Singapore #022 Rokeby Bistro

On a sunday evening after our movie at NEX, I brought my parents to a Aussie cafe in one of the private estate area near NEX. Rokeby, situated at Jalan Riang, is only a few shops away from the famous Wimbly Lu.

It was a disappointment that the Vegemite Glazed Chicken was sold out! I came all the way there to have it *sighs* Luckily, they still have the luncheon cheese fingers. The luncheon meat (crispy on the outside and yet soft on the inside) goes really well with the cheese dips. 

Luncheon Cheese Fingers ($8.90)

The smoked salmon caesar salad was served with generous portion of smoked salmon and the smoked salmon  was not too salty. The veggie was also fresh and crunchy that we finished everything on the plate. 

Smoked Salmon Caesar Salad (S$13.90)

The texture spaghetti of Mushroom Aglio Olio was cooked just to our taste, neither too hard nor too soft. It was quite satisfactory for us but I would prefer it too be not so oily.

Mushroom Aglio Olio ($14.90)

My dad is a big fan of Kurobuta Pork so I ordered the Kurobuta Pork Belly for him. The skin was cripsy but the meat was very tender. The apple sauce was also very delicious. However, I feel they should replaced the mash potato with some other side dishes.

Kurobuta Pork Belly ($25.90)

I like the food here and also the laid back atmosphere, just a perfect place to spend the weekend!

P.S. Waffles are only served till 5pm so come early if you want to try them. Otherwise, you can pop by Wimbly Lu to have some. Another reminder is that parking lots are limited so you might have to park further and walk a distance. Otherwise, you can try the valet services (not sure if it's only available on weekends)

Rokeby Bistro
15-9 Jalan Riang
Singapore 358987
Tue - Sun 09:00 - 22:00
Tel: +65 9106 0437

Singapore #021 Nooks House Of Pancakes

On New Year Eve, J couple and I met up for brunch. As one of them is a pancake lover, we decided to try this new place since I read you can DIY your own pancake. It's quite easy to find this place. You just need to know what buses can drop you at Jalan Jurong Kechil and alight opposite Blk19. Along the same stretch as Carpenter and Cook, it is just a block behind the bus stop.

Since I was earlier than the two of them, I practically just snapped every single corner of the cafe.

Finally, we order 2 batters - Original & Chocolate ($10 for each bottle). And we started to show off our drawing skills (which was not beautiful at all but it was really fun!) 

We spent 3 hours there making our own pancakes. I will definitely recommend those with young children to bring them to Nooks and have some fun and bonding. Too bad we were too full that we didn't get a chance to test The Addiction (Bailey Pancakes) and The Rainbow Pancakes.

You can view my instavideo from the below link:

http://instagram.com/p/ik8S33qkkH/

Nook House of Pancakes
21 Lorong Kilat
Singapore 598123
Mon - Fri 12pm - 10pm
Sat - Sun 10am - 10pm
Tel: 6466 1811

Singapore #020 - 海底捞 (HaiDiLao) Hot Pot

We went to HaiDiLao Hot Pot at Clarke Quay on Boxing Day to celebrate mummy's birthday.

I tried to call on Christmas Eve to make reservation but it was already full. They told me to call 30 mins before coming down to take queue number so I did at 6pm, hoping to get a table by 6.30pm.

When I reached at 6.30pm, they told me my table was not ready so I went to walk around. After 30 mins, they did not call so I went back again. My table was still not available, I was told to have a seat and enjoy some snacks first. Alright… service was good… they took stools out for us to sit and served us with tea, popcorns and longans. At a corner, there was also free manicure service but there was a queue for it since only 1 person at a time -.-"

Finally after 1.5hr of waiting (starting from the time i called), we managed to get a table! 

We ordered our food thru the iPad given, sounds cool ya.

We ordered the yuanyang (choice of 2 soups) pot - Mala (Spicy) & Black Chicken Soup.

