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This is MrHp living in Tampines. I am a Filmmaker, work in Central. I like to hang out in Bugis, Clarke Quay, Somerset. Japanese, Korean, Chinese are my favorite cuisines. I also love Restaurant, Coffeeshop, Hawker Centre and Chicken Rice, Desserts and Cakes, Ice Cream and Gelato.
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Reminisce those times spent at Insadong back in Korea? Not to worry because we have a fix for that. Why so? Because Insadong is here in Singapore! Located on the alluring island of Singapore, you can now have a feel and taste of Insadong.

Insadong Korea Town at Resort World Sentosa is created with the idea of bringing the entire Insadong experience here to Singapore. Before I go into details, let me talk a little bit more about Insadong. Insadong is a relatively long street in the city of Seoul. It is one of the most memorable attractions among tourist and represents the focal point of Korean traditional cuisine, culture and crafts.

 


As such, in order to achieve this overall experience, this place is sized at 6,000 square feet and able to cater up to over 300 diners. Insadong Korea Town offers an assortment of over 200 types of authentic Korean such as Korean-Chinese, Korean-Western, Korean-Japanese cuisine and a variety of street food. Not forgetting its traditional culture and crafts, one can even shop for Korean merchandise, accessories and souvenirs at the retail carts.

 


This ordering kiosk is user friendly and comes in 3 languages. As told, they will be having more languages to better cater to the mass, especially when it is located at Resort World Sentosa. As of current, it only accept cash payment but more mode of payments will be implemeted, including accepting credit card payment and Resort World Sentosa Reward’s Card.

Giving the ordering kiosk a try

 


Basically, one will just have to select what we want to order and its quantity. Once done, just press on the green button at the bottom right and a receipt will be dispensed. Present the receipt at the counter and in exchange, they will pass you a ‘beeper’ that will beep once the food is ready. Nothing new as Marché is using this concept too.

A clip-board showing where the counters and kiosk are located

 


Let’s take a look at its menu now.

Korea - Japanese

 


Korea – Authentic

 


Korea – Western

 

 

 


Totally spoiled for choice!

The first dish being served was non other than the traditional tteokbokki. Lightly garnished with white sesame seeds, a great appetizer to start with.

 


Next comes the Ginseng Chicken Soup. This is one of my favourite as I am always a fan of herbal soup. The ginseng taste is just nice, not too strong such as its overpowering the taste of the soup.

 


Another of my favourite is the Bossam. Bossam is a popular pork dish in Korean cuisine whereby the pork belly is thinly sliced and usually served with sides such as garlic, ssamjung (wrap sauce), kimchi etc. Upon eating, the meat and sides are often wrapped in vegetable leaves, hence the literal meaning of Bossam. I’ll have to admit that the pork served is of good quality, especially when it is priced at S$15 only!

 


Coupled these dishes with refreshing Watermelon Soju!

 


Drink like a boss! LOL

 


For the dessert, we have J-Cone! J-Cone is widely sold in Korea. It is basically a J-shaped cone with ice-cream in it. So if you spot anyone eating this J-shaped looking thing at Resort World Sentosa, you know it’s from.

 


A great thank you to The Influence Network (TIN) for organizing this food tasting session. Insadong Korea Town is definitely a great place to relax and enjoy great Korean food with your friends and family after a day of fun at Resorts World Sentosa. On top of it, it is at an affordable price, especially when most dining places in Resort World Sentosa are priced heftily.

Group photo and call it a day! ^^

 
 
Table Wait Time: 10 minute(s)


Date of Visit: Dec 22, 2014 

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Pie Face Review at Bugis Village Smile Dec 26, 2014   
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Categories : Australian / New Zealand | Bakery


Happy, sad, angry or peace mood? Visit the newly opened Pie Face shop at Bugis village today! Pie Face is the leading micro-bakery café origin from Australia, selling traditional French puff pastry, comfort desserts and serves with fresh brews such as cappuccino, café latte, mocha and macchiato.

 


Which face expression suit you today?

 


The French pies are baked with fresh ingredients come it comes with different playful face expression to indicates the fillings inside the delicious pie as well as to compliment the perfect day. However, those French pies are selling at the price from $3.30 to $5.20 and there are two sizes (Mini and Large) available for customers to suit their preference.

Here are the lists of Pie Flavors you can find in Singapore outlets:

Chunky Steak Pie
Chicken & Mushroom Pie
Thai Chicken Curry Pie
Tandoori Vegetable Pie
Mini Lemon Pie
Mini Pecan Pie
Mini Chocolate Pie

 


The chain serves these pies in one of two ways: in a cardboard sleeve, so customers can eat them while on the go or as "stacks" for those dining in. Stacks are pies topped with smash (mashed potatoes or peas) and gravy.

 


At Pie Face outlet, besides having a set of savory pie, you may also want to compliment with an array of delightful dessert and fresh coffee to start off your valuable day.

 


In addition, There are also eight sweet pies cost at S$3.30, with flavours ranging from Mini Butterscotch Pie to Mini Apple Crumble Pie, to enjoy as desserts.

 


Hope you guys enjoy munching with pie face! ^^

 
 
Table Wait Time: 3 minute(s)


Date of Visit: Dec 22, 2014 

Spending per head: Approximately $5

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Categories : European | Hotel | Seafood | Steaks and Grills

Looking for restaurant to dine-in for celebrating your romantic anniversary with your love ones? Pool Grill restaurant at Singapore Marriott Hotel is one of your choices in your mind today!

 


A week back, I chance upon having my first fine dining experience at Pool Grill restaurant located in the heart of Orchard at Marriott Hotel. To kick off with my verdict of the outdoor restaurant, I would like to highlight that the place was filled with elegant dining set complementing with the sky pool which gave audiences a cozy ambience.

Beside the ala cart menu, Pool Grill Restaurant do serve 3 meal course set dinner menu which consists of 1 Starter, 1 Main and 1 Dessert. The chef restaurant will prepare dishes based on customers’ preference. Likewise, their service was fast and excellent too. Indulge with my dining moment at Pool Grill, I would like to share with you guys the dishes I had tried during my tasting session.

 


THE STARTER

I have chosen Pool Grill’s Caesar salad to be my starter dish. Despite the salty taste of the fish in the salad, the dish was well-seasoned and fresh and it is good for appetizer.

Chef’s crafted soup of the day

 


Duck liver and foie gras parfait, consommé jelly, chutney, crostini

 


Pool Grill’s caesar salad, Romaine lettuce, parmesan, anchovy dressing, croutons

 


THE MAIN

Next, I selected pan roasted butterfish for my main dish. I am totally in love with the sweet taste of the tender butterfish, thus it comes with cauliflower puree and Shiraz reduction to make the dish look healthy. Fish lover will love it! However, there are other two selections which are ‘braised boneless beef short rib’ and ‘roast chicken breast’ and are definitely worth the price!

 


THE DESSERT

‘Cheese Board’ is one of the recommended dessert dishes to end off a delighted meal. It is a selection of artisanal European cheeses, crackers, homemade nut confit and quince paste. It tastes savory and is value for sharing. Yummy!

 


I had a delightful dining experience with my friends at Pool Grill @ Singapore Marriott Hotel. Thumb up for the excellent services and delicious dishes. Concurrently while having my three-meal dinner course, I am able to enjoy seeing lights display from the opposite Ion Orchard and also feel the refreshing wind cooling the outdoor ambience.

 
 
Table Wait Time: 20 minute(s)


Date of Visit: Dec 19, 2014 

Celebration:  紀念日 

Spending per head: Approximately $50

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Chinese New Year 2015 Dishes Smile Dec 19, 2014   
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Categories : Cantonese/Hong Kong | Hotel | Dim Sum | Seafood

Does the traditional Chinese food you know of bore you? Perhaps the best dishes are still those cooked by your grandparents. While this may be so, give them a treat this Chinese New Year and let the chefs at award-winning Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant from Marriott Hotel cook up a storm for all of you.

 


At Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant, you will step in hungry and leave with a satisfied, full tummy. While the food may be traditional, the ingredients used are of high quality and the flavor of the various dishes will not disappoint you.

