Say Cheezecake

Having a slice of cheesecake is one ultimate enjoyment for me, be it for tea, supper or an after-meal indulge. Let's talk about variety- you would probably have seen enough of oreo, blueberry and new york cheese, but how does durian, pulut hitam or black sesame sounds? Absolutely absurd but alluring!



The range at Say Cheezecake does not just end here, creations like rum & raisin, cookie monster, mango and over 15 other choices is enough to pamper you with. Simply take your pick at the counter, tuck into refreshingly-coloured sofas and wait to be served.


Strawberry Fields ($6.50)

My encounter with lusciously glazed strawberries proved to be a delight. Bearing a pinkish hint brought a mild strawberry flavour, accompanied with fine silken cheese with every bite.


Apple Tumble ($6.50)

Dad's green apple version with a handful of crumble crust was yet another innovative addtion to the cheesy wellness. yum.

Until the rising of another competent establishment, this cheesecake specialisation would currently hold a safe position after The Cheesecake Cafe. Many more flavours are smiling wide at me! (:

Say Cheezecake
1 Kim Seng Promenade
#01-22 Great World City

Bentendo 2

-Rebate voucher claimed-


Prawn, Baby Spinach & Anchovy in Garlic Sauce ($15.80)

The anchovy broth came unexpected, since my first thought of anchovies were generally ikan billis. No doubt it was tasty but the excessive coarse sediments and sodium content pulled down the bliss. Stingy halved prawns spinach were another letdown as well.

What appeared most wonderful had to be those smooth al dente pasta perfectly cooked with resilience. Only Barilla is used here, assuring premium spaghetti well-absorbed with the soup base.


Bacon and Musroom in Garlic Sauce ($13.80)

Although the pastas took quite a while to arrive, each one is done with quality uncompromised. I can sense sincere efforts in the cooking, really!

Surf 'N' Turf

After our cross-country event, Samantha & i tucked in for a quick lunch. It was after much contemplation (Suntec offered so many choices!) before i came to a conclusion that the "Off the Lip Grilled Salmon" Set Lunch was what i had in mind. She went ala carte with a $4 set upgrade.


Minestrone Soup

Standard tomato broth chunked with vegetables and a drip of basil pesto to lift the fragrance.


Creamy Clam Chowder


Grilled Salmon with Herbs Butter ($14.90)

The serving shook my anticipation a bit, but without nitpicking on those lifeless fries and soggy buttered vegetables, this fish dish fared above expectation. A well-seasoned body seemingly seared before grilling, or the sides wouldn't have been crispy.


Marinara Spaghetti ($17.90)

Calamari ring replaced the mini crayfish lobsters due to a stock shortage. Quite a normal-tasting sauce in a filling portion.


Tea

My main course comes with an after-meal tea, as usual served with milk and sugar. Alright, the food did not fail but i had no intentions to revisit anytime soon.

Surf 'N' Turf
3 Temasek Boulevard
#B1-040 Suntec City Mall

Bakerzin Tea-Time 2

Mango Mousse Cake

Dad and i returned for more tea-time treats. This time i picked a simple slice featuring light mango mousse and mango jelly between layers of cake sponge. The center is wet and leaves a sweetish tang in the mouth.


Mille-fetuille

Something new on the shelve didn't escape his eyes. This alternate layering of puff pastry and custard cream actually required a knife to slice apart.

Rose Buds Tea for me again.

Pasta de Waraku

50% off promotional vouchers! *(for selected dishes) how can we resist them? This was a planned dinner with my parents to to utilise our set of vouchers on hand.


Salmon, Tofu & Avocado Salad ($12.80)

Our salad to start off with contained little pieces of raw salmon, tofu and avocado. Balsamic dresssing was greasy but tasty.


Squid & Octopus Wafu Spaghetti ($16.80)

I think they did some fine-tuning to their pasta. My wafu squid and octopus featured al dente strands in an appropriate portion. More ingredients please!


Asari Soup-style Spaghetti ($16.80)


Cod Roe Wafu Spaghetti ($12.80)

Mum attempted the soup style pasta with littleneck clams while dad grabbed his usual tarako dish. The service here improved too.

Pasta de Waraku
10 Sinaran Drive
#01-07 Novena Square 2

Jerry's BBQ & Grill

Settled in its unpretentious location in Jalan Kayu, this all american restaurant becomes a convenient alternative if you get sick of pratas. Splurging a little more satisfied my western food fetish on an acceptable note.

This place had a typical setup on the inside, small with a few tables laid with red-checked tablecloths. Airplane memorabilias filled the area and i even noticed a food lift to transport dishes from the kitchen below! how interesting.


Deep Fried Mushrooms ($10.95)

A signature at Jerry's. Huge batter-dipped button mushrooms are deep-fried to a piping hot starter served with tartar sauce. Do not expect those extreme flowing of juices, it didn't quite come through.


Grilled Salmon Fish Fillet ($21.95)

Served with fragrant dill rice, steamed vegetables and a spicy thai sauce on the side. The sauce had no link to the style of cuisine but salmon-wise, the dish did pass the mark. Not very cheap though.


