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After having dinner at <a href="http://theengineerchef.blogspot.sg/2014/06/lolas-cafe.html" target="_blank">Lola's Cafe</a>, my friends and I decided to grab some dessert. In that area, I always remembered that I wanted to visit Wimbly Lu, so we decided to give it a try. It was around 10pm on a Saturday evening when we arrived and there was still a long line! We waited for about 15 minutes before we finally got our table. </div>
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I love the ambient at Wimbly Lu. In the evening it felt so cozy and peaceful. Yellow lightbulbs with colorful confetti lights - so comforting. </div>
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We were pretty full after dinner, but I was so tempted to give the chocolatey goodies a try. I ordered the <b>Flourless Chocolate Cake</b> ($6) and a <b>Champagne Truffle </b>($2).</div>
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The <b>Flourless Chocolate Cake</b> was drizzled with hot caramel sauce. A bite into the cake and you would realize how rich this was. This flourless chocolate cake falls into the more fudgy, wet, and rich category. It was surely nice, full of chocolate, and moist. However, it would be good to share a slice with a friend. </div>
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I expected the <b>Champagne</b> <b>Truffle</b> to taste wonderfully good, but sadly it was too sweet for my liking. The texture was good but definitely not out of the world. I ended up ordering more <b>Dark Chocolate Truffles </b>($2 each) to go. </div>
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For drinks, I ordered the <b>Mayan Hot Chocolate </b>($6). I was really excited to see this on the menu! Ever since I tried Cuban spiced hot chocolate in Victor's 1949 Kitchen back in Minneapolis, I couldn't look at regular hot chocolate the same way anymore. The <b>Mayan Hot Chocolate </b>is way spicier and thicker. Be prepared to sip a cup of iced water while finishing your hot cocoa. Nevertheless, I would definitely order this cuppa again whenever I came back to Wimbly Lu. </div>
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My friends ordered the <b>Iced Chocolate</b> ($7) and hot <b>Tea in a Pot </b>($5). I did not get a chance to try their drinks, but they commented that their drinks were good too! Especially the <b>Iced Chocolate</b>.</div>
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Wimbly Lu is definitely a great dessert place, especially if you <i>love </i>chocolate. If the location is more strategically located, I would frequent the cafe more regularly. Perhaps someday I will return for their waffles. </div>
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<i>Menu can be found <u><a href="http://www.wimblylu.com/WL-menu.pdf" target="_blank">here</a></u>.</i></div>
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<a href="http://www.wimblylu.com/" target="_blank">Wimbly Lu</a></h3>
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15-2 Jalan Riang, Singapore 358987<br />+65 6289 1489</h4>
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My Rating: 4/5</h3>
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Astrinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14126310168969722971noreply@blogger.com02 Jalan Riang, Singapore 3589681.3478888 103.86767409999993-24.1741457 62.559080099999932 26.8699233 145.17626809999993tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9039297849578451135.post-49870281952609762742014-06-30T11:51:00.001-05:002014-06-30T11:51:19.392-05:00Lola's Cafe<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Lola's Cafe is probably one of the most hyped brunch spot in the island. People claimed that the food was good and the price was pocket friendly. It was so good that you might have to wait hours for a table as they do not accept reservation. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My friends and I decided to patron Lola's Cafe for dinner on Saturday. I arrived at around 5pm but dinner was only served on 6pm </span>onward<span style="font-family: inherit;">. The size of the restaurant was pretty small. Tables were </span>closely<span style="font-family: inherit;"> placed that you almost could hear what the other parties were talking about. We were seated at a larger table at the back close to the proximity of the toilet. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">While waiting for the time to pass, we ordered some drinks and appetizer for sharing. I ordered the <b>Sakura Green Tea</b>, while my friends had the <b>Mesquite Pale Ale </b>and <b>Lindemans Apple Cider</b>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For appetizer, we ordered </span><b style="font-family: inherit;">Honey Paprika Crispy Wings </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">($10). I love the presentation of the wings - served on a wooden cutting board. The wings were perfectly seasoned, and I like the combination of the sweet honey with a hint of zing in the sauce. They were crispy in the outside and tender in the inside - which is the criteria of good chicken wings. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My </span><b>Coastal Seafood Spaghetti in Tomato and Anchovies Sauce </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">was disastrous. I couldn't believe our server recommended this when I asked for a recommendation. The seafood was fishy and not fresh <i>at all</i>. The tomato sauce was mediocre and tasted like it was off the can. No further explanation needed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My friend's </span><b>Bacon and Mushroom Spaghetti in Truffle Cream Sauce </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">seemed pretty good. Truffle oil aroma was distinct and fragrant, and the sauce was okay. Not out of the world but could be considered as a plate of good cream based pasta. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The third pasta dish that we had was the </span><b>Swimmer Crab Spaghetti in Spicy Tomato Cream Sauce</b><span style="font-family: inherit;">. Thankfully the crab was not fishy like my seafood. The chili crab sauce was pretty tasty and seasoned well. I would recommend ordering this dish if you insist to have a pasta dish at Lola's Cafe. </span></div>
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We chatted in the restaurant after our meal and decided to order a dessert: <b>Sea Salt Chocolate Tart with Coffee Cream </b>($5). The tart was perhaps the nicest food we had in the restaurant. The chocolate ganache was decadent, and the coffee cream was shaped prettily in a quenelle, smooth, and yummy. I love the perfect bitterness and not overpowering sweetness of the dessert.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In my opinion, my experience at Lola's Cafe was utterly disappointing. I heard so many good reviews but it turned out to be terrible. If a restaurant still serves fishy seafood, how good can it be? I definitely couldn't comment on the brunch menu as I did not try them but probably the dinner menu made a good overall representative. </span></div>
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Astrinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14126310168969722971noreply@blogger.com45 Simon Road, Singapore 5458931.361641 103.88594799999998-24.1603935 62.577353999999985 26.8836755 145.19454199999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9039297849578451135.post-44398062891345394292014-06-04T12:23:00.000-05:002014-06-04T12:23:37.194-05:00Cake Spade<span style="text-align: justify;">After being in my bucket list for quiet a while, I finally got to visit Cake Spade after dinner for the second time at Pasta Brava. Cake Spade is located at the street level of Orchid Hotel, and it was on the side facing Tanjong Pagar Road. Based on my cake definition, Cake Spade serves </span><i style="text-align: justify;">American </i><span style="text-align: justify;">cakes.</span>
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When we arrived at Cake Spade, it was around 8pm on a Saturday evening, and most of the cakes have been out of stock. Few selections were left, including their house famous <b>Tofu Cheesecake</b>, but I chose to not order tofu cheesecake as I made tofu cheesecake pretty regularly and though mine was the bomb - confident enough with the taste, needless to say.</div>
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I settled for the <b>Hummingbird Cake </b>($5.9), and my two friends shared the <b>Chocolate Blackout Cake </b>($5.9). In terms of price tag, Cake Spade offers, in my opinion, reasonable quote for traditional American style cakes. </div>
