[Tokyo, Japan] No. I did not walk past Harajuku half a dozen times and missed out this ramen shop. How can?

Kyushu Jangara Ramen is a Hakata ramen chain restaurant, offering bowls of long thin noodles in cloudy rich Tonkotsu pork bone broth – the type I like. Pretty similar to the styles of Ichiran Ramen 一蘭 and Ippudo 博多一風堂.

The shop at Harajuku is a short 5 minute walk from Harujuku station, en route to the famous Meiji Shrine.

Perhaps there was initial bias that a modern ramen shop in a colourful district frequented by scores of youths, with staff outside the building encouraging people to go in, won’t be too spectacular in terms of taste.

So obviously I was wrong.

The ramen shop was crowded with many girly customers possibly half my age (with , but with ample seats the wait wasn’t too long. About 15-20 minutes or so.

Varieties of ramen include the signature Kyushu Janagara with soup bases made from a mixture of pork, chicken and vegetable stock, Bonshan of pure creamy Tonkotsu pork bone stock, Kobonshan with garlic added, and Karabon which was indicated “Very Hot!!”.

10 different spices are added to the Karabon.

I ordered the popular Kyushu Jangara A (1080 Yen, SGD$12.60, USD$9) which includes chunks of marinated pork, seasoned cod roe and flavoured boiled egg.

The bowl was a beauty to behold.

The mentaiko added was a life-changer, give the cloudy broth a subtle kick of spiciness, with much depth of flavours.

Oh, and the thick chunk of marinated pork was OMG-melt-in-your-mouth, and I am sure I gave an expression of surprise worthy to be in “Japan Hour”.

Kyushu Jangara Ramen is known to have served former Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, and was also featured on Japan Airline’s inflight menu.

Now, the question: Is this my favourite ramen yet?

Not quite. Not the best yet, because after all, this is Japan where exceptional ramen are a dime in a dozen. If you like creamy soup bases with that modern twist, Kyushu Jangara Ramen can still bring you to ramen heaven.

Kyushu Jangara 九州じゃんがら
Jingumae 1-13-21, 1F & 2F, Shibuya 150-0001, Tokyo Prefecture (Harajuku Station, Meiji Jingu-mae Station Exit 3)
東京都渋谷区神宮前1-13-21
Tel: 03 3404 5572
Opening Hours: 10:45am – 12am (Mon-Thu), 10:45am – 12am (Fri), Sat 10am – 12am (Sat), 10am-12am (Sun, Holiday)
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Other branches: Akihabara, Nihombashi, Ginza, Akasaka, Omotesando, Bar De Janguara, Seibu Ikebukuro

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Mutekiya Ramen 無敵家 (Ikebukuro, Tokyo)

* Daniel’s Food Diary is still on a search for the best ramen in Tokyo. He had 8 different bowls the one week he was there. Tough to be his travel mate.

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[New York City] Awarded “Best Belgian Waffle in NYC”, “Most Popular Food Truck”, “25 Most Fantastic Food Trucks”, Winner of the “NYC Vendy Awards” (this is like the Oscar of street foods) and “Throwdown with Bobby Flay” on the Food Network…

Wah, wah, wah, a trip to NYC seems not complete without trying Wafels and Dinges.

Wafels and Dinges started as a food truck, selling Belgian, Brussels and Liege waffles.

Dinges (Guess how you pronounce that?) is a Flemish slang word that means ‘whatchumacallit’, or just about anything and everything goes.

My tour guide who is a supposedly NYC food truck expert called it ‘din-gurs’. (Should be right).

Most would go for their signature Brussels Wafle (USD$6) which is light and crispy. Or you can try the Liege which is soft and chewy, or mini ones called ‘Wafelini’. (This is NYC, they call it anything they want.)

The first topping of the dinges is free, additional ones are at USD$1 each, and a scoop of ice cream at USD$2.

Choose from the favourite spekuloos spread (they really mean ‘speculoos’), dulce de leche (candy milk), Belgian chocolate fudge, Vermont maple syrup, walnuts, banana, Nutella, strawberry or spekuloos crumble.

It could be the weather, and the places that I was in. I tried Wafels and Dinges in Herald Square and Central Park, and it was amazeballs.

Eat them immediately after buying. Don’t wait.

Hot nutella sauce over a dense scoop of ice cream, sitting on top of chewy soft waffles with a little crispy exterior, further sprinkled with powdered sugar. The wafel served in a box is the size of a palm, but that should be worth a thousand calories.

This is the type of food mums will say “Don’t eat!” and go on to buy a portion for themselves.

As with most of American desserts, I also find this too sweet. Despite my love for it, I couldn’t finish beyond half.

Eat this with a friend, share the wafel, share the calories and also the joy.

Additional note: The Wafels and Dinges at Herald Square (outside Macy’s. Did I hear “shopping”?) is at a fixed place, the rest are moving food trucks.

Wafels and Dinges
Herald Square (at 35th street, between Broadway & 6th Ave), New York, NY 10001
(D,F,N,Q trains at all times, R train at all times except late nights, B & M trains weekdays)
Opening Hours: 8am – 10pm (Mon-Fri), 10am – 10pm (Sat-Sun)
https://www.facebook.com/wafelsanddinges
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Alexandra Central Mall, located right next to IKEA, has a few dining options for those looking for a meal – Alibabar, The Bakehouse by Carpenter & Cook, Otoko Ramen, The Gogi, Atmosphere Café & Bistro, 328 Katong Laksa, Toastbox, and beer retailer Southend Beers & Ciders, slushy drink shop Fruite.

Its neighbour Park Hotel Alexandra boosts of buffet restaurant The Carvery, Aqua Luna Bar and takeaway coffee place The Coffee Belt.

The mall seems off to a quiet start, with several shop units still left untenanted. Hopefully they are able to fill them up soon.

Here are 5 Food Places At Alexandra Central Mall for your dining options.

Alibabar Dining Café Bar
Alexandra Central Mall #01-15, 321 Alexandra Road Singapore 159971
Tel: +65 6250 2633
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 11pm (Sun-Thurs), 11:30am – 1am (Fri-Sat)

This name is a familiar one for the East Coast and Katong residents, the corner ‘hawker-bar’ coffeeshop which has been attracting many diners for its range of drinks, affordable bites and chill-out atmosphere.

Its menu contains a higher percentage of Western grubs such as Burgers ($12.70 – $15.90), Bratwurst ($12.20), Roasted Pork Knuckle ($16.80 for half, $29.80 for whole), Duck Confit ($16.40) to some familiar hawker fare such as Chicken Curry ($9.90 for lunch), and Satay Delight ($9 for 10 sticks). (Read: Alibabar)

The Bakehouse by Carpenter & Cook
Alexandra Central Mall #01-14, 321 Alexandra Road Singapore 159971
Tel: +65 6250 0040
Opening Hours: 8am – 10pm (Sun-Thurs, PH), 8am – 11pm (Fri, Sat, Eve PH)

By the team behind Carpenter & Cook, The Bakehouse has a savoury menu (compared to the original C&C outlet at Lorong Kilat), with truffle mushroom soup, wood-fired pizzas, gourmet sandwiches along with C&C signature pastries. Opened 7 days a week.

Their tarts and loaves, some of my favourites are the Passionfruit Meringue, Chocolate Sea Salt and Lemon Drizzle ($5 – $6.50), have remained quite consistent. (Read: The Bakehouse by Carpenter & Cook)

Otoko Ramen
Alexandra Central Mall #01-16, 321 Alexandra Road Singapore 159971
Tel: +65 6250 2889
Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm Daily

The small 20-seater ramen shop caters to a sizable Japanese expat community staying around the area. Three types of ramen soup bases are available – Shoyu ($12.90), Miso ($12.90), and the spicy Karamiso ($13.90). For additional toppings of pork belly, you can order the Chashu Ramen ($16.90/$17.90). (Read: Otoko Ramen)

The tonkotsu based shoyu soup could be more robust in flavors though, and we preferred the karamiso based broth which had a more agreeable layered taste.

The Gogi
Alexandra Central Mall #03-01, 321 Alexandra Road Singapore 159971
Tel: +65 6250 3119
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 3pm lunch, 5:30pm – 10pm dinner

Authentic Korean BBQ restaurant The Gogi. The Budae Jungol ($35 for M, $45 for L) Korean style army stew was packed with the usual ingredients of sausages, spam, tofu, mushroom, rice cakes and ramen noodles.

