The Soup Restaurant, Toa Payoh

This is one of the Chinese restaurants that I like pretty much. The foods that I have had from this restaurant (have tried 2 branches thus far @ Jurong Point and Toa Payoh) were all pretty decent.

Braised peanut was served almost immediately once we have placed our orders. One of my favourites!

Followed by the soup we ordered, Double Boiled Dried Scallop with Black Chicken Soup.

I was first introduced to this restaurant, to their popular dish - Samsui Ginger Chicken by B. I was fairly reluctant try it out initially and had an impression that I would most probably not like that dish coz I am definitely not a big fan of ginger.

I was absolutely wrong! The chicken was soft and tender and it blended really well with the ginger paste, which in my opinion was not too gingery <3

I also like their Ah Por Sweet Potato Leaves (non-spicy) and Ah Gong Sweet Potato Leaves (Spicy). Yuummmmm~ I love both versions. Sweet potato leaves is definitely one of my favourites vegetable dishes!

Thank you for your recommendation, B!! *muacks :P

Din Tai Fung, Pavillion

A wide spread franchise in Singapore, originally from Taiwan.

The food was fairly average but the crowd was so crazy whenever I walked pass any Din Tai Fung in Singapore. Without failed, there would always be a long queue at Din Tai Fung when it is close to meal time. In my personal opinion, I think it doesn’t make sense to queue up for them and hence I have only tried it once in Singapore (at non-peak hours).

Got a chance to try Din Tai Fung again (at non-peak hours too), simply because dad wanted to eat some Chinese food. We went in to the restaurant a bit earlier than lunch time which saved us from queuing up (otherwise, we might give it a missed) *phew~

Of all the appetizers, we chose the century egg with preserved ginger. I think my aunt’s homemade ones was better :P

We also ordered the breadcrumbs coated prawn with mango. Well, it was pretty average, I have tried something similar which was better elsewhere.

Din Tai Fung is famous for their Xiao Long Bao and La Mian, so without any hesitant, those were ordered too.

We had a serve of Baby Xiao Long Bao with Superior Broth.

And, a bowl of Braised Beef Noodles Soup.

And, we end our meal with something sweet, steamed Ma Lai Gao served with sesame paste and condensed milk .

Condensed milk, reminiscence of childhood, yummmmm~. That was the best part of the meal <3

Pizzeria Mozza, Marina Bad Sands

It was a random suggestion to go to Marina Bay Sands on one of the days to attend one of the exhibitions there.

And, it was lunch time when we were out from the exhibition. So, it was time to look for food again!!! *blinks blinks, eyes open big big*

As mentioned, it was not planned, so no homework was done and we were clueless of what to eat before we finally settled at Pizzeria Mozza.

We were lucky as we might not get a seat if we were still indecisive at that time. Not long after being seated, the restaurant was crowded with patrons. (Seems like we've made a right choice!)

I LOVE the complimentary bread sticks! It was so nice. “Now you see it, now you don’t!” It was gone in seconds :P

We ordered a Calamari al forno with fagioli & oregano to start with. It was a tad too salty. Nonetheless, the squid was cooked to perfect and I definitely heart the lentils! Yummmm~

For mains, we had a pork rib marinated with herbs. The pork rib was average but the salad that came with it was fantastic! I focused more on the “side” instead of the “main” *Oops, wrong focus(?), hiakz

Besides, we also ordered a pizza Prosciutto di Parma, rucola, tomato & mozzarella to share. The pizza base was rather unique; thin and light crispy crust yet chewy and airy at the same time. The topping was rather unique as well. And my friend could not really accept the taste though he likes the base *grins

I really like the complimentary bread sticks, salad and the pizza that I think I would come back for more.

FYI, they have a great variety of rather unique pizza (with special toppings) to choose from! I am sure there would be one flavor that will suit you! Cheers.

Learn from Yesterday, Live for Today, Hope for Tomorrow

I am BACK to blogging!!! ;)

It is undeniable that many would think that I have been slacking for quite a bit in updating this blog of mine.

Indeed, I admit that I have been not keeping my blog up to date. However, it was not because I was slacking, what I could say is my priority was given to something else. There were too many things to work on in the last couple of months.

And today, after much considerations and thoughts in the last 2 weeks, I am calling it an end to my primary priority which I have been working on over the last 5months. It is a disappointment to both parties, I guess. I could tell from their reply. Sighs.

Nonetheless, it doesn’t mean that I am giving up my dreams; it is just that there are too much constraints and I have been trying to delay the progress to work things out a little on my side, which was truly unfair for the other party.

I accept the finite disappointment, but I will definitely not lose to the infinite hope.

Life is filled with hope. When one door closes, another opens; it doesn’t take me long to understand that. And, that is why I have already had my 2nd and 3rd priorities to fill up the place *winks*

I have no regrets; it is part of my learning path. Indeed, I am grateful for all the supports and love given all these while. I am grateful that whenever I fall, there is always someone to support me. No matter where you al l are and what you all are doing.

Thank you very much my dear all. You all are greatly appreciated.

Having hope and all of you, everything is possible! Cheers.

I promise to work harder to make you all feel proud of me.

Hugs.