Singapore Night Safari

Singapore Night Safari Park is the world’s first safari park for nocturnal animals. Thanks to my generous cousin and cousin-in-law, I was invited to explore the night safari with them and their adorable daughter. Indeed I must count my blessing. Last year, many of my cousins and friends, be they young or old, and aunty and uncle treated me to delicious meals or asked me out for outings. Indeed last year was a wonderful year in bonding with my relatives and friends.

Back to the Night Safari trip, we took the cute tram which took us across different zones like the Himalayan Foothills, Asian Riverine Forest, Leopard trail, Fishing Cat trail and Australia Wallaby Trail. One problem was we could not get a really good look at it was dark but then it was really cool that night. Anyway, I had a really great time at the night safari with my cousin and cousin-in-law exploring the trails. 

Website: http://www.nightsafari.com.sg/

Open daily

Opening Time: 7.15pm

Last admission: 11.15pm

Closing Time: 12.00mn

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 I didn't expect long queue at Night Safari. There were many tourists.

 Not sure what is this cute animal, but it is smart enough to recycle.

 The majestic lion and his queen behind him.

 Malayan Civet

 Australia Kangaroos. My first and only visit to Australia Sydney and Brisbane was in 1996 when I took a picture with a cute kangaroo. With exchange rate so attractive, I might go there this year. To Sydney again, 20 years later after the last visit.

Inside the artificial cave at the Australia zone. 

Taiwanese Desserts in Singapore Jurong Point

Thanks to my relatives who took me to Jurong Point shopping mall on the first day of 2016, I got to try Taiwanese popular dessert at Blackball store which sells Jiufen taro and sweet potato ball. Yeah, now I don't have to travel all the way to Taiwan to try Taiwan dessert. Frankly speaking I prefer the version here compared to Jiufen taro ball. 

I really love the blackball signature dessert ($5.40) with winter melon crushed ice, grass jelly, taro and sweet potato balls, yam q and golden sweet potato. This is highly recommended. There are many branches in Singapore, including Tampines 1. Hey buddies, let's go to Tampines 1 to try this awesome dessert! 

http://blackball.com.sg/

BlackBall Signature Dessert with red bean, winter melon crushed ice, grass jelly, golden sweet potato, yam q, taro ball and sweet potato ball.

Christmas Wonderland 2015

Sorry for not updating this blog for some time. I was busy with others stuff. Today, I'll share photos that I took last year at Gardens by the Bay, Christmas Wonderland. I do hope this year they continue with this event. I really love the beautiful luminous lighting sculpture. 

Sunny Christmas in Singapore

I know its late. But better late than never. To all my readers, Happy belated Christmas Day! Just share some Christmas decoration at Orchard Road.

 Ion Orchard shopping mall. One of my favourite malls in Singapore.

 Little Prince outside Wheelock Place shopping mall.

 Gigantic Christmas tree at Ngee Ann City shopping mall.

Peach Blossoms Dim Sum Buffet at Marina Mandarin Hotel

Last month, I treated my parents and youngest brother to a sumptuous dim sum buffet at Marina Mandarin hotel on a weekday as it's cheaper. For weekday, it costs about $48 per person and that's not including the mandatory 10% service charge and 7% GST. In the end, I paid around $220.00 for the dim sum buffet lunch. 

Even though it is dim sum buffet, we could only select one serving from the premium selection like lobster and abalone. But for the rest like dim sum and noodles, it's All You Can Eat. 

You can see the dishes available on weekday from 12pm to 3pm at Weekday Dim Sum Buffet Menu.

Frankly speaking, I think the dim sum here are pretty good and I must say much better than the overrated Tim Ho Wan.   

Marina Mandarin Hotel 

6 Raffles Boulevard
Marina Square, Singapore 039594

Tel: (65)­ 6845 1000

Nearest MRT station: City Hall MRT

 Inside Marina Mandarin Hotel

 There are many beautiful birds.

 Feng shui fish and wines at the entrance.

Whole abalone and wonton in superior broth 

 Mini abalone. One serving only

 Egg tarts

 Steamed radish cake 

 Steamed xiao long bao with fresh pork

 Steamed honey glazed pork bun

 Steamed custard bun with salted egg yolk

 Steamed prawn dumpling (Har Gao)

 Deep-fried squid and nori ball with passion fruits sauce.

 Baked lobster with cheese. Only one serving.

 Deep-fried prawns coated with wasabi mayonnaise

 Deep-fried crispy salmon fish skin with spices salt

 Stir-fried diced chicken with dried chili in "Szechuan" style

 Highly recommended! Stewed egg noodles with honey glazed bbq pork loin, ginger, spring onions and white truffle oil.

 Stir-fried prawns with capsicums and black bean

 Roasted duck served with plum sauce

 Steamed fillet of fish with fragrant and raw minced garlic

 Sweet and sour pork with mixed fruits

 Fragrant fried wonton

 Stir-fried radish cake with bean sprouts in X.O chili sauce

 Steamed phoenix feet with oyster sauce

 Ice-cream 

 Chilled mango puree with sago and pomelo

 Chilled mango pudding