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Hong Kong Disneyland (Part 2) – Adventureland, Tomorrowland & the New Toy Story Land [Photos & Videos]

Veron Ang — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:10:20 +0000

Let’s continue with Part 2 of my trip to Hong Kong Disneyland!

If you missed it previously, here is Part 1 of this Hong Kong Disneyland trip, with loads of photos and videos of

The awesome Flights of Fantasy parade
The gorgeous Main Street USA
The Golden Mickeys show
Fantasyland

When visiting Hong Kong Disneyland, be sure to look out for this signboard. It shows you where the various attractions are, and more importantly, the waiting time for each of the rides/shows.

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Toy Story Land

Here we are at the newest land of Hong Kong Disneyland (as of 2012) — Toy Story Land!

Say hi to Woody!

The Toy Story films are my absolute favourite from Disney/Pixar. Being here just feels so dreamy. All of Andy’s toys — Woody, Rex, Slinky — are in giant sizes so you feel as though you have been shrunk down to the size of toys!

Themed after the Bucket O Soldiers, The Toy Soldier Parachute Drop is an enjoyable ride where you go 25 meters up in the air with feet dangling in nothingness, then fall like a simulated parachute drop. It’s really fun!

Once the ride begins, the feeling up there is top-of-the-world awesome. I think this is one of the highest points you can reach at Hong Kong Disneyland. You get a true bird’s eye view of the park, and perhaps more unexpectedly, a glimpse at the lands that are still under construction. The view is just fantastic!

You can also ride in Slinky at the Slinky Dog Spin, which I guess is more catered to kids. It goes round and round, as though Slinky is trying to catch his own tail.

If you’re in the mood for something scarier, take the RC Racer!

RC Racer is a high speed U-shaped coaster similar to the pirate ship rides at amusement parks. From the ground, it sure looks like one heck of a scary ride. In fact, it took me a long while to contemplate whether to go on it or simply stick with the kiddy ones like the Slinky Dog. I finally decided that it’s now or never! Who knows when is the next time I’ll get to visit Disneyland again, right?

I opted to sit in one of the centre rows as I’m not much of a daredevil (though I did bungee jump once). But if you are, jump into a seat in the last row. Actually regardless of what you choose to sit, you definitely still feel those stomach-churning drops.

It starts off rather slow at first before quickly building up to the climax. That’s when the ride reaches its maximum height and a near vertical position as you brace yourself for the highest drop. What a thrill! Boy, even just writing this gets my adrenaline pumping. You may wanna mentally prepare yourself before the ride. Or not. Just go with it and enjoy the speedy ride!

And at Toy Story Land, even the toilets have a sign made from huge Scrabble tiles! When you are a Toy Story fan, Toy Story Land is truly the best place on earth to be in!

Adventureland

Entering Adventureland is like walking into an exotic tropical jungle a la The Lion King and Tarzan. It is filled with lush greenery and foliage, complete with Tiki torches and even a river!

For a ride on the wild side, take the Jungle River Cruise. It is available in three languages — English, Mandarin or Cantonese — so do make sure you join the right queue. The vessel also goes round Tarzan’s Treehouse.

The wait can be quite long, but once your turn comes, you are rewarded with an entertaining jungle ride led by a very humorous skipper. The route passes Cambodian ruins, and into Africa where you get to meet animals like elephants, gorillas, zebras and rhinoceroses.

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At one point, you even see people climbing up a tree trying to escape from an angry rhino and a pack of laughing hyenas.

The most exciting part has to be the head hunter territory, which has skulls impaled on sticks as a warning to visitors. Need I say more?

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This is one adventurous journey that is filled with water and flames and gives you one heck of an experience!

Within each land, there are a number of restaurants and cafés where you can rest your feet and grab a bite. Each one is themed after the land it is in.

Tahitian Terrace is a casual eatery in Adventureland that sells several Asian dishes such as Penang laksa, tandoori lamb kebab and tom yum noodles.

Chinese style roast chicken
HK$65

Served with steamed rice and chicken broth, the Chinese style roast chicken is quite similar to the soy chicken rice dish in Singapore, except with the obvious difference that the rice isn’t oily.

Tandoori chicken
HK$75

You will also find a surprisingly large selection of Indian dishes, including quite a few vegetarian items. The tandoori chicken is accompanied by Makhani sauce, biryani rice and some vegetables.

Tomorrowland

For more thrills and excitement, you gotta check out Tomorrowland. This is where the legendary Space Mountain ride is, along with other outer space-themed attractions like the Orbitron:

Can this be the spaceship that Buzz Lightyear was looking for in Toy Story?

This is also where we chanced upon an unexpected visitor… Push, the Talking Trash Can! He looks exactly like any other trash can at the park, except that well, he moves about and speaks in a robotic voice! I was half expecting him to say “Waaaaaall·E”.

You gotta check out the video above. This cute talking trash can sure amused us onlookers! You know you are in Disneyland, but no one expects to see a moving trash can!

Here’s the iconic Space Mountain that houses a dizzying indoor roller-coaster. This is also where I took the scariest ride of a lifetime.

It is almost completely dark during the ride, so dark that you can’t even see the person seated right next to you. In the midst of all that darkness, you are sent through continuous rapid twists and 180 degree-turnarounds without knowing what lies ahead, when the next turn will come, or when the journey will end. Seems like forever!

I’m known to friends as being quite brave, but this Space Mountain ride really scared me. From the looks of the other passengers who came out after the ride with pale faces and wobbly legs, I know I’m not just being a scaredy-cat! A couple of hours after the ride, one guy was still rubbing ointment on his temples! Has anyone taken the Space Mountain ride at Hong Kong Disneyland? Please share your experiences! Do you find it as scary?

Even after having taken the same ride at Tokyo Disneyland, I don’t remember it being this terrifyingly thrilling. Strictly not for the weak-hearted. You have been warned!

After the pitch-dark ride, it got me wondering about what really is in there. If you are just as curious, search for “space mountain lights on” on Youtube. There are quite a number of videos that show the ride with the lights on. And my, it really is awesome. I don’t mean awesome as in the “oh my god wasn’t Toy Story 3 just awesome” sense of the word. I mean awesome as in literally awe-inspiring. The steel structure is just a majestic work of art! You have to see it to believe it.

For now, let’s go to my most favourite ride at Hong Kong Disneyland — Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters!

To infinity and beyond!

“Whooooaaaa…”

Before the ride begins, you are given a briefing by Buzz himself in this video below. During the ride you sit in neon coloured cars, go through a tunnel filled with minions of the evil Zurg, and shoot at them with laser guns. In so doing, you will help Buzz Lightyear protect the Galaxy from the threat of invasion from the evil Emperor Zurg, sworn enemy of the Galactic Alliance! (Yes, he actually says that in the movie.)

Whilst shooting at enemies, you earn points at the same time. Just be sure to aim the red laser point correctly at the targets. This ride is so fun and interactive, I took it twice just to see if I could better my score the first time! I’ll gladly take it again the next time I visit Disneyland. It is that fun! My friends who have taken the same ride concur too.

Hong Kong Disneyland Merchandise

The various merchandise stores and kiosks at the park sell a wide range of gifts and toys, including the ones from Toy Story!

The Woody toy even comes with a pull string that makes him talk, just like in the movies!

Of course, Buzz Lightyear the coolest toy in the world is available too.

So is Lots-O’-Huggin’ Bear who looks oddly cuddly here.

Precious Moments Monsters Inc

Of all the toys, I am most entertained by these Minnie and Sulley (from Monsters Inc) dolls that dance when activated by sound/touch. They’re just adorable!

Painting of Main Street USA

The sweets shop is another world altogether. I don’t think I have ever seen so many different kinds of candies all in one place. This has got to be a kid’s paradise!

The sweets and cookies come in different shapes and colours, resembling various Disney characters.

Hong Kong Disneyland Street Performance

Apart from the regular shows and rides, there are also street performances that surprise the crowd.

One juggler, Mickael Bellemene from France, puts up a great performance that is filled with deft skills and comedy.

He’s so funny!

If you’re staying or dining at one of the two Disneyland hotels, you can catch a free bus ride there.

Ever wonder what it’s like to have breakfast with your favourite Disney characters? Stay tuned for Part 3 for Disney-themed food and the Disneyland hotels!

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Xin Wang Hong Kong Café – Fun to Dine, Dining with Fun!

