I was strolling inside Orchard Central when I found this fast food restaurant that was crowded with youngsters. I thought why not give it a try since it was loved by many people.

Btw, Everything With Fries or EWF is a fast food restaurant that serves mostly burgers and fries. They also sell desserts but I wasn’t in the mood for something sweet.

For my dinner, I decided on the EWF Super Burger (meal) ($11.90++) which was kind of mehhh.

The bun was pillowy but I would like it better if it was a bit crispy. On the other hand, the meat was quite burnt so it was a little bit bitter. AND no, it wasn’t juicy at all.

I was so grateful that I ordered the meal one as the Barbecue French Fries was lovely. It was seasoned greatly, crispy, and thinly cut. It was a decent finger food.

While the burger was disappointing, I was satisfied with the Barbecue French Fries. Next time, I’m just going to order the French Fries.www.nonatukangmakan.com

Kki Sweets, located at School of The Arts, is a cake shop and/or a café that specializes in Japanese inspired French cakes.
The café was very charming. It was decorated with clean and sophisticated wood furniture.The café is not only filled with stunning furniture but it also serves such mouthwatering desserts.
Cakes
1. Antoinette ($8.80++) - White Chocolate Mousse and Mango
The softest cake ever. It’s like I was eating some foam and the sweetness was just right. I don’t usually eat mango (except for mango pudding) but this one is really good. You can’t beat the taste of this appealing teardrop shaped dessert.

2. Nao ($9.80++) - Strawberry Mousse with Pistachio
Enchanting pinky cylinder shaped cake. That is the only description that I can give as my sister and my brother in law finished this cake without leaving any crumb. It’s like they can’t stop eating it. My brother in law said that the strawberry flavor was quite strong and delightful. It was not extremely sour.

3. Mont Blanc ($9.80++) - Chestnut Paste with Fresh Creme on Almond Tart Base
The outside was crunchy but soft (if you know what I meant) and the crème was very light. This cake was equally pleasurable as the previous ones but I would not say it was at completely different level. Maybe because I tasted Antoinette before this and it was breathtaking.

4. Ananas ($9.80++) - Pineapple Mousse on Almond Tart Base
The pineapple gave out an intense aftertaste. So sour! But I like the pillowy texture.

5. Onigiri ($9++) - Basil Milk Chocolate Mousse and Orange
It had all the taste in a single plate. The orange in the middle contributed a little bitterness among the sweet sensation AND just like the original onigiri, it also had a slight saltiness. What a unique dessert!

For a relatively small piece of cake, the price is a bit expensive but they were all worth the price.
FYI: They also sell some pretty home wares, check them out for yourself!

Jumbo is an award winning seafood restaurant that has been in the business for almost 30 years. They set up their first outlet at East Cost Seafood Centre in 1987 and now they have established 6 outlets (5 in Singapore and 1 in Shanghai) also a catering service.
I heard that the restaurants are always busy and it seems to be true (at least in one of the outlets). My family dined at the Dempsey Road outlet and it was packed with lots of people despite it was already 9.00 PM.
Meals
1. Chili Crab ($54.40++)
Do you know what it is called when you successfully crack the thick skin of the crab and find plentiful meats inside, Happiness! The crabmeat was so delicate and sweet with a little spark of chili. You can never leave this restaurant without eating this famous chili crab.2. Deep Fried

2. Mini Bun ($0.60++/pcs)
Crispy and beautifully browned. Soak it in the chili crab sauce and enjoy the fluffy and flavorful bun. 1 bun / person is FAR less than enough.

3. Deep Fried Beancurd Special ($10++)
Very crispy on the outside yet soft enough on the inside to melt in my mouth without the need to masticate. The sauce was quite sweet and the beancurd itself was already seasoned well so I did not dip it in the sauce.

4. Fried Rice with Seafood ($36++)
I’ve encountered many fried rice that are wayyyyyyyyy too salty or sweet but this one certainly was not. It had just a precise amount of salt.

