14 November 2016

List of Kukup Resorts 龟咯度假屋 (Kukup, Pontian)

At times, I travel to Kukup to visit my grandparents and my friends would ask for the contacts of the Kukup Resorts so they can book for a short getaway (2 days 1 night). Below are a few of the Kukup resorts, not a comprehensive one but should be sufficed. Call the resorts to check on their available dates and rates! Some popular resorts are often reserved early.

Two sections of Kukup Resorts
First Section - Kampung Nelayan Air Masin 咸水港鱼村
Enters from the right side.
Provision shop is located near the entrance.
Foot massage service is also available at Air Masin.

1) Kukup Oceanic Sky 海天渔舍
No. 25 Ayer Masin, 82300 Kukup, Pontian, Johor
Tel: +6016 730 3000 (Evelyn Yeo) / +6019 710 7000 (E.T. Lim) / +65 9786 8191 (S.H. How)
Website: kukupresort.co

2) Tong-Jing Air-Cond Resort 东京水上冷气度假屋
No. 29, Air Masin, 82300 Kukup, Pontian, Johor (Near the entrance)
Tel: +607 6960486 / +6012 7682629 (Koh Ah Moi Aunty)

3) The Mangrove Floating Chalet Sdn. Bhd. 红树林
PTD 2724 Air Masin, 82300 Kukup Pontian, Johor
Tel: +607 6961111 / +6012 745 2452 / +6019 750 9111 (Lim Thiam Hock)

4) Lucky 5 Homestay 五福民宿
No. 68 Ayer Masin, 82300 Kukup Pontian Johor
Tel: +6013 7040000 / +6012 733 6863 / +6017 375 6863

5) Bei-Jing Air Cond Resort 北京度假屋
No. 68 Air Masin, 82300 Kukup, Pontian Johor
Tel: +6016 717 4563 / +6012 712 8158 (Ah Wei)
Facebook: Bejing Resort
Bei-Jing resort is located near entrance (about 10 mins walk) and next to Mangrove Floating Chalet (红树林).

6) Kukup Blue View Resort 龟咯蓝玻璃海上度假屋
No. 101, Air Masin,  82300 Kukup, Pontian, Johor
Tel: +607 6960580 / +6012 787 9947 (亚英 AN)

7) Kukup Soh En Resort 全赢度假屋
PTD 3099 Ayer Masin, 82300 Kukup Pontian
Tel: +6016 712 7552 / +6016 773 7552
Facebook: Soh En Resort

8) Sinar Laut Resort 在水一方
Tel: +6016 711 3087 (David) / +6010 809 5134 / +6012 752 5134 (Ellyana)
Facebook: ZaiShuiYiFang


9) Kukup Bay 咸水湾民宿
PTD 2738, TL KAM 27, Ayer Masin, Kukup Pontian
Tel: +6012 773 2288 (Jeoy Lee)
Facebook: Kukup Bay

 Nearby, there's a house that sells fried crispy prawn fritters and it only opens during evenings.
 As you walk further in, you'll see SJK Chi Mang school.

10) Starlight Bay 星光灣
PTD 2845 Kampung Air Masin 82300 Kukup, Pontian Johor
Tel: +6017 701 1858 (艾彬) / +6016 728 5722 / +65 9776 3573
Facebook: Starlight Bay
They have themed bedrooms - Hello Kitty, Doraemon, Mickey Mouse, etc.
They also provide ferry service to their resort.
Teabreak!

No. 79, Ayer Masin, Kukup, Pontian, Johor
Tel: +6012 754 2144 / +6016 745 7997 (Hom Boon Kok / Koh Bee Hwa)
Check out my post on this resort - Kukup Ayer Masin Holiday Resort
The sunset view was taken near the end of Air Masin, after SJK Chi Mang school.
Fireworks at Kukup!

