Durian Fiesta 2016 @ Goodwood Park Hotel

Fans of the famed Durian Fiesta at Goodwood Park Hotel will be thrilled with its return from 4 March 2016 to 17 July 2016 for its thirty third years. Since 1983, the annual affair has delighted many lovers of the king of fruits with the range of creations. This year the durian fiesta features 13 meticulously handcrafted treasures in total, with 7 brand new creations.

The new creations for 2016 using the premium D24 and Mao Shan Wang durian are Durian Black Sea Salt Caramel Cake, Durian Kueh Lapis, Durian Crunchy Chocolate-Hazelnut Tartlet, Mini Durian Ice Cream Bars, Durian Pudding topped with Osmanthus Jelly and Mao Shan Wang Mousse Cake

Made with the premium D24 durian, Hawaiian black sea salt is used in the luscious cake, adding a feather-light savoury touches to the creamy sweetness. The dark dots on the top layer of the Durian Black Sea Salt Caramel Cake ($13 per slice/ $85 whole cake) are salt crystals.

The classic layered cake is given a new lease of life in the Durian Kueh Lapis ($12 per slice/ $62 whole cake). The magnificent cake is formed by layers of pulpy D24 durian mousse and almond sponge, framed the golden multi-layer cake.

The Durian Crunchy Chocolate Hazelnut Tartlet ($43 for 6pc) is filled with a layer of D24 durian pulp and milk chocolate hazelnut mixture, finished with a delicate gold flakes to give it a touch of elegant.

This is my favourite creation of this year durian fiesta, the Mini D24 Durian Ice Cream Bar ($6 per bar / $30 for a box of six assorted flavours). The dainty ice cream popsicles are painstakingly handmade using pure D24 durian pulp. All together there are six different flavours - original, dark chocolate, white chocolate with rainbow sprinkles, milk chocolate, pink chocolate and milk chocolate with almonds.

From 4 March 2016 to 17 July 2016, these luscious confections can be purchased at the hotel's Deli, along with other much loved signature items such as the Durian Puff, D24 Durian Mousse Cake, Durian Crepe and D24 or Mao Shan Wang Ice Cream Tubs.

From 28 May 2017 to 17 July 2016, Coffee Lounge will also be serving its much lauded Dessert Buffet with Durian Pastries during lunch and dinner,

Dessert Buffet with Durian Pastries only - $35.80++ per pax
Top-up of Dessert Buffet with Durian Pastries with any a la carte main course order - $28.80++
Taiwan Porridge a la carte Buffet, inclusive of Dessert Buffet with Durian Pastries - $49.80 ++ per adult, $24.90++ per child
3-Course/ 4-Course Design Your Own Local Degustation Menu, inclusive of Dessert Buffet with Durian Pastries - $45.80++ / $48.80++


Coffee Lounge
Tel: +65 67301746
Order Website: http://festivepromotions.goodwoodparkhotel.com/

Deli Opening Hours:
Daily: 9am - 9pm

Feng Zhen Lor Mee @ Taman Jurong Food Centre - A Bowl of Lor Goodness

My first visit to Taman Jurong Food Centre I did not notice Feng Zhen Lor Mee as it is closed on Sunday. On my second visit with my foodie friends on a Saturday morning, we noticed the long queue at the stall. Needless to say, we joined the queue to find out what was the reason for the long queue.

Lor Mee 4.2/5

The first thing I noticed about the bowl of Lor Mee ($2.50/$3.00) is the generous amount of ingredients. I can spot many ingredients such as fish cake, egg, braised pork belly, ngo hiang, flaky fish meat. For the price, this is really value for money.

Lor Mee 4.2/5

Besides the generous ingredients, the thick gravy or "lor" is the other highlight of the delicious bowl of lor mee. The flavoursome gravy was not thick but not starchy. Together with the garlic, vinegar and chilli, lifting it to a whole new level of enjoyment.

If you have the chance to drop by Taman Jurong Food Centre, I would recommend you to try Feng Zhen Lor Mee. Among the different lor mee I have tried. I would say this is one of the best. I personally think it is better than Bukit Purmei Lor Mee.


Feng Zhen Lor Mee
Taman Jurong Food Centre
3 Yung Seng Road
#03-146
Singapore 618499
Nearest MRT: Lakeside (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Tue-Sat: 5am - 3pm
(Closed on Sun & Mon)

Direction:
1) Alight at Lakeside MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop at Lakeside MRT station (Stop ID 28091). Take bus number 98. Alight 5 stops later. Cross the road and walk to destination. Journey time about 15 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Lakeside MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop opposite Lakeside MRT station (Stop ID 28099). Take bus number 240 or 246. Alight 4 stops later. Cross the road and walk to destination. Journey time about 15 minutes. [Map]