Review on Streats Hong Kong Café @ City Square Mall

Was pleased to know that this hong kong cafe is halal. Went out with my mother and had a fruitful time with her.
The seating area is colourful & comfy. And you can see the exterior of the mall through the full windows.

Service
This is a wait and you will be served kind of restaurant. Most of the waitresses are non-local.
However, you will be given a notepad and a pencil to place your order. So no mis-communication there.
The order came in a reasonable time.

Suggested days
It's usually not packed so I guess anytime of the day. Besides, there are a lot of seating area.

Prices $$
Its price is slightly pricey but since it's a restaurant, I guess it's okay. The siew mai and wanton are pretty good. The pows I had was normal.

Rating
I would give this 3/5.
I won't go here often - probably for a special occasion.

Review on Oven Marvel

This small shop offers the BEST muffin & softest curry puffs in SG! (in my opinion anyways)
It's soft, melts in your mouth and will leave you speechless!

Service
They are always friendly and sometimes they give you tips such as how long can these pastries last - especially if you bought like tons of boxes. Most of the consumers are working adults and they will buy in bulk (ta pao for colleagues I assumed) and also the design students from nearby schools like NAFA & La Salle. Because of that, most of the items are sold out. As a result, you will need to wait 15-30 mins for the next batch.

However, you if wish to dine in or wait till the next batch comes out, you may sit at the available seating area outside their shop. There's one inside too but usually someone will be sitting there to cut their ingredients.

Suggested days
Any other day than those with the number '8' in them (eg. 8, 18, 28). 'Caz these are the days that they are closed.
Also, try to avoid peak hour - unless you don't mind waiting.

Prices $$
Muffins from $1.70
Curry Puff $2.40
Chicken Pie $3.20

I know its rather steep for normal pastries like these but personally, its worth it. You gotta eat it while its hot 'caz its freshly baked and awesome! If you wish to keep it till you reach home, I suggest you heat it up abit but I doubt it taste the same as when it is fresh from the oven.

Rating
I would give this 4/5.
If it a go once, and you will know what I'm talking about.

Other varieties
Chocolate chip muffin
Orange peel muffin
Banana walnut muffin

Review on Fruit Paradise Café @ Raffles City

Had this once with my friend and it was fruitful. No pun intended.

Service
It wasn't crowded when we came in. The waitress served us straightaway and sent us to our table. However, she was persistent in getting our orders - even though we told her we will call her when we're ready. Minus points for that.

Prices $$
Per slice is about $6.90++. However, they do sell by whole too. Slightly pricey for my liking. But it does taste good (:
More information here: http://www.ajisen.com.sg/fruitparadise/
Promotion page here: http://www.ajisen.com.sg/fruitparadise/promotions.pdf

Rating
I would give this 3/5. I would rather visit this place if they are having certain offers

Other varieties
Caramel Banana Tart, Mango Tart, Mixed Fruit Tart, Strawberry Mont Blanc, etc.

Review on Syam Corners Muslim Food

Had this for years when I was attending NAFA. Even though it has been years since I graduated, I keep on coming to this shop 'caz it's just good for me! I would visit at least once every 2-3 months. Its quite a distance from my workplace but I make a point to come and visit here

Service
There will be crowd from 10 o'clock onwards. So, prepare to queue. It's self-service so you just place your order while queuing - like any other hawker centres. The flow of customers goes by very fast so that's a bonus point for them. However, seating area are quite limited.

Prices $$
Since the shop is in town area, prices are slightly pricier. I bought rice + sambal fish + bagedil (round fried potato ball) +
ikan bilis + sunnyside up egg = $6.10

Rating
I would give this 3.5/5.
Oh. If you seat in the shop instead of outside, your shirt will stink. FYI.

Other varieties
Mee Siam, Lontong, Nasi Lemak, Mackerel Otah, etc.

Review on Barcelos @ Square 2

Brought my boyfriend here for his advance birthday lunch. Good for people who loves chicken!
Bought the groupon voucher and I say, it's damn worth it!
However, I got lost getting to this place. When you exit to Novena Square, look out for Han's Cafe. Barcelos is in another building. Look out for Han's cafe, exit the building and you'll be in Square 2.

Service
Greeted when entering the premises.
Just mentioned how many pax you have and they'll bring you to your table.
Service was prompt and waitresses was attentive and friendly.

Opening Hours
10am – 9pm (Daily)

Prices $$
You can find the prices of the menu here (http://www.barcelos.com.sg/our-menu.php)
But personally, I find it okay for a restaurant.

I ordered chicken wrap, Twin Mixed Skewers & ala carte chicken soup & sauteed potato with mushrooms.
The chicken wrap was good - similar to kebab. Enjoyed it very much. As for the skewers, the beef was a tad tough so I had to chew more to make it soft but the rest are fine. When the chicken soup was served, I was shocked to see how HUGE the size of the bowl is. That's an extra bonus for Barcelos! And not forgetting the sauteed potato with mushrooms. That, is a MUST MUST ORDER! Surprisingly good! However, its very oily and you'll probably be put off if you're keeping your weight in-check when you see the sea of oil below the bowl.

Rating
I would give this 4/5. Had a great dining experience despite the bad lighting - if you wish to take pictures. Spotlight was really bad. Either that, or it wasn't photogenic day for me

Other varieties
I had supa peri for my chicken and it was awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwesome!
Do prepare your choice of spicyness (Tangy Lemon - Lemon flavoured with herbs; Mild Peri - The first step on to the heat; Veri Peri - The heat just got hotter!; Supa Peri - Handle with care!!!) & your sides for your meal