tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416469837953139480Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:07:23 +0000http://www.hisfoodblog.com/noreply@blogger.com (HisFoodBlog)Blogger245125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416469837953139480.post-7899390417921171570Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:21:00 +00002008-11-19T11:01:43.201+08:00+restaurant*seafood*japanese#orchard“This must be the biggest scam of all time!!!! I have tasted the most horrible Japanese food served in a restaurant. Taste the worst sashimi, sushi & saba fish ever!!!! And it cost me $47!!! I feel cheated by all these who review the good food. To me it’s the worst Japanese food I have ever tried & I will never go back even if it’s free!!!!” - neoscan “Salmon had blackish orange colour, instead http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HisFoodBlog/~3/457364863/wasabi-tei-hfbs-investigation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (HisFoodBlog)7http://www.hisfoodblog.com/2008/11/wasabi-tei-hfbs-investigation.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416469837953139480.post-3350837719307953643Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:54:00 +00002008-11-17T01:10:01.626+08:00*dessertgeneralDoesn't this Gelare Ice Cream Cake makes you happy? Stay tuned and HFB will be right back... You might also be interested in these posts: HFB is going to Hollywood... Wordless Wednesday - Ladurée Macaron Wordless Wednesday - Banana Nut Muffin @ Starbucks, Holland Village Wordless Wednesday - Desserts @ Ice3 Wordless Wednesday - Desserts @ Marriott Hotel Lobby http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HisFoodBlog/~3/455080227/this-cake-makes-me-happy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (HisFoodBlog)11http://www.hisfoodblog.com/2008/11/this-cake-makes-me-happy.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416469837953139480.post-116082741560939372Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:16:00 +00002008-11-11T23:50:36.006+08:00#bt timah*rice+hawker*teochewWhat constitutes to a nice bowl of Teochew Fish Porridge? Ask HFB, and he will tell you its “fresh fish, tasty stock and the grains not overcooked” over and over. Started way back in 1966, HFB would dare say 泉香鱼口粥 (Quan Xiang Fish Porridge), now located at Bukit Timah Market & Food Centre, is one of the best in the west. With choices of the usual Batang Fish ($3, $5 and $7) and the pricier Red http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HisFoodBlog/~3/449669929/quan-xiang-fish-porridge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (HisFoodBlog)4http://www.hisfoodblog.com/2008/11/quan-xiang-fish-porridge.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416469837953139480.post-7302385678595087051Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:19:00 +00002008-11-11T23:36:47.150+08:00+coffeeshop*cantonese#geylangNotorious for its long history of prostitution, Geylang Road, fronted by low-rise shophouses – protected from urban redevelopment in keeping with its history and heritage – is also famous for the delicious food offerings. And Sik Wai Sin Eating House, once voted Top 50 restaurants in Singapore by the Sunday Times along the likes of Morton’s, Au Jardin, Les Amis, Iggy’s, and Garibaldi, is one of http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HisFoodBlog/~3/444492927/sik-wai-sin-eating-house-cantonese-tze.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (HisFoodBlog)2http://www.hisfoodblog.com/2008/11/sik-wai-sin-eating-house-cantonese-tze.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416469837953139480.post-2218797755771510443Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:09:00 +00002008-11-05T14:11:46.402+08:00+restaurant*italian*pizza*dessert#serangoon gardensLocated at the quiet end of a row of shophouses (that also houses Ice3 and Frolick) along Kensington Park Road, Ristorante De Parma has the expressions, "simple and minimalistic" engraved all over, coupled with warm lighting that exudes a sense of soothing comfort for a slow relaxing dinner. However, as weather was cooling that night, we opted for one of the two outdoor tables. Complimentary http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HisFoodBlog/~3/440100530/ristorante-de-parma-falling-in-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (HisFoodBlog)10http://www.hisfoodblog.com/2008/11/ristorante-de-parma-falling-in-love.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416469837953139480.post-1317803823633108017Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:32:00 +00002008-10-29T00:18:12.182+08:00+restaurant*italian*seafood#beach road*pasta_________________________________________________________________ Small talk: HFB's version 2.0 comes with Google Maps for the lost souls on the road. Hope it helps all those who needs direction to all the places HFB had reviewed before! :) Let me know what you think. _________________________________________________________________ Garibaldi, located along Purvis Street, is part of The http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HisFoodBlog/~3/434850311/garibaldi-italian-restaurant-bar-too.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (HisFoodBlog)7http://www.hisfoodblog.com/2008/10/garibaldi-italian-restaurant-bar-too.