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I love my <b>Hummingbird Cake</b>. Hummingbird is a classic banana, pineapple, and coconut cake. It is one of my go to cupcake flavors as it was fruity and light. From Cake Spade, although the texture was too crumbly, the cake was moist and rich. I would have to say that the fruity notes could have been more prominent. The sweetness level was just nice for me, and I love the not too-overpowering cream cheese frosting too!</div>
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The <b>Chocolate Blackout Cake </b>was a classic all-chocolate cake. Texture of the cake was dense yet still light and not overpowering. The cake was filled and topped with dark chocolate ganache which was yummy too!</div>
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Our overall experience at Cake Spade was pleasant. The only downside was the size of the store that was too small to accommodate all the guests. Although the cakes were not over the world extremely yummy, I would definitely come back to Cake Spade to get my fix on American cakes that are pocket friendly.<br />
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01-06 Orchid Hotel<br />1 Tras Link, Singapore 078867<br />+65 6444 3868</h4>
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Astrinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14126310168969722971noreply@blogger.com11 Tras Link, Singapore 0788671.276993 103.84389099999999-24.2450415 62.535296999999986 26.7990275 145.15248499999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9039297849578451135.post-85588286470043374382014-06-04T11:17:00.003-05:002014-06-04T11:25:56.403-05:00Strangers Reunion<div style="text-align: justify;">
My friend and I visited Strangers Reunion on a Sunday at around 3pm. There was a very long line when we arrived and the waiting time was around 30 to 40 minutes. We were starving by the time we arrived and were utterly shocked by the crowds even at 3pm! We had no other choice but to wait.</div>
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We finally got our table, and it was a long wooden tall table shared with other diners. I love the ambient of the cafe as it was all white and bright. I love the table flowers and the sticker on the water glass bottle too! (Let's make love, coffee, and magic. - Did you get the pun?) How pretty!</div>
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I ordered the <b>Corn & Zucchini Fritters </b>($18), and my friend ordered the <b>Florentine </b>($17.9).</div>
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I was excited to order the <b>Corn & Zucchini Fritters </b>as it was a unique concoction I never found somewhere else. When the dish came to the table, I was pretty disappointed as I thought the serving was not enough for a main course. Taste test. The fritters tasted okay: under-seasoned, soggier than my liking, but the corn and zucchini bits in the fritters were cut into the perfect size. The poached egg was a total failure: it felt like I was eating a vinegar-seasoned egg, just nothing but sour. Best part of the dish was the tomato salsa, only if the amount was tripled. I ran out of salsa even before I finished half of the dish.</div>
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My friend was not satisfied with the <b>Florentine </b>either. The smoked salmon smelled fishy, the poached eggs tasted like vinegar. Two of the main components of the dish failed to pass the bar.<br />
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For drinks, I ordered the <b>Hot Chocolate with Marshmallow </b>and my friend had a glass of <b>Freshly Squeezed Juice</b>. I would have to say that perhaps the coffee at Strangers Reunion is good and worth trying, but I could not verify my hypothesis as I did not drink coffee. I was, however, satisfied with the presentation of my hot chocolate. Taste wise, it was not the best hot chocolate ever, but definitely was a good one.<br />
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After we finished our dishes, we were still hungry so we decided to order a small plate to share. Once a Minnesotan, I insisted on ordering the <b>Spam Fries </b>($10.9), and still strongly believe that they were first invented in the Juicy Lucy bar back in Minneapolis. The Spam Fries was essentially spam cut into sticks and then fried, without any additional seasoning. It was served alongside a mayo dressing with what I believe a Kaffir lime leave infusion. When the dish came to our table my first impression was the poor, yellowed, wilted, cilantro. How could a restaurant still kept and served the wilted cilantro as a "garnish". I would have thrown such cilantro away if I were cooking at home. Sadness. Other than that, if you have never tried Spam Fries ever before, this dish is worth ordering.<br />
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Overall, our experience at Strangers Reunion was disappointing. The cafe certainly did not live up to the expectation or up to the line and crowd it portrayed. We would not come back for more.</div>
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37 Kampong Bahru Road, Singapore 169356<br />+65 6222 4869</h4>
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My Rating: 1.5/5</h3>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We decided what we wanted to order while waiting for our table. I ordered the <b>La Mian with Braised Bork Belly in Signature Pork Bone Soup</b> and my friend ordered the <b>Sliced Pork La Mian</b>. We ordered some side dishes to share: <b>Xiao Long Bao</b>, <b>Drunken Chicken</b>, and <b>Pan Fried Pork Dumpling</b>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Initially I was hesitant about which La Mian I should ordered, and also hesitant about the taste. I don't usually order La Mian at Din Tai Fung as I thought the broth doesn't taste nice. Nevertheless, I decided to give Paradise Dynasty's signature la mian: </span><b>La Mian with Braised Bork Belly in Signature Pork Bone Soup</b><span style="font-family: inherit;">, and I was really glad I did. The broth was rich, smooth, and full. It was perfectly seasoned and had a lot of umami. Of course, the noodle was nicely pulled and made. I love the pork belly as they were tender, juicy, and fatty. The la mian was topped with half an egg and some bokchoy and I thought this gave a balanced taste to the otherwise too fatty dish. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The <b>Xiao Long Bao</b> was delicious, and was definitely comparable to Din Tai Fung's. The filling was good, the broth was just the right amount, but the skin was slightly on the thicker side. In addition to the regular Xiao Long Bao, Paradise Dynasty was famous for the colorful Xiao Long Bao. I tried those on my other visit and thought that the flavors were interesting, although I prefer the regulars. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Our third side dish was the <b>Drunken Chicken</b>. I was never a fan of drunken chicken because of the very heavy smell of Chinese rice wine. However, I tried both the Drunken Chicken from Din Tai Fung and Paradise Dynasty, and I felt that Paradise Dynasty served better Drunken Chicken. Why? The rice wine smell is very strong and prominent, which they say is what makes a good dish of drunken chicken, and the chicken flesh was more tender and tastier.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Overall we were really satisfied with our meal at Paradise Dynasty. The food was really good, especially the ramen. I would definitely come back for other casual dinners. </span></div>
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Ramen Santouka has been my all time favorite ramen bar - no matter it's in Singapore or USA, I always long to eat Ramen Santouka. </div>
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Ramen Santouka is originally from the city of Asahikawa in Hokkaido, but it serves not the Asahikawa nor Sapporo style ramen, but the Hakata style ramen. There are three main broth types served: Shio (salt), Shoyu (soy sauce), and Miso (soy bean paste). The Shio ramen would be the traditional Tonkotsu broth Hakata ramen. </div>
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In addition to the delicious soup broth and noodle consistency, Ramen Santouka is popular for its <b>Tokusen Toroniku</b> (pork cheek meat), that is deemed to be the most tender part of pork and is very soft and delicious. When you dine at Santouka, ordering ramen that comes with Tokusen Toroniku is a must. Otherwise, you may also order a bowl of regular ramen with charsu and order Tokusen Toroniku (normal or char-grilled) as a side. </div>
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My favorite Ramen broth at Santouka would be the <b>Awase Aji</b>, which is a combination of all three broth: shio, shoyu, and miso. If you order the Awase Aji ramen, it comes in a set that consists of a bowl of ramen with charsu, a bowl of rice, an ajitsuke tamago, and a cup of tea. I love the taste of the broth, and after you finish the noodle, you can eat the rice together with the remaining ramen broth. This would be the dish that I always order at Ramen Santouka. </div>
