singapore food blog – Page 5 – Travel Everywhere with 2bearbear

Afterthoughts on Fatty Cheong’s Roast Pork, Roast Duck and Char Siew @ ABC Brickworks Market and Food Centre

Fatty Cheong’s Roast Pork, Roast Duck and Char Siew (肥仔祥) @ ABC Hawker Centre

After watching Fatty Cheong’s roast duck, roast pork and char siew on meat and greed, Kate and I finally decided to give it a try to see if it was really worth all the hype. There’s no pictures taken this time round as there are already tonnes of these pictures on all other foodie sites.

Fatty Cheong is located at ABC Brickworks Market and Food Centre (along Jalan Bukit Merah). Fatty Cheong itself is located opposite KFC beside a small bakery within the food centre. It is really quite hard to miss the long queue. Kate and I waited for half an hour before it was our turn! So without further ado, we shall go through these 3 foods that are recommended at Fatty Cheong, in order of preference…

Roast Duck at Fatty Cheong aka 烧鸭

We ranked the roast duck right up there because the taste was really impeccable! It was once said that Fatty Cheong himself worked at a hotel before (do correct us if we’re wrong) and that was where he picked up his skills in meat roasting.

Back to the duck, the roasted duck at Fatty Cheong can easily be placed in the realms of roasted ducks served in hotels and chinese restaurants (See Peking Duck @ Prima Tower). This is because of the flavourful taste of the duck and not to mention THE CRISPY SKIN!! Taken together, the skin and the meat compliment each other to perfection. Hear the crispy skin crackle in your mouth while the flavours of the meat bursts forth. Yum!

Char Siew at Fatty Cheong aka 叉烧

The 不见天 (direct translation : no see sky) portion of the meat is used for the char siew at Fatty Cheong. The reason why the portion of the pork is called 不见天 is simply because this is the portion at the belly of the pig and literally does not see the sky. This portion is said to be the creme de la creme for char siew roasting because of the bits of fat that makes the char siew oh so flavourful and tender.

This is the disclaimer part. We were served with the portion of the char siew without much fatty parts. This made the overall texture a little on the tough side. This could be why we’re placing it after the roast duck eventhough many have raved about the char siew at Fatty Cheong.

Well, we must say that the sauce used was one of the best we’ve tasted. It was not too artificially sweetened and really brought out the taste of the char siew. The colour was also enticing as compared to some that are too orangy and does not appeal to the palates.

The moral of the story is this – Always ask for the portion with some fatty bits for your char siew!

Roast Pork at Fatty Cheong aka 烧肉

Coming in 3rd does not mean that the roast pork at Fatty Cheong is not good. It is just that relative to the roast duck and char siew, the roast pork did have its downside. The skin of course was crispy but the meat itself was very thinly sliced. In addition, we felt that the taste was a little bit salty.

Overall, it was a good roast pork, no doubt about that. If the cut was a little bit thicker, it would definitely have been much better!

If you enjoyed our content, “Like” us on Facebook Today!

Fatty Cheong’s at ABC Brickworks Revisited (February 2021)

We revisited Fatty Cheong’s at ABC Market and are happy to share that they have actually opened another stall right at the back of the food centre!

Fatty Cheong's ABC Market (2nd Stall at the back of the Food Centre) — Fatty Cheong’s ABC Market (2nd Stall at the back of the Food Centre)

The stall seemed smaller but the main highlights of roast pork and char siew are still available here. We’ve also noticed the boss doing his inspections to ensure that everything was in good order. This time, we ordered the wanton noodles…

Fatty Cheong's Wanton Noodles at ABC Brickworks Market — Fatty Cheong’s Wanton Noodles at ABC Brickworks Market

Still as good as ever. Priced at $4, you’ll get generous servings of its famous char siew, complete with slightly charred bits around the edges. Fatty yet firm to the bite. Love it!

If you’re visiting ABC Market and still wondering what to eat, check out our post of “What to eat at ABC Market (aka ABC Brickworks Food Centre)” as well!

Updated on June 13, 2021May 15, 2012Asia attractions Chicken Rice holiday Local Hawker Fare Places of Interest Singapore Food Singapore Travel Blog Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips vacation

Wee Nam Kee Hainanese Chicken Rice Restaurant : Best Chicken Rice in Singapore?

Wee Nam Kee Hainese Chicken Rice Restaurant @ Thomson Road

When you think about the best or most popular chicken rice in Singapore, which chicken rice stall do you think of? Yishun? Tiong Bahru? Mei Ling Street? Or Wee Nam Kee Hainanese Chicken Rice at Thomson Road?

Kate and I wanted to check out what all this buzz is about and paid a visit to Wee Nam Kee Hainese Chicken Rice Restaurant located at 275 Thomson Road #01-05 Novena Ville (opposite Novena Church)

Wee Nam Kee Hainese Chicken Rice Restaurant @ Thomson Road

There was certainly no lack of a crowd at this popular chicken rice joint. We thought the queue was long when we first arrived (we could even find a seat) but when we left, there was even a queue JUST to get into the seating area! To add to the celebrity factor, we also saw Huang Bi Ren and her family within the short time we spent at the restaurant! (Nope, no pictures here as we do not want to intrude into the lives of our celebrities yah?)

