Their tagline is "a carnival in every bite". Not only does Pezzo aim to do that by introducing exciting pizza flavours like the Sambal Ikan Bilis, but the outlets are also typically designed in a colorful carnival-style decor to imitate the fun and lively atmosphere of a carnival. This is similarly the case for the outlet here at Woodlands Xchange. The place here is small, although there is a limited amount of seats for dining in. We decided to dine in to try their pizza. There are two pizza series here at Pezzo. The Carnival series costs $4.50 per slice and comes in flavours like Cheesey Cheese, Italiano Chicken and BBQ Bonanza, while the Gala series costs $4.90 per slice and comes in flavours like Fisherman Favourite, Meat Munchers and Hot Chick. We decided to get one flavour from each series to try. However, the selection was quite limited when we went, with the counter looking a little bare due to the dwindling pizza slices left. Carnival Series: Hola Hawaiian ($4.50)
The Hawaiian pizza has turkey ham and bacon with pineapples cubes topped with melted cheddar and mozzarella cheese. The toppings, especially for the ham, are quite plentiful. The pizza is also lightly sweet from the pineapple cubes, and I like the combination of melted cheese on top which is quite cheesy.Gala Series: Chicken Delight ($4.90)
This Chicken Delight pizza aims to please chicken lovers with a decent portion of chicken breast strips and turkey bacon with onions and mushrooms as toppings. The bacon feels slightly overcooked and dry but the chicken meat is very meaty and tender. But while the toppings are plentiful, I didn't exactly find the taste to be particularly exciting, or as they say, a "carnival in every bite".

Between the two, we were actually expecting the pizza from the Gala series to be more tasty, considering that it costs more than the Carnival series. But I actually prefer the Hola Hawaiian from the Carnival series for the slightly sweeter and more flavourful taste overall. However, the quality of ingredients used on the Chicken Delight from the Gala series, especially the meaty chicken breast strips, deserves a thumb up too.

The crust for both pizza is pretty thick but it is quite puffy, soft and slightly chewy. However, I suspect that some might find the crust too thick in proportion to the toppings. I personally prefer the crust slightly thinner, but nevertheless, these are still quite okay for us. But do take note if you are not keen on pizza with thick crusts and prefer your pizza with thinner crust.Italian Soda: Strawberry ($2.00)
We also got their Italian Soda to try. The Italian Soda also comes in other flavours like Grape and Green Apple. We opted for Strawberry. The soda is pretty fizzy with a tinge of bitterness especially on first taste and the strawberry syrup couldn't make it sweet enough for us. The portion is also pretty small and we thought that this was something we could have done without.

It'd have actually been nice to have some sides to go with the pizza for a more filling meal, but the sides, like garlic bread, which are listed on their website are not available in the outlet here. The soft serve ice cream, which is supposedly available according to a sign at the front of this shop, was also not available when we were there. But despite the disappointment, the pizzas are quite decent and I'd recommend trying the Hola Hawaiian. The price is standard for a pizza slice, and the service here is also acceptable.

Ritz is known for their apple strudels which also come in flavours like strawberry, mango, blueberry, durian and peach. I decided to try something different and opted for the apple crumble when I saw it in the display counter. I also got the mini chocolate eclairs to share with the family. Apple Crumble ($4.50)
Generously stuffed with soft, juicy apple filling encrusted in a crumbly and crunchy crust, this treat is an enjoyable mixture of contrasting texture in each bite. The apple filling with huge chunks of softened apple is so juicy that some of the juice may ooze out and soak the base of the pastry, which could unfortunately cause the bottom to be a little wet and soggy. This was the case for my apple crumble, but fortunately, the taste wasn't much affected. I like that the sweetness of Ritz's apple crumble comes mostly from the apple filling. I also couldn't get enough of the tasty and crunchy crust, especially the crumbly top!Mini Eclairs (6 for $3.50)
These bite-sized treats are quite decent too! The puff pastry is thin, and it is generously stuffed with soft, silky smooth cream inside. It is not very sweet either, with the chocolate layer on top contributing to most of the sweetness. The rest of the family also gave these the thumb up.

Prices for the strudels (and crumble) are mostly around $4++ to $5++ for the smallest size, which can be a little on the pricey side, but the portion of strudel is quite big even for the smallest portion, which would be good for sharing as a dessert or a snack. It'd be nice if there are more variety of other pastries to try at this outlet though!

