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Saturday, October 22, 2011

Nakhon Kitchen

If you are into Thai food, there's this hidden gem located in Hougang where they serve authentic Thai cuisine that you can ever find.

The restaurant isn't big and it's not air-conditioned. However, many people are still willing to queue. Every time I passed by, there's always long queue. It's like never ending and this really increase my curiosity to try it. With some determination and since the weather is cooling, I finally decided to give it a try.

The staff will take your order first from the queue. As we were finally given a seat, our first dish was being served within a min or two, fast! If you noticed, the staffs were all fast paced and efficient. They are probably trained and they can clear piles of plates and cups high up which makes you sweat, afraid that they might topple haha.

You are in the right place when you see this signboard.

Our first dish - Seafood Tomyam soup (light version). There's another thick version which I'm going to try next time. This one is very refreshing and hot! However it's so nice that you can't stop drinking and at the same time consume water haha...

I like their pineapple fried rice. The taste is just nice and I enjoy chewing the mixture of rice, raisins, pineapple, and floss. *Thumbs up*

Kang Kong with Belachan - This one goes so well with white rice! Crunchy and tasty.

Fried chicken - I find this just alright, nothing special. I should have ordered their Pandan chicken which is recommended.

Everytime I eat thai food, I will definitely order this dessert - Mango with sticky rice. The combination with the coconut milk is good. The mango isn't very sweet but I still like it.

Look at their Sprite bottle, special isn't it? :)

I will definitely be back to try other dishes one day!

Nakhon Kitchen

212 Hougang Street 21, #01-341

Tel: +65 6286 8785

Opening Hours: 12pm–3pm, 5.30pm–10pm (Daily)

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Shin Kushiya Japanese Charcoal Grill

After a comedy show, my energy was almost used up for laughing and my tummy is making so much noise. It was already 9 plus and some restaurants at Vivocity close at 10pm. We came across this modern contemporary setting Japanese restaurant(#02-120) which close at 11pm so at least we got more time to enjoy our dinner. Afterall, I love Kushiyakis!

Charcoal grilled Foie Gras. Marvellous and sinful. :D

We ordered 5 more Kushiyakis which consist of Hotate Maki (Scallop wrapped with pork), Enoki Maki (Golden mushroom wrapped with pork), Buta Bara (Pork Belly), Chizu Maki (Pork with Melted Cheese) and Gyu Enoki Maki (Golden mushroom wrapped with beef). Love all of them so much!

Kani Karaage - Deep fried Soft Shell Crab

Ika Sugatayaki - Grilled Squid

If you are not so into charcoal grilled stuff, they also have those typical Japanese cuisine like Sashimi, sushi, ramen, don etc which I have yet to try. Well, I'm satisfied with both their food and service. Although their pricing is more to the steep side, I will definitely be back again. :)

Shin Kushiya Japanese Charcoal Grill

http://www.shinkushiya.com/

Branches address and tel no. can be found under their contact menu.

Friday, September 30, 2011

Sun with Moon Japanese Dining and Cafe @ Wheelock

TGIF! Time for a gathering session with my sweet buddies after work @ Sun with Moon Japanese dining and cafe. This is my 2nd time here, previously it was during lunch. The dinner varieties were more attractive, we target our all time favourites - Beef, Sashimi, Foie Gras and many more! Most of the dishes really satisfied me except for the pancake.

Ebi Mango Roll

Soft Shell Crab

Beef Tongue, I personally think that it tastes like pork belly haha.

Salmon Belly and Scallops - fresh!

Wagyu Beef, this was one of my favourites! Juicy and tasty, it will be better if you order it in medium rare state.

Foie Gras with Crisp Bread - Totally love it! I personally love to eat it separately, however you can eat with the bread, pretty good too. :)

Could get enough of beef steak and foie gras, this is another dish where you can have both of them together. :)

Baked Oysters, you can still taste the juiciness and freshness of the oyster.

This pancake didn't really interest me, I didn't finish my share. Taste like tako balls.

Gyoza

I definitely will come back again. :D

Sun with Moon Japanese Dining and Cafe

501 Orchard Road #03-15
Wheelock Place

Tel: 6733 6636

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Putien Restaurant @ NEX

Mum's birthday is coming! Wow time really flies, it seems the celebration for her last year at The Line was still fresh in my mind hehe. This time round to avoid the crowd near the F1 race area, we decided to have it at Putien @ NEX. Well, they only allow reservation at 6pm or 8pm as 7pm is when the walk in queue starts.

Appetizer, unlike the usual peanuts we see. These were much bigger and you can deep with their self made chilli.

Starter - Drunken Cockles. I didn't know this was a cold dish at first. It looks so different from the one in menu haha. Well, if you are into shell type of seafood and like a little raw taste in it with mouthful of garlic as companion, do give it a try. :P

Hot and Sour Squid Soup - Out of all their available soups, I think this should be the best, otherwise the alternative fish soup. The rest are just not so appetizing to me. :X

Steamed Prawn with Minced Garlic - I like this dish best so far, fresh steamed prawns with garlic and light soy sauce gravy. Simple and nice.

Deep fried Squirrel Fish with Gravy - Actually I preferred steamed fish especially those fresh one with light soy sauce. However this one looks interesting so I ordered to try. Hmm not really fascinating, probably lack of sweetness in the fish itself even though there's gravy.

Fry Asparagus with Scallops - This wasn't in the menu, the waitress told us it was only available today (tactic? :P) Yes it was the most ex dish due to the scallops (wasn't that big), the asparagus is more to hard than crunchy. Didn't really meet my expectation as I have tasted better one elsewhere.

Deep Fried Duck with Yam - The yam wasn't as fragrant as I thought and the duck meat was kind of tough. Kinda dry.

Fried Egg Plants with Pork Floss - This was alright but I should have ordered small portion instead as medium portion really looks alot. I still prefer stewed egg plant which is more tasty and juicy. Fried one feels rather cloy after 2 or 3 pieces.

Sweet & Sour Pork with Lychees - Like any normal sweet and sour pork, you probably can't feel any lychee taste in the meat unless you eat the lychee itself haha. :X

Pumpkin cream with Ice cream - This dessert was recommended by them, quite refreshing, not very sweet but goes well with the ice cream.

Putien Restaurant

23 Serangoon Central
#02-18/19, NEX Mall

Tel: 66347833

More outlets at their website: http://www.putien.com

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Minoriya Japanese Restaurant

Thanks to a friend who helped to buy the online deal vouchers, from an originally $39.40 per pax we get to enjoy the ala carte buffet at $17 each. Located along Tanjong Katong road, you will see this Zen style Japanese restaurant, with cozy seating area inside.

The staffs were helpful and polite, attend to you when needed. Food wise were satisfactory but each serving was very little even though we asked for the amount to suit all of us. It's like one mouthful each? You just have to keep ordering. Well, probably this can minimize their losses and at the same time prevent wastage of food.

The images below may appear to be "big" portion. It's just closeup trick. :P