This little hidden stall was introduced by one of my colleague after we were all full from lunch. Then me being a person must try everything, decided to tao pao some of it and go back office and eat. Hee…
So what do they sell, they are selling all fried stuff from all the usual stuff from pisang (bananas), to green beans, sweet potato and to even chicken (recently new addition).
Below are some of my favs:
Their famous sweet and sour goreng pisang. I wonder if it is the bananas or it is their batter that make the end product taste both sweet and sour. Haa… I am sure the sweet part come from banana but the sour part, I am not that sure. However the end product was good especially it came of crispy and hot! Yet the banana inside is soft, juicy and melts in the mouth type. The batter is not too thick as well and fried to crispy golden brown. Of cos size matters and they got 2 sizes to choose from.
Green bean / Red bean. I loved to eat this cos I loved green bean a lot. It is mashed up, smooth and fried to golden brown. Since it is made from fresh beans, it is not too sweet as well. Red bean, I think only this place serves this. I have to say that it is my new fav. The red beans are mashed whole so the skin is actually still intact. Loved the texture when I eat it.
One thing to take note, it is better to eat when bought, if you leave it aside, it is better to put it in the toastor for a while to heat it before it.
I think each of their items cost $0.70, however if you choose 3 red tagged items, they will cost $2. Cheap when their portion are considered quite big. Therefore everytime I walked past them, I will always stop to buy from them.
Was walking along North Canal Road when I spotted this Authentic Hock Lam Street Popular Beef Kway Teow stall. Had, on previous occasions, tried out the other 2 Hock Lam beef kway teow stalls at Far East Square and Purvis Street respectively, so jumped in to try this one.
$5 got me a medium serving of kway teow ($4 for small and $6 for large) with about 5 beef balls. The beef balls tasted like they came right off the shelves of some supermarket. My guess is that they really did. The beef slices were nicely done though I found them to be a little too thick, which rendered them a tad too chewy at some point. Overall quite decent and more value for money than the one I had at Far East Square and comparable to the outlet at Purvis street.
Had dinner at Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao at Jurong Point with my gf as we were too lazy to go anywhere far for dinner.
There are actually many Crystal Jade variations around with La Mian Xiao Long Bao being one of them. The Jurong Point outlet was packed to the brim when we dropped by, just like all of the food outlets in the mall (whats new?). We had the set menu for 2, which included a side dish, a rice/noodle, a dim sum item and a cooked dish, all of which must be selected from a preset menu.
Crispy Beancurd Skin Roll - This dish was actually quite decent, with the beancurd skin crispy and not too oily. The filling of flour was a little chewy, tasting and looking very much like small cubes of mushroom. But beware, consuming too much of it will make you sick really fast because of the starch. This dish is best consumed with the accompanying zesty soya sauce.
Fried Rice with Prawn, Chicken & Ham - I would say that the fried rice was surprisingly quite good. Homogeneously fried with a generous serving of prawns, chicken and ham. The only thing that was lacking was the "Wok Hei" taste which was a pity really.
Sauteed Egg White with Fish Meat & Conpoy - As mentioned in a few of my earlier reviews, Prima serves a kick ass rendition of this dish and unfortunately, Crystal Jade's offering is nowhere in sight. Sure, its eggy from all that egg white and a little raw from the fish meat, but it just didn't manage to gel the flavours together like the one from Prima. However, this is still one very palatable dish and I will not hesitate to order it if I do go to Crystal Jade again.
Shanghai Steamed Pork Dumpling - A forte of Crystal Jade, the Shanghai Steamed Pork Dumplings or Xiao Long Baos (XLBs) were just a wee bit short of fantastic, owing to the minimally thicker than usual skin. Everything else was the same though, nice lean meat with lots of juice encapsuled within the skin and gushing out as the skin was breached.
Souffle Egg White Ball -
The only other place that I know that sells such a dessert is Cheng Li Yuan, which also happens to do up a meaner version of it. Crystal Jade's rendition utilises a lot of icing sugar to make it sweet and the pastry is comparatively not as tasty or fluffy. But then again, Crystal Jade is closer to home.
