Coastal Settlement

It's been a while since I brought 83 year old Mum out for a date. Her idea of eating out is the standard Chinese round table restaurant or Zhi-char. Once in a while, I will bring her out for something unusual for her. I love to expose her to theme restaurants and see her expression. Hehee... As she puzzled why this queer restaurant owner picks up junks she looked around fondingly at the stuffs we used to have. Mum and I had an incredible time basking in the peace, greens and nostalgia of this unassuming house.

The Coastal Settlement 

Address:
200 Netheravon Rd, Singapore 508529 (Changi)
Opening hours: 10.30am - 12 midnight, closed on Monday.

The Charm of Karung-Guni Randomness

Green & Serene

Retro Cheeky Contrast

Hung Up Oldies

Almost every household used to have this TV

Mayo Dip, Luncheon Meat

Crispy without the oil. Addictive!

Portobello Mushroom Fries

Prawn Bisque
Would be much better if served warmer

Half  + Half = Double the fun! 
Prawn + Mushroom Beef Pizza

Yuzu Tart
Burst of freshness and textures...The ultimate finale of every ideal meal 

Ambience: 9 out of 10

Cleanliness: 9 out of 10

Remarks:
Uber-friendly to humans, pets and wheelchairs.
Warm helpful staffs (from the waiters to the valet drivers). The waiter volunteered to wheelchair my Mum to the handicap restroom with me. The valet driver offered to help me carry the wheelchair into my car. Excellent service!
Free private parking in the restaurant or public carpark at Turn House road.

Satay

In 2011, a survey reflected that Singaporeans prefer Satay as the communion food for Singles day celebration.

This special day is especially meaningful to me as I am the first to revere this occasion in Singapore. I planned a High Tea at Suntec on 11 November 2007, about 50 singles attended. We even invited a drum band to add energetic vibes to the party.

Although we just lose our Singlehood, my hubby and I wanted Satay for supper to commemorate Singles Day. We drove aimlessly in Geylang and found Satay in a very crowded yet unassuming Kopitiam.

Kwong Satay

Well-featured and recognized

Address:
Sin Lian Eating House, 549 Geylang Rd, Singapore 389504
(Junction of Lorong 29 Geylang, below Hotel Yew Lian)
Opening hours: 5pm - 10pm. Closed on Wednesday.

Satay sauce with visible peanut bits

Recommends:
1. Chicken Satay – XL chunks of tender juicy meat!

2. Pork Satay – Charcoal grilled. Soft and juciy. Similar to the Chicken Satay.

Ambience: 5 out of 10

Cleanliness: 7 out of 10

Celebrating 11.11

Remarks:
My hubby likes the Mutton Satay but I find a little tough.
This coffee shop also housed the famous Hokkien Mee, so be prepared to wait a while for seats. Road side parking available.

Durian

In our efforts to eat healthy, my boyfriend suggested fruits for supper. He brought me to this place. And I love his idea! Definately a better experience than the street durian I usually had.

Charming Toa Payoh

What impresses me about this durian shop:
~ Ample space around.
~ No sleazy brothels or hotels nearby.
~ Away from noisy dusty roads.

Sin Yee Wang Durian
Address: Blk 211 Lor 8 Toa Payoh #01-21, Toa Payoh, Singapore 310211 (HDB shop)

猫山王

Recommends:
1. Cat's mountain durian - about $15 for every kilogram. Boyfriend paid about $30 for one. 1 fruit is more than enough for 2 person to share.

2. Coconuts - Refreshing combination with the king of fruit!

Ambience: 6 out of 10

Cleanliness: 7 out of 10

Fruits galore

Remarks:
Besides durians, they have a wide selection of fruits like red flesh dragon fruit too.
Outdoor seating with a pail of water for washing hands by the drain.
Open air public carpark besides the block.

Supper 3

After Midnight Supper Place
This Chinese restaurant offers a wide selection of traditional food. There are about 130 items on the menu. The prices are very affordable. Pu Tien Lor Mee is S$3.50 and Horfun is S$3 per plate. 

Too many choices for our limited tummy space.

Pu Tien Chor Huat Seafood Restaurant
Address: 389 Changi Road Singapore 419838 (near Kembangan MRT)
Opening hours: 10.30am – 12.30am

Fuzhou fishball in Henghua restaurant.

Recommends:
1. Handmade Fuzhou fish ball soup – Bouncy with fried meat fillings!
2. Song fish head in bean sauce – Steam fish with a spicy and sour twist.
3. German style pig trotters – Foreign flavour out to encourage sinning...
4. Salted egg crabs – What this shop is famous for!
5. Salted egg pork ribs - Ok I admit, I love salted eggs!
6. Chilli spiral shells – For seafood suckers. Really have to suck it out.
7. Fried Clams with Bittergourd – Exotic combination!

Fish head camouflaged in spicy bean sauce.

Ambience: 7 out of 10

Cleanliness: 9 out of 10

Remarks:
Clean and affordable zhicha restaurant with indoor (air-conditioned) and outdoor sitting. A few parking spaces available outside the restaurant.

