Showing posts with label East Area. Show all posts
Showing posts with label East Area. Show all posts

Thursday, March 27, 2014

[F.T] Diamond Kitchen 钻石小厨 - It's In a Condo?

Located in the old condo estate along Marine Parade's Laguna Park Condo, Diamond Kitchen is here offering you the comfort of our local zi-char fare at a place you would not have imagined.

But why in a spot like Laguna Park Condo rather than a prime spot in town areas you ask. Young Entrepreneurs Josh Chou & Lambert Chen wanted to avoid the high cost of rental so that they could present affordable food for us, but still, no one is actually sure how great this will turn out since it's only customer base might only be the condo residents. But after trying them out, I'm sure there are more to just the residents.


The Bee Hoon is cooked in a thick superior stock and has the added sweetness from the generous helping of fresh clams and wolfberries tossed in before serving. The stock was something that we could not stop craving for, and the clams are intact with each shell, which made no disappointment.
Superior Stock Clam Bee Hoon ($12/ $18/ $24)

The Special Sauna Prawns is an alternative to the favourite Drunken Prawns. Love Tiger Prawns are set atop a layer of hot stones in a bamboo basket and the herbal stock which is cooked with Chinese Wine, Wolfberries and Dang Gui is poured over the prawns and the lid goes right after to keep the steam in to cook the prawns in a sauna bath. In my personal view, Prawns were fresh but it lacks the herbal taste or to say the flavour of the stock.
Sauna Prawns ($24/ $36 / $48)

Homemade beancurd fried to beautiful golden colour, then swimming in a pool of rich & sweet pumpkin puree which has bits of prawn and crabmeat in it. Tender Tofu paired with the delectable sauce, I woul love this on my rice anytime!
Pumpkin Beancurd ($12/ $18/ $24)

My Favourite of the night would be this champagne pork ribs, Tender pieces of pork strips evenly coated with the sauce which wasn't too sweet or too bland, perfect even for kids, I can't find a reason not to love it.
Champagne Pork Ribs ($12/ $18/ $24)

Salted Egg Sotong ($12/ $18/ $24)

Usually we get our cereal with prawns but Diamond Kitchen has decided to mix it with fried chicken cubes, Not as great as when paired with prawns, chicken cubes & cereal were not well executed together in my opinion.
Golden Cereal Chicken ($12/ $18/ $24)

Gan Xiang Fried Rice ($8/ $12/ $16)

Sri Lankan Crabs are used in this Gan Xiang Crab and I prefer it to the former. The Gan Xiang Flavour is prepared by deep-frying Hae Bee Hiam(spicy dried shrimp), Curry Powder, Lemongrass, Dried Chilli, Taucheo(fermented soy bean paste) and other secret ingredients. But it is not too over powering and not too spicy when paired with the fresh and sweet crab meat which made everyone at the table going for seconds!
Gan Xiang Crab (est $55/KG)

Smooth Yam Paste is not overly sweet like how some places serve, pumpkin & ginko nuts were soft and complemented the yam paste well. Of course there are other dessert options on the menu like Lemongrass jelly ($4.50/pax) or for an extravagant ending, opt for the Hashima($12/pax) or Bird's Nest($20/pax).
Pumpkin & Ginko Yam Paste ($12/ $24)

Diamond Kitchen
5000F Marine Parade Road #01-22/23 
Laguna Park Condo Singapore 449289
Tel: 6448 0629
Website: diamondkitchen.com.sg
OPS: Daily 1100 - 1430, 1730 - 2300
Parking: Visitor Carpark is available at Laguna Park

I would love to come back to Diamond Kitchen for a meal soon!




With Love, M

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Chock Full of Beans at Changi Village

Located in the East Side of Singapore, in Changi Village, Chock Full of Beans is one of the Cafe that offers All day breakfast for the late wakers like myself on a lazy sunday morning/afternoon.

Chock Full of Beans
4 Changi Village Road
#01-2090 Singapore 500004
Tel: 6214 8839

Operating hours:
Tue - Fri: 11:00 - 22:00
Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 22:00
No Reservations on Weekends & Public Holidays

I arrived on a late Sunday Morning and it was already packed to the brim and i was put on a waiting list with 3 group of people in front of me. I was really hungry so I went to the shop afew units away to get a har gao (prawn dumpling dim sum) fix first. I was expecting to wait for at least half an hour, But no, The wait was no more than 15 minutes, although we had to share the high table with other people.


Omelette with 3 Fillings - $12
Fluffy Omelette with 3 fillings of your choice, here we selected Ham, smoked salmon and Swiss cheese. Flavourful and with the aroma of the swiss cheese, it is matched well together with the Smoked Salmon chunks, Accompanied with Roasted Tomatoes, Salad and Bread Toast. I would love to have this again!


Good Morning New York - $18
Twirls of Smoked Salmon served up with a caramelized onion infused Omelette and a Slightly Toasted bagel, I Fell in love with the Caramelized Onion Omelette! Sweet Sweet Onions with the creamy omelette, Top it on the bagel with the smoked salmon to enjoy them all in one mouthful!


At Chock Full of Beans, They are known for their cute and skillful Latte Art and I was excited to order my cup of latte. The Latte art design comes at random, although a request can be made to the barista to see if they can accommodate to it. Take a Look at the different designs I got!





They have a selection of sides at affordable prices too, But if you are getting a breakfast each, don't bother with the sides, you will be too full for it.. :/ Unless you are a Big Eater like Guys.

Nacho Chips & Cheese Sauce - $6


Overall Experience at Chock Full of Beans was a good one, Staff were trying their best to attend to every customer's request promptly despite the full house. Environment was relatively cooling as I got the seat outside of the shop. Food was what I expected from a all day breakfast place and portions are definitely worth the price! Price might be a little on the high side, but comparing the environment and the relaxing atmosphere, I would definitely come back again!

Check them out on Facebook for promotions and other good deals!



With Love, M