Sakura International Buffet, Yio Chu Kang

{Media Invite} Reopening of brand new SAKURA International Buffet

We were invited to the grand reopening of Sakura International Buffet @ Yio Chu Kang outlet. 

The revamped restaurant now has 8 counters and aims to bring the world's delicacies to their diners at the most affordable pricing :)

CHICKEN MCNUGGETS

.C.H.I.C.K.E.N. M.C.N.U.G.G.E.T.S.

Dear Chicken McNuggets

I did not write this post to review you as a dish served by McDonalds'. I have no intention to do so because I never liked nuggets in the first place.

Chicken McNuggets, you jolly well know that I had been looking forward to attending the seminar with you tonight at 7.30pm. I have been telling you about it since weeks ago - even sent you the schedule. However, you did not pay attention to it or disregard it AS USUAL.

Then this afternoon, we agreed to meet at your office for dinner since the venue is located nearer your office. At 5.30pm (15 minutes before I knock off), you suddenly messaged me for a change in meet-up location to PS because you forgot to bank in the cheques to your beloved friend. FINE. 

I acknowledged your message and replied that we shall meet at PS at 5.47pm straight after I saw it. I reached PS at 6pm BUT YOU WERE STILL IN YOUR OFFICE on the pretext that you were waiting for my response. Chicken McNuggets, if you need to bank in cheques (because you regard that as the top priority over my seminar), you have to depart earlier to PS to do so and standby for my acknowledgement. If I did not read your stupid message, then why not give me a ring? LAME excuse to say that you are waiting for my response and you chose to rot in your office based on that. FINE, forget it - I might be at fault for missing out that message because M1's reception is like shit.

Next, I waited for you @ McD for 10 minutes and you ordered me to help you purchase CHICKEN MCNUGGETS MEAL. I told you I HATE nuggets. BUT you said you would not eat if there are no nuggets. Fine, I topped up a total of SGD1.25 for an upsized CHICKEN MCNUGGETS MEAL after using my SGD5 Extra Value Meal Coupon. Great, I still have to wait for your grand arrival. 

Then if you guys happen to be at McD this evening, you would have realised something bad had happened. The false ceiling at one corner started leaking and pouring out some black liquid substance which looked like shit. At first, it splattered onto one innocent guy at one corner. After witnessing that, we continued eating but the 'flooding' worsened and the second guy along that row got implicated too. We were seated in the middle. The lights and electricity of the restaurant got blown out due to the flood. The false ceilings were interconnected somehow...

Guys, when you see the first huge wave, you might have dismissed it as something amazing. Then, if you see the next wave, would you flee for your life or continue to stay and take photos thinking that tsunami will not hit our sunny island? OK, I am more paranoid so I chose to flee with my french fries whilst Chicken McNuggets thought that it was OK to stay there and wait for tsunami to soak him wet. He followed suit because he was pressurised by my sudden departure - I have my life white dress to preserve ok?

Finally, Chicken McNuggets could feel the dark cloud glooming over my head but was still CLUELESS of why am I so damn pissed. He assured me that we will make it to the seminar on time if we take the MRT to Eunos. In fact the venue was @ Adam Road, NOT near Eunos. Great, not only have you not paid attention, I think your heart is never here in the first place Chicken McNuggets!

MY BLOOD IS BOILING.

Then at the bus stop, you had so much time identifying the girl standing next to us eating llaollao. as your ex-colleague but did not realise that we were waiting at the WRONG bus stop. You ultra power. Oh yeah, you finally sensed my displeasure and offered to treat me to llaollao. Don't you know that I am trying super hard to abstain from it because it is making me FAT? I have been eating llaollao. non-stop for the past month because I was worried over personal stuff and partially because of your Chicken McNugget-ness.

NOW ITS DOUBLE-BOILED.

So, we got onto the bus and it started to rain. You were coughing behind me (thanks to drinking the bulk of the iced green tea earlier) and annoying me throughout the journey. 

Shucks, Chicken McNuggets, you didn't bring an umbrella out AS UAUAL - you will turn soggy because you will be drenched in the rain this time round. Luckily, the rain subsided into drizzles. I really am speechless why my day was ruined by Chicken McNuggets.

