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My name is Aisha, a perfectionist and a complete foodie. I love food and I love exploring food at every corners of Singapore and if I can afford to go to another country, I would definitely become a world-class food blogger. Dining, travelling, Movies, Shopping are my interests and I love makeup too. I always get my hands working on eye-shadows and I learn to apply through the online tutorials in youtube. I love camwhoring and most of the time; I am armed with a camera and that explains the food pictures in my blog. I am blessed!

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Sunday, November 22, 2009 7:55 PM

BREEKS CAFE

BREEKS

This was the day where we went to Breeks Cafe to celebrate my girfriend, Aishah's 22nd birthday. It was totally an intimate session with only us, the girls. Got her a dorothy perkins handbag for her birthday. It was sooo gorges and I really loved the colour to the extreme.

So we talked and laughed as usual. It is always a blast when we are together. Had a great time together.

I know that I have already blogged about Breeks before, but I wanted to blog about it again cause I ordered something else this time.

I ordered something light since we had a birthday cake to eat for desserts so I can't eat anything heavy. I orderd club sandwich and ice lemon tea for myself while the rest of them ordered beef lasagne, baked rice with chicken cutlet and japanese curry and ham and cheese pocket sandwiches. The servings are quite big and there's no doub that you can't go full.

Between the sandwiches, the ham and cheese pocket sandwich tasted better than mine. Mine tasted nice also but Ham and cheese was better.

Beef Lasagne was really tasted nice and it was quite spicy too. I have already blogged about Baked Chicken Rice before since that was what I ordered on my previous trip.

And another one more thing I wanted to mention would be the SOUP. The mushroom soup was heavenly and you need to top up 5 dollars to any of your dishes to enjoy both the soup and the drink. The soup was soo good that i couldn't put down my spoon away.

The price was quite reasonable and they do have service charge too. Would go there again,

definitely to try Ham and Cheese Sandwich.

Breeks Cafe

Marina Square, 2nd floor. ( outside the mall, the pathway towards the mrt station)

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7:26 PM

Cafe Cartel

Cafe Cartel

This was day when I met some of my primach school mates. It was a reunion gathering and we met at cafe cartel for dinner.
We reminisced over dinner. Cracked jokes, shared all the naughty things we did, they even made fun of my curly hai back then and it was sooo funny. We laughed till our sides hurt. It was quite fun. Though it was suppose to be 16 of us, who confirmed to come, but eventually the number deduced to 6 of us.
But nevertheless, we still had fun. We took this as the beginning, from 6, it would just multiply as we increase our meetings.
And yes, I ordered California Waffles which comes with banana slices, peaches and ice cream. I had been craving for waffles very badly and glad that I could fulfil my cravings here at Cafe Cartel.
My waffle was served in such a pleasant way that I was already tempted to eat when I saw the picture itself in the menu. When my waffle was served, I immediately couldn't wait for the rest of their dishes to come, I just wanted to go ahead first. The serving was quite big so you don't have to worry about not getting full.
The rest ordered Chicken Supreme Platter and Chilli Chicken platter which was also tasted yummmy. But I just loved mydsh to death. And I also ordered Ore Frappe. As it is, Iove oreos and that explains it all why I ordered tis drink.
In your menu list, you can choose to add more bananas or peaches or anything additional. The menu list will be on the table and you can write it down and pass it to the waiter. You don't have to take orders from all your friends and by the time, the waiter walked towards your place, you forget their orders. This way is sooo much easier and convenient.
Cafe Cartel's ambience was brilliant and cozy. You can choose to sit either inside or outside. We sat outside since it was already full indoors. The price was quite reasonable. And it is a good place to chill out with friends.

Cafe Cartel

outside Plaza Singapura, at Dhoby Gaut

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7:04 PM

TOAST BOX

TOAST BOX

I was having my semester holidays and was missing my girlfriends very badly. We planned to meet up but since some of them had something on, only my lovely preemal could make it.
We went to watch Dil Bole Hadippa. That movie was awesomeeeeeee.
Shahid was looking hot as ever ever ever ever and ever. His killer looks are to die for and I love him soo much.
okok, this is not a movie or a celebrity review. It's my food blog. Alright, after the movie, we went to shop around for Preemal's snickers and then we headed to TOAST BOX. We went to have something light as we were quite full.
At TOAST BOX, we ordered MILO THICK TOAST. It was a normal bread, toasted and it was coated with Milo powder and a few spreads of milk sweetner. Though, the way I say may sound normal for some people, but the taste was HEAVENLY. Besides Shahid, I can die for chocolates too. As the toast was coated with Milo powder, it tasted very chocolately and yummy.
I really loved the toasts and they were actually recommended to me by Preemal. They will only serve you one toast and it will be just nice for any tea beak with a tea. And yes, I also ordered the normal kaya toast also as I couldn't resist the kaya toast also.
A place for light tea break snacks. =)

TOAST BOX

outside Parco Bugis Junction, beside Mcdonalds.

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Thursday, October 22, 2009 12:08 AM

JALAN KAYU PRATA CAFE

My boyfriend and I headed down to PS to catch 500 days of Summer and later then, we grew really hungry and we were too lazy to go anywhere far so we happen to catch a glimpse of Jalan Kayu Prata Cafe outside PS. I was kinda surprised to see the cafe there. I didn’t know such a Prata cae existed. I heard a lot about Jalan Kayu prata and how big and delicious they taste, so we decided to settle at the cafe for dinner.

I have not tasted the Jalan Kayu pratas before so I decided to give it a try. The cafe is open 24 hours and you can drop in for a supper anytime when you have the urge to eat prata.It’s a nice intimate cafe with friendly service and the enticing smell of food. You can find a wide selection of Indian Muslim food.

There is an array of curries and other dishes and the prata is tantalising.I ordered North Indian Set Meal as I was really hungry. The set includes briyani rice, naan, tandoori chicken with gravies and papadam. The portion is large and you’ll be wanting to head out for a jog after your meal. HAHA. And my boyfriend wanted something more to the western and the only thing which is western there was ROTIJOHN. Honestly, that was the best ROTI JOHN I have ever tasted.

The ROTI JOHN looked so yummy from the way it was served and when I tasted it, I was almost falling in love with the taste. The bread was really soft and I didn’t even had difficulties cutting the bread using the knife. It was so easy.

As appetizer, I ordered ice-cream prata. Hello! We are in JALAN KAYU PRATA CAFE and if you don’t order prata, you are committing a sin. So yes, the ice-cream prata looked very tempting and the chocolate ice-cream was hidden inside the folded prata. What I didn’t like about the prata was the whip cream. They had so much of whip cream on top of it.
And drinks, we ordered iced tea and iced mocha which was equally nice. Everything in the menu is inexpensive and one thing which really drew me closer was this, “ no gst, no service charge”.

I guess maybe because of this, the cafe draws a lot of people.
The restaurant is halal, so everyone can join in without restrictions. You’ll find everything you like about indian muslim food and pratas. =)

JALAN KAYU PRATA CAFE

Outside Plaze Singapura, Opposite TCC

Sunday, October 11, 2009 11:25 PM

Chinatown Ice-Kachang.

I went to follow my cousin for an interview at Chinatown and should I say that it was my first time coming to Chinatown, looking for an office allocated at the corners of chinatown. Chinatown is so huge that we got lost a lot of times or even so, we came back to the same place again and again. It was very complicated. We were like tourists asking for directions every junction we pass. But nevertheless, the people were really nice, they were very patient with us and there was this guy, in his late 40s, walked us all the way to chinatown mrt station.

The weather was humid and hot and we had to sit down for something cooling. So we dropped by this Ice-Kachang stall which was located at the streets of Chinatown, Sago Road.

Since I already had my lunch at home, I only ordered Raspberry Ice-cream and my cousin ordered Durian Ice-Kachang. In case people, who don't know what is Ice kachang is, it is a dessert made of ice shavings topped with colourful red and green sweeteners and condensed milk. At the bottom of the ice, should sit some red beans, corn and some attap chee made of ice shavings topped with colourful red and green sweeteners and condensed milk. At the bottom of the ice, should sit some red beans, corn and some attap chee.
As it is, I love durians and so does my cousin. I guess she had cravings for durian that day and that explains why she ordered Durian Ice-Kachang.
The durian puree was poured generously on top of the ice-kachang which made it look more tempting and the taste was heavenly. The puree with the ice shavings melted into my mouth when I had a spoonful of it. The taste was so good that I started sharing the ice-kachang with her.
It was really nice and the stall has a variety of ice-kachangs. They even serve Ice-Kachang Volcano. And it is really cheap. It's a very small cart shop but the uncle and the aunt working there are lovely. They were too kind.
I would definitely would want to make another trip there if I have cravings for durian ice-kachang.

Chinatown, Sago Street

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 12:21 AM

EID MUBARAK!

EID MUBARAK !

Here's wishing all muslim brothers and sisters EID MUBARAK!
On this joyous occasion of Eid-Ul-Fitr...May Allah bless all of us with happiness and grace our homes with wamth and peace.
Even though I didn't go anywhere special to break fast, I had a great time breaking fast with my loved ones. Preparing for Eid and also baking cookies was a bliss.
Neverthless, I managed to take shots of all my cookies.

Monday, August 17, 2009 2:58 PM

USMAN RESTAURANT

Some places leap out at you, and quickly become favourites. Others take their time, grow on you, till you realise that they are constantly there, in the background, as solid staples that tend not to let you down.

Usman is one of the latter. For me at least. Located in the heart of Arab Street, on the main drag, Bussorah Road (opp Amirah’s grill), it does a vibrant trade from passing pedestrians and regulars. Set where it is, it is one of the first eateries to catch the eye of those wandering the rows of shop fronts.

A wide space, it works mainly from a self-serve stainless steel warmer server. However, if you require anything, waiters and waitresses will attend your table.

I've eaten here for the first time and the food is solid, consistent, without being brilliant. One of my staple joints.

Most recently I went there at about 3 in the afternoon to celebrate my Bf’s 21st birthday with my loved ones. The food was not that bad. The briyani was good. The spicy hot plate chilli chicken was not spicy at all and the rest of the other dishes were satisfactory. The daal was OK, and the naan they made was fresh for the rest.
The prices for the dishes there were reasonable and it was not pricey for 9 of us.
As I say, the food were satisfactory but if you are wandering around Arab Street and the tummy worms start to gurgle, you could just step into Usman Restaurant. The manager is a very nice man and he has a very warm smile that is welcoming.
(Photo credits goes to Badrun)

Address:
67/68 Bussarah Street
Spore: 199481, off North Bridge Road.

Saturday, August 08, 2009 1:06 AM

BALI THAI

BALI THAI

Feel the ethnic ambience with tasteful artifacts that reflects the unique fusion of Indonesian and Thai culture at Bali-Thai Restaurant. This halal-certified restaurant offers a unique marriage of Balinese and Thai cuisines.
We wanted to taste something different from Indian so we headed down to Bali Thai to Suntec City for dinner. It was yet another get together dinner with my BFF to celebrate their birthdays and reminisce over dinner.

As both Farhanah and Saliha were born in the same month of June, we celebrated both their birthdays together.
I presented them their birthday gifts and we also had a great time munching down our food at Bali Thai. We went for ala carte so that we can choose our own dishes.
I totally forgot what the names of the dishes we chose are but I know that we ordered mutton, omelette and a teriyaki chicken dish. All the dishes were up to the mark and even though the prices of the food were pricey it’s worth it. For a delicious treat, do try out the chef’s recommendations as whatever we ordered were under the Chef’s recommendation category.
As I felt like going for something more traditional and Thai, I went for a whole coconut drink which was soo tasty that it quenched my thirst. Farhanah is a crazy about Ruby so she ordered Rubyan Saliha didn’t order any cause she wanted share with me the coconut drink.
Overall, BALI THAI was a good experience and the food was delicious. Thumbs up.

BALI THAI

Suntec City Mall, Temasek Boulevard, 3

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Sunday, August 02, 2009 5:35 PM

ALA-TURKA

ALA TURKA

This was the day when I went out with my BFFs to reminisce over my birthday dinner. We searched through the net for a nice Middle Eastern Food to feast on and I came across this restaurant. We feasted on Turkish cuisine and the food was so delicious and yummy. They had a very unique way of serving us food and the ambience was fantastic. The restaurant also has a heart-warming ambience of traditional Turkish tiles.

Firstly we ordered Spring rolls, as known as “Borek” for starters. But Turkish spring rolls were very different from what we see and eat in Singapore. These spring rolls were stuffed with cheese and they were very crispy and yummy.

And then for the main course we ordered, “Karisik Kebab” which has a combination of 3 different kebabs, which were mainly chicken and lamb. The dish was served in a very traditional style plate with rice in the middle and kebabs decorated in an appealing manner.

But unfortunately, the drinks that we ordered did not taste that nice. Saliha ordered Apple Tea wherea I ordered something hot which was the Traditional style coffee although I don’t drink coffee at all and Farhanah ordered this Mango juice but it was too thick and I couldn’t even drink it. And my coffee, I need to keep adding 3-4 sachets of sugar because it wasn’t sweet at all.

After our dinner, like you guys could have predicted, how can there be no camwhoring when I am around. HAHA, we camwhored everywhere in the restaurant.
Overall, I would rank the ALATURKA restaurant as A+. =)

Alaturka

Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant

16 Bussorah Street

Singapore 199437