Woots, its been a crazy past few weeks with people, meals and gatherings. Its like having the holidays for my soul, but work for my digestive system. Last Th…
Woots, its been a crazy past few weeks with people, meals and gatherings. Its like having the holidays for my soul, but work for my digestive system.
Last Thursday, we had lunch with an ex-colleague who came by to visit. We went to The Plain at Craig Road again!
Here's the other side of the table. I am laughing like that because Inez had super funny eyes when she's trying to take the photo, haha!
On Christmas Eve Friday, we had a small celebration in the office when we had half a day off! So scott and peiling got us some cupcakes and wine! It was fun.
On that christmas eve night, I met up with my NJ band mates. They came over to my house for dinner and we had fun playing wii! I liked doing simple things like that, no fuss, no squeezing in town. just friends and fun.
On Boxing Day, I met up with my primary school band mates for lunch at Ivins the peranakan/nonya cuisine, and had ice cream after at Ice Cream Chefs at Upper Thomson. New ice cream haunt for us to go next time!
Ice cream chef was awesome. My flavour was super good, creme brulee with fizzy cola (remember magic dust? that one!).
But something really hilarious happened. jm suddently received a call.. and it was from wenli. Apparently she got stuck in the toilet because the door was jammed! they gallantly rendered help and she was freed.
And thus ends the weekend of Christmas festivities. For this week, met up with the uni mates for dinner on Monday at Spicy Thai-Thai Restaurant, went home early before 8 on tues (for the first time in what felt like months), and met up with leenette yesterday for tzechar dinner and koi bubble tea.
Going to be the New Year soon. Half day again tomrrow on NYE, and then it's the countdown and weekend. Can't wait!
Last Thursday, we had lunch with an ex-colleague who came by to visit. We went to The Plain at Craig Road again!
Here's the other side of the table. I am laughing like that because Inez had super funny eyes when she's trying to take the photo, haha!
Vincent the owner graciously treated us to brownies, so nice of him! I used PhotoTreats iPhone app to give it a festive snowy effect.
I then had dinner with my bestie zq at Holland Village that night. Tried chicken feet for the first time. Nice marinate, but not something I'll crave for, haha.
Always good to meet up with my bestie!
On that christmas eve night, I met up with my NJ band mates. They came over to my house for dinner and we had fun playing wii! I liked doing simple things like that, no fuss, no squeezing in town. just friends and fun.
On Christmas day itself, I went for brunch with my primary school classmates and had the most awesome abalone noodles ever. Read about the food review separately!
On Christmas evening, I met up with a friend for dinner and had a lovely time. We made pasta and awesome caesar salad :P
On Boxing Day, I met up with my primary school band mates for lunch at Ivins the peranakan/nonya cuisine, and had ice cream after at Ice Cream Chefs at Upper Thomson. New ice cream haunt for us to go next time!
The shop decor is really cool and contemporary.
Here's the shot I took.
Another shot taken by Vanessa! (I blend into the surroundings)
Ice cream chef was awesome. My flavour was super good, creme brulee with fizzy cola (remember magic dust? that one!).
They also took a photo of us to print out so we can stick it on the board using a photo printer. And we get to decorate it. So initially we only wrote the date...
But something really hilarious happened. jm suddently received a call.. and it was from wenli. Apparently she got stuck in the toilet because the door was jammed! they gallantly rendered help and she was freed.
So we edited that photo to commemorate the event. Heh.
And here's the shot taken with jm's DSLR. Yay, another successful gathering!
And thus ends the weekend of Christmas festivities. For this week, met up with the uni mates for dinner on Monday at Spicy Thai-Thai Restaurant, went home early before 8 on tues (for the first time in what felt like months), and met up with leenette yesterday for tzechar dinner and koi bubble tea.
Going to be the New Year soon. Half day again tomrrow on NYE, and then it's the countdown and weekend. Can't wait!
2017 Update: Read about my review of Gongcha's replacement, Li Ho in this blog post. 2016 Update: For a true tea taste in your bubble tea, check out Yuan…
DJ EARWORM does it again! Here's the description on Youtube. A Mashup of the Top 25 Hits of 2010, according to Billboard Magazine. http://djearworm.…
"It's not on the Internet", I told Scott. At least, it wasn't listed on HungryGoWhere and there seems to be only 1-2 mentions on Google if…
Was driving around Jalan Besar on Saturday looking for a brunch location when our friend commented that the noodle place there, *he points*, is nice. OK! Let's go then.
So we went! It is called Nam's Abalone Noodles (阿南鲍鱼面) and apparently they even have franchises in China and 2 other branches somewhere (i think). it was not so busy that day since it was Christmas morning, but there was a steady crowd of customers nonetheless.
