EAST OCEAN TEOCHEW RESTAURANT @ SHAW CENTRE,Singapore - "Fav SUNDAY YUM CHA & My DAD's Pre-Birthday Lunch" - March 27 2011

Since it was a long time ago that my parents Yum Cha @ EAST OCEAN,I suggested that we celebrate his Birthday there on Sunday Yum Cha !!!  Of course I know my Dad have his own Fav Yum Cha Eats which is - Asia Grand.But i told him that the Dim Sum are prepared by a very experienced Hong Kong Dim Sum Chef.And also there will be more Dim Sum selection promoted on Sundays only ! ;-)

So i was happy that everyone enjoyed his pre-Birthday Yum Cha Lunch & especially many thanks to the senior staffs liked Liew Liew & Jenny ( ex-Lei Garden,Chijmes ) for their "special personalised service" & especially arranging their - Complimentary beautiful & specially Chinese Longevity Birthday Bun prepared by their Chef for my Dad's Special Day !!! ;-)

On Sundays @ East Ocean - "the atmosphere there is really packed & noisey liked you are having Weekend Yum Cha with your family in any popular Chinese Eats in Hong Kong !!!" And some temporary tables need to be arranged at every possible available space with all private rooms are open up ! And their waitress will bring around trays of hot Dim Sums & shouting out ala Hong Kong style ! ;-)

And since it was our 1st Sunday Yum Cha @ EAST OCEAN,I requested their Manageress Liew Liew to arranged some Dim Sum from the Menu & others from their Special Sunday Promo & here are several yummy Dim Sum that we ordered & enjoyed :

We started with several Dim Sums then,of course since it was my Dad's Pre-Birthday Lunch,I had pre-ordered a Special Soup for my Parents to enjoy ! ;-)

Double Boiled Mini Buddha Jump Over The Wall Soup

And I know my Parents would like a Healthy Vegetable Dish to enjoy !!! And the Taste of this looked ordinary but delicious !!! ;-)

Instead of the usual Longevity E-FU Noodles that we always ordered,I suggested we order this "Shanghai style Noodles" which is one of my FAVs @ EAST OCEAN !!! Just add some Black Vinegar & Pepper and then stir the Egg !!! It's really delicious !!!  ;-)

Since I LUV CHINESE DESSERTS very much,I took the good opportunity of ordering several of their popular Desserts !!! ;-)  :

ADDRESS : 1 Scotts Road #02-18 Shaw Centre Singapore
CONTACT : +65 6235 9088
WEBSITE : http://www.eastocean.com.sg/

Cheers & Enjoy !!!
AnDreW ;-)

GREENWOOD FISH BISTRO @ Greenwood Avenue,Singapore - "Fav Crabmeat & Lobster VONGOLE and Fish & Chips - Lunches Year 2011

It have been awhile & I missed FISH BISTRO's "Spaghetti Crabmeat Vongole" so i suggested to my good Lunch Buddy - KIE.And he immediately agreed with me that it was an excellent idea ! Good location and FOC Parking ! It was a good change from Eats @ Orchard & in the City !

And also i especially like this idea of having a quick look at all their latest shipment of Fresh Seafood at their FISH MARKET Shop few doors away, and tasting it soon on our plates @ their BISTRO ! ;-)



I heard that there's experienced Baker in their kitchen & i enjoyed their warmly baked Bread very much ! Yums !!! ;-)

Both of us just luv their Shellfish,Mussels....( there was no Promos for this on Fridays & it's on Mondays only ! ;-( )....Anyway we decided share this for our Starters :

Maine Mussel With White Wine Garlic

And then of course - for the Main Course - this is really a Must Try ( for those who enjoy Vongole ) & if you prefer mild or very spicy,just request less or chilli padi....



We noticed that there Fish & Chips was Best Seller that day & we quickly checked with their Senior Crew - VIJAY and he highly recommended this ! Yums !!! ;-)



After enjoying all of the above,there was "no more room" for Sweets !!! Next time will check if there's any Signature Desserts !!! ;-)
Address : 34 & 38 Greenwood Avenue,Singapore 289236
Contact : +65 6467 4950
Website : http://www.fishshop.sg/

Already looking forward to next visits soon especially on their Promos Days !!!