Melissa Koh — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:16:27 +0000

Xin Wang Hong Kong Café at Marina Square

Xin Wang Hong Kong Café has introduced a new menu for a limited period. If you visit any of the Xin Wang restaurants from now until the end of March, you would notice the fun new dishes.

The eye-catching menu boasts colourful visuals and cute illustrations that will whet your appetite before you even start your meal!

All dishes have been given creative Chinese names. For example, the chicken cutlet rice is named 鸡 ‘怕’ 饭 (literally meaning the chicken is afraid of the rice), a play on the original Chinese name 鸡扒饭. These puns will amuse those who are proficient in the Mandarin language.

Beverage

Orange float
S$4.90++

To complement the fun theme, the new orange float is composed of a fizzy orange soda with a playful scattering of sweet mandarin orange slices. A scoop of vanilla ice cream provides the final touch. The fresh and juicy orange slices add a zesty punch that cuts the richness of the ice cream.

Soups

Xin Wang Hong Kong Café now offers 2 soups.

Lotus peanut soup
S$6.90++

The homely lotus peanut soup comprises sliced lotus, peanuts, chicken feet, wolfberry and tender pieces of chicken meat. It is slightly murky with a full-on flavour.

Watercress soup
S$6.90++

The watercress soup is clear yet flavourful, and similarly comes with chicken feet, wolfberry and a generous portion of chicken meat. This healthy soup is light on the palate with a distinctive homely flavour.

Mains

As for the mains, one of which that impresses is the chicken cutlet butter rice.

Chicken cutlet butter rice
S$8.90++

The butter rice is fragrant, soft and moist without being mushy. Though deep fried, the crusty chicken cutlet isn’t overly greasy. You may be surprised that it can be so tender on the inside, while remaining crispy till the very last bite. The scrumptious chicken hardly needs a condiment, but if you need one, it comes with a sweet sauce.

Another new rice dish is the fermented pork with rice (S$8.90) that is dressed with curry gravy. The curry is thick and rich without being too cloying. I even tried pairing the gravy with the chicken cutlet rice and the result was amazing!

Spicy chicken hot pot rice
S$7.90++

If you’re looking for a kick, the spicy chicken hot pot rice will stimulate your taste buds. Served in a claypot, the chicken is evenly cooked and well-coated with a deliciously piquant sauce, commingled with a host of aromatics. Tender squares of deep-fried tofu can be found amidst the chicken chunks, nestled on a bed of rice.

Spicy beef beehoon soup
S$8.90++

The spicy beef beehoon soup includes a generous portion of beef slices and a pair of handmade beef balls. The dark clear broth is robust in flavour. Kissed gently with spices, it is just enough to invigorate the palate without being nose-searing hot.

The sizeable beef balls are so tender and toothsome, I wish we could order them as a separate dish; just the two sure aren’t enough to satisfy a craving! If the dish was available with the option of noodles instead of just rice vermicelli, it would probably appeal to a wider audience.

Seafood tofu with chilli crab sauce
S$11.90++

Notable ingredients in the seafood tofu with chilli crab sauce are the fish fillet, succulent prawns, squid and crabsticks. The large pieces of tofu have a texture similar to tau pok (fried tofu) — dry and chewy, rather than a smooth, melt-in-the-mouth texture. Due to its size, it does not inherit much flavour from the delicious sauce.

The chilli crab sauce, on the other hand, will get you hooked! An egg that is added into the sauce acts as a thickener while providing a smooth, velvety texture that syncs with the luscious sauce.

Friends Platter
S$23.80++

The Friends Platter is good for 2 to 3 to share. The crispy spring rolls with prawn filling are simply mouth-watering. The lightly battered fishballs with a roe filling within is a must-try!

Other components on the platter include jellyfish, abalone slices coated with a sweet dressing and clams topped with fish roe.

Dessert

Mango sago ‘n’ pomelo cream
S$6.20++

For desserts, the mango sago ‘n’ pomelo cream is a nice alternative to the usual carbohydrate-loaded dessert. Diced fresh mango is scattered atop a scoop of vanilla ice cream, sitting on a mango purée base. This portion is good for two to share.

While digging into the dessert, you will find soft and chewy sago balls that are larger than normal, and highly addictive!

If you get a craving late at night, Xin Wang Hong Kong Café is an ideal spot as most outlets open till late. With 16 outlets island-wide, you won’t have to travel far to grab a bite. Do head down and try the fun new menu while it lasts!

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Hong Kong Disneyland (Part 1) – Main Street USA, Fantasyland & the Castle [Photos & Videos]

Veron Ang — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:00:41 +0000

I can’t think of a better way to start off this series of posts than stating the fact that I love Disneyland! It doesn’t matter how old or how young you are. Being in a Disneyland theme park is always such a… magical experience.

Those of you who have been following Sparklette on Facebook and Twitter would have seen me micro-blogging from Hong Kong Disneyland. This isn’t my first Disneyland visit (I went to Tokyo Disneyland before) but it’s my first trip to Hong Kong Disneyland. Amazing experience nonetheless!

I’m excited to be sharing more photos and videos from the happiest place on earth and hope these would make you happy too.

Getting to Hong Kong Disneyland by MTR

If you are going to Hong Kong Disneyland from the Hong Kong International Airport, the easiest (and cheapest) way is by cab. But if you decide to commute by Mass Transit Railway (MTR), you get to hop into this cute Mickey Mouse themed train!

How often does one get to ride in a cute train like this?

Apart from the windows, the handle bars are made in the shape of Mickey’s head too! There are also glass capsules containing bronze sculptures of Disney characters on display within the carriages.

Finally, we arrive at Hong Kong Disneyland!

Better get your admission passes ready.

Toy Story Land, the newest “land” in Hong Kong Disneyland (as of 2012) opened in November 2011. That is probably why the tickets feature Toy Story characters. I’m especially thrilled because the Toy Story films are my favourite Disney/Pixar movies, and the characters feature quite heavily throughout various attractions in the park. Plus, you can keep these passes as souvenirs afterwards.

Here it is, the Disney Train Station and the iconic Mickey Mouse head made out of colourful flowers and plants!

And we’re in!

Flights of Fantasy Parade

One of the best highlights at Hong Kong Disneyland is the Flights of Fantasy Parade. You should get there about 15 minutes in advance to secure a good viewing spot along Main Street USA.

So it begins!

The Disneyland Band

Dumbo

The parade includes seven elaborate floats and various Disney characters such as:

Mickey and friends
Dumbo
Winnie the Pooh
Snow White
Cinderella
Belle
Simba
Tinkerbell
Stitch
Woody & Buzz Lightyear

That’s Mickey’s Magical Airship! Can you spot your favourite Disney characters?

The Romance Takes Wing float is such a looker with the gorgeous Disney princesses! Who’s the fairest of them all?

Probably the largest float of all is the Jumpin’ Jungle Jam float. I’m ashamed to admit that I actually don’t know most of the characters on it.

It’s not just about the floats though; there is also music, the Disneyland Band, dancing, acrobatics and various performers coming together to put up a continuously entertaining parade. Don’t just take my word for it though; watch these videos I recorded to get a feel of this one-of-a-kind experience!

My favourite float has got to be To Infinity and Beyond, featuring — who else — the Toy Story characters! It’s so cool to see the female version of the Buzz Lightyear costume, and of course Buzz Lightyear himself, along with Woody, Rex, Hamm and even the army guys (not so plastic in real life)! They are such fun, as you would see in this video:

Main Street USA

One of the attractions that I have very much been looking forward to seeing at Hong Kong Disneyland is Main Street USA, designed to resemble an early 20th-century Midwest town.

Why don’t we have such nice houses here in Singapore?

The beautiful houses and shops lining the street from end to end make you feel as though you’re in a different place and time!

Every tiny detail such as the pastel colours of the façades, the names painted in the windows, and the fonts used on the signs are a work of art.

I can’t get enough of how pretty the sweets shop looks. I love the baby pink and blue shades, the deep red awning and the large sweet displayed at the side of the store entrance.

Even the vehicles at Main Street USA are so unique. You can hop onto turn-of-the-century vehicles like an old-style double-decker bus or an automobile that will take you to other areas of the park.

A Mickey Mouse waffle for you? We get to eat loads of it at the various Disney restaurants afterwards. Topped with chocolate sauce, no less!

Fantasyland

Finally, here is the Sleeping Beauty Castle! You can see its multiple blue-roofed turrets from afar, juxtaposed against the mountains in the background.

