Simple DIY Christmas Deco for Just About Anyone

Yes I agree, that it is a little too late to still be out and about for christmas decorations since it is literally just 5 more days to Christmas. But with all the work piling on, I kinda pushed decorations (not AS important as proper business perception-wise) to the back, doing it by bits and pieces in whatever pockets of time we have.

Anyway, this post is about creating stencil art with artificial snow spray! Its fun and its easy to execute, and most importantly, easy to CLEAN UP!

You'd need:
1 Cutter
1 Small roll of sticky tape
Few Plastic Sheets, amount depending on how many stencils you'd want to create
Few Common Paper
Few Artificial Snow Spray cans (see below where to get in Phnom Penh)

Good to have:
Adobe Illustrator software (lol, nothing is easier than drawing it on Illustrator)
or
Pencil, Eraser & Ruler

Step 1:
Search on google for whatever you wish to create (snowflakes/snowman etc.) to get some inspirations and ideas. In my case I looked for 'snowflake stencils', 'holly stencils', 'candy cane stencils'. Save the images and print them out! If you like any of the images I made below, I've attached them at the bottom of this post so feel free to download it. They fit in an A4 sized paper, and make sure you uncheck 'fit to page' before printing. =]

If you do not have a printer, you could just sketch the stencils out on paper. Look for a simple design to start with.

I wanted a more special touch to the designs, so I created the designs in Adobe Illustrator.



Step 2:

Stick your sketch/printout on to a plastic sheet big enough for your design. Make sure that it is secure and does not move when you're cutting it.



Step 3:

Use the cutter to cut out the areas, in my case the areas to cut out are the ones shaded. Make sure you cut through the plastic sheet, and be sure to use a cutting mat! =]

Step 4:

When you have your stencil cut, make sure there is at least a 12cm border from the edge of the design to the edge of the plastic sheet. If not, you could always add some extra areas with more plastic sheets with your sticky tape. This is to ensure that when you spray the artificial snow, there is enough plastic to catch any stray mist.

And... You're done!

All that is left is the fun part.

I use these Snow Spray cans that I got from the IBC (International Book Center) in the city (Phnom Penh). They cost $1.20 each, so I reckon buying about 4 would be more than enough to decorate any glass surfaces in your house.



AND SPRAY AWAY!

Do a few tests on the surface before you go crazy with spraying of course. =]

Tip: You don't have to be too meticulous with cutting straight lines as the spraying would even out any jagged edges you have on the stencil.

And a zoom-in view:

Cleaning is easy, just wipe with dry newspapers and a glass cleaner!

Merry Christmas everyone.

Feel free to print out the stencils below to save some time! They fit in an A4 sized paper, and make sure you uncheck 'fit to page' before printing.

Big Snowflake, 12 cm Width

Holly Stencil, 14 cm Width

Small Snowflake, 9 cm Width

Candy Cane, 14cm Width

Yumcha in Phnom Penh - Dim Sum Emperor

Awesome dimsums are hard to find. Awesome dimsums in Phnom Penh are even harder to come by. Yum cha (饮茶) literally means 'tasting tea'. To have yum cha means to have dim sums (the small dishes) along with traditional chinese teas, usually for breakfast and brunch for the Cantonese people.

After living in Hong Kong for three years (prior to Phnom Penh), this traditional Cantonese way of having breakfast has come to rub off a little on me. There will be certain times when I'll crave for the dim sums when I wake up from my Sunday sleep-in.

We were greeted by this very familiar view of dim sum steamers stacked all the way to the top.

After having been to 5-6 different better yumcha places in Phnom Penh, and I can happily say I like Dim Sum Emperor (点心皇) the best. This place was actually recommended to me by Kenneth, and since he is from Hong Kong himself, I had to check this place out.

Dim Sum Emperor (sorry if anyone of you recognise yourself in the pic, I've tried my best blurring faces out!)

We ordered two cappuccino after we spotted a proper coffee machine behind the counter, can't help being observant lol. It was great coffee to be honest. I certainly did not expect such quality coffee in a Chinese Dim Sum place like this.

Cappuccino (the sad one with lots of foam - read below)

However, I would have to point out that when you order 2 cappuccini at the same time at this restaurant, more often than not they would give you 1 with lots of foam (~65% Coffee ~35% Foam), and the other 1 with more coffee (~95% Coffee 5% Foam), which is really, really annoying.

