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happytummy dumpty
This is happytummy dumpty living in Clementi. I work in Outram. I like to hang out in Raffles Place, Orchard, Buona Vista. Japanese, Korean, Chinese are my favorite cuisines. I also love Restaurant, Bakery, Café and Sushi/Sashimi, Burgers and Sandwiches, Salads/ Acai Bowl, Cakes & Pastries .
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Thumbs up to the Pasta ^^ Smile Feb 26, 2014   
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Categories : Japanese | Fusion | Restaurant | Pasta

Looking at the display of the wide array of appealing pasta, pizza and side dishes is indeed tempting enough to justify a visit to this pasta place lol

 

 
After a dining experience to the place, I feel that it has justified a re-visit to the restaurant in the future.

Went on a weekday for lunch and there is a promotion of weekday lunch set $14.90 which consists of any choice of pasta, salad and a small soup.

For the salad, there is a salad counter to mix and match own salad. Though the choices are fairly limited, they are all fresh and good. One can choose from the usual lettuce, carrots, cherry tomatoes to fruits such as pineapple and lychee. For a brinjal lover like myself, I was delighted to see there were sautéed brinjal as well. For toppings there are bacon bits and white sesame as well as flavorful dressings.

Feeling already satiated after a bowl of fresh salad, I was really very satisfied with the pasta I ordered. I had the shrimp and mushroom with Onsen Egg pasta in tomato sauce. The noodles was cooked al-dente and the tomato cream sauce was full of flavour. The addition of an Onsen Egg on top added extra oomph and moist to it lol The portion was too big for me and I was full to the brim already halfway eating.
Shrimp, Mushroom with Onsen Egg in Tomato Sauce

Shrimp, Mushroom with Onsen Egg in Tomato Sauce

 

 
I was very satisfied with the food quality here and the lunch deal was a good one. I would definitely head back here for the pasta and salad too! ^^ However I have noticed that most of the other branches actually don't have the salad counter, so the salad was actually served from the kitchen and what you will get is just some lettuces, tomatoes and carrot shreds madsad
 
Recommended Dish(es):  Shrimp and mushroom with Onsen Egg pasta
 
Spending per head: Approximately $16(Lunch)

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My next fav haunt for BakKutTeh  Smile Feb 20, 2014   
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Categories : Chinese Soup | Bak Kut Teh

Despite the nostalgic notion of the restaurant name, I was pleasantly surprised at the technology which are found in this Bak Kut Teh place.

Firstly, there are two induction cooker plates installed under the table so one can continue heating up the soup. Secondly, there are also two iPads installed under each table. So one just have to pull out the drawer to get access to the menu and place orders. lol
iPad for food ordering

iPad for food ordering

 

 
Induction Cooker Plates

Induction Cooker Plates

 
Seatings here are all spacious. Service here is quick, the staff are approachable and attentive. I didn't have to wait for too long to get soup topped up.

Ordered a small Dry Bak Kut Teh ($9.10) which is one of the recommended dish. It is the first time I heard of a dry version, I guess it is one of their innovative creation. It was served in a clay pot and actually I think it was more like a Claypot Pork Ribs. The dark-coloured sauce was nothing distinctly-flavoured. It came with some Okra but didn't have the slimy texture. Overall, the dish was nothing extraordinary, I would have preferred to spend it on the normal soup version of Bak Kut Teh.

A big bowl of Pork Ribs soup costs $10.40. The portion of pork ribs was generous enough for me and my friend. The meat was tender while the soup was full of flavour. It was not too peppery, unlike how overwhelmingly peppery the soup is in some other places shocked
Pork Ribs Soup

Pork Ribs Soup

 
Dry Bak Kut Teh

Dry Bak Kut Teh

 
In addition, I was very happy to see the various sauces displayed at the counter in the center. I like the one with the minced soybean indeed to complement the meat.
Various Sauces

Various Sauces

 
For side dishes, I ordered Tang O (a type of uncommon vegetables) and a bowl of 梅菜. The portion of Tang O ($7.80) was really small since it is usually quite more expensive as compared to other more common types of veggie. The 梅菜 was appetizing and tasted not too salty.
Tang O

Tang O

 
In conclusion, I am more than satisfied with the food here. I might be slightly biased haha as I really like the minced Soybean sauce. I would surely return to the place since it is conveniently located near my house. But hmm maybe would give the Dry Bak Kut Teh a miss ><
 
Recommended Dish(es):  Dry Bak Kut Teh
 
Date of Visit: Feb 17, 2014 

Spending per head: Approximately $15(Dinner)

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Surprisingly Yummy Pho Smile Feb 02, 2014   
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Categories : Vietnamese

Vietnamese food has never been appealing to me. But considering the increasing number of new NamNam outlets kicking into business lately as well as the snaky long queue during peak hours, I decided to give it a try.