The gold swirls that glisten under sunlight are pixie dust, decorated by Tinkerbell.

Here’s a picture of the castle from the other side. Photo bugs tend to get only the frontal shot, whilst the back of the castle is neglected. Even with the medieval look, it still looks so pretty in pink!

Recognise which film this bronze statue of Mickey comes from?

The Cinderella Carousel is just gorgeous.

I took the colourful It’s a Small World ride in Tokyo previously and recorded some videos during the ride. You can check out my Tokyo Disneyland post to see what it’s like. Basically it has a lot of happy music and tiny people throughout.

Apart from rides, there are quite a number of entertainment shows and even a 4D movie that you can sit in to watch with special glasses.

The Golden Mickeys show

The Golden Mickeys is a musical/theatre show played live on the stage. Disney characters and dancers in character costumes perform songs from these films:

Toy Story
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Tarzan
Mulan
Lilo and Stitch
The Little Mermaid
Beauty and the Beast

It even thrills you at times with aerial acrobatics, martial arts and good looking cast members.

The whole show has me hooked from the beginning to the end, but my favourite part is again the Toy Story segment. It features the cheery You’ve Got a Friend in Me (a song which I love to bits) from the movie soundtrack. Check it out in the video below. Plus, ever wonder what Mickey will sound like when he speaks in Cantonese? You can hear him at the beginning of the video. I have no idea what he says though!

Love this show!

When it’s time for the Disney in the Stars fireworks at night, that’s when you truly get to see how many visitors there are at Hong Kong Disneyland. It’s like going to Chinatown on Chinese New Year. Everyone in the park is gathered at the front of the castle to catch the colourful fireworks.

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And what a massive show it is. The fireworks last for the whole of 12 minutes! Very impressive. You can hardly ever get tired of fireworks regardless of how many times you’ve seen them. The fact that it all takes place at a fairy tale castle just makes it that much more magical.

If you can’t get enough of the castle, various replicas of it are available at the merchandise shops. One in particular, is made of jewels and diamonds!

Fit for royalty

Next: Continue reading Part 2 for more photos and videos of Hong Kong Disneyland, including thrill rides and the new Toy Story Land!

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Sparklette is going to Hong Kong Disneyland!

Veron Ang — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 03:00:54 +0000

That’s right; we’ll be at Hong Kong Disneyland this weekend! I’m totally psyched!

While this isn’t my first visit to Disneyland — I went to Tokyo Disneyland previously — being in the world of Disney is always one heck of an amazing experience. This is one of those places that should be on anyone’s bucket list.

One perk that we will have this time round over the last Tokyo Disneyland visit is the cool weather in Hong Kong, which will definitely make the trip far more enjoyable compared to the 40C summer heat in Japan.

Sleeping Beauty castle at Hong Kong Disneyland (Credit)

The newest attraction of Hong Kong Disneyland is Toy Story Land that just opened in November 2011. The land is themed after the excellent Disney/Pixar Toy Story film series, and will house thrill rides such as the Toy Soldier Parachute Drop, a ride that dangles people 25 metres above ground then drops them like they’re parachuting.

I can’t wait to:

See the Disney characters come to life (as long as they don’t fall like one particular Care Bear).
Indulge in some Disney-themed food, like dim sum or Mickey Mouse-shaped waffles.
Stay at Disney’s Hollywood Hotel.
Take all the rides I can handle, such as the RC Racer, a horseshoe-shaped roller-coaster ride that reaches up 27 metres.
Check out the interesting buildings along Main Street USA, designed to resemble an early 20th-century Midwest town.
Watch the fireworks at the Sleeping Beauty castle.
Share the experience virtually with you.

Did I miss out on anything? Please feel free to share any tips on Disneyland or Hong Kong in general in the comments section!

I’ll be updating on Facebook and Twitter with photos and snippets of our Hong Kong Disneyland experience. So be sure to check over there for all the colourful Disney updates from Hong Kong!

Update: Check out Part 1 of my trip to Hong Kong Disneyland!

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A Very Nordic Christmas and New Year at Hilton Singapore

Melissa Koh — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:00:22 +0000

If you are still making plans for this festive season, consider enjoying a Nordic Christmas and New Year at Hilton Singapore. The hotel is collaborating with award-winning FINDS restaurant in Hong Kong to present authentic Nordic cuisine at Checkers Brasserie. The buffet spreads and set meals feature a progressive menu of both traditional and modern Nordic cuisine.

You are welcomed with the house-made Glögg, a traditional Nordic drink served during Christmas holidays. The warm drink is made of red wine, combined with spices, blackcurrant, fresh ginger, lemon and orange peel. Children need not feel left out as there is a non-alcoholic version made with fruit juice.

Traditionally served with raisins and almonds for more flavour and texture, this drink will spice things up and warm your belly.

Christmas Eve buffet dinner

Highlights of the Christmas Eve dinner include FINDS’ signature beetroot gravadlax and smoked salmon mousse on malt bread. This is a traditional dish with a modern twist; it is less salty than the customary dish, and added with beetroot.

Mustard-marinated herrings and the black Bershire cutlet gratinate are also items you will not want to miss. In addition to turkey and ham, carnivores can look forward to meats like spit roasted baby lamb and Wagyu beef leg.

The thick cut of salmon pastrami is seared with black peppercorn and fennel seeds, exuding a peppery flavour that cuts right through the fatty fish.

Christmas Eve buffet dinner
7pm – 11pm
S$148++ per person

50% off for children (6-11 years old)

Christmas Day brunch

The guest chefs have specially imported Alder wood from Finland to prepare the Norwegian smoked salmon and hot-smoked mackerel salad. The popular Nordic fruit lingonberry has also been flown in to make the roasted venison.

The smoked salmon is absolutely tender and luscious. Even the most fastidious fish eaters will approve.

Christmas Day brunch
11am – 3pm
S$158++ per person

50% off for children (6-11 years old)

New Year’s Eve buffet dinner

Indulge to your heart’s content at the extensive Nordic buffet dinner with highlights like smoked Lapland reindeer mousse, venison tenderloin with wild mushrooms and poached codfish fillet with tarragon.

Meat-lovers will find pleasure in the venison tenderloin with wild mushrooms. The meat is the epitome of tender; it is nicely charred on the outside and juicy on the inside.

End the year on a sweet note with the blackcurrant tea milk chocolate mousse with marinated berries, a fusion Nordic dessert. The pleasant and subtle scent of blackcurrant tea fused with milk chocolate makes a nice combination.

New Year’s Eve buffet dinner
7pm – 11pm
S$148++ per person

50% off for children (6-11 years old)

Christmas cakes

Beautiful log cakes, candies and desserts are available for takeaway at Checkers Deli.

The matcha cake is a refreshing pairing of green tea with chestnut. Rich aromatic chestnut cream is generously spread between soft layers of ladyfinger sponge cake, and laced with jewels of glazed chestnuts. Sinking your teeth into the light sponge will reveal a light green tea mousse.

Joconde is a cake with a variety of textures. Encased in glossy chestnut butter cream, the almond sponge cake is spruced up with whisky that gives a bitter-sweet after-taste.

Swirl is a fruity pink cake, comprising light sponge Swiss roll, a layer of fresh fruit purée, and strawberry and raspberry mousse. The cake is then slathered with velvet Venezuela chocolate.

Cheesecake lovers will be enticed by Hilton’s renowned American cheesecake, transformed into a log cake for Christmas. This signature cake will continue to win hearts with the festive decorations and a raspberry jam centre.

The Christmas bread is baked in-house using ingredients and dried fruits from the south of France. It is buttery yet light, with allusions of sweetness from the dried fruits and rounded off with a crusty sugar top.

Traditional European confections are the perfect gifts for Christmas; they are small and handy-sized, but filled with festive spirit.

The Red Christmas Tree Ball simply screams for attention. Curious people will even wonder if it’s edible! It is in fact a round cake filled with lemon orange cream and raspberry yuzu jelly, encircled with smooth red velvet chocolate. Fresh raspberries from France and bits of fruit candy are blended well together with the refreshing cream to lend additional texture.

Lovingly baked and hand-cut into the shape of a house, adorned with festive figurines made of icing sugar, the Gingerbread House and Figurine is a crowd pleaser.

Don’t these innovative pastry creations make you wish it was Christmas everyday?

