Sakura International Buffet @ Yio Chu Kang Stadium

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Hazel

Sakura International Buffet Yio Chu Kang is proud to introduce it’s revamp storefont and brand image. With the newly revamp concept, it offers buffet aficionados a brand new dining concept. There are 8 new counters with the best of what Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Thailand, the US, France and Singapore has to offer.

Sakura is one of the affordable buffet place for family outings and friends gathering too. The new revamp outlet can accommodate up to 200 diners so no worrying about available seats.

For lunch session, they served typical hokkien prawn mee. But, you can find boston lobster and argentine red prawn hokkien mee as well as the hiroshima oyster omelette for dinner special. Fresh seafoods on the table!

Singapore local section with the local favourites, Hainanese Chicken Rice, Otahs and Satays are available too.

Of course live and fresh seafoods are not to miss in buffet lists. One of the highlight seafoods that is available in Sakura is the Whelk A La Bourguignonne (escargots).

Moving on, there is Japanese sections that served sushi and sashimi. Cold dishes are available with individual portioning. Salmon sashimi is nicely cut and taste fresh.

Their signature Portuguese bird nest egg tarts are freshly baked from oven. Soft and smooth custard with crispy crust.

Not to miss is the free flow liu sha bao at the chinese cuisine counter. It was surprisingly good when the bun was soft with custard oozing out as it is tore apart. I didn’t get the shots though.

DIY counter is available here. Diners can create their own laksa or noodles soup. Ingredients are available on the counter for you to choose and add on the amount as you please.

Lastly, do not miss out the dessert counter. Varieties of flavors and desserts choices that makes your saliva drooling. From banana tarts, rainbow cakes, puddings, durian cream puffs, durian pengats and ice-creams displayed beautifully on the display sections.My favourite is the haagen-daz ice-cream served with chocolate lava cake. So, remember to give your stomach more space for desserts.

Prices for lunch and dinner start from $17.90++ and $30.90++ respectively (adult prices) which are reasonable.

P/S: Thanks Natasha for the invite.

Sakura International Buffet Yio Chu Kang

210 Ang Mo Kio Ave 9

#01-208 Yio Chu Kang Stadium

Singapore 569777

Tel: 6754 8197

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/sakurainternationalbuffet

Operating Hours:

Lunch

(Last Serving 2:30PM)

Mondays to Friday – 11:30AM – 3:00PM

Saturdays/ Eve of Public Holidays – 11:00AM- 3:00PM

Brunch

(Last Serving 2:30PM)

Sundays/ Public Holidays – 11:00AM – 3:00PM

Dinner

(Last Serving 9:30PM)

Mondays to Thursdays – 5:30PM – 10:00PM

Buffet Pricing is available here

Movie Review: The Wedding Ringer

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Hazel

Add A Comment

The Wedding Ringer Movie is directed by Jeremy Garelick.

Synopsis:

Doug Harris (Josh Gad) is a loveable but socially awkward groom-to-be with a problem which he has no best man. With less than two weeks to go until he marries the girl of his dreams (Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting), Doug is referred to Jimmy Callahan (Kevin Hart), owner and CEO of Best Man, Inc. The company that provides flattering best men for socially challenged guys in need. What ensues is a hilarious wedding charade as they try to pull off the big con, and an unexpected budding bromance between Doug and his fake best man Jimmy.

My Review/ Verdict:

I enjoyed the movie with comedy story. The story is rather interesting plot. Hilarious and dramatic scenes starts from the beginning of the movie. The chemistry between Kevin Hart and Josh Gad brings out the humour and comedic in the scenes. I am also amazed by the ability of constant switching acting styles by Kevin Hart which injects the laughters and entertainments. And of course, there are touching moments towards the end where both leads found friendship in each other and the meaning of love.

P/S: Thanks to Sony Pictures for the invites.

Seng Steam Fish Restaurant 成蒸鱼与肉骨茶 @Taman Sri Tebrau, Johor Bahru

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Hazel

Add A Comment

Whenever weekend comes, my parents will decide whether to have home cook meal or dine out. During my last weekend, we went to Seng Steamed Fish Restaurant. Located at neighbourhood place where locals only know, the restaurant is situated near the end of Jalan Keris in Taman Sri Tebrau. Despite the location, their business is good with flowing customers all the time.

The lady boss gave a choice either steamed or fried. We opt for Seng Steam Fish’s signature deep fried boneless fish RM30.00. The fish is presented with 3D display where the fleshes are cut open. Deep crispy fried fish with the balance of sweet and sour with Thai style sauce. There are mayonnaise spreads over the dish as well.

Braised Pork with Braised Tofu and Preserved Vegetables RM20.00 which is also known as 3 in 1 dish by the staff. So, when you are patronizing and the staff said 3 in 1, this is the dish that they are referring to. Well balance portion served and the braised pork is tender and soft to my liking. As for the braised tofu and preserved vegetables, it is just taste like the way it should be.

Pumpkin with Yam was simple and yet comforting dish to go with in a meal.

Bitter Gourds with eggs tasted average. I would prefer to go with salted egg yolk though. Lady boss gave us a good price RM15.00 for both dishes (Pumpkin with Yam & Bitter gourds with egg). The portion is for 3pax.

Bak Kut Teh RM30.00 is available in the list. But I would suggest giving it a miss as it is not their signature one. There is no other ingredients in expect for meaty pork ribs and the soup.

Our total bill was RM100.00 for 5 pax which includes a pot of chinese tea RM5.00 and 5 bowls of rice. A bowl of rice costs RM1.00 and she said give us free for the rice. The open restaurant without air-conditioner also offers seafoods dishes as well. But, the dishes that usually you can see on almost each table are the ones that we ordered. So, you can expect the waiting time is ZERO! We are amazed with the speed of serving as the moment we ordered. The dishes are served to us. The kitchen has done the preparation earlier on and all dishes are only in warm condition. My parents were kind of disappointed with the foods quality as they compared since the last that tried years back. Nevertheless, the foods quality is still acceptable and pocket friendly for a zi char choice.

Seng Steam Fish Restaurant 成蒸鱼与肉骨茶

Address: 100, Jalan Kris

Taman Sri Tebrau

Johor Bahru

HazelDiary

Foods | Travel l Lifestyle

Sakura International Buffet @ Yio Chu Kang Stadium

Movie Review: The Wedding Ringer

Seng Steam Fish Restaurant 成蒸鱼与肉骨茶 @Taman Sri Tebrau, Johor Bahru