Shun Feng is highly raved for its yummy crayfish soup. There was a long queue already at 11:30 am and we waited for almost an hour. We ordered the large crayfish soup ($10) and a sliced mackerel soup ($7) which almost wasn't enough for three people. Took a glimpse around and noticed most customers had a large bowl of soup to themselves. 

We wanted to try the crystal horfun ($0.50) which came doused in soy sauce and crispy shallots. To our dismay, they ran out of horfun shortly before our turn, so we had to settle for the white rice (same price).

Can't go wrong with chili padi / sambal and crayfish (:

Each large bowl came with three whole crayfish (small ones), homemade meat balls, sliced dory, tofu and tomatoes. The crayfish was fresh, tender and slid off the shell easily. It also did not have a fishy aftertaste. We also enjoyed the meatballs which were packed full of ingredients like mushroom. The soup on the other hand was a bit of a let down. We went in with high expectations as everyone was saying how rich  and creamy it was, but it turned out to be much lighter in taste.

A lot of customers were having their roast duck noodle (7rm). So as typical Singaporeans, we also had to try. The noodles were QQ but the sauce was your run-of-the-mill soya sauce concoction. Serving was on the small side, I think one person could eat like two of these plates.

Of course, have to order the signature herbal roast duck rice (7rm)! Restoran Ya Wang is supposedly the consultant for Dian Xiao Er. While the duck was decent, the herbal sauce was disappointing -- they barely drizzled a tablespoon of sauce over your rice lor. And it was quite mild. (You need to pay 5rm to top up the sauce) I think we still prefer DXE.

If you recall, we had an earlier post on Kim Dae Mun at Concorde Hotel. It has since been relocated, to the front of the hotel, which is much more visible. Hope it doesn't get too crowded :x Prices seemed to have gone up a notch -- Bibimbap now costs $0.50 more and the Steamed Saba went up by almost a dollar!

Even more spacious than before. Regulars will find the furniture familiar. Now there's even a queue ticket system (can't remember if this was already there haha).

There's another counter for drinks (incl. soju) & ice cream.

Lets talk about the Steamed Saba first! This dish is so unique that Kim Dae Mun is the only place we know of that serves it in Singapore. It's a huge & tender hunk of saba (mackeral) that's stewed with a rich, midly spicy tomato-ish sauce. Good enough for 2! This is a homely dish that goes perfectly with the rice. Also comes with a whole boiled potato. Sher likens it to Ayam brand canned tuna :')

Next up is the Bean Paste and Vege Stew which Sher opted for the non-spicy version. As you can see, the bowl was filled to the brim with plenty of assorted vegetables and seafood. The best part is the tasty (miso) broth which you'll definitely slurp every last drop.

We will definitely revisit Kim Dae Mun if we are around the vicinity! Maybe the Pan-Fried Sliced Fish next?

Kim Dae Mun Korean Cuisine
Address: #01-04, Concorde Hotel, 100 Orchard Road, 238840
Opening Hours: Tue-Sun, 11:00-20:30; Closed Mon
Website: https://www.facebook.com/KimDaeMun/
Contact: +65 9112 5910
Damage: $8/pax

Gyoza no Ohsho is a nondescript eatery tucked away in one of the less traversed corners of town. Popular among the working crowd looking for an affordable meal, Gyoza no Ohsho serves an excellent gyoza.

We went for a serving of pan fried gyoza ($5) and deep fried gyoza ($5). Was contemplating between this or the gyoza + ramen set ($17), but seeing that it was meant for tea break (we had a curry puff earlier), we decided to settle for a lighter meal.

Look at how perfect these deep fried gyozas are. Eating these golden brown treats can be quite an addictive affair. Unlike other gyoza places where there's black vinegar or some kind of special dipping sauce, over here you have to concoct your own sauce because the 'pre-mix' is kind of bland. We went for everything -- white vinegar, soy sauce, chilli paste and chili oil!

The minced pork filling was very juicy and flavorful. Could have given us more filling though. The Tenshinhan (Crab meat and egg with thickened sauce on rice) looks quite good though, we need to try that next time!

Conveniently located near the CIQ and City Square, Kam Long Curry Fish Head is one of the best eats in JB. Well-known for being cheap and good, the queue at this stall can get pretty insane. Even though it opens till 430pm, the fish head curry usually sells out by 2pm.

Look at how cheap the portions are. For RM22 (currently S$7.33), you get half a fish head, lots of vegetables and a bubbling clay pot full of one of the most lemak curry we've ever tasted. The fish meat was firm and there was no fishy aftertaste.


Sher kept insisting that small was more than enough for two (she read from some other blogger's review). But the guy sitting opposite us (be prepared to share table) was having a medium all to himself. Maybe our stomachs were full from the buffet breakfast earlier, and so we almost couldn't finish the whole pot of curry. We think the medium pot would suffice 2 starving customers for lunch.

Sher went for the soupy version of prawn mee ($4) because she loves the deliciously rich stock. It is so red because all the goodness have been extracted from the prawn shells and prawns heads and gone into the soup. Although the broth is loaded with oil and cholesterol, we slurped up every drop of it.

S went for the dry prawn and pork rib combo ($5 for small). The dry version comes in a delicious chili sauce and deep fried shallots. The pork ribs were fork tender, albeit on the fatty side. Served separately is a small bowl of prawn stock.

The smallest portion is actually not very substantial. We were left craving for more. On hindsight, since were already survived the queue, we should have gone for the larger portion instead. Also on a side note, the popiah ($1.50) from a nearby stall was quite good -- we liked the pleasantly crispy popiah skin.

If you thought the day you come across a chirashi don under $11 is the day pigs can fly, then you haven't been to PigsFly. The Kazoku Don ($10.90) comes complete with salmon, swordfish, tuna, octopus, scallop and ikura. Granted that the sashimi is half as thick and not as fresh as the one's you pay a premium for, honestly, at such prices, set no expectations and you won't be disappointed. The chirashi don at PigsFly will satisfy your immediate cravings without busting a hole in your (boyfriend's) wallet.

The Beef Don ($8.90) is also excellent. It may not be wagyu, but the sirloin steak slices are done medium-rare, still juicy and flavorful. Oh and we forgot to mention, each don also comes with a bowl of miso soup. Now that's some good value.