The guys ordered some side dishes, while I asked for a bowl of their most famous dish. The side dishes were super good and a great accompaniment to the main. Let the pictures do some talking.
It was not too dry, and the skin had a nice crunchy texture. The mustard was also quite the classic. Beautiful presentation as well. $8.
Then came along a heavyweight -- The abalone soup. This tiny pot costs $8. But when we took away the garnish and scallop, you can see the ingredients inside and know why it costs so much. It had chicken meat that melts off the bones, dried scallops, a big piece of fish maw and wolfberries. Pretty sure there are other ingredients too.
The soup was just amazing as well. It was just so infused with goodness and flavour. It's the type of luxury you would want after a clubbing session and you'll immediately feel rejuvenated. Or the type of soup Cantonese mothers make for their exam-studying sons. Whichever, it was really a superstar.
The wonderful double/triple boiled soup was also stored in this giant vat, simmering and just waiting to come out of the belly of the vat. Charcoal fired, can you see?
It was so so so good. I can't believe I missed out on this for all these years! There was only 1 type of noodles, the skinny yellow type (mee kia) and it was coated with this gravy sauce that was so thick and well-balanced with the lard and chilli. The scallop was more for show (no taste, just boiled), but the abalone on a stick (looks like fondue) was really tasty and juicy. It is not tough like most abalones! And I cannot believe I just had some abalone for $6. Basically just the perfect bowl of ba chor/abalone noodles when the sun, moon and earth conspire to overwhelm your tastebuds with goodness. Everything in the bowl was just in harmony.
The soup was also a milky broth which we suspect was made from meat bones. and probably the first base for the abalone soup masterpiece.
Definitely going back when I have a noodle craving!
Lam's Abalone Noodles and Soup
Address: 460 Race Course Road, Singapore 218700
Tel: +65 6398 1154
Opening Hours: Daily: 2.15pm – 10.30pm (Closed on Mon)
Hungrygowhere listing & Timeout Review
So we went! It is called Nam's Abalone Noodles (阿南鲍鱼面) and apparently they even have franchises in China and 2 other branches somewhere (i think). it was not so busy that day since it was Christmas morning, but there was a steady crowd of customers nonetheless.
The guys ordered some side dishes, while I asked for a bowl of their most famous dish. The side dishes were super good and a great accompaniment to the main. Let the pictures do some talking.
This was the sio bak, and yes, it tastes as good as it looks.
It was not too dry, and the skin had a nice crunchy texture. The mustard was also quite the classic. Beautiful presentation as well. $8.
Also had a fish cake. This was alright, fish cakes don't really have anything special.
Then came along a heavyweight -- The abalone soup. This tiny pot costs $8. But when we took away the garnish and scallop, you can see the ingredients inside and know why it costs so much. It had chicken meat that melts off the bones, dried scallops, a big piece of fish maw and wolfberries. Pretty sure there are other ingredients too.
The soup was just amazing as well. It was just so infused with goodness and flavour. It's the type of luxury you would want after a clubbing session and you'll immediately feel rejuvenated. Or the type of soup Cantonese mothers make for their exam-studying sons. Whichever, it was really a superstar.
The wonderful double/triple boiled soup was also stored in this giant vat, simmering and just waiting to come out of the belly of the vat. Charcoal fired, can you see?
Pretty impressive for a bowl of soup.
The three side dishes, family shot!
Then there was the noodles. This was my friend's ba chor mee without vinegar (preference).
And finally, I had their Abalone Noodles. Major rave alert here!
It was so so so good. I can't believe I missed out on this for all these years! There was only 1 type of noodles, the skinny yellow type (mee kia) and it was coated with this gravy sauce that was so thick and well-balanced with the lard and chilli. The scallop was more for show (no taste, just boiled), but the abalone on a stick (looks like fondue) was really tasty and juicy. It is not tough like most abalones! And I cannot believe I just had some abalone for $6. Basically just the perfect bowl of ba chor/abalone noodles when the sun, moon and earth conspire to overwhelm your tastebuds with goodness. Everything in the bowl was just in harmony.
The soup was also a milky broth which we suspect was made from meat bones. and probably the first base for the abalone soup masterpiece.
Definitely going back when I have a noodle craving!
Lam's Abalone Noodles and Soup
Address: 460 Race Course Road, Singapore 218700
Tel: +65 6398 1154
Opening Hours: Daily: 2.15pm – 10.30pm (Closed on Mon)
Hungrygowhere listing & Timeout Review
Was driving around Jalan Besar on Saturday looking for a brunch location when our friend commented that the noodle place there, *he points*, is nice. OK! Let&…
Merry Christmas everyone! It's been such a great time just catching up with friends over meals. It had been a great coupla days to meet up. I'll t…
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
