GRUB Singapore Food Review

Posted on May 26, 2014 by missuschewy

– Tasting Invite –

Ever since I became a mum, I have learned to treasure pockets of free time for myself. Really grateful that both our parents are more than happy to help us take care of the little one so that we can have a quiet dinner together on weekdays after misterchewy comes back from work or a whole day out on weekends. Sometimes, it’s also very difficult to agree to invites because I need to factor in my pumping schedule and 1001 other things. Mehhhhh. And it’s no joke having to lug so many things around without hubby’s help!

I was invited to try GRUB’s lunch menu on a Saturday and knowing that misterchewy had always wanted to sink his teeth into GRUB’s famous fish burger, I readily accepted and we left Chanelle at home! LOL 😛 We have been putting this aside for the longest time because of its location. However, I have come to realise that it’s actually quite nice to house a bistro at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park as it creates a very fun and family-friendly dining environment.

GRUB is opened by the guys who founded Cookyn Inc and they place a strong emphasis on food that is responsible, inspired and delicious – basically, food that they serve their own families. I would also like to share that the food is reasonably priced and very friendly to the wallet. I didn’t find anything that costs more than $20 on the menu (subject to GST)!

Both the Yuzu Mint Soda ($4.50) and Iced Honey Lime Juice ($3) are perfect thirst quenchers on a hot and sunny day. You can also find pure fruit juices and other canned drinks on the menu.

Step aside, truffle fries! Mentaiko Fries ($9) are here to blow everyone away! Who would have thought that mentaiko aioli and fries could go so well together? The thinly shredded pieces of nori seaweed also made this yummy appetizer a whole lot more palatable and addictive. I just couldn’t stop munching on them!

If you have always enjoyed your toast with half boiled egg, it’s time to give the Truffled Egg Cocotte ($7) at GRUB a try! The taste of truffle is a little overwhelming but hey, I’m certainly not complaining. However, I thought there could be a better option other than toasted focaccia as it kinda failed to soak up the egg cocotte.

Only available for brunch, the French Toast ($12) is a delicious winning combination of sweet and savory. The garlic thyme pork sausage was big and juicy, and tasted wonderful with strawberries, sour cream and maple syrup. It is the perfect breakfast that I imagine myself having everyday.

GRUB is famous for its Crispy Fish Burger ($14); everyone is singing praises for it! Only sustainable fish caught in waters free from contamination is used and it tastes fresh and moist under that beautiful golden brown crispy layer. GRUB pays a lot of attention in serving only the best. Even the burger buns are specially brought in from a local bakery which are fluffy and have a soft doughy texture.

The hubs and I don’t eat beef but we do know that GRUB uses beef that is 100% grass fed and free-range so you can feast on your GRUB Double Cheeseburger ($18) in peace!

We also tried two other dishes which are new on the menu. The Sakura Ebi Pasta ($17) is available for lunch and dinner only. Interestingly, it tastes like prawn mee dry with a twist. The tiny bits of fried Sakura ebi and mentaiko sauce gave this dish an extra fragrance and sweetness.

I really love the Slow Cooked Pork Belly ($17)! Sous vide and seared, it’s so tender and succulent and does not have that overwhelming porky smell, probably because the pigs are being fed a local feed of barley, wheat and mountain mineral water. The pork belly is paired sauteed leeks and sweet potato mash which I found unique but proved to be a winner. This dish is only available during dinner.

Finally, for something sweet, we had the Chocolate Kladkakka ($8) which I found impossible to fault. What could possibly go wrong with creamy vanilla gelato, moist and crumbly sticky chocolate cake, and strawberry sauce? It’s the kind of dessert that people of all ages will love!

The Churros ($9) at GRUB are not bad and we all know that it’s so hard to find good ones in Singapore. Glad to know that the churros here are hand made, which explains why they come in various lengths. The churros are quite fluffy on the inside but a little stiff on the outside. On the overall, they still tasted quite good when dipped into the dark chocolate sauce.

GRUB is running an #UltimateGrubber photo contest for the month of May. Diners just have to submit their favourite shot taken at GRUB (any photos taken at 2013 and 2014 are welcome) to take part in this contest. Simply upload your photo here: http://bit.ly/1nOmelS and win attractive prizes!

Weekly prize: $50 GRUB dining voucher with table reservation of up to 4 pax
Grand prize: $200 GRUB dining voucher with table reservation of up to 8 pax PLUS a newly launched Samsung NX mini camera.

