The Bravery

Life is full of ups and downs. If life is easy, we may never realize true peace and happiness, let alone simple joy. This goes the same to work...it can be stressful, disheartening, but my colleagues are really great. They somehow keep me going at work.

Everyday I will look forward to lunch time when we can talk nonsense, steal each other's food and give ratings..and when we feel down, we will walk slight faster and further to try out new food, hopefully it can provide us with some comfort.

One day, I suggested trying out The Bravery after our quick plain lunch because it has pancake and pancake can cheer me up. The place is easy and hard to find. Easy is because it is just along the road to Jalan Besar Stadium. Hard is because it has no signboard..it literally took us some courage to walk in the place with fingers crossed.

The door is the one with golden panel. Behold.....the interior is surprising....

 It is plain, untouched and the table reminded me of school days..

 The counter is small and humble... so is this the right place?

Yes! I've verified by looking at the very very simple menu...

Lavender Latte ($5.50). This latter really fragrant! It indeed has lavender and the coffee was heartwarming...not too sweet, really pleasant. I will recommend this if you like different kind of latte.

Double Espresso/Long Black ($4) - This coffee is really aromatic...coffee lovers, you may like this..

I proudly announce that this is my A-list pancake..Pancake Stack ($15) with bananas, ricotta cheese, honey and crushed pistachio. I topped with honeycomb at $3. The banana wasn't too sweet, the pancake was really fluffy, light and had an after taste linger at the back of my throat when I exhaled through my nose..the honeycomb....was really like hitting the bonus when you play Arkanoix...small but precious.. Just be sure you go with empty stomach, otherwise 4 of you may not even be able to finish these 3 pieces of wonderful pancake.

Oh, as for the ambience, unlike other small pancake/waffle places, this place was pleasantly peaceful..not sure about evening time. You don't need to wear very nicely to come here for this nice pancake..just be simple and come with an open heart.

Check them out at http://thebravery.com.sg/#home

I have found my pancake =^_^=

Kraze Burgers

If you are not familiar with this name yet, Kraze Burgers started off in South Korea and has not stopped expanding every since.There's one at Marina Bay Sands which we have tried during our trip there for the musical Grease early last month. We looked forward to the musical so much, that we could have anything there at MBS for dinner, as long as there's no queue. Affordable dinner with no queue at MBS? It's tough...

Finally, my cousin settled down with Kraze Burgers and started ordering without me! Well...because I was still OT-ing in office so was slightly late...

See the guy right at the back in blue with his arm up? He had been waving for assistance but to no avail..for quite awhile, I must say...

Garlic Idaho ($10). Sauteed rare-cut Potato Fries with Garlic and Butter, with sweet spicy sauce, cream mayonaise and mango dressing. This is quite a good appetizer, can be quite filling and gluttony too. Good for sharing. The fries were alright at the beginning, crispy and fragrant, but became soggy after awhile.

Ice Lemon Tea ($4.50). Slightly sweet for me...

I finally reached the place, panting and looking for serviette by myself because the waiters were out of sight. I went to a nearby counter with all the sauces and cutlery, one guy popped out of nowhere and asked me what I want. He asked me to sit down and he will take the serviette for me. So I waited and I received 2 pieces of miserable serviette from the waiter with a reluctant face. Well, maybe he had a bad day...

The K.B. original ($13) - 100% beef patty with cheese, home made pickle, lettuce, sun ripened tomato, onion and kraze bun. This is really a standard cheese burger with a better beef patty that tasted like real beef and not frozen, heavily seasoned meat which sometimes you can't tell if it's beef or pork. The salad at the side was refreshing.

Crab Burger ($18) - Mildly spiced with Singapore style deep fried crispy crab with chopped onion, mango, swiss cheese and wheat bun. This is definitely special. The fried crab patty was not greasy at all, but it was kind of dry...that the crisp of the fried flour could hurt my gums if I didn't chew properly. The wheat bun was good though. I like buns that are not oily yet crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, which this wheat bun can satisfy. The patty definitely was made out of crab, no joke about it, but it also mixed with a bit of corn, mango and cheese...

When it came to billing, we had to bring the bill to the cashier and waited again, standing while he slowly and gracefully tidying up the receipts. I appreciate neatness but we were carrying a few bags and the show was starting soon...sigh...nevermind.

So here are my comments:
Ambience 2.5/5
Food 2.5/5
Service 2/5
Price Steep for the service


Check out their website at http://krazeburger.com.sg/

Have a smooth work week ahead!!

xoxo

Delicious Singapore

Sorry boys and girls that I've not been updating the blog..it has been a crazy month at work (still crazy now but I have to relax abit and blog).

Hope this post can let you start your work week with a little something to look forward to if you decide to have a dinner at Delicious Singapore.

Conveniently located at Orchard Scotts Square basement, I went there for a quick dinner at around 6.30pm and was surprised that only 2 tables were occupied. Could be I was too early...

 Interesting wall deco with a few bird cages hanging on the ceiling..

They have a variety of food here, from wine to burger and dessert..seems potentially good...the place was slight cozy, relax and will be a good place for gathering.

