The Makan Guru

Gobi Desserts

2007-08-13T15:45:00.000+08:00

Dont underestimate its tiny size, it has got mighty power! That is the overpowering of sweetness that can sweeten you to cloud 9. No kidding! I dont really have a sweet tooth and 3 pieces is enough to make me lose my taste buds. Therefore, a friendly advice is not to finish all at one go.. take a break in between. =p Nevertheless, my favourites will be the 'pink macaron with strawberries and cream' and the 'coffee and dark chocolate opera'...yummy~ Certainly, i will still go back to Gobi for sweet treats but will opt for The Chocolate Factory instead.

Location: Katong Mall/Central
Price: $12.80 for 6 pieces
Rating: Good!

Mango with Pomelo + Sago

2007-08-13T15:30:00.000+08:00

If you love mango, you'll love this to bits! I like it because it has the natural taste and sweetness of mango. And genourous amount of fresh mango cubes, sago and pomelo bits are added for the extra 'oomph'. The sweet,sour,bitter combination makes it more addictive. A great dessert to chill on a hot day! Other recommended desserts i've tried is the dried beancurd with gingko nuts and steam carrot cake which doesnt taste like a mash of flour. Really must try..

Location: Chinatown, Mei Heong Yuen Dessert
Price: $3.50
Rating: Die die must try!

Dim Sum

2007-08-13T15:07:00.000+08:00

You dont have visit chinese restaurants for dim sum treats. You can enjoy 'homemade' style dim sum for just $2.00 per plate at Xiang Mei's. No gst or service charge! For most of their dishes, shrimp meat is often used for a better taste and texture. If dim sum doesnt fill, you can order cantonese styled tze char as well.

Location: South Bridge Road, Xiang Mei Restaurant
Price: $15++ (for 2)
Rating: Good!

The Roti Prata House

2007-08-13T14:56:00.000+08:00

They claim to serve the crispiest prata in Singapore and its highly recommended by The New Paper. No doubt the crispiness is there but it lacks the 'airy chewy effect'. Rather, its more of like biting on a chocolate chip cookie.

If you happen to pass by this shop along Thomson Road, i would recommend you their Mee Goreng and Curry Chicken. The mee goreng is served with fresh cabbage, cucumber, some assorted veggie and beancurd. If some chicken meat is added, it would defintely taste more heavenly. Chicken curry is light and the meat is tender and smooth, no regrets and not to be missed!.

Location: Upper Thomson Road
Price: $12 (avg for 2)
Rating: Above average.

Cafe Oliv

2007-06-01T12:06:00.001+08:00

A cosy and clean ambience at Cafeoliv makes it a great dining place for food lovers. Every dish served gave its 100% effort, be in presentation and taste. The best part is, it surprises me with little details which most restaurants will probably neglect. Especially those carrot garnishes, its pan-fried (i think) for its crispiness. Garnishes should not only be appealing to the eye, but should also echo or complement the flavor of the dish. =)

We had set meals which consist of a soup of the day (i think its some veggie soup), main meal and drink. On top of that, we ordered appetizers.

Our soup of the day!

The appetizer, German Chix Cheese Sausage (if i am correct). One of my favourites, not overly cheesy and rich. Nicely grilled and indeed it is quite filling for an appetizer!

Seafood Linguine..it will certainly make a perfecto dish if topped with generous amounts of seafood.

My tastebuds had a romantic affair with this rich and succulent slice of grilled salmon. I would honestly say, this is one of the best grilled salmon i've tasted. Not too soft or hard. Just right. Beneath is a generous amount of mashed potato and fresh greens. Overall, the taste is subtle yet pleasing and it makes a healthy meal. =)

See that? Its battered not breaded. Infact i wanna order onion rings that time..sadly my stomach was overloaded. =s

Location: 220 East Coast Road (Opp. Ampung Yong Tau Foo)
Price: $15++ per set
Rating: Very good!

Gelare's Waffles

2007-06-01T12:05:00.000+08:00

Yup, its my first time trying Gelare's choc chip waffle..I simply love its warmth and spongyness! Chocolate chip is evenly mixed in e waffle, topped with wild strawberry flavoured ice cream, fresh cream, peach slices and lightly garnished with choco sauce.Awww..smells good..taste wonderful. =D

Location: Most places in sg. This is at Suntec's.
Price: $11
Rating: Very good!

