ8zeYQGAhGfA1Il8XElovJlGQfrUgWwYYEfjRkB6xaj7bU7blDGmcROa_SbgPs-5YrJUBX_jKz3qDmff0GO5xN9vX9Jq3P_4dCK4j7j4sK4DpAdKFkgg4vlu0YrIgM0XWgJw/" width="450" /></div><a href="http://seriouslysinful.blogspot.com/p/on-scale-of-sinfulness.html"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN27SV8FwbUJ6qMbLxlkrCpMSV8E_0ok8A0BI5FO-9ujF9KLFI6WWEzwoYIyqrMPAih_ToJrzWloAWF7PF6lkJA5FNOfIkWhi0eg9r75Be6F9m5TQnsy7uzm7cxrkU0F_6K0C9lWPwVqs/s1600/fiveforks.png" style="cursor: move;" /></a><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">During the time I've been away from Singapore, a spate of All-Day Breakfast cafes have been springing up- such as Hatched, Strictly Pancakes and <b>Wild Honey</b>. While this concept is nothing new in Perth (where I live most of the time), it seems that this craze has caught the attention of many Singaporeans, in particular the yuppie and twenty-something crowd. <a href="http://www.wildhoney.com.sg/">Wild Honey</a> is an all-breakfast cafe located on the third floor of Mandarin Gallery: be warned, they have a no-reservation policy so be prepared to wait. Some reviews I've read of this place have mentioned up to 1.5 hour waits during busy periods (I only had to wait 10 minutes, yay!). The interior of the cafe is vintage-styled and filled with sofas set around small circular tables. Dim lighting and plump cushions complete the look, lending the cafe a distinctive coziness. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
I ordered the European Breakfast ($18), which is Wild Honey's interpretation of Eggs Benedict (I did mention that I'm a fan of Eggs Benedict in my earlier post, didn't I?). I have to admit I found the price rather steep for Breakfast ($18 for breakfast, really!? And this is coming from me, living in Perth!). I also ordered an Iced Coffee and my breakfast partner decided on the English Breakfast ($22) with OJ. </div><br />
<div align="center"><img height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYk_DJql4odBJJAMFAPz_AOl-HFyfogcp1xCUGQu3UcvJLeF3ygavU3JbVSW8K2bOOkH0gDelnsMlYMJ6Ui2Le0r-8mCx7OnRKwZSYQq9rhaoPVtGLiwhV6sxpTWPhfRLtNY2yMW_frKQ/" width="450" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Eggs Benedict was made of sautéed mushrooms and poached eggs wrapped in prosciutto (cured uncooked ham) that sat on toasted brioche, topped with hollandaise sauce. The eggs were poached to perfection and unlike Aussie poached eggs, they didn't literally explode when you cut into them (always a positive to remain a neat eater). The proscuitto added a smoky savory taste that went very well with the brioche, eggs and hollandaise sauce in my opinion (this is a first having Eggs Benedict with brioche, but I quite enjoyed it!). Although I loved the mushrooms, I felt that they didn't add much to the dish. Fresh spinach(!!) would have been a much better option, so I thought.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I also have to say that I was rather disappointed with the Iced Coffee ($7). It was mediocre and like most places in Singapore, I was literally served with a glass of black Coffee with ice and sugar syrup. Where is my iced-latte style coffee?! For $7 I would have expected something like that at the very least.</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">While I still think that Wild Honey is overpriced, I might return - if only to try their Tunisian or Mexican breakfast.</div><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Cafe 140</span> boasts lovely Eggs Benedict if I may say so (after all, this is only the second time I've had it). Tucked in the corner of Stirling & Victoria Street in Bunbury, this modern and chic cafe is easily missed but an old friend A.L. had recommended it to me as the "best place to have lunch in Bunbury". I ordered the Eggs Benedict ($15.95), which like any traditional Eggs Benedict included english muffin halves crowned with bacon, poached eggs and a creamy Hollandaise sauce. However, the Cafe140 version adds spinach leaves to the dish, giving it a refreshing and unexpected texture and depth. Couple this with the perfect balance of buttery-creamy sauce and my favorite poached eggs? Baby, we have a winner!<br />
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Andrew ordered the Omelette ($14.95), which consisted of two cheeses fried with eggs, two thick slices of toast and onion jam. I admit we treated the onion jam with caution (any chef knows that onions make people tear up!). However, the savory-sweet treat wasn't what we had expected at all and we were quite pleasantly surprised at the way that the different flavors combined in this dish.<br />
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The only shortcoming was the coffee. I ordered the Flat White ($3.80) - to all you non-aussies, that's pretty much a different version of a Latte. Basically, it tasted like the good old Flat White coffee I get at university... i.e. not worth the money. A little unfortunate, as the food was really delicious! After 3 hours of driving on an empty stomach, the filling portions hit the right spot, believe me. If I were ever to go down Bunbury way again, Cafe 140 would definitely be on my worthwhile-detour list.<br />
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<u><b>Cafe 140</b></u><br />
140 Victoria Street<br />
Bunbury, 6230<br />
Tel: (08) 9721 2254<br />
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Monday to Friday: 7 AM - 4.30 PM<br />
Saturday: 8 AM - 3 PM<br />
Sunday: 8.30 AM - 2 PM</div><br />
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