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As Singaporeans, we are always on the hunt for good food. We scouted Tjendana bistro on our trip to Bandung and it was a great choice. Pocket friendly prices relative to our Singapore dollar, this restaurant serves up quality Zi Char style dishes in a classy setting. Being chinese speaking, Bahasa is a challenge for me but the English menu really helps to make the ordering process a breeze.With all the ticks in place, there is no reason not to visit the restaurant so off we went!

Angelina, no this post has nothing to do with Ms Jolie,  open up with much hype and fanfare back in 2015. The restaurant has managed to outlast many restaurants and cafe in the cut throat business it is in. The brand celebrates more than a century of history since its inception in 1903. Singapore is proud to host its first South East Asia branch serving up its famous Mont-Blanc and hot chocolate . With its premium price tag, we check out if the restaurant is worth a visit.

Wild honey is a wildly popular restaurant serving up breakfast options from all over the world. 3 restaurants have since opened in classy districts since its inception in 2009 is a testament of the popularity. Be it savory options or a sweet snack, seafood, meat or vegetarian you can find it in Wild Honey. We head to their less busy but still posh branch at Scotts Square to check it out.

Hakata is a city in the Eastern side of Japan located in the Fukuoka prefecture and they are famous for the Tonkotsu Ramen. Think broken pork bones simmering for days till a smooth and creamy white broth. The end result is a bowl of Ramen heaven for diners and we are here at Hakata Ikkousha to try it out.

The humble Soba dish is a great way for friends to gather over a meal and Yomoda Soba in the Japan Food town of Wisma Atria is the perfect place to do that. Apart from Soba, noodle dishes like Udon and rice bowls are also served.

Fried chicken is one of my comfort food and Korean cuisine is another one of my favorite. Jinja chicken marry up the 2 to bring you delicious Korean fried chicken(KFC) and also favorites like JJajiangmyeon(Bean paste noodles) and Mandu(dumplings). I cant resist and had to check it out.

Kurotomon is a quality ramen bar churning out bowls of delicious noodles. Apart from being good at noodles, they also have a BBQ menu providing patrons with delicious sides of grilled meats to match with the hot piping noodles.

Shoon Huat Bak Kut Teh is one of the local favorites and also popular with the visiting Singaporean crowd. They have more than 20 outlets spanning across Malaysia and have a long history dating back to 1975. Being the true blue Singaporean, we are always on the lookout for good food and paid a visit to try the famous Bak Kut Teh (Pork Rib Soup).

Restoran Hua Mui is located along the popular Jalan Trus street rubbing shoulders with the various cafe. The eatery is able to hold its weight among the thriving cafes and attract its fair share of customers evidenced by the crowd early in the morning.

The Ramen Keisuke brand needs no introduction with is vast range of Ramen stalls all over the island each with their own specialties. The Clark Quay branch is no stranger to their winning formula with the snaking queue you see during meal times. With food as delicious as this, it is easy to understand why.

The butcher's club wow fans in Hong Kong and Bali with its signature dry aged burgers. They have also been gaining traction among beef and burger lovers in Singapore. Located in the iconic Clark Quay district, this is the perfect burger joint to satisfy your tummies after a night of partying.

Located just 3 mins walk away from Clark Quay MRT station and right in the heart of the partying zone, the restaurant is easy to locate. The facade is intriguing and makes you want to check out what they served.


There are alfresco dining areas which are great for people watching during the late evening but the missus and I prefer the cooler indoors which are beautifully decorated with wall murals



and also a grass patch cow showing where the different cuts of meats come from.


This burger joint is famous for its dry aged beef which are usually reserved for choice cuts of meats due to the lengthy and expensive process of having to store the beef in climate controlled refrigerators.  The aging process range from 2 weeks up to anything up to 1.5 years for extreme cases. 3 things are happening in this process:
1) Moisture is loss and the beef loses about 10% of its volume. The result is a greater concentration of flavour and taste.
2) The natural enzymes in the meat breaks down the muscles tissues leading to more tender textures.
3) A moldy crust forms at the surface of the beef which helps to enhance the beef flavours with hints of blue cheese, mushrooms ,truffles to name a few. These mold are trimmed off prior to cooking so you dont have to worry about it.

 A decent dry aged beef takes about 28 days for the flavors to pack it all it, The restaurant dry aged theirs for a minimum of 30 days which is a good amount of time. If they consider stretching it to 35-42 days, you are talking about beef royalty here.

I am really impressed by their food menu with a big range choices featuring different toppings to go with the dry aged beef. Alcohol is also served and you can check out this drinks menu

Enough about beef talk, let us move out to how the food actually taste. We started the evening with a cranberry juice for the missus and I had a root beer float to reminisce the my childhood memories of A&W.


For their burgers, they come with a selection of straight cut wedges or salads for those that love their greens.

The missus being the seafood eater went with Captain Ahab which is their seafood option. This is a burger with a big fillet of New Zealand Ling fish, breaded and deep fried to a crisp. The texture is great and every bite feels like you are munching on a piece of KFC fried chicken. The serving is huge and the buns had trouble holding the generous serving of fish in. Salad was a beautiful mix of fresh greens. The slight complaint we had was that the fish meat probably lost a good percentage of its moisture during the frying process and was a little on the dry side.




Slicing the burger in half to facilitate eating the huge buns, reveal the medium rare patty which is flavourful and succulent. There was a nice smokiness to the beef with the meat full of moisture. You will momentarily feel as if you have been teleported into beef burger heaven with every bite. I tired the duck fat wedges with a $3 top up but I did not feel that being fried in duck fat enhance the potatoes in any way. More of a marketing gimmick and I will suggest the normal wedges during your visit.

Damage: $50.61 (after Entertainer 1 for 1)
Location:
3A River Valley Road #01-01B
Clarke Quay, Singapore, 179020


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Pu Tien restaurant is synonymous with good quality Chinese Fujian style dish and is now celebrating its 16th anniversary. It has expanded into 10 restaurants in Singapore and I got the chance to suss out what is on offer.

Street 50 is the flagship restaurant of Bay hotel located in Habourfront area. The restaurant is a short walk away from the nearest MRT station and easily accessible. Being fans of steamboat, we head down to give this a shot.

Morganfields have been serving american style ribs in Singapore over the years delighting diners with their mouth watering sticky bones. They have since expanded to three outlets in Singapore to cater to more fans. We visit their Suntec City branch to have a taste of how good they are.

Baja Fresh serves you great quality Mexican cusine in a casual environment. Located in the central area, the restaurant is easily accessible and attracts students from the vicinity and also popular with the salaryman.

Marco marco is an Italian restaurant serving quality, fresh and affordably priced cuisine. What makes the restaurant special is the fusion dishes inspired by various city names. Read on to find out more!

An interesting restaurant at the newly renovated Capitol Piazza is Kaiserhaus. The contemporary restaurant brings European cuisines from the 19th century's, Habsburg Empire which covers modern day Austria, Hungary among other European nations. The rich heritage and melting pot of cultures is showcased in the food with interesting taste and textures.

Bergs proclaimed themselves as the best gourmet burgers in Singapore and we are here to find out if they can live up to that claim!

Penny University is a popular cafe located in the eastern side of Singapore. Located along East Coast road near to Katong 112, the cafe is well liked by the expats and locals living in the area.

The cafe is packed like a sardine can and you will be hard-pressed for a seat during the weekends. During the weekdays, the cafe is still rather busy and seem to be having an understaffed situation. The exterior of the cafe is inviting and is decorated with a small table and also various kind of aprons at the sidewalls.










Entering the narrowly walkway, patrons are shown to their table and will proceed to the counter after having made their selections.





The condition of their menu clearly has seen better days and is in need of a change. Coffee aficionados will have no problem navigating their coffee selection which is only providing the size of the cup and add ons that could be made.


The best tables in the restaurant will definitely be the 3 booths in the restaurant. The clear walls provides a nice back drop for pictures.



Our food took a long time to be served and my full english breakfast was served to us first after a 10-15min wait. The dishes are well presented but is slightly oily with a thin coat of oil remaining at the end of the dish. My selection of poached eggs was also too well cooked that the yolk was not runny anymore. During the poaching process, the chef must have used too much vinegar resulting in a slight sour taste to linger.


The missus eggs benedict came 10-15minutes after my dish arrived which was too disappointing long. Missus eggs benedict was thankfully much better than mine. The hollandise sauce was well made and her eggs were not overcooked. The smoked salmon did not have a bad smell which was enjoyable. The disappointment was unfortunately still present with the sourish tinge from eggs as a result of too much vinegar during poaching.

Pizza, one of the best comfort food. What can be more satisfying than wolfing down a large slice and downing a beer together with it. Whats even better than a slice of regular pizza, a gourmet slice and spizza is the place to go!