I decided to go there when I came upon an article about this place in a magazine. Since I had not tasted how black pork tasted, so go and give it a try.
The restaurant is among the many other japanese restaurants in the Central. Managed to locate the place easily.
The setting of the restaurant is a mixed of tradition and modern jap. We was seated near to the window with a view of clarke quay and Singapore River.
After looking through the menu, decided for starters, a deep fried sweet potato and for main, Black Pig Loin Katsu set and a Seafood Katsu Set.
The sweet potato was good and not oily as it is deep fried. Loved it!
For the main dish, the seafood set is generous with the tempura prawns, if not a normal seafood set in other jap restaurants. For the Black Pig Loin Katsu set, the black pig loin is tender and simply melts in my mouth. Even my friend who is not a pork lover, likes the taste of it!
Each set comes with free flow of cabbage and rice. The staff will ask you if you you need a refill.
They still got a lot of dishes with black pig pork so can give it a try! The service there is also quite good as well.
Pls note that the price might be a bit on the higher side as the pork are imported by air daily to ensure its freshness.
Uno Beef House, one of the best place for cheap and good steak!
Was introduced by a colleague and was hooked onto it. Be prepared to wait up for an hour for the food to arrive pipping hot in front of you! Need to have patience for good food, that is how popular is that place.
The coffeeshop is not easily accessible yet able to have crowd, so this show the food is really good there!
I recommend the sirloin steak ($10) which comes with a special deep fried mash potato ball. Together with its mushroom sauce, it is almost prefect.
Why almost? Well I ordered medium rare, even though, it came in the right tone, outside cooked and inside raw. I was slightly disapointed that the steak did not ooze out any blood when I sliced it. A bit too dry for my liking.
The coleslaw and the chicken wings are also worth a try. Heard that they added in some durian in the coleslaw, I could not taste it out though.
The owner of the place is friendly and is open to all comments.
GV Vivocity expecially GV Max is my top choice when going to the movies.
Reasons being:
1. Loved the large leg space. Dun have the feeling of being cramped any more.
2. Large screen. Jz loved it! Haa...
3. Great sound system.
4. The layout of the cinema. Spacious and wide! Do not have the feeling of like being in a very cramped place.
5. Many ticket counters and snack counters as well.
The only thing I dun like is the exit point of the cinemas, tend to led out all the way out of vivocity and need to make a loop to go back to the shopping centre again.
Was at this restaurant a couple of months back with my girlfriend and her friend. I was formerly introduced to this place by my colleague and so decided to give it a try.
The place was quite nicely done up and if you were sitting by the window, you can get a good glimpse of the lights and the Singapore River while having your dinner.
So after we were seated, we ordered Black Pig Shabu Shabu, Black Pig Loin Katsu set and extra plates of the Shabu Shabu meat. I must say that the Shabu Shabu meat was really tender and juicy. The taste was realy good, with the meat just melting in your mouth almost instantly. As for the Pig Loin Katsu, it was crispy and yet nt too oily, which was very good.
Unfortunately,we did not get to eat their dessert which was the Orange Jelly and Nagasi Warabi Mochi, which were already sold out when we wanted to place our order.
Overall, I would say that the food there taste really fantastic. However, the quantity of food is catered mainly either for one to two pax consumption depending on ur choice. Therefore I would be recommended to order extra plates of meat if you are a meat lover.
However, do take note that the prices there are slightly steeper due to the high quality of the meat, which is the Berkshire pork ("black pig") which is imported from the United States. As such, you may consider ordering extra plates of meat when you have finished your intial serving and wanna have more.
I had the impression that Pet's Lovers Centre was this chain store thing that was really expensive and un-feeling about pets because they generally do not sell pets (except in Simei).
But I was pleasantly surprised on my recent visit there last week. Was there to look for some stuff for my Rabbit and wasn't quite sure which litter pan to get as there was quite a few to choose from. The salesperson who approached me was very friendly and he shared with me his experiences with HIS rabbit. He gave me plenty of nice tips on what I can do to resolve my problem too. Showed me some stuff but did do any hard-selling.
