ABBEY : I lost to Wilma with our Showdown of Generals (mobile version of Game of the Generals) and the wager is that the winner will pick where to have dinner and the loser will pay. Wilma confessed that she really want to have a Vietnamese meal for a long time. So off we go to Co Chung (Plaza Singapura). We had a serving of spring rolls, grilled pork sandwich, and crab paste and pork vermicelli soup.
The spring rolls are good specially when you dip it in the sweet-salty sauce. We even requested for another round of dip. Our sandwich taste great; the char of the grilled pork and the crunchiness of the vegetables. And the soup will give you the taste of Vietnam. You know it is Viet noodles if it has lime, fresh coriander, julienned carrots and fish sauce.
I can say that I lost the battle even before it started. Haha.
Co Chung Singapore - Authentic taste of Vietnam Goi Cuon
Co Chung Singapore - Authentic taste of Vietnam Banh Mi Thit Nuong
Co Chung Singapore - Authentic taste of Vietnam Bun Rieu Cua
Co Chung Singapore MENU
Co Chung Singapore MENU
Co Chung Singapore MENU
WILL: Abbey was defeated in our Best of Three for Game of The Generals. The bet? He treats me at Co Chung - Plaza Singapura. I am craving for Vietnamese food for weeks and having BanhMi and Pho at that time gave me a relief.
Co Chung is not ordinary. The crab and prawn flavour dominated their Crab Paste and Pork Vermicelli Soup! Oh so yummy! Grilled Pork Sandwich fillings are just the same as others but their buns are extra softer.
Not regretting that we tried this Co Chung at Plaza Singapura. Definitely recommendable! Go and satisfy your Vietnamese food cravings.
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Co Chung Singapore - Authentic taste of Vietnam
(F) https://www.facebook.com/cochungvietnam/
(H) Monday to Sunday : 11am - 9pm
(A)68 Orchard Road, #B2-20, Plaza Singapura, Singapore 238839
Capella Singapore - Sentosa Hotel & Resorts in Singapore | FREE Constellation Room
WILL: Good hotels are not always at Marina Bay Area surrounded by skyscrapers of Singapore some “greater” ones are located at luscious greeneries of the Sentosa island and one of those is the LUXURY 5-STAR Hotel and Resort, CAPELLA.
How do I found out about Capella? When Horst Schulze (the founder of Ritz Carlton Hotels) talk about Capella’s service and said it is better than Ritz. Well, who will not be enticed on that no holds barred description? Immediately Capella is on our bucket list. To add up a reason why Capella is to check out the emblem of President Trump and North Korean Chairman Kim Jong-un. That’s a history!
Another reason? Price wise? They are offering almost the same rate BUT with ala-carte buffet breakfast, $100 dining voucher, free high tea, complimentary fruit basket, free to consume juices and cola on your fridge and a curated activities not only for couple but for the whole family. Ladies and gentlemen please let the Culturist Team know your preferences on activities you want them to book for you. It is like you have your own butler right? Oh! Don’t worry about how to go to the hotel, they also have a complimentary shuttle from Harbourfront station.
We were greeted with a smile when we arrived the hotel. Done the Trace Together check-in and temperature checking, we signed some papers at the reception and after few minutes one of Culturist came with us to to acquaint us to our room.
Our room? I booked for Premier Seaview King Bed Room for $828.00 BUT we were upgraded to Constellation Room. That FREE upgrade almost doubled the amount of our paid room reservation. Woootwoooot! We didn’t shy off to show our excitement and gratefulness to our Culturist.
The Constellation Room is one of the sexiest/romantic room in Singapore and now I know why. Haha! Let’s describe the room. Capella only have 4 Constellation Rooms. They are at the top of the building, so you can consider it as their “penthouse” room. So sosyal and ATAS! Their blinds and curtains can be commanded by a click at their Touch Panel. Forget the Do Not Disturb and Make Up My Room paper signage can also be found in the control panel. The Sealy bed is not so soft nor too hard. It is indeed a comfort. Rivolta Carmignani Linens which can only be found at top notch hotels! What do you expect? Capella has it! The 4 pillows at the bed is firm enough to my preferences.
Each room has it’s own bathtub and balcony provided with the room view you have chosen but Constellation Room comes with a your own private Jacuzzi Hot Tub! Imagine soaking at a relaxing hot tub overlooking the Palawan Beach! This is indeed feels like a royal.
Capella really do take it personally haha! As I requested, they provided my husband a cake and balloons for his birthday. When I asked for the price, they gladly to informed me that it is on the house! What a delight! Abbey and I opted to have in-room dining instead of going to either Bob’s Bar or The Knolls.
Abbey had a steak and I indulge on my paneer. It is a feast of flavour and the mushroom soup soothes as an appetiser.
Food service and room service men do not roam around their eyes around the room. They are always looking down or directly to the man they are talking. That is a good point. A sign that staffs are not nosy. Haha.
The pools. There are adults only, family pool and lap pool. In adults pool, they can totally enjoy the water with serenity of nature and chirping birds. While in the family pool you can play around using floaters. Of course in the lap pool, you can enjoy your swim without any interruptions.
I am surprised to the sweet taste of their oatmeal prodidge, ordered thrice of their prawn dumpling and delighted on their not too strong ginger lemon tea. That’s all I liked at their a la carte buffet breakfast.
Unwind at The Living Room with their books together with a plate of sweets and a cup of tea or coffee.
Thank you so much Capella not only for the upgrade, complimentary cake and balloon but most importantly you make us feel special.
Capella is truly a 5-Star Hotel. Staying at this hotel resort is a luxurious experience for me and my hubby. We will never forget this stay! Hope to see you again!
ABBEY: 25 Degrees has always been on my list but didn’t got a chance to dine as it is always out of our way. However an opportunity came up when we were near the vicinity.
We went there as soon as it opens and ordered Burger Number One (beef patty, caramelized onion, bacon). This came with fries and a milkshake (chocolate for me please).
The patty is moist and juicy and my indulgence was completed with a creamy and decadent chocolate milkshake. Who counts the calories right? Please allow the kitchen to prepare your meal though so have a chat with your someone while waiting.
25 Degrees Burger, Wine & Liquor Bar : Veggie Burger
25 Degrees Burger, Wine & Liquor Bar : Burger Number One
WILL: We went out to Rediscover Singapore and one of goal is to look out for the magnificent murals from Tiong Bahru, Haji Lane and some at Little India. Of course, rediscovering sites at Singapore means we need to lunch out too. Haha! Instead of going to malls for a lunch, we checked out the burgers at 25 degrees.
25 degrees is located at the foot of G Hotel (near Bugis) and I ordered their Veggie Burger. Am I bad if I will say that I am expecting 25degrees that they will be the same as the fastfood chains? To my surprise so far, their veggie patty is the best that I ever had!
It is not dry! Now I know what the “real” veggie burger should taste. You will be aware of what’s inside, you can still see
some of the leaves grounded into a patty. It’s green color patty is appetizing and gives a guilt-free eating of a burger. Haha! What makes it extra special? Their 1-for-1 milkshake on Wednesdays. Oh my! The thick vanilla milkshake is an extra treat!
Check it out!
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25 Degrees Burgers and Liquor Bar
(W) https://www.randblab.com/
(H) Saturday to Thursday : 11 am to 11pm | Friday : 7am to 1am
