Showing posts with label .Station: Geylang Bahru. Show all posts
Showing posts with label .Station: Geylang Bahru. Show all posts

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Ding Xiang Mei Shi (鼎香美食) @ Geylang Bahru Food Centre - Handmade Xiao Long Bao And Dumplings

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I was back at Geylang Bahru Food Centre and decided to try a new stall located in the middle section of the food centre. Ding Xiang Mei Shi (鼎香美食) caught my attention because I notice the staff kneading the dough. Most customers order the Xiao Long Bao which is quite reasonable priced at $4 for 6 pieces.

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Besides the Xiao Long Bao, the stall also offers Dumplings, Hong You Chao Shou, Hot & Spicy Noodles and Zha Jiang Mian. I decided to try the Hong You Chao Shou ($4/$6) and Zha Jiang Mian ($4).

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Hong You Chao Shou 3.5/5

The Hong You Chao Shou ($4/$6) is big and plump, stuffed with juicy marinated minced pork. The let down for me is the chilli oil, it is not very fragrant and not spicy enough. If some further adjustment can be made to the chilli oil, this is be an excellent dish.

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Zha Jiang Mian 3/5

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The handmade noodle was firm and comes with a good bite. While I appreciate the generous topping of minced pork for the Zha Jiang Mian, the sauce was too starchy and it lacked depth and robustness. I also wish that there are more of the cucumber to give it a more refreshing finishing.

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I have to applaud the effort of the stall for making their own dough for the dumpling, xiao long bao, hong you chao shou and noodles. It is a pity that effort is lacked down by the execution. I really hope some refinements can be made to give justify to the effort.


Ding Xiang Mei Shi (鼎香美食) 
Geylang Bahru Food Centre
Blk 69 Geylang Bahru
#01-32
Singapore 330069
Nearest MRT: Geylang Bahru (DT Line)

Direction:
1) Alight at Geylang Bahru MRT station. Take Exit A. Cross the road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Guan Hin Homemade Carrot Cake @ Geylang Bahru Food Centre - Homemade Carrot Cake By An Old Hawker Master

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I am glad that I have finally tried Guan Hin Homemade Carrot Cake at Geylang Bahru Food Centre. I was so worried that the old uncle would retire before I can try his carrot cake. During the renovation of Geylang Bahru Food Centre, he moved to Chinatown Complex temporary for a year. Now he is back at Geylang Bahru Food Centre again, after the renovation has been completed.

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Why I have been wanting to try Guan Hin Homemade Carrot Cake is because they are probably one of the very few stalls around that still make their own carrot cake.

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Black Carrot Cake 4.5/5

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The stall offers both the white and black version of carrot cake. I decided to go for the Black Carrot Cake. The homemade carrot cake are cut into small pieces and then fried with cai poh and egg. I like the fact the texture although soft has a slight firmness in it. The crunchy cai poh provides the added texture and flavour to the local delight. What holds everything together is the fragrant, sweet and savoury dark sauce.

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Guan Hin Homemade Carrot Cake
Geylang Bahru Food Centre
Blk 69 Geylang Bahru
#01-45
Singapore 330069
Nearest MRT: Geylang Bahru (DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Thu-Sun: 10am - 7pm
(Closed on Mon-Wed)

Direction:
1) Alight at Geylang Bahru MRT station. Take Exit A. Cross the road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Xiang Rui Mei Shi (祥瑞美食) @ Geylang Bahru Food Centre - A Hearty Bowl Of Congee With Crispy You Tiao

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At times we just want something light and comforting such as a hearty bowl of congee. When I was at Geylang Bahru Food Centre the other day, I decided to try Xiang Rui Mei Shi (祥瑞美食) as my appetite has not been great lately.

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The humble stall, has an extensive menu selling a total of 19 different items. Besides premium congee such as prawn, la la and seafood, it also offers frog congee on the menu. There are also sides such as claypot pig liver and beancurd.

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Century Egg & Lean Meat Congee 4.2/5

I tried both the Century Egg & Lean Meat Congee ($3.30) and Meat Ball Congee ($3.30). For the pricing, the portion is consider huge and value for money. The congee is smooth and silky. The congee is already flavourful, so there is no need for additional seasoning. On top of that, it comes with crispy you tiao that is cut for easily consumption.