How I wish I stayed somewhere in the North, so that I can pop by GRUB on a more frequent basis! With delicious quality food sourced from sustainable sources, and priced so affordably, it’s really hard to say no to GRUB! 😛
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GRUB
510 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1
(Car park along Sin Ming Ave, opposite Blk 408)
Ang Mo Kio, Singapore 569983
Tel: 6459 5743

Opening Hours
Tue to Fri
11am – 3pm
5.30pm – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun
9am – 4pm
5.30pm – 10.30pm

Valentine’s Day 2014 @ Tamashii Robataya

Posted on February 18, 2014 by missuschewy

So glad that Valentine’s Day fell on a Friday this year! I applied for leave, but not really because it’s V Day la. Went for my weekly checkup at Mount E and was told by my gynae to rest more because both mother and baby didn’t gain any weight for the past week. I admit that my schedule is getting more hectic as I’m getting close to my EDD but it feels good to be moving around because I really think it’s not good to be sedentary. The long weekend was a very fulfilling one for misterchewy and I because we accomplished quite a few tasks, albeit being very last minute as usual! And the photo you see above? We will definitely blog about it soon! 🙂

The husband had actually shortlisted a few places for our Valentine’s Day dinner and I was told to choose one that I like best. OMG all of them are Italian restaurants! Ok la more romantic but I was craving for Japanese food and suggested Tamashii Robataya because I had read some pretty good reviews. Reservations were made and we were there before 7pm. Was trying to decide between the omakase or set dinner and we agreed on the $128++ set dinner. If you have any dietary restrictions, feel free to let them know and they will have the particular dish replaced with something else of similar value.

The Sashimi Moriwase is originally on the menu, which was only enjoyed by misterchewy. So sad that I could only watch him eat this. LOL.

Instead of sashimi, I was being served three types of appetizers in small portions.

I liked the grilled eggplant best from the Yaki Yasai Moriwase.

After having small servings of the first few dishes, we were surprised that the Yaki Sakana was about the size of my palm. Before that, we were thinking how were we ever going to get full at this rate. Haha. The fish was grilled to perfection and was very juicy!

I’m gonna say yes if anyone’s gonna ask me if we will revisit Tamashii, thanks to the Pork Cheeks Donburi which was very fabulous. Explosive flavors with every mouuthful! Will be back for this!

Didnt really like the Asari Osui because the broth was too salty for me.

Dessert of the day was Pumpkin Ice Cream on Pumpkin Cake which was pretty refreshing. The pumpkin cake tasted a little like caramel pudding though.

Counting down to my EDD! Excited! Stay connected with us on Facebook www.facebook.com/missuschewy and on Instagram @missuschewy and @misterchewy 🙂

Happy Avenue Cupcakes and Online Bakery

Posted on February 10, 2014 by missuschewy

– Sponsored Review –

I have a soft spot for all things sweet and was delighted when Judy Then from Happy Avenue asked if I would like to try some of her bakes. Naturally, I said YES! Officially launched in February 2013, Happy Avenue’s baked goods are handmade from scratch, crafted with premium natural ingredients and do not contain any preservatives.

Judy actually seemed like she has a wealth of experience, judging from the wide variety of cupcakes, kueh lapis, cookies and brownies that got her customers raving about and coming back for more. I honestly find it hard to believe that Judy started baking only in July 2012 but she has sold more than 10000 cupcakes to date! It all began when she sold cupcakes to help raise funds for a needy family. The fund-raising was a success and orders continued streaming in. That was when Judy decided to pursue her love for baking by taking up professional baking and frosting courses and eventually setting up Happy Avenue online.

We got to sample an assortment of 7 different flavors in the box of 12 cupcakes – Signature Valrhona Triple Dark (best seller), Vanilla Lemon Cream, Red Velvet, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Chocolate Salted Caramel, Chocolate Brazilian Coffee and Vanilla Strawberry. The husband and I loved the Signature Valrhona Triple Dark, Chocolate Peanut Butter and Chocolate Brazilian Coffee best. The rest of the flavors were equally amazing too but we just cannot live without chocolate 😛 Judy’s cupcakes were really fluffy and moist, which were best enjoyed with a pot of hot green tea.