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416469837953139480.post-6681595253837542667Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:32:00 +00002008-10-27T17:03:02.957+08:00*malay#shenton way+hawker*meatBuilt in 1894, Lau Pa Sat is the largest remaining Victorian cast-iron structure in Southeast Asia. Located in the heartbeat of Singapore's Central Business District (CBD) area, this former wet market has been restored and is now a favourite food centre for both locals and tourists visiting the country, offering a wide and affordable variety of local cuisine. Located within, one can also http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HisFoodBlog/~3/428765364/beefy-series-part-7-fatman-satay-lau-pa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (HisFoodBlog)3http://www.hisfoodblog.com/2008/10/beefy-series-part-7-fatman-satay-lau-pa.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416469837953139480.post-1378967107873496942Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:28:00 +00002008-10-27T17:04:18.086+08:00+restaurant*seafood*japanese#beach road*meatAfter a very pleasurable and gratifying dinner at Aburiya some time back, HFB was looking forward to his next Yakiniku meal (焼き肉 or 焼肉), or Japanese BBQ-styled of cooking bite-sized meat over flame of wood charcoals carbonised by dry distillation (Sumibi (炭火) or gas/electric grill. So off he went to sample Yakiniku Daidomon’s Buffet Dinner (Adult: $63.00++ child: $28.00+) that is only available http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HisFoodBlog/~3/426614061/beefy-series-part-6-yakiniku-daidomon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (HisFoodBlog)6http://www.hisfoodblog.com/2008/10/beefy-series-part-6-yakiniku-daidomon.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416469837953139480.post-3512779693550349552Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:49:00 +00002008-10-27T17:08:40.248+08:00#marina+restaurant*western*steakMentioned the word “Steak” and Morton’s The Steakhouse will probably come to mind as the pinnacle in classic steakhouse experience. Located at a hidden corner on the 4th floor of Mandarin Oriental, entering into the restaurant immediately transport one from a simple boring main façade to a voguish interior of dim lighting and sounds of fine tableware clanks. Being HFB’s virgin trip to Morton’s,http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HisFoodBlog/~3/421775781/beefy-series-part-5-mortons-steakhouse.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (HisFoodBlog)11http://www.hisfoodblog.com/2008/10/beefy-series-part-5-mortons-steakhouse.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416469837953139480.post-1937322410565010519Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:21:00 +00002008-10-27T17:09:56.084+08:00+restaurant*western*steakmakan session#orchardMany readers have been asking me about last month’s Grade 9 Wagyu Beef Makan Session organised at Astons Specialities @ The Cathay – so the story goes – a total of 15 pax turned up for the event and were rewarded with a unique dining experience – satisfying and educational. We also got to meet the man himself, Mr Aston Soon, who came down personally to present a show-and-tell segment about Wagyuhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HisFoodBlog/~3/419700484/beefy-series-part-4-astons-specialities.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (HisFoodBlog)14http://www.hisfoodblog.com/2008/10/beefy-series-part-4-astons-specialities.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416469837953139480.post-4439784368751220933Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:18:00 +00002008-10-27T17:12:33.307+08:00+restaurant*western#portsdown rd*burgerSits within the lush of its own thousand square foot garden, surrounded by trees and foliage, one can either choose to dine al fresco at Cicada’s charming outdoor patio and enjoy the serenity of its garden setting, or a spacious indoor dining area amid candle-lit, soft music environment for a more cooling dining experience. Situated just a stone’s throw away from Pietrasanta, The Italian http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HisFoodBlog/~3/415932320/beefy-series-part-3-cicada.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (HisFoodBlog)2http://www.hisfoodblog.com/2008/10/beefy-series-part-3-cicada.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416469837953139480.post-5117840314381907504Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:56:00 +00002008-10-27T17:14:00.487+08:00*chinese+coffeeshop*noodles#clarke quay*teochewStarted way back in 1921 at Hock Lam Street, this brand of authentic Teochew Beef Kway Teow recipe was brought in by a certain Mr Tan from Swatow, China, and the rest, as they say, is history. So famous (or popular as stated on their signboard), is Hock Lam Street Beef Kway Teow that it is seen as the benchmark for the rest of the beef noodle stalls – or at least that is what HFB thinks. What ishttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HisFoodBlog/~3/412036394/beefy-series-hock-lam-street-beef-kway.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (HisFoodBlog)5http://www.hisfoodblog.com/2008/10/beefy-series-hock-lam-street-beef-kway.