Durian Fiesta 2013 @ Goodwood Park Hotel

The ever popular Durian Fiesta at Goodwood Park Hotel is back again from 01 March 2013 to 21 July 2013. The much anticipated annual King of Fruits promotion comes with  an exciting range of cakes and pastries at Goodwood Park Hotel Deli for takeaway, each filled with the richness and goodness of the finest D24 and Mao Shan Wang durians.

For a limited period from 1 June to 21 July 2013, Goodwood Park Hotel presents to you two limited edition specials, Mao Shan Wang Ice Cream ($20.80 per tub) and Mao Shan Power Puff ($16.80 per piece).

The Mao Shan Power Puff is huge and it comes with a very nice golden wrap packaging. The mega sized profiterole has a nice sweet and crispy pastries that some what similar to Bo Luo Bao. Cut it open and you will find the puff filled with the premium durian's pulp.

The new homemade Mao Shan Wang Ice Cream is also very addictive. It was so irresistible that I finished the whole tub in one go all by myself.

Exclusive Privileges
For takeaway durian pastries at the Deli
(except for Durian Ice Cream Tub, Durian Combo and Mao Shan power puff)
- Goodwood Park Hotel Gourmet Cardmembers enjoy 20% off
- UOB, Citibank and OCBC Credit and Debit Cardmembers enjoy 15% off

Goodwood Park Hotel Deli 
Tel: +65 67301786
Website: festivepromotions.goodwoodparkhotel.com

Ayam Penyet President @ Serangoon NEX

Ayam Penyet President is the new resident at Serangoon NEX servicing authentic Indonesian cuisine. I have to admit I was looking for an experience and meal that is fit for a president. Unfortunately, I am brought to reality very soon when I needed to walk up to the cashier to place my order and made payment before I got my food served. This is not how you treat a president or rather I thought I will be treated like a president.

Tahu Telor 2/5

The Tahu Telor ($5.50) was a big disappointment. I was expecting a tall standing tower of the tahu telor but instead I was served with with pieces of fried beancurd wrapped in by a omelette. I really felt I was being cheated.

Ayam Penyet 3/5

The Ayam Penyet ($6.50) is a Malay word which literally means smashed fried chicke does not come with steamed rice. The Steamed Rice ($0.80) needs to be order separately. While the chicken was tender and moist, the chicken was not flatted or smashed enough. I also wished I could have more of the crispy bits.

Ayam Bakar 3.5/5

I also tried the Ayam Bakar ($6.50) which is served with grilled tofu, bean cake and cut chilli in black sauce. Actually the waitress left out the cut chilii in black sauce and I have asked for it. The grilled chicken with the sweet sauce drenched over it was rather flavourful. It complemented the moist and tender chicken.

Mixed Fruit Juice a la President 3.5/5 Iced Chendol 3.5/5 

The meal ended on a sweet note with the Mixed Fruit Juice a la President ($4) and Ice Chendol ($3). The mixed fruit juice a la president is quite similar to our Chinese version of Ice Kachang.

Overall I find that the food here is just average and definitely you won't be getting the president treatment. Unless I need a quick meal or avoid the crowd, I probably would not visit the eatery.

Ayam Penyet President
Serangoon NEX
23 Serangoon Central
#B1-13/14
Singapore 556083
Tel: +65 66348165
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ayampresident
Website: http://ayampresident.com/
Nearest MRT: Serangoon (NE Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat: 1130am - 930pm
Sat-Sun & PH: 11am - 930pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Serangoon MRT station. Take Exit G. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes.