Thursday, December 25, 2008

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas.

May all the special joy of the season bring much happiness.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

The Lounge

Sip champagne at midnight or linger over a tea-time cuppa while being entertained by a live jazz band.

On Sundays, the Champagne Jazz Brunch featuring a fine spread that includes Peking Duck, sushi, sashimi and pasta, is well-attended by families.

At $88++ per person with free flow of Veuve Clicquot Champagne, wine, beer, juices and soft drinks.

Bookings essential.

Tel: (65) 6431 1046

Crystal Jade Macau Cafe

New concept restaurant by Crystal Jade offering Macau-style delights that include special Portuguese pork chop bun and roasted chicken with special herbs.

You can also savour Portuguese egg tarts and the famous double-boiled egg white with milk dessert.

Tel: (65) 6338 0198

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Ya Kun Kaya Toast

Soft brown bread, hand-toasted over a grill and smothered in warm butter and slabs of kaya - a winning combination!

Other treats include French toast, ice cream toast (in four flavours no less) and cheese toast.

Tel: (65) 6884 4469

Monday, November 24, 2008

Old Chang Kee

The golden short-crust pastry puffs are stuffed with a mouthwatering filling of spicy potato cubes, chicken meat and eggs.

Other top-sellers include fried spring rolls and fish balls.

Tel: (65) 6337 9238

Mos Burger

Take a bite of their unique rice burger - beef slivers dripping with sauce, tucked between two moist mounds of rice.

Add a side-serving of chunky fries and salad with Japanese wasabe dressing and wash it all down with peach tea. Or try the new and healthy Natsumi Burger. Instead of a bun or rice, Natsumi Burgers are encased in crisp, fresh iceberg lettuce!

Location: #01-69 Parco Bugis Junction, Singapore.
Tel: (65) 6337 9353

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Kedai Kue-Kue

Indonesian delicacies and palate-pleasing savouries such as nasi lemak tempt the passerby.

Their onde-onde, lapis legit and house signature srikaya cake are made quite delectable with lashings of coconut, fragrant kaya and gula melaka.

This shop is a MUIS Halal certified caterer.

Location: #B1-06a Parco Bugis Junction, Singapore.
Tel: (65) 6338 6821

Barnsburry Restaurant

If it's country-style fare you want, Barnsburry is the place to be.

Their tasty oven-baked specials are the result of fresh ingredients combined with traditional recipes.

Hot favourites include the lasagne roll-ups -- baked cheesy pasta topped with a zingy bell pepper pizza sauce -- and tender pork ribs marinated with Barnsburry's own special BBQ Sauce.

Location: #02-49 Parco Bugis Junction, Singapore.
Tel: (65) 6332 1234

Virgin Coconut Oil

Virgin Coconut Oil is a source of natural lauric acid and capric acid which provides a wide range of health benefits.

Health benefits including increased immunnity system, improve metabolism, and as a natural anti oxidant.

We can be easily find Virgin Coconut Oil in drugstores, supermarkets, and on many healthy food's outlets.

Saturday, November 22, 2008

Nanxiang Man Tou Dian

Fans of xiao long bao (Chinese 'souped' dumplings) will flock to this Shanghai-based restaurant for a hot and steaming fix.

Order baskets of savoury buns from a selection of fillings, but be warned: queues have been known to form outside their China branch and their successful Korean and Tokyo franchises - yes, it's that popular!

Location: #02-53 Parco Bugis Junction, Singapore.

V8 Café

The Chicken Baked Rice (subtly marinated chicken served piping hot on rice) is the star of this café.

Other co-stars are the seafood spaghetti, sirloin steak and lamb chops which you can relish bite by bite while you catch a movie on one of the café's many TV screens.

Location: #03-29/29a Parco Bugis Junction, Singapore.
Tel: (65) 6333 4434

Friday, November 21, 2008

Swensen's Café & Restaurant

Earthquake, Gold Rush, Coit Tower, Sticky Chewy Chocolate... just some of the fabulous ice-cream concoctions that have made Swensen's famous over the years.

