Kim Gary Plus Hong Kong Restaurant (ION Orchard)

It has been a very long time since I last visited Kim Gary. I noticed that it has opened a new branch at ION Orchard and it is called - Kim Gary Plus.

Maybe it was because I was out of touch with Hong Kong cafes, did Kim Gary used to have so many items on its menu??? There were too many so I couldn't photograph the menu page by page for you. The menu was so extensive that I took quite a while to decide what to have.

Well, as a full-fledged carnivore, the above promo caught my attention!
*rawrssss*
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The sets are served with choice of soup (borsh or cream soup) and a beverage.

I was happy to see that my Cream Soup was filled to the brim! Haha.. Though it was not as hot as I wanted, it was warm enough to my standard. I like that the soup was not diluted but I thought that they could've added another pinch of salt to enhance the tastiness.

What a pretty presentation of a Garlic Bread in a basket~~ It was soft and fluffy!

My main highlight: Combo Hot Plate Set ($19.50) consists of grilled pork chop, fish fillet and chicken chop. Wow, it was sizzling hot! The choices of sauces are: white sauce, red sauce, garlic sauce or black pepper. And my choice was black pepper~

So how much do I love meat? I finished all of what was served! LOL.. The pork was tender, fish was not overcooked, and the chicken was moist. My only tiny complaint is the corn. It was not sweet lor. I was a bit disappointed... But actually, other than my three pieces of meat, the sides don't matter to me.

Fried Nissin Noodles with Chicken and Fried Egg ($9.90) - at Kim Gary, don't be embarrassed to order instant noodles that cost almost $10. Because, Kim Gary made the instant noodles taste like they are worth $10. Wahahahaa.. just my personal opinion though. Anyway, it was really very nice. Not only it was tasty, full of flavour, it was very springy in texture because the very fact that it is instant noodles!
Verdict: What to do? If I need a quick fix for my craving for big portion of food at an affordable price in town (or specifically at ION), I guess Kim Gary Plus would be one of my top choices!


Kim Gary Plus Hong Kong Restaurant (ION Orchard)
Address: ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn #B4-66, Orchard, 238801
Tel: 68357048
Website: http://www.kimgary.my/

Just Like It! (ION Orchard)

Wanna have some ice cream?
Let's have the scientists concoct ice cream in a dark and mysterious laboratory down in the basement!

Just Like It! has just opened another outlet at ION Orchard (B4) on 3 August. Barely a week since its opening, the shop has attracted groups and groups of curious crowd. Everyone awaited and watched the making of the scientifically produced ice cream.

First and foremost, let's check out the menu~
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Additional information:
- Regular cup is about one scoop and large cup is about two scoops of ice cream
- It costs RM9.90 for a regular cup and RM11.90 for a large cup in Malaysia.

See how the ingredients are stored in conical flasks! Once you've decided the ice cream flavour, your cute scientist shall start the ice cream experiment..

This is the part of the experiment where the crowd starts to gather. Liquid nitrogen is odorless, colorless and non-flammable. The method of using liquid nitrogen to prepare frozen desserts has been widely used and commercialized recently.

Experiment completed with success! Check out the ball of ice cream neatly scooped into the cup by the cute scientist.
(*whispers* He does look like a science student working in a lab though.. Hahahaa~)

For novelty's sake, gotta try!

And for those who love cuties in lab coats, what are you waiting for?

Just Like It!
Address: ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn #B4-35, Orchard, 238801
Website: https://www.facebook.com/justlikeit.sg

Killiney Kopitiam (Marina Square)

I wanted to have breakfast at the Big M but I lost my vote to the majority. Hence, we settled for breakfast at Killiney Kopitiam @ Marina Square.
Each meal set comes with coffee or tea. If you wish to change your drink, there's an additional charge. Of course, ala carte menu is available.

Aglio Olio was unexpectedly good. The spaghetti was cooked to the right texture and the prawns were sweet and succulent. Of course, it can't be compared to restaurant standard. But for a cafe, especially Killiney that is famous for its traditional toast, the Aglio Olio was above my expectation. (^O^)

Supreme Mee Siam is supreme because of the two prawns. According to my Peranakan food expert, the gravy was good for its price. It fared well in the hitting the spots of spiciness, sweetness and sourness. You get what you paid for!

