The Timmis @ Oxley Tower - A Great Place for Protein + Salad Fix

Oxley Tower is a fairly new office building situated along Robinson Road. If you are a 'Healthy Lunch Eat' kind of person, then you must get to know The Timmis. Over here at The Timmis, you are encouraged to take your protein, alongside with fresh salads for a balanced meal. The owner has spent quite a good number of years living in Canada, loves cooking and adopts a pretty clean diet as well and hence, would like to provide something similar to the CBD crowd here.

Similar to other salad bars, the ordering is just as straight forward. Simply tick off your desired ingredients and pass it to the crew. As mentioned, protein is the focus here and hence, you must choose your meat first! The rest are secondary. Tofu is available if you would like to go meatless. Slender (1 protein), Fit (2 protein) or Macho (3 protein) at $11, $14, $17 respectively depending on the number of protein that you wish to have. Common Man coffee beans is served here, if you would like to have some gourmet coffee.

Rib-Eye Steak Salad 4/5

I made 2 Slender - Rib-Eye Steak and Salmon. I was surprised that each meat cost only a dollar more. I was so elated when I spotted the charred pineapple chunks (baked fruits). My rib-eye steak salad, along side with the onsen egg, shimeji mushrooms and baked pineapple chunks felt like a deconstructed steak burger and it is carb free!

Salmon Salad 3.5/5

For Salmon, I chose pumpkin mash, avocado ($1), beetroot, button mushrooms and an additional asparagus. Avocado is usually considered a premium ingredient but over here, an entire half of the fruit only cost me a dollar more. I fellt that is pretty generous. The citrus ginger dressing which I had chosen really zest up my salad. What could be improved here is really the pumpkin mash. It is too watery and lacks the starchy texture that a good mash should have.

I find the sides here more interesting compared to some other established salad bar. I don't just get cold beetroot but beetroot with sweet onions, sauteed shimeji mushrooms with onions, and my favourite baked pineapple chunks. With The Timmis just around the junction of Robinsons Road and McCallum St, you don't really have to walk far off to get your protein + salad fix. Just remember to stop over.

Words and photos by Si An. A girl who is allured by travelling, loves the feel of freedom, smell of the rain and the aroma of fine coffee and food. Note: This is an invited tasting.


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The Timmis
Oxley Tower
138 Robinson Road
#01-06
Singapore 068906
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Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8am - 7pm
(Closed on Sat & Sun)

Direction:
1) Alight at Tanjong Pagar MRT station. Take Exit F. Turn left onto Robinson Road. Walk down Robinson Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 8 minutes. [Map]

Hup Heng Noodle House @ West Coast Market Square - If Only It Tastes As Good As Kok Kee

Having stay in the neighbourhood for 3 years, there are still many stalls at West Coast Market Square which I have not tried. One of them is Hup Heng Noodle House popular for their wanton mee. I decided to give it a try during my recent visit to the food centre.

Wanton Mee 3/5

The appearance of the Wanton Mee ($3) reminds me of the now defunct Kok Kee at Lavender. The wanton mee style is the more saucy type. For a three dollar portion, the char siew is rather generous. However it is a bit dry and too lean.

The noodle is actually quite springy with a good bite to it. However I think the auntie which blanched the noodle did not quite rinsed off the blanching water from the noodle, causing the sauce to be diluted with a tad of alkaline taste.  The chilli sauce was also mediocre.

Last but not least, the wanton to complete the dish. The wanton is actually quite plump. However the skin was a bit thick and the stuffing needs more marination to give it a lift in flavour.

Overall the wanton mee is decent but not the best I have eaten. If you do not like those saucy type of wanton mee, then you may want to give it a miss. Besides the wanton mee, the stall also sees chicken feet noodle, dumpling noodle, dumpling soup and popiah.


Hup Heng Noodle House
West Coast Market Square
Blk 726 Clementi West Street 2
#01-182
Singapore 120726
Nearest MRT: Clementi (EW Line)

Direction:
1) Alight at Clementi MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to bus stop at Clementi MRT station. (Stop ID 17179). Take bus number 201. Alight 2 stops later. Journey time about 8 minutes. [Map]