Let us side track a little. There is also a nice little soya bean joint at the corner of this stretch. They sell soya bean milk, soya beancurd and even durian soya beancurd! The thing is these 2 stalls try not to “intrude” into each other’s territory and they adhere very stringently to the “yellow lines” that border their boundaries. Therefore, DO NOT ask the aunty at Wee Nam Kee for soya bean, she may give you an ugly stare before telling you courteously to get your drink from that stall. This we faced, so DO NOT repeat our mistake!

In order to fully maximise our trip to Wee Nam Kee, we ordered both the roasted and steamed chicken from the stall. We ordered a quarter chicken for each type of cooking and they cost $10.80 for a quarter of a chicken. The price was quite steep but it was soon compensated by the taste…

Chicken rice at Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice Restaurant

Taste

Let’s talk about the roasted chicken first

Roasted Chicken at Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice Restaurant

The chicken was well roasted yet not too oily. The flavour was fully infused into the skin and the chicken which went really well with the rice. The spices were distinctly flavourful and is arguably one of the best roasted chicken around.

Steamed Chicken at Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice Restaurant

The steamed chicken was good. No doubt about it. However, not to find fault or anything, we’ve tasted juicier and more tender skin that slaps unto your lips leaving you wanting for more.

The rice was good but also not the best that we’ve tasted. In order to have the best chicken rice in Singapore OR the “dream chicken rice” we recommend…

1. The Chicken Rice from Yishun
2. Roasted chicken from Thomson (Wee Nam Kee)
3. Steamed Chicken from Mei Ling Street or Tiong Bahru

Do you know any other best chicken rice in Singapore that you would like to recommend? Why not share it with our readers through our comments section below?

If you enjoyed our content, “Like” us on Facebook Today!

Updated on June 13, 2021May 11, 2012Asia attractions holiday Japanese Restaurant Places of Interest Singapore Attractions Singapore Food Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips vacation Visit Singapore Attractions Watami Japanese Casual Restaurant

Watami Japanese Casual Restaurant @ Central

Central’s layout isn’t the best (in my opinion). There are shops hidden around the corner and often get missed. I must say I visit Central quite frequently and there are still shops I didn’t know existed!

Anyways, back to the main point of this post Tom and I were looking out for a quiet place to have dinner on a rainy evening. We decided on Japanese cuisine and we chanced upon Watami Japanese Casual Restaurant when we were looking for the toilet! (and that backs up my side point!) We were attracted by the half price dessert menu but was disappointed when we found out that we have to order the set meal in order to enjoy the special deal.

We thought about it and decided to order ala carte instead. The menu is extensive so it took some time before we placed our order.

Watami Ramen: $13.80

Tonpeiyaki: $8.80

Matcha Tiramisu: $4.80 and

Hot Choco Brownie: $6.80

Ramen from Watami Japanese Casual Restaurant @ Central

The ramen was served first and it is my favourite kind of pork-based soup. It was flavourful and not too salty. The noodles was however a little too “doughy” for my liking, and only 2 pieces of meat was given. (compared to the ramen from RWS)

Tonpeiyaki from Watami Japanese Casual Restaurant @ Central

The tonpeiyaki is still sizzling when the waiter brought it to our table. I loved the sauce liberally drizzled over it and the melted cheese brought the ingredients together.

The Tonpeiyaki sliced to reveal the ham and cheese

Matcha Tiramisu & Hot Chocolate Brownie from Watami Japanese Casual Restaurant @ Central

We were quite full when our desserts were served. But of course, there is a separate compartment in our stomachs for desserts, at least for me! Even though Tom is not a big fan of tiramisu, he truly enjoyed the matcha tiramisu. The green tea flavour is subtle and the mascarpone cheese is creamy yet light. The hot choco brownie was however too sweet and we had to wash it down with our glass of iced water.

All in all, it was a great way to chill out on a rainy evening. The ambience is warm and cozy with a sneak view of the river. The staff are friendly and attentive (they kneel down so that they are at your eye level or lower when they take your order!). The menu is extensive and includes a huge variety of drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Just remember, don’t overeat! Or overspend! Sometimes ala carte is better than a set meal

If you enjoyed our content, “Like” us on Facebook Today!

Updated on February 13, 2021February 25, 2012Asia Malacca Melaka Malaysia

Restoran Ole Sayang – One of the most reputable Peranakan Restaurant in Malacca

Restoran Ole Sayang Malacca Peranakan Restaurant

If you are looking for authentic Peranakan restaurant in Malacca, look no further than Restoran Ole Sayang.

According to locals (2 ladies that sat opposite us), Restoran Ole Sayang is one of the most reputable Peranakan restaurant in Malacca and many locals will point you to this restaurant at the mention of Peranakan food…

We were quickly shown to our seats at a big round table and shared the table with 2 other ladies.

The waitress then came over and told us what was the menu of the day (The restaurant usually cooks according to the ingredients that they acquired for the day). So how good is the Peranakan food here?

