10 Must Eat Food at Kuromon Ichiba Market

Posted on February 1, 2019 by missuschewy

If it’s your first time to Kuromon Ichiba Market in Osaka, there’s a high possibility that you will be overwhelmed by the wide range of food offered there. There’s sooo much to eat but insufficient stomach space to enjoy everything. In this post, we will show you the top 10 must eat food at Kuromon Ichiba Market.

1. Maguro Don

Upon entering Kuromon Ichiba Market, you will be greeted by a long queue at this stall. It is no surprise as they are renowned for their various types of maguro sushi and rice don.

Their maguro slices are thick, fresh and melt-in-the-mouth tender.

This is voted number one on their menu, the Maguro and Negitoro Don. It was really yummy and we were tempted to get another bowl but decided to save space for other food.

2. Uni (Sea Urchin)

If you are a fan of uni, this stall has different grades of uni for you to try. We decided to go for something in the middle.

The uni was so fresh and it tasted really heavenly. You can either eat it straight off the shell with a spoon, or wrap some with seaweed.

3. Unagi (Freshwater Eel)

They may look brown and dull, but will never be able to escape the eyes of someone who truly loves eating unagi.

I was surprised that the entire slab of unagi was popped into the microwave oven but was starting to be convinced when the unagi was torched and then coated with a layer of savory sweet teriyaki sauce. You can also opt to have it with a bowl of steamed Japanese rice at a small additional cost.

4. King Crab Legs and Crab Meat

As we were walking past this stall, we were naturally drawn towards the sexy pairs of gigantic king crab legs. If you don’t mind the hefty price tag, go for it!

If not, the jumbo crab meat is a pretty good alternative. Plump, juicy and oozing with sweetness, this was definitely bang for the buck.

5. Grilled Lobster

Grilled lobsters at less than SGD20 each?! Shut up and take my money!

6. Grilled Scallops with Butter Soy Sauce

Grilled scallops + butter soy sauce = HEAVEN. #nuffsaid

7. Seafood – Raw, Grilled & BBQ

What’s the best thing about having a variety of fresh seafood in front of you? You get to decide if you want to have them raw, grilled or BBQ-ed!

8. Tempura

What’s feasting without some piping hot tempura? Everything is less than SGD10! Cheap and good!

9. Grilled Fruits & Sweet Potatoes

Do you know that fruits can be grilled? Grilling gives the fruits a different taste which is slightly smoky yet fragrant at the same time. Try it to believe it!

Grilled sweet potatoes are also a popular choice, especially if you are visiting in the winter season.

10. Sashimi Platter

If you are still feeling peckish after all that, stop by Kuromon Sanpei, the biggest fish market in Kuromon, and pick a sashimi platter! There are seats indoors so you can enjoy your food with a cup of hot green tea.

Apart from sashimi platters, Kuromon Sanpei also sells sushi, seasonal products, and packaged snacks that you can buy home as souvenirs.

We hope this list of Top 10 must eat food at Kuromon Ichiba Market is helpful if you are heading to Osaka!

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Kuromon Ichiba Market
Address: 2 Chome-4-番１号 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 542-0073, Japan
Nearest Station: Nippombashi Station
Opening Hours: Daily from 9am to 6pm
Admission Fee: Free

What to Do & Eat in Asakusa

Posted on December 12, 2018 by missuschewy

If you are thinking of what to do and eat in Asakusa, and only have a few hours to spare, this post covers what you should not miss in this traditional district of Tokyo.

We recommend visiting Tokyo’s oldest and most iconic temple, the Sensoji Temple, also popularly known as Asakusa Kannon Temple. Our family makes it a point to pay homage to the Buddha at Sensoji Temple every time we visit Tokyo. It certainly feels very reassuring to be blessed by the Buddha from a temple with immense significance.

Visitors enter Sensoji Temple through the Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) with a gigantic lantern hanging in the middle. This is a highly popular photo spot among tourists visiting Sensoji Temple.

Right outside Sensoji Temple is an entire street of shops known as Nakamise Shopping Street.

Over there, you can find all sorts of souvenirs and bric-a-brac.

There are also plenty of snacks that you can munch on while strolling along Nakamise.

At the end of Nakamise Shopping Street, you will find another giant lantern.

A mere 3-minute walk from Nakamise Shopping Street, you really ought to stop by Namiki Yabusoba for lunch. This famous soba restaurant in Asakusa boasts more than 100 years of history and sees a long queue during lunch and dinner times.