 

 


So when you think of Chinese New Year, the first thing that comes to mind is the Yu Sheng. Look at the design of the Yu Sheng. It says 2015 and even shows a goat, if you are fast to observe. Have fun tossing Yu Sheng as a family and enjoy a time of family bonding.

We, as Chinese, love soups. It’s not all about the ingredients but most importantly, it is about the way the soup is brewed. Good soups usually take many hours to brew and with one sip you can tell how flavorful it is. That is the case for the Double-Boiled Supreme Bird’s Nest in Whole Chicken. It is so good that if my grandma was there to taste it, I am sure she will agree with me. Personally I would rate it 4.5/5 stars.

 


One special dish that was offered at this restaurant was the Wan Hao Deluxe Abalone Pen Cai. Before this, I knew not about the existence of this dish but it has its origins in China and Chinese New Year would not be what it is if this dish was not prepared during the festive season.

 


It includes 3-head fresh abalone, conpoy, sea cucumber, fish maw, dried oyster, mushroom, live prawn, roasted pork belly with yam, roasted duck, chinese cabbage, sea moss, fried bean curd sheet, mustard green and radish. Yes, that’s a lot of ingredients and seafood lovers will definitely enjoy this dish. We had a great time indulging in this dish and were pretty much full after this.

 

 

 


Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant at Marriott Hotel is the place you should head to if you are looking for a restaurant which serves tasty Chinese food that appeals to family members of all ages. It's definitely worth the money for dine-in. Do visit their 'Singapore Marriott Hotel' website for more CNY dishes information.
 
Table Wait Time: 15 minute(s)


Date of Visit: Dec 17, 2014 

Celebration:  團年飯 

Spending per head: Approximately $120(Dinner)

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Categories : Japanese | Ramen | Sushi/Sashimi

In the mood of craving Japanese cuisine, Marugoto Shokudou, a traditional Japanese restaurant settled on the path of Ang Mo Kio Boardway Plaza serving rare and quality authentic Japanese dining experience with a menu of 150 unique varieties.

 


To indulge the feel of classical Japanese culture ambiance with Sakura blossom design, it was my first visit to Marugoto Shokudou restaurant and I am in love with their cozy dining experience as well as their authentic cuisine and sushi. In sync with the comfortable surroundings, it’s always suitable to bring your friends, family and loves one for a casual dining in the neighbourhood environment.

 

 

 


Lucky Cat welcome you to the authentic dining

 


Marugoto Shokudou Restaurant Dining Menu

 


In the event of food tasting session, we started off an appetizer, the Ankimo (Angle Fish) pairing with a glass of traditional sake. The dish does not give a fishy aftertaste, thus it present a smooth bite texture compliment with the sauce to the consumer.

 


For people who like to a light starter dish, you are welcome to try out their Buta Shabu-Shabu Salad. It is one of my favourite salad dishes of the night, and the Shabu Shabu meat taste fresh and appetizing.

 

 


One of the highlight yet expensive dishes of the night! - The Assorted Sashimi consists of Kanpachi, Toro, salmon belly and uni sushi. The sashimi was well-prepared and it was an eye-opening to see this dish presenting in a distinctive style. Likewise, this series of sashimi simply tastes delectable and I really love eating the salmon belly. Awesome!

 


The recommended main course at Marugoto Shokudou - Kimchi Miso Ramen, Tokyo Shoyu Ramen and Beef Kushiyaki.

 


NEXT! The SPERM SOUP!!! First time in my life having a bowl of SPERM SOUP! OMG Wait… Is Cod Fish Sperm soup (Shirauo Osui)! And this authentic dish is origin from Japan. The “Brain Look” Sperm texture taste as soft as minced meat and the soup was light and refreshing. Hence, it was quite an energetic soup for both genders whereby it helps to keep your body warm. You guys can have a try! ^^

 


Everyone love ice cream! To conclude our last dish of the night, we had the warm-cold crispy Ice Cream sandwiches dessert. Thus, there are two ice cream flavours which are vanilla and chocolate for customers’ preference.

 

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Table Wait Time: 15 minute(s)


Date of Visit: Dec 02, 2014 

Spending per head: Approximately $30(Dinner)

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