Friday, October 27, 2017

Happenings in October - Kaneta Shoten + St Marc Cafe + Chasing the Dragon Movie Review

Sunday 1/10/17

Hello October. Every month there is something made me look forward to, it gives us energy to press on everyday.
Revisit Chinese Garden.

I was wearing a matching outfit that comes in a set of shirt and short when I purchased from Bangkok at 150 baht. I love this outfit because I don't need to worry on what to match it with. Great to wear it out on a casual outing where we can look chic and comfortable. The outfit also made me look slim too.

Such a beautiful sight, how can I resist how to take photo of it?
Stunning view always capture my attention.

We then went over to Chinatown for dinner. It was the weekend before mid-autumn festival, there was a walk going on and MP, Lily Neo, was among the crowds for the walk too.


Monday 2/10/17

We tried out a new dining place at Chinatown Point today. It was a newly opened ramen shop, Kaneta Shoten, a place that served authentic and modern Japanese style ramen.

I ordered Tonkotsu (Pork Bone) Ramen which has a thick broth made from boiling pork bones and collagen over heat for more than 20 hours, creating a hearty flavour. The broth was flavourful and I slurp all the way until I reached my last strand of ramen.

The pork was firm and the ramen was chewy. Together with the broth, they whole bowl was just perfect.

I met up with Linda after my work for dinner get together. Though my birthday has already past, Linda still make the effort to meet up with me to surprise me with dessert treat and present. I always feel happy receiving presents and treats. Due to our busy schedules, we always celebrate belated birthdays. Though it was 2 months late, we will always squeeze out time for each other to have dinner together, better late than never. 

We have a quick dinner at Long John Silver before proceeding for desserts.

Linda has brought me to St Marc Cafe for dessert, they are famous for their croissants which Linda enjoyed very much. We ordered a strawberry croissant. The croissant was simple and delicious, it has a crispy crust and flaky texture on the outer while the inner was soft and contained a buttery taste.

We ordered green tea snowy ice and ice cream, a cool treat to end off our Monday blues. The dessert was sweet, creamy and cooling.

Ready to dig in.

We chosen a corner seat at St Marc Cafe where we tucked ourselves comfortably in the cozy setting and lazed our night. 

Knowing each other for 6 years, we have not went overseas for once. So that night, we decided to plan a short weekend trip to JB during December. Can't wait for the trip.


Thursday 12/10/17
I met up with GF yesterday and she got me some souvenirs from Phuket. Thanks for the gifts and thinking of me when you were at overseas.

Today's lunch was at Soon Huat Dining House at Chinatown Point. It was my first time trying out at this dining place that specializes in Chinese and local signature dishes.

I ordered Hokkien Mee that was served in a dark sauce, I still prefer the our usual Hokkien mee that this dark sauce noodle. It tasted salty and not to my liking. I won't go for this again.


Saturday 14/10/17

We went to RWS in the late afternoon because I wanted to captured some photographs for my photography assignment. I took up digital photography technique course and one of my assignments required me to take capture photograph using a few concepts such as pattern, frame, silhouette and etc.

After I was done with the photography, we went back to VivoCity for dinner before our movie start. We went back to Central Hong Kong Cafe for dinner.

I had Hong Kong Rickshaw Noodle 車仔麵. I didn't have the chance to try this when I was in Hong Kong, so I decided to try it now. The ingredients in it consists of Braised Chicken Wing, Stewed Egg, Pig Skin, Curry Fishball, Crabstick, Radish and Sausage. The ingredients complemented well together.

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Chasing the Dragon is a movie about smoking heroin. After many encounters, Ho the once good-natured man become physically crippled while saving Chief Detective Sergeant, Lee Rock (Andy Lau). Since then, Ho corrupts with Rock to become most powerful drug lord.

What goes around come around. One should never do anything that is illegal. If karma doesn't strike you, it might strike on the people dearest to you. Chasing the Dragon is quite a violent movie, not a movie for weak hearted person.


Friday 20/10/17

Today lunch was a joyful one. We were back to Chinatown Complex Food Centre for their wide variety hawker food.

We love their Xiao Long Bao, it was soak with the goodness of the broth that leave us wanting for more. Lunch was a wonderful affair and leave me feeling bloated.


Saturday 21/10/17

With slightly less than a month to my exam, I am starting to prep myself for the exam. Starting from now on, I spent my time staying at home during weekend and my free time for intensive study to revise on my 2 upcoming papers.

I only went out for dinner during evening time on my Saturday. We have McDonald for dinner. Samurai burger is back, so I decided to have a try on it. I have never try Samurai burger before. 

The sesame buns was sandwiched with juicy grilled chicken patty, covered in teriyaki sauce and flanked with crisp lettuce. It can be very messy eating it as the sauce will be dripping all over. One try is enough for me.

I ended my dinner with a sweet corn cone ice cream at $1, the soft serve corn flavour ice cream. It tasted very creamy and smooth, but corn flavour is not really to my liking.
Time to head home and continue my revision.


Thursday 26/10/17

I went over to Merlion Park during evening to capture landscape pictures for my photography project. 
After I was done with the shoot, we went to Lau Pa Sat for dinner.

I have Thai omelette rice for dinner. Bf thought it will not be full enough for me so he added another sunny side up. 

Today was a happy day because our next overseas trip is confirmed. We just booked our Taiwan's air ticket and accommodation for January 2018. Yes, the main thing has settled, next is to plan our itinerary. Taiwan trip is coming in 3 more months. We are so looking forward.


Friday 27/10/17

GF and I met up regularly for lunch especially on Friday. We spent our time catching up about our latest happening and sharing on our upcoming overseas trip plans. We always went to our usual hangout place for lunch at Okg Express (Chinatown Point). We love their affordable menu price and it was not a very crowded place.

Both of us have Curry Chicken rice for lunch at $5.70. We love it very much, the curry was flavourful and not too spicy. I kept scooping the gravy and drizzled it on my plate of rice and pair it with the tender flesh of the chicken. It was a delicious lunch.

Sharing stops here, I will be back with more. 

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