Probably the best Ayam Penyet in town

Built in the 1970’s, Lucky Plaza has been a popular hangout place for Indonesians and Fillippinos domestic helpers during weekends.  However, it is also a popular spot for locals to seek out value for money eats in town.

Do you know that a handful of restaurants located here are owned by Indonesian businessmen?  Undoubtedly, their local dish, ayam penyet (also known as smashed fried chicken), got our local taste buds hooked to it.

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Food bloggers tea party at the kitchen playground

Last Saturday, Asian Food Channel (AFC) hosted a tea party for an exclusive group of food bloggers at their AFC Studio Cooking School located at the 7th floor of Orchard Central.  As Valentine’s Day was a couple of days away, we got our hands dirty and had some fun baking heart-shaped sugar cookies!

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There’s seriously some fishy business going on

As Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, many restaurants have came out with attractive menus to entice couples to dine together.  It is no surprise that Fish & Co., well known for their seafood served on metal platters, come out with their Valentine’s Day menu.  I was invited to preview their xoxo platter for 2 on their first day of promotion.

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Situated in the recently renovated Mandarin Gallery amidst other upscale restaurants, Jones the Grocer has caused quite a talk in town for having good weekend brunch.  However, I happened to be in Orchard road one night and decided to try out their dinner, which is available from 6 to 10pm daily.

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