Halibut Fish & Chips came with a generous portion of fries and three smaller than expected fish fillets. It was served with ketchup and (big spoonful of) tartar sauce. I like how this fish & chips was freshly fried and served hot! But there was nothing fascinating about the taste. Quite plain to be exact. Please note that this fish & chips came after a twenty-minute wait 'cos they fried this upon ordering. So, don't order this if you're rushing for time.

Verdict: Hmmmm.. Good to have a change in breakfast choices every now and then.. But there's a good reason why people stick to traditions.. Maybe next time, I'll order their traditional toast instead.. Heehee~~

Killiney Kopitiam (Marina Square)
Address: Marina Square, 6 Raffles Boulevard, #02-230A/231A/232
Phone: 90716168
Opening hours: (Mon - Fri) 07:30 - 22:00 (Sat) 07:30 - 23:00
(Sun & PH)08:30 - 22:00
Website: http://www.killiney-kopitiam.com

Huber's Deli (The Grandstand)

I've been waiting to try Huber's Deli for more than a month since it's opening at PasarBella @ The Grandstand!

Let's take a look at its menu~~

Not knowing much about what's good and what's not..
The staff recommended Spicy Pork ($7.80)..

Hmmm.. I can't take food that are too spicy
but the staff assured me that it would be just a bit of spiciness..
Hence I went ahead with it..

Pretty box with a delicious naughty message:
You'll probably bite off more than you can chew!

Time to open up the box!

Ta-daaaa~ You can add whatever sauce you like at the counter..
There are BBQ, mustard, chilli and ketchup..

The large amount of sauerkraut and melted cheese toned down the spiciness of pork sausage! Big big love for the sauerkraut! It was nicely done and it went so well with the sausage..
Ambience: Situated within PasarBella.. The environment is pretty already.. There was a crowd but it was not packed.. I considered it vibrant but not a noisy place.. There are many small tables in the eating area around Huber's Deli.. There are also more seats on the 2nd level.. I did not have problems finding an empty table on a Saturday afternoon.. If you are going in a big group.. you can join up the small tables.. People are easy-going there under the dim lightings, feeling relaxed.. Heehee~

Verdict: I don't mind trying other sausages/sandwiches if I'm going back to PasarBella again.. (^O^)

Huber's Deli (The Grandstand)
200 Turf Club Road
Tel: 67371588
Operating hours: (Daily) 09:00 - 17:00
Website: https://www.facebook.com/hubersdeli

Oceans of Seafood

Oceans of Seafood consists of two restaurants - Japanese Restaurant and International Seafood Restaurant. They are opposite each other..

Japanese Restaurant

International Seafood Restaurant

I chose to sit at the Japanese Restaurant as I was tempted by the setting and ambience..

I was given two menus - the menus of both restaurants: (^O^)

(Click here for PDF)

*Please note that there is different menu if you are seated at the International Seafood Restaurant. (^__^)

I have mixed feelings for Salmon Chirashi ($18).

Thumbs up: Visually pleasant aside, the salmon was quite fresh. It was of generous portion and the slices were thick and big.

Small flaw: the rice sticks to the bowl! I found that the rice was a bit dry, thus it gets glued to the bowl. Perfect Japanese rice does not glue to the bowl.

Oceans' Taster ($178) was probably the best seafood platter I had in recent months.. (the ones I had in Japan were probably the best I ever had).. The platter arrived with three sauces - black pepper sauce, butter and garlic sauce. See pics below for a better view of the crab, lobster and king prawns..

The words to describe the humongous crab, fleshy lobster and big prawns are only.. only.. only.. Succulent, Sweet, Satisfied! It's such an "Sss" platter!

I did not dip the sauce for the crab and lobster because it would be such a waste! The seafood were so fresh.. There was no need for the sauce..
Also, because the seafood were so fresh, there was no need to cook it in a complicated way..

I guess the seafood was cooked simply with salt, garlic and butter/oil..

The crab had a strong buttery taste which complements the sweetness of the flesh.. Awwwwwwesomeness max!

The lobster comes off the shell easily.. no hassle.. proves FRESHNESS! Without dipping any sauce, I stuffed half of the lobster meat in one mouthful.. O.M.G.. all my stress from work was relieved in one bite!

I had fun shelling my big prawns because they came off so easily.. I had some of them without dipping any sauce.. They were so springy! hahahaha...

For some prawns, I tried dipping the sauces.. Personally, I thought they did not go well with black pepper because it overpowers the prawn and diminishes the sweetness of the fresh prawns.. Wasted! Some might like the creamy and fragrant butter but I'm not a fan.. I preferred the garlic sauce that brings out or even enhances the sweetness of prawns.. (^O^)

How fresh were the seafood?

The waiter came to me and said: "Fresh right? Like they are alive!"
Hahahahaa...

Ambience: Above average. Suitable for many, including family with children, group gatherings, couples and friends.. There is a crowd but the seats are rather spaced out.. So you will have a personal space to talk to your group/friend(s).. The dim lightings makes me feel comfortable.. I mean everyone is psychologically 1/4 drunk/relaxed under dim lightings..

Hygiene: Though there is a display of raw seafood like a wet market, there was no stench of fishiness and the environment was kept dry and clean.. No worries about slipping and falling on wet floors.. Also, because the place is still new.. so there would be a standard of cleaniness.

Verdict: Second visit? I'm planning to plot a date on my schedule already! I've decided to invest more on the seafood from the International Seafood Restaurant and probably just order sashimi from the Japanese Restaurant. (^O^)


Oceans of Seafood
PasarBella @ The Grandstand
200 Turf Club Road
Tel: 64661005
Operating hours: (Daily) 09:30 - 21:30
Website: http://oceansofseafood.com.sg/

Hippopotamus Restaurant Grill

the photos of this post were taken with my sister's new camera.. hmmm.. i'm more used to my camera so i'm not very satisfied with the pictures.. nonetheless.. my sis and i were very satisfied with the steaks at Hippopotamus Restaurant Grill..

of course.. be realistic with your expectations.. don't compare the steaks with those that cost more than 100 bucks in up-scale and high class restaurants..

considering the price range, i'd say Hippopotamus Restaurant Grill offers better steaks than Aston.. however, Aston has a better range in the choices of sides..

but i'll hold my reservations on commenting on how good or bad Hippopotamus Restaurant Grill is.. the restaurant is relatively new and i felt that it is not well-established yet.. the location is rather secluded at basement 1 of Marina Square..

when i was walking towards the restaurant, i thought it was empty.. but i realised the customers were all ushered to the back of the restaurant.. i just thought that they should fill up the seats at the entrance of the restaurant.. it's a psychological cum marketing technique.. by filling up the seats near the entrance create a false impression that the restaurant is popular and considering human's curiosity of "how could i miss this??!" will draw more customers.. rmb how we will queue in a queue even when we dunno what we are queueing for? it's the same logic..

anyway.. the staff were all courteous and knowledgeable.. very approachable.. pls don't hesitate to ask them if u have any questions! i'm not a pro when it comes to steak.. there are so many different parts of the cow where the steaks came from.. and i dunno which are what and what is where.. simply, i dunno what i'm eating.. but i know it's nice.. that's it.. haha~~




i like that they offer potato chips while u slowing decide what u want on the extensive menu of steaks.. but i really dunno how to appreciate the bread they provide after they took ur order.. if the bread hit the glass, the glass will shatter.. LOL..

let's get on with what my sis and i had.. ooops! sorry.. there'll be no explanation of the dishes coz i've forgotten what i had.. i know it's steak.. no worries.. i can assure u that the steaks at Hippopotamus are good and value for money.. XD






P.S.: they offer course meal but the main course (includes 3 sides) itself is very filling already! so if u go in pair, one course meal (main course with 3 sides plus appetiser and dessert) to share / two main courses would be enough..
Hippopotamus Restaurant Grill
6 Raffles Boulevard
#01-204/205 Marina Square
Tel: 63385352