Ikea restaurant is known for offering decent quality food at really affordable prices. So while we were there to look at shelves one day, we decided to pop by the restaurant for breakfast. The decor here is simple and unpretentious. Owing to the popularity of the restaurant, the queue can get quite long around lunch time and it can be a pain trying to find seats here. But it was still quite manageable when we went earlier slightly before 11am. Fortunately, the counter staff are generally quite prompt with their service and the queue usually moves fast. The only downside is that you really got to choose fast so as not to hold up the queue. Mashed Potato ($1.00)
The mashed potato is pretty smooth. The staff allowed us to choose a sauce of our choice and we asked for the chives sauce. The portion of the sauce given is quite generous. The chives sauce is also quite creamy and goes surprisingly well with the mashed potato.French Fries ($2.20) (Not including Garlic Bread)
Thick and crispy, the fries here are otherwise pretty much typical, although I like that they are not over salted by default. It can come across as a little bland, so if you prefer your fries salty, you can salt it with the salt sachets from the condiment counter. Chicken Pie ($2.80) (Not including Garlic Bread)
The pastry is quite buttery but a tad oily for me. I also didn't find it flaky enough. The chicken filling is pretty tasty though. It is tender and juicy and it helps that the pie is generously stuffed with it!

Garlic Bread (2 for $1.00)
These are just two small slices of garlic bread which are good for complementing your meal. They are well seasoned and the garlic and herb taste is quite discernible. These are nice to eat on their own but we agree this would make a nice add-on to any sides, like the chicken pie or french fries in the photos above, for a more complete or filling meal.Chocolate and Butterscotch Cake ($3.50)
The base of this Chocolate and Butterscotch Cake is quite crumbly and a little dry, but the cream, though a tad too much for me, helps to lessen the dryness a little. There are also almonds bits topped with a thin layer of chocolate for that additional crunch. Yum!Coffee ($0.50) & Tea ($0.50)
The coffee is decent and the tea in question is actually Dilmah Ceylon black tea from a teabag. The best part is that they are refillable and cost only 50 cents each, which is really value for money. Sugar or cream sachets can be obtained at the condiments counter. Hazelnut Chocolate Bar ($1.80)
$1.80 for a chocolate bar this size? Definitely a must get for chocolate lovers! It is also available in flavours like Milk Chocolate and Dark Chocolate. The taste is quite decent, and there is a fair amount (not that many but acceptable enough) of hazelnuts bits in the chocolate. My only grouse is that it is lacking the nutritional information on the package but hey, that's just me.

The prices of the food from Ikea are really quite reasonable and affordable, especially for the sets, but some of the ala carte sides are standard priced, like the french fries. You might as well get them as part of a meal which would definitely give you more bang for the buck. Items we find to be worth getting among our purchase on this trip are the chicken pie, garlic bread and the Chocolate and Butterscotch cake. The chocolate bar is also quite value for money. I certainly wouldn't mind making a trip to Ikea again just for their desserts, but I'd suggest going earlier if you do not want to deal with the queue and lack of seats during peak hours.

The Gong Cha outlet at Woodlands Xchange is located at such a far corner that I wasn't even aware that there is a branch here until a few months ago. But it’s not like its less-than-ideal location is going to be stopping fans from patronizing this small outlet.

They have several series of Bubble Tea beverages like their House Special, Brewed Tea, Milk Tea, Fruit Tea, Tea Latte, Yoghurt, Coffee, Dessert, and Matcha. There are also the Healthy Drinks and Creative Mix series with a range of fruit juices as well. But my favourite is the Matcha Milk with Azuki Bean.Earl Grey Milk Tea ($2.50)
At 50% sugar level, this is just right for me, not too sweet but not that mild to be bland. The milk tea is pretty smooth and there is a slightly bitter taste of the tea, although I didn't find it "citrusy" enough.Matcha Milk with Azuki Bean ($4.10)
The Matcha Milk is equally smooth with the pleasant bitterness of matcha. The portion of red bean is plentiful and adds a level of sweetness to the matcha milk. I love the contrast of bitterness and sweetness in this drink. This beverage may be a tad pricey but it is tasty and the addition of the azuki beans also make this a rather filling drink, at least for me.

Otherwise, prices are pretty much standard for bubble tea and the service is generally efficient and prompt. The waiting time for our drinks to be prepared and ready for collection is also reasonable. The taste is pretty good too among the rest of the bubble tea shops here and I'd recommend the Matcha series at Gong Cha, especially with Azuki Bean toppings!

Other than the signature Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee, this stall is also selling a variety of other dishes such as Fried Kway Tiao ($4.00), Laksa ($4.80), Fried Oyster Omelette ($5.00) and Carrot Cake ($3.50). But since the signature dish is the Hokkien Mee, I got that to try instead. Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee ($4.80)
The noodle is quite springy and I like that it was just the right amount of oiliness (not dripping with oil like some versions can be). It is also not too salty and there is a tinge of wok hei. The two prawns given are quite fresh as well and there are also squid rings and bits of fried egg in the noodle. Overall this is quite a tasty dish, but I find the portion a tad small for the price which is pricey but typical of food courts.

This is a self service stall, but service here is generally acceptable. The food is promptly prepared on the spot despite the queue during dinner time. I'd love to try the other dishes like carrot cake in the future!