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		<title>Honjin Japanese Restaurant</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 01:42:11 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Buffet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Japanese]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Salmon]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A typical Japanese restaurant, offering mediocre Japanese ala cart buffet. The price tag is a little hefty for the quality of food they offer. It used to be $40++ per person. As of now, it is stated on their menu that for buffet, its $48++ for 2 pax, 3rd person would be $32.80++, children would [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A typical Japanese restaurant, offering mediocre Japanese ala cart buffet. The price tag is a little hefty for the quality of food they offer. It used to be $40++ per person.<span id="more-877"></span></p>
<p>As of now, it is stated on their menu that for buffet, its $48++ for 2 pax, 3rd person would be $32.80++, children would be at $18.80++ (under 12 years old). For a bottle of 1.8 litres house sake, it would cost you $180++.</p>
<p>Address :140 Robinson Road, #01-00 Chow House</p>
<p>I believe that because of the high price for what they offer, the number of customers was dwindling. Hence, they are having a 1-for-1 promotion. They even had a groupon promotion a few months back, which is equivalent to the current promotion.</p>
<p>The ambiance is somewhat tacky, waitresses dressed in &#8220;Yukata&#8221; which looks rather sloppy. They drag their feet around the restaurant as they are wearing slippers. Pretty annoying as they shuffle their way around. The attitude that they provide gives me a feeling that they just ain&#8217;t interested in what they are doing. To summarize the customer service, I would say its neither bad nor good.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-850" title="Honjin Japanese Restaurant" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/honjin_restaurant_01.jpg" alt="Honjin Japanese Restaurant" width="300" height="224" /></p>
<p>Mediocre chawanmushi, with one piece of chicken and one piece of mushroom in it.<br />
<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-851" title="Honjin Japanese Restaurant - Chawanmushi" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/honjin_restaurant_02.jpg" alt="Honjin Japanese Restaurant - Chawanmushi" width="300" height="402" /></p>
<p>The ramen broth taste blend and the noodles are soggy with no bite to it.<br />
<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-852" title="Honjin Japanese Restaurant - Ramen" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/honjin_restaurant_03.jpg" alt="Honjin Japanese Restaurant - Ramen" width="300" height="402" /></p>
<p>Generous portion given, with thick slices of fish sashimi. But the octopus sashimi is hoooorible. The water that the octopus was soaked in, was still in abundance in the octopus pieces. And it stink when I bite into in.<br />
<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-853" title="Honjin Japanese Restaurant - Sashimi" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/honjin_restaurant_04.jpg" alt="Honjin Japanese Restaurant - Sashimi" width="300" height="402" /></p>
<p>Mediocre handroll &#8230;..<br />
<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-854" title="Honjin Japanese Restaurant - Softshell crab Handroll" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/honjin_restaurant_05.jpg" alt="Honjin Japanese Restaurant - Softshell crab Handroll" width="300" height="402" /></p>
<p>Sour, slightly spicy, with 3 pieces of pork in it, with some cabbage.<br />
<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-855" title="Honjin Japanese Restaurant - Kami Nabe" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/honjin_restaurant_06.jpg" alt="Honjin Japanese Restaurant - Kami Nabe" width="300" height="402" /></p>
<p>You can find this anywhere. Nothing special.<br />
<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-856" title="Honjin Japanese Restaurant - Jelly Fish" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/honjin_restaurant_07.jpg" alt="Honjin Japanese Restaurant - Jelly Fish" width="300" height="402" /></p>
<p>You can find this anywhere. Nothing special.<br />
<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-857" title="Honjin Japanese Restaurant - Baby Octopus" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/honjin_restaurant_08.jpg" alt="Honjin Japanese Restaurant - Baby Octopus" width="300" height="402" /></p>
<p>This was kinda tasty. The sweet sauce goes very well with the oily fish head. One of the nicer dish they are offering. But still mediocre&#8230;<br />
<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-858" title="Honjin Japanese Restaurant - Grilled Salmon" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/honjin_restaurant_09.jpg" alt="Honjin Japanese Restaurant - Grilled Salmon" width="300" height="402" /></p>
<p>Huge chunks of deep fried chicken, and is almost totally tasteless, except for the oily after taste.<br />
<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-859" title="Honjin Japanese Restaurant - Tori Karrage" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/honjin_restaurant_10.jpg" alt="Honjin Japanese Restaurant - Tori Karrage" width="300" height="402" /></p>
<p>Somewhat tasty, with its teriyaki sauce well marinated into the chicken wings, de-boned, and well charred.<br />
<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-860" title="Honjin Japanese Restaurant - Grilled Mid Joint Wings" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/honjin_restaurant_11.jpg" alt="Honjin Japanese Restaurant - Grilled Mid Joint Wings" width="300" height="402" /></p>
<p>Mediocre dumplings. Can be compared to dumplings sold at supermarkets.<br />
<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-861" title="Honjin Japanese Restaurant - Gyoza" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/honjin_restaurant_12.jpg" alt="Honjin Japanese Restaurant - Gyoza" width="300" height="402" /></p>
<p>All in all, if it is $40+ for one person for this quality of food, I would definitely NOT even consider going here. But for $20+, and with an empty stomach, I guess its worth it for an ala cart Japanese buffet.</p>
<p>This is the food listing that they offer :</p>
<p>Kami Nabe :<br />
Buta Kimichi (Spicy pork paper steamboat)</p>
<p>Appetizer :<br />
Edamane (Green soy bean)<br />
Kyuri (Japanese cucumber)<br />
Kimichi (Spicy cucumber)<br />
Chu Ka Kurrage (Jelly fish)<br />
Litako (Baby octopus)</p>
<p>Nimono :<br />
Chawanmushi (Steamed egg custard)<br />
Miso Shiru (Miso soup)</p>
<p>Salada :<br />
Yasai Salad (Green salad)<br />
Seafood Salad<br />
California Salad (Salad with avocado, crabmeat stick and wasabi dressing)</p>
<p>Sashimi :<br />
Shake (Salmon)<br />
Maguro (Tuna)<br />
Hamachi (Yellow tail)<br />
Tako (Octopus)</p>
<p>Nigiri-sushi :<br />
Inari (Sweet beancurd)<br />
Amaebi (Sweet shrimp)</p>
<p>Temaki :<br />
California handroll (Avocado and crabmeat stick)<br />
Soft Shell Crab Handroll<br />
SHake Kawa Handroll (Salmon skin)<br />
Oshinko Handroll (Yellow pickle)</p>
<p>Rice :<br />
Curry Rice (Beef curry)<br />
Yaki Meshi (Garlic fried rice)<br />
Gohan (Plain rice)</p>
<p>Yaki-Mono :<br />
Tebaski (Grilled mid-joint-wing)<br />
Satsuma Age (Grilled japanese fish cake)<br />
Saba Shio (Grilled mackerel with sea-salt)<br />
Shake Terri (Grilled salmon with sweet sauce)<br />
Tori Terriyaki (Grilled chicken with sweet sauce)<br />
Niniky (Garlic)</p>
<p>Age-Mono :<br />
Ebi Tempura (Prawn)<br />
Tonkatsu (Pork)<br />
Gyoza (Dumpling)<br />
Agedashi Tofu (Tofu)<br />
Kakiage (Deep fried vegetable with battered)<br />
Tori Karrage (Chicken)<br />
Shitake (Mushroom)<br />
Kani (Crabmeat stick)<br />
Ika (Squid Ring)</p>
<p>Maki-mono :<br />
Ebi Tempura (Prawn roll)<br />
Spicy Maguro (Spicy tuna roll)<br />
Kanpyo (Sweet pickles roll)<br />
Kappa (Cucumber roll)<br />
Oshinko (Yellow pickles roll)</p>
<p>Men :<br />
Zru Soba (Cold buckwheat noodles)<br />
Su Soba (Hot buckwheat noodles)<br />
Hiyashi Udon (Cold thick white noodles)<br />
Su Udon (Hot thick white noodles)<br />
Ramen (Long fine noodles)</p>
<p>Dessert :<br />
Watermelon</p>
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		<title>Imperial Restaurant @ VivoCity</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2011 15:04:27 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Chinese Food]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Restaurants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Desserts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vivo City]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[With cosy furnishings, and comfortable lighting, the restaurant tenderly welcomes you with its warm and friendly customer service. Had several dishes, and all of it were excellent. But I have to highlight two of their dishes. One would be their fluffy egg white, with dried scallops, and another would be the pumpkin prawns. VivoCity #03-08 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With cosy furnishings, and comfortable lighting, the restaurant tenderly welcomes you with its warm and friendly customer service. Had several dishes, and all of it were excellent. But I have to highlight two of their dishes. One would be their fluffy egg white, with dried scallops, and another would be the pumpkin prawns.</p>
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<p>VivoCity #03-08<br />
1 Harbourfront Walk, (S)098585<br />
Tel: 63370491</p>
<p>This was the first dish that we had, and it blew my mind off. Although the egg white is plain and simple, but with the addition of the soft and chewy dried scallops, it felt like chewing through cloud, with the essence of the sea in it. Amazingly succulent and awwsome~~ ^^ That is not the end though. At the bottom of it all, there is a crust made from crispy potato bits. It looks like an egg tart, but hundred times better. Must must must try.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-828" title="Imperial Restaurant - Fluffy Egg White" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/imperial_restaurant_01.jpg" alt="Imperial Restaurant - Fluffy Egg White" width="350" height="261" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-834" title="Imperial Restaurant - Fluffy Egg White" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/imperial_restaurant_07.jpg" alt="Imperial Restaurant - Fluffy Egg White" width="350" height="399" /></p>
<p>I am not a big fan of sharks fin soup, broth, or whatever you call it. But I must say that it is tasty and definitely much ingredients went into it. It is clear and full of flavour, with a dash of fish roe on top, and some bean sprouts at the bottom to give the whole dish some crunch.The big whole piece of sharks fin in the plate seems to be justified with the price of each plate. Overall, so so to me. And with the on going global awareness of boycotting sharks fin, I would do my part and avoid having sharks fin if I can. Besides, its so damn ex for something that has no taste.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-829" title="Imperial Restaurant - Shark's Fin Broth" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/imperial_restaurant_02.jpg" alt="Imperial Restaurant - Shark's Fin Broth" width="350" height="261" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-835" title="Imperial Restaurant - Sharks Fin Soup" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/imperial_restaurant_08.jpg" alt="Imperial Restaurant - Sharks Fin Soup" width="350" height="357" /></p>
<p>Not my type of dish either. But the sea cucumber were crunchy and had no odour to it. Cleanly done, but then again, its another dish that is based on its broth to give it any value to.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-830" title="Imperial Restaurant - Sea Cucumber" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/imperial_restaurant_03.jpg" alt="Imperial Restaurant - Sea Cucumber" width="350" height="206" /></p>
<p>This is another favourite of mine. Covered with sweet and flavourful pumpkin sauce, curry leaves are added to it, along with fried walnuts that gives the prawns an additional crunch to it. On top of it, some meat floss are sprinkled on. The prawns are definitely crunchy and fresh, with its natural sweet flavour intacted. Its definitely a dish that you must order.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-831" title="Imperial Restaurant - Pumpkin Prawns" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/imperial_restaurant_04.jpg" alt="Imperial Restaurant - Pumpkin Prawns" width="350" height="261" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-836" title="Imperial Restaurant - Pumpkin Prawns" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/imperial_restaurant_09.jpg" alt="Imperial Restaurant - Pumpkin Prawns" width="350" height="348" /></p>
<p>Silky noodles, and fragrant, along with scallops and mushrooms. You can get this kind of noodles else where though. But it still taste great.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-833" title="Imperial Restaurant - E Fu Noodles" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/imperial_restaurant_06.jpg" alt="Imperial Restaurant - E Fu Noodles" width="350" height="469" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-838" title="Imperial Restaurant - E Fu Noodles" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/imperial_restaurant_11.jpg" alt="Imperial Restaurant - E Fu Noodles" width="350" height="370" /></p>
<p>The dessert was quite an &#8220;eye candy&#8221;. As this is my first time trying this, I was told that the waitress would be rushing out with the dish, right out of the frying wok from the kitchen. Four bowls of ice cold water were placed on our table before the dish came. After the dish has landed on our table, everyone just pounced onto the dish and dumped the pieces of yam and sweet potatos into the icy cold bowls. I was so kept up with snapping the pictures that I did not participate in all the action.</p>
<p>Nevertheless, the dish is made up of fried pieces of sweet potatos and yam. After that, malt sugar is covered all over the pieces, creating a layer of glazy caramel all over the sweet treats.</p>
<p>When dumping the pieces into the icy water, it causes the exterior of the bits to harden, but trapping the sweetness in. True enough, on the first bite, I found that the inside was still hot, but the exterior is a layer of sweet malt sugar. A delicious treat after a sumptuous meal. Personally, I felt that all the eye candy was not necessary. But it was definitely a nice dish.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-839" title="Imperial Restaurant - Candied Sweet Potato and Taro Fritters" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/imperial_restaurant_12.jpg" alt="Imperial Restaurant - Candied Sweet Potato and Taro Fritters" width="350" height="257" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-840" title="Imperial Restaurant - Candied Sweet Potato and Taro Fritters" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/imperial_restaurant_13.jpg" alt="Imperial Restaurant - Candied Sweet Potato and Taro Fritters" width="350" height="260" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-837" title="Imperial Restaurant - Candied Sweet Potato and Taro Fritters" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/imperial_restaurant_10.jpg" alt="Imperial Restaurant - Candied Sweet Potato and Taro Fritters" width="350" height="428" /></p>
<p>All in all, it was a great experience with great food.</p>
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		<title>Kimly Handmade Tim Sum (金味) &#8211; Big Pau</title>
		<link>http://www.foodcritic.sg/kimly-handmade-tim-sum-%e9%87%91%e5%91%b3-big-pau/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2011 13:50:08 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Steamed Bao]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This is one of the best steamed pork bun I ever tasted. Slightly bigger than the average pork bun, with soft fluffy exterior. But the essence and attraction of it lies within its deceiving look. When you peel it open, the &#8220;juice&#8221; of this glorious bun oooozes out. Literally! Tasty and aromatic sauce created from [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is one of the best steamed pork bun I ever tasted. Slightly bigger than the average pork bun, with soft fluffy exterior. But the essence and attraction of it lies within its deceiving look.</p>
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<p><img class="size-full wp-image-809" title="Kimly Dim Sum - Pork Bun" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/kimly_big_pork_bun_01.jpg" alt="Kimly Dim Sum - Pork Bun" width="300" height="222" /></p>
<p><img class="size-full wp-image-812" title="Kimly Dim Sum - Pork Bun" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/kinly_big_pork_bun_02.jpg" alt="Kimly Dim Sum - Pork Bun" width="300" height="311" /></p>
<p>When you peel it open, the &#8220;juice&#8221; of this glorious bun oooozes out. Literally! Tasty and aromatic sauce created from its inner filling. The meat is succulent and chewy to every bite. There is a small piece of egg in it, but is actually quite redundant to me though.</p>
<p>Eat it while its still piping hot, and dip the fluffy bun with the tasty &#8220;juice&#8221; that drips out of it. But eat it with caution. It gets alittle messy. ^^<br />
<img class="size-full wp-image-810" title="Kimly Dim Sum - Pork Bun" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/kimly_big_pork_bun_03.jpg" alt="Kimly Dim Sum - Pork Bun" width="300" height="295" /></p>
<p><img class="size-full wp-image-811" title="Kimly Dim Sum - Pork Bun" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/kimly_big_pork_bun_04.jpg" alt="Kimly Dim Sum - Pork Bun" width="300" height="224" /></p>
<p>Here are the places where you can find it.</p>
<div style="color: #ff0000; text-transform: uppercase;">North</div>
<p>Marsiling rise<br />
Blk 131 #01-206</p>
<p>888 plaza<br />
Blk 888 woodlands drive 50<br />
#01-733/755</p>
<p>Yishun ave 5<br />
Blk 101 #01-55</p>
<p>Yishun central 1<br />
Blk 925 #01-249</p>
<div style="color: #ff0000; text-transform: uppercase;">Central</div>
<p>Toa payoh centre<br />
Blk 184 #01-372</p>
<p>Bishan st 13<br />
Blk 514A #01-480</p>
<p>Bishan st 21<br />
Blk 280 #01-24</p>
<div style="color: #ff0000; text-transform: uppercase;">South</div>
<p>Telok blangah crescent<br />
Blk 12 #01-91</p>
<p>Golden shoe car park<br />
50 market st #01-32</p>
<p>Victoria st<br />
No.141</p>
<p>China square food centre<br />
51 telok ayer street</p>
<div style="color: #ff0000; text-transform: uppercase;">West</div>
<p>Jurong weat st 51<br />
Blk 501, #01-251</p>
<p>Jurong west st 41<br />
Blk 496, #01-82</p>
<p>Teck whye lane<br />
143, #01-243</p>
<p>Gangsa rd<br />
Blk 163A, #01-01</p>
<p>Boon lay place<br />
Blk 221, #01-100</p>
<p>Jurong west st 61<br />
Blk 651, #01-01</p>
<p>Tradehub 21<br />
18 boon lay way, #01-98</p>
<p>Jurong east<br />
Blk 303 #01-98</p>
<div style="color: #ff0000; text-transform: uppercase;">East</div>
<p>Chai chee ave<br />
Blk 29B, #01-60</p>
<p>Tampines st 11<br />
Blk 138, #01-116</p>
<p>Serangoon ave 2<br />
Blk 304, #01-14</p>
<p>Tampines st 81<br />
Blk 824, #01-38</p>
<p>Hougang ave 8<br />
Blk 684, #01-967</p>
<p>Bedok reservoir road<br />
Blk 121, #01-210</p>
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		<title>Equinox Restaurant &#8211; High Tea</title>
		<link>http://www.foodcritic.sg/equinox-restaurant-high-tea/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 06:02:33 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Buffet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Raffles City]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Dining up in the 69th floor was indeed an experience which I have never tried. However, in regards to its food quality, I would say, what you are paying for, is just for the ambiance. Opening Hours Mon–Sat: 12pm–2.30pm, 3.30pm–5pm, 6.30pm–11pm Sun: 11am–2.30pm, 3.30pm–5pm, 6.30pm–11pm Level 69, Equinox Complex, Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore Tel : [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright" title="Equinox Restaurant" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/equinox_01-150x150.jpg" alt="Equinox Restaurant" width="150" height="150" />Dining up in the 69th floor was indeed an experience which I have never tried. However, in regards to its food quality, I would say, what you are paying for, is just for the ambiance.</p>
<p><span id="more-746"></span><br />
Opening Hours<br />
Mon–Sat: 12pm–2.30pm, 3.30pm–5pm, 6.30pm–11pm<br />
Sun: 11am–2.30pm, 3.30pm–5pm, 6.30pm–11pm<br />
Level 69, Equinox Complex, Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore<br />
Tel : 6837 3322</p>
<p>Although, I would say that the service that Equinox Restaurant provides, is of top notch quality. Napkins are folded for you each time you leave your seat, every time that you approach them, you will be met with a smile ^^. It really does make a difference from a good restaurant to a bad restaurant.</p>
<p>Among the variety of food in the buffet line, I believe the only one that I fancied would be the beef patty, drizzled with cream sauce. Its chewy to every single bits, and the creamy sauce definitely brings the best out of it.</p>
<p><img class="size-full wp-image-752" title="Equinox Restaurant" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/equinox_04.jpg" alt="Equinox Restaurant" width="300" height="224" /></p>
<p>The high tea buffet line is somewhat reasonable in terms of choice. Besides the &#8220;on the spot&#8221; pasta, and steamed buns, most of the food are cold.</p>
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<p>Equinox is one of the few places in Singapore that offers TWG tea. Its amazingly fragrant, with unique tea flavors that you will not get with any more brands.<br />
<a title="TWG Tea" href="http://www.twgtea.com/" target="_blank">Click here to find out more from their website</a>.</p>
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<p><img class="size-full wp-image-753" title="Equinox Restaurant" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/equinox_05.jpg" alt="Equinox Restaurant" width="300" height="224" /></p>
<p>As the weather was very hazy, the view that we experienced that day wasn&#8217;t the best that you would get. However, if you are looking for a great place to chill out, this is definitely the place. Jazzy music being played in the background, with a great view in front of you.</p>
<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-756" title="Equinox Restaurant - Champagne" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/equinox_08.jpg" alt="Equinox Restaurant - Champagne" width="300" height="402" />One of the highlights of my visit would be finding a piece of plastic in a croissant. I supposed it was from the cheese wrapper. Hence, I notified the floor manager, and he went into the kitchen and checked with the chef. Moments later, he returned and apologized for it. And for that matter, we got two glasses of their signature champagne ~ on the house. ^^</p>
<p>So, that sums up my experience at Equinox Restaurant high tea. Overall, its a nice experience. Recommended for non fussy eaters, and people who just wants a place to chill.</p>
<p>These are some of the rules they have :</p>
<p>Applies throughout the day:<br />
No sports shorts, sleeveless shirts and flip flops.</p>
<p>Lunch, Brunch &#038; High Tea &#8211; Smart Casual:<br />
- Gentlemen are encouraged to be in long pants and closed shoes . Bermudas and sandals are allowed.</p>
<p>- No restrictions for ladies and children.</p>
<p>Dinner &#8211; Smart Elegant:<br />
- Gentlemen must be in long pants and close shoes. Bermudas and sandals are allowed.<br />
- No restrictions for ladies and children</p>
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		<title>Watami Singapore @ Bishan</title>
		<link>http://www.foodcritic.sg/watami-singapore-bishan/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Aug 2011 11:37:16 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Japanese]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Restaurants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bishan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[grill]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hotpot]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rice]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Junction 8 Branch 9 Bishan Place, #01-33 Singapore 579837 Tel : +65 62583577 Website : www.watami.com.sg I would like to start off by saying that the service that I got here was obsolutely great. The staffs were smiling all the time, they were there when I need help. And of course, the food was great, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Junction 8 Branch<br />
9 Bishan Place, #01-33<br />
Singapore 579837<br />
Tel : +65 62583577<br />
Website : <a title="Watami Singapore" href="http://www.watami.com.sg" target="_blank">www.watami.com.sg</a></p>
<p><img class="alignright" title="Watami Singapore" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/watami_07.jpg" alt="Watami Singapore" width="250" />I would like to start off by saying that the service that I got here was obsolutely great.</p>
<p>The staffs were smiling all the time, they were there when I need help. And of course, the food was great, and the ambience was just right.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-720" title="Watami Singapore" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/watami_00.jpg" alt="Watami Singapore" width="400" height="299" /></p>
<p>Although the menu was a little confusing, we managed to figure it out and made out order.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-721" title="Watami Singapore" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/watami_01.jpg" alt="Watami Singapore" width="400" height="896" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-722" title="Watami Singapore" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/watami_02.jpg" alt="Watami Singapore" width="400" height="894" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-723" title="Watami Singapore" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/watami_03.jpg" alt="Watami Singapore" width="400" height="299" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-724" title="Watami Singapore" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/watami_04.jpg" alt="Watami Singapore" width="299" height="400" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-725" title="Watami Singapore" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/watami_05.jpg" alt="Watami Singapore" width="400" height="369" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-726" title="Watami Singapore" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/watami_06.jpg" alt="Watami Singapore" width="400" height="451" /></p>
<p>I would not go into details on each of the dishes, but would definitely like to recommend the Ishiyaki Beef Pepper rice. It is succulently delightful, with every grain of rice fluffy and tastey. The beef cooks with the heat from the hot bowl and the heat retained from the rice. The sauce that was drizzled on the rice mixed absolutely well with every thing in that one magical bowl. ^^</p>
<p>Other branches :</p>
<p>ION Branch<br />
ION Orchard, #B3-23<br />
Singapore 2387801<br />
Tel : +65 6509 9366</p>
<p>Raffles City Branch<br />
252 North Bridge Road, #B1-06/07<br />
Raffles City Shopping Centre,<br />
Singapore 179103<br />
Tel : +65 6336 2425</p>
<p>Central Branch<br />
6 Eu Tong Sen Street, The Central<br />
#03-82/83/85/102/108/109<br />
Singapore 059817<br />
Tel : +65 6323 3398</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-727" title="Watami Singapore" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/watami_07.jpg" alt="Watami Singapore" width="400" height="299" /></p>
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		<title>Sio Bak Recipe ( Crispy Pork Belly )</title>
		<link>http://www.foodcritic.sg/sio-bak-recipe-crispy-pork-belly/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:05:59 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Recipe]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sio Bak]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[After being asked by a friend to try doing home made sio bak, I finally bought 2 slabs of 500g pork bellies to test this out. Surprisingly, I successfully did it on my first try. But of course, I had help from ieatishootipost. They had an amazing video on how to do it. Although I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright" title="Sio Bak Recipe" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/Sio_Bak_05.jpg" alt="Sio Bak Recipe (Crispy Pork Belly)" width="250" />After being asked by a friend to try doing home made sio bak, I finally bought 2 slabs of 500g pork bellies to test this out.</p>
<p>Surprisingly, I successfully did it on my first try. But of course, I had help from <a title="ieatishootipost - sio bak" href="http://ieatishootipost.sg/2011/02/how-to-make-sio-bak-chinese-style.html" target="_blank">ieatishootipost</a>.</p>
<p>They had an amazing video on how to do it. Although I did mine in my own way, I still needed a guide. Thank you &#8220;ieatishootipost&#8221; ! ^^<br />
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Firstly, you will need -<br />
- An oven. ^^ The mini type with the heating element at the top will do too. But using a normal convection oven is what I did.<br />
- Pork bellies. I had 2 slabs of 500g pork, as I wanted to try out two variants.<br />
- Salt<br />
- Skewer sticks<br />
- Five spice powder ( 五香粉 )<br />
- Paprika<br />
- Garam Masala<br />
- Paper towel<br />
- White rice vinegar<br />
- Brush<br />
- Fork, or a Jaccard, or a pork &#8220;skin pricker&#8221;</p>
<p>Secondly, this is what you do -</p>
<p>Wash the pork bellies.<br />
Use paper towels to dry it thoroughly.<br />
Turn the belly skin down.<br />
Apply salt onto the meat, covering the whole surface. Rub the salt in Put your weight into it.<br />
Let it rest for at least 5 mins.<br />
Shower the &#8220;Five spice powder&#8221; onto the whole surface. Gently massage it into the meat.<br />
(If you want to try something different, mix equal amount of garam masala and paprika in a saucer, and apply onto the meat.<br />
Flip the belly skin side up.<br />
Slap and stretch the skin alittle, so that it is nice and flat.<br />
Use a fork or pricker to poke the skin. I used a fork and it turned out fantastic. Vigorously poke at the skin, but not pierce through the meat if you are so damn strong. Do this all over the skin.<br />
<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-698" title="Sio_Bak" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/Sio_Bak_01.jpg" alt="Sio Bak (Crispy Pork Belly)" width="400" height="377" /><br />
Use stick skewers to pierce through the meat diagonally, and horizontally. This is to ensure that the meat doesn&#8217;t curl up while baking.</p>
<p>Next, place the pork belly on a plate, skin side up.<br />
Place a paper towel LOOSELY onto the skin. Do not press it down.<br />
This is to air and dry the skin, so that there would not be moisture in the skin when crisping it up.<br />
Place it in the refrigerator over night. Yes. Over night. If you wana do it, do it right. ^^</p>
<p>The next day, its BAKING TIME!</p>
<p>Sprinkle some salt over the skin, so as to give it a little saltiness at the top.</p>
<p>Pre heat the oven to 150-175 degrees celcius. (depending on your oven type)<br />
Place your pork bellies on a wire mesh, with a container to contain all the porky goodness oil.<br />
After the oven is hot and good to go, in goes your piggy.</p>
<p>Remember, oven setting is &#8220;top and bottom heat&#8221;, with fan on.<br />
Let it go for 50mins or so.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-699" title="Sio Bak" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/Sio_Bak_02.jpg" alt="Sio Bak (Crispy Pork Belly)" width="400" height="396" /></p>
<p>Once you see that the skin starts to turn to a nice golden brown color, which should be around 50mins, take the pork out.</p>
<p>It should be sizzling now. Piping hot! But still not a SIO BAK. The skin is not done!</p>
<p>Do not rest a moment here. Brush white rice vinegar onto the skin. Once over, twice over, thrice over. Done.</p>
<p>Turn your oven to maximum temperature. Setting would be only from top heating element, and with fan on.</p>
<p>Place your pork bellies back into the oven.</p>
<p>Watch the magic unfolds. You do not need to let the skin turn totally black. Once you see that the whole skin is rippled with pores, and slightly tanned and charred, take them out.</p>
<p>Its done!</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-700" title="Sio Bak Recipe" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/Sio_Bak_03.jpg" alt="Sio Bak Recipe (Crispy Pork Belly)" width="400" height="262" /></p>
<p>Let it rest for around 5 to 10 mins. Let all the juice to be absorbed right back into the meat.</p>
<p>Scrap off all the charred parts, and you are good to go!</p>
<p>Thank you and enjoy!</p>
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		<title>Shashlik Restaurant</title>
		<link>http://www.foodcritic.sg/shashlik-restaurant/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jun 2011 12:23:57 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Restaurants]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Had a great time at this amazing place. Great ambience, great company with a bunch of amazing friends, and best of all, the sumptuous food! Somewhat rustic, yet pleasantly presented dishes, we were there mainly for its Shashlik line of signature dishes, Baked Alaska dessert and its amazing Borshch soup. First off, we were each [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Had a great time at this amazing place. Great ambience, great company with a bunch of amazing friends, and best of all, the sumptuous food! Somewhat rustic, yet pleasantly presented dishes, we were there mainly for its Shashlik line of signature dishes, Baked Alaska dessert and its amazing <strong>Borshch soup</strong>.</p>
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<p>First off, we were each served with a warm and homely baked bun. It was simple, but yet amazingly heart warming. It taste great on its on, but with margarine added to it, it just enhances its taste, with fluffy texture.</p>
<p>Next is soup time. They serve their soup right next to our table, ladled different types of soups from the cart that was wheeled out from the kitchen. All piping hot from various pots.</p>
<p>The Borshch soup simply blows the mind. Extremely thick, with a generous amount of ingredients floating in it. Thoroughly stewed beef bits, with potatoes, carrots, cabbage all in a thick river of tomato based broth. Added to it is a scoop of sour cream to add flavour. This is a must order dish if you come to Shashlik.</p>
<p>The mushroom soup is somewhat mediocre, somewhat blend, but still passable. The oyster soup is through and through infused with oyster flavour, with 2 to 3 oysters floating within. Quite alright, but not something I would order a second time round.</p>
<p>Next is the main dishes. This is where the gist of the restaurant is, well, at least to me.</p>
<p>Shashlik beef! A slab of skewered beef, not very big in portion, is wheeled out on the wooden trolley, unskewered, and placed on a sizzling hot plate. The other sides such as spring onion, carrots, coleslaw are served separately on a plate.<br />
At first sight, the slab of beef wasn&#8217;t really appetizing. But as I slit open the meat, I could see the amazingly well grilled color within. A healthy pinkish in the inside, and a layer of well cooked on the outside. The taste? Mind blowing is just an understatement. Its like a well marinated cow is mooing away in my mouth. (haaa) I am not kidding.<br />
It is simply great, a class of its own.</p>
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<p>Escargot was simple and nice. Butter with herbs and garlic. Although could be better off with the few grains of sand that came with it.</p>
<p><img title="Shashlik Restaurant" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/shashlik-restaurant-21.jpg" alt="Shashlik Restaurant" width="200px" /></p>
<p><img title="Shashlik Restaurant" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/shashlik-restaurant-22.jpg" alt="Shashlik Restaurant" width="200px" /></p>
<p>Atmosphere was great, buzzing with life and the smell of delicious food was all over the place. Dim lit lights all around.</p>
<p><img title="Shashlik Restaurant" src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/shashlik-restaurant-22a.jpg" alt="Shashlik Restaurant" width="200px" /></p>
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<p>The last of all dishes which I will and need to recommend is their Baked Alaska. This is my first time having this and I am not sure how it should taste like. But from what I had here, it is simply amazing! Great eye candy, and a nice sweetener to round up a fantastic meal.</p>
<p>Highly recommneded place.</p>
<p>545, Orchard Road, #06-19<br />
Far East Shopping Centre, Singapore 238882<br />
Lunch &#8211; 12pm to 3pm, Last order 2.15pm<br />
Dinner &#8211; 6.30pm to 10pm &#8211; Last Order 9.15pm<br />
Tel : 6732 6401, 6734 3090<br />
Fax : 6734 3090</p>
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		<title>Lenas by MOF</title>
		<link>http://www.foodcritic.sg/lenas-by-mof/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 May 2011 07:55:12 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Not Recommended]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bad service]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[buffet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eggs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[High Tea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Omelette]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[#01-88/89 Bugis Junction (facing Illuma) NOT RECOMMENDED First off, I would like to say that the food that I have tasted here, is only limited to it&#8217;s omelette. Why? Well, here goes : I pass by this restaurant, with nice and beautiful pictures of food being displayed outside the restaurant. So, I decided to have [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>#01-88/89 Bugis Junction (facing Illuma)<br />
<strong>NOT RECOMMENDED</strong></p>
<p>First off, I would like to say that the food that I have tasted here, is only limited to it&#8217;s omelette.<br />
Why? Well, here goes :</p>
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<p><img src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/lenas-bymof-01.jpg" alt="Lenas by MOF" class="alignnone size-full" /></p>
<p>I pass by this restaurant, with nice and beautiful pictures of food being displayed outside the restaurant.<br />
So, I decided to have a go at this joint. A staff member came out of the door to greet me.</p>
<p>She briefly explained the food menu, as well as the promotions available, which is high-tea buffet. Mostly omelets with this and that, and some pancakes. (By the way, I was with my wife.)</p>
<p><img src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/lenas-bymof-02.jpg" alt="Lenas by MOF" class="alignnone size-full" /></p>
<p>As we entered, we noticed that not many patrons were in there, around 6 to 7 tables filled, but at least 3 tables were with plates uncleared.</p>
<p>We were shown a table, which had stains of sauces and food still left on it. It was 2.30pm. I suppose they were too busy to clean up the tables.</p>
<p>We sat down, the table was cleared by the lady staff, which I believe to be the floor manager. Her name is Janice. She was friendly, and smiling while explaining where the salad bar is, and briefing us on the how to place an order.</p>
<p>The order form which we had to fill is, is like a job application form. A4 size, with so many text. I would say, it is quite confusing. I am there to dine. Not trying to figure out where and which box to tick, especially on TWO A4 size &#8220;application form&#8221;.</p>
<p>Furthermore, in the terms and condition section, it states that each person is entitled to 3 forms. So, we had to make our buffet orders within these 3 forms.</p>
<p> I called Janice, and asked her about the flyer that was stapled together with the forms. Then she said the flyer was not meant for this restaurant. (huh???) I asked why was it stapled with the forms. She just smiled and shrugged. (great!)</p>
<p> <img src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/lenas-bymof-03.jpg" alt="Lenas by MOF" class="alignnone size-full" /><br />
The flyer stapled on the forms, that wasn&#8217;t meant for the restaurant.</p>
<p>As I was very hungry by then, I ticked without thinking much. TWO servings of each omelette dish, which equates to around 16 to 20 of omelettes. Now, in my mind, I was thinking that the dishes should be small, as it is HIGH TEA buffet.<br />
We ordered fondues and some other stuff on the &#8220;application forms&#8221;. These are included in the buffet selection. Tiramisu and some other stuff are only allowed to be ordered once.</p>
<p>And so, I looked up and signaled to a staff. An old lady. This was the starting point where I started to feel annoyed. She looked at me, and turned away. Where she went, I would not know. But she sure pissed me off.</p>
<p>I took the forms to a young boy. And my order was processed. I could feel that the vibe in this RESTAURANT was not really good. Why? Because the cashier behind the counter is frowning all the way from the moment we stepped in, to the moment we made our order. Maybe our presence annoyed him? ^^</p>
<p><img src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/lenas-bymof-04.jpg" alt="Lenas by MOF" class="alignnone size-full" /><br />
Barely filled salad bar.</p>
<p>And so, we waited for our food, and I proceeded to the salad bar. Wait, what salad bar? The containers holding the salads are hardly full, the mash potato&#8217;s container is not even there. Everything looks so distastefully displayed. The only thing I would want to take is the garlic bread.</p>
<p>I took 4 slices, and went back to my table. While waiting, I looked to my right. Table uncleared since we sat down. It had been almost 10mins. 5 mins later, the young boy came to clear it. Finally.</p>
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Uncleared tables for AT LEAST 10mins.</p>
<p>Next, I realised there wasn&#8217;t any servettes on our table. We requested for some. Then, I realised we had no drinks or no one asked. So, again we requested for 2 glasses of ice water. (At least they provided ice water. ^^)<br />
On my left, there was a table of 8 person. They were having omelettes too. With fondue and some drinks.</p>
<p>It took me some time to realise that I was about to have something similar to theirs. And the portion of their omelette is huge! And we ordered like 20 of these!! DAMN!</p>
<p>And finally, our dishes came. And so, our omelette odyssesy began. Plate after plate came. All the plates were huge. But the servings inside were quite alright. </p>
<p>I thought the omelettes were supposed to be cooked with mushrooms or bacon or ham that was described in the order form. But no! Those stuff were sides! And all the plates were have the same omelettes. </p>
<p><img src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/lenas-bymof-07.jpg" alt="Lenas by MOF" class="alignnone size-full" /><br />
&#8220;Application form&#8221;</p>
<p>Now, the old woman came with 2 more plates. The table was full. Take note, that our table comprise of TWO tables, and both are full. She stood there, and asked us to clear a place for her to place the plates in her hands. I looked at her blankly. My wife helped her to clear a space by clearing 2 plates into another plate of omelette. </p>
<p>One minute later, she came back with another 2 plates. She said,&#8221;Excuse me.&#8221;<br />
She was expecting me to clear space for her. I replied,&#8221;you find a spot to place these. Why are you all pushing all these plates out at one shot?&#8221;<br />
She replied,&#8221;Like that one what.&#8221;</p>
<p>I looked at her blankly, and said,&#8221;I don&#8217;t know. You think of a way. And stop the food for now.&#8221;</p>
<p>She GLARED at me, and shouted to the kitchen for her colleague,&#8221; hey &#8216;some name&#8217;, slowly!&#8221;</p>
<p>Well, what a great way for a restaurant to work!</p>
<p>And so, we tried to wolf down the amazingly embarrassing situation infront of us. TWO tables full of eggs! </p>
<p>Now, I must admit that I was stupid (very stupid) and foolish to order without asking the portion or even trying out 1 dish first, to know what I am getting into.</p>
<p>And so, after getting 4 plates of omelletes each into out tummy, we surrendered. It was almost equivalent to 12 eggs for each of us!</p>
<p>I called Janice over, and said that whatever left over there are, I would pay.<br />
I told her that the food (or I should say the omelletes. Because I only ate omelletes!) was good,. The quality and taste are acceptable. But as a restaurant, if the customer ordered something that was so crazily overboard for a ala carte buffet, shouldn&#8217;t the customer be advised on the quantity? It was obvious that two person would not be able to finish 20 plates of omelletes? </p>
<p>I told her I am not looking for trouble, but just trying to suggest that this was definitely not the right way, and I too apologised for not asking before ordering.</p>
<p>BUT, the service they were offering, were way down the line of being acceptable. Crazy auntie even addressed the patrons beside my table as &#8220;Boy ah&#8221;. </p>
<p>Auntie or no auntie, you are still a waitress, attending to customers of a RESTAURANT. That is definitely not the way to behave. </p>
<p>The air conditioning wasn&#8217;t acceptable as well. I was feeling warm, but definitely not because of all the omelletes in my stomach. It really wasn&#8217;t having a pleasant temperature in the restaurant.</p>
<p>Anyways, Janice apologised for everything, and said that we do not need to pay for the excessive food or leftovers. I apologised for the food wastage, but reiterated my points and suggestions.</p>
<p>Hence, end of the day, we paid around $46 for 2 pax, for some garlic bread, ice water, and LOTS of eggs. Pretty worth it eh&#8230;..</p>
<p>Summary :<br />
Bad service, poor attitude, VERY under staffed.<br />
Poor air conditioning.<br />
No serviettes till requested.<br />
No water till requested.<br />
Tables not cleared for at least 10min.<br />
Salad bar barely filled up.<br />
Poor staff morale, with the sulking faces of some staff.<br />
Extremely bad attitude from old waitress.<br />
(I have to emphasis on this&#8230;. I am not picking on her personally, just her working attitude.)</p>
<p>Well, not all was bad. Janice was good and kind enough to serve us with a smile. By the way, from the looks of it, she was the only one serving all the tables. The auntie was utterly useless. </p>
<p>The omelletes were&#8230; nice, but way too much for us. ^^</p>
<p>I would like reiterate, that the food is fine. Just the quality of service. We were not satisfied at all by this experience.<br />
The auntie waitress needs to wake the hell up. How to be in service line if the attidue is so poor and rude.</p>
<p>I would urge the management to do something about the menu. It is way too confusing for customers. Simplify it.. PLEASE!<br />
Especially the ordering form&#8230;.<br />
This is not only me. I overheard from neighbouring tables that they do not understand the menu, and they had to ask the staff, which only Janice was available to help all the customers. Really. The rest of the staff just ain&#8217;t helpful at all.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/lenas-bymof-09.jpg" alt="Lenas by MOF" class="alignnone size-full" /><br />
Whooo Hooo!! EGGS!! -_-</p>
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		<title>Gong Cha Bubble Tea / 贡茶</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 09:27:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Website : Gong-cha.com Shop locations : Listed below This is the first time I&#8217;m trying this, and I go the &#8220;Alisan Tea&#8221; with 50% sugar level. The foam at the top is the gist of it. I tried drinking without mixing the drink. The tea mixture actually taste quite refreshing by itself. After mixing it [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Website : <a href="http://www.gong-cha.com">Gong-cha.com</a><br />
Shop locations : Listed below</p>
<p>This is the first time I&#8217;m trying this, and I go the &#8220;Alisan Tea&#8221; with 50% sugar level.<br />
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The foam at the top is the gist of it. I tried drinking without mixing the drink. The tea mixture actually taste quite refreshing by itself.<br />
After mixing it all well, it looks like any other milk tea. But the taste was unique. Its lighter than KOI&#8217;s version, it taste slightly salty and cheesey. The pearls (which I did not ordered, but tried from my friend&#8217;s cup), are smaller than KOI&#8217;s, texture is slightly different, but both are equally chewy and nice. </p>
<p>Although my personal preference is with KOI, I would still get Gong Cha, if one day KOI&#8217;s service becomes swifter and the queue gets shorter. ^^</p>
<p><strong>Gong Cha City Square Mall</strong><br />
180 Kitchener Road #B2-k3/k4<br />
City Square Mall Singapore</p>
<p><strong>Gong Cha Novena Square</strong><br />
10 Sinaran Drive #01-172<br />
Novena Square 2 Singapore</p>
<p>Gong Cha Plaza Singapura<br />
68 Orchard road<br />
#01-k1 Plaza Singapura</p>
<p>Gong Cha VivoCity<br />
1 HarbourFront Walk #01-111</p>
<p>Gong Cha Raffles City<br />
252 North Bridge Road B1-71<br />
Raffles City Shopping Centre Singapore</p>
<p>Gong Cha Orchard Central<br />
181 Orchard Road<br />
#B1-02 Orchard Central</p>
<p>Gong Cha The Central<br />
6 Eu Tong Sen Street #B1-15/16<br />
The Central @ Clarke Quay Singapore</p>
<p>Gong Cha Bedok Point<br />
795 New Upper Changi Road #02-30</p>
<p>Gong Cha Ang Mo Kio<br />
Julibee Entertainment Complex  #01-14<br />
Ang Mo Kio Ave8</p>
<p>Gong Cha Bishan Junction 8<br />
9 Bishan Place Junction 8 Shopping Centre</p>
<p>Gong Cha Scape<br />
2 Orchard Link #02-39</p>
<p><a href="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/20110221-124843.jpg"><img src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/20110221-124843.jpg" alt="Gong Cha Bubble Tea 贡茶" title="Gong Cha Bubble Tea 贡茶" width="360" height="482" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-599" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/20110221-124857.jpg"><img src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/20110221-124857.jpg" alt="Gong Cha Bubble Tea 贡茶" title="Gong Cha Bubble Tea 贡茶" width="360" height="482" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-600" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/20110221-124913.jpg"><img src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/20110221-124913.jpg" alt="Gong Cha Bubble Tea 贡茶" title="Gong Cha Bubble Tea 贡茶" width="360" height="482" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-601" /></a></p>
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		<title>White Dog Café</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 05:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vivo City #02-131/132 Valentines&#8217; Day special menu. Delightful ambience, with wonderfully prepared meal. First course was a clear and light tomato soup, with a huge piece of chewy squid, and chunky bits of onions. Light and appetizing. Second course was a mini bowl of spagetti, exploding with garlic flavour. Luckily I am a garlic fan. [...]]]></description>
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<p>Valentines&#8217; Day special menu. Delightful ambience, with wonderfully prepared meal.</p>
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<p>First course was a clear and light tomato soup, with a huge piece of chewy squid, and chunky bits of onions. Light and appetizing.</p>
<p>Second course was a mini bowl of spagetti, exploding with garlic flavour. Luckily I am a garlic fan.<br />
On the sides are fried dory fish fingers, and mussels. There were just mediocre. </p>
<p>The next course was the main attraction. Lamb, chicken and beef.</p>
<p>For the steak, we had medium raw. Slightly bloody, which was what I wanted. Grilled to perfection.</p>
<p>For the chicken drumstick, its deep fried, with a crust so yummy, you will be asking for more.</p>
<p>Lastly, its the lamb, with rose mary sauce drizzled delightfully over a flame grilled sumptuous slab of lamb.</p>
<p>Each of it was served in two portions, just nice for two pax.</p>
<p>Truly enjoyed the meal.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/IMG_09271-300x223.jpg" alt="White Dog Café" title="White Dog Café" width="300" height="223" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-585" /></p>
<p><img src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/IMG_09281-300x223.jpg" alt="White Dog Café" title="White Dog Café" width="300" height="223" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-586" /></p>
<p><img src="http://www.foodcritic.sg/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0929-300x223.jpg" alt="White Dog Café" title="White Dog Café" width="300" height="223" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-587" /></p>
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