Having stayed in Jurong for the past 14 years, Boon Lay Power Nasi Lemak has been a constant supper staple. The rice is fragrant and fluffy and the chilli is something to die for. What's more, they have a large variety of sides for you to choose from - fried kuning fish, chicken wings and drums, eggs, fish cakes, fillets, achar, eggs, otahs and the list goes on.

However, be prepared to queue up to 45 mins on any nights, due to the number of people "tabao-ing" for their friends, families and co-workers.

So if you are in Boon Lay area past midnight and your stomach is growling, don't forget there is always Nasi Lemak to fill your stomach.

If Chow Yun Fatt eats here, that's good enough for me. It's the best rojak because they do not stinge on using good ingredients.

I like the prawn paste here because it is less salty compared to others, and the yu tiao is fresh and crunchy. You rarely find freshly sliced ginger flowers used for fragrance in rojak anymore.

All this all together and you end up with rojak that has plenty of crunch, taste and flavour! One way to get all the yummy goodness is to use the beansprouts to soak and scoop up the last bits of sauce for the best satisfaction.

Forget KFC or Popeye's. Arnold's is local, and this is where Fried Chicken Mecca is at, I promise. I love my fried chicken every now and then, but Arnold's chicken makes me want to have a daily fix. Avoid this place at all costs if you are on a diet! You have been warned.

You're assigned a table, order and pay at the counter, then they serve up your chicken in about 15 to 20 minutes. I find the chicken significantly less greasy than other place, and it's a beautiful golden colour and doesn't have the taste of old oil that's been reused too many times.

I don't know what sorcery they dabble in, but even the chicken breast is tender and succulent. My mind screamed that it was impossible, because chicken breast is often dry and tough. The skin was crisp perfection, crunching as I bit into each piece.

If you order a set and wish to exchange for other parts, you have to pay a little more for thigh and drumstick portions. You also have to pay if you want mayonnaise. There is service here, but the staff not particularly helpful.

You might think there's nothing to review about KFC but this is no ordinary KFC outlet. This outlet works hand in hand with the Singapore Association for the Deaf to provide job opportunities for the hearing impaired and also raise funds towards the association's tuition and enrichment programme for deaf students.

The outlet states that it has a limited menu, but the many times I've visited I've not noticed anything missing. Maybe it's just the latest promotions that are not available?

Most times the hearing impaired staff will helm the counters. All you need to do is point to your order on the piece of menu in front, and there will be options listed (e.g. crispy or original) that you can also point to. In any case of miscommunication, the manager is always nearby to assist. There's also a TV in-store, constantly looping the information about the outlet.

On the whole, I am impressed by the relatively young chefs at bistro soori as you could never be able to imagine the taste of your food by just merely reading off from the menu. The taste may appear complicated initially but when you try it, you will find that they complement each other.

I guess in fusion cooking, you need to be smart in choosing your ingredients from different parts of the world that are distinct yet still able to complement each other to produce a masterpiece. Bistro Soori did it and I am hoping to see more of such restaurant as it may be the only or strongest category of cuisine that is able to come up with new flavours and excitement. Spent a total of $76 and service was good. GST is already included in the menu and so the bill felt more ‘transparent’. Love this place and wouldn’t mind visiting it again sometime!