Showing posts with label Upper Thomson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Upper Thomson. Show all posts

Friday, 28 December 2012

Craving for something spicy this Christmas season?


By: Sugenya Manogaran


Mee Goreng @ The Prata House
Upper Thompson Road
Price: $3.50
Rating: 4/5 stars


Though Mee Goreng is a dish that many midnight diners would turn to, it has never been one of my favourites. However, this one is definitely an exception.

Not only was the dish tasty, but it was so warming to my taste buds. The noodles were soft and spicy, which made me wonder if they added any special ingredient because if they did, I really want to know what it is.

Apart from the noodle, other commonly used ingredients such as bean sprouts, egg and tofu were added.  With every bite, you can taste a bit of everything. Alongside with the noodles and extra ingredients, the spices added make this dish so tasty that you wouldn't mind ordering another plate.

P.S. Do request for less chili, if you’re not a spice lover.

Wednesday, 26 December 2012

Chocolate waffles from the season!



By Jamie Loo
Photo credits to Anil Dass


Salted caramel
246G Upper Thomson Road
Price: $3.50
Rating: 4/5

Hey guys!

For the remaining 11 days of Christmas, you must be wondering where you can go to grab a snack and hang out with your loved ones, friends from overseas, or maybe, just have some quiet time to yourself. And I know just the place for you to do that!

That’s right, it’s salted caramel (SC)! Perhaps it’s the ambience of the place, it gives you the idea that everything there is slow paced and relaxed, and it is a place I like to go when I feel moody! Apart from the different assorted flavours of ice cream you can find, Salted Caramel has just about the best waffles around (second to my mum’s, that is. haha)!

On a particular day, I paid a visit, with the intention to have my craving for something sweet, satisfied. Dropped by SC, and was bothered by the same old, “What flavour do I get?” question. For those that have not been there, fret not if you are as indecisive as me because the staff at SC don’t mind at all!
They were quite generous with their samples which were definitely worth mentioning, and allowed me to better consider the flavour I wanted to, or not settle for.

However, despite trying almost every flavour, I didn’t get any ice cream, instead I eventually went with the simple and common, Chocolate waffle. And as simple as this waffle was, it was simply delicious! Hard on the outside, soft on the inside, and the moisture within the waffle was kept within each bite I took. Not extremely sweet, but a very nice balance of sweetness and reality, and the best part of it was that it was warm! Satisfying on the eyes, and on the tummy, and for that day, I was pleased.

Have some fun this Christmas, have a break from all the work you have been trying to get done, bring a loved one, or a friend to Salted Caramel today! Get your fix too! Oh not to forget, feel free to comment on your favourite flavour of ice cream/waffles too!

Cheers! 

Monday, 26 November 2012

Casuarina Curry: Milky heaven


By Jonas Tay


Casuarina Curry
136 and 138 Casuarina Road (off Upper Thomson)
Price: $2.50
Rating: 4/5 stars



“Milky heaven!!!” that was what I thought when I had my first bite of the milky prata at Casuarina Curry. Although it is not as visually appealing as the chocolate prata, the milky prata comes in top when it comes to the taste aspect.


Milk oozes into your mouth with every bite, making it a joy to savour. This dish is worth every cent as it comes in a huge portion, approximately 2.5 times larger than your regular prata. So don’t worry about spending too much for a small portion!

I assure you that at $2.50, this milky prata is a bargain that is sure to fill your tummy with milky sweetness! With food this good, it is no wonder the restaurant is always packed at any time of the day. Try this dish out now and let it take you to Milky heaven!