Friday, July 26, 2013

Boon Kee Wanton Noodle @ Clementi 448 Market & Food Centre

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I actually wanted to check out the popular Lor Mee at Clementi Central but it was not opened hence I went walked over to Clementi block 448 Market and Food Centre to have my breakfast instead. After walking around the food centre, I decided to join the queue at Boon Kee Wanton Noodle for my breakfast.

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Wanton Noodle Dry and Soup

From my observation, it seems like this is a family run stall. Besides the 2 old folks that is helping out at the stall which I suspect is the parent, it is quite hearten to see 2 young gentlemen probably in their mid 20 to early 30 years of age running the stall. One is at the front, taking orders and payment while the other is inside the stall cooking the noodles.

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Wanton Noodle Dry 2.8/5

What stood out for the plate of Wanton Noodle Dry ($2.50/$3.00) is the eggy and springy noodles that has a good bite to it. The sauce and char siew was quite average. In fact I found the char siew serving was rather pathetic.

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Wanton Noodle Soup 3/5

The Wanton Noodle Soup ($2.50/$3.00) fared much better to the dry version with the light and refreshing soup allowing the noodles and wanton to be the highlight of the dish. The wanton with its delectable pork filling stands shoulder with other popular wanton noodle stalls.

While I find the wanton noodle rather average and does not have its own unique character, it is interesting to know that Boon Kee Wanton Noodle has always been able to attract a long queue eager to try their wanton noodle. Are you a fan of their wanton noodle, what makes you like it?


Boon Kee Wanton Noodle
Clementi 448 Market & Food Centre
Bllk 448 Clementi Ave 3
#01-40
Singapore 120448
Nearest MRT: Clementi (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat: 630am - 415pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Clementi MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk towards the bus stop and turn right to the cluster of HDB blocks behind. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Todai @ Marina Bay Sand (MBS)

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It has been 2 years since I last visited Todai, popular for its selection of fresh seafood and Alsakan Snow Crabs. For the month of July, Todai has launched a Longevity Section (长生不老) to promote healthy living with a variety of healing foods. The buffet line will feature 10 of the finest healing food known to boost the immune system, strengthen vital organs and promote a longer life.

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Sea Eel BBQ 3/5

Available on weekdays dinner and both lunch and dinner on weekends, is the Sea Eel BBQ. We hardly get to have Sea Eel in Singapore. Most we had at restaurants are farm bred eel. The sea eel barbecued on spot at the live station was very meaty and fat compared to the usual farm bred eel. The rich in vitamins eel is ideal for the Singapore heat aiding in rejuvenating the body. However the fatness was a bit too much for my liking.

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Abalone Ginseng Chicken Soup 4/5

Abalone has the benefits of building and protecting healthy muscle tissues while ginseng chicken soup has energizing properties. The Abalone Ginseng Chicken Soup combines both health benefits.

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Korean Abalone 4/5

Todai has also specially imported these beautiful Korean Abalone for the Longevity (长生不老) promotion. The abalone was fat and firm with a nice chewy bite to it.

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Known as Mother of All Seafood Buffets, you can count on Todai to serve up a selection of freshest seafood. It is hard for one to resist them especially the wide variety of delicious snow crabs at the All Day Snow Crab Buffet.

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I saw this beautiful piece of prime ribs and I could help getting a slice of it. At Todai, there are so many different types of cuisines and selections that you may not know where to start with.  Todai restaurants are family oriented and offer a wide varieties of quality and fresh food. Senior citizens above the age of 60 get 20% off on the dinner buffet bill every Monday and Wednesday. Customer who made their reservation via Todai office website are also entitled to a special 10$ discount on their lunch buffet bill on any day of the week. Todai has different dining promotion on different day of the week, so do check their website for more information first.

Prices
Lunch
Mon, Wed: $42++ (adult), $22++ (child*)
Tue, Thu, Fri: $46++ (adult), $26++ (child*)
Sat, Sun, PH Eve and PH: $64++ (adult), $26++ (child*)
Dinner
Mon, Wed: $58++ (adult), $26++ (child*)
Tue, Thu, Fri: $68++ (adult), $26++ (child*)
Sat, Sun, PH Eve and PH: $68++ (adult), $26++ (child*)
*Child below 130cm


Todai Singapore
The Shoppes @ Marina Bay Sands
10 Bayfront Ave
#B2-01
Tel: +65 66887771
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaiSingapore
Website: http://www.todaisingapore.com/
Nearest MRT: Bayfront (CC Line, DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 1130am - 3pm (lunch), 530pm - 10pm (dinner)
Sat: 1130am - 3pm (lunch), 5pm - 1030pm (dinner)
Sun: 1130am - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Bayfront MRT station. Take Exit D. Proceed to basement 2. Walk towards the other of the building and turn left. Todai is located at the far left of The Shoppes @ Marina Bay Sands. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]