Hungry folks can dig into Swensen's main courses, pastas or baked rice delights such as Fish 'N' Chips, Breaded Chicken Meuniere, Crayfish Pasta, Chicken Baked Rice... and the list goes on.

Swensen's - the fun dining place for the whole family.

Location: #01-68 Parco Bugis Junction, Singapore.
Tel: (65) 6336 9784

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Coffee and tea get equal prominence on the menu - the exotic teas, in particular, deserve special mention.

Hungry? Fill up on panini sandwiches, gourmet salads, pastries or pasta.

Round off with the bestselling Chicago cheesecake. Or maybe you prefer the raspberry cheesecake - which almost looks too pretty to eat.

Location: #01-79/80 Parco Bugis Junction, Singapore.
Tel: (65) 6333 9654

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Tinun

Savour the best of Thai and Japanese cuisine at Tinun.

Made with tom yam paste imported from Japan, the combination of Japanese noodles and tom yam soup is simply addictive!

For a unique experience, try the Cold Tom Yam Kung Ramen, served with char siew, prawns, egg, cucumber, bean sprouts, straw mushrooms, parsley, spring onions and lime.

Location: #01-56 Parco Bugis Junction, Singapore.
Tel: (65) 6883 2278

Siam Kitchen

Siam Kitchen saves you a journey to Bangkok.

Its menu of honest-to-goodness Thai classics like pineapple fried rice with seafood will make you come back for more.

You can even choose your level of spice!

To cool off, order one of the many delectable desserts and drinks on the menu.

Location: #02-46 Parco Bugis Junction, Singapore.
Tel: (65) 6337 3777

Delifrance

Take your pick from freshly-baked baguettes and croissants, hearty soups, made-to-order sandwiches, healthy salads and French pastries.

The fruit tarts are great for a tea-time snack.

A good place for a much needed refuel after hours' of marathon shopping!

Location: #B1-06 Parco Bugis Junction, Singapore.
Tel: (65) 6332 2416

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Takopachi

Octopus, prawn, or bacon and cheese, these golden balls burst with flavour.

Very popular with both kids and adults who need a quick snack fax.

Seoul Garden - The Table Barbeque People

This restaurant chain, renowned for its buffet grill and steamboat, offers 80 items in its generous spread.

Take your pick from mounds of seafood, stacks of fresh vegetables, marinated meats and desserts!

If you don't have time for the buffet, choose from these six newly-introduced weekday set lunches priced from $6.90++: Grilled Chicken Chop with Garlic Marinade, Grilled SG Skewer, Chicken or Beef Bulgogi Bibim Bap, Deep Fried Chicken Cutlet, Grilled Pacific Dory with Curry Flavour and Korean Oyster Eggs Omelette.

Location: #02-45 Parco Bugis Junction, Singapore.
Tel: (65) 6334 3339

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Simply Thai

Enjoy Thai cuisine done in a low-key but authentic manner.

Hot favourites include the beef noodle soup, tom yam noodles, phad thai (fried noodles), red and green curries.

Do save space for dessert: the mango with sticky rice makes a sensational, sweet end to your meal.

Location: #01-62 Parco Bugis Junction, Singapore.
Tel: (65) 6336 7201

Sakae Sushi

Sakae Sushi is the market leader for kaiten (conveyor belt) sushi, offering value-for-money noodle sets and a quality assortment of Vitamin E enriched sushi.

Prices start from $1.90 with complimentary green tea.

There are nearly 100 dishes on the conveyor belt, including jumping fresh sashimi and sushi managed by computerised interactive menu.

Location: #02-54 Parco Bugis Junction, Singapore.
Tel: (65) 6334 9015

Monday, November 17, 2008

Rotiboy

You can tell by the queues that it's hard to resist this delicious coffee cream bun, a soft mound capped with caramelised coffee cream and filled with melted butter.

The feathery bread, subtle coffee aroma and addictive blend of sweet and salty tastes make it a winner.

Location: #01-61 Parco Bugis Junction, Singapore.
Tel: (65) 6333 9094

Jollibean

Healthy soya bean milk, soya bean curd and pancakes are what this local chain is famous for.