Namiki Yabusoba’s buckwheat noodles are handmade from 100% buckwheat flour milled on the same day, giving it that clean taste and earthy flavor. When eaten together with the rich and flavorful dipping sauce, the zaru soba is refreshing and satisfying.

If you prefer something hot especially when visiting in winter, there is also a choice of hot soba soup with fish cakes.

I’m really glad I decided to try something different – the Yamakake soba, which is cold soba covered in a sauce combination of grated yam seasoned with dipping sauce. Give it a good stir so that the noodles are evenly coated in sauce. I loved that it was slimy and slippery, on top of being yummy.

If you visiting Tokyo on a tight schedule and still wish to spend some time in Asakusa, we hope this post on what to do and eat in Asakusa will inspire you.

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Takamaru Sengyoten: Izakaya with Fresh Sashimi at Affordable Prices

Posted on December 7, 2018 by missuschewy

No trip to Japan is ever complete without indulging in some sashimi! Well, unless you don’t take raw food. Most of us think of Tsukiji Fish Market as THE place for best sashimi in Tokyo since it is not just a fish market, but the biggest one in the capital of The Land of the Rising Sun. However, if you are not so keen to travel all the way to Tsukiji Fish Market just for a sashimi meal, Takamaru Sengyoten in Shinjuku is your best bet! Their seafood is purchased directly from Tsukiji fish auction, as well as from fishermen in various parts of Japan.

There are a handful of Takamaru Sengyoten chains scattered in Shinjuku. As you can see, this chain was packed that night so we were asked to visit the next one which is just down the street.

We visited Takamaru Sengyoten No. 2 and this particular store was also crowded. See that empty table near the entrance? That was our spot.

Many locals flock to Takamaru Sengyoten for its thickly sliced fresh sashimi which is also priced very reasonably. One thing about izakayas is that patrons smoke freely even indoors and there is nothing you can do about it. We felt very uncomfortable as there was a guy sitting right next to our table and he was smoking throughout his entire meal. I counted five sticks. If you are pregnant, or have children travelling with you, this may be a huge concern.

English menu is available for tourists.

We were really in the mood for sashimi, so we were game enough to order the Big Super Special Sashimi Assortment at ‎JP‎¥4980 (SGD$60.20). When the sashimi was served to us, we were initially a little taken aback by the food presentation as we were expecting something more refined. Alas, we forgot that we were dining in an izakaya. Lol. I suppose the fish head was included as a testament to the freshness of the sashimi served at Takamaru Sengyoten.

Apart from the more common salmon and tuna, we truly enjoyed the uni, scallops, ark shell, mackerel, yellowtail, plus some other fish that we weren’t able to identify.

For the kids who can’t eat anything raw, the Fried Rice with Crab Meat JP‎¥1280 (SGD$15.50) was definitely very tantalising to their taste buds.

We also had some Tempura Assortment JP‎¥1580 (SGD$19.20) to share. Fresh seafood such as fish, squid and other vegetables were lightly battered and deep fried.

Takamaru Sengyoten’s dons are also highly recommended, such as this Una Toro Don JP‎¥1280 (SGD$15.50) which includes slices of unagi and minced tuna.

Total damage was about SGD$170. All of us agreed that it was money well spent at Takamaru Sengyoten. We also had 6 to 7 glasses of beer at JP‎¥300 (SGD$3.60) each.

If are in Shinjuku, be sure to drop by any of the Takamaru Sengyoten chains for a mind-blowing sashimi meal!

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Takamaru Sengyoten
Address: 7-15-13 Nishishinjuku Shinjuku Tokyo
Tel: 03-5937-5969 (Takes reservations)
Opening Hours:
Daily
11am – 11pm (Last order)

Shibuya Gyoza: Must Eat Gyoza in Tokyo

Posted on December 2, 2018 by missuschewy

The husband really loves gyoza so I was determined to find a gyoza place that would impress him. My online findings convinced me to check out Shibuya Gyoza in Tokyo. Generally speaking, there are quite a few highly recommended gyoza eateries around Shibuya area. Shibuya Tokyu REI Hotel, the first hotel which we put up at in Tokyo, is within walking distance to many great gyoza restaurants such as Tiger Gyoza Hall in Udagawacho, Harajuku Gyoza-ro near Meiji-jingumae Station, apart from Shibuya Gyoza which has chains located near JR Shibuya Station and JR Ebisu Station, etc.

After checking into Shibuya Tokyu REI Hotel, we navigated our way to Shibuya Gyoza. Halloween was two days away and there were quite a number of locals dressed up in their Halloween outfits. It shouldn’t come as a surprise since the Japanese love dressing up.

