<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" ><channel><title>Sparklette Magazine &#187; East Coast Park</title> <atom:link href="http://sparklette.net/tag/east-coast-park/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://sparklette.net</link> <description>Award-winning Singapore food blog. Reviews, blog, deals and promotions for the best food, restaurants, hotels, resorts and vacations in Singapore, Thailand and Asia.</description> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 04:33:52 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2</generator> <item><title>Red House Seafood Restaurant – Chinese New Year Goodies 2011</title><link>http://sparklette.net/food/red-house-chinese-new-year-goodies/</link> <comments>http://sparklette.net/food/red-house-chinese-new-year-goodies/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 23 Jan 2011 03:00:11 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Veron Ang</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Food & Drink]]></category> <category><![CDATA[alfresco/outdoor dining]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chinese]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chinese New Year]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dessert]]></category> <category><![CDATA[East Coast Park]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mohamed Sultan]]></category> <category><![CDATA[restaurant]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Robertson Quay]]></category> <category><![CDATA[waterfront]]></category> <category><![CDATA[yusheng]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://sparklette.net/?p=1068</guid> <description><![CDATA[With outlets at Robertson Quay and East Coast Park, you can enjoy waterfront dining at the Red House Seafood Restaurant. The restaurant&#8217;s catchy name is derived from its original location in a striking red colonial bungalow formerly located at Upper East Coast Road where it was established in 1976. For Chinese New Year 2011, Red House is complementing its usual local seafood menu with a range of festive items. Chrysanthemum tea jelly with diced water chestnuts S$16.80++ Rating: If you fancy something sweet, go for the chrysanthemum tea jelly with diced water chestnuts. This refreshing treat has a translucent appearance along with a light, pleasant tea fragrance. Embedded within the soft chrysanthemum tea jelly are chopped water chestnuts that give a satisfying crunch with every bite. Also check out the nian gao (a Chinese New Year cake made of glutinous rice). It is made in the shape of a Koi fish, complete with vivid colours and realistic details. Prosperity salmon yusheng S$38++ for small / S$76++ for large Rating: For the most exciting part of a Chinese New Year meal, toss up the Prosperity salmon yusheng (raw fish salad). The yusheng has the usual staples of raw salmon, white radish, [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With outlets at <strong>Robertson Quay</strong> and <strong>East Coast Park</strong>, you can enjoy waterfront dining at the <strong>Red House Seafood Restaurant</strong>. The restaurant&#8217;s catchy name is derived from its original location in a striking red colonial bungalow formerly located at Upper East Coast Road where it was established in 1976.</p><p>For <strong>Chinese New Year 2011</strong>, Red House is complementing its usual local seafood menu with a range of festive items.</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/1068/red-house-water-chestnut-cake.jpg" width="560" height="842" alt="Chrysanthemum tea jelly with diced water chestnuts from Red House Seafood Restaurant, Singapore" title="Chrysanthemum tea jelly with diced water chestnuts from Red House Seafood Restaurant, Singapore" /></p><div class="sticker"><strong>Chrysanthemum tea jelly with diced water chestnuts</strong><br /> S$16.80++<br /> Rating: <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/cake.png" width="16" height="16" alt="" /> <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/cake.png" width="16" height="16" alt="" /> <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/cake.png" width="16" height="16" alt="" /> <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/cake.png" width="16" height="16" alt="" /> <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/cake-none.png" width="16" height="16" alt="" /></div><p>If you fancy something sweet, go for the <strong>chrysanthemum tea jelly with diced water chestnuts</strong>. This refreshing treat has a translucent appearance along with a light, pleasant tea fragrance. Embedded within the soft chrysanthemum tea jelly are chopped water chestnuts that give a satisfying crunch with every bite.</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/1064/koi-nian-gao.jpg" width="560" height="800" alt="Chinese New Year Koi fish shaped Nian Gao from Red House Seafood Restaurant, Singapore" title="Chinese New Year Koi fish shaped Nian Gao from Red House Seafood Restaurant, Singapore" /></p><p>Also check out the <em>nian gao</em> (a Chinese New Year cake made of glutinous rice). It is made in the shape of a Koi fish, complete with vivid colours and realistic details.</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/1064/yusheng-red-house.jpg" width="560" height="700" alt="Chinese New Year salmon Yusheng from Red House Seafood Restaurant, Singapore" title="Chinese New Year salmon Yusheng from Red House Seafood Restaurant, Singapore" /></p><div class="sticker"><strong>Prosperity salmon <em>yusheng</em></strong><br /> S$38++ for small / S$76++ for large<br /> Rating: <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food-none.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food-none.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /></div><p>For the most exciting part of a Chinese New Year meal, toss up the <strong>Prosperity salmon <em>yusheng</em></strong> (raw fish salad). The <a href="http://sparklette.net/food/chinese-new-year-yusheng/" class="tooltip" title="Read this post: 12 Colourful Yusheng You Don't Want to Miss for Chinese New Year 2011">yusheng</a> has the usual staples of raw salmon, white radish, carrots, dried orange, pomelo bits, toasted sesame seeds, golden pillow crackers and more, accompanied by lime and plum sauces that lend much flavour to the multi-coloured salad.</p><p><em><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sparklette" rel="external" class="extlink">&#8216;Like&#8217; Sparklette on Facebook</a> and browse the entire <a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=370963&#038;id=359715003635">Red House Chinese New Year Goodies 2011</a>.</em></p><h4>Yusheng Giveaway!</h4><p>If your family is looking to <em>lou hei</em> at your reunion dinner, take part in the Sparklette <a href="http://sparklette.net/contest/red-house-yusheng-giveaway/" class="tooltip" title="Read this post: Chinese New Year Giveaway: WIN a Set of Salmon Yusheng from Red House">yusheng giveaway</a>. It is a really simple contest where you can <strong>win a set of the Red House yusheng</strong>. There are 3 sets to be given away, so join the <a href="http://sparklette.net/contest/red-house-yusheng-giveaway/" class="tooltip" title="Read this post: Chinese New Year Giveaway: WIN a Set of Salmon Yusheng from Red House">yusheng giveaway</a> now!</p><div class="sticker"><strong>Red House Seafood Restaurant</strong><br /> <a href="http://www.redhouseseafood.com" rel="external nofollow" class="extlink">Website</a> | <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/RED-HOUSE/56762754551" rel="external nofollow" class="extlink">Facebook</a></div><h4>East Coast Park outlet</h4><div class="sticker"><strong>East Coast Seafood Centre</strong><br /> 1204 East Coast Parkway #01-05<br /> Singapore 449882<br /> Tel: +65 6442 3112</p><p>Operating hours:<br /> 5pm &#8211; 11:30pm (Mon &#8211; Fri)<br /> 11:30am – 11:30pm (Sat, Sun &#038; Public Holidays)</p></div><p><iframe src="http://gothere.sg/maps#q:449882" frameBorder="0" class="map"></iframe></p><h4>Robertson Quay outlet</h4><div class="sticker"><strong>The Quayside</strong><br /> 60 Robertson Quay #01-13/14<br /> Singapore 238252<br /> Tel: +65 6735 7666</p><p>Operating hours:<br /> 11:30am – 11:30pm (daily, including Public Holidays)</p></div><p><iframe src="http://gothere.sg/maps#q:238252" frameBorder="0" class="map"></iframe></p><h3 class="widget-title">These posts may be related</h3><div class="line"></div><ul class="related_post"><li><a href="http://sparklette.net/food/palm-beach-seafood-restaurant/"><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/wp-content/themes/v2/thumb.php?src=http://sparklette.net/archives/929/yu-sheng.jpg&amp;h=60&amp;w=60&amp;zc=1" width="60" height="60" alt="Palm Beach Seafood Restaurant – Celebrate Chinese New Year with Seafood" class="avatar" /><span class="post-title">Palm Beach Seafood Restaurant – Celebrate Chinese New Year with Seafood<div class="post-meta">115,829 <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/wp-content/themes/v3/images/ico-flame.png" width="8" height="11" alt="views" title="views" /></div></a></li><li><a href="http://sparklette.net/contest/red-house-yusheng-winners-2012/"><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/wp-content/themes/v2/thumb.php?src=http://sparklette.net/archives/1064/yusheng-red-house.jpg&amp;h=60&amp;w=60&amp;zc=1" width="60" height="60" alt="Winners of Chinese New Year 2012 Giveaway: 3x Salmon Yusheng from Red House Seafood Restaurant" class="avatar" /><span class="post-title">Winners of Chinese New Year 2012 Giveaway: 3x Salmon Yusheng from Red House Seafood Restaurant<div class="post-meta">626 <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/wp-content/themes/v3/images/ico-flame.png" width="8" height="11" alt="views" title="views" /></div></a></li><li><a href="http://sparklette.net/food/peach-blossoms-restaurant-marina-mandarin/"><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/wp-content/themes/v2/thumb.php?src=http://sparklette.net/archives/1270/abalone-treasures-pot.jpg&amp;h=60&amp;w=60&amp;zc=1" width="60" height="60" alt="Peach Blossoms at Marina Mandarin Singapore &#8211; 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At 1 Twenty Six in East Coast Park, you can enjoy a meal and drinks while admiring a view of the sea and the ships in the distance. The dining arm of this restobar goes by the name Coast, offering a communal dining concept. If this sounds familiar, that&#8217;s because its sister, Roast at One Rochester, first introduced this dining concept where parties of two or more can share a lovely meal together. Apart from an indoor dining area, 1 Twenty Six is mostly a restaurant without walls. That means no air-conditioning, but you do get a nice sea breeze blowing in. We love the tent canopy pavilion at One Rochester, and are pleased to see it here, too. With the surrounding foliage, outdoor pavilions and the sea nearby, this place boasts a resort-like ambience that makes a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of the city. Communal dining The menu comprises entree platters, main courses, salads and desserts/cheeses. Communal dining S$70++ a person (minimum of 2) View menu Nibble Platter Rating: The Nibble Platter is an assortment of clams, cod brandade, soft shell crab, [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How does live music, good food, and a cool Sea Breeze sound to you?