Makes for a nutritious pick-me-up anytime.

Location: Parco Bugis Junction, Singapore.
Tel: (65) 6337 8568

Restaurant Suntory

This is probably one of Singapore's best Japanese restaurants, with the fine reputation of the Suntory line of restaurants behind it.

The sophisticated interiors are subtly lit, the Japanese cuisine delicately authentic.

Fresh seafood, flown direct from Japan, is the highlight of the menu, which includes a wide range of Bento set meals and traditional Kaiseki dinners.

Ideal for special occasions and business dinners.

Location: Parco Bugis Junction, Singapore.
Tel: (65) 6431 1064

Saturday, November 15, 2008

McDonald's

The Big Mac, with its freshly grilled beef patties, pickles and special mayonnaise, is still a firm favourite among fans of the burger chain.

The healthy chicken foldover is a new-addition nibble to sink your teeth into.

And really, who can resist those extra-value Happy meals?

Location: #01-66 Parco Bugis Junction, Singapore, and many more...
Tel: (65) 6339 3690

Chinese Tea House

The tea comes from the best tea plantations in China so you're assured of full-flavoured quality.

Bonus: friendly staffers will gladly fill you in on the finer points of tea brewing and drinking.

More info call (65) 6337 8537

Starbucks Coffee

Fine coffee and a relaxed atmosphere make Starbucks the mecca of café culture.

There are 30 blends to suit everyone.

Enhance the enjoyment of your brew with fresh pastries, sandwiches and cakes.

We can find many Starbucks Coffee's outlet in Singapore.

Friday, November 14, 2008

Laksa (Peranakan)

Laksa is a bowl of creamy curry goodness, with thick noodles, prawns, cockles, and fishcake.

The Malay and Chinese concoction is made from a paste of spice, herbs, dried shrimp, coconut milk and chilli for that unmistakable fragrance and rich, subtle taste.

Where to find it in Singapore:
¤ 328 Katong Laksa (51/53 East Coast Rd.)
¤ Sungai Road Laksa (#01-00 Blk 27 Jalan Berseh)
¤ Tong Jimian (#01-0
0 Golden Mile Food Centre, 505 Beach Rd.)
¤ and many more...

Fish Head Curry (Indian/Chinese)

Traditional Indian curry is given the Singaporean treatment by adding sweet flesh of fish heads, and thick chunks of tomatoes, brinjals, and ladyfingers.

The broth may be either dense and syrupy, or clear and thin, but either way, the dish is a unique winning combination of sweet, sour, spicy and salty.

Where to find it in Singapore:
¤ Gayatri Restaurant (19 Race Course Rd., 65-6291 1011)
¤ Muthu's Curry (72-78 Race Course Rd., 65-6392 1722)
¤ Lin Heng Snack Bar (#01-18 Sultan Plaza, 100 Jalan Sultan)
¤ and many more...

Saint Pierre (French)

Voluptuous French cuisine prepared by a peroxide blond Belgian chef is the key ingredient that has turned Saint Pierre (#01-01 Central Mall, 3 Magazine Rd., Singapore, 65-6438 0887) into a near religious experience for his many fans.

Nothing on the menu is straightforward - a typical starter reads as "hard sliced toro carpaccio with fettuccini of raw asparagus, shavings of parmesan and roquette with black truffle dressing".

Belgian owner and celebrity Chef Emmanuel Stroobant whips up flavour and flair in every bite, turning Japanese raw octopus into an impeccably elegant appetiser with layers of fresh vegetable, Italian cheese, and French truffle.

The genius of Stroobant lies in the clean, clear, seductive memories he leaves behind on your palate.

Mainstays in the ever-changing menu are the foie gras caramelised with green apples and old port sauce, and Grandma Stroobant's flourless chocolate cake. Satisfied? You can thank the Saint.

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Bak Kut Teh (Chinese)

Bak kut teh is roughly translated as pork rib tea, and this dish is literally that - pork ribs that have been stewed in a clear broth with Chinese herbs, garlic and pepper.

