My Food My Life

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Oden, 关东煮, or Japanese 酿豆腐, whatever you name it.



Chako_06 by slowstep, on Flickr

 

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Ikabata Yaki, fried squid with garlic.
This was surprising good, considering I wasn't a squid guy.
You can finish 2 bowls of rice just with this!



Chako_07 by slowstep, on Flickr

 

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Yakiniku.
Ok, this was unexpected. Not like the yakiniku you knew.
It's basically stir fried beef with fresh vegetables. I wouldn't say the beef was fantastic, but Mrs. Chako managed it well.



Chako_09 by slowstep, on Flickr

 

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This was definitely the FOOD of the day.
Unagitamaju - Unagi with egg, on rice.
Seriously, the broiled Unagi is to die for! And the scrambled egg was so tender and juicy!



Chako_10 by slowstep, on Flickr

 

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I've always thought that Tenpura is a waste of time. Seriously, frying something that was completely covered with flour, how good can that be?
But this is really different! The batter is well made and tasty, and it's not oily at all!
This tenpura is definitely worth trying!



Chako_11 by slowstep, on Flickr



Chako_12 by slowstep, on Flickr

 

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Sukiyaki 寿喜烧
It was nice, but it was also the last dish served, as we were all full by then, the impact wasn't that great anymore ;p
A Japanese friend of mine used to teach me how to fully utilize that amazing sauce from Sukiyaki - After you've finished all the food, put in the rice and egg and soaked them for a couple minutes, then you will have Japanese style yummy egg coated fried rice!



Chako_13 by slowstep, on Flickr

 

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The Ojisan at the restaurant told us that the meal wouldn't complete without trying the homemade all natural ice-cream by Mrs. Chako.
So we ordered the mocha version.
Indeed it was pretty fresh and nice, but I have to warn you, it's not sweet at all. ;p




Chako_14 by slowstep, on Flickr

 

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For supper, you'd have gotten seehum instead :bsmilie:

I no see cockles :sticktong
Had some escargots yesterday though.

After reading lotsa good reviews on this restaurant, I have always wanted to give it a go.
As I was aware of the long waiting time, pre-order was made a day earlier. Still, we have waited 1 hour for the food to be served. Anyway, it's worth the wait. ;p

How's pricing at this restaurant?

 

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How's pricing at this restaurant?

Wasn't bad, +/- 20 per set, you get a main, rice, soup, tofu and salad.
Quality is top notch! Compared to those jap restaurant chains, it's cheap! :thumbsup:

 

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Laos_311 by slowstep, on Flickr

A local chef told us that, if we want to have good quality local cuisine at reasonable price, then we should give this place a try.


Laos_312 by slowstep, on Flickr

 

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Laos_314 by slowstep, on Flickr

Lao fried glass & rice noodle, it's so good that everytime I saw this photo, I have my saliva dripping.

 

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Sticky rice or steam rice? Your choice.


Laos_315 by slowstep, on Flickr


Laos_316 by slowstep, on Flickr

 

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Buffalo sausages revisited!!!



Laos_317 by slowstep, on Flickr



Laos_318 by slowstep, on Flickr

 

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And how can we forget the minced pork - Laap?


Laos_319 by slowstep, on Flickr

 

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Spring roll!! The sauce is amazing!


Laos_320 by slowstep, on Flickr

 

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Laos_321 by slowstep, on Flickr


Aw Lam - a kind of spicy root, stewed with beef, mushroom and vegetable. Is a special Lao dish only available in Luang Prabang.

I would say, order a small bowl, share among a group, try it and forget about it. ;p

 

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Laos_322 by slowstep, on Flickr

Soft-shell crab
Don't ask me why we ordered this... I remembered it was recommended by the waitress who served us. :embrass:

 

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Java_Village_01 by slowstep, on Flickr



Java_Village_02 by slowstep, on Flickr

I've seen this place a few times, but never felt like trying.
I went in this time because I saw a huge "Ayam Penyet" banners outside the restaurant ;p

 

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Java_Village_03 by slowstep, on Flickr


Java_Village_04 by slowstep, on Flickr

So, Ayam Penyet it is. Not as good as Sri Bestari @ Changi Village.
But it's enough to fulfill my crave, and it's better than the one at Jurong Point Basement.

 

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Java_Village_05 by slowstep, on Flickr

A glass of hot Javanese tea to tame the spiciness. ;p