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Categories : Italian | Hotel | Pasta | Pizza | Fine Dining

Away from the bustle and hustle of the city, the Cliff restaurant is at a quiet corner of Beaufort Hotel at Sentosa.

More photos and detailed at http://monsoontravel.blogspot.com/2012/02/romantic-dinner-cliff-sentosa.html

The alfresco dining area is at a balcony platform which overlooks South China Sea, supposed to boast a nice sunset view in the evening while romantic illuminations from the ships during the night. It was cloudy that evening and we only managed to catch a glimpse of sunset skies.

Contemporary European cuisine is served here. Liked the casual yet comfortable settings - long wooden tables and benches with back and comfortable cushions, modern rustic settings with ceiling fans ventilating the area.

Before the meal start, there were some small sized offerings known as amuse-bouche being served. The amuse-bouche included some kind of thick creamy soup in small cups, small toast with paste-like chopped tuna decorated with some rosemary and a jelly.
amuse-bouche

amuse-bouche

 
We order Tasting of Oyster with 5 different preparations as a starter
- Umami - dashi pearl, oba granite and seaweed
- Sour - lapsang souchong vinaigrette and citrus fruits
- Bitter - Sorrel juice and salted sago
- Salt - smoked ham and shrimp floss
- Sweet - Strawberry espuma, coriander and balsamic jelly
Oyster

Oyster

 
Main course is Tajima Wagyu Beef @$125. The chef recommend medium rare for the steak, slightly charred on the outside and very tender and juicy inside. Usually when beef is a bit rare, it can also get slightly chewy. But this medium rare wagyu beef was very moist and tender. For the first time, I enjoyed the fresh meaty taste of the inner beef more than the strong seared charred taste on the outside.
Tajima Wagyu Beef

Tajima Wagyu Beef

 
My dining partner ordered a Ibérico Pork @ $62, strip loin, rib roll, apple-sauerkraut purée, potato dumpling and cabbage roll. Black Ibérico pig origin from Iberian Peninsula (Portugal and Spain), usually known as Spanish pig, supposed to be special for its marbled fat like Kobe beef.

The Cliff Lemon Tart @$20 - textures of lemon, gin and tonic jelly, tonka bean ice cream and yuzu sorbet. The ice cream and yuzu sorbet was nice.

Service was good and prompt. It was very kind of them to offer a complimentary cake for our birthday celebration. There is also complimentary shuttle service from the hotel to HabourFront/Vivo, you can just check the timing at the concierge.
 
Recommended Dish(es):  Tasting of Oyster,Tajima Wagyu Beef
 
Celebration:  生日 

Spending per head: Approximately $150(Dinner)

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Gong Cha@ Marina Bay Sands Smile Apr 15, 2012   
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Categories : Taiwanese | Bubble Tea/ Tea

Were delighted when we see the Gong Cha store at Marina Bay Sands, finally something affordable amidst all those branded stores tongue!

As usual, we get the Lemon juice with white pearl and ai-yu. Slightly sour this time round.
Gong Cha

Gong Cha

 
Something special for this branch is that you can enjoy your tea at a comfy corner at Marina Bay Sands just besides Gong Cha store. At that corner, there is comfortable sofa and stools that everyone can freely sit. We were lucky that there was also live performance when we were there.
Live Performance

Live Performance

 
 
Recommended Dish(es):  Lemon juice with white pearl and ai-yu
 
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Categories : Singaporean | Restaurant

Kam Boat offer traditional Cantonese Dim Sum. This is not a place where you will find delicate and exquisite dim sum but tasty simple home-made style dim sum with sentimental appeal to some.

More photos and review at http://monsoontravel.blogspot.com/2012/01/50-off-cheap-and-nice-traditional-dim.html

They offer 50% discount for 9 types of Dim Sum, the Dim Sum on offer may differ from month to month. Below are some we have tried.

Steamed Carrot Cake - $3.30
Loved this down-to-earth steamed carrot cake in a bowl, sprinkled with spring onions and shallots accompanied with some light sauce.

Steam Pumpkin Dumpling - $3.80
quite unique combination of savory and sweet from the pumpkin.

Glutinous Rice Roll "Teochew" Style - $4
Very traditional snack, something we won't ordered if its not on discount. Thanks for the offer, else we will have missed this fragrance oily rice with peanuts, nice simplicity!

Setting is typical mid-range chinese restaurant with both square and round tables for different group sizes and a window to showcase the roast stuffs.

Service is "home-style" as well. "Big sisters" will ensure that you get your food and your tea is refilled. They will also tell you directly that you've ordered too much and remind that packing is not allowed for discounted items.
Steam Carrot Cake

Steam Carrot Cake

 
Steam Pumpkin Dumpling

Steam Pumpkin Dumpling

 
Glutinous Rice Roll

Glutinous Rice Roll

 
 
Recommended Dish(es):  Steam Pumpkin Dumpling,Glutinous Rice Roll "Teochew" Style,Steamed Carrot Cake
 
Spending per head: Approximately $14

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Ice Cream @ Daily Scoop Smile Aug 26, 2012   
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Categories : Ice Cream and Gelato

Finally, transport available to take us to visit Daily Scoop at Sunset Way again.

This time we managed to reach just before they close at 9pm on Sunday. Glad that we will not go home empty handed this time round, but as they were closing, they had run out of both waffles and brownie. But it is ok, the ice cream alone is enough to satisfy us.

 
There were not many flavours left as well, luckily my favourite strawberry shortcake was still available. Besides that, we ordered a scoop of macadamia nuts. Both flavours were nice, not too sweet. I also like the small chunks of nuts or strawberry shortcake added to give the ice cream a different texture.

 
 
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Categories : Thai | Singaporean Chinese | Food Court | Chinese Soup

Craving for some fish soup? Be prepared to queue for 30 minutes if you want to have it during peak hours as there will be more than 10 persons queuing in front of you.

Whenever we want to have the fish soup, we will try to go early. Previously, 15 minutes earlier will be enough, but recently, we have to go at least 30 minutes earlier in order to avoid the long queue. Thinking of going later instead? Do note that the queue will still be there around 2pm, but shorter. Do consider switching to the nice prawn noodles stall just besides it if the queue is just too long.

The stall owner will start to cook the fish soup only after you have placed your order, which is one of the reasons for the long queue and good quality as well. Besides the usual noodles, thick or thin Mee hoon, you can also try the thin rice vermicelli (mian xian) or fried yee mien.

They offered fresh and fried fish slice. The fried fish are nicely fried with substantial chunk of fish meat within the crisply fried coating. The soup is flavourful that you don't really need any soy sauce, just a few slices of the chilli to add spiciness to your fish soup.

We will go for fish soup whenever we feel guilty of gluttony as fish soup is always associated with healthy food - light, fresh fish full of omega 3. But one of the reasons why this fish soup is so flavourful is the sinful deep fried scrambled egg. The oil and fluffy fried egg up the flavour of the fish soup while reducing the healthy level of the dish. But one thing for sure, no unhealthy MSG added like other fish soup stalls. We are happy to continue to assume that fish soups are suppose to be healthy and have it at least once per week lol

Service is what you will expect in a normal coffee shop. At least the boss and workers does not get impatient or start to scream at people just because their business is doing well.

Try the home made barley from the drink stall within the same coffee shop which is thick and nice.

 
 
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