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Meat Ball Congee 4/5

Compared to the meat ball congee, I preferred the century egg & lean meat more. I felt that the century egg gives the congee an extra dimension in flavour to the congee. While the meat ball was tender and juicy, it didn't quite shine through in seasoning to complement the congee.

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Overall, I would recommend Xiang Rui Mei Shi (祥瑞美食) at Geylang Bahru Food Centre if you are looking for a good bowl of congee. I am actually looking forward to try their claypot pig liver in my next visit. I hope it is as good as their congee.


Xiang Rui Mei Shi (祥瑞美食)
Geylang Bahru Food Centre
Blk 69 Geylang Bahru
#01-12
Singapore 330069
Nearest MRT: Geylang Bahru (DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: TBC

Direction:
1) Alight at Geylang Bahru MRT station. Take Exit A. Cross the road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

Friday, February 16, 2018

Guangdong Dun Tang Zheng Yu (廣東炖汤.蒸鱼) @ Geylang Bahru Food Centre - Steamed Dish Specialist In Hawker Centre

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A stall that caught my eyes at the newly re-opened Geylang Bahru Food Centre is Guangdong Dun Tang Zheng Yu (廣東炖汤.蒸鱼) which sells a variety of soup and steamed dishes. Its really quite amazing that they can offer up to 29 different dishes at their small little kitchen.

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Watercress Pork Rib Soup 4.2/5

Among the 17 different type of soups that they offered on the menu, I decided to go for the Watercress Pork Rib Soup ($3.50). Both the watercress and pork ribs have been cooked until soft, indicating that it has been boiled for hours. The soup was sweet and packed with flavours.

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Gu Fa Steamed Sliced Fish 4/5

I am not sure what type of fish is used for the Gu Fa Steamed Sliced Fish ($6), but the sliced fish has a firm texture. The serving is considered quite a big portion for the price paid. It even comes with black fungus dressed in a savoury sweet sauce.

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Salted Fish Steamed Minced Meat 3/5

Completing our meal, I ordered the Salted Fish Steamed Minced Meat ($6). Besides the salted fish, there are also white fungus in the minced meat. The steamed minced meat some how didn't taste satisfying due to the lack of texture (minced meat), it seems there was some cost cutting in the cooking. It would be acceptable if the accompanying sauce is not that sweet too.

Besides the dishes I tried, there are Steamed Egg, Chinese Sausage Steamed Chicken, Prawn Paste Steamed Pork, Kai Lan, Hong Kong Style Steamed Whole Fish, Blackbean Sauce Steamed Song Fish Head and more. What I like about Guangdong Dun Tang Zheng Yu is that you can get homely cooked food at the stall which you can order from their eclectic menu, making it a complete meal with 2/3 cooked dishes and a soup. 


Guangdong Dun Tang Zheng Yu (廣東炖汤.蒸鱼)
Geylang Bahru Food Centre
Blk 69 Geylang Bahru
#01-27
Singapore 330069
Tel: +65 62948065
Nearest MRT: Geylang Bahru (DT Line)

Direction:
1) Alight at Geylang Bahru MRT station. Take Exit A. Cross the road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

Friday, February 2, 2018

Hui Wei Chilli Ban Mian (回味辣椒板面) @ Geylang Bahru Food Centre - Shiok Dry Chilli Ban Mian

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With the re-opening of Geylang Bahru Food Centre after its renovation, it is great to see many familiar stalls back. One of them is Hui Wei Chilli Ban Mian (回味辣椒板面) which has temporary moved to Toa Payoh during the renovation. The stall is now back and continue to sell a variety of noodle dishes such as Dry/Soup Ban Mian, a variety of La Mian, Seafood Ee Mian, Ke Kou Mian, Fu Zhou Fishball Noodle and more.

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Signature Chilli Ban Mian 4.5/5

Of the many noodle dishes offering at the stall, a must try is the Signature Chilli Ban Mian ($4/$6). The bowl of handmade noodle comes with ikan bilis, meatball, poached egg, fried shallots, pork lard and minced meat.