</p><p>At <strong>1 Twenty Six</strong> in <strong>East Coast Park</strong>, you can enjoy a meal and drinks while admiring a view of the sea and the ships in the distance. The dining arm of this restobar goes by the name <strong>Coast</strong>, offering a <strong>communal dining</strong> concept.</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/987/one-twenty-six-coast.jpg" width="560" height="420" alt="1 TwentySix, Big Splash at East Coast Park, Singapore" title="1 TwentySix, Big Splash at East Coast Park, Singapore" /></p><p>If this sounds familiar, that&#8217;s because its sister, Roast at <a href="http://sparklette.net/food/one-rochester/" class="tooltip" title="Read this post: Roast at One Rochester - Let's Partake in Communal Dining">One Rochester</a>, first introduced this dining concept where parties of two or more can share a lovely meal together.</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/987/one-twenty-six-restaurant.jpg" width="560" height="420" alt="1 TwentySix, Big Splash at East Coast Park, Singapore" title="1 TwentySix, Big Splash at East Coast Park, Singapore" /></p><p>Apart from an indoor dining area, 1 Twenty Six is mostly a restaurant without walls. That means no air-conditioning, but you do get a nice sea breeze blowing in.</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/987/one-twenty-six-bar.jpg" width="560" height="420" alt="1 TwentySix, Big Splash at East Coast Park, Singapore" title="1 TwentySix, Big Splash at East Coast Park, Singapore" /></p><p>We love the tent canopy pavilion at One Rochester, and are pleased to see it here, too. With the surrounding foliage, outdoor pavilions and the sea nearby, this place boasts a resort-like ambience that makes a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of the city.</p><h4>Communal dining</h4><p>The menu comprises entree platters, main courses, salads and desserts/cheeses.</p><div class="sticker"><strong>Communal dining</strong><br /> S$70++ a person (minimum of 2)<br /> <a href="http://www.1-twentysix.com/menu028.aspx" rel="external nofollow" class="extlink">View menu</a></div><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/987/clams-crab-cod.jpg" width="560" height="420" alt="" title="" /></p><div class="sticker"><strong>Nibble Platter</strong><br /> Rating: <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food-none.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /></div><p>The <strong>Nibble Platter</strong> is an assortment of clams, cod brandade, soft shell crab, potato skins and Crudites (raw fresh vegetables).</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/987/baby-potato-skins.jpg" width="560" height="420" alt="Baby potato skins with sour cream" title="Baby potato skins with sour cream" /></p><p>The baby potato skins come with sour cream and ocean trout caviar. These are delightful!</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/987/steamed-vongole-clams.jpg" width="560" height="420" alt="Steamed Vongole clams with a garlic and herb crumb" title="Steamed Vongole clams with a garlic and herb crumb" /></p><p>The seafood items are even better. The soft shell crab is light and crispy, and goes perfectly with the chilli mayo dip. These steamed Vongole clams come with an interesting garlic and herb crumb. It&#8217;s the first time I have seen clams prepared this way, and they taste slightly sweet and delicious.</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/987/grilled-cod-fillet.jpg" width="560" height="420" alt="Grilled cod fillet with fennel and blood orange salad" title="Grilled cod fillet with fennel and blood orange salad" /></p><div class="sticker"><strong>Grilled cod fillet</strong><br /> Rating: <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food2.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food-none.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /></div><p>To tie in with the seaside location, all the main courses are seafood. The <strong>grilled cod fillet</strong> is accompanied by a fresh fennel and blood orange salad. The boneless fillet tastes good drizzled with the sweet Beaujolais sauce, but is rather forgettable.</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/987/spiced-lamb-shank.jpg" width="560" height="420" alt="Spiced lamb shank" title="Spiced lamb shank" /></p><div class="sticker"><strong>Spiced lamb shank</strong><br /> Rating: <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food-none.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /></div><p>For our other main course, the waitress allows us to go for the <strong>spiced lamb shank</strong> which is not on the communal dining menu. The meat is very tender and falls off the bone easily. The generous portion and the nice sauce makes this an extremely satisfying dish for meat lovers.</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/987/fries-salad.jpg" width="560" height="420" alt="French fries and salad" title="French fries and salad" /></p><div class="sticker"><strong>French fries, Broccolini and herb leaf salad</strong><br /> Rating: <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food-none.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food-none.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /></div><p>Next comes the trio of <strong>French fries, Broccolini and herb leaf salad</strong>. These are not much to shout about, and kinda make me miss the cauliflower cheese gratin from One Rochester.</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/987/cheese-platter.jpg" width="560" height="420" alt="Artisan cheeses" title="Artisan cheeses" /></p><div class="sticker"><strong>Artisan cheeses</strong><br /> Rating: <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food-none.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food-none.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /></div><p>In the mood for some rich and moist cheese? End the meal with a platter of artisan cheeses served with muscat grapes. Alternatively, you can opt for the <strong>Grande Assiette</strong>, which is a selection of <a href="http://sparklette.net/food/one-rochester/" class="tooltip" title="Read this post: Roast at One Rochester - Let's Partake in Communal Dining">petite-sized desserts</a>.</p><h4>Fancy a drink or two?</h4><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/987/rose-wine.jpg" width="420" height="560" alt="Paul Jabolet Parallele 45 ros&eacute; wine and TWG Tea Bain de Rose" title="Paul Jabolet Parallele 45 ros&eacute; wine and TWG Tea Bain de Rose" /></p><div class="sticker"><strong>Paul Jabolet Parallele 45 ros&eacute; wine / TWG Tea Bain de Rose</strong><br /> S$12++ a glass / S$8++ a cup</div><p>There is a nice selection of wines here. Ladies would like the Jabolet ros&eacute; wine that has a nice shade of salmon pink and tastes of berries.</p><p>For the TWG Tea, they are served in single cups rather than pots, which seems to contradict the whole idea of communal dining.</p><div id="haveyoursay">Have Your Say!</div><p><strong>What do you think of coastal dining? Are there other restaurants you would recommend for dining by the sea? <a href="#respond">Share with us in the comments!</a></strong></p><div class="sticker"><strong>1 TwentySix</strong><br /> Playground @ Big Splash<br /> 902 East Coast Parkway #01-26<br /> Singapore 449874<br /> Tel: +65 6348 2126 | <a href="http://www.1-twentysix.com" rel="external nofollow" class="extlink">Website</a><br /> Service: <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/img/ico/rating.png" width="14" height="14" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/img/ico/rating.png" width="14" height="14" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/img/ico/rating.png" width="14" height="14" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/img/ico/rating2.png" width="14" height="14" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/img/ico/rating-none.png" width="14" height="14" alt="" /></p><p>Opening hours: 6:30 &#8211; 11pm daily, 10am &#8211; 3pm (Sunday brunch)</p></div><p><iframe src="http://gothere.sg/maps#q:449874" frameBorder="0" class="map"></iframe></p><h3 class="widget-title">These posts may be related</h3><div class="line"></div><ul class="related_post"><li><a href="http://sparklette.net/food/one-rochester/"><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/wp-content/themes/v2/thumb.php?src=http://sparklette.net/archives/943/caviar.jpg&amp;h=60&amp;w=60&amp;zc=1" width="60" height="60" alt="Roast at One Rochester &#8211; 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Music, Football, Food &amp; Tea!