This is probably because there are usually 2 nozzles dispensing the coffee, and one of the nozzles most likely was generating more brew than the other nozzle. I'm guessing that they do not use a general collector, but instead put the cups directly below each nozzle respectively. And after the coffee has been dispensed, 1 cup will always have substantially more coffee than the other (and they never bothered to even that out apparently). The staff then fills the remaining space in the cups with frothed milk to the brim, and that is why you get such disparity in the coffee quality.

This happened twice in 2 separate occasions when I was there and I have given some feedback to the manager the second time it happened, but it seemed that he thinks he knows more about coffee machines than I do, and said there was nothing he could do about it, so we might just order 1 cappuccino at a time to stop it from happening. But otherwise, great cappuccino. =]

Steamed Fresh Shrimp Dumplings, 'Ha Gao' , 蒸虾饺 

Rating: 3.5/5

One of my all-time 'must order' dim sums is the shrimp dumplings. Translucent pastry skin with fresh succulent shrimp fillings, Dim Sum Emperor's shrimp dumplings did bring me back to Hong Kong for a second. Although it is not the best tasting shrimp dumplings I've ever tasted (best tasting one I had was in Hong Kong of course!), but it is not too far off from what I'd expect from a restaurant who has a hong kong chef monitoring the quality of the food.

Somebody couldn't wait to attack those little dim sums

Next up was the Shrimp with Vegetable Dumplings.

Shrimp and Vegetable Dumplings

Rating: 4.5/5

My personal favourite from the Dim Sum Emperor. I like it even more than the shrimp dumplings to be honest. The vegetable and shrimp goes very well together and the filling is very juicy and savoury, its really hot though, so just be careful not to burn your tongues lol.

2 types of chili condiments, perfect with all the dumplings!

I like to mix the two sauces above for the steamed dumplings. One of them (the darker one) is an aromatic concoction of fried chili, dried herbs in chili oil and not too spicy, the other one is a clear sweet and spicy chilli sauce.

Pork Rice Rolls 肠粉 (猪肉)

Rating: 3/5
Smooth and tasty, this rice flour roll has pork wrapped in it. I'm not a big fan of this since I am a shrimp lover lol. My personal favourite is the one with shrimps instead of pork of course.

BBQ Pork Bun a.k.a. Char Siew Bun 叉烧包

Rating: 4/5

Surprisingly good BBQ Pork Bun. I really really hate the BBQ pork buns which are too sweet. This one is just right. Bun itself is really fluffy and soft, so I definitely recommend this.

Glutinous Rice with Pork in Lotus Leaf

Rating: 3/5

This dish will take about 15-20 minutes for them to prepare. I'm actually not quite sure what the meat in it is, as on the menu it says 'Chicken', but the 2nd time I ordered it I think I saw pork instead of chicken. So for people who mind knowing what meat they are consuming, it will be good to ask the staff first before ordering this. Taste wise, very good. They are very generous with the fillings too, although I'd prefer more glutinous rice instead lol.

Just opposite Central Market at street 130

This photo is taken from the street level. You'd have to turn right into the alley and walk up the stairs on your left.

Bon appetite!

点心皇
Dim Sum Emperor
Street 53 Corner of Street 130,
Sangkat Phsar Thmey 1,
Khan Daun Penh,
Phnom Penh
Tel: 023 650 7452

Let me know about your experience in this restaurant!

Indian Restaurant in Phnom Penh - Angkor India

If you're a frequent visitor to street 278 in Beung Keng Kang, then you must have passed by this nice set up of a restaurant serving Indian food. BKK is a rather laid back area in Phnom Penh city compared to the Riverside. Best thing is that it is less touristy and less polluted, and here are heaps of great eating places well within this block of streets.

Angkor-India is a restaurant serving Indian food with a little fusion (as seen on their menu)with Khmer and Western influences. You wouldn't miss this restaurant as you could already smell its great aroma from a mile away.

Taken from an outdoor seating area. They have an indoor air-conditioned area as well.

Chris' dad was here for the long weekend holiday (Water Festival in Phnom Penh) and Indian food was definitely on his 'To-Eat' list. So on the 4th night of his visit, we decided to do Indian *drools*. We opted for the outdoor seating as the weather that day was certainly great for one.

This was actually my second time at this restaurant, and I remember the first time I saw the menu, I felt like I was back to school: it looked like a stack of self-made lecture notes to me LOL.

