New Menu + 3rd Anniversary @ Diamond Kitchen

Address:	87 Science Park Drive #01-01 Oasis Singapore 118260
Contact:	+65 64640410
Operating Hours:	11am to 2.30pm, 5.30pm to 10.30pm Daily
Website:	http://www.diamondkitchen.com.sg

(15% off for new dishes, valid till 31st December 2016)



Trying to slow down my pace, and getting more rest time for myself since I am getting weaker as I aged. So glad to be finally starting to do some updates here, slowly but surely.

Its my 2nd time to Diamond Kitchen, and I remembered that day I wasn't feeling well but to my surprised I enjoyed the food so much even though I am not well. This goes to show how good they are.

Souper Tang @ The Centrepoint

Address:	176 Orchard Road #02-52 & #02-K01 The Centrepoint Singapore 238843
Tel:	+65 67376772
Operating Hours:	11.30am to 10pm Daily

Super Tang, previously known as Tang Shifu (not an unfamiliar name if you have been to JB's City Square Mall often) opens first outlet out of Malaysia, here in Singapore. I haven't been to JB very often but Souper Tang leaves an impression, maybe its due to my love for soups. There are 18 Souper Tang outlets in Malaysia currently.

Centrepoint underwent a revamp and there are many eateries sprouting at the new wing.

Weekend Brunch Dim Sum @ Crystal Jade Prestige

Address:	Marina Bay Financial Centre (Ground Plaza) #02-01
Website:	http://www.crystaljade.com/index/

Weekend Brunch is available on every weekend from 1st May 2016 to 26th June 2016 between 11.30am to 3pm.

Its priced at S$58 per person (S$48 for Jadeite members paying by DBS/POSB cards), or you can opt for the brunch with free flow exquisite Verve Clicquot Yellow Label Champagne at S$98 per person (S$88 for Jadeite members paying by DBS/POSB cards).



Last weekend, I went to Crystal Jade Prestige again, this time its for the weekend brunch menu with 3 other friends! Who doesn't love dim sum?

Kin Kin Chili Pan Mee @ Macpherson Road

Address:	538 MacPherson Rd Singapore 368220
Operating Hours:	11am to 8pm Daily
Tel:	+65 67431372
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/kinkinchillipanmee

Signature Dry Chili Pan Mee S$5

Weeks ago, boss brought us out for Kin Kin Chili Pan Mee! Finally get to try after all the raves but was rather disappointed, it tasted so so, portion is pretty small too. I go easy on the chili, but didn't find it any fantastic either. But I am thankful for the air-conditioned place, which means NO PIGEONS, and not too hot.

[Halal] Chinese New Year 2016 @ Pies & Coffee

Outlets:	http://www.piesncoffee.com/#menu-item-141
Website:	http://www.piesncoffee.com
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/piesncoffee.sg/

Pies & Coffee Privilege Card Members get 10& discount on CNY cookies (except Happiness & Prosperity Bundles) 



This Chinese New Year, Pies & Coffee launched 4 Chinese New Year cookies, a cake and bundle deals! Thank you Pies & Coffee for sending them to me, I can enjoy them before CNY even arrives.

Chinese New Year 2016 with Red House Seafood @ Prinsep Street

Address:	68 Prinsep Street Singapore 188661
Tel:	+65 63366080
Website:	http://redhouseseafood.com
Operating Hours:	11.30am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday
	5pm to 11pm Monday to Friday
	11am to 11pm Saturday, Sunday & PH
Address:	60 Robertson Quay #01-14 The Quayside Singapore 238252
Tel:	+65 67357666
Website:	http://redhouseseafood.com
Operating Hours:	3pm to 11pm Monday to Friday
	11am to 11pm Saturday, Sunday & PH

Chinese New Year 2016
Takeaways are available from 25th Jan to 22nd February 2016 between 11am to 11.30am and 5pm to 5.30pm.
Restaurants will be closed on the 8th February 2016.