Chap Chye - A must try Peranakan dish (9.80RM) at Restoran Ole Sayang Melaka — Chap Chye – A must try Peranakan dish (9.80RM) at Restoran Ole Sayang Melaka

Chap Chye as the name suggests is a “mixed vegetable” dish. Usually the dish comes flavoured by cabbages, black fungus and vermicelli as the main stay. The chap chye at Ole Sayang was quite unique in that it does not resemble the usual peranakan chap chye and has an acquired taste, slightly to the sourly side. That’s not to say it’s not nice, a unique taste that’s worth the try.

The Otah was not one of our favourites, mainly because we have a pre-determined idea of how a great Otah would be like; Moist on the outside, firm and full of ingredients on the inside.

The Otah at Ole Sayang was a little bit dry on the outside and the inside was not as “full” in terms of ingredients as we had imagined. The only plus point was the chilli mix was quite nice and partnered the fragrant rice well.

Ayam Rendang @ Restoran Ole Sayang Melaka (10.80RM)

One of the other Peranakan dish that you would usually try to determine the “skill” of the Peranakan restaurant would be the Ayam Rendang.

At Ole Sayang, the spiciness was just right and the rendang mixture together with the tender chicken was ma ma mia!

The chendol makes a nice round up to a traditional peranakan meal.

Overall, the restaurant serves up authentic peranakan food at a fraction of a restaurant price. Worthy of its reputation.

Before we left, we noticed many other patrons leaving with bags of keropok. Intrigued with thoughts of “how good can a keropok be?!”, we bought 2 bags at 10RM each.

No regrets there! The keropok turned out to be one of the best we’ve tasted. PLUS it stays crispy even after staying in the fridge for a few days, no signs of lao hong (non-crispiness after exposure to air) at all!

Free Flow of Fragrant Rice at Restoran Ole Sayang Malacca

How to get there

If you notice the huge korean restaurant opposite the Dataran Pahlawan Megamall, walk along the road adjacent to the restaurant. You should be able to identify the restaurant with its pinkish colour (see picture) after about a 5 minutes walk.

For your convenience, you can now check out the best hotel deals in Malacca right here!

Related posts

This post is part of our 3D2N travels in Malacca. Below, you can find other relevant posts covered during this trip!

Top 3 Things to do at Jonker Street aka Jonker Walk
Jonker 88 @ Jonker Street
Stadhuys Melaka aka Red Square or Dutch square
Best 5 stars hotel in Melaka : Hotel Equatorial Melaka
Battle of the Malacca (Melaka) Jonker Street Chicken Rice Balls : Which is better? Chung Wah Chicken Rice or Hoe Kee Chicken Rice?
Weekend Getaway and Staycation @ Philea Resort Melaka (Malacca)
Top Attractions and Things to do in Melaka : World Heritage City
A Leisure Stroll along the Melaka River
Trishaw Rides in Melaka : A Must-Do Activity!
Traffic Jams in Melaka : How bad is it really?
Restoran Ole Sayang – One of the most reputable Peranakan Restaurant in Malacca
Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum – Built without nails!
Melaka Maritime Museum – Museum within a Ship
A Famosa aka Porta De Santiago
St. Paul’s Church

If you enjoyed our content, “Like” us on Facebook Today!

Updated on November 28, 2020January 25, 2012Chinese Restaurant Places of Interest Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant Singapore Attractions Singapore Food Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips Visit Singapore Attractions

Great View and Great Taste at Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant Keppel Road

Peking Duck at Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant

Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant is located at 201 Keppel Road. It is a Chinese sit-down restaurant and opens daily for Lunch and Dinner.

Direction to Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant

Of course, the main draw of the restaurant is that it revolves! In this video you can see the floor of the restaurant revolving…

Rotation of the Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant

Because of its centralised location at Keppel, visitors of Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant can be treated to excellent views of our port, our city skyline as well as fire works (from Sentosa) in the evenings…

View of the City Skyline from Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant

View of the Port from Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant

Fireworks from Sentosa as seen from Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant

Of course, besides the excellent views, the restaurant does have its own draws such as

The meat is usually served with noodles while the crispy yet tasty skin is wrapped with cucumber and sweet sauce (green onions if you like some). Remember to choose the egg wraps!

Fried Toffee Banana at Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant

This is a creation of the restaurant and involves frying the banana and coating it with sugar before cooling it in water (performed before the customers). The result is a crispy sweet and innovative dessert.

Another item on the menu that we liked was this

Crab with Egg White at Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant

This dish doesnt look like much but it does taste much more than it looks. Somehow the egg whites are separated into small parts (instead of sticking all together or being too small to feel the texture). The crab meat was fresh and the combination was well…refreshing.

We also tried the lobster and the fried fish in sweet and sour sauce as well but arent much to rave about.

Overall, the restaurant is an excellent place to bring your foreign friends. This is because, not only is it a classy restaurant, you can while dining, introduce them to parts of the city right from the restaurant as it rotates.

As for food, stick to the recommended ones!

If you enjoyed our content, “Like” us on Facebook Today!

Hope you have enjoyed our review of the great views and tastes at Prima Tower Revolving Restaurant!

Updated on February 6, 2021December 27, 2011American Food Hash House a Go Go Hash House A Go Go Las Vegas Man vs Food Nascar Cafe Nascar Cafe Places of Interest Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips USA

Huge Portions of Food! Man vs Food Las Vegas – Hash House a Go Go and Nascar Cafe

Travel Channel’s Man vs Food has led us to 2 eat outs in Las Vegas!