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Winners of Giveaway: 5x $30 Dining Vouchers from KungFu Paradise

Veron Ang — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:42:19 +0000

Last week, we held a giveaway where five S$30 dining vouchers from KungFu Paradise went up for grabs. Close to 100 of you participated. Read on to find out who the 5 lucky winners are.

KungFu Paradise chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream

Winners

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About KungFu Paradise

Located at the Bedok Point shopping mall, KungFu Paradise is a family-friendly restaurant that offers a large selection of Asian and western dishes at affordable prices.

Read the review of KungFu Paradise.

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Giveaway: 5x $30 Dining Vouchers from KungFu Paradise [Ended]

Veron Ang — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 03:00:05 +0000

Update: This giveaway has ended. The winners have been announced.

Our friends at KungFu Paradise has teamed up with us to give away five of their S$30 dining vouchers. Located at the Bedok Point shopping mall, this family-friendly restaurant boasts a large selection of Asian and western dishes at affordable prices.

Read the review of KungFu Paradise.

If you would like to try out the tempting chicken “babe” rice or the amazing Taiwan shaved ice dessert, here’s your chance. Read on to find out how you can win one of these vouchers.

Vouchers Giveaway!

KungFu Paradise chicken chop “babe” rice

5 lucky Sparklette readers will each get to win a S$30 dining voucher from KungFu Paradise.

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KungFu Paradise – So You Think You Know Kung Fu?

Veron Ang — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 03:00:25 +0000

Whatever your gastronomic desire or budgetary requirement, one thing for certain is that you won’t go hungry at KungFu Paradise.

Located at the Bedok Point shopping mall, KungFu Paradise is a cheery café that offers a kaleidoscope of east meets west cuisines at friendly prices. Some of you may already be familiar with the Paradise Group which has restaurants such as Paradise Dynasty (with the colourful xiao long bao) under its wings. Compared to the other Paradise restaurants, KungFu Paradise is decidedly more casual and hip.

The menu reminds me of Hong Kong cafés like Xin Wang and C.Nai which boast similarly comprehensive and diverse offerings that appeal to both the young and the old.

Night owls would be pleased to know that KungFu Paradise opens past midnight everyday. You can have your pick from the Hong Kong-style classics, Asian delights, western favourites and desserts if you got the munchies at wee hours. (Here’s a hot tip for you guys: From 10pm daily, you get a 20% discount off your food bill and a 50% discount off the pastries.)

With catchy dish names like The Trio Master, Flying Wings and Gripping Grape, you are in kung fu paradise indeed.

Snacks

For a quick bite, you can pick from the toasts and dim sum.

French toast with chicken floss & condensed milk
S$5.80++
Rating:

The French toast is deliciously coated with egg, topped with butter and maple syrup. I recommend the wholesome combination of toast with chicken floss and condensed milk. If you feel the need for even more oomph, throw on more syrup from the accompanying bottle.

Hot tip #2: If you spend $10 or more from 3 to 6pm on weekdays, you can enjoy the French toast and thick toast at just a dollar.

Flying KungFu wings
S$5.80++ for 3
Rating:

Even with its cheesy name, I’m a fan of the Flying KungFu wings. The chicken wings have an appealingly thin and crispy skin that yields to a tender and delightfully juicy core.

Balls on mash
S$9.80++
Rating:

With the large meatballs of minced beef and chicken that are drenched in tomato sauce and coupled with creamy mashed potatoes, the balls on mash can be a meal by itself.

Mains

The western classics section offers baked rice, pasta and grills.

Chicken chop “babe” rice
S$9.80++
Rating:

One of the best-sellers is the chicken chop “babe” rice, a generous serving of chicken chop with tomato sauce over baked rice, topped with mozzarella cheese. No prizes for guessing where the “babe” comes from!

Hot tip #3: As one of the top 10 best-selling items, you can grab the “babe” rice at just $6.80 ($5.80 for students) on weekdays from 11am to 2:30pm (extended to 5pm for students).

Fish & chips
S$9.80++
Rating:

The perennial western favourite fish and chips features a perfectly crisp breading and a moist white-fleshed fish, although the portion is somewhat on the skimpy side.

Flaming crab pasta
S$10.80++
Rating:

When it comes to fusion dishes, I usually keep an open mind. And the Flaming crab pasta does not disappoint. With that extremely spicy but oh-so-succulent and sweet chilli crab sauce, this dish is hot all right.

Desserts

For the sweet tooth, you can pick from the large variety of desserts and smoothies. In particular, I am most fascinated by the shaved iced dessert range. I am used to seeing the regular ice kacang, and it is the first time I am seeing shaved ice presented like this:

Crushing sesame shaved ice dessert
S$6.80++
Rating:

Doesn’t it resemble a volcano, with the chocolate syrup running like hot lava down the sides? These refreshing shaved ice desserts are available in exotic flavours like green tea with Japanese red bean and champagne grape. My pick is Crushing sesame which features black sesame with crushed peanuts and chocolate sauce.

I really dig the fluffy texture of the shaved ice especially when it is paired with the crushed peanuts. It remains frozen for an extraordinarily long time!

Strawberry orange smoothie
Rating:

One smoothie that you may wanna try is the summery strawberry orange, which tastes more berry than orange.

Chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream
S$6.80++
Rating:

As a huge chocolate lava cake lover, I just have to order the KungFu rendition. I’ve learned from bitter experience that this dessert is all too easily mucked up. Thankfully, the one here is benchmark, and at a great price too. Presentation-wise, don’t you just love the extra bit of chocolate dusting in the corner revealing the name of the restaurant? That’s what I call a sweet finale!

KungFu Paradise creates a comfy yet vibrant ambience with red and orange accents and plush armchairs. The multitude of tasty options and inviting atmosphere will keep you coming back for more. Fret not if Bedok Point is too far for you; a little birdie told us that more KungFu outlets would be opening in Singapore really soon. You heard it here first!

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KungFu Paradise
Bedok Point
799 New Changi Road #01-01
Singapore 467351
Tel: +65 6242 0788 | Website

Opening hours:
Mon – Thur: 11am to 2am (Last order at 1.15am)
Fri – Sun, Eve of PH & PH: 11am to 4am (Last order at 3.15am)

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Headed to Hong Kong this holiday? Use the SCMP Christmas Shoppers’ Guide!

Veron Ang — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 06:49:23 +0000

This is one of the projects I have been working on over the past couple of months under my web design company Sparklette Studio. The South China Morning Post, one of Hong Kong’s main English-language newspapers, really like the design of this website, and hence hired me to design and develop their new Christmas Shoppers’ Guide 2010 from scratch.

The site is now live at deals.scmp.com. You can download coupons and browse shopping offers from Hong Kong, and some from mainland China and Macau. If you are headed to these places this holiday, the website would no doubt come in handy!

Read more about this project over at the Sparklette Studio blog.

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Hong Kong: Off the Beaten Path – Food Heaven in Sheung Wan

Guest Writer — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:00:04 +0000

Guest-contributed post by Razlan Manjaji.

Sheung Wan may not feature prominently on your holiday itinerary to Hong Kong. After all, this town located to the west of Hong Kong Island boasts few shopping malls and tourist spots. Unless you are a fan of dried seafood, of which the streets of Sheung Wan are brimming with, you probably would not visit this area.

Go off the beaten path in Hong Kong.

But, if you take a step closer to this town, where locals and expatriates alike jostle for the same living space, you will catch a glimpse of the other side of Hong Kong that is often hidden from tourists.

And by this I am referring to the rich and diverse food culture.

Although yours truly have been living here for just slightly over a year, I am somewhat unadventurous in sampling the vast array of food available at this foodie heaven. Yet even with my somewhat limited gastronomical knowledge of Sheung Wan, I can easily churn out an entire day’s worth of food adventures for those of you who love to eat your way through a holiday.

Let’s loosen that belt and get started, shall we?

Breakfast: Dim Sum

What better way to start off your day than with a hearty traditional breakfast? In the morning, head over to Dim Sum Square, located at 88 Jervois Street. This tiny eatery is a hidden gem where you can get dim sum at very good prices and the service is extremely friendly. Highly recommended are the beef balls (HK$10), chicken and Chinese mushroom with bean curd wrapping (HK$18) and crispy BBQ pork bun (HK$15).

And yes, the last dish is commonly known as char siew bao, but have you ever tried it deep fried? Didn’t think so. I have been here a couple of times and seldom spend more than HK$50 a person for a satisfying meal.

