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Amazonia Bistro is nothing short of amazing— its a different kind of Disneyland that attracts the hearts of both the young and old, male or female. I joined other OpenRicers for a tasting session after a long, tiring day at the zoo and River Safari. How I wish I spent my entire day here! Oh yes, please make sure you wear a pair of socks as you have to take off your shoes (even at the dining area).This indoor attraction is indeed a treasure within Great World City, and I'd have never known that if not for the OpenRice tasting session.Here's what we tried that day:Ceasar Salad with Avocado - $13.80The plating was really adorable, with the eggs and tomatoes separated from the rest. This makes the yolk stay really fresh (usually, the yolk is blackened at its radius). The lettuce remained crisp and the dressing was perfectly well balanced. Sometimes, there is a lot of residual liquid / dressing left behind but this dish doesn't! Chocolate Fondant with Ice Cream - $7.50This organized mess is an enjoyable delight for me — and I think it's quite worth it for its price! It's quite difficult to go wrong with chocolate and vanilla.Other items which we've tried are:Chef Nasi Gorengs - $12.70Love it, love it, love it! The yolk remained runny while the satay had the smoky grilled flavour... its quite comparable to Lau Pat Sat satay eh.Spicy Garlic Tiger Prawn - $15.20Unfortunately, the tiger prawns were gone as I arrived an hour late— hence, my review will not be accurate for this dish.Apple Juice - $5Skip this drink unless you're really thirsty and have no other choice. It doesn't taste like freshly squeezed apple juice as there wasn't any pulp... quite exorbitantly priced for a glass of apple juice *gasps*.Party RoomsHow I wish I could turn back time and hold my birthday parties here! It's a wonderful place for a child's imagination— so much magic can happen at the various themed party rooms. 3D GLOW MINI GOLFInitially, I thought this was a haunted house because the decorations look quite creepy in the dark. Complete with 3D Glow in the dark artwork and motion props, this section features various themes such as Under the Sea, Pirates and Dinosau. I never thought that I could have so much fun trying to put golf balls into holes!JUNGLE PLAY GYMMy greatest regret? Not sliding down this *cries* continue reading

Amazonia brands themselves as an "integrated Family Entertainment Centre", with enthralling amusement facilities going hand-in-hand with a comprehensive menu selection at their bistro. I recently had the pleasure of attending a tasting session with OpenRice at this one-of-a-kind recreation centre, so this post will inevitably focus on the highlights of the bistro!Amazonia had picked out some of their star dishes for this session, and while there were some hits and misses for me, the sheer variety on offer ensures everyone is bound to find something on the menu that hits the spot.Our four-course tasting menu consisted of:- Caesar Avocado Salad- Chef Nasi Goreng- Sweet & Spicy Garlic Tiger Prawn- Chocolate Fondant with Ice CreamThe salad certainly stood out in its use of creamy avocado chunks, which are not usually found in Caesar salads. It definitely was a welcome addition for me! Besides this, you get all you would expect in a Caesar salad, such as croutons, eggs, olives and tomatoes. In particular, the croutons remained crisp instead of turning soggy, and so did the lettuce leaves.No surprises in the nasi goreng, which came with all the usual accoutrements such as prawn crackers, chicken drumsticks, satay and an over-medium egg. The rice was thoroughly aromatic and flavourful, providing a beautiful base for the various accompaniments. While the satay was fragrant and tender, the drumsticks paled in comparison, being rather hard and dry.The tiger prawns arrived on a bed of fragrant fluffy white rice, with an assortment of greens on the side. While there wasn't anything particularly wrong with this dish, I felt it could be made more complete with some garnishes and spices in the rice. That would also go some way in justifying the rather high price of this dish.Rounding off the session was the Chocolant Fondant, which came topped with a generous dollop of ice cream. It was wonderfully rich and creamy, as might be expected with a dessert like that. The fondant was also studded with crunchy chocolate buttons that tasted of surprisingly high quality.As part of the event, we were also shown around the various play areas within the maze-like entertainment complex. The inner-child in me was indeed coaxed out, as I marvelled at the various games rooms, ball pits, slides, trampolines, bridges and tunnels that transported me into a whole universe of fantasy. Amazonia even has a surreal glow-in-the-dark themed recreational golf course in which I spent more time admiring the creative setup than doing any real putting!I would say Amazonia has indeed succeeded in bringing us a unique brand of family fun and dining, with an entertainment setup that is sure to charm any youngster's heart. It certainly offers a safe and wholesome enthralling escape from the daily rigours of your little ones' lives, whatever they may be! Some of the bistro's offerings, however, may need to be reviewed to see how they can provide more value for the prices charged.   continue reading

