Sushi Tei

Its weird why they sit themselves at such an odd location- out beside the taxi stand in Ngee Ann City. Most of the seats here are along the conveyor belt, so dad and i didn't have much of a choice.

Frankly speaking, i just have something against that food travellator. Freshness is the key to good sushi but those taken from the belt are often cold and stale. And you'll never know how many million rounds that inappetising sushi had actually gone through before entering your stomach. what a bad idea.

If you think ordering them instead would make things better, i'm afraid to say it is not. my attempt was futile when the waitress grabbed my order off that undesirable belt and served it to my face. Same fate.


Baked Salmon Maki ($2.80)

Without a doubt, my mini makis were far from fresh, and as cold as i can expect. It felt terrible chewing stiff rice with tasteless minced salmon. eeyer.


Thankfully, my next order saved the day.


Kani & Avocado Salad ($8)

Fresh wet crunchy greens and mushy avocado tasted so complementary with their light wafu dressing. Highlighting the dish were those 4 sticks of fresh crab meat.. tender but felt just like the crab stick imitations. I loved this refreshing match.



Salmon Shio ($9)

After 15 minutes of waiting, i had an excellently grilled salmon with the taste just right for me. The fillet's interior came cooked throughout, yet retaining its moisture and tenderness. Another good one.


Dad was satisfied with all his three choices. He was full of praise for that roe-topped steamed egg and fragrantly well-done beef patty. And at least his sushi came hot.


Ikura Chawanmushi ($7)


Aburi Salmon Sushi ($2.80)


Teriyaki Steak with Garlic ($12)

Another commendable aspect was the quality service. All their staffs spoke and greeted politely with many thankyous and welcomes amidst the interaction... i truly felt welcomed here.

Sushi Tei
391 Orchard Road
Ngee Ann City #02-13

Out of The Pan

Crepes make a perfect light lunch, while sweet waffles draw lovely endings. Located just around the central fountain of Raffles Marketplace is a modern creperie dishing creations of Asian and European infusion. I noticed a revamped menu with obvious modifications done- new dishes inserted and some taken out.

To get the best of both worlds, Dad and i shared a crepe & a waffle.


Prawn Otah Crepe ($16.50)


Generous pieces of fresh succulent prawns smothered in a wet mushy otah paste. The slight spice added much excitement to the lovely whole-wheat crepe, still soft and good.



Hazelnut Royal Waffle ($11.50)

I seriously have much to rave about their waffles here! Stack of four waffle halves sandwiched with luxurious hazelnut custard cream, chocolate icecream and a mango salad alongside- all elaborately presented over chocolate sauce.

Now for the unplesant confusion... apparently my request for a vanilla icecream substitution was neglected but when i notified the waiter, he slowly served others before approaching to clarify and was reluctant to change it. The slight argument then brought his colleague over, who immediately got it switched for me. At least that was better. Sadly, all they did was to replace the top, leaving my waffle soaked with those melted chocolate icecream. terrible.



Nevertheless, i still enjoyed my dish. Waffles were impressively substantial, offering firm chewy pleasures plus a fragrant hint of cinnamon spice. thumbs up for their homemade vanilla icecream as well; being thick and not sickly sweet. Overall both taste and presentation excellently covered.


Ambience here may be a little odd with countless pairs of eyes staring but foodwise worth that sacrifice. All they had to do was improve on their service, seriously.

Out of the Pan
Raffles City Shopping Centre #B1-45

Aglio Olio

Singapore's version of pasta with chilli padi in every plate! All orders may come in varying degree of spicyness based on your preference- mild, normal, spicy and very spicy.


Sotong Olio ($9.90)

Instead of being listed as 'squid aglio', it chose to use a more local term. Large pieces of sotongs and some button mushrooms was sauted in a garlic paste together with a right amount of olive oil. Really commendable a simple aglio olio can be done so tasty. be warned: normal was more than suffcient for me to gulp down 2 cups of water.



Mushroom Olio ($9.90)

Dad picked the same olive oil based one solely with button mushrooms. Mum and Sis both went for their usuals, tomato and cream-based respectively. no surprises at all.


Mushroom Cream Base ($9.90)


Vegetable Tomato Base ($9.90)

This is one of my favourite renditions of Aglio pasta so far. The use of chilli padis gives an exciting kick, which is a great plus point if not overdone.

Aglio Olio
3 Pickering Street
China Square Central #01-40/41
11am - 11pm (Closed on Sundays)