Houjicha cake wasn't as mindblowing as I initially expected it to be Perhaps cos I was really expecting some strong houjicha taste from the cake itself Houjicha taste seems to be accentuated by the drizzle and perhaps the houjicha taste is really coming from the drizzle |
Tried the Honey Earl Grey Hazelnut cake after one bite of Houjicha cake so the first thought I had was that it's pretty sweet which I'm guessing it's coming from the honey But after a few more bites the sweetness is okay really Good that the nuts added to the crunch also |
Cake layers are soft and moist Personally feel that the layers can fall apart quite easily though |
The place is really pretty and ambience is very good for chilling (:
My friend and I both agreed that the drink tasted a bit diluted but the omaccha icecream was good! $6.50!
Fried food is my weak spot always so I naturally love tempura! I like how they have many different types of fried food (prawns, chicken, mushroom, long beans, corn, pumpkin, EGG!) Thought it was really quite value for money - abt $18! I like how the sauce is drizzled on the tempura and the rice but I thought some can taste quite dry or oily hmms How nice this is will depend on your expectations of it in the first place and which other tendon you compare it with - regardless I confess I'm biased towards this! (: Appreciate their complimentary chanwamushi as well cos of the Miso sauce taste on it haha prefers this more than those which taste eggy hahaha just a personal pref! (:
I personally like Fat Boy's burgers cos they are so satisfying and affordable and also cos they offer decent non-beef options as well! (:
That's what was recommended to non beef eaters like me and I thought the combi sounded not bad and rather interesting! Like the name suggests it's parma ham wrapped around cod fillet with the pumpkin mash beside and vegetables! The cod was a rather thick piece and it tasted not bad as well!
Its speciality is coffee so ordered this white 5 oz ($5) which apparently gives a more balanced taste of milk and coffee and it's quite nice! Not too bitter for someone who doesn't drink coffee like me xD Blueberry tart ($9) reminded me of egg tarts though - there were some blueberry surprise within the custard but I guess tarts may not be their specialty haha the salmon royale looks good though it's not pictured! xD
So we decided we were too full for its signature honey toast with all the whipped cream and settled on waffles with icecream instead. Chose the crispy waffles and I've got to say the waffles don't taste as dazzling as it looks really! Perhaps for my first visit this time round, the dazzling decor and dazzling looks of the food dazzled me too much that I could choose to make do with the not-so-dazzling taste haha but not sure if there will be a next time! xD
And this is DURIAN MOUSSE CAKE from Goodwood Park Hotel! Finally got to try some goodwood park goodies thanks to my mom's friend! It's not bad cos I felt it has quite generous bits of real durian! xD though I found it a little sweet for me - I love cakes but when it comes to durians perhaps I prefer to eat them straight out from the shell! (:
And we tried this as well on that same visit and it was not bad! The texture was what I was more familiar with and sea salt and caramel goes pretty well together!
I like this quaint place nestled in the old HDB flats, but sadly it's gonna be closed in Dec 2016 due to the government's redevelopment plans for Dakota Crescent! :(
And finally I got the chance to try this which has been in my radar for quite a while! I went in with moderate expectations but the cheesecake itself turned out to be quite decent! Thought it was a little different from the usual cheesecakes I've had cos of its wobbly jelly-like texture which reminded me of puddings haha
Was around the area so decided to check this out because I'm always up for cakes! The cakes were beautiful but thought the slices look rather small :x Lollipop cheesecake ($7.30) had a slightly crumbly texture but tasted like a decent cheesecake to me! And Bandung&Lychee softserve ($4.50) really adds on to the celebratory mood of our Jubilee this month! :D
OMG I FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS! Not cloy like the usual chocolate - Milo is so amazing that it can make almost everything tastes so awesome! :D
Just a pity I didn't get to have one more slice before I return! x\