Step back in time for a cuppa coffee one lazy afternoon at the colonial styled building where Starbucks resides amidst the greenery and the squeaky insects calling. This is the most charming Starbucks outlet i've ever came across in Singapore. The location is kinda on a low hill and is almost too perfect except being obscured by the other higher buildings built in front of it.
Flushed in white with the prominent dark Starbuck's Green showing up in logos and gazebos, this is not a small outlet with plenty of seats indoor and outdoors for people who love to enjoy a cup of aromatic coffee and a book. Outdoor decked seats kept cool with some fan and the green surroundings while the indoor air-conditioned cushioned seats is just like a huge living room. Head up to the second floor and find yourself in a huge lounging living room as though an excerpt from your english novel (the gentlemen's card room). Lots of seats with various comfort level and well arranged space for easy moving around. There is also a non-aircon balcony area which overlooks the green surrounding down the hill which is the favorite spot for many. There are ample powerpoints if you need to charge your phones or power for laptops and seats are pretty mobile except for the lounging sofas, great for big groups. Noise is not very well contained with the high ceilings, so its important not to speak too loudly.
We find more food choices here as with the other outlets with lots of hot dishes to choose from such as lasagna, hot sandwiches and of course the regular cakes, biscuits, muffins and other coffee pairing desserts. The coffee menu is the standard menu like every outlet while I always love a good cuppa cappuccino with a coffee chiffon cake and a fantasy book for my weekend afternoons. Most cakes served in coffee delis are usually cheese or chocolate fudge cakes which is heavy and usually served cold rather I was surprised that their coffee chiffon cake is a good balance of a lightweight chiffon mildly coffee scented with a buttery cream top and walnuts that brings a soothing nutty taste without the crunch. The entire cake is soft but not limp, mildly flavored but not blend, eventful but not rich, the taste and texture blended very well and is tantalizing but not overpowering. Really good cake I must say.
This is going to be my secret haunt, though already home for many, I'm joining in the gang. Really exceptionally charming location. By the way, service was fast and friendly with large smiles and accented english everywhere however, it takes a little more effort to clear the tables and to keep the cafe clean :)
Ever wondered why Cordon Bleu is a chicken dish? I was puzzled when the friendly server kept asking me if I wanted that.. I always associated Cordon Bleu with a spirited drink and perhaps an alcohol laced dish, but this is neither.
We wanted to eat at a queueless place and this is all we got on a weekday evening. Though the space is large and seats plentiful, staff is low as such service is rather draggy, though we could understand and with good control of our hunger pangs and some patience, we managed to get a seat after waiting for about 10 mins. The place was large and there are plenty seats but the staff is but 2 lady and a guy yet, the lady who served us with super huge eyes is efficient, friendly and speaks very fast.
We ordered their speciality, fish and chips and cordon bleu chicken as promoted to us by the big eyed girl! It was a set meal and we both had fizzy peach to go with our meals. The soup of the day, a savoury and creamy mushroom soup with bits of mushrooms is yummy and smooth.
Shortly the cordon bleu chicken arrived. The chicken is a cheese and ham sandwiched breast meat of 2 pieces of chicken on a bed of mashed potatoes with sauteed mushroom and picked radish by the side complete with a bed of tossed greens drizzled with balsamic vinegar. The meat is a little too tough for my taste as I expected the filling to be more tender and juicy but it ain't. The mash is yummy and mushroom appetizing.
Fish and chip is served over tossed greens drizzled with the ever yummy balsamic vinegar. Though I hope they used less batter and more fish, the fish is tender and fresh with no fishy breaths.
The meal ended with a good note of the staff quickly clearing our table and topping up our ice water. It was a good experience and price is pretty worth for the portion. The seats are comfy and spacious able to house big groups however situated kindoff in the middle of nowhere, there is not much privacy, rather great for casual chit chats. Dessert choices were very few and the menu is rather confusing to read as its kinda in the form of a newsletter. So always ask the opinion of the staff on what is nice and they usually serve up a good meal for you.
The photos are all very dark... I Know... That is because it is really a very dark place, I mean its huge, on a rooftop and people are lazing on the super comfy sofas whispering sweet nothings into each other's ears. It would be too rude for me to turn on my super bright flash and post a picture of many shocked stares and pissed looking faces here.