As we were in a hurry, we ordered the food and they arrived fast, about 5 - 10 minutes..enough time for me to take photos and drink some wine..

 Vita Indomita Varietal ($12) - Sauvignon Blanc, Chile. A good companion for my burger...hohoho..

Smoked Salmon Angelhair ($16.50) tossed in cream, served with Caviar and Parsley. This angelhair was so smooth and the texture was bouncy. The cream wasn't thick but it still sticked to the angelhair and just flow in my mouth. The smoked salmon was not salty at all too, it was tender and full of flavor. I don't mind having this again..

Grilled Cajun Chicken Burger ($16.90) with Turkey Bacon and Ranch dressing.I am not a burger person but this burger changed my mind and opened my heart. It was not greasy at all. The turkey bacon was chewy yet crispy. I always avoid crispy hard bacon as it will cause me sore throat but this was perfect. The grilled cajun chicken was smokey, tender and juicy. The burger bun was already good on its own. Super enjoyed my burger. I ate a few pieces of the fries as I find it quite greasy (The waiter was kind enough not to show me expressions when I said I want to pack my fries). The salad was great with balsamic vinegar...


So here are my comments:
Ambience 3/5
Food 3.5/5
Service 3/5
Price Affordable

Check out their website at http://www.thedeliciousgroup.com.sg.

I hope to go there again for a longer enjoyable dinner and their cakes..

Next...Kraze Burger! Yup...burger again..but I promise I will come back to pancakes and waffles again :)

xoxo

Baba House and Peranakan Museum

If you passed by Neil road, this unique house might have caught your attention.

This is Baba House, built possibly in the 1890s at 157 Neil Road, once home to descendants of 19th Century Chinese shipping tycoon Wee Bin, now owned and managed by Mr Wee Lin, the sixth-generation descendant of Wee Bin.

The house showcases rich culture of Peranakan community in terms of architecture, interiors and beliefs. I couldn't help but made an appointment to visit the house. Yes, visits are strictly by appointment only. You can either email to babahouse@nus.edu.sg or call 6227 5731. You will never regret the trip because the guide is extremely detailed and she is a Nyonya! She explained every reason behind the furniture, paintings, photos, tradition....It was like time traveling..I didn't want to leave the house.

Too bad I was only allowed to take photo of the facade and not the interior but you can get to see 2 interior images at http://www.nus.edu.sg/cfa/museum/about.php.

Don't be disappointed because Phoebe went to Peranakan Musuem to take some photos just to show you some typical Peranakan culture.

 All proud to be Peranakans.

Beautiful Kebaya..I really admire their embroidery (two-sided!) and the vibrant color matching..being a Nyonya is really not easy!

 Hand-beaded cases..

 Look at the detailed carvings..

Bridal bed. The wedding would be held for a total of 12 days! So if the couple was too tired to consummate on the first night, they still had 11 more to go..hehe..but must make sure the bride had collected her virgin blood on a handkerchief to show her mother-in-law *sweat*

 Wedding day.

Funeral. If you have weak heart, you can choose not to go into this section because it has mourning sound effects..

 One thing I love about Nonya is you can have a big open concept kitchen!

If you want to know more about Peranakan, do drop by this Peranakan Museum at 39 Armenian Street, or check out their website at http://www.peranakanmuseum.org.sg/home/home.html. Singapore citizen has free admission! 

Side track abit...Phoebe is on magazine!....Briefly..

Thank you Somali and Grazilia who looked me up on the internet and published my photo of Baba House on Complete Wellbeing. I'm really glad that friends in India are interested in Singapore's Baba House.

Response to an interesting comment I received today!

I can't help but I have to respond to the comment I received today on my post on Jamie's Italian Singapore. I know I could have just responded by replying the thread but I really couldn't help it! It is so interesting! Let me share with everyone..

Before I start responding to this comment, I really want to show my appreciation for any comments left on my blog, I welcome improvements (if I find them applicable).

Here is my response to the valuable comment:

Firstly, to the all Anonymous who are leaving comments but do not have an account, I suggest that you sign off with your name so that I can address you properly. I guess we had learned how to write letters during our school days, so apply the techniques. Otherwise, I have to address you Z.

So Z, please allow me to break up your sentences so that I can respond accordingly in the right order.

"You should have tried their other dishes."
I think I can choose what I want to eat because I was a paying customer? So no offense.

"Sorry but honestly, you ordered the wrong stuff."
There should only be 2 kind of 'stuff' in a restaurant (or probably anywhere): good 'stuff', bad 'stuff'. If there is wrong 'stuff' on the menu, then I guess Jamie Oliver has to readjust his menu..oh no..is that what you meant, Z?

"They have quite a good steak (the prime rib), and their Tiramisu is so good."
Noted on the good steak and Tiramisu suggested. Appreciate that.

"Besides, Tiramisu is more Italian than a lemon meringue pie, and you should have ordered that since it's an Italian restaurant .. "
Sorry Z, but I cannot understand your English as 'more Italian' in terms of food. Like Hokkien Mee 'more hokkien' than Char Kway Teow? Or is this Maths?
I guess if it is an Italian restaurant and it is providing 'less Italian' food, then I assume that the chefs have the confidence to prepare those dishes to be as delicious as the 'more Italian' ones.
So, why do I HAVE to order Tiramisu again?

