Hoshino Coffee @ Bedok Point - Launches New Dinner Set Special With Series Of Special Selection Items

Known for its large selection of Western-Japanese food, Hoshino Coffee Singapore recently launched two new outlets at OneKM Mall and Bedok Point. To celebrate the opening of its new outlets, Hoshino Coffee launches a series of new special selection items. As part of the Hoshino Coffee Dinner Set Special (worth $60) for 2 pax, diners can pick any 2 main dishes, 2 drinks, and 1 dessert from more than 60 items in the main menu. Expect new dish offerings such as the Softshell Crab Aglio Olio, Softshell Crab Rice, "Omu" Souffle Curry, Mentaiko Carbonara, Ginger Chicken Spaghetti, and Pancake Souffle Style with Strawberry (Seasonal).

Ginger Chicken Spaghetti 4/5

One of the newest dishes in the menu, the Ginger Chicken Spaghetti ($16.80) features al dente spaghetti noodles with generously portioned chicken chunks. Somewhat a reminiscent of a traditional chicken rice dish, yet infused with a western element as spaghetti is used here instead of the usual chicken rice. Although the chicken meat is a tad dry, it is well-seasoned with a aromatic ginger fragrance.

“Omu Rice” & Angus Beef Steak Plate 4/5

“Omu Rice” & Angus Beef Steak Plate ($18.80) features generous juicy beef slices with tomato omelette rice. Served medium rare, the angus beef steak is pinkish in the middle, and boasts a tender consistency, while the omelette is soft and fluffy.

Pancake Souffle Style with Strawberry 4/5

End your meal on a sweet note with the Pancake Souffle Style with Strawberry ($12.80) which consists of a double layer of thick pillowy pancakes soaked in fresh cream, and topped with strawberries as well as a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The dish plays out a perfect tangy-sweet balance with the fresh berries and ice cream, while the fresh cream added some moistness to the pancakes which have a drier texture. Do note that the dish takes about 20 minutes to prepare, so it’s best to let the service staff know in advance once you are ready to have it served.

Words and photos by Crystal. A girl who likes to eat, photograph, and write about food, and dreams about travelling around the world one day. Note: This is an invited tasting.

Hoshino Coffee
Bedok Point
799 New Upper Changi Rd
#01-01
Singapore 467351
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Nearest MRT: Bedok (NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Sun-Thu: 1130am - 10pm
Fri-Sat, Eve & PH: 1130am - 11pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Bedok MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk straight down Upper Changi Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

Alhambra Padang Satay @ New Upper Changi Road - New Outlet In The East Serving Malay Style Satay

Fans of Alhambra Padang Satay will be glad to know that it has opened a new outlet in the East at Blk 56 New Upper Changi Road. Alhambra Padang Satay is a household name selling Malay style satay. It has taken part in many major food events such as World Street Food Congress and Singapore Day.

From what I understand, the stall started as a road side stall beside the Alhambra Theatre at Beach Road, before being re-located to the now defunct Satay Club at Elizabeth Walk.  As far as I know, the satay is still freshly made using the same recipe handed down by the current stall owner's father.

Chicken Satay 4.2/5

I ordered the Chicken Satay, Mutton Satay and Duck Satay, 5 sticks each, and a ketupat. It cost me $12.50. Among the three types of satay, my favourite is the Chicken Satay. The chicken satay was juicy and tender. It even comes with with chicken skin elevating the whole aroma and enjoyment.

Mutton Satay 3/5, Duck Satay 3/5

For the Mutton Satay, I enjoyed the aromatic spices in the marination but I thought it was too sweet for my liking. Saying so, the mutton was very tender. Something different on the menu is the Duck Satay, which you probably can't find it elsewhere. The duck satay was grilled to a nice tender texture but I thought the natural flavour was lost in the marination.

Ketupat 4/5

A worthy note to mention is their Ketupat. It is not a significantly thing but at least the stall made the effort to serve me a warm and moist ketupat.

Alhambra Padang Satay
Blk 56 New Upper Changi Road
#01-1314
Singapore 461056
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Nearest MRT: Tanah Merah (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: From 3pm onwards

Direction:
1) Alight at Tanah Merah MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop at Tanah Merah MRT station (Stop ID 85099). Take bus number 2, 9, 14, 24, 31, 35, and 45. Alight 1 stop later. Walk to destination. Journey time about 6 minutes. [Map]

Bedok Corner Hokkien Prawn Mee @ Bedok Corner Food Centre - A Delicious Plate Of Goodness

For someone staying in the West, Bedok Corner Food Centre is somewhere I hardly venture to in the far East. Little do I know much about the hawker centre except for the Cheng Tng stall. Without any clue what else is good at the hawker centre, I decided to try Bedok Corner Hokkien Prawn Mee which has a queue.

Hokkien Prawn Mee

A plate of the Hokkien Prawn Mee ($4/$5) comes with squid, prawn, beansprouts, egg and pork lard. Most hokkiem mee stalls use a mix of yellow noodle and thick beehoon but over here, the stall uses the thin beehoon. Without a good control of the wok, it is easy to get the beehoon burnt. Hence I really have to applaud the skill of the stall owner.

The other reason why I like about the use of the thinner beenhoon is that it can absorb the stock better. Every strand of the noodles seem to be coated with the sweet robust stock. However for the chilli, I am not a fan of it. I think it can be better.

The other thing I like about the plate of hokkien prawn me is their fried egg, buried together with the pile of noodles. The aroma of the fried egg provides the extra oomph to the whole dimension of the dish.

Overall, this is a good plate of hokkien prawn mee. I am glad that my trip to the far East was not wasted. I really enjoy the plate of wet and flavoursome hokkien prawn mee.


Bedok Corner Hokkien Prawn Mee
Bedok Corner Food Centre
Blk 1 Bedok Road
Stall 29
Singapore 469572
Nearest MRT: Tanah Merah (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Tue-Sun: 4pm - 9pm
(Closed on Mon)

Direction: 
1) Alight at Tanah Merah MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to bus stop at Tanah Merah MRT station (Stop ID 85091). Take bus number 14 or 45. Alight 5 stops later. Cross the road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 12 minutes. [Map]

Xue Hua Fei Cold & Hot Drinks @ Bedok Interchange Food Centre - The Huge Watermelon Dessert

Dessert stalls in hawker centres selling Ice Kachang, Chendol etc, are a common sight in Singapore. However at Bedok Interchange Food Centre, Xue Hua Fei Cold & Hot Drinks stall has this signature dessert that comes in a watermelon bowl topped with different fruits. The huge servicing has been drawing crowd to the stall to check out this massive watermelon dessert in a bowl.

Da Xi Gua (大西瓜) 

The watermelon dessert is literally called Da Xi Guan (大西瓜), meaning big watermelon. The portion is good for sharing and it costs $6. Be prepared to wait as the stall uncle will prepare everything from scratch. He will cut the watermelon into half, dig out the watermelon's flesh and put ice into the empty watermelon bowl. The watermelon flesh is then transfer back into the bowl together with all ingredients such as nata de coco, pineapple, longan and peach.

As the stall uncle prepared everything from scratch, be prepared to wait. The huge watermelon is probably good for 4-5 pax. I would recommend not to rush into finishing it. Take your time to enjoy the dessert and allow the ice to melt. You will get a bowl of watermelon juice at the end.

Xue Hua Fei Cold & Hot Drinks
Bedok Interchange Food Centre
Blk 208B New Upper Changi Road
#01-29
Singapore 462208
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Nearest MRT: Bedok (EW Lin)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 2pm - 1130pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Bedok MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk straight down New Upper Changi Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]