A hearty meal for 2 stood at about $37, which isn't really too expensive. I must say that of all the Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao outlets I've tried in Singapore (I believe I've tried all of them), Jurong Point's outlet is comparatively better than the rest in terms of food quality. You can read my writeup on the Takashimaya outlet here. However, service is another matter altogether. Though not rude or unfriendly , service was slow and spotty and I could spot quite a few aggrieved customers.
Pro: Totally awesome clothes available on sale. Lingerie, dresses and tops that makes you feel sexy. Fast customer service, accommodating as long as you explain yourself and clear guidelines and instructions given in emails and web. Received the item like 2 days after payment which is fast enough. Clear size measurements and items are nearly exact of measurements. That's great since it makes shopping online more fun and clothes fit.
Con: Clothes without promotion is quite expensive. Can go up to $70 for a slip dress which although is very nice but a burn in the pocket. On the whole, its a great buy when they are having sale.
Having breakfast at Ng Ah Sio was a case of third time lucky. The first time my gf and I visited, it was a Monday and the shop was closed. The second time, it was closed for Chinese New Year. Third time round, our perseverance finally paid off. For those not in the know, Ng Ah Sio is the infamous Bak Kut Teh stall which turned down Hong Kong's Chief Executive, Donald Tseng, when he wanted to visit for a late night meal.
$5.50 gets you a relatively average sized bowl with 3 pieces of meat which are a little too dry and tough as compared to the one at Founder. The soup was the clear winner though, with its extremely heavy dosage of pepper and garlic. Very flavourful and guaranteed to make your nose run. I guess the word "Shiok" would be most apt in describing the feeling.
Please note that Ng Ah Sio opens early (6am) and closes early too (2pm) and its usually attracts quite a crowd whenever its open.
Had a go at Pow Sing Restaurant near my house last night as both my gf and I were ravenous and too lazy to travel. Chomp chomp was out as it was madly crowded. The place was packed to the brim when we got there at about 2030hrs. We ordered 2 plates of chicken rice and a Nonya Tofu to share. The dishes came pretty fast and service was efficient but not really friendly. The chicken was average and portion size was adequate. I particularly liked the Nonya tofu, which was a little crispy on the outside and soft and smooth on the inside due to it being deep fried.
Bill came to about $18 for 2 pax, which was quite affordable I guess. All in all, a good place to fill your stomach in an air conditioned environment minus the exorbitant prices.
Tour Tennis was founded by Julian Wong, a tennis maverick. Going against all traditions , textbooks, and senior coaches, he has established the Tour Tennis Approach, a means to equip any player with the highest tennis proficiency in the shortest time.
A pioneer in “Tennis in 5 Days” vacation crash-courses, ever featured in Sunday Times, Tour Tennis is best known for it’s 8-session Beginner Fast Track, where hundreds of students have acquired months worth of skill within hours.
No longer will there be a need to sign up for long and continuous tennis classes that take many classes just to accomplish one skill. Tour Tennis is able to cover all that and more, in just a few hours per week.
Classes can be tailored to suit anyone from ages 4 to 84! Results guaranteed.
Prices are reasonable and affordable, so there is no need to worry about burning a hole in your wallet just to pursue the sport even as a hobby.
Classes are mostly conducted at Fort Canning, however, should you wish to have your session at a convenient location for you, it can very well be arranged and at no extra cost!
Their young coaches are vibrant and dynamic, so there is no need to worry that lessons will be dry and boring, because it will be very much on the contrary!
Pros: Wonderfully decorated that gives you the feeling of "want to" chill out there. Minimum smell of cigarette smoke. Cute menu design and large variety of drinks and food for choosing. Though screens are not large but are strategically located for football lovers' viewing. (not to mention the surround sound speakers) Drinks are nicely done at least for those we ordered. We ordered Salty Dog, Topsy Turvy, Mango Tango and Lychee Martini. I especially love the Lychee Martini and will definitely order that when I go there next time. Finger foods, we only ordered fries and they tasted great. Asked for their name card and the name card came with a 15% discount coupon.