Cheers & Enjoy !!!
Andrew ;-)

THE TAVERN RESTAURANT @ 227 RIVER VALLEY ROAD,Singapore - "Re-Visited & Dinner" on March 16 2011

My last time to the above Swiss Chalet style Shophouse with cosy candle lit 90s decor with Retro music & movable Chalkboard Menu - which is well known for - Steak & Seafood Eats owned by the famous Mr.Poh was a few years ago !
And many thanks to a great suggestion by my good buddy to do a re-visit to one of his Fav Eats,i was happy that i could once again enjoy this "oldie but goodie" relaxing eats !!!

There are a few experienced senior staffs who probably worked there a very long time ! Their service and recommendation was excellent for their Menu and Wine List ! And we decided it on French Fine Wine :

Enjoyed their warm Bread Rolls in the Basket especially with hot cheese ( not too keen on the pickles ! )

Then i had a "tough time" to decide on both the Appetizer and Main Course because there were several Favs Signature Eats that i missed....eg - for Appetizer,it was : Pan Fried Goose Liver or Fresh Oysters & several others....so since it was awhile since i enjoyed Fresh Juicey Oysters....

Fresh Irish & Canadian Oysters

And as always we were having a happy dinner mood and it was time to order & decant another French....

Strawberry Sherbet

With Mr.Poh around to give excellent hospitality and he will always try his best to assist if there are any special request liked birthday cake at short notice ! And because of this,there are many loyal regulars !

Here's my Main Course....which was probably the most popular and highly recommended :

Australian Wagyu Beef

Of course after enjoying both the above,i was looking forward to a sweet finale to a truly enjoyable dinner ! ( already hoping for more "re-visits" to the above !!! ) It was time for their ever popular classical Signature Dessert because i always enjoy watching the preparation and cooking by their senior manager on the small tableside....then he will add brandy...there will be flame....very appetizing indeed !!!....

Crepes Suzette With Vanilla Ice Cream

With all the New Celebrity Eats opened,personally i still enjoy TAVERN very much !!!  And i will highly recommend it for a enjoyable or romantic dinner !!! Looking forward to taste more of their Signature Eats soon !!!

Cheers & Enjoy !!!
AnDreW ;-)

ADDRESS : 227 River Valley Road
CONTACT : +65 6737 6995
WEBSITE : http://www.tavern.com.sg/

ENOTECA L'OPERETTA - "BAROLO WINE DINNER BY PAOLO SCAVINO" - March 14 2011

Many thanks for your special invitation to your 1st L'Operetta Wine Dinner,Mizutani-san !
It was most interesting and enjoyable ! The Dinner Menu and the BAROLO Wine was excellent !!!

With ELISA SCAVINO from PAOLO SCAVINO
And also with L'Operetta Owner - K MIZUTANI

After several enjoyable lunches,it was my 1st Time @ L'Operetta for Dinner.And the timing was good because after the afternoon showers,i really enjoyed the evening cool & scenic walk from UOB Plaza and of course i was looking forward to this Special Wine Dinner ! And here are the Fine Wine Selection from PAOLO SCAVINO that we enjoyed :

And here's the Special BAROLO Dinner Menu ( with Wine Pairing ) prepared by L'Operetta Italian trained Head Chef - SEITA NAKAHARA that we enjoyed :






ANTIPASTO - Beef Tartare Topped With Summer Truffle

BAROLO DOCG - 2006

PRIMI PIATTI - Agnolotti del Plin Burro e Salvia
- Ravioli filled with Minced Veal & Black Cabbage

BAROLO "BRICCO AMBROGIO" DOCG - 2005

Tajarin Ragu Piemontese
- Tagliolini with Braised Minced Meat In Red Wine

BAROLO "ROCCHE DELL'ANNUNZIATA" - 2003

SECONDO PIATTO - Brasato di Guancia di Manzo e Pure' di Patate
- Red Wine Braised Beef Cheek With Potato Puree

BAROLO "BRIC DEL FIASC" - 2001

DOLCE - Bonet,Biscotti e Amaretti
- Traditional Piemontse Chocolate Pudding with
Almond-Flavored Amaretti Cookies

My No.1 FAV - BAROLO ROCCHE DELL'ANNUNZIATA - 2003
- Robert Parker Jt - 94 points Jan 2006

Well done & Domo Arigato,Mizutani-san !!! Already looking forward to the next Special Wine Dinner !!!

