Sesame Sss…treat!

Newly arrived at Sake Inn is Black Sesame paste from Shikoku Island, Japan. We rushed down to the shop even before their shutter was raised to meet the hotties!

Ms Ayako flew all the way from Japan to introduce it. Check out her good skin!

The pure natural micro-paste is a mixture of 60% black sesame, honey, brown sugar and only 0.1% of vegetable oil.

We were told that this amazing black paste is an anti-aging agent. Other than giving you good skin and hair, eat it daily with crackers or toast will reduce cholesterol…

Now we know how Ms Ayako get her good skin… Looks aside (referring to the paste) although it doesn’t look as appetizing, we have collected a number of good reviews.  A total of 4 out of 5 stars were given to it!  

Xue Ni, Yun Jie & Elaine from Bedok Green Secondary School stared at the plate of crackers blankly before taking a deep breath & their first bite. The girls smiled and claimed that their mum will buy it. ”It taste like peanut butter and smell nice.” The girls gave it 4 stars out of 5

Workaholic- Ms Hannah exclaimed that although it has a bitter aftertaste, she feels healthy and refreshed after her first bite.

Although they are not a fan of sesame, this studious group of professionals at Subway agreed that the flavor isn’t overpowering. Peanut lovers can give it a try. 4 stars out of

The shop staff at Happy Veg LOVES it! She could tell after her first bite that the ingredients are natural and it reminds her of her hometown…China..

Ah Ma loves it too!! The paste is not too sweet and has nice fragrance. Smooth but a little expensive …

 The sesame paste is high in calcium, rich in vitamin E and iron….Ok here’s the verdict: “Ma~! Please buy that small black black bottle of sesame paste you see near Sake Inn’s shop entrance”.

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We’re so over the moon!

Mid-Autumn Festival is just round the corner and many F&B operators are starting to deck out their yummy mooncakes.  Have you bought your mooncakes for your loved ones yet?  For those who are dating and married, it’s really important to present them as gifts to your partner/spouse’s parents (speaking from experience… Ha!).

We sussed out some of the mooncakes available at Tampines 1.

BAKERZIN (#01-39/40)

Truffle Mini Snowskin @$4.80 each or $36 for 8pcs

The highly publicized mooncake by Bakerzin – Sesame Truffle Mini Snowskin

This unique mooncake's sweetness is just right, except the snowskin is a little soft. This mooncake needs to be refrigerated at all times. We rate this mooncake 4 out of 5 stars.

Mini Truffle Snowskin - Single Malt Whiskey. This mooncake tastes better than it looks. No worries on the alcohol level as it is fit for children's consumption. We rate this mooncake 4 out of 5 stars.

EMICAKES (#B1-15)

Crystal Skin D24 Durian Mooncake @ $14.90 each

Or $58 for Ultimate 8 Set (6 mini + 2 regular-size mooncakes)

Durian lovers check this out: Emicakes offers D24 Durian Mooncakes!

We found the snowskin a little thick and hence the mooncake tastes rather sticky. The mooncake does not have a strong durian aftertaste. We rate this mooncake 3.5 out of 5 stars.

YAMAZAKI (#B1-14)

Mini Red Bean Mooncake @ $0.90 each or $3.20 for 4 pcs

Mini White Lotus Mooncake @ $1.70 each or $6.40 for 4 pcs

Mini White Lotus Mooncake with Salted Egg @ $2.60 or $10 for 4 pcs

For those who are worried about putting on weight and yet do not want to miss the festive celebrations, perhaps you may like to try Yamazaki's mini mooncakes. The crust is thin, which is nice. But the mooncakes taste a little dry. It's value for money though. We rate the mooncakes 3 out of 5 stars.

Hope the reviews are useful to you.

Here’s wishing you a happy Mid Autumn Festival!  Have a blessed time with your family and loved ones! 

Love, Tampines 1

Breakfast Time at Coffee Club!

For all those who still haven’t heard, Coffee Club at Tampines 1 is operating 24 hours 7 days a week! Cheer! Finally, there’s a place to hang out till wee hours.

Gamed to test out their service and food quality after a night of non-stop operation, we went to Coffee Club at Tampines 1 on a beautiful cooling morning with empty stomachs.

