When I heard about Flee Away Cafe, a cafe with a flee market within, somehow the first image that popped into mind was a large, dim cafe with a tiny flee bazaar within, literally. Hence why when we reached the cafe itself and noticed its pretty, clean-cut and bright interior, it surprised me a little.

There were shelves of interesting items on sale though, and tables converted from old-fashioned sewing machines. I guess it is not the first cafe that has a shopfront selling stuffs on display, because I'd patronised a couple with similar concept before too. It makes for dining and shopping at one stop, so convenient!

The Le Char Kuey with Chicken Curry fillings (SGD$12.50) was served - together with sides of salad and chips). It was basically dough fritters that could be replaced with Tortilla Wraps, for the more health conscious. There were strips of chicken meat and tiny cubes of potato, in a spicy curry sauce - rather delicious, like eating a crispy dough stick curry puff.

The Beau tried the Le Char Kuey with Dried Laksa fillings (SGD$15.50) - served with chips and side salad - another crispy delight with laksa bee hoon within, and some rectangles of dried beancurd (tau pok). It was rather tasty, resplendent with the strong flavor of another local delight.

For more detailed information and photos, please feel free to visit:
http://thearcticstar.blogspot.sg/2014/08/brunch-at-flee-away-cafe.html

Origins from New York, Lady M created quite a stir when it opens in Singapore. Until now, one can still regularly see queue at this place. It is always packed. The turnover is fast and we are showed to a table within 10 minutes. The menu is quite limited with just cakes and drinks. Due to good business, only 4 types of cakes are available : the original Vanilla Mille Crepes, Green Tea Mille Crepes, Tarte Aux Fruits and Green Tea Mousse. Limited choices but we make do with it.Vanilla Mille Crepes ($8++/ Slice)
Twenty paper-thin handmade crepes layered with light pastry cream.
The cake is easily sliced through with a fork. Soft but a bit too creamy in taste. Nice but not the best mille crepe I have in Singapore.Tarte Aux Fruits ($10++/ slice)
Shortbread crust with an almond financier base, vanilla custard and fresh fruit.
This is a surprising good choice. Been the last piece, I am half hearted on getting it. The not too sweet fruits balance the almond base. I quite enjoy the choices of fruits used here.As for drinks, I have a Café Latte ($5.00++)and M has a Café Mocha ($5.00++). Both of the us feel the drinks are not strong enough in taste.

Interestingly order is taken through mobile phone by staff at the table, and bill is also showed through mobile phone. As I am paying by credit card, the staff handles to me a portable credit card machine to sign on. Interesting system here. Overall I am not blown over by its signature mille crepe. Feel a bit disappointed.

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.
Read More:
http://hpility.blogspot.sg/2014/12/authentic-japanese-dining-experience-at.html

For more details, please visit http://www.foodesteem.com/2014/12/mellben-seafood.html
Waiting time can be a little tedious, if you are here after 1800 hours, on a weekend. We reached around 1730 hours, and we have to wait for an hour before we can be assigned to a table. But that's not all. Good thing is, you are able to select your dishes beforehand, and then pass to the usher once you have a table. So, another hour of waiting for the food to be served.
Drinks are ordered separately, so try to attract their attention once you are done with your drinks selection from your table.
Coconut Drink ($6.00). Almost every table has a coconut ordered, and so we followed. Drink is definitely refreshing!
Pork Floss Tofu ($12.00) for a small portion. We ordered this because this is the first time we saw such combination in a seafood restaurant. Thick savory gravy over their homemade tofu and broccoli, topped with pork floss. Tofu is lightly fried on the outer, while inside is firm and mushy, similar to eating beancurd. Thumbs for this dish!
Salted Egg Pork Ribs ($15.00) also comes in Butter and Steamed Pork Ribs in Lotus Leaf. The latter was my initial choice, but it was not available then. Thus, choice between butter and salted egg.
I love their salted egg pork ribs because the meat is easy to bite off and taste of salted egg has jacketed each individual ribs well, and meat is juicy and soft to chew. No more struggles!
Fried Crab Bee Hoon ($55), is sufficient for 2 pax with an add-on serving of bee hoon ($3.00). If you requested for a 2 pax serving, it will costs around $80 for 2 smaller crabs.
It came cooked as black pepper crab and gravy spilled over the bee hoon is just splendid! Love the moist bee hoon and crab that is already cracked before served to table.
It was probably around 2000 hours when we finished our meal, but queue is still pretty long. Based on our total waiting time, the last person in the queue before we left might have to wait till around 2200 hours before able to satisfy the growling tummy!
For more details, please visit http://www.foodesteem.com/2014/12/mellben-seafood.html

I was hanging out at Dempsey area that day, and in the mood for some Japanese fare, hence Rakuichi Japanese Restaurant came into my mind.   A beautiful Japanese restaurant decorated in rich modernistic meets authentic Japanese design, this restaurant nestles behind some thick canopy, hence giving it a very "in nature" feel; and we were seated alfresco since inside was full house.We shared the Rakuichi Bento (SGD$48.60) consisting of an assortment of Sashimi, an array of different types of Sushi, some Tempura items, skewered pork and skewered beef (Yakitori) and some sides of corn, edamane and sauteed mini shrimps. The sashimi was rather fresh and the sushi was lovely - we enjoyed the variety. The tempuras were crispy and the Yakitori pork was so succulent and delicious.Following the above, we also shared the Kaki Totenabe (SGD$16.00) - oysters cooked in miso soup - with tofu and vegetables. This was a really delicious dish with piping hot broth that was sumptuous, and the oysters were fresh and chewy - perfect for a rainy night as such.Lastly, the Aburi Salmon Ebi Avocado sushi roll (SGD$12.00) - combination of my favorite things such as salmon roe, shrimp and avocado. The pearl rice was fresh and of the right texture, and the seafood items were palatable. We were very full by the time this was served, but we strived to finish it because it was simply too tasty.

For full review and more photographs, please feel free to visit:
http://thearcticstar.blogspot.sg/2014/12/dinner-at-rakuichi-japanese-restaurant.html