Though there were many foods introduced in this episode of Man vs Food Las Vegas, we managed to visit 2 of them and we didnt regret it at all!

They are Hash House a Go Go and the Nascar Cafe…

Hash House a Go Go

Hash House a Go Go is located at 6800 West Sahara Ave, Las Vegas NV 89146 and its hours of operation are as follows…

Breakfast & Lunch 7:30am-2:30pm

Dinner Monday-Thursday 5:30pm-9:00pm
Dinner Friday & Saturday 5:30pm-10:00pm
*Closed Sunday Nights

As with all famous eat outs, there was a queue at Hash House a Go Go. We waited for about 10 minutes and got our own seats, being shown to our seats by the friendly waiter at Hash House a Go Go.

The first thing we noticed about this restaurant was that there was no pretense and was totally casual. Everyone was having fun, enjoying their food and the company they had.

We browsed through the menu and laid our eyes on the

Big O’crispy hand hammered pork tenderloin sandwich ($13.95) as well as the Sage Fried Chicken stacked with bacon waffle, hot maple caramel reduction and crowned with fried leeks ($16.95).

We waited in anticipation as we saw huge portions of food being served to the other tables and we were not disappointed when ours arrived…

Big O'crispy hand hammered pork tenderlion sandwich with Macaroni and Cheese on the side (Hash House a Go Go Las Vegas) — Big O’crispy hand hammered pork tenderlion sandwich with Macaroni and Cheese on the side (Hash House a Go Go Las Vegas)

Have you seen this piece of pork tenderloin? It is HUGE! Have you ever seen a piece of patty that exceeds its bread buns by this much? Check out the portion of the macaroni and cheese as well!

Taste: Just as the name suggests, the pork tenderloin was cripsy and juicy. There was something about the flatness that made the whole sandwich that extra palatable. The mac and cheese also went well as a side. Yum!

Our first thought (could be yours now) is that “How can fried chicken go with waffles and sweet maple syrup?!” The answer: YES!

Taste: Again, the fried chicken was juicy and cripsy (telling us why its famous) and the waffle had bacon in it! Take a look at this!

Sage Fried Chicken stacked with bacon waffle, hot maple caramel reduction and crowned with fried leeks (Close Up at Hash House a Go Go Las Vegas)

The maple syrup blended well (not too sweet) with the fried chicken. The fried leeks was for us, the secret ingredient that brought these sweet and savoury food pieces together! Each mouth brought out the aroma of the fried leek (unlike anything we’ve tried) while the tastes of the bacon waffle and fried chicken sort of explodes in your mouth as you chew! Wow!

We’ve got to say that Hash House a Go Go is one of the best restaurants we’ve visited in the states. We were pleasantly surprised by the ingenuity and innovation that the restaurant has placed into its food. Needless to say, the taste also had the ‘wow’ factor and we thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience there.

Nascar Cafe – Closed

The Nascar Cafe used to be located at the Sahara Hotel. However, the hotel has since closed and hopefully the cafe has relocated as well. (if our readers do know of the relocation, leave your comments below)

The main reason why we popped by at the Nascar Cafe was because of the challenge introduced in Man vs Food Las Vegas!

In each episode of Man vs Food, there would be a food challenge for host, Adam Richman. In this episode of Man vs Food, the challenge was to finish eating “THE BOMB”!

What is “THE BOMB”? It is actually a 2 feet, 6 pounds burrito…

The Bomb at the Nascar Cafe - MVF Challenge — The Bomb at the Nascar Cafe – MVF Challenge

Coincidentally, we met with a challenger of the MVF challenge and there was even a table allocated just for the challenger. This challenger had finished about a quarter of the bomb and we could see that he was totally “bombed”…and here’s the reason why…

Fillings of "The Bomb" at Nascar Cafe — Fillings of “The Bomb” at Nascar Cafe

“The Bomb” is filled with loads of ingredients including fillers such as rice (rice?!), beans, meat and the wrap. On the top, it is covered with cheese, dressing and olives!

Although the price of “The Bomb” is just $19.95 (good for many), we decided to go with the baby burrito (the smaller version of the bomb)…

We were really really glad that we didnt take up the challenge. Not only because if we did not complete the challenge we would have to take a picture wearing a pink T-shirt that says “Weenie”. BUT because we even had trouble finishing this quarter of the bomb! Kate and I both at that!

If you enjoyed our content, “Like” us on Facebook Today!

Remember to leave your comments for 2bearbear Singapore Travel Blog in our comments section below!

Of course, if you can finish the challenge, the prize at that time was to have unlimited rides on the now defunct roller coaster of Sahara Hotel.

Overall, thanks to MVF, we were able to experience 2 unique and memorable restaurants in Las Vegas!

Cheers!

Updated on June 6, 2021December 10, 2011Asia attractions holiday Places of Interest Saizeriya Italian-Styled Family Restaurant Singapore Food Singapore Travel Blog Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips vacation Visit Singapore Attractions Western Food

Day Out at Saizeriya Japanese Italian Restaurant Singapore

Saizeriya is a Japanese owned Italian-styled family restaurant.