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My next favorite ramen broth would be the <b>Shio</b>. Usually I would order a small (S) size Tokusen Toroniku Shio Ramen, with an additional ajitsuke tamago. </div>
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If you are bored with the traditional and common ramen types, you might be interested to order the <b>Hiyashi Chuka</b>, which is the Japanese cold noodle that is typically served during the summer. The Hiyashi Chuka is served with a few slices of Tokusen Toroniku. I would say that the Hiyashi Chuka at Ramen Santouka is not the best. The soy dressing was too salty and too sour than my liking. The acid could have been reduced and the sweetness could have been increased. Other than that, the toppings and ramen noodle were good. </div>
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I love Ramen Santouka as the broth was perfect. It was perfectly seasoned - not too salty, and just the right amount of umami. What's more important? It's lighter than the typical tonkotsu broth (say at Ramen Keisuke Tonkotsu King), which I prefer. The consistency of the noodle was great too. The charsu? They are as good as the Tokusen Toroniku so you could actually choose which meat to eat according to your mood. Perhaps the only downside of Ramen Santouka is their ajitsuke tamago. I found the tamago slightly overcooked and too sour (I wonder where the acid kicked in) - and the taste is consistent in my many visits. </div>
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Audacious Cakery might have been the most hyped newly opened bakery in Singapore. Everywhere people talked about Audacious Cakery - virtually or physically. Until I have gotten the chance to actually visit Audacious Cakery. </div>
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I ordered a cup of <b>Earl Grey Tea</b> ($5) and two slices of cake: the <b>Yuzu cake</b> and the <b>Matcha cake</b>. Each cake costs around $6.90 to $8.90. </div>
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The two cakes I tried did not impress me. The <b>Yuzu cake</b>: the sweetness of the cake was subtle and suits my liking well, but the mousse was to "chessy" and "fatty" with a very mild flavor of yuzu. This was not a mousse a would brag about. Other component of the cake would be the sponge cake which was okay, and some yuzu compote which was slightly too sour. As a whole, I thought more improvements should be done to make the cake perfect. </div>
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After getting disappointed with the cakes, I decided to give their cupcakes a try. I ordered the <b>Raspberry and Black Sesame Cupcakes</b> ($3.5 each) for to go. The cupcakes were not bad, although not the best. I like the frosting as they were not too dense and they were flavored well. </div>
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While I was sitting there, a lot of people came to pick up ordered cakes and place orders. Nevertheless I personally feel that among the "popular" cakery in Singapore, Audacious Cakery was my least favorite. I would still far prefer Antoinette which has mastered the French cake as a perfection - presentation, composition, consistency, and taste, or Kki, which had a much simpler approach on Japanese cakes but with strong and balanced taste. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">On the Vesak Holiday my friends and I decided to have an afternoon chill at Windowsill in the Woods. Alas when we reached there, we were put on the waiting list and waiting time was around 1 to 2 hours. We walked towards the direction of Antoinette and discovered a "signboard-less" cafe with quiet a good crowd. We entered and found out that it was actually The Bravery. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For the drinks, my friends ordered the <b>Lavender Latte</b> ($5.5) and <b>San Pellegrino</b> ($4). My friends placed their order and got their drinks within a reasonable amount of time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Then I placed my order of <b>Earl Grey with milk</b> on the side ($4) with <b>Raunchy Eggs</b> ($14) as the food item. I was really hungry as I had not had a meal since I woke up, but was forced to wait for almost 30 minutes for my food to arrive at my table. Apparently they almost forgot about my tea as I asked for it once my food arrived, and they started preparing it then. I had to re-ask for my milk as well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">At this point I was starving, and dug into my colorless food. Usually food tastes nicer if you are hungry, but definitely not in this case. On my plate is a soggy tortilla, "freshly-cut" unseasoned chunks of cabbage, over-salted "beans (or was that chili?), and two slightly overdone sunny side ups. The only thing that was right on the plate was the sunny side up. Set aside the taste, the preparation was poorly executed. I was really disappointed with my food that I wanted to just order another serving of Beach Road Scissor Cut Curry Rice at Kitchener Road nearby. </span></div>
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I decided to have a weekday lunch with my friend at Tiong Bahru. There were several cafe selections available and we settled on trying Flock Cafe. We were looking for brunch menu and most cafes did not serve brunch menu for lunch on weekdays. </div>
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Both dishes were basically eggs benedict, with smoked salmon in Eggs Sally and braised pork cheek in Cheeky Eggs. The english muffin were nice, and the eggs were perfectly poached. It was hard to find a perfectly poached egg that has no vinegar taste at all, and Flock Cafe definitely nailed it. Although I thought the hollandaise was too thick and creamy, the taste was pretty good. My friend's smoked salmon was nice and fresh, and my braised pork cheek was the bomb! It was succulent and perfectly seasoned. </div>
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My friend ordered the <b>Latte</b> ($6) and I ordered the <b>Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice </b>($5.5). Both drinks were okay, nothing too special to brag about. </div>
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Overall, our lunch experience at Flock Cafe was pleasant. The food was delicious and I would definitely return for more. Perhaps next time I would try sitting at the front area or outdoor where the lighting is nicer. </div>
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01-25 Tiong Bahru Estate<br />78 Moh Guan Terrace, Singapore 162708<br />+65 6536 3938</h4>
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Astrinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14126310168969722971noreply@blogger.com578 Moh Guan Terrace, Singapore 1620781.283741 103.83040619999997-24.2382935 62.521812199999971 26.8057755 145.13900019999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9039297849578451135.post-43910572695023302442014-05-13T11:08:00.000-05:002014-06-04T11:19:46.114-05:00Pasta Brava<div style="text-align: justify;">
I love pasta sooooo much I could eat pasta the rest of my life. While living in Minneapolis, my favorite pasta was from Broder's Pasta Bar. They serve among the best pasta dishes I have ever tasted. Upon moving to Singapore, I was excited to try Pasta Brava, which I finally did. </div>
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If you are thinking of going, a reservation is a MUST. Without a reservation, it would be impossible for you to get a table, especially during dinner time even on weekdays. </div>
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I love the decoration of the restaurant - it was classic, rustic, yet classy. The tablecloth was replaced by white paper and you were given chalks to draw on your table. Some Italian restaurants in Minneapolis / St. Paul do this too. Perhaps this was something Italian?</div>
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My friends and I ordered the <b>Vittelo Tonnato</b> ($18) to share, and all of us ordered the pasta dish. We had the <b>Ravioli con Carne di Manzo al Gorgonzola</b> ($22.5), <b>Agnolotti Farciti al Salmone </b>($22.5), and <b>Stracci al Gamberi e Capesante </b>($22.5). I just got to know that you could order half serving of their dishes at half the price. This way, you could try more dishes!</div>
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The <b>Vittelo Tonnato</b> was a cold antipasti. The veal was so thinly sliced that you almost could not taste it at all. Instead, the tuna taste was overwhelming and definitely much more prominent than the veal. I loved how the arugula added some tart to the creamy dish. Something interesting that you could try, but not something I would order for a second time. </div>