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I would recommend to give a good toss to coat the noodles evenly with the spicy and fragrant chilli sauce. The spicy level may be hard for some to tolerate and this is exactly why I enjoy it. It is damn shiok! Not only is the dry chilli sauce shiok, it has a nice aromatic kick to it that complement the noodle excellently. Besides the chilli sauce that holds the dish together, a worthy note is the handmade noodle that has a firm yet bouncy texture.

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During my visit, there is constantly a long queue waiting to try their handmade noodles. It actually quite amazing to see how the humble little stall is able to offer 18 different noodle dishes on the menu.


Geylang Bahru Food Centre
Blk 69 Geylang Bahru
#01-58
Singapore 330069
Tel: +65 62948065
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Nearest MRT: Geylang Bahru (DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 7am - 9pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Geylang Bahru MRT station. Take Exit A. Cross the road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

Thursday, January 25, 2018

Toa Payoh 93 Soon Kueh @ Geylang Bahru Food Centre - Freshly Handmade Traditional Kueh

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After more than a year of renovation, it is great that Geylang Bahru Food Centre is finally opened for business again. A year ago, it is rather hard to get to the food centre but now the new Geylang Bahru Downtown line station is just 3 minutes walk away. It is now so convenient to get to the food centre.

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A stall that caught my eyes is Toa Payoh 93 Soon Kueh with their handmade traditional kueh. The sight of the stall owners and staff kneading and rolling the dough, making the various kueh and steaming the freshly handmade kueh, just drew me to the stall.

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Soon Kueh 4.2/5 and Png Kueh 4/5

I have the Soon Kueh ($1 each) and Png Kueh ($0.90 each). The Soon Kueh has an enjoyable chewy texture stuffed with shredded turnip, further flavoured by mushrooms and dried shrimps. My only complain is that the shredded turnip is a bit coarse. For the Png Kueh, it is stuffed with fragrant glutinous rice, peanuts and mushrooms. A balanced proportion of filling to rice flour skin ratio. The size is a bit small compare to elsewhere but for 90 cents, I am not complaining.

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Abacus Seed 3/5

I also tried the Abacus Seed ($3) which is a traditional Hakka dish made with yam. Unfortunately the consistency is not there, some of the abacus seed tasted rather bland while some I can taste the yam taste. Besides that, the whole execution of the dish was not fragrant enough.

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Toa Payoh 93 Soon Kueh 
Geylang Bahru Food Centre
Blk 69 Geylang Bahru
#01-12
Singapore 330069
Tel: +65 62948065
Nearest MRT: Geylang Bahru (DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 7am - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Geylang Bahru MRT station. Take Exit A. Cross the road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Sheng Kee Cooked Food @ Geylang Bahru - The Soya Sauce Chicken Was A Disappointment

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I have known about Sheng Kee Cooked Food at Geylang Bahru Food Centre before it moves to the nearby coffeeshop at block 66 when the food centre is closed for renovation. In fact, I have asked my wife who works in the area about the stall but she has told me not to waste my calories. Hence I have never bother to check it out until recently when a group of foodie friends visited the stall. They seemed to have different opinions about the soya sauce chicken.

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Soya Sauce Chicken Noodle 2.8/5

I took the opportunity on a weekend to visit the stall at around 3pm. There was no queue at the stall. I ordered a plate of the Soya Sauce Chicken Noodle ($3/$4). I observed how the stall prepared my bowl of noodles and I was disappointed. The stall actually pre-chopped the chicken into many different portions and let it rest on a tray (don't know for how long). The stall owner then took a piece of it and chopped it up into smaller pieces for my bowl of noodles.

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Soya Sauce Chicken Noodle 2.8/5

I am not sure whether is it because my chicken has been resting for too long on the tray, it was rather dry. Compared to other soya sauce chicken I tried, this is also bland. Even the noodle was over cooked and soaky. I actually left half the bowl untouched.

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Maybe taste is really subjective. Maybe I visited the place on a bad day. Maybe I did not get to eat their freshly cooked chicken. Maybe I should trust my wife's opinion. Be it what is the reason, my visit was a disappointing one.


Sheng Kee Cooked Food
Pin Yu Xuan Pavillion
Blk 66 Kallang Bahru
#01-473
Singapore 330066
Nearest MRT: Geylang Bahru (DT Line), Potong Pasir (NE Line), Lavender (EW Line), Kallang (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat: 10am - 5pm
(Closed on Sun)

Direction: 
1) Alight at Geylang Bahru MRT station. Take Exit. Walk to junction of Kallang Bahru and Geylang Bahru. Cross the road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Potong Pasir MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to bus stop at Potong Pasir MRT station (Stop ID 60269). Take bus number 107 or 853. Alight 3 stops later. Cross the road. Walk to destination. Journey time about. 12 minutes. [Map]

3) Alight at Lavender MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to bus stop at Lavender MRT station (Stop ID 01311). Take bus number  61, 107 or 175. Alight 4 stops later. Walk to destination. Journey time about 15 minutes. [Map]

4) Alight at Kallang MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to bus stop opposite block 2C along Lorong 1 Geylang (Stop ID 80101). Take bus number 26. Alight 3 stops later. Walk to destination. Journey time about 12 minutes. [Map]

Monday, January 18, 2016

The Ugly Cake Shop @ GB Point (Kallang Bahru)

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Started as a home bakery, owner and baker Lisa quit her corporate job a few years back to concentrate on her baking at a licensed central kitchen in Ang Mo Kio. With the encouraging online orders and limited kitchen space, The Ugly Cake Shop took the bold step and moved into GB Point at Kallang Bahru, having its own cafe space offering its signature cupcakes and cakes.

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Do not expect any latte art or pretty instagrammable cafe food dishes at The Uglly Cake Shop. The Ugly Cake Shop is still very much focus on her bakes while the cafe space provides a convenient sitting area for guests that needs a break, to enjoy their cupcakes and cakes.

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Juliana

 If you have not known, the cupcakes at The Ugly Cake Shop are named after the owner's favourite people such as Juliana (Salted Caramel with Sea Salt Flakes),  Melissa (Strawberry, Rum & Dark Chocolate).

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Other cupcakes available are Zesty Zee (Lemon), Jamie (Earl Grey), Sally (Peanut Butter & Dark Chocolate). However the most popular cupcake is the Big Daddy (Super Chocolatey with Nutella & Valrhona), which is not in the picture. As you probably would have guessed, it is sold out.

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Zesty Zee, Jamie, Sally 

The cupcakes at The Ugly Cake Shop ranges from $3.80 to $4.50.

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Desmond

For a twist to the usual cupcake is Desmond, a grilled cupcake. The butter base cupcake is grilled and served with orange blossom cream and cherry compote. Do note that this is a special item and is not always available. Please check with the cafe.

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With a kind heart and a vision to feed the poor. Lisa has pledged and donates 20% of its proceeds towards buying meat, eggs and other much-needed protein sources for the kids in Shallom School, a school set up by Brazilian missionaries and supported by Agape Baptist Church. Every baked good you purchase from The Ugly Cake Shop will help to supplement their meals!


The Ugly Cake Shop
GB Point
535 Kallang Bahru
#01-06
Singapore 339351
Tel: +65 82288300
Facebook
Website
Nearest MRT; Geylang Bahru (DT Line), Potong Pasir (NE Line), Lavender (EW Line), Kallang (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Thu: 10am - 7pm
Fri-Sat: 10am - 8pm
(Closed on Sun & PH)

Direction: 
1) Alight at Geylang Bahru MRT station. Take Exit. Walk to junction of Kallang Bahru and Geylang Bahru. Cross the road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Potong Pasir MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to bus stop at Potong Pasir MRT station (Stop ID 60269). Take bus number 107 or 853. Alight 3 stops later. Cross the road. Turn left and walk to destination. Journey time about. 12 minutes. [Map]

3) Alight at Lavender MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to bus stop at Lavender MRT station (Stop ID 01311). Take bus number  61, 107 or 175. Alight 4 stops later. Walk to junction of Kallang Bahru and Geylang Bahru. Turn left and walk to destination. Journey time about 15 minutes. [Map]

4) Alight at Kallang MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to bus stop opposite block 2C along Lorong 1 Geylang (Stop ID 80101). Take bus number 26. Alight 3 stops later. Journey time about 12 minutes. [Map]