Xin Wang 新旺

[corneyAmber]

jesschan:

I often go to the one at United Sq, their service is good. Food wise, it is ok though nothing to shout about. Once we ordered toast but couldn't finish it as we were rushing for time and the service staff very politely offered to \"dabao\" for me. I merely casually commented that the toast is a little overdone and she immediately apologised and offered to give me another free dessert. When I declined and said that I was in a hurry, she promised to give me a free dessert on the next visit, which she did!

Yeah I find their service good at United Square too, very prompt whenever we ask for anything and they even bother to remind us to keep the extra card that comes with the membership card to claim a present on our birthday.
They also give a birthday treat as part of the member coupons if you are a member. I suppose they have alot of fine touches that makes the dining experience pleasant.

[Busymom]

ks2me:

Busymom:

I also don't think the place is that bad leh... previously when we were at Plaza Singapura every Friday nights, there was always a long queue into the place.


I have tried them a couple of times and I thought the food was ok too.

I am a dessert person, so I particularly like the rice ball with red bean paste/toppings? which is a bit more like Japanese stuff to me. :drool:

Yeah I thought the dessert and drinks variety was quite good.
I try rice ball next time.

oops, I meant the glutinous rice ball.

[VitoRelax]

ks2me:

VitoRelax:

not sure what it is in chiense but in English is something Wang .... :?

It started as Wang Jiao but now rebranded as Wang Cafe. I visit the 2 branches in Suntec City which is only 1 tower apart. They are now similar in offering as ToastBox but their local food is better than ToastBox in my opinion.

Here's their success write-up:
http://www.asiaone.com/Business/SME%2BCentral/Dollars%2B%2526%2BSense/Story/A1Story20080509-64275.html

Yes Wang Jiao is the one.

So, who is more authentic ? Wang Jiao or Ya Kun Kaya ?

[JonC]

Nice restaurant.


Goes there quite often as its near my house.

[corneyAmber]

Busymom:

ks2me:

[quote=\"Busymom\"]I also don't think the place is that bad leh... previously when we were at Plaza Singapura every Friday nights, there was always a long queue into the place.


I have tried them a couple of times and I thought the food was ok too.

I am a dessert person, so I particularly like the rice ball with red bean paste/toppings? which is a bit more like Japanese stuff to me. :drool:

Yeah I thought the dessert and drinks variety was quite good.
I try rice ball next time.

oops, I meant the glutinous rice ball.[/quote]no worries I know which one.

[corneyAmber]

JonC:

Nice restaurant.


Goes there quite often as its near my house.

Oh you like Xin Wang too? Hi-5! which branch you frequent?

[corneyAmber]

VitoRelax:

Yes Wang Jiao is the one.

So, who is more authentic ? Wang Jiao or Ya Kun Kaya ?

Correct me if I am wrong, I think ya kun has a longer history in sg than Wang jiao or Wang cafe.

Also I think easier to compare Wang jiao to toastbox as a business cos they offer similar food whereas ah kun mainly coffee n Kaya toast. Between Wang jiao n toastbox I prefer Wang jiao becos their local food is better.

[VitoRelax]

ks2me:

Correct me if I am wrong, I think ya kun has a longer history in sg than Wang jiao or Wang cafe.

I think so too.

I used to think that Wang Jiao copy Ya Kun Kaya & wonder why Ya Kun Kaya didn't sue Wang Jiao ... even the renovation & look of the restaurant looks similar ...

[JonC]

ks2me:

Oh you like Xin Wang too? Hi-5! which branch you frequent?

SBW

[corneyAmber]

JonC:

ks2me:

Oh you like Xin Wang too? Hi-5! which branch you frequent?

SBW

sembawang? Ie northpoint branch? Sorry I don't know a sembawang branch, that's why.