Mutton Murtabak

For my dinner last night, it was Mutton Murtabak, together with my mum's homecooked dinner. It all happened when I received a call from my Dad asking me if I wanted to eat Roti Prata. Tempted, I said I wanted to eat Mutton Murtabak as it has been a long time since I ate that.

The portion was huge, compared to the other prata places. I shared this with my mum and I love it when I spread it with the chicken curry. Spicy and Doughy.

The inside of the Murtabak. Filled with minced mutton and onions. Shiok!

Food Madness at Mad Jack

On Thursday's evening, I had dinner with my good friend, Wati and her boyfriend at Mad Jack Cafe at Paradize Centre. After looking through the menu online the day before, I knew what I really want. Initially I wanted to place my order with the waiter as what the other cafes or restaurants are doing but one of the waiters informed me that I need to write down my order and then order and pay at the cashier. Immediately, I looked at the menu again. I was deciding between Fish and Chips and Grilled Fish in black pepper sauce. Eventually, Fish and Chips won. Hah!

When my Fish and Chips (S$8.90 exclusive of GST) arrived at our table, I was stunned beyond words. It wasn't because the food was poorly presented but instead, the portion was humongous! Ok, I may be exaggerating a little but indeed, the portion was big for a price like that. In other places, they may sell it for more than S$14.

Here is another angle of the Fish and the Chips.

By the way, the Fish and Chips was yummy. The fish flakes just fell apart when I cut it open and the batter was crunchy.

Wati and Juraimi ordered Chicken Baked Rice (S$8.90 exclusive of GST). They toppled with lots of chilli sauce onto the baked rice as they dig into the meal.

The place is quite cosy and bright except that it can be quite noisy. I have to scream my lungs out when I was talking to Wati.

After dinner, the three of us went to Plaza Singapura for desserts and also to meet another friend of ours, Ping. The latter was supposed to meet us at Mad Jack Cafe, however, she knocked off from work late. Anyway, we headed to Secret Recipes for desserts.

As usual, I ordered Chocolate Banana (S$4.90) and shared it with Wati. My stomach was still filled with my Fish and Chips.

Juraimi ordered the Chilled Strawberry Cheese (S$4.90). The top part was strawberry and there were bits of juicy strawberry and below of that was cheesecake. With these two combination, it was like sour and salty at the same time. It was a good change for me who often order the usual cheesecakes.

Since Ping didn't had dinner earlier, she ordered Lasagne Chicken (S$8.90). She didn't managed finish off her bun after her first bite. She said she enjoyed her Lasagne.

For her dessert, she had Brownie Walnut (S$3.50). It was really chocolately. Yum.

As we parted for the night, Wati, Ping and I agreed that we should visit Mad Jack Cafe again because the prices are insanely reasonable.


Mad Jack Cafe can be found at the following outlets: Paradize Centre, 01-04/05, 1 Selegie Road. 242, Jalan Kayu, next to URA Carpark. 304 Bedok Road, The Market Place (Next to Tanah Merah MRT Station) 6 Duke Road, before Coronation Plaza.

Noodles and the story of Samantha Jones

After our make-up Textual Analysis class yesterday, some of us decided to head over to a coffeeshop which is located below Selegie House Blk 9. Pet recommended this particular new stall which sells pretty nice waffles after she tried it the day before. As a result of her recommendation, we were so tempted to try this waffles stall.

And since it was lunch time, we also ordered proper food like rice. We ordered food from the zhi char which is available in that coffeeshop apart from the usual noodles and chicken rice stall.

I had Fried Beehoon (S$3). The vermicelli tasted and appeared burned and the gravy was bland. Sadly, the only thing that was nice was the sliced fish.

Sage had Sang Mee [also known as 'Crispy Noodles'] (S$3). It looked appetitising in this picture.

Sam actually took this picture of the chilli sauce out of bordeom while she was waiting for her Sambal Seafood Rice.

Sage and Sam shared this plate of Cheesy Fries (S$2). It wasn't really cheesy but at least, it looked good for their standard.

For my sweets, I ordered the Classic Waffles (S$3.50). I let everyone tried this waffles dish as I can't really finish all by myself even though it doesn't look big at all. However, the waffles actually arrived on the table before my beehoon came so by the time I ate the waffles, it was already cold. The waffles was toppled with maple syrup and butter. Yummy!

In the evening, I met up with Charlene and Christine for dinner at Ichiban Boshi@Great World City. The purpose of the meet up was due to the fact Charlene had something to annouce. And when the news was being announced, we were all happy for her.