Its a cosy place, great for huge groups as the seats are easily low (great for the short guy, i mean whats with the high chairs?) and casual rooftop lazing couches, just like an alfresco living room at your roof top serving the chic drinks and you get to peep at hot looking strangers with the skirts riding way.... too high!
I mean you even have a personal lift that brings you up to the 3rd level which is also the highest on Odeon Towers (how inappropriately tower like). Piped music was a soothing modern jazz mix of instrumental beats and running bass, while the lightings somewhat reminded me of streetlights and a hue of orange and low riding yellows with trees and vegetations all around keeping the atmosphere moist and cool with a sense of obscurity.
We prayed that it didn't rain and it didn't, while we forgot to pray for seats, as such we ended up in a very cool indoor seating area which is a short corridor with huge glass windows overlooking the low buildings all the way till Marina Bay Sands, though the next door building blocked much of the view, yet I guess its a great location to view some fireworks during the celebratory seasons. Wowed by the privy cubicle like seating (that is a max for 5 persons) and the creatively posh seat arrangements utilizing every small space available. Comfy, posh yet private, its really a good design.
Drinks are a tad pricey, yet they serve up a good variety of classical whiskeys, gin, cognac and mostly bottled beers except for Asahi on the tap. $11 for a house pour, $15 for a shot of black label on ice, $16 for a bottle of erdinger, the drinks menu is substantial. Snacks and food are served and quite yummy with loads of choices and the occasional worry of Bird Shit, so eat it up fast.
Its a nice place, view is great, setting wonderful and location so convenient. Great place to chill alone or with friends. By the way, the waiters are just too too too cute of course not to mention friendly :)
Stylish outfits at a fraction of the price is what NewLook is offering. Always love their very stretchy and reasonably priced jeans as well as basic tanks and funky t-shirts. Love their wide ranged sizes as well as fanciful and bold coloured merchandises. Though this outlet is not their bigger outlet, it managed to still carry some accessories such as belts, necklaces, bracelets, clutches and other nick knacks to complete your look
Also do check out the footwear section that has endless display of heels, flats and other kind of shoes or sandles, matter of fact they have a wide array of sizes to fit all shape and sized women :) Stores on the linkway usually do not have much space for changing rooms yet the changing rooms here are spacious and plentiful. If you like something, simply head on to the changing room and i'm sure you could get a space and could spend some quality time identifying the item you need.
Service is usually smiley and friendly, not to forget the efficient cash counter that not only impressed me with their fast hands, but also their friendly disposition and no fail in asking me if i'm a member, introduce me the membership and the perks in a non-pushy way. Matter of fact I get that almost everytime when i purchase something at NEWLOOK. I personally find the sales of a better deal then paying the regular price with the discount card, however you might not get the sizing that you want. So far not yet any issues with the merchandisez I brought back so really good products, QC, return policy and service. (Fingers Crossed) very satisfied.
We were glad we chose to dine here as we were shown to a fairly large sitting area laced with wooden separators for privacy and comfy seats with ample space for our bags. Yes we girls do carry a little more than a kitchen sink in our little expensive handbags...
The menu was impressive with a good choice of raw, grilled, soup, boiled, skewered and pan fried items complete with a one for one deal on Sapporo draft beers and set meals. We took quite a while to decide and the friendly staff was kind enough to wait on us with patience (You know Girls and their Girlie talk...). So we decided to go for a omelette don set, one sashimi on rice set ($23.90) and two ladies (24.90) set which like us, is a little of everything, pretty, petite yet fulfilling. While we were told we actually qualify for a free 3 types sashimi, the girls became ecstatically happy... (you know squealing girl kinda happy).
So while we gladly chatter on a competition to the other tables of girls on our right, I realised the sound containment was pretty good. We could never hear what other tables were talking about, perhaps just the occasional exclaiming squeals of Joy. The deco was really nice, a mix of modern designs using traditional materials like wood and bamboo, recreating a traditional japanese cottage. While we appreciated every small detail of the deco entangled with bits and pieces of our life, the food arrived. First the free sashimi platter which was beautiful placed in a bowl the shape of an ingot (how auspicious) atop shaved ice and radish, then the sets. Beautifully designed with lots of little side dishes.
