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CookiesNCream
This is CookiesNCream living in Woodlands. I am a student, work in Upper Thomson. I like to hang out in Holland, Orchard, Upper Thomson. Thai, Indian, Singaporean, Western are my favorite cuisines. I also love Restaurant, Hotel, Bakery and Curries, Pasta, Desserts.
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Donut galore! Smile May 03, 2013   
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Categories : Bakery


J.CO has the best donuts in town - I swear by it. Not only are the donuts freshly made, but I love the vast variety of flavours available and the idea that they always come up with something new! It shows initiative and that they keep their creative juices flowing. Some of the donuts that I ordered are listed below (hopefully I got all the names right!) lol Sink your teeth into these delights, you know you want to! smile

 
Alcapone: Yummy almonds on top of a slightly glazed donut. This is a very light treat that wont send you on a guilt trip! 7/10

Tira Miss You: This has got to be another legend. Calling all Tiramisu lovers, you have got to try this. Unlike the actual dessert, this is a sweeter version and the caffeine is kept to a minimal. It still leaves a lasting impression 9/10

Oreology: This was the first donut I tried at JCO and funny thing is, it still tops my list! Crushed oreo bits with a delicious tinge of sweetness always leaves you craving for more! The best donut to sink your teeth into. Go on, reward yourself after a hard day's work smile It's worth the calories! 10/10

Jacky Chunk: This is one of the classic donuts that you'd find in the bakery. I do love this version though for its fresh nutty taste.

Forest Glam: chocolate shavings with actual grapes (to create the blackforest effect!) 7/10

Coco Loco: Chocolate on the inside and chocolate on the outside! I would suggest eating it warm (microwave). It ends up being just like a molten chocolate lava cake! 9.5/10

Coco Caviar Chocolate: This is one of my all time favourites! Yummy chocolate balls on a chocolate glazed donut! addictive! 9.5/10

I also tried one of their latest creations which was green tea flavored. It was not too bad either.

Those are the donuts I bought, the biggest box of them all! The more donuts you buy, the cheaper it gets. Would suggest buying a whole lot with friends for sharing. You'll get to save some cash too! smile

It's also a great place for a cuppa coffee to compliment your donuts (during non peak hours of course). Price wise, pretty decent at $13.50 for 13 donuts its barely over a dollar each which is not that different from neighbouring bakeries.

 
Recommended Dish(es):  oreology,coco loco
 
Date of Visit: May 01, 2013 

Spending per head: Approximately $13(Tea)

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Probably not worth dining OK May 03, 2013   
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Categories : Indian | Food Court | Curries

I did a review previously on this eatery. Unfortunately, my visit this time round brought much distraught. I opted for the vegetarian biryani (take away). To my dismay, there was hardly a selection of dishes. The portion of rice was pretty pathetic as well. The staff gave me two vegetable dishes of my choice (nothing extraordinary), dahl curry as well as indian crackers, better known as papadum (1 piece). I think paying $7.50 was a huge rip off since there was nothing spectacular about the meal. They seemed to stinge on the portion of food and side dishes as well which did not leave a good impression. Apart from that, their take away plastic containers were just about identical to their normal stainless steal ones where by the divisions for sides was extremely small. Due to the flatness of the containers, not much food could go in due to very little depth. Even their naan set's were overpriced and were around the same range as their biryani sets which baffled me.

Overall, I doubt I would return, unless of course I was hungry and desperate enough to pay such a steep amount to dine at the food court with a small portion of food.

I bet there are better eateries that would justify one's pocket.

Conclusion: Not worth it. 6/10

 

 
 
Recommended Dish(es):  naan's
 
Date of Visit: Apr 30, 2013 

Spending per head: Approximately $8(Lunch)

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Best bee hoon in town! Smile May 03, 2013   
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Categories : Singaporean | Hawker Centre | Kids-Friendly

I popped over to Swee Yong Vegetarian food for lunch today. I was happy to find that the renovation works for chong pang market and food centre have been completed! Though the stall does not have an extravagant amount of side dishes to choose from seeing that it was a little over lunch time, that did not stop a queue forming. I decided to order the normal economical bee hoon for my sister and I. I just love the fragrant smell of bee hoon at this outlet. The set compromised of bee hoon, the brown crispy stuff, char siew and cabbage. It was simple but very satisfying. The portion was not much as I asked for $2 worth. I usually go for a $3 portion when I'm super hungry! smile

Overall, I have never been disappointed with the food here! I especially love the fried rice and fried bee hoon (fried on the spot with ingredients) which tastes amazing! Definitely one of the latter stalls that are worth every penny!
Bee Hoon

Bee Hoon

 
 
Recommended Dish(es):  fried bee hoon!
 
