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This is Melon Soda . Japanese, Korean are my favorite cuisines. I also love Bakery, Café and Desserts and Cakes, Dim Sum, Ice Cream and Gelato, Cake and Chocolate.
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Cheap & Decent Chicken Rice! OK Jan 20, 2014   
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Despite its name, Ananas Cafe is more like a "mini coffee shop" with different "stalls" selling different food here. There is a chicken rice stall, a economy mee hoon stall which also sells nasi lemak, and a beverage stall which also offers fried snacks like popiah and curry puffs.

Ananas Cafe is strategically located just outside the MRT turnstiles, which makes it very convenient for the going or returning crowd to grab a quick meal along the way. There are just a few tables here for dining in and you can pretty much expect to share a table with strangers.

We were here for a quick dinner on a weekday and there was quite a queue for the chicken rice, which we also ordered.

 
Roasted Chicken Rice ($2.00)
We weren't really expecting much for the price, but the chicken rice was surprisingly quite decent. The rice was fragrant and tasty and the chicken meat was tender. However, the chicken rice here does not come with soup, but at $2.00, this was still quite value for money.

 
Fried White Bee Hoon ($4.50)
Out of a variety of noodle available (such as Fried Bee Hoon, Fried Kway Teow and Fried Mee), we opted for the white bee hoon which costs $1.50 alone which was reasonable, but each add-on was about $1.50 per piece, which came up to a total of $4.50 for 2 add-ons. I must say I was pretty shocked at the price. Pretty steep if you ask me, especially for a plate of food that was served cold. Might as well get a decent hot meal at the Food Republic at Causeway Point for that price.

Overall, we didn't think the eonomy bee hoon was worth it, unless you are just getting the bee hoon only without any add-ons. Or you can consider getting their nasi lemak set at $2.00, which is kinder on the wallet. However, the chicken rice was quite worth it. If you happen to pass by this area and just want something cheap to fill your stomach, you can consider grabbing a quick meal here. Just consider yourself warned about the add-ons at the economy bee hoon stall...

 
Recommended Dish(es):  Chicken Rice
 
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Korean & Japanese Food Smile Jan 20, 2014   
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Categories : Japanese | Korean | Coffeeshop

This stall at Woodgrove attempts to appeal to fans of both Korean and Japanese food by offering a variety of Korean BBQ hotplates as well as Japanese Bento Sets. The Korean hotplate is available in a variety of options such as the BBQ Saba Fish Set ($5.00) and Hotplate Black Pepper Chicken Set ($5.80), while the Japanese bento set comes with options ranging from the Chicken Salad/Teriyaki Chicken Bento ($4.90) to Teriyaki Salmon Bento ($5.50). There are also a variety of ramen here such as the Chicken/Pork Ramen ($3.50) and Kimchi Beef or Chicken Ramen ($4.50). In addition, there is a limited selection of other popular dishes like the Korean Bibimbap here, but we couldn't help but notice that the Japanese Oyakodon was missing from its menu.

 
Korean BBQ Chicken Set ($5.00)
The BBQ chicken was quite tender but it was rather mild and not very spicy. We liked that it had a slight smokey flavour which we enjoyed. The portion of the chicken given was also quite decent. This set came with a bowl of white rice, smooth and tasty Korean egg soup with tofu cubes, and sides of spicy and sour kimchi and anchovies, which was unfortunately a tad too soft for our liking. For $5.00, we thought this was pretty decent although we'd have love the BBQ chicken to be spicier.

 
Chicken & Gyoza Japanese Bento Set ($5.90)
This bento set came looking really appetizing with rice topped with black sesame seeds, fried chicken in sweet sauce, gyoza and two slices of watermelon. It also came with the same soup as the Korean BBQ set although we were expecting miso soup. But for $5.90, we agreed that this was rather worth the price, both portion-wise and taste-wise. The chicken was crispy and the sauce was very smooth and sweet. The gyoza were also quite crispy at the edges and the tasty vegetable and meat filling inside were juicy and soupy but not soggy. This bento set was my favourite out of all the dishes we ordered and I'd recommend giving their bento sets a try!

