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Sunday, March 3, 2024

Walaku Nasi Lemak Kukus

With some recommendations from the Foodie Group, I managed to make my way to Nasi Lemak Kukus in Alexandra Road. 

Using the freshest ingredients to make their Nasi Lemak Kukus and their Signature Ayam Berempah, marinated with their speciality spices

Nasi Lemak Kukus

Starring their steamed to perfection and fluffy Nasi Lemak Kukus, we dug into our meal quickly after receiving our order.

The whiff of the rich, coconut-infused rice was to die for accompanied by the large piece of Spiced Fried Chicken (Ayam Berempah). The fried chicken was well seasoned with a flavourful blend of spices, seemingly including turmeric, lemongrass, galangal and other mixtures of aromatic herbs as well as spices. 

Nasi Lemak Kukus Ayam Berempah Set - $6.50 

The Chicken is crispy on the outside while remaining juiciness and tender on the inside topped with spiced batter fried crumbs, allowing an aromatic and delightful crunch. 

Ayam Berempah

The set comprises fried egg, slices of cucumber, ikan billis and peanuts with chilli. The rendang sauce had a thick consistency and rich in flavour. 

Nasi Lemak Kukus Ayam Rendang Set - $7

The visual appeal of the Ayam Rendang had already showcases the vibrant colors of the golden-brown chicken with the sauce. It is a successful execution with a harmonious blend of flavours, textures and traditional elements.

Ayam Rendang

We nodded and agreed that Walaku Nasi Lemak Kukus is definitely our kind of food. We will be back again to try out other items in the menu.

Rating: 3.5 / 5

Walaku - Nasi Lemak Kukus
Location: Fragrance Empire Building 456 Alexandra Rd, Singapore 119962

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Orange Americano, as refreshing as juice in every sip, another innovation from luckin coffee just landed in Singapore

Guess what? Another innovation from luckin coffee has been introduced! Here’s a very special Orange Americano for all Singaporeans that represents another major innovative move by luckin coffee, delivering a unique and new coffee experience.

More Juice than 1 Orange

Enrich yourself with a cup of Americano with a zesty orange burst. The marriage of the robust coffee flavours from the IIAC Gold Medal coffee beans with the refreshing zest of orange juice balances out the bitterness of a typical Americano coffee.

Orange Americano

Whether it’s a working day or an energetic weekend morning, taking a sip simply perks up your day. Not to mention holding a uniquely bright coloured coffee beverage elevates the mood too. No wonder it is the most popular Americano flavour from luckin coffee in China.

Orange Americano and Orange Exfreezo

The special thing about this beverage is that both Americano drinkers and even non-drinkers will likely enjoy the Orange Americano. The taste is not just refreshing but also intriguing! 

Orange Americano

Come and grab the Luck In Hand!

with luck in hand

New Users Incentive! Let’s go! Downloading luckin coffee’s official mobile app (Here) is packed with irresistible rewards. Enjoy your first drink for just $0.99 and get introduced to the world of luckin coffee’s exceptional coffee offerings. This means that new users can now savour their first Orange Americano (or any other drink) for just $0.99.
Give it a try!

luckin coffee App

luckin coffee is the largest coffee chain brand in China, and is also a world-leading coffee retail company with over 16,000 stores worldwide. luckin coffee’s vision is to build a world-class coffee brand and become a part of everyone’s daily life.

luck in hand

Their coffee beans come directly from top coffee-producing regions and have secured the gold medal of IIAC for 5 consecutive years with “Yirgacheffe” in luckin coffee’s SOE Specialty Series winning the IIAC platinum award in 2 separate years.

luckin coffee officially launched in Singapore in March 2023, and have since established over 30 stores island wide.

Furthermore, luckin coffee has introduced more than 50 beverages, averaging the launch of a new beverage weekly in 2023. These innovations include various categories like their Single Origin Espresso (also known as the Little Black Cup Series), Signature Lattes, Matcha Series, luckin Exfreezo, Tea Latte and more. 

luckin coffee’s customer-centric approach and digital capabilities are evident in their day-to-day operations. For instance, new users not only can enjoy their first drink for $0.99. Once downloading the app, they can also receive coupons of varying denominations; and after placing an order, they may also collect additional vouchers. With the launch of the luckin coffee membership program in mid-November 2023, be prepared to receive more discounts and benefits the more you use their app.


Common Man Coffee Roasters (Martin Road)

For a good cup of coffee over breakfast, we headed to Common Man Coffee on Martin Road. As usual the weekend morning was full and bustling in the cafe. 

Common Man Coffee (Martin Road)

The Nitro Ice Tea was served with a slice of lemon with some floral notes and Chamomile while the cold brew was smoothed and refreshing.

Nitro Ice Tea & Cold Brew - $7.50 & $8.50

I'm glad that Eggs Benedict was ordered and thus my cravings were fixed nicely. This Ox Cheek Eggs Benedict was served with tender braised ox cheeks, two poached eggs, chive hollandaise and either on sourdough or wholemeal toast. The entire serving was loaded with rocket and boy! what a good breakfast meal I had!

OX Cheek Eggs Benedict - $28

The creamy egg yolk oozed out and soaked up the sourdough as I placed a cut into the poached eggs.

Poached Eggs

This is definitely a filling breakfast meal if you are looking for one. The breakfast meal comprised of two eggs in any style, bacon, pork sausage, herbed Roma tomato, hashbrowns, portobello mushrooms, chorizo baked beans, sourdough or wholemeal toast.

Common Man Full Breakfast - $30

The hashbrowns were pretty unique and I love their serving of this portobello mushroom. Yums!