5. Mee Goreng ($14)
Be careful, because this one although sweet, it was surprisingly spicy.

6. Prawn with Cereal ($30++)
The prawn was generously breaded with cereal, which made it crunchy and tasty. It even had a heavenly aroma. Surely, one dish that should not be missed.

7. Broccoli with Scallop ($36++)
It’s time to eat some greens to calm down those high cholesterol. This perfectly sautéed broccoli will work its magic. If you are not much of a herbivore, you can still devour the scallops.

They live up to their name. The seafood was so rich in flavor and the staffs were so helpful and polite despite the crowd. I could not find anything to be complaint. Now, I know why Jumbo has been winning loads of awards, they nail it!

In my life, I’d never had any tonkatsu that I can describe as faultless. But it changed when I visited Saboten. Saboten itself is a restaurant chain that was founded in 1966 in Japan. During the years, Saboten has grown to be one of the largest tonkatsu chains in the world with more than 500 outlets.
The dish that I tried at the time was the Iberico Loin Katsu Set.
One fact about Iberico Pork: It is healthier than the usual pork as it contains some unsaturated fats (similar to olive oils) that can help to reduce bad cholesterol.

The Iberico Loin Katsu Set ($28++) came with:
1. Chawan Mushi
It was smooth, warm, and savory. Love the crabmeats as well.

2. Salad
Healthy! Put the goma sauce on it so it can give a little burst of flavor for the salad.

3. Yellow Radish (Takuan Zuke)
Crunchy and refreshing!

4. Free Flow of Rice and Miso Soup
The miso soup was a bit salty which is good to be paired with rice.
5. The Iberico Pork Loin
Finally!!!!! They served me the main star of the day. Before you can enjoy the tonkatsu, you have to mash the sesame seeds until they turn into powder and dust in on top of the pork.
Also, don't forget to drizzle the tonkatsu with some tonkatsu sauce!
The outside of the tonkatsu was so crispy that I could hear a crunch when I chewed it. On contrary, the meat was so tender that even a butter knife could cut through it. As for the sauce, it had a sweetly tantalizing flavor.

6. Yuzu Ice Cream
So sour!

Their tonkatsu was superb that I can’t stop thinking about it. From the crispiness to the flavor, they are the real deal. Of course, you may find greater tonkatsu elsewhere but in Singapore, Saboten has one of the best tonkatsu ever.

Hai Di Lao hotpot, first established in China more than 20 years ago, have become one of the most successful restaurant companies in the world. Currently, they have opened more than 75 outlets worldwide.

Usually, we have to wait for more than 2 hours if we want to dine in the restaurant. It happens at the Clarke Quay branch almost every night. That’s how popular the restaurant is.
My family decided to eat in at the Somerset branch and to my surprise, we didn’t have to wait. Don’t worry because the quality is still the same.

The Hotpot
1. Tomato Soup(S$14++)
The only restaurant that is successful in making such a brilliant tomato broth. It had a loveable thickness and excellent flavor.

2. Vegetable (S$18++)
A healthful loads of greens and mushrooms, brimming with freshness.

3. Black Pork (S$16++)
Slices of tenderness.

4. Quail Eggs (S$6++)
Too many quail eggs = pimples + cholesterol. But I don’t care as long as it is good.

5. Fresh Tofu (S$6++)
It’s kind of got the nice soft texture that most tofu has.

6. Fried Tofu (S$3++)
I was expecting the fried tofu to be somewhat hard-bitten but it was actually the other way around. It was quite tender.

7. Assortment of mashed meats (S$11++)
Slightly tender and full of flavor.

8. Handmade Noodles (S$4++)
Beautiful dance, beautiful noodle! It was so tasty that we ordered it thrice.

There are so many hotpot restaurants in Singapore but this is no doubt the only restaurant that manages to create a so good tomato broth with nice dishes and superb customer service.