Penang Food with George of Georgetown

30th August 2013.
Penang food seems to be everywhere now in Singapore. You have seen 10 at Claymore, Upper Boon Keng Road and Spice Brasserie…from the high-end to the hawker centre, Penang cuisine is readily available (for a premium of course when compared to 4 RM in Penang).

After reading about George of Georgetown on Ho Chiak, I am delighted to know that there is one such eatery just next to my school at West Coast Plaza and one Friday, my mum and aunts decided to drop by for dinner. The sight of empty tables worried us but the food spoke for itself.

The Penang Char Kway Teow (7.90 SGD) was decent, quite close to the actual thing in Penang. However, my aunt felt that it lacked the wok hei flavour and a quite oily which I agree. Nonetheless, it was still an enjoyable plate of char kway teow.

I also tried the Assam Laksa (7.90 SGD) after falling in love with it at Spice Brasserie. The Assam Laksa here is not as sweet but very fragrant. My normally picky aunt enjoyed the flavourful, sour and spicy broth which was made with mackerel. The laksa came topped with torch ginger flower, prawn paste, julienned cucumber, mint leaves, onions and pineapples. Not bad at all!

Out of curiosity, I also ordered the Cai Boey, a spicy vegetable stew with pork.

Their desserts are worth trying as well. The Penang Ice Kachang is pretty much like the actual thing we had in Penang, but still not my cup of tea.

My favourite dessert however would be their Chendol which was one of the best I had thus far with the right ratio of gula melaka and coconut milk. Their green jelly noodles was different, not the firm, rubbery ones I had and their red beans (in both desserts) was big and sweet.

While George at Georgetown might not be the cheapest place to enjoy Penang Char Kway Teow (partly because it is located in a mall), the food here is honestly not bad. If West Coast Plaza is too far, they do delivery too.

George of Georgetown
154 West Coast Road
#02-25/26
Singapore 127371

Last order at 9.30 PM

Old School Delights | Just the Cake Please?

8th August 2013.
Hari Raya Puasa.
Posted by Xin Li. Photographs by Mu Yao.
Despite my friend’s less than satisfactory experience at Old School Delights, I decided to give it another try partly because Mu Yao and Calvin were drawn to its nostalgic atmosphere.

Upon deeper observation, we realized the theme got lost somewhere when things that seemed “nostalgic” to them doesn’t relate to us like the furniture for example. However we still enjoy playing erasers and snake & ladders while waiting for our food.

The atmosphere however, did little to redeem the disappointing Chendol (4.50 SGD) or the overpriced and rather average Otak Otak (2.50 SGD). The Otak Otak tasted like an average spicy fish cake which lacked the smoky charcoal grill flavour as well. I have tasted better otak otak at a fraction of the price.

For drinks, the Bandung Dinosauress (4.90 SGD) and Teh-Chino (4.50 SGD) didn’t fare well either. Personally, I think the Teh-Cino was too bland.

Nonetheless, the saving grace on the menu (besides the Laksa from the previous visit) was the Butter Pound Cake which was smooth and rich with buttery fragrance. However, priced at 4.50 SGD a slice, it is arguably on the pricey side.

Overall, Old School Delights have more misses than hits. I remember Old School Delights as a café dedicated to serving good old local dishes by papa and mama. However, I think over the years it has got lost in its old school theme and forgetting about the food.

Old School Delights
215 Upper Thomson Rd
Singapore 574408

Closed on Mondays.

Coriander Cafe | Affordable Tze-Char at Thomson Plaza

8th August 2013.

Hari Raya Puasa

At first glance, Coriander Café at Thomson Plaza seemed like nothing much. One would probably head to Swensens, Sushi Tei, Hans or the food court instead. This is a pity because Coriander Café actually serves up some pretty good tze-char food. One of my favourite dishes here is their Hong Kong Mee (4.50 SGD). It is pretty cheap and the noodles texture was spot-on. Springy noodles mixed with an array of ingredients including egg, cabbage and beansprouts. Squeeze a bit of lime juice and voilah! A delicious plate of hong kong mee.



It is not my first time at Coriander Café. My mum, sister and brother-in-law likes to eat here too when we visit Thomson Plaza.

Coriander Cafe
Thomson Plaza, #02-08
301 Upper Thomson Rd
Singapore 574408

Lam's Noodle House | Signature Specialty Noodle

3rd August 2013.

Desperately hungry and tired Yew Ann dragged me away from my peaceful outdoor sketching to Lam’s Noodle House at Marina Square.

Priced at 5.20 SGD, their Signature Specialty Noodle comes with fish ball, sliced meat, vegetables, minced meat, one prawn, an egg and fish skin. The noodle’s texture was decent, springy and doesn’t stick to the teeth and after mixing, it gets coated with an oily but delectable special sauce. The sliced meat was a tad dry and tough but the nicely done egg makes up for it.

Lam's Noodle House / Lam's Abalone Noodles

Located on the same floor as the food court in Marina Square and opposite Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice.

Marina Square  

6 Raffles Boulevard 

Singapore 039594

Joe & Dough | Bread for the Average Joe

3rd August 2013.

After much research, bouncing of messages on Facebook with my two fellow Moose, I surrendered (I can't beat them when it comes to argumentative) and let them decide the place to meet up and to my delight we meet at somewhere really affordable at Millennia Walk.

Let’s just say company and affordability were the saving grace here. The Vanilla Latte (5.80 SGD) was not bad but the Croissant (2.80 SGD) was disappointing. While I appreciate that they warm it up for you, this croissant is comparable to those served on planes. It deflates the moment you hold it in your hand and lacks the buttery fragrance I seek.



Joe & Dough
Millenia Walk
9 Raffles Boulevard #02-31
Singapore 039596

They have another outlet at Marina Bay Link Mall as well.

Opening Hours:
Mon - Fri : 0730 - 1900
Weekend & P.H : 0900 - 1900