Lunch at O'Coffee Club @ Changi Airport Terminal 3 (Revisit)

65 Airport Boulevard, Level 2, Changi Airport Terminal 3, Singapore 819663

Tel: 6585 6369

Website: http://www.ocoffeeclub.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OCoffeeClub.Singapore/app/267091300008193

Recently I was part of the Neuro-Awareness Road show, so I was based at Changi Airport Terminal 3 for 2 days. Where else did I go for my lunch if not my favourite O'Coffee Club?  The decor has also changed - an open concept now with lots of plants, almost botanical-like. Menus have been revamped a little, you can check review here.

Anyway I had their 3-Egg Omelet (SGD$8.90) with Ham & Cheese. One could choose that, or Mushroom & Chicken. The Omelet came with a plain salad and tasted pretty good - the only issue was that I wish they had written there that the Omelet contains onions, as not everyone takes it.

I paired the above with a hot Peppermint Tea (SGD$4.80), with was a pretty good pairing actually, and the minty flavour helped to take away some of the onion taste in my mouth.

The next day, I had one of my favourites all these years - Classic Caesar Salad in Cheese Basket (SGD$14.90), with Smoked Salmon. One could choose Chicken if they don't like Salmon. Ingredients were fresh and the crispy cheese cheese basket was just so good! I could eat this type of salad every day!

I paired this with a glass of Red Wine (SGD$11.00), the only choice available here was the Shiraz Cabernet. I'm not sure why they scrapped my favourite Blackforest Blend from the menu if they could still serve alcoholic drinks.

Anyway overall, not bad dining experience here again. The afternoon crew were really nice - coming around to top up water and asked if everything was good.

Chilling Out at Harry's Bar @ Novena Square (Revisit)

238 Thomson Road #01-59 / 60 Novena Square, Singapore 307683

Tel: 6478 3011

Website: http://harrys.com.sg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harrysbar.sg

No stranger to Harry's Bar for sure, having visited their outlets from Dempsey to Harbourfront to Esplanade. They provide a really good, unpretentious ambience for chilling out and rather quality bar grub.

This time round, I returned to the branch at Novena Square, an outlet that has been around for as long as I could remember. Service has gone down a few notches it seems - no serviettes were issued even though my dish did not come with cutlery, they cleared my water glass when it was empty instead of refilling it, and they keyed in the wrong bill (it was afternoon time so hardly busy; merely about 3 tables in all).

A big portion of Amigos Nachos (SGD$18.00) kept us busy. Crackling corn chips drizzled with cheese sauce, sliced olives and green chili; served with diluted Chili Beef dip and Guacamole dip on the side. One can't really complain about a dish such as Nachos because it hardly goes wrong.

Missing their Frozen Daiquiri, I tried to request for the same but was informed they no longer serve it. So I settled for their Hemingway Daiquiri (SGD$16.00) - a rather lovely concoction of Rum, Aperol, Grapefruit and Lime.

Overall experience was pretty all right, really. Harry's Bar is still good old Harry's Bar after all - hate it or love it, I have a feeling I'll still be back somehow.

Afternoon Tea at Lady M Confections @ Westgate [Takeout]

3 Gateway Drive #02-25 / 26, Westgate, Singapore 608532

Tel: 6250 8993

Website: https://www.ladym.com.sg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LadyMSingapore

Lady M Confections hails from New York, serving up freshest and finest confectionery delights French and Japanese pastry precision and methodologies; its signature Mille Crepes Cake feature at least 20 layers of extremely thin handmade crepes layered with delicate pastry cream. I fell in love since my first bite (review here).

Since their flagship branch at Marina Square, Lady M Confections has since expanded to more outlets at Orchard Central, Scotts Square, South Beach and Westgate. I visited the latter outlet - beautifully decorated in white like its other outlets - and decided to get some desserts for one of the weekly family dinners.

The variety of delectable-looking cakes made it difficult to simply choose a couple slices of cakes! Everything looked equally tempting, if not more than the one beside it. There were Strawberry Shortcake, Checkers Cake, Signature Mille Crepe Cake, Marron Mille Crepe Cake, Chocolate Mille Crepe Cake, Chocolate Mille Crepe Cake, Gateau Au Chocolate, Chocolate Eclairs, etc.

In the end, I picked a slice of Signature Mille Crepe Cake (SGD$9.90) and a slice of Chocolate Mille Crepe Cake (SGD$9.90).

The paper-thin layers of crepes melted lusciously in the mouths, sweet but not cloying; the chocolate one was creamier, richer in texture and flavour. Everyone enjoyed the delights, and I hope I had gotten more - but I will be back for sure.

Update: went back for more, at Scotts Square outlet. Paired with Milk Oolong Tea.

My mom and I also visited the Orchard Central outlet, enjoying afternoon tea of Classic Mille Crepe Cake and a rich, decadent Chocolate Tart.

Lunch at Swensens Restaurant @ Bugis Junction

200 Victoria Street #01-68 Bugis Junction, Singapore 188021

Tel: 6255 2052

Website: https://www.swensens.com.sg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SwensensSingapore

Swensen's Restaurant chain needs no introductions - it has been around for decades in Singapore, and used to be one of my very American / ice-cream restaurants when I was younger. These days, the niece and nephew love it the way I did.

Decor is typically American - from the colourful lampshades the red booth seats. Service at the Bugis Junction  outlet has gone from bad to non-existent. We had to wait a long time for the service crew to notice us and take our orders (totally non-peak hour with only 3 tables in all), I had to take my own ice-water, and now even payment has to be done at the counter.