The other dishes such as such as the Dolsot Bibimbap ($15) and Soondubu Jjjigae ($15) soft tofu stew with seafood were above average in terms of freshness of ingredients and presentation. (Read: The Gogi)

Atmosphere Café & Bistro
Alexandra Central Mall #02-01, 321 Alexandra Road Singapore 159972
Tel: +65 6250 4863
Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm

For their second outlet of Atmosphere, the café-bistro has gone for a lush interior, with pseudo-European curtain drapes, maroon-red seats, and chandeliers, kind of reminding me of High Society Café.

Some of the items available – Seafood Aglio Olio ($16.80), Chilli Pasta ($19.80), Carbonara ($15.80), Chicken Meatballs Bolognese ($16.80), Baby Bay Ribs ($21.80), Pan-seared Salmon ($20.80), Cajun Chicken ($17.80), Wagyu Burger ($19.80) and a selection of pizzas ($12.80 – $14.80). (Read: Atmosphere Café & Bistro)

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[Tokyo, Japan] Fu-unji 風雲児 is tsukemen like never before, creamy broth of chicken (imagine the collagen) with fish, topped with bonito-like smoked fish powder. This is UMAMI.

The taste of the stock when you mix them all together, is quite unimaginable, and is one of the must-haves when you are at Shinjuku Tokyo.

But wait. The queue. You would see about 5-10 people hanging around the shop down a slope along a quiet street near the police station.

Then you would have thought, “That’s okay…” Please check across the road to see if there is another line of people behind the back wall waiting for their booty of noodles.

After about 30 minutes wait, I finally entered and shop. This is not over yet. We had to wait behind patrons who were still dining. The good and bad: After watching those customers slurp down their noodles like hungry monsters, there is no reason to stop salivating.

There are 3 noodle sizes with namimori (small, 200gm or so), chuumori (medium, 300 gm), and oomori (large, 400gm).

The same price for all for the Tokusei Tsukemen 特製つけめん at 1000 Yen (SGD$11.70, USD$8.40).

Fuunji’s Tsukemen is disgustingly-delicious (sorry these are the first words that come to my mind when I was having it.) I won’t have liked a fishy soup as I am usually a tonkotsu base person, but its layered flavours of rich chicken broth and smoky fish powder was revolutionary good, grabbing you to just focus on its unique taste.

Add the chewy noodles and slurp like the neighbouring Japanese diner.

The chunks of tender pork, soft bamboo shoots and flavoured ajitama egg make almost make it complete.

For that one final step, pour in hot water from the flask into the leftover salty stock, and bottoms up till the last drop.

The Tokusei Ramen (950 Yen, SGD$11.10, USD$7.90) has less of that fishy aftertaste, and most are really at Fuunji for their Tsukemen.

Fu-unji 風雲児
2-14-3, Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan (10 min walk from JR Shinjuku Station South Exit)
Japan, 〒151-0053 Tokyo, Shibuya 代々木2-14-3 北斗第一ビル 1F
Tel: +81 3 6413 8480
Opening Hours: 11am – 3pm, 5 – 9pm (Mon-Sat), Closed Sun & New Year Holiday Period
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You may wonder why Thai Boat Noodles are usually served in such tiny bowls. They are originally served in small portions in Thailand as vendors would sell them between boats. The reduced serving sizes would help prevent spillage if the water turned choppy.

Boat Noodles is also called Kuay Teow Reua ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือ. If you are a Teochew, ‘Kuay teow’ which mean ‘rice noodles’ should be very familiar to you. ‘Reua’ means ‘boat’.

At Bangkok’s Victory Monument which has a few Boat Noodle stalls,you can get yours for about 40-50 cents (Sing dollars). Well, in Singapore, we have our very own $1, $1.90 and $2. Same same or different?

Here are 7 Thai Boat Noodles in Singapore you can savour this strong-flavoured Thai style noodle dish. Do note that the traditional styles contain pigs’ blood to season the soup, while Singapore’s versions do not include due to a ban of the ingredient.

Noodle Café – Thai Boat Noodle
5001 Beach Road Golden Mile Complex #B1-08 Singapore 199588
Opening Hours: 12pm – 9pm< Branch: 1 Rochor Canal #01-05 Sim Lim Square, Singapore 188504 (near taxi-stand)

Yes: $1.90 and $5 versions. Loved the imported kuay tiao, smoothly thin yet broad, swimming in a simmering dark broth rumbling with pork lard oil. Spicy is an understatement, but the sauce deep in colours and rich in flavours was pleasing.

No: Dark cramped space. Hard to find – at the basement next to “Diva Disco”. (Read: Noodle Cafe)

Thai Boat Noodle
5001 Beach Road Golden Mile Complex #02-01 Singapore 199588

Yes: New stall at Level 2 of Golden Mile Complex. Intense spicy soup ($5) that trickles down to give that heart-warming feeling. Self-service extra condiments. Acceptable pricing.

No: Soup can be slightly richer. Self-collection system, not helpful if you happen to sit far away from the stall.

Loylum
45 Sam Leong Road Singapore 207935 (near Kitchener Road, 5-10 min walk from Farrer Park MRT, City Square Mall, Mustafa Centre)
Tel +65 6291 3001
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm Daily

Yes: $2 and $5 versions. 4 different soup bases of beef, chicken pork and vegetarian mushroom, matched with choice of bee hoon, egg noodle, thick or thin kway teow. Pork soup base robust, packed with flavours, oily (yes) with a trace of herbal nuance.

No: 2 of the soups didn’t leave much of an impression. Kway teow slightly soggy. (Read: Loylum)

Nara Thai Cuisine
#B3-21 ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn Singapore 238801 (Orchard MRT)
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 10pm Daily

Yes: A varied version, Kuay Tiew Rua Nua Ayuthaya Boat Noodles served with beef or pork in dry or soups versions. Has herb aroma.

No: At $14.90, this is the one of the most expensive bowl in Singapore. (Read: Nara Thai Cuisine)

Yes: Mid-range pricing for kway teow reua at $6.90, includes generous ingredients of beef slices and balls.

No: Less intense tasting, lacks of that extra ‘kick’.

Porn’s Thai Food Noodee
Kitchener Complex, 809 French Road #01-43/44/45 Singapore 200809 (Lavender MRT)
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm Daily, Last Orders 9:30pm

Yes: Easy to take away at $6.50. Soup stock proved to be flavourful enough, complemented by four bouncy beef balls.

No: No beef slices added, and feels an important component is lacking. Celebrity owner Pornsak said he had yet found the right supplier for good and affordable beef, and would rather provide more balls. (Read: Porn’s Thai Boat Noodee)

Thai Boat Noodle
799 New Upper Changi Road, Bedok Point #02-32/34 Singapore 467351 (Bedok MRT)
Tel: +65 64459932
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 10pm Daily, Last Order 9:15pm

Yes: At $1, this is the possibly cheapest boat noodle you can find in Singapore. Includes a Tom Yum version at $1.50.

No: A gulp or two down, and it will be gone. These small bowls lack the heat and the robustness, which to me are essential elements. (Read: Thai Boat Noodle)

Let me know if you come across any delicious boat noodles in Singapore or Bangkok (which I will go soon).

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J-Story is one of those restaurants I don’t have strong feelings for. Not in a good or bad way. A casual Korean modern restaurant which philosophy is to “heal people with foods”, and speciality is in its porridge.

Established by global franchise company Daehoga, J-Story is located at a quiet basement of Capitol Piazza (the other branch at East Point), and was about a quarter (or less) occupied both times I was there.

The type of eatery that you would stumble upon and walk in, compared to those Korean restaurants which you would effort-fully gather a group of friends to have a good time with.

Other than 8 types of porridge sold, including Abalone ($12.90), Ginseng & Chicken ($8.90), Crab ($12.90), and Mushroom & Vegetable ($8.90), the ‘health’ element is not too apparent on the menu.

To its benefit, there is free flow kimchi, spicy cucumber, lettuce and soup, which I think is a value-add.

I ordered the Spicy Stir Fried Chicken better known as ‘Dakgalbi’ ($19.80), Korean Ginseng Chicken ($9.80 for half, $18.80 for whole), Chicken Terriyaki Mixed Rice and Sweet and Sour Chicken & Sweet Potato ($8.80).

While online reviews have not been glowing, food and service were average-acceptable. I liked the Sweet and Sour Chicken in terms of the covering sauce and tenderness, though there is a Chinese-twang to its taste.

The Chinese-speaking staff did try her best to explain some of the Korean dishes (though with some difficulty).

What the restaurant perhaps lacks is some authenticity, or at least an impression of its authenticity.