Believed to have improved health, this dish has evolved into a firm hawker favourite, and is eaten with white rice and dark soy sauce.

Where to find it in Singapore:
¤ Founder Rou Gu Cha (347 Balestier Rd., 65-6352 6192)
¤ 333 Bak Kut Teh (333 Balestier Rd.)
¤ Ng Ah Sio Pork Ribs Eating House (208 Rangoon Rd., 65-6291 4537)
¤ and many more...

Ministry Of Sound

Yet another behemoth has landed, in the form of Ministry of Sound (Clarke Quay, 3C The Cannery, River Valley Rd., 65-6235 2292).

This UK outfit has snagged itself one of the largest dance spaces in Asia with 40,000 square feet of private rooms housing different music venues for enthusiastic young fans.

Find your groove, be it soul, retro, hard house, or chill.

At the main dance floor, deep progressive house and electroclash music takes charge, as punters lap up the hedonistic lighting and gyrate the night away.

The more sophisticated crowds can be seen lounging the night away at Smoove, MOS's chill out area.

Buddha Bar favourites and downtempo gems are the main music playlist here. Those who really want to have fun should head down to 54, which comes replete with disco balls and evergreen disco hits.

Not to be left out, hip hop and R&B aficionados can check out the Housesexy room.

Hainanese Chicken Rice (Chinese)

Chicken rice is Singapore's unofficial national dish, and is a simple combination of roasted or steamed chicken atop a mound of rice cooked in rich chicken stock.

And while this may sound easy to prepare - there is more to it than meets the eye.

Connoisseurs also rate the quality of the chilli sauce, ground ginger and dark soy accompaniments.

Where to find it in Singapore:
¤ Boon Tong Kee (425 River Valley Rd., 65-6736 3213)
¤ Chatterbox Coffeehouse (G/F, Meritus Mandarin, 333 Orchard Rd., 65-6737 4411)
¤ and many more...

Chilli And Black Pepper Crab (Chinese)

Heartily fried in a high-heat wok to seal in the flavour and freshness, chilli crabs and black pepper crabs are the mainstays of any seafood meal.

The sweet chilli crab gravy is a crimson red colour dotted with fresh chilli, tomato sauce, fresh eggs and spring onions. The black pepper gravy is more of a paste consisting of black and white pepper, salt and garlic.

Where to find it in Singapore:
¤ Jumbo Seafood (#01-01/02 Riverside Point, 30 Merchant Rd., 65-6532 3435)
¤ Long Beach Seafood (1018 East Coast Parkaway, 65-6445 8833)
¤ No Signboard Seafood (#01-14/16 Esplanade Mall, 8 Raffles Ave., 65-6336 9959)
¤ and many more...

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Rojak (Southeast Asian)

Rojak is best described as a fruit and vegetable salad, with additions of fried bean curd, and dough fritters.

The rojak dressing is thick, piquant and often sweet black gravy made of fermented prawn paste, ground chilli, sugar, lime juice and roasted peanuts.

Where to find it in Singapore:
¤ Brothers Rojak (#01-211, Blk 449 Clementi Ave. 3)
¤ Whampoa Hoover Rojak (Stall #1 Chinatown Food Street, Smith St.)
¤ Rojak Popiah Cockles (Stall 56 Maxwell Road Food Centre)
¤ and many more...

Roti Prata (Indian)

Prata is cheap and delicious, and is commonly served around the clock.

It is a paper-thin multi-layered pancake made from wheat flour that is repeatedly stretched and tossed before being fried on a hot griddle.

The resulting 'flat fried croissant' is then served with curry gravy or sugar.

Where to find it in Singapore:
¤ Thasevi Food Eating House (237 Jalan Kayu)
¤ Casuarina Curry (236 Casuarina Rd.)
¤ Al-Jilani Restaurant (127 Bencoolen St.)
¤ and many more...

Shopping Paradise

Singapore is well-known as shopping paradise since we can easily find everything we want. Especially electronic gadget, we can find it out in a cheaper price than any other country in the region.