Thankfully, menu items did not change drastically, with our favourite items still intact (Fish & Chips, Breaded Chicken, Baked Rice, Teriyaki Chicken Pasta, Crayfish Pasta, Black Pepper Seafood Spaghetti and Sticky Chewy Chocolate sundae, et). Also grateful that the quality of the favourite dishes have remained consistent throughout all these years.

Started with Creamy Mushroom Soup (SGD$9.90) served in a crispy sourdough bread bowl, the latter soaking up the earthly aroma of mushroom beautifully.

Fish Baked Rice (SGD$15.30) - grilled fish fillet in white sauce baked with savoury rice and cheese, making for a flavourful, palatable dish that is well-loved by many.

The Curry Chicken Baked Rice is also an all-time favourite, mildly spicy with tender chicken chunks and topped with butter belinjau chips.

The Fish & Chips (SGD$15.90) is still the best fish & chips I have eaten anywhere - most are either too flakey or crumbly. Swensen's Fish & Chips uses ocean fish fillet, deep fried to a lovely crispy golden-brown hue; the flesh is moist and tender. This dish is served with fries and salad, as well as tartar sauce.

Finally, Cornflake Chicken (SGD$15.90), one if their "back by popular demand" dishes, coated with golden layer of cornflakes crackling deliciously in the mouth. This dish is serve with fries and salad as well.

Finally, my beloved Sticky Chewy Chocolate Sundae (SGD$12.50). Two huge scoops of rich bittersweet chocolate ice-cream complete with dipped cherries and dipped wafers, cream and chocolate chips. It's chewy and crunchy all at the same time.


Overall, I still enjoy food at Swensens Restaurant alot, and will tend to revisit for some old favourites.

Dinner at Aloha Poké @ Citylink Mall

1 Raffles Link #B1-65 Citylink Mall, Singapore 039393

Tel: 6327 9349

Website: http://www.alohapoke.com.sg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alohapoke

I used to visit Aloha Poké @ Amoy Street (review here) very often, but ever since I stopped taking lunch, I have not been back for a while. I was glad to notice that more outlets have been opened since then, and so I was able to enjoy a poké dinner at Citylink Mall. The only drawback was that only the flagship outlet at Amoy Street is able to serve alcoholic drinks such as Beers.

Anyway, to recap, Aloha Poké serves healthy bowls of salad or rice,  raw fish cubes (salmon or tuna), topped with pineapple dices, lime wedge and scallions. On the order form, we also get to choose 2 complimentary protein items and 1 superfood item for our bowls.

The raw salmon and raw tuna cubes also come in flavours such as original, spicy, mayonnaise etc. I'd suggest you try the original flavours first, if this is your virgin experience having a poké bowl. Beverages served are Coconut Water or Cold Pressed Juice in various flavours; I chose a Coconut Water to go with my meal.

This time round, my poké bowl was made up of Salad as the base, additional Kale (add SGD$1.00), Spicy Salmon Poké, Edamame, Flying Fish Roe and Avocado. I did not opt for any salad dressing so it was a little dry, but other than that, the meal was very tasty and healthy.

Dinner at Caveman Singapore @ Balestier

1 Jalan Dusun, #01-09, One Dusun Residences, Singapore 329363

Tel: 6250 1168

Website: https://cavemen.com.sg/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CavemenSG/

Cavemen Singapore is an innovative butchery cum restaurant,  specialising in its "farm to fork" concept, bringing us delectable meat-centric dishes, cheese and drinks at wallet friendly prices.

We visited for our recent Wine Friday outing. The restaurant is located along bustling Balestier Road, easy to spot as its facing the main road. The small space seats perhaps 10 tables at best, with a bar counter and alfresco tables.

Started with a round of Cocktails and Mocktails - all with adorable names, and served in even more adorable containers. Like the Drunken Koala Bear (SGD$18.00), Imperial Triple (SGD$15.00), Hellooo Pomelooo (SGD$12.00), and Lady Marmalade (SGD$16.00).

Munchers begun in the form of 30 months Parma Ham (SGD$10.10).

Following closely in its heel is a Cheese Platter comprising Petit Camembert (SGD$11.68), Tomme de Savoie (SGD$6.17), and Gouda Truffle Cheese (SGD$5.21). Served with crackers and dried fruits.

Crispy Truffle Shoestring Fries (SGD$12.00) were brought to the table next.

Then we had the Baby Squid (SGD$14.00) served in a pan of eggs and chilli, utterly delicious and egg-joyable to munch.

The White Bait (SGD$14.00) was tangy (with curry leaves and lime) and crackling good; we just couldn't get enough of these deep-fried darlings.

Mains consisted of a thick slab of 45 Days Aged USDA Prime Ribs (SGD$45.65) was succulent and held aromatic hints of its marinade.

We also tried the Australian Angus Ribeye (SGD$29.83), surprisingly even more tender and juicy; the subtle fats along the side were meltingly good.

Sides were separate affairs so we chose Cream Spinach (SGD$6.00), Sauteed Brussels Sprouts (SGD$6.00) and Mashed Potato (SGD$6.00).  They complemented the mains very well, but also tasted palatable on their own.

Finally, rounding the night was Chocolate Tart (SGD$16.00) with bananas (on top, not within, as we had so creatively imagined).

Overall dining experience at Caveman was great, and definitely a place I look forward to being back at.