The place mainly offers Vietnamese Beef Noodles and sandwiches. As it was during the weekdays lunch hours, I opted to order the value set lunch of $9.90 for a bowl of noodles, a drink and a small side salad.

 
Had the Beef Pho and Lotus tea for my drink. The clear soup tasted slightly bland with a note of sweetness though. It was claimed to be free of MSG. But there was a range of condiments one can choose to add into the soup. I didn't as I don't really like the idea of taking artificial seasoning. The portion of Beef slices was more than I have expected and I really like that the meat was tender and served medium rare!! lol
Beef Pho

Beef Pho

 
I enjoyed my bowl of piping hot noodles and the side salad. But hmm the Lotus Tea tasted pretty weird, a taste that I could not really locate >< Tried the Viet Black Coffee and it was quite strong and good!

Overall, decent Vietnamese food at reasonable price. I would prefer this outlet as it is big with plenty of seats available. There is even a big projector on the wall playing a short clip about the history of Vietnamese food. A pleasant atmosphere and you wouldn't feel crampy and stuck like the small NamNam at RafflesCity basement haha lol

 

 
 
Recommended Dish(es):  Vietnamese Beef Noodles
 
Date of Visit: Jan 30, 2014 

Spending per head: Approximately $10(Lunch)

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Healthy and Good *thumbs up* Smile Feb 01, 2014   
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Categories : Café

Cedele is one of my most frequented eatery place. I like their health-conscious concept in food preparation. The place prides itself of the philosophy to eat good and live well. True enough, I think it offers healthy food that tastes great lol

For burgers, I recommend their Beef Onion Portobello Burger. The grilled Beef patty tasted very fresh and juicy, not artificial-like. Sandwiches within along the juicy patty were Onion Balsamic Marmalata, sautéed Portobello Mushroom, Mayonnaise, Wholegrain Mustard, lettuce and tomato. And one get to choose the bread instead of the usual boring white burger bread.

For pasta, one can never go wrong with their Red Seafood Risotto. It is an wholesome load of seafood (white fish, prawn and mussels) accompanied with risotto drench in rich tomato base. I like that it is wet and richly tomato-flavored. But, it could be otherwise for some.
Red Seafood Risotto

Red Seafood Risotto

 
Lastly I have cakes to seal my satisfaction for a complete fulfilling meal. I like the Black Sesame Tahini cake very much. It has a rich black sesame taste in the sponge cake accompanied with a light layer of cream cheese. And ahh I have always the dilemma of choosing either the Tahini cake or their equally awesome Carrot Walnut cake. The cake is not too sweet (unlike most carrot cakes I have had) and moist. Carrot shreds can be visibly seen in the sponge cake. The cream cheese and walnuts on top complement perfectly.
Carrot Walnut Cake

Carrot Walnut Cake

 
Ambience-wise, the concept is just simple and no-fuss. The food speaks for itself – healthy and delicious with a wholesome interesting variety overall.

 
Recommended Dish(es):  Beef Onion Portobello Burger
 
Spending per head: Approximately $20(Dinner)

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Sweet Indulgence ^^ Smile Dec 31, 2013   
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Categories : American | Café | Desserts and Cakes

I love coffee. I love dark chocolate. At Max Brenner, I have the best of both worlds heehee lol
Hot Chocolate, Mocha

Hot Chocolate, Mocha

 
The place serves a wide range of chocolate and coffee drinks and desserts. And the crockery used to serve is quite unique and cute, appeals to people like me who emphasizes on food presentation tongue

This is a great place to chill indeed and satisfy one's sweet tooth at the same time. Forget about the usual coffee places like Starbucks heehee lol But pricing here is slightly steeper ><
 
Spending per head: Approximately $10(Other)

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