Reunion Dinner set available only on 7th February 2016.
Annual Dinner Set available from 1st January to 22nd February 2016. 

818 Hao Jiang Kee 豪江记小厨鱼头炉 @ The Elitist's Fu Eating House

Address:	25 Bukit Batok Crescent #01-01 Fu Eating House, The Elitist Singapore 658066
Tel:	+65 86783392
Operating Hours:	11am to 2.30pm, 4pm to 9pm Monday
	11am to 3pm, 4pm to 10.30pm Tuesday to Saturday
	4pm to 10.30pm Sunday & PH

(Pic Credit: Alain)

My first time travelling so far and to a very unfamiliar place in the west, but I guess its a good start since I am so free on weekends now.

One of the Sunday evenings, together with both my sissys, Alain & Jennifer, we headed to a industrial area for zhi char dinner!

Nan Hwa Fishboat launches new Atlantic Codfish Steamboat

Address:	812/814/816 North Bridge Road Singapore 198779
Opening Hours:	4pm to 1am Daily
Contact:	86132732
Website:	www.nanhwachong.com

FishBoat is definitely not something new in Singapore. I had always love FishBoat, the same goes for mummy!

Nan Hwa FishBoat is the oldest (since 1927) traditional fish soup steamboat that represents Singapore's heritage.

Mother's Day 2015 Dinner @ Tao Seafood Asia

Address:	12 Marina View Asia Square Tower 2 #02-10 Singapore 018961
Tel:	+65 6844 9969
Website:	http://www.taoseafoodasia.com
Email:	taoseafoodasia@gmail.com
Opening Hours:	11.30am to 2.30pm 6:00pm to 10:00pm Monday to Sunday
Last order by:	9.30pm

Mother's Day menu is available for the whole month of May 2015.



This Mother's Day, we get to enjoy home-cook comfort food on the menu at Tao Seafood Asia. These dishes introduced were Mrs Lee's favourite dishes cooked by her loving husband who is the Head Chef at Tao Seafood.

House of Seafood @ Punggol Settlement

Address:	3 Punggol Point Road #01-01/02 The Punggol Settlement Singapore 828694
	(Near Punggol Jetty) More than 200 carpark lots available
Tel:	+65 6466 9000
Website:	http://www.houseofseafood.com.sg

First time to The Punggol Settlement and its for House of Seafood! Its a very pretty place, perfect to open cafes and restaurants there. Look what we had the other day - 4 ''Heavenly King'' / 四大天王 Crabs.

Lunar New Year 2015 @ Din Tai Fung

Din Tai Fung Outlets



Its another new year at Din Tai Fung! Still remember last year's lohei session with Ah Boys to Men. Time indeed flew pass quickly!

Joyden Canton Kitchen @ Hillview

JOYDEN CANTON KITCHEN 

Address: 4 Hillview Rise #02-21 HillV2 Singapore 667979
Opening Hours: 11.30am to 9.30pm Daily (last order 9pm)
Tel: +65 64659988 (no reservations)


A few weeks back, I went all the way to the west. Ok, not really ALL THE WAY but it is still far so I am actually feeling sad because I cannot come here as and when I like. 

My family and I love chinese food, whenever there is a birthday coming up in the family, we will definitely go to a nearby chinese restaurant for a meal. 

The food here at Joyden is so good, I know my family will definitely love them as much as I do. 

After more than ten years of serving up some of arguably the best seafood in Singapore at Joyden Seafood Restaurant in the west, the Joyden brand is set to make waves once again with a myriad of hearty, comforting Chinese dishes at its new dining establishment - Joyden Canton Kitchen. Cantonese (Yue) Cuisine originates from Guangdong Province and encompasses tastes from dynamic cities such as Shantou, Chaozhou and Guangzhou. 

Joyden Canton Kitchen embraces the philosophy of Cantonese cooking by using only the freshest seasonal produce married with skilful culinary techniques to produce a carefully curated menu. Customers can look forward to both traditional and contemporary dishes that are diverse, original, wholesome, and big on flavours. Conceptualising the unique menu was a six-month process that involved extensive field trips to various parts of Guangdong to garner inspiration and better understand the essence of Cantonese cuisine. Embracing the holistic quality behind the culture, natural and herbal ingredients such as aged mandarin peel, hawthorne and fresh huai shan (wild mountain yam) are incorporated into several Joyden-original dishes to enhance their overall flavour and nutritional value. 





Housed in a new mall in the residential neighbourhood of Hillview, Upper Bukit Timah, the spacious 120-seater exudes an almost zen feel with its minimalistic and contemporary interior of light wood and elegant panel work. A backdrop of lush greenery and natural light flooding in through the floor-to- ceiling glass windows offers a serene, laidback atmosphere. A glass panel in one wall also allows guests a peep at the bustling activity in the theatre kitchen. 

A variety of seating options including banquet seats, cosy four-seaters, and larger tables for eight to ten diners. Joyden Canton Kitchen is the ideal location for any occasion, be it celebratory get-togethers with friends and colleagues, or a casual weeknight dinner with the family.

We were there on a weeknight and it was so zen and peaceful. Really love the ambience and clean layout of Joyden Canton Kitchen.






HOMEMADE HAWTHORNE AND APPLE DRINK S$4

Thoughtfully created to ease digestion and cleanse the palette. The drink is made fresh daily and comprises only natural ingredients and fruit. Although I was freezing cold from the rain and the air con in the restaurant, I couldn't help sipping non stop. 


CRISPY GOLDEN LOTUS ROOT CHIPS S$8.80

One of the Chinese New Year must-buy products, you can find it here at Joyden! A pity that they taste a little ''lao hong'' that night, but usually they are crispy, that leaves you eating non stop! Better than potato chips if they are cripsy! 


CHICKEN WITH FRESH HUAI SHAN AND WOLFBERRY IN OLD COCONUT SOUP S$12.80

You cannot leave a Cantonese restaurant without drinking their soups! And how nice it is to have soups these days as the weather is cooling. 

Fresh huai shan, wolfberry, chicken and other herbs are steamed in an old coconut over low heat for up to 3 hours to extract the essence from every ingredient. The soup is sweet, light and has the coconut aroma but yet not over-powering and the chicken is so tender! 

I am so glad that they served this soup, don't you think that its very special, be it presentation wise or the ingredients. 

Other nourishing Claypot Soups include perennial favourites such as Old Cucumber with Dried Oyster and Prime Rib Soup S$15.80, and Lotus Root with Dried Cuttlefish and Prime Rib Soup S$15.80.






SIGNATURE SOY SAUCE CHICKEN S$12 quarter / S$18 half / S$32 whole

At Joyden Canton Kitchen, this is definitely a must-try.

Gently steeped in a secret blend of superior light sauce and other herbs, the chicken is skilfully poached to achieve a silky skin and tender, pull-apart meat. Rosewater, a traditional ingredient used in classic roast techniques, imparts a refreshing and subtle floral sweetness to this dish. 

How many can incorporate rosewater in their dishes? Prefers this to the dish below, as it is sweet - my kind of food. :P

Other must-tries include the Cantonese Roast Duck S$14/27/50, Signature Crispy Shar-Pi Roast Pork S$12 and Barbeque Pork Char Siew S$10.


SIGNATURE TRADITIONAL HAKKA SALT POACHED FARM CHICKEN S$17

A whole kampong chicken is gently steeped in a salt and herb stock, then rested to fully absorb the Flavours before being served with joyden's secret-recipe ginger sauce.

The chicken goes so well with their homemade ginger sauce!


CRISPY HOMEMADE SHRIMP & PORK ROLL S$8.50

What had always attracted me to this dish is the sweet sauce. But of course the shrimp & pork roll plays a part too. 

Wilson was telling us that his boss will definitely order this dish at Joyden and he said it was so good! 


SIGNATURE SLICED GROUPER FILLET with PINE MUSHROOM and BLACK FUNGUS in RICE WINE BROTH S$17.80

I guess the long name of this dish had said it all!
It is a veritable pot of comforting goodness, where the heated claypot accentuates the flavours of superior fish soup and rice wine in the dish. 


FISH MAW AND PRAWNS WITH GLASS NOODLES IN HOMEMADE XO SAUCE S$18.80


My favourite dish that night! Its pretty hard to choose a favourite because all dishes are almost on par, but since I asked if they sell the XO sauce, I guessed this is my favourite!

The XO sauce has dried scallops and Jin hua ham, it's so tasty! 





BRAISED HOMEMADE BEANCURD COIN WITH POACHED SHANGHAI BABY CABBAGE S$14.80

This is another signature dish at Joyden Canton Kitchen.

A viscous, milky broth made from boiling pork bones for several hours, young baby cabbage steamed in said superior pork broth until sweet and succulent, and homemade patties of beancurd, seafood and vegetables fried till golden-brown. 

The broth is so good, I could have the broth and white rice and eat for 3 meals a day.




BRAISED PORK RIBS IN AGED MANDARIN PEEL SAUCE S$16.80

These prime pork ribs are first braised so the flesh attains a fall-off-the-bone texture, then tossed in a special aged mandarin peel sauce before being broiled to a smoky, caramelised finish. Super tender, I can peel off the flesh with chopsticks and love the sauce so much that I paired it with the shredded cucumbers by the side. 




SIGNATURE TRADITIONAL RICE VERMICELLI WITH POACHED EGG WHITE, CRABMEAT & SCALLOP S$15.80 

Wok-fried rice vermicelli is tossed with crabmeat, fresh and dried scallop, then finished with a swirl of vinegar and a dash of pepper.

For those seeking a soothing staple, this dish will hit the spot.





We tried ALL the desserts on the menu!


FRESH MANGO PUDDING S$4.50


RED BEAN SOUP WITH PEANUT GLUTINOUS RICE DUMPLINGS S$4.50

Craving for comforting bowls of  hot desserts whenever it rains like this. The rice dumplings are peanut filled. Peanut and red bean, the best combo!




BEANCURD SKIN with BARLEY and GINGKO NUT SWEET SOUP S$4.50


HOMEMADE HERBAL GUILIN JELLY S$4.50


SAGO & POMELO in MANGO JUICE S$4.50

Thank you Joyden Canton Kitchen for having us for a homely comfort dinner! (Although I am still secretly hoping that they will open 1 in the East!)



Ending the post with a Christmas Tree (oh and did I mention, we have the Christmas Tree view in the restaurant) right outside HillV2.

Steamed Chili Crab Xiao Long Bao @ Din Tai Fung

Din Tai Fung
Click HERE for the locations





Good news!!!

Din Tai Fung's Steamed Chili Crab Xiao Long Bao S$7.50/4 pieces are back by popular demand again, for a limited time only (1st July 20104 till 31st August 2014)!

They were first introduced in 2007.



Fresh crabmeat and a spicy chill crab-based broth in a thin skin pleated with their signature 18 folds, what makes it better is that they are 40% larger than the steamed pork xiao long bao.





The sweet-juicy Chili Crab Xiao Long Bao burst into our mouths after our first bite and leaves us wanting more! Go grab them now, if not you will have to wait till next year!

Of course apart from the Crab Xiao Long Bao, we also had their signatures :P



Oriental Salad in Special Vinegar Dressing S$4

Spicy Hot & Sour Soup (Small) S$6 - they now comes in Original & Spicy, for those who don't take spicy can opt for the original!



Fried Rice with Shrimps & Eggs S$11.50 is still so so so delicious, after so many years!



Stir-Fried Dou Miao with Garlic S$12





Oriental Wantons with Black Vinegar & Chili Oil S$7.80



Lastly Steamed Pork Dumplings 10 pieces S$9.80



Thank you once again Din Tai Fung for the awesome food. My family loves all the dishes here.