珍妮曲奇, Jenny Bakery from HK

4 Mix Butter Cookies - Flower, Coffee, Shortbread, Raisin Oat, 640g (HK$120)

There is a mania in Hong Kong over freshly baked butter cookies from Jenny Bakery; after those of the wife cake. It has gone to the extent where there's always a long... queue outside the shop (they have 2 outlets only); the time when you don't see a queue is when they are sold out!?

My enthusiastic colleague joined the queue and bought these from her trip; everybody loves them (I could only took a picture after they polished off the 1st tier of the tin)! The cookies are impressively buttery, yet fine and light at the same time; seeming to break at the slightest pressure. I like the shortbread best, and the raisin oat next; both in plain circular shape. I could snack on this all day.

But if the buying experience at their shops were as unpleasant as described in this blog; i too think i wouldn't join in the craze to spoil the vacation. Between the 2, i'll still take my wife cake ")

武藏, Menya Musashi

Takatora Tsukemen, 1x regular portion of 120g ($14.90++)

It's been a while since we last had some Japanese ramen. Today we were at the Menya Musashi after hearing so much about them - that if you like chewy noodles, go for the dry Tsukemen where you dip the ramen into the boiling hot soup that's served separately.

We did just that and really enjoyed some well-textured ramen. The independent serving also allows us to savour the smokiness of their roasted pork meat while the golden fried bean curb skin stays crispy. We left Menya Musashi with satisfied palates.

Oh, and which soup bases to order with your ramen? I suggest you try all the 3 that are on the menu ")

Wingstop Singapore

 Louisiana Rub - Cajun and Garlic, 6 pcs ($7.95)

Lemon Pepper, 6 pcs ($7.95)

From American, Wingstop made its first stop at the newly opened Bedok Mall.

These American-style buffalo wings are small-sized, made up of wingettes and drumlets. A wing or a drum here is considered 1 piece. At this pricing, we thought it was really expensive for a small, sauce-coated fried chicken. No doubt, i really like their moisten, lemon pepper ones.

Then, our late night visit to IKEA's cafe for their popular fried chicken wings, further attest our conclusion.

酷比魔方, Cube - Our Best China Tablet

Talk 79, 7.9" ($250) with Talk 9, 9" ($300), excludes shipping

We have sailed the seventh seas - trying out popular Apple, Samsung and several lousy China tablets. Now, we tell you this is the one, the Cube!

Our 'coolest' tablet. Really mean it stays cool, doesn't warm up even when i streamed a online movie for half hour. I was impressed. It runs on Android 4.2.2 and has reasonably sleek interfacing between Apps; of course, it doesn't beats Apple IOS, but at this pricing!? It sure beats all other Android tablets for value.

Camera quality is lesser equip but doable for standard recording. For video playing, the display is clear and the volume control is very much supportive. I'm getting used to the Cube from my iPad, more each day; and growing very fond of it.

And, both of these tablets talk - you can make phone calls from it.

Eatz Catering - Packed Bento

Breaded Fish Fillet + Chinese Cabbage with Oyster Sauce + Egg Tofu + Onion Omelete ($4)

Slice Fish with Dried Chili + Chinese Cabbage with Oyster Sauce + Kung Po Sausage + Potato Bergedil ($4)

Attended a few corporate talks that provide lunch bento from Eatz Catering which i thought was pretty decent. And i especially missed their breaded fish fillet and potato bergedil.

At $4, there'll be good firm steamed rice + 1 meat or fish + 1 veg + 2 sides; with an extra of just $25 for delivery charges. Makes much money sense indeed.

Lunch would have been perfect, if Ric was here..

Sweet & Sour Chicken + Curry Vegetable + Sambal Egg + Ngoh Hiong Roll ($4)

来来, Lai Lai Taiwanese Dining

Herbal Pork Ribs Rice ($7.90++)

Work has been busy for both Ric and me, so we really had to make an effort to meet for lunch. This being our only break hour, i much appreciate our restful time at Lai Lai - easy food in a comfortable restaurant.

Beef Noodles, soup ($9.90++)

Food quality is reasonably good but not exceptional. The melt-in-the-mouth pork ribs, soft stewed beef and beef tendons quite easily satisfied the work day appetite. For something creative, we ordered the rolled pancake with cheese and eggs - a delicious but rather expensive rendition of the Indian roti prata.

What i found most unforgettable is the bottle of spicy fried shallots served on each table; it adds a nice fragrant to Lai Lai's lightly seasoned dishes. I like it. 

(Pan-fried Roti Prata) Cong Jua Bing w/ Cheese & Egg ($6.50++)

Spicy Fried Shallots (condiment)