30 August 2013

Tong Xiang Ji Zheng Wei Mei Shi 同香记正味美食 Herbal Soup 炖汤 (Redhill)

Redhill Food Centre has quite a number of stalls that sell really nice food and one of the stalls which is my preference, sells herbal soups. I like their herbal soups and especially the preserved salted vegetables (梅菜) and the minced pork with salted fish (鱼香肉饼). I'd always order these two side dishes with the soup.
How to get there?
Address: 85 Redhill Lane #01-67 Singapore 150085 (Redhill Food Centre)

By Car/Bike -
  • Along Tiong Bahru Road, turn into Redhill Close and turn left into Redhill Lane (Carpark)
By Public Transport - 
  • Alight at Bus Stop No. 10481 (Opp Blk 73) / 10489 (Blk 73) - Bus No. 63
  • Alight at Bus Stop No. 10201 (Opp Redhill Stn) / 10209 (Redhill Stn) - Bus No. 32, 33, 64, 120, 132, 145, NR5

Nearest MRT Station: Redhill

Opening hours
Wed to Mon: 11am to about 7pm (They'd close when their soups are sold out)
Closed on Tuesdays
Preserved Salted Vegetables 梅菜
Minced Pork with Salted Fish 鱼香肉饼
Herbal Chicken Soup 药材鸡汤
Lotus Root Pork Ribs Soup 莲藕排骨汤

28 August 2013

Honeymoon Desserts 满记甜品 (Vivocity)

In 1995, Honeymoon Desserts established its first shop in Sai Kung District of Hong Kong and had since grown into well-known desserts chain stores in Southeast Asia. It's similar to home-style desserts and over here, there is a variety of desserts to choose from.
How to get there?
Address: 1 Harbourfront Walk #01-93 Vivocity Singapore 098585
Website: http://www.honeymoon-dessert.com

By Car/Bike -
  • Along Telok Blangah Road, turn into Harbourfront Walk to enter Vivocity's carpark
  • Alternatively, enter by Harbourfront place to park at Harbourfront Ctr Carpark

Vivocity's website: http://www.vivocity.com.sg

By Public Transport -
  • Alight at Bus Stop No. 14141 (Vivocity) / 14119 (Opp Vivocity) - Bus No. 10, 30, 30E, 57, 61, 65, 80, 97, 97E, 100, 131, 143, 145, 166, 855, NR1, NR6, RWS8

Nearest MRT Station: Harbourfront

Mango Pomelo & Sago Sweet Soup with Ice Cream
Tofu Pudding & Red Bean Soup
Mango Pomelo & Sago Sweet Soup
"Black Pearl" in Vanilla Sauce with Ice Cream

Other branches in Singapore
100AM 100 Tras Street #02-27B Singapore 079027
200 Victoria Street, Bugis Junction #01-70 Singapore 188021
313 Orchard Road #04-20 and #04-32 313@Somerset Singapore 238895
290 Orchard Road #B1-09 Paragon Singapore 238859
112 East Coast Road #B1-30 Katong Mall Singapore 428802
One Raffles Link #B1-07 Citilink Mall Singapore 039393
80 Marine Parade Road #01-17B Parkway Parade Singapore 449269
Departure/Transit Lounge East #02-K17 Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 1, Singapore 819642

26 August 2013

Chezcake Bistro

Some of my biker friends love to patronise this bistro. The lady boss is always good at making good quality cheesecakes. The cheesecakes are definitely worth the price, they are priced ranging from S$5 to S$7 per slice. The cheesecakes are homemade which are produced with great effort and they are rich in cream.

The boss told me that the process is tedious and making good quality cheesecakes take time. The cheesecakes have to be in the fridge for at least a day before serving. And the cheesecakes would only be able to last for about a week.
Welcome to ChezcakeBistro!
How to get there?
Address: 328 Joo Chiat Road #01-05 Singapore 427585
Tel: 6346 6466

By Car/Bike -
  • Coupon parking along the roadside of Joo Chiat Road. There are some carpark lots nearby the bistro but usually, the lots are filled.
  • Bike could probably park in front of the bistro as long as it doesn't obstruct the traffic.

By Public Transport -
  • Alight at Bus Stop No. 92171 (Marshall Lane) / 92179 (Duku Rd) - Bus No. 16
  • Alight at Bus Stop No. 82131 (Opp Maranatha Hall) - Bus No. 16, 33

Nearest MRT Station: Mountbatten or Dakota (Take Bus No. 16 going towards Bedok)
(Map taken from www.chezcakebistro.com.sg)
Opening hours
Sun to Thurs: 1pm to 10pm
Fri & Sat: 1pm till late
Closed on Mondays
Varieties of cheesecakes
 Cosy ambience
 
Mango Milkshake (S$4.50)
Pan Fried Teriyaki Chicken (S$14.90)
Celebrating our friend's birthday! The cake looks good!
The cheesecakes are too good that I have to buy back to enjoy. 
Oreo Cheesecake (S$5.90)

23 August 2013

Watami 和民 (Japanese Casual Restaurant)

Established in 1984, Watami Group adopts the concept of "Ishokuya" dining experience and provides sophisticated Japanese dishes to their customers. The casual dining atmosphere allows customers to enjoy their food at affordable prices. It's an alternative choice to other Japanese restaurants.