No wonder it seemed so familiar when we first saw its sign from a distance away. The green and red colours of the logos immediately reminded us of the same chain of restaurants we saw in Japan…Now Saizeriya has hit our shores in Singapore as well!

The thing we love about Saizeriya is its price! It is truly a family oriented restaurant with budget of the family as its priority. Pastas, pizzas and dorias average about $8 and there are some that go as low as $4-5 bucks!

There are also lots of sides for the family to choose from, such as the chicken wings and escargots

Popular Saizeriya Chicken Wings

This Saizeriya we went to is located at Liang Court. It is usually crowded during meal times but the crowd clears very quickly because of its no frills eat-and-beat-it concept.

Saizeriya has recently installed a new system that allows customers to call for the waiter/waitress when they’re ready to order…

System to call for service

Much like the bell you use onboard planes or for that matter in hospitals, once you press the bell, a ring tone would be heard and your table number flashed on a board, informing the waiter that you are calling for them. This system of course makes it more efficient but it can get kind of irritating sometimes. But, the cheap and good food more than make up for any discomfort of this sort

A quick look at the menu…

Saizeriya Menu

We ordered the pork and beef meal as well as a spinach pizza ($7.90 nett for the pizza). We also ordered a pasta as well as the wings (we really cant remember the rest of the prices but rest assured they are competitively priced).

Pork and Beef Meal

Spinach Pizza

Pasta

We thoroughly enjoyed the meats, pasta and pizza. Though the pasta may look simple, it was full of flavour and the texture of the pasta was perfect! Not overcooked and still slightly springy (QQ as the chinese would say) in texture. Yum!

The pizza was also overlayed with generous portions of the spinach! The meats were again generous and juicy, not dried unlike some restaurants.

The highlight of eating at Saizeriya has got to be its drink bar where you can have coffee, milo, juice and other soft drinks, FREE FLOW for around $3! Hence, it is a good place for friends to have a meal and catch up over a cup of coffee (or many cups for that matter) without burning a hole in the pocket.

Drink Bar in Saizeriya

Overall, Saizeriya definitely rates highly for price and serving portions. The food at Saizeriya can be considered cheap for a restaurant, yet the portion and standard it delivers is comparable or much better than most other restaurants! Whats more, the price you see on the menu is the price you pay! Because there is no GST or Service Charge on top of the price you see on the menu, all prices are NETT prices!

The only setback would be that it could get rather noisy during peak hours. Other than that, Saizeriya is definitely a great place to hang out with friends or to have a no-frills meal with your loved ones!

For your convenience, you can now check out the best hotel deals in Singapore right here!

If you enjoyed our content, “Like” us on Facebook Today!

Updated on July 18, 2015November 29, 2011Asia Places of Interest Singapore Food Singapore Travel Blog Slice - The Pizza Reform Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips Western Food

Review of “Slice – The Pizza Reform”

Kate and I stumbled upon a new chain of fast food named “Slice”. As the name suggests (and shown on the take away counter), the restaurant serves slices of pizza.

The concept is that pizzas are served in slices which allows customers the flexibility of choice in choosing their favourite flavours, in contrast to the more traditional pizza restaurants where you’ll have to order a whole round pizza.

Ambience

The restaurant has a trendy feel to it and features many revolutionary figures such as Ghandi and this famous “We want you” poster from WW2

Slice Poster

Other than that, it resembles most fast food restaurants which is the part that stands out. It resembles a fast food restaurant yet serving “slow food” such as pizzas.

Counter of Slice (Poor shot because of lousy camera – Any sponsors?)

Taste

Kate and I ordered 3 items off the menu (all 3 items were chef’s recommendations). The Cheese Steak…

Cheese Steak

The Cheese Steak (cant remember it’s actual name) is rich in mushroom and the beef has the traditional American beef taste that we enjoyed.

The Avocado Chicken…

Avocado Chicken

The Avocado was really fresh and had a tangy taste to it. It complimented the chicken and cheese really well to produce a good mix of flavours.

The Yummy Gummy Milkshake…

Yummy Gummy Milkshake

The yummy gummy was quite original in that real gummy bears were blended into the milkshake (“ouch” for the gummies) and produced a interesting blend of vanilla with sweetness, chewy”ness” and fruity”ness”.

Verdict

Overall, the pizzas did not disappoint. The portions were big and were priced competitively. We missed out on the soups because they were sold out. The only complaint was that the milkshake could be richer in taste.

Otherwise, the overall experience was great. Definitely a good place to hang out with friends over a great meal.

If you enjoyed our content, “Like” us on Facebook Today!

Updated on February 6, 2021November 21, 2011attractions Buffalo holiday Places of Interest The Original Buffalo Wings at Anchor Bar The Original Buffalo Wings at Anchor Bar Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips USA vacation

The Origin of the Original Buffalo Wings – Anchor Bar Buffalo New York

Disappointing Buffalo Wings from Anchor Bar (Home of the Original Buffalo Wings)

Ever wondered what is the origin of the world famous buffalo wings?

On our trip to the Niagara Falls, Kate and I thought that since we’re so close to Buffalo city, perhaps we could taste the world renowned buffalo wings?