The sashimi is fresh, succulent and juicy while the omelate rice tasty and creamy. I love the sides the best. Each set came with a small portion of grilled boneless fish in teriyaki sauce which was extremely yummy. The ladies set ($23.90)is a pretty big set with a fruit jelly as dessert. Small petite dishes that contained a few sushi, some takoyaki, some grilled fish and a little bit of rice.
While we were about to finish our set, the staff was eager to remove our plates and bowls. I must say the service was really quick but rather we felt rushed to finish our food. Refilling of tea was a quick and prompt affair with frequent rounds made, we were very pleased with the service. Efficient and Friendly. 4 Set meals for 4 ladies cost us a total of $110. Which was pretty worth it as compared to the nice environment and free sashimi.
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Flushed in white with the prominent dark Starbuck's Green showing up in logos and gazebos, this is not a small outlet with plenty of seats indoor and outdoors for people who love to enjoy a cup of aromatic coffee and a book. Outdoor decked seats kept cool with some fan and the green surroundings while the indoor air-conditioned cushioned seats is just like a huge living room. Head up to the second floor and find yourself in a huge lounging living room as though an excerpt from your english novel (the gentlemen's card room). Lots of seats with various comfort level and well arranged space for easy moving around. There is also a non-aircon balcony area which overlooks the green surrounding down the hill which is the favorite spot for many. There are ample powerpoints if you need to charge your phones or power for laptops and seats are pretty mobile except for the lounging sofas, great for big groups. Noise is not very well contained with the high ceilings, so its important not to speak too loudly.
We find more food choices here as with the other outlets with lots of hot dishes to choose from such as lasagna, hot sandwiches and of course the regular cakes, biscuits, muffins and other coffee pairing desserts. The coffee menu is the standard menu like every outlet while I always love a good cuppa cappuccino with a coffee chiffon cake and a fantasy book for my weekend afternoons. Most cakes served in coffee delis are usually cheese or chocolate fudge cakes which is heavy and usually served cold rather I was surprised that their coffee chiffon cake is a good balance of a lightweight chiffon mildly coffee scented with a buttery cream top and walnuts that brings a soothing nutty taste without the crunch. The entire cake is soft but not limp, mildly flavored but not blend, eventful but not rich, the taste and texture blended very well and is tantalizing but not overpowering. Really good cake I must say.
This is going to be my secret haunt, though already home for many, I'm joining in the gang. Really exceptionally charming location. By the way, service was fast and friendly with large smiles and accented english everywhere however, it takes a little more effort to clear the tables and to keep the cafe clean :)
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We wanted to eat at a queueless place and this is all we got on a weekday evening. Though the space is large and seats plentiful, staff is low as such service is rather draggy, though we could understand and with good control of our hunger pangs and some patience, we managed to get a seat after waiting for about 10 mins. The place was large and there are plenty seats but the staff is but 2 lady and a guy yet, the lady who served us with super huge eyes is efficient, friendly and speaks very fast.
We ordered their speciality, fish and chips and cordon bleu chicken as promoted to us by the big eyed girl! It was a set meal and we both had fizzy peach to go with our meals. The soup of the day, a savoury and creamy mushroom soup with bits of mushrooms is yummy and smooth.
Shortly the cordon bleu chicken arrived. The chicken is a cheese and ham sandwiched breast meat of 2 pieces of chicken on a bed of mashed potatoes with sauteed mushroom and picked radish by the side complete with a bed of tossed greens drizzled with balsamic vinegar. The meat is a little too tough for my taste as I expected the filling to be more tender and juicy but it ain't. The mash is yummy and mushroom appetizing.
Fish and chip is served over tossed greens drizzled with the ever yummy balsamic vinegar. Though I hope they used less batter and more fish, the fish is tender and fresh with no fishy breaths.
The meal ended with a good note of the staff quickly clearing our table and topping up our ice water. It was a good experience and price is pretty worth for the portion. The seats are comfy and spacious able to house big groups however situated kindoff in the middle of nowhere, there is not much privacy, rather great for casual chit chats. Dessert choices were very few and the menu is rather confusing to read as its kinda in the form of a newsletter. So always ask the opinion of the staff on what is nice and they usually serve up a good meal for you.
