Wimbly Lu @ Jalan Riang (Upper Serangoon)

Wimbly Lu is both a dessert and chocolate cafe located along a row of shophouses at a private housing estate off Upper Serangoon Road. Stepping into the cafe, one is greeted by a cosy and homely ambience which resembles the living room with rows of chocolate truffles and desserts in the display cabinet.

My favourite area of the cafe is the courtyard at the back of the cafe with its natural lighting, red brick wall and mismatched tables and chairs.

Root Beer Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream 4/5

The most raved dessert at Wimbly Lu is the Root Beer Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream ($6) so inevitably I have to check it out. The moist root beer cake had a subtle root beer taste. Comes with a scoop of vanilla ice cream just like how the A&W root beer float is served.

Double Chocolate Cheesecake 4/5

The Double Chocolate Cheesecake ($6) is another beautiful deesert at Wimbly Lu. It was rich and creamy, a double delight for chocolate lover.

Wimbly Lu definitely is one of my favourite cafes with its homemade and affordable desssert and chocolate. I am sure I will be back soon since the cafe is just only a few bus stops away from where I stay.


Wimbly Lu
15-2 Jalan Riang
Singapore 358987
Tel: +65 62891489
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wimbly-Lu-Chocolates/200823339955298
Website: http://www.wimblylu.com
Nearest MRT: Lorong Chuan (CC Line), Serangoon (CC Line, NE Line)

Opening Hours:
Tue-Fri: 12pm - 1030pm
Sat-Sun: 9pm - 11pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Serangoon MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop at Serangoon MRT station (Stop ID 62139). Take bus number 107, 147, 153 or 853. Alight 1 stop later. Cross Upper Serangoon Road onto Wolskel Road. Walk along Wolskel Road and turn right onto Jalan Riang. Walk to destination. Journey time about 15 minutes.

2) Alight at Serangoon MRT station. Take Exit G. Walk to bus interchange (Stop ID 66009). Take bus number 105. Alight 2 stops later. Track back and turn right onto Jalan Girang. Walk along Jalan Girang, take left of Jalan Girang at the intersection. Continue on Jalan Girang and turn right onto Jalan Riang. Journey time about 18 minutes.

3) Alight at Lorong Chuan MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop at Lorong Chuan MRT station (Stop ID 66391). Alight 1 stop later. Walk down Serangoon Ave 3 and cross the road onto Jalan Girang. Walk along Jalan Girang, take left of Jalan Girang at the intersection. Continue on Jalan Girang and turn right onto Jalan Riang. Journey time about 15 minutes.

Yummy Recipes (品珍私房菜) @ Aljunied

The venue for January 2013 Makansutra dinner was held at Yummy Recipes at Aljunied which was opened in November 2011. I have not heard of the restaurant until makansutra dinner. It was after some research and chatting with my dinner mates did I realise the owner behind Yummy Recipes is the same owner for Yummy Claypot at Joo Chiat. I have visited Yummy Claypot on a few occasions and I really enjoyed the food there. Hence I was looking forward to their new fine oriental dining concept at Yummy Recipes.

From a shop house in Joo Chiat, Yummy Holdings expands into a full fledged restaurant with its bold and elegant decor that emphasises on antique and chinese culture. The hundred years old elm main door welcomes you to the restaurant with its wooden floorboards that are made from century old recycle planks of railway sleepers which are quality hardwood that are still in a perfect condition. The restaurant's furniture are also made of yellow rosewood while the beams supporting the roof are made of durian timber which is a solid and light hardwood.

Walking into the entrance, one is greeted by the 9 statues of the "Dragon's Nine Descendants". According to a popular version of the legend, it was said that a dragon once gave birth to nine descendants. If you are interested, you can read more about it on their website or pay a visit to the restaurant.

Prosperous Salmon Yu Sheng 3/5

In conjunction with Chinese New Year which was just around the corner, we started with the Yu Sheng to usher in the Year of the Snake. I understand from some of the makansutra regulars, this is part of the makansutra dinner tradition every year.

Steamed Prawn with Garlic 4.2/5

The Steamed Prawn with Garlic was nothing special but showcased the freshness and how the used simple ingredients can lift a dish to a new dimension.

Double Prosperity Baby Kailan 3/5

The Baby Kailan done 2 ways was interesting especially but not fantastic. The deep fried Kailan had a nice crunch but it was quite bland and bitter. I still prefer the stir fried baby kailan.

Yummy Imperial Chicken 3/5

The Yummy Imperial Chicken was nice but not memorable. The star was actually the garlic dipping sauce for the chicken.

Braised Sea Cucumber with Pork Knuckle 3.8/5

I thought the combination of  Braised Sea Cucumber with Pork Knuckle was rather unique. At least for me, I have not seen such combination being served in restaurants. Both the sea cucumber and pork knuckle were cooked until fork tender that melted in the mouth.

Special Butter Bun 3/5

The Special Butter Bun is actually the same as steamed custard bun. The lava filling was delish but the skin of the bun was rather dry and a tad thick for me.

We also had the following dishes Chicken in Pig Stomach Soup, Glutinous Rice with Wat Meat and Homemade Dou Hua which I did not manage to take any photos. Overall I felt that the food at Yummy Recipes is still short of being a full fledged restaurant. It is nice but needs to raise their standard from the Yummy Claypot's menu.


Yummy Recipes (品珍私房菜)
Crescent @ Kallang
47 Kallang Pudding Road
#01-08
Singapore 349318
Tel: +65 63431818
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yummyholdings
Website: http://yummyholdings.com/yummyrecipes
Nearest MRT: Aljunied (EW Line)

Direction:
Alight at Aljunied MRT station. Take Exit B. Cross the overhead bridge to bus stop opposite Aljunied MRT station (Stop ID 81081). Take bus number 62 or 100. Alight 4 stops later. Walk to destination. 12 minutes.