Shashlik Restaurant

Pat & Joan at Shashlik


On 10 September 2011, I met Joan for Novena Service. After that we headed for dinner. We were supposed have Dinner at Three Monkeys at Orchard Towers. When we arrived, we learnt the restaurant had shifted. Joan and I thought of Shashlik and we headed there instead for dinner.

Located at Far East Shopping Centre #06-19, Shashlik is a restaurant known for its Russian Cuisine. It is always full house. We were thankful to get a seat without making any reservations.

Joan with her Steak Garlic

The steak was juicy and delicious. Could have been a better presentation though.


Steak Garlic ( $25)


Pat and her Dinner

Shashlik - Pork Fillet with Russian Salad ( $22)

Well known for its fillet, one can select either the beef or pork. I opted for the Pork Fillet. Russian salad is slightly sour, with the vegetables and the fruits.

Sizzling hot Fillet

Baked Alaska ( $18)

The highlight of the evening. Our dessert was none other than the baked alaska. Witness the cake in flames. An exciting sight. A layer of wine is poured over the cake before the waitress lights the cake on fire. A mini colourful display.

Beautiful sight

All set to attack the cake - I wonder how baked is it?

Yap, Pat is having half the baked Alaska - yummy

Check out our baked Alaska

The cake is soft and the cream is rich. Simply delicious. I will be definitely be back to Shashlik to explore more Russian cuisine.

Gyeongbok Palace (Korea)

Pat & Jo in Seoul

Gyeongbokgung, also known as Gyeongbokgung Palace or Gyeongbok Palace, is a royal palace located in northern Seoul, South Korea. It was first constructed in 1394 and reconstructed in 1867, it was the main and largest palace of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon Dynasty. The name of the palace, Gyeongbokgung, translates in English as "Palace of Shining Happiness."



Pat with one of the 12 zodiac signs

The rooster

Scenic view of Korea, a different side of asia.

Gyeonghoeru also known as Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, is a hall used to hold important and special state banquets during the Joseon Dynasty.

Relaxing Sight - nice blue sky

Being the centre of attention

Spot the Dragon

Our first taste of Korean culture

Italian feast at Jack's place

After watching the SJI concert at botanic garden on 25th September 2011, Gina and I headed out for dinner. We took the longer path and passed by Evans Road where I recalled having dinner at Wine Company with my friend last year. We were very tempted to try the Prata place.However, as it would be a long walk out in the dark after dinner, we gave it a miss. We ended at Jack's place at Anchorpoint.

Indeed we were suprised by the spread of Italian food they offered. Located at #01-09/10, it was indeed a cosy place for both of us.

Garlic Bread

Seafood Stew ($13)

This dish consisted of prawns, squids, clams, fish, tomato sauce, cream and pasta. This dish was simply delicious. It's the sauce that made the difference. Gina couldn't help herself to the sauce onto her dish.

Spaghetti ( 13.50)

Gina had the prawn spaghetti. She mentioned she will try my dish next time.

Our Italian Dinner for the evening

Time for dinner - Pat is Hungry

Ice cream Profiteroles ($6.20)

3 ice cream puffs shared among the 2 of us. The ice cream just melted in our mouths. Trust Pat and her sweet tooth.

Happy Pat with her desserts

Kimchi Making in Korea

The Korean Babe
I never expected to visit Korea, yet by a twist of fate, I visited Jeju and Seoul in August 2009 with Cuifen (Jo) my pal from Secondary school days. For someone who has never eaten Korean food, it was certainly an experience for me. That year was indeed a SEA Trip as I also visited Cambodia year end with Sern Yin.

The original state of Kimchi

Our first stop upon arrival, we were whisked off to Ginseng Monopoly Showroom where we had first hand experience in a kimchi-making session.

The various ingredients for Kimchi

Our instructor for the day speaking in Chinese

Pat with her kimchi

Pat & Jo with our Kimchi

We were then given the opportunity to put on the Korean outfit. That was fun. i recalled my friend remarked that I look more korean than Japanese when I wore the 2 outfits on separate travel photos. Whenever I travel to Europe, I am always mistaken to be a Japanese.

Korean babe :)

Pat & Jo - nice combination of colours

All set for meal time

Check out for more Korean adventures :)

Dinner at Serenity

Care for some spanish food?
On 3 September 2011, a Saturday Evening, I met Eunice and Ailing for dinner at Serenity Spanish Bar & Restaurant. Eunice had this craving for Spanish food. Both Ailing and I were there early, hence while waiting for Eunice, we ordered a plate of appetizers.

Serenity - Located at #01-98/99 VivoCity

Empan Croquetas ($12.80)

Homemade Spanish tuna puff, chicken croquetas and tiger prawn croquetas

Shared among the three of us. I liked the tiger prawn corqueta, the ingredient was unique and it gave a different flavour.

Pat and her croquetas

Ailing & Pat

Pat & Eunice

The 3 of us -Ailing, Eunice & Pat

Vegeta Spaghetti ( $18)

Check out the big mushroom on this dish. Ailing had the vegetarian spaghetti and she mentioned it was tasty. A healthy dish indeed.

No wonder Ailing is so slim :)

Ailing and Eunice

Pat and the Spanish Rice - Preparing herself for spanish food when she visits Spain

Pat and the wine bottles

Paella Valen for 2pax - $43

Both Eunice and I shared this dish. Eat this dish when it is hot. The seafood of mussels, prawns and squid were fresh. Mix them with Paella - simply delicious.

Eunice helping herself to the food

Our Drinks at Pacific Coffee

Chilling out in the open air

Posing for the camera - Ailing & Pat

Here's to a lovely Saturday evening.

It was good to catch up with excolleagues Ailing and Eunice. Wonderful time spent and I certainly look forward to the next gathering.