Fika Swedish Cafe & Bistro @ Beach Road

Popped by this cafe on one of the Sunday afternoon. They are located at the corner of Arab Street and Beach Road. The cafe is decorated with the color scheme of white. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. Waiter and waitress were very friendly and helpful. At 3pm, the indoor seating was almost full. I can't imagine how would it be like if it is their dinner crowd. We saw many people ordering waffles, so we also ordered Caramelised Banana Waffles and a cold strawberry Latte to share. We didnt really like the latte even though it looks cool with the strawberry at the bottom. But its way too sweet for us. For the waffles, it was a right pick. Personally, i do love waffles which is crispy but for this even though its not crispy, but it just taste good. Maybe the syrup, banana, the waffles and ice cream came in right join. Looking forward to go back for dinner.

Fika Swedish Cafe & Bistro
Address: 257 Beach Rd, 199539
Phone:6396 9096
Website: http://www.fikacafe.com/
Opening Hours:11:00 am – 11:00 pm

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Wheat Baumkuchen @ One Raffles Place

This place was introduced by Ron and he always eat here for lunch. So just happened that i went to his office nearby to wait for him, he decided to bring me here for dinner. In fact, we came here about 8pm and the queue was still quite long. But we are lucky enough to find seats, even though the space is not big. I guess its because everyone here has this idea of "Eat and Go" rather than eat then chit chat. 

Bull Run Noodle ($8.00) -  Chicken with Green soba noodle. The portion was not very big but it turns out to be filling. Food not very oily. The noodle itself has not much taste so must mix well with the seasoning. 

Salmon Noodle ($9.00) - Salmon with Green soba noodle. The Salmon is abit dry compared to the chicken. 

Black soya milk ($1.60) - I really love this. It feels so healthy and nice. Its not sweet at all. But Ron did not like this, maybe its because its not sweet to him.

Wheat

Address:  One Raffles Place, #B1-32. 

Opens Mondays to Sundays. 

Tel: 64433391

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Llao Llao, The Frozen Yogurt

Llao Llao has been in Singapore for awhile and finally I got to try it just recently. Yes! Recently! This is because the queue at Llao Llao is always very long and so happened I am always rushing for meetings that I can't afford the time to queue till recently. 

Honestly, i think the Yogurt taste more like ice-cream. It does not have this typical yogurt taste. After my first mouth, i remembered saying "It has this strong milk taste! ". Then i realised that Llao Llao yogurt is make from Slimmed Milk. Subsequently when i mixed it with fruits and nuts, it tasted good!!! This made the experience better and i almost forgot that i am having yogurt because it just tasted like a healthy version of vanilla ice-cream.

I am quite excited to try this in Europe at the end of the year!!! 

You can find our locations here: 
http://www.llaollaoweb.com/sg/llaollao-sg

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Boon Lay Raja Restaurant - Favorite Chinese Restaurant in the west ( Updated)

I am putting this down as part of my memories because this awesome restaurant will stop their operation end of this month (31st Mar 2015). The reason is because the man beside this Restaurant decided to retire after that. 

This Chinese Restaurant is located at Blk 135 Jurong Gateway Road, Level 2. Basically, they are 5 mins away from the MRT station and its directly besides JCube shopping mall. 

Since 2009, my family have been getting Peng Cai (盆菜) and Yusheng (魚生) for our family reunion dinner every year except 1 year we missed their closing date for their pre-order and have to buy from another reputable resturant which was really horrible. And yes, from that year onwards, we only buy Peng Cai from Boon Lay Raja. It is pity that they are closing. Honestly, they really served good food and it was never overpriced. 

Sometime, my papa will bring us over for dinner or even do take away  if we decided to eat at home. Usually, when we were there, we will order their set meal and if we are doing take away then we will do ala carte. Food was never too oily and the food was never too rich. And i guess thats the reason why we love about the place. 

Our favourite dishes:

- Roasted Crispy Duck with Mango Sauce

- Steamed crab 

- Sweet Yam Paste with Golden Pumpkin and Gingko Nut 

IndoChili Indonesian Restaurant Food Review

Ron and i are Indonesian food lovers. Whenever we are in Indonesian, we will definitely eat their local food because we simply enjoy it.  In Singapore, if we come across any stall or restaurant that sell Indonesian food, it is always the case... "Lets try it". Because we really miss the food in Indonesian. And recently, we found one that is REALLY good in Singapore that we really want to share.

IndoChili Indonesian Restaurant

IndoChili is the leading family friendly Indonesian Restaurant. They are the winner of Food Republic Hawker King Challenge and one of the restaurants rated 4.5 out of 5 by 8 Days Magazine. Currently the restaurant is located along Zion Road which is just opposite Great World City. The most important thing is they served authentic Indonesian food!!!!!