Cons: Slightly cramped and high chairs are not comfortable. Communication with crew there is not easy as the level of spoken English there is not high. Slightly on the ex side depending on what you order. (Lamborghini cost $20 )
Went there for a birthday celebration for a friend.
Pros: Nicely decorated for the Zen feeling though I see some parts of the wall is already peeling. Service from staff is quick, serving of food is big and therefore filling if you are looking for a good meal there. Ordered Curry chicken Katsu don which taste well though abit too sweet. Dessert is great and I especially like the chocolate waffle. It should be a nice place for a small family or friends outing.
Cons: Nothing special about the menu especially the main dish. Cold green tea does not taste nice and its not the "occasion" kind of thing as every time I go there, the cold green tea tasted like "cold tuna green tea". Not good for dates.
Thinking of having a function at the Royal Pavillion Ballroom at The Regent Hotel? Perhaps you'd like to reconsider your option.
I was at the hotel on November 2006 for my secondary 4 prom, and again once again on Saturday 19 January 2008.
My prom experience was a rather disappointing one as the food was really not up to standard at all, and the accoustics of the ballroom was poor, which resulted in the music sounding very bad.
On Saturday, i was back there, not for prom, but for a friend's wedding. I decided to rid my mind of all the negative memories i had of the hotel and its ballroom, and instead, give it another chance to prove me wrong. I thought, "After about one year, they might have improved. Afterall, it is a 5-star hotel."
I was sorely disappointed.
The accoustics of the room still hasn't changed, and the music they played sounded as bad as ever.
The standard of their food hasn't improved either. Some dishes (fried bamboo rice) that were meant to be served warm turned out to be cold by the time it got to our tables. Dessert was also disappointing. It was supposed to be a dark chocolate mousse cake, but it was more like milk chocolate jelly! Too much gelatin, perhaps? The presentation of the dishes were also a far cry from what one would normally expect from a 5-star hotel.
The service was good, but apart from that, there really isn't much fantastic about Regent Hotel.
1=SGD 0.0587
This little hidden stall was introduced by one of my colleague after we were all full from lunch. Then me being a person must try everything, decided to tao pao some of it and go back office and eat. Hee…
So what do they sell, they are selling all fried stuff from all the usual stuff from pisang (bananas), to green beans, sweet potato and to even chicken (recently new addition).
Below are some of my favs:
Their famous sweet and sour goreng pisang. I wonder if it is the bananas or it is their batter that make the end product taste both sweet and sour. Haa… I am sure the sweet part come from banana but the sour part, I am not that sure. However the end product was good especially it came of crispy and hot! Yet the banana inside is soft, juicy and melts in the mouth type. The batter is not too thick as well and fried to crispy golden brown. Of cos size matters and they got 2 sizes to choose from.
Green bean / Red bean. I loved to eat this cos I loved green bean a lot. It is mashed up, smooth and fried to golden brown. Since it is made from fresh beans, it is not too sweet as well. Red bean, I think only this place serves this. I have to say that it is my new fav. The red beans are mashed whole so the skin is actually still intact. Loved the texture when I eat it.
One thing to take note, it is better to eat when bought, if you leave it aside, it is better to put it in the toastor for a while to heat it before it.
I think each of their items cost $0.70, however if you choose 3 red tagged items, they will cost $2. Cheap when their portion are considered quite big. Therefore everytime I walked past them, I will always stop to buy from them.
Rating given:
Was walking along North Canal Road when I spotted this Authentic Hock Lam Street Popular Beef Kway Teow stall. Had, on previous occasions, tried out the other 2 Hock Lam beef kway teow stalls at Far East Square and Purvis Street respectively, so jumped in to try this one.
$5 got me a medium serving of kway teow ($4 for small and $6 for large) with about 5 beef balls. The beef balls tasted like they came right off the shelves of some supermarket. My guess is that they really did. The beef slices were nicely done though I found them to be a little too thick, which rendered them a tad too chewy at some point. Overall quite decent and more value for money than the one I had at Far East Square and comparable to the outlet at Purvis street.
See all my pictures here
Rating given:
Had dinner at Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao at Jurong Point with my gf as we were too lazy to go anywhere far for dinner.
There are actually many Crystal Jade variations around with La Mian Xiao Long Bao being one of them. The Jurong Point outlet was packed to the brim when we dropped by, just like all of the food outlets in the mall (whats new?). We had the set menu for 2, which included a side dish, a rice/noodle, a dim sum item and a cooked dish, all of which must be selected from a preset menu.
Crispy Beancurd Skin Roll - This dish was actually quite decent, with the beancurd skin crispy and not too oily. The filling of flour was a little chewy, tasting and looking very much like small cubes of mushroom. But beware, consuming too much of it will make you sick really fast because of the starch. This dish is best consumed with the accompanying zesty soya sauce.
Fried Rice with Prawn, Chicken & Ham - I would say that the fried rice was surprisingly quite good. Homogeneously fried with a generous serving of prawns, chicken and ham. The only thing that was lacking was the "Wok Hei" taste which was a pity really.
Sauteed Egg White with Fish Meat & Conpoy - As mentioned in a few of my earlier reviews, Prima serves a kick ass rendition of this dish and unfortunately, Crystal Jade's offering is nowhere in sight. Sure, its eggy from all that egg white and a little raw from the fish meat, but it just didn't manage to gel the flavours together like the one from Prima. However, this is still one very palatable dish and I will not hesitate to order it if I do go to Crystal Jade again.
Shanghai Steamed Pork Dumpling - A forte of Crystal Jade, the Shanghai Steamed Pork Dumplings or Xiao Long Baos (XLBs) were just a wee bit short of fantastic, owing to the minimally thicker than usual skin. Everything else was the same though, nice lean meat with lots of juice encapsuled within the skin and gushing out as the skin was breached.
Souffle Egg White Ball -
The only other place that I know that sells such a dessert is Cheng Li Yuan, which also happens to do up a meaner version of it. Crystal Jade's rendition utilises a lot of icing sugar to make it sweet and the pastry is comparatively not as tasty or fluffy. But then again, Crystal Jade is closer to home.
A hearty meal for 2 stood at about $37, which isn't really too expensive. I must say that of all the Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao outlets I've tried in Singapore (I believe I've tried all of them), Jurong Point's outlet is comparatively better than the rest in terms of food quality. You can read my writeup on the Takashimaya outlet here. However, service is another matter altogether. Though not rude or unfriendly , service was slow and spotty and I could spot quite a few aggrieved customers.
See all my pictures here
Rating given:
Pro:
Totally awesome clothes available on sale. Lingerie, dresses and tops that makes you feel sexy. Fast customer service, accommodating as long as you explain yourself and clear guidelines and instructions given in emails and web. Received the item like 2 days after payment which is fast enough. Clear size measurements and items are nearly exact of measurements. That's great since it makes shopping online more fun and clothes fit.
Con:
Clothes without promotion is quite expensive. Can go up to $70 for a slip dress which although is very nice but a burn in the pocket. On the whole, its a great buy when they are having sale.
Rating given:
Having breakfast at Ng Ah Sio was a case of third time lucky. The first time my gf and I visited, it was a Monday and the shop was closed. The second time, it was closed for Chinese New Year. Third time round, our perseverance finally paid off. For those not in the know, Ng Ah Sio is the infamous Bak Kut Teh stall which turned down Hong Kong's Chief Executive, Donald Tseng, when he wanted to visit for a late night meal.
$5.50 gets you a relatively average sized bowl with 3 pieces of meat which are a little too dry and tough as compared to the one at Founder. The soup was the clear winner though, with its extremely heavy dosage of pepper and garlic. Very flavourful and guaranteed to make your nose run. I guess the word "Shiok" would be most apt in describing the feeling.
Please note that Ng Ah Sio opens early (6am) and closes early too (2pm) and its usually attracts quite a crowd whenever its open.
See all my pictures here
Rating given:
Had a go at Pow Sing Restaurant near my house last night as both my gf and I were ravenous and too lazy to travel. Chomp chomp was out as it was madly crowded. The place was packed to the brim when we got there at about 2030hrs. We ordered 2 plates of chicken rice and a Nonya Tofu to share. The dishes came pretty fast and service was efficient but not really friendly. The chicken was average and portion size was adequate. I particularly liked the Nonya tofu, which was a little crispy on the outside and soft and smooth on the inside due to it being deep fried.
