Monday, April 14, 2014

Jade Restaurant (玉楼) @ Fullerton Hotel

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Jade Restaurant's sumptuous A La Carte Buffet Dinner is making a return from 01 April 2014 after it was well received back in December 2014. The unlimited servings of appertizers, soups, main courses, rice and noodles dishes as well as desserts is back with a refreshed selection of more than 38 delectable creations comprising of familiar favourites and Jade's elegant creations. This all you can eat a la carte buffet dinner is available at $58++ per adult and $38++ per child.

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Deep Fried Prawns coated with Passion Fruit Mayonnaise 4.2/5

Let me introduce you to some of the new creations on the menu. The Deep Fried Prawns coated with Passion Fruit Mayonnaise was huge and crunchy. The passion fruit mayonnaise lends a fruity sweetness to the freshest complementing it excellently.

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Crispy Squid in Seven Spices Fragrant Salt 3.8/5

A new addition to the menu is the Crispy Squid in Seven Spices Fragrant Salt. Crispy and crunchy, this will be enjoyed by both adult and children.

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Sauteed Shredded Pork with Trio of Capsicum and Dried Beancurd 4/5

A very homely cooked dish of Sauteed Shredded Pork with Trio of Capsicum and Dried Beancurd. Could not help noticing that meticulous preparation behind the dish, with the pork, beansprouts and capsicum were cut to almost the same length. This simple dish stood out for me with its different layers of textures.

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Poached Spinach with Egg 4/5

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Wok Fried Shredded Cabbage with Dried Shrimps and Chilli 4/5

Those that needs that greens can try the Poached Spinach with Egg and the Wok Fried Shredded Cabbage with Drief Shrimps and Chilli. The poached spinach with egg is a classic restaurant dish, it is already a winner on its own right with the used of century egg and salted egg yolk. The wok fried shredded cabbage with dried shrimps and chilli already filled the air with its aroma. This further accentuated the sweetness of the cabbage.

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Wok Fried Vermicelli in Singapore Style 4/5

Interesting name isn't it? Wok Fried Vermicelli in Singapore Style. What exactly is Singapore style? My guess is this is inspired by the zi char dish Xing Zhou Beehoon (星洲米粉) which we Singaporean are used to and hence the name.

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Chilled Yuan Yang Cake 4/5

If I am not wrong the Chilled Yuan Yang Cake is made of red bean and water chestnut. A nice dessert that comes with a chewy texture.

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Roasted Five Spice Crispy Pork Belly 4/5

Besides the new creations, I am glad that Jade restaurant retain some of the old time favourites such as the Roasted Five Spice Crispy Pork Belly where I can indulge in the crispy crackling skin of the succulent pork belly.

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Steamed Chilean Seabass with Preserved Olives 4.5/5

The Steamed Chilean Seabass with Preserved Olives were another popular favourite. The combination of preserved olives and seabass was an unusual combination that works in harmony.

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Golden Mantou Stuffed with Chilli Crab Meat 4.5/5

If you don't want to get your hands messy eating chilli crab, then the Golden Mantou Stuffed with Chilli Crab Meat ($2.80 per piece) is your solution. The golden bun is stuffed with luxurious crab meat and a delectable chilli sauce. I would prefer the sauce to be a bit spicier.

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Braised Bird's Nest with Truffle Egg White in Superior Broth 4.5/5

For a more luxurious dinner, one can add on $9 for a bowl of Braised Bird's Nest with Truffle Egg White in Superior Broth. I totally skipped the vinegar and pepper to fully embrace in this bowl of delicacy.

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Simmered Egg Noodles with Boston Lobster in Spring Onion and Ginger Sauce 4.5/5

Chinese dinner usually endss with a rice or noodle dish. Why not wrapped up the dinner at Jade Restaurant with a bang in he Simmered Egg Noodles with Boston Lobster in Spring Onion & Ginger Sauce ($18). Fresh lobster with slurping good noodles, double happiness to end the dinner with a satisfied tummy.

For a truly sumptuous feast, the restaurant's signature crisp-skinned Roasted Peking Duck with Marinated Orange Peel and Condiments is available at an additional $28++ for half a duck, or $48++ for a whole day. Do note that Jade restaurant's A La Carte Buffet Dinner is available from 630pm to 11pm at $58++ per adult and $38 ++ per child (6 to 11 years old).


Jade Restaurant (玉楼)
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
1 Fullerton Square
Singapore 049178
Tel: +65 68778188
Facebook
Website
Nearest MRT: Raffles Place (EW Line, NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am - 230pm, 630pm - 1030pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Raffles Place MRT Station. Take Exit H. Turn right and walk towards the river. At the river, turn right again and walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Yahava KoffeeWorks @ Jalan Gelenggang (Upper Thomson)

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I sort of chance upon this cafe if not for the ramen making session at The Eureka Cooking Lab. It was after our ramen making session and we want to go for a cup of coffee that someone in the group suggested Yahava KoffeeWorks which is just further down the corner of Jalan Kuras. I actually missed the entrance of the cafe because I mistaken it as a pub with its wooden exterior and dimly lit.

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Stepping into the aroma filled cafe, it felt as if I have entered a coffee museum with the different blend of coffee for tasting. There is even a coffee roaster machine inside the cafe. It is understand that the coffee beans were sourced from around the world and one can even have a coffee tasting of these black golds from different part of the global.

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We did not order any pastries at the cafe as it did not look that appetising. They were mostly sourced from suppliers.

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Interestingly at Yahava KoffeeWorks be it that you order a Flat White, Long Black, Cappuccino or Latte all is a standard flat price. We have the regular size for all the coffee we ordered and they are only $5 each. We did not take note what blend of coffee we are drinking that day but it was pretty decent, a nice balance of acidity and bitterness. Maybe in my next visit, I should spend more time tasting the different blend before deciding on my cup of coffee.


Yahava KoffeeWorks
4 Jalan Gelenggang
Singapore 578188
Tel: +65 65547080
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YahavaSG
Website: http://www.yahava.sg/
Nearest MRT: Marymount (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 9am - 6pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Marymount MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to Upper Thomson Road towards SPC Petrol Kiosk direction. Take bus number 163, 167, 855 or 980 across the road (Stop ID B53021). Alight 7 stops later. Walk to destination across the road. Journey time about 20 minutes. [Map]