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This is It's Dinner! living in Bukit Batok. I am a Part time eater, work in Paya Lebar. I like to hang out in Holland, River Valley, East Coast. Japanese, Korean, Singaporean, Western, Thai, Italian are my favorite cuisines. I also love Hawker Centre, Restaurant, Food court and Seafood, Churros, Dim Sum, Hokkien Mee, Wanton Noodle, Guo Tiao Mian, Japanese Food, Korean Food, Fine Dining.
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Best soya bean curd in the west Smile Nov 17, 2010   
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Categories : Hawker Centre | Desserts and Cakes

Bt Timah Food centre. Walk up and the stall is just about in the centre.

A young boy was in front of me, and ordered No. 8. like it's his regular. I looked up, and saw only 1-7 on display. Hmmm. Must be a regular customer. I am at the right stall !!

I went on to order soya bean curd with ginko nuts and another one with tang yuan. It's simply heavenly - so silky. And the tang yuan added a tinge of difference.

Okay, I am almost salivating now as I write.

I will be back next week.

Grade : *A*

(PS: Sorry, I didn't take photos of the soya bean curd. Trust me, it's great)
I will be back

I will be back

 
 
Recommended Dish(es):  All soya bean curd dishes and probably others I haven't tried !
 
Date of Visit: Nov 17, 2010 

Spending per head: Approximately $2

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Casual Dining after cycling Cry Nov 17, 2010   
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Categories : Japanese | Pasta | Ramen

When I first saw the queue, and maybe I was attracted by the wooden hut like outlook , I joined the queue. There was a little "lobby"-like waiting area and it was warm. So we went out after getting the number. After 15mins, we went back.

Finally the number was called. We were hastily seated and shoved the menus. Okay, we thought, this was casual dining. The ambience is not too bad actually, a little dimmed down, but the waiters were talking loudly and there was a lot of clunking from the plates. The food was so so - I mean it's casual right? I mean I am comparing what I ordered vs food court's. Okay, the variety is more (don, bento, etc), but the food? Not sure if the quality is there.

It was late, so we thought we should be the last group and hence, the crowd and din should thin out. Well, the crowd yes, but not the noisy. The waiter kept "rushing" to clear the plates, almost in a demanding manner (before I can finish my food). I don't know what's the hurry, as there is no additional incoming consumers and it's still some time to closing hours.

Finally, it was time to pay. Patiently I waited behind a short queue (again). I saw the cashier swiping the credit card in an almost furious manner, apparently frustrated with the machine. I asked what happened, but she refused to answer, choosing to stare angrily behind her small counter for the signal for another swipe. The customer in front was helpless too, but didn't offer any help. I chose to go to the washroom in the meantime. When I came back, she was still trying to swipe.

Common sense, lady. Hence, I suggested for her to collect cash for customers who have them.

I paid mine in cash and left quickly.

Notice I didn't comment too much on the quality of food. The name of the restaurant did say it all - casual. Maybe the food was authentic or whatever, but I was busy filtering out the noise and defending our plates with food from the waiters. The only part I like was - we did find our ways to enjoy - chatting amidst all the cluttering. Just that you need to be louder.

The peace is restored when we step out. it's a relief.

Nice facade - and it stops there

Nice facade - and it stops there

 
 
Date of Visit: Oct 29, 2010 

Spending per head: Approximately $25

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Sapporo Ramen is here ! Smile Nov 17, 2010   
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Categories : Japanese | Restaurant | Ramen | Kids-Friendly

Another yummy ramen? Yup, you bet.

I went to Hokkaido about 2 years ago, and miss the cool weather and ramen. Sometimes you wish you can find a piece of it here in Singapore. And this has come true yet again, when Sapporo Ramen Sanomaru sets up the stall here in Singapore. I haven't been to the other location yet, so this branch at 111 Somerset is the first one.

Being a new place, TripleOne Somerset is still undergoing renovation. However, it seems that the discerning consumers sure know where to find the new adventures. When I reached there at 7+pm, there was already a few customers - which is good because it doesn't give the crowded feeling. As I was early, I went window shopping. Someone should check out the kitchen furnishing shop on the same level, and you will feel really humbled.

