Each time I past by this area, I will tell myself to visit this restaurant because of the unique decoration at the main door. It really look good from outside.
I went with my friend on one saturday evening. The ambience was nice and everything was fine except that it took quite a long while before I was attended to.
I heard about this restaurant and was told the food was nice
and therefore I was prepared to wait especially on the weekend.
Either my expectation was too high or I did not order the right type of Peranakan food, I find the food here not better than any other normal restaurant. Maybe I should come with a Peranakan next time.
It can be quite tiring shopping at IKEA Tampines. I thought it is convenience to have a bite at the reataurant until I see the crowd. Not only the queue at the food counter is long. The worse is waiting for a seat. I felt so embarassed having to wait next to someone who is eating halfway and I have to pretend not to look at them.
The IKEA restaurant is no different from the food court to me. If that is the case, I don't think the price for the food is cheap especially when there is not much choice.
However, the coffee is nice and it is free flow. So eat before you shop at IKEA. Stand around and have a cup of coffee ( $1.20 but free flow ) when you are thirsty.
I was at Joo Jiat road and came across this Fei Fei Wanton noodle. I thought I saw someone wrote about them and decided to give it a try. But there are a few Fei Fei wanton noodle, which is better?
I selected one near where I park my car. It is a coffee shop and I believe this is the correct address because I saw the same article '3 generation..' imprinted on the table too.
When the noodle is served, the first thing I did was to look around for the Wonton and Char Siew because I can't see any of them. It is just a bowl of plain noodle ( Like pasta ) with a spoonful of chilli. I was puzzled until the coffee lady look at me and told me that the wanton is at the bottom.
I was a little confused, but common sense told me that I should just stir it. Finally, I saw the wonton and char siew, only then I realise it is really wanton noodle. The noodle is quite a lot, but the wanton and char siew are very little. I don't find it that special. All I can say is that the noodle used is different from others and the wanton is really nice.
I Went there for my desert after dinner recently. I do not know about other outlet, but this outlet does not impress me at all. If you look at the food they served, it is somehow similar to Han's cafe or Swensen. I don't think it is much different in price too. But, it doesn't has the comfort of what Han's and Swensen have. There is nothing worth mentioning about the ambience. It is simply an air-conditioned, coffee shop like eating place with simple table and chairs. It is quite crowded but there is no excuse for them to take more than 20 mins to serve some ice scream and cakes. I obsered that the wait staffs are friendly, but they seems to be busy taking order and delivering food at the same time. When they are taking orders, they forget about your foods and we need to remind them a few times before we have our food served.
If you travel along Paya Lebar road, you will see a prominent sign of Han's cafe inside the Trinity ( Church ) Building. However, it took me a while to find it after parking my car at basement car park. Perhaps, the building is still new ( infact, it seems to me that it is still not completed ) and there is no proper signage directing you to the cafe.
As usual, I ordered the Dory fish and chips and a cup of coffee. I am not crazy over fish and chip, but at Han's, this will be my standard order. I love their Dory fish and coffee. It is always so crispy outside and soft internally. The fish is fresh and the serving is big enough to fill my stomach. For the big eater, it will be just nice after the cup of coffee. For me, I will have to sacrifice the chips to make room for the nice coffee.
Unlike at China Square, Century Square and other outlets, this outlet is relatively big. There is no abience to talk about. It is more like a canteen because it seems to cater for a big crowd ( I believe it can easily accomodate 100 persons, I mean, inhouse. ). However, the quality of the food is the same as other outlets and the wait staffs were very friendly.
At this moment, parking is free. So try it out before it is too late.
Just receive a promotional brochure and logon to their website for a quick browse. Looks good and prices are reasonable. Would like to see anyone who has ordered from them before and share the experience because I may need it soon.
Had my Mother's day celebration at this restaurant on 13 May. The person who took our order is a young China lady by the name of Sammy Lin. We were quite indecisive of what to order and she voluntêer to offer her suggestion. She seems to know her job well and suggest dishes that
suit our taste. Almost every of her suggestion were accepted. Unlike some other restaurant, she suggested only minimum dishes and stop us from ordering more food. I think this is very helpful as she knows best how big the service portion will be. After taking our order, she top up tea for us. 20 minutes later, she noticed that our food were not served and came to inform us that the food will be served shortly although we did not ask for it.