More reviews at www.umakemehungry.comLooking at the number of Children Gyms, indoors playground and Activities Centre coming up close to us, I always envy how fortunate the kids are these days to have such facilities readily built for them and to look back in my time, we never got any chance to even step into one.The trip to Amazonia had somehow rekindle the fun times of my childhood and the happy looks of cute little toddlers/children running around in the centre had never failed to brighten up my day.Amazonia is conveniently located at Level 3 of Great world City, ajacent to V.Hive Furniture.The idea of incorporating a Bistro to the Fun Centre was definitely a very good step forward for such activities centre in terms of the market requirements nowadays. Further more, the Jungle Themed bistro is a good place for parents to rest and relax under the shades while watching their children enjoying their fun time.The 400 square metres gym is equipped with an 8 meter high slide shown in the middle of the picture and completed with tunnels, suspension bridges, ball pit and even trampoline to excite children from ages 3 to 12 years.Turn the session into an interactive one by joining your toddler in the Soft Play Section.Parents can enjoy from a selection of pasta, sandwiches, local delights or even light snacks with their kids.BeverageCooling and refreshing Apple Juice which tasted similar to one of the brands from the Supermarket but in a diluted form. A slice of apple is also included in the drink.AppetizersStarting our appetizer with the Chef Recommended Ceasar Avocado Salad which includes refreshing crunchy Romaine lettuce, sliced Avocado, olives, cherry tomato, hard boiled eggs, grated cheese, bacon bits, garlic croutons and grilled chicken breast in Ceasar Dressing. Such appetizer is light and hearty in preparing to welcome the main courses.Main CoursesAnother recommendation from the Chef is none other than the popular food known in Asia, Nasi Goreng (Fried Rice). Color presentation of the food alluring besides the food items on plate.Being truly Asian, you will get to see familiar items on the plate like mild spicy Nasi Goreng, fried chicken drumstick, chicken satay, sunny side up egg, keropok and Ah-Char. Satay was undeniably good in its tender meat and tasty marinate which made us could not resist, thus requesting for separate Satay helpings.While the drumsticks were huge and dressed in its glistering "suit", its meat was quite tough and we had took some time to battle with it.2 Pieces of marinated tiger prawn was grilled in garlic sweet and spicy sauce. Together with the spicy kick of the Sambal Chilli, it was very tasty and definitely spelled out the characteristics of our local delicacy with banana leaf as base. On top of having the prawns, freshly cooked vegetables were served with steam rice too.Could you resist such temptations?Beautifully Grilled PrawnsDessertsHere comes the sweet treat after finishing the mains. Chocolate Fondant topped with vanilla ice-cream is a perfect closure to the meal. The ice cream was adorn with mint leaves and the dessert was surrounded by button chocolates and chocolate fudge on the plate. Cake was moist and with rich semi sweet chocolate fondant in it. Yummy!Amazonia Bistro is not limited to the kids as they have also extended their invitation to nearby office working class for an Office Express Lunch from 12-3pm with games to destress themselves.Personally, I enjoyed the most from the space ball room. Room was painted with their special glow in the dark artwork. illustrating a wonderful space environment with a resident alien watching over its territory.Room was equipped with 8 hydraulic driven cannons and an electronic scoreboard that will reflect the scores instantly once you hit the target / enemy. Come on, let's shoot the enemy with the softballs!You can also get a party experience in Amazonia for your kid's birthday. They have 2 theme party rooms, one for the boy and the other for the girls holding up to as many as 40 children. Scheduled with interesting games and activities, Amazonia will leave a good memory on your child's special day.Take a look at the Amazonia a racing car theme room all prepared for the boys.Whereas for little girls, they can enjoy themselves as princesses in the castle and get to dine on the beautiful pink carriages. Envy not?Do take note that there are designated party hours slots to follow, so book in advance to avoid disappointment.Last but not least, a 3D Glow Golf indoor 9 putting course suitable for children age 4 and above, also applicable for family fun .Similar to the Space Jam, environment is dark with glowing artwork. You will get to see moving props in theme like Pirates, Sea Creatures and Dinosaur.I'm pretty amazed by the props, fun and amount of space used in designing the entire entertainment centre.With the bright and colorful ambiance, I simply could not resist to play a few rounds of golf. Having fun is of no age limit, so let your hair down and have fun!Lights up! After golfing, please remember to return your sticks here.Come this July, they will be marking their 5th Anniversary. With such successful concept in Singapore, Amazonia has spreaded it wings into Jarkata, Indonesia which has 4 times the space of current location in Singapore. Other than kids party and school group's learning journey, they are open to corporate group dynamics, events like team building, thus if you think that Amazonia is only for kids, its not so in this case!Thanks OpenRice for the Invitation. continue reading