Memphis Style Hickory-Smoked Barbeque Pork Ribs ($19.95)

Half-slab with french fries and coleslaw. That long name sure made, the ribs were thoroughly flavoured but just too measly.


Pecan Pie with Icecream ($6.95)

Ending the meal with a pecan pie was sure an ideal thought for me. Their warm round pie comes with vanilla icecream and lots of strawberry sauce- too much to the extent of a sugar overdose. Even the pie itself contained a ton of syrup.

Jerry's BBQ & Grill
277 Jalan Kayu
http://www.jerrybbq.com.sg/

The Yogurt Place

Mango ($2.80), Mixed Berries Yogurt ($3.30)

I must admit it; these things make a decent prebiotic boost admist your shopping trips. There was absolutely no need to grab them off the supermarket shelves when here's a healthier alternative with less sugar and a bliss of mixed berries and walnut toppings.

Ichibantei

Instead of crossing over to Miharu, we decided to pop by this Quayside place for a ramen dinner instead. Although not as significant as the former, many have reviewed a good side of them too. Unfortunately luck didn't stand by them- the restaurant surprisingly displayed a quiet scene on a friday night.

I was caught between the Hiyashi Cold Ramen or dad's recommendation of their signature pork-bone soup. Mum had the miso base. Then again, why not try something good?


Tonkotsu Ramen ($12.80)

No regrets. the whitish soup base is quite a wonder. This Kyushu-style broth bearing several slices of charsiu, a half-boiled egg and some bamboo shoots was full of milky flavour from the pork bones. It first came mild then rich, and finally intoxicating (in a good way). The texture of the ramen was good too.


Miso Ramen ($11.80)


Fried Gyoza ($7)

Thick skins with a well-seasoned filling. Edible but not exceptional.

Ichibantei
60 Robertson Quay
#01-13 The Quayside

Pasta Fresca

Offering an entire page of handmade pasta selection, this home-style establishment sure fitted the image of an authentic italian restaurant. Unfortunately its popularity wasn't proven when Dad and i stepped into a relatively empty outlet along Upper East Coast.

Full flexibilty is given for the orders. I got to choose the pasta style i preferred, with my requested amendments instantly obliged.


Al Salmone Capellini ($15.50)

It was smoked salmon, chopped onions, white wine, crushed black pepper in tomato sauce. The capellini came partially submerged in a thin watery tomato cancasse- no doubt a generous portion of both- but i felt dissatisfied with the pasta's clumpy lack of al denteness. Wrong choice made, it seriously felt more like having an overpriced mee suah.


Alla Pastora Spaghetti ($14.20)

Perhaps in contrast with mine, Dad's sauce with olive oil, garlic, chilli, bacon and mushrooms was brimming with flavour. So it was about making right decisions.

Pasta Fresca Da Salvatore
77 Upper East Coast Road
#01-01/02 (Siglap)

O'Briens Sandwich Bar

I'm pretty amazed by their system here- you do not pay as you order, you pay before you leave. Certainly not opened by a local, this Central outelet is ran by an odd but approachable Middle Eastern fella who would initiate sentences with his customers.


Smoked Salmon Sandwich ($8.90)

O'Briens is an Irish establishment, which really blanks me since i saw no form of irish culture in the food. I went for my comfort choice with acceptable slices and a secure match of cucumbers, tomatoes and lettuce. Their specialty wholemeal bread, thicker than usual came without any wonderful display in the mouth. If only they could give it a little toast. Also had chips by the side (i think the caucasians love it).

O'Briens Sandwich Bar
6 Eu Tong Sen Street
#01-58/59 The Central @ Clarke Quay

Koo Kee Yong Tau Foo

Mixed Yong Tau Foo Soup ($3.50)

When dad and mum craves for something light and cheap, this (sis' favourite stall) would come to the picture. Pieces of comfort yong tau foo is gentle on the tummy with the hot clear soup. I like to have it with some blanched kangkong in fermented bean paste too.



Kang Kong ($1)

Sunday Lunch @ Cedele

The sunday lunch crowd lasted even till the late afternoon. We had to wait 20 minutes for a table- then be told that the food would take another 20 minutes due to a flood in the kitchen. What a joke.


Grilled Salmon Burger ($14.80)

After the whole bothersome thing about waiting, i was glad the food satisfied. You know i so love this- today's wholemeal linseed bread is one of my favourites, assembled with salmon, roasted red peppers, harvati cheese, lettuce mayonnaise and wasabi aioli. Pure delight.


Coriander Pesto Fish Pasta ($16.50)

Aglio-style spaghetti tossed with olive oil, cherry tomatoes and french beans. Dad loved the grainy pesto paste atop that whole white fish- was sourish with a zest of lime.

Loong Fatt Tau Sar Piah

Best of the Best. Well, this favourite stall of mine have been churning out quality tau sar piahs over the past 50 years! Each one of these boast a marvellous flaky pastry with some magnificently rich green bean paste within. Talk about experience and consistency.