Friday 30 August 2013

Ayam Penyet President

Hi all, today I want to share with you one Indonesian restaurant called Ayam Penyet President. It's located at Serangoon NEX Shopping Mall.

I was quite surprise  to find an Indonesian restaurant at NEX. In my mind, Yeah finally, I no need to travel until Orchard just to have ayam penyet / ayam bakar.

Without hesitation, we decided to have dinner over there. We ordered Smashed Fried Chicken, Grilled Chicken and Beef ball soup.

Smashed Fried Chicken comes with tofu, bean cake (tempe), crispy bits and their signature chili paste.

Grilled Chicken comes with grilled tofu, bean cake and cut chili in black sauce.

After we tried, we were super disappointed with the taste. The Smashed Fried Chicken was not so nice.

Grilled Chicken was slightly better than the Smashed Fried Chicken, but don't eat the grilled chicken with the provided cut chili in black sauce. The black sauce taste was so weird.

Beef ball taste was okay. It's a bit similar like Indonesian style.

Will I go there again? No

 Smashed Fried Chicken (Ayam Penyet) S$6.50

Grilled Chicken (Ayam Bakar) S$6.50

Beefball Soup S$6.00 
 
Ayam Penyet President

Details
Name: Ayam Penyet President
Address: #B1-13/14 NEX Mall
Nearest MRT: Serangoon MRT

Friday 23 August 2013

OTTO Locanda

OTTO Locanda is one decent restaurant which located near Red Dot Building.

Interested with their restaurant's decoration, we decided to had dinner at OTTO Locanda after went to art & craft bazaar at Red Dot Building.

As we didn't plan to visit this restaurant at the first place, we just wore a very casual outfit: t-shirt and jeans. Yeah, our outfit on that day was not that proper to dine over there. I realized it after we got some weird looks from the other customers. Hehehe. No problem for me, (frankly speaking) I don't give any damn of what they are thinking, since I'm the customer same as them (anyway, customer is a king, right??) :p

Ok, back to the business.

We ordered Carne Mista alla Brace Secondo Tradizione. This dish consists of assorted grilled meat with marinated grilled vegetables and field herbs. It's for serves 2 people. The meat are tasty and tender. The sausages also nice. They also marinated very well. Please note that they need to grilled it more than half an hour.
 
We also ordered Sorbetti e Gelati della Casa. It consists of homemade ice cream and Sorbet. This dessert is nice and refreshing.

Will I go there again? Maybe yes.

Sorbetti e Gelati della Casa S$6.00

Carne Mista alla Brace Secondo Tradizione S$54



OTTO Locanda Interior

 
 
Details
Name: OTTO Locanda
Address: 32 Maxwell Road #01-03
Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar MRT
 
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 11:30AM - 2:00PM, 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Saturday: 6:00PM - 10:00PM

Thursday 22 August 2013

Gindaco

I love Taiyaki....Ups, actually I JUST love everything with Custard (Since Taiyaki gives quite a lot portion of custard fillings, I officially become their fans).

Short introduction about Taiyaki
Taiyaki is a Japanese fish shaped cake. It's similar like pancake. Normally, Taiyaki fillings is either red bean paste, custard, chocolate or cheese. I don't have any idea behind this fish shape, but if see from the name, 'tai' is the kanji name for ocean bream.

Nowadays, a lot of Taiyaki seller makes improvement on the fillings to attract more customers. They create their own innovation like banana & chocolate fillings, sausages and even durian fillings.

I tried Banana & Chocolate Taiyaki and Custard Taiyaki. Both are very nice.

Banana & Chocolate Taiyaki, Custard Taiyaki

Banana & Chocolate Taiyaki

Custard Taiyaki

Gindaco
 
 
Details
Name: Gindaco
Address: #B4-62/63, ION Orchard
Nearest MRT: Orchard MRT


Tuesday 20 August 2013

Andersen`s of Denmark Ice Cream

Looking for a sweet and nice ice cream dessert @ Serangoon NEX?  You may want to try Andersen`s of Denmark Ice Cream.

FYI, Ice creams at Andersen`s are using traditional Danish recipes.

Over there, we ordered Couple Fondue, Andersen`s Classic and Homemade Brownie.

Couple Fondue is ideal for 2 person. This fondue comes with 5 scoops of rich and creamy Andersen`s ice cream, fruits, marshmallow, ice cream cones and cookies.