Keep a lookout for the gigantic plate of gyoza! It’s hard to miss anyway. We have come to Shibuya Gyoza! It’s located on the second floor of Atlas Shibuya Building.

I suppose the sign indicates that smoking is not allowed but electronic cigarettes are allowed. It looks like a pregnancy test kit to me though. LOL. And you saw that right, Shibuya opens till 5am from Mondays to Saturdays.

Here’s a quick glance at the gyoza menu before we enter Shibuya Gyoza. There is a more extensive menu inside the eatery. 6 pieces of gyoza is priced at JP¥290 (SGD$3.50). The price per gyoza gets cheaper the more pieces you order. We were in luck since we went in a group. There is a choice of grilled, boiled and fried gyoza.

40 pieces of gyoza at JP¥1680 (SGD$20.50)! We ordered the grilled ones which are lightly pan-fried and crisp on the underside while the juiciness is still retained within. We love eating gyoza with vinegar! What about you? White vinegar is offered foc but red vinegar comes at a small extra charge. Gyoza goes really well when washed down with beer!

We also ordered Fried Rice at JP¥480 (SGD$5.80) for the kids. Not sure if they were just hungry or they found the fried rice yummy, especially since Cayla seemed to be wolfing down her food. There were tiny bits of black pepper so we had to pick them out.

My parents also had the Braised Pork Belly Rice at JP¥280 (SGD$3.40).

If you are looking for a cheap and good gyoza restaurant, look no further! Shibuya Gyoza will keep your tummies full and happy, while not burning a hole in your pockets 😉

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Shibuya Gyoza
30-3 Udagawacho, Shibuya,
Tokyo 150-0042, Japan
Opening Hours:
Sun 11am–11:30pm
Mon to Sat 11am–5am

Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa, Kota Kinabalu

Posted on July 17, 2018 by missuschewy

Photo credit: Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa

The Chewys had a fabulous and unforgettable three-night stay at Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa when we travelled to Kota Kinabalu two weeks ago. Apart from its close proximity of around 6.5km from Kota Kinabalu Airport, Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa is located just 10 minutes away from the city. For families with young children, the resort’s ideal location serves as a convenient base for exploring Borneo’s rich cultural heritage.

Photo credit: Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa

Just two and a half hours by air from Singapore, we flew with AirAsia and arrived Kota Kinabalu without any hiccups. Upon stepping into Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa, we were warmly greeted with nice refreshing welcome drinks and were then led the way to our rooms at the Kinabalu Wing.

Photo credit: Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa

It was a pleasant surprise for all of us when we entered our Kinabalu Club Family Room. The kids were particularly excited by the children’s room. Each Family Room offers 66 square meters of luxury and comfortably accommodates 2 adults and 2 children, with plenty of extra space. All guests of Kinabalu Club rooms will get to enjoy personalised services and added privileges such as complimentary daily buffet breakfast, complimentary beverages all day, and evening drinks with predetermined hours, at the Kinabalu Club Lounge.

We appreciate waking up to the beautiful and tranquil sea view from our hotel room every morning.

Photo credit: Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa

The children’s room is equipped with a bunk bed and child-friendly furniture. One can also expect children’s amenities and welcome packs.

Little misschewy and Mini misschewy were so excited that they clambered up the bunk bed and made themselves comfortable there while misterchewy and I checked out the parents’ room with balcony, ensuite bathroom with extra towels, separate shower and soaking tub.

The kids were allowed to watch cartoon every morning and night, but only because we were on holiday!

The Kinabalu Club Lounge is where most of the magic happens! We had our breakfast there every morning during our stay. We loved the experience as it was exclusive to Club room guests and we received detailed attention from the staff.

I was too occupied with eating that I forgot to take photos. The breakfast buffet spread at the Kinabalu Club Lounge is actually very impressive! We had smoked salmon, seafood congee, potato wedges, sauteed mushrooms, sushi, omelette, along with various buns and pastries. The kids usually chose bread or cereal with milk.

We also got the opportunity to have dinner at Shang Palace with the lovely Comms ladies Claudina and Daphne.

Living up to its name, the food at Shang Palace was delectable and exquisite. We chatted and ate to our hearts’ content. Some of my favorites include the Marinated Cantonese “Qingyan” Chicken, Braised Beancurd with Assorted Mushrooms, Stir-fried Sliced Grouper Fillets with Ginger, Scallions and Pepper, and Dry Butter Style Crab. The kids were not forgotten and had comforting bowls of minced pork porridge with salted egg and dough fritters on the side. Shang Palace is definitely a family-friendly restaurant in Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa that serves quality food.

*Ahem..* And if the other half allows, adjourn to the Kinabalu Club Lounge for complimentary evening drinks. The husband was thrilled to see a variety of alcoholic beverages such as beer, whisky and hard liquor. Of course he had the company of a fellow Daddy friend as his drinking partner while the mummies stayed in the rooms to take care of the little ones.

Photo credit: Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa

Mummies need their “me time” too and there is no better way to pamper ourselves than indulging in a spa session at CHI, The Spa!

The spa design concept is certainly very unique, with a standalone spa village sitting on an island connected to the hotel by a private causeway. It is also interesting to note that traditional Borneo treatments on the spa menu are plant-based in nature, energy aware and reflect the multi-cultural heritage of the region.

Advance booking prior to treatment time is recommended. Spa wear will be provided in your treatment suite.

CHI, The Spa has a very comprehensive spa menu offering five categories of treatments – Wellness Journeys, Body Treatments (Scrubs), Body Treatments (Wraps), Massages and Facial Treatments. If you are a mummy like me, who often feel tightness in the back, neck and shoulders, I highly recommend the Signature Malaysian Re-energizing Massage! My therapist Zetty was very skillful in easing out all the tight knots within the one hour session.

If an hour is all you can spare, I say, go for the massage and you will definitely not regret it! I felt so rejuvenated and alive after the session!

Happy mummies who couldn’t wait to get back to the kids!

It was reassuring to know that our kids had a ball of fun at the Cool Zone when the mummies were away at the spa!

Upon entering the Cool Zone, the beautifully hand-painted walls, featuring aquatic and land animals found only in Sabah, provide a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for both children and their parents.

Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa provides babysitting services at MYR 30 per hour for children aged five and above only when the Kids Club is not open. It is advisable that bookings are to be made at least one day in advance. Parents can drop their children off anytime between 10am to 6pm and the resort’s professionally trained, English speaking staff will supervise and keep the children entertained while parents relax in the sun or explore the sights of Sabah.

The Cool Zone is divided into different areas such as the toddler section, creativity area for painting and craftwork, and the computer & TV room.

I’m glad that the husband managed to snap some photos as evidence that Little misschewy and Mini misschewy enjoyed playing with the toys at the Cool Zone!

The first and only one of its kind in Borneo, the water play area at Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa comprises of a dedicated section for toddlers, teenagers and an interactive area for all ages. Guests of all ages can enjoy the theme-park-quality water slides measuring a total length of 100 metres. Other fun facilities include water battle stations with water balloon launchers, a 2,000-sqm swimming pool with a tapered shoreline for children and an infinity pool section for adults.

Due to our packed itinerary, we didn’t have much time to explore the beautiful resort but we managed to squeeze time out after breakfast for a couple of photos.

Click here to find out more about Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa’s Family Fun Package! It includes many perks such as complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the resort, complimentary buffet breakfast and buffet dinner at Café TATU, unlimited water balloon fights, unlimited entry to Cool Zone, etc. The offer is available now till 31 December 2018. Also, there is 20% discount for Café TATU buffet dinner when you book direct with their Best Available Rate or Advance Purchase offers on www.shangri-la.com or through the Shangri-La Mobile App. 🙂

Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa
No. 20 Jalan Aru,
Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu,
Sabah, 88100, Malaysia
Tel: (60 88) 327 888
Email: reservations.tah@shangri-la.com

Neo Garden Catering Mother’s Day 2018

Posted on May 4, 2018 by missuschewy

We had an early Mother’s Day celebration with my family at my parent’s place last Saturday. Apart from celebrating this occasion in advance, you can also avoid the crowd by organising a cosy and intimate party with Neo Garden Catering in the comfort of your own home. Take your pick as there are three Mother’s Day mini party sets to choose from. Prices are from an affordable $188++/set and can feed up to 10 pax.

This year, we had fun with the D.I.Y Popiah Set (U.P $88), priced at $68 as a Mother’s Day Special. The thin rice flour skin is packed separately from all the other ingredients and condiments such as lettuce, beansprout, stir-fried turnip, chopped hard-boiled eggs, sweet sauce, minced garlic & chili.

Trust me, the portions are really generous! Just for Mother’s Day, you can also add the Cempedak Naked Cake ($38.90) and Mother’s Day Bloom Kit ($38.80) for a more joyous celebration.