Date of Visit: May 01, 2013 

Spending per head: Approximately $2(Lunch)

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Making Indian Food A Delight! Smile Apr 03, 2013   
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Categories : Indian | Restaurant

I have loved eating here ever since I stumbled upon this modern cafe-like eatery a year back. This is one indian restaurant that is always swamped with people! The decor is chic and has a nice modern touch to it. It looks like a really cool cafe with simple seating and lightning that makes the experience a pleasant one. If people do not mind sitting outside (which I found to be a little squeeze) the food had to be worth it, right?
Chefs at work!

Chefs at work!

 
I was glad to be proven right again. There was a lovely view of the chefs that could be seen from the outside seating area thanks to the huge see-though glass. It was nice to see the masters of food in the kitchen and the fresh pipping hot naan's coming out of that super hot tandoor (which is what is used to cook the naan). We were lucky this time round, due to 5 dishes we ordered, the waiter gave us a 4seater table (rare treat seeing that it was a weekend)
Root beer

Root beer

 
This is one of my favourite brands of root beer! The menu did not specify the brand but this was definitely worth paying for (seeing that it was only a few cents more then supermarkets). However, Iced water/warm water is served on demand with no extra charge!
Plating

Plating

 
The plating here was simple yet decent. This restaurant does a good job by being accommodative (they have high chairs for toddlers as well)
Yummy dishes

Yummy dishes

 
We had - 2 servings of biryani rice - long grains of basmati rice cooked in spices. The dish had a very charming aroma and the rice had cashew nuts and raisins in it too which gave off a nice crunchy feel.
Biryani

Biryani

 
Vegetable Subzi

Vegetable Subzi

 
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My two side dishes were the paneer butter masala (can never get enough of this) and the vegetable subzi. My boyfriend on the other hand had the butter chicken which he raved about! The paneer butter masala consisted of cubed indian cheese drowned in butter, cream, spices. It tasted really good and I would definitely recommend it! The gravy was tomato based with a hint of spiciness. The vegetable subzi was a lovely mix of vegetables such as cauliflowers, carrots, peppers, broccoli among others which was cooked in a delicious coconut milk gravy. The peppers did a good job with enhancing the flavour of the dish.

Conclusion: With good food on a weekend, no one can really complain. The spiciness level is mild hence fear not to those who can't take spicy food. As a precaution, you could inform the waiter to cut back on it as well. The naan's here are amazing as well - soft and buttery is the way to go!

Caution: I would not recommend this place on weekends as it can get very crowded especially during dinner time. One might feel a little uncomfortable sitting too close to strangers as the restaurant tries to improvise by pushing tables nearer to each other. I would recommend coming here on weekdays and to make advanced reservations (preferably telling them you want corner seats etc). They would be happy to oblige!

Overall, I highly recommend Zaffron Kitchen and I'll be back with an empty tummy soon! lol
 
Recommended Dish(es):  paneer butter masala,naan's,lassi,biryani,vegetable subzi
 
Date of Visit: Apr 01, 2013 

Spending per head: Approximately $30

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Economic Bee hoon  OK Mar 22, 2013   
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Categories : Singaporean | Chinese | Coffeeshop | Vegetarian

I discovered this outlet when I had to run a few errands in the area. I was pleased to discover another vegetarian stall located in yishun. The stall had a variety of dishes available that were only cooked when ordered which ensured freshness and hygiene. However, this time round I decided to try out the economic bee hoon along with braised tofu and the crispy stuff which I think is mock duck. The bee hoon was indeed fresh and kept warm. It was not too oily but it lacked flavour. I liked the braised tofu, it was not too salty and tasted pretty good even on its own. The mock duck was crispy which was satisfying. Overall, this was a simple meal but nothing really stood out for me at this outlet hence it was disappointing. It would be okay to come here if you're starved though smile 6/10
economic bee hoon

economic bee hoon

 
 
Recommended Dish(es):  bee hoon
 
Date of Visit: Mar 04, 2013 

Spending per head: Approximately $2(Lunch)

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