Botak Jones

2007-04-24T19:26:00.000+08:00

You can enjoy authentic american style western food with restaurant quality right here! The prices are affordable from minimum of $6.00 for a regular size and $10 onwards for large (infact it is XXL). You get to enjoy your meal hot and fresh cos food is prepared once you place your order. Be there early, i waited for an hour for my meal! As compared to most western stalls, they serve only chilli and tomato sauce. At Botak Jones, you can get to enjoy both HP sauce and Malt vinegar!

Here are some dishes i strongly recommend, havent got the chance to try out the rest (due to the limited space in my stomach). But i will certainly make my trip down again. =)

Giant chicken hotdog..

The sausage seems no big deal when i first set my eyes on it cos these kind are easily available in most supermarkets. But it surprises me with its crispy pork casing which actually snaps when you sink your teeth in it. Awwww~ The sensation is real good~! (Price: $5.50)

Fish & Chips

The most popular item on the menu. In my opinion it doesnt taste like those stereotypical breaded fish & chips. As for most of them, crumbs are tasteless and fish is unseasoned. This is different. Because, only premium pacific dory is used and fish is seasoned before breaded with japanese bread crumbs. Remember to dip it lightly with tartar sauce so as to avoid covering up its original taste. Fat wavy fries are generously served with spices lightly sprinkled over. Delicious! (Price: $6 for reg, $10 for large)

Location: Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 Blk 608
Price: $15++ (for 2)
Rating: Die die must try!

Di Tanjong Katong Cafe Restaurant

2007-04-13T16:22:00.000+08:00

This halal-chinese restaurant is a great dining place for lunch and dinner. Highly recommended dishes are Hong Kong mee (above) and their range of western food. The noodle is one of the best i've ever tasted, for just $5, you get a medium serving size. Real value for money! I tried Fish & Chips the other time, the breaded dory fish is fresh and crispy, served together with fries and cooked brocoli for only $8.50. The service is excellent and makes my stay enjoyable!

Price: $5.00 ++
Rating: Very Good!
Location: Tanjong Katong Complex

Astons Specialties

2007-02-07T23:12:00.000+08:00

Be prepared to wait for at least more than 15mins. The wait is worth it.

Grilled fish with herbs set. You can choose any 2 sides from e menu, this is wat i like. Herb sauce taste light to my taste buds..e dory fish is nicely grilled. Colestraw is simply fabulous! Its more than jus carrots and cabbages. You cant stop munching..i love e fries cos of e bbq flavoured pepper on it. Taste perfect!

Still not enough we ordered garlic bread. Another good one..

Chargrilled chicken chop. Pure chicken thigh meat.. which is not exactly my taste.. but its tasty in its own way.

Location: East Coast Rd
Price: $20++ for 2
Rating: Must try!

Heng Kee Hakka Yong Tau Fu

2007-02-07T22:59:00.000+08:00

One of the best Yong Tau Fu i've ever tasted. Comes in a set meal which consists of a drink of your choice, noodle and main dish. Noodle taste perfect to me, with a teaspoon of chilli at e side. Tip: Add lots of chilli, its not at all hot, rather its e 'special taste' which taste kinda addictive. The soup is light and rich at e same time, e 'tau pok' and 'tau foo' are generously stuffed with fresh fishmeat fillings. Yummy!

Location: 99 East Coast Rd
Price: $5.90
Rating: Die die must try!

Kolo Mee

2007-01-07T20:25:00.000+08:00

Alas! I found this shop tt serves kolo mee. The above is Char Siew kolo mee which looks very similar to our local wantan mee. Note, the noodle used is different. With a wriggly maggie mee like texture, it gives a complete different sensation to your tastebuds as compared to the usual wantan egg noodles. Every bite is very Q and you jus crave for more. Its served plain w/o sauce but once you add one teaspoon of chilli, you'll see the magic! It all lies in the special blachan chilli, very tasty and not too spicy. So add more chilli!

Location: North Bridge Rd (Chinatown)
Price:$3.60 +++
Rating: Good!

