post christmas party at xl's place.
too much food and too much drinks for some.... shall not mention names.
next up: new year party on the 1st at tianli's place.
more photos, go to facebook.
post christmas party at xl's place.
i have fallen in love with kung fu fighting man. fighting!!
i think a man who can fight well is hot (ah bengs?)
i think a man who fights on behalf of his fellow countrymen is even hotter( our lovely army boys?)
i think a man who fights well, fights for the welfare of others and respects his wife/gf is the hottest! (so far no candidates)
P.S the above is inspired by the hit movie "ip man"
i think a man who can fight well is hot (ah bengs?)
i think a man who fights on behalf of his fellow countrymen is even hotter( our lovely army boys?)
i think a man who fights well, fights for the welfare of others and respects his wife/gf is the hottest! (so far no candidates)
P.S the above is inspired by the hit movie "ip man"
wk's belated birthday celebration 2008.
after much difficulty, he managed to book us all on sat. went for lunch at ikoi and then
headed to red dot(where else?) for drinks. can i just say that wk is super bad at drinking!
but all in all we had fun,just ike how we always do.
P.S we want to hold a reunion in 2010 jan time. all those people overseas, can u please come back during that time. lets try to make it happen this time round. especially kelvin tan.
after much difficulty, he managed to book us all on sat. went for lunch at ikoi and then
headed to red dot(where else?) for drinks. can i just say that wk is super bad at drinking!
but all in all we had fun,just ike how we always do.
P.S we want to hold a reunion in 2010 jan time. all those people overseas, can u please come back during that time. lets try to make it happen this time round. especially kelvin tan.
PRESENTING THE LONG-AWAITED TETSUYA'S DINNER PHOTOS!!!!
(This is an exclusive club of restauraunts and resorts... something like the Michelin guide! Tetsuya's obviously has been a long time member..)
(The menu for that night's dinner.. We were only give it at the end of the night, and we had to specially request for it! This changes seasonally to ensure only the best ingredients are used!)
(Pea soup.. in a martini glass.. Wasn't an impressive start, rated 6.5/10)
(OoooOOOOooo.. Smoked ocean trout topped with Avruga Caviar! Absolutely delightful! 8.7/10)
(Leek & Crab Custard. It tastes somethign like char-wa-mushi, however you spell tt jap thing. It's really really well made, think of it like extremely extremely soft tofu which just has no form of it's own. One of the most popular dishes of the table for the night, 8.1/10)
(Scampi, a.k.a Sweet Prawn. In3 different ways. The yellowish liquid in the shot glass in the middle is actually olive oil which is infused with lemon. Scampi is in it and coated when you take it out. Simply delightful, 8.3/10)
(Scampi wrapped with a thin slice of Pancetta. Gives absolute flavour to the sweet meat with that hint of saltiness, a 8.2/10)
(Marinated Scampi with white miso and lemon fruit. AMAZING. You can literally have fireworks going off in your mouth when you eat it. 9.2/10)
(Tetsuya's signature dish. Seared Ocean Trout with Konbu, Daikon seasoned on the top. My personal fravourite. Ocean Trout was chosen as it has a sweeter taste then Salmon. Tetsuya cooked this dish for a skeptical fish farmer who wanted to close down the ocean trout business in Australia, but changed his mind and specialised in Ocean Trout aftr eating it! a 9.8/10))
(Hmmm.. this is something like spanner crab sushi on a bed of avocado puree. Interesting and bold dish. Not really my liking, as i know how i like my crab! 7.4/10)
(Barramundi, the australian version of Sea Bass. Without a doubt, a very nice and 'clean dish'. Something to clear your pallets. 8.8/10)
(YUM YUM! First real MEAT course of the night! Spatchcock. It's a small bird, westerner style of our pigeon meant or kampung chicken. I don't know where to begin, but once you sink your teeth into it, you'll be anazed how juicy and tender the meat is! Bursting with flavour! 8.4/10)