Second Section - Kukup Laut 龟咯港脚
The other section enters from the left side.
Nearby the entrance, there's a mini provision shop.
You can also purchase different flavours of Soya Beancurd at PTD 505.
 Crystal Jelly are also available for sale (subject to stock availability).
If you are hungry, visit this restaurant that is located near the entrance of Kukup Laut.

1) Piggy House Kukup Chalet
PTD 1672 Kukup Laut, 82300 Pontian Johor
Tel: +6017 718 3532 / +6012 722 0414 / +6019 722 4414

2) Ho Lai Resort 好来冷气度假屋
Tel: +6012 798 7382 (Ou Wen Xiang 欧文祥) / +6012 754 3218 (Wang Li Huan 王丽环)

3) Yong Jing Kukup Resort 永敬海上度假屋
Tel: +607 6960687 / +6019 710 1367 (Andrew Lim)

4) Hao Qin Chalet 豪勤冷气度假屋
PTD 1307 Kukup Laut, 82300 Pontian Johor
Tel: +6017 769 5108 (Hui Xiang 惠湘) / +6019 791 9985 (Li Xian 丽贤)

5) Kukup Wilan Resort 龟咯伟伦海上度假屋
PTD1327, Kukup Laut, Pontian Johor
Tel: +607 6969257 / +6012 7615715 (Yeo Siok Chang)

6) Hai Tang Kukup Chalet 海棠海上度假屋
PTD 1346 Kukup Laut, Pontian Johor
Tel: +607 6960635 / +6017 735 3122 (Zhang Ai Na 张爱娜) / +6012 767 3222 (Chen Sheng Yuan 陈盛源)
Facebook: www.facebook.com/haitangkukup

7) Hai Shang Hua Kukup Resort 海上花度假屋
Tel: +607 6969101 / +6016 747 2852 (Joanne Tan) / +6019 717 2852 (Mr Lim Eng Hoo 林永和)

8) Kukup Colourful Resort 七彩缤纷文画村
No. 66 Kukup Laut, 82300 Pontian Johor
Tel: +6016 785 8599 / +6012 773 2254 / +65 9467 9589 (Tian Cheng 天成) / +6017 779 6866 (Jenifer)
Email: colourfulchalet@gmail.com

9) Hao Xiang Kukup Resort 豪翔海上度假屋
PTD 1973, Kukup Laut, 82300 Pontian, Johor
Tel: +6017 718 5525 / +6013 726 5525 (Au Liang Qiang 欧良强 / Mrs Au 欧太太)

10) Rainbow Resort 彩虹海上度假屋
PTD 1352, Kukup Laut, Pontian Johor
Tel: +6019 771 3238 / +6019 772 3238 / +6012 753 9847 / +607 6960516
This resort is located at the end of Kukup Laut which can be quite quiet at night. 
The hosts are very friendly and the resort is very spacious.
Towards the end of Kukup Laut, you'll see a temple and the two-storey building.
Upon walking further in, you will reach Kukup Xiang Holiday Home.
 The view of sunset is astonishing from 2nd storey.

Accommodation for less than 10 pax
1) East Mount Hotel
No. 8-10 Jalan Kukup Laut, 82300 Pontian
Tel: +607 696 9269
Lift isn't provided at the hotel, you'll need to climb the flight of stairs.
Rooms are only available at 2nd storey.

2) Kukup Xiang Holiday Home 翔海上民宿
PTD 1266, Kukup Laut, 82300 Pontian
Tel: +6016 717 2932 / +6016 743 9088 / +6012 771 5135
Resort is located at the far end of Kukup Laut. Caters for big groups and also booking for less than 10 pax.
Enjoy your trip to Kukup!