Prata

2007-01-07T20:13:00.000+08:00

My irresisitable prata! Other than just Jalan Kayu's prata, you can find another great one right here at Haig Road's. Their pratas always have the 'Crispy on the outside and soft inside' touch. The curry is thick and rich in flavour, you cant stop dipping!

Location: Haig Road (Near Tanjong Katong Rd)
Price: $0.60 plain, $1.20 with egg
Rating: Die die must try!

Vegetarian Bee Hoon

2007-01-07T20:00:00.000+08:00

Unlike most vegetarian beehoon i've tried, none can beat this. Most beehoon are stir fried with light soy sauce thus leaving it bland and tasteless, worst of all u gotta rely on extra gravy for taste. As for Tian Ci's, they added vegetarian oyster sauce, you'll taste the difference. Spring rolls are another favourite of mine, remains crispy even when its slightly cold. The chinese cabbages are light and tasty and not oily. Thumbs up!

Location: Dunman Food Centre
Price: $2.00
Rating: Die die must try!

Fish Soup

2007-01-04T15:22:00.000+08:00

Hello! Happy New Year! The Makanguru is back in 2007 to bring you the best food at e best price in town! =D

Introducing Kallang Sliced Fish Soup.. actually its not located at Kallang, jus a board name. =x

All credits goes to the 'SOUP', its the heavenly taste of this soup that makes everything marvellous. Other than fresh fish meat, the soup plays an extremely impt role, else its not worth wasting your time in e queue. Added with fishhead bones (or other bones), chinese wine and flavouring makes the soup light and sweet. I personally recommend fried fish meat instead of fresh sliced fish cos its so thinly sliced that you could hardly taste anything. Upsize it to $3.00 and above for extra fish meat and you can get more veggies on request (no extra charges!)

Price: $2.50
Location: Marine Parade Hawker Centre
Rating: Very good!

Newton Food Centre

2006-10-01T16:52:00.000+08:00

This is it! Newspaper recommended one of e best carrot cake stall! Stall no. 28. Never try before so i ordered a plate. Price is abit steep for a standard serving but its nice so why not?

Black sauce glossed over e chopped carrot pieces and fresh juicy prawns tat goes 'squish squish' with every bite. I dare not eat too much prawns else i'll get red spots all over. Again i cant resist. Its not too greasy or dry. Chilli taste jus right. This is close to perfection. Thumbs up! A great side for your main dishes.

Rating: Perfecto!
Price: $4.00

Provence Bakery

2006-09-03T16:44:00.000+08:00

Dint update for so long..cos...you noe why..hahaa

Alrites...nice stuff on the blog.. here are some Provence Bakery goodies!
Best of the best!

MILKPAN!

Looks normal. But looks are deceiving. heehz. Once you sink your big teeth into its soft spongy texture, the next moment you get is the glorious amount of warm milk cream pour into e center of your mouth. heeez.. wat a kick! Its unforgettable moment!

*best eaten while its still warm*

They have other delicious varieties of pastries ..choco twist..another spongy soft twist, lightly enchanced with its chocolately taste. Best for those who dont like it to be too rich.

Danish sandwich is another specialty. The crunchiness and freshness of lettuce and cucumber is simply perfecto for the weight watchers! Great for lunch or dinner if you prefer it light!

Location: Holland V
Price: $5+++
Rating: Good!

L.32 hand made noodles

2006-07-05T19:25:00.000+08:00

The famous Geylang handmade noodles comes in a rich variety of selections (fishhead noodles, pork noodles, beef noodles etc) of which i selected 2 favourites. The chicken la-mian...

and the fishmeat la-mian (after mixing with sauce)

comes together with soup (with egg) tt is rich in proteins! You can request it not be added. =)

If you wanna try this, you gotta come early. The later the nite gets, the longer the queue! The noodles are just great! Very Q and addictive as compared to others where you'll get sick of eating. I simply lurve the special dark sauce.. it just gives you the extra Ooomph! It comes with generous servings of mushrooms, meat (be it fish or chicken etc), vegetables and you wont complain there isnt enough. The soup is tasty with egg (of cos),haha,they dint miss out the originality of the la-mian soup!

Location: Lorong 32 Geylang, L.32 Kopitiam
Price: $4.00
Rating: Very good!

