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happytummy dumpty
This is happytummy dumpty living in Clementi. I work in Outram. I like to hang out in Raffles Place, Orchard, Buona Vista. Japanese, Korean, Chinese are my favorite cuisines. I also love Restaurant, Bakery, Café and Sushi/Sashimi, Burgers and Sandwiches, Salads/ Acai Bowl, Cakes & Pastries .
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My next fav haunt for BakKutTeh  Smile Feb 20, 2014   
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Categories : Chinese Soup | Bak Kut Teh

Despite the nostalgic notion of the restaurant name, I was pleasantly surprised at the technology which are found in this Bak Kut Teh place.

Firstly, there are two induction cooker plates installed under the table so one can continue heating up the soup. Secondly, there are also two iPads installed under each table. So one just have to pull out the drawer to get access to the menu and place orders. lol
iPad for food ordering

iPad for food ordering

 

 
Induction Cooker Plates

Induction Cooker Plates

 
Seatings here are all spacious. Service here is quick, the staff are approachable and attentive. I didn't have to wait for too long to get soup topped up.

Ordered a small Dry Bak Kut Teh ($9.10) which is one of the recommended dish. It is the first time I heard of a dry version, I guess it is one of their innovative creation. It was served in a clay pot and actually I think it was more like a Claypot Pork Ribs. The dark-coloured sauce was nothing distinctly-flavoured. It came with some Okra but didn't have the slimy texture. Overall, the dish was nothing extraordinary, I would have preferred to spend it on the normal soup version of Bak Kut Teh.

A big bowl of Pork Ribs soup costs $10.40. The portion of pork ribs was generous enough for me and my friend. The meat was tender while the soup was full of flavour. It was not too peppery, unlike how overwhelmingly peppery the soup is in some other places shocked
Pork Ribs Soup

Pork Ribs Soup

 
Dry Bak Kut Teh

Dry Bak Kut Teh

 
In addition, I was very happy to see the various sauces displayed at the counter in the center. I like the one with the minced soybean indeed to complement the meat.
Various Sauces

Various Sauces

 
For side dishes, I ordered Tang O (a type of uncommon vegetables) and a bowl of 梅菜. The portion of Tang O ($7.80) was really small since it is usually quite more expensive as compared to other more common types of veggie. The 梅菜 was appetizing and tasted not too salty.
Tang O

Tang O

 
In conclusion, I am more than satisfied with the food here. I might be slightly biased haha as I really like the minced Soybean sauce. I would surely return to the place since it is conveniently located near my house. But hmm maybe would give the Dry Bak Kut Teh a miss ><
 
Recommended Dish(es):  Dry Bak Kut Teh
 
Date of Visit: Feb 17, 2014 

Spending per head: Approximately $15(Dinner)

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Awesome Paleo food ^^ Smile Feb 11, 2014   
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Categories : Fusion

Paleo diet comprises food groups our hunter-gatherer ancestors would have thrived on during the Paleolithic era, including fresh meats, fish, seafood, fruits, vegetables, seeds and nuts. Food such as dairy
products, cereal grains, legumes, refined sugars and processed foods would be ousted out. Thus, it is a wholesome healthy diet.

This diet trend is picked up by healthy advocators such as the owner of the Cavemen's diet. And it is reasonably-priced as well as opposed to the notion that healthy food is usually tagged with higher pricing mad

Tried the Grilled Whole Chicken half Italian and half Mexican version with two side dishes ($18.90 plus a drink). Both versions were equally palatable after being marinated with herbs and spices. The chicken meat was tender and juicy. It was simply awesome and you can indulge feeling assured that no MSG nor artificial flavorings were used. For sides, had pumpkin and salad. I love the pumpkin especially with its subtle sweetness and its soft yet toothsome texture.
Grilled Chic

Grilled Chic

 
The only flip side is its limited dining area. The stall has no dining tables of its own but some nearby F&B outlets allow the stall's customers to dine at their own dining area. So takeaway will be more appropriate though inconvenient. This also accounts for its reasonable price. lol

 
 
Recommended Dish(es):  Grilled Chic
 
Spending per head: Approximately $10(Dinner)

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Full-Bodied Japanese Ramen ^^ Smile Feb 10, 2014   
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Categories : Japanese | Ramen

Another new Ramen joint, operating nearby a few other competitive Ramen restaurants just within a stone's throw away like the Keisuke Tori King. Therefore, as a marketing strategy of this new restaurant, there was an offer spanned for the past three days whereby the place gave out its first 100 bowls of ramen FOC!!