</title><link>http://sparklette.net/food/c-nai-hong-kong-cafe/</link> <comments>http://sparklette.net/food/c-nai-hong-kong-cafe/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:16:23 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Veron Ang</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Food & Drink]]></category> <category><![CDATA[café/bistro]]></category> <category><![CDATA[casual]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chinese]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dinner]]></category> <category><![CDATA[East Coast Park]]></category> <category><![CDATA[East Coast Road]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Far East Plaza]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hong Kong]]></category> <category><![CDATA[live football]]></category> <category><![CDATA[live music]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lunch]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Macanese]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Scotts Road]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://sparklette.net/?p=958</guid> <description><![CDATA[Hong Kong caf&#233;s do draw in the crowd. Just look at the number of casual dining chains that have popped up in Singapore over the last few years. Whether it is Xin Wang Hong Kong Caf&#233; or Hong Kong Kim Gary, the formula is similar &#8212; large colourful menu with an extensive selection and prices that fall within the lower mid range. The up-and-coming C.Nai Hong Kong Cafe offer a few very attractive perks that help differentiate itself from the rest: Live band that plays Mandarin pop songs Live telecast of English football No service charges Sound good? We think so, too! East Coast Park is fast becoming our favourite place to unwind (who doesn&#8217;t like the sun, the sand and the sea?) so we check out their outlet at Marine Cove. The restaurant is huge! Getting a table here poses no problem at all even during the evening chow hours. Like Eighteen Chefs, making an order is fuss-free by means of jotting down the item numbers on the order sheet. Fried carrot cake with XO sauce S$5.50+ Rating: A definite must-order for every visit! The fried carrot cake looks and sounds super tempting on paper, especially when words like [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hong Kong caf&eacute;s do draw in the crowd. Just look at the number of casual dining chains that have popped up in Singapore over the last few years. Whether it is <a href="http://sparklette.net/food/xin-wang-hong-kong-cafe/" title="Restaurant review: Xin Wang Hong Kong Caf&eacute;" class="tooltip">Xin Wang Hong Kong Caf&eacute;</a> or <a href="http://sparklette.net/food/hong-kong-kim-gary/" class="tooltip" title="Read this post: Hong Kong Kim Gary Restaurant - Toast of Hong Kong">Hong Kong Kim Gary</a>, the formula is similar &mdash; large colourful menu with an extensive selection and prices that fall within the lower mid range.</p><p>The <del datetime="2010-04-12T17:17:46+00:00">up-and-coming</del> <strong>C.Nai Hong Kong Cafe</strong> offer a few very attractive perks that help differentiate itself from the rest:</p><ul><li>Live band that plays Mandarin pop songs</li><li>Live telecast of English football</li><li>No service charges</li></ul><p>Sound good? We think so, too! <a href="http://sparklette.net/tag/east-coast-park/" title="View all posts tagged: East Coast Park">East Coast Park</a> is fast becoming our favourite place to unwind (who doesn&#8217;t like the sun, the sand and the sea?) so we check out their outlet at <strong>Marine Cove</strong>. The restaurant is huge! Getting a table here poses no problem at all even during the evening chow hours.</p><p>Like <a href="http://sparklette.net/food/eighteen-chefs/" class="tooltip" title="Read this post: Eighteen Chefs - Be Your Own Chef!">Eighteen Chefs</a>, making an order is fuss-free by means of jotting down the item numbers on the order sheet.</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/958/carrot-cake.jpg" width="560" height="420" alt="Fried carrot cake with XO sauce" title="Fried carrot cake with XO sauce" /></p><div class="sticker"><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/chili.gif" width="12" height="12" alt="Spicy" title="Spicy" /> <strong>Fried carrot cake with XO sauce</strong><br /> S$5.50+<br /> Rating: <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /></div><div class="highlight fr"><em>A definite must-order for every visit!</em></div><p>The <strong>fried carrot cake</strong> looks and sounds super tempting on paper, especially when words like &#8220;secret recipe&#8221; and &#8220;XO sauce&#8221; are thrown in the mix. Gimmicky, but it works.</p><p>The carrot cake arrives as a stack of neatly cut cubes speckled with chilli pepper flakes. Contrary to most renditions of this dish that leave you feeling heavy and stuffed, this one is really light and tasty! Yup, this simple little snack has instantly won us over.</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/958/baked-pasta.jpg" width="560" height="420" alt="Macau baked spaghetti with pork chop, chicken chop and seafood" title="Macau baked spaghetti with pork chop, chicken chop and seafood" /></p><div class="sticker"><strong>C.Nai Gold Medal Macau baked rice/spaghetti</strong><br /> S$13.80+<br /> Rating: <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food-none.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food-none.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /></div><p>For the <strong>baked pasta</strong> dishes, you can choose between spaghetti or rice. Ignoring its cheesy name, I go for the 3-in-1 baked spaghetti, which comprises (clockwise from top left):</p><p>- Pork chop with tomato sauce<br /> - Seafood with cream mushroom sauce<br /> - Portuguese chicken chop</p><p>I love <a href="http://sparklette.net/food/eighteen-chefs/" class="tooltip" title="Read this post: Eighteen Chefs - Be Your Own Chef!">baked</a> <a href="http://sparklette.net/food/pasta-inc/" class="tooltip" title="Read this post: Pasta Inc - A Taste of Italy">pasta</a>, but to be brutally honest, this is nowhere near as delicious as it sounds. The best part is the pork chop, whereas the seafood is too chewy and the chicken chop is bland. Let&#8217;s just say I&#8217;ve had better <a href="http://sparklette.net/food/macau-express/" class="tooltip" title="Read this post: Macau Express - Expressway to Macau!">Portuguese chicken</a>. It does come with a lot of cheese, which is great.</p><p>Then of course, there&#8217;s the mandatory Hong Kong-style milk tea for washing everything down.</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/958/milk-tea.jpg" width="560" height="420" alt="Stocking/pantyhose milk tea" title="Stocking/pantyhose milk tea" /></p><div class="sticker"><strong>&#8220;Si Mud&#8221; tea</strong><br /> S$2.30+<br /> Rating: <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/drink.gif" width="16" height="16" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/drink.gif" width="16" height="16" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/drink.gif" width="16" height="16" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/drink2.gif" width="16" height="16" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/drink-none.gif" width="16" height="16" alt="" /></div><p>This isn&#8217;t any regular milk tea, but one that is made by specially filtering tealeaves through a pantyhose or stocking! Before anyone goes &#8220;ew!&#8221;, the filter merely resembles a stocking and gives a tea a smoother texture. It&#8217;s the same way with which <a href="http://sparklette.net/food/ya-kun/" class="tooltip" title="Read this post: Ya Kun">Ya Kun</a> makes their coffee with a sock. That doesn&#8217;t sound so bad now, is it?</p><p>Sure enough, the tea is more thinned down, but no less fragrant, with a wonderful milky taste.</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/958/tea-float.jpg" width="560" height="420" alt="Iced milk tea float" title="Iced milk tea float" /></p><div class="sticker"><strong>Iced milk tea float</strong><br /> S$3.90+<br /> Rating: <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/drink.gif" width="16" height="16" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/drink.gif" width="16" height="16" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/drink.gif" width="16" height="16" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/drink.gif" width="16" height="16" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/drink-none.gif" width="16" height="16" alt="" /></div><p>For something more indulgent, go for the milk tea float with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.</p><div id="haveyoursay">Have Your Say!</div><p><strong>Are you a fan of these casual Hong Kong caf&eacute;s or do you prefer the more traditional dim sum teahouses? Which is your favourite? <a href="#respond">Share with us in the comments!</a></strong></p><div class="sticker"><strong>C.Nai Hong Kong Cafe Xpress</strong><br /> <a href="http://www.hkcafe.com.sg" rel="external nofollow" class="extlink">Website</a></div><h4>C.Nai Hong Kong Cafe Xpress East Coast Park</h4><div class="sticker"><strong>Marine Cove</strong><br /> 1000 East Coast Parkway<br /> Singapore 449876<br /> Tel: +65 6444 0123<br /> Service: <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/img/ico/rating.png" width="14" height="14" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/img/ico/rating.png" width="14" height="14" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/img/ico/rating.png" width="14" height="14" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/img/ico/rating-none.png" width="14" height="14" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/img/ico/rating-none.png" width="14" height="14" alt="" /></p><p>Bus services: 13, 16, 196, 401<br /> Nearest MRT: Eunos</p><p>Opening hours: 11:30am &#8211; 12midnight (Sun-Thur), 11:30am &#8211; 3am (Fri &amp; Sat)</p></div><p><iframe src="http://gothere.sg/maps#q:449876" frameBorder="0" class="map"></iframe></p><h4>C.Nai Hong Kong Cafe Xpress East Coast Road</h4><div class="sticker">378/380 East Coast Road (opposite Caltex petrol station)<br /> Singapore 428985<br /> Tel: +65 6440 3808 / +65 6440 0083</p><p>Bus services: 10, 12, 14, 15, 32, 40, 10E, 14E<br /> Nearest MRT: Eunos</p><p>Opening hours: 6pm &#8211; 3 am (Mon-Fri), 5pm &#8211; 3am (Sat, Sun &amp; PH)</p></div><p><iframe src="http://gothere.sg/maps#q:428985" frameBorder="0" class="map"></iframe></p><h4>C.Nai Hong Kong Cafe Far East Plaza</h4><div class="sticker"><strong>Far East Plaza</strong><br /> 14 Scotts Road #01-23<br /> Singapore 228213</p><p>Bus services: 5, 54, 105, 124, 128, 132, 143, 162, 167, 171, 190, 518, 587, 590, 598, 700, NR1, NR2, NR3, 162M, 518A, 518B, 700A<br /> Nearest MRT: Orchard</p></div><p><iframe src="http://gothere.sg/maps#q:228213" frameBorder="0" class="map"></iframe></p><h3 class="widget-title">These posts may be related</h3><div class="line"></div><ul class="related_post"><li><a