People's Park Food Centre

2006-06-08T11:42:00.000+08:00

It's been a long time since my last update! Introducing some delicious and affordable goodies at People's Park Food Centre..I went down to chinatown to check out their newly renovated food centre and its definitely much neater looking than before!

One of my favourites - The Penang style char kway teow

Yummy looking eh? It's less soggy and oily than our local one and pale looking in appearence.But certaintly, it wont lose out to our local style. I like it because its not too 'rich' rather its light and you wont get sick of it.Thumbs up!

Next is the common Fish n Chips~

You can get Fish n Chips anywhere when you have the craving. So why not choose an economical one? Here is it,for only $5.90 you can get this generous serving. Not bad rite?

Price: less than $10
Location: People's Park (Chinatown)
Rating: Good!

Aglio Olio Pastas

2006-03-22T15:53:00.000+08:00

This is another great place for delicious pastas..The place is nicely decorated and certainly a dining location anytime~

Here comes my favourite seafood pasta..

The variety of seafood mix with tomato sauce makes it a perfect dinner/lunch~

Crayfish pasta..

Awww~brownie makes a great dessert after a meal..small yet just right~

Location: Suntec City
Price: $18+++ per head
Rating: Die die must try!

Koo Kee dim sum & ramen

2006-03-21T22:58:00.000+08:00

Heyz....dim sums are my favourite when i feel like taking alittle here and there..all at one go! Other than the common chinese restaurants like Crystal Jade or watever knots..let's try somewhere different!

Located at suntec fountain foodcourt, Koo Kee offers a rich variety of dim sums and ramen with the ambience of a restaurant~ not bad ar~

Wheat coated tofu.. The idea taken from 'wheat-coated prawns'..Crispy and nice~

When its dim sum, die die must order xiao long bao...its quite huge and the 'soup' inside is generous as compared to most i ate elsewhere.

he Yang Zhou styled fried rice...

Vegetables dumpling!

Spring onion crips...made up flour and spring onions! very appetizing! Wish they have parsely crips..lolz..

Yam paste shrimps for yam lovers...personally i dont like yam..so i scraped it off..and take e prawn only. =p

Meat dumplings...some sort like 'shui jiao'..not bad..taste very good with tt special sauce! There's a big fat prawn in every piece for a better sensation..!

Location: Suntec Fountain foodcourt
Price: $15+++ per head
Raing: Excellent!

Coffee Club

2006-02-21T22:31:00.000+08:00

Garlic prawn pasta..garnished over with succulent glorious prawns...a 'must try'! Light and tasty with a little garlic flavour which is not too strong..

Forgot the name...its seabass..cripsy on the outside and soft inside..topped with bacon bits. Served with mashed potato and capsicium...

Tasty veggie soup!...

Die die must try...ice passion tea topped with vanilla is the perfect blend they can offer!

A different looking Black Forest cake..resembles a choc cake..dont ya think? Very rich chocolately taste...best for choco lovers..and of cos the berries aint forgotten..hidden at the base and juicy with every bite!

Location: Marina Square
Price: $40+++ for 2
Rating: Excellent!

Bakerzin

2006-01-25T17:50:00.000+08:00

A perfect place for pastry lovers like me! A good place to chill out with friends or to enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea. Bakerzin has got a variety of cakes which are nicely decorated and other sweety stuff (i've yet to try someday).

ps:not for the weight watchers! =x

Choc Amour..not sure if i got the name right. Highly recommended for chocolate lovers..every bite gives a mousse like effect. Irresistably sinful...but its worthwhile.

Another recommendation is Tiramisu..no regrets!

Location: Paragon
Rating: Perfecto!
Price: Min $4.50 per slice

Rennthai Suntec

2006-01-25T17:38:00.000+08:00

Yo..makanguru is back from a long hiatus~ Introducing lite bites from Rennthai Suntec branch. If you want to take something less heavy for lunch or dinner and also to enjoy the comfy enviroment of a restaurant..here's the place!

As usual..keropok served before main dish..

I love the crispy springroll! Dipped it in a special sweet sauce for a better sensation..~

Basil chicken with lemongrass.Very light and not too spicy. But they're generous on the rice instead..=p

Green curry chicken with rice..a perfect meal!