Mixed flavours box :
9 regulars $33.50
12 regulars $44.00
9 minis $29.00
20 minis $62.00

Single flavor box :
9 regulars $30.00
12 regulars $40.00
9 minis $27.00
20 minis $60.00

Customisations :
– Cream tinting FOC
– Toppers $1.00 per pc
– Fondant $1.50 per pc
– Box+Ribbon+Tag $1.50 per set

Judy really has a knack for baking. Those who have tried baking kueh lapis will know that it’s not easy, yet Judy does it marvellously well! Our mixed flavors box contained 3 out of 4 available flavors – Plain, Prune, Signature Nutella and Chocolate Chip. Haha misterchewy and I actually polished the entire box in one night during our staycation! 😛 I can’t decide if I prefer Prune or Nutella. All I knew was that we were busy chomping down slice after slice because they were really addictive! Who cares about dieting?!

Signature Nutella
1.4kg $60
700g $35

Prune, choc chip and plain
1.2kg $55
600g $30

Due to overwhelming orders, loose sales of cupcakes are not available until April 2014 and will need 1-2 months notice if ordering an array of flavours.

Bulk orders require a min of 50 pcs. Feel free to contact the friendly and jovial baker as she would be able to advise you based on your requirements and budget.

Islandwide delivery at $20 per location excluding offshore and Tuas.

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Happy Avenue
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/happi.avenue
Tel: 9855 4057
Email: happy_avenue@hotmail.com

Ming Kitchen Brings Precious Treasures for a Prosperous 2014

Posted on January 28, 2014 by missuschewy

– Invited Tasting –

Unilever Food Solutions (UFS), one of the world’s top food service companies, provides professional ingredients and services to meet the needs of F&B businesses – from hawker centres to 5-star hotels across Singapore.

UFS is proud to be working together with restaurants to raise awareness of their new dishes. This is especially so with the Zhi Char restaurants who have recently gone into creating innovative dishes for their diners without compromising on flavour and flair. It’s through UFS, fast-paced chefs are given an avenue to be creative and the ability to come up with new and exciting dishes that would get diners come back for more. On top of the usual seasonings/ bouillons/ stock bases that are currently used in zhi char kitchens for Chinese cuisines, i.e. Knorr Concentrated Chicken/ Scallop Bouillon and Knorr Chicken Seasoning Powder, UFS also sells to these restaurants notably Knorr Mashed Potato.

One of the restaurant group partners UFS is working with is Chang Cheng Group. Ming Kitchen, the zhi char chain under the group, with a string of 32 outlets, have prepared a treat for their 2014 Chinese New Year Menu where diners will be able to fill their tummies for a prosperous ‘Horse’ year in 2014.

Dried Oyster stuffed in Prawn Roll/黄金蚝事 (Available in set menu)

The traditional prawn roll, or more familiarly known as ‘hae-cho’, has been recreated to have mixed in dried oysters into the roll’s filling – and then coated with mashed potato flakes like how chefs usually coat cereals when preparing Cereal Prawns. The Knorr Mashed Potato mentioned earlier, is prepared from fresh potatoes and then dehydrated. Instead of adding liquids and seasoning to make it the Western Mashed Potato, Ming Kitchen stir-fried it and added spices to create a coating to wrap the 黄金蚝事. It is distinctly different from fried cereal or oatmeal and is discernible from its texture which is smooth and also has that melt-in-your-mouth sensation.

Abalone Treasure Pot/鲍鱼盆菜 ($168)

The traditional festive dish where many Chinese families have during CNY boasts a slew of fresh and dried seafood such as South African Abalone, Braised Pig’s Trotters, Salted Drumstick, Fish Maw and Dried Oyster, which bodes great fortunate for the family. Chef Desmond has skilfully transformed the base stock of this traditional dish by using UFS’s chicken and scallop stock for a time-efficient prepared dish.

Chinese New Year reunion set menus are priced at $138 and $198 for 6 pax, and range from $198 to $428 for 10 pax. Be the first 100 customers to order the $428 set menu and receive a prosperity gift worth $68.80.

The CNY set menus are available now till 14 February 2014 across all Ming Kitchen outlets. Reserve early to avoid disappointment.