Before we even stepped into the cafe, we were greeted by a chirpy voice. Not bad, the waitress looked fresh and cheery (oh well, maybe she has just changed shift, doesn’t really matter so long as we got our service). She showed us to our seats and passed us the menus. Weren’t we spoilt for choice when we were shown the menu? Immediately, we went, “We want this, this and this!”

Here it is, these are what we got:

Homemade Turkish Bread Sandwich $6.80

This picture doesn’t quite do justice to the Homemade Turkish Bread Sandwich. The taste sure scores higher than the picture. Ham, melted cheddar cheese and generous servings of scramble eggs with greens sandwiched between two pieces of toast. Great stuff!

Mushroom Bruschetta $6.80

Mushroom lovers will find it hard to rate this down. Crunchy toasted bread topped with mushrooms and a final layer of melted cheese is really irresistible. Oh, almost forgot, what’s a breakfast without scramble egg!

American Breakfast $7.90

For all who loves variety, here’s the good old American Breakfast which seldom fails. What we had here at Coffee Club sure didn’t fail with its bacon strips, sausages, juicy tomato etc.

All items are served with a complimentary cup of regular coffee or English breakfast tea. You may also add on $2.50 for orange or apple juice, which we did^^

We were too full to try the delicious looking waffles and pancakes on the menu, will be sure to try those the next time. Or if you have tried them, share with us on your comments!

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Step back, Mr Coffee! Here comes Mr Tea!

We finally mean it when we say we are going for tea breaks because we are heading to Teadot! As per its name, Teadot is a heaven for tea lovers!

Located on level 3 of the mall, Teadot @ Tampines 1 breaks away from the norm with its exciting range of tea concoctions that will coddle your taste bud.

This open concept café which looks over the atrium offers a wide variety of fusion tea with exotic names. We were told that some cakes and drinks are “dating” ! Wooahh!

Couple 1: Raspberry Mousse & Artic Dargon Drew

–> Miss Jeju island? This Artic Dargon Drew (oolong tea with citron fruits)  will bring back memories of the island with chewy citron bits swirling at the bottom of the glass. Couple this with a slice of raspberry mousse and you’ll have a fulfilling tea break!

Couple 2: Choco Mousse & Nutty Galaxy

–> Nut lovers will love this Nutty Galaxy. A glass of awesome black frappe power-packed with natural goodness of USA peanuts and a slice of rich choco mousse will make the entire nutty treat invincible. Must try!

Couple 3: Lemon Meringue & Violet Dream

—>Having daily blues? Grab a slice of creamy lemon meringue and savour it with a glass of Violet Dream (earl grey + lavender bergamot)  to blow your blues away.

Couple 4: NewYork Cheesecake & Unextraordinary Tea Latte

—>This seemingly uninspiring couple can be lethal if you love cheese and milk. Unextraordinary Tea Latte (high mountain ceylon tea + milk) is a classic match with the creamy New York Cheese Cake. Perfect for tea breaks!

We don’t blame you if you are feeling hungry now. We will now give you more reason to head to Teadot immediately:

Purchase any 2 generous size drinks and enjoy $2 off.

Students on a budget can also flash their student cards to get the second drink at 1/2 price.

We now know the true meaning of having TEA breaks.

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What to Eat: Great Meal Deals @ F.I.S.H

If you are looking for good meals at affordable prices, here’s some cool deals available at F.I.S.H in Tampines 1.  The cool chic restaurant is offering daily specials that give you more reasons to meet up with your pals or bring your folks out for a meal.

MON Special: Enjoy a choice of selected main course at only $12++

TUES Special: Salad Bar @ 20% OFF!

WED Special: 15% OFF Total Bill (with min. 4 main courses ordered)

THU Special: Special Set Lunch Menu @ $20.90++ (includes soup/crispy silver fish + sirlion steak + a drink)

FRI Special: Enjoy 50% OFF coffee or tea with any main course ordered

SAT Special: Get 15% OFF U.S. cakes from 2.30pm – 5.30pm

SUN Special: 1 complimentary pasta with a min. 3 pastas ordered

MON & TUES Ladies Special: 1-for-1 Salad Bar for the ladies (yeah, sorry guys…)

The promotions are not valid on eve of public holidays and public holidays. Terms & conditions apply.  Find out more at F.I.S.H in Tampines 1 (#04-11).

Happy dining!!

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