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Its a cosy place, great for huge groups as the seats are easily low (great for the short guy, i mean whats with the high chairs?) and casual rooftop lazing couches, just like an alfresco living room at your roof top serving the chic drinks and you get to peep at hot looking strangers with the skirts riding way.... too high!
I mean you even have a personal lift that brings you up to the 3rd level which is also the highest on Odeon Towers (how inappropriately tower like). Piped music was a soothing modern jazz mix of instrumental beats and running bass, while the lightings somewhat reminded me of streetlights and a hue of orange and low riding yellows with trees and vegetations all around keeping the atmosphere moist and cool with a sense of obscurity.
We prayed that it didn't rain and it didn't, while we forgot to pray for seats, as such we ended up in a very cool indoor seating area which is a short corridor with huge glass windows overlooking the low buildings all the way till Marina Bay Sands, though the next door building blocked much of the view, yet I guess its a great location to view some fireworks during the celebratory seasons. Wowed by the privy cubicle like seating (that is a max for 5 persons) and the creatively posh seat arrangements utilizing every small space available. Comfy, posh yet private, its really a good design.
Drinks are a tad pricey, yet they serve up a good variety of classical whiskeys, gin, cognac and mostly bottled beers except for Asahi on the tap. $11 for a house pour, $15 for a shot of black label on ice, $16 for a bottle of erdinger, the drinks menu is substantial. Snacks and food are served and quite yummy with loads of choices and the occasional worry of Bird Shit, so eat it up fast.
Its a nice place, view is great, setting wonderful and location so convenient. Great place to chill alone or with friends. By the way, the waiters are just too too too cute of course not to mention friendly :)
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Also do check out the footwear section that has endless display of heels, flats and other kind of shoes or sandles, matter of fact they have a wide array of sizes to fit all shape and sized women :) Stores on the linkway usually do not have much space for changing rooms yet the changing rooms here are spacious and plentiful. If you like something, simply head on to the changing room and i'm sure you could get a space and could spend some quality time identifying the item you need.
Service is usually smiley and friendly, not to forget the efficient cash counter that not only impressed me with their fast hands, but also their friendly disposition and no fail in asking me if i'm a member, introduce me the membership and the perks in a non-pushy way. Matter of fact I get that almost everytime when i purchase something at NEWLOOK. I personally find the sales of a better deal then paying the regular price with the discount card, however you might not get the sizing that you want. So far not yet any issues with the merchandisez I brought back so really good products, QC, return policy and service. (Fingers Crossed) very satisfied.
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The menu was impressive with a good choice of raw, grilled, soup, boiled, skewered and pan fried items complete with a one for one deal on Sapporo draft beers and set meals. We took quite a while to decide and the friendly staff was kind enough to wait on us with patience (You know Girls and their Girlie talk...). So we decided to go for a omelette don set, one sashimi on rice set ($23.90) and two ladies (24.90) set which like us, is a little of everything, pretty, petite yet fulfilling. While we were told we actually qualify for a free 3 types sashimi, the girls became ecstatically happy... (you know squealing girl kinda happy).
So while we gladly chatter on a competition to the other tables of girls on our right, I realised the sound containment was pretty good. We could never hear what other tables were talking about, perhaps just the occasional exclaiming squeals of Joy. The deco was really nice, a mix of modern designs using traditional materials like wood and bamboo, recreating a traditional japanese cottage. While we appreciated every small detail of the deco entangled with bits and pieces of our life, the food arrived. First the free sashimi platter which was beautiful placed in a bowl the shape of an ingot (how auspicious) atop shaved ice and radish, then the sets. Beautifully designed with lots of little side dishes.
The sashimi is fresh, succulent and juicy while the omelate rice tasty and creamy. I love the sides the best. Each set came with a small portion of grilled boneless fish in teriyaki sauce which was extremely yummy. The ladies set ($23.90)is a pretty big set with a fruit jelly as dessert. Small petite dishes that contained a few sushi, some takoyaki, some grilled fish and a little bit of rice.
While we were about to finish our set, the staff was eager to remove our plates and bowls. I must say the service was really quick but rather we felt rushed to finish our food. Refilling of tea was a quick and prompt affair with frequent rounds made, we were very pleased with the service. Efficient and Friendly. 4 Set meals for 4 ladies cost us a total of $110. Which was pretty worth it as compared to the nice environment and free sashimi.
Good dining place for big groups as well.
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