Now that you have fueled up properly for the day ahead, take a walk up the slope (you’ll need the exercise) to visit the famous Man Mo Temple at Hollywood Street. Feel free to explore the numerous antique shops dotting the area.

Lunch: Bak Kut Teh

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By late morning, you should be ready for your next food adventure. Head down to Queen’s Road Central for a dose of Malaysian goodness in the form of Yeoh’s Bah Kut Teh. There are few places in Hong Kong where you can have authentic bak kut teh (pork cooked in herbal soup). Yeoh’s is one of them.

This place serves set meals for two, but the portions are really good enough for three (approximately HK$130)! The highlights include a claypot of yook kuat cha (bak kut teh in Cantonese) and vegetables cooked in the style you prefer (I recommend the sambal belacan).

What is the difference between the Malaysian and Singaporean versions of bak kut teh? The former is dark brown due to the heavy use of herbs, while the latter usually has a clear soup base with a strong peppery taste.

After lunch, head down to the small streets of Sheung Wan to shop for dried seafood and the very herbs used to brew the delicious bak kut teh.

Teatime: Honeymoon Dessert

If it wasn’t for my Singaporean friends who pointed it out to me, I would have totally missed the Honeymoon Dessert outlet located within the historical building of Western Market. This famous franchise whips up a dazzling array of desserts using tantalizing ingredients such as durian, mango, sago, ice creams, black jelly and sesame paste.

The dish pictured above combines green tea and vanilla ice cream with a spoonful of black jelly and sliced strawberry, all deliciously soaking in sweet vanilla sauce. Priced at a mere HK$38, it is a taste of heaven ’til the very last drop. If you have tried the same fares at the VivoCity outlet in Singapore, the real thing is much better!

When you are done, head out to the nearby foot reflexology shops and have a relaxing foot rub before your biggest food adventure yet.

Dinner: International Buffet

They say you should have breakfast like a king, lunch like a queen, and dinner like a pauper. But let’s throw that to the wind while we’re on a foodie adventure! By now you should be ravenous enough to eat up a storm, and I would highly recommend going for the international buffet at Cafe 508, Trader’s Hotel (formerly known as Cafe Jen at Jen Hotel). It is situated at Sai Ying Pun. A cab ride there should cost you less than HK$30.

Try to reserve a table in advance. Averaging at HK$220 a person (promotions vary daily), the restaurant is popular among locals who know a good bargain when they see one.

The buffet spread may not be that fabulous, but this is where I had some of the best sushi, sashimi and raw seafood. The cooked food items, encompassing Chinese, Western and Indian, are good enough for you to spend some happy hours by the buffet line. Also worth mentioning is the delicious array of desserts. You may want to avoid the cook-on-demand section though.

All stuffed to the brim? Take a slow walk back to Sheung Wan and admire the sights of old buildings along the way. The stroll would take you some 30 minutes — just in time for supper!

Supper: Roadside Wonton

Your foodie day out in Hong Kong would not be complete without a daring experience eating by the sidewalk. I encourage you to check out the popular wonton noodle stall at Hollywood Road. This stall is located on a hilly slope, complete with rickety tables and shaky stools. Now that’s an authentic roadside dining experience!

Hong Kong-style wonton noodle is commonly served in soup. If you want it dry, with char siew (BBQ pork) or chilli, you would need to ask for it specifically. For less than HK$30, this should last you for the night.

Is your waistline ready for a major food invasion? If you are, then Sheung Wan should be part of your itinerary in Hong Kong!

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What other hidden gems are there in Hong Kong? Share with us in the comments!

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Razlan Manjaji is a self-confessed travel addict and food lover. When he is not expanding his waistline consuming copious amount of beer and seafood, he can be seen toiling away as a digital product manager for a living. Oh, and he loves to backpack his way through lands both familiar and foreign. Share his love for life at www.razlan.net.

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C.Nai Hong Kong Cafe Xpress – Music, Football, Food & Tea!

Veron Ang — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:16:23 +0000

Hong Kong cafés 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 Café or Hong Kong Kim Gary, the formula is similar — 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’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 “secret recipe” and “XO sauce” are thrown in the mix. Gimmicky, but it works.

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.

C.Nai Gold Medal Macau baked rice/spaghetti
S$13.80+
Rating:

For the baked pasta 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):

- Pork chop with tomato sauce
- Seafood with cream mushroom sauce
- Portuguese chicken chop

I love baked pasta, 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’s just say I’ve had better Portuguese chicken. It does come with a lot of cheese, which is great.

Then of course, there’s the mandatory Hong Kong-style milk tea for washing everything down.

“Si Mud” tea
S$2.30+
Rating:

This isn’t any regular milk tea, but one that is made by specially filtering tealeaves through a pantyhose or stocking! Before anyone goes “ew!”, the filter merely resembles a stocking and gives a tea a smoother texture. It’s the same way with which Ya Kun makes their coffee with a sock. That doesn’t sound so bad now, is it?

Sure enough, the tea is more thinned down, but no less fragrant, with a wonderful milky taste.

Iced milk tea float
S$3.90+
Rating:

For something more indulgent, go for the milk tea float with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Have Your Say!

Are you a fan of these casual Hong Kong cafés or do you prefer the more traditional dim sum teahouses? Which is your favourite? Share with us in the comments!

C.Nai Hong Kong Cafe Xpress
Website

C.Nai Hong Kong Cafe Xpress East Coast Park

Marine Cove
1000 East Coast Parkway
Singapore 449876
Tel: +65 6444 0123
Service:

Bus services: 13, 16, 196, 401
Nearest MRT: Eunos

Opening hours: 11:30am – 12midnight (Sun-Thur), 11:30am – 3am (Fri & Sat)

C.Nai Hong Kong Cafe Xpress East Coast Road

378/380 East Coast Road (opposite Caltex petrol station)
Singapore 428985
Tel: +65 6440 3808 / +65 6440 0083

Bus services: 10, 12, 14, 15, 32, 40, 10E, 14E
Nearest MRT: Eunos

Opening hours: 6pm – 3 am (Mon-Fri), 5pm – 3am (Sat, Sun & PH)

C.Nai Hong Kong Cafe Far East Plaza

Far East Plaza
14 Scotts Road #01-23
Singapore 228213

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
Nearest MRT: Orchard

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Kim Keat Palm Market and Food Centre: 50s Wanton Mee – Quality Hong Kong Wanton Mee

Veron Ang — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:03:33 +0000

50s Wanton Mee at Kim Keat Palm Market and Food Centre has been enjoying a fair bit of business from my family lately. Well, let’s just say it’s hard not to like the food, or the endearing elderly couple running this Toa Payoh stall!

The portion they give for each plate of noodles is quite ample, so I would find myself having difficulty finishing all of it. The wanton mee comes covered in a generous heap of sliced char siew (barbecued sweetened pork) that would no doubt satisfy all you char siew fans!

Wanton Mee (noodle with Chinese dumpling)
S$2.50
Rating:

What makes the full-egg noodles taste so good is the savoury dark anchovy-based sauce. Yum! This same sauce can also be found in their other dish, the dumpling noodle. But personally, I still prefer the Pontian version where the sauce is sweet and spicy.

Not to forget, of course, is that you also get three delicious wantons in a bowl of tasty soup.

Dumpling noodle
S$2.50
Rating:

Another recommendation is the dumpling noodle. The three dumplings, also served in a bowl of soup, are of substantial size and worth every cent. Each one is stuffed with a large amount of filling underneath a thin translucent flour skin. Very yummy!

And this is the pleasant couple that run the stall. ieatishootipost confessed of his soft spot for them, and I can see why. When I mentioned that I was going to feature them in my blog, they were so happy and excited, and even insisted on giving my family a free meal! Of course, we had to decline their generous offer. Business is business right?

They said that they have been running their stall for more than two decades, and even used to have a canteen stall at Anderson Junior College before moving to ABC Market, and now Toa Payoh.

50s Wanton Mee
Kim Keat Palm Market and Food Centre
22 Lorong 7 Toa Payoh #01-41
Singapore 310022

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Xin Wang Hong Kong Café – More Than Just Hong Kong Fares

Veron Ang — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:14:51 +0000

As someone that really enjoys checking out new restaurants, there still are a number of eating establishments that I remain loyal to. The sambal stingray at Rong Guang, Indonesian grilled chicken, assam prawns at Bakerzin, and red curry at Lerk Thai are some dishes that frequently give me cravings and keep me going back for more. (I know right now you are probably thinking of your own faves!)

