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micamonkey
This is micamonkey . I like to hang out in Chinatown, Boon Lay. Japanese, Thai are my favorite cuisines. I also love Restaurant, Hawker Centre and Ice Cream and Gelato, Ramen.
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Cheap delicious cajun food Smile Jul 13, 2011   
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Categories : American | Fast Food | Hawker Centre | Fine Dining | Kids-Friendly

I'm not a fast food fan but when it comes to popeyes, I simply cannot resist. I first tried it out with the hubby because I was absolutely intrigued by the American version of the "biscuit". What we know, the British "biscuit", is a piece of thin crispy crusty pastry. But the American "biscuit" is this wonderful ball of scone like pastry, crispy on the outside and crumbles at your touch. It's absolutely delightful!

 
And of course the thing you must try is the popeye's mash potato! Again, not the usual gravy we know but this one has lots of ingredients in its gravy including bacon bits! How could that possibly go wrong? All the sides in popeyes are absolutely tantalising and we often wish to order every single side we could get our hands on!

Of course the chicken is good, tender, boneless, not dry and just goes perfectly with all the sides. Yes! To us, the sides are the true stars of the meal!

Alright, so the price is a little on the steep side but not to worry! Popeyes reguarly have promotions and if you're on a budget like us, we like to wait for the family or buddy offers where they have multiple items for a promotional price. That way you get to try plenty of different items on their menu too!

Regardless, if you want to try cajun (people from Louisiana, USA) food without going to a fancy restaurant, popeye's the place to go! Especially since they now have many branches around Singapore!
 
Recommended Dish(es):  mash potato, biscuit, chicken
 
Spending per head: Approximately $8(Lunch)

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Little Red Riding Hood Smile Jun 30, 2011   
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Categories : Japanese | Bakery

K.ki will always have a special place in my heart because the hubby wanted to propose to me by hiding the ring in a Little Red Riding Hood cake from K.ki. Unfortunately the plan didnt go according to plan because K.ki only opens at 12 and their cakes are only baked on the day itself and ready about 11am at the very earliest. So if you are planning to propose with a cake from K.ki, make sure you work out your timings right!

Nonetheless, despite his plans failing, I had to check out for myself what this cake place is all about! Since I worked near Ang Siang Hill, I dropped by the shop one day after lunch for a piece of cake. I wasn't able to eat there so had to take the cake away. Just looking at the way they pack the cake, the attention to detail, the little dry ice pack for my tiny cake, you know these people love their cake.

I spoke with the lady boss (aka the baker's wife), Delphine, and it's really easy to see that the k.ki folks really care about their cakes. There can only be that many cakes made each day and they care more about the quality of their masterpiece than making a few extra buck.
Little Red Riding Hood

Little Red Riding Hood

 
There is only one word to describe the taste of their cakes. EXCITING. At least the little red riding hood which is a raspberry centred chocolate mousse cake covered by a dark chocolate exterior. It's tangy and bitter and sweet and light at the same time. It is a complex cake that makes you anticipate what you're in for next.

Mind you they are closed on Mondays so don't make a wasted trip like I did! lol
 
Recommended Dish(es):  cake, little red riding hood
 
Spending per head: Approximately $8(Tea)

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Perfect Hideaway in Tanjong Pagar Smile Jun 30, 2011   
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Categories : Café

Once Upon a Milkshake opened around the same time I started work at my then-new job 2 years ago in Tanjong Pagar, across the road from Maxwell Chambers.
Once Upon a Milkeshake!

Once Upon a Milkeshake!

 
I remembered the first time I visited it was with the hubby who was on a quest to try all the handcrafted rum and raisin ice creams in Singapore. And OUAM is without a doubt, an artisan icecrean, meaning, not mass produced in a factory. OUAM ice cream are supposed to be made from the freshest of ingredients.
A Single Scoop of Icecream with topping

A Single Scoop of Icecream with topping

 
It also means that they have all the quirky flavours that Singaporeans may enjoy! And the best part about them is the fact that it's "Once Upon a MILKSHAKE" and not "Once Upon an Icecream"! Yes, yes, I'm refering to the fact that you can have any of the flavours made into milkshake. You can even see their recipes posted on the wall. It's perfect portion of ice cream to milk. You won't be shortchanged of your ice cream I can assure you of that! It's really hard to find good milkshake places in Singapore and OUAM is the answer.
Milkshake or Icecream, your choice

Milkshake or Icecream, your choice

 
Of course, we first had the grumbling raisins but with ever visit, we try a new flavour and somehow I always still come back to my favourite grumbling raisins. Nowadays the grumbling raisins flavour is often sold out but not to worry, there are always new flavours introduced every few months. It really depends on personal preference and since I don't like chocolate (yes!), I will only recommend that you try a new flavour every time till you find the one for you!
Tiny tables and chairs needs getting used to!