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416469837953139480.post-2274537555228291190Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:09:00 +00002008-10-03T17:26:44.208+08:00general. . . . . . . . . . HFB's summer range of clothings with Angelina Jolie . . . . . . . . . HFB's new singles with Paris Hilton... it's HOoooOT! . . . . . . . . . . Wonder how Victoria Beckham maintains her waistline? . . . . . She follows HFB religiously. . . . . . Now stayed tuned for HFB's BEEFY Series Part 2... or you can have fun with the photos at http://www.photofunia.com. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HisFoodBlog/~3/410093525/hfb-is-going-hollywood.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (HisFoodBlog)2http://www.hisfoodblog.com/2008/10/hfb-is-going-hollywood.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416469837953139480.post-5963519207545932409Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:34:00 +00002008-10-27T17:14:52.200+08:00*french*steak*japanese#orchard*fusionA Tudor-style dining place with waitresses dolled in French maids outfits, stepping into Angus Steakhouse, located at a corner of Ngee Ann City 4th level, is akin to entering into a time-wrapped. One will find piped-in Muzak piano to give the place a rustic, quaint yet comforting character. However, one might want to avoid seating near the open kitchen, as it might get too greasy and smoky fromhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HisFoodBlog/~3/408426036/beefy-series-part-1-angus-steakhouse.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (HisFoodBlog)4http://www.hisfoodblog.com/2008/10/beefy-series-part-1-angus-steakhouse.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416469837953139480.post-6832613316047055769Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:45:00 +00002008-09-30T11:31:34.503+08:00general1. *NEW* Tagging System Updated 30 Sept: HFB has finally finished tagging all his posts. If you feel that any post is not correctly tagged, or tags missing from it, please feel free to leave your comments, email hisfoodblog@gmail.com or shoutbox it to let HFB know. Let's strive to make this blog more informative and comprehensive for the benefit of everyone. Oh, and if you come across any past http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HisFoodBlog/~3/404809952/whats-coming-up-next.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (HisFoodBlog)5http://www.hisfoodblog.com/2008/09/whats-coming-up-next.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416469837953139480.post-3693181194518330656Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:25:00 +00002008-09-30T00:36:20.711+08:00*french*dessert "Two Macaron shells, joining them with a delicious Ganache filling" "Napoleon III" purple box of 4 assorted Macarons - £6.30 (One went missing before I could snap the photo) Check out the new Wordless Wednesday HQ!! You might also be interested in these posts: Wordless Wednesday - Suan Lum Night Bazaar, BangkokWordless Wednesday - Banana Royale @ Baskin RobbinsWordless Wednesday - Isabella @ http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HisFoodBlog/~3/401949264/wordless-wednesday-ladure-macaroon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (HisFoodBlog)4http://www.hisfoodblog.com/2008/09/wordless-wednesday-ladure-macaroon.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416469837953139480.post-2313825502993989651Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:15:00 +00002008-10-27T17:35:29.375+08:00*chinese+restaurant*noodles#joo chiatfood-tastingIts origins dated back to the nineteenth century of Qing Dynasty – affectionately known as Bamboo Noodles, or 竹升面, it is highly regarded for its smooth and tangy texture. The secret to its delectable taste and texture lies in the rigorous production process. Traditionally hand-made, it is rubbed, kneaded and mixed into dough before being pressed with a long and thick bamboo pole. Using his wholehttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HisFoodBlog/~3/400104027/bamboo-noodles-specialist.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (HisFoodBlog)14http://www.hisfoodblog.com/2008/09/bamboo-noodles-specialist.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416469837953139480.post-1697567539264923673Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:06:00 +00002008-09-30T00:35:39.497+08:00#orchard*dessert+cafeHFB's favourite is Cherry Garcia followed closely by Chunky Monkey. What about YOU? Drop me a comment NOW and let yours truly know! Alternatively, one can cast their vote on the sidebar too ---> You might also be interested in these posts: Wordless Wednesday - Banana Royale @ Baskin Robbins Wordless Wednesday - Desserts @ Ice3 Baskin Robbins - Count the Flavours Frolick @ Serangoon Gardens http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HisFoodBlog/~3/396338808/poll-which-is-your-favourite-ben-jerrys.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (HisFoodBlog)2http://www.hisfoodblog.com/2008/09/poll-which-is-your-favourite-ben-jerrys.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416469837953139480.post-3581081347784211160Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:00:00 +00002008-10-27T17:46:08.731+08:00*rice*japanese#robertson quay+cafeBonGoût, which means “Good Taste” in French, is surprisingly a Japanese second-hand bookstore and a café located at the cosy and tranquil corner of Robertson Quay since 2000. First started out in UE Square, one can enjoy their freshly brewed coffee or daily special menu and indulge in Japanese publications like books, magazines and Manga (Japanese comic books) at your own leisure. This is an http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HisFoodBlog/~3/394333110/bongot-japanese-caf-bookstore.