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One thing that stands out at New York New York, is the long~ queues that you see outside the branches at CityLink or Ang Mo Kio Hub. Kind of makes you wonder, "what's so attractive about New York New York?", doesn't it?
Personally, I like New York New York for it's ambience and the cushioned seats, where I can chill and just have comfortable and nice talks with my friends while dining there. :)
However, with regards to their food, it was quite okay in my opinion. I had their pastas on the 2 occasions that I went, and they were okay. Nothing very special or extremely good that I'll recommend. Oh, but do note that the portions are in quite large.. x)
Hmm. The only thing that kind of stops me dining at New York New York, is their service.
Most of the staff are young and seemed new to their jobs. I can understand their stand when things get hectic and busy. However, they do provide less than acceptable service even when it wasn't the peak period!
I was at their branch at AMK Hub, and was frustrated when I wanted to get attention for some service. The 2 waitresses were just standing near the counters talking, and after trying for some time, they were still oblivious to our needs. It was disappointing that they were not vigilant, especially after making mistakes with our orders earlier. =/
Maybe New York New York should build up a more friendly and efficient service in the future..
Oh..you can get free cotton-candy there too! :)
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Soft toys, stationery, photo-frames, cups/glasses etc.. These may sound common, but the variety of these items found in More Than Words are diversified and quite attractive.
More Than Words is the answer to your dilemma of getting gifts for your friends & your loved ones! :)
Walking into More Than Words always make me awed by the great range of items, big and small, in the shop. It makes me feel like a kid in her magic wonderland. =P Although some of the items are really common, but some other gift items are also found to be interestingly designed. Ah and there are many items with popular Disney and comic characters found there too.
Also, More Than Words has a wide range of prices for the gifts sold, which caters to the various age groups. Students can therefore easily fork out some cash to buy a suitable present for their friends or siblings there, while young adults may also find certain gifts there appropriate for those young at heart. =)
Oh, and if I do not remember wrongly, More Than Words has some of their stuffed toys readily wrapped and placed on the shelves. This makes it really convenient for those who are searching for a gift at the very last minute.. :)
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This place is literally a candy empire. With the large variety of candies, chocolates and snacks from all over the world, it will definitely satisfy the taste, preference and cravings of everyone!
As most things are not of local brands, the products there would definitely be slightly more expensive. But some of them are really good. I personally like the salt and vinegar flavoured chips they have there, though I can't remember what brand is it. But the stuff there are practically of high quality and almost all look good!
Great place for one with sweet tooth or one who has the habit of snacking a lot ! (:
One bad thing is there are really few outlets around. I only know of two, each at Vivocity and Millenia Walk. And so these outlets are always really packed..
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This is a coffee shop located near the Eunos MRT station in the housing estates. It may seem like just a neighbourhood coffee shop but I think this place has quite nice and affordable fish slice noodles! I was told of this place by a friend who lives there. I went to try, and I really liked it! One of the nicer ones I've tried in the east, with quite tasty soup.
Prior to that, I went once and bought a packet for take away, but by the time I ate it, it was cold and not very nice. It's advisable to people who intend to take away, to eat there.
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I'm so glad someone started reviewing on this shop, and especially the parkway branch! I wanted to post on this shop to, but I don't remember the name of the shop.
Well anyway, I think this place is a good shop to pick japanese snacks. It's really convenient and it's almost like going to japan already! My relatives once brought some snacks back from their holiday in Japan and I really liked them, but I couldn't really bear to finish eating them because I won't be going to Japan in the near future, and neither would anyone I know of. But when I saw this shop at parkway, and found the exact same snacks that I had, I was really glad! There are many other delectable tidbits there too. For people who really love japanese food, or those who simply love snacks, you should go explore this place!
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I like this place too! Parking is not a problem most of the time, but getting to this place is actually rather inconvenient for non-drivers. Nonetheless, I would agree that people give this place a shot.
Apart from the typical stuff mentioned in the previous review (they are quite nice fyi), there are also other dishes that you can try. For instance, there is the fried prawn sushi (not too sure what's it called in japanese, tempura maki maybe?) and futomaki. I never tried the prawn sushi prior to eating here, but after trying the one here, I liked it very much. I've tried it at other japanese restaurants, but I still think the one at Fuurin is good. There's also this beef dish (cooked beef that is. they have the raw one too) that I quite like. I'm lousy at names, I can only describe by saying it's cooked beef. But it's really worth a try!
If I'm not wrong, they have buffets on certain days and I find these buffets really worthwhile for big eaters.
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Apart from it being a golf club, like many country clubs, this place has many other facilities, ie swimming pools, karaoke lounge, restaurants. I like the environment there. It gives people a very comfortable feeling, and feels like they can do as they wish around the place. I like the toilets too. The one near the swimming pool is clean and has lockers for people to keep their belongings. The one for golfers is much bigger and feels really exclusive and grand! It actually does make people not want to leave the place.