Tiny tables and chairs needs getting used to!

 
What I really love about OUAM is their attention to the littlest detail. From the fairytale like decor to the names of the ice cream flavours (yes they're all fairytale related!) to even the name of the cashier! (It's Fairy Godmother!) How about the little flip and taken blocks for you to "chope" your tables while you're ordering!
Chope table no need tissue paper!

Chope table no need tissue paper!

 
Candlelight Dining from 8-9pm on Saturday

Candlelight Dining from 8-9pm on Saturday

 
At the Maxwell branch, if you parked at the public carpark behind maxwell chambers, they'll even give you HDB parking coupon as rebate on weekends! Saturdays they have all candlelight dining hour which we haven't tried but always imagined to be the most romantic! They also do delivery if you work nearby like me but it's only after 3pm so ice cream for tea anyone? I'll definitely recommend introducing this place to yours and your colleague's palette. It's a great place to go to after lunch or after work!
Delivery available after 3pm for min $20

Delivery available after 3pm for min $20

 
 
Recommended Dish(es):  ice cream, milkshake
 
Spending per head: Approximately $3

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Great supper place for Westies Smile Jun 22, 2011   
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Categories : Cantonese/Hong Kong | Restaurant | Steamboat/Hot Pot | Kids-Friendly

I've known about Xin Char Chan Teng since it opened but I never ventured in thinking that they're pricey and can't possibly taste good. But one day, the hubby and I were desperate for food, having missed our dinner at 11pm, we were left with no choice but to eat at Xin Char Chan Teng.

Lo and behold, one visit and we're belated fans for life!

Firstly, the best thing about Xin is that they are open 24 hours! So if you're hungry after a movie or just looking for a late night snack in Boon Lay, land of no food after 12, then Xin is the place for you! They have dimsum and porridge as well as steamboat if you're ravenous in the middle of the night.

Our first foray was for porridge and it was such wonderful comfort food for two starving people. Maybe for people who are hungry, everything taste good. But the price is not too exorbitant either. Similar to the dimsum place we usually go to in Chinatown. Prices range from about $4 to 6 for a bowl of porridge of reasonable size.

They also serve beer so if you're up for some football and beer, they have cable TV in the restaurant too!
claypot rice!

claypot rice!

 
I must mention that their claypot rice is really quite good! It's not particularly big but it is delicious!
Steamboat

Steamboat

 
Of course we saw lots of people having their steamboat so we tried it out one day during an earlier dinner. The spread was alright, we were quite full for a usual steamboat price. Nothing particularly memorable but it was probably the only airconditioned steamboat place near our home in the west so it'll suffice!

If you prefer more quiet ambience like us then you'll probably want to come back after 9-10pm. But taste aside, this is really the supper haven for people in the west. If you're hungry one late night, try Xin out! It's quiet, air conditioned and food is good!
 
Recommended Dish(es):  steamboat, dimsum, claypot rice
 
Spending per head: Approximately $6(Supper)

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Quaint intimate dining for two Smile Jun 22, 2011   
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Categories : Fusion | Hotel

The hubby and I have a penchant for Gallery Hotel. It's one of our favourite places in Singapore because it's got a wonderful array of Japanese restaurants and Satsuma is one of them.

 
Satsuma comes in 2 floors and when we visited it, the ground floor was full so we were shown to the second floor. As the floor area is actually very small and everyone is seated on the tatami on the ground floor, it almost feels like we just walked into somebody's house and interrupted the party! The second floor offers a different seating with proper table and chairs but still dark, intimate and cozy. Definitely the place to go to if you want to have a romantic dinner or just a nice chill out place with a few friends. Of course as with most establishments at Gallery Hotel, you can expect most of the chatter to be in Japanese! It actually reminds me of a shochu bar that I visited in Kyoto so if you're into authentic experiences then this is the place to go.
Free salad with your alcohol

Free salad with your alcohol

 


The shochu selection is of course delightful but since I am no expert, I shan't try to say more. The prices are not cheap but it's alcohol in a upmarket shochu bar so this is to be expected. We ordered our usual alcohol side dish - edamame - but satsuma actually serves complimentary raw salad too! It was quite refreshing, both in taste and dining experience. We seldom encounter raw vegetable sticks and cabbage with a nice tangy dip at Japanese restaurants. All in all, I'll definitely visit again to try the food when my budget allows it!
Edamame

Edamame

 
 
Recommended Dish(es):  shochu
 
Spending per head: Approximately $30(Other)

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