Pasta Cafe

This is the kind of place you wouldn't intentionally know of but lured in as you walk pass. In fact, they are one of the longest-stadings in the area.

Dad and i conveniently entered the cafe during our dinner search at Ngee Ann City, after the "Pasta Cafe" title hit to our delights. We are two pasta fanatics ready to take on new attempts anytime. However, they were yet another fusion specialisation offering bizarre pastas like Seafood Sambal Marinara, XO Seafood and Kong Bao Chicken.

Seafood Spaghetti ($17.90)

I would be happier skipping those.

My Seafood Spaghetti was a clear option downed in a seafood stock infused with white wine. The highlight went straight to the abundance of fresh Seafood, especially prawns and crayfish. For the soup it stood on the blander scale,best suited to the less-salt, healthier choice! crowd.


Spaghetti Vongole ($16)

Dad's dish with air-flown japanese clams raised high hopes which fell to an unexpected disappointment. The sweet soup base was no doubt satisfying but a inaccurate extract from the dried out clams.

Clearly good service, especially from the manager himself. They do have more to be tasted but a revisit is still unclear.

Pasta Cafe
391 Orchard Road
#B2-37 Ngee Ann City

Pizza Pazza

I have long heard of Pizza Pazza's big name since it started off at the Oscar Foodcourt at Anchorpoint. Today i approached the newly renovated shop in Koufu with much anticipation, added on by the strong yielding crowd- most of the foodcourt diners were their customers!



This is not the usual foodcourt stall to expect. A restaurant-like competitive menu stood before the diners, with an elaborated shop space of glass windows to reveal the kitchen affairs, and alluring food illustrations above.

Operations also tended to be a little more sophisticated. Your orders are taken at the counter, payment made then given a number card to await at your seat. Collection comes when your number flashes. 82 was mine, and up i went.


Black Pepper Prawn Pasta ($8)

The pastas came neat and looking good. Pepper prawn spaghetti with the chosen cream sauce sat beneath five deep-fried prawns. Overthick though.


5 Star Baked Fish Pasta ($7)

My decision was final the moment i spotted this...Baked special-crusted toman fish fillet with aglio olio spaghetti was too tempting for me to miss. Well, that two generous baked fillets & aglio packed with just the right amount of fragrance and spice did hit a throat-hurting danger but ignoringly enjoyed. Really value for the money too!


Panna Cotta ($1.80)

We couldn't resist a dessert for its wonderful price as well. A wobbly pudding, creamy yet neither too rich or sweet with its light caramel topping. Almost perfect, very much on par with restaurant standards.

I call the meal a real steal.

Pizza Pazza
370 Alexandra Road
Anchorpoint Basement
Kopitiam Foodcourt

Waffles at Ice3

Waffle with Peanut Butter Icecream

This is my second most-favourite waffle, ranked right after the ultimate Haato. Fresh machine-churned icecreams range from flavours like cinnamon apple to peanut butter and even brownie, made me lost for choice.


Waffle with Super Cheesy Strawberry Icecream ($6.90)

Perpetual pick here is the super cheesy strawberry- not too premium a version but acceptable to preference. The waffles were stunning, neutrally tasting and slightly fluffy under a dark brown crisp coating. There was also a choice of butterscotch, caramel, strawberry or chocolate sauce. yum.

Little Part 1 Cafe

I certainly did not expect this cosy comfortable cafe with a close-to-perfect score card hidden admist the residential streets of Upper Thomson. A fairly extensive menu comes out of this small establishment, offering a mixture of western and semi-japanese cuisine at some wallet-friendly prices. No prevailing service charges too.


Mango Udon Rolls ($6.90)


Tofu Steak ($5.90)

It didn't take long before the starters grew on me. In fact, love at first bite was how i would wish to describe the Mango Udon Rolls. The sweetness of the mango strips coupled with avocado, japanese cucumber, chopped mints and smooth udon in a tender resistive rice paper roll then spiced up with thai sweet chilli sauce...simply fabulous.

Another house recommendation was the oven-baked tofu with wakame and assorted mushrooms. Nicely sauced oriental style and pleasant to glide up.


Salmon Crepe ($11.90)

The crepe main course was yet another mind-blowing dish. Tightly wrapped within those decent crepe layers were tantalising marinated salmon, onions, sauteed mushrooms and a manageable grasp of hot mozarrella cheese. Just imagine the bliss of every flavourful bite. Yum.


Little's Chicken Schnitzel ($13.90)

One of their main western masterpiece was the parmesan breaded chicken cutlet served creamy corn mash and a clear wine sauce. Not too bad either.

Two thumbs up for the lunch enjoyed. Now thanks to them, unpretentious cafes like such are on my high-in-demand list.

Little Part 1 Cafe
15 Jasmine Road
Adelphi Park Estate

Kuriya Dining

Ever heard of handmade soba?


Sansai Soba Mini ($10.80)

Freshly milled buckwheat, 100% hand-cut. Don't expect the springy zaru soba you get out of packets, this premium rendition is soft and chopped up, served in a deep herby broth with wild mushrooms and vegetables. Dad had a cold soba with mixed tempura.


Tempura Soba Mini ($12.80)


Mentaiko Tamago ($11.80)

We also ordered a rolled steamed egg bearing slits of oozing mentaiko. The salty sensation crossed dad's tolerance but egg was smooth and distintly layered.

Kuriya Dining
252 North Bridge Road
#01-06/07 Raffles City Shopping Centre

Delifrance Breakfast

Almost every sunday morning Dad and i would drive down to Parkway Parade; he hits the gym whilst i catch up on my schoolwork outside Planet Fitness. Then after an hour or so, we head down for breakfast together.

Somehow we ended up at Bistro Delifrance, taking a short break from Dome. The truth was, i have never been confident of delifrance's quality because none have proved to be up to mark. My first morning meal here only brought back oily, disastrous memories.


Le Scrambled Egg Croissant ($4.90)

I've always thought it was a miracle that this locally-based chain can survive, expand and even introduce outlet banding (bakery, cafe & bistro) to practise price discrimination- especially when their food and service lingered around average and mediocre most of the time.

Or maybe i am just being too fussy, because dad seemed to take delight in their croissant. Okay yes this fluffly thing did look pretty promising, at least of size and containing a fair share of scramble. They bothered to bake the tomato with some cheese too.


Le Waffles Deluxe ($5)

I decided to steer clear from those ham/sausage/bacon stuffs here after my greas-laden experience. Picked the waffles with strawberry and a sunny-side up, which disappointed again with two tough and dry cakes. These were obviously convenience food, those found in supermarkets.

Sad to say, our upgrades to cappuccino & a hot green tea only cost us more with the refilling privilege removed. Arrgh.

Bistro Delifrance
80 Marine Parade Road
#B1-51/55 Parkway Parade

Bakerzin

To be very frank, i was totally thrilled about having my first proper meal here.

The reason was clearly not Daniel Tay, but more of the entire ambience and charming menu that have long grabbed my heart. I liked the bright and clean concept, tapping on colours and quirky lights to bring out a youthful vibe. The menu boasted immense variety from their classic french desserts, pastas, sandwiches and even a page of local-flavours, plus those tantalising array of cakes and pastries at the front counter... simply smile-incurring! (:


Pumpkin Soup ($6.80)

We intended to hit on dinner special but unfortunately it happened to be unavailable for the eve of public holidays. Dad suggested ordering the items individually.

We started off with a bowl of orange pumpkin soup and toasted breadsticks stacked above. A tad watery, but i reckon pure pumpkin essence since i couldn't sense any presence of starchy potatoes or heavy cream (except for the garnish).


Seafood Pasta ($15.80)

Spaghetti, unshelled prawns, squid rings and large mussels plonked into a deep puddle of red tomato sauce. Unconsistently mixed, this pool of basil-dominated sauce offered lasting sweetness and a strong presence of white wine. The freshness of the seafood stood on the average scale.


Spaghetti Vongole ($14.80)

Many many clams steeped in an abundance of white wine sauce, peppery and rather cleansing. Pasta portion was just right too.


Walnut Cheesecake ($6.20)

Dad sensibly reserved this last slice before the meal. Their version of walnut cheesecake was certainly not made to look lavish but with a standard exceededing my expectations. Dry, easily crumbly with a touch of maple kept in optimal moderation.


Raspberry Souffle ($9.80)

I simply loved the assuring freshness of such made ala-order desserts. Upon ordering i could literally hear the whisking of egg whites and observe how the dessert chef monitored its baking process.

15 minutes later my souffle came heightened over the ramekin, piping hot and airy-fairy on the insides. Lovely! The forest fruits icecream shone with a rich burst of berries and fancy crispy granola toppings. So divine, i was practically licking every drip off that plate.

In total- a soup, 2 pastas and 2 desserts imposed a $60+ damage. I am not complaining becasue the desserts were truly worthy, but i have to admit the no-free-water rule largely crippled the experience. They should seriously rethink about that.

Bakerzin
9 Raffles Boulevard
#01-23/24/25 Millenia Walk

Sushi Tei

This japanese restaurant, currently standing as one of my favourites, outshines many in terms of their innovative creativity, presentation and ambience. The seasonal menu also ensures something new to try every time.

Prices may range on the higher scale but the quality was worth paying for. Dad starts off with his favourite egg custard, followed by teriyaki steak on a usual basis and an agedashi tofu.


Buri Aburi Sashimi with Black Pepper ($12)

But nothing could beat this seasonal delicacy. Undoubtedly crowned the star of the meal, this half-broiled yellowtail sashimi selects only the best from the coldest season. Firm yet tender, masterfully aburi-ed and flavoured with a black pepper coating without an hint of fishy taste.


Ikura Chawanmushi ($7)

A costly indulge of plain steamed egg highlighted with some salmon roe.


Agedashi Tofu ($4)


Garlic Teriyaki Steak ($12)


Sashimi Salad ($8)

This was pretty good. A variety of fresh salmon, tuna, yellowtail, octopus, cuttlefish and a sort of shellfish with citrus wafu dressing.


Saba Shio ($8)

Nice tender flesh well-seasoned, one of the better ones i've had except without that crisp skin surface.

There is more to try.