Bill came to about $18 for 2 pax, which was quite affordable I guess. All in all, a good place to fill your stomach in an air conditioned environment minus the exorbitant prices.
See all my pictures here
Rating given:
Tour Tennis was founded by Julian Wong, a tennis maverick. Going against all traditions , textbooks, and senior coaches, he has established the Tour Tennis Approach, a means to equip any player with the highest tennis proficiency in the shortest time.
A pioneer in “Tennis in 5 Days” vacation crash-courses, ever featured in Sunday Times, Tour Tennis is best known for it’s 8-session Beginner Fast Track, where hundreds of students have acquired months worth of skill within hours.
No longer will there be a need to sign up for long and continuous tennis classes that take many classes just to accomplish one skill. Tour Tennis is able to cover all that and more, in just a few hours per week.
Classes can be tailored to suit anyone from ages 4 to 84! Results guaranteed.
Prices are reasonable and affordable, so there is no need to worry about burning a hole in your wallet just to pursue the sport even as a hobby.
Classes are mostly conducted at Fort Canning, however, should you wish to have your session at a convenient location for you, it can very well be arranged and at no extra cost!
Their young coaches are vibrant and dynamic, so there is no need to worry that lessons will be dry and boring, because it will be very much on the contrary!
Check them out now at www.tourtennis.net!
Rating given:
Pros:
Wonderfully decorated that gives you the feeling of "want to" chill out there. Minimum smell of cigarette smoke. Cute menu design and large variety of drinks and food for choosing. Though screens are not large but are strategically located for football lovers' viewing. (not to mention the surround sound speakers) Drinks are nicely done at least for those we ordered. We ordered Salty Dog, Topsy Turvy, Mango Tango and Lychee Martini. I especially love the Lychee Martini and will definitely order that when I go there next time. Finger foods, we only ordered fries and they tasted great. Asked for their name card and the name card came with a 15% discount coupon.
Cons:
Slightly cramped and high chairs are not comfortable. Communication with crew there is not easy as the level of spoken English there is not high. Slightly on the ex side depending on what you order. (Lamborghini cost $20 )
Rating given:
Went there for a birthday celebration for a friend.
Pros:
Nicely decorated for the Zen feeling though I see some parts of the wall is already peeling. Service from staff is quick, serving of food is big and therefore filling if you are looking for a good meal there. Ordered Curry chicken Katsu don which taste well though abit too sweet. Dessert is great and I especially like the chocolate waffle. It should be a nice place for a small family or friends outing.
Cons:
Nothing special about the menu especially the main dish. Cold green tea does not taste nice and its not the "occasion" kind of thing as every time I go there, the cold green tea tasted like "cold tuna green tea". Not good for dates.
Rating given:
Thinking of having a function at the Royal Pavillion Ballroom at The Regent Hotel? Perhaps you'd like to reconsider your option.
I was at the hotel on November 2006 for my secondary 4 prom, and again once again on Saturday 19 January 2008.
My prom experience was a rather disappointing one as the food was really not up to standard at all, and the accoustics of the ballroom was poor, which resulted in the music sounding very bad.
On Saturday, i was back there, not for prom, but for a friend's wedding. I decided to rid my mind of all the negative memories i had of the hotel and its ballroom, and instead, give it another chance to prove me wrong. I thought, "After about one year, they might have improved. Afterall, it is a 5-star hotel."
I was sorely disappointed.
The accoustics of the room still hasn't changed, and the music they played sounded as bad as ever.
The standard of their food hasn't improved either. Some dishes (fried bamboo rice) that were meant to be served warm turned out to be cold by the time it got to our tables. Dessert was also disappointing. It was supposed to be a dark chocolate mousse cake, but it was more like milk chocolate jelly! Too much gelatin, perhaps? The presentation of the dishes were also a far cry from what one would normally expect from a 5-star hotel.
The service was good, but apart from that, there really isn't much fantastic about Regent Hotel.
Rating given: