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Christmas season is almost a month of Great Sales and indulgence in food from buffet to ice-cream.I will always make it a point to visit Swensen's for their Christmas collection of sundaes.1st attracted to it by the jingles they have put up on their facebook page.This year I tried the Kitkat with Chocolate Sundaes + a Christmas Tree Cookie! Mega loves <3This is a perfect combination of chocolaty ice-cream.The ambience of Swensen's at ION or maybe Orchard Exchange is perfect for Christmas wit
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Christmas season is almost a month of Great Sales and indulgence in food from buffet to ice-cream.
I will always make it a point to visit Swensen's for their Christmas collection of sundaes.
1st attracted to it by the jingles they have put up on their facebook page.

This year I tried the Kitkat with Chocolate Sundaes + a Christmas Tree Cookie!
Mega loves <3
This is a perfect combination of chocolaty ice-cream.

The ambience of Swensen's at ION or maybe Orchard Exchange is perfect for Christmas with its decoration in the whole restaurant. It's the one and only ice-cream buffet restaurant among the Swensen's Group of restaurants. I like it.


Will be back to ION Swensen to have my meals soon~~
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2012-10-26 16 views
So temptingSo many flavor It is too colorfulMore than ten different topping for you to chooseOreo...raisin...strawberry ...Waffle biscuit...chocolate chips....chocolate And many many more...you can choose any topping that you like and eat like a boss. Strongly recommend Oreo cheese cake. This oreo cheese cake is so tasty and fresh. YummyMy favourite ==> Chocolate FondueStrawberry ,marshmallow and anything that you like to dip. It is so amazing when the chocolate melt and freeze again on the
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So tempting
So many flavor
It is too colorful
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More than ten different topping for you to choose
Oreo...raisin...strawberry ...
Waffle biscuit...chocolate chips....chocolate
And many many more...you can choose any topping that you like and eat like a boss.
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Strongly recommend Oreo cheese cake. This oreo cheese cake is so tasty and fresh.
Yummy
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My favourite ==> Chocolate Fondue
Strawberry ,marshmallow and anything that you like to dip. It is so amazing when the chocolate melt and freeze again on the marshmallow. Then when u put in your mouth, the chocolate melt again with the soft marshmallow. This is greatest pairing of food.
This is really suitable for those who like dessert. Just paying not more than 20 dollar you can enjoy any ice cream that you like until you satisfy. This is really worth and eat until you won't stop.
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2012-09-27 13 views
Usually I'll visit Swensen's when I happen to crave for some decent good american burger. So after work one day we decided to visit the branch at ION to satisfy my craving. While waiting to get seated, we are quite piss with the servers who pretend they never see us standing at the line (there's only us waiting anyway) to be served and brought to our seat. waited for like 5 minutes before the restaurant manager came over to serve us.I ordered the swensen's burger and specially requested for the
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Usually I'll visit Swensen's when I happen to crave for some decent good american burger. So after work one day we decided to visit the branch at ION to satisfy my craving. While waiting to get seated, we are quite piss with the servers who pretend they never see us standing at the line (there's only us waiting anyway) to be served and brought to our seat. waited for like 5 minutes before the restaurant manager came over to serve us.

I ordered the swensen's burger and specially requested for the beef patty to be done in medium (dislike the chewiness of the meat when it's well done) and it came perfectly nice and cook well in my preference! I love the burger as the portion is big, serve with bacon, sunny side up, usual vegs and fries. never fail to walk out of the shop feeling extremely happy and full.

Partner ordered curry chicken baked rice and i must say she made a good choice. the curry is so flavorful that i cant help to take many bites from her bowl. haha! I like the chicken too, very tender and juicy with nice curry flavor.

i was feeling a lil' desserty that day so we ordered apple crumble to share after our meal. regretted spending that money because - 1) we were too full to finish the whole dessert 2) when the manager pour the sweet syrup into the hot plate, the liquid starts to splash everywhere (guess the hot plate was wayyyyy too hot) and make a mess all over our table and my hand (and a few drops on my shirt) I remember the standard of the apple crumble used to be awesome, but now i think the standard dropped
not sure if i will be ordering that any sooner.
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2012-09-10 6 views
nice ice creams here! love their sundaes. the single scoops are pretty boring, but the sundaes really liven things up, with all that whipped cream, wafers, cherry and other sprinkles. it took forever to arrive. service was very slow and unattentive. one person takes the order while another person brings it out, so there could be miscommunication there. they also serve other foods here, such as burgers and sandwiches, which are great. don't remember exact name of this sundae. don't remember exact
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nice ice creams here! love their sundaes. the single scoops are pretty boring, but the sundaes really liven things up, with all that whipped cream, wafers, cherry and other sprinkles. it took forever to arrive. service was very slow and unattentive. one person takes the order while another person brings it out, so there could be miscommunication there. they also serve other foods here, such as burgers and sandwiches, which are great. don't remember exact name of this sundae. don't remember exact price - $10 to $15. according to website, this sundae is gold rush
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The Spicy Spaghetti Aglio Olio with Prawn this time made me so much happier! Because Last time when I ordered this it was very very spicy! I had more than 2 little of water just for that meal! And had no more appetite to have my chocolate ice cream dessert. However, this time I told them just a little of chilli will do. Anf it came out perfectly as what I wanted. It was very nice and I was able to enjoy my dessert. The pasta was delicious, not too dry nor wet. The prawn are so fresh and it's mea
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The Spicy Spaghetti Aglio Olio with Prawn this time made me so much happier! Because Last time when I ordered this it was very very spicy! I had more than 2 little of water just for that meal! And had no more appetite to have my chocolate ice cream dessert. However, this time I told them just a little of chilli will do. Anf it came out perfectly as what I wanted. It was very nice and I was able to enjoy my dessert.
The pasta was delicious, not too dry nor wet. The prawn are so fresh and it's meat are tender. The herb and spices added made the dish look even more appetizing!!
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I love ice cream very much..Some of my friends also love ice cream very much. So, we decided to go for Swensen's ice cream buffet together after common test.The Swensen's ice cream buffet was a heaven for us. There were many variety of ice cream and there was chocolate fondue too. The texture and mouthfeel of Swensen's ice cream was just nice, the particle was not coarse and it tasted smooth too.
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I love ice cream very much..

Some of my friends also love ice cream very much. So, we decided to go for Swensen's ice cream buffet together after common test.

The Swensen's ice cream buffet was a heaven for us. There were many variety of ice cream and there was chocolate fondue too. The texture and mouthfeel of Swensen's ice cream was just nice, the particle was not coarse and it tasted smooth too.
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Visit http://www.celestialdelish.com/2012/07/swensen-new-menu-2012.html for full review and more photo.- The ShopThis May Swensen's revamped their menu with 10 brand new items including delectable appetisers, hearty mains and gratifying desserts. Perfect for relaxing meals with family and friends.For kids, Swensen's Rolls Out New 'Pirate's Adventure Kid's Meal' In June. This new kids-only fare features an array of delicious eats sure to tempt the taste buds of even the most finicky l’il pirate.
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Visit http://www.celestialdelish.com/2012/07/swensen-new-menu-2012.html for full review and more photo.

- The Shop
This May Swensen's revamped their menu with 10 brand new items including delectable appetisers, hearty mains and gratifying desserts. Perfect for relaxing meals with family and friends.

For kids, Swensen's Rolls Out New 'Pirate's Adventure Kid's Meal' In June. This new kids-only fare features an array of delicious eats sure to tempt the taste buds of even the most finicky l’il pirate. What's more children can covet their favourite entrées, healthy side snacks and wash them all down with a wholesome fruit juice for just $8.90! And kids can take home the pirate ship as their pirate’s booty after meal.

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Swensen's Pirate's Adventure Kid's Meal
Pirate's Adventure Kids Menu @ $8.90
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Lads and lasses can choose from seven satisfying main courses and mix and match them with nutritious corn-in-cup; either soft drink or apple or orange juice – with all these being plated up in a Pirate Ship. For an additional small amount of doubloons, kids can score a Treasure Chest sundae or a Coit Tower Junior.

Crabmeat Fried Rice @ $13.90
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Traditional fried rice tossed with crabmeat, diced carrots, Shiitake mushrooms and eggs. Adorned with crispy battered soft shell crab. The fried rice may be simple but certainly brought back memory and make me nostalgic. It's my favourite!

Tuna Ciabatta @ $12.20
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Tuna mayo with juicy farm fresh tomatoes, crisp lettuce and onions between grilled ciabatta bread, served with U.S. fries and mixed greens. The tasty tuna toastie will be great for any family lunch or a quick snack.

Swensen’s 88 Chicken Sandwich @ $12.80
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Succulent marinated chicken, sautéed to perfection and sandwiched between grilled ciabatta bread with cheese, green peppers and onions, served with U.S. fries and mixed greens.

Laksa Aglio Olio with King Prawns @ $14.90
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Spaghetti traditionally prepared Aglio Olio style, but infused with Laksa-flavored pesto, chilli padi and served with succulent king prawns – An adaptation of a local classic dish, this version combines the perfect fusion of East & West flavours.

Spiced King Prawns & Chips @ $16.50
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A must-try for crustacean lovers! Golden fried breaded and huge prawns served with U.S. fries and coleslaw. Featuring Swensen’s very own spice battered recipe, the king prawns are deliciously zesty with a crispy texture, a tad dry thou. It will be perfect if there is wasabi mayo dip for the prawns.

The Rock @ $8.20
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Comprising three signature ice cream flavours, Hazelnut, Cookies ‘N’ Cream and Rocky Road, this sundae is garnished with marshmallow sauce, hot caramel, cocoa pops and wafers from Italy. Otherwise known as Alcatraz Island located at San Francisco Bay, The Rock was originally developed to house the federal prison. To create the famous sea fog of San Francisco Bay cast over Alcatraz Island, this dessert is served on a bed of dry ice!

Ice Cream Sandwich OS (of Swensen’s) @ $7.90)
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Satisfy your sweet tooth with this unique Ice Cream Sandwich made of smooth Vanilla ice cream sandwiched between yummy handmade chocolate cookies that can be dipped into our special warm chocolate sauce for a heavenly treat. Comes complete with a cookie robot – great for the kids!

If the above are still not enough, indulge yourself in their all you can eat ice cream & dessert buffet at $18.90 (adult) and $13.90 (kids below 12 years old) in their Ion Orchard branch. Order a main course and your ice cream buffet will be at $12.90 instead. I love their Durain Gelato and Dark Chocolate.

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If I have to pick my favourite, it will be the Crabmeat Fried Rice - so homely that I missed my mum cooking! The Laksa Aglio Olio with King Prawns is very unique, nice spice fragrant but don't taste like the usual laksa.
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This ice-cream buffet will definitely be loved by those who have sweet tooth. The buffet spread is filled with lots of choices of ice-cream, waffles, biscuits, cakes, pastries and wide range of sweet toppings to go along with your sweet desserts. The restaurant looks nice and bright and not too crowded within the seats. Great hang out area for family and friends gatherings. I believe this may be one of the best range of ice-cream buffet in town right now as the choices for your selection is real
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This ice-cream buffet will definitely be loved by those who have sweet tooth. The buffet spread is filled with lots of choices of ice-cream, waffles, biscuits, cakes, pastries and wide range of sweet toppings to go along with your sweet desserts. The restaurant looks nice and bright and not too crowded within the seats. Great hang out area for family and friends gatherings. I believe this may be one of the best range of ice-cream buffet in town right now as the choices for your selection is really wide and interesting.
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Had the mango salad here. It was quite good! love the mango inside which made the dish very refreshing! The salad was very fresh too! Not much soggy veggies and the sauce for the salad was awesome! We also shared a side of fries and calamari rings which was delicious! Love that it is not overfried or underfried! Their ice cream was the bomb as well! WOuld definitely go back for more!
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Had the mango salad here. It was quite good! love the mango inside which made the dish very refreshing! The salad was very fresh too! Not much soggy veggies and the sauce for the salad was awesome! We also shared a side of fries and calamari rings which was delicious! Love that it is not overfried or underfried! Their ice cream was the bomb as well! WOuld definitely go back for more!
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Swensen's is one of the only few restaurants that I visit every month because of their wide variety of food and the great taste that comes with it.Lying to myself that I will workout tomorrow, I ordered the Fried Fish with Apricot Mayo. It's also my first time trying this dish. In a matter of minutes, I was presented with two big slices of fish, freshly fried fries, and a cup of coleslaw. The fish was fried really well, and it was still crispy till the last bite. What I dislike most about eating
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Swensen's is one of the only few restaurants that I visit every month because of their wide variety of food and the great taste that comes with it.

Lying to myself that I will workout tomorrow, I ordered the Fried Fish with Apricot Mayo. It's also my first time trying this dish. In a matter of minutes, I was presented with two big slices of fish, freshly fried fries, and a cup of coleslaw.

The fish was fried really well, and it was still crispy till the last bite. What I dislike most about eating fish dishes like this is that the meat simply just falls apart or separates itself from the skin when I attempt to cut it with my knife, but not for this fried fish; it holds up nicely, and the meat is still soft and juicy.

As a member of Swensen's, I get to enjoy $1 top-up for any drinks (except yoghurt), so I got myself a cup of Malted Milk Shake. I highly recommend this drink because they will blend an ice cream of your choice with milk, and you get to enjoy your ice cream desert and your main course together without worrying about melting ice creams.

In Conclusion, the Fried Fish with Apricot Mayo is a little oily (as with all fried food), but it's worth trying.
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Yogurt Smoothies - Berries Merry ($6.90), Peach Delight ($6.90), very thick and filling that we could not eat anymore. Lucky we are having it at the end. A bit sour in taste.Meatballs in Pepper Sauce - big and juicy.Smoked Salmon Salad - comes with plentiful of salmon slices.Chili Crab Pasta - soft shell crab with chili pasta, taste a bit funny.
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Yogurt Smoothies - Berries Merry ($6.90), Peach Delight ($6.90), very thick and filling that we could not eat anymore. Lucky we are having it at the end. A bit sour in taste.
Meatballs in Pepper Sauce - big and juicy.
Smoked Salmon Salad - comes with plentiful of salmon slices.
Chili Crab Pasta - soft shell crab with chili pasta, taste a bit funny.
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2012-04-13 34 views
Birthday Sundae! Exceptionally great if you found a friend who has a birthday on the same day as you. It used to have some dry ice, but now it's just candle, anyway it's better than nothing, love to come to swensens during birthdays!Sourdough 49ers' is exceptionally great when the bread is just heated up. Sometimes they leave it over at the counter for soooooooo long by the time you got your bread it's tough to chew. THe fries are awesome. I don't like coleslaw, so i can't tell you how it taste!
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Birthday Sundae! Exceptionally great if you found a friend who has a birthday on the same day as you. It used to have some dry ice, but now it's just candle, anyway it's better than nothing, love to come to swensens during birthdays!
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Sourdough 49ers' is exceptionally great when the bread is just heated up. Sometimes they leave it over at the counter for soooooooo long by the time you got your bread it's tough to chew. THe fries are awesome. I don't like coleslaw, so i can't tell you how it taste!
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2012-04-11 69 views
Swensen is well known for their wide range of ice-creams. However do not miss out their hot dishes as well as they are equally good too. Like their Crayfish pasta which are with generous amount of pasta cooked in tomato paste with lots of cut tomatoes in it. The crayfish is fresh and crunchy and also not over cooked. Eat it when it is hot and you will know how fragrant and delicious this dish is. However I would say the price is abit high. Well-like by my friends and even Malay colleagues
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Swensen is well known for their wide range of ice-creams. However do not miss out their hot dishes as well as they are equally good too. Like their Crayfish pasta which are with generous amount of pasta cooked in tomato paste with lots of cut tomatoes in it. The crayfish is fresh and crunchy and also not over cooked. Eat it when it is hot and you will know how fragrant and delicious this dish is. However I would say the price is abit high. Well-like by my friends and even Malay colleagues too. Do give it a try if you have never done so.
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This ice-cream buffet will definitely be loved by those who have sweet tooth. The buffet spread is filled with lots of choices of ice-cream, waffles, biscuits, cakes, pastries and wide range of sweet toppings to go along with your sweet desserts. The restaurant looks nice and bright and not too crowded within the seats. Great hang out area for family and friends gatherings. I believe this may be one of the best range of ice-cream buffet in town right now as the choices for your selection is
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This ice-cream buffet will definitely be loved by those who have sweet tooth. The buffet spread is filled with lots of choices of ice-cream, waffles, biscuits, cakes, pastries and wide range of sweet toppings to go along with your sweet desserts. The restaurant looks nice and bright and not too crowded within the seats. Great hang out area for family and friends gatherings. I believe this may be one of the best range of ice-cream buffet in town right now as the choices for your selection is really wide and interesting.
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This outlet at Orchard ION is one of the few Swensens outlets that has a local menu and includes local dishes like Mee Goreng and Chicken Rice.In addition to the local dishes, we had our usual favourites - Calamari Rings and Caesar Salad.The Caesar Salad was absolutely fresh and crunchy and the lime mayo dressing went really well with it. The Calamari rings were piping hot and crispy.We always have our usual drinks - hot coffee and ice lemon tea.Everything was perfect until our decision to try t
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This outlet at Orchard ION is one of the few Swensens outlets that has a local menu and includes local dishes like Mee Goreng and Chicken Rice.
In addition to the local dishes, we had our usual favourites -
Calamari Rings and Caesar Salad.

The Caesar Salad was absolutely fresh and crunchy and the lime mayo dressing went really well with it. The Calamari rings were piping hot and crispy.
We always have our usual drinks - hot coffee and ice lemon tea.

Everything was perfect until our decision to try the local cuisine.
It wasn't up to our expectations. The Claypot Laksa looked and smelt good, but had only an average taste. Something was missing.
As for the Crabmeat Fried Rice, it was bland. The Soft Shell Crab that came with it was not well marinated. Overall both those dishes were average, and hence, not to our liking.

Of course, the saving grace for the day was the Gold Rush - never fails to satisfy.

One nagging issue was the presence of houseflies. As this outlet doesn't actually have doors, its open concept allows pests inside. It was quite annoying, trying to Shoosh the fly away! Hopefully the management looks into the hygiene issue.
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