Anyway, about the dinner, I had Chicken Katsu Don (S$10.90). I was choosing between conveyor belt sushi or main meal but I opted for the latter. Perhaps, I was hungry but I find the Katsu Don tasted really good. I love the egg and the chicken.

Halfway through the dinner, Christine asked if I was interested to be a publicist. For a minute, my meal suddenly tasted bland. And Christine and Charlene immediately associate publicist with Samantha Jones in Sex and the City. But there is no way I am like her. I will most probably commit suicide, not literally of course.

Food Break

During one of our school productions' dinner break, my friends and I went to Fong Seng Nasi Lemak for our dinner. It was a good change of environment for us to dine at a different place and also a good time to take a breather away from the black box. Besides, we went there to eat as the place is halal certified.

Instead of choosing the 'Nasi Lemak' rice, I opted for plain white rice as 'Nasi Lemak' rice tends to be more heavier in terms of its contents. I choose Otah, Fish Fillet and vegetables as my side dishes (S$3.50)

Since I was hungry after helping out, the food tasted good to me especially the Otah. I love Otah! Spicy and Yummy! But as for the vegetables, it tasted funny. When I was choosing my sides, I thought the vegetables were potatoes as it appeared sliced and yellowish. But the minute I put it inside my mouth, it was a little crunchy and not mushy. It was quite disappointing of course cos I love potatoes! But, I deduced it was a gourd melon. Due to my poor intepretation of the melon, my other friends took turns to try and guess the name of the melon. However, they didn't manage to produce the name of the vegetables until much later.

Mid-Autumn Festival, Lanterns and Homecooked Food

Last Sunday was the Mid-Autumn Festival and whenever it arrives in the month of September, it will always be a hysterical period for me. Thoughts of delicious mooncakes, colourful lanterns and family bonding will start to form in my mind. But sadly, I didn't really eat alot of mooncakes this year for certain reasons.

Early in the morning, my mum boiled a pot of small yams for us to eat as part of the festival. These cute and small yams can cause sticky fingers when you start peeling the skin. I ate about 2 of these yams.


In the evening, my mum had to attend a wedding dinner and thus, the atmosphere was already half-gone. So I cooked myself a homecooked dinner with rice, fried egg with onions and vegetables.

It was neither greasy or filling of sort. It was just a comforting dinner which I had after a long while.

After the dinner, my dad helped to light up all the lanterns at our backyard. As he did that, I helped to illuminate the dark concrete floor with candles. Eventually, everything looked very romantic and cosy.

As for the mooncakes, I didn't really take many pictures of the mooncakes which my parents bought. But I ate a pastry which took a form of a piglet and inside of it was filled with lotus paste. Usually, there isn't any filling to accompany this golden brown pastry. I remember I love to eat this when I was a little.

I also had Tau Sar Piah - a flaky pastry which has mung beans filling inside. It's very good.

Though I didn't take many pictures of this festival, I still have fun enjoying my mooncakes and gazing at the full moon.

Prata Breakfast on a rare Saturday's Morning

This morning, my brother and I had Prata for breakfast at a coffeeshop at Blk 24 Sin Ming Road. It was raining when I woke up and I was lying on my bed, thinking perhaps I should just stay in and sleep. Yet despite of the morning rain, we still went ahead with our breakfast plan.

It was my idea for eating prata as I had a craving for it for some time. Fortunately, my brother didn't mind.

My brother ordered a plain prata (S$0.60) and a cheese prata (S$2.80).

I ordered two plain prata (S$0.60 ea) as usual. I decided not to get anything other than plain prata. Basically, I enjoy eating prata without any fillings because my stomach would be really filled up if I were to eat prata with fillings.

The prata tasted really good and cheap. It is those doughy-kind of prata which I prefer, not one of those crispy prata.

We drowned our greasy prata with a cup of traditional coffee. It was a lip-smacking good breakfast for a while. After that, I headed to school for a production bump-in.

Tibits and Goodies from Thailand

On Tuesday, my younger brother came back from his Thailand Trip. I was elated to have him back finally after two-week of hiatus. He bought many yummy goodies which mainly consists of junk food and other stuff such as T-shirts.

This is the Peanuts Coffee Flavour Coated in a bottle. I had a good time munching it away.

Other than food stuff, he bought me a Recycling Bag. I thought the design of the bag looks really cool without being so cliche.

And he gave me an Elephant Handphone Pouch. Kinda cute.