href="http://sparklette.net/food/old-town-white-coffee/"><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/wp-content/themes/v2/thumb.php?src=http://sparklette.net/archives/741/old-town-white-coffee-cafe.jpg&amp;h=60&amp;w=60&amp;zc=1" width="60" height="60" alt="Old Town White Coffee &#8211; 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At the Playground</title><link>http://sparklette.net/food/claypot-fun/</link> <comments>http://sparklette.net/food/claypot-fun/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:45:59 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Veron Ang</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Food & Drink]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cantonese]]></category> <category><![CDATA[casual]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chinese]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dinner]]></category> <category><![CDATA[East Coast Park]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lunch]]></category> <category><![CDATA[restaurant]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://sparklette.net/?p=921</guid> <description><![CDATA[What first strikes you is the aroma wafting in the air. Next is the sight of a packed restaurant where claypot dishes fill every table, and a long line of eager customers waiting on. This describes a typical scene at Claypot Fun. (The word &#8220;fun&#8221; is a play on the phonetically similar &#8220;饭&#8221;, the Chinese character for rice.) Managed by Jumbo Seafood, the eatery specialises in Cantonese-style claypot rice dishes. If you are used to the Singapore-style claypot rice that comes with Chinese sausages, vegetables and dark soy sauce, the Hong Kong rendition would prove a refreshing change. Credit Customers that come in instantly find themselves surrounded by the endearing ambience of the 1960s. Various aspects of the decor, from tiffin containers and vinyl records, to wooden furniture and vintage posters on the walls, help bring back the charm of the yesteryear. Credit Generally, a claypot restaurant is not the kind of place where you should expect a quick bite! The slow cooking nature of the dishes means a waiting time of at least 15 to 30 minutes. When ready, the steaming hot food arrives in the traditional earthen pot which we notice is surprisingly clean! We double-check the sides [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What first strikes you is the aroma wafting in the air. Next is the sight of a packed restaurant where claypot dishes fill every table, and a long line of eager customers waiting on.</p><p>This describes a typical scene at <strong>Claypot Fun</strong>. (The word &#8220;fun&#8221; is a play on the phonetically similar &#8220;饭&#8221;, the Chinese character for rice.) Managed by Jumbo Seafood, the eatery specialises in Cantonese-style claypot rice dishes. If you are used to the Singapore-style claypot rice that comes with Chinese sausages, vegetables and dark soy sauce, the Hong Kong rendition would prove a refreshing change.</p><p><a href="http://sparklette.net/food/claypot-fun/" class="tooltip" title="Read this post: Claypot Fun - At the Playground"><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/921/claypot-fun.jpg" alt="Claypot Fun" title="Claypot Fun" /></a></p><p><small><a href="http://www.jpconcept.com" rel="external nofollow" class="extlink">Credit</a></small></p><p>Customers that come in instantly find themselves surrounded by the endearing ambience of the 1960s. Various aspects of the decor, from tiffin containers and vinyl records, to wooden furniture and vintage posters on the walls, help bring back the charm of the yesteryear.</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/921/claypot-fun3.jpg" alt="Claypot Fun" title="Claypot Fun" /><br /> <small><a href="http://www.jpconcept.com" rel="external nofollow" class="extlink">Credit</a></small></p><p>Generally, a claypot restaurant is not the kind of place where you should expect a quick bite! The slow cooking nature of the dishes means a waiting time of at least 15 to 30 minutes.</p><p>When ready, the steaming hot food arrives in the traditional earthen pot which we notice is surprisingly clean! We double-check the sides and the base. All clean! Certainly not the charred and dirty way we like it. Usually such pots become burnt and black overtime from cooking over a charcoal stove. Without that, the dish somewhat loses that slice of authenticity.</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/921/claypot-rice.jpg" alt="Claypot rice with chicken &amp; mushroom" title="Claypot rice with chicken &amp; mushroom" /></p><div class="sticker"><strong>Claypot rice with chicken &amp; mushroom</strong><br /> S$10.80++<br /> Rating: <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food-none.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food-none.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /></div><p>Every small pot feeds two, whereas bigger groups can opt for the large pot for four. Ours comes brimming with meaty mushrooms and boneless chicken flesh. Succulent and well marinated, just the way we like it.</p><p>The seasoning of the rice, however, is rather bland and the aroma is weaker than expected. It is also missing that layer of burnt rice crust at the bottom which, for some, is the best part of a dish like this.</p><p>Fortunately, the &#8220;secret recipe&#8221; sauce comes in and saves the day!</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/921/claypot-rice2.jpg" alt="Claypot rice" title="Claypot rice" /></p><p>Bottles of a specially-concocted light soy sauce are provided so diners can throw as much of it onto the rice as they wish. Our verdict: The more, the yummier! It is sweet and extremely fragrant. If you&#8217;ve ever had a sizzling hot plate at Pepper Lunch and loved their honey brown sauce <em>Amakuchi</em>, you would know exactly what I mean. This soy sauce has that exact same effect. With it, the otherwise ordinary rice explodes with flavour.</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/921/claypot-fun-menu.jpg" alt="Claypot Fun menu" title="Claypot Fun menu" /></p><p>You can pick from 7 types of accompaniments with your rice, including frog and pork ribs.</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/921/claypot-fun2.jpg" alt="Claypot Fun" title="Claypot Fun" /><br /> <small>Photo by <a href="http://www.jpconcept.com" rel="external nofollow" class="extlink">JP Concept</a></small></p><p>The restaurant occupies the former premises of the now-defunct <a href="http://sparklette.net/food/mingles-la-brassarie/" class="tooltip" title="Read this post: Mingles La' Brassarie - Seafood at the Coast">Mingles La&#8217; Brassarie</a> at Playground @ Big Splash.</p><p>Personally, I prefer the Singapore-style claypot rice. The smokey taste, the burnt aroma, and the dark sauce all add to the appeal.</p><div id="haveyoursay">Have Your Say!</div><p>Had any great claypot dishes lately? <a href="http://sparklette.net/food/claypot-fun/#respond">Share in the comments!</a></p><div class="sticker"><strong>Claypot Fun</strong><br /> Playground @ Big Splash<br /> 902 East Coast Parkway Blk B #01-11<br /> Singapore 449874<br /> Tel: +65 6440 7975<br /> Service: <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/img/ico/rating.png" width="14" height="14" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/img/ico/rating.png" width="14" height="14" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/img/ico/rating.png" width="14" height="14" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/img/ico/rating-none.png" width="14" height="14" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/img/ico/rating-none.png" width="14" height="14" alt="" /></p><p>Opening hours: 11am &#8211; 11pm daily</p></div><p><iframe src="http://gothere.sg/maps#q:449874" frameBorder="0" class="map"></iframe></p><h3 class="widget-title">These posts may be related</h3><div class="line"></div><ul class="related_post"><li><a href="http://sparklette.net/food/canton-paradise/"><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/wp-content/themes/v2/thumb.php?src=http://sparklette.net/archives/1323/scallop-dumpling.jpg&amp;h=60&amp;w=60&amp;zc=1" width="60" height="60" alt="Canton Paradise &#8211; 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Following a hectic week, an idyllic day at the beach really helps one relax. Maybe you can try it this weekend! Anyway since we were too lazy to bring any food, dinner was at one of the many eateries at the park. First we checked out Big Splash. No interesting restaurants there, although we did find out that Mingles (which I&#8217;ve reviewed previously) had closed down, while the caf&#233; next door was enjoying a thriving business. We scoured the pub area for more dining options before finally settling for Kebab Station. It stood out from the sea of restaurants with its unusual offering &#8212; exotic Turkish cuisine! Chicken Shish S$10 Rating: You can choose between chicken, lamb and beef for the kebab dishes. These are served in a variety of tantalising ways such as rolls, shish, baked rice and even pizza. Fresh off the grill is our chicken shish kebab, an extremely colourful dish. The meat is perfectly seasoned, with flavours that still remain even when you get to the centre of the chunky breast meat. It also carries that smoky taste from the grill. [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Over the past weekend we had a little picnic (with wine!) at East Coast Park. Following a hectic week, an idyllic day at the beach really helps one relax. Maybe you can try it this weekend!</p><p>Anyway since we were too lazy to bring any food, dinner was at one of the many eateries at the park. First we checked out Big Splash. No interesting restaurants there, although we did find out that <a href="http://sparklette.net/food/mingles-la-brassarie/" class="tooltip" title="Read this post: Mingles La' Brassarie - Seafood at the Coast">Mingles</a> (which I&#8217;ve reviewed previously) had closed down, while the <a href="http://sparklette.net/food/old-town-white-coffee/" class="tooltip" title="Read this post: Old Town White Coffee - Ipoh's Finest Coffee in Singapore">caf&eacute;</a> next door was enjoying a thriving business.</p><p>We scoured the pub area for more dining options before finally settling for <a href="http://www.kebabstation.com" title="Kebab Station - Turkish Fast Food" rel="external nofollow" class="extlink">Kebab Station</a>. It stood out from the sea of restaurants with its unusual offering &mdash; exotic Turkish cuisine!