For those who are working in the Bukit Merah and Alexandra neighbourhoods, you’d definitely know how difficult it is to find a spot to dine at (and one which serves up good food) during the lunch hour. With the eatery’s roots dating back to 2006, Joe’s Thai Kitchen at Alexandra Village has received much praise for their authentic Thai dishes over the years.

Drop by Joe’s Thai Kitchen for authentic and legit Thai food with no additional GST charges.

Joe’s Thai Kitchen is a casual Thai eatery at Alexandra Village headed by a Thai Chef and his Singaporean wife.

Joe’s Thai Kitchen keeps things simple and easy so you won’t find any sort of extravagant decor in this eatery. Their walls are kept largely bare, and their tablecloths are reminiscent of the old-school tablecloths that we grew up with. Given this, you know that this eatery focuses their attention on what’s important — the food.

When we visited, we had to order one of our favourite Thai dishes — the Rice with Basil Leaf Minced Pork & Egg (S$8.90). Although the minced pork was on the salty side, this was balanced by the sweetness of the basil leaves. However, if you’re someone who isn’t fond of spicy food, we’d recommend you to proceed with caution as the Rice with Basil Leaf Minced Pork & Egg was spicier than we expected.

How can you dine at a Thai restaurant without ordering some green curry? As compared to the other green curries in Singapore which feature quite a fair bit of coconut milk to suit the Singaporean palate, Joe’s Thai Kitchen kept their version of the green curry closer to what you’d find in Thailand. Their Green Curry Chicken (S$8.80) featured significantly lesser coconut milk which allowed the spices of the green curry to shine. This is authentic Thai food at its best.

You can’t go wrong with ordering Tom Yum soup, and Joe’s Thai Kitchen’s rendition of this dish met our expectations The Tom Yum Nam Kone (Original Orange Soup Base) with Seafood (S$8.50).

Whilst Joe’s Thai Kitchen served a decent portion of soup, we would have liked for the soup to have come with slightly more ingredients. As compared to some other local Thai restaurants, the flavours of fish sauce featured more prominently in the broth so don’t be surprised when you have your first taste of the soup.

Joe’s Thai Kitchen
Blk 125 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-182,
Singapore 150125
Tel: +65 6270 8484

If you love Japanese food and have been a huge fan of Isetan’s popular Japan Food Town at Wisma Atria, you’d be sad to know that the place has closed down due to non-payment issues.

Isetan has officially issued them a notice to quit and their tenancy has since been terminated.

The 20, 075 square feet food hall on the 4th level of Isetan Singapore at Wisma Atria was home to 16 restaurants. Each of these offered a plethora of well-curated Japanese dishes at wallet-friendly prices.

Well patronised by both locals and Japanese who wanted a taste of home, the food hall provided diners with a taste of authentic Japanese cuisine without having to leave sunny Singapore.

It’s a shame that they’ve closed down as the entire concept, in our opinion, was well thought out, and the featured restaurants did serve some really good food.

Japan Food Town
435 Orchard Rd
Wisma Atria
Singapore 238877

Jangsu Korean BBQ is a humble Korean restaurant located in Serangoon and it is run by a Korean couple. The restaurant serves affordable and super yummy food and pride themselves in using 100% aged meats that are juicy, tender and fresh. You can also expect flavourful seasoned meats that have been marinated with their secret recipe there.

Serangoon is filled with a myriad of good food and this Korean restaurant adds to the list. Here’s why you have to be sure to visit this restaurant for an authentic Korean BBQ experience!

They offer 3 different type of BBQ sets that differ in the types of meat and marinade. We had Set C (S$54) that comes with Beef Sirloin, Soy Sauce Pork Shoulder, Pork Belly and Spicy Chicken, and it also includes complimentary Steamed Eggs and choice of soup (Kimchi Soup, Soybean Soup or Tofu Soup).

The Kimchi Soup was one of the better ones we’ve had in recent times as many places tend to water down their soup too much. It was so rich in flavour, not too sour, slightly spicy, and had chunks of tofu and pork belly.

The meat were all so tender. Even when the beef was left on the grill for a longer period of time, it did not get tough nor become a jaw-breaker.

The samgyeopsal (pork belly) was just cut to the right thickness and had a good ratio of meat to fat. The pork juices were well-retained which brought out the fragrance of the meat immensely. The burst of flavours made every bite so pleasant.

Some oyster mushrooms and onions were served alongside the meat, wrap them up in a lettuce wrap to add textures for a satisfying mouthful.

We have not tasted pork shoulder so tender that it was almost soft before. However, still with a good bite to it. It had a sweet taste that lingers on your tongue but nothing too overbearing! The lady boss told us that no sugar was added in this marinade, however we think it might have been honey that was used to bring out the sweet flavours.

The Spicy Chicken had just a teeny-weeny kick of spice, suitable even for those who cannot take spice.

A special mention for their amazing banchan (side dishes) – there were braised potatoes, oyster mushrooms, kimchi, beansprouts, tofu in soy sauce, oden and a salad. We always appreciate a Korean restaurant that’s generous with their banchan.

Perfect for small group gatherings and indulgent dinners, we highly recommend you guys to check this underrated place out for an authentic Korean food fare with your friends and family!

19 Teck Chye Terrace
Singapore 545725
Tel: +65 6289 4104
Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 2:30pm, 5pm to 11pm

Those who frequent Haji Lane would be no stranger to the abundance of cafes, hidden dessert spots and quirky retail shop, not to mention the new additions such as % Arabica Coffee. It’s truly a cafe hopper haven! 

However, we’d love to introduce a bakery that you might not have chanced upon yet – Julie Bakes. This humble Muslim-run bakery specializes in decadent sliced cakes, kuehs and cupcakes and the best part is that they’re all halal-certified!

Donning an unassuming storefront entrance, you might need to look extra closely to find this hidden gem in Haji Lane. It’s located in the street behind the new % Arabica Coffee.

Julie Bakes whips up a great rendition of an Ondeh Ondeh Cake, with airy pandan sponge and a sweet coconut and gula melaka filling! This Ondeh Cake (S$8) from Julie Bakes can be likened to a cloud – it’s super fluffy and sweet with a distinct pandan-coconut taste!

Other popular flavours include their Cempedak, Milo Nutella and Speculoos Cookie Butter Cake. If you have a sweet tooth, this is definitely a bakery you need to check out!

Julie Bakes
14 Baghdad Street
Singapore 199653
Tel: +65 9647 9027
Tue to Sun: 12pm – 8pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Bugis

If you’ve travelled to Japan before, you’d realise that some of the restaurants cycle their menus according to the four seasons. This is due to certain ingredients being more readily available than others during specific parts of the years.

JW360°, which stands for Japan Way Three Sixty, took this season-based concept and ingeniously transplanted it to ever-summer Singapore. Occupying a 486 square meter premise that can accommodate up to 140 seated patrons, JW360° is a concept store that consists of three operating divisions: JW360° Cafe, Suju Restaurant and a retail corner called Nomono.

As the focus of the store revolves around the four seasons, their menus and retail items here are switched up every few months, meaning that you will always have something new to look forward to.

Out of the many places around the world, they chose to set up their first outlet at the newly opened Jewel Changi Airport as they believe that this strategic location will enable them to connect with travellers from all around the world and allow them to provide everyone with the full Japanese experience. 

SUJU RESTAURANT 

JW360°’s restaurant segment is operated by Suju Masayuki, a notable Japanese restaurant that has over 200 years of rich history, seven stores in Japan and one store in Orchard, Singapore. The restaurant creates dishes based on the produce that is available in Japan according to the four seasons, so do expect a constantly changing menu!

Suju Restaurant is helmed by Head Chef Atsushi Yamakawa who was previously the Head Chef of Suju Restaurant in 2016. As Chef Yamakawa has had work experience in countries such as Australia, America and New Zealand, many of his dishes are infused with a unique western touch.

Based on his extensive knowledge of both Japanese and Western cuisines, the restaurant’s highlights include Yoshoku, which is essentially a western-influenced Japanese cuisine.

Some Yoshoku dishes to look forward to in the current season are the Hamburg Steak — an outrageously tender and thick beef patty which is glazed in a viscous miso demi-glace sauce. The robust sauce was a perfect complement to the patty and enhanced the umami of the whole dish.

The Mixed Katsu set comes with an assortment of pork, chicken, beef and shrimp croquette. Each crisp piece of katsu is fried to a gorgeous golden brown and every bite lets out a satisfying crunch.

Fish aficionados would appreciate the Gindara Misozuke Yaki, which is essentially a grilled miso-marinated codfish. Do not let its simple plating fool you; the codfish needs no other accompaniment and is absolutely ambrosial by itself. The fish is so insanely tender that it literally melts in your mouth!

JW360° CAFE 

For those of you who are looking for something a little lighter, pop over to JW360° Cafe to indulge yourselves in their decadent array of desserts and tea time treats.

Their gelato comes in an array of different flavours. We were told that it is a must to try their strawberry ice cream as it is made from Amao strawberries—deemed to be one of the highest grades of Japanese strawberries. These strawberries are so premium that they give the ice cream a naturally creamy texture and flavour without the addition of milk or cream.

As it is currently cherry blossom season in Japan, they have an entire selection of seasonal desserts dedicated to the well-loved flower. Prepare to spoil yourselves silly with some pretty pink desserts that don’t just look good for the ‘gram, but taste amazing too. We love their Sakura Cranberry Cakes!

We also recommend that you have a go at their matcha desserts which are made from high-quality matcha. Each and every one of these desserts has a rich, earthy flavour that has the perfect balance of bitterness and sweetness.