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My <b>Stracci al Gamberi e Capesante </b>was not as amazing as I thought. Although the pasta was al dente, the seafood was just okay (not utterly fresh), and the cream sauce tasted almost bland. This was kind of a disappointment for me. </div>
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My favorite dish of the afternoon would be my friend's <b>Agnolotti Farciti al Salmone</b>. I was never a fan of filled pasta, but the agnolotti was yummy and I love the salmon filling too. The sauce was perfectly seasoned and the dish as a whole was just nice, not too hearty for a filled pasta dish.</div>
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Lastly, my other friend had the <b>Ravioli con Carne di Manzo al Gorgonzola</b>. The Ravioli was not bad either, and the cream sauce was tasty too. My second favorite.</div>
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At the end of our meals, we ordered a <b>Tiramisu</b> for sharing. In my opinion, the zabaglione was too light - the mascarpone taste was really subtle the heavy cream was actually more prominent. The savoiardi was nicely soaked - wet and supple, but slightly too bitter to my liking. My friend and I agreed that my tiramisu was better. Ha!</div>
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At the end of our meal, my impression for Pasta Brava was not as amazing as my expectation. Broder's Pasta Bar is clearly my incumbent favorite and still standing strong. Would I return again? Maybe yes. </div>
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Astrinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14126310168969722971noreply@blogger.com111 Craig Road, Singapore 0896711.277586 103.842671.277586 103.84267 1.277586 103.84267tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9039297849578451135.post-55352087842352015162014-05-13T08:30:00.001-05:002014-06-04T11:20:09.190-05:00Oriole Cafe & Bar<div style="text-align: justify;">
I was looking for a cafe with wifi to work, and quickly remembered that Oriole Cafe at Somerset is a good choice. The first time I visited Oriole was almost 3 years ago before I left Singapore, and I had a really good impression towards the restaurant then. </div>
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The <b>Garlic Prawn Risotto </b>was promptly served. The risotto was cooked al dente but not too hard just as what I like. There were some asparagus and prawn chunks in the risotto, which added some crunch and freshness to the rice. The sauce had a very slight hint of cream and tomato, but I thought it was basically made of prawn stock - nicely seasoned but perhaps had a teaspoon extra salt. Three big sauteed prawns topped the risotto, but alas they were not as nice as the rice. The prawns were too crunchy (means they were not very fresh) and too salty. Overall this was a nice dish omitting the prawns on top. </div>
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I would definitely return to Oriole Cafe if I need some place with WIFI to work, or even a nice place at Orchard area to have brunch or dinner. </div>
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01-01 Pan Pacific Service Suites<br />96 Somerset Road, Singapore 238163<br />+65 6238 8348</h4>
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Astrinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14126310168969722971noreply@blogger.com096 Somerset Road, Singapore 2381631.3007124 103.83792310000001-24.221322100000002 62.529329100000012 26.8227469 145.1465171tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9039297849578451135.post-32883088768647069172014-04-23T11:46:00.002-05:002014-06-04T11:20:29.278-05:00Spruce at Phoenix Park, Tanglin<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Still on our mission ticking off the brunch-spot list, my friend and I decided to visit Spruce on a Saturday right before our kayaking adventure. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Spruce was once overly hyped and reservation was extremely difficult. Thankfully this time the hype has slightly subsided. We made a reservation for 1230pm and the restaurant was packed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Apparently Spruce at Tanglin was not as "pretty" as I imagined. The restaurant was consisted mainly of the al fresco seating area, and sadly it was poorly lit - more like an indoor area with no air conditioning decorated with some leaves. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Breakfast menu selection was quiet extensive and unique. My friend ordered the <b>Spruce Signature Steak Benedict </b>($31) and I ordered the <b>Cajun Prawns Benedict </b>($25). We waited for some time before our food was served. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I loved the presentation of both our dishes. My <b>Cajun Prawns Benedict </b>was beautifully stacked and decorated with edible flowers. In terms of taste, I thought my dish was not bad, just not exceptional. The bagel was okay, the poached egg was good, but the prawns was rather off. They were seasoned well and I could taste the cajun zing, but the prawns were not as fresh as they should be. Overall, perhaps an addition of a side vegetables would complete the dish. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My friend's <b>Spruce Signature Steak Benedict </b>indeed deserved the "signature" title. I was salivating just by looking at the succulent steak chunks. This was a clever play of steak in breakfast. The dish as a whole package tasted pleasant, and I love the juicy beef cubes! If I had to come back, this would be the dish I would order. </span></div>
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The ambience at Dulcet and Studio is not as "cozy" as the typical hip cafe or brunch places in Singapore. This is more like an "express" Japanese bakery cum coffeeshop. The shop is elongated, and the tables are elongated booths with wooden seats, matched with contrasting white painted vintage wooden table. </div>
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Menu selection at Dulcet and Studio is predominantly concentrated with pasta dish. There is a vast selection of pasta with 2 daily specials pasta sets during the weekend. </div>
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Both my friend and I decided to get the specials. A set of soup, pasta, pudding, and drink costs only $15 with no GST and no service charge! The soup of the day was <b>Clam Chowder</b>, and the pasta we had was the <b>Fettucine with Curry Braised Pork Ribs</b>. We got to choose the pudding flavors and both of us gotten the <b>Milk Tea Pudding</b>. We had <b>Iced Lemon Tea</b> as drinks. </div>
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The soup was served and once I had a spoon, I was surprised by how decadent the soup was. It was creamy, rich, and full of seafood goodness. One of the best clam chowders I had in Singapore. </div>
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The pasta dish was a fusion between Japanese and Italian, and the fusion was perfectly done. The fettucini absorped the curry yet did not give an overwhelming "fullness" taste. The curry was nice, and needless to say, the braised pork ribs were superb. At this cost, we were expecting regular ribs but these were flavorful, juicy, and tender. The best part? There were 3 big ribs in each portion. Both of us were extremely happy and pleased. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My primary school buddy was visiting Singapore and we arranged a catch up over a casual dinner. Both of us are foodie and my buddy requested for a new, unique, and cheap restaurant in Singapore. After some research, I dediced to give Platypus Kithen a try. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The concept of Platypus Kitchen is probably similar to Saveur - good Italian food with affordable price. It is strategically located at Bugis Junction, and I was impressed by the decor of the restaurant. I was also excited when flipping over the menu because boy, they have an wide impressive range of pasta! There are meat and seafood selections that you can choose from. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I decided to order the <b>Spicy Diablo Crab and Prawn </b>($18.50) and my friend the <b>Truffle Carbonara Tagliatelle </b>($16.50). We shared the <b>Crab Cake </b>($12.90) as appetizer. Frankly speaking I kind of had a higher expectation for Platypus Kitchen from all the good reviews, and especially for the crab cake. However, when both or pasta dishes were served to the table, I was immediately disappointed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My <b>Spicy Diablo Crab and Prawn </b>is like a bed of pasta on top of "greasy" oil sauce. To me, the sauce tasted like aglio olio gone bad. It was topped with a lump of crab meat that was kind of fishy. Needless to say, the prawns were not fresh either.</span></div>
