The Olden Days at Lee Tai Fu

Lee Tai Fu is just minutes away from Tiong Bahru MRT Station. Easy to locate.

It's a great place to hang out for a meal with friends, and enjoy being spoiled by their wide selection of craft beers and ciders. 

The owner, Derek, always gives best recommendations, so be sure to approach him! It's a place that would bring back those old nostalgia with its old school decor where you try using their telephone!

They are currently having 2 promotions ongoing! If your birthday falls on that day, you will be given discounts according to your age. So if you are 25 years old, you will receive a 25% off on your meal. And if you are 78 years old, you will receive a 78% off on your meal.

Definitely not like any other restaurants! 

The other promo is for kids who excel in their studies. If your kid gets a F to a D or a D to a C grade, just bring your exam papers with the excelled grades and you get to get discounts on your kid's meal!

The Best of the Best: Toby's The Dessert Asylum

The last time I visited Toby's was when it was located at Parkway Parade. And now I am here again. It has relocated at Tradehub 21 Boon Lay instead which was of course nearer to my house!

This American-style café has an innumerable items on its menu. Turn that menu around and you will be facing with an equally packed menu for its desserts and drinks. So yes, it may be an asylum (for its sheer huge menu), but no, it’s surely not just about desserts here.

The number of items on the menu has also increased.

The Hulk-a-Mania was definitely refreshing especially during hot and humid weathers in Singapore!

But the one drink that kicked ass was the Lychee Lust. Sweet, tasty and heavenly. I was so lusting over it!

Sam and I enjoying the food at Toby's.

The Stewed Pork Pizza has very thin crust which I absolutely love. Pizzas, I believe, shouldn't have thick crust, because once you take the 3rd slice, you'll feel full.

Comes in 8 pieces, thin-crusted but not to the extent of biscuit-like, and generously topped with stewed pork.

 Each and every single piece of the pizza was smacked with a full-sized slab of meat and topped with onions and garlic sauce. The most memorable and my favorite dish here. Plausible for sharing between two; surprisingly remarkable and surely worthy.

And the baked chicken & mushroom, cheese + garlic sauce was sinfully delicious.

Spicy Chicken Pizza; capsicum, pineapple and tomato sauce. I love CAPSICUM so it was definitely a plus plus plus when the spicy chicken pizza has them.

Wacky Waffles with a choice of ice cream + a choice of fresh strawberries, banana or apple. And on the right is D LOVER (Durian). If you're a durian lover, then you should order the D LOVER. You won't regret it!

As a Geminian, I do have split personality and this dessert called ' Split Personality' fits me right to the bones! Vanilla Ice-Cream, Chendol, Red Bean, Coconut Cream and Gula Melaka! Oh my god! It's like having all the flavour bursting candies at ONE GO.

The rainbow cake was nothing like the others I've tasted. Presentation wise; it already scored a full marks. And when I ate the first bite, I fell in love with it.

Food: 4 / 5

Service: 5 / 5

Ambiance: 4 / 5

Toby's Dessert Asylum

Tradehub21 #01-35, 8 Boon Lay Way, 

Singapore 609964

Nearest MRT Station: Jurong East
Tel: +65 6316 2422

Opening Hours: 

Daily: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

The Delicious Sushi Burritos

“The burritos are so huge, it’s possible for it to be a meal on its own,” and true enough, the sushi burritos are packed with so many ingredients!

On the whole, I think that the concept of a sushi burrito is very creative and practical idea, as its packaging means that it can be eaten anywhere at anytime. The packaging makes it suitable for busy people on the go which is probably why Sushi Burrito also provides delivery services to offices making it perfect for the clientele in the Tanjong Pagar area. 

They do taste similar to the Japanese sushi we are more familiar with.

Sam and I thouroughly enjoyed the burritos.

Food: 4 / 5

Ambiance: 4 / 5

Service: 4 / 5

Where: 100 Tras Street, 100AM Shopping Mall #01-06 Singapore 079027 /Contact: 6543 6860

Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 11.00am -10.00 pm

How to get there: Nearest MRT Station is Tanjong Pagar. Buses to the vicinity: Bus 80 and 145.