Now I need to cool down after I have vented and ranted on my blog (sorry readers, I am boring you down with my Chicken McNuggets episode) as it is stupid getting so angry over a box of Chicken McNuggets. 

I hope you wouldn't flip whenever you order Chicken McNuggets at McD's. However, do think thrice before ordering that because it might be a potential cause as to why you start behaving like Chicken McNuggets.

Good night, and its time for me to shut down too. Soo drained after getting my blood boiled over and over again. Geez!

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Chabuton Singapore

{Media Invite} Launch of Premium Tonkotsu Ramen - The Kurobuta

Here at the media event hosted by Chabuton Singapore @ 313 Somerset,  we were introduced to the Premium Tonkotsu Ramen - The Kurobuta which is created by Chef Yasuji Morizumi.

We were actually pretty impressed that the Chef looked pretty young to be recognised as the world's first Michelin-starred Ramen Chef. He was also crowned "Best Ramen Chef" by TV Champion, a famous culinary contest in Japan. 

Special Menu which we will be tasting during the launch

Sides: Hitokuchi Gyoza (SGD5) and Ika Karaage (Fried Squid) (SGD5)

Hitokuchi Gyoza (SGD5) and Ika Karaage (Fried Squid) (SGD5)

We were first served with some drinks followed by 2 side dishes - Fried Gyoza and Ika Karage whilst waiting for the ramen to be ready. 

We also learnt a new method of eating the fried sides - by dipping them in a MIXTURE of Gyoza Sauce and Chilli Oil (Layu). 

Gyoza Sauce + Layu = Perfect Dipping Sauce!!

It was unbelievable that the blend actually tasted better than just having the sides with Gyoza Sauce. The Gyoza Sauce tasted like light soya sauce (unlike the Chinese way of using Vinegar) whereas the layu had some sesame fragrance in it. The mixture was nowhere spicy but tasted pretty unique :)

Premium Tonkotsu Ramen - The Kurobuta (SGD18.90)

There comes the highlight of the show - The Kurobuta!! 

Premium Tonkotsu Ramen - The Kurobuta

The soup base consists of a blend of Chicken Collagen Soup broth and Tonkotsu. We were told to sip the surface of the soup first as it contained Chicken Collagen on top before mixing with the Tonkotsu base below.  The soup not only tasted rich and creamy, it is highly nutritional too due to its collagen content :)

Chef even jokingly told us to enjoy this dish and to go and fall in love next as we will be rejuvenated by the collagen soup.

Another commendable part of this dish is that the Kurobuta pork actually melts instantaneously when you pop it into your mouth! It was a pity that the portion of meat served was not much as we really loved it lots!

The Kurobuta pork is the highly prized pork in Japan and its marbled meat comes with small, fine streaks of fat that make each slice richly sweet, tender and succulent. 

Other ingredients of ramen includes Japanese leek, Bamboo Shoots and Soft-Boiled Egg. 

I think the egg was another great hit of the event as many bloggers and instagramers started taking photos as the golden liquid yolk flowed out from the semi-boiled egg. Taste wise can be summarised by one word - 'good'. Even Samantha commented that she wanted an extra serving of the meat :D

LIMITED OFFER!!

(17 January - 31 March 2015)

If you are convinced by my review and wanted to give this dish a try, do note that it is only available from 17 January to 31 March 2015. 

#ChabutonSg

Restaurant Name: Chabuton Singapore

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/chabutonsg

Locations:

313 @ Somerset

313 Orchard Road #B2-01, S238895

Tel: 6636 8335

Chabuton @ Tampines 1

10 Tampines Central 1

#02-09/10 Tampines 1, S529536

Tel: 6854 0335

Chabuton @ Star Vista

1 Vista Exchange Green, #01-41, S138617

Tel: 6339 0335

Operating Hours: Daily, 11:30 - 22:00 

Snippets of The Day

I was very happy to meet fellow bloggers and instagramers like @zippyzipeng and @redlightdistrik as they really do post very awesome photos on their instagram!

From left to right: @Zippyzipeng, @Redlightdistrik, Chef Yasuji Morizumi, Myself, Samantha

The second time I did a video interview. I was really tensed and my mind literally blanked out.. Oh well, after all its a good experience!

