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Indulge in Flavours of the World Epicurean Event @ Plaza Singapura

Hi Loves!

How’s your eve of Deepavali evening coming along?
I had a wonderful evening at Plaza Singapura’s 40th Anniversary for their inaugural epicurean event “Flavours of the World” held in conjunction with Cold Storage. Shoppers will be delighted with beers & wines from across the globe, Wagyu Beef, Pineapple Sausage (3 for $5), fresh oysters ($15 for 6) & Hoegaarden Rosee on tap ($8 per pint)! My drink picks: Terra Vega Chardonnay, Chianti Classico Red Wine, Rekordelig Strawberry & Lime, Strongbow Red Berries Cider. (See photos below) Also I highly recommend the Torres Black Truffles chips, aptly called the King of Chips (2 for $11.95) Attractive discounts for the produces are only for this fair held from today till 2 Nov, so stock up all your favourite snacks & alcoholic beverages! 😉

Happy Deepavali in advance folks!

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Wagyu BeefPlaza_Sing_Cold_Storage_Flavours_Of_The_World_Blogger_Review5

Pineapple Sausages (3 for $5)Plaza_Sing_Cold_Storage_Flavours_Of_The_World_Blogger_Review7

Fresh Oysters from USA, $15 for 6Plaza_Sing_Cold_Storage_Flavours_Of_The_World_Blogger_Review6

Herr’s Chips & Limited Edition Rekordelig Winter Cider (can be had chilled or warmed)Plaza_Sing_Cold_Storage_Flavours_Of_The_World_Blogger_Review15

Super delicious Torres Black Truffle Chips, 2 for $11.95. Torres chips also available in Mediterranean Salt, Olive & Herbs flavours.
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Wine Ambassadors on site for most booths/stands to share with you their knowledge of the wines and the region where the wines are from! Plaza_Sing_Cold_Storage_Flavours_Of_The_World_Blogger_Review2

Loire Connection Sancerre from Loire Valley of FrancePlaza_Sing_Cold_Storage_Flavours_Of_The_World_Blogger_Review3

Popular La Tour Coste Cotes Du Rhone Red Wine, slightly spicy and well-bodied, great to pair with Asian food & steaks.Plaza_Sing_Cold_Storage_Flavours_Of_The_World_Blogger_Review11

My favourite red wine of the lot for the night: Italian Chianti Classico, very smooth.
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Chilean Luis Felipe Edwards Reserva Carmenere, one of my sister’s pick of the night. Balanced, smokey and not acidic.
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Another of my sister’s pick of the night, which I like as well. Californian Red Wine Apothic Red, velvety smooth, medium-full bodied, not acidic.

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Rekorderlig ciders in Strawberry & Lime (part sweet and part refreshing, my fave of the three flavours), Wild Berries & Winter Cider (pictured above with the chips).Plaza_Sing_Cold_Storage_Flavours_Of_The_World_Blogger_Review12

German beer, Krombach Pils (lighter and wheaty) and Weizen (malty). I prefer the Weizen!Plaza_Sing_Cold_Storage_Flavours_Of_The_World_Blogger_Review22

Thanks Plaza Singapura and Cold Storage for the kind invitation and goodies!

Since indulgence was the theme of the night (>u<), my sister and I shared a portion of Chippy’s (which is not at the Epicurean event, it’s at Basement 2 of Plaza Sing) Mars Bars in Vanilla Icecream. We are both probably the last ones to have tried this since we passed by for the Nth time, and we are glad to report that it lived up to our expectations!!! 
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I really like that they are into Reduction and they use healthier options (altho its all oily food HAHA)
Plaza_Sing_Cold_Storage_Flavours_Of_The_World_Blogger_Review21Herr’s chips and array of drinks in the media bag. <3

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What are your favourite wines, beers and food pairing? I’d love to know! 😉

x

Ena

CoCo Ichibanya Curry House @ Star Vista | Food Review

Recently I was invited down for an intimate food tasting session at
CocoICHIBANYA Curry House at Star Vista!
😀

I was delighted to be invited for this food tasting session
because I am a fan of Japanese curry rice
which is flavourful and yet not too spicy
and I’ve previously dined at CocoICHIBANYA outlet at 313Somerset!

Star Vista is conveniently located close to Buona Vista MRT station
with sheltered walk way all the way till the mall.