So a quick check on google led us to Anchor Bar on Main Street…

Mdm Teressa Bellissimo credited to have created the buffalo wings (Original Buffalo Wings Anchor Bar)

Legend has it that one day the son of Mdm Teressa Bellissimo (who created the world renowned buffalo wings) returned one day with his friends. In order to feed her hungry guests, she deep fried some wings (in those days, in the 60s, wings were meant for the broth of soups) and covered them in a special sauce and served them with a cheese dip. Voila! The buffalo wings was born!

Legend of the buffalo wings below Mdm Teressa's statue (Original Buffalo Wings Anchor Bar) — Legend of the buffalo wings below Mdm Teressa’s statue (Original Buffalo Wings Anchor Bar)

Kate and I keyed in the address into our GPS and headed over to Anchor Bar. We were there earlier than our usual dinner time in order to avoid the peak hour crowd. However, there was already a queue for dinner at about 6pm!

Inside Anchor Bar (Home of the Original Buffalo Wings)

We parked our car (glad we came early, when we left, there were no lots left!) and took some time to look at the menu and placed our order. It took us about 20 minutes before we could get in!

We ordered the buffalo wings and seafood supreme with a couple of drinks. By the time we were seated down, it did not take that long for the food to arrive.

Yummy Seafood Supreme Pasta $17 USD (Anchor Bar Buffalo)

You know we always give our honest to goodness reviews to our readers so that they get the most informative source right from 2bearbear.com.

However, this time, we have got to say that the buffalo wings were a let down. The wings were overly fried and completely lost its moisture. The meat was tough and to be honest, this was one of the worst wings that we’ve tasted. The steep price (almost $1.20USD per mid wing) did not help as well. The sauce and dip did help somewhat but the meat itself was beyond salvage.

Over-fried Crabcakes Anchor Bar (Home of the Original Buffalo Wings)

2 things came to rescue our night though;

1. The Seafood Supreme pasta was surprisingly good! The creamy sauce left one craving for more. The shrimp was also a highlight of this dish. It was really fresh and succulent! Although the serving was a huge one, Kate and I wiped it clean to the bowl!

2. There was live jazz music that set the mood for the evening. We remembered a young musician joining the team for the first time that evening and he played mightily well. Everyone in the audience cheered him on and that made the night really memorable.

We think that the buffalo wings must have been good before, perhaps given the crowd, the wings were fried in bulk and in advance. Hence, the poor texture.

When you’re in buffalo, give it a try though. If you experienced the lousier version, at least you could boast and say that you have tasted the original buffalo wings at Anchor Bar, Buffalo, New York!

If you enjoyed our content, “Like” us on Facebook Today!

Updated on January 31, 2021September 17, 2011American Food attractions Doumar's Cones and Barbecue holiday Inventor of the World's First Ice Cream Cone Places of Interest Singapore Travel Blog Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips USA vacation

Doumar’s – Inventor of the World’s First Ice Cream Cone

We were told by our friends that Doumar’s was a local cafe in Virginia that invented the world’s first ice cream cone! Of course we were excited to visit it, not only because it invented the first ice cream cone in the world, but also because it is a first hand experience of American-styled diners (not your usual Billy Bombers, New York New York kind). The authentic American-styled diners!

As we approached the place, it was not that easy to find Doumar’s, it sort of like blended into the neighbourhood. We were expecting it to really stand out, i mean, it’s the INVENTOR OF THE WORLD’S FIRST ICE CREAM CONE!!

The Signboard of Doumar's — The Signboard of Doumar’s

The restaurant was full when we got there. As it was our first time there, we really did not know if we should queue or eat in the car like many other diners in the parking lot (they actually serve you at your car! ) But we thought that we came all this way, we should just dine in.

The wait was quite fast (compared to some wanton noodles stalls in Singapore) and we were seated within 15 minutes. Doumar’s felt homely and was somewhat close to what we had expected. People were chatting happily, enjoying their burgers, shakes and ice cream. The current owner, (still a Doumar) walks around like a celebrity (we reckon he is in his 80s) with many diners wanting to have a photo with him.

Poster in Doumar's Ice Cream — Poster in Doumar’s Ice Cream

We had the cheeseburger and meat with slaw burger which were reasonably priced at $2.4 and $4 respectively. We also had 2 large cups of Banana and Strawberry Milkshake! Yum!

Cheeseburger with Fries Doumar's — Cheeseburger with Fries Doumar’s

Meat with Slaw Burger (Doumar's Ice Cream) — Meat with Slaw Burger (Doumar’s Ice Cream)

Thick Strawberry and Banana Milkshake. Yum! (Doumar's Ice Cream) — Thick Strawberry and Banana Milkshake. Yum! (Doumar’s Ice Cream)

We shared one ice cream cone thereafter and we were happy that we were now part of history! Of course we took a photo of the machine that took the world by storm – The world’s first ice cream cone machine!

World's First Ice Cream Cone Making Machine at Doumar's — World’s First Ice Cream Cone Making Machine at Doumar’s

We were told that this manner of ice cream cone making is still the same today! Talk about lasting inventions!

We would definitely recommend going to Doumar’s for a bite if you are in the vicinity of Virginia. It is a homely American Diner’s with lots of history minus the pretentious hype when restaurants get famous. Opened since 1904, we’re happy that popularity did not influence this wonderful diners. Definitely worth a trip to be part of history!