Cheers & Enjoy !!!
AnDreW ;-)

ADDRESS : 78,79 Boat Quay Singapore 049866
CONTACT : +65 6438 2482

LEI GARDEN @ Orchard Shopping Centre,Singapore - "FAV & Enjoyable Dinners" Year 2010 - ( CLOSED )

LEI GARDEN in both Singapore and Hong Kong are definitely my No.1 FAVs Hong Kong Cantonese Eats !!! Over here,for a very long time i have been a "loyal customer" & enjoyed Yum Cha @ Chijmes and Live Seafood Dinner @ Orchard with my good friends and VIP Clients.And when i'm in Hong Kong,it will be IFC,Central for Yum Cha ! ( Reservations is a Must because there's a long waiting list ! )

Their Chef standard of cooking and quality and taste is always consistently high and excellent ! And their staffs are all so well trained that their "competitors" will try their best to hire them ! I enjoyed especially their Daily Soups and also their Double Boiled Tonic Soups very much ! And of course their Live Seafood promotions ! It really reminded me so much of "having a good Cantonese Eats in Hong Kong" !

But with so much "competition from others near both locations" i have noted their business have been affected because it's no longer as "packed" as before on weekdays but there is still a "strong & loyal followings both locals liked myself and Japanese expats !!!"

Just love both their Chinese Wine ( This Is My No.1 Fav !!! ) :

And also their Red Wine :

Here are several of the recent delicious Fav Eats that we enjoyed :

CHILLED LIVE RED FLOWER CRAB "TEO CHEW" STYLE

Just liked in Hong Kong,the Chef always need to be very innovative with new creations for Mini - Appetizers  such as :

BARBEQUED SUCKLING PIG SKIN
SERVED ON GLUTINOUS RICE
WITH GREEN SALAD

And of course their Daily & Double Soups are very high standards ! But it's their Chicken Shark Fins Soup that are really excellent !!!

BOILED SHARK'S FIN WITH PURE CHICKEN STOCK

Here's several of the Mains that are my Fav Eats :

BRAISED ABALONE WITH GOOSE PALM
AND VEGETABLE IN ABALONE SAUCE

STIR-FRIED FRESH CRAB MEAT With EGG
WHITE Served With Crispy Rice Nest

Sea Cucumber With Chinese Baby Cabbage

STEAMED LIVE "SO MEI" FISH IN
LIGHT SOYA SAUCE

Deep Fried Soon Hock Fish Tail In Claypot
With Roast Pork

Lobster Battered With Salted Egg Yolk

STEAMED LIVE ALASKAN CRAB

Deep Fried Battered Alaskan Crab With Salt,Chilies & Pepper

POACHED HOME MADE NOODLE WITH FRESH CRAB
MEAT SERVED IN BAMBOO CUP

After a truly enjoyable meal - their Chinese Desserts are also excellent ( especially their Bird's Nest in different styles ! ) :

BIRD NEST IN COCONUT

My No.1 Fav - "Creamy Pumpkin Bird's Nest"

Fav Chinese Sweets - "Almond Cream With Bird's Nest"

Just love this "specially created Chinese Birthday Buns" :

ADDRESS : 321 Orchard Road #03-00 Orchard Shopping Centre
CONTACT : +65 6734 3988

Always looking forward to more Eats @ LEI GARDEN ! And my coming trip in April to their LEI GARDEN @ IFC HONG KONG ! So stay tuned folks !

Cheers & Enjoy !!!
AnDreW ;-)