Andersen`s Classic comes with 5 scoops of delectable Andersen`s ice cream, served in a crispy chocolate dipped waffle basket.

We tried all of the ice creams flavours that they have, such as:
- Vanilla. This ice cream consists of luxurious taste of real Madagascan vanilla bean, lavishly crushed into the ice cream.
- Fruit of Forest. A delicious combination of raspberries, blueberries and strawberries.
- Belgian Chocolate Chip.
- Strawberries & Cream. They using natural colour of real strawberries.
- Banana Crunch. This ice cream has the real taste of bananas with chocolate chunks and walnuts.
- Mint Chocolate Chip.
- Rum & Raisin.
- Macadamia Nut.
- Mocha Almond Fudge. Combining coffee, chocolate fudges and almond strips.
- Cookies & Cream. They using chunks of Oreo cookies.

Both Couple Fondue and Andersen`s Classic desserts are  refreshingly yummy-licious sweet.

Homemade Brownie is not bad either. The portion is quite big, I can guarantee that this cake will make you feel full.

Overall, we quite satisfied with their ice cream and brownie.

Note: You may skip your dinner after eating these desserts :p

Couple Fondue S$21.90

 
Andersen`s Classic S$14.50

Homemade Brownie S$4.20

Details
Name: Andersen`s of Denmark Ice Cream
Address: NEX Mall (23 Serangoon Central #B1-09)
Nearest MRT: Serangoon MRT

Monday 19 August 2013

Red Banana

Who like Banana? It's not the banana-potato-minion song, but the fruit, BANANA!!!!

Normally Banana' skin comes with Yellow or Green color. But, do you know that there is one species of banana which come with red color skin?

It's true, there is red banana in this world. I found the red one at supermarket below my place.

The difference between the yellow, green and the red color skin banana is only the skin color. Inside the skin is totally looks the same.

FYI! Red banana has more benefit for our body, compare with yellow and green banana . It contains more vitamin C.

Red Banana

Wednesday 14 August 2013

Spathe Public House

Last week, I and colleague had lunch at Spathe Public House.

Actually we planned to order their set lunch promo. But finally (after realized that their lunch menu was not worth of the money), we decided to try their normal menu instead.

We ordered Spathe Chicken Klev Style and Chicken & the Sea.

Chicken & the Sea consists of Spanish paella rice, NZ mussels, squid, chorizo, chicken and saffron. The mussels & squid are fresh, chicken is tender and they serve in hot condition. This dishes is very delicious, but the portion is too small.

Spathe Chicken Klev Style comes with green peas and garlic. You need to eat the chicken together with the onion to get the perfect taste. My friends told me that the food is quite nice, but not pocket friendly :P

So if you looking for a cozy restaurant with nice dishes plus don't mind with their price, you should try have your lunch / dinner at Spathe Public House.

Chicken & the Sea S$25.00

Spathe Chicken Klev Style S$18.00

Spathe Public House Interior



 
 
Details
Name: Spathe Public House
Address: 8 Mohamed Sultan Road #01-01
Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay MRT
 
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 11:00AM - 11:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM - 11:00PM
Sunday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM

Monday 12 August 2013

Bergs

Hello, Guys!!

How’s your 4 days long holiday?? I’m sure this morning everyone got a bit difficulty in waking up, am I correct?!?!?!

Anyway, last Saturday, I went with my cousin to have a small Singapore tour (he just came from Jakarta for holiday). Some of the place we went was Sultan Mosque and Haji Lane.

By passed this restaurant (named Bergs) and decided to have lunch over there.

Bergs is specialized in burgers. They offer two different sizes of burgers: small and normal size. Aside burgers, they also have salad, fish & chips and some of side dishes, such as chips, Calamari, onion rings, chicken wing.

Based on their recommendation, we ordered Miss Piggy and The Berg. Both burgers were ordered in small size.

Miss Piggy contains of Prime Beef Pattie, Streaky Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Edam Cheese, Aioli and Berg Sauce. This burger is very nice. The beef taste is not that strong and the bread is tasty. Their berg sauce makes the taste very delicious.

The Berg (my cousin’s ordered) contains of Prime Beef Pattie, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Aioli and Berg Sauce. He said this burger is nice.

 Overall, we were very happy had our lunch @ Bergs.

 Will I go there again? Of course, the answer is Yes!

