Friday, August 24, 2018

Little Elephant Thai Bistro

Restaurant Rating - 2/5
Vegetarian options - 1.5/5
Location - Tiong Bahru
Presentation - 2/5
Ambiance - family, casual


Retro decor 

Milk tea
Lemongrass drink


Vegetarian spring rolls
Pineapple fried rice
Pad Thai

We went there on a rainy afternoon with colleagues for lunch. The place is nice and cosy, bustling with office lunch-goers. However, it is one of those places that does not understand vegetarian crowd. Not many options for vegetarians. We pretty much ordered the only 2 options available for main course. Not going back there again.

Website
57 Eng Hoon St, #01-72, Singapore 160057

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Shahi Maharani North Indian Restaurant

Restaurant Rating - 4/5
Vegetarian options - 4/5
Location - Raffles city mall
Presentation - 4/5
Ambiance - family, casual
Dress code - Smart casuals


Okra fry
Veg sizzler
Pani puri shots
Paneer butter masala
Mixed vegetables
Dal tadka
Jeera rice

Shahi maharani is Indian Michelin star restaurant. The ambiance and food is nice but like every other fine dining place you are spending extra dollars for the brand name. There are similar (if not better) restaurants that provide the same kind of food, but Shahi Maharani has its fan base. Just like other fine dine restaurants, the starter portions are outrageously small to share in a big group and soon before you realize it would have burnt your pocket.

Website
252 North Bridge Rd, #03–21B, Singapore 179103

Saturday, August 18, 2018

Blu Kouzina

Restaurant Rating - 4/5
Vegetarian options - 5/5
Location - Dempsey
Presentation - 3/5
Ambiance - family, casual
Dress code - Smart casuals


Spankopita
Dolmades 
Harissa
Grilled pita

This was a long pending restaurant in my list of restaurants to try. It was worth the wait. 
This place is a heaven for vegetarians as they are spoiled with options. 

As we worked through the menu, we ended up ordering a lot of starters/small bites that we were full and did not get to the main courses at all. I will have to go there a couple of more times to some more vegetarian options on offer.

Although the food is good here, the ambiance is not something to write home about. We went there on a Saturday and the place was crowded, noisy and stuffy. There are quite a lot of restaurants in Dempsey that have a better ambiance. 

Website
DEMPSEY HILL, 10 DEMPSEY ROAD (BLK 10),#01-21, 247700 SINGAPORE.

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Nature Cafe

Restaurant Rating - 4/5
Vegetarian options - 5/5
Alexandra - Bukit merah 
Presentation - 3/5
Ambiance - family, casual


Petai Fried Rice
Mock mutton curry with brown rice

Satay
This is my go-to place for some oriental comfort food. I have frequented this place multiple times now and not a single time has it been disappointing.
Each time I go, I discover something new to eat. I cannot pick just a few favorites from this place. Just go order something on the menu and it will be good.

The place also offers western cuisine on its menu. I haven't tried anything western and probably would not. I like the oriental and local dishes on offer.

Website
NO 8 BOON LAY WAY #01-29 TRADE HUB21
6515 5939 BOON LAY

NO 12 KALLANG AVE .THE APERIA #02-14/15
6702 3962 KALLANG

BLK 11, JALAN BT MERAH #03-4462/4460
6276 5049 BUKIT MERAH

NO 3 TEMASEK BOULEVARD #B1-148, SUNTEC CITY. NORTH WING
6266 6692 SUNTEC CITY MALL




Thursday, August 9, 2018

The Mango Tree

Restaurant Rating - 3/5
Vegetarian options - 3/5
Location - East coast road
Presentation - 3/5
Ambiance - family, casual


Mixed veg pakoras
Tandoori paneer tikka

Tomato soup

If you are a fan of Kerala(a southern state in India) cuisine, you will like this place. 
The presentation/dishes used gives a traditional feel and looks good.

We ordered the below for main course, but too busy eating that I forgot to capture photos:
  • Rotis
  • Mango Mapas (green mango curry)
  • Avial
  • Appam
Of all the above, the mango curry is not something that I am going to order again.

Website
91 East Coast Road, #01-00, Singapore 428791

Sunday, August 5, 2018

Slappy cakes

Restaurant Rating - 3/5
Vegetarian options - 3/5
Location - (multiple) Universal Studios Singapore
Presentation - 3/5
Ambiance - family, casual

Cook your pancakes at your table
Vegetable Benedict
It is fun for kids!
They have multiple pancake bases - Whole grain, Pandan, Chocolate, Zucchini and Buttermilk.
We are spoiled for choices for toppings with both savory and sweet things on offer.

Our pick was butter milk with chocolate chip filling, whipped cream and maple syrup.

Website
The Grandstand 200 Turf Club Road (Old Turf Club in Bt.Timah) #01-20/21
Resorts World Sentosa 26 Sentosa Gateway (next to Universal Studios)
Plaza Singapura 68 Orchard Road, #03-02

Friday, August 3, 2018

Masons @Gillman

Restaurant Rating - 3/5
Vegetarian options - 4/5
Location - Gillman barracks, Alexandra
Presentation - 3/5
Ambiance - friends, family, business lunches
Dress Code - casuals


Pasta Semplice
Franucci
Vegeteriana
Flat white

Location is the best thing about this place. Also, they have quite a good range of vegetarian food and allow for customization when requested. The price is well balanced too and not too hefty like Italian food can get. Overall a decent place for lunch with work friends or after work dinner/drinks.

8 Lock Rd, Gillman Barracks, Singapore 108936