They have both indoor and outdoor seating. Given the space, it is spacious. It is also a ideal place for family/friends gathering. It is baby friendly too.  

This is really nice to know that the restaurant believes in NO MSG!!!!

Cah KangKung ($8.80) 

Tahu Telor ($8.80) - This beancurd omelette is a MUST order dish!!! I have to say that this is very very very yummy. The savory sweet peanuts sauce is way too awesome. Ron and i love it very much and it is by far the best Tahu Telor we have eaten. We give you 5/5.

 Sate Ayam Madura (5pcs) ($7.80) - The chicken was not tough and it went very well with their sauce. It is my favorite dish as well. 

Udang Bakar Jimbaran ($17.50) - Prawns were fresh.

Ayam Bakar Kecap ($8.80) - This grilled chicken was not dry at all and quite tender being the fact it was grilled. Ron's favourite dish. 

Left: Kiwi Cream Soda ($5.80) ; Right: Es Kopi Duren ($5.80)

If i have only one item to pick in the drinks menu. I will go for  Es Kopi Duren. Both of us really like this drink. Basically, its DURIAN COFFEE ice blended. It is very rich and tasty. Honestly, I am missing it now.

Overall, it was a satisfied dinner for sure. Food was authentic and nice. Ron said their food "有水准"  (Got standard) with good customer service. We will come back for sure, specially for Es Kopi Duren and Tahu Telor.

Kueh Lapis Legit Durian (Medium) ($32.00) - I wanted to buy home the original flavor but they have sold out. This shows how good the Kueh Lapis is. But lucky, we managed to get this which has durian flavor. Ron bought home the medium size and ask the staff in the restaurant to cut it half for us. So this is the half portion for my family. Try and Tasted! Thumbs up.!

IndoChili Indonesian Restaurant

Address:  54 Zion Rd, 247779

Phone: 64451766

Website: http://www.indochili.com/

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W39 Bistro & Bakery Brunch Review

Our love for brunch carry on to 2015.

Since its the first brunch of the year, we decided to go somewhere new. And here we were.......  

W39 bristro and bakery

A hidden gem in the west of Singapore. 

The cafe is situated at West Coast. The actual address is 39 Jalan Mas Puteh. The closest MRT station will be Clementi MRT, however it's going to be a super long walk. So I suggest to take bus 78 from Clementi MRT station.

The space of the cafe consider  acceptable. They have both indoor and outdoor seatings. The decor of the place gives a nostalgia feel. They have 1 small little corner that sells handmade wallets, cookies for Chinese New Year and snacks that kids ate in the 80s. Its pretty interesting though. 

We were greeted by this little name tag upon seating down. And I really like it because I find it very so personal. I remembered the other cafe that had this little name tag was Five and Dime Cafe. 

I would say the price of the food here is consider more wallet friendly. I am quite excited of going back soon for their Mee Siam because i saw many of their customers ordered that too. So i supposed it must be good!!

Brie Parma Ham Panni ($10.50) - When the dish was served i really think that it was nothing special. However, i was really wrong. The truffle oil brings this to a whole new level. I will give this 5/5. 

Eggs Benedict ($10) - Good. This is definitely yummy and cheap.  

Salted Caramel ($6.80) - Not too rich and its just right. I will give this 5/5.

Cafe Mocha ($5.00) - Its nice to complete our meal with a cup of coffee. 

Overall, this place is affordable and food is very good. I will come back again for sure because i want to try their Mee Siam, Hearty breakfast and also more cakes too!! 

W39 Bistro

Address:  39 Jalan Mas Puteh, 128637

Phone: 6776 0777

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Brunch places in Singapore we have visited so far

Here's a list of cafes that we went for brunch so far.

* Our favorite brunch place

Updated: 29 Dec 2014

1. Prive *

Address: 2 Keppel Bay Vista, Singapore City 098382

Phone: 6776 0777

Baby Friendly: Yes
Must Eat: Eggs Benedict, Fries with Truffle Mayonnaise 
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2. Wild Honey (Scotts Square) *

Address: 6 Scotts Square, #03-01, Scotts Square, 228209

Phone: 6636 1816

Baby Friendly: Yes

3. Dean and Deluca *

Address: 181 Orchard Rd, 04 – 23/24, Orchard Central, 238896

Phone: 6509 7708

Baby Friendly: Yes

4. Kith cafe (Park Mall)

Address: 9 Penang Road

Phone:  6338 8611

Baby Friendly: Yes

5. Lot Gourmet

Address: 965 Upper Changi Rd N, 507665

Phone: 6633 9651

Baby Friendly: Yes

6. Spruce (Fire Station)

Address: 260 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #01-01, Singapore 588213

