well, i thought big breakfast was filling enough until they came out with DELUXE breakfast where there are two pancakes on top of BIG breakfast!

anyway, big breakfast is a very popular favourite choice among singaporeans and i highly believe that it's because of their wonderful eggs and jam. it surprised me that they didn't have an expiry date for their jam so it made me felt highly dubious but as of yet, i had no form of stomach unpleasantness in eating McDonalds' food. the scrambled eggs which used to be purely eggs and mixed with milk depended on the skill of the chef behind the scenes. however, now it's like all.... packet eggs (which means the eggs are already mixed with the milk in a carton) and simply poured unto four grey 'utensils' or so-called equipment (i don't know the name to identify it) that helps to measure the amount and size of the scrambled eggs!

anyway if you want cheaper mcdonalds, head down to any of the polytechnics or universities in Singapore

A place to enjoy yummy food and catch-up with long-time-no-see friends, PappaMia is a cafe full of young visitors and adults-alike! Best of all, their food is visually presentable, and its' aroma, fragrance, is something that you will keep in mind.Otak Otak, a huge slab of Otak that costs $3.90! Both spicy and deliciosu, it can be shared among... up to two people? I guess it's because I am a crazy fanatic over Otak, that's why I can gobble one whole myself. Do drink lots of water to get rid of the heatiness, I'd somehow wish the cafe sells Cooling Water because of its' highly heaty foods.Try this Turnip Chook Special Laksa! Highly recommended. This is one of the rare laksas where they've found an additional special ingredient to go along with it (The best from Hotel Re!, where they had seafood and abalone in the laksa). THe gravy/soup isn't too thick or watery, and the meat soaks up the taste of the laksa, making it sooo scrumptious! Cost only $7.90, really affordable for a short gathering

Calling all ladies I was excited to have Skinny Pizza with my girl-friends because it gives us the disillusion that we are actually eating healthier pizza due to the word 'skinny'! It actually lives up to the name because of the healthier options it recommends and tend to provides us in the menu. Greeted by friendly service staff, we felt as if we were in some secluded spot where the staff really want us to choose the 'right' choice to satisfy ourselves!
We got ourselves a plate of Gingered Butter Chicken ($23), looks very different from the photo you actually see in the menu. With loads of leafs, it definitely kept us healthy. And because they have replaced the new-york crust base with skinny crust, it just tasted like ingredients on top with a very crispy biscuit, and we all went like, "WHAT A CRACK"! Had the pleasure to spot this beautiful cakes at the counter, and thus we all decided to take these savouries for our deserts as we were reluctant to believe that our dinner was unhealthy and the little carbohydrates made us hungry quickly. WE LOVE CAKES!!! So we bought One Chocolate one at $4 (approx., forgot the actual price) and it was delicious! Definitely can be shared between 3 or more people because of the very sinful chocolaty nature.I love their carrot cake , it tasted real special but the slice that the waitress has given us was quite small, thus I'm going to put this on my list as a 'must-eat' next time I visit Skinny Pizza again This fries here are called "Truffle Fries" and they cost us $7. Mmm, nothing special, don't know why it cost almost 3 times more than the ones you have at McDonalds and Long John Silvers. Felt like we wasted our moolah here!Forget about dining etiquette when you're at skinny pizza with your friends Everything goes right into your tummy!!Actually we were quite surprised that they served other specialties as well, such as their LONG Sausage (which varies in sizes). We bought one for $6 to try! A 1 meter long saussage actually costs $22!!! They also sell bowls of soup for $6, and salads at $9-$15 depending on the kind you choose.