Mega brand like Sony, Toshiba, Sharp, Microsoft, Apple, Intel, LG, GE, AMD, Fujitsu and etc have their representative offices and manufacturing around Singapore region.

We can find Sony Vaio laptops, Apple iPod, Toshiba laptops with cheaper price than any other Southeast Asia countries.

Famous watches brand like Rolex, Omega, Seiko, Tag Heuer, Casio are also easy to find here, and of course your satisfaction guarantee.

Apparels, jewelleries, and many other stuffs welcome your shopping culture.

Payment by credit cards (eg. Visa, Master Card) are accepted in almost every store nationwide, so as a tourist no need to worry carrying much money in wallet. Just swipe your credit card.

So, not only we can expanding our taste of foods here but we can also satisfying our shopping needs.

Welcome to the shopping paradise.

Satay (Malay)

Usually found in some form or other in most parts of Southeast Asia, grilled meat on a stick is this region's forte.

Singapore's Malay version called satay is beautifully marinated in a sweet-spicy sauce, charcoal-roasted to fragrant perfection, and dipped in peanut gravy.

It's not complete without sides of steamed rice cakes plus cucumber and onion chunks.

Where to find it in Singapore:
¤ Lau Pa Sat satay stalls (18 Raffles Quay)
¤ Shi Xiang Sha Die (#02-079 Chinatown Food Centre, Blk 355 Smith St.)
¤ and many more...

Char Kway Teow (Chinese)

Broad flat noodles, known as kway teow, are the perfect staple when they are fried with dark soy sauce, egg, beansprouts, Chinese sausage and cockles, aromatic from the high heat of a blackened wok. This is the most commonly craved hawker dish, but also the most cholesterol-laden.

Where to find it in Singapore:
¤ Hai Kee Teochew Char Kway Teow (#01-550 Commonwealth Avenue Cooked Food Centre, 40A Commonwealth Ave.)
¤ Outram Park Fried Kway Teow (#02-18 Hong Lim Market & Food, Blk 531 Upper Cross St.)
¤ No. 18 Zion Road Fried Kway Teow (Stall 17 Zion Road Food Centre, 86 Zion Rd.)
¤ and many more...

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Coriander Leaf

The price of cooking lessons at Coriander Leaf is a steal when you realise that owner Samia Ahad does all the teaching herself.

From SGD 85 to SGD 125 per session (which includes food tasting and a recipe book to take home with you) you get to be a part of an interactive class of no more than eight students as she dispenses practical tips on cooking and cuisines, which range from Italian, Indian, Mediterranean, Pakistani and even Persian.

Location: #02-03 Clarke Quay, Block 3A, River Valley Road, Singapore.
Tel: (65) 6732 3354
Website: CorianderLeaf.com

Nude Supperclub + Bar

At Wisma Atria, clubbing at the Nude Supperclub + Bar is akin to chilling out in an underwater paradise, with a giant, floor-to-ceiling aquarium with special lighting effects (look out for the sharks).

To add to the draw, there are not one, but three live acts from Tuesday to Saturday.

Location: #01-18/23 Wisma Atria, 435 Orchard Road, Singapore.
Tel: (65) 6333 5003
Website: IndoChine.com.sg

Monday, November 10, 2008

Simply Thai

Enjoy Thai cuisine done in a low-key but authentic manner. Hot favourites include the beef noodle soup, tom yam noodles, phad thai (fried noodles), red and green curries.

Do save space for dessert: the mango with sticky rice makes a sensational, sweet end to your meal.

Location: #01-62 Parco Bugis Junction, Singapore.
Tel: (65) 6336 7201

tcc - the coffee connoisseur

There are 31 new concoctions on the menu. Drop by and sample the deliciously good Grapefruit Chocolate Espresso (coffee, steamed milk, choc syrup and citron jam), Sea of Gold (a refreshing soda cooler with mangoes) or the Rome Coffee (rum liqueur and coffee topped with whipped cream and raisins).

Foodwise, try the Pan Fried Dory with Asian Vinaigrette or the Apricot Herb Crust Dory with Hazelnut and Apricot Cream.