Let’s take a look at what’s on the menu shall we? 😉
CocoICHIBANYA Star Vista Enabalista Review CocoICHIBANYA Star Vista Enabalista ReviewAs you can see on the menu above,
First you select the curry dish from the various selection available,
then you select the quantity of rice,
choose the spice level,
& lastly add toppings if you’d like! 😉

By asking for less rice, there’s a $1 deduction!
Best for ladies who wants to enjoy Jap curry rice
without busting their waistline
& extra savings, woohoo~!
ヽ(^。^)丿

For the spice levels, level 0 is standard.
We also tried level 1 and 3.
More on the various levels in a bit!

CocoICHIBANYA Star Vista Enabalista ReviewHere’s another pic of the toppings available on the menu,
such as cheese, kimchee (!) & mushroom.

CocoICHIBANYA Star Vista Enabalista Review Here’s our lovely host Lucas ordering delicious Japanese curry dishes for us. \(^▽^)/

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With my sister, Jia Hui. (^▽^)

CocoICHIBANYA Star Vista Enabalista ReviewOur salad greens that came with our mains.

CocoICHIBANYA Star Vista Enabalista ReviewLucas’ salmon croquette with cheese
less rice
& spice level 3!

We had the a taste of the curry and it had a  stronger pepper/spice taste,
definitely recommended for those who’d like their curry that pack a punch! 😉
CocoICHIBANYA Star Vista Enabalista ReviewOur pork cutlet curry rice
less rice
spice level 0.

The cutlet was fried to a golden perfection,
but it was a pity that it slightly on the overcooked side
and a tad too tough for our taste.
We gave our feedback to the staff and hopefully it won’t be too tough for others in the future!

CocoICHIBANYA Star Vista Enabalista Review Our omelette rice aka Omu rice with mushroom & cheese toppings
with less rice
spice level 0 standard.

CocoICHIBANYA Star Vista Enabalista ReviewWe ordered chicken karaage to add to this dish~

CocoICHIBANYA Star Vista Enabalista Review As mentioned, I am a fan of Japanese rice
and I am also a BIG fan of omu-rice!

The combination of eggs, mushroom and cheese with the curry was yummy!
I liked that the mushroom tasted fresh and flavorful in diced pieces
& the chicken karaage was also perfect!

I probably had too much of goodness in my belly that day.
>.<
So this has got to be my FAVE dish of the day.
☆*:.。. o(≧▽≦)o .。.:*☆

CocoICHIBANYA Star Vista Enabalista ReviewWe also tried beef curry, on Lucas’ recommendaiton
with extra spinach topping that added a sweetness to the dish
with spice level 1
My sister noted that this dish had a stronger tumeric taste to it!
Definitely recommended combination for people who like beef and spinach. 😉

We also ordered a strawberry yougurt smoothie
which was sweet & refreshing!
Def’ a hit with folks who love strawberry + yougurt. 😉

CocoICHIBANYA Star Vista Enabalista Review With my sis & Lucas!
Follow us on Instagram, @jiahui2289, @ena_teo & @niftylucas. 😉

Check out CoCo Ichibanya Curry House Facebook page here.

CoCo Ichibanya Curry Outlets in Singapore
‘cos you do wanna eat their curry rice right?

Star Vista outlet
The Star Vista, 1 Vista Exchange Green, #02-06, Dover, 138617

313 @ Somerset outlet
#B3-25, 313@Somerset, 313 Orchard Road

Their latest outlet at Bugis+!
#01-10, Bugis+, 201 Victoria Street

Budget
~$11-15 person not inclusive of drinks

Did you know, CoCo Ichibanya is also the largest curry chain in the world in term of the number of branches?
There are about 1,268 branches (and counting!) w(°o°)w
around the world in countries such as US, Japan, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand!

So for all my non Singaporean reader friends, you can also taste this delicious Japanese curry
if you’re visiting one of the above countries!
☆*・゜゚・*(^O^)/*・゜゚・*☆

CocoICHIBANYA Star Vista Enabalista ReviewA selfie picture I posted on Instagram after the lunch and
I commented that my face was bloated
probably because I pinned my hair back
but also probably because of too much delicious jap curry rice!
:’D

Check out my instagram @ena_teo for more of my updates~!
♡〜٩(^▿^)۶〜♡

Till the next post,
xoxo
Ena