Check out my other posts on Kukup:

26 October 2016

O'ma Spoon (Somerset)

First contemporary Korean dessert cafe opened at Somerset, O'ma Spoon serves refreshing and authentic flavour bingsu. They specialized in Korea's famous milk snow bingsu (눈꽃빙수) and Oven Baked Thick Honey Butter Bread (하니브레드).
Injeolmi Bingsu (Petit Bingsu)
Injeolmi Bingsu
Mango Cheesecake Bingsu
How to get there?
Address: 313 Orchard Road #04-20/32 Singapore 238895
Tel: 6333 0995
O'ma Spoon website
O'ma Spoon Facebook

By Car -
  • Along Somerset Road after taxi stand, turn right into the carpark and park at 313 @ Somerset

By Public Transport -
  • Alight at Bus Stop No. 08121 (Somerset Stn) - Bus No. 7, 14, 16, 36, 65, 77, 106, 111, 123, 124, 128, 143, 162, 167, 171, 174, 175, 190, 700, 972
  • Alight at Bus Stop No. 09038 (Midpoint Orchard) - Bus No. 7, 14, 16, 65, 106, 111, 123, 175, 502

Nearest MRT Station: Somerset

Opening hours
Mon to Thurs: 11.15am to 10.15pm
Fri, Sat: 11am to 11pm
Sun: 11am to 10pm

14 October 2016

Burp Kitchen & Bar (Bedok Reservoir)

Opened by three friends who settled Burp Kitchen & Bar at a quiet and cosy corner which has a scenic view of the Bedok Reservoir Park. The gastropub with warm lighting is a comfortable place to hang out with friends.
Mocking Burp & Mango Tango Mocktails
Mocking Burp - Cranberry, Lime, Soda
Mango Tango - Mango, Orange, Grenadine
Pina Colada Mocktail
Pineapple with Milk and Coconut
Tiramisu & Lychee Caprioska Cocktails
Tiramisu - Kahlua, Baileys, Espresso, Chocolate
Lychee Caprioska - Vodka, Lychee liqueur, Lychee, Lime
Recommend to order their Tiramisu which gives you a creamy rich taste of kahlua.
Bitter sweet taste that is a perfect drink to order for a date night!
Tofu Fries with Salted egg yolk sauce and Wasabi mayo sauce
A special tofu dish that is great as appetizer. The tofu fries are delicious with the wasabi mayo sauce.
Salted Egg Wings
Chicken wings with salted egg yolk sauce, chilli padi and curry leaves
Their chicken wings are crispy and succulent.
Spicy Buffalo Wings
Chicken wings with spicy buffalo sauce, grated peanuts and ranch sauce
Their wings are palatable with salted egg yolk sauce or spicy buffalo sauce.
Pulled Chicken Quesadilla
Tortilla wrap with pulled chicken, cheddar & mozzarella cheese
Recommend to order this dish with spicy buffalo wings, love the mozzarella cheese!
Grilled Shrimp Tacos
Grilled shrimps with apple slaw, salsa fresca, garlic cilantro lime mayo
Pork Carnitas Tacos
Slow cooked BBQ pulled pork with apple slaw and salsa fresca
The pulled pork is well marinated and goes well with beer.
Truffle Mushroom Carbonara Pasta
Linguine with sauteed mushrooms, carbonara sauce, truffle oil and parmesan
You could add bacon for an additional S$3.
Tom Yam Chicken Pasta
Linguine with diced chicken and tom yam sauce
Chicken Rendang Burger
Brioche bun with baby romaine, chicken thigh, rendang sauce and sunny side up
Crabby Patty Burger
Charcoal bun with baby romaine, filled with the battered juicy soft shell crab and served with salted egg yolk sauce
Dessert is also available with waffles or cake served with ice cream.
There's always space for dessert!
How to get there?
Address: Blk 740 Bedok Reservoir Road Singapore 470740
Tel: 9711 9030
Burp Kitchen & Bar website
Burp Kitchen & Bar Facebook

By Car -
  • Along Bedok Reservoir Road, turn into the open carpark at Blk 740
  • Alternatively, park at the multi-storey carpark at Sheng Siong which is next to Blk 740

By Bus -
  • Alight at Bus Stop No. 84471 (Blk 745) - Bus No. 2N, 5, 21, 22, 59, 65, 66, 228, 506, CT18, 724, 669
  • Alight at Bus Stop No. 84479 (Blk 713) - Bus No. 5, 21, 22, 59, 65, 66, 66A, 228, 506, CT18, 523, 669

Nearest MRT Station: Bedok (Take Bus No. 228 from Bedok Interchange)

Opening hours
Tues to Sun: 12 noon to 12am
Closed on Mondays
Thank you Sarah and friends for the invitation!
It was a great dinner with friends.