We enjoy our dinner and the food is just sufficient for all of us.
It seems that either Chinese from China provide better service than local chinese or Overseas workers value their jobs more than the local. Anyway, Pine Valley is lucky to
have staffs with the correct attitude that make the customers dining experience more pleasant.
I usually will select the seat near the window so that I can look out to the golf field while dining. Although it may not have as many variety as other Japanese restaurant in the town area, it is good enough for me because I only order my usual stuff. ie, Shake ( Fresh Salmon ) , Ebi Tempura ( Prawn ), Tori kara-Age ( Deep fried chicken ) and Karifornia Maki ( Carifornia Mat Roll ). These are the most typical Japanese food for me. Sometimes I may also order Kani Kara-Age ( Deep fried soft shell crab ) but must not be too much. Another side dish I will order is the out-of-menu item, ie, Garlic fried rice. However, the waitress will issue a warning, ' it will take a long time for this dish to be cooked and the chef will only prepare it when there is no crowd'.
The price may be a little higher than other places but parking is never a problem for even non-member. Can give t a try.
If you have not visited this 'kitchen' ( I won't call it restaurant because it lacks the spacious and proper table arrangement as seen in a restaurant ) , you should try it out now.
There are really too many variety and mostly Hong kong style cooking. I particularly like the Pepper beaf and Roast duck.
The only problem is too crowded. You need to wait to be seated. You also need to wait to pay for the bill.
This is my favourite shop to pick up some Sashimi whenever I have a crave for it. The shop carry various type of Sashimi and many Japanese Tibits. You can pick and choose the type of fish you like and the staff will give you some advice if you do require it. They will explain to you the difference between a Salmon and a Tuna. Once selected, they will cut the Sashimi and pack them nicely in a container together with the soya source and Wasabe for you. Of course, the dry ice too.
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Each time I past by this area, I will tell myself to visit this restaurant because of the unique decoration at the main door. It really look good from outside.
I went with my friend on one saturday evening. The ambience was nice and everything was fine except that it took quite a long while before I was attended to.
I heard about this restaurant and was told the food was nice
and therefore I was prepared to wait especially on the weekend.
Either my expectation was too high or I did not order the right type of Peranakan food, I find the food here not better than any other normal restaurant. Maybe I should come with a Peranakan next time.
Rating given:
It can be quite tiring shopping at IKEA Tampines. I thought it is convenience to have a bite at the reataurant until I see the crowd. Not only the queue at the food counter is long. The worse is waiting for a seat. I felt so embarassed having to wait next to someone who is eating halfway and I have to pretend not to look at them.
The IKEA restaurant is no different from the food court to me. If that is the case, I don't think the price for the food is cheap especially when there is not much choice.
However, the coffee is nice and it is free flow. So eat before you shop at IKEA. Stand around and have a cup of coffee ( $1.20 but free flow ) when you are thirsty.
Rating given:
I was at Joo Jiat road and came across this Fei Fei Wanton noodle. I thought I saw someone wrote about them and decided to give it a try. But there are a few Fei Fei wanton noodle, which is better?
I selected one near where I park my car. It is a coffee shop and I believe this is the correct address because I saw the same article '3 generation..' imprinted on the table too.
When the noodle is served, the first thing I did was to look around for the Wonton and Char Siew because I can't see any of them. It is just a bowl of plain noodle ( Like pasta ) with a spoonful of chilli. I was puzzled until the coffee lady look at me and told me that the wanton is at the bottom.
I was a little confused, but common sense told me that I should just stir it. Finally, I saw the wonton and char siew, only then I realise it is really wanton noodle. The noodle is quite a lot, but the wanton and char siew are very little. I don't find it that special. All I can say is that the noodle used is different from others and the wanton is really nice.