NOMONO RETAIL CORNER 

If you love Japanese snacks and trinkets but you have no money to fly all the way to Japan to get some, Nomono will be your saving grace. The retail corner is renowned for procuring snacks and souvenirs from all over Japan and they have three outlets within Tokyo, with Singapore being their first venture outside of Japan.

The colourful store is packed with an assortment of scrumptious, creatively packaged Japanese snacks and sweets. These amazing treats are bursting with flavours of Japanese origins reputably known as ‘Oyatsu Times’ which translates to ‘Japanese Snack Time’.

All the snacks and sweets available here hail from various prefectures across Japan and each of these is a representation of what their prefectures specialise in. We were recommended to get their zesty Apple Chips which consist of raw apples that have been air-fried to preserve its crispiness and natural apple flavour.

For the alcoholics out there, you’d be glad to know that there are also a variety of different sakes available. We love the ones that come in little glass jars that have detailed paintings on them; it makes for a perfect keepsake or a gift!

In celebration of the current sakura season in Japan, Nomono has also stocked up on a range of sakura-themed food items that are hard to resist. From pink-hued pasta shaped like sakura flowers to even sakura salt, you’ll definitely be left spoilt for choice!

Other highly recommended snacks include Hagi no Tsuki Custard Cake, a soft and fluffy sponge cake that is filled with custard cream. The dessert originates from Sendai, one of the largest Tohoku regions in Japan. This dessert is so popular that it would be considered a crime to go on a trip to Japan and not come back with a box of these.

JW360°
#01-223/224/225
Jewel Changi Airport
Tel: +65 6242 8377 (Retail) +65 6243 2466 (Restaurant)
Daily: 9am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Changi Airport

This post was brought to you by JW360°.

Acai is one of those superfoods that, besides being delicious and “Instagrammable”, is widely lauded by for its multiple health benefits. Jam-packed with antioxidants, fibre, vitamins and minerals with supposedly anti-cancer and brain-boosting effects, acai bowls are hugely popular among both the hipster and fitness community.

Nestled amidst the lush greenery of Singapore Botanic Gardens, JUJU is a takeaway kiosk that serves a myriad of healthy, wholesome food on-the-go. Their acai bowls, in particular, stand out for being 100% plant-based without the use of any refined sugars and whatnot.

Whether you’re looking for a guilt-free dessert after sweating it out at Singapore Botanic Gardens the entire morning or just a rejuvenating, ice-cold dessert to enjoy as you explore the park, JUJU—located over at the Visitor Services Kiosk—will surely have you well sorted.

This small kiosk serves a wide variety of wholesome foods ranging from smoothies, shakes and juices to grilled sandwiches and baked goods, all of which are convenient to eat on-the-go.

Their speciality would be the JUJU bowls—essentially acai bowls, these desserts are all 100% plant-based, vegan and refined sugar-free. Available in several flavours such as the classic Acai, Dragon and Chocolate Oat, there’s surely something for everyone.

We opted for a regular Acai JUJU bowl (S$8.50 for regular, S$9.50 for large). Their rendition of the classic Acai bowl consists of a generous helping of Acai which is complemented by house-made chia seed pudding, Medjool dates and a variety of fruits.

Their acai has an icy texture similar to that of a sorbet, as compared to other acai bowls that possess a thicker consistency. However, the acai impressed us with the intensity of flavours despite its texture—neither diluted nor overly sweet, their JUJU bowls surely make for an ideal, cooling treat.

Depending on the season and time of the year, JUJU sometimes crafts out festive flavours for their acai bowls. To usher in the Lunar New Year, the café has come up an all-new flavour, Mandarin Orange Acai Bowl to entice their guests.

Priced the same as the usual acai bowls on the menu, the Mandarin Orange JUJU bowl was one we thoroughly enjoyed. Topped with a bunch of healthful ingredients including bananas, blueberries, granola and mulberries, their Mandarin Orange had a refreshing tangy taste which we felt was a great representation of the fruit itself.

This festive flavour would be around until the end of Chinese New Year. Considering that they nailed this festive flavour, we’d definitely be keeping our eyes peeled for their next seasonal flavour!

JUJU
1 Cluny Road #01-K1
Botanic Gardens Bukit Timah Visitor Services Kiosk
Singapore 259569
Mon to Fri: 11am – 8pm
Sat & Sun: 9am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Botanic Gardens

Teochew Traditional Steamboat Restaurant is a no-frills and utterly unpretentious steamboat restaurant along Joo Chiat Road that stands out against all other places not just for the affordability of its food, but also the authenticity and marvellous quality of the Teochew fare. They stick to the tried-and-proven methods of keeping things simple, with a myriad of dishes suitable for casual dining and gatherings

You know that this is the real deal you step into the restaurant and see countless photos of celebrities who have dined at the restaurant plastering the wall. The owner has travelled to and worked in various countries to pick up the skills needed to execute each dish perfectly, so as to ensure that only the most authentic and best-grade dishes are brought to the table.

Teochew Traditional Steamboat Restaurant is a clear hit amongst the older generations and it is definitely one that young adults alike should hit up for a wholesome, communal meal.

And you’d love to know that at Teochew Traditional Steamboat Restaurant, the owner promises you something: if the food is not good and fresh, they will refund you. Money back guaranteed is the best guarantee for a good meal, right?

EVERYTHING IS MADE FROM SCRATCH

From their fragrant steamboat broth to the fish paste noodles and bouncy fish balls, the folks behind the restaurant pride themselves on having almost everything handmade, bringing you only the freshest and nothing less.

Even the chilli is a star in its own rights. You have to try every single dip for your steamboat; they are made fresh in-house daily!

STEAMBOAT IS THE WAY TO GO

The star and centrepiece of this restaurant is definitely their steamboat. Every table should order a steamboat for sharing, on top of all the a la carte dishes that you may wish to add on.

Their signature soup base is a best described as a labour of love—the chefs prepare and wash the necessary bones and carcasses before adding them into a giant pot with their speciality ingredient—shark cartillage—then have them all boiled for over 5 hours daily.

The result is a creamy collagen-rich broth that is both savoury and sweet, and highly addictive. Even though we were stuffed by the end of the meal, we couldn’t help but have one last bowl of soup before leaving.

Prices start from just S$10 for 2 to 4 people, with a plethora of ingredients to choose and help yourself to.

FRESH SILVER POMFRET

You can look forward to a variety of seafood dishes to elevate your steamboat experience. The Silver Pomfret (seasonal price), in particular, is set to impress with its freshness. Afterall, what is Teochew cuisine without a good pomfret, right?

Wild-caught from Surabaya—which is known to have the best quality and sweetest Chinese Pomfret around—you can tell how fresh it is right from the moment your teeth sink into the white flesh that is soft yet firm at the same time.

We are telling you that quantities are limited so if you’re in luck, you have to go for it because it is worthy of the splurge.

DRUNKEN PRAWNS

The Drunken Prawns (S$8/100g) is something you cannot miss out on. Fresh prawns are intoxicated with Chinese wine and herbs, allowing the wine’s flavour to permeate throughout the body, intensifying the natural sweetness of every single prawn.

As mentioned, do not forget to flash this advertorial upon sitting down for steamboat during dinner hours. From Mondays to Fridays, every table with a steamboat order will enjoy free-flow drunken prawns. You are in for a real treat, guys.

HOME-MADE FISH PASTE AND FISH BALLS

Handmade from scratch, the fish balls are a must to order—everything from the mixing of ingredients to the shaping of the fish balls are prepared by hand without taking the easy way out.

You can literally taste the difference when you bite into these bouncy delights and it is amazing how they managed to conceal the fishy odour without compromising on the taste.

Another dish you must make sure to order up would be Teochew Traditional Steamboat Restaurant’s signature squid paste fillet—made using 99% fish paste and 1% vegetables and chestnuts without the use of flour at all, you know that what you get here is undoubtedly the real deal.

VARIETY OF PREMIUM MEATS

No steamboat is ever complete without meats. Teochew Traditional Steamboat Restaurant offers an array of high-quality meats that are imported from USA and Brazil—while it did not particularly blow our minds, these meats are definitely not something that we would decline.

Here you can choose from meat including USA Prime Beef (S$12 per portion), Pork Belly (S$9 per portion) and Fresh Chicken (S$8 per portion).

CLASSIC A LA CARTE TEOCHEW DISHES

Steamboat just ain’t enough when dining at Teochew Traditional Steamboat Restaurant. We suggest you save some space for some of Jinji’s equally delectable array of Teochew a la carte dishes.

The a la carte items do not come packaged with fancy accessories nor over-the-top creations but the simplicity of it is precisely why we love their Teochew fare. Here are some of the sumptuous dishes you can expect at Teochew Traditional Steamboat Restaurant.

PORK KNUCKLE

Should you be looking for something more indulgent, the Pork Knuckle (S$30) will go highly recommended. Boy, this dish checks all the boxes for what a good pork knuckle should taste like.

Upon your first bite, be prepared to be impressed by the crisp texture of the crackling skin before digging into tender and succulent pork meat.

TRADITIONAL SALTED CHICKEN

The Traditional Salted Chicken (S$18) may be light in seasoning but that itself is enough to leave us satisfied. There is nothing fancy going on in this dish but every piece of chicken is extremely flavourful, making this a simple but hearty dish that we’d return for.

GOLDEN PRAWNS

Teochew Traditional Steamboat Restaurant isn’t afraid to boast the variety of cooking methods that they have which can transform a seemingly simple seafood into a myriad of dishes.

The Golden Prawns (S$30) is one of the many prawn dishes that they offer. Despite being heavily coated in a crisp and golden layer of flour, it was surprisingly light in flavour and that only served to accentuate the flavour of the prawns.