Miss Piggy S$12.00
 
The Berg S$9.50
 
Berg

Details
Name: Bergs
Address: 10 Haji Lane
Nearest MRT: Bugis MRT

Opening Hours
Daily: 11:30AM - 10:00PM

Wednesday 7 August 2013

Tambuah Mas

Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri for all Muslim friends around the world. Hope you have a great time with your family.

In conjunction of Hari Raya Aidil Fitri, I will share with you my review at Tambuah Mas.

Tambuah Mas specialised on Indonesian halal cuisine from Padang, Sulawesi and Java. This restaurant located at Paragon - Orchard.

For our dinner, we ordered Nasi Goreng Istimewa and Sop Buntut. They also serve a bowl of Emping crackers and peanut.

What is Nasi Goreng Istimewa and Sop Buntut?
- Nasi Goreng Istimewa is a traditional fried rice with prawns, chicken satay, acar, prawn crackers and fried egg.
- Sop Buntut is a Makassar style spicy ox-tail soup

All of the dishes that we tried are delicious. Anyway, their soup buntut portion is quite small, so maybe you may try their desserts afterwards :p

Will I go there again? Yes, once in a while

Nasi Goreng Istimewa

Sop Buntut

Emping crackers and Peanut
 
Tambuah Mas Interior
 
 
Details
Name: Tambuah Mas
Address: 290 Orchard Road #B1-44
Nearest MRT: Orchard MRT
 
Opening Hours
Daily: 11:00AM - 10:00PM

Baskin Robbins

Bello, All!!! Just want to share the refreshingly cute and sweet ice cream from Baskin Robbins.
 
For all the people who can enjoy 4 days continuous holiday, I would say: Congratulations.
 
But for all people (like me) who need to spend the holiday in the office, I only could say: Jia you!!! For our future, we got no other choice =(

Once again, happy holiday, Guys!!



 
Details
Name: Baskin Robbins
Address: 23 Seranggon Central #01-K4/K5 NEX
Nearest MRT: Serangoon MRT


Monday 5 August 2013

Chilis

Hello, Guys!!!

If you are my follower, you will know that I gave out S$10.00 Chili's voucher for 10 readers last June. I don't know is a good things or bad things, but no one asked for it. Ups, only my sister asked for it.

Anyway, since no one asked for it, I decided to treat my own self and cousins to enjoy the good foods.

Yup, Super Big Thanks to Chili's management for gave me S$100.00 voucher to enjoy their foods. I am so happy and thankful for this treat.
 
Over there, we ordered Chile Shrimp Quesadillas, Half Rack of Ribs, Triple-Smoked Burger and Crispy Honey-Chipotle Chicken Crispers.

Chile Shrimp Quesadillas is a melted Jack cheese, shrimp and roasted jalapeno and corn salsa. Served with house-made pico de gallo and a side of their curmin sour cream.
 
Triple-Smoked Burger contains of melted crispy bacon, chipotle cheese, lettuce, tomato and red onion with smoked paprika, salt and pepper blend.

Half Rack of Ribs S$29.00

Triple-Smoked Burger S$22.00

 Crispy Honey-Chipotle Chicken Crispers S$26.00

Chile Shrimp Quesadillas S$25.00
 

 
 
Details
Name: Chili's
Address: 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #01-18 The Central
Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay MRT
 
Opening Hours
Sunday - Tuesday: 11:30AM - 10:00PM
Wednesday - Thursday: 11:30AM - 11:00PM
Friday - Saturday: 11:30AM - 12:00AM


Friday 2 August 2013

Paradise Inn

Feeling hungry after buying some electronic stuff at Funan? You may want to try Paradise Inn. Paradise Inn is a Chinese restaurant which is located at Funan level 2.

Over there, we ordered homemade style fried vermicelli and supreme seafood fried rice.

Overall, both dishes are not bad and not that oily either.

Although the price is quite expensive for this kind of food, I’m quite satisfied with the portion given. 1 portions enough for two people. So I think is quite worth to try.

Will I go there again? Maybe yes.
 
 
Homemade Style Fried Vermicelli S$12.90


Supreme Seafood Fried Rice S$12.90

 
Details
Name: Paradise Inn
Address: 109 North Bridge Road #02-10/11 Funan DigitaLife Mall
Nearest MRT: City Hall MRT

Opening Hours
Daily: 11:30AM - 9:30PM