Compared to traditional Korean restaurants where food are commonly more hearty, robust and spicy, the flavours are muted and fall somewhere in the middle. Could be a starting point for a customer looking for no-fuss, not intense Korean (that feels like Chinese) food.

J-Story
NEUE B2-53 Capitol Piazza, 15 Stamford Road, Singapore 178906
Tel: +65 6384 1020

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* Daniel’s Food Diary pays for food reviewed unless otherwise stated.

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The French word “Quintessence” exemplifies quality, refinement, and class. This would perfectly describe 3 Michelin-starred restaurant Quintessence in Tokyo helmed by Chef Shuzo Kishida.

Quintessence is known to be one of the finest restaurant in Japan, offering some of the best French food outside France itself.

Word I would use to describe my dining experience – classy, pure, white, subtle, exceptional.

After being exposed to certain gimmickries in presentation and occasional try-to-hard restaurants (Michelin or not), Quintessence is quite the complete opposite of these.

I would re-visit it in a heart-beat if I travel to Tokyo again, IF ONLY the reservations are not so difficult.

Okay, Difficult is an understatement.

Reservations
Reservation at Quintessence is known to be particularly hard, even listed as one of the “toughest reservations in the world”. The irony is it is easier to secure the teacher’s 3-star Michelin L’Astrance in Paris than Quintessence itself.

The restaurant accepts reservations up to 2 months ahead just on the same date. That is, reservations on say 20th November will begin on 20th September.

Only telephone calls are accepted, no emails and, calls have to be made between 9:30am – 11:30am, 3:30pm – 5pm.

It took me a few trips before finally getting a space. The hotel concierge would be one of the best options, unless you have a reliable Japanese friend residing in Tokyo itself.

You know the say, “Good things come to those who wait.”

Concept
The food concept is hugely inspired by L’Astrance where Chef Shuzo Kishida had his training.

Essentially, the cooking revolves around three core values: Respecting the ‘produit’ (product); pursuing ‘caisson’ (cooking process); and attention to detail in ‘assaisonné’ (the seasoning process).

This stresses the importance of the quality of the ingredients, and understanding of the actual cooking process (without conforming to standard culinary practices).

However, there is a difference with the French style of cooking, with preference for lighter seasoning and highlighting the natural flavours of the ingredients.

Chef also added he would include a touch of his humour and poetic license.

Pricing
Lunch for 7 dishes including dessert with a digestif is 8,500 Yen (SGD$99.50, USD$71), while dinner for 13 dishes is 18,000 Yen (SGD$210, USD$150).

Food
Presenting the menu… a white ‘menu carte blanche’ which is actually a blank slate, where the food will be dependent on fresh seasonal produce available at the market, changing day to day.

There are still some signatures that will remain. Without giving too much of the game away, I will highlight a few exceptional items.

Quintessence’s star dish is the Assaisonement – goat milk bavarois with lily bulb, sea salt and olive oil.

To highlight Chef’s dedication to perfection and getting only the right ingredients, the goat’s milk is transported fresh from a farm in Hokkaido, the sea salt from Brittany, and olive oil from France.

You can somewhat sense Chef’s personality from this dish.

His favourite colour is probably white, the appearance may be quietly subtle but the taste is just incredibly balanced and intricate. This added with a touch of playfulness from the fleur de sel that ‘pops’ like a pleasant surprise.

The kitchen uses a time-consuming process of low-temperature long-time roasting in order to extract the delicate flavours from the meat.

I was mind-blown when I learnt how they prepared this pork dish.

The meat is first placed in the oven for 1 minute, taken out to rest for 5 minutes, alternating continuously for 30 times which will take 3 hours to prepare. After that, the outer layer is pan-seared for crispiness.

You would notice that the pork’s colour is still pinkish and looks raw, but is actually fully cooked. The piece is moist and softly tender, and you can slowly relish in the pork’s natural juices in its full glory. Amazing.

One last thing to note is photography is not allowed in the main dining room for fear it would interrupt other guests. I only managed to get away because we managed to book a private room.

Quintessence
1F, Garden City Shinagawa Gotenyama, 6-7-29, Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan
〒141-0001 Tokyo, Shinagawa 北品川6−7−29 ガーデンシティ品川 御殿山 1F
Tel: +81 3 6277 0485 (Reservation calls are only accepted between 9:30am -11am and 3:30pm – 5pm)
Opening Hours: 12am – 3pm, 6:30am – 11pm (Mon-Sat), Closed Sun
Closed late December-early January
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Despite our best efforts, you know the story, sweet temptations are so tough to resist. Weekend feasting, birthday parties, barbecues, buffets, pot-lucks, get together cook outs… and ending them all with a huge slice of cake (or two).

Skipping the weekend feast is not an option. Maintaining your gut health for it, is.

While we cannot avoid all that feasting (can’t say “No” to that birthday party or old-class gathering), we can be good to our gut and take care of it by having VITAGEN after their meals.

Some of you may have wondered, so how exactly does VITAGEN protect your gut health?

This is what I found out, in short simple points.

– VITAGEN is a fermented milk drink made by fermenting skim milk with billions of live probiotic cultures.

– These probiotic cultures are called Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus casei. (That is also why the original flavour of VITAGEN is called “LB”.)

– The cultures are specially imported from Chr. Hansen’s Laboratories. Chr. Hansen is a leading global company based in Denmark which produces natural ingredients for the food, beverage, dietary supplements.

– Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for health, especially the digestive system.

– Probiotic cultures used in VITAGEN LESS SUGAR can withstand stomach’s gastric juice and bile and reach the intestines alive to fight harmful bacteria.

– How it works: When your body loses ‘good’ bacteria, probiotics can help replace them, and also lower the amount of ‘bad’ bacteria from causing digestive and other problems.

– They can help balance your “good” and “bad” bacteria to keep your body working like it should.

– Besides having the goodness of Probiotic cultures (good bacteria), VITAGEN LESS SUGAR is the only cultured milk drink in Singapore that has high in Prebiotic fibre (dietary fibre).

– Prebiotic fibre aids digestion, acts as food for probiotic cultures, and helps support growth of good bacteria in the intestines.

– VITAGEN LESS SUGAR also has less sugar compared to regular cultured milk drinks, awarded Healthier Choice by the Health Promotion Board.

For those of you who want your slice of cake, here are some simple tips for dessert pairing with the VITAGEN flavour.

LB Original
LB Original has the lightest, most unadulterated taste in the packet of 5.

This can match heavier and more flavourful desserts such as dark chocolate or salted caramel tart, which balances out while maintaining a complementary taste.

Grape
Grape has a light summer feel, pairs suitably with chocolate cake which helps brighten the palate.

Desserts containing raspberries and blueberries work hand in hand with grape juice, therefore the choice of a raspberry chocolate cake.

Apple
Apple has a savour that is both crisp and sweet, matches up with desserts containing mango, maple, caramel, cranberry, currant, hazelnut and walnut.

For this choice of pairing, I choose to have the Apple flavour with a Mango dessert such as the Chinese Yang Zhi Gan Lu, otherwise known as Mango Sago Pomelo. Apple plus mango is so tropical.

Peach
The peach has a sweet refreshing tang, that pairs fine with other simple sweet desserts, or citrusy cakes with orange, lemon, and lime flavours.

An orange or strawberry cupcake can always go with Peach flavour of VITAGEN.

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Another salad bar Snatch takes-off at the CBD area along Shenton Way. One more. The protein-centered shop focuses on “clean quick eats”, reminding us of similar concepts such as The Daily Cut.

Salad shops THE THING in the CBD. Too many? Still, almost every store enjoys a long queue. Almost, as next door unit (#01-05) Salad Monster has said its goodbye.

Prices start from $12 for a Rogue size, which includes a protein, 1 green or carb, 3 supplements (toppings) and 1 dressing.

The larger sizes – $15 for Predator, and $18 for Hero, includes 2 and 3 proteins respectively.

The proteins include chicken breast, chicken thigh, tofu, protein special (was bacon when I went down), sirloin (+$1.50), salmon ($2.00), and ahi tuna ($2.50).

My Rogue sized bowl of seared ahi tuna with romaine, sous vide egg, cherry tomatoes, beetroot and white truffle dressing turned out to be $15 after top-ups. Considered pricey comparatively, and a segments of CBD workers can be price-sensitive.

Ingredients were fresh, were generous serving of seared ahi tuna, though I might have appreciated more if there was a slightly larger portion of greens.

Dressings play an important role for a satisfying salad meal. Unfortunately, on hindsight too, I would have picked something other than the white truffle, which did little to enhance the taste.

