Restaurant Review:- Akashi Japanese Restaurant, The Paragon, Orchard Road, Singapore

 The Akashi Japanese Restaurant is at a very convenient location at The Paragon, Orchard Road. It had a free table when we were in the vicinity so we decided to try it out.

 The Menu was quite considerable which probably explains the restaurants appeal to Singaporeans and Foreigners.

 The edamame soy beans were complementary and were tasty and much appreciated.

 The Nabeyaki Udon Set had a lot of healthy vegetables but it did not taste like authentic Udon Noodles. It tasted more like Vegetable Soup with Udon - It was average. The fish pieces were nice though.

 The Oyako Don was tasty and the Chicken pieces were succulent. It was a good choice.

The price was acceptable for that area of Singapore. The service was very slow though. Would we return again? Probably not!!

Restaurant Review :- Kim Gary Hong Kong Restaurant, Ion Orchard, Singapore

We decided to go to Kim Gary Restaurant in Ion Orchard after we saw the Korean Style Hot Plate dishes on offer.

The Almond Tea was tasty and not too sweet.

The yin yong was nothing special - it tasted more like coffee than tea and did not taste like a mixture of them both.

The cream soup and borsch soup arrived first. The Borsch tasted nicer and the Cream Soup just tasted average.  It was part of the set meal.

 The Unagi Hot Plate set was very nice though there was too much rice.
The MangeTout was delicious and the mushrooms were nice.

The Seafood Hotplate set was also average with too much rice. It was not worth the 15 Singapore Dollars we paid for it.

The Kim Gary Hong Kong Restaurant was popular becuase of the Location.

We would not recommend this restaurant. The food was average and it was not good value for Money.

Restaurant Review:- Aloha Ma Maison Hawaiian Kitchen, Bugis +, Victoria Street, Singapore

 We went to Aloha Ma Maison, Hawaiian Kitchen at Bugis + in Singapore.

This is a Hawaiian Theme Restaurant - it being Hawaiian - we thought it would have served large portions!

We were greeted amicably and had two comfortable seats.

 I ordered the spaghetti carbonara. Unfortunately the  spaghetti was too oily and the portion was unexpectedly small!

 The Katsu Curry was also a small portion - but the taste was as to be expected.

It was cooked well.

We thought this was expensive for a meal with small portions.

We would not recommend Aloha Ma Maison Hawaiian Kitchen unless you were going for drinks or Desserts - which look better value!

Bar Review :- Two Chefs, 229 Koktanod, Kata Beach, Karon Muang, Phuket 83100, Thailand

We went to the lovely 2 Chefs restaurant in Kata Beach Phuket. It is lovely to take advantage of their happy hour and order their delicious Frozen Magaritas.

This lovely raspberry frozen Magarita was heavenly in the Phuket Evening Heat.

It was lovely to watch the traffic and beach afficionados go by and look at the tuk tuk drivers touting for trade. A great spot

 As you can see the Strawberry Frozen Magarita was also superb.

The Service here was great too - when we came here for the Second time - with greeted with 'Welcome Back' and escorted to our favourite Window Seat!

 The happy hour seems very long - and we got our Margaritas for 95 baht each! Wonderful!

 The Two Chefs is easy to find - as it is opposite the Boat House - behind Kata Beach in Phuket!

 Here is the Blue Magarita - looking like a wonderful work of art!

It was just enjoyable to savour the atmosphere in this peaceful and ambient restaurant.

A Chocolate Frozen Magarita was decadent and was my favourite flavour by far.

The 2 Chefs is a perfect place to While away the hours in Kata Beach, Phuket.

5/5 for Service and Ambience.

4/5 for their Margaritas!

Restaurant Review :- Richoux, 41A S Audley Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 2PS

 We were walking in Mayfair on a Sunday Morning and came across Richoux - which frankly is a gem of a restaurant. Magnificent in its eccentricity.

It feels plucked from the bygone eras and it was very difficult to find a table as many church goers and sunday strollers had come out to savour the atmosphere of this lively restaurant.

The interior decor was beautiful and building was statuesque.