JADE KAI LAN

Who would have thought that a vegetable dish would excite the entire table of diners? Well, the Jade Kai Lan (S$12) was one that we wiped out within minutes.

We thought that kai lan is best enjoyed when stir-fried, but this dish proved us wrong. Stir-fried kai lan is hidden below a stack of deep-fried pieces of the same vegetable, bringing you a textural variety that is nothing short of impressive. The latter reminds us of crispy kale!

BRINJAL WITH PORK FLOSS

The Brinjal with Pork Floss (S$12) may be a fairly straightforward item on the menu but it is still a remarkable one at that.

Deep-fried brinjal pieces are covered with a generous amount of pork floss, curry leaves and chilli; this dish is a winner. The different textures made it a delightful side dish to munch on and it will forever change your impression of brinjal.

GOLDEN PUMPKIN

The Golden Pumpkin is essentially deep-fried pumpkin slices doused in a rich and piquant salted egg sauce that will have salted egg yolk fans swooning in no time.

Teochew Traditional Steamboat Restaurant
176-178 Joo Chiat Road
Singapore 427447
Tel: +65 6348 8924
Tue to Sun: 12pm – 2.30pm
Mon to Sun: 5pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Paya Lebar

This post is brought to you by Teochew Traditional Steamboat Restaurant.

When it comes to value-for-money buffets in Singapore, J65 at Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore is always among our top choices. Besides their competitive pricing, their themed buffet spreads are spectacular and the culinary team always has something new up their sleeves to keep things exciting.

Featuring five buffet themes in a week, J65 is one dining destination that you can visit multiple times without getting bored of the food; there is something different every night. J65′s nightly themed buffet dinners were such a hit last year and they are bringing it back this year with two new themes—‘Asian Seafood’ and ‘What The Fish’ on top of the current International, Lobster Rock & Roll, and Seafood Madness themes.

From local delights featuring the best of Singapore’s multi-ethnic cuisines to dishes inspired by flavours from abroad, J65 is an all-rounder where you are definitely able to find many star dishes that will capture your fancy.

From now until 30 Jun 2018, quote ‘ladyironchef’ upon making reservations to enjoy:

*Weekday Promotion: 1-for-1 (Monday to Thursday)
*Valid for first 100 confirmed reservations. Following reservations thereafter can enjoy 25% off on regular buffet price.

Monday International Seafood // S$85++ per person
Tuesday Asian Seafood // S$85++ per person
Wednesday Lobster Rock-n-Roll // S$115++ per person
Thursday What The Fish // S$85++ per person

Weekend Promotion: 25% off (Friday to Sunday)
Friday to Sunday Seafood Madness // S$75++ per person

The first 100 ladyironchef booking (min 2 pax) will also receive complimentary parking coupons at Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore—limited to one per couple.

MONDAY – INTERNATIONAL SEAFOOD BUFFET

If you are fickle minded like us and can’t decide which theme you like best; that is where the International Seafood buffet theme should satisfy you.

On Mondays, diners are treated to a myriad of cuisines from all over the world—including local, Japanese, Thai and Western. Begin your meal with salmon sashimi and nigiri sushi before proceeding to the Crustacean Seafood Counter which is filled with snow crabs, mud crabs, prawns, and mussels on ice.

Over at the live station, the chefs will whip up a generous portion of Singapore’s iconic Oyster Omelette and Singapore Laksa. Of course, you simply must not skip the highlight at the chef’s table – Slow Roast Angus Beef Prime Ribs, Seafood Thermidor, Braised Pork Knuckle with Black Vinegar and Red Wine Vinegar and Whole Baked Norwegian Salmon.

 More seafood options at the buffet include Stir-Fried Thai Style Clam, Kong Poh Style Prawn, grilled lobsters and the DIY Rojak and Kueh Pie Tee stations.

TUESDAY – ASIAN SEAFOOD BUFFET

The new Asian Seafood buffet theme, happening every Tuesday at J65 pays tribute to traditional Asian culinary techniques that we are all familiar with the use of finest ingredients and spices of the region; where rich flavours and aromas are so vibrant and the tastes brings back memories of good old home cooking.

The chefs’ Asian creations are mouth-watering with many varieties for one to choose from soups to congees, from curries to masak lemaks, from braised to fried and grilled to baked! All with the freshest of seafood!

You must not miss the Korean baked seafood, Teriyaki Salmon, Seafood Tom Yum, Chili Crab, Kam-Heong Prawns, mixed Seafood in Spicy Coconut broth and many more.

WEDNESDAY – LOBSTER ROCK ’N’ ROLL BUFFET

Wednesdays are where lobsters takes the centre stage, the Lobster Rock ’N’ Roll is set to take away all your mid-week blues for the break blues for that much needed indulgent! So dine away with the enthralling range of lobster dishes—boasting fresh Boston lobsters on ice as well as lobsters cooked in different ways.

Watch all the actions happen at the open concept kitchen where the chefs get down to cooking the most flavourful Tandoori Lobster and succulent grilled Lobster. Leave some stomach-space for the Signature Lobster Laksa as well; that is one comforting bowl we always go for at J65.

But that is not all, J65’s Lobster Rock ’N’ Roll buffet has even more lobster dishes to impress; Baked Lobster Thermidor, Lobster Paella, Kam Heong Style Lobster and Singapore Chilli Lobster are just some to name.

Lighter recipes options include Lobster Congee with condiments and Lobster Bisque, which the little ones will love.

THURSDAY – WHAT THE FISH BUFFET

’What The Fish’ is yet another new theme at J65 where the buffet is laden with an array of creations – fish dishes, all prepared in different methods.

With over 10 unique recipes on the menu showcasing grouper, salmon, red snapper, snow fish, seabass, barramundi and more. Get ready to be blown away by the team’s creativity.

Look out for the Fresh Snow Fish Tikka at the Live Station.  It is to die for; amazing flavours and tender chunks of fish-meat.

There is also the Angoli Fish Head with Bee Hoon in Salted Vegetables Soup, and Grilled Stingray which comes with a selection of complementary sauces chili & kicap sambal, air assam and sambal belacan.

There is still more to look forward to for Thursdays. Your dinner continues with the Poached Norwegian Salmon, Hong Kong Style Pomfret, Seabass with Tobiko and Wasabi Cream, Mediterranean Baked Barramundi with Olives, Artichokes, Tomatoes and Herbs, Angoli Fish Head Curry… and the list goes on.

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY – SEAFOOD MADNESS BUFFET

Fridays and weekends are meant for indulgence and you can get that at J65’s Seafood Madness buffet theme. The lavish spread features a plethora of top-notch crustacean dishes for the passionate seafood fans.

In addition of the Boston lobsters, snow crabs and mud crabs, Seafood Madness also includes French oysters in their seafood on ice station! Imagine slurping up freshly shucked oysters all night long—it is a dream come true for all oyster lovers.

Other dishes in the Seafood Madness line-up that steal the limelight are Singapore Chili Crab, Indian Style Curry Prawn, Kam Heong Style Squid and Spicy Crabmeat Spaghetti. What a way to end a long work week!

For all dining enquiries and reservations, please visit www.hoteljen.com/bookJ65, call
+65 6831 4374 or email J65@hoteljen.com.

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J65, Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore
Level 1 Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore, 1A Cuscaden Road, Singapore 249716
Tel: +65 6831 4374
Daily: 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

This post is brought to you by Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore.

Talk about Roast Goose in Hong Kong and everyone would think of the usual names—Kam’s Roast Goose, Yat Lok Roast Goose, Yung Kee Restaurant etc.

But Joy Hing’s Roasted Meat is hardly at the top of mind. It is a shame because this humble eatery in Wanchai actually has one of the best roast geese in Hong Kong. And the service isn’t as atrocious as that of Yat Lok’s.

A meal at Joy Hing always pleases and it is one pit stop we’d always make in Hong Kong for an affordable and very heavenly roast goose.

Tucked away in Wanchai, Joy Hing’s Roasted Meat is a Cantonese roast stall that serves excellent roast meats—char siew, roast duck, roast goose, soya chicken and the likes.

There is nothing fanciful about this place; just your typical Hong Kong-style ”rundown” eatery with tables and chairs that are all cramped up so there is barely space to move. But hey, that’s quintessentially Hong Kong, right?

We still love a meal at Joy Hing; we always do. It has one of the most affordable prices in Hong Kong; a plate of roast goose rice is HK$47 while half a roast goose will only set you back by HK$220.

The beautiful poultry is roasted to produce a shiny, crisp skin; the inside is very tender and very fatty. Dip it into the homemade sweet plum sauce for an explosion of flavours in your mouth.

The most common order of Joy Hing’s Roasted Meat is the Three-Treasure Rice (HK$25) which comprises soya sauce, roasted duck and char siew atop steamed white rice. Three types of glorious meats all on one plate; that is sheer enjoyment.

You’d be happy to know that the staff at Joy Hing’s Roasted Meat are (mostly) friendly. You wouldn’t be subjected to verbal abuse and all that shouting like you would at the other (in)famous eateries.

Joy Hing’s Roasted Meat
265-267 Hennessy Rd,
Chong Hing Building,
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2519 6639
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Sat: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Causeway Bay

Jin Ho Mia—which means ‘a really good life’ in Hokkien—is the newest addition to the Alexandra Retail Centre that serves up rice and salad bowls for lunch and hot pots for dinner. It is the sister restaurant of Soi Thai Soi Nice—a Thai seafood hotpot restaurant in Alexandra.

Living up to its moniker, the restaurant revolves around the concept of keeping life good with fresh ingredients and quality service.