12 October 2016

SuanThai Restaurant (Somerset)

SuanThai restaurant serves "Eat All You Can" daily ala-carte buffet. Their thai dishes are delectable and we only topped up an additional cost per person for the free flow of iced lemon tea.

The first menu consists of Deep fried whole fish with sweet, sour & spicy sauce, Prawns with curry powder, chilli, eggs & onions, Green curry with mixed seafood and Pineapple rice which are the differences from the second menu.  
Tom Yum Soup with Prawns (One Time Order)
Boneless stuffed Chicken Wings (One Time Order)
Chicken wrapped in Pandan Leaf (One Time Order)
Thai Style Chicken Satay (One Time Order)
Chicken meat is juicy and tender. Not to be missed!
Stir Fried Squid with Thai Chilli Paste (One Time Order)
This dish is recommended too!
Thai Fish Cake
Green Curry with Vegetable & Tofu
Local Kai Lan with Salted Fish
Thai Spring Roll
Deep Fried Egg Beancurd with Special Sauce
There are some other dishes that we didn't get to order such as the deep fried fish fillet with sweet, sour & spice sauce, thai rice crackers with minced chicken & prawn sauce, etc. We were so full!
Do note that wastage charge is at S$2 per person for unconsumed food.
How to get there?
Address: 101 Killiney Road Singapore 239544
Tel: 6235 4126
SuanThai website

By Car -
  • Park at the kerbside carpark lots along Killiney Road
  • Alternatively, along Killiney Road turn into Comcentre basement carpark

By Public Transport -

  • Alight at Bus Stop No. 08137 (Orchard Plaza) - Bus No. 123, 143
  • Alight at Bus Stop No. 08111 (Winsland Hse) - Bus No. 7, 14, 16, 36, 65, 77, 106, 111, 123, 124, 128, 143, 162, 167, 171, 174, 175, 190, 700, 972 

Nearest MRT Station: Somerset

Opening hours
Daily from 11.30am to 2.30pm, 6pm to 10pm

05 October 2016

Paik's Bibim And Paik's Coffee (Tiong Bahru Plaza) [CLOSED]

Specializes only in bibimbap, Paik's Bibim serves simple and healthy food such as the marinated tofu bibimbap, pork bibimbap, japchae, steamed egg, spicy bibim noodles, etc. You can also enjoy the food with simple take-out service. I prefer their seafood & pork bibimbap, fried chicken and strawberry banana smoothie (order their drinks at Paik's Coffee).
Seafood Bibimbap
Teriyaki Chicken Bibimbap
Japchae
Fried Chicken in Sweet & Spicy sauce
How to get there?
Address: 302 Tiong Bahru Road, Tiong Bahru Plaza Level 2 Singapore 168732
Tiong Bahru Plaza website
Paik's Bibim website

By Car -
  • Along Bukit Ho Swee Link, turn left to Bukit Ho Swee Cres and turn left to basement carpark
  • Alternatively, along Tiong Bahru Road, filter left to Jln Membina and turn right into Multi-storey carpark (Free parking on Sundays)

By Public Transport -
  • Alight at Bus Stop No. 10169 (Tiong Bahru Plaza) / 10161 (Opp Tiong Bahru Plaza) - Bus No. 5, 16, 33, 63, 121, 122, 123, 195, 851

Nearest MRT Station: Tiong Bahru

Opening hours
Daily from 11am to 10pm