How to get there?
Address: 1 Vista Exchange Green #02-16 The Star Vista Singapore 138617
Tel: 6694 3643
Website: www.watami.com.sg

By Car/Bike -
  • Along North Buona Vista Road, turn left into Vista Exchange Green and turn right to enter Star Vista Carpark.

By Public Transport -
  • Alight at Bus Stop No. 11191 (Buona Vista Stn) / 11199 (Blk 15) - Bus No. 105, 106, 147, 185
  • Alight at Bus Stop No. 11361 (Buona Vista Stn) / 11369 (Opp Buona Vista Stn) - Bus No. 74, 91, 92, 95, 191, 196, 198, 200

Nearest MRT Station: Buona Vista

Opening hours
Daily from 11.30am to 10pm

It's quite worth the price for ordering "$59 Set Meal" for 2 persons which can be quite filling.
Hot Pot
Half Caesars Salad
Salmon Sashimi

Ishiyaki Sutamina Don
Hotate Butter Yaki
Mochi Cheese Gratin S$5.80
Tokujo Irodori Sushi Moriawase S$15.80
Watami Tonkotsu Ramen S$12.80
Tonpeiyaki

22 August 2013

The Mega Flea Market 24-25 Aug 2013

Shop at The Mega Flea Market on this coming weekend (24th and 25th August 2013
at Suntec Convention Hall 404!
Website: www.megaflea.sg

21 August 2013

Soup Restaurant (Vivocity)

Soup Restaurant is popular for its Samsui Ginger Chicken and other Chinese dishes. My family gathered for a good dinner and had some quality time together. It's always crowded during the evenings, it will be good to make reservations.
How to get there?
Address: 1 Harbourfront Walk #02-141 Vivocity Singapore 098585
Tel: 6376 9969
Vivocity's website: http://www.vivocity.com.sg
Soup Restaurant website: www.souprestaurant.com.sg

By Car/Bike -
  • Along Telok Blangah Road, turn into Harbourfront Walk to enter Vivocity's carpark
  • Alternatively, enter by Harbourfront place to park at Harbourfront Ctr Carpark
By Public Transport -
  • Alight at Bus Stop No. 14141 (Vivocity) / 14119 (Opp Vivocity) - Bus No. 10, 30, 30E, 57, 61, 65, 80, 97, 97E, 100, 131, 143, 145, 166, 855, NR1, NR6, RWS8

Nearest MRT Station: Harbourfront

Opening hours
Lunch: 11.30am to 2.30pm
Dinner: 5.30pm to 10pm
Sat, Sun & PH: 11.30am to 10pm

Samsui Ginger Chicken S$30.90 or S$15.90
New Zealand Venison with Black Pepper
Claypot Tofu S$8
Hometown Fish Belly with Chilli S$12.90
Fried French Bean with Minced Meat S$14.80
Look for other branches at their website: http://www.souprestaurant.com.sg

19 August 2013

XiMenDing Taiwan Cuisine (Vivocity)

The restaurant provides decent Chinese dishes which include the Taiwanese fried popcorn chicken with salt and pepper (咸酥鸡) and some other Taiwan popular food. There wasn't a long queue for dinner but you'd have to wait a while before getting seated.
How to get there?
Address: 1 Harbourfront Walk Vivocity Singapore 098585
Tel: 6376 9969
XiMenDing website: www.ximending.com.sg
Vivocity website: http://www.vivocity.com.sg

By Car/Bike -
  • Along Telok Blangah Road, turn into Harbourfront Walk to enter Vivocity's carpark
  • Alternatively, enter by Harbourfront place to park at Harbourfront Ctr Carpark
By Public Transport -
  • Alight at Bus Stop No. 14141 (Vivocity) / 14119 (Opp Vivocity) - Bus No. 10, 30, 30E, 57, 61, 65, 80, 97, 97E, 100, 131, 143, 145, 166, 855, NR1, NR6, RWS8

Nearest MRT Station: Harbourfront

Opening hours
Mon to Fri: 12noon to 3pm, 6pm to 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 12noon to 4.30pm, 5.30pm to 10.30pm/10pm

We ordered the Classic set menu for 2 pax. 
Silver Bait Fish Fried Rice
Stir-fried Sweet Potato Leaves
Sauteed Cod Fish Fillet with mixed Capsicum
Taiwanese-style 'Bai Ye' Tofu
Chilled Cream of Pumpkin

Personally, I think the dishes are somewhat similar to those in Singapore but I'd still prefer the authentic food in Taiwan. The portion for the Sauteed Cod Fish Fillet is quite small and the service of the staff is a bit unresponsive as I have to reiterate my request before they attend to it. Overall, the food is decent and satisfying for 2 persons.