I love ice cream. We heard about this place, so my wife and I went down to check it out. We had a VERY nice time trying each of the many flavours!

In the end, we settled for the Rum and Raisins and the good ole Ore's Chocolate Chip. But instead of eating there, we bought an entire tub each!

My wife's Rum and Raisin did not survive the night. Somehow, when I woke up the next morning, it was GONE.

My Chocolate Chip survived at least 2 TV sessions. I, unlike some others, have self control.

I found the Chocolate Chip a little bland because I personally prefer it to be sweeter. But the overall taste was good. The Rum and Raisin, on the other hand, was really fabulous. I only managed to get two TINY spoons.

We have been topping up on the various flavours, but Rum and Raisin has become a stable food group for us.

I love Ba Kut Teh (pork ribs in hot pepper soup!). But I do not love the places where you can get the authentic stuff (dirty, stuffy old coffee shops?). That is why when I found out about this new place at Clarke Quay, I just had to try it.

The Food:

The Pork Rib soup was good. Just the way it was meant to be. The heat of the pepper was just nice. My favourite part? They kept topping up the soup! The other items on the menu were pretty decent too. My personal favourite was the braised large intestines, the mei cai and the pig stomach soup. My friends preferred the small intestines and one of them mentioned the kidney soup was good. I am not a "kidney" person, so my opinion don't count. The peanuts and the salted vegetables were nice. One of my colleagues loved the peanuts...

The Place:

The decor of the place is simple. I think it might be because they have not yet officially "open", so it was quite bare. It was laid out like a traditional coffee shop of the old times. Marble top tables, wooden chairs, chopsticks on each table... quite nostalgic for me. But the best part was, it was not hot & stuffy, it was not dirty and the service was not too bad (for a kopi tiam style outlet).

The Price:

Four of us, the bill came up to just over $40, I cannot remember, I think was $42 or so. Quite worth it for a nice lunch away from the office.

Conclusion:

I don't think the ba kut teh is quite up to the "to die for" standard yet, but it is definitely good. Maybe they will get better with time. The price is reasonable, parking is free, and the place is pleasant. I would certainly recommend this.