</p><p><a href="http://sparklette.net/food/kebab-station/" class="tooltip" title="Read this post: Kebab Station - Turkish Fast Food"><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/843/chicken-shish.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Chicken Shish" /></a></p><div class="sticker"><strong>Chicken Shish</strong><br /> S$10<br /> Rating: <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food-none.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /></div><p>You can choose between chicken, lamb and beef for the kebab dishes. These are served in a variety of tantalising ways such as rolls, shish, baked rice and even pizza.</p><p>Fresh off the grill is our chicken shish kebab, an extremely colourful dish. The meat is perfectly seasoned, with flavours that still remain even when you get to the centre of the chunky breast meat. It also carries that smoky taste from the grill.</p><p>The kebab portion is quite substantial, and is accompanied by rice and pieces of warm pita bread. The greens, peppers, tomatoes and sauces on the side also provide a welcome reprieve from the meat. And colours, too!</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/843/gravy-kofte-chicken.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Gravy Kofte chicken" title="Gravy Kofte chicken" /></p><div class="sticker"><strong>Gravy <em>Kofte</em> chicken</strong><br /> S$12<br /> Rating: <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food2.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food-none.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /></div><p>For our second dish, we were deciding between the gravy <em>musakka</em> or gravy <em>kofte</em>. In the end we opted for the latter, which is a tomato-based gravy that sounds more appealing than the eggplant-based <em>musakka</em>.</p><p>Served piping hot from the oven, the gravy <em>kofte</em> chicken is baked in a thick tomato cream sauce, with cheese too. Unlike the <em>shish</em> kebab, this one comes with a very teeny portion of meat. Instead, it comes with a whole lot of this:</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/843/gravy-kofte-chicken2.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Gravy Kofte chicken" title="Gravy Kofte chicken" /></p><p>Lots and lots of vegetables and shrooms! $12 is a hefty sum to pay for a dish that is more vegetable than anything else, don&#8217;t you think?</p><p>Well, for a place that brands itself as a fast-food eatery, the prices certainly don&#8217;t fit into the fast-food range. I guess in this case you are really paying for the experience of enjoying an unusual cuisine. There aren&#8217;t exactly many Turkish restaurants in Singapore. Even <a href="http://sparklette.net/food/turkuaz-restaurant/" class="tooltip" title="Read this post: Turkuaz Restaurant - Pretty Little Place">Turkuaz</a> at holland village has closed down.</p><p>At Kebab Station, the food is prepared by Turkish chefs in an open-concept kitchen. The outlet is pretty small and cramped, so it does feel quite stuffy, especially in the sweltering month of June. In other words, this isn&#8217;t the kind of place where you would enjoy a long conversation with friends over a cold <em>ayran</em> or hot Turkish coffee.</p><p>But hey, with the beach just a stone&#8217;s throw away, does it really matter?</p><div class="sticker"><strong>Kebab Station</strong><br /> Tel: +65 6243 0171 | <a href="http://www.kebabstation.com" rel="external nofollow" class="extlink">Website</a></p><p>Opening hours: 11am &#8211; 10:30pm daily</p></div><h4>East Coast Park outlet</h4><div class="sticker"><strong>East Coast Park</strong><br /> 1000 East Coast Parkway<br /> Block B, Unit 3 Marine Cove<br /> Singapore 449876</div><p><iframe src="http://gothere.sg/maps#q:449876" frameBorder="0" class="map"></iframe></p><h4>Parkway Parade outlet</h4><div class="sticker"><strong>Parkway Parade</strong><br /> 80 Marine Parade Road #01-K11<br /> Singapore 449269</div><p><iframe src="http://gothere.sg/maps#q:449269" frameBorder="0" class="map"></iframe></p><h3 class="widget-title">These posts may be related</h3><div class="line"></div><ul class="related_post"><li><a href="http://sparklette.net/food/new-york-new-york/"><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/wp-content/themes/v2/thumb.php?src=http://sparklette.net/archives/1315/fish-and-chips.jpg&amp;h=60&amp;w=60&amp;zc=1" width="60" height="60" alt="New York New York &#8211; 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Ipoh&#8217;s Finest Coffee in Singapore</title><link>http://sparklette.net/food/old-town-white-coffee/</link> <comments>http://sparklette.net/food/old-town-white-coffee/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 14:55:16 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Veron Ang</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Food & Drink]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Bukit Timah]]></category> <category><![CDATA[café/bistro]]></category> <category><![CDATA[casual]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cineleisure]]></category> <category><![CDATA[City Hall]]></category> <category><![CDATA[coffee]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dinner]]></category> <category><![CDATA[East Coast Park]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Far East Plaza]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jurong Point]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jurong West]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lunch]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Novena]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Orchard]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Pasir Ris]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Scotts Road]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Suntec City]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Toa Payoh]]></category> <category><![CDATA[toast]]></category> <category><![CDATA[White Sands]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://sparklette.net/?p=741</guid> <description><![CDATA[Some time back, I tweeted and proclaimed Old Town White Coffee to be the best 3-in-1 instant coffee ever. Despite the rather brazen statement, given that I haven&#8217;t tasted most of the instant coffee out there, some of my followers agreed. Even after a year, during which I did try several other brands of coffee, I still feel the same way. My year-long love affair with Old Town is the reason why when an outlet opened at Playground @ Big Splash in East Coast Park, I immediately added it to my list of must-visit places. Never mind the fact that I already have the instant coffee at home; I still felt an urgent need to check out the place! Old Town originated from the town of Ipoh in 1958. While they are the biggest kopitiam (coffee shop) chain in Malaysia today with 82 outlets, this East Coast Park outlet marks only their first foray into Singapore. And I&#8217;m pretty sure it won&#8217;t be the last. The layout of the place looks pretty similar to most of the kopitiam chains that have sprung up in Singapore in recent years. There are the usual marble tables and wooden chairs, as well as [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some time back, <a href="http://twitter.com/sparklette/statuses/91216232" title="Twitter: Sparklette" rel="external nofollow" class="extlink">I tweeted</a> and proclaimed <strong>Old Town White Coffee</strong> to be the best 3-in-1 instant coffee ever. Despite the rather brazen statement, given that I haven&#8217;t tasted most of the instant coffee out there, some of my followers <a href="http://twitter.com/ketsugi/statuses/91228482" title="Twitter: ketsugi" rel="external nofollow" class="extlink">agreed</a>. Even after a year, during which I did try several other brands of coffee, I still feel the same way.</p><p>My year-long love affair with Old Town is the reason why when an outlet opened at <strong>Playground @ Big Splash</strong> in East Coast Park, I immediately added it to my list of must-visit places. Never mind the fact that I already have the instant coffee at home; I still felt an urgent need to check out the place!</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/741/old-town-white-coffee-cafe.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Old Town White Coffee in Singapore" /></p><p>Old Town originated from the town of Ipoh in 1958. While they are the biggest <em>kopitiam</em> (coffee shop) chain in Malaysia today with 82 outlets, this East Coast Park outlet marks only their first foray into Singapore.</p><p>And I&#8217;m pretty sure it won&#8217;t be the last.</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/741/coffee.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Old Town White Coffee" title="Old Town White Coffee" /></p><p>The layout of the place looks pretty similar to most of the <em>kopitiam</em> chains that have sprung up in Singapore in recent years. There are the usual marble tables and wooden chairs, as well as coffee served in traditional cups printed with the all-too-familiar green designs.</p><p>A cosy lounge-like area and a few six-person booth seats separate this from the rest of the <em>kopitiams</em>, creating the slight ambience of a Western caf&eacute;. Having a sofa here may seem rather out of place, but I think most patrons would welcome the option.</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/741/sofa.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Lounge-like area at Old Town White Coffee" title="Lounge-like area at Old Town White Coffee" /></p><p>An aged image of a busy street scene covers one side of the wall. This is the same photo featured in their logo. For all the hundreds of Old Town coffee sachets I have had, I had never realised that the little logo contains a street scene!</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/741/old-town-white-coffee-logo.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Old Town White Coffee logo" title="Old Town White Coffee logo" /></p><p>Besides the usual coffee and <em>kaya</em> (creamy coconut jam) toast, some other items you would find on the menu include chicken <em>rendang</em> (a recommended dish which I heard is superb), curry chicken rice, ice cream toast, as well as the rather intriguing &#8220;ice fire polo bun&#8221; and &#8220;coffee lava&#8221;.