Jack's Place

It was a late school day after an event's rehearsal and dad came to pick me from school. We landed up at Marina Square having some comfort western food.

A $7 set meal upgrade entitled us to a soup, dessert and drink of our choice.


Garlic Bread


Lobster Bisque


Sirloin Steak with Black Pepper Sauce


Baked Salmon

So moist and wet that it lacked the appropriate firmness. The clear watercress sauce was absolutely redundant and the baked potato undercooked. All i enjoyed was the sourcream, bacon bits and spring onion additions.



American Cheesecake

Undoubtedly belonging to the dense heavy range, i found much difficulty in trying to smooth out the cheese in my mouth. Heavy on an orangey citrus flavour. It already started to to get cloying halfway through that i'm so thankful we were sharing it.


Jack's Place Steakhouse & Restaurant
6 Raffles Boulevard
#02-138H Marina Square
Singapore 039694

Teenage @ Bugis Cafe

A casual, budget-friendly cafe smacked in the midst of the crowded Bugis Street. This dinner location was chosen by Doreen, which ended up becoming a surprise birthday treat for me.



Took me no time to go through their limited menu, basic cafe fare. Next thing to do was to fill in the order sheet and pay up at the counter.

My order was a Shrimp Ravioli *imagines a plate of dumpling-like pasta dough encasing shrimps. But i got a real surprise when it was served...


Shrimp Ravioli Pasta ($5.80)

Those were real wantons, no doubt. So their impression of a Shrimp Ravioli wasn't a pasta but prawn dumplings with pasta... kind of absurd but it was still a novelty having this hawker-western fusion. Neapolitan sauce was passable since it tasted like something from the canned sauces.


A Neapolitan Pasta for her, which was my dish minus the wantons.


Cheesecake ($4.10)

Another surprise. This dessert we shared actually turned out well! The soft, light cheese was much better than i could anticipate from such a casual cafe. Highly delectable; just wrongly paired with a tasteless biscuit base.



Green Tea ($2.80)

A suitable place for chit-chat and affordable food.

Teenage @ Bugis Cafe
Bugis Street Level 2

A Sub to the Rescue

Subway at AMK Hub, 9pm


Turkey Breast Wheat Sub ($5.10)

A late dismissal from a school event left me with a growling tummy with a thought that Subway would do for a quick fulfilling meal. Never did i expect to see such a crowd at 9pm (and extra slow service), which took me 20 mintues to get my meal. Nevertheless, i loved my usual 6-inch delight squeezed with lines of yellow mustard.

Everything tastes so good when you're hungry.

Cafe Wok Inn

The Animal Family came down to feed our rumbling stomachs one late afternoon. Sarah has been wanting to try it after viewing its feature on Coffee Talk Hawker Woks.


Fish & Chips ($5)

Truth revealed; there is nothing really fantastic about this signature item of theirs. The batter was thick and sogs out after a while. Maybe i'm not really a Fish & Chips kind of person, but i would only give it an average score.



Garlic Mushroom Spaghetti ($4.50)

Quite a generous portion given. Initially i found the strong garlic sauce rather special but it started to get overboard after subsequent mouthfuls.


Still a good place for a casual western meal in the vicinity. But if you are craving for a quality plate of that battered fish, there are better places to head off to.

Cafe Wok Inn
Blk 177 Toa Payoh Central

Mixed Rice from Nature Vegetarian Delight

A lazy Sunday dinner takeaway. Brown Rice with lady's finger, egg omelette and some tofu patties. Very edible, but very greasy as well. The best thing is its amazingly economical pricing.

Bishamon Sapporo Ramen

A new Ramen sprout-out we discovered at Great World City.


Special Miso Ramen ($13.50)

Sis went for the signature, which resulted in a disappointment. The word special instantly struck me as a Miharu imitation, since their Tokusen Miso packs a far better garlicky edge than the normal miso. In their case here, i saw nothing more than a layer of flat-tasting oil clogging the soup base.



Vegetable Miso Ramen ($12)

I was glad i picked a simpler choice instead. The absence of that special-added oil allowed me to better taste the real miso essence. Contradictingly, things got slightly tastier.

Noodle-wise they did manage to keep it satisfyingly firm, but Miharu's are still a level more smooth and enjoyable.



Shio Ramen ($12+1 for egg)

Nothing really great about this though, Dad had to even top up a dollar more for the extra egg.


Even though both claim to hail from Sapporo, there is always a clear winner in comparison. I wouldn't actually make any extra effort to come back, in large because my vote still goes for Miharu.

Bishamon Sapporo Ramen
1 Kim Seng Promenade
#01-21B Great World City

Cedele

eat well, be well.

You could call this an obsession.
Dad and i are back for our comfort food.

Cedele offers a decent selection from gourmet sandwiches to pastas, soups, pastries and even desserts- of all ensured to be trans fat-free! Most of their products are made in-house to ensure the freshest served.

Variety is more extensive here at Wheelock Place.


Grilled Salmon Burger ($15.80)

I love this to bits. This is my countless time having it but i'm always back for the same good order. Noticed they neatened things up a little for easier eating.

Allow me to rave...


The salmon fillet was reasonably thick, flavourfully seasoned and grilled moist. Everything went perfectly well with the tasty wasabi aioli, melted harvati cheese and roasted red peppers. So delicious!

I can proudly claim it as my favourite sandwich so far.


Dad decided to try their pasta for a change.


Spicy Roasted Garlic Spaghetti ($10.80)

Nothing beats having healthy wholesome meals without sacrificing one bit of satisfaction. WE LOVE CEDELE for its guilt-free delights. i can already foresee a next visit, anytime soon.

Cedele by Bakery Depot
501 Orchard Road
#03-14 Wheelock Place