Total of 214 items on the menu, you'd never be out of choices.

I believe I'd take a longer time digesting the menu than the meal itself. So for your convenience of not having to read the menu on your own, I've selected some dishes that you wouldn't want to miss out.

Their portions are huge, so if you do not want an overkill, order wisely.

1 Person:

- Keema Naan (minced meat curry with naan, picture further down)

or

- Chicken Tikka (grilled skewered spicy chicken, picture further down) 

- Veg Pulao (Vegetable rice, picture further down)

2 Persons:

- Chicken Tikka

- Bhindi Masala (Ladies Fingers semi-dry curry, picture further down)

- Rice

or 

- Chicken Kadhai  (chicken curry with ground spices and capsicum, picture further down)

- Daal Tadka (Red lentils stew, picture further down)

- Naan

2-3 Persons:

- Just order everything we had below for a fuss free meal lol:

This time round, I left the very important task of ordering to Chris and his dad, while I focused my energies on attacking the appetisers in front of me.

Their mint sauce is arguably my favourite dip in Phnom Penh besides mustard.

Fresh and savoury, this mint & cilantro sauce goes with almost anything on the table.

Papadum

With only two pieces of these babies, we practically had to share till the very last bit. Or not exactly, as Chris the glutton stole the last bit of papadum after they are done with the ordering.

Onion Bharjjis

Rating: 2.5/5

Personally, I'm not a huge fan of onions, but deep-fried onions I could still enjoy. For $3, you get this whole mountain of fried onion patties. Just have to be careful who's sleeping next to you at night, you don't want to stink up the whole bed with your curry gas.

Chicken Tikka

Rating: 5/5

Served on a sizzling plate, this Chicken Tikka is the highlight of the day. It was really tender inside, and nicely grilled on the outside. Wonderfully seasoned, and definitely spicy. It's one of my favourite dishes, alongside the Bhindi Masala.

Chicken Tikka with my favourite mint sauce

Rating: 5/5 (same dish as above)
The mint sauce goes perfectly well with the Chicken Tikka, they are a couple obviously.

Keema Naan / Qeema Naan

If you do not want to settle for a plain naan, try this Keema Naan, which is like an Indian Meatlovers Pizza. Don't be fooled by the size of the photo - the portion is huge. Definitely enough for a one-man dining experience.

Bhindi Masala

Rating: 5/5

Okay. Now this semi-dry Ladies Fingers curry is a must-try. I absolutely love this dish. The Ladies Fingers are so fragrant and crunchy (from the high-heat sauteing), and the sauce is so rich and flavour-packed. I'm not even exaggerating, it is that nice. It is a mild curry, so definitely easy on the tummy.

Chicken Kadai

Rating: 4/5

You just know that lots of efforts are being put into this Chicken Kadai because of all the little chopped onions and the different spices used in this juicy chicken dish.  The green bell peppers (capsicum) livens up the tastebuds and differentiates the Chicken Kadai from the other curry dishes on the table. Being a lover of capsicums no matter green, red or yellow, I find this dish really satisfying.

Vegetable Pulao

Rating: 3/5

This fried rice with vegetables is for people who just can't bear the sight of plain basmati rice, and for those who want to feel slightly healthier having some fresh greens on their dinner plates. Very fragrant and light, perfect to go with the Bhindi and the Chicken Kadai. Only downside of this dish for me was the peas. I just can't eat those nasty green mini blobs of mushy stuff ever.

Total Bill

Oh and with Angkor drafts for just 60c, just have your fill of beer here already before heading off to the other pubs along the street.

Angkor India

8A, Street 278, Beung Keng Kang

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tel: +855 92 261 270

Messy Desk Creative Mind

So, I came across this brilliant article on Forbes (click here, it opens a new window) and I can't tell you how much I agree with it. It goes to show I was right about choosing my field of work ever since I was a child.

The article quoted Einstein allegedly saying, "If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, then what are we to think of an empty desk?" I'm obviously going to re-quote this the next time someone comes up to me commenting on my messy table. Genius me.  

You're obviously not going to believe me when I say my desk is like an office version of a war zone or a post-typhoon scene, so I've very kindly attached a photo of my desk taken in May. Don't ask me why I even took such a picture in the first place, just believe me when I say I wasn't taking part in the Neatest Desk Award in the office.

Lo and behold! Here you go:

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Messiest Desk Award of the Decade goes to *drum rolls* ME!