"you just don't sound like you actually know Jamie Oliver well. "
Hmm...Z, why do I have to know him well to try his food?

"And yes, a lemon meringue pie is THAT sour. -_- (same with Cedele). "
Thanks for sharing about your taste bud too! We can be best friends!

"Next time, ask the waiter/waitress for their recommendations."
Z, I don't usually do that.
Reasons being my objective of this blog is to provide unbiased review as a reference to readers and readers have the rights to read other contributors' reviews if they have doubts, before they step into the restaurant with some expectations. I'm not a paid blogger to only focus on all the good and put icing on the cake.
If I ask the restaurant what the recommended dishes are, then those dishes are usually their best ones and nobody will ever find the room for improvement. Then why don't they just sell mainly those that they recommend?

Remember, improvement is good, only if you are willing to be improved.

I guess you must be a loyal fan of Jamie Oliver, I respect that. I highly recommend you read a book called "You can heal your life" by Louise Hay. You can get it from Kinokuniya or borrow from a nearest library. It may be able to help you to display your loyalty to your idol in a more effective way.

xoxo

Three Wombats Cafe

Bought a Groupon voucher for Three Wombats Cafe. The name of the Cafe caught my eyes and the location was quite near my place so I went ahead and try...it is at 18 Kim Keat Road, near Balestier Road. The place is kind of quiet, peaceful and humble...there are limited seats so I suggest you place a reservation first before you go.

My voucher consisted of a soup of the day, an appetizer and a main.

Soup of the day (U.P. $3.90) was Cauliflower cream..quite thick and I couldn't finish..not because it was too much..just too thick to my liking.

Hot Hot Shroom (U.P. $6.90) - buttered and juicy white button mushroom served with special wombat sauce..I stole a piece before I took this picture..be careful when you eat it hot because the juice coming squirting out may scald u! Yum...

Pasta Carbonara (U.P. $10.90) - Bacon, egg yolk and parmesan cheese in cream sauce..nice! the cream was just nice, not too creamy or watery, the spaghetti was smooth and bouncy..the bacon really added fragrant to the dish..hmm..wait..where was my egg yolk?

Beef Lasagne (U.P. $11.90) - Layers of mozzarella cheese served with handmade beefy Bolognese sauce. If you like tomato or tomato sauce, this is the dish for you...I didn't feel gluttony after taking many bites and the cafe was quite generous with the beef..

I ordered an extra dish! BerriBerri Delight ($6.90) - Wombats' must try specialty dessert pancake. Served with special berry sauce and ice cream. This is a good to have pancake..the shape was so cute!! The pancake was thin but chewy...I couldn't finish this also after the carbonara and lasagne..

I think I will go back to try other dishes because I really enjoy the service there..they were so approachable and prompt. Keep it up guys!!

So here are my views:
Ambience 2.5/5
Food 3/5
Service 3/5
Price Affordable

Check out their website: http://www.threewombatscafe.com.sg/

Have a wonderful coming Good Friday!

xoxo 

Salted Caramel Artisan Ice Cream

Phew...I just came back from an almost 12-hour problematic night job feeling physically exhausted, but since it has way past my sleeping time, my brain cannot shut down. So I fell back into doing something I enjoy and relax doing: to blog about food!

Blogging about food is definitely a no brainer to me because I don't earn from food blogging (yet). So the main reason I took so long to update is because I need to work during weekends. So I apologize if you were waiting for this!

Salted Caramel Artisan Ice Cream.


It is located just next to Udders, selling various flavors of ice cream.

Children were confused and were not sure which flavor to choose...haha...I guess the mother allowed them to pick only one.

As you can see, it was fully packed. The "noise ventilation" was bad, super noisy mainly because there were many youngsters and children.

 Toppings!!!

I was seated near the toilet, a loner seat. Even though it was a one corner, the volume of the noise was still loud.

Here it goes...I've ordered waffles with 2 scopes of ice cream, recommended by other bloggers: Salted Caramel (left) and Horlick Tim Tam ($9.10).

If you like your waffle to be super crispy, like eating biscuits, this will be the one for you (you will really hit the plate when you tried to cut it). No bready texture, just pure crusts. Very challenging to eat when I really hate to hurt my gums with hard/crispy food...The waffle itself actually did not have much taste, in fact I think it has to be eaten with ice cream because their ice cream was very sweet...or it could be the flavor that I've chosen? The Horlick Tim Tam was definitely made from Horlick because of its unique taste. I couldn't really figure out the Salted Caramel though...not sure it was salted or caramel....

Overall, I think this place is overrated but it could be a good place to gather and share the waffle at the late hours.

Oh I almost forgot, at least this place served the cutlery to my table...hehe...maybe for that, I will go back.

Address:
246F Upper Thomson Road S574370

Opening hours:
Sun - Thurs : 12noon-11pm
Eve of Public Holidays, Fri & Sat : 12noon - 2am

Next....Three Wombats!

xoxo