More recently, I fell in love with the curry chicken at Xin Wang Hong Kong café. With an extensive menu offering various dishes at affordable prices, Xin Wang is one of the most popular chains of Hong Kong cafés that have sprung up in Singapore in recent years.

For the curry chicken, a crowd favourite, you can choose to have it either with rice, noodle or bread. While initially, I would go for rice, I soon learned that bread is a much better complement. It is the softest bread in the world with a lovely tinge of sweetness!

Curry Chicken with Bread
S$6.80/7.90++
Rating:

The curry is extremely rich and wonderfully fragrant, and not too salty at the same time. With a spiciness that is just about right, this dish is comfortable for most people. I find that the curry gravy is also thicker than most home-cooked curry, but doesn’t leave you feeling sick even after slurping down a whole bowl of it.

Then, it also comes with generous chunks of chicken with very tender meat that just taste oh-so-good. And let’s not forget the soft bread. The sweetness provides a great contrast to the curry.

At a recent visit to white sands pasir ris, I noticed that the outlet here sells the curry chicken two dollars cheaper than other outlets. Of course, the lower price means you get less of the curry goodness. The simmering curry is served in a white oval-shaped bowl here as opposed to a much larger black bowl elsewhere. I myself prefer the smaller portion, which is much more manageable.

You have to try it for yourself! Curry chicken + bread = :)

Luncheon Meat & Egg Ramen
S$7.90++
Rating:

In Hong Kong, noodles served with luncheon meat (spam), vegetable and a sunny-side up egg is a popular dish. Personally, this wouldn’t appeal to me. Xin wang also offers this, albeit at a rather costly price-tag, considering the simple ingredients used.

Here’s something interesting though. The restaurant actually makes its own luncheon meat from scratch after the ban of two major luncheon meat suppliers from China last August. Some customers say that it is almost similar to the original, with a firmer texture and more natural taste.

Fried Wanton
Complimentary with 2 main courses
Rating:

With the two main courses ordered above, our waitress sprang a little surprise by serving a complimentary plate of fried wanton with delicious mayonnaise. I think this freebie is available only at the white sands outlet; I haven’t encountered it anywhere else.

Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf
S$3.90++
Rating:

As if there aren’t enough goodies already, we also ordered some sticky glutinous rice for good measure. It’s wrapped in lotus leaf and served in a bamboo steamer. This one would fill you up in no time so I would discourage getting it if you are already having many other dishes.

Photo by Food Trails

Yin Yeung
S$2.90++
Rating:

A trip to any Hong Kong café simply wouldn’t be complete without a cup of yuan yang or yin yeung (in Cantonese). It’s a delightful mixture of tea and coffee, and you can choose to have it served hot or cold. I always prefer it hot.

If you have yet to check out Xin Wang, I can assure you you would definitely find something you like. After all, there are more than 200 food items to choose from!

One thing that always impresses me is the huge variety. Besides the conventional toast, noodle and rice dishes, there are also stuff that you wouldn’t expect to find in a Hong Kong café. In the mood for pasta? Sure! How about roti prata? No problem! (though I doubt they have Indian cooks to whip that up.)

Photo by Beezy

So tell me, do you have a favourite restaurant with a dish that just keeps you going back for more? I wanna hear all about it!

(Note: All photos in this post had been captured using my LG Viewty.)

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Macau Express – Expressway to Macau!

Veron Ang — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:09:43 +0000

With the tens of thousands of people thronging the Singapore expo every weekend, the food outlets there must enjoy brisk business! Of these dozen or so restaurants that get to see a steady stream of diners, one of them is Macau express, a no-frills eatery promising Macanese cuisine.

While Macanese cuisine does sound exotic, it is actually quite similar to Hong Kong cuisine, due to the close proximity between the two cities. During my ’05 trip to Hong Kong, I made a quick stop at the neighbouring Macau. Back then, Macanese food didn’t exactly seem that unique to me. Rather, it was the beautiful architecture that made a lasting impression.

At Macau Express, I was pleasantly surprised to see the colourful wall murals depicting the street buildings in Macau. Towards the right-hand side is the old ruins of St. Paul’s, a famous Macanese historic landmark. All this, along with a quick write-up of its history, offers diners a quick glance of Macau without having to physically be there!

As Macau used to be a Portuguese colony, remnants of the Portuguese influence can still be seen in its architecture today. Hints of it appear in the food as well.

Baked Half Chicken (with Spaghetti)
S$7.90
Rating:

That probably explains why the house specialty item at Macau Express is the baked half chicken, prepared Portuguese style and served in a thick pepper gravy. The chicken flesh is particularly moist and tender, going extremely well with a combination of the gravy and chilli sauce. How tasty! You can choose to have it with either rice, spaghetti or bread.

Baked Fish Fillet Spaghetti
S$7.90
Rating:

On the other hand, the baked fish fillet spaghetti leans towards the bland side. It would probably appeal to those with milder palates, though something as mild as this totally does not appeal to me; it’s practically tasteless!

Besides these dishes, there are also a range of standard Hong Kong fares available such as yuan yang and thick toast. I’m a little curious about the Macau steamed milk too. They have it both plain and ginger-flavoured. I didn’t get to try it so if anyone knows what it’s like, do share with us!

For Singaporeans looking for affordable food and fuss-free dining, they would probably like it at Macau Express. Just don’t go in there expecting good service (there is no service charge); you have to queue up to order and pay for your food, and then wait for it to be served. When I asked for a refund after realising I had been charged for something I didn’t order, the waitresses were rude and grouchy, even trying to pin the fault on me (!!!).

This is a place worth checking out only if you happen to be at the expo. But I certainly wouldn’t be jumping up and down to make a special trip there just for it. Well, not just yet anyway.

Macau Express
Singapore Expo
1 Expo Drive
#01-43 Singapore 486150
Tel: +65 6822 7883

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Hong Kong Kim Gary Restaurant – Toast of Hong Kong

Veron Ang — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 15:55:19 +0000

Do you like toast? I happen to love it! Toast ranks right next to waffles and pancakes as one of my favourite snacks. With the commonest ingredients and a toaster (or charcoal), you can easily whip up some toast and it doesn’t even take much time. More importantly, it is fuss-free! With toast, it gives me a good excuse not to learn cooking.

My favourite is French toast that’s done Hong Kong style, usually glazed with honey, condensed milk, chocolate syrup or peanut butter. Wow! My entire mouth just filled with saliva!

In recent years, several café chains (茶餐厅) pertaining to Hong Kong snacks have sprouted in Singapore. There’s Toast Box, Man Jia Le, and more recently, Hong Kong Kim Gary Restaurant, all with one thing in common — toast done Hong Kong style!

By the way, I love the way toast is pronounced in mandarin — 多士. It sounds really cute!

Sweetened Condensed Milk and Peanut Butter Thick Toast (甜奶花生酱烧厚面包)
S$2++
Rating:

I especially like to have peanut butter and condensed milk as toppings. Peanut butter must be the best thing since sliced bread (haha I couldn’t resist writing that)! Give me French toast anytime with these two toppings and I’ll turn into a happy little girl.

I love that the condensed milk forms a nice random pattern over the toast. It even glistens in the light!

Sweetened Condensed Milk and Peanut Butter Toast (奶酱多)
S$0.50++
Rating:

For those who don’t really fancy French toast, Kim Gary also has the same thing done with regular sliced bread. And check this out: you pay just 50 cents to have this yummy snack with such generous toppings! When was the last time you saw a menu item at a restaurant that cost just 50 cents?

Besides condensed milk and peanut butter, other bread toppings you would find at kim gary include jam and even shredded coconut! I wonder what that tastes like.

“Yin Yong” in Hong Kong Style (港式鸳鸯)
S$1.40++
Rating:

Of course, the perfect drink to wash it all down would be — what else — the popular Hong Kong beverage, yuan yang! It is a mixture of coffee and tea, said to be invented in Hong Kong (although the Dutch are crying foul). Can’t decide between tea or coffee? Go for yuan yang!

Curiously enough, despite naming itself “Hong Kong Kim Gary Restaurant”, this place has outlets only in Malaysia and a solo one in Singapore. No complaints from me though. I don’t mind having one more Hong Kong snacks café in Singapore with cheap and delicious food.

Actually it is really a restaurant selling dishes such as beef noodles, but I would go there only for the toast.

Hong Kong Kim Gary Restaurant
VivoCity
1 Harbourfront Walk #02-128
Singapore 098585
Tel: +65 6376 8183
Service:

These are more of the Hong Kong toast I’ve had before, all of which are very creative renditions of such a simple snack! (click on the photograph to get to the particular food review.)

Ahhh… pork floss thick toast. With a topping like pork floss, it is found at none other than BreadTalk’s sister chain, Toast Box.

Man Jia Le’s French toast with chocolate syrup and peanut butter is another awesome combination, albeit sinful enough to induce a sore throat.

Of course — I bet you saw this coming — there had to be one served with ice cream! french toast with vanilla ice cream at C-Jade Express:

During my Hong Kong trip, snacks such as these were the norm. Bread appeared to be a staple food over there. This chocolate French toast in particular looked almost too pretty to be eaten!

Another toast I had in Hong Kong was simply regular sliced bread topped with honey and condensed milk.

There you go! My love affair with Hong Kong toast. I can’t be the only one, can i?

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Man Jia Le – Full of Hong Kong Snacks

Veron Ang — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 13:49:42 +0000

When I went on my solo trip to Hong Kong last year, the perpetually rainy weather was a real downer. But there are a few things I would still miss about Hong Kong such as its wide plethora of snacks and desserts, many of which employ a large use of bread or mango.

I haven’t been to far East plaza for a long time. All along I felt that it’s a place for kids and teenagers. And well, I’m no longer a teen. But anyhoo we just happened to be there over the weekend and found this little place on level one that sells Hong Kong delicacies, called “man jia le”.

French Toast with Chocolate Syrup & Peanut Butter
S$2
Rating:

The cheery look and seemingly happy atmosphere of the place felt very welcoming and enticed us to sit down for a snack or two. Its menu, printed on the brightly lit signboard, consisted largely of bread items. I’ve always loved toast, French toast in particular. So French toast it was, and I had it with chocolate syrup and peanut butter.

This was a very heaty combo but I liked it very much. Chocolate syrup and peanut butter — what a yummy treat! How I wish they had spread on more creamy peanut butter and drizzled more of the chocolate syrup. Oh yeah, tearing the bread apart with the little picks was pretty fun in itself too.

Yuan Yang (Mixture of Milk Tea and Coffee) (鴛鴦)
S$1.50
Rating:

yuan yang (mixture of milk tea and coffee) is a popular beverage in Hong Kong. But everytime I have this drink, it tastes only of milk tea. Where did the coffee go? How baffling.
Anyway the café looked bright and deceptively clean. But we spotted a small cockroach scampering across the floor a couple of times. Yucks! Hygiene freaks may want to give this place a miss.

Man Jia Le
Far East Plaza
14 Scotts Road #01-16A/B
Singapore 228213

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Crystal Jade C-Jade Express

Veron Ang — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 07:42:24 +0000

The Crystal Jade group is famed for dishing out consistently good food along with good service. My previous visit to Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao left me with a deep and lasting positive impression of the place. Its latest foray into the fast-food market comes in the form of a Hong Kong style coffee shop, C-Jade Express.

In true fast-food style, the menu is printed upon brightly lit boards visible to all, and you place your orders at the counter.

Sweet & Sour Fish Rice (咕噜鱼片烩饭)
S$9+
Rating:

I went for the sweet and sour fish rice, a rather safe option. Dining under the Crystal Jade brand name, I expected much more than I would normally get at hawker stalls. Unfortunately, that was exactly what I got. Hawker-standard food but at four times the price. As the food was being served I knew right away that it was gonna turn out terrible. And I was right.

I suspect the sweet and sour sauce was merely ketchup sauce from a bottle, thinned out with water and with sugar added. I wolfed down the fish slices quickly, leaving most of the rice untouched. If you thought the fish rice was terrible, wait till you see their maggi mee.

Spicy Pork Noodle (五香肉丁一丁面)
S$4.80+
Rating:

You ask, what? Maggi mee? Yeah you got that right. The spicy pork noodle was none other than a fancier version of maggi mee. The noodle looked like maggi mee. It tasted like maggi mee. And that’s not all. The pork cubes came straight out of a can! I know this is C-Jade Express. But Crystal Jade is definitely taking “express” a little too far!

French Toast with Vanilla Ice Cream (雪糕多士)
S$1.80 (with minimum purchase of $10)+
Rating:

Over here, you would find many people chomping down on French toast with vanilla ice cream. C-Jade Express offers the dessert at $1.80 with the minimum purchase of $10. This is easily met since most of their a la carte menu items are just under $10 anyway. Fortunately the dessert was okay.

C-Jade Express (翡翠美食速递)
Mapletree Business City
20 Pasir Panjang Road #02-13
Singapore 117439
Tel: +65 6570 1787 | Website

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Hong Kong (Day 5)

Veron Ang — Thu, 04 Aug 2005 10:17:54 +0000

I vaguely remember waking up at 10am before deciding to snooze for a couple more minutes. The next thing I know, it’s 11:40am! And I have to get my butt out of the hotel by 12! Fortunately when I call up the hotel reception, they agree to give me an additional hour to pack.

That’s my brunch at Starbucks before leaving Hong Kong. At the airport, I realise I still have a thick wad of Hong Kong currency, so I go around looking for ways to spend it.

This pretty box of special Ferrero Raffaello is a perfect buy!

Of course, you can never leave Hong Kong without these wife’s biscuits:

Then, it’s time to say goodbye to Hong Kong. Let’s look at my economy-class food!

Instead of a low-calorie meal, I ask for regular food this time round. There’s pasta and ice cream and all. I gotta say, it’s very good!

So, my thoughts on Hong Kong?

The best times I’ve had over the four days were at Lan Kwai Fong, Lantau island and the neighbouring Macau.

The nightlife at Lan Kwai Fong, where you can buy a drink from one place and bar hop to another, is simply fantastic. My only regret is not having paid it a second visit, or seen anyone famous there since it’s a popular spot for stars.

Lantau island and Macau provide several eye-opening experiences, beautiful scenery and architecture, and interesting cultural sights. Visitors that haven’t ventured to Lantau island have definitely missed the most beautiful part of Hong Kong.

When it comes to food, I really love the desserts. What a wide plethora of choices from fruits, cakes, puddings, breads, pastries, bubble teas, and so much more!

Frankly, I find that shopping in Hong Kong is overrated. Their famous shopping malls like Timesquare and Harbour City are somewhat similar to what we have in Singapore. The prices and brand names they carry are almost exactly the same as what we have here.

Ladies’ Market fares better, but I definitely had a better time at the chatuchak market in Bangkok.

Would I go travelling alone again? Yes! And for my next destination, I would like it to be completely different from Singapore and Hong Kong, with a rich culture and more diversity.

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Hong Kong (Day 4) – Trip to Tai-o & Macau

Veron Ang — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 10:57:39 +0000

Last day for sightseeing. I had the alarm clock ring at 8am, and I got barely two hours of sleep behind me! Made my way to the pier to take a ferry to Lantau Island.

Lantau Island is located on the Western side of Hong Kong, far away from the hustle-bustle of Kowloon and Hong Kong island.

A cuppa before I go. Had been drinking plenty of coffee ever since I got to Hong Kong.

Had some trouble finding the correct pier to take the ferry. Luckily this English-speaking elderly man could see that I was having problems and gave me directions.

The ferry that would take me to Lantau Island.

Bye, towering buildings!

The ferry reached Lantau Island after about an hour.

There, I took a bus to the opposite side of the island, where the Giant Buddha and Po Lin monastery was. My main purpose in visiting Lantau Island was to see the Giant Buddha. It was a super long bus ride but along the way, there was plenty of amazing scenery. In the movie Initial D, there is this scene where Jay Chou and his girlfriend are sitting by a beautiful lake with mountains in the backdrop. The scene is breathtaking, and this was just like that!

Then, I saw the Giant Buddha from miles away, perched on a high hilltop. (The picture was taken from the moving bus, hence, the blurriness.)

It was a steep and narrow climb up to the top but we made it. There! Check out that staircase leading up to the Buddha. And of course, I HAD to be wearing heels, and just for that one day too.

I reached the top and the Buddha was like, waving to me.

He was huge all right!

Views from up there.

