[CLOSED] Manbok Chinatown – Korean BBQ & Steamboat Combo

Manbok 

Thank you very much to Hungry Go Where and Manbok Chinatown for the invitation.

With Korean BBQ Restaurants swarming this little red dot called Singapore, each restaurant must have its plus points to survive and thrive in the competitive F&B scene in Singapore. Although the idea is Korean BBQ and Steamboat buffet was pioneer by Seoul Garden in the 1990s in Singapore, let must just say that Manbok Chinatown is way ahead of them in terms of quality.

Tokyo – Genpin Fugu Karurazaka : Japan Fugu Experience

Fugu or Puffer Fish. The cute and adorable creature status symbol as delicacy in Japan is legendary. The cute and adorable creature can also be lethally poisonous if it is not handled properly, the Chefs in Japan must be certified before they can handle this fish. The liver (the fattiest but the most poisonous part) and other toxic parts of the fish has to be disposed in a seal container marked toxic.

[CLOSED] Criollo Cocoa Cafe – Premium Hot Chocolate [MEDIA INVITE]

Chocolate Waffle

 Thank you very much to Hungry Go Where and Criollo Cocoa Cafe team for the invitation.

Criollo Cocoa Cafe ('CCC') is a new player in the F&B in Singapore. The name of the cafe originated from Criollo Cocoa Bean, which is a top grade of Cocoa Beans with its distinctive reddish colour and equally complex flavours. Based on the name itself, you should get a hint on what is the top of the must-try list in this cafe.

Moc Quan – Flavours of Ho Chi Minh City in Singapore [MEDIA INVITE]

Moc Quan

Thank you very much to Jeff Koh the Owner / Chef of Moc Quan for the invitation.

Jeff is a self-taught Chef who believe that the best way to experience Vietnam is through their street food. Each of the dedicated Street Food Chefs, spend their whole life mastering / perfecting their craft in delivering their own version of their dish. Over the past three years Jeff has explore Vietnam and learnt from these Chefs their secret recipe and found love and passion for Vietnamese street food along the way. After several years of learning, he finally feels that he is ready to bring back the flavours of Ho Chi Minh for us to savour in Singapore.

Orchard Hotel – Wedding Anniversary Staycation

Orchard Hotel

WOW!!! This is the inaugural Hotel / Staycation Review for Chubby Botak Koala!!

A Wedding Anniversary is a special day for a married couple. It is a significant date to remember, count your blessings and to renew your commitments to each other. I was fortunate enough to win One Night Weekend Stay at Premier / Signature Club Room (With Club Benefits) from Orchard Hotel for my participations in their Facebook photo 'Snap, Eat, Win' contest. So we decided to use it for our Wedding Anniversary celebrations.