In the day, Jin Ho Mia caters to those who seek a quick and hearty lunch with their wholesome range of rice bowl choices and as the sun sets, this humble eatery transforms into a hotpot restaurant.

Do yourself a favour and take a trip down to savour some incredible Asian fare.

Photo Credit: Jin Ho Mia

For lunch on weekdays only, Jin Ho Mia offers a range of rice bowls and poke for busy executives working around the Alexandra area. Diners can build their own rice bowl or pick from a selection of bowls including Pao Fan, Salmon Poke and Protein.

Each set meal comes with different rice or salad bowl options as well as a drink and a side salad.

Photo Credit: Jin Ho Mia

As the day slowly turns to night, so does the restaurant with its stellar array of hotpot options which include flavours such as tom yum, chicken, cheese, tomato and fish.

Hotpot highlights include the Tok Kong Pot ($48.80++) which comes with Alaskan crab legs, flower clams, tiger prawns snow crab sticks and more; and Ah Boy Pot ($33.80++), which has Jin Ho Mia pork balls, lobster balls, bacon, roasted pork, luncheon meat, chicken chipolata and vegetables.

Photo Credit: Jin Ho Mia

Jin Ho Mia
460 Alexandra Rd,
#02-20 Alexandra Retail Centre,
Singapore 119963
Tel: +65 6352 7725
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 3.30pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Labrador Park

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We are seeing a rapid growth in F&B establishments that are experimenting with mod-sin cuisine. Known as ‘Modern Singaporean’ cuisine, this cooking style takes on an innovative approach with local dishes and it requires plenty of time for research and development in order to get the recipes right.

Jiakpalang Eating House is an up-and-coming casual restaurant along Alexandra Road that offers local Zi Char dishes with a twist. Driven by his passion for food and cooking, the restaurant’s executive chef Nixon Low gained some experience assisting in the kitchen before starting his own business.

Some of the interesting dishes you can expect at Jiakpalang Eating House are Charcoal Katarosu Pork Collar slathered with Kopi “C” sauce, Cereal Pan Seared Foie Gras and “Assam” Pulau Ubin Sea Bass. If you are getting tired of the usual Zi Char dishes, why not give this place a try?

Jiakpalang Easting House is a great lunch spot for executives who are working nearby. During lunch, the restaurant serves up delicious rice bowls set at affordable prices that would not burn a hole in your wallet.

Some of the flavours you can look forward to indulging include Sesame Soy Chicken Rice Bowl (S$6.90) and Cereal Prawn Rice Bowl (S$13.90).

Photos Credit: Jiakpalang Easting House

If not, pop by for dinner with your family—the restaurant’s dinner menu features an unconventional take on Singaporean delicacies such as Yuzu Lala Clams (S$12), “Ang Ji Kao” Stout-Braised Beef Cheek ($17) and Har Cheong ($13).

Jiakpalang Easting House
456 Alexandra Road
#01-04/06, Fragrance Empire Building
Singapore 119962
Tel: +65 6266 8511
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 10pm
Sat: 6pm – 10pm
Sun: Closed
Nearest Station: Labrador Park

Jatujak Green—or commonly known as JJ Green Market—is one of our favourite night markets in Bangkok. Situated near to the popular Chatuchak Market, JJ Green Market is where you will find both locals and tourists indulging in Thailand’s best street food, haggling prices with retail stall owners and chilling the night away with a beer or two.

The crowd starts coming in after 5pm and the place is most happening from Thursday to Sunday nights. If you are not planning to take a cab because of the peak hour jam, you can take a slow walk from Mo Chit BTS Station.

Not sure what to do or eat there? Take a look at our guide to JJ Green Market.

#1 HAVE YOUR DINNER AT ONE OF THE MANY EATERIES THERE

There are many Thai eateries in JJ Green Market serving a range of local and fusion food. Depending on your preference that day, choose to have a hot bowl of tom yum goong or go for some Japanese-inspired ramen noodles that day.

What we would recommend though, is this Thai boat noodles (small – THB35/S$1.45, large – THB50/S$2.05) in JJ Green Market. It was hands down one of the better ones we have tried in Bangkok and judging from the crowd that night, we are sure many locals and travelers agree with us too.

The flavourful broth and tender meat won our hearts in an instant and we found ourselves polishing off the bowl within minutes. In fact, it was so good that we would come back to JJ Green Market just to have this again!

Watch the chefs in action as they whip up your food right in front of your eyes.

#2 MUNCH ON FINGER FOOD AND LIGHT BITES

If you are not having a meal there, go for some snacks instead. It is impossible to resist the strong aroma of street food when you are walking around JJ Green Market. What we suggest for you to do is to munch on some light bites along the way as you wander around the market.

Cheese toasties are all the rage now and you can find them at JJ Green Market too! We decided to go for extra cheese which set us back at THB65/S$2.67.

The cheese toasts are first grilled on a hot pan with generous amounts of butter. Thereafter, a handful of cheese bits will be placed in between two pieces of hot toasts. While the flavour is exactly how a normal cheese toast would taste, the cheese pull is definitely Instagram-worthy!

Grilled skewers are a must-have when it comes to night markets and that is exactly what we ordered there too. Choose from a selection of savoury meat including pork, chicken and even seafood.

We popped by a random grill stall and was surprised by how intense the marinate was; it was so sinful yet so delicious.

#3 TREAT YOURSELF TO DESSERTS

When you are ready to move on to some sweet treats, JJ Green Market has plenty to offer. Share a crepe with your friends or cool off from the heat with scoops of ice cream sitting on attractive cones.

#4 CHILL AT BARS WITH LIVE MUSIC

Nothing feels more relaxed than a chill drinking session with your squad at JJ Green Market. Many of the bars there come with a live band so you can sing along to your favourite tunes or dedicate a song for your loved ones.

Party animals would be glad to know that some of the bars open till wee hours of the day, so you can party the night away!

#5 SHOP TILL YOU DROP

The endless rows of fashion retail stalls make JJ Green Market a shopaholic’s heaven. This is where you can get your hands on the latest fashion hauls and cheap accessories. If you are looking for souvenirs to bring home, you can actually find great deals there without having to purchase cliche items such as key chains and magnets for your friends.

Yes, you can find snacks that are going for only THB5/S$0.20 to THB20/S$0.80! The range is extensive too so take your time to pick what you like.

JJ Green Market
1 Kamphaeng Phet 3
Chatuchak, Bangkok, Thailand
Thu to Sun: 5pm – 2am
Nearest BTS: Mo Chit

Read: 7 Reasons Why You Must Visit ChangChui In Bangkok

Junction 8 is a popular heartland shopping mall located in the centre of Bishan. It houses a cinema, countless retail stores and a wide array of food outlets which make it a really happening hang-out spot for people and especially students from nearby schools.

From food kiosks to proper sit-down restaurants, Junction 8 features an array of more than 50 F&B outlets. You will never run out of food options here but to make life just a little bit simpler, here is our Junction 8 Food Directory to help you better decide on your next meal.

A-ONE CLAYPOT HOUSE

#01-49/50 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 10.30am – 9.30pm

AJISEN JAPANESE RESTAURANT

#B1-19 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 11am – 10pm

AMBUSH

#02-19/20/27 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 11am – 10pm

BBQ EXPRESS

#B1-K10/K11 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 10am – 9.30pm

BEE CHENG HIANG

#B1-13 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 10am – 10am

BENGAWAN SOLO

#B1-02 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 10am – 10pm

CENTRAL THAI

#01-32 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 11am – 10pm

CHATERAISE

#B1-19B Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 10am – 10pm

CHOCSPOT

#04-02B Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 10am – 10pm

CRAVE

#B1-K8 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 10am – 10pm

DAUN PANDAN RICE DUMPLING

#B1-K3 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 10am – 10pm

DESSERTSTORY

#B1-K12 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 10.30am – 10.30pm

DIAN XIAO ER

#B1-07 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 11.30am – 10pm

DIN TAI FUNG

#01-41Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Mon to Sat: 11am – 9.30pm
Sun: 10.30am – 9.30pm

FEI SIONG

#B1-K9 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 10am – 10pm

FOUR LEAVES

#B1-10 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Sat: 9am – 10pm

HÄAGEN-DAZS

#03-09 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 10.30am – 10.30pm

I LOVE TAIMEI

#B1-22 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 12pm – 10.30pm

IPOH LOU YAU BEAN SPROUTS CHICKEN

#B1-23 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Mon to Fri: 11am – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 11pm

JOE & DOUGH

#02-52 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 10am – 10pm

JOLLIBEAN

#B1-K6 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 8.30am – 9.30pm

KFC

#01-21 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 10am – 10pm

LIHO

#02-18A Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 11am – 10pm

LONG JOHN SILVER’S

#01-19A Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 7.30am – 10pm

MAKI-SAN

#02-27A Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm

MCDONALD’S

#01-20 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Mon to Fri: 6.30am – 12am
Sat & Sun: 6.30am – 1am

MOS BURGER

#01-19 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Sun to Thu: 8am – 11pm
Fri: 8am – 11.30pm
Sat: 8am – 12am

NANDO’S

#01-51 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 10am – 10pm

OLD CHANG KEE

#B1-12 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 10am – 9.30pm

OSAKA OHSHO

#02-35A/34/35 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 10am – 10pm

PASTAMANIA

#01-37 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Sun to Thu: 10am – 10.30pm
Fri & Sat: 10am – 11pm

PEZZO

#B1-K13 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 10am – 10pm

POLAR PUFFS & CAKES

#B1-K2 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 9am -10pm

PRATA WALA

#B1-24/24A Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 10am – 11pm

RITZ APPLE STRUDEL & PASTRY

#B1-K15 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 10am – 10pm

SAKAE SUSHI

#B1-20 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm

SAYBONS

#02-43 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Mon to Fri: 10am – 9.30pm
Sat & Sun: 9.30am – 9.30pm

SEOUL YUMMY

#01-40 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 11am – 10pm

SF FRUITS

#B1-K7 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 9.30am – 10pm

SNACKZ IT!