Then came the steep descent down the staircase and on to Po Lin Monastery. Boy, was the whole place overrun with tourists!

An old nun, who was dozing off, then waking up, then dozing off, and waking up all the time.

After that, I took another bus down to Tai O. It’s a fishing village located on the extreme Western end of the island. I thought it would be interesting to check out how the people lived.

People fished for a living and then sold it at the market.

Check out the size of that fish! It’s even bigger than I am!

People who visit Hong Kong just for the food and shopping would probably get the misconception that all Hong Kongers live fast-paced lives, dress well and are generally wealthy. But having seen Tai O, it’s really not the case.

Small home on a boat.

Walking along the empty road, I could see some old people sitting and lazing outside their homes by the sea.

A narrow alley between houses.

Stilt houses with hills as a backdrop.

A small local Christian school.

There were some skinny cats living in this fishing village too. They were the first stray animals I had seen in Hong Kong.

Those were hand-made bricks I think, put out to dry.

Update: Those aren’t bricks, but blocks of dried shrimp paste! Thanks to carrie3w who left a comment below.

An old shop was selling these sesame biscuits at three for ten Hong Kong dollars.

And that was my lunch.

Colourful murals.

Tai O was a stark contrast from my previous days spent in Hong Kong. It was definitely a refreshing change from the usual skyscrapers and people walking around in suits. Here, people wore slacks and straw hats, and seemed more simple and carefree in their fishing homes by the sea and mountains.

After that I had to leave Lantau Island and return to Hong Kong island. My plan was to go to Macau and by then it was already late afternoon. The weird thing was, Tai O was of the closest proximity to Macau but there was no means of getting to Macau from there. So I had to make my long journey back to Hong Kong island, and then take the turbojet from there.

In Hong Kong, there are plenty of high-rise apartments that would put those in Singapore to shame. This one was fifty storeys easy!

The turbojet at Shun Tak Center located on Hong Kong island. They have very frequent rides to Macau.

Boarding…

Aboard the turbojet.

The ride was approximately an hour long and I slept like a baby throughout. When it reached Macau, I was dumbstruck by this bridge that I saw from my window.

It looked like a dream! A great pity the windows were so foggy. The bridge was so beeeautiful! I still don’t know what the name of the bridge is. No chance of getting a good picture too.

Update: This bridge is known as Ponte De Amizade in Portuguese, or the Bridge of Friendship. Thanks, Marc.

Got my passport stamped and wanted to go exchange for Macau currency, when I was told that Hong Kong dollars were also accepted. When I got out of the ferry terminal I was besieged by people wanting to drive me to a few touristy places for 200 Hong Kong dollars. Yeah sure, when I could take the public bus for just 2.50.

I got off at Senada Square and was again dumbstruck. Everything from the buildings, to the lamp posts, to the flowers were oh-so-beautiful. Here’s their post office.

I’m not so sure about the history of Macau. It used to be a Portuguese colony, which explains its many Portuguese road and building names.

Tell me, how come we don’t have such nice alleys in Singapore?

Meow!

Shopping area. It looks so different from typical shopping malls!

Starbucks!

McDonald’s!

St. Dominic’s Church (or Sao Domingos). A beautiful church with a violent history. There had been people murdered during mass. It was once used as a barracks too.

I made my way to the old ruins of St. Paul’s (Sao Paulo, like the Brazilian soccer club). It used to be one of Macau’s biggest churches but was almost completely destroyed in a fire. Now all that remained was its frontal stone facade.

After that I went looking for dinner. Along the way, there were many shops selling bak kwa (sweet roasted meat) except that it wasn’t pork. They had wild boar and ostrich meat, just to name a few animals. I tried out some but still preferred the Singaporean version.

Kites!

Dinner was at this Chinese restaurant and I had curry cod fish rice and barbecued chicken. It didn’t come cheap. And for the curry they even asked whether I wanted it beef-flavoured or pork-flavoured, which I thought was pretty odd.

I decided to go check out the biggest casino in Macau, the Casino Lisboa. The waitress at the restaurant seemed pretty shocked when I told her I was going there. She thought it’s no place for a single young lady. I hadn’t actually intended to go gambling, but since I was in the Las Vegas of the East, I thought what the heck! It was my first time in a casino, so I was banking on having some beginner’s luck! And I turned 21 that day too, so there comes the birthday luck!

I went from table to table watching the games and then I couldn’t resist. Got 300 Hong Kong dollars worth of counters and started playing. Their card games seemed to operate by different rules. The blackjack game was quite different from the one I know. It was interesting watching the people play. The guy would tap the table if he wanted another card, and wave his hand if he didn’t. I was trying to learn it so I would seem like a pro.

I played this dice game where people placed bets on “big”, “small”, specific numbers, etc. I would win some and lose some, until in the end I lost everything! I could get more counters but I told myself not to. Then this Hong Kong guy in a grey suit came up and tried to talk to me but I left the place.

I went looking for a place to sit down and think over my gambling experience before heading back to Hong Kong. But at 12 midnight most of the places were closed. Managed to find a small café for dessert. I had iced coffee which was yummy…

…plus a banana split. It was all fruits and came with two vanilla scoops and one unidentified yellow scoop. Weird! I thought banana splits would be chocolate, vanilla and strawberry scoops.

Couldn’t finish everything. I came to realise that so far, I hadn’t managed to finish anything off my plate in Hong Kong and Macau. The food they served seemed to always come in big servings. Anyway I took a cab back to the ferry terminal to catch a ride back to Hong Kong.

They had turbojet rides round the clock so I wasn’t too worried about not making it back. My ride was at 1am, and again I slept like a baby all the way back.

This was easily my most memorable day throughout the trip. I got to see the unique things in Hong Kong (and Macau), the cultures, and experienced the way the locals live. Travel on the same public bus they do, eat the same common food they eat. And until the day I can find a travelling partner who shares the same beliefs, I shall carry on going solo.

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Hong Kong (Day 3)

Veron Ang — Sun, 31 Jul 2005 19:29:48 +0000

I woke up feeling hung over and headachish from the previous night at 1pm! I was utterly shocked when I saw the time on the clock; I was so sure it wasn’t working. If my phone hadn’t rang, I wouldn’t even have woken up. By then, half the day was already gone!

So I made my way to the Ladies’ Market and ended up spending the rest of my day there. When I came out of the Mong Kok MTR station, it was street after street of electronic goods stores. They were even spilling out onto the streets selling PDAs and mobile phones.

I had lunch at this place called Da Jia Le on the second level of one of the buildings.

The place served a large variety of food and they had a food counter system where you collect your food once your number is flashed on the LED screen. Reminds me of clinics!

The soy chicken rice I had was delicious, though quite oily.

For dessert, I had toast in condensed milk and honey.

Then, I finally went to the Ladies’ Market. They sold mainly clothes, accessories, toys, VCDs, and I noticed that out of every four or five stalls, there would be someone selling fake branded bags.

Colourful wigs!

Light saber sticks?

And these nodding toys! I had never seen such a huge variety of these toys in Singapore. They had Little Twin Stars, Snoopy and even a fortune kitty one! I didn’t get any in the end because I already have a few lying around in my house. But I was pretty tempted though.

The Hong Kongers seem to pay great importance to their desserts. I had mixed fruits…

Glutinous rice balls in mango juice. Yummy yummy yummy.

Coconut juice pudding with red beans. Wasn’t yummy. I admit it, I got this only because it looked pretty.

There were also a bunch of food stalls along the street and they sold smelly beancurd. I could smell them even as I was trying on clothes in another store. I didn’t like the smell one bit but if I was to chance upon a beancurd seller again, I should probably get some out of curiosity.

At one building, there was an entire storey dedicated to toys. But surprisingly none of them stocked any Care Bears at all. Apparently the most popular toy in Hong Kong is the Doraemon.

I went to this bubble tea café and had a chocolate mint drink. It didn’t taste as good as it looked.

Then it rained again. But I was fine with it because I had done enough shopping to keep myself satisfied. I even wanted to visit Lan Kwai Fong again but I was simply carrying too many things.

Came back with a heap of clothes, shades, and this bright red Le Coq Sportif bag. I love Le Coq Sportif! Now, I wonder how I’m gonna bring all this stuff back to Singapore?

And I turn 21 finally. Can’t say I’m too happy or sad. It’s just another day.

As for the last day in Hong Kong, I would probably take a quick trip to Macau. I just hope I don’t wake up too late again.

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