Chinese New Year is this Friday! Be sure to check out Zalora and enjoy massive discounts!
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Ming Kitchen Seafood Restaurant

Celebrate Spring Time Rhapsody at 10 @ Claymore, Pan Pacific Orchard

Posted on January 21, 2014 by missuschewy

– Invited Tasting –

Embrace Spring and celebrate this Lunar season at Pan Pacific Orchard’s 10 @ Claymore with the Auspicious Plates of Treasure, presenting 8 exquisite seasonal favourites crafted to delight. Served at lunch and dinner on the eve of Chinese New Year, Chinese New Year Day 1 and Chinese New Year Day 2, and at dinner and Sunday brunch on other days, the Auspicious Plates of Treasure is an à la carte buffet featuring petite sized portions prepared à la minute that complements the buffet spread and is crafted to please the discerning gourmand.

Keep tossing for good health and wealth when you dine for dinner or Sunday Brunch from 15 January until 15 February 2014. Enjoy endless servings of Yu Sheng topped with your choice of freshly sliced salmon, tuna or swordfish sashimi from the sashimi counter.

From the Auspicious Plates of Treasure menu, each of us had a bowl of warm and comforting 8 Treasure Broth, accented by sweet notes of pacific blue crab meat and yamabushitake, which was nicely balanced by savoury yunnan ham and textures of sea cucumber and flower mushroom.

The Pacific Cod Blossom drizzled with Imperial mushroom broth was delectable and I particularly liked that the fish was being lightly deep fried while retaining its fleshiness within.

Stuffed in an adorable-looking miniature bamboo basket, the Lotus Rice Harmony of choice abalone, dried scallop and Nagano pork belly was packed with flavor.

Boasting bold flavors, the Sze Chuan Kurobuta Pork was absolutely melt-in-the-mouth tender.

Due to religious reasons, misterchewy and I had the Lobster with Cheese specially prepared for us instead of the Beef Tenderloin in Red Wine Reduction. We could really taste the freshness of the meaty lobster.

What I liked best about the Peddler’s Spicy Prawn Noodle was the rich and sweet-tasting crustacean broth. It really did pack a punch.

10 @ Claymore’s Award Winning Char Kway Teow consists of prawns, cockles and also luxurious pacific blue crab meat.

Also very rich and bold-tasting, the Tamarind Laksa Broth was quite addictive.

On 31st January, 1pm, be at the hotel lobby of Pan Pacific Orchard as there will be a boisterous dance by an accomplished Lion Dance Troupe. Catch them in action as they make a resounding entrance this coming Year of the Horse.

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10 at Claymore
Pan Pacific Orchard
10 Claymore Road
Singapore 229540

Auspicious Plates of Treasure
10 at Claymore
2 January – 28 February
(except 15 January – 15 February)
Dinner $62, Monday to Thursday
Dinner $68, Friday to Saturday
Brunch $72, Sunday

15 January – 15 February (includes unlimited Yu Sheng)
Dinner $62, Monday to Thursday
Dinner $68, Friday to Saturday
Brunch $88, Sunday

Chinese New Year’s Eve, Chinese New Year Day 1 & 2
(with Unlimited Yu Sheng)
Lunch: $68*
Dinner: $78*

Reunion Matters
15 January – 15 February
8-course Set Lunch & Dinner
Weekday $988, Weekend $1188
9-course Set Lunch & Dinner
Weekday & Weekend $1388

Jamie’s Italian Singapore Food Review

Posted on January 6, 2014 by missuschewy

– Tasting Invite –

Since its official opening in July 2013, Jamie’s Italian Singapore has launched an updated menu featuring 15 new exciting dishes, while retaining some of the more popular ones with a bit of refining to suit local taste buds. When misterchewy and I were there late last year, we were quite surprised that there wasn’t a queue outside Jamie’s Italian after hearing stories of horrible two-hour long waits.

Jamie’s Italian welcomes customers to utilize their online booking system for tables of 1-7 and larger groups are encouraged to call in to reserve (including reservations for our private dining area, no minimum charge). Jamie’s Italian still keep a large number of tables for walk-in customers, so customers are advised to come round even if the system tells you that the restaurant is fully booked.

To kick-start the dinner, we had Crispy Tomato & Mozzarella Arancini ($10.90) from the Antipasti menu. Arancini means “little orange” and these rice balls originate in Campania but are at their best in Sicily. Served with arrabbiata sauce, the piping hot and crispy rice balls are filled with cheesy goodness and taste deliciously tangy and spicy at the same time. Definitely a great starter to work up an appetite.