Location: #01-96 Parco Bugis Junction, Singapore.
Tel: (65) 6837 2027

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Ma Maison

Ma Maison's warm brick interiors provide a cosy backdrop to a menu of traditional French fare with a hint of Japanese influence in taste and presentation.

Set lunches available at value-for-money prices. Fine wines and beers from around the world add to the spirit of things. C'est magnifique!

Location: #02-51 Parco Bugis Junction, Singapore.

Sushi Tei

At Sushi Tei, be prepared to wait up to an hour for a table or a seat by the kaiten (conveyor belt) on busy nights.

No reservations are taken, but you can go up to the reception and 'register' for dinner early. Leave your mobile number with them - they'll call you when your table's ready.

While away your time by shopping, and whet your appetite by thinking about their Dragon Roll (king prawn sushi with avocado and mayo), Salmon Belly Sashimi and tangy Japanese salads.

Location: #05-12/18 Paragon, 290 Orchard Road, Singapore.
Tel: (65) 6235 1771
Website: www.sushitei.com.sg

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Sketches Pasta And Wine Bar

At Sketches, diners choose their own pasta, sauce and gamishes, allowing you to get crazily creative!

You can order a 'hungry' portion ($10.50) or a 'starving' portion ($14.50).

The a la carte menu provides more options while desserts like tiramisu, waffle with ice cream or banana split leave you pleasingly satisfied.

Location: 01-85/87 Parco Bugis Junction, Singapore.
Tel: (65) 6339 8386

PastaMania

With more than 20 pastas and 15 types of pizzas on the menu, PastaMania offers variety without compromising on quality.

You can enjoy a casual Italian meal for under $10!

Whether it's the warm spinach salad, smoked salmon pizza or chicken sausage pasta, you're assured of a tasty good time. End on a sweet note with the irresistible Strawberry Bavarese - fresh strawberries and fruits in vanilla cream, sprinkled with cinnamon powder. Divine!

Location: 02-47/48 Parco Bugis Junction, Singapore.
Tel: (65) 6339 6635

Friday, November 7, 2008

Chinatown's Food

Below some foods we can find on Chinatown, Singapore...

BAK KWA
Barbecued meat.

CHAR KWAY TEOW
Flat noodles, fried with bean sprouts, egg, fish cake, and cockles.

CHENDOL
A dessert of shaved ice with coconut milk and brown palm sugar.

DIM SUM
Dumplings and small bites, usually steamed in a rattan basket.

HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE
A dish of plain rice and steamed chicken, accompanied by chilli sauce, ground ginger paste and dark soy sauce dips.

ICE KACANG
Shaved ice atop corn, jellies and local beans, laced with colourful flavourings and condensed milk.

KAYA
A local jam made from eggs, sugar and coconut milk.

LAKSA
Noodles in a coconut-based gravy, with bean sprouts, fish cake, prawns and cockles.

LAP CHEONG
Traditional Chinese sausage.

MEE
A generic name for all sorts of noodles.

PAU
A white flour bun, filled with savoury meat or bean paste and steamed.

POPIAH
Spring roll with a filling of turnips, prawns, egg, peanuts, Chinese sausage, greens.

SATAY
Skewered meat (chicken, mutton or beef) barbecued over a charcoal fire.

YONG TAU FOO
Bean curd usually stuffed with fish, and eaten with noodles.

Lingzhi Vegetarian Restaurant

Vegetarian food isn't a bore if you're dining at the five-star, award-winning Lingzhi Vegetarian Restaurant.

Since savouring Chef Lam Chun Hing's flawless vegetarian dishes 14 years ago, we still haven't found the combination of mushrooms, tangy fruit and vegetables in delicious like 'Fire in the Belly' or 'Monkey Head Mushrooms with Shredded Ginger', you can bet going green is anything but boring!

Location : #05-01 Liat Towers, 541 Orchard Road
, Singapore.
Tel: (65) 6734 3788
Price range: <$10 - $20

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Din Tai Fung

Din Tai Fung is the globally famous Taiwanese dim sum restaurant that spares no expense in dishing out its signature Xiao Long Bao. These are little pork dumplings with the most translucent skin, created fresh daily by the 30 chefs in the show kitchen. Service is quick and efficient and you won't need much help selecting your food thanks to the mouth-watering pictorial menu.

