Eating Fresh Lotus Seeds

It is common the find lotus seeds in deserts and soups, however it is rare to find people munching on fresh lotus seeds. If you happen to be as lucky as me to receive a lotus pod, here is a tutorial on how to eat the lotus seeds. After you get used to the green taste, consuming the lotus seeds can be pretty addictive. 

1) Remove the seeds from the pod

2) Remove the outer skin

3) Remove the "heart" of the seed (the yellow greenish stem in the centre) which is bitter

4) Done

Indian Food - Annalakshmi - Chinatown Point but moving to Central Square #01-04

Diners can pay the amount of what they think the meal is worth @ Annalakshmi!!! You ought to try this when you have the time in Singapore, if you have not done so!

I have heard of this concept in Japan and have watched it on Japan Hour. There is no fixed rate for staying in the Ryokan りょかん. The guests will decide how much they want to pay for the experience when they check out! Despite not having a fixed rate, the service and food quality is still top notch!

Annalakshmi at Chinatown Point(It is closed now, but will be moving to Central Square #01-04 by Mid June). It is an Indian Vegetarian Restaurant, which has a similar concept! The varieties depend on the Chefs(volunteers) for the day. Here you can try family recipes, which have been passed down through the generations and dishes which are not found in most Indian restaurants. It is buffet style with a wide variety of dishes including desserts! And the best part is that there is unlimited servings of Masala Tea, Lassi(Sweet, Salty, Fruit flavours) & Lime Juice!

This place is usually quite crowded, so please make a booking or you will have to queue. This is not a place for a long chit chat with friends, once done with your meal, please vacate your table for another hungry diner.

Please support them when they re-open in Mid June at Central Square #01-04 (near Ministry of Manpower at Havelock Road)

The other arm of this eatery is at:
104, Amoy Street, Near Far East Square
Near Tanjong Pagar or Raffles Place MRT
Phone: 6223 0809
Monday to Saturday: 11am to 3pm

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Kulfi Bar at Little India

Kulfi Bar: Little India

Kulfi originated from India and Pakistan and it is their version of ice cream! Most of the Kulfi shops serve exotic flavours such as Lychee & Banana. This is to meet the demand for newer variations, in addition to the traditional flavours. Traditionally in India and Pakistan, Kulfi is sold by street vendors.


Unlike Western ice cream, which is scooped from a tub and served as a spherical ball. All around the world, Kulfi is frozen in molds or tubs and it is served in different shapes and sizes. The texture of the ice cream is another difference between the two. Western ice cream is soft, therefore you can spoon it into your mouth immediately. Whilst Kulfi is much harder and that explains why it is usually served in small pieces. So that you can just pop a piece into your mouth. This is just a simplified explanation of their differences, therefore do visit an India Restaurant or Kulfi Bar to try out this cooler -


I decided to pop into the Kulfi Bar at Little India, to escape from the scorching heat.



*Vegetarian can eat Kulfi because it is not made of egg.
Address:
15 Upper Dickson Road
Closest MRT Station: Little India


A must try on the menu is local fruit flavoured Kulfi: Mango and Lychee Obsession garnished with nuts. I feel that it deserves 4/5 stars even though I dislike Mango!



Traditional Flavour: It has an intense taste and aroma of a cross between Cinnamon and Ginger. Don't bother ordering this flavour if you dislike the taste of these two spices! This Kulfi is made with Cardamom (A plant part of Ginger Family)



Possible Places to visit at Little India:
1) Mustapha Centre - A Shopper's Paradise
145 Syed Alwi Rd
207704
6295 5855
Subway: Farrer Park
2) India Temples eg: Sri Veerama-Kaliammann Temple/Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple
If you happen to be in Singapore in Mid January, do catch the Indian Festival Thaipusa It is an annual procession by Hindu devotees offering thanks to celebrate Lord Subrahmanya triumph over evil
Venue: Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple
3) Little India's Art Belt
4) Tekka Market

Woma Abalone

For the first time during Chinese New Year, Hua Ting at Orchard Hotel has a $8888 set menu. 8 to the chinese is known as a lucky number. Here are the pictures of the Woma Abalone, priced at $4000/kg! The first thing Chef said to me when he handed the abalone over was make sure you do not lose them! That was my most stressful photoshoot! So if you happen to have 10 people and $8888 to spare, pamper your tastebuds with the set menu! Do drop a note to share with me the experience:)