Overall, I would recommend Snatch to introduce some unique dressings (or other elements) to have a more distinct branding and personality.

Additional note: I thought I saw Jewel Café’s Adrian Khong behind Snatch’s counter (though I didn’t think he recognised me anymore haha). The likelihood is high, because JEWEL is just next unit, enjoy brisk business as usual.

Snatch
1 Shenton Way #01-06 Singapore 068803 (5-10 min walk from Raffles Place MRT, diagonally across Lau Pa Sat)
Tel: +65 6509 4513
Opening Hours: 9am – 8pm (Mon – Fri), 10:30am – 3pm (Sat)

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From NYC’s Lower East Side to Singapore, the iconic Clinton St Baking Company & Restaurant has arrived at the gastronomic stretch of Purvis Street.

Voted “Best Pancakes”, “Best Fried Chicken”, “Best Burgers” by various New York publications, I was full of anticipation for some South-Western comfort food. Yes, I miss NYC so much, and must go back there really soon.

The restaurant was buzzing with people since early morning – energetic, somewhat noisy, almost feeling like a good-old American diner.

A quick scan of the customer profile, and you would see working executives (so early come out for lunch), tai tai and youngsters armed with DSLRs and handphones for those Instagram moments.

Our table was recommended the Eggs Benedict served over toasted buttermilk biscuit ($20), Southern Breakfast comprised of two eggs any style ($18), Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwich ($13.50) Brioche French Toast ($18), Seafood Po’ Boy ($21) and Salmon Burger.

Note that many items are served only from 11:30am onwards for lunch.

The winner was the Clinton St’s famed fluffy Pancakes with warm maple butter ($18), being voted ‘Best In the City’ twice by New York Magazine.

True to its reputation, the pancakes were fluffy and fat, topped with wild blueberries, banana walnut or chocolate chunk toppings, which you can drizzle over with awesome homemade maple butter.

These were perhaps the best pancakes I had in Singapore – soft, airy, and perfect to its texture that could bring you to pancake paradise if such a place exist.

This portion was huge for a table of 4 us, and you should get some other pals to share those calories. If not, you won’t meet your weight-loss New Year resolution.

The other signature we were looking forward to, the Chicken & waffles ($21) was on the reverse, rather disappointing.

The buttermilk fried chicken was small a portion, occupying a third area of the waffles, and the waffles itself was rather one-dimensionally flat tasting.

We liked the batter though, not oily and crisp-crunchy, like how a South-Western chicken should be.

The breast meat marinated with buttermilk for more than a day, was regrettably dry. While looking around at spoils of other table, we also noted one or two pale, untanned chicken.

Many of the bakes from the Cake & Pie section are made of the original recipes of the founder Chef Neil Kleinberg – the Peanut Butter Ice Box Pie ($9.50), Black & White Layer Cake ($9.50), Chocolate-Banana Cream Pie ($9.50).

We heard “underwhelming” from another table, though some inconsistencies are expected during the initial stages.

I liked the vibes, service and some of its items enough for a return visit though. After all, it is not all the time we get a real taste of American classics here.

Clinton St Bakery Company & Restaurant
31 Purvis Street Singapore 188608 (8-10 min walk from Bugis MRT)
Tel: +65 6684 4845 (no reservations, parties above 6 may be split up)
Opening Hours: 8am – 6pm

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* Daniel’s Food Diary pays for food reviewed unless otherwise stated.

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Five By Five, 5th Quarter, First 25 Café, Soi 55 At The Cathay… Seriously, September coincidentally is the opening month for cafes and restaurants with number ‘five’.

November 8 Café which closed at Thomson V Two to the dismay of fans, has reopened as Five by Five at Thomson V One on the other side of the building.

Numbers same same, pattern and ambience different. From black walls to white walls, wooden tables to marble tables, ambient lighting to natural lighting.

Currently in their soft launch phase (we will be back again when they are officially launched), only coffee, beer, cakes, waffles and ice cream are available. Prices are not stated and payment is made on a tipping basis.

A total of 12 flavours were available for the ice cream with unique ones like Coconut Taro, Bubblegum and Thai Iced Tea.

The waffle smell lingered in the café, so familiar, so nostalgic, just like what I had at November 8.

Our favourite was the Coconut Taro which was rich, creamy, yam-my and yummy. The Thai Iced Tea was similar to the Cha Yen, which was on the sweeter side whereas matcha azuki was less promising.

Some parts of the waffle were slightly under-cooked and doughy though.

For those looking for a cuppa Joe, beans are supplied by Common Man Coffee Roasters.

We look forward to the launch of their full menu when they are fully operational. Will it be on 8th November?

Five By Five
9 Sin Min Road, #01-03, Thomson V One, Singapore 575630 (10 min walk from Marymount MRT)
Buses along Upper Thomson Rd: 52, 132, 162, 162M, 163, 165, 166, 167, 410G, 855, 980
Opening Hours: 11am – 12mn (Mon,Wed-Fri), 10am – 12mn (Sat-Sun), Closed Tue https://www.facebook.com/fivebyfive.sg

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* By Daniel’s Food Diary Cafe Correspondent Nicholas Tan. Find them on instagram @stormscape.

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The 2.2 kilometre long Orchard Road is Singapore’s most popular and famous shopping belt, a stretch full of landmarks, malls, hotels, restaurants and not forgetting cafes.

These are some 10 of the new cafes at Orchard Road (all less than a year). We have included a Tai Tai* rating to review how these cafes fare in terms of comfort and ambience for an afternoon of chit-chats.

10 New Cafes At Orchard Road – The Tai-Tai Edition

Arteastiq Boutique Tea House
Plaza Singapura, #03-70/72 68 Orchard Road, Singapore 238839 (Dhoby Ghaut MRT)
For Boutique Tea House reservations: 6336 0951
For enquiries and reservations for Social Painting: 6336 0952
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm Daily

Arteastiq Boutique Tea House is already known to be the ‘tai tai’ tea house at Mandarin Gallery. With a new outlet at Plaza Singapura, the revamped menu was conceived with the idea that ladies would prefer lighter items, and gentlemen enjoy more straight-forward and robust dishes like Striploin steak.

Tai Tai Rating: High tea, dainty bites and sweet treats, while lazing around in comfy huge sofa seats. Can art jam occasionally at the side studio to express your inner self. Can gossip while having cakes. Perfect. (Read: Arteastiq Plaza Singapura)

Café & Meal MUJI Paragon
Orchard Paragon, 290 Orchard Road #04-36 Singapore 238859 (Orchard MRT)
Tel: +65 6735 0123
Opening Hours: 10am – 9:30pm (Mon-Sun), Full menu available only after 11am, Last order 9:45pm

Finally a MUJI café. The first in Singapore. Can shop for home accessories, browse some fashion wear or have a Roasted Tea Pudding after shopping at Paragon.

Tai Tai Rating: Meals with healthy ‘chye peng’, opps we mean Niigata Koshihikari Japanese white rice mixed with multi-grains with a selection of delis and salads. Oishii ne. Can shop, can eat, ii desu ne! (Read: Café & Meal MUJI Paragon Orchard)

Laurent Bernard Café
260 Orchard Road #B1-02C The Heeren Singapore 238855 (Somerset MRT)
Tel: +65 6235 2340
Opening Hours: 9am – 10pm Daily

Oh yes, oh yes. Finally, a Laurent Bernard Café at Orchard, even though there is already a chocolate shop at Takashimaya. A café is just different.

This café at the basement of Heeren serves French food and brunch, and we can all share-share some Farmers Breakfast ($23), Crispy Duck Leg confit ($26), Cod fish “Brandade” ($22), Chocolate Tart, ($9.40) & Ruby cake ($10.35) which contains strawberry, champagne and mint.

Tai Tai Rating: After shopping at Robinsons upstairs, we can have cakes and artisanal items, perfect for a chill-out brunch and as a shopping pit stop. C’est la vie.

Lady M
181 Orchard Road, Orchard Central #01-27 & #02-07 Singapore 238896 (Somerset MRT)
Tel: +65 6509 3673
Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm, Last order 9:30pm

Feeling like a trip to NYC? The Orchard Central Lady M has all-day breakfast specials: M’s Big Break ($20) consists of toasted muffins, soft poached eggs, turkey bacon, barbeque baked beans, mushrooms, chicken and cheese chipotles while The Lady’s Benedict ($12) offers a choice of smoked salmon or turkey ham with brown butter hollandaise, toasted muffins, and soft poached eggs.

This you may not know: Also exclusive to the Orchard outlet is the Chocolate Mille Crepe ($9/slice).

