D' Laksa : Authentic Penang Assam Laksa at just RM5!!

As the title suggest, D' Laksa claims to serve authentic Penang Assam Laksa.

I found this gem with my mum when we traveled to the neighboring country, Malaysia (Johor Bahru)!

I did a little research and found out that they actually came to Singapore before, during food expos!

Have you heard about them before?

There are two outlets in JB as of now, one in KSL City Mall while the other is at Sutera Mall.

(address can be found at the bottom of this post)

The one I went to was at KSL City Mall, whereby you can easily board a bus at the bus interchange near the customs, flag a cab or if you drive, an approximately 15 min drive!

It is located at the ground level where TESCO (supermarket) is.

Just follow the strong aroma of laksa and you will find your way there!

(I am serious!)

And laksa is the only food item they sell currently!

Interesting eh?

In case you are wondering how much that is in SGD..

Here! I did some calculations for you!

Approximately,

RM2 = SGD0.75 ~

RM5 = SGD1.80~

WHATTTTTTT?!

Imagine you hand a 2 dollar note for a bowl of laksa and still get some change back...

WHERE TO FIND?

(Sadly, not in Singapore)

Check out their haul for the day!

I bet there are people who ordered more than them.

The eatery is somewhat a canteen style and do note that it is self service.

The other day when I walked past, it was crowded with people!

So my advice is, if you hate to queue (like me), avoid the peak hours.

The assam laksa lover (like my mum) will always ask for more fish sauce. ^^

And they can be quite generous if you are lucky !

(Please, don't ask when there is a long queue behind you)

Close up!

Sorry if I didn't take an appetizing shot.

I don't frequently eat assam laksa, but I have to admit I fell in love upon the first mouthful!

It was super refreshing with the hot and sour stock and you just want the second serving shortly after you are done with the first.

The soup was super rich in flavour!

And that soft and chewy white noodle complements the dish perfectly!

Not exaggerating at all!

There is a mix of fish flakes, sliced cucumbers, pineapple chunks and also coriander.

The portion is decent as well.

For me, I downed one and it was just nice.

Do try this if you crave for some cheap assam laksa when you are in JB!

Cheers!

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>D' Laksa< (Click to view official page!)

Outlet I went to -

KSL City Mall 

Lot No.S20, Lower Ground Floor, KSL City
No.33.Jalan Seladang,Taman Abad, 80250 Johor Bahru

Second outlet -
Sutera Mall
Lot No.L1-079
No.1.Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/4, Taman Sutera Utama, 81300
Skudai,Johor
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Tel: +60 197909737

Tung Lok Seafood : Ala Carte Dinner Buffet

Tung Lok Seafood is perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, catch up sessions and is also a place to fill your hungry tummy!

What is the best about buffets!?

EVERYTHING!!! :D

And over here at Tung Lok Seafood?

You don't have to leave the table to get what you want!

Menu for the night (click on photo above to view for larger image)

Adult: $38.80++

Children (below age 12 years old): $28.80++

Alternatively, you can also opt for the Deluxe Dinner Buffet at..

Adult: $58.80++

Children (below age 12 years old): $43.80++

Beverages are charged separately.

There were approximately 9 pax at our table and therefore, we get to try more food items!

YAY!

Note: Pardon the photo quality as some were taken using Iphone and the others with DSLR (in which were also edited by yours truly)!

The best way to kick start a meal - Salmon Sashimi!!!

We ordered alot more of this!

Oh and ordering is fairly simple, just tick the ones you want to order and hand the paper to the waiter.

Be sure to tell them your order again or they might mix up orders and you will prolly end up having 3 repeated same dish on your table. Haha!

(Credits: Joanne)

Some Smoked Duck Breast perhaps?

(Credits: Joanne)

Mini Octopus.

Broad Bean with Vermicelli and Black Fungus.

Crispy Fish Skin with Salted Egg Yolk.

Definitely a must-try!!!

Deep-fried Spring Rolls!

Quite tasty, I love it!

Braised Shark's Fin with Fish Maw.

Am not a fan of Shark's Fin here so I gave it to Mister.

He said it was not bad.

Sorry if my photo didn't do any justice, it was the best I could capture.