#B1-11 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 10am – 10pm

SUBWAY

#01-31 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Sun to Thu: 8.30am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 8.30am – 10.30pm

SWENSEN’S

#01-39 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Mon to Fri: 10.30am – 10.30pm
Sat & Sun: 8am – 10.30pm

THE COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF

#01-34 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Sun to Thu: 7am – 11.30pm
Fri & Sat: 7am – 12.30am

THE MANHATTAN FISH MARKET

#01-22/30 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 11am – 10pm

TOAST BOX

#01-35/36Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 7.30am – 10pm

TORI-Q

#B1-25 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 11am – 9.30pm

TUK TUK CHA

#02-20A/21Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 10am – 10pm

TWELVE CUPCAKES

#B1-19AJunction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 10.30am – 10pm

UMEYA

#B1-K1 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 10am – 10pm

WATAMI JAPANESE CASUAL RESTAURANT

#01-33 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm

YA KUN KAYA TOAST

#B1-26 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 7.30am – 10pm

YAMI YOGURT

#B1-K5 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Daily: 10am – 10pm

YOSHINOYA

#01-38 Junction 8 Shopping Centre
9 Bishan Pl
Singapore 579837
Sun to Fri: 10am – 10pm
Sat: 10am – 10.30pm

All-you-can-eat seafood at competitive prices sound a little too good to be true? Well, IT ISN’T. J65 at Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore introduces four exciting buffet themes throughout the week at very unbelievable prices. Yes, four! And every single one is exhilarating, to say the least.

Offering an assortment of seafood-centric buffet dinners with four different themes, Hotel Jen’s J65 is back at it again. They range from Crab, Lobster, Seafood, International cuisine as well as a myriad of home-style dishes stemming from the multicultural cuisine of Singapore.

From now until 31 Oct 2017, quote ’ladyironchef’ upon making your reservation to enjoy an incredible spread of buffet dishes at the following prices:

International Buffet (Mon): S$89++ for two (U.P. S$55++ per pax)
Crab Galore (Tue): S$119++ for two (U.P. S$75++ per pax)
Lobster Rock-n-Roll (Wed & Thu): S$129++ for two (U.P. S$85++ per pax)
Seafood Mania (Fri, Sat & Sun): S$119++ for two (U.P. S$75++ per pax)

MONDAYS – INTERNATIONAL BUFFET 

Say goodbye to Monday blues when you savour J65′s International buffet spread featuring a scrumptious array of roast meats including Slow Roast Prime Beef Ribs with Roasted Potato and Butter Vegetables and Roasted Pork Knuckle.

Stuff yourselves silly with a myriad of sushi and sashimi. Although the spread was not the most extensive, we were still content. Not discounting the fact that the salmon sashimi was cut thick, making it a joy to chew into.

For something closer to home, camp at the Chicken Satay station for piping hot skewers and the DIY Rojak Bar where you can mix as many ingredients as you like!

Of course, seafood lovers are not excluded in this wonderful feast! You can look forward to a range of seafood selection such as crab, prawn and mussel on ice. And there is the Slow Baked Whole Salmon that we loved for its freshness and flaky, runny pink flesh!

Quote ’ladyironchef’ upon making your reservation to enjoy the International buffet at S$89++ for two (U.P. S$55++ per pax).

TUESDAYS – CRAB GALORE 

A special shoutout to J65′s newest buffet theme that will excite all crab lovers! Crab Galore is where you will find all kinds of crab specialities under one roof. There are 10 different flavours for you to try so be prepared to be spoilt for choice.

Considering the immense variety of crab dishes available, we’d say it is definitely worth every buck. The cold spread comprised the massive Snow Crab and the Mud crabs. Its simple preparation method really allowed us to savour the natural sweetness of the flesh. SO GOOD.

The scene stealer of the night goes to the Chef Signature ‘Kam Heong’ Style Crab—it was a joy peeling the fresh meat off the shells and indulging its firm texture with fragrant Kam Heong sauce.

Do not forget to try the Singapore Chili Crab, Crab And Egg Au Gratin, Black Pepper Crab and Indian Crab Curry. If you have room for more, we would recommend the Chili Crab Pasta, Crab Popiah and Soft Shell Crab Maki as well.

But the one that stood out the most was definitely the Salted Egg Crab. The salted egg sauce was silky, smooth, and incredibly flavourful. Contrary to popular stigma that salted egg dishes are generally heavy, we were surprised that despite the sauce being robust, it was still kept relatively light.

We also love J65 for its open kitchens where the chefs will whip up special dishes of the day a la minute.

The Crab Laksa ‘live’ station is one that Singaporeans will be making many rounds to. A simple laksa recipe but made better with the addition of fleshy crabs—this is comfort food brought to the next level.

Tandoori Crabs sure are delicious and you can get them piping hot from J65′s ‘live’ kitchen too. The crabs are first marinated and left in the tandoor to cook before they are served to you.

Quote ’ladyironchef’ upon making your reservation to enjoy the Crab Galore buffet at S$119++ for two (U.P. S$75++ per pax).

WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS – LOBSTER ROCK-N-ROLL 

Lobster Rock-N-Roll is undisputedly the most popular theme at J65. It is an encore from the previous theme for it is well-loved and boasts an exhilarating array of lobster treats in many different types of flavours.

The menu is anything but modest. Help yourselves to an endless supply of Boston, Bamboo  and Slipper lobsters in an assortment of cooking styles—Lobster with Percik Sauce, Singapore Chili Lobster, ‘Kam Heong’ Style Lobster, Tandoori Lobster, Traditional Herbal Broth with Lobster and more.

The one lobster delight that went above and beyond was the Baked Lobster Thermidor. Baked with a generous portion of cheese after being stuffed with mushrooms, this lobster delight was so addictive and was definitely deserving of endless praise.

The purists will have a wonderful time trying the fresh Boston Lobsters On Ice. Personally, we feel that it is not necessary to add condiments as the sweet lobster meat tastes great on its own.

Quote ’ladyironchef’ upon making your reservation to enjoy the Lobster Rock-N-Roll buffet at S$129++ for two (U.P. S$85++ per pax).

FRIDAYS TO SUNDAYS –  SEAFOOD MANIA 

The hectic week has come to end at last, and what better way to cap it off than to indulge lavishly in a delectable spread of seafood? This exceptional spread is your solace after a dreary week at work/ in school.

‘Seafood Mania’ showcases a magnificent spread of different seafood dishes. Fresh seafood on ice options include Boston Lobsters, Snow Crabs, Prawns, Fin de Claire Oyster and Mussels.

Beyond that, you can indulge in Singapore Chili Crab, Seafood Paella, Oyster Omelette, Seafood Thermidor, Fish Head Curry and Squid Masala.

Continue the extravaganza with more seafood dishes, prepared in both Asian and Western ways at the hot station.

The best part of Seafood Mania is the live oyster station. Enjoy freshly shucked oysters all the way from France and you do not have to be shy; just eat to your heart’s content!

Quote ’ladyironchef’ upon making your reservation to enjoy the Seafood Mania buffet at S$119++ for two (U.P. S$75++ per pax).

J65′S FAMED DESSERT SHRINE

The dessert section at J65 is no ordinary feat. In fact, we deem it as the shrine because much effort is taken to plan and put together a spread so irresistible and mind-blowing.

From western cakes to freshly baked Nonya Kuehs, tarts and mousses and an assortment of traditional Potong ice cream flavours… did we also mention that there is a dessert drawer where you can pick out puddings, jellies and other jars of sweet treats, too? Believe us when we say, resistance is futile over here because there are just too many options to choose from! 

If you love the King of Fruits, you will be delighted to know that J65 has an excellent Durian Pengat which is a long-standing favourite since its starting days.

From now until 31 Oct 2017, quote ’ladyironchef’ upon making your reservation to enjoy an incredible spread of buffet dishes at the following prices:

International Buffet (Mon): S$89++ for two (U.P. S$55++ per pax)
Crab Galore (Tue): S$119++ for two (U.P. S$75++ per pax)
Lobster Rock n Roll (Wed & Thu): S$129++ for two (U.P. S$85++ per pax)
Seafood Mania (Fri, Sat & Sun): S$119++ for two (U.P. S$75++ per pax)

For all dining enquiries and reservations, please visit www.hoteljen.com/bookJ65,  call +65 6831 4374 or email J65@hoteljen.com.

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J65, Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore
Level 1 Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore, 1A Cuscaden Road, Singapore 249716
Tel: +65 6831 4374
Daily: 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

This post is brought to you by Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore.

A sparkling fruit soda always does the trick in summer.

Singapore is ever hot and humid, and despite the occasional downpour, this little red dot on the map is constantly experiencing summer. Which explain why we are always looking out for summer treats, right?

Fruit sodas are one of our favourite respites. And a newfound favourite is Yeo’s Juscool series. They come in many flavours and the best part is they are made with real fruit juice & have a lower sugar content that meets Health Promotion Board’s (HPB) requirement for Healthier Choice Symbol (HCS).

We had a fruits party at home on one of these afternoons and here are some of the flavours that we love.

P.S. Five lucky winners will be selected and will walk away with a year’s supply of Juscool drinks. Read more about it at the end of the post.

MADE WITH REAL FRUIT JUICE

Most soda in the market just taste like a can of sugar, but Juscool will redefine fruit sodas.

