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Nasi Biryani Dum Mutton – Excellent Excellent!Just imagine tempting fluffy biryani with a delicate flavoursome taste that only calls for a nice firm bite. Pair that with a good sized piece of tender mutton braised in an all too tasty rempah and then cooked with the rice. Fantastic! 
A Simple But Bodacious Pineapple Tart RecipePineapple Tarts is always a special tradition in my family during the celebration of the Lunar New Year. At my grandma’s house, they are always baked personally by my Aunt Florence and with every cylinder box full she brings in, it finishes just as quickly over the next 2-3 days. 
Taking The Subway Train To A SandwichThe dish was served in a Parmesan Oregano bread which was well toasted in the oven, warming both the filling and the crusty layer of the sandwich. In overall, with the honey mustard sauce, the Subway Melt provided a good mix of savoury flavours that tend to be very attractive for the Ham lovers. 
Don’t Forget To Curtsey When You Step InSplendid in looks, fine in daintiness, very interesting combination. It was my first time pairing a sponge pudding with frozen tangy sorbet. Still, the best part for me was the crisp, refreshing lemon and grapefruit slices that added vibrant hues and clarity to the dish. 
Dreaming The Crispy Mingzhu Roll At Keng Eng Kee SeafoodThe Salted Egg Yolk Crab is presumably the star of tonight’s dinner. A decent sized female crab is deep fried in sizzling hot oil and then stir fried in a thick paste of salted egg yolk, curry leaves and chilli padi to produce that tempting dish of hard shelled crustacean. 
Immersing Italy’s Repertoire At La StradaLa Strada, an introduction to a new perspective in which fine Italian cuisine is defined. In the sense of exclusiveness, classiness and a certain touch of natural flavours and aroma. 
Hangari Galbi – A Hungrified Korean Traditional BbqThe Grilled Marinated Short Beef Ribs is the house specialty. With chunks of beef being marinated in a splendid blend of marinade for over two days, it is more than enough time to allow a myriad of juices to soak in. 
Embracing The Shangri-La Legend For ChristmasAmazement and a sense of impressiveness enveloped me as I witnessed the gorgeous spread of buffet available at each counter of The Line Restaurant. From the ubiquitous Fresh Seafood and Sashimi section to the finery of garden salads and a cheese entourage, there was a sampling of different cultures around the world. 
My Hand At Whipping Up That Tasty Beef RendangI endured the hunger pangs before lunch time by researching a little on what to cook for dinner today. And somehow, that little gastronomic glut in my body started craving for that ubiquitous savoury sweet taste of Rendang as it reminisced the one I had at Causeway Point some time back. 
That Ishiyaki Bibimbap Is Smokin’ Hot!This is one award winner which I must give my full adulation. The Ishiyaki Bibimbap, though not exactly a Japanese dish (it has roots in Korea), is still presented excellently at Watami. The dish arrives as a sizzling hot stone pot, warmed to a scalding 300 degree celsius before serving! 
Battle Of The Sushis : Sunshine Maki Versus Dragon RollDragon Roll simply shrieks for the avocado lovers. Each piece has a generous portion of that creamy green fruit served with it. The tempura appears as standard fare in the makis, but in this case, it complements very well with the avocado. More mild and subtle in taste and texture, it was still good. 
For The Love Of Cakes, Pastries And Friends At CheckersOut of all the desserts which I had at Checkers, the Mixed Berries Tart looked the most tempting to me. Somehow, the idea of splurging lavishly on fruits and berries on a sweet crisp pastry base is enough to make me crave 
A Peranakan Buffet Affair. Care for a Kueh Pie Ti?Ayam Buah Keluak is probably the most commonly associated dish with Peranakan food. What is most important for this dish is the rempah base where everything starts from. You have a good rempah, you will get a good dish. 
Kway Guan Huat – A Popiah Of Passing TraditionsKway Guan Huat places itself as a corner style coffeeshop. With the tv blaring out chinese dramas, kids playing around the corner, and enjoying a plate of popiah in the hot weather, I was able to get a nostalgic feel of the golden memories lingering in the street. 
Peach Garden @ 33, Exquisite FineryI will give top marks for the Deep Fried Fillet of Sea Perch with Plum Sauce. The mild flavour of perch was crisp and delightful complementing well with the topping of diced fruits. Together with the drizzle of freshly made plum sauce, a final touch was given to the dish revealing the overall burst of freshness in the fish. 
Tambuah Mas, A HomeStyle Indonesian RestaurantEs Avokat at Tambuah Mas is simplicity at its best. Smooth and simply tempting avocado is made into a thick creamy blend, topped with a drizzle of mocca syrup. It simply shrieks “enjoyment!” $4.50 is well worth it. 
