myfoodsirens writes: I was rather excited when ION’s highly anticipated Food Hall at Basement 4 first opened cuz food hall = lots of food stalls to ogle at. Since then, some have closed, some are new, and Mushiya Steamers is one of the many stalls left standing today. The steamed cakes come from Hokkaido and all the ingredients used are from Japan. Supposedly very healthy too cuz they are ”non-oil” and the flavourings are “natural”. I tried the matcha (green tea) kintoki and kurogoma (black sesame) mochi kintoki ($2 each)… And was disappointed. Bland, texture was sticky and chewy rather than soft and fluffy. Maybe like our Chinese “huat kueh”? Anyway, these ...
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myfoodsirens writes: I think Cream Bistro is like a food court! I mean, in terms of cuisine served, not the layout. Western, Italian, Korean, Thai etc etc can be found under one roof. Jack of all trades, master of none? According to the menu, the pan-seared cod ($15.50++) is the most popular item so that’s what I had. This was ok (the worst word to describe any food ever). I like the little bits of crispy fried garlic that’s drizzled on top of the fish cuz of the nice bitter yet aromatic taste. Though the portion was very big, the friend managed to finish the whole ...
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myfoodsirens writes: I’ve been wanting to try out the food at The French Stall back when it first opened its first outlet in Little India but somehow, didn’t get around to doing it. Its formula of serving French fare without frills in a coffee shop setting is apparently quite a winning one since it has expanded by opening another branch in MacPherson. No reason to put off a visit now that it’s nearer to home! I was really happy when I saw the executive salmon set on the menu cuz it’s my “dream menu”, i.e. what I would have ordered ala carte anyway. Executive Salmon Set (from $28.80++): Leeks with vinaigrette dressing;...
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myfoodsirens writes: “You are what you eat and how you choose to eat”. That’s the basis behind Heart Bistro’s concept: nutritionally balanced dishes that don’t sacrifice on taste. While occupying the former premises of Marmalade Pantry in Palais Renaissance naturally up its chi-chi factor a notch, the atmosphere is still very casual and laid-back. And the food served here is just my kind of thing! Initially, our intention was just to order mains from the ala carte menu. But we had a change of mind when we saw the weekend brunch ($32++ for 3 course) cuz it’s more value for money. Small shots of lemon+honey tea were served as welcome ...
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myfoodsirens writes:  So many online reviews have praised Absinthe for its food and service that my expectations were raised correspondingly. Carpaccio of Hokkaido scallops with artichokes salad and bottarga, lemon and dill dressing ($24++). Salad of pan fried almond coated king prawns, mesclun and smoked ocean trout ($23++). Half a serving of fish and seafood bouillabaisse scented with absinthe, saffron aioli and croutons ($40++ for full portion). The house signature and rightly so! Grilled fillet of Atlantic sea bass, ...
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myfoodsirens writes: An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but a daily scoop of ice cream will keep me smiling all day everyday! =) Though it was already past 10pm, the little cafe was still packed with people young and old. Love the happy vibe of the place! All the ice creams are hand-churned and made on the premises at The Daily Scoop. There’s more than 40 flavours but not all are available daily. My bowl of 3 scoops ($6): Ginger Crumble — sweet ginger ice cream with a sprinkling of crystallised ginger. The star of the night! Utterly Avocade — ...
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myfoodsirens writes: We miss Paris so much that we went to Mirabelle Patisserie bright and early on a Saturday morning just to get a taste of the popular croissants that’s been said to be the best in Singapore. The plump butter croissant ($1.50) is wonderfully crisp and so buttery that it’s a heart attack waiting to happen. But I still prefer the one I had in Paris cuz that was ultra rich and yet so light. Even better is the almond croissant ($2.20) — moist frangipani filling inside and crisp almond sugar topping on the outside. This is something we’ll definitely get again!...
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myfoodsirens writes: Like McDonald’s and Starbucks are to America, boulangeries (bakeries) are seemingly found on every corner in Paris, selling what else but breads and pastries. So how to pick a good one? One tip I hold dearly to is to look out for boulangeries with the word “Artisan” on the window or awning, i.e. the bread is (usually) baked on the premises and not imported from elsewhere. Rue Mouffetard in the 5th arrondissement is one of Julia Child’s favourite hangouts in Paris. It’s said to be home to the best street market in the city but it was real quiet on the morning I went. While exploring the cobbled streets, we found this fabulous boulanger by the name of ...
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myfoodsirens writes: Aye, I can’t help myself. My hands are itching to write now that I’ve read “the truth” and you guys already know the other side of the story. I’ve glanced through the comments and there seems to be mixed reactions, which is all well and good. 1 particular comment caught my attention: Rae commented that I “should probably ask (myself) if (my) current unapologetic stance stemmed from (my) pride and embarrassment that (I) kind of made a fool out of (myself) in (my) previous post. Continuing to dig a bigger hole for (myself) doesn’t help (you) and will only serve to amuse (my) non supporters.” So here’s my reply: It may jolly well be a case of miscommunication, but I must admit that I’m quite skeptical. It ...
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myfoodsirens writes: Whoa, I just reached home from a long day at training school and boy, I see that this issue with said blogger seems to be blowing out of proportion.  Yahoo! Singapore has published a post on it and Straits Times’ Lifestyle is going to run an article on Wednesday. And I heard that his address and contact numbers have been ferreted out by some scarily brilliant people online… Come on, that’s going too far and I think it’s a little too extreme. As a food blogger, I put in a lot of time and effort in my blog, as a personal memento and a platform to share my passion with whoever is interested. And I know that said blogger put in as much, if not even ...
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