Monday, May 26, 2008

BAK KUT TEH


Been passing by this place a few nights and saw that it was really packed so decided to check it out on Saturday afternoon for lunch. This place has got to be the fasting place that has ever served Bak kut teh to me...machiem fast food restaurant...maybe cos it's a sat and almost 2pm when I was there.

If you still haven't figured out this place yet it's just opposite central mall (clarke quay NEL station)...Think it just opened but I think there are a few branches around this island.

Of course besides the usual ribs soup there are other parts of porky that they served...didn't tried any of that..just their signature.

I actually like it...thought it's better than the one in havelock road that MAY recommended before. The pork ribs are quite fresh,tender and slide off the bone without much effort,unlike some place where the meat feels like eraser stuck to a pencil. The soup are peppery but not too overwhelming to the taste bud and not that spicy that feels like ants on tongue...

I think they do top up the soup but I didn't asked for it...the time I was there,there were more staff than customers...from what I see there are at least 7 waiter/waitress and 4 people behind the counter so my guess is on normal days, they are really busy in order to hire so many people... or maybe it's becos PRC staff are getting damn cheap to hire...either that or they are just freelancers....HEEEHEEE.




My rating : worth trying out !!!

song fa bak kut teh

11 New Bridge Road #01-01 Singapore 059383

Time: 0800 - 2300

CLOSED ON MONDAY

You can find the menu here: http://www.sbestfood.com/songfa.htm


Friday, May 23, 2008

Hokkian Mee, Claypot, Ice-Cream PICS





Hokkian Mee, Claypot Rice, Ice-Cream

Okay, here's my list:

Hainan Hokkien Mee:
No 34 Golden Mile Food Centre
62946798
11am to 2pm 3pm to 9pm
Closed on Wed


It's $3 but damn small plate lor. If you like Hokkien Mee with thin beehoon, dry with chilli, u'll like this one. I prefer the 'chup chup' ones.

Tong Chiang Claypot Restaurant (Fully Air-Conditioned):

I first tried this at the branch at Race Course Road.
374 Race Course Road, Singapore 218643
12pm to 9.30pm
Closed on Mondays
Nearest MRT: Farrer Park


You have to call and order like an HOUR in advance. Besides the claypot rice (which I think, it's okay only), they are known for their side dishes as well.
My favourite dish is 'Hong Zao Chicken', dunno how they cook it, damn nice!

The 2nd time I tried it is at Sims Way in Geylang. We only waited for about 15mins then. I guess becos not many people know that there's a branch here. Four of us spent about $20-$30 each with 2 side dishes, a few drinks and a claypot.

19 Sims Way
Open Daily 12pm to 1am
62964456


ICEKIMO
8 Sin Ming Road
#01-03 Sin Ming Centre
Open Daily 11am to 11pm


I Luuuuuuuuuuurve the Durian Waffle. Ask Dina for pictures.
The building is just outside Jalan Isnin. As the entire building is under construction, we had a hard time looking for it. But walk right in, even though there's a sign that says 'DANGER! KEEP OUT!'

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Frogz burger


No lah it's not really frog lah...neither is it a french makan place.Just some laid back kopi tiam in some obsure place in bukit timah...

Thought I checked it out after reading about it...turned out to be another ang moh hang out place...no air con hor...it's open air..

It's actually a pub with a western style burger joint next to it...was packed actually on a mid weekday night and with a burger at$12,the boss is laughing all the way to the bank.

frankly speaking...(not referring to hotdogs here)I have tasted better burgers at least I think its better...maybe its cos of aircon. nothing taste better in an aircon environment even if the food taste like shit...heehee

maybe becos i was sweating in this crappy humid weather of late that is making me give this place a not so favorable review..anyway if you wanna check it out here's the address....

you got to park within the residential estate...that is you got to park illegally.

SMOK'INN FROGZ KITCHEN. 879 Bukit Timah Road

Open: 4pm - 11pm (weekdays), noon - 11pm (Saturdays), 9am - 11pm (Sundays).



Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Chicken Rice, Golf, Kangoo Jump, Bears

Simon, I did it. Here's the blog!
It's for all to contribute.

To kick off, here are the places I went to check out last wkend:

1. Chicken rice stall along Upper Thomson Road, Yew Lian Park, next to Joy Doggy pet shop.

DO's BUT...
The white chicken's silky smooth but if you don't mind a 40 yr old man with his thumb tucked inside the rice when serving you food, give it a go.

DON'T
Dumpling soup. Dumplings without prawns should never be served. The pork taste funny too. One word - BAD.

2. Joy Doggy Pet Shop (next door)
In case you ever need to get a cage for yourself. I did, but it's to cage someone else.

DO's
Service's good and the staff are friendly.
They recommend Petmate for cages. It costs about $130 for an (estimated) 50cm x 30cm cage.

3. Lilliputt (East Coast Park, in front of Big Splash, 2nd floor, above Sushi Tei)

DON'T
It's the only indoor themed mini-golf course for kids (well, big kids like Donny too. That's if he's willing to spend $18 fighting with the young ones.)

The space is pretty small and dingy. Kinda pathetic really. The courses are modelled after landmarks like Esplanade and Chinese Garden (Yawns...) A lot of kids were there but i wonder if it'll last.

4. Kangoo Jump (Playgroud @ Big Splash)

DO's DO's DO's
Let's go there! If you don't know what it is, visit www.springgear.com.sg


5. Haji Lane

DON'T
Haji Lane is damn quiet on Sundays so don't go there to shop for clothes unless u're damn bored (like the staff mending the shops) or u're looking for Sasha Bears in Arab Street. They've got huge ponys in there as well.

ok, that's all.

more from next wkend...