Tokyo Tokyo Karaage

I didn't know that they were just gonna be fried chicken, I thought they were torikatsu with gravy instead of tonkatsu sauce. Silly me.

I returned the order 3times as I were given a not thoroughly cooked chicken. They were uncooked on almost 3/4 of the part that I sent them back thrice. Up until the skin were too fried/almost burnt and the meat still not that done.

It was like they used frozen chicken and just threw it on a hot oil, frying just the skin and with the insides still raw. That was how my chicken looked and tasted like. Out of exasperation and hunger, I just told them to change my order to Fish Oyakodon and Yakisoba (solo)


- breaded fish fillet with a sweet glaze, nori strips and egg on top of white rice.

The oyakodon was sweet (because of the glaze) but well-cooked. While the yakisoba's as good as ever.

Happy Eating!

Cafe Mary Grace Chocolate Truffle Cake

The name was misleading. It shouldn't be named Chocolate Truffle but Chocolate Caramel Cake instead.



The supposedly truffle in between the chocolate cake, have a darker caramel taste than chocolate.
Somewhere there I was reminded of Polly's chocolate cake. Must be the condensed milk + chocolate taste that I was getting from it. But compared with Polly's, Mary Grace Chocolate Truffle will make you feel guilty after. I can finish an entire 8x12 Polly's cake in one sitting, but I can only finish a slice of Mary Grace Chocolate Truffle. Maybe because it was way sweeter too.



In spite of all that, it is now my favorite order at Cafe Mary Grace. I buy a slice or two every other day, and whenever they ran out of it, I feel sad. That must mean something, right?

Happy Eating!

A Day of Favorites

After my unsuccessful attempt for the nth time to redeem my Shui Hilot Spa massage voucher (I have been making a reservation since May, but were always given the same answer of we're fully booked or whom do you made a reservation to, as there were none written here, as if I am willing to waste a high cab fare for a 0% chance of being accommodated). I promised myself that that was the last as I don't want to waste my time and money anymore with them. I am refunding my voucher.

I was a customer since last year and was always been accommodated even  on occasions that I don't have reservations. So I am really sad with what's happening now with Shui. In their attempt to attract new customers they are sacrificing/losing old customers like myself.

Enough with that/them.

Disappointed with Shui I went to TGI Fridays for a snack to lift my sagging spirit.






And what else would bring a smile to my face but an order of one of my Friday's staples., the Chicken Fingers.



An order was still filling. The chicken strips big and tender and the fries incredibly crispy. The mustard dip was just too tangy that afternoon.

After my Friday's snack, I had a lot  of shopping done ( to further lighten my mood) and lost track of time. It was already 845PM when I noticed that I still haven't had dinner nor a drink yet.





- I wish! :-)

I passed by Cha Time in Landmark and ordered my favorite, Large Matcha Red Bean Smoothie, which I drank happily on my way to Bonchon in Greenbelt.



As this was an "all my favorites day", I ordered my Bonchon favorites, Soy Garlic Chicken Chops (4PCS) and Kimchi Coleslaw.





What a great dinner to cap off my night.......

Wait a minute, not yet, as there's still dessert.



I bought a couple of Pecan Butterscotch (very chewy), Belgian  Revel Bars ( the chocolate's taste was not that good, but the oatmeal mixture was delicious - buttery and sweet) and Fudgy Brownies ( which were fudgy and chewy, but lack sweetness) at Crukitchen in SM Makati.


Happy Eating!

Vanilla Bean Cafe

I have been here years ago and bought the same thing, I just forgot how it tasted thus the repeat, plus it's the one that stood out among all the cakes and bars on display.
I know that the White Chocolate Cheesecake is their bestseller, but so does the Cream Cheese Turtle Pie that I bought.



I ordered this with a hot green tea while I was waiting for Qi Wellness Spa to open.

It was lunchtime but I didn't want to stuff myself as I was scheduled for a massage in just a few minutes.

Well, it was sickeningly sweet and that's coming from someone who loves desserts and sweets, so that must mean something. That's a caveat in itself for those who would order it.



And there's a 10% service fee on every dine in orders but I didn't feel any additional service coming from them. I wasn't even given napkin/tissues or offered water. Basically they just handed my orders of tea and pie and forgot about me. And that's worth 10%.



Happy Eating!

VANILLA BEAN CAFE
Ground Level, Adamson Center Bldg.,
121 Leviste St., Salcedo Village,
Makati City

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore

I wanted to stay at the Marina Bay Sands during our Singapore trip, unfortunately the hotel was fully-booked on those days. Since I am already familiar with the Marina Bay area, I looked for hotels on that vicinity, Mandarin Oriental was also fully-booked thus came my third choice, The Fullerton Hotel.

Compared to the Mandarin where we previously stayed, The Fullerton wasn't near any malls, near as in "just-next-door" near. It was walking distance from Marina Square, Suntec and The Shoppes at the Marina Bay Sands, but those are all long walks. While Orchard and anywhere else are just a cab ride away :-) It was near the Merlion though, as in just across. You just have to cross the bridge and go down the stairs.

We took the first flight out of Manila and arrived at Singapore past 9AM. After immigration we looked around the shops first before booking ourselves a shuttle ride to the hotel. We arrived at the hotel around 11AM. Just as we alighted, the bellman got our bags and escorted us to the front desk. It was still too early for check-in, but we were immediately given a room. Cold towels and bottled water are always available on the concierge and reception areas for the hotel guests use. 

- awfully chocolate!!!







- complimentary bottled water, tourist information leaflets and cold towels for hotel guests (sorry for the blurred pic)

We were given a room on the 2nd Floor, the same level as their swimming pool area, which my husband regularly visited during our stay. He obviously loves swimming. 

- view from the pool area looking down

The room was nice- clean and spacious.  

- a personalized TV screen message greeted us on our entry


- tall but comfy bed




- office supplies


- more information about The Fullerton Hotel





- complimentary TWG teas, coffee and bottled water



- we used the umbrella our first day out




- toiletries kit




- clock and controls for the lights and curtain



- free wifi




- separate shower and toilet area





More pictures of Fullerton at night








My husband loved the hotel and all its amenities. Actually it's what he most liked of our trip.

Happy Eating!

THE FULLERTON HOTEL
1 Fullerton Square, Singapore 049178
Tel: +65 6733 8388
Fax: +65 6735 8388
Email: info@fullertonhotel.com