 
Well I didn't miss the opportunity since I was just nearby the area and there wasn't any long snaky queue at all when I arrived. The place was easily located just opposite Orchid Hotel.

Had the Tonkotsu Ramen with additional topping of Tamago. And it was simply good especially the broth which tasted not overly rich but flavorful enough! I am quite sick of ramen broth which is salty and rich. As for the noodles, one can opt for the texture to be hard, normal or soft. The meat slices was tender.
Tonkotsu Ramen

Tonkotsu Ramen

 
This would be another good place for a piping flavorful Ramen lol The restaurant claims to be the 2 years No. 1 ramen in Ramen Champion and is best known for Tonkotsu-based ramen, made from pork bones and simmered for many hours.

I would definitely head back to try their spicy rendition hehe, known as God's Fire LOL. The place has quite a variety, including rice. And there is also free-flow hard-boiled eggs lol

 
The Condiments

The Condiments

 
 
Recommended Dish(es):  Tonkotsu Ramen
 
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Categories : Singaporean Chinese | Hawker Centre | Ramen | Noodles

It was indeed unconventional to find this unique Singapore-styled ramen which definitely stands out amidst all the normal hawker food fare. And it was really quite awesome.

 
The smallest bowl priced at $5.50 but the portion was already big enough to fill my stomach lol

The noodles was springy and had a delectable taste of shrimps paste. The egg was cooked sous-vide like the Japanese Tamago one usually finds in Ramen. There were a few slices of char siew which had a tender chewiness. But I don't fancy the meat as they contained slightly too much fats along with the meat while my friend enjoyed it very much mad

Besides that, there were two huge chunky wantons which were simply awesomely bouncy. And last but not least, there was a deep-fried potato-prawn fritter as well. It was a good combination and great as one of the noodle toppings but it was not as crunchy or crispy as I have anticipated.
The Ramen

The Ramen

 
Overall, unique and good quality food and reasonably-priced of course since it is at hawker center. So expect to sweat while slurping down the hot bowl of noodles hehe lol
 
Recommended Dish(es):  The Ramen
 
Spending per head: Approximately $6(Lunch)

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Categories : Fast Food | Vegetarian | Burgers and Sandwiches

Vegetarian food has never been appealing for me though I love vegetables and salad. But the idea of mock meat is kinda artificial

However, after much convincing persuasion from my friend whose favourite burger place is none other than VeganBurg, I relented. Headed there on a Saturday morning, filled with doubts, especially when the place is situated relatively remotely at Eunos, I left the place brimming with satisfaction hehe ^^

And so why would I say so? Firstly, it is a healthier version of fast food, but yet food is only prepared upon order. And this is the first vegan fast food chain, so everything is plant-based only.

 
Had the set meal of Creamy Shrooms Burger with Broccoli as side dish and the Citron Cooler as drinks ($ 11.80). The drink was very refreshing. I like that the burger bun has a toothsome texture rather than the usual soft white bread. The patty with the mushrooms topping tasted altogether simply wholesome though I could not really tell what was used to make the patty. Probably some beancurd skin thingy
Creamy Shrooms, Hawaian

Creamy Shrooms, Hawaian

 
Creamy Shrooms

Creamy Shrooms

 
On the other hand, my friend had the Hawaiian Burger set. The pineapple slice was juicy but the patty had a strong mock meat taste. I prefer the Creamy Shrooms better lol

Overall, food is good and fresh while it is also a fresh idea to eat plant-based fast food. Even the seats are covered with fake grass LOL but it can get a bit prickly if you aren't wearing long pants. Bright fresh atmosphere complements perfectly with healthy wholesome 'fast food'. But food wasn't that fast either, was in fact only prepared upon ordering.

 

 
 
Recommended Dish(es):  Creamy Shrooms
 
Spending per head: Approximately $10(Lunch)

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