Ponggol Nasi Lemak Centre

238 Tanjong Katong Road Singapore 437026

Tel: 6287 0020

Fax: 6348 3303

Closed on thursday

Business Hours: 5.30pm to 2.30am

Among so many nasi lemak stalls in Singapore. I feel this place has the best nasi. The fragrance of the nasi can be smelt even from the shops across the main road. You can park beside the main road or the public carpark behind the opposite shop houses.The distinctive aroma is accentuated by strong pandan leaves. The rice itself is sticky I presume due to the coconut.

The stall

S$4.10 not cheap though

The rice is sticky and the colour of it tainted with the natural green from pandan leaves. The chicken wing is fried till its very dried. There are some nasi lemak stalls where the chicken wings is still bloody inside though the outside looks fried. This is something you can never find it here. The luncheon meat is also fried till its very dry. The sambal tumis is nice and sweat but not hot enough for me.

Eng's Noodle House

287 Tanjong Katong Road, Singapore 437070

Tel: 8688 2727

11am to 9pm

The noodle iteself is QQ(al dente), the wanton is so full of flavor and juicy. I particularly like the wanton skin which is very soft and wet. For those who drive you can either park beside the main road or behind which has a public car park. The best thing about this restaurant is the chilli which is quintessential of a good wanton noodle. It is super hot and just wet your hair instantly. In fact when I was paying the supervisor asked me whether his shop has a roof leak.

Parking at the side of the main road



Dry Wanton Noodle S$4, boiled wanton S$3

Fried Wanton S$3

 

Fried Pork Lard

Refreshing and thirst quenching barley S$1.50

This is the magic that is quintessential of a good wanton noodle. According to the owner, this sauce is made from dried chilli from India. This sauce causes my sweat glands to have a Fukushima Daiichi leak. Fried pork lard is also really awesome, it is not just fats but attached to it are small strands of meat. The best part of it, it is free-flow!

Fei Fei Wanton Noodle

62 Joo Chiat Place

Sin Wah Coffeshop

Tel: 6345 7515

This wanton stall opens 24 hours. In fact there are 2 Fei Fei Wanton Noodle along Joo Chiat Place. Both are the same. If early in the morning while the sky is still pitch dark and you carve for a good bowl of wanton noodle this should be the only place in Singapore you can get a good wanton noodle. It is best to eat the wanton noodle dry with lots of chilli. It is not among the best wanton noodle stalls in Singapore but I would nevertheless consider it famous.

Wanton Noodle



Ulu Ulu Cafe Lounge

Loyang Offshore Supply Base

25 Loyang Crescent,

103A Tops Avenue 1, Level 9

Multi Storey Carpark(Rooftop)

Singapore 508988

Tel: 65 64556455

www.uluulucafelounge.com

This place has lots of sofa and a pool table to chill out

Stewed Beef

Fish & Fries

Curry Chicken

Slow Roast Chicken in White Wine Sauce S$18.90

The slow roast chicken is an absolute must try and it comes with fragrant white rice which goes perfect with the white wine sauce. The chicken is soft and tender and there is half a chicken in the bowl.



Lamb Shank Bak Kut Teh S$15.90

My buddy whom tried it said it is absolutely wonderful. The Australian lamb shank is stewed with Bak Kut Teh spices. Those who like Bak Kut Teh and lamb will love this dish.

Salmon Steak $15.90

Ulu Ulu Grilled Chicken Chop S$9.90

Spicy Chicken Wings S$7.90

This place is really ulu ulu. As you are going up the multi-storey carpark your head can also gets heavy. It has a nice view where you can see the sea from the carpark. Definitely a good place to eat and dine at Loyang. On friday there is also a live band. 





Marutama Ramen

Liang Court Shopping Centre

 177 River Valley Road

#02-01/02 Singapore 179030

Tel: 6837 2480, Fax: 6837 2980

Business Hours: 11.30am to 10.00pm

Basically I am a ramen person. Often I will go around Singapore hunting for good ramen joints. Marutama ramen has another branch at Central(Eu Tong Sen Street) for some reason I don't particularly like the parking at Central. However inside Central there are quite a few good ramen joints which I will introduce and talk about when given the opportunity. Marutama is one of my favourites when I think of ramen. Usually I will try to Aka Ramen when I am in Marutama. I remember bringing an Australian customer to try after trying Aka Ramen he was full of praises for Japanese Ramen. The noodes are thin and soft. I don't particularly fancy thick ramen. The soup uses chicken stock. Most ramen joints use pork bones however some will have very strong swine smell. Hence if you have a foreign guest, trying ramen in Marutama can never go wrong.



Nama Karashi Ramen S$12 slightly spicy

Sui Gyoza S$5

Dashimaki S$8

Menu

interior of the restaurant

The restaurant doesn't have a wide range of menu. Dashimaki has slight sweetness. For those that doesn't like vinegar you have to give Sui Gyoza a miss. The most important thing for a ramen is the temperature of the soup and noodle. It must be piping hot. I have no problem finishing the soup till its last drop.

Dian Xiao Er

Dian Xiao Er

10 Tampines Central 1

#04-07/08, Tampines One,

Singapore 529536

Tel: +65 6783 6068

Weekday 11.30am to 3.30pm, 5.30pm to 10pm

Weekend and public holidays 11.30am to 10pm

http://www.dianxiaoer.com.sg/

Duck roasted with 10 wonder herbs

 Angelica Duck(Medium) S$24.30

Chinese Spinach S$12.30

Soup of the day

XO fried rice(Medium) S$16.30

Mushroom in Chinese Wine S$16.30

Sweet and sour pork

Dong Po Pork

Dong Po Pork is a must order. Even for people who doesn't like to take fat, the layer of fat just simply melt in your mouth and doesn't leave you feeling too oily. The taste is marvelous and the meat is well-braised.

Yam Ring

Interior of the restaurant



The interior of the restaurant looks very much like a (客栈). The duck is tender and flavourful. Beijing has the Peking Duck. Singapore we have Dian Xiao Er herbal roast duck. The soup of the day surpass my expectation which contains little of no MSG but nevertheless still tasty. This restaurant will be a place which I would bring people who likes chinese food to dine.

Level 33

8 Marina Boulevard #33-01

Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1

Singapore 018981

12pm to 12am daily

Tel: +65 6834 3133

Fax: +65 68343073

www.level33.com.sg

This is currently the world highest urban crafted brewery and situated at the new Marina Bay Financial Centre.

own brewery

Awesome beer with fantastic city view of Marina skyline



Sunday Beef S$38

Needless to say about the taste. Almost everyone order Sunday Beef.

Roast Chicken S$38

Florets S$10

Craneberry bread with 3 different types of butter

 

Another spectacular view from the restaurant

I was here for lunch, can't comment on the dinner menu but the selection of main course is rather limited 5 fingers or less. All S$38 each comes with bread though. From the reports and news on this restaurant, it is definitely a popular water holes for many of the urban yuppies working in the financial district. It wasn't crowded when I was there on a weekend. This would be an ideal place to chill out anytime of the day. The ambience of the restaurant is contemporary and cosy. Views from the restaurant are also fantastic. Simply taking your breath away.