Xin Wang Hong Kong Cafe @ JEM, Jurong East Singapore

This place serves a wonderful array of different cuisines, ranging from Hong Kong to Western, to Baked Portugese rice, Chinese and the list goes on. Be it porridge, noodles, rice, bread, steak, fries, Bee Hoon, you name it, it's there on the menu.

My friends and I decided YOLO s0 we had desserts as appetizers. =) Presenting, the mighty tall Ying Yong Snow Ice.

Ying Yong Snow Ice (SGD 6.50)

It was so tall that we didn't know how to dig in! Do we start from the bottom where all the sweetness and goodness is and destroy the foundation of this mighty tower?? Or do we start from the top where it was nothing but ice and a bit of corn and risk toppling the whole structure over? Some BIG decisions to make over dinner. First world problems =p.

Anyway, we decided there is no right way to eat it, but to just EAT IT. It had coffee flavour, cin cau/grass jelly, sweet corn, red bean, and other sweet goodies. It was my kind of dessert. Definitely a dessert to share, unless you want a brain freeze!

We had Mango Pomelo to share as well. Everything was pretty fresh, creamy and sweet. Nothing to fault here.

Mango Pomelo (SGD 6.50)

For main meals, we had Papaya soup with Chicken chop (SGD 10.90).

Chicken  chop with Papaya Soup (SGD 10.90)

Yes yes, I know it doesn't look like much, but I quite like it! The soup is not the least bit oily, the chicken chop was tender and of decent size. The corn was however, a tad dry and tasteless. Overall, a pleasant dish. My only remark I have is that they should have served the chicken chop on the side, so it retains its crispyness!

Next up, Black Pepper Chicken Chop with Fries. This just seemed sad. The fries didn't have a single bit of life to it! If only it were those chunky ones, served piping hot! MMM.... the chicken chop was good though, great flavour!

Black Pepper Chicken Chop with Fries (SGD 10.90)

Rib Eye Steak with Fries (SGD 10.90).. Overall, a great piece of meat for the price.

Ribeye Steak with Fries (SGD 10.90)

XW Signature Fried noodles (SGD 10.90).. Loved those small little anchovies as toppings, giving this noodle dish an extra umph (for all you non - Malaysians/Singaporeans, that's colloquial talk for an extra kick!) Well seasoned, tasty, not too oily on the palette. A great dish.

XW Signature Fried Noodles (SGD 10.90)

Ratings: 

Ambience: 7/10

Service: 7/10

Food: 7.5/10

Overall ratings: 7.5/10

Verdict: Overall, food was palatable. Only slight comment -  they could seriously  improve the overall appearance of the main dishes! Sometimes, we just can't help but eat with the eyes too! Nice cosy restaurant. Would definitely head back!

Address: 50 Jurong Gateway Road, #04-25 Singapore 608549. Located in JEM shopping complex.

Contact Number: 6684 0613

Sut and Wine Korean BBQ restaurant @ Boxhill, Melbourne

Sut and Wine Korean restaurant is a slightly higher class version of Korean BBQ restaurant situated in Boxhill.. I like this place cause of the environment, considerably consistent service (it depends where you are seated, once I was seated at this obscure corner, hence the service wasn't as attentive as I would have hoped) and just a nice comfortable place to sit and relax after a complete meal.. it is definitely not as smoky/smelly as other Korean BBQ areas. . hence why I like it... usually, after a Korean BBQ, I just have this feeling that I stink! But the ventilation provided in this restaurant is surprisingly good (refer to picture below).

Koreana @ 101 Premier, Kuching

This restaurant has been opened in Kuching for quite awhile, been there a few times, but have never taken any photos. So this time, I made it a point to remember to take my camera and take some photos.. Hence, let me introduce you to Koreana, my mum's all time favourite Korean place..

Sanga Restaurant @ Chin Ann Road, Kuching

First time trying this place out.. according to my friends, this is one of the higher priced japanese restaurants in town.. first impression upon entering was quite a spacious setting.. however, the wooden seats were quite painful to sit on after awhile, bum was entirely flattened out after 3 hours!

Howdy Grillhouse @ Brighton Square, Jalan Song, Kuching

Having heard lots of comments that this restaurant serves the best ribs in town, I popped by for a try. Its located near causeway bay, fairly easy to locate.

Toh Yuen Restaurant @ Hilton Kuching

Serves Chinese food, priced slightly to the high end, but what can I say, it's Hilton, definitely understandable. Very nice ambience, accompanied by interesting art around, definitely a nice comfortable place to be at on a Sunday afternoon.

Goong Korean Restaurant@ 101 Premier

I am a fan of anything Korean, and absolutely love Korean cuisine. Often, I find myself having these deep cravings for korean food and would soon be out and about to satisfy those needs! This Korean restaurant Goong popped up in Kuching in 2012, and I was so glad to be able to visit this place recently.

Their menu is quite extensive, but I honestly think that it doesn't hurt to have more! (I'm greedy). Since they were only the two of us that night, we couldn't order much, hence we settled for a bowl of cha jiang myun, bi bim bap and beef bulgogi (medium).

Firstly, the side dishes came, and boy, did it make me smile.

Side Dishes - Egg Roll, Kimchi, Potato Salad and other preserved vegetables etc

The Black Toro @ Kingsway, Glen Waverly, Melbourne

Have heard tons of good reviews about this place, so I went by for a try and indeed, it did not disappoint. For those who frequent Glen Waverly, you would be aware of how this place boasts about Asian cuisine, so if you're on the look out for something fun and different, this place would be 'THE' place to go to.

Upon entering, you would be greeted by a friendly staff member who would gladly locate a seat for you.

Then, brace yourself as you immerse in the various delicious tasting aroma coming from the open kitchen. Look at those chefs hard at work, oblivious to me taking photos of them.