Otaru | Le Tao Cheese Cake Lab

5th July 2013.

Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan

Otaru is supposedly known for its pastries and confectionaries as well and there is a cluster of such shops around Sakaimachi. Our tour guide told us that Le Tao chocolates are more popular than Royce chocolates here. Besides chocolates, Le Tao also have a number of shops specializing in cakes to chocolates around Sakaimachi.

My mum and I decided to have cakes at the Le Tao  Cheese Cake Lab (ルタオ チーズケーキ ラボ) Despite its 3.17 rtabelog rating, I though the cheesecakes here are rather decent. We got the Lab Special (840 JPY) which includes two of their signature cheesecakes (Original and Chocolate) and a seasonal cheesecake as well as a cup of coffee.  Their seasonal cheesecake is a Coffee Cheesecake. You would enjoy their cheesecakes if you like a heavier milk flavour and a richer flavour. However, I thought they could be smoother.

Le Tao  Cheese Cake Lab

ルタオ チーズケーキ ラボ

〒047-0027
北海道小樽市堺町6番13号

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.

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

Bistro@Changi | Planes, Memories and Makan

29th July 2013.
Pasir Ris, Simei and Tampines will bring back memories for those who have been to Pulau Tekong. But for a perm staff like me, Changi Village was an equally sentimental place where I used to go for nights out or food after booking out from camp.

One of my favourite places besides Changi Village Food Centre’s Ipoh Hor Fun was Bistro@Changi where I had company cohesions, birthdays, the once-in-a-while treat after a tough week, reunion and ORD during my time on Tekong.

It is a relatively exclusive little eatery located at Changi Beach Park where you could enjoy the cooling sea breeze (straits actually) and watch planes descending upon Changi International Airport. For a plane spotter, this is the place to be where you can enjoy food, drinks and do plane-watching.

If possible I would normally start off with a bowl of their signature Mushroom Soup (5.90 SGD). A well-balanced creamy mushroom soup with comes with a slice of garlic bread.



My favourite item on the menu is their Flame Grilled Chicken Chop (15.90 SGD) formerly “Hickory Chicken Chop” but still the same. It was the good old tender boneless chicken chop marinated with a tasty hickory barbeque sauce.

Still on their menu after 4 years is the Sambal Fish, grilled dory topped with spicy (very spicy) sambal sauce and served with buttered rice.

However, my new favourite on their menu has got to be their New Zealand Lamb (19.90 SGD), a beautifully grilled “to perfection” leg of lamb served with a delicious peppery sauce.



If you just want something to chill out such as snacks or light bites. Their Ultimate Nachos (8.00 SGD) is still on the menu. Crispy nachos served hot and topped with mozzarella cheese and jalapeno chilli with a salsa dip at the side, a perfect comfort food to spend the evening with some nice drinks from the bistro’s bar.

Otherwise, you can go local with the Bistro’s Satay (11.90 SGD). It may be pricey for a satay at 1.90 per stick but these are some really good satay comparable with Chuan Kee’s at Old Airport Road.



Currently they are figuring out a name for a special cocktail. I shall just call it the “Changi Calamansi” for now. It is a cocktail with lime and sour plum which is very refreshing and rather sweet. They have two versions. Version 2 has a stronger punch of alcohol while version 1, my preference is more enjoyable for relaxing atmosphere along Changi Beach.



I would like to come back here again for their Tom Yum Mussels or Barramundi in Thai Sauce if I do visit Changi Village again or cycle there from East Coast. The place is unpretentious, the food is decent, the ambience is top-notch (if you don’t mind alfresco dining) and the place holds great sentimental value for me.



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.

Special thanks to Brandon for the invitation back to this memorable place!