 The Mushroom risotto was very nice and the helping was average in size - but enough for us. It was cooked perfectly.

 The club sandwich was run of the mill - but it meant my hunger quickly dissapeared.

 The bill was very acceptable for Mayfair - a very expensive area of London.

We highly recommend this restaurant - especially for tourists - even to take a coffee and cake will be pleasing.

Service was avaerage - as they were quite understaffed - 2/5

Food - 4/5

Atmosphere - 5/5

Restaurant Review:- Ma Maison, Bugis Junction, Singapore

 Ma Maison at Bugis Junction is a very relaxing and feel good restaurant, especially on a Sunday Afternoon.

 The ornate pan european trappings stuck to the walls and ceiling are appealing, as is the sing-along Music.

How could that not attract you?








The Napolitan Spaghetti was very nice - but we  did not really care for the hotdog sausages. On the whole - It was nice though.

 The Chasoba Salad was delicious and refreshing. The presentation was excellent too.We finished the lot!

 Clam Chowder soup was nice but we were a little dissapointed that no bread was served with it. The soup was very nice but the portion was small.

Good value for some nice dishes. The ambient music lifts your spirits. The service was excellent too.

Ma Maison is certainly worth a visit.

Service :- 5/5

Food :- 3/5

Music and Surroundings :- 5/5

Overall :- 5/5

Cafe Review :- Hoshino Coffee, Plaza Singapora, Singapore

We walked around the expanded Plaza Singapura and came across a delightful Japanese Style Cafe. It was very busy and the sweet snacks looked tempting.

 We were met and promptly ushered to a table for two.

The waiter did admit that they were short of waiting staff and unfortunately we did notice this when we ordered. I'm sure the management will sort this out quickly as it is a very popular and nice place.

 The Honey Pancake melted in your mouth and was absolutely delicious. We would not hesitate to order this beauty again. The texture of the pancake was exquisite.

We recommend you try it.

 The Mango Smoothie tasted fresh of the juicer - but not particular special either.

 Being health conscious souls - we love Matcha and the Jot Matcha Latte was tasty - well mixed and the presentation in this fine bowl was nice.

 The Vanilla Souffle was gorgeous - it went particularly well with the Matcha Latte.

The Vanilla center was so tasty. Highly recommended.

Quite an expensive place - as you see - over $40 dollars for 2 - but a really nice place to spend a Saturday Afternoon chatting with Friends and spending some relaxing times. Make sure you beat the crowds though.

2/5 for Service

4/5 for food and drink.

Verdict :- Recommended.

Restaurant Review食评:- Cafe Grande大咖啡, Edinburgh爱丁堡, Scotland苏格兰, UK英国

We came across a beautiful french/Italian restaurant in Bruntsfield, Edinburgh. The atmosphere was relaxed and the staff were welcoming.
我们在爱丁堡的Bruntsfield碰到一个漂亮的法国/意大利饭馆。那里气氛很放松，员工也很热情。

We were seated next to a couple of french tourists - if they were coming here it must be good - as they french are very discerning about their food. A special deal was on too - 2 courses for £12.95 - quite good value!
我们坐在一对法国旅行者旁边——如果他们以前来过这里那一定很好——因为他们法国人对食物很有眼光。还有特价——两菜套餐12.95镑——很划算!

We both loved the 'Tomato Herb Soup' starter. It was very filling and simply gorgeous!
我们都喜欢开胃菜番茄香料汤。量足让人吃饱而且很美味！

The Salmon, Pea and Mint Risotto was presented beautifully. The Fried Egg on top was a wonderful touch.
Every mouthful had a fine fusion of flavours. Highly recommended!
三文鱼、豌豆、薄荷烩饭看上去很漂亮。一个煎蛋在最上面看上去很妙。各种味道在口中融合。强烈推荐！

The Haddock Goujons with Peas, Chips and Tartare Sauce was fairly average - perhaps not their strong point. One to avoid.
黑线鳕鱼和豌豆、薯条、塔塔酱一般——也许不是他们擅长的菜。可以无视这个。

The bill was very reasonable so if you are coming up for the Edinburgh festival - here is one to come to.
账单很合理，如果你来爱丁堡艺术节的话，可以来这里吃吃看。

