Thai Express has always been our favourite restaurant for its fusion style in dishes.
We chanced upon some promotions for new items on the menu at the outlet at Junction 8 in Bishan,
The name of the new dish was interesting - Masaman Chicken Curry.
It was served with either a bowl of rice or pancakes.
There was also another recommendation - Thai fish cakes in a set of 5.

We ordered the Masaman Curry with rice and pancakes and ordered the Fish cakes as well. Of course, when the Curry arrived it smelt good and was piping hot.
However, it was just too sweet and didnt taste anything like curry at all.
It was really a letdown. It was just better to just eat the rice on its own.
The pancakes were no better. The pancakes were very flaky and they were just like our local dish, ''Roti Prata''. It was as if these were thinner and cut into triangles.
As the pancakes were flaky, they could not absorb the gravy when dipped into it.
Verdict - it was a bad idea to try the new dish.
The Fish Cake did not impress as well.
It was soft and soggy and too sweetish as well.

Overall I guess we will stick to our menu favourites in future.
No more trying new stuff for us!

There is always a long queue at this stall, so I decided to find out what was so special.
It was close to 9pm, so I guess closing time was coming.

I ordered the small Fried Prawn Noodles.
The dish looked really delicious while it was being prepared.
It was prepared in bulk and the stall assistant scooped out
the various portions for each customer.

There was a generous serving of prawns, but, tastewise something was not quite right.
The noodles were bland and practically tasteless.
It seemed like a hurried job, since it was almost the last batch before closing time.
I'm not sure if all the ingredients were added properly and mixed.
It really seemed a waste of $4.80.
Definitely some seasoning was missing.
I added the sambal chilli provided for some saving grace.
Service and the environment were both acceptable, though.
Will probably not go back for more

The name of the restaurant is perhaps meant to recreate the experience of dining at a street side stall in Hong Kong, but that just doesn't materialise inside a crowded,noisy and busy shopping mall.
The restaurant has quite a disorganised seating arrangement, which leaves more to be desired.You feel a little too close to the next table for comfort
The menu has a never ending variety of noodles but the staff are unable to explain anything clearly, given their lack of understanding of the English language.
We had to wait for the supervisor, who was supposedly able to clarify the terms.
All that took a lot of time, but the food came fast, though.
The Instant Noodles looked good as a package, with its huge ladle-like spoon and all.
However, tastewise, it was just okay.
Similarly, the Vegetarian Fried Noodles was a huge letdown - too dry and hardly any vegetables at all, as well as mock meat!
Perhaps, onlt he vegatables were passable.
The drinks were normal but what really spoilt our whole dining expeience was this staff member staff standing at the entrance, screaming something like, "Hi, welcome to Streats!" to every single shopper who walked past.
Of course, it is important to invite new customers, but not at the expense of the comfort of the dining customers.
Another trip Well, I dont think so

Chanced upon this Foodcourt and tried the Roti Prata and Nasi Briyani there.
Good, fast service but the food lacks an authentic flavour.
The prata is too thick and the chicken needs more marination.
The gravy is a little too diluted and doesnt taste like the real thing.
The prices are pretty steep as well.
The staff couldnt accommodate special requests.
Would think twice about going there again.
It's a pity, cause the ambience is good!

This outlet at The Centrepoint is always packed and finding a seat is almost impossible.
On that day, I managed to find a seat.

There was a tea-time special - Tea + Slice of cake for $2.40.
It was a pretty good deal.
The Teh C was very good, as always. I have always enjoyed their Teh C.
The Chocolate Cherry Cake looked really mouth-watering and inviting.
However, it was a little bit too creamy and buttery for me.
With less cream, it would have been better.
Also, it was too sweet, so the chocolatey flavour did not come out.

Overall, the service was fast, as usual.
However, being an open-air cafe, it attracted flies pretty fast.
It really made it difficult to enjoy the meal. having to 'shoo' the flies away.
This area of hygiene should be looked into.

I guess I will stick to my usual fare of Butter Sugar toast or Laksa in future....