Since the Baked Mushrooms were sold out, we went for the next best alternative, Crispy Squid ($11.50) which is line caught squid honeycombed, dusted in flour, deep fried, tossed with fresh chilli and garlic chips and served with homemade mayonnaise dusted with paprika. The batter is surprisingly light and crispy, while the squid tasted juicy within. It was so good and addictive that misterchewy and I couldn’t stop popping them into our mouths!

You will be glad to know that at Jamie’s Italian Singapore, pastas are freshly made round the clock. Our love for truffle prompted us to go for the Wild Truffle Risotto ($16/$24.50) which didn’t disappoint us at all. Special Acquerello rice from Italy is cooked simply with salted water, finished with truffle butter and Parmesan and garnished with truffle oil, shaved truffle, nutmeg, grated Parmesan and parsley cress. The result is a very satisfying and creamy risotto dish that is perfect beyond words. We shared this dish between the two of us but I think we could have easily polished this off alone too.

After finding out that Jool’s Favourite Sicilian Tuna Fusilli ($14/$21) is Jamie’s wife’s favorite dish when she was pregnant, I decided to try it for myself. Key ingredients such as albacore tuna, together with chilli, garlic and anchovy, are used to produce a rich tomato ragu for this classic Sicilian recipe. Both misterchewy and I adored this dish, for the fusilli had a very nice bite to it and the piquant tomato ragu really hit the spot. Accompanied with a pangrattato crunch made of breadcrumbs, garlic and fresh herbs all blended together, this really brought the dish up a notch.

I have read quite a number of favorable reviews about the Baked Sustainable Halibut ($29.90) so there was no getting away without trying this one. We were also very lucky to snag the last piece! Jamie’s Italian’s halibut is sustainably fished from Norway. We like how it was so nicely pan-fried to achieve that buttery and flaky texture, which was highly similar to that of cod fish. A very clean-tasting dish on the overall.

Jamie’s Italian’s pork chops come from Wooroloo, Australia, and are brined for 24 hours before they are being grilled al mattone (under a brick). We couldn’t help but feel impressed that such a big slab of Grilled Aussie Pork Chop ($38.50) could remain so evenly tender and succulent throughout. This dish is served with bagna cauda (a sauce made with bread, milk, garlic, anchovy, capers, lemon, oil and parsley), crispy crackling and a salad of kohlrabi, apple, celery leaf, mint and parsley dressed with lemon and olive oil.

Moving on to desserts, we first opted for the Creamy Panna Cotta ($9). Made of cooked cream, the panna cotta is rich and dense. Felt that it was good enough on its own with a drizzle of honey because the seasonal fresh fruit compote was too tart for us to handle.

Chocolate lovers do not leave without having the Epic Brownie ($11.50). Just looking at it can actually get you high. The luxurious brownie made with 70% cocoa solid chocolate was exceptionally fudgy and chewy. Served warm with amaretto ice cream, caramel popcorn and warm chocolate sauce, it was one helluva epic dessert indeed!

It was our first time visiting Jamie’s Italian Singapore and both of us agreed that most of the dishes we tried that night were quite remarkable. That in itself is worthy of a revisit with more friends in the near future. Stay connected with us on Facebook www.facebook.com/missuschewy and on Instagram @missuschewy and @misterchewy 🙂

Jamie’s Italian Singapore
1 Harbourfront Walk
#01 165-167
VivoCity
Singapore 098585
Tel : 6733 5500

Opening Hours:
Sun to Thu
12pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat
12pm – 11pm

KPO Cafe Bar Singapore Food Review

Posted on October 17, 2013 by missuschewy

Over the weekend, my primary school bestie gave me my long overdue birthday treat! More than 3 months from my birthday in July! :O

I went back to office to clear some work on Saturday afternoon and then cabbed down together with misterchewy to meet Adelene and Alvin in the evening. Dinner was at KPO Cafe Bar along Killiney Road! KPO stands for Killiney Post Office. I had been here more than 3 years ago and the brunch was not bad. Didn’t review this place back then as this blog wasn’t born yet. Haha.

Very chill ambience, complete with dim lighting and music in the background.

We ordered the Straight Cut Fries ($11) because it was stated on the menu that the fries are infused with truffle oil. We were able to detect hints of truffle but it’s actually really mild. Not fantastic at all. Wouldn’t recommend this.

Pizza Yorkshire ($29) was paper thin and was topped with slices of yorkshire pork and mozzarella cheese.

Fish and Chips ($23)

Prawn Pasta ($24)

I know I’m weird but I was really keen on trying the KPO Hokkien Mee ($15). To my surprise, they actually do it quite well! There were also bits of fried pork lard in it. I love my fried hokkien mee swimming with gravy and this is exactly what I wanted. Not forgetting the superb sambal chilli that came with it.

Thanks bestie for the treat! 😀

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KPO Cafe Bar
1 Killiney Rd
Killiney Post Office
Singapore 239518
Tel: 6733 3648

Opening Hours:
Mon to Thu
4pm – 1am
Fri & Sat
4pm – 2am

Momma Kong’s Crab Shack: Mum’s Recipe Made Hip By Sons

Posted on July 11, 2013 by missuschewy

The bloggers, Derrick, Nadia, Maureen and I were planning on a quadruple date with our partners. So, sometime around end April this year, we met up for dinner at Momma Kong’s Crab Shack which makes this blog post two months overdue but heng ah, I’m not the last 😛 Hehehe.

Somehow, it ended up with Derrick being ‘responsible’ for coming up with a dinner place probably because he was the only male blogger in the whatsapp convo. We listed some conditions such as centralized location and air-conditioned place, etc, and Derrick suggested having crabs at Momma Kong’s, which we readily applauded. It meets our criteria of being centralized at Chinatown, it is air-conditioned, and on top of that, it was (at the time of our visit) a relatively new place that we had not blogged about before! LOL.

The interior of Momma Kong’s is simple and minimalistic, very laid-back and unpretentious. Youngsters who love eating crabs should be seen and heard at Momma Kong’s, as this place blasts R&B music and serves a wide variety of alcoholic drinks. What I like most is how Momma Kong’s Crab Shack came about. First time restaurateur and chef Edmund Kong was craving for his mother’s home-cooked crabs one day and he attempted to recreate her recipe. While at it, he found that it was too tedious to cook them on a regular basis and an idea struck him.

Edmund had this ingenious idea to cook the crabs in batches, freeze them, and then heat them up in individual boxes whenever the craving hits. Saves time and trouble! Along came the thought of opening a restaurant which was then put into action. If you are not completely sold on the idea of eating pre-cooked crabs, not to worry, the crabs are cooked-to-order for eat-in, take away and delivery. Currently, crabs are served fresh in order to ensure that customers have the best possible taste and experience with their food. With regards to the reheating of crab in boxes, Edmund is working with external consultants to perfect the process and will be launching that once the quality of the products that customers experience from Momma Kong’s can be guaranteed.

Don’t believe? We put the Steamed Crab ($38, 3 at $110) to the test! Steeped in fragrant huadiao jiu, the sweetness and freshness of the crab really shined through. I seldom eat steamed crabs but if the crabs are fresh, then steamed is the way to go!

Don’t leave without trying Momma Kong’s signature Crab Beehoon Soup ($38, 3 at $110) which will definitely warm your belly on a cold rainy day. The broth is rich and milky, and we finished the entire bowl in no time!

I’m not exactly a fan of Chilli Crab ($38, 3 at $110) but surprisingly, I actually liked Momma Kong’s rendition which was mildly spicy and not grossly sweet. Their Fried Mantou ($1.50 each, minimum 2 pieces) were also so much better than that of most places!

Lastly, let me introduce my favoritestest of all, the Black Pepper Crab ($38, 3 at $110). It was definitely a winner and a crowd pleaser. Very spicy, addictive and shiok! I admit, I licked the gravy clean with my mantou. LOL. Finger licking good I tell you.

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Momma Kong’s Crab Shack
34 Mosque Street
Singapore 059512
Tel: 6225 2722

Opening Hours:
Tue to Sun
6pm to midnight
(Closed on Mon)

The Ascot @ The Grandstand: Authentic English Gastrogrub

Posted on July 8, 2013 by missuschewy

– Tasting Invite –

Wotcha chewys! Sometime back, misterchewy and I dropped by The Ascot at The Grandstand, formally known as Turf City. It was our first time at The Grandstand but we had been to quite a few of the seafood restaurants with our families when this place was still called Turf City. The change is quite huge and the place is livened up with many eateries and large crowds. Really glad to see that! 🙂

Owner Sylvester Fedor Thang chatted with us for a bit and asked if we know what The Ascot is all about. He previously spent two years studying in the UK and wanted to recreate the very best of the quintessential English pub experience right here in Singapore. Lovingly referred to as a British ‘gastrogrub’ by Sylvester, he wanted to serve authentic British cuisine and Singaporeans would be exposed to a whole lot more than just the usual Fish & Chips.