Hence, I hereby confess, that I have a very messy desk creative mind indeed - my desks (actually, my room, my cabinets, my floors and my shoe racks and whatever you can think of) have been messy for the longest time in history. Of course, I'm not exactly living in a sty, and obviously I did a few spring cleanings every now and then, but sooner or later (more often than not sooner), they go back to their original state and there is nothing much I can do about it. AND since they always go back to their original state, what really is the point of putting those things in place? 

That much said, I'd very much like to categorise my pile of rubbish things as a pile of 'Organised Mess', but not many people seem to believe me when I tell them that. I do admit that my eraser doesn't seem to like me and loves to hide somewhere whenever I need it, so does my ruler, as I think it's jealous of the measuring tape which I hang around my neck (and sometimes forget it's there), but other than that, I don't have much trouble looking for my stuffs. =] 

Update: I have since tried to be a little less creative after sending the above photo to Emily, as she was shocked beyond words. Worried that I might lose a friend over some intangible creativity, I decided to keep the friend and do a little clean up, much to the surprise of my work mates the next day when they see the all new tidy and clean desk. Alright alright, I know it still isn't tidy and clean like any normal desks but please refer to the photo above and tell me that I've done a pretty good job at least. 

And this will not last very long. =]

Malis Restaurant Phnom Penh - Fine Khmer Cuisine

Phnom Penh

The first time I heard about Malis, was from Chris. He was saying how nice this place was, how the outdoor seating area was neat and how yummy the food was there. I was thinking to myself, why would any restaurant name themselves 'Malice'?? Isn't that too evil sounding and wrong? LOL I'm the one who's wrong as it turns out. So, it was indeed 'Malis', and not 'Malice'.

MALIS
(photo from facebook.com/Malis)

It was a Saturday, so we reckoned it would be relatively busy. We got there without a reservation but were lucky to get a table for 2 with a nice view of the deep empty pond (not sure why no water was in there, but I'm definitely sure whoever drops in there whilst drunk would end up in the hospital), and told the waitress to keep the table for us while we head to the washroom.

To my our dismay, just when we got out of the washroom only minutes after we got our table, we saw a couple just being showed to 'our' table by the same waitress.

Confusion Level: 99 (photo from quickmeme.com)

Did she not know the feeling of having your virgin fiancee/fiance raped by a couple of thugs? Well that was the exact feeling she made me feel.

So we got seated at a not-so-romantic-nor-nice table for 4. And also gave her the benefit of the doubt that she did not mean to let anyone (or any table) be raped, just simply could not understand simple English.

The menu was an extensive one, and if you are anal about knowing exactly what you'd expect in the dishes you order, you'd be reading that menu till the restaurant closes. That being said, they have very attractive photos on the menu too, so I hereby declare their menu as a very successful Photo Book/ Photocyclopedia.

Before I forget, there was a (huge) photo hanging on the wall beside the bar of the restaurant, of Gordon Ramsey, which literally translates 'Malis' to 'delicious' as far as I'm concerned.

So after flipping through the Photo Book, we decided to go for the Beef Carpaccio, the Fish Amok, the Lamb Rack with aubergine ratatouille, and a Crab(can't remember what flavour, but with heaps of garlic and salt).

Beef Carpaccio - Khmer style

Rating: 4/5

This Beef Carpaccio was a very good appetiser with all the fresh herbs and the lime juice sprinkled on. It was presented beautifully and even the chili slices at the side of the plate were aesthetically placed with care. I like the freshness of the raw bean sprouts and the mint leaves.

Fish Amok - Displayed on a Khmer-Boat-influenced tray

The previous Fish Amoks I've had in local restaurants around Phnom Penh and Siem Reap thus far, were all served in plastic or porcelain bowls or plates, sometimes if you're lucky, its served in banana leaves. This was a wonderful surprise that came in a mini boat.

Fish Amok

Rating: 5*/5

The verdict is passed. This has got to be the best Fish Amok I've tasted in Cambodia - probably the best Fish Amok in the world, considering Cambodia to be the country of origin for all Fish Amoks.

The sauce was so creamy and rich with the coconut cream, balanced out with the soft nhor leaves underneath the fish meat. The fish was wonderfully cooked, soft and flavourful, and blended in just nicely with the sauce. I'm not even a fan of Khmer food but I was sold. It was like a dream and I'm not exaggerating. For just US$7+, I went to heaven and came back. Worth every cent I must say, this Fish Amok is unparalleled.

Lamb with Aubergine Ratatouille

Rating: 4/5

The lamb was nicely seasoned and beautifully cooked, and I liked the ratatouille on the side too. Very clever to place the raw greens on the plate too as everything else was so heavy. I would have to say the lamb didn't send me to heaven like the amok did, but surely I almost reached the clouds. Almost.

Crab with Lemon grass and lots of garlic and onion

Rating: 2/5

I'm a major crab fan, just not a fan of this one. Sad to say, this was the most expensive dish out of the ones we ordered, but it was quite a disappointment. Firstly, it was tiny. To justify my efforts for eating a crab, it has to be at least decently sized. Secondly, it was way too salty. When something is that salty, your tastebuds will cease to taste anything else. Thirdly, some parts of the flesh was sticking to the shells, a sign of the crab being deep-fried before. And when that happens, the flesh will be dry. So this was my least favourite of them all.


On a side note, one thing I realised in the food industry in Cambodia, in 9 out of 10 restaurants,no matter whether it is a restaurant serving Khmer food or other cuisines, is that the service staff love serving the gentlemen on the table first instead of the ladies. So the gentlemen always gets his food and drinks first - not sure if Ramsey's maître d' would be very pleased with that. I'm not sure if anyone of you realised that too?

I could totally tolerate the above behaviour since I would not die of hunger from a few seconds' difference, but hear this:

When you order a bottle of wine, the service staff seem to be unwilling to refill the ladies' glasses, but focus all their energies from within refilling the gentlemen's glasses even though theirs are already at the level for wine, sometimes even more than the ladies' in the first place? LOL. Call me sensitive, but I want my wine too! this is very tough on the guys who prefer to take it easy with the alcohol, and it will be kinda inappropriate, sometimes embarrassing, if I have to ask for my glass to be refilled instead of the gentlemen's.

If it was just two of us, I guess it is still alright. I remember I was out once with 3 other gentlemen, and we shared a bottle of wine between us to go with our meal. The waitress never once refilled my glass (nor asked if I wanted any), and only did so for the three of them, even when my glass was almost awfully emptied. Bitch please, I'm sharing the bill equally thank you very much. I've noticed that for quite some time and these are the possible reasons I can think of:

1. Most of the service staff are females, so they'd rather serve men.
2. They assume that the men will always be the one footing the bill, hence they should get more value for their money.
3. It is a male over female culture in Cambodia.
4. They think that all females are boring organisms who do not like drinking lousy drinkers.
5. They do not like me

I hope it's not the last possibility, only because I'm such a likeable person (*wuahahahhahahaha*).

Oh, would I return to Malis? Definitely. Love their Fish Amok too much.

Malis Restaurant
Sangkat Tonle Bassac,
No. 136, Preah Norodom (St. 41), 
12301 Phnom Penh, 
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Tel: +855 23 221 022

The Quay Boutique Hotel Phnom Penh - Chow Restaurant

As a frequent visitor to the Riverside in Phnom Penh, I always walk past a really chic boutique hotel with a very nice restaurant setting at the ground floor. Most of the time I would be heading somewhere else, either the FCC or Deja Vu along the riverside, or on my way to Pop Cafe, depending on which direction I was coming from.

So this Sunday afternoon, I decided to finally make The Quay as my destination for lunch.

The moment I entered the restaurant, I somehow felt that I was back in Sydney. It gave me some Sydneyish vibes, but I couldn't really point a finger as to where and why - maybe its the spacious set ups or the clever use of lights and colour. We chose a table along the left walls of the restaurant and I must say I like their fancy chairs, not too much of their table, as I thought they were quite small for a dining table, was more of a coffee table size.

They have a special lunch set menu which is US$7 with a free beer or a glass of wine. I ordered a Fish & Chips (might be due to me missing Sydney), whilst Cassie ordered the seafood pasta. I opted for a glass of white wine too.



Rating: 1.5/5

The moment I set eyes on this Fish & Chips, I could say I was literally at the gates at Kingsford Smith waiting to board the plane back to Phnom Penh. I think the above were more like Fish Fingers instead of Fish & Chips lol. Then I tasted it and the plane did an immediate landing in Phnom Penh Airport lolol. Hate to say it, but the batter was dry on the outside (you can''t see it, but it was served carefully because the top bit was normal but the bottom of the fish was dark), and was mushy (still in its flour+water state). The fish was slightly undercooked too. Only 1 out of 3 Fish Fingers was actually marginally edible. The chips were alright, almost nice.

