Good food in the East

Reply to Good food in the East on Sun, 08 Jan 2012 05:18:59 GMT

tankee — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 05:18:59 GMT

Lai Huat Sambal Balacan Fish is coming to Siglap, next to Jalan Tau Kong, taking over the coffeeshop that was selling Malaysian style Bak Ku Teh.

Reply to Good food in the East on Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:29:21 GMT

Shoe — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:29:21 GMT

Not at the corner. It’s next to the Korean restaurant and quite small. Near the Bollywood restaurant. I think it’s quite affordable though not exactly cheap. That said, the ala carte meats look quite ex.

I saw a number of families with kids as well. I think if your children like pizza, it would be a good place to go. It’s quite a small restaurant and probably would be full house on weekend evenings.

I’ve not tried their pastas but I saw a number of diners ordering pastas. Looked really yummy. Will try next time.

I’ve only gone during lunchtime and I feel that the set meals are quite worth it. Tried to go there for dinner but was busy busy. Then and again, it’s the weekend.

Reply to Good food in the East on Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:23:14 GMT

carebear — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:23:14 GMT

Shoe:
I just discovered this place called 'Bruno's' on Tanjong Katong Road... Really affordable and nice Italian food. I had a caprese starter, a steak and a dessert all for $20++.... The steak came with a lovely mushroom cream sauce! But I think the set is only for lunch. The pizzas are beautiful and authentic too! My little one loved the pizza. Pizzas start at 12 I think... Most cost about $18-22

Is this the one at the corner of the row of shop houses, leading to the carpark?
If it is, then it must have been the one i saw.
Seems kid friendly, the last time i saw many families with young kids dining there and it was full house.

Reply to Good food in the East on Fri, 06 Jan 2012 06:59:22 GMT

Shoe — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 06:59:22 GMT

I just discovered this place called ‘Bruno’s’ on Tanjong Katong Road… Really affordable and nice Italian food. I had a caprese starter, a steak and a dessert all for $20++… The steak came with a lovely mushroom cream sauce! But I think the set is only for lunch. The pizzas are beautiful and authentic too! My little one loved the pizza. Pizzas start at 12 I think… Most cost about $18-22

Reply to Good food in the East on Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:05:00 GMT

Augmum — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:05:00 GMT

Mvm:
schweppes:
[quote=\"Augmum\"]
along joo chiat, i often buy fr kim choo their rice dumplings, soon kuehs, oneh oneh, etc......simply luv its authentic taste... :love:
It's not along Joo Chiat lah... Kim Choo is actually on East Coast Rd - diagonally opp 112 Katong. Agree with Augmum that their bachang and kuehs are very yummy. Now, they also sell buns with the same sweet pork filling as their bachang. I sometimes buy the buns for my girls to bring to school for recess.

Just thinking of them now makes me :drool: :drool:

juz realised that

The original Kim Choo is at joo Chiat, and the stall is still there. The one pop 112 katong is a branch. [/quote]the kim choo dumplings and kueh which i am referring to is located at joo chiat place.
juz realised fr googling that they are 2 different companies,
one is Joo Chiat Kim Choo and the other is Kim Choo Kueh Chang (which is located at EC road).
They are not the same companies, possible that we are talking abt 2 diff companies.....
( i dunno which is which now as there're many kim choo stalls sprouting throughout the island) :roll:

Reply to Good food in the East on Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:38:26 GMT

carebear — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:38:26 GMT

bebebub:
I find the 2 taste about the same. But the one in the coffee shop is much, much cheaper. Quite alright to eat at the coffee shop given the current cool weather.

If I'm not wrong, there is a Ampang Yong Tau foo in Joo Chiat. More convenient for those who live in the east. However, I don't think they are related to the one at Upper Thomson Road.

Really? I guess cos rental is much cheaper in the coffee shop. Ok set, will try it soon since it is about the same.

Reply to Good food in the East on Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:47:22 GMT

bebebub — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:47:22 GMT

I find the 2 taste about the same. But the one in the coffee shop is much, much cheaper. Quite alright to eat at the coffee shop given the current cool weather.

If I’m not wrong, there is a Ampang Yong Tau foo in Joo Chiat. More convenient for those who live in the east. However, I don’t think they are related to the one at Upper Thomson Road.

Reply to Good food in the East on Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:20:24 GMT

Manfrotto — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:20:24 GMT

Ampang style yong tau fu is the one located at upper Thompson out side springleaf gdn. At the roll of shophouses next to the Shell kiosk.

