Inside Joy's World: November 2013

Thursday 28 November 2013

Korean BBQ Buffet - Han Geun Doo Geun

This restaurant opens in the 2^nd half of 2013 at Chinatown Point. My friend likes to try out new places and we have a craving for Korean BBQ. Bingo, let’s go to Han Geun Doo Geun BBQ & Ala Carte Buffet. Looking at the price and menu, we decided to give it a try, since eating ala carte elsewhere will come up to the same price or even more. Ops… I sound cheapskate.

Look at the menu, they have noodle, rice, soup, stew, side dishes and of course raw meat for BBQ.

Yeah, charcoal BBQ make the food yummy.

Let start eating the side dishes, it is self-service.

Here come the raw meats. Set them nicely on the grill. I like the boneless beef short ribs.

The rectangle block is the minced beef meat, that one can skip. Neither my friend or i like that.

This is a cooked dished – Pan fried pork with onion in chili paste

Saba Fish

Rolled Omelette with vegetable

Dumpling boiled in water

Spicy grilled chicken

Next time have to go in a group so that we can try more items on the menu. It is an enjoyable meal.

Address: Level 2 of Chinatown Point

Sunday 10 November 2013

Old Departmental Store – Chun Bee Dept Store

A shop started in 1966 as a department store was slowly been forgotten. When I mention department store many will be think those air-conditional department store with pretty sales persons selling all sorts of items. Chun Bee Dept Store is a shop at Circuit Road neighbourhood during its days many parents will bring their children there to buy new shoes and bag before school term begins.

With the appearance of big departmental store, people start to frequent Chun Bee Dept store less. The old couple open shop everyday just to pass time.

Look at the vintage cabinets, it have been there since 1966.

Vintage lighter wrapped to preserve the glory.

Wow, this is foundation powder, my grandma used this type long time ago.

Vintage safe box! Never see it before. WOW.

My eyes sparkle when I saw the bowl!!! I have been looking for it, a vintage bowl. In 1960 / 1970, company LiLing started to manufacture this table tennis series of porcelain cutlery. That is the big bowl I am looking for! WHAT?!!! NOT FOR SALES!!!! L.

Left that shop feeling happy and sad. Happy I get to see vintage items, sad I did not get to buy the bowl.

Address: Blk 78 Circuit Road

Friday 8 November 2013

Traditional Chwee Kueh – Ghim Moh Market

Nowadays a lot of our food are made in factory, this Chwee Kueh stall persevere the spirit of making from raw material – rice flour and water. In their stall, there is a big steamer to cook their Chwee Kueh. I admire the old couple determination to bring to us food in the freshest form,

Their Chwee Kueh are as tasty as those famous / franchise ones, but it is the spirit that let the stall shine.

Address: Ghim Moh Market #01-31.

Tuesday 5 November 2013

Real Food @ Killiney Road

During weekend, Orchard Road is always packed with people and cars, almost every eateries and restaurant are crowded. Killiney Road is located behind Somerset MRT station, this street is much quieter and there is quite a range of cuisine.

Today, decide have a vegan diet. Real Food is just beside Singtel Building.

Their mushroom soup is great, I like it. It is not like those creamy soups where after you consume you worry about put on pounds to your weigh. It has a clean and clear fragrance.

Description quoted from their menu.

Real Organic Mushroom Soup SGD12.80

“Made with organic wild assorted mushrooms, onion and thyme served with grilled ciabatta and more assorted pan-fried mushrooms drizzled with organic olive oil.”

I like mushroom and here is another mushroom dish. Baked Stuffed Portobello Mushroom with Cheese SGD10.80. It is just a nice combination mushroom with cheese – savory.

Steamed Dumpling SGD7.00

Cakes – People who like healthy and mild sweet desserts their cake would suits you. All the healthy ingredients are used and they are gluten free. Can eat more pieces and would not feel guilty.