Upper Boon Keng Road Market and Food Centre

17th August 2013.
It was my first time visiting Upper Boon Keng Road Market and Food Centre due to another site visit around Kallang.

It is a nice and quaint place (maybe because we visited it slightly off lunch hours). The place wasn’t too crowded and quite a number elderly residents hanging around for beers or a chat.

Freshly baked bread from the ovens of Boon Keng Bread. Their Yam Bun was pretty good.

Penang Fried Char Kway Teow. Not too bad and very affordable. The prawns were fresh and the noodles have a nice smoky flavour. However, I find it a little dry but considering its about 3 dollars for a large serving, it’s really cheap.

The best dish I had here with my friend is the Chicken Biryani from the Roti Prata House. The rice was perfectly cooked and very fragrant and I the accompanying lamb curry was excellent.

The chicken was not bad as well, with a beautiful crispy skin and juicy flesh.

I would love to go back to Upper Boon Keng Road Market and Food Centre one day, heard there is stall with really good Soup Kambing.

Upper Boon Keng Road Market and Food Centre
17 Upper Boon Keng Rd

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.

Bistro @ Changi | Through Mu Yao's Lens

29th July 2013. 

Posted by Xin Li. Photographs by Mu Yao

A few days ago, I posted about Bistro@Changi. Mu Yao and another friend were with me too and here's Mu Yao's perspective!

Mushroom soup. Yum.

Satay! Not too bad, quite like this.

 Lamb. Was the best dish of the day.

A wonderful dinner at Bistro@Changi.

Bistro@Changi

260 Nicoll Drive

Changi Beach Carpark 1

Singapore 498991

Operating Hours

Mon - Thurs             12pm - 11pm

Fri, Sat                   12pm - 1am

Sun                       10am - 11pm

How to Get There:

Bus Services : - 89, 19, 9

Alight at Changi Beach CP 2 Bus Stop.