Chilis will keep you wanting for MORE

For 40 years, Chili’s has been welcoming guests with their sizzling personality and serving up a good time, every time. Their fun and energetic atmosphere is the perfect place for family and friends to gather together and enjoy a delicious meal. Their menu has grown over the years to include a distinct mix of Southwestern-inspired, classic American and international flavours. 

You can still enjoy their mouthwatering burgers, ice-cold beers and margaritas that made us famous, or you can choose to sink your teeth into even more great, bold American favourites like their legendary Baby Back Ribs, Sizzling Fajitas and Boneless Buffalo Wings.

When I first entered the restaurant, it was low lit and decorated exactly like a typical American diner. There were booth seats, big pictures hung on the walls, a bar at the back of the restaurant with drink specials and records playing in the background. The atmosphere was boisterous and friendly- the sort of place you would want to come to for a football game.

The margaritas were strong. Too strong for me. But the taste was still fine.

The flatbread was actually my favorite for the day.

The menus were colourful and full of eye catching photographs of the food, it was so tempting to want to order everything that was available! It did not help that the booths around us were all being served with large platters of sizzling and bbq-ed items that smelled so good.

The Grilled Baby Back Ribs at $29 for half rack was literally 'fall-off-the-bone-tender' as the menu claimed. The meat was juicy, succulent and tasty with a hint of spiciness as we picked the Honey Chipotle as sauce of choice. The ribs came with 2 sides and we chose Loaded Mash- mashed potatoes with bacon bits and cheese and Seasoned Veggies  which were basically buttered steamed broccoli! Though personally I thought the half rack was a tad small, the flavour was definitely larger than life.

So Im thinking that Chilli's deserves a definite second visit especially since we are getting a 10% discount off our next visit with some promotion/offer they were having. Service wise, it was excellent. The waitress serving our table was always cheerful and efficient, even came to our table while we were eating to check if everything was alright and if the food was okay.

Service: 4 / 5

Ambiance: 4 / 5

Food: 3.5 / 5

Clarke Quay Central

6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #01-18 The Central

6225 1687

Open until 12:00 AM

Roboyes Cafe is Dog-Friendly.

When you enter, the first thing that strikes you is the baby blue colour scheme, reminiscent of an American country house. The wooden lawn fence that partitions the space adds to the countryside atmosphere. The floorspace is divided into 2: one area for dogs and their owners, and a separate area that for patrons without pets.

There were plenty of regular customers who brought their dogs to Roboyes Cafe. Big ones, small ones, the quiet ones, and unfortunately on that day, there was a very noisy dog who kept on barking.

We ordered Yuzu and Ribena Ice. Not too sweet, not too bitter. they were the perfect drinks for a hot and humid evening.

We had the delicious pork and bacon pasta and the pork burger with french fries.

The pork and bacon pasta was sublime. It was not too dry and the taste was spot on. Maybe they can do a little lesser on the pepper. Else everything will be a full mark.

The pork burger - the patty is made from scratch and its definitely not bought from the supermarket. The patty was thick, and mouth-watering.

Warning: If you do not like dogs, then this isn't a cafe for you to visit. But then again, you don't have to worry, the dogs won't bite! And like what most people say, guys and ladies who has dogs as their pets make a great wife and husband. You decide.

Service: 3.5 / 5

Food: 3.5 / 5

Ambiance: 3.5 / 5

#01-82, 34 Cassia Cres, 390034

ROBOYES CAFE, Address

The wonderful LUNCH at Creatures Cafe at 120 Desker Road.

Savour comfort on a plate at CREATURES, a modern-day café set in the culturally rich conservation area of Desker Road, once Singapore’s oldest and notorious red-light district which is now home to old-time shopkeepers, backpackers, and small modern offices.

CreatureS is one of those restaurants along Desker Road which you will take a second look. What lies beneath the bold black exterior of the two-storey shophouse is a cosy and beautifully designed space, with level one spotting a clean and bright look while the second level boasts a much more intimate and private ambience.

Watermelon and Peta.

Zhu Burger.

Crabmeat croissant.

(Food Tasting): Yakitori @ Dickson

Yakitori, literally “grilled chicken”, is a Japanese Style Skewered Chicken. Today Yakitori is made of several bite-sized pieces of chicken meat and giblets, threaded on a bamboo skewer and grilled. The word “Yakitori” was first seen in a cookbook written in 1643, using other kinds of birds such as duck, quail or pheasant. 
Yakitori became very popular around 1955, when broiler chickens became a common ingredient for the Japanese. Yakitori was often served by street vendors and at Izakaya (Japanese Style Tapas Bar) as a casual food.
There's plenty of restaurants and shops that serve yakitori but WHICH of them actually serve the better tasting ones?
I am a fan of yakitori for the longest time and I have been trying yakitori from many restaurants and shops but nothing's compared to the ones at Yakitori @ Dickson

Food Tasting: Aroy Mak Mookata

Food enthusiasts are guaranteed to be hypnotised and will find it hard to resist the Thai BBQ Mookata Buffet.

The place is simple but it has a homely feeling.

The staffs and in charge were uber friendly and will attend to whatever needs you require. They explained the menu to us in detail and patience.

I love the drinks especially the thai ice tea and ice milk green tea.

Food includes chicken, pork, pork belly, fish ball, hotdog, squid, pig liver, crabmeat, prawns, eggs, tanghoon, veg & golden mushrooms! One thing that I can say was that the food was fresh! 

Cheap & good! 

Enjoyed it a lot.

Sacha and Sons a New York Delicatessen

Sacha and Sons is SIngapore's first authentic New York Delicatessen - featuring hand rolled bagels, house cured and smoked pastrami, house cured pickles.

4 years in the making Sacha & Sons specializes in smoked pastrami, corned beef, roast beef and a selection of smoked fish. After extensive research and trial over more than 12 months we have created a unique curing process and special rub for our pastrami to get the most out of each brisket. Cooked for hours and then steamed on premise in custom made steamers so the color, flavor, texture and temperature render the briskets ready for hand carving.

Sacha & Sons not only represents the unique heritage of the Big Apple deli- with its bare bones menu of bagels, carved meats and limited frills- but also the labour of love that goes on behind the typical counter. 

The staffs and chefs were very friendly. It really livens up the restaurant! And it's also a cool place to have lunch cum meetings with your advertisers or clients! Cozy feeling.

The classic sodas are A MUST TRY. REALLY DARN GOOD!

In the Sacha’s Reuben Sandwich, you will find slice of pastrami (a must have), cheese and sauerkraut with pickled cucumber and coleslaw by the side. You know what I enjoyed the most? - THE ROAST BEEF. It was tender and well roasted. intricate and intoxicating taste.

This new bagel in town means business.

"The Chopped Liver WAS TO DIE FOR. Was it the best chopped liver I ever had? YES! Sorry mum and dad!

The desserts are to die for!

Rugelach - little pastry morsels with three different fillings - raspberry jam, chocolate or classic with cinnamon & brown sugar.

Sacha & Sons are owned by a husband and wife team, whom having both lived and worked in New York, are absolutely passionate about sharing their personal love of NY deli food to the rest of Singapore.

The food is worth coming back here for. Their pastrami might just be the best  by far in Singapore!

Ambiance:  5 / 5

Food: 4 / 5

Service: 4.5 / 5

Sacha & Sons

333A Orchard Road #03-02 Mandarin Gallery Singapore 238897
Tel: +65 67356961
Opening Hours: 9am – 9pm (Sun-Thurs), 9am – 10pm (Fri, Sat, Eve of PH)

Getting There

By MRT: North South line – Somerset or Orchard station

By Bus:

– alight opp Mandarin Orchard along Orchard Road – 36, 77, 124, 128, 143, 162, 162M, 167, 171, 174, 174e, 190, 518, 700, 700A

- alight at National Youth Council along Grange Road – 7, 14, 16, 36, 65, 77, 106, 111, 123, 174, 174e, 175, 971E

- alight opp Ngee Ann City along Orchard Turn – 14e, 124, 128, 143, 162, 162M, 167, 171, 190, 700, 700A

- alight at Midpoint Orchard along Orchard Road – 7, 14, 14e, 16, 65, 106, 111, 123, 175, 502