Waffles @ Craftsmen Specialty Coffee

Coffee cafes are really brewing in Singapore. Was out in the Eastern part of Singapore and found Craftsmen Specialty Coffee quietly tucked in a corner. I guess I will never notice its existence if not that I passed by on the other side of the road. 

Weekday is really the best time for cafe hopping as it is not especially crowded. You get to choose seats, you get to people watch and you get the time to slowly take your order. 

Finally I decided to go for the waffles as they were not serving the croissants that day. "Sunshine" is the name to the waffles where yogurt and berries added to the taste. Wasn't really the fluffy kind of waffles but the healthier choice of yogurt and berries made the overall experience a nice one.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do - so at a coffee cafe, drink a cup of coffee? Well, I did not. Blame it on the hot weather outside, I seriously needed a cold smoothie - sweet and cold to ease the hotness and stickiness!

Waffles @ Craftsmen Specialty Coffee

Okay, will I be back? Definitely, to try out their coffee and did I mentioned, they do sell craft beer too. A beer and a brunch, how good does that sound? Be there, soon, I hope!

Address:

2 First Street Siglap V #01-01 

Singapore 458278

New Menu @ TCC

TCC once again. I guess this is a place where I can visit many times in a year and not really sick of the food? Not sure why, but my friends seems to like it there for a casual meal. 

Good thing about TCC, they do change and update their food and drink menu. This time round, we got to see the new menu. But well, not every item that were removed from the menu were not popular. My friend was looking out for her Salmon Mentaiko Pasta but it was being phased out this time round. I wonder what did TCC base on to update their menu. 

Okay, in my opinion, I sort of think that there are lesser food items in the new menu, not sure where, but just have a feel. Maybe this helps the ingredient procurement process and help to reduce cost? 

So, I took the step to try out the new item - Clack & Clams Crayfish pasta. Not too bad, but the gravy seems too much for the spaghetti. It was more like a 'soupy' pasta. But overall, the taste was good. The clams and crayfish servings was generous. Maybe, TCC should give a side plate for patrons to put the shell. Good customer service goes a long way!

Clack & Clams Crayfish Pasta

Korean Food @ Han Kook Gwan Korean Restaurant

Family time at Han Kook Gwan Korean Restaurant as sis wanted to try raw crab. We watched a variety show that featured that and off we went. 

The banchan (side dish) comes in five different variety and are refillable. My favourites will be the kimchi and the pancakes. 

banchans

Next up was the traditional Korean raw crab, also known as ‘gan jang gae jang’. Usually we had chilli or pepper crab but this raw crab meat is really a first time. We just need to suck and slurp on the legs and the meat will be right in your mouth. I totally did not enjoy this crab dish. Though it is fresh, but the rawness is not to my liking. Though I love sashimi. It is a little pricey at ~$53. Try it if you love raw food and if you dare!

Soy Crab 

Compared to raw crab, the Korean BBQ meat is the highlight of the meal. We ordered the BBQ set which includes pork belly, marinated pork and chicken bulgogi and a side dish - steamed egg. This is the first time I had steamed egg in Korean restaurant. 

The BBQ was great. We did not have to do it ourselves as the service staff did it for us though the bbq grill is right in the middle of the table. As usual, with the bbq meat, we will wrapped it with vegetable and added some garlic, onions to bring out the flavour and experience. Nice!

Korean BBQ pork

Be back for more!

Address:
26 Tanjong Pagar Road
Singapore 088449

Roti Prata and Milk Tea @ Casuarina Curry

Off to Upper Thomson for prata and there we were at Casuarina Curry. 

Since we were at a prata shop, we went for plain roti prata (aka roti prata kosong). This is the best way to find out the standard of the chef. Not the best prata I had, but it was not too bad. It was crispy on the outside but not that fluffy inside. Dipped into the curry to taste better. Added a milk tea to the meal to complete it. 

Roti Prata & Milk Tea @ Casuraina Curry 

Anyway, besides prata, Casuarina Curry also offers a large range of other Indian food such as Briyani, Murtabak as well as plenty of drinks. Everything is all priced very reasonably!

Will I be back? Yes, maybe for the other Indian food and maybe for the tidbits shop that is next door!

Address:

136 Casuarina Road
Off Upper Thomson Road
Singapore 579524

Cendol Melaka @ Changi Villge Road

Ice cold dessert is the best remedy on a hot afternoon.

Was at Changi Village food centre for nasi lemak and there was a banner in front of a shop located directly opposite Mizzy’s Nasi Lemak stall (at the food centre). It totally attracted my attention where it stated traditional cendol at $.150. Traditional from Malacca. I have been to Malacca once and I have tried the cendol too. It's really nice and so, I told myself to head over after lunch.

For the $1.50 version comes the basic version with only cendol, gula melaka and coconut milk. With additional cost, there will be toppings like red bean and even durian. 

Okay, at a glance, I can't see any shaved ice and it seems that there was too much coconut milk. Gave it a few stirs and the thick of gula melaka and shaved ice was mixed with the green jelly flour. The jelly was really smooth. The cendol was not very sweet to my liking. 

If you happen to be around the area, no harm popping by to have this dessert!

Cendol Melaka

Address:
Blk 1 Changi Village Road
01-2046
S500001

Nasi Lemak @ Changi Village Food Centre

Heard so much about the nasi lemak at Changi Village Hawker Centre but it was too out of the way for me to head there for just nasi lemak. 

So happen that my job gave me the chance to pop by the area and there I headed to find the famous nasi lemak. Basically I googled and Mizzy corner appeared a couple of times and so, that's it. I looked for the stall and okay, no queue for me. 

Well, I was a little disappointed. Not that it is lousy but after all the hype that I heard of, this really does not live up to my expectation.

First, the rice was normal. The egg was normal. 

The chicken wings was not bad, served ho and crispy. 

The ikan bilis was a little too salty. 

Well, the chili was the best - spicy and sweet.

But sometimes I wondered, why does a plate of nasi lemak with a chicken wing, an egg and ikan bilis cost so much?

Nasi Lemak @ Mixxy Corner

Address:
Mizzy Corner Nasi Lemak
Changi Village Market and Food Centre #01-26
2 Changi Village Road