Man Fu Yuan Mooncake 2013

This year Man Fu Yuan at Intercontinental Singapore has partnered with the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in a design competition for its mooncake packaing. The winning pieces from over 100 entries is design student Ng Chee Yin's interpretation of the ancient Chinese folklore, Jade Rabbit and Moon Goddess Change Er. The calligraphic profile of "满" is shaped in the form of a rabble whilst incorporating the circular structure of the moon symbolising reunions, a central theme of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

The new flavours introduced this year by Man Fu Yuan is the Pulat Hitam Mooncake. An inspired creation from the popular Peranakan dessert. the mooncake is filled with a creamy centre of black glutinous rice pudding.

For the health conscious customers, Man Fu Yuan also introduces a low sugar version of the tradtional white lotus seed paste mooncake.  The ever popular Mao Shan Wang Durian Mooncake with Coconut will also be available this year. The heavenly blend of premium durian pulp and fragrant coconut milk is simply too good to resist.

The traditional baked mooncake collection comes with a variety of fillings to suit different palates, such as Assorted Nuts, White Lotus Seed Paste with Macadamia Nuts and Red Bean Paste with Melon Seeds.

For those prefer snowskin mooncakes, there are unique snowskin favourites such as aromatic Green Tea Paste with Dragonball Jasmine, smooth White Lotus Seed Paste with Macadamia Nuts and rich Sesame Paste with White Sesame Seeds.

Mooncake Enquiries (1 July to 19 September 2013)
Time: 10am to 8pm (daily)
Tel: +65 6820 8519/8520
Fax: +65 6820 8521
Email: sinhb-festive@ihg.com

Mooncake Online Purchase (15 July to 17 September 2013)
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Mooncake Booth Locations
Tea Hut (located at the entrance of InterContinental Singapore from Bugis Junction)
15 July to 18 August 2013 - 12pm to 9pm (daily)
19 August to 19 September 2013 - 9am to 9pm (daily)

Bishan Junction 8 (Main Atrium, leve 2)
IMM (Atrium A, level 1)
JCube (Atrium A, level 1)
NEX Serangoon Mall (level 1)
VivoCity (Central Court A/B)
Change Alley (Hitachi Tower)
Century Square (Main Atrium, level 1)
AMK Hub (Main Atrium, Sunken Plaza)
Square 2 (Main Atrium, level 1)
Takashimaya Square (Basement)
ARC (Alexandra Retail Centre, Atrium, level 1)

Star Yong Kwang BBQ Seafood @ Alexandra Village Food Centre

Star Yong Kwang BBQ Seafood is one of the top 20 winners of this year Singapore Favourite Food 2013. The zi char place took up 2 stalls at Alexandra Village Food Centre. The stall is owned by Mr Eng Boon Har but you will not be surprised to see his 18 years old son behind the wok cooking your delicious food. His son has been cooking since 13 years old under the watchful eyes of his father has learnt the trade well. He is probably one of the youngest hawker in Singapore. Looks like there is hope for the next generation in Singapore's hawker heritage. By the way he is quite good looking too.

Prawn Paste Chicken 3.5/5

The Prawn Paste Chicken was deep fried to a nice crisp golden brown colour. However the prawn paste flavour was a bit mild.

Salted Egg Pork Ribs 4.2/5

I guess anything that is done with salted egg already is a winner for me. The Salted Egg Pork Ribs at the Zi Char stall was really good. Further enhanced with the curry leaves, the flavours were top notch for the succulent pork ribs.

Sambal Stingray 4.2/5

This is probably one of the better Sambal Stingray I have tried. The chilli was the star that complemented the BBQ Sambal Stingray. Besides the sambal chilli, a must for me is the chinchalok dipping sauce to go with the stingray. I am glad that the zi char stall serves it too.

Stir Fried Kai Lan 4/5

Timely to have a huge plate of greens to balance off the feast. The Stir Fried Kai Lan was not overcooked, still have a nice crunch to it. The fried shallots gave the vegetable a nice fragrant and crisp when eaten.

Stir Fried La La 3.5/5

When shellfish is not cleaned probably, you end up eating sand with the flesh. I have to say I did not have such encounter with the Zi Char stall's Stir Fried La La. The La La may not be very big but they were really sweet.

Cereal Prawns 4.2/5

The Cereal Prawns was pretty awesome too. Besides the fresh and succulent prawns, the cereal condiments with the hint of curry flavour was heavenly. It gave the dish an additional flavour and texture enjoyment which complemented the prawns.

Star Yong Kwang BBQ Seafood at Alexandra Village Food Centre serves pretty delectable cooked food. The stall can be easily identified as their staff are dressed in a bright orange tee shirt.


Star Yong Kwang BBQ Seafood
Alexandra Village Food Centre
120 Bukit Merah Lane 1
#01-04
Singapore 150120
Nearest MRT: Queenstown (EW Line), Redhill (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 4pm - 11pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Queenstown MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop at Queenstown MRT station (Stop ID 11149). Take bus number 195. Alight 3 stops later. Walk to destination. Journey time about 8 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Redhill MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop opposite Redhill MRT station (Stop ID 10201). Take bus number 33 or 120. Alight 5 stops later. Walk to destination. Journey time 10 minutes. [Map]