Ah Mei Cafe - Roti Prata

Coffee with 1 Roti Prata Promotional Set ($2, not available from 12-2pm)

Ric kept hounding on not getting his caffeine fix yet, today. And Ah Mei Cafe in Chinatown Point Plaza was where we landed as he too wanted some snacks of his favourite Roti Prata ;)

As Ah Mei Cafe was by Banquet Holdings, their coffee cup was as big as what you get from their Banquet Foodcourts, so much value for money. It was unlike the miser cupful served in traditional china wares. 

All usual Ah Mei Cafe serves their Roti Prata with a minimum of 2 pieces purchase at $1.80; so this $2 promotion set was quite a steal.

For Ric, it was all worthwhile as he's so much in love with the crispy and airy Prata dough at Ah Mei's. But with its small sized Prata, eating just 1 ain't shiok, i had preferred the common ones that's sold in our Malay food stalls, cheaper ;)

But i applauded the pleasantly piquant dipping Curry for the prata, it whets the appetite.

Teochew Bakso BIG Fishballs

Fishball Noodle ($3)

Wondering what to have for dinner at People's Park Cooked Food Centre, i observed many aged uncles in the neighborhood wolfing up noodle bowl consisting of fat Fishballs and large slices of Fishcakes from stall #01-1088.

"It must be good", i thought. Trusting the taste of the elderly.

Ric explained that 'Bakso' may simply be a direct translation from Teochew dialect, meaning to parboil with hot water. If you love your Fishballs, give them a try here.

They are quite good, we shall say ;)

Small Antique Watches..

You love antique? I do.

Just when the fad is going for big watch, my heart goes to these petite sized antique watches of about 1cm diameter. Cast in full white gold, these mechanical winding watches cost about S$3K to own.

The only grouse, once you cut the bracelet to fit your wrist size, you have to get it weld back by a jeweler should you wish to lengthen it, and even that wouldn't guarantee you a perfect symmetry of the original.

The above were of Eterna and Rodania brandings, others may include Omega, IWC, Universal...
Just to share; but i do wish to splurge on 1..

Vanguard Camera Bag!

Sydney 18-Olive color ($68)

Ric bought a stylish Vanguard Camera bag today as an upgrade from my Lowepro! Loving it so much i lug it around the house and wished to hug it to bed at night. Haha..

Sydney stays in position with thick comfy shoulder strap, having also front and side pockets for small items which are so essential for me. The customizable interior padding can also be removed to be a versatile messenger bag should i no longer use it for carrying my shots ;)

Most importantly it's light weight and provide quick access to my camera gear with its top zip and front openings. Love it!

7th Month Prayer - Buffet Catering

I kind of looked forward to the 7th Month Festival each year; not that i participate, i like catching the liveliness of the ceremony and joining in the little communal buffet after.

Buffet Menu (About $10 per pax)

Fried Been Hoon, Fried Rice, Mushroom Broccoli, Sweet & Sour Fish Fillet, Roast Chicken, Fried Chicken Nuggets and Fried Dumplings (my kind colleague took a little of everything for my sampling ;))

Today food was provided by little-known Thomson Catering (Halal). It was quite good really; lowly salted yet maintaining its flavorfulness.

And sturdy Singapore Greenlabel 100% biodegradable wares made from Corn and Yam was adopted by Thomson. What an impassioned environmental effort..!

Yet on a later date, my colleague invited us to a 7th Month Prayer Makan, hosted by Deli Hub Catering (a subsidiary of Neo Garden). They were equally good, if not better! Burp...!

Cafe Mosaic = Cafe Vic

Received a 1-for-1 buffet (Normal priced at $38++ per pax for lunch) voucher from Standard Chartered Credit for Cafe Mosaic at Carlton Hotel, and i make it a point to visit..

Formally named 'Cafe Vic', Cafe Mosaic was newly revamped as Carlton Hotel underwent their recent upgrading renovation works. The implicit and professional service by the waitresses enthuse us of the excellency of food awaiting at the buffet tables..

Not only were the boiled Prawns fresh, they were big sized :) Happy... And don't miss freshly shucked Oysters that were only served from their live Oysters station!

We missed... and am still antagonizing over it :(

Soft shell Crab Maki was good, together with Salmon and Octopus Sashimi.

Ric took a little bit of everything from the Salad counter and we ended up with this assortment plateful of refreshing green vegetables, fruit salads, mushroom potato salad, chilled Japanese Octopus and Jellyfish!

After some robust drink of creme Cauliflower & Carrot, Winter melon & Pork rib soup with the array of Breads and Cheese (Blue cheese included), we couldn't wait to proceed to the Mains ;)

Cream Mussels!!

Tender Beef Goulash!

Crispy roasted Pipa Duck.

Seafood Curry.

What's not in picture? Oyster Omelet and Mee Rebus from the live cooking station, Gong Bao Chicken, John Dory Fish Fillet in Miso and Fried Rice from the buffet dish.

Boncafe Cappuccino and Latte.

We prepared ourselves for their substantial array of desserts with Caffeine. Yeah, we were already bloated by now.

From the whole cake section, i took the Pink Lady, Durian, Chocolate, Cheese cream and Green tea Cake.

Packed with fresh durian pulp and covered with light cream, the Durian cake scores! Pink Lady and Chocolate fared well too.

Bewitching Bread & Butter Pudding and Chocolate Pudding.

After these and countless mini pastries, cakes, tarts and Ice-cream, please partake from the fresh fruit platter for healthy reason ;) especially the honeyed Pineapples. Or from the full sized bananas, pears and apples in fruit baskets!

Cafe Mosaic has one of our better buffet experience in all. Food quality was commendable, great dining ambiance and serving staffs were always on their toes. Am looking forward to another meal here, and the next time i wouldn't miss the Oysters!