We enjoyed wrapping our own popiah as we could add more of the ingredients that we personally like. Hehehe. It was also funny comparing who wrapped a better looking popiah.

It was our first time eating a Cempedak cake and we were totally blown away by how heavenly it tasted! Since there were a few people sharing the cake, each of us only managed to have a slice. You gotta try it for yourself! Purchase any Mother’s Day Mini Party Set and you can get this delicious cake FREE!

Flowers will brighten up anyone’s day and this pretty Bloom Kit is FREE with purchase of Mother’s Day Treat ($238++/set) or Mother’s Day Indulgence ($298++/set)!

Neo Garden Catering’s Mother’s Day menu is available for order till 13 May 2018. Visit http://neogarden.com.sg or call 6896 7757 for more details or to place an order! 🙂

Morganfield’s Launches Candied Peach BBQ and Smokey Bacon Bourbon Sauces

Posted on April 28, 2018 by missuschewy

We have been to Morganfield’s on a number of occasions ever since they opened their first outlet at The Star Vista a few years ago. Glad to be back as a family of four this time, at Orchard Central a couple of weeks back to try Morganfield’s two new mouth-watering Sticky Bones sauces – Candied Peach BBQ and Smokey Bacon Bourbon. These new additions will be available for a limited time in May and June, in celebration of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.

Morganfield’s is a family-friendly place. Besides baby chairs and children’s cutlery, they also provide color pencils for kids to doodle and color on the kids menu which is printed on paper. It is a great way to keep children occupied before the food arrives!

The Bacon Wrapped Meatballs ($11.90) were deep fried and very juicy. There was a hint of spiciness and we enjoyed eating these with some mustard sauce. Other appetizers include Pop Corn Pork, Sauteed Mushrooms, Loaded Chilli Nachos, and Golden Fried Wings.

The Candied Peach BBQ Sticky Bones – (Half Slab $29.90, Full Slab $46.90) was created specially for the ladies. Made with juicy peaches, the sweet and tangy combination makes this so hard to resist. We love it because the sauce really went well with the ribs, and wasn’t too overwhelming. Wash it down with a glass of SweetWater Blue ($10), definitely my kinda beer which is refreshing & fruity, and light with a hint of fresh blueberries.

If you like strong flavours, you will find joy in eating the Smokey Bacon Bourbon Sticky Bones – (Half Slab $29.90, Full Slab $46.90). The hearty, rich & smoky sauce is infused with bourbon, hand-chopped bacon bits & topped with strips of delicious candied bacon. Pair this with a glass of Bridge Road Robust Porter ($10) which has been roasted with barley & chocolate malt, resulting in big and bold flavors.

We opted for Bread Pudding ($11.90) for our dessert. What is more comforting than homemade bread pudding served with vanilla ice cream & whiskey sauce? Just remember to keep the kids away from this. If all else fails, order the Chocolate Brownie which we reckon will not go wrong.

Available all day, every day from 30th April to 24th June, these amazing limited time offers will definitely bring joy to the whole family! Make a date with your very own Kings and Queens to enjoy this special treat at Morganfield’s. *The Candied Peach BBQ and Smoky Bacon Bourbon Sticky Bones are also available as part of the weekday Top Value Set Lunch promotion ($29.90), that comes with a free soup and drink. There are also numerous on-going promotions at Morganfield’s. Do check with them to find out more!

Morganfield’s Outlets:

Suntec City, 3 Temasek Boulevard, Tower 4, #01-645,
S038983 (Next to Promenade MRT)
Tel: 6736 1136

The Star Vista, 1 Vista Exchange Green, Unit #02-23,
S138617 (Next to Buona Vista MRT)
Tel: 6694 3635

VivoCity, 1 Harbourfront Walk, Unit #01-51A,
S098585 (Next to Sentosa Boardwalk Exit)
Tel: 6225 0501

Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Road,
Unit #11-03/04 S238896 (Next to Somerset MRT)
Tel: 6634 1828

Opening Hours:
Sun to Thu
11am – 11pm
Fri, Sat and Eve of PH
11am – Midnight

Hoshino Coffee Set Special for Two at $60++

Posted on April 24, 2018 by missuschewy

Hoshino Coffee Singapore recently launched two new outlets at OneKM Mall and Bedok Point. It is definitely a piece of good news for Hoshino coffee fans staying in the East as your favorite cafe is now so much more accessible. When misterchewy and I feel like having Japanese and Western food, we go to Hoshino Coffee for the best of both worlds, which was what we did two weeks ago at OneKM Mall. The cafe exudes a warm and homely atmosphere, making it an ideal place for quiet dates or after-work relaxation.

Currently, there is an all-day Hoshino Coffee Set Special for two persons which is reasonably priced at $60++. The set includes 2 drinks, 2 mains and 1 dessert. Simply top up $5 for side dishes and if you have kids dining with you, you get to enjoy 50% discount on the kid’s menu. That’s quite a bit of savings for the entire family! It is also a good opportunity to try Hoshino Coffee’s new highlights such as Softshell Crab Aglio Olio, Softshell Crab Rice, “Omu” Souffle Curry, Mentaiko Carbonara, Ginger Chicken Spaghetti, and Pancake Souffle Style with Strawberry (Seasonal).

Our Iced Royal Milk Tea ($7.50) and Iced Matcha Latte ($9) were rich and full-bodied, not cloyingly sweet. If you are a coffee person, by all means go for their coffee! Certain coffees are refillable at 50% off.

I was craving pasta and felt spoilt for choice. Finally decided on the Salmon with Wasabi Cream Sauce ($16) which is a special recommendation on the menu.

The spaghetti was al dente and every strand was coated with the delicious cream sauce. The dollop of wasabi on each piece of salmon made this dish a more exciting one.

The hubs chose the Fuwa-Fuwa Hoshino Souffle on Porcini cream rice with bacon ($16.80) as it is the only omu rice dish on the menu that does not contain any beef.

Like its name suggests, this dish was fluffy and underneath the soft wobbly egg was mushroom rice and bits of bacon. The texture was airy and soft, making every mouthful delightful.

Last but not the least, we tried the seasonal Pancake Souffle Style with Strawberry ($16.80). The pancakes were soft and moist, and tasted really great with ice cream and strawberries. Do note that this takes about 15 to 20 minutes to prepare, so it’s best to let the service staff know earlier once you are ready to have it served. What are the dishes that you would love to try at Hoshino Coffee? 🙂 Stay connected with us on Facebook www.facebook.com/missuschewy and on Instagram www.instagram.com/missuschewy!

Hoshino Coffee
11 Tanjong Katong Road,
#02-19/20, One KM,
Singapore 437157
Tel: 6282 8348

Opening Hours:
Daily
11.30am to 10pm (Last order 9pm)
Brunch Menu Hours:
Sat,Sunday and PH
11.30am to 1pm (Last order 12.50pm)

Things to Do in Bangkok with Kids: Recommended 5D4N Itinerary

Posted on April 18, 2018 by missuschewy

This is our final Bangkok 2018 travelogue, where I provide my 5 days 4 nights itinerary for your reference. I hope this Recommended Bangkok Itinerary for Families Travelling with Kids will come in handy especially if you are travelling with young kids like ours. As parents, we find ourselves asking what are some of the things to do in Bangkok with kids. A fair bit of thought and research went into creating this itinerary from scratch because I wanted to have a good mix of eating, sightseeing and shopping for everyone in our group as we were also travelling with my in laws.

BANGKOK DAY ONE

SIN to BKK

Ours was an afternoon flight and we reached BKK at around 3pm ICT. Good timing for us as compared to our 7am flight to Hong Kong last November. LOL.

Airport Transfer

Prior our trip, I had arranged for airport transfer from Suvarnabhumi Airport. The large van could accommodate all 7 adults, 2 children and 8 suitcases. There was a very bad jam on the way to our hotel. Journey took more than one hour.

Check-in at The Westin Grande Sukhumvit

Address: 259 Sukhumvit Rd, Khwaeng Khlong Toei Nuea, Khet Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
Tel: +66 2 207 8000
Nearest BTS Station: Asoke

Our hotel is very conveniently located across Asoke BTS station, as well as Terminal 21 shopping mall. Our well-appointed rooms were spacious, cosy and reasonably priced. Slightly more expensive than most average hotels but it’s definitely worth it given its convenient location and esteemed reputation.

Pa Yak Boat Noodles

Address: สามเสนในอนุสาวรีย์ชัยสมรภูมิ ถนนพหลโยธิน พญาไท กรุงเทพฯ Khwaeng Samsen Nai, Khet Phaya Thai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400, Thailand
Opening Hours: 10.30am – 9pm (Daily)
Nearest BTS Station: Victory Monument

We have been there for countless bowls of boat noodles for our past two trips to BKK too! Don’t order too many bowls if you want to leave some stomach space for other food elsewhere.

Shopping at Siam Square One

Address: 991 ถนน พระราม 1 Wang Mai, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm (Daily)
Nearest BTS Station: Siam

After You Dessert Cafe

Address: Siam Square One, Ground floor
Tel: +66 02 115 1949
Opening Hours: 12pm – midnight (Daily)
Nearest BTS Station: Siam

Return to Hotel

BANGKOK DAY TWO

Erawan Shrine

Address: Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Opening Hours: 6am – 11pm (Daily)
Nearest BTS Station: Chit Lom

We make it a point to stop by Erawan Shrine to pray and pay our respects each time we visit Bangkok.

Burger & Lobster

Address: 999 Phloen Chit Rd, Khwaeng Lumphini, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
Tel: +66 2 656 1111
Opening Hours: 11am to 10pm (Sun to Wed), 11am – 11pm (Thu to Sat)
Nearest BTS Station: Chit Lom

Burger & Lobster is just across Erawan Shrine (one minute walk). If you can’t have it in London, go for it in Bangkok! There’s one in Genting too but my MIL said that it pales in comparison to what we had in Bangkok.

Shopping at Siam Paragon

Address: 991/1 ถนนพระราม 1 แขวงปทุมวัน Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm (Daily)
Nearest BTS Station: Siam

Chocolate Ville

Address: Soi Kaset-Nawamin, Khwaeng Ram Inthra, Bueng Kum, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10240, Thailand
Opening Hours: 4pm – midnight (Daily)
Travel time from central Bangkok by car: 30 to 45 minutes

Beautiful and romantic place in Bangkok that you must visit! You can also choose to have dinner there and watch the sunset.

Talad Rot Fai Srinakarin

Address: ถนน ศรีนครินทร์ Khwaeng Nong Bon, Khet Prawet, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10250, Thailand
Opening Hours: 5pm – 1am (Thu to Sun)
Travel time from Chocolate Ville by car: 45 minute to 1 hour

Claypot River Prawn Tom Yam Porridge

Address: ตรง ข้าม พาราไดซ์ พาร์ ค ศรีนครินทร์, แขวง หนองบอน เขต ประเวศ กรุงเทพมหานคร 10250, Thailand
Opening Hours: 10.15am – midnight (Daily)
Travel time from Talad Rot Fai Srinakarin by car: 10 to 15 minutes

Even though we didn’t manage to stop by Claypot River Prawn Tomyam Porridge place for supper, I would still recommend that you give it a try as it is super near Talad Rot Fai Srinakarin Night Market. Photographed above was what we kept having for our supper on most nights of our trip, which was from a stall opposite our hotel.

Return to Hotel

BANGKOK DAY THREE

Afteroon Tea at Authors’ Lounge, Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

Address: 48 Oriental Avenue, Khwaeng Bang Rak, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand
Tel: +66 2 659 9000
Nearest BTS Station: Taksin (Take a complimentary shuttle ferry to the hotel)

Shopping at Platinum Fashion Mall

Address: 644/3 Phetchaburi Rd, Khwaeng Thanon Phetchaburi, Khet Ratchathewi, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400, Thailand
Opening Hours: 8am – 8pm (Daily)
Nearest BTS Station: Ratchathewi or Chit Lom (10 minute walk)

We couldn’t quite agree with the fashion at Platinum Mall but I managed to purchase 20 pairs of contact lens from Dazzle Me. If you have thing for tees with logos or slogans, you can get them easily at about $4 per piece.

Shopping at MBK Center

Address: Phayathai Rd, Pathum Wan, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm (Daily)
Nearest BTS station: National Stadium

Ping’s Thai Teochew Seafood Restaurant

Address: 444 Phayathai Rd, Khwaeng Wang Mai, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand (Second floor of Pathumwan Princess Hotel)
Tel: +66 2 048 4755
Opening Hours: 11.30am – 11pm
Nearest BTS Station: National Stadium

Since Pathumwan Princess Hotel is right next to MBK Center, you can do more shopping after your dinner!

Return to Hotel

BANGKOK DAY FOUR

Maeklong Railway Market

Address: Mae Klong, Mueang Samut Songkhram District, Samut Songkhram 75000, Thailand
Opening Hours: 8.30am – 5.30pm (Daily)
Travelling time from central Bangkok by car: 1 to 1.5 hours

Amphawa Floating Market

Address: Amphawa, Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram 75110, Thailand
Opening Hours: 2 – 8pm
Travelling time from central Bangkok by car: 1 to 1.5 hours

Amphawa Floating Market and Mae Klong Railway Market are actually situated very near to each other, so I would definitely suggest that you dedicate at least half a day to visit these two spots.

Wat Bang Kung

Address: Sakae Krang, Mueang Uthai Thani District, Uthai Thani 61000, Thailand
Opening Hours: 24/7
Travelling time from Amphawa Floating Market or Mae Klong Railway Market: 10 to 15 minutes

It’s a temple worth visiting if you are in the area.

Chinatown 中華街

Address: 300 Yaowarat Rd, Khwaeng Samphanthawong, Khet Samphanthawong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand
Travelling time from Maeklong Railway Market or Amphawa Floating Market by car: 1 to 1.5 hours

Dinner at Chinatown 海外天

Address: 461 Yaowarat Rd, Khwaeng Samphanthawong, Khet Samphanthawong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand
Tel: +66 2 222 3029

Plaeng Nam Shark Fin-Bird’s Nest

Address: 47 Plaeng Nam Rd, Khwaeng Samphanthawong, Khet Samphanthawong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand
Tel: +66 2 222 8716

W.T Bird’s Nest Company 泰國運通燕窩

Address: 90 Soi Langsuan, Phloenchit Road, Lumphini, Pathumwan, Bangkok
Tel：+66 (0) 2253-1888

If you are not heading to Chinatown, there’s also W.T Bird’s Nest Company at Pathumwan area where you can go for the birds nest in coconut. Delicious stuff!

Talad Neon Night Market
Address: 1087 New Petchaburi Rd, Khwaeng Makkasan, Khet Ratchathewi, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10400, Thailand
Opening Hours: 4pm – midnight (Wed to Sun)
Nearest BTS Station: Chit Lom

Return to Hotel

BANGKOK DAY FIVE

After You Dessert Cafe

Address: 15 1/F Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Tan Nuea, Khet Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
Tel: +66 2 061 5545
Nearest BTS Station: Asoke

YAAAAAS! After You Dessert Cafe again! Must have it before we go back home! Happy that there’s one directly across our hotel at Terminal 21!

Check out of The Westin Grande Sukhumvit

We got our pocket wifi device from Roaming Man, which offers free delivery and wifi rental starts from just $3 a day. Very affordable and convenient! We were also very impressed by the super long-lasting battery life. It could last the entire day and we only had to charge it overnight for the next’s day usage. Connectivity is also very stable and reliable. Roaming Man wifi device helped us to stay connected throughout our trip, even along our journey to the airport after checking out of the hotel.

Home Sweet Home

Many people have this misconception that Bangkok isn’t kid-friendly, which definitely isn’t true. This was our third time travelling to Bangkok with kids and for each trip, there was still so much to see and do. Hope you find our recommended 5D4N Bangkok itinerary useful if you have always wondered what are the things to do in Bangkok with kids! Stay connected with us on Facebook www.facebook.com/missuschewy and on Instagram @missuschewy 🙂

Ping’s Thai Teochew Seafood Restaurant in Bangkok

Posted on April 8, 2018 by missuschewy

Adding another highly recommended makan place to our Bangkok travel itinerary, Ping’s Thai Teochew Seafood Restaurant in Bangkok received numerous positive reviews online, which prompted me to make a reservation for our Chinese New Year reunion dinner for our trip. Won’t be reviewing the dishes individually cuz i’m too lazy lol but all I can say is that the food at Ping’s is definitely not cheap by Bangkok standards but it’s well worth the money if you want to splurge for a special occasion. All of us ate to our hearts’ content and enjoyed the food very much.

Hors D’oeuvre (THB1000)

Oyster Hot Plate (THB250)

Black Pepper Deer (THB300)

Hong Kong Noodle (THB150)

Abalone with Kale (THB2500)

Claypot Goose Web (THB400)

Codfish in Soysauce (THB1000)

Claypot Abalone Rice (THB400)

Ping’s Restaurant Group has 5 outlets in Bangkok, 2 of which – Ping’s Thai Teochew Seafood Restaurant and Ping’s Hotpot Restaurant, are both located at Pathumwan Princess Hotel, which was the outlet we patronised. Best to make a reservation as the place can be quite packed especially over the weekends! Stay connected with us on Instagram @missuschewy and on Facebook www.facebook.com/missuschewy 🙂

Ping’s Thai Teochew Seafood Restaurant
Floor 2 Pathumwan Princess Phaya Thai Rd Pathum Wan,
Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Tel: +66(2) 611 4755
Email: pingsrestaurants@gmail.com

Opening Hours:
Daily
11.30am – 11pm

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