The variety in the store is quite wide and they are willing to order stuff in if they do not have it at the moment.
Price-wise, I was surprised to find that they are cheaper than my regular pet-shop. About a dollar cheaper for my rabbit's food.
Oosh is a Japanese Restaurant located at Dempsey Road. It also serves up some fusion fare and western stuff. After some recommendations from friends, I decided to try it out.
It's been sectioned into different places The Bar - Alfresco Bar overlooking the Garden The Cellar - where you find fine wine and mingle Yen Dining - the conventional Jap Restie with the sushi counter The Roof - for chillin The Trellis - Enclosed little enclaves in the open area The Terrace - A Pavilion for finger food tastin The Lookout - A platform where you can see the entire place The Garden - Alfresco dining area The Deck - for functions
All the places are tastefully decorated and very cosy looking. Ambience is superb whether you're there on a date or for a gathering or even a casual dinner with clients.
The Garden Experience Out in the open, save for some bugs around, it was very nice dining under the stars and warm cosy lighting.
The Food : Garlic Shrimp, Stewed Oxtail, Sausage Pasta and Yuzu Sorbet.
The Garlic Shrimp was a tad bland for my taste. It wasn't even as well presented as it looked in the menu. Definitely not worth ordering.
My Sausage Pasta was average with little bits of garlic which didn't quite help in the taste. It wasn't bad either. But it could've been my cooking on a good day.
My companion commented that the Stewed Oxtail was just average as well. He's definitely had better ones.
The one thing that we loved was the Yuzu Sorbet. Well me more than him. A delightful dessert to end an average meal.
The Service: Pretty slow really. Was it too dark that they couldn't see us waving? The food only came after a couple of reminders and smiles were really few and far between.
The damage : about $70 for the two of us. A little ex for average food but if you consider the great ambience, I guess it's alright.
Conclusion: Not sure if I would go back. Maybe for chilling and drinks but not for food. :) The damage :
Was at Quality Cafe on Friday night to have their buffet Taiwanese porridge buffet. In the past, had been to this cafe several times and found their food to have quite a fair range and well worth the money. Before 10pm, the pricing is at 10.80 per pax and after that, it only costs 6.90 per pax. ( The prices are before GST).
The range of food there includes steamed fish,curry chicken, taiwanese sausages, crab, braised eggs, tau pok, etc and the normal porridge condiments such as peanuts, ikan bilis and pickles.
Overall, I would say that the food quite tasty and thou it may nt seem to be that wide a range as compared to other buffets, I still think that for the price stated above, it is still acceptable.
But do take note that this cafe is rather small and thus it would be advisable to make a reservation beforehand to avoid being put on the waiting list when you get there.
After a whole day without food, we went to Sakura for buffet dinner. Each pax $28 7%gst on weekends and $26 7%gst on weekdays. Price wise, its considered one of the cheapest buffet around. Serving quite a wide spread of Japanese food (sushi, sashimi, tempura, tepanyaki etc), Dim Sum, Chinese cooked food and yummy cakes.
We've been there many times for their high-tea buffet which consists of just sushi and sashimi. This was our first for their dinner. And we were satisfied with the entire experience. The food is good (not very good), taste wise still alright (after eating that much, the taste just blended) and the choices were alright for the price.
Can take a peep at what they serve in the photos I've uploaded. These are just 1/3 of what they have there.
Shoppers Rainbow is a local blogstore selling fashion from Taiwan and such. Their site is well-kept and comprehensive. They also organise sprees and allow pre-orders on items.
Although they don't have a very wide variety of items ( I expect them to "expand" soon) but their replies to tags and emails are very prompt. They are also very polite and make an effort to update their customers or taggers regularly. I think in terms of service that's good. They also do not give information which they are unsure of to unsure that no one is unhappy. :) Great people!. Do pay them a visit. :)
I decided to go there when I came upon an article about this place in a magazine. Since I had not tasted how black pork tasted, so go and give it a try.
The restaurant is among the many other japanese restaurants in the Central. Managed to locate the place easily.