(HOHOHO... This is Wagyu. Interestingly, the Wagyu is sliced thinly, and then rolled up. This allows is to be extremely tender and 'unique'. A very interesting way to serve it. Furthermore, the hint of lime and dash of wasabi provided it gives it a very 'asian' taste. 9.2/10)
(Somethign i guess only 'westerners' would like. Plain words---GREEN BEANS AND CHEESE. YUCK YUCK YUCK! 5.9/10)
(This dish is one of a kind. A first!! Those little cubes in the right side? It's BREAD! how creative and intriguing it is! Bottom the yellow thing is like.. some form of 'condensed milk, souffle style and taste? Left is beeroot sorbet! A must try and iconic dish which embraces local produce! 7.8/10)
(Youv'e gotta try it to comment on it! Personally, a 8.1/10)
(DEATH BY CHOCOLATE! AND YES, THIS IS WHERE IT MEANS WHAT IT SAYS! obviously the best choc desert i've had... 9.4/10)
(I think it's a macchiato... look how unique the cup is! 8.8/10)
(Fellas, don't be fooled by this teapot... it's made in JAPAN! From a very famous place which makes quality teapots. It's like 'blued steel', except it's made till it is black! Super heavy, maybe 3kg even when it's empty. Cost a whooping 400AUD just for it! i had gemicha, and no, it's not those cheap packet kind.. 9.2/10)
(Petit fours.. haha.. YUM YUM! 9.7/10)
AND WHAT A SURPRISE! TETSUYA IN PERSON!!! He's really nice and friendly! Can't wait till my next trip over!
(This is an exclusive club of restauraunts and resorts... something like the Michelin guide! Tetsuya's obviously has been a long time member..)
(The menu for that night's dinner.. We were only give it at the end of the night, and we had to specially request for it! This changes seasonally to ensure only the best ingredients are used!)
(Pea soup.. in a martini glass.. Wasn't an impressive start, rated 6.5/10)
(OoooOOOOooo.. Smoked ocean trout topped with Avruga Caviar! Absolutely delightful! 8.7/10)
(Leek & Crab Custard. It tastes somethign like char-wa-mushi, however you spell tt jap thing. It's really really well made, think of it like extremely extremely soft tofu which just has no form of it's own. One of the most popular dishes of the table for the night, 8.1/10)
(Scampi, a.k.a Sweet Prawn. In3 different ways. The yellowish liquid in the shot glass in the middle is actually olive oil which is infused with lemon. Scampi is in it and coated when you take it out. Simply delightful, 8.3/10)
(Scampi wrapped with a thin slice of Pancetta. Gives absolute flavour to the sweet meat with that hint of saltiness, a 8.2/10)
(Hmmm.. this is something like spanner crab sushi on a bed of avocado puree. Interesting and bold dish. Not really my liking, as i know how i like my crab! 7.4/10)
(Barramundi, the australian version of Sea Bass. Without a doubt, a very nice and 'clean dish'. Something to clear your pallets. 8.8/10)
(YUM YUM! First real MEAT course of the night! Spatchcock. It's a small bird, westerner style of our pigeon meant or kampung chicken. I don't know where to begin, but once you sink your teeth into it, you'll be anazed how juicy and tender the meat is! Bursting with flavour! 8.4/10)
(HOHOHO... This is Wagyu. Interestingly, the Wagyu is sliced thinly, and then rolled up. This allows is to be extremely tender and 'unique'. A very interesting way to serve it. Furthermore, the hint of lime and dash of wasabi provided it gives it a very 'asian' taste. 9.2/10)
(Somethign i guess only 'westerners' would like. Plain words---GREEN BEANS AND CHEESE. YUCK YUCK YUCK! 5.9/10)
(Youv'e gotta try it to comment on it! Personally, a 8.1/10)
(DEATH BY CHOCOLATE! AND YES, THIS IS WHERE IT MEANS WHAT IT SAYS! obviously the best choc desert i've had... 9.4/10)
(I think it's a macchiato... look how unique the cup is! 8.8/10)
(Fellas, don't be fooled by this teapot... it's made in JAPAN! From a very famous place which makes quality teapots. It's like 'blued steel', except it's made till it is black! Super heavy, maybe 3kg even when it's empty. Cost a whooping 400AUD just for it! i had gemicha, and no, it's not those cheap packet kind.. 9.2/10)
(Petit fours.. haha.. YUM YUM! 9.7/10)
AND WHAT A SURPRISE! TETSUYA IN PERSON!!! He's really nice and friendly! Can't wait till my next trip over!