It is made with real fruit juice for more intense flavours and is probably the best sparkling fruit soda in the market right now.

LOWER SUGAR CONTENT

Juscool is what we’d like to think of as a healthier choice if we really need a soda.

With a lower sugar content of 25% less sugar than regular carbonated drink, it means you can still enjoy the fizziness of a sparkling fruit soda minus the scary number of calories in every sip

Yes, mummies, this is definitely a healthier choice drink for your kids!

MYRIAD OF FLAVOURS

Juscool comes in six yummy fruit flavours, some are uncommon in the market—such as Yuzu & Passionfruit! Yes, six. That’s a lot to choose from and you can even do one for every day of the week! Well, almost.

The six flavours are: Juscool Sparkling Apple, Juscool Sparkling Grape, Juscool Sparkling Peach, Juscool Sparkling Yuzu, Juscool Sparkling Passionfruit and Juscool Sparkling Orange.

HOW TO ENJOY JUSCOOL

A sparkling fruit soda need not just be a soda if you know how to enjoy it. We experimented with Juscool and found several ways to jazz up the drink such that they are fun and party-worthy!

We made a sangria and upped it a notch with Juscool Sparkling Grape. All you have to do is to cut up fresh fruits into bite-size chunks, dunk them in a glass of red wine and pour in a can of Juscool Sparkling Grape; you are good to go!

You can also make your own peach soda by simply mixing fresh white peaches with a can of Juscool Sparkling Peach.

WANT TO WIN A YEAR’S SUPPLY OF JUSCOOL?

Oh, yes. And we are going to teach you how. It’s easy.

To qualify, first, you have to like YeosSG and ShopFarEast on Facebook, as well as follow @YeosSG and @ShopFarEast on Instagram.

Next, upload a photo on Instagram of you enjoying a can of Juscool sparkling drink in your preferred flavour and in your caption, talk about why you like this carbonated juice drink.

Five lucky winners will be selected and will walk away with a year’s supply of Juscool drinks (T&Cs apply). The contest will end on 30 May 2017.

Otherwise, there is a consolation prize and one hundred winners will stand to win 1,000 ShopFarEast points each (equivalent to S$10 Far East shopping voucher), redeemable with no minimum spending required).

There are several hashtags to include to qualify, and they are #JuscoolContest #ShopFarEast #HPBSG  Like & Follow @yeossg @shopfareast

This post is brought to you by YEO’S.

An unsuspecting restaurant nestled in the corner of Clarke Quay Central Soho 2, JJ.Com Fish Mart is a Japanese eatery that enjoys immense popularity from more than just the working crowd in the Clarke Quay vicinity.

With prices starting at a reasonable figure of S$12.80 for a Chirashi Don and S$4.50 for a Maguro Maki, it is a no-brainer why this eatery is an all-time favourite for many.

The Assorted Fish Chirashi (S$16.80) is one delight you must order. This don comes with 4 different types of premium sashimi; salmon, tuna and swordfish are staples whereas the fourth sashimi is on rotation subject to the available fish of the day.

Although some may find comfort in consistency, a little surprise and unpredictability at meal time is always welcomed.

Do not be deceived by the small bowl. Our don came with 2 to 3 thick, juicy slices per type of sashimi, a generous helping of fish roe, a few slices of cucumber atop sweet sushi rice.

Although not the most affordable choice for an everyday meal, it is one we would splurge on again as the Assorted Fish Chirashi was worth every penny.

JJ.Com Fish Mart’s Tempura Shrimp with Aburi Salmon Maki (S$14.80) was the proud recipient of the SR Signatures award in 2016. This was unsurprising as the presentation and taste of the maki was nothing short of fantastic.

A thick slab of smokey melt-in-your-mouth aburi salmon is layered precisely atop the rice filled with crispy and sweet tempura shrimp. Finally, the maki is topped off with Bonito flakes and Japanese mayonnaise drizzled all over the plate.

Overall, we can certainly say that JJ.Com Fish Mart is one Japanese eatery that we will be adding to our list of favourite casual Japanese eateries and it is definitely one worth the visit.

JJ.Com Fish Mart
6 Eu Tong Sen Street, The Central #01-68/69 Singapore 059817
Tel: +65 6221 0339
Daily: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

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A member of the team at ladyironchef, Claire’s mission is to lead a life without regrets—to explore the world and its treasures boldly. When she isn’t pursuing her interests in writing, academia and music, Claire spends her free time with family and her pets. She also hopes to run her own animal shelter in the future.

J65 at Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore has done it again.

Already established as one of the best places in Singapore for affordable hotel buffet spreads, the team at J65 has curated a lineup of 5 new thematic dinner buffets which include Live Barbecue, Lobster, International, Seafood and the best of Asian flavours. Lots to delight and indulge every night of the week, we’d say.

From now until 25^th May 2017, quote ’ladyironchef’ upon making your reservation to indulge in an incredible spread of buffet dishes at S$79++ for two (U.P. S$55++ per pax) on Sundays to Tuesdays and S$99++ for two (U.P. S$65++ per pax) on Wednesdays to Saturdays. Yes, in case you are still calculating, IT IS A STEAL.

SUNDAYS & MONDAYS – INTERNATIONAL BUFFET (S$55++ PER PAX)

At S$55++ per pax, enjoy J65′s International buffet spread that takes place from 6pm to 9.30pm on Sundays and Mondays.

The spread comes with a lovely array of meats such as the roasted prime beef ribs, pork knuckles, baked whole Norwegian Salmon and barbequed pork ribs with grilled vegetables

In addition to the already glorious selection of delights, you can also enjoy unlimited helpings of Seafood Fried Rice, Seafood Porridge, Oxtail Stew with Cabernet Sauvignon, Black Pepper Lobster and the Steamed Sea Bass.

While exploring this buffet, make sure you do not bypass the Indian Corner. The Indian Corner features tasty Indian favourites such as Jinga Dum Anari, Hara Moong Dal, Paneer Lababdar, which is best enjoyed with Jeera Rice.

An international buffet is not complete without some sushi and sashimi. Though the Japanese spread is not mind-blowingly extensive, it suffices to keep us happy with the basic maki and salmon sashimi slices.

TUESDAYS – COLOURS OF ASIA BUFFET (S$55++ PER PAX)

On Tuesdays, we enjoy Colours of Asia at S$55++ per pax from 6pm to 9.30pm, where only the very best of Asian specialities are served; think Malaysian, Thai and Chinese favourites.

To start off your feasting, approach the indoor live kitchens and request for some freshly Perchik style roast beef, Bak Kut Teh, Sukiyaki, Crab Masala, Yun Nan Lamb Chop, and Stir-Fried Mussel with Spicy Broth. In addition, choose to delight in Laksa and Tandoors amongst other tasty favourites.

If you need a break from your delightful meal, take a slow stroll to the alfresco stations just outside J65, where you will be treated to the sight of freshly pulled Teh Tarik as well as live whirling and twirling of Roti Prata and Roti Jala.

You will also find a D.I.Y. Ice Kacang station located right beside the Teh-Tarik alfresco station, where you will have the opportunity to concoct your own version of one of Singapore’s favourite traditional desserts.

WEDNESDAYS – LOBSTER ROCK-N-ROLL BUFFET (S$65++ PER PAX)

To spice up your Hump Day, head down to J65 on Wednesdays between 6pm to 9.30pm. The ‘Lobster Rock-n-Roll’ is arguably our favourite themed night, and the dinner buffet spread is priced at a reasonable S$65++ per person.

That is very reasonable for so many types of lobster dishes—all you can eat!

Think Boston lobsters, mountain lobsters and slipper lobsters—all cooked in different ways and styles.

Some of the popular ones are Lobster with Spicy Lemon Ginger Sauce, Lobster with Perchik Sauce and Lobster in Chilli Crab Sauce.

However, the one lobster delight that went above and beyond was the Baked Lobster Thermidor. Baked with a generous portion of cheese after being stuffed with mushrooms, this lobster delight was so addictive and was definitely deserving of endless praise.

And you might dismiss the Lobster Bisque, but we are telling you you’d be sorry. The rich and creamy broth is flavourful and robust, with every spoonful boasting intense lobster flavours.

And how about lobster popiah? We were pleasantly surprised with how well the lobster meat tasted with the stewed turnips and sweet sauce in the popiah.

THURSDAYS – LIVE BARBEQUE BUFFET (S$65++ PER PAX)

If you are a fan of barbeque, you will fall helplessly in love with Live Barbecue which is held on Thursdays between 6pm to 9.30pm.

At S$65++ per pax, the vast selection of high-quality meats will certainly enthral even the most voracious of meat lovers.

Choose from your favourite meats or seafood that you want to have barbequed at the al fresco stations just outside J65.

Signatures not to be missed include J65′s famous Korean Pork Belly Strips, Champagne Pork Ribs and Marinated Beef Rib with Korean Paste. Likewise, a variety of fresh seafood is also available on the menu. Choose from the Grilled Slipper Lobster, Cajun Squid, Darne of Salmon and Baked Seabass with Sambal Paste

Chicken and Mutton Satay with condiments can also be found at the alfresco stations. FREE-FLOW SATAY!

The roast meats at the Hong Kong BBQ is something that J65 is very proud of, and one that we always return for. The Braised Duck is good, the Char Siew is addictive, the Crispy Pork Belly is something we can never resist, but what you cannot miss is the suckling pig which is only available during J65′s Live Barbeque buffet on Thursdays.

FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS – SEAFOOD MANIA BUFFET (S$65++ PER PAX)

Seafood Mania is held on Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm to 10pm because the weekends are meant to be luxurious!