Portobello Mushroom

As usual, their service is friendly and awesome. Its a nice place with good ambience, chill vibes for taking photos. If you are looking for quality coffee and breakfast, Common  Man Coffee Roasters will never fail to impress. 

Rating: 4 / 5

Common Man Coffee
Location:
22 Martin Road, #01-00, Singapore 239058

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Macpherson Minced Meat Noodles 麦波申拿手肉脞面

With my last visit to Macpherson Minced Meat Noodles 麦波申拿手肉脞面. Compared to the last round, there is definitely an improvement made in their noodles. 


A flavourful bowl of traditional Bak Chor Mee that comes with Vinegar and Chilli as the base sauce. I asked for Tomato Ketchup and Chilli but there was no Tomato Ketchup available. Nonetheless, the vinegar flavour was pretty strong and the sauce given was good.

 Over 3 years, the price increases by only $0.50.

Minced Meat Noodles - $4.50

The ingredients of the Minced Meat Noodles were braised mushroom, lean meat, minced meat, liver and slices of fish cake. The bowl of soup looks look by appearance but it tasted weird to me with a slight bitterness.

Minced Meat Noodles (Upsized) - $6.50

If you are a fan of Bak Chor Noodles with lots of Vinegar, this might fit the bill.

Ingredients

Rating: 3 / 5

Macpherson Minced Meat Noodles 麦波申拿手肉脞面
Location:
2 Bukit Batok Street 23, Singapore 659527

Monday, February 26, 2024

Yuan Cheng Fried Carrot Cake 源成菜头粿

Yuan Cheng Fried Carrot Cake is hidden at almost a corner of the corner of the Hawker Center with a half lighted up signboard that I would have mistakenly think that its not in business for the day if not for its long queue and aroma of the frying.

The stall is run by a lady whom has been serving Chai Tow Kway for over 30 years.

Yuan Cheng Fried Carrot Cake

Good value for money considering its portion. We ordered the black version of Fried Carrot cake for the 1sst time to try and it was yummy. While Vegetable Oil for frying is known to be a healthier option, they are using it to whip up plates of yummy fried Carrot Cake. Other ingredients such as Chye Poh (preserved radish) and garlic were used.

There were generous amounts of eggs in each serving and the carrot cakes were cut into pieces, each coated with dark sweet soy sauce and chopped green onions. These carrot cakes are on the fluffier side and  caramelised at the exterior, adding a depth the dish. 

Fried Carrot Cake (Black)

We had a mixed version of carrot cake at other visits and found that this version suits us most as it has the best of both worlds, black and white. Each serving was placed on disposable plates and served with disposable utensils.

Fried Carrot Cake (Black & White) 



Rating: 3.5 / 5

Yuan Cheng Fried Carrot Cake 源成菜头粿
Location:
Telok Blangah Food Centre, 79 Telok Blangah Dr, #01-33, Singapore 100079


Sunday, February 25, 2024

Meshiya 饭屋

 We visited the coffeeshop looking for Chicken Rice stall but the stall was no longer there and we had decided to go for a Japanese Meal for the menu was pretty enticing with a variety for us to choose from.

Meshiya 


I ordered the Unagi Salmon Don hoping to get a variety on my bowl but was kind of disappointed to see a few small pieces of Salmon on my bowl. Nonetheless the overall presentation was pretty with colors from lettuce, corn kernels and cherry tomatoes. The sauce was enough for the rice. Overall, consider ok. 

Una Salmon Don - $11.20

A comforting and classic Japanese dish that translate as "parent and child bowl" that comprise of the sweet savoury soy-based broth served over a bed of rice. The dish's simplicity is often a charm to me. The chicken was tender and amount of meat to egg was adequate. For taste wise, I would prefer to have a stronger or "heavier" taste in the condiments used.

Oyako Don - $6


I agree that the meal portion is minimal for some choices in terms of the pricing. Overall, its an average fare.

Rating: 3 / 5

Meshiya 饭屋
Location: 658 Punggol E, Singapore 820658

Saturday, February 24, 2024

Oh Ho! Thai BBQ

Savour the rich and aromatic delights of Oh Ho! Thai BBQ Halal Mookata is prepared with its finest ingredients. Whether you are a Thai enthusiast or a Halal Diner, they promise a gastronomic adventure.

We had the Mookata Set at $36 for 2-3 and topping up another $2 for Tom Yum Broth. The set comprises of 

  • Egg
  • Egg Tofu
  • Mama Tom Yum Noodles
  • Glass Noodles
  • Enoki Mushrooms
  • Chinese Cabbage
  • Kang Kong

Set Platter

The meat platter was served on a traditional metal plate with
  • Marinated Chicken Leg
  • Black Pepper Chicken Leg
  • 3mm Sliced Beef Round
  • Smoked Duck Breast
  • Big Prawns 
  • Squid
  • Salmon Fillet
  • Fish Balls
  • Crab Sticks
  • Beef Balls
  • Chicken Franks

Meat Platter

We started with butter grilling the meat and placing the other items into the Tom Yum Soup base with Mama Tom Yum Noodles.


Starting Mookata 


Mookata

The Deep Fried Sea Bass was well fried and served with mango salad. It was garnish with additional cilantro and the salad had made the dish appetising. 

Deep Fried Sea Bass with Mango Salad - $26 

Here's the popular Thai Staple, Pad Thai Prawns. It was sweet and served with succulent prawns. 

Pad Thai Prawns - $7 

Delicious and flavourful. This is a good appetizer from the Thai cuisine. Pair it with the sweet and sour thai chilli to enjoy it.

Thai Fish Cake (4 pcs) - $5


Oh Ho! Thai BBQ
Location: 
380 Clementi Ave 5, Kedai Kopi, Singapore 120380