Then my wine came. It was off. Now I might not be a wine connoisseur, but I definitely know how to spot a wine that is off. I asked for a change as it was off, so the waitress brought down the bottle which she poured my wine from and it was empty - guess I took the last pour, and no one knows when the first pour was made prior to me. Eventually, they did change it for me, newly opened this time. Was nice of them really.

Rating: 3.5/5

The Chow Restaurant at The Quay was redeemed by this seafood pasta. It was cooked just right on the whole, although about 45 seconds over the al dente stage. Nicely seasoned, wonderfully presented, and most importantly, the squid isn't over cooked.

I had expected more from the Fish & Chips since it was Fish & Chips, how difficult can it be to get it right... right? Apparently not in this case.

Would I return for the above dishes? Probably not anytime soon. They serve better Fish & Chips at Deja Vu, and if I wanted pasta I would be headed for Pop Cafe for the Mantis Shrimp Linguine.

I might just return to check out their other dishes, but that's only when I can't think of anywhere else to go or anything else to eat.

The Quay Hotel
Chow Restaurant
Preah Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
+855 23 224 894

Saveur Singapore - Affordable Fuss-free French Food

I was first introduced to this inexpensive restaurant serving fuss-free French food at Far East Plaza by Emily as she was posting heaps of pictures of her Saveur Singapore dinner dates with her hubby, and thus made her bring me there.

She was telling me how popular this place was because there was always a queue during dinner times and how affordable it is comparing to other pretentious settlements.

So I decided to see (and eat) for myself. Met emily at 5:30pm at Far East Plaza to successfully beat the dinner crowd. The restaurant had descending steps and the motherly side of me urged Emily to be extra careful (she is carrying Calyse in her womb). 

I was hungry. We sat down at a small little table meant for 2, but to be honest, I don't feel quite comfortable with small tables, especially when we all know french food is served on big plates, and I was hungry. So I began studying the menu, and shortlisted a few dishes which I thought I might wanna try, since I was, you know, hungry. 

And I was disappointed - alright, I was actually only superficially disappointed. The portions were tiny, and my eyes disapprove because I had expected more.

Mushroom Cappucino, S$4.90

Rating: 4.5/5

Not till I tried the Mushroom Cappucino (S$4.90), a creamy mushroom soup served in a coffee cup. I think I know why it's called a cappucino, as there was froth on top of the soup. For folks who love mushrooms like I do, just order this already - I regret having to share. So Emily assured me that after we are through with all our dishes, we'd be stuffed. She was right.

Saveur Pasta, S$4.90

Rating: 2/5

This was just a waste of my tummy space, it was under-seasoned, and let's just be brutally honest - when something looks so good, you'd expect it to taste as good as it looks. And when it doesn't, you'd be shamefully disappointed. That's what this dish did to me.

Foie Gras - Duck Liver in Portwine sauce, S$9.90

Rating: 3.5/5

For a S$9.90 Foie Gras, I would say it has done its job. This actually tastes better than it looks, although I'm not a fan of the mixed fruits portwine sauce.

Mains - Chicken roulade with basmati rice and parmesan sauce, S$9.90

Rating: 4.5/5

My favourite dish thus far, a well-made chicken thigh roulade and wonderfully seasoned basmati rice. This actually fills you up quite easily so I'd recommend not going overboard with stuffing your face with this dish.

Pan-seared Seabass with Saute Potatoes and Crabmeat, S$14.90

Rating: 4/5

Skin was crispy, and the meat was tender. I like this dish, and almost forgotten to snap a shot and luckily did so after my fork marginally punctured the fish.

At this point in time into the dinner, I have to admit I was already quite full. We moved on to desserts nevertheless, and the chocolate mousse with hazelnut desserts just made my stomach surrender.

Chocolate Mousse with Crushed Hazelnut, S$7.90

Rating: 4/5

The bill was S$52.40 before GST and Service Charge, and the grand total turned out to be S$61.30. About S$30 each, which was quite affordable I would say, although I have expected it to be cheaper since the prices of the dishes were relatively low. I guess they just add up, since you have to order more to share as the servings are tiny.

Would head there again someday if I'm yearning for some hearty chicken roulade. 

Saveur Singapore

14 Scotts Road

Far East Plaza #01-07B

Singapore 228213