At S$65++ per person, expect a massive line-up of seafood which includes favourites such as the King Alaskan crab, mud crab, Boston lobster, fresh prawns, mussels and clams on ice.

One dish not to be missed is Singapore’s Chilli Crab. This is undisputedly one of Singapore’s best crab dishes and is essentially crabs stir-fried in garlic, ginger, shallots, tomato paste and chilli sauce.

The best part of Seafood Mania is the live oyster station. Enjoy freshly shucked oysters all the way from France and you do not have to be shy; just eat to your heart’s content!

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT DESSERT BUFFET

Before you overload your stomach with the goodness from the main buffet, remember to save some space for the desserts for J65 has a pretty mean dessert line-up every night.

They are on rotation, but if you are lucky, you would be treated to the freshly baked Nyonya kuehs such as the kueh lapis and the kueh dadar. If you love western desserts, you will absolutely adore the selection of chocolate éclairs and the stunning rainbow cheesecake.

There is a dessert drawer where you can pick out puddings, jellies and other jars—as much as you like. Sometimes, you would get the old school Potong ice cream too.

If you love the King of Fruits, you will be delighted to know that J65 has an excellent Durian Pengat which is a long-standing favourite since its starting days.

Once again, do remember to quote ‘ladyironchef‘ to enjoy the excellent themed dinner buffets at S$79++ for two (U.P. S$55++ per pax) on Sundays to Tuesdays and S$99++ for two (U.P. S$65++ per pax) on Wednesdays to Saturdays.

For all dining enquiries and reservations, please call +65 6831 4374 or email J65@hoteljen.com.

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Dinner Buffet
Sun to Tue: 6pm – 9.30pm / S$55++ per pax
Wed & Thu: 6pm – 9.30pm / S$65++ per pax
Fri & Sat: 6pm – 10pm / S$65++ per pax

J65, Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore
Level 1 Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore, 1A Cuscaden Road, Singapore 249716
Tel: +65 6831 4374
Daily: 6.30pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

This post is brought to you by Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore.

Jem—which stands for Jurong East Mall—is Singapore’s third largest suburban mall that is home to 241 shops, spreading over 880,000 square feet of space.

Located just outside Jurong East MRT Station, Jem is a lifestyle shopping mall where visitors can find mid-tier shopping brands, entertainment and of course a wide variety of food. From alfresco dining to casual dining outlets and restaurants, there is little wonder why the mall is always crowded during meal times.

With so many options for you to choose from, let us make things easier for you with an overview of Jem’s Food Directory on the cafes, restaurants that you can dine at.

BANGKOK JAM
#03-21 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6268 9960
Daily: 11.30am – 9.30pm

BASKIN ROBINS
#02-06 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6734 8631
Daily: 10am – 10pm

BEE CHENG HIANG
#B1-40 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6339 3977
Daily: 10am – 10pm

BENGAWAN SOLO
#B1-49 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6262 3103
Daily: 10am – 10pm

BREAD TALK
#01-15 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6694 4434
Daily: 8am – 10pm

BURGER KING
#B1-02 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6734 5723
Daily: 10am – 10pm

CHEERS CUT
#B1-06 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Daily: 10am – 10pm

CHIR CHIR FUSION CHICKEN FACTORY
#04-13/14 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Daily: 11am – 10pm

DÉLIFRANCE
#B1-K15 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6779 9276
Daily: 8am – 10pm

DIAN XIAO ER
#03-08 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6734 0813
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 3pm and 5.30pm – 10pm
Sat, Sun and PH: 11.30am – 10pm

DIN TAI FUNG
#02-07 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6694 1161
Mon to Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat, Sun and PH: 10.30am – 10pm

EAT
#B1-K7 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Daily: 10am – 10pm

EN SAKABA
#01-04 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Daily: 10am – 10pm

FAMOUS AMOS
#B1-K14 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6339 2691
Daily: 10am – 10pm

FOUR LEAVES
#B1-38 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6734 0891
Daily: 10am – 10pm

GRAFFITI CAFE
#05-02 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Daily: 10am – 10pm

HAN’S
#B1-03 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6570 2674
Daily: 7am – 10pm

HONG KONG SHENG KEE DESSERT
#B1-K1 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6339 3933
Daily: 11am – 10.30pm

ICHIBAN BOSHI
#B1-01 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6659 6186
Daily: 11am – 10pm

IMPERIAL TREASURE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
#B1-11 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6339 1811
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 10pm
Sat: 11am – 10pm
Sun: 10.30am – 10pm

INDOBOX
#03-22 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Daily: 11am – 10pm

JACK’S PLACE
#04-15 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6734 8812
Daily: 11am – 10.30pm

KFC
#B1-04 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6659 6216
Mon to Thu: 8am – 10pm
Fri, Sat, Sun & PH: 8am – 10.30pm

LAO HUO TANG
#03-23 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6734 7933
Daily: 10am – 10pm

LEE WEE & BROTHERS
#B1-K12 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6565 9122
Daily: 10am – 10pm

LEE’S TAIWANESE
#03-05 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6694 1588
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm

LENAS
#01-16 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6338 7368
Daily: 10am – 10pm

MARCHÉ MÖVENPICK
#01-03 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6694 2501
Sun to Thu: 8am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 8am – 11pm

MCDONALD’S
#01-63/#02-55 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6339 4006
Daily: 24 Hours

MILK & HONEY
#B1-32 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6268 7208
Daily: 11am – 10pm

MOS BURGER
#05-03 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6734 7298
Daily: 10am – 10pm

MR BEAN
#B1-K11 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6339 0091
Daily: 10am – 10pm

OLD CHANG KEE
#B1-K10 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6734 2945
Daily: 10am – 10pm

PAIK’S BIBIM
#B1-K2/K3/K4 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm

PARIS BAGUETTE
#02-20 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6734 7765
Daily: 10am – 10pm

PASTAMANIA
#04-26 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6734 2329

PENANG CULTURE
#04-27 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6734 8006
Daily: 11am – 10pm

PEPPER LUNCH
#04-10 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6339 2039
Daily: 10am – 10pm

PETITE PROVENCE
#B1-K13 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6339 4755
Daily: 10am -10 pm

PEZZO
#B1-K9 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6844 4222
Daily: 10am – 10pm

POLAR PUFFS & CAKES
#B1-31 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6734 8525
Daily: 10am – 10pm

PRIMADÉLI
#B1-K06 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6659 7108
Daily: 10am – 9.30pm

RAMENPLAY
#B1-10 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6694 6266
Daily: 11am – 10pm

RUMAH SAYANG
#B1-41 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6339 0938
Daily: 10am – 10pm

SHABURI & KINTAN BUFFET
#03-11/12 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6262 4329
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm

SIMPLY WRAPPS
#02-19 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6262 8081
Daily: 8am – 9.30pm

SO PHO
#B1-08 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6339 0059

SOGURT
#03-07 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Daily: 11am – 10.30pm

SONG FA BAK KUT TEH
#B1-09 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Daily: 10.30am – 9.30pm

SPAGEDDIES
#01-05 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6734 7398
Daily: 10am – 10pm

STARBUCKS COFFEE
#01-02 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6339 4717
Daily: 7.30am – 10.30pm

SUSHI TEI
#03-18 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6684 4013
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm

THE COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF
#01-06 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6684 1225
Sun to Thu: 7.30am – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 7.30am – 12 Midnight

THE SOUP SPOON
#02-05 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6694 2114
Sun to Thu & PH: 11am – 10pm
Fri, Sat & Eve of PH: 11am – 10.30pm

TOAST BOX
#01-15 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6694 1543
Mon to Thu: 8am – 9.30pm
Fri: 8am – 10pm
Sat: 9am – 10pm
Sun: 9am – 9.30pm

TONKOTSU KAZAN
#03-09 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Daily: 11am – 10pm

TORI Q
#B1-05 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6734 9790
Daily: 11am – 9.30pm

XIN WANG HONG KONG CAFE
#04-25 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Daily: 11am – 10pm

YA KUN KAYA TOAST
#B1-K5 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6339 3697
Daily: 7.30am – 9.30pm

YOSHINOYA
#B1-39 Jem
50 Jurong Gateway Road
Singapore 608549
Tel: +65 6684 1870
Daily: 10am – 10pm

As one of our all-time favourite spots in Singapore for affordable buffet line-ups, J65 at Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore constantly surprises us with new dishes and themes that are hard to resist.

Now, you can get excited every day of the week with the themed buffet nights through the week! There are 6 different buffet themes including Crab, Beef, Lobster, Prawn, Seafood and local food.

The one thing that we really appreciate about J65′s spread is the live stations. From roasted meats to local delicacies such as oyster omelette, on top of a DIY Rojak counter and a popiah booth with chef making the popiah fresh on the spot, J65 is ever ready to impress and it has undisputedly one of the most value-for-money spreads in Singapore.

Exclusively for Ladyironchef readers only, you are entitled to a complimentary bucket of 8 fresh oysters from Sundays to Thursdays. Isn’t this an offer you would love to redeem? You have to read on then.

Getting through the work week might prove to be draining and stressful, but ending the days off with a good, hearty meal makes them more painless. J65′s Eat Through The Week has various themes, and every day sees a different theme that you can look forward to feasting on when the day comes to a close.

The one thing we really appreciate about J65 is the huge range of exemplary local dishes – of which many are mainstays in the daily line-ups.

CRAB! IT’S MONDAY…

Yea, crap. We are all not fans of Mondays.

But we are so going to chase Monday blues away with crabs. A myriad of colourful crab dishes to look forward to, including Singapore-style options such as Salted Egg Crab and Black Pepper Crab. There’s a Homemade Crab Popiah as well.

