Donut In Cosy Setting

Dunkin Donuts Changi Airport T3 East, Singapore October 2012 Although there were a wide variety of donuts to choose from on the menu, those on the display shelf were a lot fewer. Service was ok at the counter but a little slow in the clearing of tables after customers left. Merlion Wayfarer opted for a sugar-coated donut. The bread is soft and the apple filling is ample. Definitely worth the S$1.60 price tag. Paired with a latte in a cosy setting,...

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Going To Pieces Over Sushi

Itacho Sushi Changi Airport T3 East, Singapore October 2012 Merlion Wayfarer thought that she finally found an Itacho sushi outlet that is not crowded, no queue at all, to be exact. When she ordered her food there, she found out why. Sushi platter consisting of Smoked Salmon, Botan Shrimp, Roast Duck. The price of each ranges from S$1.20 to S$2. Merlion Wayfarer was surprised to see her sushi disintegrate when she picked it up. It is really...

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Not-So-Kraze Taste

Kraze Burgers Marina Bay Sands South, Singapore September 2012 Kraze Burger is a casual burger joint that originated from Korea. Kraze Burger was originally spelled this way to elicit a 'craze' for their burgers. Hmmm, let's see how this turns out... After a short ten minutes wait, the orders arrived. For the price, the burgers were served plain, with only a macaroni side which tasted somewhat "clinical" with the plain white sauce....

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Nothing Beyond Spiciness

Lucky Surabaya Ayam Penyet Far East Plaza Orchard, Singapore August 2012 Merlion Wayfarer found this outlet next to its famous competitor in Far East Plaza. Zero queue and yet serving the same famous dish. Worth trying? Rice  Rice was warm and fluffy and served warm. Very good. Only that it was served way before anything arrived. It was only 15 minutes later that the food arrived. Not very good serving etiquette. Fortunately, the...

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Sauna-Baked Coffee

Old Town White Coffee Far East Plaza Orchard, Singapore August 2012 The air in this outlet was stifling and they had to use many fans to supplement the airflow. So picking a table with a fan beside or above was absolutely crucial... Oh yah, add that to a table with comfortable seats (coz there were several types of seats, from cushioned seats to wooden stools), and tables that were still dusted with bread crumbs from previous diners. Old...

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Juicily BBQ-d

BBQ Chicken, Greenwich V Mall Seletar, North, Singapore August 2012   Grilled Chicken Omelette Rice (S$13.90) BBQ Chicken's signature olive rice is wrapped in a specially-prepared omelette and then served in a grilled boneless chicken thigh. The sauce is generous, and tinged with some mushroom flavour. Omelette tasted a bit plastic, being less fluffy than the others.     Char Grilled Smoked Duck (S$17.90) This dish consisted...

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Egg Simi?

Hatched Evans Lodge, Evans Road Bukit Timah, Singapore September 2012   Merlion Wayfarer had been wanting to try Hatched for some time eversince seeing a TV program on it.So it was finally, on one cloudy day that she ended up in Hatched after a visit to the nearby Botanical Gardens.   Being someone who usually simplifies her egg decisions with just stirfried eggs or hardboiled eggs, she was confounded by the number of names for different...

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More Vinegar Anyone?

Chia Bee Lor Mee (正味卤麵), Mei Ying Restaurant Block 10, North Bridge Road Bugis, Singapore October 2012   This kopitiam is so full of signboards that at one go, it's hard to tell which sign is for which stall, and which sign is for the kopitiam. Other than a sign above each stall, there can be multiple signs at each stall, with stallholders' signs as big as that of the kopitiam, and with signs on the walls facing the corridor and main road.      The...

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Niigata Ishikawa Fair At Isetan Scotts

Niigata Ishikawa (新潟石川) Fair Isetan Scotts Orchard, Singapore 19-28 October 2012   Merlion Wayfarer was an early bird on the first day of the Niigata Ishikawa (新潟石川) Fair. As most of the Japanese stallholders had just arrived, they were very enthusiastic and full of rah-rah when promoting their wares. There was an absence of cheesecake and milk products this round. Instead, there were many other exotic products... (Source : Isetan) Adorable...