</p><p>But with our stomachs still working hard on what we had from our <a href="http://sparklette.net/food/mingles-la-brassarie/" class="tooltip" title="Read this post: Mingles La' Brassarie - Seafood at the Coast">previous meal</a>, we could only manage to down a few cups of coffee. That&#8217;s okay &mdash; it&#8217;s what we were there for anyway!</p><p><strong>Update</strong>: On a follow-up visit, we ordered the chicken <em>rendang</em>, which at S$7.90++, isn&#8217;t exactly cheap for the skimpy portion you get. When we asked for an extra spoonful of chilli sauce, the staff (and their manager) told us it would cost S$0.50 more.</p><p>To add salt to the wound, there is that mandatory 10% service charge here even though we had to queue at the counter to make our payment when we patronised the Toa Payoh Hub outlet on two separate occasions. <a href="http://sparklette.net/food/restaurants-that-do-not-serve-water/" class="tooltip" title="Read this post: 100+ Restaurants in Singapore That Do Not Serve Free Water">They don&#8217;t provide water</a> too. After the subsequent disappointing experiences at Old Town, we have decided to never come back to this place.</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/741/foamy-coffee.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Old Town White Coffee" title="Old Town White Coffee" /></p><div class="sticker"><strong>Old Town White Coffee</strong><br /> S$1.60+<br /> Rating: <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/drink.gif" width="16" height="16" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/drink.gif" width="16" height="16" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/drink.gif" width="16" height="16" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/drink.gif" width="16" height="16" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/drink.gif" width="16" height="16" alt="" /></div><p>The coffee comes with a foamy layer on top, which kind of resembles coffee <em>tarik</em>. It tastes a little different from the classic instant coffee that I&#8217;m accustomed to, but it is still as rich and fragrant. Old town fans would love this just the same.</p><p>The blend of specially roasted liberica, arabica and robusta coffee beans with small amounts of caramel is what contributes to the distinct taste and flavour of this underrated (in Singapore anyway) brew. More coffee lovers need to sample it!</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/741/coffee-cabinet.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Old Town White Coffee cabinet" title="Old Town White Coffee cabinet" /></p><p>After savouring the coffee, enamored patrons can also purchase it in-store and make their own Old Town coffee at home. (Hint: The 3-in-1&#8242;s can also be found at most supermarkets.)</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/741/old-town-white-coffee-cafe2.jpg" width="500" height="250" alt="Old Town White Coffee in Malaysia" title="Old Town White Coffee in Malaysia" /><br /> <small>Photo by <a href="http://www.oldtown.com.my/" title="Old Town White Coffee" rel="external nofollow" class="extlink">Old Town White Coffee</a></small></p><p>Meanwhile, do excuse me while I go make a hot cup of Old Town white coffee!</p><div class="sticker"><strong>Old Town White Coffee</strong><br /> - Bukit Timah: 9 Yuk Tong Avenue<br /> - Cineleisure<br /> - Far East Plaza<br /> - Jurong Point<br /> - Playground@Big Splash, East Coast Park<br /> - Square 2<br /> - Suntec City Mall<br /> - Toa Payoh Central<br /> - White Sands</p><p><a href="http://www.oldtown.com.my/" title="Old Town White Coffee" rel="external nofollow" class="extlink">Website</a><br /> Service: <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/img/ico/rating2.png" width="14" height="14" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/img/ico/rating-none.png" width="14" height="14" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/img/ico/rating-none.png" width="14" height="14" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/img/ico/rating-none.png" width="14" height="14" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/img/ico/rating-none.png" width="14" height="14" alt="" /></div><h3 class="widget-title">These posts may be related</h3><div class="line"></div><ul class="related_post"><li><a href="http://sparklette.net/food/xin-wang-hong-kong-cafe-fun-menu/"><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/wp-content/themes/v2/thumb.php?src=http://sparklette.net/archives/1296/chilli-crab-sauce.jpg&amp;h=60&amp;w=60&amp;zc=1" width="60" height="60" alt="Xin Wang Hong Kong Café &#8211; 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Brassarie &#8211; Seafood at the Coast [Closed]</title><link>http://sparklette.net/food/mingles-la-brassarie/</link> <comments>http://sparklette.net/food/mingles-la-brassarie/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 15:27:50 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Veron Ang</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Food & Drink]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dinner]]></category> <category><![CDATA[East Coast Park]]></category> <category><![CDATA[European]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lobster]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lunch]]></category> <category><![CDATA[pasta]]></category> <category><![CDATA[restaurant]]></category> <category><![CDATA[seafood]]></category> <category><![CDATA[western]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://sparklette.net/?p=737</guid> <description><![CDATA[Big Splash at East Coast Park has reopened after a 1.5 year revamp! Gone are the towering water slides that gave it its name. Taking their place are 11 new eateries that would no doubt be welcomed by the large crowd visiting the popular coastline. This new dining destination is now known as Playground@Big Splash! The first of these new restaurants that I have visited is Mingles La&#8217; Brassarie. Why? One reason &#8212; the lobster. The last time I got to enjoy a whole lobster was at the exclusive members-only Tanglin Club. Lobsters do not come cheap. So the moment I learned that Mingles serve linguine with a fresh whole lobster at an affordable price, my heart was already there! Lobster Linguine S$22.90+ Rating: Despite the lobster being a baby-sized one, I was pleased with the supremely sweet and succulent taste of its flesh. Yum! Lobsters and crayfish totally make my day! For the sauce, you can choose between white wine sauce and pomodoro sauce. Given a choice, I would go for a tomato-based pasta any day. The tangy taste complements seafood very well. The linguine pasta, on the other hand, was slightly undercooked instead of al dente. That&#8217;s my [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Big Splash at East Coast Park</strong> has reopened after a 1.5 year revamp! Gone are the towering water slides that gave it its name. Taking their place are 11 new eateries that would no doubt be welcomed by the large crowd visiting the popular coastline. This new dining destination is now known as <strong>Playground@Big Splash</strong>!</p><p>The first of these new restaurants that I have visited is <strong>Mingles La&#8217; Brassarie</strong>. Why? One reason &mdash; the lobster. The last time I got to enjoy a whole lobster was at the exclusive members-only <a href="http://sparklette.net/food/tanglin-club-tavern/" class="tooltip" title="Read this post: The Tavern at The Tanglin Club - The Tavern of Yummies">Tanglin Club</a>. Lobsters do not come cheap. So the moment I learned that Mingles serve linguine with a fresh whole lobster at an affordable price, my heart was already there!</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/737/lobster-linguine.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Lobster Linguine" title="Lobster Linguine" /></p><div class="sticker"><strong>Lobster Linguine</strong><br /> S$22.90+<br /> Rating: <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food-none.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /></div><p>Despite the <strong>lobster</strong> being a baby-sized one, I was pleased with the supremely sweet and succulent taste of its flesh. Yum! Lobsters and crayfish totally make my day! For the sauce, you can choose between white wine sauce and pomodoro sauce. Given a choice, I would go for a tomato-based pasta any day. The tangy taste complements seafood very well.</p><p>The linguine pasta, on the other hand, was slightly undercooked instead of <em>al dente</em>. That&#8217;s my only gripe with this dish, albeit a major one. I had to leave some of the linguine untouched because I actually had trouble finishing it.</p><p>Nonetheless, props to them for the super prompt service and short waiting time though; all our food came within 15 minutes!</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/737/calamari.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Calamari Fritti" title="Calamari Fritti" /></p><div class="sticker"><strong>Calamari Fritti</strong><br /> S$9.90+<br /> Rating: <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food2.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food-none.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /></div><p>Another seafood dish that we had was the <strong>calamari fritti</strong>, served in the form of long strips rather than the usual rings. The squid is tender and nice, while the beer batter is light and crisp. Along with the sides of garden salad and a tartar sauce dip, this dish makes a nice appetiser.</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/737/rosti-sausage.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Rösti with Spicy Italian Sausage" title="Rösti with Spicy Italian Sausage" /></p><div class="sticker"><strong><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/chili.gif" width="12" height="12" alt="Spicy" title="Spicy" /> Rösti with Spicy Italian Sausage</strong><br /> S$16.90+<br /> Rating: <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food-none.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food-none.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food-none.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /></div><p>When ordering a sausage dish, you can specify the type of sausage you prefer from the 8 choices available. We chose a pan grilled spicy Italian sausage with our <strong>rösti</strong>, served with home-made sour cream. The sausage was overtly salty and didn&#8217;t taste very good in our opinion.</p><p>To complement these European dishes, the restaurant sports a European theme for its decor. One side of the wall is decorated with murals of famous sights around Europe such as the eiffel tower and london bridge. On the opposite side of the wall are mounted flat-screen television panels playing music performances of andrea bocelli. This choice of music seems rather odd, but maybe that&#8217;s just me.</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/737/mingles-la-brassarie.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Mingles La' Brassarie" title="Mingles La' Brassarie" /></p><p>Besides a main area with regular dining tables and chairs, there is also a smaller and funkier dining area with round and bright red chairs. Very cute!</p><p>In fact, this is perfect for hanging out during teatime from 3 to 6pm. That&#8217;s when they have a $16.90 ice cream buffet with free flow of New Zealand natural premium ice cream (18 flavours), freshly baked waffle cubes and a cup of hot coffee or tea. Doesn&#8217;t that sound sinfully yummy? With the sweltering heat these days, this treat sure is sweet relief.</p><p>In any case, there are still a number of other new restaurants to check out. I probably wouldn&#8217;t be making a repeat visit anytime soon. Meanwhile, recommendations for a sumptuous and affordable lobster dish somewhere are always welcome!</p><div class="sticker"><strong>Mingles La&#8217; Brassarie</strong><br /> Playground @ Big Splash<br /> 902 East Coast Parkway<br /> Blk B #01-11/12<br /> Singapore 449874<br /> Tel: +65 6346 3055<br /> Service: <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/img/ico/rating.png" width="14" height="14" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/img/ico/rating.png" width="14" height="14" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/img/ico/rating.png" width="14" height="14" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/img/ico/rating2.png" width="14" height="14" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/img/ico/rating-none.png" width="14" height="14" alt="" /></p><p>Bus services: 13, 16, 196<br /> Nearest MRT: Eunos</p><p>Opening hours: 11am &#8211; 10pm daily</p></div><p><iframe src="http://gothere.sg/maps#q:449874" frameBorder="0" class="map"></iframe></p><h3 class="widget-title">These posts may be related</h3><div class="line"></div><ul class="related_post"><li><a href="http://sparklette.net/food/nectar-wangz-hotel/"><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/wp-content/themes/v2/thumb.php?src=http://sparklette.net/archives/1004/white-tuna-green-tea-noodle.jpg&amp;h=60&amp;w=60&amp;zc=1" width="60" height="60" alt="Nectar at Wangz Hotel &#8211; 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More Than Just Teh</title><link>http://sparklette.net/food/mr-teh-tarik-cartel/</link> <comments>http://sparklette.net/food/mr-teh-tarik-cartel/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:11:18 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Veron Ang</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Food & Drink]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ang Mo Kio]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Bedok]]></category> <category><![CDATA[casual]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Changi]]></category> <category><![CDATA[East Coast Park]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Far East Square]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Geylang]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Halal]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Indian]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jurong West]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Malay]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Raffles Place]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Singaporean]]></category> <category><![CDATA[supper]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tampines]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Woodlands]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://sparklette.net/archives/mr-teh-tarik-cartel/</guid> <description><![CDATA[Calling all night owls! If you&#8217;re looking for a nice supper place to grab some chow, you can visit Mr. Teh Tarik Cartel! As the name suggests, you can find teh tarik here plus a gazillion other drinks. There&#8217;s Milo Dinosaur, teh halia (ginger tea), various ice blended drinks, just to name a few. Read my earlier review on Mr. Teh Tarik Cartel to find out more about the drinks! Perhaps Mr. Teh Tarik is more well known for the vast variety of drinks. But do you know that they whip up many yummy dishes to go along too? Roti John Chicken S$3.50 Rating: One of my favourite Muslim dishes is roti john. Most of the time, it is served with plenty of chilli sauce. At Mr. Teh Tarik, the roti john is served with very delicious chilli sauce AND creamy mayonnaise too. Simply sedap (yummy)! This additional condiment makes a world of difference. Plus, the way they squeeze it in a cute checkered pattern over the French bread is just neat! Oh by the way, if you aren&#8217;t too familiar with this dish, check out my earlier writeup on how roti john came about and got its name. It&#8217;s [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Calling all night owls! If you&#8217;re looking for a nice supper place to grab some chow, you can visit <strong>Mr. Teh Tarik Cartel</strong>!</p><p>As the name suggests, you can find <em>teh tarik</em> here plus a gazillion other drinks. There&#8217;s Milo Dinosaur, <em>teh halia</em> (ginger tea), various ice blended drinks, just to name a few. Read my earlier review on <a href="http://sparklette.net/food/mr-teh-tarik/" class="tooltip" title="Read this post: Mr. Teh Tarik Cartel - Perfect to the T(ea)">Mr. Teh Tarik Cartel</a> to find out more about the drinks!</p><p>Perhaps Mr. Teh Tarik is more well known for the vast variety of drinks. But do you know that they whip up many yummy dishes to go along too?</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/734/roti-john.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Roti John Chicken" title="Roti John Chicken" /></p><div class="sticker"><strong><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/chili.gif" width="12" height="12" alt="Spicy" title="Spicy" /> <em>Roti</em> John Chicken</strong><br /> S$3.50<br /> Rating: <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food-none.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /></div><p>One of my favourite Muslim dishes is <strong><em>roti</em> john</strong>. Most of the time, it is served with plenty of chilli sauce.</p><p>At Mr. Teh Tarik, the roti john is served with very delicious chilli sauce AND creamy mayonnaise too. Simply <em>sedap</em> (yummy)! This additional condiment makes a world of difference.</p><p>Plus, the way they squeeze it in a cute checkered pattern over the French bread is just neat!</p><p>Oh by the way, if you aren&#8217;t too familiar with this dish, check out my earlier writeup on how <a href="http://sparklette.net/food/niqqis-the-cheese-prata-shop/" class="tooltip" title="Read this post: Niqqi's the Cheese Prata Shop - Not for People on the Move">roti john</a> came about and got its name. It&#8217;s pretty interesting!</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/734/chicken-briyani.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Chicken Briyani" title="Chicken Briyani" /></p><div class="sticker"><strong>Chicken <em>Briyani</em></strong><br /> S$6<br /> Rating: <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food-none.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/food-none.gif" width="15" height="15" alt="" /></div><p>Of course, there&#8217;s also <strong><em>nasi briyani</em></strong> for people that prefer eating rice rather than bread. We had asked for our chicken to be deep fried. It turned out pretty well, although I would still go for roti john any day!</p><p>So, for those of you looking for a late night supper place, you now have another option! That&#8217;s great for all of us, right?</p><div class="sticker"><strong>Mr. Teh Tarik</strong> (<img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/halal.gif" width="16" height="16" alt="" /> <a href="http://sparklette.net/tag/halal/" title="View all halal restaurant reviews" class="tooltip">Halal certified</a>)<br /> - 135 Amoy St #01-01 Far East Square<br /> - 1 Raffles Place #b1-04 OUB Centre<br /> - No 1 Changi Business Park Crescent #01-21 (Plaza 8)<br /> - Blk 201D Tampines St 21 #01-1155<br /> - Blk 503 #01-293 Tampines Central 1<br /> - 902 East Coast Parkway Blk B #01-04/07 Playground@BigSplash<br /> - 970 Geylang Road #01-02 Tristar Complex<br /> - Blk 204 Bedok North St 1 #01-435<br /> - Blk 608 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 #01-2771 (opening soon)<br /> - Blk 306A Woodlands St 31 #01-01<br /> - Blk 456 Jurong West St 41 #01-750</div><h3 class="widget-title">These posts may be related</h3><div class="line"></div><ul class="related_post"><li><a href="http://sparklette.net/food/mr-teh-tarik/"><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/wp-content/themes/v2/thumb.php?src=http://sparklette.net/archives/674/newstall.jpg&amp;h=60&amp;w=60&amp;zc=1" width="60" height="60" alt="Mr. Teh Tarik Cartel &#8211; 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Perfect to the T(ea)</title><link>http://sparklette.net/food/mr-teh-tarik/</link> <comments>http://sparklette.net/food/mr-teh-tarik/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 30 Sep 2007 10:03:22 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Veron Ang</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Food & Drink]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ang Mo Kio]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Bedok]]></category> <category><![CDATA[casual]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Changi]]></category> <category><![CDATA[East Coast Park]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Far East