Food Republic is a franchise foodcourt in Singapore.
i have seen 3 branches so far.
what amazed me the most is, all 3 have their own themes for decorations
for example, the one at Vivocity which is my favourite so far.
it has a historical ambience with old wooden doors as the main material being used
do take note of the many wooden doors as decorations.
as ‘You Char Gui’ is not easily found in Singapore, i love those sold at Food Republic. Although it is oily, it is always good to cure the occasional cravings.
When you talk about Ipoh Old Town, it is none other than the famous Ipoh White Coffee.
Many have actually asked, ‘ Is it really that good?’
This, you would have to try it on your own to experience the great taste of it.
Besides the ever-sought-after white coffee, the Chee Cheong Fun is also a definite order in this shop. Only available in the morning though.
After reading Mr. Kenny Sia’s review on the Sarawak Kolo Mee , I had my virgin attempt on this famously known dish.
It feels weird to try something famous from your home country in a foreign country. What say you?
One type of mee can actually expand to different types of combination.
This is recommended on the list. S$ 5.90 per bowl. I would say it is a little bit too expensive for a small bowl of mee. My tummy still feels empty after finishing a bowl.
Must eat with this chilli. The chilli is very nice.
The shop sells cooling fresh lime to soothe the spicyness of the chilli.
It is worth to try, but many would doubt that the chances of them visiting more than once?
Probably because of the price but not the taste itself.
271 New Bridge Road
also available at Vivocity basement.
I would say this restaurant really caught my eye when I first passed by
The ambience and settings are so like those they had in old time Kung Fu movies, Kung Fu masters drinking on alcohol from ceramic pots, picking fights on each other.
The entrance
I love the waiter’s uniform.
It seems Dian Xiao Er is famous for its duck meat.
This is where the ducks are being cooked in the huge oven.
The Sifu skillfully chop and cut the ducks into pieces, ready to be served.
Look at the chopsticks. I love the details.
The menu was my favourite. It looks exactly like those Kung Fu moves secret book. Very creative indeed.
Inside the restaurant.
I am totally not a fan of those nuts being served in restaurants. They usually overpriced it. If you do not wish to consume, you can just tell them kindly the moment you sit down. This actually costs S$2.00.
Last but not least, the herbal duck drumstick. It comes with a bowl of rice and soup. S$8.90. The duck meat was juicy and herbal aroma lingers in your every bite.
#2-137/138, VivoCity
1 Harbourfront Walk, 098585
Operating Hours
Mon-Sun:11am-10pm
Sorry for the lack of updates
I was back to Malaysia during the last week
Will update my blog as soon as I can. =)
Speaking of Dim Sum, I love Dim Sum so much that I would wake up 6 something in the morning just for it.
Ipoh, which is famous for its variety of delicacies at almost every corner, has more than 3 Dim Sum restaurants.
My favourite, is the Ming Court Dim Sum Restaurant.
Be sure to go there early during weekends or public holidays, because finding a seat after 9am is difficult.
Steamy Glutinuous Rice
Dumplings ( Siu Mai )
Prawn Dumpling. Love the prawns.
Prawn Rolls. Still crispy and warm while served.
My must-order. because I love eggtarts.
Peanut and Black Sesame Dessert. The Peanut one has no comparison towards the Black Sesame.
Most of the items are around RM 3-4. Although their portion is small compared to other Dim Sum Restaurant, the taste is definitely the best to my taste in Ipoh.
32,34&36,
Jalan Leong Sin Nam,
30300 Ipoh, Perak,
Malaysia.
Pastamania serves a variety of pastas and pizzas.
I have yet to try their pizzas personally, but I can say for sure, you won’t be disappointed by their wide selection of pastas.
One of my favourites, Creamy Chicken, S$6.90. The cream sauce was addictive.
For Red Sauce lovers, Marinara Pasta, S$8.90. Delicious.
Mixed Berries Smoothies. Refreshing and cooling. but a bit too big. advisable to share it with friends, S$4.90.
8 Grange Road, #02-23
Cathay Cineleisure Orchard
11am – 10pm Sun-Thurs,
11am – 2am Fri & Sat
Since the day I came to Singapore, I have heard from many, telling me the Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao is a must-try.
I was skeptical. I googled for food reviews on it to make sure I make my money worth.
10 out of 10 reviews I read from the Internet, convinced me that I have to make a trip to Crystal Jade one day.
I was so sure and excited.
Their Xiao Long Bao, no doubt, has to be on top of my ordering list.
Sze Chuan Soup Based La Mian. All that I could taste was chilli oil. Nothing else.
Herbal Soup Chicken La Mian. Too bland to my taste.
After this trip, it makes me think twice before taking in what I googled on food reviews.
1 Jurong West Central 2,
#03-18, Jurong Point
Singapore 648886, Singapore
Mon – Sun & Pub : 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Laksa is a well-known spicy noodle soup from Peranakan culture. There are two types of Laksa, which is the Curry Laksa and the Assam Laksa.
Curry Laksa is a coconut-based curry soup while Assam Laksa is a sour fish-based soup. Curry Laksa is mainly served in Singapore, especially the very famous, Katong Laksa.
Katong is an area in a Singapore. Katong Laksa serves noodles which are being cut into smaller pieces that can be eaten only using a spoon.
I have not personally gone to Katong to try their Katong Laksa. However, the version that I have tried in Queensway Shopping Centre is certainly not bad. It is very rich in coconut milk, some of us might find it ‘jelak’.
Given so many Curry Laksa that I have tried so far in Singapore, that was the best among all.
Some of the newspaper cuttings being posted up in front of the stall.
Only spoon is used, no chopsticks or fork is provided.
This uncle is definitely not one of the friendliest people I met. He actually said that he can charge me Copyrights fee for taking photos of him and his stall. At first, I thought he was just kidding, so I smiled. He gave me the straight look, and told me he is not joking with me and still insisted that he can charge me.
Each bowl of Katong Laksa costs S$3.00. One thing for sure is the prawns being served are fresh. Because I am very particular in the freshness of prawns being used in dishes. Very worth trying.
Located at the Ground Floor of Queensway Shopping Centre.
Anyone likes the idea of sitting down in a cafe with a nicely decorated ambience, sipping a cup of coffee or tea of your favourite choice, enjoying the environment and chatting with few of your closest friends?
*drools*
Yes. Thats the idea of spending a lovely Saturday afternoon for me.
or maybe..
a place for you to rest your tiring legs after long hours of shopping during the Great Singapore Sales?
Starbucks is the choice for me to stop by whenever i shop at Vivocity.
if i were to be lucky, i will get the chance to sit at those comfortable sofas
Coffee is definitely my choice of drink, but the number of different combinations of coffee in Starbucks usually gives me a headache.
so far, i have only sticked to trying the
Java Chip Frappuccino® Blended Coffee.
-Coffee, chocolate and chocolate chips blended with ice, topped with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle. You can chew on the small bits of chocolate chips while drinking.
Ice Blended Caramel
-A decadent treat of coffee, milk and caramel blended with ice and topped with whipped cream and a swirl of caramel sauce. Some of you might find this a bit too sweet. Order this if you were to look for the instant sugar rush.
Iced Caffè Latte
-A smooth mix of milk and espresso poured over ice. Simple enough to give me a coffee fix.
Those who are crazy for chocolates, it is recommended to try
Ice Blended Chocolate Chips Cream
-Smooth, creamy combination of chocolate, blended with ice, topped with whipped cream. Extra chocolate chips are added as well.
It is always good to give yourself a treat once in a while. Enjoy the Starbucks Experience.