If you like our content, do click below to “Like” us on Facebook Today!

Updated on January 31, 2021September 2, 2011American Food attractions Golden Corral Buffet holiday Places of Interest Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips USA vacation

Stuff Yourself Full at Golden Corral Buffet!

Kate and I have been watching lots of American Drama/ Sit-Coms lately and the Golden Corral Buffet commercial kept popping up (along with chillis and subway…), argh…consumerism…

Yeah…we couldnt resist consumerism, so we went to Golden Corral to give it a try…

Golden Corral is really cheap for a buffet, it costs around 10-15 bucks per person. (Depending on Lunch or Dinner and your location). Here you can really enjoy an all American meal at a fraction of the price.

At the restaurant, we could see many families enjoying the food and having a good time. We also do see many with obesity issues in the restaurant…the price of consumerism…

The food itself was ok. Liked the fried chicken and the cuts of beef. Yum. In general, the food was not that fantastic but it more than made up in variety. There were asian, italian and of course american food served here. Kate and I tried the foods that we like for the first round and those that tasted good, we went for the second round…here are the foods we had

Tom's first round Meats + Receipt at Golden Corral! — Tom’s first round Meats + Receipt at Golden Corral!

Kate's first round at Golden Corral - Healthy Choices — Kate’s first round at Golden Corral – Healthy Choices

More Chicken and Pizza at Golden Corral!

Overall, it was a good place to hang out and have a variety of foods. The price was really economical and makes it a very family friendly venue without causing a hole in the pocket. But if you really want to make your money’s worth, have lunch there and save for dinner!

If you like our content, do click below to “Like” us on Facebook Today!

Updated on January 31, 2021September 2, 2011American Food Char Grilled Flat Bread Tex Mex Sandwich Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake holiday Places of Interest Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips USA vacation

Cheesecake Factory USA – Where Penny from “Big Bang Theory” works

Kate and I have been catching up on Big Bang Theory the last couple of weeks. In the show, Penny (the lead actress) works in the Cheesecake Factory.

So Kate and I were excited and really wanted to see how the Cheesecake Factory was like and how its food tasted. So after an exhausting day of shopping at the mall, we decided to have a break at the Cheesecake Factory

The decorations were quite country with woody tables. Even the menu had a country feel to it. We ordered a meal which came with a chicken wrap, the cheesecake as well as the coke.

The total bill was $18.70 USD! After conversion, that’s about $25 SGD! So it was quite expensive in a sense that we paid a restaurant price but had “fast food” dish. But what the heck…we were in America…

Char Grilled Flat Bread Tex Mex Sandwich from Cheesecake Factory

The wrap was actually good! It was the char grilled flat bread Tex Mex Sandwich. The veg had a real crunch to it and the sauce went really well with the chicken. Yum. Next, we had the chocolate chip cookie dough cheesecake @ $6.99 USD.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory

The cheesecake was really rich and you could taste the bits in the cheesecake. Worth the bucks I’d say.

Overall, it was a little bit on the ex (expensive) side. However, the taste of the wrap as well as the cheesecake did gave us a real surprise. We would definitely try the other cheesecakes if we have the opportunity to visit the Cheesecake Factory again!

If you like our content, do click below to “Like” us on Facebook Today!

Updated on July 18, 2015August 28, 2011Asia Chai Tow Kway aka Fried Carrot Cake Local Hawker Fare Places of Interest Singapore Attractions Singapore Food Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips

Local Hawker Fare – Chai Tow Kway aka Fried Carrot Cake

There are so many local hawker fare in Singapore. To the locals, hawker food is still the best. In the olden days, hawkers used to ply the streets selling their foods. However, in the 1960s, the hawkers were re-located into hawkers centres where many stalls are gathered in one place. Today, these hawker centres are called food centres and the hawker food is also found in food courts everywhere in Singapore.

One of the local favourites is the Chai Tow Kway aka Fried Carrot Cake

Fried Carrot Cake aka Chai Tow Kway

How it is made

In this dish, there isnt any real carrots per se. Instead, white radish or “white carrots” are mixed together with flour and steamed to create the “body” or the carrot cake itself.

The fried part comes in when this steamed carrot cake is divided into squarish portions and fried together with sweet and dark soy sauce, eggs and chai poh (preserved radish).

The Taste

There are basically 2 types of fried carrot cake commonly found in Singapore. It is the white version (fried without sweet/dark soy sauce) and the dark (or black) version. Most of my foreign friends prefer the white version as it is very much palatable and the taste of fried eggs is very much acceptable. On the other hand, the dark version, slightly on the sweeter side has its own followers as well.

When you are in Singapore, do take time to try both and see if you belong to the white or the dark side… Enjoy!

If you like our content, do click below to “Like” us on Facebook Today!

Updated on July 18, 2015August 28, 2011Asia Char Kway Teow aka Fried Kway Teow Local Hawker Fare Places of Interest Singapore Attractions Singapore Food Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips

Local Hawker Fare – Char Kway Teow aka Fried Kway Teow (Flat noodles)

One of the local favourites is the Char Kway Teow aka Fried Kway Teow…

Char Kway Teow

Kway Teow actually refers to white flat noodles. However, in char kway teow or fried kway teow (by now you would have known char is fried right?), yellow noodles are often used.