@Zippyzipeng tekan-ed (arrowed) me to do interview. Perhaps my few seconds of 'fame' might appear on youtube some day :p

Group Picture with Chef!

Until Next Time :)

P.S. Pardon me for my lack of updates due to wedding preparations and house renovation! I am still very active on my instagram @aldora_muses though :)

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MU MIEUX COLLAGEN MU Nutrition+ by Mary Chia

(Ad) Youthful and Supple Skin with MU MIEUX COLLAGEN MU Nutrition+ by Mary Chia

"A Bottle A Day for Youthful and Supple Skin!" 

As a bride-to-be, I am super excited to sample this box of collagen sent from Sample Store. 

About MU Nutrition+

Most of us are unable to obtain a good balance of nutritions based in our daily lives. Also, we are constantly exposed to high levels of electro-magnetic waves from electronic gadgets and equipment we use on a daily basis. 

This continuous exposure to free radicals and consumption of processed and genetically modified foods create imbalance within our bodies which can be quite detrimental to our health and overall well-being. 

Hence the MU Nutrition+ range of supplements is designed to address the below common concerns:

1. Pre-mature ageing due to loss of collagen and key vitamins for skin and organs

2. Improve body's detoxification abilities

3. Enhance gastro-intestinal health by introducing beneficent bacteria (probiotics) 

4. Improve overall metabolism and blood circulation

5. Block / displace excess fat, sugars and carbohydrates consumed through daily diet

6. Enhance overall organ functions

7. Increase energy levels and vitality

8. Improve immunity

FAQs

What is Collagen?

Collagen is a protein in the human body which is required to maintain the structure and density of your skin. Collagen proteins derived from fish contain high amounts of amino acids and peptides directly involved in the formation of collagen and elastin. 

Ideally, young and healthy skin should consist of about 80% of collagen. However our bodies produce lesser collagen in our mid 30s which results in our skin not being able to regenerate naturally. 

As we advance in age, the level of collagen drops to about 40% and our skin will lose its firmness and wrinkles starts to form.

When is BEST to take Collagen?

It is better to start earlier in order to enjoy the long term benefits - but improvements can be made at practically any age!

Why MIEUX?

MIEUX contains BHN (Marine) Collagen which can be better absorbed by our body as compared to other types of collagen with same molecular weight. 

In addition, MIEUX is enhanced with CoQ10, Ceramide and Vitamins C and E for skin hydration, elasticity and luminosity. 

Hence you are enjoying the benefits much superior than just collagen in itself ;) 

Directions of Use

Recommended consumption is 1 bottle (50 ml) a day before bedtime.

**Shake well before consumption; consume the entire entire bottle after opening.

Do not be kiasu / overly greedy because excessive collagen consumed will not be absorbed by the body and will be an utter waste.

When will I start to see results?

On the average, it takes about 2-3 weeks to notice the skin becoming more hydrated and supple. However, the disclaimer is that results may vary from individual to individual as other lifestyle habits such as diet, smoking of tobacco products and alcohol consumption as well as sleeping habits and exposure to UV rays will also affect the skin condition.

Ingredients

Every bottle of MIEUX contains 3000mg BHN Collagen and 10mg Ceramide.

My Review

MIEUX contains Apple extract and the taste wise is rather sweet and sourish but not very unpleasant in my own opinion.  Texture wise is syrupy (tastes better than cough syrup).

I could drink the entire bottle without hiccups unlike other brands of marine collagen which I have tried earlier which contains the fishy taste. 

Also, I noticed that my skin has become smoother after consumption :)

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Readers' Benefit! 

Validity: 1st February - 31st March 2015

You can now get ONE (1) box comprising of EIGHT (8) bottles of MU MIEUX COLLAGEN MU Nutrition+ at a discount

@ SGD88 (UP SGD108)

In addition, you will be receiving a Complimentary Collagen Facial worth SGD145/ session for  first 100 readers!!!

All you need to do is to call 1800-250-2001 and quote my name "Aldora" and "Sample Store Exclusive" between 1st February - 31st March 2015 for redemption at any Mary Chia / Urban Homme outlets island-wide.

What are you waiting for? 

Start your collagen intake TODAY to enjoy youthful and supple skin now!!

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