Reply to Good food in the East on Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:58:10 GMT

carebear — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:58:10 GMT

Fat Mama:
FuLin began as a foodstall in the coffee shop beside the canal.

Business so good that they upgraded/ moved to the whole coffee shop.
The stall in the coffee shop now is a \"copy\" version of the original FuLin.

I think the original boss sold the whole biz to the new owner cos now I dont see the boss and his wife working in the coffee shop anymore.

I dont think they are ampang yong tau fu because their yong tau fu not stuffed with mince pork mixed with fish. Their is just regular fish paste yong tau fu, just that they deep fried them.

Used to patronise them weekly but not now cos standard drop.

Oh dear..... Really ar .........not ampang? And all these years I tot I have been eating ampang yong tau fu :oops:

Reply to Good food in the East on Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:54:13 GMT

Manfrotto — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:54:13 GMT

Forgot to mention that they only serve coarse bee hong! Haha on my first visit, I asked for rice! However, it’s nice with a brownish broth/gravy. Something different.

Reply to Good food in the East on Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:52:34 GMT

Fat Mama — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:52:34 GMT

FuLin began as a foodstall in the coffee shop beside the canal.

Business so good that they upgraded/ moved to the whole coffee shop.
The stall in the coffee shop now is a "copy" version of the original FuLin.

I think the original boss sold the whole biz to the new owner cos now I dont see the boss and his wife working in the coffee shop anymore.

I dont think they are ampang yong tau fu because their yong tau fu not stuffed with mince pork mixed with fish. Their is just regular fish paste yong tau fu, just that they deep fried them.

Used to patronise them weekly but not now cos standard drop.

Reply to Good food in the East on Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:50:10 GMT

Manfrotto — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:50:10 GMT

Yes yes Carebear you are right! My apology for the mistake in the stall name. Well they are quite the same. But space iand comfort is important to me. So I frequent the stand alone outlet more often especially when im with family.

Reply to Good food in the East on Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:38:29 GMT

carebear — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:38:29 GMT

Manfrotto:
we love the \"Ji Ling\" Yong Tau Foo stall located at the shophouses next to Siglab Centre. The original stall is located at the coffeeshop, right next to the canal and the \"competitor\" a relative of the original stall opened up a bigger and more spacious one just a stone-throw away. Very reasonably priced and ease of car parking if you opt to park in Siglab Center.

I thought it is Fulin (福林)?

The stall in the coffee shop apparently was the original one, supposed to be the shifu 师傅, or teacher.
Have not tried the one in the coffee shop, cos I prefer the spacious seating in Fulin. They have really good ampang style yong tau fu.

Reply to Good food in the East on Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:02:39 GMT

tankee — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:02:39 GMT

Manfrotto:
we love the \"Ji Ling\" Yong Tau Foo stall located at the shophouses next to Siglab Centre. The original stall is located at the coffeeshop, right next to the canal and the \"competitor\" a relative of the original stall opened up a bigger and more spacious one just a stone-throw away. Very reasonably priced and ease of car parking if you opt to park in Siglab Center.

which one is better?

Reply to Good food in the East on Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:01:52 GMT

Manfrotto — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:01:52 GMT

we love the "Ji Ling" Yong Tau Foo stall located at the shophouses next to Siglab Centre. The original stall is located at the coffeeshop, right next to the canal and the "competitor" a relative of the original stall opened up a bigger and more spacious one just a stone-throw away. Very reasonably priced and ease of car parking if you opt to park in Siglab Center.

Reply to Good food in the East on Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:09:41 GMT

bobonana — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:09:41 GMT

schweppes:
Augmum:

there are a few chicken rice stalls along east coast road also taste good.....
My family and I love the chicken rice stall at Katong Shopping Centre. think the stall name is called \"Boneless Chicken Rice\". It's located in the basement food court. Alongst with the chicken rice, the stall owners will give you piping hot bowls of their chicken soup :drool: :drool: and you can also help yourself to generous portions of their complimentary pickled veg (similar to achar but not so spicy.) :drool: :drool: :drool:

goes out the window :oops:

Undeniable the chicken rice at KSC is one of my fave as well. Been eating there since i was in primary school. Another of my fave chicken rice store is at Siglap, the coffeshop beside Killiney Kopitiam. Their roast chicken is fantastic.

Reply to Good food in the East on Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:22:08 GMT

schweppes — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:22:08 GMT

Mvm:

The original Kim Choo is at joo Chiat, and the stall is still there. The one pop 112 katong is a branch.

Oh... didn't know that. Thanks for the info

Reply to Good food in the East on Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:04:04 GMT

Mvm — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:04:04 GMT

schweppes:
Augmum:
[quote=\"fatty_daddy\"]and then there's the oyster omelette with XO along Joo Chiat too. goodness thinking of all these makes me real hungry now. hah.

along joo chiat, i often buy fr kim choo their rice dumplings, soon kuehs, oneh oneh, etc......simply luv its authentic taste... :love:

It's not along Joo Chiat lah... Kim Choo is actually on East Coast Rd - diagonally opp 112 Katong. Agree with Augmum that their bachang and kuehs are very yummy. Now, they also sell buns with the same sweet pork filling as their bachang. I sometimes buy the buns for my girls to bring to school for recess.

Just thinking of them now makes me :drool: :drool:[/quote]
The original Kim Choo is at joo Chiat, and the stall is still there. The one pop 112 katong is a branch.

Reply to Good food in the East on Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:58:16 GMT

Manfrotto — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:58:16 GMT

Block 109 Aljunied Crescent. Hong Kong dim sum in a coffee shop is value for money and has wide variety! Fresh and good . Easy parking as well:)

Reply to Good food in the East on Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:51:00 GMT

schweppes — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:51:00 GMT

Augmum:

there are a few chicken rice stalls along east coast road also taste good.....

My family and I love the chicken rice stall at Katong Shopping Centre. think the stall name is called \"Boneless Chicken Rice\". It's located in the basement food court. Alongst with the chicken rice, the stall owners will give you piping hot bowls of their chicken soup :drool: :drool: and you can also help yourself to generous portions of their complimentary pickled veg (similar to achar but not so spicy.) :drool: :drool: :drool:

Next to the chicken rice stall is a fruit stall that sells interesting fruit juice. I like their dragon fruit and pineapple juice. Very interesting combi. Everytime I drink that, I feel like I'm filling my body with anti-oxidants.

And if you have room in your stomach left, must try the desserts at Ren Ren Dessert Shop :drool:, also located in the basement, and just a few shops away from the food court. Family faves are fresh mango with ice cream (and it comes with pomelo if the fruit is in season), pulot hitam with ice cream and fresh durian :drool: :drool: , berry yoghurt....

And, and if you want to buy cakes home, you can go to Dona Manis cake shop that sells the most yummilicious rum balls that I've tasted. Soft, gooey filling that melts in your mouth. Introduced it to a friend, and now, everytime she feels stressed, she goes there for her de-stresser rum ball fix. The shop's cream cones, chocolate tarts and banana pie are also popular with customers.

Uhm... as u can see, a trip to Katong Shopping Centre means that my diet goes out the window :oops:

Reply to Good food in the East on Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:41:47 GMT

schweppes — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:41:47 GMT

112 Katong Mall is packed… packed… packed. Did not try eating there as just too crowded.

Instead, got my Christmas logcake at this yoghurt shop, -18C. What’s interesting is that it is a yoghurt log cake (we got the strawberry flavour), a healhier and guilt-free dessert. So, for those still in the Christmas festive spirit, can consider trying that out. Nice.

Reply to Good food in the East on Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:37:21 GMT

schweppes — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:37:21 GMT

Augmum:
fatty_daddy:
and then there's the oyster omelette with XO along Joo Chiat too. goodness thinking of all these makes me real hungry now. hah.

along joo chiat, i often buy fr kim choo their rice dumplings, soon kuehs, oneh oneh, etc......simply luv its authentic taste... :love:

Reply to Good food in the East on Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:56:23 GMT

Mvm — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:56:23 GMT

fatty_daddy:
and then there's the oyster omelette with XO along Joo Chiat too. goodness thinking of all these makes me real hungry now. hah.

Please can you share address of this oyster omelette shop. Thanks!

Reply to Good food in the East on Mon, 26 Dec 2011 20:45:24 GMT

fatty_daddy — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 20:45:24 GMT

Augmum:
fatty_daddy:
and then there's the oyster omelette with XO along Joo Chiat too. goodness thinking of all these makes me real hungry now. hah.

along joo chiat, i often buy fr kim choo their rice dumplings, soon kuehs, oneh oneh, etc......simply luv its authentic taste... :love:

whoa which part of joo chiat is it? near fei fei wanton noodles? i never see before.