Budae Jjigae (Army Stew) - Easy Recipe

Ingredients:

The ingredients listed are the ones for our version. It will vary from the usual budae jjiage.

Kimchi

Bee hoon (you can use noodles) - soaked in cold water

Rice cakes

Mushroom (thin slices)

Chilli pepper paste (put according to your spice level)

Onions (sliced into strips)

Tofu (1/2 inch think squares)

Squid balls

Kimchi juice

Cheese for toppings

In a pot, place the onions first. Then place tofu, squid balls, rice cakes, mushroom, bee hoon in heaps.

Put water, kimchi juice and chilli pepper paste.

Let the boiling begin and scoop in bowls.

You can also add spam or luncheon meat, or slices of pork.

Budae Jjigae (Army Stew)

VERDICT
WILL: Abbey and I achieved another milestone financially and to celebrate that Abbey prepared Budae Jjigae as our dinner (because we miss the Budae Jjigae of Gangnam Wings). 

Abbey, made a simple and yet tummy-filling Korean Army Stew even the ingredients are not that much. 

The kimchi blended well with the soup and spiciness just gave another punch of flavour. Don't ever-ever skip rice cake on this meal! 

Happy eating.

StraitsKitchen (Halal Dinner Buffet) at Grand Hyatt Singapore

ABBEY: At Straits Kitchen was where Wilma’s company held their send off to her. The food choices here is great. They have Indian, Malaysian, Indonesian, Chinese, Japanese, and Western cuisines. 

I got sushi and sashimi for starter. Then I indulged myself with tandoori chicken, satays, fish and shrimp. I don’t know what happened but I got full in short amount of time but it seems I haven’t eaten much. 

I tried their durian ice cream and I need to get the hang of it. All I can say is that I’m not a fan yet. 

This hotel restaurant is definitely recommended.

StraitsKitchen (Halal Dinner Buffet) at Grand Hyatt Singapore
Satay on the making

StraitsKitchen (Halal Dinner Buffet) at Grand Hyatt Singapore
Desserts

StraitsKitchen (Halal Dinner Buffet) at Grand Hyatt Singapore
Chicken and Duck

StraitsKitchen (Halal Dinner Buffet) at Grand Hyatt Singapore
Shrimps and Sauces

StraitsKitchen (Halal Dinner Buffet) at Grand Hyatt Singapore
Rejoice Container Services Pte Ltd

WILL: Rejoice threw a farewell party for me and it was celebrated at StaitsKitchen in Grand Hyatt Singapore. 

You will think, oh it is just a local food! Nothing's new! WRONG! This is higher level of hawker food! 

What I love the most? Their chilli crab! The spiciness is just enough to blow your tastebuds! Next, the laksa. Laksa's soup is thick! Oh my! If I can only bring 5 of those home! Hahaha. Then, the desserts are amazingly tasty. The coconut toppings on it and the sweetness makes me comeback and stuff it all in my mouth. Haha. Gluttony! And before I forgot, thank you for the unlimited mangosteen. Haha! My favorite fruit. 

If you have friends or business associates visiting Singapore, this is a must-dine buffet! 

Yummmmy! 

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StraitsKitchen (Halal Dinner Buffet) 

(W) http://www.singapore.grand.hyattrestaurants.com/straitskitchen/

(P) Buffet Lunch

• SGD 56.00++ per person inclusive of free-flowing selection of five chilled juices, coffee & tea
• SGD 29.00++ per child (age 7 to 12 years) inclusive of free-flowing selected chilled juices
• Monday to Friday from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm
• Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Dinner Buffet

• SGD 66.00++ per person inclusive of free-flowing selection of chilled juices, coffee & tea
• SGD 36.00++ per child (age 7 to 12 years) inclusive of free-flowing selection of chilled juices
• Daily from 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm

For suppers after 9.15pm, guests may enjoy discounted prices on the buffet spread at the following rates:

• SGD 45.00++ per person inclusive of free-flowing selection of chilled juices, coffee & tea
• SGD 19.00++ per child (age 7 to 12 years) inclusive of free-flowing selection of chilled juices

(A) GRAND HYATT SINGAPORE,10 SCOTTS ROAD

(T) 65 6738 1234

Marco Polo Hotel Ortigas Manila - Staycation

ABBEY: Marco Polo Ortigas is a 3-year old hotel and we checked in for our Hearts’ Day celebration. 

The staff warmly welcomed us. Our room is at 41st floor with king-sized bed and a bathtub. Yey, they have Nespresso for coffee. And we also got 3 ponkans/oranges for Chinese New Year. 

The room was clean, the sheets are soft as well as the pillows. We had a relaxing stay at their hotel.

Marco Polo Hotel

Ortigas Manila

WILL: I am not surprised that Marco Polo Hotel in Ortigas received the Forbes 2017 and 2018 5-Star Award. Below are the reasons why:

1. Their staffs warmly and carefully attended to our needs. Like what? bottle of water, extra capsule for the Nespresso and tea, and additional tub salt.

2. Pool is tempered, it will be okay even if you swim after your dinner. 

3. Hotel service is right on time and on the right place when they fetched us after our Aiza and The CompanyY's concert. 

4. Their hotel rooms are dirt-free! The bed and pillows' softness fit my preference.

5. Bathtub and shower are spotless. I am not sure how the housekeepers do it? Amazing! 

6. Their public bathroom at pool area! OMG! It is like you are at an expensive salon. 

7. Their gym is awesome. No foul smell at all. 

8. There is Jollibee beside the hotel and it is 24hours open! Yahooo!!!

Rooms for improvement? Nah! Please be advised that you check the rates and fees on some travel booking sites. In our case, it is cheaper to have booking directly with them. We got the room for Php6,380.40 (without breakfast) per room and the hotel service from Greenhills back to Marco Polo is Php690.00/one way.

Totally and highly recommended for business and staycation needs!

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Marco Polo Ortigas Manila

(W)www.marcopolohotels.com

(A)1600 Meralco Ave, San Antonio, Pasig, 1600 Metro Manila, Philippines

(T)+63 2 720 7777

(E)resv.mnl@marcopolohotels.com