Hi all~~~
If you think Jen's dinner was impressive, watch this blog and within the next 24hrs i'd post what i had last night... and a hint, the restauraunt starts with a T...
If you think Jen's dinner was impressive, watch this blog and within the next 24hrs i'd post what i had last night... and a hint, the restauraunt starts with a T...
i had the most expensive meal in my life. 200 aussie dollars! at this restaurant in sydney called rockpool. it is one of the top 50 best resturants in the world. we tried the 9 course tasting menu.
1) sterline caviar on prawn toast
2) mussel and saffron broth with garlic cream
6) seared quail and "60 degree" quail egg with pork and prawn pastry, red curry sauce
7) slow cooked rangers valley 300 day grain fed beef short rib with chinese braised shitake mushrooms and spring onion cake
9) date tart
i am not sure if there is going to be another one. if so, i am betting it is going to be a long long time away. here are the pictures. the food was really good.
1) sterline caviar on prawn toastortiz 'gran reserva' salted anchovy with tomato confit on toast
yellowfin tuna with ginger, soy and yuzu jelly
2) mussel and saffron broth with garlic cream3) marron and various tomato flavoured salad" confit, dried and jelly" with gazpacho
4) seared scallop with stir fried southern calamari , smoked bacon and squid ink noodles
5) pan fried bar rockcod with cabbage, clams, serrano ham, tea smoked potato and herb butter sauce
6) seared quail and "60 degree" quail egg with pork and prawn pastry, red curry sauce7) slow cooked rangers valley 300 day grain fed beef short rib with chinese braised shitake mushrooms and spring onion cake
8) vanilla cream cup with strawberries and rosewater granita
9) date tarti don't think i am cut out for fine dining. i am just an average girl, who most probably fit best in like average places hahah. i was already dying after 1 and a half hours. the whole meal took 3 hours.i kept fidgeting around, stretching my legs, etc... but i am going to take it as a learning experience.so next time not so country bumpkin.
P.S thanks tianli and ines for bringing me there
Well, its official. the world is crashing and burning, wotcha gonna do huh?
i say live life a day at a time and do all the things you want to do before extremist militants make you a millipede.
now, who's still up for that end of year trip to tim bak 2? or my easter trip up to port douglas/barrier reef.
i'll be in singapore from the 19th of Dec to the 9th of Jan, hope to catch you old farts then, before you fade away.
till then, peace out, stay safe but not too safe, and most definitely, not dull
i say live life a day at a time and do all the things you want to do before extremist militants make you a millipede.
now, who's still up for that end of year trip to tim bak 2? or my easter trip up to port douglas/barrier reef.
i'll be in singapore from the 19th of Dec to the 9th of Jan, hope to catch you old farts then, before you fade away.
till then, peace out, stay safe but not too safe, and most definitely, not dull
Daryl Daryl happy 25th birthday!
hope that life will be as smooth and sweet as a strawberry smoothie. lame right?!
sorry i did not bring my hp so i am unable to msg you. ha.
hugs,
jen
hope that life will be as smooth and sweet as a strawberry smoothie. lame right?!
sorry i did not bring my hp so i am unable to msg you. ha.
hugs,
jen
Guys i found some discs containing these.hilarious. sorry ah i could not resist not posting these old skool pictures. i think tharin is the only one who looks the same man. and well lao chen is a popular guy i must say. and tianli, who the hell is that girl? i have no idea what that picture is doing in my camera. HA. i think she is your uni friend right, we met her at starbucks hol village. kelvin picture is just there cause it is just there. haha.
bye i am going for a vacation til december.
bye i am going for a vacation til december.
