[F.T] Orchard Hotel - Fall 'Strait' In Love with Orchard Cafe

Orchard Hotel wants you to fall 'Strait' in love with their newly launched "Straits Cuisine" buffet spread, completed with live stations and loads of peranakan flavour.  Discover the Colourful and rich flavours of straits cuisine ranging from authentic peranakan cuisine by their Executive Chef Paul, to traditional roasts, seafood & local delights.

You can expect ALOT of Perenakan Influence here at the Straits Cuisine Buffet Spread. From sweet, to Sour to Spicy to Savoury, There will be something for everyone! Let's take a look at what to expect!

Left to Right: Prawn & Mando Salad, Nonya Fish Salad wih Achar and Soya Duck with Chili Vinegar Dip

Crabmeat Kueh Pie Tee with Buah Keluak Caviar

The Nyonya Caviar, Buah Keluak added a punch to the usual kueh pie tee which i enjoyed pretty much. Juicy and Flavourful in each bite, I would need seconds.

Crabmeat Poh Piah with Crispy Crackers

Sambal Stingray in Banana Leaf

Black cod Fish Otah

Juicy and not too spicy, I love this one, the pieces of fish were huge in every slice of this Otah, Must Try!!

Nyonya Hokkien Noodles, A darker version of our usual Hokkien Mee, many ingredients and loads of Pork Lard!! Best to eat in small portions to save stomach space for other food!

Nyonya Chap Chye, never a fan of Vegetables, but this chap chye dish was pretty good, sweet cabbage soaked in the delicious stock paired with some vermicelli, a well balanced of texture. 

Nyonya Laksa

Prawn Noodle Soup

Beef Cheek Rendang, Tender cut of beef to be cooked in a Rendang way, Definitely tender, Rendang sauce could be more spicy and pack more punch.

Ayam Buah Keluak

Asam Fish, Sourish spicy Fish was a  crowd favourite that night. The sourness of the assam enchanced the flavour of the fish and it would go best with white steamed rice!

Durian Pengat with Pandan Jelly

Assorted Nonya Kuehs

Chempedak, Peanut, Durian Pancakes from the Live station allows you to get your pancakes served fresh from the pan! The aroma of Chempedak or Durian will fill your senses. Drizzle a little gula meleka for that extra punch of flavour.

Chempedak Creme Brulee

Cheers for diners at Orchard Cafe's Straits Cuisine Buffet as you may get the chance to win weekend staycations and other attractive prizes! Just capture your scrumptious moments of the buffet and share your photos on Orchard Hotel Facebook Page to stand a chance of winning attractive prizes.

Buffet Lunch: Adult - $48, Child - $24

Buffet Dinner: Adult - $68, Child - $34

Senior citizen at the age of 55 years and above will be able to enjoy a 50% off the Straits Cuisine buffet lunch from Monday to Thursday, valid till 31 October 2014.

Orchard Cafe
Orchard Hotel Singapore
442 Orchard Road
Singapore 238879
Tel: +65 67347766
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orchardhotelsingapore
Website: http://www.orchardhotel.com.sg

Thank you Orchard Hotel for the invite.

With Love, M♥

[F.T] Lek Lim Nonya Cake Confectionary

With the Hustle and Bustle of the city life, Its hard to find a place where we can enjoy reminiscing the past, or to enjoy our history, to experience the life our parents have gone through when they were young. I miss those Kueh Kueh that I use to get to eat at my Nanny's & Grandma's. Especially the 9 Layer Kueh Which I'm sure at least 50% of us peel of each layer slowly to consume it. Hah, Those Were the day.

So where is 1 place where you can still find good hand-made Traditional Kueh? I would Say Lek Lim Nonya Cake Confectionary. Located Super Near the famous Bedok 85 Food Centre, It's no harm to walk over to get your favourite Kueh first before having your dinner, Because Lek Lim Closes at 6pm daily.

Lek Lim Nonya Cake Confectionary

Blk 84, Bedok North Street 4, 

#01-21, Singapore 460084

Tel: 6449 0815

Email: sales@kuehkueh.com.sg / enquiry@kuehkueh.com.sg

Operating Hours: 

6.30am - 6pm Monday - Saturday

6.30am - 2pm Sunday

I was invited down for a Experience on Making my own Ang Ku Kueh! Oh I jump at the Chance Immediately and I went with a friend and another blogger friend who was invited as well.

Here at Lek Lim, They Use Different coloured Dough to differentiate the different fillings in And Ku Kuehs, Which makes it easier for us consumers as well. 

When I got to get my hands on doing it myself, I infused both colours together to get the beautiful marble.

And While they look perfectly shaped and yummy, they are not ready to eat yet. Steam them for about 23-24 minutes first, and they will come out, chewy, glossy and yummy to your tummy.

Lek Lim offers a WIDE Variety of Kuehs, From this to 9 layer cakes, to carrot cakes, to popiahs, to soon kuehs and png kuehs. TOO MANY TO CHOOSE FROM!

This is Pulut Inti - Glutinous Rice with Coconut Topping

Tapioca Cake, 9 Layer Cake, Kueh Here Kueh There Kueh Everywhere.

My Favourite Kueh is the Ondeh Ondeh ! Hahaha! Is it even a Kueh ?

Soon Kueh & Png Kueh and Jiu Cai Kueh. All of these kueh have skin that is not too thick and full of fillings.

Every bite is such a delight to me as I am a choosy eater for kuehs! :P

And also Glutinous Rice ! Their Version is very homely I would describe. Something you might crave some time along your life..

So Now You Know where to get your Handmade Kueh From! Head over to Lek Lim Now!

With Love, M♥