Tai Tai Rating: Love the cakes, but very hard to chit-chat when it gets crowded. Also going up and down the stairs in heels is so uncomfortable.

Patties & Wiches
391 Orchard Road Takashimaya Shopping Centre #03-10A Ngee Ann City, Singapore 238872 (5-10 min walk from Orchard MRT)
Opening Hours: 9.30am – 9.30pm (Mon-Sun)

Patties & Wiches serves an agglomeration of Japanese pastries from various Japanese F&Bs in Singapore such as Asanoya Bakeryand Chef Yamashita.

Hamburgers are made by Chef Kozo Matsumoto from 7025 Franklin Avenue in Tokyo and cost between $20 and $38, with the Foie Gras Burger being the most interesting and expensive among the lot.

Tai Tai’s Rating: Our friends and I love coming here after a class at ABC Cooking Studio (very hard to book slots now), or after sashimi at Ginza Kuroson. The Japanese cakes are nice and don’t taste too sweet. (Read: Patties & Wiches Ngee Ann City)

Watanabe Coffee
350 Orchard Road Shaw Centre, Singapore 238868 (Orchard Road MRT)
Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm (Mon-Sun)

Matcha lover’s paradise with selection of matcha (finely grounded green tea leaves) desserts and drinks: Matcha and Ogura Shibuya Toast ($16.80), Japanese Matcha Parfait ($13.80), Matcha Pudding ($8.20), Matcha Shake ($9), Matcha Latte ($7.80) and Matcha Roll Cake ($8.20).

Tai Tai’s Rating: Apart from the comfy seating area, Watanabe Coffee feels like a huge warehouse with bricked walls, cemented floor and gunny sacks everywhere. Dining here is a different experience from their first outlet. Can come after shopping at Isetan. (Read: Watanabe Coffee Shaw Centre)

Nunsaram Korean Dessert Cafe
181 Orchard Road #05-51/52 Orchard Central, Singapore 238896 (Somerset MRT)
Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm (Mon-Sun)

‘Nunsaram’ also means ‘snowman’ in Korean. The specialty item is Korean bingsu, with flavours of Injeolmi Bingsu (S$12.90), Black Sesami Bingsu (S$14.9) and Strawberry Bingsu (S$14.90). Nunsaram also uses one of those expensive bingsu machines, ensuring smooth shavings.
The side menu consists of Tteogkkochi (Korean rice cakes on skewers) that comes in 3 variations: Honey ($4.50), Spicy ($4.90) and Cheese ($5.90) and Injeolmi Toast ($5.90).

Tai Tai Rating: I do not know much about bing-su, but we will come after our Zumba class to enjoy Korean desserts. Will recommend the Blueberry Bingsu – high in anti-oxidants. Not bad, not bad, but a young people’s place. (Read: Nunsaram Orchard Central)

O’ma Spoon Korean Dessert Café
313 @ Somerset, 313 Orchard Road #04-20/32 Singapore 238895 (Somerset MRT)
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 10pm (Mon-Thurs, Sun), 11:30am – 12am (Fri-Sat)

Once a friend commented that there are no Korean Cafes at Orchard Road. There is not just one now, but two! O’ma Spoon Korean Dessert Café is at 313 @ Somerset (Nunsaram is just next door).

Other than Korean Bingsu, you can have Oven-Baked Honey Bread topped with fruits, ice cream and honey butter.

Tai Tai Rating: We like the ambience here better. Cooler aircon, more comfortable seats, but the bingsu next door is softer lah. (Read: O’ma Spoon Korean Dessert Cafe 313 Somerset)

Cocoa Colony
Shaw Centre, #01-06, 1 Scotts Road, Singapore 228208 (Orchard MRT)
Opening Hours: 8am – 10pm (Mon-Sat)
2 Handy Road #01-08 The Cathay Singapore 229233 (Dhoby Ghaut MRT)
Opening Hours: 9am – 10pm (Mon-Fri), 10am – 11pm (Sat, Sun, PH)
313 @ Somerset, 313 Orchard Road #B1-37 Singapore 238895 (Somerset MRT)
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm (Sun-Thurs), 10am – 11pm (Fri, Sat, PH)

Suddenly you find three different Cocoa Colonies along Orchard Road. This is a full chocolate café serving cocoa beverages, crafted chocolate bars, chocolate gelato, chocolate cakes which can be topped with lava flowing hot chocolate sauce from a tap.

Tai Tai Rating: Can take away, but very hard to sit down. The chairs at Shaw are tall, and then if you wear tight skirts… you know what I mean lah.

Tvoila
181 Orchard Road #B1-15-19 Orchard Central Singapore 238896 (Somerset MRT)
Tel: +65 69666660
Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm

A café at the basement of Orchard Central, specialising in organic tea, along with salads, sandwiches, desserts, and coffee.

Tai Tai Rating: Seriously, I won’t have known this café exists until I saw it after shopping at Tokyu Hands (by the way, why so expensive). There is a wide selection or organic tea, and lots of seats to choose from. Hope they do well.

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* Tai tai 太太 a Chinese colloquial term for a wealthy married woman who does not work. It has the same euphemistic value as “lady” in English, though it can mean “lady of leisure” in another context.

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Oppa~~ Chicken jusaeyo. The 10 Korean Fried Chicken wave continues to hit our shore with Oppa Chicken at South Bridge Road.

“Oppa” is a respectful term for calling older brothers or older male friends. By the way, there is another Oppa Chicken in Hong Kong with the exact same name, but the two shops are not related at all.

The interior reminded us of clubbing days with bright neon light, dark ambient lighting, pop Korean music.

The service crew is an ALL female team, all in white tops and black skirts. Fortunately, the shop is not called Ajumma Chicken or something – would be so wrong.

The Head Chef happens to be a female too (yeppeoyo). Debz Wu is trained in Korea where the kitchen was dominated by males, and thought that “Oppa” would be a better and more common brand to use than “Unnie” (referring to ‘older sister’).

The chicken comes in 3 sizing portions: Small (3 pieces, $12,90), Medium (5 pieces, $20.90), Large (9 pieces, $36.90). Cost reflects the original chicken flavour, and flavoured ones are $1-$2 more.

1 free sauce is available from a selection of five: Honey Garlic, Yangnuym, Soy Garlic, Flaming Yangnyum, Tangy Onion or Topokki Sauce level 2. Additional sauces can be purchased at an extra $1.20.

Between the original with dips and flavoured chicken, we preferred the later.

Our favourite was the Honey Garlic Flavoured Chicken with finely chopped garlic drizzled with honey sauce over the fried chicken. Sweet, intense, flavourful and not over garlicky, though it did strangely remind us of garlic bread.

We were initially warned that the Flaming Yangnyum would be spicy, but it was manageable. The chickens were marinated and drizzled with Gochujang (Korean chill pepper paste) with a tinge of bitterness.

The Tangy Onion Fried Chicken was the weakest in terms of flavour, with not much gravy enveloping. Meat was also unfortunately dry.

Our group of guys had a shock at the end of the meal. Cute gwiyeopda handling out these square flimsy foil pouches labeled “Extra Safe” at the end of the meal.

Like… WHAT IS THAT? How do we use it? Never seen before.

Turned out to be wet tissues.

Their idea of humour. Ha. Ha.

Oppa Chicken Singapore
274 South Bridge Road (5 min walk from Chinatown MRT)
Opening Hours: 11am – 4pm, 5pm – 10pm (Mon-Sat), Closed Sun
https://www.facebook.com/OPPAchicken

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* Written by dongsaeng Nicholas Tan. Find him on instagram at @stormscape. Daniel’s Food Diary pays for meals provided unless otherwise stated.

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Rarely do I get so excited about a buffet restaurant. Colony at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore where Greenhouse was, has opened with gorgeous British-colonial setting, eight different conservatory kitchens incorporating live cooking, offering Singapore heritage cuisine and more.

There was a period when I was a judge of the “Best Buffet Restaurants In Singapore” and that categorically got me into the buffet game. I would pay more attention to details such as freshness, variety, arrangement of dishes (the food narrative), service and the X-factor.

I can confidently say, Colony would have scored highly in all these categories, adding a touch of class.

If you are a fan of those ‘live cooking stations’ where food is prepared on the spot and diners can customise according to what they like, this is FOR YOU.

Colony has EIGHT of them called “conservatory kitchens”, spread across, which makes the dining experience more interactive and pleasurable. (Warning: lots of food photos ahead.)