Square]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Geylang]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Halal]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Indian]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jurong West]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lunch]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Malay]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Raffles Place]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Singaporean]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tampines]]></category> <category><![CDATA[teh tarik]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Woodlands]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://sparklette.net/archives/mr-teh-tarik-cartel-perfect-to-the-tea/</guid> <description><![CDATA[I am sure many of you would be familiar with Mr. Teh Tarik at Far East Square. It&#8217;s the little pushcart stall with the green roof that sells all kinds of teh (tea). People would sit around on wooden stools to enjoy their drinks. At least, that&#8217;s how I remember it. When we paid a visit recently, we found that Mr. Teh Tarik has upgraded itself to Mr. Teh Tarik Cartel. No longer is it a modest little pushcart in the outdoors. Now, it occupies an actual stall unit in the Far East Square building! But if you ask me, I still prefer its old look. There is somewhat of a 60s feel when you queue up at a wooden pushcart stall, purchase your drink and wait for the Indian seller to tarik (pull) your teh. Photo by ixii This is how Mr. Teh Tarik looks like in its (his?) former days. People would drink their teh under big umbrellas. Photo by dc6 Still, it&#8217;s always a good thing to see a thriving business being able to upgrade itself! In fact, this reminds me very much of the game lemonade tycoon. I used to run a little lemonade stall in [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am sure many of you would be familiar with <strong>Mr. Teh Tarik</strong> at <strong>Far East Square</strong>. It&#8217;s the little pushcart stall with the green roof that sells all kinds of <em>teh</em> (tea). People would sit around on wooden stools to enjoy their drinks.</p><p>At least, that&#8217;s how I remember it.</p><p>When we paid a visit recently, we found that Mr. Teh Tarik has upgraded itself to <strong>Mr. Teh Tarik <em>Cartel</em></strong>. No longer is it a modest little pushcart in the outdoors. Now, it occupies an actual stall unit in the Far East Square building!</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/674/newstall.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Mr. Teh Tarik Cartel at Far East Square, Singapore" title="Mr. Teh Tarik Cartel at Far East Square, Singapore" /></p><p>But if you ask me, I still prefer its old look. There is somewhat of a 60s feel when you queue up at a wooden pushcart stall, purchase your drink and wait for the Indian seller to <em>tarik</em> (pull) your <em>teh</em>.</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/674/oldstall.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Mr. Teh Tarik" title="Mr. Teh Tarik" /><br /> <small>Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ixii/15215539/" title="ixii's photo on Flickr" rel="external nofollow" class="extlink">ixii</a></small></p><p>This is how Mr. Teh Tarik looks like in its (his?) former days. People would drink their <em>teh</em> under big umbrellas.</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/674/oldstall2.jpg" width="500" height="250" alt="Mr. Teh Tarik" title="Mr. Teh Tarik" /><br /> <small>Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/61155478@N00/27944471/" title="dc6's photo on Flickr" rel="external nofollow" class="extlink">dc6</a></small></p><p>Still, it&#8217;s always a good thing to see a thriving business being able to upgrade itself! In fact, this reminds me very much of the game lemonade tycoon.</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/674/lemonade.jpg" width="500" height="240" alt="Upgrading of lemonade stall in Lemonade Tycoon" title="Upgrading of lemonade stall in Lemonade Tycoon" /></p><p>I used to run a little lemonade stall in the game. Similarly, I started out with a tiny lemonade pushcart and eventually was able to afford an air-conditioned stall with multiple upgrades! Haha!</p><p>But I digress. At Mr. Teh Tarik Cartel, you can enjoy both hot and cold drinks, including the Milo Dinosaur and Horlicks dinosaur! They also have all different renditions of <em>teh</em>. <em>teh o</em>, <em>teh tarik</em>, <em>teh halia</em>. You name it, they have it.</p><p><img src="http://sparklette.net/archives/674/drinks.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Cold and hot drinks from Mr. Teh Tarik" title="Cold and hot drinks from Mr. Teh Tarik" /></p><div class="sticker"><strong>Iced Milk Tea &amp; Hot Ginger Tea Si</strong><br /> S$1.50 &amp; $0.90<br /> Rating: <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/drink.gif" width="16" height="16" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/drink.gif" width="16" height="16" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/drink.gif" width="16" height="16" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/drink.gif" width="16" height="16" alt="" /><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/drink-none.gif" width="16" height="16" alt="" /></div><p>So I put that to the test. I ordered <em>teh halia si</em> (tea with ginger and evaporated milk), and &mdash; surprise, surprise &mdash; they actually had it!</p><p>Prices here are extremely affordable too. No wonder the place is always packed and people have trouble finding seats!</p><p>Not only do they have tea, they serve coffee too, similarly with all the different renditions. So the next time you&#8217;re done dining at one of the numerous restaurants at Far East Square or China square, do pop by Mr. Teh Tarik Cartel to get your fix of <em>teh</em> or coffee!</p><div class="sticker"><strong>Mr. Teh Tarik</strong> (<img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/images/icons/halal.gif" width="16" height="16" alt="" /> <a href="http://sparklette.net/tag/halal/" title="View all halal restaurant reviews" class="tooltip">Halal certified</a>)<br /> - 135 Amoy St #01-01 Far East Square<br /> - 1 Raffles Place #b1-04 OUB Centre<br /> - No 1 Changi Business Park Crescent #01-21 (Plaza 8)<br /> - Blk 201D Tampines St 21 #01-1155<br /> - Blk 503 #01-293 Tampines Central 1<br /> - 902 East Coast Parkway Blk B #01-04/07 Playground@BigSplash<br /> - 970 Geylang Road #01-02 Tristar Complex<br /> - Blk 204 Bedok North St 1 #01-435<br /> - Blk 608 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 #01-2771 (opening soon)<br /> - Blk 306A Woodlands St 31 #01-01<br /> - Blk 456 Jurong West St 41 #01-750</div><h3 class="widget-title">These posts may be related</h3><div class="line"></div><ul class="related_post"><li><a href="http://sparklette.net/food/mr-teh-tarik-cartel/"><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/wp-content/themes/v2/thumb.php?src=http://sparklette.net/archives/734/roti-john.jpg&amp;h=60&amp;w=60&amp;zc=1" width="60" height="60" alt="Mr. Teh Tarik Cartel &#8211; More Than Just Teh" class="avatar" /><span class="post-title">Mr. Teh Tarik Cartel &#8211; More Than Just Teh<div class="post-meta">14,952 <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/wp-content/themes/v3/images/ico-flame.png" width="8" height="11" alt="views" title="views" /></div></a></li><li><a href="http://sparklette.net/food/prata-wala/"><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/wp-content/themes/v2/thumb.php?src=http://sparklette.net/archives/1084/curry-chicken-prata.jpg&amp;h=60&amp;w=60&amp;zc=1" width="60" height="60" alt="Prata Wala &#8211; Conquer Your Late-Night Cravings Here" class="avatar" /><span class="post-title">Prata Wala &#8211; Conquer Your Late-Night Cravings Here<div class="post-meta">4,586 <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/wp-content/themes/v3/images/ico-flame.png" width="8" height="11" alt="views" title="views" /></div></a></li><li><a href="http://sparklette.net/food/swensens-1-for-1/"><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/wp-content/themes/v2/thumb.php?src=http://sparklette.net/archives/939/swensens.jpg&amp;h=60&amp;w=60&amp;zc=1" width="60" height="60" alt="Swensen&#8217;s 1-for-1 Lunch Treats &#8211; Extended to March 2010!" class="avatar" /><span class="post-title">Swensen&#8217;s 1-for-1 Lunch Treats &#8211; Extended to March 2010!<div class="post-meta">2,767 <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/wp-content/themes/v3/images/ico-flame.png" width="8" height="11" alt="views" title="views" /></div></a></li><li><a href="http://sparklette.net/food/swensens-1-for-1-lunch-treats-2010/"><img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/wp-content/themes/v2/thumb.php?src=http://sparklette.net/archives/919/swensens.jpg&amp;h=60&amp;w=60&amp;zc=1" width="60" height="60" alt="Swensen&#8217;s 1-for-1 Lunch Treats &#8211; Back by Popular Demand!" class="avatar" /><span class="post-title">Swensen&#8217;s 1-for-1 Lunch Treats &#8211; Back by Popular Demand!<div class="post-meta">7,825 <img src="http://cdn.sparklette.net/wp-content/themes/v3/images/ico-flame.png" width="8" height="11" alt="views" title="views" /></div></a></li></ul><hr /><p>View the original article and join the discussion at:<br /> <a href="http://sparklette.net/food/mr-teh-tarik/">http://sparklette.net/food/mr-teh-tarik/</a> | <a href="http://sparklette.net/food/mr-teh-tarik/#comments">8 comments</a></p><p><img src="http://maxcdn.sparklette.net/wp-content/themes/v2/images/ico-facebook-small.gif" /> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sparklette">Like on Facebook</a> | <img src="http://maxcdn.sparklette.net/wp-content/themes/v2/images/ico-twit.gif" /> <a href="http://twitter.com/Sparklette">Follow on Twitter</a> | <img src="http://maxcdn.sparklette.net/wp-content/themes/v2/images/ico-iphone-small.gif" /> <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/app/sparklette-dining-guide-restaurant/id432087984?mt=8">Download free iPhone app</p><p><small>© 2011 Sparklette.net</small></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://sparklette.net/food/mr-teh-tarik/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>8</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
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