Lovely atmosphere, Lovely Staff and Good food!
很好的气氛和员工，美味的食物！

Cafe Review食评:- Cafe Cocoa可可咖啡, 6 Smiddy Hill, Pickering皮克林, North Yorkshire南约克郡

On a Sunny late June Day we came across this little gem of a Cafe in Pickering, whilst en route to Whitby.
在一个阳光灿烂的六月午后，我们在去惠特比的路上，在皮克林遇到了这个小咖啡馆。

Pickering is a beautiful, small and authentic Yorkshire town, with friendly locals and a slow pace of life.
皮克林是一个小而美丽的真正的约克郡小镇，友好的居民和缓慢而平和的生活。
Cafe Cocoa is situated towards Pickering Castle and you can park for 1 hour outside the Cafe for free.
可可咖啡朝向皮克林堡，你可以在外面免费停车一小时。

The lady who served us was welcoming and the cakes were to die for!
服务我们的那位女士很友好，那些蛋糕好得要死。









We chose the Smoked Bacon, Tomato and Cheddar Panini and the Smoked Chicken, Capers and Mozarella Panini.
我们选了熏肉番茄切达干酪三文治和熏鸡肉酸豆意大利干酪三文治。

They were tasty and fresh.
它们美味又新鲜。

We also had Yorkshire Tea in a pot and it wasn't a teabag but loose leaf tea. Yorkshire Tea was tasty and reviving.
我们也要了壶约克郡茶，不是茶包而是散茶叶。约克郡茶好喝又提神。

We felt as important as the Royal family in this cafe!!
我们在这里感觉自己象皇家成员一样重要。

The cakes looked gorgeous - shame we had no space in our bellies for them! Made fresh on the premises!

蛋糕看上去棒极了——可惜我们没肚子吃了！新鲜现场制作！

The Bill was very reasonable at 11.80 uk pounds! Half the price of London!
账单十分靠谱，11.8镑，伦敦价格的一半！

The Cocoa Cafe is open every day between 10:30 - 15:30 - except Sunday!
可可咖啡每天10点半开到下午3点半——ch

Restaurant Review食评 :- The Magpie鹊, Whitby惠特比, North Yorkshire北约克郡

We took a day trip to Whitby and decided to try some fish and chips at 'The Magpie' Cafe.
我们在惠特比玩了一天，决定尝试鹊咖啡的炸鱼薯条。

The Magpie Cafe has a terrific view of the Whitby Harbour area and the bridge and at weekends is very busy.
鹊咖啡有着极佳的视野，可以看到惠特港湾和桥。周末的时候人很多。

Even on a wednesday afternoon at 5pm - it was quite busy, luckily we found a table for two upstairs.
甚至星期三下午五点，人也挺多，很幸运我们在二楼找到一张桌子。

Our waitress promptly served us - we ordered yorkshire tea, a small and a regular Haddock and chips, and mushy pea.
我们的服务生立刻过来服务——我们点了约克郡茶、黑线鳕鱼和薯条，豌豆糊。

When the food arrived we wish we had shared a fish and Chips between two - as it was too much to finish it.
当食物来的时候，我们希望我们俩应该要一份炸鱼薯条就好了——因为一份太多了，根本吃不完。

The tartar sauce was delicious and the chips were very substantial.
塔塔酱非常好吃，薯条量多又足。

The inside of the restaurant celebrates the local celebrated explorer 'Captain James Cook' and had a nautical feel to it.
饭馆内部的装饰纪念着本地探险家詹姆斯库克船长，很有航海的感觉。

The Bill of £25 was ok value when you consider the quantity but the location is a prime tourist site.
账单为25镑，从食物质量上看挺值的，而且地点又那么好。

A walk on the beach and next to the River Esk always helps the digestion!
在埃斯克河岸边的沙滩上散布总是能帮助消化！


We walked around beautiful Whitby town and its beautiful shops selling the local 'Whitby Jet' jewellery.
我们在美丽的惠特小镇散布的时候，有很多漂亮的小店在卖惠特煤珠宝。