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Sweetspot, Hitting The Right Spot In All Ways
The macaroons at Sweetspot are aplentiful with a total of 16 varieties, with more creations coming up every now and then. I found the quaint desserts to be just right in the amount of sweetness with no overbearing aftertaste and the macaroon shells itself are crisp, firm and yet brittle to the bite.
Kim’s Family Restaurant – Biggest Banchan
For a family restaurant, Kim’s certainly meets the mark with its warm, homely and cozy environment. Doodles and artistic graffiti adorn the wall and the decor is clear cut dining for warmth. There is a certain relaxed and laidback atmosphere about the place that left me desiring to go back for another visit.
Immersing Italy’s Repertoire At La Strada
La 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.
RISE, A Gastronomical Buffet Journey Under The Stars
While I thought I went through everything, there is also a gluttonous spread of Breads, Buns, and Cheesesticks. This is one counter that looks as good as each piece tastes. Not forgetting the toppings available! And I used this counter to mix and match with the very good sauces and jams available all around.
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.
Slurping Ippudo’s Ramen At Meritus Mandarin Gallery
The ambience at Ippudo is definitely something to take interest with. As with many Japanese eateries, the staff will holler in loud voices to welcome you, and Ippudo was no exception (except for the fact that their welcome was very very loud).
Yangnyum Kalbi From Auntie Kim’s. Why Not?
The Hae Mool Joon, Korean Pan Cake Mixed With Vegetable And Seafood was huge. At $16.00, 3 people simply cannot finish the dish. Crispy, tasty, and the kitchen was generous with the seafood, it was a dish that made me happy to the extent that I couldn’t stop eating it even after my stomach told me that I was too full. Weird?
Clarity Calls Upon Kuriya’s Sashimi Moriwase Set
It is perhaps me being a food blogger that after trying out the many kinds of delicacies that sometimes it gets a little too “exotic”. And when the urge comes about, my mind would naturally drift to the realms of the Japanese and their sashimi.
Shahi Maharani – The Royal Ambience
I have always wanted to visit Shahi Maharani. The exquisite exterior of the restaurant has always beckoned me to wonder what beauty lay inside. And during the Christmas week break, I took the opportunity to have a lunch buffet at the restaurant.
How Do You Spell Schokolart?
Schokolart is perhaps the new kid on the block with its own servings of desserts and everything chocolate. Of course, while the name hints towards the flavoursome cocoa bean, there is a serving of other dishes and mains that will make it more of a cafe than a dessert patisserie.
For He’s A Jolly Good Crab Roe
After 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.
A Seaworthy Trip For Keisuke Ebi Ramen
The soup was wholesome in the essence of prawns such that the first sip leaves the mouth crisp but the afterbreath wanting more. Quite good, though some Singaporeans would naturally associate the taste to that good ol Prawn Noodles that they used to have all over the island.
The Fullerton Hotel Presents, Jade
Jade, the choice of name for a Fine Dining Chinese restaurant is perhaps one of the most apt. While not overly exorbitant in sheer adjectives, the term alone leaves a sense of fineness, mystique, glimmer and most importantly, class.
Tavolo, Insights Of Truffle Oil & Italian Flat Bread
A dish of Homemade Gnocchi with smoked salmon, vodka, garlic, kiwi and parmesan cheese. The gnocchi itself was already brimming with cheese and with the sauce also being mainly cheese, this was almost creamy cheese heaven.
Embracing The Shangri-La Legend For Christmas
Amazement 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.
Din Tai Fung Exclusive Blogger’s Culinary Workshop
For me, I have always associated Din Tai Fung with their Xiao Long Baos. And when Sixth Sense in representation of Din Tai Fung invited me to the Blogger’s Culinary Workshop at 313 @ Somerset, I was game to learn first hand how they make that highly demanded dumplings.
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on August 30, 2010, 11:05 pm,
by Justin Daniel Pereira,
under Sakae Sushi.
I’ve always had this fascination with soba. Maybe its because of the noodle like nature, perhaps even the simplicity of tastes brought out crisply with a soak of light sauce and the occasional wasabi. The ones at Sakae Sushi were pretty decent and when served up with tempura as a Tenzaru Soba set meal, it is a beautiful contrast of textures and complementing tastes.
Sakae Sushi have introduced a revolving menu concept called “Sakae Signature” for each month, where key ingredients take their place as the month’s specials, allowing refreshing new dishes to adorn the plates of diners. For the month of August, the theme is Oysters. And the restaurant promises a different theme in September (curious. yes!)
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Sakae Sushi
Sun Plaza
30 Sembawang Drive
#02-21 Singapore 757713
Tel: 6483 0018
Opening Hours:
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I have never really explored Bugis thoroughly before and believe me, my breath was quite taken away when I adventured through the backdoor of Bugis Junction into Liang Seah Street.
From where I stood, it seemed like an endless row of shophouses with restaurants, cafes, dessert shops all decorating the ground floor. And imagine my joy when I found a little pasta shoppe called Around De World.
 
Woof Woof, Welcome!
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Around De World – A Pasta Affair
12 Liang Seah Street
Tel : 6336 5519
Opens From :
Mon–Thu: 12pm – 11pm
Fri–Sat: 12pm – 1am
(Closed on Sun)
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Sometimes when the weather is all cold and gloomy, one will usually think of a good bowl of soup to warm the body. Couple that feeling with the sense of tasty meat to heighten the senses, and maybe for that moment, a full day would be completed.
   
Perhaps its just a moment of impulsiveness, or even a touch of zaniness, but because of the mirthless weather, all instincts will crave towards warmth, and then Auntie Kim’s Korean Restaurant came to mind.
I first visited the restaurant sometime back in February, and this would probably be my third time. Somehow, the allure of hot Samgyea Tang (Ginseng Chicken Soup) in the tepid atmosphere was irresistible.
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Auntie Kim’s Korean Restaurant
265 Upper Thomson Road
Tel : 6452 2112
Opens : 11am – 3pm, 5.30pm-10pm
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Situated up a slope at Pearl’s Hill and amidst the lush foliage of trees and tendered shrubs, a little boutique hotel stands dressed in retro colours of white, shades of yellow and the occasional purple. And it is in this private, quiet setting that a certain serene atmosphere is created.
Hotel Re!, a modern retro themed boutique hotel is a relative young upstart in the industry, and every weekend and public holidays, a Re!Plenish brunch buffet is available located at their newly constructed Re!Joice ballroom. With over 40 varieties featuring local favourites, and international offerings, together with a comfortable setting, one can truly sit back, relax and indulge.
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Hotel Re!
175A Chin Swee Road
Tel : 6827 8288
Website : www.hotelre.com.sg
Buffet Brunch : Weekends, Public Holidays (11am to 3pm)
Pricing :
Adult $38.80++ per person
Child $18.80++ per person
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I have often heard about the Paradise Group of restaurants in Singapore. My first visit was to Taste Paradise in ION Orchard, so I have always been curious to try out their restaurants in the heartland. Last week Saturday, I went with my Grandma, Aunt, Mum, and the family helper to Paradise Inn at Eastpoint for dinner. Grandma just permed her hair so I suppose that was almost a celebration and little chatter of sorts.
Aunty was raving about the dishes she had regularly at the restaurant, and this time round everyone was set to go for the traditional favourites and the restaurant’s double boiled soups.
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Paradise Inn
#02-14/15
3 Simei Street 6
Eastpoint Mall
Opens From :
Mon – Fri
11.30am – 10.00pm
(last order 9.30pm)
Sat, Sun & PH
11.00am – 10.00pm
(last order 9.30pm)
Tel: 6786 6618
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