No Signboard (Chilli Crab)

 

Had wanted to go for chilli crab at Jumbo Seafood but the outlet at Clarke Quay was too crowded so we decided to settle for No Signboard at Central instead. Yet, it was a decision we never regretted when we discovered the chilli crab sauce there was like no other and what we always wanted. It was spicy the way chilli crab should be, yet not over-powering and with a subtle sweetness in the sauce. And the sauce was of just the right thickness and texture, saturated with eggs nicely spread throughout. No Signboard will be my place for chilli crab henceforth~

The Tastings Room

 

 

This would be a good place to go for nice food paired with wine to complete the whole dining experience. Located at a rather remote corner of Marina Square, it was a humble small restaurant but yet filled with tempting choices on their menu. The most distinct part of their menu was that every item would be paired with some red or white to go along with it. Definitely a gem discovered.

Passageways

 

Felt like going back in time. Taken at the S.A.M.

S.A.M. and N.M.S

 

 

 

Ok, a break from my usual blogs of food and more food. These were taken during a visit to the Arts Museum and the National Museum of Singapore sometime last month, when on exhibition were Liu Kang's paintings as well as some impressive displays by the Yellow Ribbon Project.

Yellow Ribbon Project

I was not about to reproduce the amazing paintings done by the Yellow Ribbon Project, but here is a few snap-shots in tribute to their great jobs.

Itacho - for good sushi sashimi

 

 

 

Itacho is my recommendation for good sushi prepared with warm tasty rice and fresh ingredients. Must-eat on my list included their tamgo with curry lobster, tiger prawn, grilled fatty salmon and wagyu sushi.

Itacho - 2

 

 

Other top favourites for me: fatty yellow tail and mekaji sashimi!

1-Caramel - Dessert Haven

 

  

 

Apart of their food menu, which was rather humble, 1-Caramel was a place more for their desserts delicately prepared and beautifully presented. A choices too many to choose from, their 1-Caramel Assiette platter would be a good start to sample some of the desserts in smaller portion. A good place to pamper yourself with some of the yummiest desserts.

1-Caramel @ Rochester Park

 

 

Rochester Park seemed like one place with many hidden gems to be discovered. One such gem would be 1-Caramel on the 2nd level at One Rochester, popular for its brunch and more so for its cupcakes and desserts. The place was small with a limited 18-seat capacity so it would really be recommended to book in advance to avoid long waiting or disappointment not being able to get a table. I had tasted egg benedict at several places and I must say theirs was by far the best to me. Their cupcakes were also sinfully good and was something I would go back for again.

Xing Hua Cuisines @ Putien

 

 

 

Love the Xing Hua Bee Hoon at Putien for its fine texture. Other highly recommended dishes include its herbal prawn steamed in bamboo and handmade 9-fold braised pig intestines.

Hairy Crabs! - Putien

 

 

Every October of the year would be the hairy crab season in China and here in Singapore, restaurants would bring in this delicacy although for a high price. For a size a quarter of a usual Sri Lanka crab, it would the same. The idea in eating it was really in its roe/egg while there was not much of meat for its small size. So for me, it was really a check-in-the-box and I would still prefer the usual crabs will gigantic claws.

Hair-cut

 

Milo and Caffe had their much-needed hair-cut today and looked much neater, happier and energetic~

Hippopotamus Restaurant Grill

 

 

Surprisingly, this was a french grill restaurant, located at the basement of Marina Square, for wine and dine. Its prices were actually quite reasonable and portion of food rather large. I would commend on their steaks that were grilled to perfection, just as its name suggested; although the skewer appetitiser and some of their desserts could be better.

Macaws @ Dempsey

 

 

These colourful macaws always caught my eyes whenever I visit Dempsey Hill when they were let out in the open area for public viewing. Impressing the viewers with their brilliant colours, they were not the least afraid when human approached within close distance, but be prepared for loud crows in defense when you get too close for their comfort.

Culina @ Dempsey Hill - 1

 

 

After having dined at Culina once, I knew I would be back again soon for more of their cuisine, especially their fresh succulent spread of oysters. Dining by their window seats would be the best corner to enjoy their food while people-watching, or being people-watched.