A "Fool" Print

It has been quite a while since I last celebrate my birthday. To be honest, I am elated of able to rejoice this joyous occasion with good friends around me – Alvin, PS and KC.

After an hour of waiting for PS and KC, we drove down to Robertson Quay as suggested by PS. Coincidently, this is the same venue I have mentioned in my previous posting. The choice of restaurant for selection is not difficult. There are a number of decent Japanese restaurants around there. Finally, PS wanted to get a try on “Menya Shinchan Japanese Noodle Restaurant”. It is a small restaurant that hides at one corner of an alley, which is a short walk opposite the funny looking bridge. There were two or three waitress serving the customers and the Chef was once the President of Ramen Society. Is that such a society??? The restaurant looks like those traditional type Japanese food stall we often see in those Jap Drama with a bar located right opposite to the kitchen. The place was crowded and we had to wait for our seats under the hot afternoon sun. ( http://www.oishii.sg/banner/shinchan/site.html )

Address: Menya Shinchan Japanese Noodle Restaurant
30 Robertson Quay
#01-05 Riverside View
Singapore 238251)

As we were waiting, I had noticed there were quite a number of native Japanese customers. Somehow, the ability of the food to fulfill their taste bug should indicate a good standard and quality of the restaurant. The waitress told us that they actually served three kinds of noodles for different dishes, the slim, medium and thick size. PS ordered Tonkotsu Miso – one of their renowned dish. Well, no need for me to describe.... The picture tells it all. Is humungous!!!

Alvin and KC ordered those Ramen with Soup. I ordered a Tsukemen. The soup of theirs tasted good but the best choice still fall back to PS’s Tonkotsu Miso. It was not that salty as compared to the rest of what Alvin and KC were having. I would recommend friends coming here for some home-cooked Japanese Ramen. The taste is quite traditional...

After finishing the noodles, we opened up the box contained three slices of cakes from Centre Ps Pte Ltd, 78 Guan Chuan Street, #01-43, S(160078). It is a new shop locates at Tiong Bahru area. The cakes ordered were Mont Blanc, Cru Royale and Gateau Opera. The packaging was good. I plucked a candle in one these small little cake and had the rest reluctantly singing a birthday song for me..... Felt like childhood memories coming back again!! :P

For the cake, it is 7 dollars a piece – hotel price. Must really thank Alvin and the rest for buying me the cakes and gift, plus his IceWine imported from Cananda.

My birthday present??See below:

1. PMP Certification
2. JLPT 4
3. National Certification in Mountaineering

It is one of those days that you do not have the spirit and feelings of achieving anything. Probably, it could have been the lack of exercise that been killing me all this while. (Many of you know I suffering from knee pains for weeks and cut down my running mileage).

Feeling bored, I decided to cycle my way along the Singapore River during the evening. The night of Esplanade was beautifully lit up. Groups of runners could be seen along the runway.
Hmm. In my mind, I wonder are they belonging to Blazing Outdoor Adventure Group.
( http://www.boac-online.com/ )

I continue all way aimlessly for another hr before deciding to head back. When I reached “The Quayside”, I realized the place is different from the weekends. It is blazing with life and noticed a few cafes that usually not opening. I decided to explore my way in. And guess what?? Immediately caught my eyes. is the “Laurent Café and Chocolate Bar”..(http://www.hungrygowhere.com/laurent_s_cafe_chocolate_bar_former_the_chocolate_factory) It is formerly called “The Chocolate Factory”. The café has the concept of separate chocolate room and bar offering a range of chocolates and desserts. Feeling a urge, I went in and took a look in their menu.. Well, scanning around, the business is looking good and the dark chocolate is so sinful. *Drooling*. Ha.. that along comes with a pricey tag.

Then I proceeded further and discovered a new Jap café decorated with second handed Japanese books. Feeling curious and allure by their decoration, I went in and poked my busy noise around. Apparently, the waiter told me that the shop is selling the concept of home-made Japanese food. I not especially attracted by the food and the books. Sure feel good!! Sitting at one of those lazy afternoon, facing the river and reading my Japanese comics. (Must tell my Jap friends of this great place) :P

http://www.bongout-cafe.com/index.asp

Some of the advertisements at the door caught my eyes when I was about to go. It seems a few magazines have recommended the café. But one of those that caught hold of my attention is the “Time Out Singapore”.( http://www.timeout.com/sg/en/ ) It is an online magazine featuring some of the coolest place or events happening around Singapore.

After a few more exploration, I spotted a few good pretty pubs and cycling back to home..

1. Meizu Mini Player