Now, it is time for some scenic river views, cooling breezes and dinner at a far away side of Singapore - at the Punggol area. Frienzie's Bistro & Bar was chosen for that purpose, and also its laid-back ambience with music and another aspect of river-side dining other than Boat / Clake Quay and Robertson Quay.
The exact address is 10 Tebing Lane #01-02 Singapore 828836 and the number to reach them is 6441 0966. There is usually a crowd by nightfall, and this area is fabulous for an after-dinner stroll. I never knew this place existed until now. We decided to go for the alfresco seating so we may be closer to nature - they set up with nice glass-topped tables and Balinese-style chairs anyway, so it was comfortable.
The starter for the night was a Caesar Salad - comprising of leafy greens, hard boiled eggs, tomatoes, croutons and dressing. The salad was fresh and a good starter to "clean" our appetite palettes for the upcoming main courses.
Main course no. 1 came next - the Spicy Meatballs Spaghetti - I thought that it would have tasted better if more spicy. Nonetheless, the meatballs were bouncy and succulent, a delicious blend of minced beef taste and the spicy flavor of the chillied sauce it was tossed in. The pasta was tangy and well-cooked, so the overall feel of the dish was rather delightful, like comfort food at its best.
Next, the Marinated Chicken Thigh - tender chicken thigh cooked to perfection and served with a savoury gravy and chunks of capsicums, carrots, mushrooms etc. I rather enjoyed the light burst of flavors for this simple dish, but the amount of fatty meat in the chicken was quite a turn-off.
I tried to wash the food down with a nice drink, so I ordered a Tom Collins - which was one of my favorite drinks at other pubs sometime ago. But disappointedly, this was one of the worst Tom Collins I'd ever had - I think they sloshed in too much Gin or used a different kind of Gin. It was strong, yes, but there was absolutely no hints of lemon, cherries or even sugar syrup. It was fizzy, yes, I guess because of the club soda, but other than that it was akin to drinking Gin on the rocks.
Each of spent SGD$28.00 on our meal here.
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