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tasty.engineer
This is tasty.engineer living in Chinatown. I am a Engineer, work in Mohammed Sultan. I like to hang out in Boat Quay, Clarke Quay, Little India. Korean, Peranakan / Nonya are my favorite cuisines. I also love Bars/Lounges and Curries, Ramen, Bak Kut Teh.
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Nice but expensive side dishes OK Oct 24, 2010   
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Categories : Chinese | Steamboat/Hot Pot | Zi Char | Noodles


Wifey wanted porridge for supper so we ended up there.
We order one huge bowl of porridge plus stir-fried lotus and onion flower with toufu.

The stir-fried lotus is crispy and tasty. Not overly-cooked with tons of oil and is taste refreshing.

The onion flower is fresh and you can taste the juice within. Crunchy and juicy. But the toufu is a little too hard due to it being left there since afternoon.

Overall, the meal is better than I have expected. Lots of China students were also there to taste their local food.
Stir-fried Lotus. Nice

Stir-fried Lotus. Nice

 
Stir-fried Onion Flowers

Stir-fried Onion Flowers

 

 
 
Spending per head: Approximately $7(Supper)

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Quality and service has dropped Cry Oct 24, 2010   
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I used to like Wang Cafe more than Ya Kun because I think Ya Kun is highly over-rated.
Wang Cafe used to have good waiters and their toast are bigger and taste nicer.

Going today after 3 months has changed my view.
First, the waiter taking the order is new and takes long to confirm my order.
Next, due to severe lack of staff, there are hardly any clean tables.
When the lady finally comes to clear the table for us, she took away my order number tag and even spilled the leftover tea on my knees! All she said was "Sorry" and return with some tissue! huffy
This is absolutely ridiculous!
My mood for afternoon tea was totally spolit by then.
We actually have to wait for 15 mins for our kaya-butter toast. And that is not after I have to asked why is the toast so long? And why my order number tag was taken away from me even before my food came.
The waiter actually came with the toast then(not sure if its for someone else), not feeling sorry at all and argued that they know I still have outstanding order.
Hellow?? Then what is the number tag for?? Would it have came without me asking, I cannot bet on that.
That totally pisses me off!
The tea + toast set is obly $2 but the tea is only normal and the toast seems to be on a diet. Thin slices of bread being toasted black.
Never again am I going to subject myself as a customer to such lousy service and food.
Ever.
mad
Normal Tea

Normal Tea

 
Poor Black Toast on Diet

Poor Black Toast on Diet

 
 
Spending per head: Approximately $2(Tea)

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Categories : Japanese | Sushi/Sashimi | Kids-Friendly

Back with more photos and reviews.

I ordered the Shishamo but was disappointed as I have tasted better everywhere. The fish is not fresh and the fish roe is tasteless. Worst, the fish is moist!

Next was Chuka Kurage. It is so-so only as the topping is not as fresh again

Last for dessert, we followed the waitress recommendation on the Daifuku(S$4.99). It is cold muachi wrapped with Japanese ice cream inside. This is something very unusual. Most importantly, it taste very unique and nice. Highly recommended!
Poor Shishamo

Poor Shishamo

 

 
Chuka Kurage

Chuka Kurage

 

 

 
 
Spending per head: Approximately $15(Dinner)

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Pandan Kaya Cake Smile Sep 10, 2010   
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Categories : Peranakan / Nonya | Bakery | Desserts and Cakes

Bought a 1/2 kg Pandan Kaya Cake from here for only S$20.80 for my parents birthday.
Usually we would buy from another fave shop Swee Heng but this time, we wanted something less creamy and more healthy, esp when its for my parents.

They were kind enough to reserve one for us anytime to collect but tell you a little secret, try to collect the cakes after 7pm as its the time when the cakes will arrive fresh from the factory. Anything earlier, they will reserve the cake from the previous day.

Our decision is right. The entire cake was finished even though it was after our dinner!

You will be able to smell the pandan fragrant once we open the box and the deco is beautiful. Just like kueh lapas, inside the cake are layers of kaya "jelly" with pandan sponge cake. The hard and soft pandan kaya combination is excellent.
All loved the cake.

Next time will definitely try their other cakes.

 

 
 
Spending per head: Approximately $21(Supper)

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Sushi Bar Smile Sep 10, 2010   
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This time I decided to try their sushi bar.

With a price range of S$1.99(colored plates) to S$3.99(pink plates) to S$5.99(red plates), I was overwhelmed with their variety.

First, I had the Kani Salad Sushi(S$1.99). Not as fresh and cold as I was expecting but the topping is overwhelming.

Next was Fried Hotate(S$1.99). This is excellent as it was served hot. The layer of fish fillet goes well with the usual mayo topping.

The Lobster Salad Combo(S$3.99) is great! It has salad, lobster strips, lobster roes all wrap with the egg skin. Think it is worth the price.
I will return with more photos and reviews
Kani Salad

Kani Salad

 
Lobster Salad

Lobster Salad

 
Fried Hotate

Fried Hotate

 
 
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