Singapore Eats

One of the things Singapore is known for is the many food places that they have. Since they are a hub of different cultures, the food options can be pretty diverse which makes for an interesting trip. Anyone who has been to this site will know that I love eating and so here's a recap of my eating spree in Singapore.

On my very first night, this is what we had.

I have to be honest and say that I prefer the Satay in Kota Kinabalu. It was tastier for me and had more oomph. This was also pretty good but the one in Kota was way better. Even the one that I had in Berjaya, Kuala Lumpur was actually better and they are the ones that look the most similar to each other.

The cereal prawn was amazing but the little cereal bits that decorate it is what makes it really good. It's quite addiciting so make sure you get only a healthy dose because you might end up eating the entire plate by yourself. Truth be told, you might push the shrimp to the side and just eat the cereals.

If you are fond of oysters, this is the thing to have. The oysters are fresh and you can feel the texture in every bite. Tasty and really in your face so if you are a bit queasy, you might wanna avoid this dish.

This is the carrot cake. I have no idea why it is called that but it was pretty tasty. I actually ate a lot of it. So if you are in the Makansutra area, make sure to get these dishes. You also get this view while eating which is why though the food is nothing awesome but just great, people go here.

The next day, I had a chocolate muffin from The Coffee Academics and I have to say that for 3SGD, this is one of the best chocolate muffin that I have ever had. It had this gooey choco filling inside that just adds a burst of flavor when you bite into it.

There's a hawker place right below Peninsula Excelsior and the Tom Yum there is just out of this world. Never have I ever had a Tom Yum this sour and spicy and just soooo good. I'm not even a huge fan but I felt that I finally knew what Tom Yum should taste like. Oh and this one costs only 5SGD.

This noodle dish called Char Kway Teow is one of the must try for me. Seriously. I had this one at Rasapura Masters in Marin Bay Sands Mall. It may not look appetizing but believe you me, THIS WAS SOOOO GOOD.

When you walk down the bridge from the mall, you will encounter a small cart with an old man selling ice cream sandwich. My brothers told me it is a must to try so I had Durian Ice Cream Sandwich which I totally loved.

In one of the many MTR tunnels, we chanced upon this place and had one of the best fishball noodle soup. Their fishball is WAY DIFFERENT than ours. It was almost like fish tofu and I am addicted to fish tofu. I can eat an entire pack by myself. Then again, that's me.

This salted egg crab was AMAZING. As much as I wanna share where this is, my brothers made me take a vow of silence but if you happen upon it, you will forget your name. IT IS DELICIOUS! Hint: It's near Ikea.

This fishball noodle soup is located in Bugis and cost less than 4SGD. 

 

I saw this while walking around on my last day and since I loved the Bak Kut Teh in Kota Kinabalu, I thought, this is a must try!

Sadly, this was too peppery for my taste. It felt like nilaga but sharper.

On my last day, my brothers took me to Pepperoni which apparently has one of the best pizza in town and I gotta say, HELL YES!

We tried 4 different flavors and there wasn't a single one that I did not like. It is pugon baked which made the pizza smokier and brought out the flavor more.

The only thing that I wasn't able to try was the Laksa but aside from that, I can say that I have a fair idea now of what Singapore has to offer when it comes to food. Bon appetit!

Buca di Beppo PH

Everyone I know is always on the lookout for an authentic Italian place. Sadly, there are only a few in Manila so when I was invited by a good friend of mine to try out Buca di Beppo which just recently opened in BGC Corporate Center in Taguig, I was more than ready to give it a go.

First impressions of the place was that it really gave its best effort to make you feel like you were in Italy. The decor, wall photos, and posters on the ceiling were all reminiscent of old Italy.

I love that you can have the 2nd floor closed for functions and you can have your Italian party at an all time high without disturbing the people downstairs. There is also a Pope's table where you can feel like you're dining with the Pope.

Now on to the food. I personally loved the Marinara. Seriously. I would have eaten the entire plate by myself because it was just so darn good. The carbonara for me had too much cheese which did not sit well with me coz I prefer my pasta with just the right amount of cheese and the lemon chicken was tangy.

I'd definitely come back to this place if only to eat the Marinara which was just really perfect. Seriously. Buca di Beppo has the best marinara in the city in my opinion.

What made this experience really great though was being able to spend time with these ladies. As always, good food + great company = awesome meal.