Prata

After Midnight Supper Place
Prata Paradise is a sparkling clean and new restaurant that serves authentic Indian food like Prata and Kamping soup. Situated near town, it is a perfect chill out place for after-party/work.

Prata Paradise
Address: 55 Tiong Bahru Road #01-37 Singapore 160055 (junction of Tiong Poh Road)
Opening hours: 11am - 4am

Halia tea & Kamping soup with toasted bread

Recommends:
1. Kamping Soup (mutton soup) - Power!!! No Oily.
2. Tosai - Light and fresh. Ideal for supper.
3. Prata - Crispy and a little chewy. Complimentary curry is thick, spicy and fragrant.
4. Halia (Ginger)tea - This restaurant serves their hot drinks in generous beer mug!

Ambience: 9 out of 10

Cleanliness: 8 out of 10

Prata & Tosai

Remarks:
The cleanest Prata restaurant I've been!
Both indoor air-conditioned and outdoor sitting available. Since it closes at 4am, it is a great place for  supper!

Hokkien Mee

The dish that made Singaporean Hokkiens proud

The Hokkien in me craves for this awesome local dish! If you like your noodles non-soggy, this is the Hokkien Mee you will rave! For those who appreciate spicy food, the Sambal chilli has a Nonya kick!

Kim's Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee is one local hawker that has my respect. They are established with about 50 years of history, evolved with times by creating new products and business acumen to expand their business. Tucked at the corner of private estate along busy Jalan Eunos, it is hard to miss this shop with huge sign board!

Singapore's Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee

Kim's Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee
正宗六十年代炒福建虾面
Address: 62B Jalan Eunos Singapore 419510 (near Eunos MRT)
Opening hours: 11am - 1am

Other branches:
23 Serangoon Central, NEX Food Junction #04-36/37 Singapore 556083 (10am - 10pm)

Branch at NEX
After tasting the Hokkien Mee of both branches,
the standard of original branch at Jalan Eunos is so much better.

Recommends:
1. Original Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee - This is the way noodles should be fried to retain the chewy texture!
2. X.O. (Extra Oyster) Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee - for Oyster lovers!

Ambience: 7 out of 10

Cleanliness: 7 out of 10

Remarks:
Generous with crispy fried pork lard! Simply love the kopitiam al fresco sitting.

Supper 2

After Midnight Supper Place

Besides supper after parties/work, this place which serves traditional comfort food is ideal for breakfast, brunch and afternoon tea too!

Yong He Dou Jiang 永和豆浆 (Previously in Geylang Lor 9)

Address: 517 Geylang Road (Near Lorong 27A) Singapore 389473 (near Paya Lebar MRT) 

They will be moving to Lorong 24A in December 2012.

Opening hours: 24 hours

Recommends:

1. Taiwan Mee Sua - fragrant, flavourful (without the pungent smell of pig intestines) and smooth... Ah Ma and Ah Gong swears by it!

2. Soy bean curd, salty (Dao Huay)- rare gem!

3. Soy bean milk, warm (Dao Huay Jui)- comforts tummy!

4. Onion pancake - well fried and light, kids love it!

5. Fried dough stick (Youtiao) - less oily and crispy fresh!

Ambience: 8 out of 10

Cleanliness: 8 out of 10

Remarks:

Located at the peaceful side of Geylang, with less than 2 hookers around. Suitable for big groups, family gatherings as they have huge round tables and is very spacious. 

Rediffusion = Porridge

3 Cs why Rediffusion is like Teochew porridge:

Culture - reminds Chinese of our rich heritage and Singapore’s history, keep us connected with our roots. Essential for continuity of Asian tradition.

Comforting - reminds us of Ah Ma's cooking, warms our soul with love. Brings our hearts closer to home.

Colourful - great variety of dishes to cater to different taste.

Teochew Porridge at Cheong Chin Nam Road

Like Teochew porrridge, Rediffusion is enriching our lives and would be dearly missed if it is gone.  I wish the flavours of this station would be retained.

Supper Porridge 1

After Midnight Supper Place
For those who prefers variety, appetizing, and light food for supper, I would recommend Teochew porridge! It is one comfort food with traditional homecooked goodness. Teochew porridge is healthy, served warm and has less MSG.

Here is a new Teochew porridge coffeeshop for you to cure your hunger pangs.

Seah Soon Teck Teochew Porridge (Closed)
Address: 283 Changi Road Singapore 419762 (near Kembangan MRT)
Opening hours: Daily 11am – 5am (except for chinese new year holidays)

Recommends:
1. Pork trotter jelly - melts in your mouth!
2. Homemade fish and meat ball - bouncy!
3. Fried spicy minced dried prawn - kickass!
4. Stewed pig's tail - tender and fragrant!
5. Ice-lemon tea - another glass please!

Promotions:
Free rice and porridge for taxi drivers!

Ambience: 8 out of 10

Cleanliness: 7 out of 10

Remarks:
Inexpensive quality food. Value for money!