The Ascot at The Grandstand is named after the Ascot Racecourse, which is located in Berkshire. It seems that Sylvester is determined to share a piece of what he had experienced in UK with his fellow Singaporeans. Not surprisingly, The Ascot is very popular among expats as the food reminds them of home.

I had always wanted to try Toffee Apple Cider because I had such a hard time finding it at various supermarkets. It tasted really sweet and a little bitter. I think I still prefer beer 😛 The husband had a bottle of Pear Cider which was less sweet and more refreshing.

I was initially kinda skeptical of the Strawberry spinach salad with crumbled blue cheese, pistachios, bacon & avocado ($18) but the ~~crazy~~ unusual combination worked surprisingly well! The blue cheese was undoubtedly pungent and had a sharp acidic flavor but the sweetness derived from the strawberry slices and raspberry vinaigrette countered this well.

The husband and I were both surprised by how unique this bowl of Smoked tomato soup ($8) tasted, very full-bodied with a slightly smoked flavor to it. At the same time, it was rich, tangy, and a little sweet tasting. This certainly whetted our appetite for the remaining dishes to come!

The Cold Cut Platter ($18), featuring 3 types of cold cuts served with silver onions, gherkins, scotch egg & homemade bread, is a must order at The Ascot. Obviously, the scotch egg stole the show. It is essentially hard-boiled egg wrapped in sausage meat, coated in bread crumbs and baked or deep-fried. Perhaps I should try this in my own kitchen next time!

A bunch of bangers ($20) would definitely serve as a perfect pub grub, or gastro grub in this context. Have I ever told you that misterchewy and I loveeee sausages? I think we would have been on cloud nine if we had ordered beer instead of cider. Sausages + Beer = Heaven. We had two broiled sausages (instead of three because we don’t eat beef) on bubble and squeak drizzled with onion gravy. Bubble and squeak is a British dish made with shallow-fried leftover vegetables. Very interesting and we loved it.

Since this The Ascot is a British gastrogrub, we did not expect the Chicken Tikka Masala ($18) to come into the picture. Tender pieces of chicken were marinated in yoghurt and spices. Bathed in creamy and spicy curry sauce, this dish was very addictive and we couldn’t help dipping pieces of naan into the gravy even though we were quite full by then.

The Roasted chicken served with vegetables & potato lyonnais ($24) was even more tender than the chicken tikka masala. The first few bites were not bad but I soon found that the BBQ-like marination was too thick and sweet for my liking.

The husband and I felt that the desserts wrapped things up really nicely and we were very satisfied. Served warm, the Classic Bread & Butter Pudding ($9) and the vanilla ice cream were a match made in heaven. Moist, fluffy and slightly spongy, we enjoyed this dessert thoroughly!

We saved the best for last, and true enough, the Deep-fried Mars Bars in batter ($8) tasted as awesome as it sounds. Thick, gooey, caramelized goodness enveloped in a light, crispy and savory batter. This was a real sweet treat!

If you have not popped by The Grandstand, The Ascot gives you every reason to do so now! The place is made accessible with free shuttle services from Newton, Botanical Gardens and Toa Payoh mrt stations.
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The Ascot @ The Grandstand
200 Turf Club Road
#01-16
Singapore 287994
Tel: 6462 0881

Opening Hours:
Tue
3pm – 11pm
Wed & Thu
12pm – 11pm
Fri
12pm – 1am
Sat
10.30am – 1am
Sun
10.30am – 11pm

MUSEO @ Quayside Isle: A Delightful Gastronomical Experience Where Art Meets Food

Posted on July 4, 2013 by missuschewy

– Tasting Invite –

I was pleasantly surprised upon finding out that MUSEO (pronounced as ‘MOO-ZAY-O’) at the Quayside Isle on Sentosa Island is opened by the brilliant folks behind Arteastiq, which I had previously blogged about before. Even though I had only been there once, I loved the wonderful idea of combining art with food, making it a social painting and tea sipping place.