Yes, you get to enjoy all of these dishes free flow, besides the regular mainstays. We highly recommend grabbing some fresh bread from the selection of rolls to soak up the sauces and to fully enjoy the crustaceans.

TUESDAY – BEEF YOURSELF UP!

If shellfish or seafood are not up your alley, beef should be.

Beef Yourself Up! on Tuesdays will allow you to feast on an array of steaks, from Roast Rib Eye to Beef Rendang Tok to Sup Ekor (the Malaysian rendition of the Oxtail Soup).

You can also get a Tiger Beer Draft on Tuesday nights for just S$5++. Ahhh, just the sound of meats and beer is making us all stoked.

WEDNESDAY – LOBSTER ROCK ‘N’ ROLL

Wednesdays means we are halfway to the weekends. We’ve survived half the work week, and this means we should treat ourselves to lobsters – free flow, no less.

Hand Tossed Lobster Roll, Roasted Lobster Bisque and Singapore Lobster Laksa are all available for every Wednesday’s spread. Besides that, the Lobster Thermidor – baked in a creamy mixture with egg yolks and brandy – is what we would save our stomach space for.

And because it’s Ladies Night, all female diners can also enjoy a free first sampler Sangria. One-for-one Sangrias after that go for S$14++ all night long.

THURSDAY – HIS MAJESTY THE KING PRAWN

Thursdays are specially reserved for all you people who love prawns. Eat to your heart’s content with prawn dishes such as Baked Sea Salt King Prawns, Wasabi Prawns, Claypot Live Prawns in Herbal Broth and Penang Prawn Mee.

Not forgetting the ever popular Salted Egg Yolk Prawns, of course. J65′s rendition is de-shelled, coated in a nice batter before being deep fried. Big, crunchy prawns are lavishly covered in luscious salted egg yolk sauce, sporting a subtle spiciness in every bite.

The regular buffet spread also includes fresh prawns on ice that you can enjoy on its own.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY – HOOKED! SEAFOOD MANIA

Oh yes, we’ve made it through the week, and we shall celebrate TGIF with Hooked! Seafood Mania – available on both Fridays and Saturdays.

Look forward to a selection of fresh seafood options, including Fin de Claire oysters, lobsters, crabs, prawns and scallops. All of these fresh seafood on ice are available free flow and that only means we can eat all we want, as much as we want – all at one price!

SUNDAY – LET’S GO LOCAL

With a new week on the horizon, we need nothing more than comfort. And that’s when J65′s acclaimed local delicacies will do the trick.

Pig out with a localised spread that includes Lamb Briyani, Chef’s Signature Popiah, Fried Oyster Omelette and Teochew Braised Duck. The oyster omelette is prepared at the live station a la minute style, and it comes a special homemade chilli sauce that is super addictive.

At the Popiah station, you can choose to roll one for yourself or get the chef to get one done for you.

And no one steps out of J65 without trying their roasts and Singapore Chicken Rice. The chef has decades of experience dealing with roasts and you bet the roast duck and char siew are incredibly fragrant and tasty.

Sweet endings are in the form of a standalone dessert counter at J65. A whole area dedicated to desserts will leave you mind-boggled. We’ve been there a couple of times, but it still impresses every single time.

There is an adorable pull-out refrigerator of pretty puddings and jellies that you can choose from. We also love the floral swiss rolls that come in flavours such as rose and lavender.

Local desserts are mainstays at J65, and the culinary team puts out a tray of freshly baked Nyonya kuehs daily; think kueh lapis, kueh salat and kueh dadar.

Exclusively for Ladyironchef readers only, redeem a free bucket of oysters (8 pieces) when you make your reservations on www.hoteljen.com/bookJ65 and quote “ladyironchef” in additional comments. This offer is valid from now until 15 November 2016 for every 2 paying adults from Sundays to Thursdays only.

J65, Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore
Lobby Level, 1A Cuscaden Road
Singapore 249176
Reservations: hoteljen.com/bookJ65
Tel: +65 6831 4374 / J65@hoteljen.com
Daily: 6.30am to 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Dinner Buffet
Sun to Thu: 6pm – 9.30pm / S$55++ per pax
Fri and Sat: 6pm – 10pm / S$60++ per pax

This post is brought to you by Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore.

Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore’s gorgeous all-day dining restaurant J65 is an ultimate gourmet paradise if you are keen on mainly local fare. Its wholesome Sunday Champagne brunch has left an impeccable impression and we are now equally enthralled by their latest launch of regional hawker-themed dinner buffets.

J65 is fronted by Executive Chef Frederick Kho, a Malaysian native cook who specialises in homestyle Nonya, Peranakan and Straits dishes. Along with his talented kitchen crew, patrons can watch the A-team in action at the spacious open kitchen. Think tantalising local delights such as satays, kong bak pau, homemade popiahs, Penang hokkien mee and the list goes on.

From now till Tuesday, 31 May 2016, quote “ladyironchef” to enjoy a scrumptious dinner buffet at only S$35++* per person (usual price from S$45++ to S$55++). Additionally, for those of you who celebrate your birthday at J65, you will receive a complimentary buffet plus a free three-tier stand of cupcakes and an over-the-top chocolate milkshake. Stop pinching yourself, the deal is real and it is valid from now till the end of 2016.

Been meaning to travel around Asia but can’t find the time? No worries. There is no need to fly when you have direct access to Asia’s best street food right at Hotel Jen Singapore’s J65.

There is a star item every day of the week, and while buffet restaurants usually do “items on rotation” where you’d be left to play with luck and possibly be disappointed when your favourite item isn’t “on rotation” that day, J65 does it differently.

No disappointment here. Just go on the days that has the dish you want to try/ like.

Here goes – Kong Bak Pau and Duck Mee Sua on Mondays; Ayam Penyet and Penang Hokkien Mee on Tuesdays; Sup Ekor and Hakka Beef Noodles on Wednesdays; Claypot Pork Rice and Bak Chor Mee on Thursdays; Woodlands Bazarr Special Lamb Shank with Nasi Briyani and Penang Lor Mee on Fridays.

The weekend features several Southeast Asian specialty choices too – Ayam Percik and Crispy Fish Noodles on Saturdays, and Nyonya Classic Ayam Pongteh and Curry Chicken Noodle on Sundays.

We know what you are thinking. You are probably condemning the idea of eating hawker fare at a hotel buffet.

But let us reiterate that on top of the (much more) comfortable and clean environment, the authenticity of these local food are unrivalled; J65′s team of experienced chefs have an impressive track record of preparing Southeast Asian delights. No efforts have been spared, and no corners have been cut in bringing you the most quality selection.

More importantly, free flow of everything we like is always a wonderful idea.

Then, there is the Asian Noodle Station, where you get to watch the chefs prepare a feast. The Singapore Chicken Rice and assorted roast meats are to die for, seriously! The head chef has a wealth of experience in roasting, and you bet those fragrant slabs of meat are worthy of all the calories you are about to gain. Sorry, what diet?

If you think that is all with J65′s offer of Asian food, you are wrong. We are merely at the beginning of introducing the comprehensive variety.

There’s Kueh Pie Tee at the DIY stand, or you can request for a freshly handcrafted crabmeat popiah and watch in awe as the chefs fold and roll your tasty snack.

A DIY Rojak section will also be part of the line-up, and you know what this means? We get to toss as much pineapple and you tiao (dough fritters) as you want! We don’t know about you but we gave up hoping that our hawker-bought Rojak would have more pineapple chunks than bean sprouts.

And we have more.

From Singapore-style crabs, everyone’s favourite salted egg yolk prawns to Tandoori chicken with naan; fresh sashimi to a whole bed of cold seafood on ice. We honestly doubt you can even try a bit of everything because the spread’s really huge.

Ready for desserts? We promise you will feel like Charlie in the Chocolate Factory.

Stuff yourselves silly with their chocolate cakes, cherry pistachio tarts, pina colada, Japanese mochis, brownies and whatnot. Fans of nyonya kuehs like we are? Yes, there is a whole platter and you should totally take one each. Of course, take more for your favourite one. Limitless kueh lapis for you?

Of course, don’t forget to unleash your inner child at the ice cream station. Grab the ice cream in your favourite flavours, and pile on all the toppings you want. This sort of unadulterated fun is priceless, and was exactly what we yearned for the most when we were kids – just eat as much ice cream as you want, with as much chocolate rice/ gummy bears/ marshmallow etc.

COMPLIMENTARY BUFFET FOR CELEBRATING YOUR BIRTHDAY AT J65

Celebrate your birthday during dinnertime at J65 with at least three other friends and you get to dine for free. On top of that, you will also receive a crazy chocolate brownie milkshake alongside a tier of frosted cupcakes. Seriously, how can your birthday not be awesome?!

This offer is not in conjunction with other promotions, discounts and is subjected to restaurant’s availability.

LIMITED TIME PROMOTION OF S$35++ (USUAL PRICE S$45 TO S$55++) FOR LADYIRONCHEF’S READERS

Quote ladyironchef to redeem this special offer of S$35++/pax for dinner buffet at J65. This promotion is valid from now until 31 May 2016. not valid for Mother’s Day weekend, eve of and on public holidays.

J65
Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore
Lobby Level, 1A Cuscaden Road
Singapore 249176
Reservations: +65 6831 4374 / J65@hoteljen.com
Daily: 6.30am to 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Dinner Buffet
Sun to Thu: 6pm – 9.30pm / S$45++ per pax
Fri and Sat: 6pm – 10pm / S$55++ per pax

Lunch Buffet
Mon to Sat: 12pm – 2.30pm / S$29++ per pax
Sun: 12pm – 3pm / S$55++ per pax

This post was brought to you by Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore.