Three Little Pigs Cafe

Posted on January 6, 2016 by ving

Last Saturday before a night of shedding some calories at the dance floor, me and 2 other lovely ladies (we are the Sunday Girls yo! Ok I know it doesn’t really matter to you guys.) went to fill our bodies with calories 1st before having any to shed.
We decided on Three Little Pigs, having passed by it whenever I happen to be in Takashimaya basement, since the name sounds cute and kinda relevant to us 3 (not that we are pigs of ‘cos, but you know like we are 3 little cute fellows with a tight bond amongst us).
Their food choices sounds interesting, plus the price point is rather decent too (not wallet-raping), so we were looking forward to savouring it all.

We kickstart our meal with Fried Eringi Mushrooms with Garlic Miso Dip (S$7.80++). Here’s how this appetiser is supposed to look like as shown in the menu.

Here’s how the actual dish looked like when it was served.

Wow. That sure differed quite a bit, didn’t it?
I’ve never had fried mushroom dishes that come with fried batter that’s so thick, until the point I thought they served us the wrong dish.
We still gave it a try since looks can be deceiving, and there’s still a possibility that it’ll taste yummy (how bad can it go, right?)

Looks sure can be deceiving, ‘cos this dish tasted far worse than it looks (not even on par to how it looks). First bite only, and you can taste only oil and flour. It’s not lightly crisp, nor does the batter have any flavouring at all. And the best part? The mushroom slice literally gets pulled out very easily on your first bite, leaving you with a hollow batter (as shown below).

Not recommended in ordering this appetiser. I looked around the restaurant and realised most people ordered the Cheesy Pork Fries instead.

We tried 3 different types of mains.

1. Garlic Pork Chop (S$17.80++)

The best among the lot. Pork chop was grilled till tender, which went well with the toppings and sauce. (Hence the name of the restaurant, I presume.)

2. Prawn Risotto (S$14.80++)

The rice was rather bland and not satisfying enough. Prawns were normal, but could be more succulent.

3. Mushroom & Cheese Chicken Burger on Brioche Bun (S$13.80++)

I like that there’s alot of cheese but not enough mushrooms. The chicken didn’t have much flavour, so it’s recommended to consume the meat together with the cheese. The brioche bun was soft and tasty though. The fries were bad – cold, dry, tasteless.

Not sure if I’ll be back again to try out their other food options. If I do, I’ll probably just go for their pork dishes since they seem to do pork better. And maybe try out their desserts too which we gave them a miss for this round.

Till next time!!

Three Little Pigs
391 Orchard Road, Ngee Ann City, Takashimaya S. C., #01-25/26/27, Singapore 238872
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 930pm
Tel: +65 6836-4988

Tis the Season to be Jolly!

Posted on December 27, 2015 by ving

It’s Christmas jolly time again!

I must’ve been a rather good girl this year, so much so that I was showered with lotsa love and gifts for this xmas (also for my birthday last month).
I feel truly blessed and thankful, for a rather good end to this year which I can’t wait to get over and done with (maybe another post on my thoughts with regards to 2015).

Million thanks to all my gifters! I received many Gudetama items too! *throws confetti*

Hope that everyone had lotsa fun and laughter during this festive period too!

.Bugis.Street.Chuen.Chuen.Chicken.Rice.(津津餐食).Part.2.

Posted on December 12, 2015 by ving

As mentioned in Part 1 of my review for Chuen Chuen, I actually visited this eatery thrice within a week.
So here’s Part 2!

After shopping for Christmas presents on a Saturday, me and Iing decided to leave the crowded Orchard area and head to Bugis for dinner. Hungry and tired out from all the shopping and walking around, we were lucky to get seats at Chuen Chuen when we reached (after which the patrons started streaming in within a short period of time).

Iing likes the Fresh Garoupa Fish Slice Soup with Beehoon (S$6.50+) alot from the 1st time she tried, hence she chose to order it again.