Amazonia is an indoor children's playground where there are giant slides, mosh pits filled with balls, mini golf course etc to cater for the little ones to play and enjoy. In its premises there is also a bistro, which serves a mix of Western and local food. This is where parents can sit and have their meal while their kids.I went for their food tasting and here's what we tried:Apple Juice ($5): Very ordinary, and quite expensive for this glass.Caesar Avocado Salad ($13.80): A lot of ingredients here, including grilled juicy chicken breast, sliced avocado, hard boiled egg, cherry tomato and bacon bits. It was not bad overall, and tasted fresh.Chef's Nasi Goreng ($12.70): The plate that we were served was for doubled up in portion for tasting purposes. This came with a lot of ingredients too, such as a drumstick, fried egg, two sticks of Chicken satay, keropok and some achar. The drumstick was delicious with tender meat, while the satay was marinated and cooked very well!Sweet and Spicy Garlic Tiger Prawn ($15.20): Two prawns were served with steamed rice and cooked vegetables. Unfortunately I felt the prawns didn't taste that fresh. The meat was quite soft and mushy...Chocolate Fondant Cake ($7.50): As a dessert lover, I enjoyed this. It's like a lava cake because the slightly molten chocolate filling flowed out (though quite slowly) upon cutting the cake. The chocolate was rich, but the scoop of ice cream melted really fast.Overall, decent food here, though I wouldn't choose to dine here given the other food options within Great World City. continue reading

Amazonia a place where fun and adventure can be shared by the whole family.The Bistro provide all day dining for diners from all generations. Parents could sit back, dine and relax while the kiddies having fun time in this jungled themed soft play gym catering for children between the age of 3 to 12.We were served with apple juice as welcomed drink. Priced at $5 per glass. Though the apple juice was slightly diluted, the thinly sliced apple added sweetness to the drink.Ceasar Salad with Avocado was served as Appetizer. I felt the serving was too little to be shared among us. Priced at $13.80 with a combination of fresh crunchy Romaine lettuces, sliced boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes and diced avocado. To my taste bud the dressing is a bit too sour.I prefer that the dressing for the salad  to be provided separately.Chef Nasi Goreng was one of the two main courses served at the food tasting session. We had double the serving to cater for this event. Despite the additional serving, I find it too little to be shared among the four of us.Two pieces of drumsticks served with fried rice. Accompanied with pickled Achar goes well with the combination. The drums slightly on the dry side but yet tasty goes well with the sambal. I enjoyed the satay and requested for a little more serving. Dominic was very obliging and provided us with additional four sticks of satay. The standard serving for Chef Nasi Goreng priced at $12.70.The other main course was the Spicy Garlic Tiger Prawns served with white rice together with a plate of sambal chilli and sautéed long beans and shredded carrots.Priced at $15.20, the grilled spicy garlic tiger prawns shared among the four of us was too little. At least each person should have a reasonable piece.Chocolate Fondant with Ice Cream was served as dessert. We only had a spoonful to taste the richness of the chocolate and vanilla ice cream since the serving was again very small. The combination of the ice cream and the chocolate was tasty and I highly recommend this dessert.After dinner we had the opportunity to try our hands on the Spaceball.Amazonia space theme, glow in the dark, 3D room allows a group of upto 8 players to shoot it out against computerized timer and electronic scoreboard. Full of action and excitement as OpenRicers trying to avoid the balls coming to our direction.Next visit was the Putters 3D Glow In The Dark Mini Golf. Some exciting experience with the incredible sound and motion activated props. Huge area with nine stations/holes having different obstacles such as the Pirate Section, Under the Sea and the fantastic Dinos.Amazonia provides two fully themed party rooms. The two fully themed party rooms of selected choice for either boys or girls. Both rooms can cater up to 40 children with a selection of choices of menus, games and fun activities.The boys party room.This is the girls party room.It was a good experience visiting Amazonia for the first time.Thanks OpenRice for inviting me to this food tasting session and again meeting new foodies friends. continue reading