Seafood Tom Yam soup..die die must order when you visit a thai restaurant. Acts as an appetizer and (*tip: you can more or less find out e type of quality u'll be getting.)

Location: Suntec City
Rating: Good!
Price: $8.00++ per dish ordered

Swee Kee (Ka Soh)

2005-11-30T14:57:00.000+08:00

Majority of well known celebrities and VIPs may have heard of this place.Famous for its fish head/meat bee hoon and tze char, the makanguru checks it out..

Lets try the famous fish meat bee hoon...

Just one word to describe...'heavenly' I love the soup! Exactly the style it should be...rich and light at the same time. Why rich? It has this attractive sweetness within (i dont know wats their special recipe, XO perhaps?) and light..it gets you addicted.

What about tze char?

Frog legs with spring onions and ginger. It has been ages since i last ate frog legs! The meat is chewy and tasty. Delicious!

Fried Seafood tofu..I wonder how they make this.. by using seafood paste?? Dip them in sweet sauce provided..its crispy with every bite.

The last dish i ordered is fried rice. No picture taken cos i was too engrossed in eating..wahahha..but trust me, its another good dish...

Location: Near Amoy food centre, Telok Ayer street (i think so)
Price: $35++ and above
Rating: Perfecto!

Mini fish soup streamboat

2005-11-30T14:44:00.000+08:00

Something unusual here...fish soup in mini steamboat style. I didnt know about this stall exist till i watched a makan programme on channel 8 and i decided to give it a try..
A very interesting way to have your meal by having your 'personal steamboat'.
The soup is thick but a little too milky for me, less milk will be perfect.Served with generous amount of fish meat, vegetables and tofu makes the price worthwhile!

Location: Plaza Singapura Food court
Price:$6.00
Rating: Good

Ban Mian

2005-11-30T14:34:00.000+08:00

One of the best ban mian i've tasted in a foodcourt.Usually food served at foodcourts are rather sub-standard but this is different.At an economic price,Ban mian makes a good choice for lunch or dinner. The noodle is not soggy (tat is very impt) and i love the soup most (very rich). I usually ask for extra ikan bilis to be added for crunchiness..hehe

Location: Suntec Fountain foodcourt
Price: $4.00
Rating: Very good

Lerkthai Restaurant

2005-11-30T14:11:00.000+08:00

I forgot the actual name of this dish, basically its fried fish slice coated with a layer of sourish sauce and garnished with onions for flavour. Even though its soaked moist in sauce, its crispiness is not lost ! Would taste better if its less salty...

Without fail each time i visit a thai restaurant, its a must to order Tom Yam soup and Pineapple rice. I didnt managed to take a pic of my Tom Yam cos there was too much steam! Yup..back to Pineapple rice..see those juicy prawns?! Too bad..they aint that generous though. Thai herbs added for aroma and crunchy pineapple cubes for the sweetness. Not bad!

The last dish ordered is the sambal kangkong. Hmmm...personally i find it a little light tasting (not spicy enough) but together with the rest it makes my meal complete!

Location: Marina Square lvl 2
Price:$30+++
Rating: Very good

Yong Huat Prawn Noodle

2005-10-04T18:07:00.000+08:00

I forgot to take a snap of the coffeeshop but anyway its located at the junction of Joo Chiat Road (opp. Katong mall). This is one of my favourite breakfast on sunday mornings...Prawn noodles!

Generous servings of juicy prawns,fishcake slices and pork for just $2! Lard added for flavour. I kinda like lard to be added into dishes, somehow it gives the 'extra' aroma and taste. Yeah..i know its unhealthy but you dont have to eat it! @_@ As for my prawn mee, i prefer the dry version..only then i can appreciate the 'real' taste behind. Other than just prawn noodles, they have fried hokkien prawn mee, char kway teow and fishball noodles.. a good deal!

Location: Joo Chiat Rd
Price: $2.00
Rating: Excellent

Rennthai Thai Restaurant

2005-09-24T14:25:00.000+08:00

Feelin' bored at my usual eat-outs so i took a trip down clarke quay to check it out..I came across this thai restaurant, Rennthai and let's try it~

Keropok is served before our main dish..munch munch munch~!