How it is made

It is really simple to make this local hawker fare. Garlic is first fried till its golden brown while beansprouts,lap cheong (chinese sausage), eggs, chives and sometimes prawn or squid is fried together. Next the flat white rice noodles (kway teow) and yellow noodles are thrown in to be fried together again. Light / Dark and a little bit of sweet soy sauce is added to taste.

Once this is done, the fried noodles is laid over fresh cockles for it to be cooked under the heat of the noodles.

The Taste

There are commonly two varieties of char kway teow (much like the fried hokkien prawn noodles), the wet version or the dry version. Personally, I like mine a little bit wetter. The moisture is usually derived from water or stock.

The char kway teow in Singapore is commonly a little bit on the sweet side (though it is still pretty much a savoury dish), the fried beansprouts together with eggs and chives brings out a local flavour that is both aromatic and savoury. You’ve got to try it to experience it!

Updated on July 18, 2015August 15, 2011Hokkien Mee aka Fried Prawn Noodles Local Hawker Fare Places of Interest Singapore Attractions Singapore Food top 10 must do things in Singapore Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips Visit Singapore Attractions

Local Hawker Fare – Hokkien Mee aka Fried Prawn Noodles

One of my favourite hawker food is the Hokkien Mee…

Hokkien Mee aka Fried Prawn Noodles

How it is made

In order to create this local delight, kilograms of prawn head and shell are boiled together for hours with pork bones or ribs. The stock is then kept to fry the noodles. Thereafter, egg, noodles (both white and yellow), garlic and the stock is fried together, simmered again with more of the stock, to allow the noodles to be infused with the flavour of the stock.

When this is done, pre-cooked sotong (squid), prawn and sometimes slices of pork are thrown in and fried for a short while before serving. The hokkien mee is usually served with chilli on the side.

In recent days, the hokkien mee may also be wrapped in Opeh leave (some kind of bamboo leave I believe) so that the fragrance can also be imparted to the noodles.

The Taste

There are many varieties of this same dish. Some like it dry and sticky, some like it moist and wet. I like mine infused with the flavour, no matter dry or wet. Primarily, the hokkien mee has a seafood taste with a prawny slant. It is generally savoury sweet (not the dessert sweet) with a hint of bitterness from the yellow noodles. The taste of the noodles will really depend on the stock (i.e. the ingredients used to prepare the stock) and should be rich. The time taken to simmer the noodles and infuse the stock will determine its final taste.

Just writing this post makes me want to eat hokkien mee! Enjoy!

Updated on January 10, 2021August 10, 2011attractions Cruises Cruises Fine Dining Fine Dining Fine Dining holiday Places of Interest Romeo & Juliet Restaurant Royal Caribbean Cruise Royal Caribbean Cruise Royal Caribbean Cruise Romeo and Juliet Travel Travel Blog Travel Tips vacation

Royalty Fine Dining onboard the Royal Caribbean Cruise – Legend of the Seas

The fine dining experience onboard the Royal Caribbean Cruise – Legend of the Seas was one of a kind! The setting was classy (at the Romeo and Juliet fine dining restaurant). Kate and I were onboard the cruise for 8D7N and we stuck to the fine dining restaurant for all evening meals!

We are not exaggerating when we say that the food was EXCELLENT! The fine dining restaurant (Romeo and Juliet) was one of the highlights of the cruise. Each night we would anticipate the display of its menu and choose the dish that we want! It was something to look forward each night because

a. Service. You would be pampered by waiters and waitresses who will remember your names after the first night! They would remember your preferences such as whether you would like cold/hot water, pepper or not in your soup etc…

b. Presentation. The food would be very well presented! If it was a bisque, you would find a little artistic touch (like latte art) at the top. Likewise for the desserts, the plate would be decorated with fruits, chocolates, sauce etc.

c. Taste. The food we must say is of international standards! Not only would there be creativity in the types of food (fusion, western, asian), the tastes was mostly unforgettable!

d. Unlimited servings! This means you can try ALL the mains and ALL the desserts for the night! Can you believe it!?!

Here are just some of the wonderful food we’ve had…

The Mains

Cream of Chicken Soup Royal Caribbean Cruise

Pulled Pork Burger Royal Caribbean Cruise

Asian Stir Fried Noodles Royal Caribbean Cruise

Scallops with Cheesy Pasta Royal Caribbean Cruise

The Desserts

The fine dining experience really made the difference for Kate and I onboard this cruise. We were really pampered like royalties each night and returned to our rooms FULL! The food was excellent, ambience was good, value for money and the service was impeccable. If we were to rate, it would be FULL MARKS!

For the rest of this cruise trip, click here.

If you like our content, do click below to “Like” us on Facebook Today!

Remember to check out the best cruise packages at LastMinuteTravel.com – Last Minute Prices in Advance!

Royalty Fine Dining Onboard The Royal Caribbean Cruise – Legend Of The Seas

Royal Caribbean Cruise Mariner Of The Seas : 8D7N From Singapore To Laem Chabang (Thailand) And Phu My (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)!

Art On Royal : Art Scam On Royal Caribbean Cruises?