Showing posts with label Plaza Singapura. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Plaza Singapura. Show all posts

Wednesday, 3 July 2013

4 Fingers Crispy Chicken [Food Review] - I just ate salt.



This is probably my first post where I complain about what I just ate. And yes, it was that bad, that it motivated me to write an entry right away on the very next day. 

In case you're wondering I'm the typical Singaporean who LOVES to dip my fishball in the soya sauce with chilli padi, and ocassionally poke the chilli padi into my fish ball and chew it while I'm having my fish ball noodles. I have no problem with thai food that mainly uses fish sauce and chilli crab or even pepper crab. 

My tolerance for salty intake is probably 7/10 and my chilli tolerance level is probably 8/10  
(I even survived the buffalo wing over at Buckaroo.)



(Chicken) Tonkatsu Salad for $9.95 SGD

What I had was the worse Salad I have ever tasted. I swore on my life, I would eat the Grilled Chicken Salad over at Mcdonalds over this. I know they are famous for their fried chicken. But while queuing at the store, I had a small peek at how they were laying those already fried chicken wings in the open and I thought to myself, "ewww, musn't be very nice to have cold wings right?"

I know they need to toss them in soy garlic and hot sauce, but seriously, it was a one fat tray of chicken wings sitting at the top. It was near where the collection point was. Yucks! Not for me. Don't seem any where near fresh to me.

If you're a fan of Japanese food, some what or another, you may have know about the Japanese soy/sesame dressing that they use for their salads. Over at 4FingersCrispyChicken, they toss the lettuce, a few slices of tomatoes and Chicken Katsu over the greens with this Jap dressing. My gawd. I think it is just my luck, or the person who was in-charged of the salad was in a bad mood, or had wanted me to die of kidney failure right after the meal. 

I felt so disgusted by the food that I was eating. There were no red onions or even white onions to help to keep the salad refreshing. Seriously, if you can't deliver proper salad, then don't even bother putting it up on your menu. Pisses me off. Such a horrible experience. I would rather walk to cold storage, and buy a bowl of veg and eat it raw. Seriously.

Chicken Chop (tossed in soy garlic) Meal + Seaweed Fries - $9.95 SGD

This was what Juvena had. She really had a problem trying to dissect the Chicken. Yes, I use the word dissect. Astons, you win hands down. It was a hearty portion for hers and the chicken was really difficult to come apart. Not sure if it was because it was pre-fried beforehand and fried again before serving ( I know most places does that, but this was horrible too). Do I even have to mention about the salty level?

The only highlight were the seaweed fries that was a lot better than Mcdonalds (salty) seaweed fries. It really tasted like real seaweed were sprinkled over them.

The Calamari & Shrimp tossed in Hot Sauce $7.95 SGD

I ordered an additional side for the both of us, this time round it was tossed in hot sauce. Which was really HOT. I guess this wasn't really a highlight. They were ok. I don't even know how to comment if they were fresh or not. All I can remember was that it was like a mixture of Marmite and Hot Sauce for the dressing. 

That they are really salty.

I know they are pretty famous across Singapore, but I apologise, after this experience. I will never ever step in and have a taste of their chicken. I would rather do KFC, Popeyes and Arnolds' (yet to try jollibee) . But this is based on my probably  unlucky visit to the place. So if you still insist on going and....you have a super powerful kidney........

4 Fingers Crispy Chicken
Plaza Singapura #01-32 (Beside Starhub/Aldo)
Opens from 11am to 11pm
xx
Andrea

Tuesday, 9 April 2013

[Product Review] Belif - belif in truth

Hello there pretty(s)! 

So just the other day, I was at Plaza Singapura purchasing my manager's birthday present, and chanced upon the store that my cousin was raving about - Belif at the new wing of Plaza Singapura. I wanted to purchase what my cousin recommended - The Aqua Bomb for my boss, but was out of stock. Extremely convinced by the reviews from my cousin and of course trying out at the counter, made me purchase the actual size of the product, which I collected a few days later!


What is the brand all about?
(screenshots from their website)

(screenshots from their website)

(screenshots from their website)

For the products that I have tested, all have promised that there is no addition of Mineral oil, Synthetic fragrance, Synthetic dyes, Synthetic preservatives, Animal-origin ingredients.

When I made my purchase, the sales assistance was so kind to throw in so much more of the other products that were sold on the shelves. Because I spent more than $80SGD ( I bought the Aqua Bomb and Moisturising Bomb), I was entitled to the following products:


What have I tried and my reviews? 


1. Hungarian Water Essence

 
"This essence contains hydration secrets of the legendary Hungarian Water that enabled Hungarian Queen Elizabeth to maintain her beauty into old age. This product is applied cool like a spritz of water, and clings to the skin lightly without stickiness, prolonging suppleness and softness"

VLV: Pumping the product out was easy breezy. Unlike several serum/essence out there, the product isn't oily at all. It comes off very light and glides on easily on the face. Allowing the essence to be absorbed very efficiently!


2. The True Cream - Aqua Bomb - $54SGD
"With Napiers aqua formula containing Lady’s Mantle, often called “a woman’s hydrating herb,” this refreshing gel cream supplies instant moisture to the skin while forming a protective layer that wraps the skin in comfort."

VLV: As I scooped the product out from the bottle, I thought it was going to be really sticky and difficult for the product to penetrate into my skin. But I was extremely wrong. Just see the picture. It requires one to spread then pat the 'excess' product into the face. Just look! It doesn't shine with flash on! Which give it extra brownie points! ♥♥♥

Following my cleansing regime, last night I tried the above two steps and I must say, it was so refreshing. My face finally felt like it was hydrating and breathing well!

3. First Aid Overnight Skin Regeneration Mask

"A sleeping mask with a natto-like texture that provides intensive nourishment and restores skin vitality overnight. With Napiers anti-aging formula, this mask regenerates dull and exhausted skin and improves its elasticity while helping restore firmness."

VLV: Over the weekends, I was complaining about how troublesome putting a proper mask was (apply mask, wait 20minutes, wash off, skincare regime - so tiring), *now scratch that* the first thing that came to my mind was to try the mask that I had the deepest impression of amongst the rest of the products that I was given the other day. It was the First Aid Overnight Skin Regeneration Mask! Because I was given a sample product, I didn't know what was the amount to apply! The product smells a little "ginger-ish"/ "lemon grass-ish". It is a tad bit heavy/thick (in comparison with Laneige sleeping mask pack). Sticky too!

Because I squeezed so much for my entire face I decided to not waste the excess and started to spread it on my knees and my elbows (always neglected by many). The next day, when I woke up and washed my face together with my usual morning routine, I have to say, my face feels so soft and hydrated! - Seriously, not kidding.


Would I recommend to others?
Currently, I have only tried the above mentioned. As you can see from the picture, I have a few products that I have yet to try. But I would definitely recommend the Aqua Bomb & the First Aid Overnight Skin Regeneration Mask to everyone I know. You know how sometimes we are just plain lazy, and it is the day of the week where you need to do your mask to replenish the hydration level on your face? Now you don't have to fret about waking up to extremely oily skin or millia seeds in months. These two products can really cater to dehydrated skin!



You can find the products here
Plaza Singapura (New Wing) #01-61 || Tel: 6884 8662
Wisma Atria #B1-64 || Tel: 6836 6409
Junction 8 #01-28B || Opening in end April 2013.
Suntec City #02-339 ||  Opening in May 2013. 
 

xx
Andrea