Jin Jin Hot/Cold Dessert @ ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre

I was introduced to Jin Jin Hot/Cold Dessert at ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre about a month or two back when I embarked on a food trail organised by the Singapore Food & Beverage Alliance (SFBA) leading up to the Singapore Food Festival 2013. Remember to visit the Singapore Favourite Food Village (SFF Village) at Bayfront Avenue (Marina Bay) from 12 to 21 July 2013 to celebrate Singapore's unique food heritage and pay homage to our local culinary heroes.

Red Ruby 4/5

The current Jin Jin Hot/Cold Dessert is a collaboration between 2 friends Calvin and Ewan back in 2004 when the previous owner decided to give up the business. With no experience when they started the business, the insurance agent and DJ nearly thrown in the towel. The stall upgrading was the turning point, allowing them to start afresh. Both went around the island tasting the different desserts as well as travelling afar in Asia to learn and bring back the country's signature dessert. After many trials and errors to perfect the desserts, Jin Jin started afresh and has never look back since.

Gangster Ice (Durian Mango Ice) 4.5/5

The iconic dessert which is also their best seller is their Gangster Ice (Durian/Mango Ice). Gangster Durian Mango Ice is a playful take on how the Mandarin term for the dessert, Liu Lian Mang Guo, sounds like the word gangster when shortened to just Liu Mang. The name Gangster is now a registered trademark. The dessert of mango ice is laden with a generous scoop of durian puree and condensed milk.

Mount Fuji 4/5

Mount Fuji is another unique creation at Jin Jin. The green tea ice (matcha ice) is topped with delectable red beans.

Power Chendol 4.8/5

If you have the chance to visit Jin Jin, a Must Try is the Power Chendol. Everyone was raving that this is the best Chendol they have ever tasted. What so special about the chendol at Jin Jin is the gula melaka. The owner uses premium raw gula melaka from Indonesia and cook it painstaking everyday himself. The special gula melaka has a sticky texture like caramel and a hint of saltiness that enhanced the whole experience to another level.


Jin Jin Hot/Cold Dessert
ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre
6 Jalan Bukit Merah
#01-20
Singapore 150008
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JinJinDessertClub
Website: http://www.jinjindessertclub.com/home/index.php
Nearest MRT: Commonwealth (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 12pm - 12am

Direction:
1) Alight at Commonwealth MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to bus stop at Commonwealth MRT station (Stop ID 11169). Take bus number 147, 196 or 198. Alight 6 stops later. Journey time about 12 minutes.

Ming Kee Live Seafood @ Macpherson Road

A month has passed since the last Makansutra Dinner at Quan Xin Yuan. June 2013 Makansutra dinner was held at Ming Kee Live Seafood. Initially I thought that I was going to the same restaurant that I have frequent a number of time. It turned out that the son of Ming Kee Live Seafood has opened another restaurant with the same name just a few foot steps further down.

Steamed Boston Lobster with Garlic 4.5/5

When the Steamed Boston Lobster with Garlic was served, everyone was like going wow! It was a generous and sumptuous serving.  The tonnes of garlic on top of the springy lobster flesh complemented it, allowing one to enjoy the freshness and sweetness of the lobster to the fullest.

Braised Crocodile Horn Strip in Superior Stock 3/5

The dish had everyone guessing what was it because all of us could not tell what was the jelly liked ingredient. Initially I thought it was some sea cucumber but it turned out to be the crocodile skin. The Braised Crocodile Horn Strip in Superior Stock actually tasted like the peppery pig intestine soup.

Jumbo Canadian Oyster 4.5/5

When the Boston Lobster was served, everyone at the table went wow. The table probably went triple wow, wow, wow! when the Jumbo Canadian Oyster was served. This is the biggest giant oyster I have ever eaten. Drizzled with a delectable black bean sauce, the combination was simple heavenly.

Steamed Soon Hock in Hong Kong Style 3.8/5

The Steamed Soon Hock in Hong Kong Style was interesting cut into chunks. The snow white chunks of fish meat was light, firm and fresh.

Smoked Duck Breast 4/5

The Smoked Duck Breast was very beautiful. With a hint of smokey fragrant, the duck meat was still pink, tender and moist.

Guinness Sauce Short Rib 4/5

The Guinness Sauce Short Rib was evenly coated and caramelised. The short rib was succulent and packed with flavours.

Triple Cooked Crab Beehoon 3.8/5

I was eagerly waiting for Ming Kee's signature Triple Cooked Crab Beehoon. It is a must order whenever I visit the restaurant. I like the version at Ming Kee because the beehoon is very flavourful absorbing and infusing the robust crab flavour. Unfortunately the Triple Cooked Crab Beehoon was on the salty side that day and I was quite disappointed.

Homemade Coconut Jelly 3/5

Dinner ends on a sweet note with the Homemade Coconut Jelly. A light and refreshing dessert that somehow helps to cleanse the palate after a sumptuous seafood feast.

Food at the new Ming Kee Live Seafood is definitely top notch and good. The new Ming Kee Live Seafood does not entertain walk in, it is a private dining concept restaurant so do make your reservation first before making your way to the new Ming Kee Live Seafood.


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Ming Kee Live Seafood 
520 Macpherson Road
Singapore
Tel: +65 67445520
Nearest MRT: Tai Seng (CC Line)

Direction:
1) Alight at Tai Seng MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk towards Macpherson Road. Turn right at Macpherson road. Walk down Macpherson Road to the stretch of shop houses. Journey time about 10 minutes.