Madeleine's Original Portugese Egg Tart & Puff- Singapore
I had these pictures taken sometime ago when I was in Singapore and we passed by this egg tart shop that does not look impressive at all but was told that they sell really good and tasty egg tarts. So we stopped to buy some to try out. Unfortunately, as it is quite late in the afternoon, only a few tarts are left and we just bought whatever that are left in the trays. We could not wait and once in the car we started eating them immediately and could not agree more with what comments we hear about their tarts. The pastry was so soft and flaky and melt in the mouth as soon as you bite into them and the egg custard was just to the right sweetness.
Name: Madeleine's Original Portugese Egg Tart & Puff Address: 198 Tanjong Katong Road, Singapore 436997 Tel: +65 6247 9363
I'm back for more bento box at DeliVeg. I'm a huge fan of Japanese food. Japanese food combines a few simple ingredients to create a tantalizing feast. It's so addictive that Malaysians and Singaporeans, in particular, would queue for hours just to dine in certain Japanese eateries. Being a vegetarian, although I am only restricted to certain items on the menu, I would also flock these eatery to satisfy my cravings.
A mural of famous vegetarians :)
One voice, one vision, one verdict. Global Vegetarianism.
Zakana Kats - $ 8.90 I personally like this dish a lot! The 'fis-' was deep fried to perfection and went well with the mayonnaise-like sauce. Very good value as it came with a side salad and miso soup.
Claypot rice - $ 7.00 The rice was burnt when it got to our table. This was much better during our previous visit, wondering what happened =( However, kudos to the chef for actually attempting to cook the rice in the claypot though!
Ebi Tempura - $ 9.00 The "prawns" tasted very "floury" and I did not find much satisfaction in this dish. Would have preferred a more springy and chewy feel. Nevertheless, the crispy outer managed to save the day.
Laksa - $ 7.00 This dish is actually more appetizing than it looks, and I'm very thankful and actually surprised that
Soup comes with Laksa What a weird combination! Laksa with apple soup. haha. I like the soup though, very unique on its own, a little weird when served together with laksa. =.= Apple juice - $ 3.00 A very normal glass of freshly juiced apple.
All in all, I would go back for the bento boxes as they still remain the highlight of this eatery. If they are serious about keeping their business alive, they really need to improve on the other items. Any readers who frequent this eatery, would appreciate it if you would share your experiences with us :)
Name : Deli Veg Address : 200 South Bridge Road, Singapore 058749 Tel : 6223 9686 Fax : 6224 0991
A relaxing treat at Beanstro (Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf) in Singapore's Marina Sands
It is again time for us to perform our yearly shopping ritual at neighboring Singapore. Having heard so much about Marina Sands, we decided to drop by to visit the new iconic trio of Singapore. It was only semi-ready for business, with many shops and attractions still closed for renovation, guess it's not a good time to visit it just yet.
Looks like a cruise ship got itself roofed atop the trio isn't it.
We were looking for a place to rest our weary feet, having overused them at Orchard Rd, Vivocity, Velocity, and we were delighted when we came across my favorite cafe: the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. I am not exactly sure why the management had renamed it to Beanstro, perhaps this branch is not your regular coffee bean outlet as the setting is such that some of the seatings are arranged to be next to the Venetian River. The coffee is of very good value as patrons get to enjoy the relaxing ambiance created by the lazy river with occasional gondolas rowing by.
Ice Lemon Tea - $ 4.90
Cafe Hazelnut - $ 5.90
Ultimate Mocha Ice Blended - $ 7.30
The Singapore Flyer
Name : Beanstro, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Address: The Shoppes At Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenut #B2-20/20A, Singapore 018972 Tel : 6688 7001
Passed by this restaurant by chance and as it was already way passed lunch time there was no crowd at all. Glanced through the menu and found the name "Peaceful Plant" on the menu rather appealing. It is actually tender lotus roots braised with peanuts. As I was not so hungry, so I just ordered this dish with a bowl of brown rice which came in a small grinding bowl with some sesame seeds. I was advised that I had to slowly grind them until fine and then to sprinkle onto the brown rice to be taken with the soup of the day. It was indeed very creative and appealing. The food was delicious and healthy. The lotus roots were braised to a perfect softness and the soup was so satisfying. Definitely worth to visit again.