Come dine with me? See you at Buca di Beppo located at BGC Corporate Center 30th Street.

Singapore Coffee Series

I was in Singapore for roughly 4.5 days. In such a short time, I was able to go around and have coffee in different places, thanks to people who indulged my caffeine addiction coz I was able to visit a coffee shop every single day, sometimes even 2 to 3 cafes.

Let's start from the beginning which is of course Starbucks.  I know that there is a Starbucks here in the Philippines but every Starbucks in every country has something a little different which is why it is almost always the first coffee shop I visit. As you can see, they have the Samsui women on their walls and it tells the story of these strong women and how they helped made Singapore the way it is now. They also have an open space where you can readily pose and pretend to be a barista.

Next on my list is The Coffee Academics and their famous Coffee in a Cone.

Initially, I worried about taking a photos with such a fragile looking coffee holder but much to my surprise, it was actually pretty sturdy. I think it's because of the thick chocolate coating found inside the cone. This Cafe Latte was actually pretty good and the rich chocolate coating around the cone added more flavor to it. I would definitely recommend giving this a try if you are in Singapore.

Other choices are the Black Cinnamon Latte and the Cafe Mocha. 

The third coffee shop I was able to visit is called Lady M. It seems Lady M has brances all over Singapore and they are all very distinct coz it looks fancy AF. I totally fell in love with the place coz it just looked so nice.

I tried the Peppermint Mocha as well as two of their best selling cakes, specifically Black Forest which was amazingly good and the Mille Crepe which was layered to perfection.

I was also able to try out Rasapura Masters which is a fancy food court inside Marina Bay Sands. Their coffee though is just standard for me. It was nothing bad but nothing impressive at the same time.

Another coffee place for those who may be on a budget is IKEA. Yes, you read that right. IKEA serves coffee for only 0.50SGD and best thing is it is refillable! The chocolate cake is also a must since it's crunchy and really taste well.

Awfully Chocolate is also a must visit if ony for the cute container of their chocolate drink. Its really good and for them, this is their version of chocolate.

I was also able to try out Wanna Cuppa. The reason I even tried it out was because the exterior was just so pretty!

As you can see, the place makes you feel like you just stepped inside a really chic cafe in Paris. I tried out the Chai Coffee Latte and it was definitely unique.

2nd to the last coffee shop was Olivia and Co. where I tried out the Cafe Mocha. This one is a little on the dark side so if you like your coffee strong, you would love this.

And the last coffee shop that I was able to try is Paris Baguette which is located inside the airport. I loved that their Cafe Latte costs only 4SGD. Most of the coffee I tried costs around 7 - 12SGD.

Overall, I tried out 9 coffee shops and I have not even made a single dent in the coffee industry of Singapore. They have so many third wave coffee shop that I would need to live in Singapore for a month to be able to try out 50% of their cafes.

All I can say is, the coffee lover in me is very happy.

Instagram Friendly Singapore

I finally got the chance to visit my brothers in Singapore and it all happened because of work. I was sent on a business trip to cover the ONE CHAMPIONSHIP bout happening on November 24, 2017 at the National Stadium and luckily, my brothers happen to live in Singapore so off I went right after my Iloilo trip.

We landed at the Changi Airport Terminal 4 which has just opened last month. Even my brothers have not been to this side of the airport but I have to say that it's big and impressive.

Soon as I got to the hotel, I saw 2 big guys standing outside and there they were, my brothers! I immediately forgot about the other people I was with and went straight to hug my brothers! I missed these cretins so much!

Soon as I checked in, I changed and got ready to explore what I could of Singapore at night. This is what I wore which I know is a very "Asian Drama" outfit but I think I carried it well.

One thing I noticed about Singapore is that it is very instagram friendly. You could just easily pose anywhere and bam! IG worthy photos. If you don't believe me, have a look at these.

If you are into structures, they also have these.

Do you see what I mean? Almost every nook and cranny is instagrammable. You can even just literally pause in the middle of crossing and the background would still look amazing.

Of course, I had to try out Singaporean food and so my brothers indulged and brought me to Makansutra where we had these delicious food.

And as tradition would have it, always, on the first night in any country that I go to, I visit Starbucks.

Tomorrow I plan to visit a local coffee shop and perhaps vlog? Let's go ahead and see what Singapore will bring but for now I have to say, thank you Singapore for welcoming me with open arms. Liddat can lah!