Phone: 6836  5528

Baby Friendly: Yes

7. Eggs and Berries (Westgate)

Address: 3 Gateway Drive #02-06 Westgate Mall Singapore 608532

Phone: 6465  9189

Baby Friendly: Yes

8. Food for thought (8 Queen Street) *

Address:  8 Queen Street, Singapore 188535

Phone: 6338 0873

9. Lola's Cafe

Address: 5 Simon Rd, 545893

Phone: 6284 0349

10. Bochinche *

Address: 22 Martin Road #02-01 Singapore 239058

Phone: 6235 4990

Baby Friendly: Yes

11. Five and Dime Eatery

Address: 297 River Valley Road, Singapore 238338

Phone: 9236 5002

Baby Friendly: Yes

12. Supply and Demand (Orchard Gateway) *

Address: #02-13/14, Orchard Gateway, 277 Orchard Road

Phone: 67026218

Baby Friendly: Yes

13. The Provision Shop Cafe *

Address: 01-79, 3 Everton Park, Singapore 080003

Phone: 6225 9931

Baby Friendly: Yes

14. Artistry Cafe

Address: 17 Jalan Pinang, 199149

Phone: 6298 2420

15. The Coastal Settlement *

Address: 200 Netheravon Rd, Singapore 508529

Phone: 6475 0200

Baby Friendly: Yes

16. Maison Ikkoku *

Address: 20 Kandahar Street Singapore 198885

Phone: 6294 0078

17. Hatched (Holland Village)

Address: 267 Holland Ave, 278989

Phone: 6463 0012

18. Forty Hands *

Address: Blk 78 Yong Siak Street, Singapore 163078

Phone: 6225 8545

19. Pies & Coffee (Rochester Mall)

Address: 35 Rochester Drive, #01-02 Rochester Mall, 138639

Phone: 6570 0080

Baby Friendly: Yes

20. House (Dempsey)

Address: 8D Dempsey Rd, Singapore 249672

Phone: 6475 7787

Baby Friendly: Yes

Privé Cafe @ Keppel - Favorite Brunch place in the year of 2014

Today i am going to write a short post on one of our favorite brunches in the year 2014.

Privé Cafe @ Keppel

The first time I went to Privé was 4 months ago when Ron and his friends had a small gathering there. Way before that I had people keeps telling me the food there is awesome,  including Ron says so too. But because we were so busy and there were other brunch places to visit, Privé was always in our list of brunch places to visit and we never execute it till 4 months ago. I wouldn't said that I have been to many brunch places in Singapore but I have to say that after I been to Privé , it has became one of my favorite brunch places.

I think the first thing that attracted me the most is the decoration / theme of the cafe. The color scheme they used give a very relax feel. And the place is very spacious too which i love the most which makes it baby friendly. Food is good and thats the main reason why i want to return.

My favorite order: Privé’s Ultimate Brekkie (2 eggs (any style), 6-inch chicken Frankfurter, maple-roasted bacon, roasted Roma tomato, sautéed button mushrooms, potato rosti, housemade wholemeal toast). Trust me, the portion is very big so i  usually share with someone.

Love this Eggs Benedict (English muffin, smoked leg ham, streaky bacon, poached eggs,

Hollandaise sauce). This is one of the good ones i had tried so far. 

Every time i am there, i will definitely order this place. Recommended to add $3 for the truffle mayonnaise. The truffle mayonnaise will bring the fries to a new level. Yummy!!!!

Must Try: 
- Privé’s Ultimate Brekkie ($20) 
- Eggs Benedict ($16)
- Straight Cut Fries ( $10) + Add truffle mayonnaise ($3)

Privé Cafe @ Keppel

Address:  2 Keppel Bay Vista, Singapore City 098382

Phone: 6776 0777

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Bondi Beach - Trio Cafe for Brunch

Trio Cafe - This is the right place for brunch if you are looking for something nice in the morning. It is abit pricey but its totally worth it. We had a good time over in the cafe and we promised to revisit again when we pop by Bondi in the future.

The cafe is located along the road and after you across the road, that's the beach. So technically, you can say that the cafe is along the beach. So you wouldn't miss it.

The inside of the cafe gives a very simple and yet modern look.  I really like how the way they match the white table cloth with brown furniture.

The staffs are really very friendly. I have to say that they do provide excellent customer service. 

Here comes my favorite Eggs Benedict. This is for sure a MUST to try. Its very rich and tasty. Initially, i thought the portion is very small when it came to my table. However, i realized that is not true because i felt full after my very last bite. And i was very satisfied after eating it. Thumbs up for this!

 Nutella French Toast which comes with caramelised bananas and hazelnut crumble. I am not a fan of Nutella but this is really very good and i love it too. I guess the bananas and the crumble help the texture of  the bread with the Nutella.

Butter Coffee, apparently its a very healthy drink according to Ron. However, i am not really a fan of it. 

Overall, we concluded that this is one of the best cafe we had ever been.

Address: 56 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach NSW 2026, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9365 6044

Website: www.triocafe.com.au