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Not-Romantic Katsu

Romankan Yokohama (浪漫館横滨) Cafe Takashimaya Food Court, Ngee Ann City Orchard, Singapore September 2012    There was a limited choice of bentos to choose from - Fillet Katsu Bento (S$13) and Ebi Fry Bento (S$16.50) are displayed here, together with add-ons like Fillet Katsu (S$3.40), Ebi Katsu (S$4.20), and Rose Katsu (S$6.70).   Merlion Wayfarer chose the Fillet Katsu Bento. The batter was not as flaky as she preferred, and the...

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Seen & Heard - The Red Baron In Singapore!

Ngee Ann City Orchard Central, Singapore September 2012   Merlion Wayfarer spotted the Red Baron in Singapore!   The Red Baron referred Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen, a German fighter pilot with the Imperial German Army Air Service during World War I. He is considered the top ace of that war, being officially credited with 80 air combat victories, more than any other pilot at that time. His title of nobility, combined with...

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Spoilt By MSG

Hao Xiang Seafood Garden Punggol Plaza, Punggol Field Singapore October 2012   Merlion Wayfarer settled for a zichar dinner recently. She was at Punggol Plaza's Hao Xiang. Choosing simple fare, she ordered a hor fun. Now, hor fun is a basic dish that is very hard to go wrong. And she was glad that Hao Xiang's version tasted just right.   In the mood for soup in this cold weather, she also ordered a Fish Maw Soup. For those who are...

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A Herculean Task To Shift The River

Singapore River River Valley, Singapore October 2012      On a KLKK (walk here walk there) trip, Merlion Wayfarer was surprised to find a big part of the river near Liang Court and Riverside Point cordoned off. The entire pedestrian path at Ord Bridge, which lies between the two buildings was diverted, and part of the walkway towards Robertson Quay was closed. What is happening?   A bit of research revealed that...

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Seen & Heard - Walking Wooden Dinosaurs

Liang Court River Valley South, Singapore October 2012   Merlion Wayfarer was surprised to chance upon these series of DIY assembly kits for dinosaurs by Tamiya. With pre-cut wooden parts and pre-built gear box, this kit is said to be easy-to-assemble and a great way to view the workings of a crank-arm gear box. The special link rod makes realistic movement of the legs, head and tail possible.   Apparently, there is a Japanese version...

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Pecori's Original Omu Rice

Pecori (ﾍﾟｺﾘのオム) Medi-Ya Food Court, Liang Court River Valley, Singapore October 2012 Merlion Wayfarer chanced upon this big poster as she was entering the supermarket and decided to venture within.   Pecori is a newly-opened stall in Medi-Ya Food Court. Located in the basement of Liang Court within the supermarket compound, it is opened by a Japanese gentleman with two Japanese helpers. Comfortable seating in quiet surroundings,...

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The Contrast Between Two Outlets

Trung Ngyuen Coffee, Liang Court River Valley, Singapore October 2012   Tucked in a little corner on the second floor, Trung Nguyen Coffee is a quiet place to chill out. In stark contrast to neighbouring (and noisy) Clarke Quay, the outlet here has cosy seats and fewer patrons.   Merlion Wayfarer ordered Creative 2. The service staff, a lady, was polite and professional, and served the order without questions.   This was...

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Big Enough For Two

Tian Tian Xiang Claypot Rice (天天香砂锅饭)Aljunied 119 Food HouseAljunied Avenue 2East, SingaporeAugust 2012 At $5 for the "small" portion, Merlion Wayfarer thought that this claypot rice was too expensive, especially since it was in kopitiam setting in a HDB neighbourhood.   When it arrived, she got a shock... The BIG pot that she saw at a neighbouring table was actually just the "small" size.   The whole depth of the pot was filled...

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Tender & Fragrant Heartland BBQ Stix

Huan Le Yuan (欢乐园) BBQ Aljunied 119 Food House Aljunied Avenue 2 East, Singapore August 2012   Huan Le Yuan (欢乐园) BBQ serves one of the most fragrant satay that Merlion Wayfarer ever had for a long time! The 50c per stick satay served is succulent and juicy, being well-marinated to tenderness. Unlike many other stalls, there is no excessive amount of fat within the meat. Roasted to a light crisp, part of the exterior is fragrant. With a...

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