First: Choose your soup base. Yuanyang Pot (S$20)

Black Pork (S$12)

Wagyu Beef (S$56)

Luncheon Meat (S$8)

Pork Belly (S$14)

Cuttlefish Cake (S$14)

Soon Hock Fish (S$26)

Prawn (1/2 portion, S$4)

Crispy Meat (S$10)

Pork Intestines ($10)

Crown Daisy/Tang-O (S$6)

Golden Mushroom (S$6)

Black Fungus (S$6)

Fried Rice (S$3)

Prosperity Noodel (S$2)

I must say service is definitely excellent! My mum accidentally spilled the drink and immediately 2 of the waitress attended to us with towels and clearing up the mess. They refilled our soup without us requesting and changed our plates for a few times. Of course, unlike those steamboat buffet (that is cheap), the ingredients served are very fresh. This is why I think it's more worth the money to pay a little more and get good quality of food.

Note: Free flow of selected drinks are charged at $3 per person and free flow of sauces/fruits/desserts at $3 per person. Also, if you are having additional orders, you need to inform the waitress as the order cannot be sent directly to the kitchen after the 1st order.

2nd Floor, 3D Building,
River Valley Road, Clarke Quay
Singapore
10:30 - 03:00
Tel: +65 6337 8626/ 6337 8627

Singapore #019 - Cups N Canvas

Before heading to PlayNation last night, we planned to have our dinner away from the usual weekend crowd in town and I googled Cups N Canvas that is right in Selegie Road.

Cups N Canvas

This place just gives a cosy and still chrismasy feeling… Tables were all taken up but the place was spacious during dinner time which was what I wanted to look for… somewhere to enjoy coffee and able to chat (and not shouting to one another).

I think this is the first time I found sweet potato latte selling in Singapore. Sweet Potato latte was my love and a drink that I will order each time when I'm in Korea. 

It tasted quite different from Korea; Korea still has the best sweet potato latte. The one in Cups N Canvas was not bad though, it has a light sweet potato taste and there's also sweet potato puree.

Sweet Potato Latte

Lobster Pasta

Breakfast Canvas

Smoked Salmon Sandwich

Cheesecake

They also have very interesting fruit beer like Apple Beer and Mango Beer. I will definitely try them during my next visit.

139 Selegie Road
Singapore 188309
Tue - Thu 10:30 - 22:00
Fri - Sat 10:30 - 23:00
Sun 10:00 - 20:00
Tel: +65 6884 6855

Singapore #018 - The Sushi Bar

Often I passed by this sushi shop after getting my nails done at Daisy Shop in Far East Plaza.

At night, it always has very long queue. Today, I had to wait 1 hour to get my nail fixed at Daisy Shop.

I gave it a go and queued for some sushi… I queued for close to 1 hour to get myself a seat at the sushi bar counter. The waitress was telling me that in future if i'm dining alone, i could just go up to them to ask if there's a seat before queuing up...

The waiter there took my order was quite nice and friendly. He asked if I would like to try something new that is not in the menu. If the waiter doesn't inform you, do ask him/her.

Tonight's special was Monkfish Liver, Ankimo

It tasted quite similar to Foie Gras. It comes in a plate of 3pcs.

Very affordable price, fresh and authentic (tasted exactly the same as the one I tried in Tokyo)!

Ankimo (S$14.90)

Unlike the usual thin slices of fish, the sashimi here are sliced thicker.

The fish served is fresh and chewy. I think they are much nicer than the ones I tried in Tsukiji Fish Market. 

3-Kind (S$14.90)

Lastly, the highly recommended Salmon Aburi Roll by many blog reviews.

I was googling for blog reviews on this shop when I was queuing.

The fish is tender that it kind of melts in your mouth without much effort to chew.

Salmon Aburi Roll (S$14.50)

Note: They do reservations only for weekday till 7.30pm. And the most important thing, they only accept cash so do bring enough cash and enjoy cheap (no GST & service charge) and good food!

14 Scotts Road, Far East Plaza
#03-89 Singapore 228213
Mon - Fri 12:30 - 15:00, 17:30 - 21:00
Sat 12:30 - 21:00