JtheJon: August 2015

Food Review: 合衆客家酿豆腐 Hup Chong Hakka Yong Dou Foo

Located in Toa Payoh where some of the famous food place such as Creamier. This small stall serve good Hakka Yong Tau fu in this area. Lots of variety of food await customers to choose. During lunch hours or weekend, the queue is long too.

$3.60 - For 6 ingredients + choice of either Bee Hoon or Yellow noodle -

The meatballs and mini ngoh hiang is the must to pick. the fried stuff really goes well with the sweet sauce and chilli. And not forgetting the soup, it was sweet tasting as well.

Hup Chong Hakka Yong Dou Foo 合众客家酿豆腐
Blk 116 Toa Payoh Lorong 1 #01-140

Opening Hours:
06.30a.m -3.00p.m
5.00p.m - 8.30p.m
closed on Tuesday

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Cafe Review: Froth

Located within the stylish BIG Hotel is a spanking café that prides itself on hearty food and quality coffee.

Serving up both café favourites and contemporary Asian fusion cuisine, FROTH aims to please the palates of locals and tourists alike.

Drop by this industrial-chic establishment if you’re in the area, or even if you’re not. Either way, the good folks at FROTH will make it worth your while.

Truffles Fries - $11.90

The truffles aroma wasn't strong and it tasted like normal fries.

Taste: 1/5

Yuan Yang Risotto (Choice of two flavors in a bowl) - $28.90

(Truffle mushroom served with Enoki Tempura and Squid Ink served with Deep Fried Squid)

Generous serving of the portion. The risotto could have been more al dente, but overall I still loved the texture of the risotto rice and how both flavors fused together.

Taste: 3/5

Chilli Crab Spaghetti - $20.90

The chilli crab gravy was more on the sweet side instead of spicy. I wouldn't recommend this anyone as i don't really it was a good dish.

Taste: 1/5

Taro Waffles - $12.90

A must to have dessert over at Froth. The meticulously stacked with generous dollops of Taro paste drizzled all over the dessert, complementing the waffles that were infused with taro too. The dish is topped with a scoop of Earl Grey ice cream and a biscuit wafer, lightly dusted with Oreo bits. Each mouthful is a balance of floral notes from the Earl Grey, drawing out the flavourful but not overwhelming taro.

Taste: 3.5/5

Food: 2.25/5
Ambiance: 4/5
Service: 3/5

Overall, The food was decent. But the Taro Dessert is a must to try when ever you visit froth. The ambiance was very cozy and relaxing. It's a good place to chill or hangout with friends over some good dessert.

Froth Café
200 Middle Road
B1-02
Big Hotel
Singapore 188980
Tel: +65 6336 1228

Opening Hours:
Daily
11.30am – 10pm

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Food Review: Bistro 1855 1 Year Anniversary

Bistro 1855, taking after their sister company 1855 The Bottle Shop, is the product of a collaboration, to bring about a comprehensive wine experience for consumers. While they retain the retail nature of 1855 The Bottle Shop, housing more than 500 labels in our wine cellar, they also recognize the need for a dining option for their customers. They offer wine and food where value meets quality.

For lunch, they offer main courses that comes with a salad bar buffet spread of more than 50 items to choose from. And to keep things fresh and exciting, main courses will change from time to time so you will never run out of things to try.

When night falls, Bistro 1855 transforms into a wine bar, perfect for a chill-out evening. Dishing out delectable tapas, mains and sharing platters, paired with their polished selection of house wines, it is sure to win over the palates of many!

I was invited to Bistro 1855 1 year anniversary. I had lots of fun and met new friends over there.

Wine Section.

You can buy your favorite wine over here or buy a gift for friends too. There're a wide range of wine selection available.

Door Gift (Moscato)

Nachos -

Nachos goes very well with a pint of beer.

Jamon Iberico & Melon -

Salty and full of flavor, the thinly sliced iberico ham makes an excellent contrast with the sweet, crunchy Rockmelon. The starter is packed with big, lusty flavours and is best enjoyed with your hands.

Boston Lobster Roll -

Tangy citrus marinated Boston Lobster Laced tucked nicely atop freshly toasted soft bun. Expect nothing short of a fantastically refreshing serving from the ocean.

Salmon Toasties -

Swirls of Loch Duart Smoked Salmon served over crusty garlicky toast. Definitely a light and refreshing starter dish to begin with.

Squid Ink Otak With Boston Lobster -

A whack of Asian fusion is what you will experience when you chomp down our home-made squid ink otak with chunks of lobster meat.

Serrano Pork Cheek -

Pork cheek is slowly braised into tender, brimming sweet fatty flavours and served with creamy mash and specially mixed raspberry chili jam. This masterfully executed dish is definitely is culinary pride of Bistro 1855.

Wings -

The marinated shrimp paste fried chicken wings was good. It was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Meatball -

The Homemade meatball with tomato herbs sauce was great. The meatball was tender, very soft and chewy. The sauce was sweet and savory.

Fresh Turkish Figs -

Fresh, luscious Turkish Figs are paired with ricotta cheese and drizzles of Manuka honey. This decedent dessert is for sure, a commitment piece after your meal.

Eclair -

Black Forest Cake -

Live Band by their resident band “Two Shades”

Bistro 1855

3 Temasek Boulevard #01-643,

Suntec City Tower 4, Singapore 038983

Contact: 68365994

Opening Hours:

Mon-Thurs: 11:00–00:00

Fri: 11:00–01:00
Sat-Sun: 11:00–00:00

Email: bistro1855@onionrestaurant.sg
Website: http://onionrestaurant.sg/

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Food Review: MongKok Dim Sum x Wonderful Durian

Mongkok Kitchen 2nd Branch from Mongkok's Dim Sum @ Geylang Lorong 8 & Lorong 9 Famous Geylang Beef Noodles. Serving up both the Dim Sum, the popular Beef Noodle and Hong Kong style Cantonese stir fried dishes that are popular in the Hongkong and Singapore Geylang district.

Iced Milk Tea (Left) Hot Milk Tea (Right) -

The Milk tea was very bland as i am drinking plain water.

Siew Mai -

The siew mai was very bad. It got a weird taste in it.

Egg Tart -

The egg tart crust was very crispy but it was lacking of some taste. The egg was lacking of the egg taste too.

Rice Noodle Roll with Prawn (Chee Cheong Fun) -

The prawn wasn't that fresh and the rice noodle roll was very thick. The sauce was over salty.

Xiao Long Bao -

The xiao long bao skin was very hard. It must be the hardest xiao long bao skin that i ever tried. The meat wasn't fresh too.

Liu Sha Bao -

The liu sha bao was the only thing that was good. The salted egg custard was flavorful, fragrance, and savory. But the bao skin was a little bit thick.

Overall, the dim sum wasn't worth the money and i will never recommend anyone.

Mongkok Dim Sum (旺角點心)
197 East Coast Road
Singapore 428910

Opening Hours: Daily: 24 Hours

Wonderful Durian owned agro farming since 1960's and planted their own durians farm situated in a very peaceful and beautiful tiny town called kampung Terentai in Malaysia, A place where about 3Hrs car distance from Singapore. Wonderful Durian incorporated in 1997 at Yishun. Thanks to their supportive loyal customers over the past decade, They had successful established their business to 147 Sim Ave. (alongside Lorong 17 Geylang)

The various range of quality durians which including D24, D2, D101, D88, D96, Musang King, etc.. Red Prawn also available Mangos teen, Rambutan, DukuLangsat. Today owner of Wonderful Durian Mr Ng and his son, Ng Jun Xian (Director), established the renowned durian and supplies into FMGC market such as retail outlets, major supermarkets, Sheng Siong, Shop N Save etc.

D24 Durian - $10 for 1

The meat was fresh and bitter-sweet. It was good too, i don't mind back for more.

There do sell other fruits too.

Wonderful Durian
147 Sims Avenue Singapore 387469 ( alongside Lorong 17 Geylang )
COntact: 6747 0191
Email: sales@wonderfuldurian.com.sg

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Cafe Review: Mu Parlour

MU Parlour (located right above Thai Express) is just a flight of stairs away from a secret hideout. It's not easy to be spotted as we have missed it out a few time when we walk passed it. Mu Parlour is all about the all day brunch, gourmet cheese burgers, coffee/tea and desserts. The café's concept brings forth an arty-farty feel with a blend of modern classic to its furniture.

The secret pathway to Mu Parlour.

Cake display.

Irish Cider - $14

Magners is sold in Ireland as Bulmers. Since the 1930s, Magners and Bulmers have come from the same cider mill in Clonmel, South Tipperary. Using locally sourced apples from their own orchards and nearby farms, Magners is blended from 17 apple varieties and aged up to two years.

It's not really my type of cider. The taste was sourish bitter.

Egg Benedict - $15

A failed egg benedict as the poached egg doesn't look and tasted like a poached egg!! The poached egg is more like hard boil egg. The rocket salad was very bitter. It must be the most bitter lettuce that i ever ate.

Taste: 0.5/5

No. 29 Beef, portobello, horseradish, arugula, Mu secret sauce - $17

It was interesting, The burger bun was in black. It was interesting but the taste was pretty average. The bun was just a normal bun, the beef patty was huge and juicy but it was too salty, maybe is the sauce that make it more salty. The Garlic Fries came along with it was bad!! It was just an pretty ordinary fries.

Taste: 1/5

Food: 0.5/5
Ambiance: 4/5
Service: 1/5

Overall, Mu Parlour is a great place for people watching if you are seated near the glass panel. And most of the time the cafe is very empty!! The food was very bad but you can go there for a drink and dessert with friends to chill over a empty and quiet cafe.

MU Parlour
16A Lorong Mambong, Holland Village
Singapore 277677

Contact: 64669336

Opening Hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 1100am - 2300pm
Friday and Saturday: 1100am - 0200am

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/mu.parlour

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Jthejon