Nando's has been around for quite some time now, and this is a testament to the strong reception towards its unique peri-peri based chicken dishes. Despite this, I have not patronized Nando's for some time as their brand of fiery, spicy cooking does not really hold much appeal for me.

A blue moon must have been present in the night sky when I stepped into Nando's after a multiple-year hiatus. Dropping by for a light bite, my partner and I went with a quarter chicken and a serving of Algarve salad. While not exactly my cup of tea, the food was decent and had some nice touches.

The chicken was, as expected, fresh and tasty. The lemon & herb marinade thoroughly penetrated the flesh, creating a lovely fragrance. A smoky, charred taste also permeated the chicken, creating a memorable experience. I must say, however, that the chicken must have been a really small one for a quarter of it to be so tiny.The traditional southern Portuguese salad fared passably well too. I was largely attracted to this salad by the presence of feta in it, and I enjoyed the cubes of salty, crumbly dairy goodness. The cashews were fragrant and tasty. The rest of the salad, however, was frankly quite ordinary. Nothing particularly bad, just fine.

Overall, my impression of Nando's has not changed much. Expect quick, casual chicken - with a unique Afro-Portuguese twist. Serving portions are a little on the small side.

Catch 'n Bite has a delectable range of largely seafood-based sandwiches, consisting of both soft luxurious rolls and traditional Louisiana-styled po' boy sandwiches.

Intrigued by this novel concept, we grabbed an Ultimate Crab roll and a Crunchin' Crab po' boy sandwich. Both were indeed impressive. The former had oodles of soft and creamy crabmeat, tomatoes, lettuce and corn stuffed in a soft ciabatta. The smooth white dressing nicely bound all the fillings together. It was a heavenly experience.The Crunchin' Crab po' boy, on the other hand, was not as smooth and silky, but delicious in its own unique fashion. A whole soft shell crab, breaded and fried to a crisp golden perfection, was layered with garden greens and topped with a spicy sauce. The entire package was umami and simply addictive. I craved another immediately upon finishing it.For a new and unique submarine sandwich experience, give Catch 'n Bite a try. They will not disappoint with their fresh and briny seafood creations. 

Poulet is a modern French-themed bistro that offers a wide variety of French-based classics including soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts and of course, their signature rotisserie chicken.

Curious about all the hype surrounding this relatively new kid on the block, we decided to give it a try.No French dining experience is complete without French Onion Soup, and the one we had did not disappoint. The thick liquid was rich, hearty and beefy, with copious quantities of fragrant caramelized onions. The obligatory croutons stayed crisp and had a rich buttery taste to them.We also had a serving of fried breaded winglets with a cranberry sauce. This was much more ordinary, with the winglets small, overly greasy and lacking flavour. The sauce seemed incompatible with the chicken, or perhaps this is just my preference. On to the star of the show - rotisserie chicken. As expected, the chicken was tender and juicy, with delicious chunks of enticingly fragrant white flesh. The jus was thick and hearty, with a rich, delightful aroma. However, one major shortcoming for me was that the entire dish was exceedingly salty. Certainly not a dish to have often, for fear of serious health issues. Even the bread pudding we had after failed to adequately wash away the salty aftertaste of the chicken.

Outback Steakhouse is a well-known and well-loved Australian-styled steakhouse, featuring a huge variety of steaks, burgers and seafood items, amongst others. The range of items is indeed impressive - we spent almost 15 minutes poring over the menu, unsure of what to order as everything looked so good!

We finally settled on a good mix of appetizers and combos, allowing us to sample a bit of everything Outback has to offer. The Alice Springs Chicken Quesadilla consisted of a tortilla stuffed with grilled chicken, mushrooms, bacon and cheese, accompanied by a honey mustard sauce. While the quesadillas were overall toasty and delicious, the morsels of grilled chicken breast were unfortunately rather tough and dry. A good dollop of the honey mustard sauce masked this flaw well enough though.We also had the Aussie Cheese Fries, topped with Monterey Jack, Cheddar and bacon. A ranch dressing was served on the side. This was a plate of good old greasy cheesy goodness, so sinful but so timelessly good.We ordered a Crab-topped Sirloin to share, and together with the two accompanying sides of baked potato and sweet potato, the portion was huge. The steak itself was tender and juicy, although there appeared to be a strange aroma wafting from it. I couldn't quite put my finger on what it was, but my partner seemed completely oblivious to it. The chunks of lump crabmeat were similarly soft and satisfying to the bite although the taste was a bit too pungent for my liking.The side carbohydrates were outstanding. The baked potato was topped with the obligatory cheese and bacon bits, finished with a huge dollop of butter. It was extremely fragrant and buttery, and absolutely delicious. The sweet potato was so huge and so exceeding sweet! I certainly had not expected an entire sweet potato to be served. It was a pleasant and welcome surprise though, as its soft and crumbly texture was so moreish.

If you are looking for a classic steakhouse to have your fill of excellent grills, look no further than Outback.

Marché Mövenpick carries a wide selection of pizzas, salads, pastas, sandwiches and desserts, but it was the crepes that caught my eye with their interesting sweet and savoury variety.The savoury crepe we had was especially worthy of mention. It was stuffed with cheese, shrimps, broccoli and many other indistinguishable umami items. A distinctive capsicum-based paste gave the crepe a unique sweet and spicy flavour. When put together, this mish mash of seemingly diverse and incompatible ingredients melded together beautifully into a buttery soft and delicious crepe. We also had a banana-based dessert crepe with vanilla ice cream, and this too was a dream. It was not too overwhelmingly sweet, and the creamy ice cream, studded with vanilla beans, contrasted beautifully with the warm crepe.

For a diverse range of melt-in-your-mouth crepe goodness, do check out Marché Mövenpick!