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (HisFoodBlog)4http://www.hisfoodblog.com/2008/09/bongot-japanese-caf-bookstore.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416469837953139480.post-8378787534040743021Sun, 14 Sep 2008 09:16:00 +00002008-10-27T02:15:20.556+08:00+restaurant*seafood^bangkokYaowarat, is the Chinatown in Bangkok, Thailand. The best part about this place is one is able to enjoy high-end seafood at affordable prices. Littered throughout the main street are hawker stalls and Chinese restaurants, which more or less offered the same seafood fare – Grilled Prawns, Shark’s Fin, Bird’s Nest, Abalone, etc. But without a doubt, being the same old boring HFB, you will find him http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HisFoodBlog/~3/392201469/bangkok-iii-nam-sing-restaurant.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (HisFoodBlog)4http://www.hisfoodblog.com/2008/09/bangkok-iii-nam-sing-restaurant.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416469837953139480.post-4087900086044576305Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:16:00 +00002008-09-30T00:34:33.149+08:00*thai*seafood^bangkok+hawker A Plate of Oyster Omelette THB80~SGD3.50 Five BBQ Prawns THB300~SGD12.50 Check out the new Wordless Wednesday HQ!! You might also be interested in these posts: Bangkok II Day OneBangkok Day 2Bangkok III - Fuji Japanese RestaurantBangkok III - Thaksin's Beef NoodlesHup Kee - Fried Oyster Omelettehttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HisFoodBlog/~3/388778766/wordless-wednesday-suan-lum-night.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (HisFoodBlog)8http://www.hisfoodblog.com/2008/09/wordless-wednesday-suan-lum-night.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416469837953139480.post-2585635973861811239Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:49:00 +00002008-10-27T17:48:02.997+08:00*thai+restaurant*rice^bangkok*home-cookSome people like to have varieties in life, while others think if you eat the same thing all the time you become bored. But there are some just stalls that one can’t wait to visit when they are in a foreign land – Siam House happens to be one of them whenever HFB visits Bangkok. Located just across a small lane from Asia Hotel Bangkok, in front of Ratchathewi SkyTrain Station, this small homey http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HisFoodBlog/~3/386856510/bangkok-iii-siam-house.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (HisFoodBlog)2http://www.hisfoodblog.com/2008/09/bangkok-iii-siam-house.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416469837953139480.post-7248382840360230506Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:42:00 +00002008-10-27T17:49:16.303+08:00*thai+coffeeshop*noodles^bangkokResided at Hotel Ibis Siam Bangkok along Rajaprarop Road, HFB needed to travel 10 minutes via Soi Rang Nam everyday to get to Victory Monument BTS Skytrain station for transportation. And it was along that stretch of road, opposite King Power Complex, Thailand’s largest duty free shop, that he spotted a dingy coffee shop that was packed full with people. Since curiosity always gets the better ofhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HisFoodBlog/~3/383414998/bangkok-iii-thaksins-beef-noodles.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (HisFoodBlog)6http://www.hisfoodblog.com/2008/09/bangkok-iii-thaksins-beef-noodles.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416469837953139480.post-5369739356449014211Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:18:00 +00002008-09-30T00:32:52.246+08:00*dessert^bangkokBanana Royale (THB89~SGD3.80) Fudge Chunks' n Chips & Jamoca Almond Fudge with Banana, Chocolate Syrup, Whipped Cream, Almond & Cherry Check out the new Wordless Wednesday HQ!! You might also be interested in these posts: Wordless Wednesday - Isabella @ Spizza, HarbourFrontWordless Wednesday - Banana Nut Muffin @ Starbucks, Holland VillageWordless Wednesday - Desserts @ Ice3Wordless Wednesday -http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HisFoodBlog/~3/382530340/wordless-wednesday-banana-royale-baskin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (HisFoodBlog)5http://www.hisfoodblog.com/2008/09/wordless-wednesday-banana-royale-baskin.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1416469837953139480.post-5908267238643360346Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:17:00 +00002008-10-27T18:33:13.383+08:00+restaurant*japanese^bangkok _______________________________________________________________________ Small talk: Thank you all for your concerns. HFB is unaffected by the political turmoil in Bangkok and truly enjoy himself there – he managed to sneak out of the country before the situation worsens. Also, congratulations to Steve who came out with his Roasted Tomato Pasta and win himself a free subscription to La Cucina http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HisFoodBlog/~3/381552603/bangkok-iii-fuji-japanese-restaurant.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (HisFoodBlog)9http://www.hisfoodblog.com/2008/09/bangkok-iii-fuji-japanese-restaurant.html