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My most favorite brunch spot in Singapore is Five and Dime (read about my brunch visit <a href="http://theengineerchef.blogspot.sg/2013/09/transition-to-singapore-and-my-favorite.html">here</a> and dinner visit <a href="http://theengineerchef.blogspot.sg/2014/03/five-and-dime.html">here</a>), and the next contender that is very close would be Symmetry Cafe.</div>
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Symmetry Cafe is a cozy cafe located at Jalan Kubor, close to Haji Lane neighborhood in Bugis. The cafe is strategically located at the corner between Jalan Kubor and Victoria St, allowing plenty of spaces for guests to sit with quite a good number of crowds passing by.</div>
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Once I entered the cafe, I immediately fell in love with the decor. From the finish of the walls and floors, the tables and chairs, and the plenty of decorations filling the room - the cafe gave a hip indie atmosphere. Definitely very different from the elegant and clean feel Five and Dime gave, but hey, creativity and art are always a bonus! </div>
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I love the presentation of the menu. The illustrations were just so "old-school" and yum. I decided to order the <b>Symmetry Eggs Sur Le Plat </b>($24), and my friends ordered the <b>Symmetry Eggs Benedict </b>($22) and the <b>Truffle Eggs Mushroom </b>($21).</div>
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The <b>Symmetry Eggs Sur Le Plat</b> reminds me of the Turkish "baked egg" dish. It tastes not bad, a well balanced combination of sour and salt. The only thing that I did not really fancy was the sausage - they tasted like grocery-store-bought lower end sausages. Other than that I love how they included the creamy and cheesy component from the baby spinach into this otherwise ordinary dish.</div>
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The <b>Symmetry Eggs Benedict </b>was not bad either. My friend ordered this dish and her being a "benedict guru" was pretty satisfied. Personally I loved the creativity they had by adding mushrooms into the benedict. But the interesting point was that the egg on top was not really a poached egg, but some sort of egg poached with a different method.</div>
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This dish, the <b>Truffle Eggs Mushroom</b> was clearly the star of the day. Once the dish arrived at our table, I immediately fell in love with the fragrance of the truffle oil. Besides, who wouldn't love such a unique presentation - and all the various components that made up the dish? No further explanations needed.</div>
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Upon finishing our meals, we decided to stay longer and chat in the cafe, so we ordered the <b>Truffle Fries </b>($12) to share.</div>
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I would say that Symmetry serves one of the bests <b>Truffle Fries </b>in town. And guess what, the serving portion is huge too! Will definitely come back for more.</div>
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We also ordered some lattes. The art can be drawn according to your request. My friend requested the teddy bear, and I randomly received a strawberry head for my hot chocolate with marshmallow.</div>
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We sat indoor for a while until our waiter moved us to the al fresco dining to clear the inside tables for dinner. The al fresco dining was a hit too! Who did not love sitting outside cozily. The three of us really enjoyed our time and meal at Symmetry Cafe. This place is definitely in the list of my favorite cafes in Singapore. </div>
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<a href="http://symmetry.com.sg/">Symmetry Cafe</a></h3>
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01-01<br />9 Jalan Kubor, Singapore 199206<br />+65 6291 9901</h4>
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My Rating: 4.5/5</h3>
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Astrinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14126310168969722971noreply@blogger.com39 Jalan Kubor, Singapore 1992061.303882 103.85933790000001-24.2181525 62.550743900000015 26.8259165 145.1679319tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9039297849578451135.post-9784059731337182052014-03-17T13:01:00.004-05:002014-06-04T11:21:31.189-05:00Casa Verde<div style="text-align: justify;">
Two months ago me and my girlfriends did a photoshoot for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/canarycloset">Canary Closet</a> (new blogshop that sells pretty yet affordable dresses) in Singapore Botanic Gardens. By the end of the day, we were really hungry and rolled our stuff straight to Casa Verde, a cozy and laid back al fresco cafe near the Visitor Centre at the Botanic Gardens. Of course there are other dining choices such as Halia and Au Jardin but we thought our outfits were way too casual to dine in those restaurants. </div>
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It was around 5.30pm when we were there and it took us a while to get a table - not because the restaurant is full per se, but because the waiters took quite long to discuss if they could seat us (they told us they would be having a huge reservation for dinner and told us we should leave by 6pm). We agreed but still nobody seated us down until about 15 minutes later. Definitely a boo.</div>
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After we were seated, we headed to the counter to place our order. Four of us shared a <b>Pizza Rustica </b>($23), <b>Spaghetti Bolognese </b>($16), <b>Carbonara </b>($15), and <b>Spaghetti Marinara </b>($18). All of us loved the food in Casa Verde, might be caused as we were starving, but we definitely agreed that the food was not bad at all.</div>
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The <b>Pizza Rustica</b> consisted of bacon, asparagus, and egg in a tomato sauce. I loved the combination of bacon and asparagus, but thought there should be at least two eggs in the pizza as after slicing, each of the slices barely had enough eggs on. </div>
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My favorite of all three pasta was the <b>Spaghetti Marinara</b>. This dish consisted of seafood in a marinara sauce (not sure why they did not name the dish Spaghetti Frutti di Mare instead). There are shrimp, squid, and crab in a garlic, olive oil, parsley, and marinara sauce. The sauce somewhat resembles the sauce for Singapore Chili Crab. This is a definite must order if you come for the pasta.</div>
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My next favorite was the <b>Spaghetti Bolognese</b>. This might look like a typical bolognese - well it IS a typical bolognese, but with extra cheesiness in the sauce. Yum yum. Wouldn't mind eating this as my comfort food.</div>
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The last pasta dish was the <b>Spaghetti Carbonara</b>. My friend who is a big fond of cream-based sauce love this dish. Nevertheless, this was slightly too creamy to my liking. After a few bite, I felt that the creaminess was too much. If I were to finish the whole plate on my own, I don't think I can do that.<br />
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Overall, we were pleased with the food at Casa Verde. Please bear in mind that if you are looking for that perfect true blue Italian pasta and pizza, Casa Verde might not satisfy your tastebud. But, if you are looking for a cozy, laid back, al fresco style restaurant to just relax and blend in with the nature, Casa Verde is definitely one of the top choices for you. The pasta and pizza tasted very homey and were delicious.</div>
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The only thing that disappointed me was their rather poor service, not only at the beginning while we were waiting for our table, but also along our meals (we had to ask several times to get our water refilled, and so on).</div>
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Will I visit Casa Verde on purpose? Maybe no. Will I return again if I am back at Botanic Gardens? Definitely yes.</div>
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Singapore Botanic Gardens<br />Cluny Road, Singapore 259569<br />+65 6467 7326</h4>
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My Rating: 3.5/5</h3>
Astrinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14126310168969722971noreply@blogger.com0Botanic Gardens, Singapore1.322519 103.81540599999994-24.1995155 62.50681199999994 26.8445535 145.12399999999994tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9039297849578451135.post-16065446758653834362014-03-17T12:13:00.000-05:002014-06-04T11:21:44.595-05:00Five and Dime<div style="text-align: justify;">
After I had a fantastic brunch at Five and Dime café last year <a href="http://theengineerchef.blogspot.sg/2013/09/transition-to-singapore-and-my-favorite.html" target="_blank">(read about my previous visit here)</a>, I always wanted to return for more. I have then nominated Five and Dime as my favorite neighborhood café in Singapore. The restaurant feels cozy and homy, although small in size. It is decorated elegantly and minimalistically. Apart from that, the most important factor is that the food is definitely fabulous!</div>
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My friend whom I dined with earlier in Five and Dime decided that we should return for dinner on a Saturday. We made a reservation but it was full, so we were given seats at the bar (again). But luckily enough, this time round a table was available and we were transferred before we started our meals. </div>
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I ordered the <b>Braised Pork Belly </b>($22) and my friend ordered the <b>Fish and Chips </b>($20). </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Braised pork belly: black berkshire pork slow-cooked for 6 hours, warm cha soba</td></tr>
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My <b>Braised Pork Belly </b>consisted of a slice of black Berkshire pork slow cooked for over 6 hours served atop warm cha soba. The pork belly was a melt-in-your-mouth heaven on earth. The pork was so tender and juicy, and the fat was rendered to perfection. Best of all, the braising sauce was very delicious. It gave me a familiar taste that I could not remember of what. To describe it in words, the sauce has a combination of salt, sweet, and umami. It might even be the best braised pork belly I've eaten recently. Creativity certainly kicked in this dish as the pork was served with soba. The soba reduced the fattyness from the meat, but a tinge of acid sauce for the soba could be added to clear out more of the fattyness. </div>
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While I was <i>extremely </i>pleased with my pork belly, my friend was disappointed with her <b>Fish and Chips</b>. The fish was way too oily, if not drenched in oil. And to me, they have "lost" the fish taste. I liked the chips, but still they could be less oily. Nonetheless I thought the presentation of the dish was great. </div>
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My friend and I both <i>love </i>the milkshake, but knew that a glass is too calorific for each. So we decided to share a <b>Nutty Monkey Milkshake</b>, which was a banana and peanut butter milkshake. The milkshake indeed was superb!</div>
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As usual, there is always room for dessert - I have been eyeing the <b>Golden Custard Lava Cake </b>Five & Dime posted in their instagram. We gave it a try. Sadly I think I put too high of an expectation towards this dish, so when we digged in, it tasted just like an ordinary lava cake - which of course wasn't something bad, but just not special enough. </div>
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Happy Birthday Buffalo Wings! March 6 is coined as "Chicken Wing Day" by the State of New York, commemorating the first ever chicken wings served on March 6, 1964. </div>
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I am always an avid fan of buffalo wings. Needless to say, I regularly visit <a href="https://www.buffalowildwings.com/" target="_blank">Buffalo Wild Wings</a> every Tuesdays for their 50 cents wings while I was still living in Minneapolis (another favorite of mine was <a href="http://www.rudolphsribs.com/ordereze/default.aspx" target="_blank">Rudolph's</a>). Ever since I moved to Singapore, I am always craving for that perfect buffalo wings. Needless to say, finding one is like finding a needle in the haystack, which explains why I never even tried - until last week, when my good friend and an avid buffalo wings lover himself suggested to celebrate the birthday of buffalo wings in Chili's nearby. That was when I started googling and discovered several places that sells buffalo wings - in Singapore.</div>
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We opted to go for Buckarro BBQ and Grill at Bukit Panjang as it was the closest restaurant to where we live (the others are all in the East). The restaurant is located in a hidden corner, and obviously very easy to miss for passerby. At least not the place where people will spontaneously stopover when they pass by - sad I know.</div>
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Upon entering the restaurant, I got that rustic feel just like when I was entering a neighborhood eatery in a deserted place in the USA - like the only restaurant they have in a small town, that communal and country feel. There were various nicely placed decorations - from Native American ornaments, car plates, state flags, Southern and cowboy trinkets, to Aboriginal boomerang (yes). We were approached by our waiter, who was really nice to explain the different hotness level of the wings they offer.</div>
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There are in total 10 levels, and wings are sold per half dozen or per full dozen (note that 1 wing consists of both the wingette and the drumette). <b>Level 1</b> is the <b>"Combustion Wings" </b>($17.5/half, $26.80/full), <b>Level 2</b> the <b>"Volcano"</b> ($18.80/half, $27.80/full), and <b>Level 3 </b>the <b>"Insanity"</b> ($19.80/half, $28.80/full). Additional level comes at $1.50 per level per half dozen. Each portion is served with carrot and celery. </div>
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Both of us started with half dozen of <b>Level 3 </b>the <b>"Insanity"</b>, which to our taste bud was NOT hot / spicy at all. There was just a tinge of hot that was very subtle. Then, we ordered half dozen of<b> Level 7</b> (our waiter commented that she started feeling the heat at level 7, so we dared). Level 7 was indeed the heat bomb to your lips and tongue. I managed to finish the first wing nicely, but as I was munching on my second wing, I just felt that the heat and the acid from the buffalo sauce was too much for me. I believe the perfect level to my liking will be around Level 5.</div>
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The chicken wings were fried to perfection. The skin was crispy, yet the meat was juicy and tender. The buffalo sauce was considerably good - although not the best I've ever tasted, could be the best in Singapore. It was slightly different from the traditional buffalo sauce. You could taste the acid and the heat, but you could also find more spice and herbs in the sauce as to the traditional version. </div>
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Besides all the good food, most importantly you could also enjoy one of the best hospitality you could get in a local restaurant. I would say dining at Buckaroo transports you to dining at a rustic countryside restaurant in the USA. Stop hesitating, all you have to do now is order some beer, clean your hands, and dig in! Real buffalo wings are eaten using your hands. For all buffalo wings lover, (or BBQ lovers as they sell all sorts of BBQ), Buckaroo is a must visit.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The number of ramen stalls in Singapore has grown sporadically, especially after the popularity of Ramen Keisuke Tonkotsu King. Ramen Matsuri is one of the newer stalls that I have just heard of. It is located along the restaurant stretch off Battery Road, in the store that previously housed Ramen Baikohken. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My friend and I went for a dinner after work at around 7pm when we reach Ramen Matsuri. Sadly, the restaurant was almost empty. There were few customers and some were Japanese dining solitary. The store was just like a traditional simple ramen bar, although there is no bar here. The tables were limited but enough. The decos are mostly similar to what Ramen Baikohken had. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I like the presentation of the ramen, although the photo certainly did not do any justice. I love how the crispy nori was placed and combined within the bowl. My favorite component was of course the spinach! It was rare to have spinach in the ramen and it tasted really good. As for the soup base, I thought it was not bad neither it was so special that I would remember and crave to eat. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Valentine's is coming soon and some of you might be already looking for romantic places for dinner. Equinox might be one of the most romantic "special occasions" restaurants in town. It has been around since ages, before other popular newer names for high end date restaurants. I believe the distinctive point of Equinox is its location at the 70th floor of the Swissotel Stamford Hotel, giving a spectacular view of Singapore river and Singapore famous skylines such as the Marina Bay Sands, Fullerton Hotel, Esplanade, and Singapore Flyer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It was a Thursday night and we made a reservation the previous Wednesday. Unfortunately we were not able to get any window tables. If you were lucky enough to reserve a window table, an extra charge of $20 will be added to your bill. When we entered the restaurant, the ambient was calm, soothing, romantic, yet breath-taking. The view from up there at night was definitely spectacular. Five of us were seated at a booth on the corner. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">After placing our order, we were given a selection of <b>house breads</b> to choose from. There were: olive bread, onion and cheese bread, mini baguette, and another bread I did not note down. I selected all four types of bread along my meal! I love the olive bread and I love how they gave us two types of butter: regular and herb, with two butter salts. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My </span><b style="font-family: inherit;">Pork Belly</b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> was slightly poor in presentation because of the pistachio spread. It looked sloppy and gross. The pork was very tender, juicy, and succulent. However, the acid on the plate was just missing. The pork, the mushroom, the bacon dashi, the pistachio puree - all of them adds to the fat. After 2 to 3 bites, I started feeling "tired" of my dish. The pistachio puree could've been swapped with a cauliflower lime puree. Or some </span>macerated<span style="font-family: inherit;"> fruits like peach or cherry could've been added to balance the whole dish. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The <b>Roasted Salmon</b> was pretty on the presentation. And definitely this was a more balanced dish, although another important component is missing - the sauce. Yes! The sauce! The dish had seared salmon, scallops, blanched spinach, and artichoke barigoule. But nothing blended all of them together. Thus everything became bland. Unfortunately, the salmon was slightly overcooked thus leaving it dry. Not a crowd pleaser. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The star of the night was the <b>Tenderloin</b> ($58). First of all, presentation was a winner. It was served on a stone topped wooden board, with three other components: our choice of dressing in a mini cassole, grilled bone marrow (really!), and grilled carrots. For the dish, we were also able to choose two sides that came in small cassole on the side. Needless to say, my friend ordered her steak medium well - I had a bite and it was so tender yet juicy I was in an awe. I would definitely come back to Equinox just for the tenderloin. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">At the end of our mains, we were way to full to order desserts. Our experience at Equinox was very pleasant. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. There was never once we had to ask for our water to be refilled, which was a rare occurrence in Singapore. After the meal, he gladly took our group picture and even made us pose by the window overlooking the great scenery. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Swissotel the Stamford Singapore, Level 69</span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2 Stamford Road, Singapore 178882</span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">+65 <a href="tel:6837%203322" x-apple-data-detectors-result="0" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors="true">6837 3322</a></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">On a late Sunday afternoon my friend and I were looking for a café for a quick fix at the west area of the island. We were planning to go for </span>Necessary<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Provisions, but found out that it was closed on 5pm on Sundays and that no dinner menu was served.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We ended up going to W39 Bistro & Bakery. It is a neighborhood cafe located in a stretch of shops in front of a housing complex. The restaurant stands up among the crowd by its distinctive blue and yellow colors. It was around 5.30pm when we arrived, and there were some tables in the al fresco area as well as indoor area occupied, although most were still empty. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The interior was very creatively decorated. I got a splash of "adventure" feel upon entering the restaurant. It was like a childhood fantasy. The walls were painted blue and yellow - unique decos like bold china plates were displayed on the walls. Some fancy and distinctive trinkets were placed around the restaurant, adding the curiosity to carefully explore the story behind each items. The owner sure spent quite a good amount of time decorating the restaurant.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The menu was a simple piece of paper. My friend and I both ordered the <b>Confit of Duck Leg</b> ($19.50). I wanted to get the Roasted Spatchcock but the dish took 20 minutes to prepare. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Overall my dining experience at W39 Bistro & Bakery was great. Not only that the food was good, but we got to enjoy the pretty decos too! I will definitely come back to taste the cakes!</span></div>
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39 Jalan Mas Puteh, Singapore 128637<br />+65 9646 5372</h4>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">In the recent years, brunch has been getting more and more popular in Singapore. With the grow of the brunch hype, a lot of new indie brunch spots are emerging sporadically in Singapore. In the mean time, Kith Café at Park Mall might have been one among the oldest brunch spots in town. If you're looking for a good eating spot around Orchard, Kith Café should be on your list. </span></div>
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On a Saturday afternoon, my good friend and I opted Kith Café as our brunch spot prior to a special gift hunting session in Orchard. The café is located on the street level of the mall, and the entrance is from the outside (so don't go inside the mall trying to find the café, because you wouldn't be able to). Kith Café has a plenty spacious al fresco seating area, cleverly shaded and designed in minimalist style. The indoor seating area is kept the same theme, clean and monochrome. When we arrived at around 1pm, we had to put our names and contact number on the list. They gave us a call when the table was ready. It took us about 30 minutes. </div>
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I ordered the <b>Big Breakfast</b> ($15.50), and my friend ordered the <b>Bacon Sandwich</b> ($14). </div>
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My <b>Big Breakfast</b> was satisfyingly "big". Nevertheless, there was no "stand out" points that I could remember of this dish. The scrambled eggs, the bratwurst, the sauteed mushrooms, the bacon, the baked tomatoes - all were nice but mediocre. Although one thing I could remember was the scrambled eggs being more watery that what I'd prefer. I asked for brioche, but didn't think I was served brioche on my plate. My pack butter was served melted - I asked for a replacement and the friendly waiter quicky replaced mine with a couple new cold packs. </div>
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My friend's <b>Bacon Sandwich</b> was much more special than my Big Breakfast. I mean, who combined bacon and avocado and poached egg in a sandwich? This sandwich was creatively and attractively prepped. Of course, if you're bored off typical brunch choices. ORDER. THIS. </div>
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I had the <b>Iced Chocolate</b> ($6) and my friend had the <b>Iced Matcha Latte</b> ($6). I was satisfied with my <b>Iced Chocolate</b>, and I would say it was really hard to rock a glass of iced chocolate, which Kith Café did perfectly. The same perfect concoction award goes to the <b>Iced Matcha Latte</b>. </div>
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My overall experience at Kith Café was great. The staffs were friendly, attentive, and I like their work attitude. It was rare to have waiters talking to customers but our waiter did a great job. I like the al fresco dining and I like the cozy feel "out of" the hustle bustle of Orchard Road. I will definitely come back - for more sandwiches. </div>
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Park Mall, 01-01E<br />9 Penang Road, Singapore 238459<br />+65 6338 6811 </h4>
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The hype of dim sum in Singapore has been rejuvenated by the occurrence of new dim sum giant, Tim Ho Wan, from Hong Kong. In the mean time, there are still local stalls from long ago that maintained the same popularity. </div>
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My friends and I went to Victor's Kitchen on a Saturday afternoon for our dim sum fix. It was around 2pm when we arrived, and a line outside the restaurant was still prominent, even though not that bad. There were three parties ahead of us, and we waited for about 15 minutes for our table. </div>
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We ordered the house famous <b>Steamed XO Carrot Cake</b> ($4.50), <b>Siew Mai</b> (steamed pork dumpling) ($4.50), <b>Victor's King Prawn Dumpling / Har Kaw</b> ($5), <b>Steamed Shrimp & Spinach Dumpling </b>($4), and <b>Deep Fried Shrimp Dumpling </b>($5). </div>
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The Steamed XO Carrot Cake was clearly the star of the meal. It was moist, soft, yet refreshing as compared to its traditional fried counterpart. The XO sauce and topping provided a unique taste and spice to the dish. </div>
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For drinks, I ordered the <b>Hong Kong Summer Ying Yang Milk Tea</b> ($3.50). It was served atop a bowl of ice - creative presentation to keep the tea chilled without getting diluted - smart! The tea was traditionally HK style and not too milky, which suits my palate well. </div>
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Overall, my friends and I thought our experience at Victor's Kitchen was good. The food was good, although the comfort wasn't really up par. We'll definitely come back, but we'll watch out for our wallet as prices are slightly on the higher end. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The craze of Mexican food in Singapore might not have started. The few Mexican restaurants around the island are all fine Mexican cuisine with skyrocket prices. </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/muchachos.sg" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Muchacos</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">, on the other hand, is the first restaurant to introduce Mexican counter style dining. It was opened in June 2013, and strategically located along Keong Saik Road, where people can get a quick bite after drink. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It was a Sunday night when my friend and I patroned Muchachos after I was terribly craving for burritos. I was uberly excited to try it due to the high reviews. Upon entering, I got the feeling that Muchachos is a Singaporean version of Chipotlè, the burrito chain all across USA owned by McDonald's. The ceiling was cleverly decorated with hanging lightbulbs. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">You can choose the size: </span><b style="font-family: inherit;">Burrito</b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> ($12 for 12-inch) or </span><b style="font-family: inherit;">Burritino</b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> ($10 for 10-inch).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Next, you got to choose the carbs: <b>Rice</b> (texas long grain tossed with cilantro and lime), <b>Black Beans</b> (simmered with avocado leaves), <b>Pinto Beans</b> (mashed and fried in bacon fat).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">The proteins: <b>Pollo Asado </b>(chicken thigh grilled over an open flame), <b>Carne Asada </b>(skirt steak seared medium rare), <b>Carnitas </b>(pork butt slow cooked in lard), <b>Barbacoa</b> (oven braised lamb shoulder), <b>Pescado </b>(deep-fried battered whitefish fillet).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fats: <b>Sourcream</b>, <b>Chesee</b> (+$1), <b>Guacamole</b> <i>(pronounced goo-ah-ka-mo-lay) </i>(+$2).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Salsa: <b>Pico de Gallo </b><i>(pronounced pee-ko day ga-yow) </i>(the mildest salsa - tomato, white onion, jalapeno pepper), <b>Salsa Verde </b>(medium salsa - tomatillo, garlic, serrano pepper), <b>Salsa de Pina</b> (hot salsa - pineapple, red onion, habanero pepper).</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As I am a burrito lover, and having tasted various burritos from the chain Chipotlè or authentic Mexican restautants, I would say that I did not really love the burrito Muchachos prepared. The pork did not taste like carnitas, but more like a Chinese stir fry. Worst, the salsa was not strong at all. I nearly couldn't taste the salsa.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Will I come back to Muchachos? Maybe no. But afterall, perhaps the taste has been catered to better suit local Singaporean palate. </span></div>
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Togi Korean Restaurant at Mosque Street is a quite popular Korean restaurant deemed to be authentic by diners. Recently the restaurant opened a new outlet at TripleOne Somerset, adding the BBQ options to the menu (hence the name). </div>
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After a long day of shopping and heavy brunch earlier on the day, my friend and I agreed on having spicy Korean food as dinner. Togi has been on my list of Korean restaurant at Orchard to try, so we went ahead. We were there at around 6pm on a Sunday, and there are still few tables available without reservation. But to be safe, do place a reservation prior to coming in. I personally like the ambient of the restaurant. White themed with high ceiling, and some green leaves decorations at the ceiling. </div>
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We were pretty hungry and completely forgotten about the banchan, so we ordered the <b>Kimchi Jeon</b> ($12), <b>Sundubu Jjigae</b> ($12), and <b>Japchae</b> ($15) for the two of us. The Korean rice tea options were either hot or cold, free flow at $1 per person.</div>
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We were slightly disappointed when presented with the banchan. There were seven varieties: mushrooms, kimchi, edamame, mashed potato, fishcake, anchovies, porridge. We have never seen South East Asian fishcake and edamame being served as banchan in a Korean restaurant. The banchan were quite tasty, but not mindblowing. Only if there were more varieties.</div>
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I really like the <b>Japchae</b>, although it was slightly too oily, and the beef is minced instead of sliced. The look might not be too appealing, but the rule of not judging the book by its cover applies this time.</div>
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I was slightly disappointed by the look of the <b>Sundubu Jjigae</b> when it was served. The broth was not smooth but instead had lots of coagulation. However, it tasted surprisingly good. The salt, sweet, and heat combination were perfect although I would prefer more heat. And of course and oozing egg on top instead of buried in a pool of tofu and scallions.</div>
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We were too full to finish the pajeon, but I would say that the <b>Kimchi Jeon </b>is one of the better pajeon that I have ever tasted. The outside is perfectly crisp, and the inside is soft but not too doughey like other pajeon. Beware, if you are not a hardcore kimchi lover, go for the seafood option, Haemul Pajeon. </div>
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Dining at Togi was a very pleasant experience. Although the food did not blow my mind, the service was perfect. Our waiter is a very friendly lady who has a died hair and bangs. She smiled all the time and was very passionate. Also, we never once had to worry about our tea being refilled. The older man in charge of tea refilling always came to our table to fill up our tea. I would definitely return to try the stew for sharing.</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TogiBBQ" target="_blank">Togi Charcoal BBQ & Salad Bar</a></h3>
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TripleOne Somerset, 02-16</div>
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111 Somerset Road, Singapore 238164</div>
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+65 6737 7397</div>
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My Rating: 3.5/5</h3>
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Astrinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14126310168969722971noreply@blogger.com0111 Somerset Road, Singapore 2381641.3005142 103.837637200000021.3004667 103.83755820000002 1.3005617 103.83771620000002