Rating given:
I Went there for my desert after dinner recently. I do not know about other outlet, but this outlet does not impress me at all. If you look at the food they served, it is somehow similar to Han's cafe or Swensen. I don't think it is much different in price too. But, it doesn't has the comfort of what Han's and Swensen have. There is nothing worth mentioning about the ambience. It is simply an air-conditioned, coffee shop like eating place with simple table and chairs. It is quite crowded but there is no excuse for them to take more than 20 mins to serve some ice scream and cakes. I obsered that the wait staffs are friendly, but they seems to be busy taking order and delivering food at the same time. When they are taking orders, they forget about your foods and we need to remind them a few times before we have our food served.
Rating given:
If you travel along Paya Lebar road, you will see a prominent sign of Han's cafe inside the Trinity ( Church ) Building. However, it took me a while to find it after parking my car at basement car park. Perhaps, the building is still new ( infact, it seems to me that it is still not completed ) and there is no proper signage directing you to the cafe.
As usual, I ordered the Dory fish and chips and a cup of coffee. I am not crazy over fish and chip, but at Han's, this will be my standard order. I love their Dory fish and coffee. It is always so crispy outside and soft internally. The fish is fresh and the serving is big enough to fill my stomach. For the big eater, it will be just nice after the cup of coffee. For me, I will have to sacrifice the chips to make room for the nice coffee.
Unlike at China Square, Century Square and other outlets, this outlet is relatively big. There is no abience to talk about. It is more like a canteen because it seems to cater for a big crowd ( I believe it can easily accomodate 100 persons, I mean, inhouse. ). However, the quality of the food is the same as other outlets and the wait staffs were very friendly.
At this moment, parking is free. So try it out before it is too late.
Rating given:
Just receive a promotional brochure and logon to their website for a quick browse. Looks good and prices are reasonable. Would like to see anyone who has ordered from them before and share the experience because I may need it soon.
Rating given:
Had my Mother's day celebration at this restaurant on 13 May. The person who took our order is a young China lady by the name of Sammy Lin. We were quite indecisive of what to order and she voluntêer to offer her suggestion. She seems to know her job well and suggest dishes that
suit our taste. Almost every of her suggestion were accepted. Unlike some other restaurant, she suggested only minimum dishes and stop us from ordering more food. I think this is very helpful as she knows best how big the service portion will be. After taking our order, she top up tea for us. 20 minutes later, she noticed that our food were not served and came to inform us that the food will be served shortly although we did not ask for it.
We enjoy our dinner and the food is just sufficient for all of us.
It seems that either Chinese from China provide better service than local chinese or Overseas workers value their jobs more than the local. Anyway, Pine Valley is lucky to
have staffs with the correct attitude that make the customers dining experience more pleasant.
Rating given:
I usually will select the seat near the window so that I can look out to the golf field while dining. Although it may not have as many variety as other Japanese restaurant in the town area, it is good enough for me because I only order my usual stuff. ie, Shake ( Fresh Salmon ) , Ebi Tempura ( Prawn ), Tori kara-Age ( Deep fried chicken ) and Karifornia Maki ( Carifornia Mat Roll ). These are the most typical Japanese food for me. Sometimes I may also order Kani Kara-Age ( Deep fried soft shell crab ) but must not be too much. Another side dish I will order is the out-of-menu item, ie, Garlic fried rice. However, the waitress will issue a warning, ' it will take a long time for this dish to be cooked and the chef will only prepare it when there is no crowd'.
The price may be a little higher than other places but parking is never a problem for even non-member. Can give t a try.
Rating given:
If you have not visited this 'kitchen' ( I won't call it restaurant because it lacks the spacious and proper table arrangement as seen in a restaurant ) , you should try it out now.
There are really too many variety and mostly Hong kong style cooking. I particularly like the Pepper beaf and Roast duck.
The only problem is too crowded. You need to wait to be seated. You also need to wait to pay for the bill.
Rating given:
This is my favourite shop to pick up some Sashimi whenever I have a crave for it. The shop carry various type of Sashimi and many Japanese Tibits. You can pick and choose the type of fish you like and the staff will give you some advice if you do require it. They will explain to you the difference between a Salmon and a Tuna. Once selected, they will cut the Sashimi and pack them nicely in a container together with the soya source and Wasabe for you. Of course, the dry ice too.
Fresh Sashimi and good service. Try it out!
Rating given: