Xiao Ya Tou in Tanjong Pagar

4 Girls went on a date one day and we decide to drop by Xiao Ya Tou to try out the fusion dishes. Here are what we had and I must say the price tag isn't wallet friendly. Food Quality is there but I wish that there was more WOW factor.

The cute yet nostalgic posters hanging on all walls, Chinese Lanterns and metal gates. If you look closely at the posters, you might find something interesting too! I'm not going to spoil the fun for you.

Complimentary Achar from the restaurant, sourish and spicy at the same time. A great appetizer to start with!

I absolutely love the Crispy Otak Otak Rolls ($12). The Otak packed a punch and complimented the crispy skin wrapped around. I would gladly order another plate of this to go with beer.

Thanks to the staff's recommendation, we ordered the Drunken Flower Clams ($23). The broth was sweet and addictive with a slight spicy kick. The clams were yummy and it was a huge bowl for $23!

For Mains, we ordered the XYT Hokkien Mee ($16) which is Xiao Ya Tou's version of Stir- Fried Hokkien Mee. I must say this is an expensive Hokkien Mee. Though the flavour of the broth was present in every mouthful, I feel that we could always get a cheaper alternative outside.

We also ordered the XYT Lu Rou Fan ($13). This is no typical Lu Rou Fan, it is made from braised Wagyu Beef and served with a poached egg.

Let's try the Char Siew shall we? The Kurobuta Char Siew ($19) did not amaze us thou the charred bits were really addictive. 

We need a balance diet guys, so we ordered the Spicy Brussels Sprouts ($14). It consist of Minced Chicken, Chye Po and Chilli Jam. I really hate eating Brussels Sprouts but the one at XYT made it really enjoyable, maybe it's the mince chicken and Chye Po mixture.

Something to share: The White Sangria ($69) is made up of white wine, green apple, passion fruit, peach, orange, lime and lemon. We loved the fruity blast mixed in the white wine, A good balance overall.

Address:

Xia Ya Tou

6 Duxton Hill #01-01

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With Love, M♥

LE Restaurant & Bar - Avant-Garde Dining Concept

LÈ Restaurant & Bar is an avant-garde dining concept that seeks to evoke diners with a sensuous and voguish dining experience like never before. Encompassing an exclusive modern Chinese restaurant and an intimate chic bar offering ingeniously created Asian-inspired tapas and cocktails, expect a redefinition of Chinese dining on a whole new level.

Went there with the company for the Annual Chinese New Year Dinner and below are the visuals.

Food has nothing for me to pick on, Service was good, staff were attentive and smiley. Overall experience I enjoyed myself. I love the Open Concept Kitchen where we could see the chefs working each dish from Start to completion.

Something Not To Be Missed: Le Special - the local dessert of Ice Kacang is spiked with curaçao, crème de menthe, pomegranate syrup and spiced rum, sweetened with gula melaka with Red Bean at the bottom, it left me craving for more.. I'm definitely going back for it.

LÈ Restaurant and Bar

3 Temasek Boulevard, Suntec City Mall

#02-314, Singapore 038983

Tel: 6338 8775

Fax: 6338 8769





With Love, M♥

[F.T] Brewbaker Bar & Kitchen at Anchorvale Community Center

Tucked away in a corner at Anchorvale Community Center, Situated away from the city, they offer tranquility, and a chance to unwind with an innovative menu that brings you the best of both Japanese and Western cuisines – a definitive nod to their years of culinary know-how. And of course, a great beverage menu to complete your entire experience.

With Casual and Comfortable Dining Area, Customers are sure to feel relaxed while dining here at Brewbaker Bar & Kitchen. And with the special Japanese & Western Fusion cuisines on the Menu, I'm sure diners will have a wonderful time enjoying the different types of flavour.

A great example would be this Sashimi Ceasar Salad! I mean who would have though of adding sashimi to salad? At the most we add smoked salmon right? This was refreshing with the yuzu dressing and I enjoyed it very much! 

Sashimi Caesar Salad - $12.80

This dish that looks like tauhu goreng is nothing like it. These juicy handmade Japanese tofu is fried to a beautiful brown colour and and topped with bonito flakes and drizzled with a unique sauce that I couldn't tell. Haha. But nonetheless it was a wonder option to the normal agedashi tofu! :)

Atsuage Tofu -$11.80

Another fusion another surprise. Udon with carbonara sauce. Wow! The udon were al Dante as how we describe pasta that is well done . Coated with the creamy Carbonara sauce and topped with the runny sunny side up, it provides you with a option on whether to mix the egg yolk in or to slurp on it on it's own! 

Carbonara Udon - $12.60

Japanese Mushroom Pizza with lots of mushrooms that you will feel it's worth every cent! Hahaha.

Kinoko Pizza - $12.60

Beef Steak that is cooked over a long time on slow fire ensures all the juices are locked in . Paired with my favorite side - potato wedges, this is a enjoyable dish :)

New Zealand Beef Steak - $21.00

Beef Shabu Shabu - everybody scream!!  Thinly sliced beef to be brushed in the special Mirin & bonito flake broth with fresh vegetables . The broth was so good, we actually asked if there was a refill! :D

Beef Shabu Shabu (2 pax) - $28.60

Matsu Sushi Moriawase - $31.00 

Thick cuts of Rib-Eye for diners to BBQ themselves, I really love these D-I-Y kind of feeling, I'm sure you will enjoy it too! Non beef eaters have another delicious Option, it's Pork Belly! Woohoo! 

Rib-eye Yakiniku (BBQ) - $32.80

An array of desserts are available at Brewbaker Kitchen & Bar! Ranging from macaron to cupcakes to cheesecake! And they have a special cheesecake in a chocolate cup(picture below) . It has a thick base for the chocolate cup and I must say it's quite a treat! :)

So are you tempted to go down to this hidden gem to chill out and have a go at fusion Japanese X Western ? I know I'm dying to head back for the D-I-Y yakinuku pork belly!! Hahaha. 

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With Love, M♥

[F.T] MadJack Food Tasting - Are we Getting Mad?

Have you heard of Mad Jack Cafe ? Or Have you ever walked past a shop with this peculiar name but have never stepped in for many reasons ? Well, Fear not, I am here today to clear your doubts about this weird shop that is said to serve Australian Style Food Items! :)

1.French Vanilla Latte - $6.90 Sweetness of the Vanilla infused with just the right amount of Caffine, making it a crowd favourite. 

2.Brain Stimulator - $4.50 Blended with fresh orange, pear, lemon & apple, this fruit juice taste just like normal fruit juice but with all the beneficial content! 

3.Fruit of the Forest - $6.90 A smoothie made with many berries like strawberries, blueberries & raspberries! It is Sour and I feel that It's Great to give you a boost for the start of a meal! 

4.MAD JACK Sling - $5.90 Slinging its way though with orange, pineapple & soda, this concoction taste like a normal cup of juice, nothing fantastic.. 

5.Double Fudge Mocha - $6.90 Not a fan of the Double Fudge Mocha but I must say it is a Must Order for all Chocolate Lovers! ^^

Extreme Blue Mountains Beef Burger - $13.90

Tallest Burger you can find in town with patties made from minced beef, ensuring the juiciness of the meat with the layers of Cheese, Pineapples, Tomato and Buns, This is definitely a challenge to anyone.

A: Crispy Butterfly Prawns

B: Soft Shell Crab

C: Fried Mushrooms

CHEESE FRIES - $7.90

Not Enough Cheese in my opinion la, But Still Enjoyable. :)

Swan River Chick - $13.90

You would have guessed that This dish is just a roasted Chicken Thigh and the sauce is Black Pepperish Sauce Right? WRONG! Well you are Half Right. The Sauce is a special homemade sauce from MadJack that is Sure to set this dish aside from other Roasted Chicken. 

Grilled Barramundi - $19.90

Hmm, What Do I say, It is a choice for "fish over chicken anytime" people. 

Spaghetti with Sambal Seafood - $11.90

While Pasta is not their Niche, Mad Jack Serves Up a Very Local Tasting Pasta Dish, Incorporating Sambal Flavours into the pasta, But Making it taste like Chilli Crab without the Omph Spiciness. The Seafood included in this pasta is Fresh and not Stingy at all.

Lamb Rack - NEW!

Point to note when ordering, please make sure that you inform the service staff of the done-ness of the lamb.

Wild Boy Banana Crumble - $5.90

Banana Lovers, JUST GO FOR THIS ONE! :) Warm Banana Crumble with a Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream and Banana Slices drizzled with Caramel Sauce.

Banana Craze - $6.90

What else can I say? It's 1 HUGE Fried Banana with 2 Scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream Drizzled with Chocolate Sauce. It is one of the better Goreng Pisang I have had recently.

Pavlova - $6.90 ♥

I have fallen in love with this chewy crunchy textured Australian Dessert. Topped with Fresh Fruits and Chocolate Sauce Scribblings at the side, It is the 1 dessert that I crave for MORE! But please do be concious that it has a high sugar content! ^o^

Apple Pie

Nothing to shout about their Apple Pie, Although I love the Crumbly Top.

Chocolate Lava Cake 

Oozing Warm Chocolate Lava, The Soft & almost Chewy Cake goes really well with everything on the plate. Made with Preimum Chocolate and Special Homemade Cake Recipe, This Cake is something we all can Enjoy and feel guilty later. Haha.

Over All, My Experience with MADJACK Cafe has been a pleasant one. 

Craving for more for some of the items on the menu, I can't wait to go back!

Hope you will enjoy your dining experience there as much as I did. :)

Picture Credit: Jasmine Victorina

Ending off with a picture of the Pavlova again. ITS SO YUMMY!

With Love, M♥