The Ice Bar
THE section that I know many will gravitate towards – the crustaceans, cold cuts and salads. What you witness are rows and rows of fresh seafood such as king crab legs, half scallops, black mussels, poached ‘live’ prawns and thick cuts of vibrant-coloured sashimi.

Freshly shucked oysters are available during brunch and dinner.

The Grill & Rotisserie
There are two parts to this: A selection of Western grills such as Beef Wellington, Beef and Stout Stew and Beer Battered Cod Fillet; and the other Asian meats of Iberico Suckling Pig with Balinese Spices, Grilled Satay and Cantonese-style Roast.

This is also where you get the Chicken Rice. Must try.

It is remarkable but my female dining partner who does not usually take carbs went full on for the chicken rice, which she described as “aromatic, tasty, full of flavours”.

I concur. The chicken meats were also tender, which chef’s secret formula was said to “keep the chicken dancing”. I suppose this is industrial secret of dunking the chicken several times.

The Steam Basket
For the dim sum items, Asian noodles and soups. Guess where I hurried to first of all the “conservatory kitchens”?

Here.

I like to start my buffet meal off with a hot bowl of piping soup or noodles. After noticing the ‘shi fu’ (Chinese chef), I couldn’t help but request for him to do a live demonstration of hand-pulled la mian.

In a manner of minutes, he transformed the round dough of flour into long thin threads of noodles. This is skill.

While you are here, it is a necessity to leave with the signature Colony Laksa with Homemade Lobster Ball. The gravy is lemak (coconut-y), mildly spicy and out-and-out satisfaction. (Recommendation: Pair the laksa with vermicelli and lighter supreme chicken soup with the la mian.)

The Wok
Local wok-fried delicacies with highlights of Singapore chilli crab and seafood fried rice with XO Sauce.

Of all the stations, this is my absolute favourite. Surprised? This is what I call simple (maybe not so simple) zhi-char dishes, absolute comfort food full of wok-hei.

Other than the Cereal Prawn, Kungpao Chicken and Stir-Fried Kailan, I ate clean my plate full of Pork Trotter’s Bee Hoon added with sambal chili, which happens to remind of my childhood favourite.

There is this taste of nostalgia that is hard to replicate elsewhere, and Chef described that three different sources of pork trotters go into making this one dish alone. He went on to tempt me by saying this dish may be not there all the time, and sometimes diners may get Crab Beehoon instead.

The Tandoor
Where the spices and aroma collide. Other than the crispy roti prata, Indian cuisine lovers can have their fill of assorted naans, idly, prawn kali mirchi, and lasooni lamb steak.

The Indian meats, seafood and breads are still cooked in traditional Tandoor ovens, retaining those rustic flavours.

The Patisserie
There must be a reason why the dessert section is placed right at the entrance. Sweet temptations are hard to resist.

To go in line with the theme of ‘Colony’, there is a wide range of cakes from the modern to the traditional. On one side are several Instagram-worthy cakes from the Mango Mousse, Chocolate Cake, Bread and Butter Pudding to exquisite looking tarts of all kinds. On the other side are assorted nonya kueh such as the kueh lapis and Indian sweets.

The pièce de résistance here was the Crêpe Suzette, freshly prepared live, cooked in caramelised sauce poured with Grand Marnier, topped with ice cream which included some local flavours such as the Gula Melaka. (I don’t think I see this in any other buffet restaurants any where else.)

The Bakery
It is easy to miss this segment as it is on the other side opposite the patisserie. Now you know. Freshly baked breads, pastries and sandwiches are part of the breakfast spread. The unique item within this section is the Upper Crust, comprising of cookie crust and muffin base

From 12pm to 10pm, select danishes and pastries will be available for takeaway from $4.50 per piece.

The Fruit Stall
Instead of the usual flavours, you can choose your own fruits from the cooler and create your own juice. How cool is that.

Also look out for the “Juice Of The Day” for some special concoctions.

The other highlight I need to mention is the décor and the space, designed by award-winning New York based designer Tony Chi.

Comfort and ambience is very important to me, even for a buffet restaurant which is commonly known to be busy and buzzing.

Colonial has that elegant British-colonial charm with its vintage furniture, plus a touch of nostalgic with a mix of ethnic music styles . The space feels liberating with its tail ceiling and natural sunlight coming in during the daytime.

A culinary journey through Singapore’s heritage cuisines. Indeed, one of my favourite hotel buffet restaurants in Singapore to date.

Breakfast 6.30am – 10:30am Daily
$45 per adult, $22.50 per child (6 – 12 years of age)

Lunch 12pm – 2:30pm Mon-Sat
$58 per adult, $29 per child

Dinner 6.30pm – 10.30pm Daily
$78 per adult, $39 per child (Sun-Thurs)
$88 per adult, $44 per child (Fri-Sat)

Champagne Afternoon Tea 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm Mon – Sat
British-style three-tier afternoon tea set with a glass of Louis Roederer NV Brut $49 per person

Vintage Champagne Brunch 12pm – 3:30pm Sun
$188* per adult
* Inclusive of unlimited Louis Roederer Brut Vintage 2008 and Brut Rosé 2009, selected cocktails/mocktails, house pour red/white wines, draft beer and soft drinks

$138 per adult^, $94 per child^ (6 – 12 years), $47 per child^ (3 – 5 years)
^ Inclusive of unlimited soft drinks and fruit flavoured sparkling mineral water

Colony
Level 3, The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
7 Raffles Avenue Singapore 039799
Tel: +65 6434 5288
rc.sinrz.restaurantreservations@ritzcarlton.com

* This entry is brought to you in parternship with The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore

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Thai Iced Milk Tea is becoming the next bubble tea in Singapore, meaning it is almost fashionable to drink it. Now you can even bring Cha Yen to the cinemas. The first (permitted) in this country I suppose.

Soi 55 has earned a fan base with its first stall at Golden Shoe Raffles Place. Its second is on the 5th level of The Cathay. The shop pronounced “ha ha” in Thai, is probably banking on the large student population in the vicinity.

The benefit: You can bring Thai Milk Tea into the cinema.

Other than their original four – The Thai Milk Tea, Thai Rose Milk Tea, Thai Green Milk Tea and Thai Milk Coffee (all $3.90) , there are some new offerings of Thai Honey Green Tea ($3.60), Milk Tea Slushie ($4.90) and Kho Kho Nut Milk Slushie ($5.90)

Toppings such as pearls, sago, chin chow, red ruby and hashima are at an additional 30 cents to $2.80.

The prices are more than what many would be expected to pay, the extra cost also because drinking that is allowed in this theatre. (Question: Would you have paid that much for ‘Cinema Coke’ if you are just going to take it away.)

In my half-baked Thai, I asked the Thai staff at the counter what would she recommend.

“Cha kiaw yen”, which means ‘green milk tea’.

I actually liked it. There was a good balance of sweetness, milky-ness and tea-after taste, The other cup I enjoyed was the Thai Honey Green Tea ($3.60), cool and refreshing with a hint of Jasmine.

The signature Cha Yen ($3.90) has probably been modified to suit the local taste, and I reckon the general customer base would enjoy this current rendition. Personal reference, I thought there should be more of that bitter-tea taste and the amount of ice could be slightly reduced.

Some snack food was available – Grilled Bananas with Coconut Cream ($4.90) and Warm (steamed) Toast with Kaya Fondue ($6.90). The younger movie-goers may prefer something more crisp and hip as cinema food.

Soi 55
The Cathay Level 5, 2 Handy Road Singapore 229233 (Dhoby Ghaut MRT)
Opening Hours: 2pm – 10pm (Sun – Thurs), 2pm – 11:30pm (Fri), 11am – 11:30pm (Sat)

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Tendon 天丼 is short for Tempura Donburi 天ぷら丼ぶり (not the body’s connective tissue) and has always been one of my favourite must-orders in a Japanese restaurant. The dish didn’t really get noticed in Singapore in a big way, until the opening of Tendon Ginza Itsuki.

A bowl is made of deep fried tempura over a bed of rice, covered in light soy dressing, though some restaurants serves the sauce with salt separately.

One of the best known tempura speciality restaurant is Tenshin at Regent Singapore. Here are 6 other new Japanese restaurants in Singapore where you can get your fill of an oishii bowl of Tendon.

Haru Haru
61 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8 #02-03 Jubilee Square Singapore 569814 (Ang Mo Kio MRT)
Tel: +65 6451 3201
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 3pm, 5:30pm – 10pm (Mon – Thurs), 11:30am – 10pm (Fri-Sun)

Who would have thought? A humble restaurant at Ang Mo Kio’s Jubilee Square actually serves up a decently satisfying bowl of Tendon that could give bigger players a run for its money.