Peaceful interior
Menu
Peaceful Plant - $ 6.80
Brown Rice
Served with sesame seeds which you have to grind yourself
Soup of the day
Name : Naive Vegetarian Restaurant Address: 99 East Coast Road, East Singapore 428795 Tel : 6348-0668
Ice Kacang at Terminal 2 - Singapore Changi Airport
It's going to be 41C tomorrow here in Melbourne, it makes me crave Cendol and Ice-Kacang even more. After browsing through some of my food pics from Singapore, I came across an unposted pics, taken in T2 in Changi Airport - ice kacang. Ahhh... how I miss this delightful thirst quencher and "body cooler". For those of you that do not know what's an ice-kacang, it's a bowlful of shaved ice drizzled with a few different colored syrup, with hidden goodies like sweetened red beans, corn, atapchi, peanuts, etc, hiding underneath the huge mountain of shaved ice. Though this may not be the best ice-kacang I've ever tried, but just looking at it makes me salivate and crave for it even more.
Since young I've been a big fan of Banana Fritters (more commonly known as Goreng Pisang in Malaysia). The sweetness of the banana is amplified to an enormous extent when deep fried. However, deep fried bananas become very mushy. Its creators were very creative to pre-dip the bananas in a pot of batter before deep-frying, thus adding a crunchy texture to the outside making it a well loved cuisine amongst people of all walks of life.
Lan Kee at Bedok Interchange in Singapore serves awesome banana fritters
BEST Loh Poh Bang in Singapore and I say Malaysia too!
I know I've posted this a few times but it definitely deserves constant reminders as to how delicious they are! Soft and Cottony, these babies definitely melt in your mouth, bringing a pleasant sweetness in your palette, not too sweet but sweet enough to cause one to smile uncontrollably after every bite. I'm not a big pastry fan but I can never resist these delicious Chinese roundies. Yep, i'm a loh poh bang fanatic. Nothing I've eaten is a match to these, not even the ones in Hong Kong! Do try them if you visit Singapore, as it's in a very convenient tourist area (within walkable distance from Bugis Junction, MRT- Bugis)
I have not tried the food at this restaurant as VHF is only a stone's throw away. Maybe next time I visit Singapore!
There are two temples, one a Chinese and the other an Indian, side by side of each other, and devotees, mostly Chinese praying there. It is interesting to see that joss sticks are also being burned at the Indian Temple and I observe that a number of them will offer prayers at both temples. Around this area can be found many vegetarian restaurants and food courts. One of the more famous and most visited, I think, will be the Fortune Food Court, as this complex alone houses many vegetarian restaurants and the choices are so abundant. I will never miss to visit this particular restaurant, Healthy Vegetarian Food, as I can find a good variety of all types of vegetarian dishes and the prices are reasonable and portions are so generous.
Feel so touched and grateful that our friends took the trouble to find out and brought us to this vegetarian restaurant which serves Oriental, Western and Italian. They claim that their food contain NO MSG and NO EGG and is wholesome and all the goodness in their dishes. Taste is good and prices are reasonable.
Two avid vegetarians are here to share some insights to the world of vegetarianism.
Hopefully, through this site, the lives of some animals can be spared. Always remember, animals have feelings too, they are our friends not our meal.
Name: Madeleine's Original Portugese Egg Tart & Puff
All in all, I would go back for the bento boxes as they still remain the highlight of this eatery. If they are serious about keeping their business alive, they really need to improve on the other items. Any readers who frequent this eatery, would appreciate it if you would share your experiences with us :)
Looks like a cruise ship got itself roofed atop the trio isn't it.
The Singapore Flyer
Peaceful interior
Menu
Peaceful Plant - $ 6.80
Brown Rice
Served with sesame seeds which you have to grind yourself
Soup of the day
Name : Naive Vegetarian Restaurant
Mixed vege with meehoon
Cooling tea
Name: Healthy Vegetarian Food
Name: Simple Food
Vegetarian Party
Pot Luck Party