Subway
-many outlets islandwide

i seriously enjoy biting off these refreshing subs, plus the idea of being able to select your preferred choice of bread, dressing, and ingredients. It is convenient, fuss-free and able to make you feel full without being too pricey. Plus, some are absolutely guilt-free! (:

i remember seeing plenty of subways around during my stay in boston 2 years ago, but had never stepped into one. It was only until this year that i had a sudden interest to give it a try - and i certainly did not regret.

my usual choice would be a toasted italian 6 inch turkey breast sub filled with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, salt & pepper and finally with a generous dollop of honey mustard.


Just $4.95 to make my day!

To find out more;
http://subs.com.sg/

Riverside Indonesian BBQ
- Plaza Singapura Kopitiam Stall #10

This is a small expansion of the Riverside Indonesian Restaurant at Merchant Road. Weekend weekday, lunch or dinner; the queue is maintained. The same two familiar aunties everytime, one takes the order and the other grills the pieces of fragrant meat. The Ayam Panggang(grilled chicken) is the best-seller here, and you get served immediately. For the others like Ikan Panggang (grilled fish) and Sotong Panggang (grilled squid), a short waiting time is required.

Sotong Panggang Set ($5,and an additional 50cents for vegetables)

Every plate served is neat, with an organised presentation.

The secret as to why this is so well-loved lies in the black gravy. It is very savoury, tasting sweet and slightly peppery. The squid was well grilled and seasoned; juicy and cut into bitesized chunks for convenience. Moist and fragrant, the rice exudes a tinge of pandan scent. It also goes well with the light mild curry. However, the egg was too thin, and the vegetables were tasty but slightly overcooked.

Ikan Panggang Set ($4.80, and an additional 50cents for vegetables)

A huge slab of fish, with a crispy outerlayer and coated with the same black sauce. Simply flavourful (:

Overall: This is where you can find affordable versions of indonesian bbq food without sacrificing the quality. There is a variety to choose from, like udang panggang (prawns), as well as satay or ayam goreng(fried chicken). The service is also good, with a polite aunty taking the orders in detail and thanking all her customers.

Rating: 4.5 /5 (For indonesian BBQ)
Taste- 4.8 /5
Value- 4 /5
Presentation- 4.8 /5

Opening Hours: 10am to 10pm daily

Mee Kia Noodle Boy
- Eastlink Foodcourt @ Tampines Interchange

I have been wanting to try this featured Bah Chor Mee on Where the Queue Starts at Woodlands, and happen to come across this branch here. Business was not too good compared to the other stalls around thus no queueing was required.

Minced Meat Mee Kia ($3)

I was already disappointed with the ingredients as the featured branch at Woodlands had fried wantons and fried meatballs.

Noodles: Soft, slightly clumpy not offering much springyness
Sauce base: lacking in taste, with just a mild tinge of vinegar and a completely boring chilli
Meatballs: Surprisingly soft and smooth, but a little too bland.It also seemed to be handmade as it was of irregular shape.
Others: Fully bursting with a rich gravy, the mushrooms were sweet and juicy.The porkslices were also tender and lean. The soup that came with it was pleasant tasting, not too choking with the pork liver taste.

Overall: Its more for those who are concerned about their sodium levels, as most of it appeared too bland for me.

Rating: 3 /5 (For Bah Chor Mee)
Taste- 2.5 /5
Presentation- 2.75 /5
Value- 3.75/5

Aglio Olio
-China Square Central #01-40/41 (3 Pickering Street)

This small restaurant have been picked up by many articles, tv programmes and foodguides. It claims serve a 'singapore version' of pasta and specializes in just 3 varieties, namely aglio, cream sauce and tomato based (You may also choose the level of spicyness) Pizzas are also available for dinner.

Sotong Aglio ($7.90, excluding GST)

Instead of being listed as 'squid aglio', it chose to use a more local term. It came with a large pieces of sotong and some small bits of mushrooms. It was really commendable how they are able to make a simple aglio olio so tasty. A garlic paste was used, together with just the right amount of olive oil.

Mushroom Aglio ($7.90)

The same preparation methods used, but only tossed with mushrooms. The price was the same, making this less value for money.

Overall: It was one of the best Aglio Olios i've tasted so far, as many others tasted bland and was soaked in oil. However service was rather slow and they delayed their opening time. The portion was also a little too small for a filling meal.

Rating: 4 /5 (For Pasta)
Taste- 4.8 /5
Value- 4 /5
Presentation- 4.25 /5
Service- 3 /5
Ambience- 4 /5

Opening Hours: 11am - 11pm
(Closed on Sundays)

Tomoe Japanese Cuisine

Tomoe Japanese Cuisine
-263 Upper Thomson Road

This cosy restaurant used to be located at Park Mall many years ago before moving to Orchard Point and finally here. It was one of our frequently visited restaurant when i was young and i recently found it once again. Lost & Found (: They offer a wide range of set meals with some ala carte items as well.

Mixed Teppanyaki Set ($16, complete with sides and soup)

My favourite dish from here. Its well-seasoned and fried just nice, retaining the juicyness of the chicken meat, fish, squids and prawns. Sometimes it can get a little overboard with the saltyness but it goes with the nice fluffy rice perfectly!


The serving was considered generous, with 3 shelled prawns and lots of chicken pieces. Hidden below were broccolis, cabbage and mixed vegetables.

Yaki Sakana Set ($13, complete with sides and soup)

This is grilled mackerel (more commonly termed as saba shioyaki),and it was accompanied with a simple squid salad. The miso soup was also better than most miso soups, milder in taste and not overly salty.


Soft, tender and juicy, the saba fish melts in the mouth. But its a pity the skin was soft instead of crispy, or it would have been better.

Salmon & Tempura Salad Set ($13.80,complete with sides and soup)

A salmon bowl, together with a plate of mixed tempura and a salad.


Thinly sliced salmon sashimi topped on a bed of fluffy cold sushi rice. Similar to eating the salmon sushi but in a different form.

Soba and Sushi Set ($12, complete with sides and soup)

With this, you get to enjoy the goodness of both rice and noodles.


Soft but not reaching soggy, the noodles were submerged in a light clear sauce. Best eaten with wasabi added in the sauce.


Eight pieces of maki with avocado, cucumber and crabstick. Nicely topped with furikake.

Agedashi Tofu ($6)

This was quite average, with the crust too thick and the sauce was just normal.


Overall: Parking is sometimes difficult as there are many reasturants around and the parking spaces are limited. But the food was worth every trip here. However, it can get a little boring once you have tried most of all the sets.

Rating: 3.7 /5 (For Japanese Restaurants)
Taste- 4 /5
Presentation- 3.75 /5
Value- 4.25 /5
Ambience- 3 /5
Service- 3.5 /5

Korean Cuisine

-Kopitiam @ Vivo City B2-39

This new foodcourt is nicely done up, with a wide range of both local and non-local food to choose from. The place is bright and clean, with pretty tables and chairs to enhance your dining experiences there. Crowded, but there were sufficient seats.

Dolsot Bibimbap ($6, with basic appetizers and soup)

Rather dry looking but had long lasting heat that resulted in thin crisps of rice scraps.

BBQ Squid Set ($6, with basic appetizers and soup)

It was tasty with just enough spicyness. The onions, carrots and beansprouts were soft and well-soaked in the chilli base. The sotong was slightly overcooked thus lacking the succulent factor.


The sight of it was definitely appealing and it also came hot & sizzling. However, the kimchi was poorly done and the anchovies was neither crunchy nor tasty enough.

Overall: It was good enough for foodcourt korean fare but there are certainly better stalls around. Still, its value for money & worth a try if you happen to eat there.

Rating: 3.5 /5 ( For Korean Foodcourt Fare)
Taste- 3/ 5
Value- 3.5/ 5
Presentation- 4 /5