 
Fried Chicken Ramen ($3.50)
Compared to the chicken in the bento set, the fried chicken here was a tad tough and felt a little overcooked. Nevertheless, it was still tasty when dipped into the mayonnaise. The ramen was the highlight in this dish as the noodle was quite smooth and chewy although it felt a tiny wee bit starchy to me. The portion given was also quite generous and the soup base was light but tasty and came topped with vegetables and mushroom slices. At $3.50, this was really quite affordable.

Overall, the prices here were more or less expected of Korean and Japanese food and we agreed that the taste of the food here were not bad. Although this was a self service stall, we found their service to be quite okay as well and it helped that the stall owners were prompt with our food. Considering that this was at a coffee shop, we weren't really expecting much of the environment, however, we were slightly irked when we came during dinner time on a weekday only to find that many of the empty seats inside, even those near the Korean & Japanese stall, were all "choped" by the zichar stall for non-existing customers. Because of that, I'd suggest going slightly earlier for whatever few tables are still available if you do not want to wait for a seat or sit outside at the smoking corner.

 
Recommended Dish(es):  Chicken & Gyoza Japanese Bento Set,Gyoza
 
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Ice Blend Blue Coral!  Smile Jan 20, 2014   
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Categories : Taiwanese | Bubble Tea/ Tea

This Sweet Heart Shop is located at the corner of Blk 325 and has been around for quite some time. They have quite a range of beverages such as the Pearl Milk Tea/Red Tea/Green Tea ($1.30), Special Blend Milk Tea with flavours like Caramel or Hazelnut ($1.50), Ice Soda ($1.50), Ice Blend ($1.50), Snow Shake or Milk Shake ($1.70), Yoghurt Drink ($1.80), Oreo Ice Blend and Choco & Coffee Ice Blend ($2.00). Depending on the range, you can choose from a variety of flavours like Chocolate and Strawberry to others like Peppermint, Honeydew and Sour Plum. For those craving for desserts, there are also dessert beverages such as Red Bean, Chendol or Honeydew Sago ($1.70). There is really quite a variety here and reading the menu can be a little time-consuming since the menu for some of the drinks like the Special Blend Milk Tea, Ice Soda and Desserts are placed separately from the main menu signboard.

 
Waffle - Plain ($0.90)
If you want some food to go with your drink, they are also selling waffles here. At first, I thought the plain waffle was quite affordable at $0.90, although you can add toppings like Peanut Butter and Kaya for an additional price. I got the plain waffle to try but this came out overcooked. The outside was quite crispy but unfortunately so was the inside, which was hard and not chewy as I'd like. The pandan taste was also rather lacking. I'd probably just give this a miss the next time.

 
Ice Blend Blue Coral ($1.50)
I was glad to see that they have Blue Coral here and got the Ice Blend Blue Coral. I also requested for no pearls which the stall owner compiled with. The ice was blended pretty smoothly and the taste was just the right amount of sweet and milky for me. Overall, this was pretty refreshing and I was more than willing to part with $1.50 for this lovely Blue Coral.

The prices of the other drinks here are quite affordable as well and I think the bubble tea and ice blend beverages are quite decent. I'd suggest just going for the drinks here and give the waffle a skip unless you just need something cheap to fill your stomach.

 
Recommended Dish(es):  Ice Blend Blue Coral
 
Date of Visit: Jan 19, 2014 

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Delectable Cakes @ Rive Gauche Smile Jan 19, 2014   
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Categories : French | Bakery

 
Passing by the elegant Rive Gauche kiosk at Jcube, I decided on a whim to buy some of the pretty cakes that were on display and dragged my friend along. We were greeted by a young salesgirl who was quite polite, although there was an older staff who kept trying to whisper and distract her even though the younger staff was clearly trying to attend to us. We weren't too impressed with the older staff but we appreciated the attentiveness of the younger staff.