Never did we think that this time round, the soup would be so bland, and fish slices not as fresh and QQ as previous time. I think they need to QC a ‘lil more to keep their standards consistent.

Hainanese Style Pork Cutlet Rice (S$6.50+) for me!

Omggg the fried pork cutlet was done really nicely, and more tender than the previous round. I couldn’t get enough of it!! The sauce is a ‘lil sweeter and sour than that of Portuguese style’s, and it actually suits my tastebuds more. So good!

We ordered half of a Roasted Chicken (S$14+) to share too.

It seemed like a rather big plate for 2 pax, but we ended up finishing every single bit of it and almost every drop of the sauce (I love the sauce so flavourful). They didn’t have enough roasted chicken for us to make up the half, so a small portion of it was in fact the normal white-skin chicken. Comparing these two, I still very much prefer the roasted version.

Group picture! Say cheese!

Off to desserts after dinner! (That be the upcoming post then *heehee*)
Till next time! *flying kisses*

.Bugis.Street.Chuen.Chuen.Chicken.Rice.(津津餐食).Part.1.

Posted on December 9, 2015 by ving

So my friend was telling me about this aircon-and-gst chicken rice which I need to try it out, and I finally had the chance to do so after 2 last-minute failed attempts.

Sure worth me waiting for long to try it! This whole set for S$6.50 (after GST S$6.95; no service charge).
Portion is good. Rice is fragrant. Roasted chicken breast is tender and not tough. The vegetables was fresh and still ‘lil crunchy. And I totally adore the minced ginger and chilli. So much better than those sets which I’ve tried at Food Republic’s chicken rice stall.

Hence, within the same week I actually went back TWICE to try out their other delicacies. Here’s Part 1!

Iing ordered the Fresh Garoupa Fish Slice Soup with Beehoon (S$6.50+).

Fish slices were tender and QQ. Lots of fresh vegetables. Chunks of tofu. Big portion of beehoon. And the soup was so tasty!
However, their standard for this dish wasn’t very consistent. Check out my Part 2 for this eatery to find out more.

For me, I’d the Portuguese Style Pork Cutlet Rice (S$6.50+).

Doesn’t look very nice in picture haha. The sauce was kinda interesting, but the pork cutlet was a ‘lil tough and tad too fatty for me. I do love the fact that it came with the chicken rice’s oily rice. So yums!

We got a plate of Imperial Honey Glazed Chicken (S$15+ for small/S$20+ for large) to share too.

I. LOVE. THIS DISH.
The chicken pieces were fried till the skin was slight crispy, yet flesh was tender and nice to chew on. Sauce was sweet and yums with raisins in it, plus the mango-looking ginger pieces were even nice to eat (think of them like ginger sweets).

Group picture!

So satisfying!
Part 2 review for this eatery coming up real soon! Cheers!

.Lady.M.Round.2.

Posted on December 5, 2015 by ving

Within a week, I was back at Lady M on my actual birthday for late lunch with another 2 of my girlfriends. This time round I wanted to try out their cooked food apart from just the desserts.

We ordered a soup to kickstart our meal. What better choice than Mushroom Soup with White Truffle Oil?? I love that it came with a half-cooked egg in it, the 1st time I tried mushroom soup this way.
Heavenly!

Chicken & Pine Nuts Pasta Salad was up next. Kinda normal tasting, and the portion was a ‘lil small.

My girlfriend ordered the Lady’s Benedict with Smoked Salmon. We were engrossed in catching up on life so I ended up didn’t get to try it. But seeing from how she happily finished the plate clean, I supposed it must have been yummylicious.
It looked like my kind of food too ‘cos it didn’t come with poached eggs, though I know most egg benedicts usually come with it. I just don’t like poached eggs haha, so I’ll actually give this a try next time.

As we were trying to save some stomach space for our japanese buffet dinner later on, hence I ordered a Smoked Salmon & Avocado Panini with Chips. I was looking forward to slices of smoked salmon in between avocado slices, but ended up it was just a thin avocado spread underneath my smoked salmon. Truth be told, I was a ‘lil disappointed ‘cos I’d hoped for a stronger avocado taste had the sandwich come with them in slices. Other than that, it was still kinda yummy to munch on.

Of ‘cos, we couldn’t give the cakes a miss. Hence we ordered 2 different ones to share among the 3 of us.

1. Checkers
Checkered vanilla and chocolate sponge cake covered by a silky dark chocolate ganache.
Light and tasty!

2. Gâteau Nuage
Cinnamon-kissed graham cracker crust with a whipped cheesecake filling, topped with a thin layer of sweetened sour cream.
For those who love cheesecake! I like that the graham cracker crust has cinnamon in it.

Can’t do without a wefie with my pretty babes!

Till next time! *flying kisses*

.Lady.M.Round.1.

Posted on November 30, 2015 by ving

After hearing all the hype about Lady M and its Mille Crêpes, I finally found a chance to give it a try with my La Sisters.

Since Lady M is known for their cakes, we tried out a couple of them after our korean bbq lunch.

1. Gâteau Aux Marrons
Almond flour cake topped with cross-hatched piping of chestnut-infused cream.
I like this!

2. Gâteau Au Chocolat
Chocolate sponge cake, and crushed walnuts folded into a chocolate mousse with gold dust and ganache to finish.
Love the rich chocolate, but I can’t really taste the crushed walnuts.

3. Strawberry Mille Feuille
Delicate and flaky puff pastry filled with a lovely mix of strawberries and cream.
Can be more flaky, but I do fancy the cream.

Last but not least, how can I miss out on the boutique exclusive?

4. Chocolate Mille Crêpes
Chocolate shavings atop twenty paper-thin chocolate infused crêpes, layered with chocolate cream.
This was a good choice! One of the better tasting crêpes cake I’ve tried.

Can’t do without having a nice tea to accompany the cakes.
Glad I chose the Osmanthus Sencha tea. I like the light and sweet taste!

With my pretty La Sisters! Thanks lots for the company! *hugs&kisses*

.Birthday.Eve.Lunch.at.TCC.

Posted on November 29, 2015 by ving

Nowadays, I patronise TCC only during birthday month, where I get to use member birthday discounts of 50% & 30%.
Mainly because I feel that TCC’s been getting more and more expensive, yet their food quality and taste hasn’t been as good as before. Hence, more worth when there’s a higher rate of discount applicable to my meal.

Having not been to TCC for quite a long while, I realised that they decreased their pasta options further again, and added more snack options to the menu.
So me and Iing decided to try out quite a number of snacks for lunch!

1. P. O. P.: Potatoes. Olives. Pepper.
Chilled. In mustard vinaigrette.
Kinda refreshing at 1st couple of mouths. But better for sharing, as you might feel a ‘lil gelat if too much of it.

2. The ‘C’ Wings
In Hot Tequila Lime sauce.
These werefinger-licking good! 2 portions for me alone, please!

3. Beef Steak
Medium well.
‘Lil too chewy.

4. Flamenco Omelette
Eggs + Potatoes. In tomato base sauce.
So normal, it’s kinda not worth the S$10++ you’ll need to pay for it.

5. Bello Fries.
Portobello mushroom fries. With white truffle oil drizzled on them.
These were so delish! The only side dish on par with the wings amongst all.

Wefie!

6. Choco Mousse
Peppermint chocolate mousse ensconced in smooth chocolate ganache.
Not bad! I kinda fancy its maleficent-esque appearance.

Half-satisfied meal before catching Mockingjay.

Till next time!

.Honeymoon.Dessert.(满记甜品).

Posted on November 29, 2015 by ving

Honeymoon Dessert is one of the places I frequent when I’m craving for more chinese desserts (the other being Ah Chew Dessert, of ‘cos).
One fine afternoon, me and Iing decided to have a dessert feast instead of our usual one bowl of dessert each.

1. Baked Taro with Sago
I love this dessert so much. Eat it while it’s served hot!

2. Durian Pancake
Lotsa D24 durian flesh in this yummy dessert!

3. Almond Tea with Black Glutinous Rice (warm)
One of Iing’s favourite. Comforting!

4. Red Bean Soup with Grass Jelly
Another of Iing’s favourite!

5. Coconut Sago with Grass Jelly and Green Tea Icecream
My ultimate favourite must-order everytime I visit this place…!!

I need to go back to Honeymoon soon…..

Are you salivating already?? *teeheehee*

.Jing.Hua.Restaurant.(京华小吃).

Posted on November 26, 2015 by ving

I guess many of you may have already come to know of this awesome chinese eatery that’s cheap and yummy. I know I’m a ‘lil slow in discovering this gem but still, allow yourself to indulge in my delish food pictures and drop by the eatery again!!

This post is for my 2nd visit to the eatery, but 1st time to the Bugis outlet. Small but quaint, the eatery was surprisingly filled with many Japanese patrons, most of whom were white-collars.

We had a bowl of Hot & Sour Soup (酸辣汤) to kickstart the meal while waiting for the other dishes to arrive. Though I wished for it to be more sour and spicier, it still makes for a decent bowl of soup to warm your stomach.
Price: S$3++/pax
(ps: the powder thingy was pepper, in case you were wondering. You’re welcomed.)

My bowl of Zha Jiang Mian (炸酱面) came up not long after. It may look like a small bowl, but it was packed with lotsa ingredients and was surprisingly able to fill your tummy up quite a ‘lil (of ‘cos since you’ll be tempted to order other sides too so this size is decent enough).
I really like it! One of my must-order when I come here.
Price: S$5++/bowl

Xiao Long Baos (小笼包s)! Skin was thin and the minced meat was marinated nicely. One minus point for me was I prefer my Xiao Long Baos with more soup stock in them, so I thought these didn’t have enough.
Price: S$7++/7pcs

Lastly, one of my favourite Pan-fried Dumplings (锅贴) which I’ve tried so far. 1st time I see these dumplings that came with ‘open ends’. Marinated and pan-fried to perfection!
Price: S$8++/10pcs

Special Appearance:
Tried this Red Bean Pancake (红豆饼) dessert during my 1st visit to Jing Hua. Super yums! Plus they only prepare upon ordering, hence you can be sure it’ll be piping hot when it’s delivered to you.
Price: S$10

Doing up this post’s making me so hungry now. Please excuse me while I go hunt for food.

Till next time! Ciao!

Jing Hua Restaurant

Outlet 1
21 Neil Road, Singapore 088814
Tel: +65 6221-3060
Hours: Thursdays to Tuesdays 1130am-3pm; 530pm-930pm / Closed on Wednesdays

Outlet 2
159 Rochor Road, Singapore 188434
Tel: +65 6337-7601
Hours: Daily 1130-3pm; 530pm-10pm

Outlet 3
390 Orchard Road, Palais Renaissance, B1-04/05, Singapore 238871
Tel: +65 6733-8231
Hours: Daily 1130am-3pm; 530pm-10pm

.my.big.3-0.

Posted on November 25, 2015 by ving

So, I’ve officially joined the gang of big 3-0s 2 days back. Many thoughts going through my mind as I crossed the line into this phase of my life.

The past couple of years hadn’t been easy. Shitty things happen when I least expected. People come and go. Lessons learned. I try again and again. And I see things/people more clearly now. I’ve grown to know better, what/who matters and what/who doesn’t. Well, how many 30 years will we have in our life right?

I’m blessed and thankful to have a small group of people who stood by me and love me for who I am, who trust and don’t judge me. (Of ‘cos it’ll be even better if a ‘boyfriend’ is added to this small group too haha..)

Here’s how fortunate I am during this ‘transition’ period. (Warning: pictures of gorgeous babes and hunks and prezzies coming up!)