The setting of the restaurant is a mixed of tradition and modern jap. We was seated near to the window with a view of clarke quay and Singapore River.
After looking through the menu, decided for starters, a deep fried sweet potato and for main, Black Pig Loin Katsu set and a Seafood Katsu Set.
The sweet potato was good and not oily as it is deep fried. Loved it!
For the main dish, the seafood set is generous with the tempura prawns, if not a normal seafood set in other jap restaurants. For the Black Pig Loin Katsu set, the black pig loin is tender and simply melts in my mouth. Even my friend who is not a pork lover, likes the taste of it!
Each set comes with free flow of cabbage and rice. The staff will ask you if you you need a refill.
They still got a lot of dishes with black pig pork so can give it a try! The service there is also quite good as well.
Pls note that the price might be a bit on the higher side as the pork are imported by air daily to ensure its freshness.
Rating given:
Uno Beef House, one of the best place for cheap and good steak!
Was introduced by a colleague and was hooked onto it. Be prepared to wait up for an hour for the food to arrive pipping hot in front of you! Need to have patience for good food, that is how popular is that place.
The coffeeshop is not easily accessible yet able to have crowd, so this show the food is really good there!
I recommend the sirloin steak ($10) which comes with a special deep fried mash potato ball. Together with its mushroom sauce, it is almost prefect.
Why almost? Well I ordered medium rare, even though, it came in the right tone, outside cooked and inside raw. I was slightly disapointed that the steak did not ooze out any blood when I sliced it. A bit too dry for my liking.
The coleslaw and the chicken wings are also worth a try. Heard that they added in some durian in the coleslaw, I could not taste it out though.
The owner of the place is friendly and is open to all comments.
Will definitely go back for the steak again!
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GV Vivocity expecially GV Max is my top choice when going to the movies.
Reasons being:
1. Loved the large leg space. Dun have the feeling of being cramped any more.
2. Large screen. Jz loved it! Haa...
3. Great sound system.
4. The layout of the cinema. Spacious and wide! Do not have the feeling of like being in a very cramped place.
5. Many ticket counters and snack counters as well.
The only thing I dun like is the exit point of the cinemas, tend to led out all the way out of vivocity and need to make a loop to go back to the shopping centre again.
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Was at this restaurant a couple of months back with my girlfriend and her friend. I was formerly introduced to this place by my colleague and so decided to give it a try.
The place was quite nicely done up and if you were sitting by the window, you can get a good glimpse of the lights and the Singapore River while having your dinner.
So after we were seated, we ordered Black Pig Shabu Shabu, Black Pig Loin Katsu set and extra plates of the Shabu Shabu meat. I must say that the Shabu Shabu meat was really tender and juicy. The taste was realy good, with the meat just melting in your mouth almost instantly. As for the Pig Loin Katsu, it was crispy and yet nt too oily, which was very good.
Unfortunately,we did not get to eat their dessert which was the Orange Jelly and Nagasi Warabi Mochi, which were already sold out when we wanted to place our order.
Overall, I would say that the food there taste really fantastic. However, the quantity of food is catered mainly either for one to two pax consumption depending on ur choice. Therefore I would be recommended to order extra plates of meat if you are a meat lover.
However, do take note that the prices there are slightly steeper due to the high quality of the meat, which is the Berkshire pork ("black pig") which is imported from the United States. As such, you may consider ordering extra plates of meat when you have finished your intial serving and wanna have more.
Rating given:
Another vote on the bad back rest. The angle is awkward. And it gave me an aching neck after just a short 100 minutes show.
But the other Yebbers are definitely right about the spacious seats and the clean (but which cinema isn't clean while it's new?) comfy feel.
I still prefer The Cathay. :)
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I had the impression that Pet's Lovers Centre was this chain store thing that was really expensive and un-feeling about pets because they generally do not sell pets (except in Simei).
But I was pleasantly surprised on my recent visit there last week. Was there to look for some stuff for my Rabbit and wasn't quite sure which litter pan to get as there was quite a few to choose from. The salesperson who approached me was very friendly and he shared with me his experiences with HIS rabbit. He gave me plenty of nice tips on what I can do to resolve my problem too. Showed me some stuff but did do any hard-selling.