While the menu has another (cheaper) version, order the Premium Tendon ($21.90) which is value for its buck.

The bowl arranged with a deep fried large sea prawn lying across with vegetables below, won us over with its tasty sweet-savoury tendon sauce served separately. This would have been a perfect 10 if the rice was fluffier with a glossy sheen.

Tendon Ginza Itsuki
101 Tanjong Pagar Road Singapore 088522 (Tanjong Pagar MRT)
Tel: +65 6221 6678
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 2:30pm, 5:30pm – 10pm
Note: Cash only

This is probably Singapore’s most well-known and IN tendon specialty shop. Located right next to Keisuke’s turf ground of Orchid Hotel, Tendon Ginza Itsuki is a collaboration between him and chef-owner Mr Naoki Takaku of Ginza Itsuki Sushi.

Two types of Japanese Tendon are available – Special Tendon (Tempura Rice Bowl, $13.90) and Vegetable Tendon (Vegetable Tempura Rice Bowl, $12.90.

2 tempura prawns resting on top of a mixture of deep fried vegetables of melon and lady’s finger, slices of chicken breast meat and yolk-oozing tempura egg over a bed of rice, covered in light soy dressing, all in an elegant Arita porcelain bowl.

If only we didn’t leave with our shirts smelling quite like tempura. Oh, the smell. (Read: Tendon Ginza Itsuki Tanjong Pagar)

Ryu’s Japanese Restaurant
Capitol Piazza #01-87, 15 Stamford Road Singapore 178906 (City Hall MRT)
Tel: +65 6384 9087
Opening Hours: 12pm – 12am

While understated and off-the-radar, Ryu’s has become one of my favourite new Japanese restaurants. The tempura chef used to work at Tokyo’s famed Edo style tempura restaurant Tempura Yamanoue Roppongi, whose culinary skill is shown in a deceptively simple bowl of Tendon ($25).

The bowl is filed with 2 prawns and fresh-tasting vegetables, matched with crisp light and airy batter. It has been a long time since I last tasted tempura vegetables this crisp and almost ‘garden-fresh’. I found the oil a wee bit too much, as every bite would leave that gleam on the lips.

Wagokoro Hide Yamamoto
The Quayside #01-04, 60 Robertson Quay, Singapore 238252
Tel: +65 6733 6315
Opening Hours: 11.30am – 2pm, 6 – 11pm (Mon – Sat). Last order for dinner 10.30pm. Closed Sun

Finding good Tendon makes me excited. Wagokoro’s crispy light batter tempura in sweet sauce, and fluffy rice belongs to the outstanding category. Plus, the ebi used was sweet and fresh-tasting.

For the price of $28 though, the servings could have been more generous. (Read: Wagokoro Hide Yamamoto Robertson Quay)

Ginza Kuroson
Ngee Ann City, 391 Orchard Rd #03-10 Singapore 238873 (Orchard MRT)
Tel: +65 6235 3785
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 2pm, 6pm – 10pm

While the company behind Ginza Kuroson is in fish exporting business and thus more known for its sashimi, the Tempura Don ($26) is worthy of mention.

The batter used is also towards the lighter side, and the bowl was more subdued in the use of seasoning. Ingredients such as the prawns were plump and juicy. The rice was somewhat dry though, and we found ourselves needing some additional sauce to enhance the overall taste. (Read: Ginza Kuroson)

Manzoku
18 Purvis Street #01-01 Singapore 188597
Tel: +65 67344436
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm (Mon-Sun)

The Tendon ($14), rice with tempura, was not too bad a choice and wasn’t expensive. The winner coming from the light soy dressing drizzled over matched with fresh ebi tempura.

However, the batter could have been crisper and some items turned soggy quickly from the watery sauce. (Read: Manzoku Purvis Street)

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Looks like Singaporeans have found a new draw again, at Emporium Shokuhin located within the new wing of Marina Square. For easy access, the other main entrance is right across the Esplanade.

The Emporium is HUGE, and would require at least 5-10 minutes to walk through even if you are just browsing.

The Japanese-based food space includes a live seafood market, a Japanese Gourmet Grocer, a beef dry-aging facility, and 8 new-to-market Japanese dining concepts such as Senmi Sushi Bar and Burosu Honten ramen shop. Super exciting.

The 8 Japanese Dining Concepts

Burosu Honten 11:30am – 10pm
For ramen lovers, get your fill of Tonkotsu Ramen ($12.80), Prawn Seafood ($15.80) and Kani Crab Ramen ($17.80). The Special Ultimate Ramen ($17.80) contains a bit of every ingredient such as pork, crab and prawn, in thick tonkotsu and seafood based broth.

Umi + Vino 11:30am – 10pm
A contemporary European Japanese Seafood Wine Bar.

Tsukeru 11:30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Shabu-Shabu with selection of seafood and meats in Japanese and Asian broths such as bak kut teh and tom yum.

Gyuu 11:30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Yakiniku grill featuring dry-aged beef and specially imported meats from Japan, Australia and USA.

Takujo 11:30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
The highest end restaurant here, featuring modern Japanese cuisine with omakase meals costing $138 onwards.

Ready To Eat 11:30am – 9pm
For take-away meals such as sushi, sashimi, salads and bento boxes. (Completely wiped out when I was there.)
 

Kohi Koji 8:30am – 8:30pm
Japanese style pastries, bakes, sandwiches and coffee.

Senmi Sushi 11:30am – 10pm
Sashimi and sushi bar offering Giant Chirashi ($34) and California-style maki.

The Live Seafood Market (opens 8:30am – 9pm) makes me feel like I am in Japan again, with rows of live and chilled seafood on display and in sea-water tanks.

It is not all the time when you can see live moving Alaskan King Crabs, Boston Lobsters and Abalones, and will certainly thrill cooks looking for fresh quality seafood.

The other section which will attract families – the Gourmet Grocer (opens 11:30am – 9pm) offering Japanese-imported products, sauces, vegetables and fruits. There is also and ice cream and juice bar.

The products offered are similar to the other Japanese supermarkets, said to be 10-20% cheaper.

I did wish that there was a larger variety and more unique brands of Japanese tidbits, chocolates and sweets though, which would be a huge draw to Japanese sweet lovers.

Most of the dining concepts require a higher than average expenditure. To make a trip to Emporium Shokuhin a more regular affair, there could be more affordable sets for both individual and families.

Emporium Shokuhin
6 Raffles Boulevard #01-18 Marina Square, Singapore 039594 (City Hall, Esplanade and Promenade MRT)
Another entrance from opposite Esplanade Theatres On The Bay
1N, 2N, 3N, 4N, 5N, 6N, 36, 36A, 36B, 56, 70M, 75, 77, 97, 97E, 106, 111, 133, 162M, 171, 195, 195A, 531, 700A, 857, 960, 961Cm NR1, NR2, NR5, NR6, NR7, NR8
Opening Hours:
Live Seafood Market 8:30am – 9pm, Gourmet Grocer 11:30am – 9pm

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With less than 100 days till the end of the year, and New Year resolutions of keeping fit and losing weight looming in the corner, people will be watching what they eat.

I have updated the previous list of Calories of 50 Singapore Hawker Food to the present 80.

Some observations
– While the Murtabak tops the list at 1102 kcal, I suspect most people generally share this dish with at least one or two other people. Therefore, the calories should be divided… which brings me to the next point…

– Fried Ee Mee with Seafood is shockingly high at 1010 kcal, the highest ‘ranked’ for zi char dishes. I suspect it is because ‘Ee Mee’ is prepared by frying till crisp brown. Other interesting (and ironic) note: Ee Mee is sometimes eaten as a form of longevity noodles.

– Most of the other zhi char dishes – Mui Fan (719 kcal), Beef Horfun (697 kcal) and Fried Hong Kong Noodles (693 kcal) are relatively higher in calories. Tip is to share those dishes, and stop trying to finish the gravies. #ReminderToSelf

– What is sometimes perceived as ‘healthy food’ – Ban Mian with Fish Head Soup has 833 kcal. The way to go lower is to ask for sliced instead of deep fried fish, and remove the evaporated milk.

– A plate of Ngoh Hiang with sweet sauce is already at 805 kcal. Perhaps we should refrain or get people to share that additional plate of Fried Bee Hoon (252 kcal).

– Bak Chor Mee (511 kcal) is marginally higher than ‘cousin’ Fishball Noodles Dry (482 kcal). The soup version (372 kcal) generally contains less calories.