Kam Jia Zhuang-Restaurant Food, Coffeeshop PricesNaturally the top dish as recommended by many patrons would be the Deep Fried Prawn Ball with Pumpkin & Butter Sauce. The dish consisted of deep fried crispy prawns in a smooth creamy coating of pumpkin sauce that is slightly sweet and peppery. Very savoury and a delight with steaming white rice! 
For He’s A Jolly Good Crab RoeAfter relishing the cold yellow roe crabs at Asia Grand, mom decided to get me to replicate the dish. Well, what I created would actually be steamed crabs served with a dip of tangy sweet, gingery spicy vinegar sauce. For the rest of the taste, I leave it all to the natural beauty of the hardy crustacean. 
Waraku So Good. Choose & Order.Waraku at The Central provides a casual Japanese dining experience with a great view of the river to boot. With its dishes priced at affordable prices and sometimes enough for two, it might be the next stop for your family outing or gathering with your friends. 
Queensway Famous Curry Chicken. I Say This Is Good.The Curry Chicken was sweet, savoury with the spark of spiciness and tastiness in a full flavoured broth of coconut milk. It is a little oily but also slightly thick in consistency. And it goes fabulously well with rice. For that fragrance, and a decent bowl of guilty pleasure, I say $3 is a well matched price. 
Giving A Thumbs Up To Sakae’s New Menu
Its been quite some time and I am very excited of Sakae Sushi’s new menu. A new design on the menu with refreshing dishes of both past and present, I’d reckon that this is a step in the right move. After all, Sakae Sushi is simply more than just an affordable all you can eat buffet. It is about casual yet contemporary Japanese dining in a comfortable setting for everyone. Tims Restaurant & Cafe – I Wanna Have My Lamb Rack!
Who says you cannot enjoy a delicate rack of lamb in the suburbs of the city. Especially with the idyllic setting of a street side bistro, a view that engages your meal up close with the happenings of the neighbourhood, and the occasional queue that forms for the desire to strike 4D. There we have it, Tims Restaurant & Cafe right in the middle of Lorong 4 Toa Payoh housing estate.
The interior is furnished simply with the traditional yet homely feel of just good ol’ homemade food that is going to be served up to you. No quick buzz or stuffy environments, but just a relaxing atmosphere that will get to you the moment you sit down. Ideal for those class gatherings you were always intending to have at a budget but just didn’t know where to go. Sushi Tarafuku – Sweetness Of The Sea On The Platter
Sushi Tarafuku tags itself as a Fish Market and Japanese Restaurant. Strikingly, the combination of both ideas gives a feeling that the cuisine would be nothing less than fresh. It is the latest member of the Tampopo group and now part of the local Japanese food scene. My visit to the establishment today at 313@Somerset is because of mum’s rave reviews about the place after her visit yesterday. And of course, the promotional offer of 50% off if you visit within 3 days of your first visit is also a huge carrot being dangled. The restaurant is a mix of both casual dining and those looking for quality but while there may have been pluses for most of the dishes that I ordered, some could be improved in terms of cut, choice and a lighter hand at the seasonings. Sak(a)e With Shabu Shabu Buffet
Finally I think that Sakae Sushi is almost completing the set of Japanese cuisine with its latest introduction of Shabu Shabu. First there was sushi, then sashimi, then teppanyaki, then sumiyaki, now its Japanese steamboat a la buffet style. To think that I travelled all the way to West Coast Plaza (former Ginza plaza) for a steamboat buffet. Well, to think about it now, it wasn’t bad at all. Quite good actually. And in a comfortable environment to boot. Oh, and of course, its only natural that certain items on my order list were missed out by the wait staff. That should sum up the experience. But for now, let the feasting begin. Joy & Festivity This Lunar New Year
Crystal Treasure Soup by my Uncle Chuan Beng First and foremost, a Happy Lunar New Year to all my readers out there! May this year be bountiful and full of prosperity! Its been busy these past few days with visits here and there, eating this eating that, and hardly time to engage with the blog. Still, I managed to grab a few pictures about my Lunar New Year festivity (and of course the food included as well) Click here to read the entire story! » 
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Sembawang Crab Village, A Salty Egg Yolk Endeavour
Katong Jago’s Carrot Cake. Crisp. Fragrant. Delish!
Yangnyum Kalbi From Auntie Kim’s. Why Not?
The Fullerton Hotel Presents, Jade
Sakae’s Teppanyaki Foie Gras