This is really good..a combination of side dishes which consists of (from right): thai crackers (seemed to be made of coconut), veggie spring roll, thai fish cakes and bbq satay chicken (my fav). Served with 2 types of sauce for a dip!

Fried chicken with basil leaves coated over with a kind spicy sauce. I lurve the sauce! Taste like curry and the spice is just nice. A very appetizing meal..

My favourite pineapple fried rice! Fried onions added to give a strong flavour and a crunchy effect with every bite...oishii!

Location:Clarke Quay
Rating: Die die must try
Price: $40++

Piao Ji Fish Soup

2005-09-23T20:54:00.000+08:00

This stall sells the most expensive fish soup (min $5) at a hawker centre but its the tastiest i've tried. Located at Amoy food centre, it is popular among office executives and you may have to queue for at least 30mins.

Personally, i find the soup rather different as compared to most fish soups i've tried elsewhere. Fried onions mixed with lard sits well with the soup to enhance its flavour. No worries, its not oily. I bet the secret recipe lies with the soup..tt's why its soooo outstanding and they dare to charge at $5 (soup only, 30cents for rice). The fish slices are fresh and smooth ( i dont know wat sorta fish is that) but it just taste heavenly. No doubt the price is steep for a hawker meal but its really good that you wont mind paying tt extra dollar.

Also available in fish soup + prawns at $7 and large prawns for $10.

Location: Amoy Food Centre (2nd floor), nearest mrt is Tanjong Pagar
Rating: Die die must try
Price: $5 to $10

Lan Zhou La Mian

2005-09-21T20:17:00.000+08:00

Whenever i make a trip down to chinatown, i'll definitely dine at the famous Lan Zhou La Mian shop located along Smith Street!

Other than just La Mian, they have many varieties in their menu and its widely popular among tourists.

Achar will be served as an appetizer before any main dish.

One of the 'die die must try' dishes..the Chicken Chop La Mian~. The fried tender chicken chop is a perfect combination with 'hand made' La Mian. Mind you~ its 100% hand made...not by machine and noodles are springy with every bite.

Personally, this is my favorite..the Diced Prawn Fried Rice. One of the best fried rice i've ever tasted in my entire life! Every golden rice grain is coated evenly and generously served with juicy diced prawn meat. Woot!

Aaarrrr! The heavenly dish...Xiao Long Tang Bao! Another 'die die must try' favourite. I simply love the soup which ooozes out of from the 'bao' and the filling seemed to melt in my mouth.~ I bet you just cant stop eating!

Last but not least..i cant live without veggies! Oyster Kailan is another heavenly treat to me. Nicely cut kailan coated with a layer of oyster sauce and it adds a sense of complete-ness to every meal!

Location: Smith Street
Rating: Die die must try
Price: $4.00 +++

Parklane Fried Wantan Noodle

2005-08-19T18:05:00.001+08:00

Where is this place? Chinatown? Nah~..its located down the streets of amoy near tanjong pagar. Around this area is the popular Parklane Fried Wantan noodles and it gets super crowded during lunch hours. What's so special?

Look here!

See the golden crispy wantans topped on my noodles? *drools* Actually they aint that generous to give so much lah..i asked for more. =pp Confirm they'll charge me EXTRA one. The noodles are mixed well in gravy (no chilli added) and its very springy!

I love the wantan to bits! Dipped them in mayonese and chilli sauce is the perfect combination! If you like fried wantans, you can order a bowl of them for just $2.Other than wantan noodles, they have chicken feet noodles, pork chop noodles/rice and chicken chop rice as well. All sold at a reasonable price from $3.50 onwards.