The crystal-clear chicken broth is nutritious and filling, the vegetable salad with Taiwanese vinegar dressing a crisp subtle starter, while dumplings are scooped up in mouthfuls.

Located at #02-48/53 Wisma Atria, 435 Orchard Rd., (65) 6732 1383.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Ajisen Dining

Japanese chefs at Ajisen Dining use only the freshest ingredients imported from Hokkaido and Tukichi, ensuring your conveyer belt sushi is of top-notch quality.

Tip: choose a prime spot at the sushi bar counter and watch the skilled chefs at work.

Also on the menu: tempura, unagi and crab dishes whipped up with flair. Or else go for house specialty, pork or chicken katsutoji.

Location: #01-88/93 Food Parco Bugis Junction Singapore (65) 6338 9312.
Opening hours : 12pm - 10pm

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Indonesian Food In Singapore

Homesick? Missing hometown foods? Since i'm an Indonesian, while in Singapore sometimes i miss Indonesian foods.
Here i share one of my favourite place to eat.

The original House of Sundanese Food (55 Boat Quay, 65-6534 3775) outlet that started a regional chain of franchises is sure to satisfy your cravings for Indonesian cuisine. Sunda is part of West Java, and has a culture distinct from the rest of Indonesia. Expect traditional favourites such as deep-fried gurame fish - crispy to the bone; grilled squid marinated with a piquant array of herbs; sayur lodeh (curry vegetables) braised till meltingly soft; and the ubiquitous tahu telur (fried beancurd with egg, drizzled with a sweet, thick gravy). Any menu item that's bakar or charcoal-grilled is recommended. The kitchen here does not use pork or lard. So that's mean it's Halal Guarantee.

Chinese Food In Singapore

If you are looking for chinese restaurants in Singapore, here i will share some suggestion based on my experiences. In this post we go to Crystal Jade Golden Palace.

With precision and poise, the painstakingly prepared Teochew and Cantonese dishes at Crystal Jade Golden Palace (#05-22/24 Paragon, 290 Orchard Rd., 65-67346866) can't help but knock you off your feet. Crystal Jade is the much-loved home grown Chinese restaurant chain that produces quality dishes across its outlets. Diners at Golden Palace enjoy a variety of regional dishes such as flower crab porridge, Teochew cold crab, roasted suckling pig, and braised abalone. If you like your dim sum freshly made and served in minutes, head to a Crystal Jade outlets.

Crystal Jade's dim sum is one of my favourites.

Monday, November 3, 2008

Nasi Uduk

Nasi Uduk also well-known as Nasi Lemak in other countries.

But here i will explain for you a bit difference within nasi uduk and nasi lemak

In Singapore and Malaysia, we can easily find a food stall which selling nasi lemak. It combine with chicken wing, sausage, shrimp roll, egg, chillies, etc depends on your taste. The price is also depends on your combination which usually it starts from S$ 2.

Since i'm living in Jambi city (proudly i said this is a small city with unlimited possibilities), here i will introduce a nasi lemak alike dishes which available here.

It's called nasi uduk. It different in the combination. Nasi uduk combined with fried turmeric chicken, fried freshwater catfish, chicken gizzards, fried soybean curd, fried fermented soybean cake (tempeh), etc.

Nasi uduk was said as one of Indonesian traditional food which came from Java island.

In Jambi city, my favorite nasi uduk seller is Nasi Uduk Simpang Jawo. It located in a T-intersection called Simpang Jawo. The name explains the location. I like it because it delicious will make me want more and more again.

Here we can find more dishes for nasi uduk's combination, such as prawn satay, quail eggs satay, roasted duck, cuttlefish, etc.

With only Rp 15.000,- we can get nasi uduk combine with fried chicken. For normal appetite it's perfect enough.

Location : Simpang Jawo, Kasang Luar, Jambi.