However, I still feel that the place is lacking many things, unlike other country clubs. This place does not have enough entertainment places. The karaoke lounge is open to many, with a pool table in there. It is not surprising that many people would want to go there, however the place does not restrict people from smoking and many businessmen go there with women of seemingly dubious backgrounds. This spoils the whole image of the club as being an exclusive place. Apart from that, the new management scrapped the whole arcade there. When I used to frequent the arcade, I would normally see many children there, playing the games while waiting for their parents. Now that these games are gone, children there have almost nothing to do.
*CORRECTION*
I've just been to Laguna recently and realized that the lounge is no longer like what I mentioned above. There are stricter regulations now, which makes the place look much better.
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Edited version of review (22nd March 08):
The good thing about hawker centres, in general, is that they offer us a variety of food. We're spoilt for choice half the time.
The good thing about this hawker centre is that they offer us a variety of GOOD food. We're totally spoilt for choice all the time.
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1) Fishball noodles (2nd row from the bakeries):
They've received rather good reviews from channel u too, though I don't know when was it. Famous for their fishballs, which are served in pretty general portions. Like 5 in the soup, for every bowl of noodles ordered.
2) Duck rice:
I really like duck rice but seldom find a place with good gravy/ chilli that goes with the rice. But I think this place is not bad!
3) Roti Prata:
I like their prata, but their curry's a little diluted. Other than that, it tastes quite fine. The prata's a little small though, thus leading me to think that they're a little more pricey!
4) Dessert stall:
Well they are the only dessert stall there... Their cheng teng's not bad!
5) Wong's porridge:
They open real early for breakfast. They've got good porridge. Really fine and tasty. Other than that, they sell western food too, with available lunch set meals for students. Very good deal!
Some others that I've never tried but heard were good...
- hill street char kway teow
- prawn noodles
Fei fei wanton noodle's supposed to be pretty good, but I don't think it's very good after trying it twice (yes once wasn't enough, I had to try it again and realize I still don't like it). But they have really nice fried wanton!
I'm sure there's more good stuff which I haven't quite explored. But with such a long list above, I think it spells a lot ;)
For drinks like grass jelly/ lime juice/ barley/ soya bean, try the drinks stall near the fishball noodles and duck rice stall. I think theirs are, somehow, more tasty!
People who happen to pass by, this place is really worth a go! (:
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Hmm..personally, I have not met with any incidents that gave me bad impressions of our bus drivers.
Instead, I have met with quite a few that are polite, courteous and were really serving the passengers to the best they could.
Two of the drivers I met, greeted every single passenger that went onboard the bus, with a smile. I was taken aback in fact, not used to a greeting aboard the bus, yet..it was heartwarming to have someone greet and smile at you when you are getting to work or school everyday, repeating the dull cycle and fighting the morning rush to get to your destination. A real chore, to be honest. Yet..the greet and smile certainly made the start of my day, a little better. :)
The other driver even took it to another level by announcing the destination of every next stop! Really, though I wondered if anyone was listening hard enough, it was really a heartwarming and interesting gesture that..I really appreciated. It's really not easy to be doing that, and..these little gestures really made my day. :)
Another encounter with a A-star driver, was just a few weeks back, where the weather outside was pouring cats and dogs. This particular driver was really thoughtful and made sure all his passengers got on and off the bus dry. Even when passengers at the bus stop were holding umbrellas and started walking the bus, which was behind, he made it a point to assure them, and motioned for them to wait at the stop, as he would move forward for them to board after the bus in front had left.
Also, more than once did I hear bus drivers patiently explaining enquiries about the directions/routes and bus numbers to passengers alike, and some even made the effort to inform these passengers when they have reached their destination.
Little gestures can mean so much. :)
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I went exploring Arab Street, Haji Lane and other connecting lanes the other day, and in a beautiful lane,we spotted Blue Oasis.
Tucked in the heart of Kampung Glam, Blue Oasis is sitting in the midst of the amazing and interesting shops, waiting to be discovered, to serve those who are tired and in need of a comfortable zone for resting.
Ambience is really cosy and just puts your mind at ease, as you lay back and relax in the warm ambience. Looking out, you will be able to see the trees and shophouses opposite, through the traditional windows of Blue Oasis. Beautiful. And quiet. =)
A really wonderful place for you to put your heart at ease, to rest and really to just stop and take a break, look at the things around you. Furthermore, Blue Oasis offers Internet access, merchandise for sale and rental of the space where yoga lessons or private functions may be held.
Ah..beside enjoying the peace and ambience, the food is good too. :) Though..the portions were not huge, but I had their chicken chop and it was delicious. Mocha Freeze was also thick and really a delight, especially when the weather was blazing hot. Prices were really reasonable, and the service was excellent. :)
It's just a 5-minute walk from Bugis MRT station, and few people would know about it I guess. So..do check it out if you want a relaxing place for a meal, admist the rich cultural heritage environment!
A really nice place to chill and stay away from the hustle and bustle of the usual restaurants in the city. :)
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