Old Street - Bak Kut Teh @ Plaza Singapura

I am a person who loves to drink soup, especially those very strong tasteful soup.

Looking around for dinner on a weeknight in town usually is a difficult approach.

I'm very fortunate to come across this petite restaurant, which serves bak kut teh (Pork Ribs).

What so special about this shop.

It have limited seating, however, the stall is managed by matured adults to oldies, who actually are very high tech. They teaches their customers to order food using their e-menu on an ipad. With such limited space available, they are able to make arrangements for every one time they have at least 30 plus pax. Their utensils, i.e. chopsticks spoons all can be found in the table's compartment itself. It made us feel like we are eating on a transformer spaceship. Haha.. .pun intended.

They are well-known especially for the soft tender and juicy pork ribs served. You get to taste the wholesome feel of it once it is in your palate. The meat is so soft that it literally melts in your mouth.

Fancy more for peppery soup, try this shop.

They have good promo package: about S$11 for a set, that comes with a bowl of soup with pork ribs, you tiao, rice and tow hway.

It is quite decent that you can order that set and shared by 2.

Their service crew are all friendly and ready to help. Although some are of retired age, but they still look as young and strong as ever.

Recommended for Dinner gathering, best to try to book  before going down, if not just queue a little while and you are ready to dine!


Old Street Bak Kut Teh  

Address: 

68 Orchard Rd #B2-07 Plaza Singapura Singapore 238839

Phone:6759 1082

Hours: 9:30AM–9PM

Lunch Hi Tea @ Axis Bar and Lounge (Mandarin Oriental)

What is Hi Tea? I have always know Hi Tea as piping hot pastries served in wooden weave basket, with various steam flavors of baos, soup dumplings and even fry snacks like those in Yum Cha. However, today I experienced a different Hi Tea! 

The afternoon started without lunch but just Hi-Tea! 

I was rather excited as it was our nation (Golden Jubilee) 50 years of age, SG50.

Was wondering what surprises will I have.. so here it goes..

As for starter, a cooling soft gel-like jelly with a tint of sweetness just fall smoothly down the throat. Soothing the throat and as it is refreshing, which also act as a palate cleanser.

Unique combination yet tasty.

Gula Melaka Pandan Jelly

The bar is brightly lighted with a good sky view, enjoying 'Emperor's White Garden' & 'Miraculous Mandarin' these two pot of TWG tea enlighten our mood and set the environment into a zen Saturday.

With the theme for the year as SG50, Mandarin Oriental came to develop a monthly local delights menu with a chosen choice of favor each month. In the month of June, it was Coconut and for the month of July it is Pandan.

Each small bite size canapes are infused with Pandan (Screwpine Leave) flavor.

A simple wrap with tenderness and juicy filled chicken wrapped around the refreshing cucumber wraps. Carefully prepared smooth and mouth-melting Foie Gras sandwiched in between the toast. It gave the different texture and crunch to each bite. Creating excitement and enjoyment.

Singapore Specials? Majority of the ideas are evolves from Nonya Kuehs as it is one our our local delights.
Plates of dessert, sweets and savory, where East meets the West!

Their service crews and managers are dressed neatly and always seen wearing a smiles. They are very polite and have always kept a lookout on their diners, that's a Thumb up (LIKE) for them!

This place is recommended for couples (of all walks of life) who wants to spend their special time alone and or a place to have a peaceful meal away from all your busy schedules! Here's a chance for a great escape!




Axis Bar and Lounge

Address: 5 Raffles Ave, 039797
Phone:6885 3500
Hours: Open today · 11AM–12AM

Pizzeria Mozza @ MBS

If you are one who likes seating in a bar for meet-ups, chilling evenings, gathering with love ones (couple, family) or even a boys-night-out / ladies-nights-out. This is a place with its right ambience set up just for you!

Mozza have two concept shop situated next to each other, also known as the restaurant: Osteria Mozza and the the other side sells PIZZA, also known as Pizzeria Mozza.

A little background adapted from their website: 

"With a devout commitment to product, environment and hospitality, Nancy Silverton, Mario Batali and Joseph Bastianich meld their prodigious talents to bring Pizzeria Mozza and Osteria Mozza to the heart of Singapore." ~ http://singapore.pizzeriamozza.com/the-restaurant/

Thankfully we have these guys bringing traditional Italian food to our homeland.

Both dining concepts are very different though it is just situated next to each other. The Osteria Mozza is like a fine-dining bar setup whereas Pizzeria Mozza is like a cafe bar setup. Both sides have their crowds, the lighting are dimmed down to build the ambience for the fine dining and for the pizzeria, it is brighter especially at the sit-around counter tables (where the main bulk of work is being done!) If you like live station, you would like to be seated a front of the oven, where they have non stops pizzas shove in and taken out of their stone oven. 

The Pizzeria Mozza is pretty spacious, however to be able to handle the crowd, their tables set together have a limited walking space in between. Nonetheless, they left a passage walk way. 

 Prosciutto de Parma (Complimentary)

As this dining venue gave us a little atas fine dining cafe style where it all started with some snacks. In chinese restaurant you have peanuts, here we are served with ham made into crackers with herbs. It is uniquely flavourful!

 Nancy's chopped salad

To start our meal, we chose a lightly seasoned salad, with chickpeas and cherry tomatoes! The chef had selected different cabbages to add on colors and allure our appetite further. As colors helps one vision to build up excitement.

Bone Marrow Al Forno 

Next up, was our bone marrow with garlic and toasted buttery bread aside.

After seeing the 'bone marrow'in the menu the first thing that came to my mind was something like the bone marrow you could find in 'Soup Tulang'. 

1st thought of the Bone Marrow (Soup Tulang)

But unexpectedly, the presentation was so simple that I was pretty taken aback. At first, when the dish was served I was contemplating whether to eat it, as there is no gravy. 

Hoping not to regret, I placed a tiny little bit into my mouth, it just melts, and it became very addictive. The sides helps to add on more flavor to the bone marrow, especially with the various combination that you can try with!

As I am recalling, the taste is unforgotten.

 Calamari al forno with fagioli & oregano

To satisfy our seafood craving and curiosity on how they would prepare this dish. We ordered. 
Though chickpea have very minimal flavor, and calamari, if it was not prepared properly there will be a 'fishy'smell left behind. So with the herbs, this simple dish had become juicy keeping the sweetness and freshness of the seafood.

Bacon, salame (fennel sausage, pancetta, tomato & mozzarella) - Meat Lover's

Lastly, we ordered our PIZZA! As this restaurant serves only stone oven pizza, this makes this thin crust pizza delicious, cooking it till just the right time and not over baking it. Of cos, the chef who are preparing it also plays a very important role.  

Having said all these, the food served that night at the restaurant have very minimum decoration. As that brings up the colors of the main dishes and not overpowering it. The sides, herbs and spices used are to help enhance the flavour aroma of the main dish.

I would definitely frequent this restaurant again. Though it is a little more pricey then average. Their staff are very friendly and sociable. They are there always to recommend their top list of chef recommendation!

Gentle Reminder: It is always full (do make a reservation before you head down)

Pizzeria Mozza
2 Bayfront Avenue, 
#B1-42/46 
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 
Singapore 018972

Opening hours: 
Monday to Sunday: 12pm to 11pm
Phone:6688 8522

Chabuton @ Millenia Walk

We found a hidden treasure for a quick lunch eat and go. We were greeted with the ramen display attracting our eyes with those beautiful colors and enticing our appetites with illustrations of the noodles and ingredients. 

It is a relatively small outlet compared to its neighbour Saboten, brightly litted, bringing a cheerful and relaxing ambience for quick getaway from your work. 

We are spoilt with choices, as Chabuton offers a variety of different ramen with different soup base. 

 Nothing beats trying the original, despite having a simple presentation of the food it gives a clean and clear appearance where one can appreciate its simplicity. 

Ordering their most famous Tonkatsu Ramen, what left in our mouth was a thick and flavourful mingling of its strong stock. In a cold weather, it will be best to have just a bowl of it.

Chabuton Tonkotsu Ramen

Browsing through the menu further, if you are a small eater and would always like to have a chance of ordering their kids menu, Chabuton, gives its diners a choice of ordering a small bowl of rice which comes with a slice of 'char siew' and some prickles to tease the appetite. 

Char Siew Don

In my opinion, Chabuton offers in a relatively reasonable pricing for its range of items and their quality of food was not substandarded, ranging from S$15 - S$28 per pax.

It is a place I would recommend for a dinner / company lunch gathering for fun and relaxing Friday. 

Their servers are very friendly, they are also  very attentive at all time, (as their shop layout allows their servers to keep all its diners in their view, at all time) ensuring their diners have their needs met. 

I will definitely head back there again!

Chabuton

9 Raffles Blvd, #02-15 

Millenia Walk, 

Singapore 039596

Opening Hours: 

Monday to Sunday: 11.30am to 10pm

Phone:6837 0335