Then for the next few days, I began to crave for tibits. First, I decided to eat my Meji's Dippy (S$1.50) which Jo bought for me two weeks ago. I waited for this day to eat as I was down with a flu previously. Thus, I couldn't eat my Meiji's Dippy. But it's ok. Good things come from those who wait.

Meiji's Dippy is another version of its sister's brand, Meiji's Yan Yan but the former is so much nicer than the latter. The moment I dipped my chocolate stick into the strawberry jam, I am already won over. The strawberry jam is filled with real strawberry bits and it has the real strawberry taste. The more I eat, the more I want it.

Second, I bought a packet of Caramel Corn (S$2) from Daiso Mart at Plaza Singapura. I would always buy a packet of Caramel Corn whenever I pay my visit to Daiso. It has become one of my favourite hangouts since all the stuff are sold at S$2 each. How good is that?

There are many flavoured of Caramel Corn and one of them is Coffee Flavoured. But I still love the original version - Sweet Caramel Corn.

Popeye's Chicken - The Spinach Man

Last Sunday, one of my cell friends, Qi organised a cell group lunch at Popeye Chicken's Fast Food Restaurant at Changi Airport Terminal One. When I first learnt of the news, I was jumping with joy because it has been such a long time since I ate Popeye's Chicken. Moreover, eating at Popeye Chicken is a real treat to me as I don't have the luxury to eat this wonderful and mouth-watering chicken meal all the time, given its inaccessibility. Actually, I think that the chicken at Popeye tastes so much nicer than KFC.

There weren't many people dining at Popeye at that point of time and it was a good thing for me because I don't have to jostle with the crowds.

I ordered the Two Pieces Chicken Meal (S$7.40) which consists of two pieces of crispy chicken, mashed potato and a drink . There used to be biscuits or rather a baked bun on the menu for this meal, however, I think they have discontinued with the baked buns. So to substitute for the lost buns, I got Coleslaw instead.

I like the Mashed Potato the best! It is spicy and the gravy is filled with shredded chicken. Yum.

While I am eating and chatting with my friends, I can't help but to look at the TV screen which telecast Popeye Cartoons. It reminds me of my childhood days watching how Popeye defeats Bruno and winning the affection of Olive. Of course, not forgetting the spinach. It's like a trademark of Popeye!

Now, I can call myself a fan of Popeye Chicken's!

There is another Popeye's Chicken outlet at Singapore Flyer.

Chloe's 1st Birthday

Over the last weekend, I attended my niece, Chloe's 1st birthday party at her place. It was a happy occasion for all of us who have seen her through over the past one year growing from a baby to a one-year old toddler. And she is so cute! Her elder brother (who is my nephew) is still adorable. I wonder what he eats these days.

But in this kind of occasion where there are throngs of people queuing and packing in the house, I find it hard to take pictures of the food. For Chloe's birthday celebration, it was a buffet which means there will be many sumptuous food and that would usually whets my appetite. I was queuing up to get my food and there were people queuing behind me. It suddenly occurred to me that it would be awkward for me and the other people to see me capturing pictures of the food. Eventually, I just gave it a pass. But that was not all.

I went back to my seat, thinking that perhaps, I could take pictures of the my plate filled with food. But then there wasn't any table for me to put my table down and I was stuck in a place with many people as well. So in the end, I didn't take any of the food pictures.

Fortunately, I took a picture of the red eggs and Ang Ku Kueh with the help of my ever-helpful auntie, Auntie Roselyn.

It is a customary practice for all 1st and one month birthday celebration. The Ang Ku Kueh tasted really nice. I like the mung beans filling the most.

Finally, it was time for the cutting of the birthday cake! This was Chloe's birthday cake - a chocolate cake topped with a variety of fruits.

Here is the slice of the cake. It was chocolately and sweet! Yum. I believe that there was a layer of Tim Tam or chocolate biscuits at the bottom of the cake which made it triple yummy!

I really had fun binging, playing and 'carrying' my cute niece although I did a pretty bad job in carrying her.

Revamping my food blog

Dear readers,

I have decided to revamp my food blog and giving it an entire new look and title. I know it may sounds cheesy or nonsensical. But there is a story behind the change. It all started last Sunday when a friend of mine, Pheb was talking to me about blogs and as we were discussing halfway through our conversation, I started to talk about 5 loaves and 2 fish (John 6). All of the sudden, I said, "Hey, perhaps, I should change my blog title to 5 loaves and 2 fish. And she replied, "Why not?"

Since then, I thought to myself and wondered if I should change my blog title yet with the contents remaining intact. After much consideration, I finally put my foot down and made a decision to change the blog title and give it a new look.

But I will still continue to write about the food that I ate along the way. I hope you will enjoy the food posts.

Cheers,
Munchie The Foodie

Ellie's Birthday

On Wednesday, Cheryl, Zoe, Gin and I celebrated Ellie's birthday at Shokudo Japanese Food Bazaar at Raffles City Shopping Centre. We decided to dine at this particular outlet because of two reasons - one, Ellie wanted to eat at this restaurant and two, it was a brand new dining experience for us. Since we met each other in school a year ago, we have been trying out different eateries on this sunny island - ranging from Japanese to Buffet-style food.

Anyway, the Shokudo Japanese Food Bazaar has the similar concept of another Swiss restaurant called Marche where people are able to purchase their food in a market place style. So the entire restaurant will have a spread of scrumptious food and that is when the patrons are totally spoilt for choices of what they want to satisfy their grumbling stomachs.

The minute Ellie and I entered the place, we were given a card each to purchase our food during our dining experience later on. As the place wasn't packed (we went after the office lunch hours and before the peak dinner period), we got the luxury of choosing our desired table. However, that wasn't the case. We wanted to sit on one of those cubicle tables which is usually located next to the wall but the wait staff advised us to sit on a six-people table. Blah! Since it was my first time dining at this restaurant, I decided to take a trip down the food lane to see what was cooking.

In every corner that I turned into, all the food seemed so tempting to me. In regardless of the various cooking styles - steaming, deep-frying, pan-fried or grilling - I felt like I could almost eat everything in that bazaar. Of course I didn't.

Eventually, I ordered the Tonkatsu Curry Rice (S$6.80++) from the Curry Rice station. Compared to the other Japanese Curry restaurants, this dish cost much cheaper and reasonable. However, the pork cutlet failed to melt in my mouth and it even lacked of its crunchiness. I didn't really finish my plate of curry rice.

Ellie, Gin and Cheryl ordered the Japanese Omelette (S$5.80++) but different flavours from the Omelette station. Ellie told me earlier that she had tried the Omelette previously and it wasn't too bad after all. From the picture, it looked really appetising.

Tofu Steak in Hotplate. Ellie ordered this for us to try and I must say that with all the crispy fish shavings, mayonnaise and the sweet sauce, it is quite tasty.

Crabmeat in Crabshells. Yes, Ellie ordered this as well. The three small pieces of crab shells are filled with crabmeat, mushrooms and other ingredients. The dish is accompanied by sweet and sour sauce. I didn't managed to try any of it as I was busy eating my curry rice.

Gin also ordered some grilled food but I forgot to take photos of it as I was practically busy eating and yakking at the same time.

Some time later, Zoe joined us. Likewise, she walked down the lanes of the food stations and everything looked so tempting to her. She had no idea what she wanted to eat until she saw a chef cooking fried rice.

Unsurprisingly, she ordered Salmon Fried Rice. Everyone instantly wowed when her plate of pippin hot fried rice arrived on our table.

After our meal, the four of us went over to Cedele Depot to surprise our birthday girl with a slice of Strawberry Divine Cake (sorry, no photo).

Oh yes, before I left the restaurant, I took a picture of a Samurai armour. It reminds me of the Choya (a Japanese drink) advertisement.

Grilled Fish Dory for Lunch

Yesterday, I had Grilled Fish Dory Set Meal (S$9.80) at Hans@National Library. The set meal includes the soup of the day, main course, desserts and drinks (either coffee, tea or orange juice).

The Soup of the Day. Seriously, I have no idea what soup is this. In fact, my knowledge of soups lies only in mushroom soup or minestrone soup. But after tasting the soup bravely, it tasted almost like Minestrone Soup, with all the potatoes, onions and etc.

The Main Course - Grilled Fish Dory. Externally, the fish dory didn't looked grilled to me. Instead, it looked like the chef had deep-fried the fish on the outside. The only saving grace of this dish was the softness and the moist fish meat underneath the deep-fried crust.

Dessert with the Garlic Bread. I was so disappointed with the given choice of dessert. Normally, they would give either half slice of honeydew or peach tart. But this time round, they gave me two small pieces of peaches which I surmised it must be from those supermarket canned fruits.

To finish off the meal, I drank my usual cup of coffee. But apart from this meal, I also had a good time catching up with my dear friend, Dawn. I'm so happy that she is doing well as an expecting mother. I totally can't wait for her baby to arrive in a few months time!