After some deliberation, I ended up buying a few items for myself.

 
Madeleine ​​($3.50 for 5pcs)
There were 4 raspberry flavoured Madeleine and only 1 Chocolate Madeleine which was a tad disappointing for me at first as I generally prefer chocolate. But it turned out that the chocolate wasn't very rich and the raspberry flavour actually tasted much better. These little sponge cakes were also quite buttery and spongy.

 
Mont Blanc ($6.50)
Look-wise, it wasn't really the round, dome shaped Mont Blanc that I was expecting, but this was quite decent in taste overall. The vanilla sponge cake was very soft and light and I liked that the chestnut filling was not too sweet although I found the chestnut cream to be a tad "oily". Neverthless, I enjoyed the cake, although I liked the other one I bought a lot more!

 
Crunchy Cheese Crumbs ($5.80)
This light cheesecake with cookie crumbs came looking really cute in a little round bowl and was simply amazing to taste! The cheesecake was smooth with a light cheesy taste which I thought balanced quite well with the crumbly biscuit crumbs which had bits of chocolate in it and was sweet. The cookie that came with it was a tad soft but the white chocolate piece was quite crunchy. Overall, this was just sooooo delicious and I couldn't get enough of it!

Overall, I think the cakes at Rive Gauche are quite good and I'd recommend giving the Crunchy Cheese Crumbs a try! It's so good that I'm considering getting the larger version of this cake for a birthday! lol The prices were also quite reasonable especially considering the quality of the cakes here. They also sell other pastries and confections, like the Eclairs, Brownies, Meringue and Cookies, which I'd definitely check out on my future trips to Rive Gauche!

 
Recommended Dish(es):  Crunchy Cheese Crumbs
 
Date of Visit: Dec 01, 2013 

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Oh, those Macarons at Canele! Smile Jan 19, 2014   
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Categories : Café | Desserts and Cakes

 
Canele is among one of my favourite to-go place for the macarons. After having dinner with my friends at Plaza Singapura, I decided to drop by the Canele branch here to buy some macarons and a piece of cake to takeaway.

The place was nicely decorated and felt very spacious. I loved that the display counter was placed facing the outside so that I could just order over the counter without entering the restaurant (it also made stalking the cakes easier). There was a variety of cakes and macarons in the display counter and the labeling signs also listed the ingredients of the confections which I thought was very informative and useful.

I initially ordered Opera as there was one left when I was there, but while the guy was going to pack it for me, a dine-in customer ordered it and they decided to give the last piece to the dine-in customer instead. Needless to say, I wasn't impressed with the service.

I ended up getting the Triple Chocolate Cheesecake and the macarons to go.

 
Triple Chocolate Cheesecake ($7.00)
This was bittersweet with walnut bits for the added crunch. The base was slightly dry but the cheesecake portion was pretty nice. The part I liked most was the chocolate ganache which was silky smooth, rich and chocolatey. Overall, this was quite decent.

 
Macarons ($11.50 for Box of 6)
Canele has one of the best macarons I've tried among a few others. I got the Hazelnut, Feuilletine, Rose, Chocolate Noir, Fleur De Sel Caramel and Cookies & Cream flavours. The shells were very crispy with a chewy inside and the filling portion was quite thick. I liked that these macarons were not overly sweet and the individual flavours were generally discernible enough. My favourite flavour of all was Chocolate Noir, which was bittersweet. I also liked the Cookie and Cream. Hazelnut was quite light in taste but it was still pretty decent, but Feuilletine felt a tiny wee bit sour, as was Rose. On the other hand, the Fleur De Sel Caramel was a little too salty for me.

 
These macarons cost $2.50 per piece, which I supposed was expected with an establishment like Canele. It is definitely more value for money to get a box of 6 for only $11.50 or 12 pieces for $21.50. The macarons are definitely a must try and I'll certainly be back again at the other Canele branches for the macarons!

 
Recommended Dish(es):  Macarons
 
Date of Visit: Dec 27, 2013 

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