We ordered Ramen - of course. Regardless of the choice, the soup is light, and not so thick, but delightful. More importantly, it isn't salty compared to a few ramens I tried at Central. The taste is still there and fuses out. We also ordered the agedashi tofu - which has three different toppings (radish, spring onions, and one more which I forgot) and scallops (hmmm, the sauce is too salty). There was a promotion and we were given complimentary fried gyoza. A few reviews commented that it wasn't nice, and the skin was too thick. I won't say it was thick, but "normal". Not quite there to impress, but you can't expect every restaurant to have every dish to reach a heavenly status. It's called a dinner, a nice one, I say. For those who want to have a "wow" meal, check out Dozo. (See my other review)

There was also a UOB credit card promotion where another dish would be complimentary. However, we were full and didn't get the dish.

I took a few photos with my handphone camera. Time to buy a new one, I guess.

 

 
Yummy

Yummy

 
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Good

 
Okay !

Okay !

 
A little too salty. Not much taste.

A little too salty. Not much taste.

 
 
Recommended Dish(es):  Miso Ramen
 
Date of Visit: Nov 16, 2010 

Spending per head: Approximately $25(Dinner)

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Pariss - the best of europe?  Smile Nov 15, 2010   
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Categories : Thai | Vietnamese | Singaporean | Multi-Cuisine | Restaurant | Seafood

I went there for a celebration of my birthday (Pariss Marina Square). It's stated on the website that "To many diners, Paris means great restaurants and is the height of food fashion. At Singapore Pariss Restaurants, each outlet is an enchanting experience by itself, where your senses pampered by joyful music, delicious food and classy ambience." .

I am impressed by the classy ambience. There is even a large chandelier where I sat with my friends. It's nice just sitting there to wait for my other friends to arrive, but I couldn't wait to walk around. You have to have the Taiwan bubble tea - which you can DIY yourself, adding any number of gelatin beads you wish. When everyone arrived, I started with the salad and it didn't disappoint me with the freshness. The oyster is next. You have to place a clip (Sakura restaurant way for cooked food). However, what arrived was just a small oyster, in a rather nice large shell.

The rest of the food is appetizing, but we were careful not to overload our plates each time. The range of food is wide - from satay, sushi, sashami, laska, fried prawns, oyster, longevity buns (which I took two), siew mai, etc. The dessert is more endearing - fondue chocolate with banana, but the pastry is somewhat limiting.

The service was great, as the waiter was enthusiastic and polite. However, at the end of dinner, as he collected the plates (while we were chatting over drinks), he nearly dripped the leftover gravy on my shirt.

On the whole, it's the ambience that makes the dinner really enjoyable and adding to the company, the experience is great. I also noticed another 3 parties of friends/colleagues having celebration.

If you are looking for a pleasant experience with a group, this is the place. It's spacious and can cater easily for many groups of 10. There are small pleasant surprises, but in general it has not reached the pinnacle of quality of food (yet).

Will I go again? Yes, for the ambience, though maybe some time later.
My cake (See their website for oyster etc!)

My cake (See their website for oyster etc!)

 
 
Date of Visit: Nov 11, 2010 

Celebration:  生日 

Spending per head: Approximately $40(Dinner)

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Picturesque Japanese Food Smile Nov 05, 2010   
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Categories : Japanese | Restaurant | Sushi/Sashimi | Kids-Friendly

A fine dining like, degustation menu await you as you step into this relaxing restaurant with excellent service. Every dish is special, and delightful. It's a 7 dish course and each is beautifully decorated and delicious. They change the menu slightly every few months, and given the cost, it's best to visit it only for special occasions. But it would be every penny's worth. Recommended !
A must select item! Foie Gras in a different form... try it !

A must select item! Foie Gras in a different form... try it !

 
 
Recommended Dish(es):  Every thing !
 
Date of Visit: Sep 01, 2010 

Spending per head: Approximately $50(Dinner)

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