– Go easy on the desserts. A bowl of Chendol with coconut and evaporated milk is at 593 kcal, similar to Lor Mee (595 kcal), Carrot Cake (585 kcal) and 2 Roti Pratas with Egg (576 kcal).

– Tau Hway Beancurd with added syrup is at 342 kcal. For comparison, one Chicken Curry Puff about 339 kcal. Are you having one for tea-break NOW?

– Some ‘snack-ish’ types of foods add up to the caloric content. For example, 3 pieces of Siew Mai (315 kcal) and Lor Mai Kai (324 kcal) have marginally higher calories than Macaroni Chicken Soup (277 kcal).

Here are 80 Favourite Singapore Hawker Food and Their Calories.
(Information adapted from HPB’s iDAT app and food portions are generally based on 23 cm plate or 16.5 cm bowl.)

1. Murtabak (Mutton) – 1102 kcal (chicken murtabak 995 kcal)
2. Fried Ee Mee With Seafood – 1010 kcal
3. Nasi Goreng Sayur – 920 kcal
4. Claypot Rice – 896 kcal
5. Ban Mian, Fish Head Soup – 833 kcal
6. Nasi Briyani Chicken – 877 kcal
7. Pad Thai – 840 kcal
8. Ngoh Hiang Mixed Items (with sweet sauce) – 805 kcal
9. Lontong with Sayur Lodeh – 798 kcal
10. Char Kway Teow – 745 kcal
11. Deep Fried Fish Beehoon Soup (with evaporated milk) – 730 kcal
12. Mui Fan – 719 kcal
13. Laksa – 700 kcal
14. Beef Horfun – 697 kcal
15. Curry Noodles – 695 kcal
16. Mee Siam – 694 kcal
17. Fried Hong Kong Noodles – 693 kcal
18. Mee Goreng – 692 kcal
19. Seafood Claypot Noodles – 677 kcal
20. Beef Ball Kway Teow Soup – 656 kcal
21. Kway Chap – 650 kcal
22. Oyster Omelette – 645 kcal
23. Chicken Teriyaki Don – 641 kcal
24. Xiao Wan Mian (mini wok noodles) – 620 kcal
25. Chicken Rice – 617 kcal
26. Fried Hokkien Noodles – 617 kcal
27. Char Siew Rice – 605 kcal
28. Duck Rice Braised – 604 kcal
29. Lor Mee – 595 kcal
30. Chendol (with coconut and evaporated milk) – 593 kcal
31. Fried Carrot Cake (with Dark Sauce) – 585 kcal (White – 403 kcal)
32. Chye Peng (1 stir fried meat + 2 veg + rice) – 580 kcal
33. Roti Prata with Egg (2 pieces) – 576 kcal
34. Fried Rice – 576 kcal
35. Mee Rebus – 571 kcal
36. Rojak (Chinese style) – 559 kcal
37. Soya Sauce Chicken Rice – 551 kcal
38. Hokkien Mee – 522 kcal
39. Bak Chor Mee – 511 kcal
40. Fried Rice Chinese Style – 511 kcal

41. Nasi Lemak with Egg & Ikan Bilis – 494 kcal
42. Fishball Noodles Dry – 482 kcal (soup 372 kcal)
43. Ban Mian – 475 kcal
44. Satay Beehoon – 462 kcal
45. Prawn Noodles Dry – 461 kcal (Soup 294 kcal)
46. Ipoh Hor Fun – 452 kcal
47. Curry Chicken – 450 kcal
48. Mee Soto – 433 kcal
49. Pork Satay with Sauce – 427 kcal
50. Wanton Noodles Dry – 411 kcal
51. Waffles with Kaya – 400 kcal
52. Bubor Cha Cha – 390 kcal
53. Fish Ball Noodles Dry – 368 kcal
54. Fried Beehoon – 369 kcal
55. Masala Thosai – 362 kcal
56. Rice Dumpling, Nonya – 352 kcal
57. Fish Slice Beehoon Soup – 349 kcal
58. Chwee Kway (6 pieces) – 342 kcal
59. Beancurd (with added syrup) – 342 kcal
60. Curry Puff (Chicken) – 339 kcal
61. Bak Kut Teh – 324 kcal
62. Lor Mai Kai – 324 kcal
63. Siew Mai (3 pieces) – 315 kcal
64. Yong Tau Foo with Mixed Items (noodles not included) – 297 kcal
65. Porridge (Pork) – 293 kcal
66. Tau Suan (with you tiao) – 293 kcal
67. Pulut Hitam – 290 kcal
68. Nasi Lemak (plain) – 279 kcal
69. Macaroni Chicken Soup – 277 kcal
70. Thai Style Tom Yam Soup – 271 kcal
71. Chee Cheong Fun, Plain with Sauce (2 rolls) – 258 kcal
72. Ice Kachang – 257 kcal
73. Peanut Soup – 255 kcal
74. Goreng Pisang (1 piece) – 197 kcal
75. Chicken Wings Barbecued (2 pieces) – 196 kcal
76. You Tiao (1 pair) – 192 kcal
77. Popiah – 188 kcal
78. Cheng Tng – 188 kcal
79. Taukwa Pok (1 portion) – 179 kcal
80. Soon Kway – 89 kcal

The average moderately active Singaporean male needs 2600 kcal a day, and female 2000.

To lose 1kg of weight, you would need to cut around 250 – 300 kcal each day for a month. This can be done with a combination of healthier eating and increased physical activity.

It’s not too difficult. We just need to make healthier choices, such as choose a lower-calorie meal, cutting down on sauces, ordering soup-based dishes and avoiding dishes with too much coconut cream or milk.

All the best for achieving those health and fitness goals!

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Fu Lin Yong Tofu gets a revamp and goes ‘hipster’, selling Asian Fusion Tapas after 3pm along with house wines, sake and beer.

Located at Telok Ayer Street near Amoy Food Centre, Fu Lin appears like any other generic bar with an industrial concrete look matched with high tables and seats. Why all look the same ah? (They probably got their cue from the modern Wanton Seng’s Noodle Bar a minute or two walk away.)

BUT, uncles and aunties were still around serving customers food.

It was disconcerting to see metal trays of Yong Tau Foo placed in front rows of alcohol, just not too used to this.

The price of the food did not get overly ‘hipster’ yet – A 6 piece set with Signature Noodles cost $6.00+. The ‘+’ is for the GST, or for more expensive items such as Prawn Roll and Cheese Sausage which they could equate in price as 3 items instead of 1.

I think I gave that look when my set turned out to be $7 plus. Uncle was quick to comfort, “Government’s GST…”

For those intending to eat Yong Tau Foo to save some calories, I would advise you to look another way. Their items are DEEP FRIED. You can request for them to be boiled instead.

With that said, Fu Lin’s style is a class of their own – a dry version where the items are covered in gooey brown minced chicken gravy made from a secret recipe. The ‘signature noodles’ turned out to be thick bee hoon in a starchy sauce similar to beef noodles.

I found the sauce both appetising and salty.

No wonder the wide selection of deep fried items such as you tiao and deep fried bean curd skin which would absorb the ‘zup’ (sauce) like a sponge. There were moments it felt like eating Ipoh Horfun without the Horfun. I wished there was some accompanying soup.

The Yong Tau Foo disappears after 3pm, and that section will be transformed into a place for happy hours.

Fu Lin Bar
127 Telok Ayer Street Singapore 068596 (Tanjong Pagar, Telok Ayer MRT)
Opening Hours: 10am to 3pm (Mon – Sat), Tapas Bar Opens After 3pm

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Japanese café lovers have another good reason to get excited about – Singapore’s very first MOS Café is opening up at Raffles City! This comes hot on the heels after Café & Meal MUJI opened its first outlet in Singapore at Paragon Orchard.

MOS Burgers, otherwise known as “Mountain Ocean Sun” (do you know that?) is a popular fast food restaurant chain that originated in Japan.

The new lifestyle café at the basement of Raffles City will cater to health-conscious diners.

Here are some of the signature items developed specially for the Singapore MOS Café:
– Wagyu Tower Burger, modelled after Tokyo Tower with double wagyu beef patties.
– Chicken and Avocado Rice Bowl, topped with wasabi mayonnaise
– Tortilla Salad, whole wheat flour tortillas filled with vegetables.
– Coffee made using siphon brewers
– Special Fruit Tea made with eight different fruits
– Vegetable Smoothie

The café will open this Thursday 1st October. Check out here for updates!

MOS Café Singapore
Raffles City Shopping Centre B1-38 Singapore 179103 (City Hall MRT)

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