Shang Palace, Shangri-la, Jakarta
Shang Palace is the Chinese restaurant of the Shangri-la Hotel, Jakarta. Though traditional in appearance, its approach or “software” is decidedly more modern and fusion. Chilled fresh tiger prawns with homemade orange sauce Refreshing. Would have been more satisfying if…
Strictly Pancakes, Singapore
This place located at Prinsep Street is doing brisk business with students from nearby institutions. I picked the Tiramisu pancakes (3 warm chocolate pancakes with chocolate flakes on top, vanilla sauce drizzled on the side and a scope of vanilla…
Itacho Sushi, Singapore
I finally found a place that sells very affordable cold soba (S$4 per serving). The most crucial thing about cold soba is that it must be ice cold. The soya sauce must be ice cold as well. I am happy…
Pies and Coffee, Singapore
S$9.95 for a duck confit pie???? Not worth it, in my opinion. S$5.80 for a double-shot café latte, which I think was ok, price-wise. But the latte wasn’t hot enough. Another customer had the same complaint. They have other outlets…
Nando’s City Square, Johor Bahru
Went to Nando’s again. Had my usual ¼ chicken with 2 sides. Sad to report portions have shrunk. They now don’t serve water. See previous post. Their stuttering excuse was pretty lame too – the water supply is mixed with…
Flam’s at Orchard Central, Singapore
Ed’s note (15 Apr 2013): This restaurant has since closed down. I’m not surprised. This is a new restaurant right in the heart of Orchard Road of Singapore, offering Flammekueche, which is still a bit of a novelty here. Ordered…
Nando’s City Square, Johor Bahru
I made my way to Nando’s again. See my previous post. I ordered the quarter chicken with 2 sides at Malaysian Ringgit RM $19.60 (RM$16.90 + 6% govt tax + 10% service charge). I consider this great value to get…
Ao Nang Beach, Krabi
The epi-centre of tourist activity/ madness. An assortment of near-identical shops selling Thai-themed tank tops/ T-shirts (Chang beer tank, any one?), counterfeit fashion, restaurants (Thai, Western, Italian, Kebabs, Indian), tours, you get the idea. There is also a Burger King,…
Feel Good Restaurant and Massage, Krabi
This is Hoijor Balls, made from minced chicken. Pad Thai, with squid and shrimp. Steamed mussel with sweet basil leaves – quite unusual Fried bread with minced pork – this is so satisfying and makes for an excellent appetiser. I…
Wang Sai Seafood, Krabi
Coconut shake – it has real bits of coconut albeit sans milk unlike the usual fruit shake. Pineapple and cashew fried rice This definitely needs more pineapple and cashews to give it more oomph and make it much more satisfying. …
