Chye Seng Huat Hardware

I have been hearing good reviews about this establishment which some touted as the best coffee experience in town. Was not too sure whether this place was easy to find, we took time in making a trip there.

I would say if you don't drive, it may be tricky to find this but when you are around the vicinity, it wouldn't be hard to miss the camouflage of steel door 'olden' days which has an open entrance/like garage-kind next to it which is actually the main entrance.

The decor is like modern industrial and rustic look and quite spacious with outdoor and indoor seating. Came in before lunch and it was not packed but few patrons were occupying both areas.

It was certainly a laid-back atmosphere but I wish they have more table seating instead of high counter table setting for its indoor area, to make it easier and more relax for patrons to sit; but it still a cool design..

Not many brunch menu on offer but we were here for the Coffee as often heard how good the coffee was. Either my buddy who were coffee lover got up on the wrong side or the coffee was not to their liking, their verdict was it was Okay but not as great to make them return for more.

The staff mostly clustered around the ordering table as it was where they prepared for drinks and meals, but one or two were around the venue though I felt we were inclined to go over the counter for any request instead of calling.

All around, it was a good experience and showing support for local independent establishment is always a good thing and especially if you are a coffee lover. CSHH certainly requires strong local fans as their patrons considering the limited menu and not so common to find location. 

Too bad I am not a coffee lover so can't comment much on its coffee but I would suggest a visit here.

Cute idea of having the ice coffee housed in a bottle

A cuppa of cappucino with a slice of lemon cake, the cake was good!

We were seated right at the counter where a staff prepared a coffee manually

For the music in the house

Condiments area next to equipments

Homemade Lemonade

Our brunch plate

It was good, simple yet good

A good pie to share...

Sorry for late posting, this was during Xmas period hence the decor

Simple yet clever idea for wall decor

Order counter

Getting busier at noon time

View to next door area

Who doesn't love bamboo bike?

Chye Seng Huat Hardware
150 Tyrwhitt Rd, 
Singapore 207563
Tel: (+65) 6396 0609
Opens from 
Tuesday to Friday from 9 am to 7 pm
Saturday to Sunday from 9 am to 10 pm
Kitchen closes at 5 pm

DO NOT DINE at JAAN @ Swissotel Stamford Hotel

We found with a great disappointment that we were not going to taste Chef Julien's French cooking due to their poor service. This was not even a dining service but with their reservation service which left a negative impression and made us reluctant to reserve a table.

They mentioned their reservation window was not opened yet, they took your detail and put you in 'their list' yet they didn't been in touch with you and once you ask them again, they told you that you were in Queue again for a table??

It is so apparent that even manager level at Swissotel is not well trained to handle this situation and made matter worse by saying that they 'actually' took a reservation if you are willing to reserve it by making advanced payment. ???

If you do that, please make it a fair and open condition, don't do it when we brought up that at Le Jules Verne, Eiffel Tower with limited table openly did that.

It sounded as if they do accept bribe to secure a table?

This is supposedly a fine dining restaurant but seeing how lack of honesty for patrons that are willing to come and visit the restaurants were a horrific service to any restaurant and albeit a proclaimed fine dining with minimum of S$300/pax

Please do not spend your time making reservation and then proceed in saying goodbye to that kind of spending at JAAN, it is best to visit other fine dining restaurants which has trained its staff well.

The Kitchen Table @ W Sentosa Cove, Singapore

W Hotel is always synonym with its chic, modern and creative interior design and art installations throughout the hotel. It is no wonder you can expect the same from its restaurant, and The Kitchen Table at W Sentosa Cove is no exception.

From its table setting, dinnerware to dishes offered during breakfast hour, the restaurant bound to awe you and leave a memorable breakfast like no other hotel.

Breakfast at W Sentosa Cove guaranteed will satisfy your morning hunger. From Asian counter with hot noodles to its pastries collection, it was presented with attention to details and easy on the palate.

Service was attentive and prompt despite running on full house. I would recommend to come before 9 am though as it was less chaotic and ample food supply.

If you stay at W Sentosa Cove, do try their breakfast or buffet at The Kitchen Table.

Their table furnishings are impressive

Displaying Stelton Coffee Pots are impressive enough to show they know which are good brands but pity if they are only for display

Dining area

They did go in length for their decor

This fresh juice were excellent and this brand was not for sale anywhere else

Loving this presentation 

Food counter with prepping station

These were croissants on Kebab style...I was tickled by this idea indeed

View from entrance

Main food counter

This Salmon Egg Benedict was beautifully done

Again, W attention to detail are proven in their utensils

Yummy prawn laksa

Few dim sum; not a bad either

These Eggs in A Cup were another highlights for me

Pretty cheese pastry as our closure

The Kitchen Table

W Sentosa Cove

21 Ocean Way · Singapore, 098374 Singapore 

Tel: (+65) 6808 7268

http://www.wsingaporesentosacove.com/en/thekitchentable

Opening Hours:

Breakfast 06:00 to 11:00

Lunch 12:00 to 15:00
Dinner:                    
Sunday - Thursday 18:00 to 22:30
Friday - Saturday 18:00 to 23:30

Quayside Fish Bistro & Bar

Quayside Isle at Sentosa is the new dining destination, next to W Sentosa Cove hotel, you will not miss this vibrant and open area. One thing for sure, it doesn't feel like you are in Sentosa, as if you are being transported to Miami or some marina living area.

Seeing those yachts parked, walking on the wooden plank and these vibrant and happening restaurants on its side, you would love to soak in this atmosphere.

We couldn't really decided which one of these restaurants that we'd love to try but upon seeing Quayside Fish Bistro & Bar, it won our vote.

Didn't expect that reservation would be helpful here as we kind of underestimated the crowd which came before dinner time, so we ended up with alfresco seating.

I'd love to sit indoor as it seems so cosy surrounded by sleek and modern design with excellent background music too.

Our waiting staff, Edward, was excellent; he was friendly, courteous and knew what to suggest about my drink when I wasn't too sure about it and he noticed it. I was glad he did that as the virgin mojito was excellent! Edward was exception but overall service by other staff bound to make you leave as satisfied diners.

We also fell in love with the dishes; it was fresh and cooked beautifully, particularly my cod fish. It was the first time I encountered a 'charcoal' asparagus and I got to tell you, I was desperate to know how to cook this after eating it.

Strongly suggest to make any reservation at any of restaurant here as we saw endless patrons streaming in throughout the night in Quayside Fish Bar & Bistro and some of its neighbouring restaurants.

Would love to try other restaurants but to do that, we would need to spend few days and nights around Quayside Isle.
Choosing Quayside Fish Bistro & Bar is a no-fail choice and it just goes well with the marina atmosphere .

View around Quayside Isle

It wasn't even 6.30 pm yet and the crowd was already occupying all indoor seats

Loving this modern and sleek décor; there is a fresh seafood counter on the right

Alfresco area

This was one of the best calamari I've ever had

Fresh smoothies of Orange and Mango

Bespoke Mocktail and I loved this Virgin Mojito; it was made on the spot and all the balance was right

Pan Roasted Chilean Cod

Feta cheese corn grits, 'charcoal' asparagus, blood orange-figs sauce

The fish was cooked beautifully, the balance of feta cheese and orange-figs sauce complemented the fish very well

And this charcoal asparagus was truly amazing, first time I encountered this and I loved every bits

qsfb's signature chilli crab linguine

For chili crab meat lovers, you wouldn't regretted this



 

Quayside Fish Bistro & Bar

31 Ocean Way

#01-11, Quayside Isle

Singapore 098375

Tel: +65 6268-8633

http://www.qsfishbar.com/index.html

Opening Hours:

Tuesday to Thursday from 12 pm to 12 am

Friday from 12 pm to 1 am

Saturday from 11 am to 1 am

Sunday from 11 am to 12 am

 



 



Lady M Confections @ Marina Square

The marketing hype surrounding this famous cake shop from NYC has been bombarded local media so it wasn't a surprise when we went there in one late afternoon, the eatery was full and we needed to queue. This outlet is located in the new wing of Marina Square, the Dining Edition area.

While queuing, we saw a few tables which vacant and getting more tables as some were leaving but there was no staff in attendance and even acknowledged seeing us standing in the line.

Even the couple stood behind me getting impatient after seeing how we in line were being ignored. It was an annoying start indeed.

One of the male staff saw me and he kinda nodded to us but didn't really welcome us but we took it as a sign for us to sit in on one of the cleaned table.

Ironically, the couple behind us was then being noticed by other young staff and were guided to sit and given a menu; whereas, the male staff who saw us first didn't even bother to attend to us and most of them just huddled and chatted behind the beverage counter.

I had to ask for the menu, given and immediately ordered it, and again worry whether they got our order right as I noticed another discrepancies, some of the staff took the order by keying it into electronic pad, while ours was no note taking at all.

There was no consistency at all; most of staff were either huddled and chatted behind the cake counter or the beverage counter and none were really looking over for tables and incoming patrons.

Our order came and yes, while the layered cake tasted good but nonetheless, it wasn't that fantastic and aching your dessert appetite to return here.

I strongly suggest if you wish to try Lady M cake, please order a take away which was done directly at the cake counter instead of sitting in to have your tea break. It wasn't worth the wait and expenses.

View from our queue

The cake counter, much worth it to order a take away



These were 'empty' tables yet no one looked at us to welcoming us for a seat



Lady M Iced Grey and Lady M Iced Café

Nothing special though



Vanilla Mille Crepes

Twenty paper-thin handmade crepes layered with light pastry cream

This was the trademark and others were just average



Gateau Aux Marrons

Almond flour cake with whipped cream and chestnut cream



 



You got slight hints of almond taste but it was mostly icing and it looked different than the pix



 

Lady M Confections
Marina Square Shopping Mall
6 Raffles Boulevard
#02-103
Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 6822 2095
http://ladym.com.sg/
Opens daily from 11 am to 9 pm