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. …
Nando’s City Square, Johor Bahru
Nando’s has opened a new outlet in the basement of City Square Mall, Johor Bahru. Johor Bahru is the southernmost tip of Peninsula Malaysia (also referred to as West Malaysia) and City Square Mall is just across the border from…
Swissbake, Singapore
This place promises quality, premium European bakes. I popped in for breakfast one day. I ordered the Baker’s Basket (Singapore dollars $5.80).` Brutally frank: Their stuff tastes so good. They are indeed premium quality European baked goods. One bit and…
Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Phnom Penh
Venerated mainstay along Sisowath Quay. Consists of a bar/ restaurant and a hotel. Brutally frank: Venerated? More like overated. The décor is not particularly pretty nor does it exude old-world charm, despite being a historic address. The staff can’t really…