The variety in the store is quite wide and they are willing to order stuff in if they do not have it at the moment.
Price-wise, I was surprised to find that they are cheaper than my regular pet-shop. About a dollar cheaper for my rabbit's food.
Will probably be buying from them regularly. :)
Rating given:
Oosh is a Japanese Restaurant located at Dempsey Road. It also serves up some fusion fare and western stuff. After some recommendations from friends, I decided to try it out.
It's been sectioned into different places
The Bar - Alfresco Bar overlooking the Garden
The Cellar - where you find fine wine and mingle
Yen Dining - the conventional Jap Restie with the sushi counter
The Roof - for chillin
The Trellis - Enclosed little enclaves in the open area
The Terrace - A Pavilion for finger food tastin
The Lookout - A platform where you can see the entire place
The Garden - Alfresco dining area
The Deck - for functions
All the places are tastefully decorated and very cosy looking. Ambience is superb whether you're there on a date or for a gathering or even a casual dinner with clients.
The Garden Experience
Out in the open, save for some bugs around, it was very nice dining under the stars and warm cosy lighting.
The Food : Garlic Shrimp, Stewed Oxtail, Sausage Pasta and Yuzu Sorbet.
The Garlic Shrimp was a tad bland for my taste. It wasn't even as well presented as it looked in the menu. Definitely not worth ordering.
My Sausage Pasta was average with little bits of garlic which didn't quite help in the taste. It wasn't bad either. But it could've been my cooking on a good day.
My companion commented that the Stewed Oxtail was just average as well. He's definitely had better ones.
The one thing that we loved was the Yuzu Sorbet. Well me more than him. A delightful dessert to end an average meal.
The Service: Pretty slow really. Was it too dark that they couldn't see us waving? The food only came after a couple of reminders and smiles were really few and far between.
The damage : about $70 for the two of us. A little ex for average food but if you consider the great ambience, I guess it's alright.
Conclusion: Not sure if I would go back. Maybe for chilling and drinks but not for food. :)
The damage :
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Was at Quality Cafe on Friday night to have their buffet Taiwanese porridge buffet. In the past, had been to this cafe several times and found their food to have quite a fair range and well worth the money. Before 10pm, the pricing is at 10.80 per pax and after that, it only costs 6.90 per pax. ( The prices are before GST).
The range of food there includes steamed fish,curry chicken, taiwanese sausages, crab, braised eggs, tau pok, etc and the normal porridge condiments such as peanuts, ikan bilis and pickles.
Overall, I would say that the food quite tasty and thou it may nt seem to be that wide a range as compared to other buffets, I still think that for the price stated above, it is still acceptable.
But do take note that this cafe is rather small and thus it would be advisable to make a reservation beforehand to avoid being put on the waiting list when you get there.
Rating given:
Value for money buffet...
After a whole day without food, we went to Sakura for buffet dinner. Each pax $28 7%gst on weekends and $26 7%gst on weekdays. Price wise, its considered one of the cheapest buffet around. Serving quite a wide spread of Japanese food (sushi, sashimi, tempura, tepanyaki etc), Dim Sum, Chinese cooked food and yummy cakes.
We've been there many times for their high-tea buffet which consists of just sushi and sashimi. This was our first for their dinner. And we were satisfied with the entire experience. The food is good (not very good), taste wise still alright (after eating that much, the taste just blended) and the choices were alright for the price.
Can take a peep at what they serve in the photos I've uploaded. These are just 1/3 of what they have there.
Rating given:
Shoppers Rainbow is a local blogstore selling fashion from Taiwan and such. Their site is well-kept and comprehensive. They also organise sprees and allow pre-orders on items.
Although they don't have a very wide variety of items ( I expect them to "expand" soon) but their replies to tags and emails are very prompt. They are also very polite and make an effort to update their customers or taggers regularly. I think in terms of service that's good. They also do not give information which they are unsure of to unsure that no one is unhappy. :) Great people!. Do pay them a visit. :)
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