MUSEO means ‘museum’ in Italian, which brings to mind fine exhibits by world-renowned artists, all displayed in an elegant and refined setting. Incorporating its unique take to the term, MUSEO has translated the concept into gastronomic treats exquisitely presented with a contemporary twist.

Every single detail of its offerings, as well as interior atmosphere, down to its lighting, wall displays and music, are crafted with deliberate care to reflect a fine taste in food and art which all art enthusiasts would appreciate.

MUSEO provides the perfect weekend retreat for all city dwellers, as well as a peaceful sanctuary for working executives craving for a haven to wind down their minds after a long day of work. Sunset dining in the plush and luxurious setting, topped off with the perfect selection of house music and magnificent view of the marina littered with beautiful yachts, creates a paradisiacal holiday for everyone.

The venue is also perfect for a romantic first date between budding lovers. The creative vibe in the air and MUSEO’s integrated social painting studio allows all inspired souls to create their very own masterpiece.

As mentioned in my previous post, we had a staycation at Movenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa and we took a feeder bus to Quayside Isle which was really convenient.

The drink that I wanted was unavailable and I went along with what was being recommended to me. Thyme and Grapes ($18), a concoction of fresh black grapes, unfiltered sake, vodka and thyme tasted deliciously sweet yet a little potent at the same time. This would definitely make a perfect after-dinner drink for ladies. The husband didn’t like his Berries Galore ($16), which tasted too strongly of vodka.

Among its many new creations, MUSEO is the first to serve food in exquisite glass cups. Simply named ‘Dine-In-A-Cup’, this refreshing concept is a guaranteed hit amongst the young, trendy and sophisticated, who crave intimacy and convenience even when dining more formally.

One of MUSEO’s selling point is its Mezzanine selection, which is named after some of the most eminent and celebrated art pieces in the world. Somehow, this made us appreciate the food that we tried at MUSEO even more and we relished every bite. Smile of Mona Lisa ($12) was truly unforgettable, oozing with yummy molten camembert cheese. It was served with cranberry sauce but we prefered it on its own. Picasso’s Blues ($12), deep fried prawns flavoured with lavender were crunchy but failed to leave a lasting impression.

Our favorite was Joys of Life ($12), the smoked roast pork belly served with hot sauce really hit the spot! It was one of the best roast pork belly that we had ever had. We even dipped it in the cranberry sauce that was supposed to go with the deep fried cheese, and it tasted just as amazing. We enjoyed The Kiss ($12) as well, barbequed squid with chilli and pepper was spicy enough but the sauce was a bit on the watery side. Diners have the flexibility in customising their own unique Mezzanine set by choosing 4 of the 12 Mezzanines available for only $39.

Our mains! Looks quite good right?

We found the Two-Way Lamb ($35) an interesting dish. Besides the roasted marinated lamb rack which was fork tender albeit a bit dry, it was also served with shepard pie which had been baked with lamb. The cherry tomato chutney complemented the lamb rack well and enhanced its flavors.

I can’t remember what misterchewy thought of the Pan Roasted Cod Fillet ($33) but I didn’t quite take to the onion relish which reminded me of Indian cuisine. Not that I have anything against that, in fact, I love Indian food. Perhaps the onion relish was very overpowering and I could not really taste the natural flavors of the cod fillet. The mushroom risotto was also too dry and sticky.

We were looking forward to the Vodka Chocolate Lava Cake ($12) and was surprised by its small serving size. The chocolate cake had a vodka filled molten chocolate centre which was thick and rich. Gelato of choice includes champagne vanilla, chocolate or yuzu.

I never order fruits as desserts but since the Eton Mess ($12) was recommended, we went along with it. Haha. On the overall, it was very sour, with diced strawberry and peach marinated with lemon juice and rum, topped with whipped cream. If your tolerance for sourness is very low, I suggest you don’t try this.

The husband and I were impressed with MUSEO’s Mezzanine range and we certainly don’t mind going back just for that. Maybe we will try to paint something while we are there! Hahaha 😛
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MUSEO
Quayside Isle (Next to W Hotel)
31 Ocean Way, #01-22
Sentosa Cove
Singapore 098375
Tel: 6734 8066

Opening Hours:
Mon to Thu
2pm – 1am
Fri, Sat & PH Eve
1.30pm – 2am
Sun
1.30pm – 1am

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