Location: Near Cecil street (i'll check out the road name)
Price: $3.50
Rating: Very good

Carl's Jr

2005-07-29T20:33:00.000+08:00

This is my number one rated fast food restaurant. Hail to Carl's Jr!!! I simply love it..*slurp* See the advert below? ALMOST ACTUAL SIZE..believe it? To tell you honestly, the burger is large in diameter (another 1/2 more compared to normal burgers) Not that exaggerating lah~ by the way, the advert mentioned "ALMOST".. so don't feel so cheated. =p

What did i order? Santa Fe and fish fillet burger together with criss cross fries and onion rings. The serving size is SOLID! Santa Fe burger is around the same size compared to any burger in BK. It's grilled spicy chicken is coated with a layer of golden melted cheese and garnished with the usual veggies.(lettuce, pickles, onions etc etc..)Its level of spicyness is just right thus the natural taste of grilled chicken isnt covered up, together with its tender and juicy texture makes you feel you're on cloud 9. Fish fillet burger is special too! The serving size is twice of Santa Fe and its different from those breaded fish burgers you take at Mcdonald's or BK. I dont know how to describe..the fish coating is similar to that of Long John's, having 2 pieces put together layered with lots of lettuce and mayonese. Shiok!
I love the criss cross fries!!! That is the best!! Big serving and each piece is close to my palm size..not kidding! Onion rings are very very crispy but hmmm the fries would make a better choice for a side meal.

Plus point here! Free flow of drinks! When you place your order, you'll get an empty cup (size of BK's) and fill it up yourself at the drinks dispenser. Infact one cup is more than enough unless you drink like a camel..

Another plus point! Carl's Jr is different from many fastfood restaurants. Why?? I had my meal on a saturday evening. So i expected getting a seat seems impossible because they are kinda limited but to my surprise, a waitress actually helped us to get a place if we dont mind sharing! Cool! Its really my first time to see such a good service in a FAST FOOD restaurant. On top of that, they provide us with unlimited use of serviettes! That is very impt!

Its definitely a place you must visit. The price is well..slightly more costly than usual fast food restaurants. You pay twice the cost but you get TWICE the satisfaction! Trust me~ you wont regret and you'll come bk for more!

After reading this review...BK, Mcdonald's etc...are dethroned! =ppp

Location: Marina Square (Level 1)
Price: $8.40~ a meal
Rating: Die die must try!

Chin Chin Eating House

2005-07-22T21:03:00.000+08:00

When comes to hainan food...its always their hainanese chicken rice that pops into our mind. But there is so much more than chicken rice, the hainanese are famous for their culinary skills and one great place is at Chin Chin Eating House...

Besides being famous for their chicken rice, they have other variety of dishes you can choose from (the 'zhu cao' style). Not to worry, the price is reasonable and it comes in generous servings even for the smallest dish! No GST or service tax!

*drooling* These are a few of my favourite dishes~

Other than Boon Tong Kee, my next favourite is Chin Chin Hainanese Chicken, you can taste its juiciness within. Not kidding! You'll just crave for more!

Its extremely crowded during peak hours and you DON'T have to worry about the long waiting time for a table or your meal. Because they are efficient (meals served in less than 10mins) and they can get you a place outdoor if tables are full inside. Certainly one of the best eating place to bring your friends and family along.

Location: Purvis Street
Price: $3.00 onwards
Rating: Excellent

Fei Fei wantan mee

2005-07-21T22:13:00.000+08:00

Familiar? It's the famous wantan mee stall in the Joo Chiat district and recommended by makansutra.

Along the junction of Joo Chiat and Everitt Rd, facing diagonally opposite the signs. There are 2 stalls both in different coffee shops, one on the left of this sign and the other on the right. But the one on the left is super crowded...why so? taste better?

Here is it!
So now..wat's so special abt fei fei wantan noodles?

Note the difference? This is an unusual wantan mee. I was shocked when i saw it at first sight, not appealing. The gravy is not ready-mixed, you have to DIY. No soup? If you want to get a bowl of soup, dont bother to ask the stall assistant, her reply will be:"Take it yourself!!" Dont be surprised, everyone is treated the same way. I find this mgt kinda stupid though i know they just wanna be more efficient. Wat's the difference rite? If they can serve you a bowl of noodles, why not serve the soup as well? pengz!!

The noodle texture is springy (quite similar to fishball noodle 'mee kia') and mixes well with chilli sauce on my spoon (lard added for flavour).You cant see the wantan here but all i can say its very tasty. I love it! The soup too! HAHA! I dont mind walking bk for more..=p

Overall conclusion? Not bad~ worth trying. A different style for a wantan mee.

Location: Joo Chiat Rd
Price: $2.00
Rating: Good