Rejoice, citizens of Singapore! Taiwanese cuisine has made its' home in our lovely homeland, sunny Singapore, and now we have no need to hunt high and low for Taiwan's famous 'Ru Rou Fan' (Stewed Pork Belly Rice, $3.80) or even catch a plane just to have them! This cute Bento box is probably inspired by the Japanese reign in Taiwan for a few years during and after the World War 2. Don't we love the products of Taiwan and the Taiwanese's accent? Look at the adorable Chinese font of this restaurant and we're able to tell that the Japanese has played a major role in the inspiration and the cultural changes in the once-communist country. They even have a Facebook page where their menu has been uploaded. Talk about being modern and competitive in the midst of their traditional Taiwanese cuisine!This Wok Fried Broccoli & Mushrooms ($7.80) is a healthier choice for those who loves their greens. The crunch level is to its' maximum! There was a slight hint of oyster sauce which made the plate fairly fragrant, each sniff enlarge our appetite for more scrumptious Taiwanese delights! Grab a plate of Century Egg Tofu with Pork Floss ($5.80) as an appetizer, and be very surprised how this cold dish can derail your taste buds! Yes, you'll definitely go haywire with this soft, tender, white and moist curd made from mashed soybeans, dabbled with a handful of pork floss. If you're a lover of oyster and eggs, try the Fried Oyster Omelette ($7.80). Fried to a slightly golden brown, this omelette is without onions like the traditional local dish we usually eat. I thought the dish was slightly dry for me, which proved it a healthier choice which meant that they actually used less oil, thus I had to spread a load of chilli sauce over the eggs. It wasn't that salty nor bland, and I think it's really worth the price sharing with one other person.Last but not least, 8 Degrees Taiwanese Bistro's 'Ru Rou Fan' (Stewed Pork Belly Rice, $3.80) is so much better than JCube's Taipei's restaurant (Shall not name the restaurant here). It may not beat Taiwan's actual Pork Belly Rice, but it's the closest I can find over here in Singapore! The portion was just adequate for one person (according to a lady's appetite), but I believe it'll not be enough for males with voracious appetite! This dish makes me reminisce the time where I ate this dish in Taiwan on a rainy night at a street stall, and joy arouse! Now what's a Taiwan meal without the drinks of Taiwan? I'm pleased to recommend this Taiwan Mango Fruit beer ($6.80), which is not strong in alcoholic content and was slightly sweet! Best served ice-cold, it is a refreshing drink to complete the entire Taiwanese experience. The only thing that was lacking is the usual 'Welcome (欢迎光临)' with the Taiwanese-Japanese accent! The restaurant was extremely packed and the staff seemed short-handed, thus the warm and friendly service that I was expecting seemed amiss. And also, every stall in Taiwan have a box of tissue paper for free usage, but this restaurant has succumbed to local customs and had no provision of this sweet service we enjoyed in Taiwan.

Now, would anyone enlighten me as to why the Restaurant is called Eight Degrees?

Was greeted with a lovely pair of waitresses in the restaurant. My friend and I were attracted to the lively crabs that they've put on the counter, it's this group of really small crabs from Japan which costs $10 each to eat because it is fresh! We felt really disgusted by eating such adorable crabs and also the price of having them at $10 each is kind of unreasonable. Didn't get to snap a photo of them though! The restaurant has a neat layout of vertical lines dividing its' restaurant into sections. Largely empty although it's the lunch hour, it's a mixture of Japanese cum chinese interior design feel. The atmosphere makes our appetite grows bigger!We were spoilt for choices, there were about 4 sets of menu and it took a long time before deciding on what to eat. They were very informative with their dishes. Even things like how the soup (Pork & bone soup) have been made has been made known to the customer, it turns out they actually take 2 days to boil the soup, thus making it more expensive! There are a lot of flexibility in choosing what dish you'd love to eat. My friend ordered a bowl of Deluxe Tampopo Black Pig Shabu Ramen (Costs $16.30). Its' pork & bone soup base is really delicious! With sweet corn added in, the soup had a slight hint of spice and sweetness. I was pleasantly refreshed by the taste and the fresh ramen made it more delicious! There were very little pieces of black pig due to the large cost of it (it'd cost $7.80 for 2 pieces of BBQ Black Pig slices).There was a tray of condiments (chopsticks, serviettes) as well as Tampopo in-house special home-made sauce, some chilli spices, chilli oil, chilli pepper, toothpick. The only thing that they are missing is the tray where we can pour the sauce in! We tried mixing the tampopo in-house special home-made sauce with the meat we had but it totally did not go well, i think we have to mix it with the special deep-fry Black pork fillet. Just look at the delicious bowl that I've ordered! Tampopo BP King's Ramen ($15.30) is a great delight for all carnivores! Being a meat-lover, I enjoyed the abundance of meat until I realized the soup was quite saltish when you eat overtime. I guess the salt was all below? The noodles are special because they're hand-made. Just look at the image, how delicious they are!A large slab of meat, yum yum!

We took really long to eat the huge portion, about 1.5 hours. Totally enjoyed the scrumptious meal