Charly T'S Today, I was at Charly T'S restaurant to check out the food there with my wife. The restaurant has a nice cosy ambience that is suitable for couples or a group of friends to hang out. Here's what we ordered:
- Charly T'S Famous Rotisserie Quarter Chicken
The Chicken is delicious and the skin has absorbed the goodness of the marinade and spices, making it very tasty. The chicken is also very juicy even though it is breast meat. The Chicken goes well with the Salsa sauce and Sesame sauce that are served on separate dishes.
- Side Dish (German Potato Salad and Macaroni and Cheese)
The German Potato Salad was pretty good, the potato was nice and soft. Sprinkled with bacon bits, this dish was a plesant surprise. It definitely tastes much better than it looks. In fact, it is one of the better ones I have tasted - not creamy nor oily and yet it can bring out the goodness of the potatoes. A very simple and light dish that is good till the very last mouthful. As for the Macaroni and Cheese, I find that I will give this dish a miss.
- Chicken Schnitzel
The chicken part used for the Schnitzel was chicken breast and therefore the fillet was thick. The bread crumbs was crispy but I find that it's kindof bland and can be tastier. It may be better if it was served with some brown or mushroom sauce at the side.
- Tangy Wings
Although the doneness was great, the Tangy Wings are way too salty for any human palate. Serious! It was so salty we couldn't leave the restaurant without reflecting it to the restaurant staff. You may have better luck if they consider our feedback and improve on the dish. Rating: 7/10 (Good, Can Try)
Charly T'S
20 Handy Road
S(229236)
Fong Kee Delicacies After a plate of Duck Rice. I decided to order a plate of Pan Fried Dumplings to fill the remaining space in my stomach. I ordered the dumplings from this stall called Fong Kee Delicacies. The Pan Fried Dumpling was filled with minced meat and vegetables. The gravy from the minced meat and vegtables was oozing out with every mouthful of the dumpling but I find that it would have been better if the dumplings were crispier. You can order this as a side dish to share. Rating: 6.5/10 (Above Average)
Fong Kee Delicacies
49A Serangoon Garden Way
#01-12 Serangoon Garden Market and Food Centre
S(555945)
Ah Seng Braised Duck Rice Today, I was at Serangoon Garden Food Centre for my favourite Roti John. However when I was there, I noticed that the stall was no longer there. Therefore, I decided to order duck rice from Ah Seng Braised Duck Rice instead. It has been quite long since the last time I ate from the stall. I ordered a plate of Duck Rice with Lor Bak. The duck was still as good and very fragrant. The stewed sauce tastes just like home cooked food, the stewed sauce goes well with the duck and lor bak. The Lor Bak is cooked till it's nice and soft, even the layer of fat is fragrant, though very sinful. The chilli sauce goes well with the duck and lor bak as it has a sourish taste making it very appetising. The is one of the better Braised Duck Rice I have tasted. Rating: 8/10 (Good, Must Try)
Ah Seng Braised Duck Rice
49A Serangoon Garden Way
#01-44 Serangoon Garden Market and Food Centre
S(555945)
Hong Kee Porridge Today, I was at Commonwealth Food Centre to look for good food hidden in this part of the island. While I was looking around and deciding what to eat, I noticed this porridge stall that has newspaper articles pasted on the glass panel. The porridge looks good too and without any hesitation, I ordered a bowl of Pork Porridge with an Egg. The Pork Porridge was very tasty. The texture of the porridge was watery and not the thick and sticky type but having said that, the porridge was filled with the goodness from the slice pork, homemade meatballs, liver and eggs. The ingredients are very fresh, especially the liver and pork. The porridge was pretty good. I think it would have been even better if they add fried spring onions and lard to make it more fragrant. You can check out this stall especially on a rainy day to warm your stomach. Rating: 7/10 (Good, Can Try)
Hong Kee Porridge
119 Commonwealth Crescent
#02-89 Commonwealth Crescent Market & Food Centre
S(140119)
Shin Minori Japanese Restaurant It has been a while since I had Japanese Food. Today I had dinner with my family at this Japanese Restaurant called Shin Minori. Heard that this place serves pretty good Japanese Food. I decided to go for their Ala-Carte Buffet and the cost per person is S$33++. Here's what we have ordered:
- Sashimi Moriwase
The Sashimi Moriwase has assorted Sashimi like Maguro, Shake, Hamachi, Taj, Makajiki, Tako and Ika. The Sashimi is fresh and the thickness of each slice is just nice, not too thick or thin. Most importantly, you are able to taste the sweetness of each of the seafood.
- Saba Shioyaki
Saba is also known as Mackerel. It was grilled till it's nice and crispy on the outside and each slice simply tastes wholesome.
- Tebasaki
Tebasaki, also known as Chicken Wings, is delicious and fragrant. The chicken wings are grilled till the skin is crispy and fragrant.
- Tori Kawa
Tori Kawa, also known as Chicken Skin, is grilled till the chicken skin is nice and crispy.
- Tori Kimo
The Tori Kimo, also known as Chicken Liver is pretty normal in my opinion.
- Shishamo
The Pregnant Capelin is grilled till it's very crispy but I find that it's too charred, making some parts very bitter.
- Uzura
Uzura, also known as Quail Eggs is pretty normal.
- Kisu Tempura
Kisu Tempura is deep fried fish covered with batter just like Prawn Tempura, you can dip it in a sweet sauce filled with Radish to give it more flavour.
- Kani Tempura
Kani, also known as Soft Shell Crab is very tasty and crispy. I will highly recommend this dish, it's just like eating "Keropok".
- Agedashi Toufu
Their Agedashi Toufu is crispy on the outer crust and soft on the inside. The chicken broth goes well with the toufu, giving the dish more flavourful.
- Niku Jaga
This dish is Stewed Pork Belly with Potato and Carrot. The pork belly is very tender and it has absorbed the sweetness from the carrots. The carrots and potatoes are stewed till they are nice and soft. You can taste the natural sweetness of this combination.
- Shake Wafu Teppan
This dish is Salmon cooked in a special sauce using the Teppan. The Salmon is soft and it has absorbed the sweet sauce and garlic and it is quite tasty.
- Ton Katsu
I find that the Ton Katsu is pretty normal.
- Buta Kimchi Itame
This Kimchi with Pork is very appetising, the kimchi is sourish and a little spicy, adding more flavour to the sliced pork.
Overall, I find that the food is pretty good and the buffet has a wide variety of choices to choose from. For buffet lovers, you can check out this place for reasonably priced buffet. However, do be prepared for service lapse as they can be quite slow on busy days and your orders may be left out. Do keep track of your orders and ensure that they are served. Rating: 7/10 (Good, Can Try)
Shin Minori Japanese Restaurant
81 Clemenceau Avenue
#03-15/16 UE Square
S(239917)
Rong Guang BBQ Seafood I have noticed this Rong Guang BBQ Seafood at Bukit Merah Lane 1 for quite some time but didn't had a chance to try it out. There are numerous awards at the stall including, "Yummy King". Today I was around the vicinity and decided to give it a try. I ordered their Sambal Stingray and a plate of their Signature Noodles. The Sambal Stingray is superb, the sambal chilli is spicy and very tasty. The stingray is barbequed till the meat is nice and juicy. The sambal chilli sauce goes extremely well with the stingray but it can be quite spicy for those who do not take spicy food. Their Signature Noodles looks and tastes like Hokkien Mee. The only difference is that they added clams into the dish. The noodle is tasty as it has absorbed the goodness of the seafood. You can find ingredients like prawns, sotong, eggs, bean sprouts and clams. The sambal chilli also goes well with the noodles, adding more flavour and spice to the dish.
Overall, I find that the food is pretty good and for BBQ lovers out there, you can check out this place. Rating: 8/10 (Good, Must Try)
Rong Guang BBQ Seafood
127 Bukit Merah Lane 1
S(150127)
Dian Xiao Er It has been quite some time since I had dinner at Dian Xiao Er. I decided to go there for dinner today with my wife. They are well know for their Roast Duck. Here's what we have ordered:
- Roasted Duck with Ten Wonder Herb
The Ten Wonder Herbs has a sweet herbal taste that goes well with the Roast Duck. The duck is roasted till the skin is nice and crispy. The skin is thin and very fragrant, the meat is also soft and tender. Their Roasted Duck is indeed very good and you must try it yourself to believe.
- Roasted Duck with Ginseng
The Ginseng adds more flavour to the Roast Duck making it more fragrant with a slight tinge of bitterness. The duck is basically the same as the one with Ten Wonder Herbs, only that the sauce that was poured over the duck is different. This is salted while the other is sweet.
- Fish Maw Thick Soup with Canpoy
The Fish Maw Soup is delicious, it is thick and very tasty. If you add vinegar into the soup, it will enhance the flavour, making it more appetising. You can also find ingredients like chicken strips, fish maw, sea cucumber and dried scallops. If you like a thick soup base, you will find this dish to your liking. But remember to eat it while it is hot or it can taste too choying.
- Chinese Spinach in Superior Stock
I find that the Chinese Spinach is pretty normal and can be better if the stock is thicker and tastier. However, I must say that the baby anchovies that were added were crispy and very fragrant. The wolfberries also gave the dish a tinge of sweetness.
- Claypot Bee Hoon with Chinese Wine
The Claypot Bee Hoon with Chinese Wine is delicious. The soup has a strong taste of chinese wine and you can find ingredients like prawns and frog legs that are fresh and succullent. I must also mention the fresh prawn paste found in the prawn head that makes it even sweeter. The bee hoon has absorbed the thick soup base hence making it very tasty. Every mouthful is so satisfying.
Overall, I find that the food is pretty good especially the Roast Duck. For all Roast Duck lovers out there, you can check out this place if you have not. Rating: 7.5/10 (Good, Can Try)
Dian Xiao Er
1 Jurong West Central 2
Jurong Point Shopping Centre
S(648331)
Tong Lok Kway Chap I decided to head down to Pasir Panjang today to check out this Kway Chap stall called Tong Lok Kuay Chap. I wanted to check out this Kway Chap stall a couple of times but each time I'm there, it's either closed or the owner is away. Today is my lucky day, the stall was open when I was there, I ordered a plate of mixed ingredients for 1 person and that cost S$4.00 with 2 bowls of "Kway". You can find ingredients like tau pok, salted vegetables, pig intestines and lor bak. I have high expectation for Kway Chap, especially the "Kway", which I think is the main element of the dish. I find that their Kway can be even better if the soup is thicker and tastier. They can also add fried spring onions to make it even more fragrant. The salted vegetables are not too salty and I find it just nice. The tau pok is nicely soaked with the stewed sauce. As for the pig intestines, it is stewed till it's nice and soft. It has been cleaned thoroughly and that is why it does not have any bitter or strong porky taste. Lastly the lor bak is highly recommended, the taste is heavenly. The lor bak is stewed till it's so soft that even the layer of fat just dissolve in your mouth. This is one of the best lor bak I have tasted. You must order the lor bak if you are checking out this stall. Rating: 7/10 (Good, Can Try)
Tong Lok Kway Chap
114 Pasir Panjang Road
S(118539)
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