To the mains!

Deep-fried Seabass with Soy Light Sauce!

This was so bombass, definitely recommending you to try this!

Steamed Red Tilapia with Spicy Bean Sauce.

That sauce though!

Fried Beancurd Cube and French Beans with Sambal Sauce.

I felt that the combo was a bit dry.

(Credits: Joanne)

Poached Baby 'Kai Lan', served with Chinchalok sauce.

Poached Prawns with Herbal Soup!

Love the soup! ^^

(Credits: Joanne)

You can opt for this version too!

Deep-fried Prawns with Crispy Oats.

Probably one of my favorite dish of all times, not mainly the prawns but the crispy oats!

Who is with me??!

Have to say the shrimps were pretty fresh too!

Sauteed Sliced Beef with Honey Black Pepper Sauce!

And the long awaited - Fried Carrot Cake and Sausage With Spicy X.O Sauce!

Must-try!

Crisp-fried Pork Ribs with Orange Sauce.

Decent but nothing extraordinary.

Green Mussels with Chef's Spicy Sauce!

(only one serving per table)

Very fresh!!!

When you see these deep-fried man tous, you know it's about time for.......

Tung Lok Chilli Crab!!!

(only one serving per table)

By then, we were all really full and decided to go for the desserts instead!

There are five items on the desserts menu to choose from!

We went with two because that was our limit. Haha!

Couldn't resist the Ice Cream puffs!

A photo of Chilled Almond Beancurd to end off this post!

Verdict : Worth it!

Forty three items on the menu to choose from, I find it reasonable for the price paid!

To think it is also conveniently located in town, so why not!?

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>Tung Lok Seafood<

181 Orchard Road

Orchard Central #11-05

Singapore 238896

Mon - Sat : 

11.30am - 3pm (Lunch)

6pm - 10.30pm (Dinner)

Sun & PH : 

10am - 3pm (Lunch)

6pm - 10.30pm (Dinner)

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Tel: +65 834 4888

Victor's Kitchen : Authentic Dim Sum For Everyone!

One can easily find a dim sum eatery anywhere here in Singapore.

And to be truthful, I haven't had any really good ones that could be compared to the dim sums I had in Hong Kong.

In my own opinion, I personally think Swee Choon is overrated (Chill,it's just my own view). 

But still, as a foodie hunter, I keep my options open to keep trying!

So le foodie partner suggested on bringing me to Victor's Kitchen (which is actually walkable distance from Bras Basah Mrt Station).

I heard from her that the current outlet has expanded compared to the previous time when she was there.

The office crowd occupied most of the tables with a small minority that could be seen opting for take-aways.

"Imposters" everywhere, beware!

MENU!

Order strips like this will be handed to you once you take your seats.

The aunties are really helpful and friendly! 

I am really impressed by the service!

HK Summer Iced Tea 冰镇奶茶 ($3.20).

And I can't agree more that this is 100% Hong Kong Taste!

It really reminds me of the ones I had in Hong Kong and I miss them!

Crispy Golden Shrimp Rolls 香脆鲜虾腐皮卷 ($4.80).

This is awesome and mad crispy with the fresh shrimp meat wrapped inside!

Although it is a little too oily, everything is fine.

Char Siew "Bo Luo" Butter Buns 菠萝蜜汁叉烧包 ($5.20).

This is really da bomb! 

The bo luo's crispy exterior with the fragrant cha siew combi is just perfecto.

This is by far one of the nicer versions I have ever eaten!

So it's definitely a must-try!

And of course, how can you have a dim sum meal without the presence of the Tasty Queen-Sized Siew Mai 美味蟹黄烧卖 ($4.80)!

The signature and also the best-seller : Golden Egg Yolk Lava Buns 黄金流沙包 ($4.80).

Undeniably the custard was well-done with the oozing salted egg lava and soft bun.

However, my only concern is the layer of oil that forms while consuming it.

It may be too overwhelming to have a second helping because of the oil.

Do bring along a pack of tissue in case things get messy!

Overall, I guess the food faired above average and the service was really good!

I will recommend you guys to give this a try if you are a dim sum lover! ^^

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>Victor's Kitchen Official Page<

>Victor's Kitchen Facebook Page<

91 Bencoolen Street 

Sunshine Plaza #01-49

Singapore 189652

Mon - Sun : 10.30am - 8pm

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Tel : +65 98382851

鼎泰豐 (Din Tai Fung)'s Xiao Long Bao for you?

This could just be one of the top ten places to go when you are visiting Taiwan!

(Especially if you are a hardcore fan of XLB or going for the brand)

I've noticed that Din Tai Fung is almost a popular choice for any meal of the day here in Singapore.

Be it breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner, most of the outlets will always be crowded with people.

 Alright, well here in this case, I guess it's the same for Taiwan.

There are roughly eighteen outlets here in Singapore, as compared to Taiwan, which has only nine! 

Imagine the crowd.

 Therefore, when we arrived on a weekday at the most celebrated branch at Xinyi Road (nearest station : Dongmen Station, Exit 5), we were really amazed at the crowd.

It was CHAOTIC.

Ya, I know you will be questioning, where is the crowd?

This photo was taken hours after our meal in which we waited roughly half an hour for our turn (and I find the waiting time acceptable,guess we were really lucky).

At that point of time, there were really too many people crowding around, and for safety reasons, I didn't risk bringing my camera out to take a snap of the exterior.

Most of the people were pushing around to make their way out/in to the store.

Hence, here is a tip for you guys. (I am sure you will be as lost as I am)

Just push your way through the crowd (too,be barbaric LOL) and head straight to the counter to get your queue number.

You will then receive your queue number as well as a food order list (just like in Singapore).

Fortunately, the staff were really friendly and helpful too.

Look at this adorable mascot!

When it was finally our turn, we were famished.

Saw the hectic kitchen at level one where every chef was busily at work.

We climbed up till the fourth level before we were comfortably seated at a four-seater table. 

Vinegar is a must for these little precious dumplings.

Translations shown on the menu for tourists who frequented the place.

And we also overheard a female waitress who could speak fluent Japanese to groups beside us.

Pork Xiao Long Bao (小笼包), 10 pieces at (TWD 200 ~S$8).

The favourite part has got to be the soup on the inside where it complements the skin of the dumpling as well as the pork meat wrapped altogether.

You can see why this bite-sized delicacy threw all the fans into frenzy mode.

There are also alternative fillings available for those who don't consume pork too.

And here is the Pork Ribs Noodle Soup (排骨面), in which the fried rice version won the hearts of many and one of them is me!

But I wasn't in the mood for rice at that moment, so I opted for something soupy.

Dayummm, those thick fat slices of juiciness are truly unforgettable and unbeatable.

I could just have ordered another set of meat just like that.

It's really really good.

Seemingly prawn-filled dumplings (虾肉蒸饺) which faired average.

Chinese Steamed Cake (千层油糕) which tasted pretty much like the Huat Kueh (hokkien).

Nothing much to shout about.

This has got to be my favourite version of the XLB.

The dessert version, Red Bean Xiao Long Bao (豆沙小笼包)!

We ordered a set of five just to try it, and I instantly fell in love at first bite.

Look at how much red bean filling it has!!!

Just pop these little darlings into your mouth and let them explode within your tastebuds.

If you are a red bean lover, this has got to be your addiction.

Thumbs up!

And here is a fun fact!

Do bring along a small notebook when you are in Taiwan.

There are always chops around lying somewhere in a corner and you can get to collect them all!

Like me! (these are only some I've collected)

YES, there is one hidden at Din Tai Fung too!

Look around! (;

Of course I should take a photo with the adorable one.

I know there are many distractions in the photo but I don't care. Heh.

If you have some empty space in your tummy, do consider to have some mango snowflake ice here at Yong Kang street.

You can't miss this huge shop when you walk along the streets.

We were both too full to have this, which was quite a pity because I heard this was quite good too!

Alrighties, that's all for now, folks!

Stay foodie!

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>鼎泰豐 (Din Tai Fung)<

N.194, Section 2,Xinyi Road, 

Da'an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106

(Nearest station : Dongmen Station, Exit 5)

Mon - Fri : 10am - 9pm

Weekends & Holidays : 9am - 9pm