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Joo Bar
5 Tan Quee Lan Street
Open daily from 5.30pm - 12am

So "Joo" actually stands for alcohol in Korean and Joo Bar is famous for being the first bar in Singapore to make their own Korean Rice Wine. So that being the case, the first thing that we had to order was that.

Makgeolli Sampler Set

This is essentially small shot glasses of their differently flavoured Makgeolli. So from left to right - Original, Yuzu, Mango, Strawberry and Lychee. I especially liked the Yuzu and Lychee flavoured ones. If ever I am dropping by again, I will be getting the Makgeolli Slush (a bigger glass).

Baby Eel Paper

With makgeolli, we just need some snacks to eat while drinking. Haha. So we ordered the Baby Eel Paper. I thought it was quite tasty though it is a 'lil too salty for Maggie.

Seafood Soft Tofu Stew

We also ordered the Seafood Soft Tofu Stew because it was recommended by some blogs. When we first saw the stew, we were quite worried that it will be too fire-y, I mean, just look at the colour of the stew. Lol. But it was actually quite mild, and the tofu was really soft and tender. Definitely a must try :)

Hand Chopped Korean Minced Meat Rib Steak

This was *melts in your mouth* super good!! Another MUST TRY!

Price-wise, this may be a 'lil steep. Total damage was about $50 a person for all the dishes up there. But I have to admit, this is a good place for an after-work chilling out, especially with a bit of alcohol and good quality food. :) Gonna be dropping by here again!

Symmetry
9 Jalan Kubor #01-01

Tel: +65 62919 901
Opening Times -
Tue to Thu: 1030am – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 9am – 12 midnight
Sun: 9am – 7pm

We called in for a reservation at 10am, and I reached just in time. But Maggie was late. Tskktskk. Haha. So I bought a Cappuccino to pass the time and grabbed a book to read. :) When she arrived, we began our meal! :D

What I ordered: Eggs Benedict, $20
Poached egg, hollandaise, aged cheddar, onion, bacon

Oh damn, the Eggs Benedict were simply awesome! :) Way better than the one I had at Wild Honey. The poached eggs were perfectly matched with the Hollandaise sauce and the cheddar. Usually I don't take salads, but I slurped up the greens too. A MUST TRY!!

Maggie's Big Breakfast, $24
2 eggs of your choice, maple glazed bacon, chicken cheese sausage, hash potato, mushroom, tomato, mesclun, jam and toast

For the eggs, you can choose between Poached Eggs, Scrambled Eggs and others. Don't quite remember the other choices though. Oops. :X

After our brunch, we headed over to Haji Lane for a look-see but we were too early and the shops have yet to open. We went to Bugis Junction instead, cause it was starting to rain. We spent the entire afternoon shopping around Bugis Junction and Bugis +. Haha. After a while we were shagged out. I managed to snag a pair of shoes from Mitju. Heehee. :P

We stoned around Starbucks after that and started playing a new game: Heads Up Charades. I think we were quite loud and we were attracting a few stares. Hahaha. :P Great catch up and I guess its my turn next to think of a cafe for lunch. Anyway, we cam-hored a bit, but I shall only put up one photo. :)

Till next time~ Cheers! :D

Headed out for a meet-up with friends at A for Arbites after work. When we headed there, we realised that there is a different menu for brunch and dinner. Lol. For all you food-goers out there, see below for the address:

28 Aliwal Street #01-01
Singapore 199918
Tel: 83212252

Opening hours are
Tue – Fri, 11.30 am-11 pm
Sat, 11 am-11 pm
Sun, 9 am- 9 pm
Last order is an hour before closing
Closed on Mondays

Headed there on a Tuesday night. It was not as fully packed as I thought it would be. So it was a very cosy dinner for all. Was a little shocked when I saw the menu, as the dishes were very decently priced, from $3 to $17. Then upon clarification, we realised that all the dishes there were mini-sized, so to be full, we would have to order about 3 dishes each. Haha. So while we were taking our time choosing our dishes, everyone else arrived and here, we began our feast. :P

Braised Smoked Pork Belly - Thirty-six hour braised streaky bacon, kimchi and leaf bun

Egg Benedict - Brioche, black forest ham, poached quail egg and hollandaise

Fish and Chips - Halibut fillet, steakhouse-style chips and tartare sauce

Green Tea Spaghettini - Handmade green tea pasta, smoked duck breast, wasabi tobiko and lapsang souchong broth

Lobster Cake - Lobster, crabmeat, cheese, mash potato with fennel and apple salad

Lobster Thermidor - Marine lobster, crabmeat, mushrooms, cream, mustard, brandy and parmesan cheese

Pan-fried Scallops - Hokkaido scallops, prune and balsamic puree and crispy parma ham

Wagyu Beef Slider - Hand chopped Wagyu rump, caramelized onions, chilli jam and cheese

Bergamot Jelly - Served with a Dark Chocolate Mousse

Ginseng Panna Cotta - Cooked cream pudding, ginseng, wolf berries and chrysanthemum sorbet

On-the-house Birthday Cake Dessert for the birthday boy!

Each of us did order about 2-3 dishes each. And we were trying each others' dishes too. Haha. Personally, I liked the Wagyu Beef Slider and Green Tea Spaghettini the best. The beef was tender and succulent, not too tough and marinated well. Whereas for the spaghettini, the smoked duck breast is heavenly though the spaghetti was just so-so. The desserts were alright too. I preferred the Bergamot Jelly to the Ginseng Panna Cotta though, Ginseng is not really one of my favourite flavours to begin with. Lol. After all the food photos, shall end off with a group shot! Whee! :)

Group Photo!!

Do give a call if you wanna head down to A for Arbites @ Aliwal Street, especially if you are dining with a big group just like us. Till next time, cheerios! :)