Bedok Point - 3 Years And Still Going Strong!

Can you believe it's already been 3 years since Bedok Point opened?
It seems like much shorter!

I literally grew up in Bedok having attended both Primary and Secondary school in the area and I spent so much time in Bedok that I pretty much knew the place like the back of my hand. I remember when the same plot where Bedok Point now stands used to be a theatre. And later on, it changed to some Japanese Sushi place. And finally, the original building made way for an icon of Bedok.

I still remember when Bedok Point opened to much fanfare back in the day. Finally, Bedok had it's own shopping centre! And situated right in the heart of Bedok made it all the more accessible to everyone! And now, 3 years later, it's still standing strong!

Bedok Point has always been known as a 'Makan Paradise' because a lot of the shops within are actually restaurants and eateries! You can find all kinds of cuisine at Bedok Point and luckily for us, quite a number of Halal choices too and a very welcome new edition!!

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Hei Sushi is the first Halal certified Sushi Belt Restaurant in Singapore and they have finally opened an outlet in Bedok Point! On top of that, they also have an all-new menu for your makan-ing pleasure! We had the opportunity to try out some of the new dishes and they were so good that we decided to give Hei Sushi their own post!! Look out for it in the next few days!

And as a special for the Bedok Point outlet, they also have a special Lunchtime offer!!

MEMANG BERBALOI!!
And only available at Bedok Point!! Visit between Monday-Friday 11.30am to 2.30pm (starting from 21 April 2014) to enjoy this special promo lunch offer!

But if you want to sample something special, check out our Hei Sushi post out in a few days okay :)

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The Manhattan Fish Market has definitely expanded!! Check out their restaurant at Bedok Point for their siganture dishes such as their Garlic Herb Mussels, Seafood Platters and their famous Manhattan Flaming Prawns!

Wanna know more about some of the dishes they have?
Check out our original review on The Manhattan Fish Market by clicking HERE

#03-01/04

"Popeye's Chicken is the shiznit!!"
That's right! Head down to Bedok Point and grab some of your favourite Louisiana Chicken.

And of course - the Mashed Potatoes and Biscuits!!

#01-02/03

 Looking for your pasta fix? Pastamania is the place to go!

With a wide array of Pastas, Pizzas and desserts to suit your taste, this is definitely a fave with a lot of people! (I always have the Turkey Bacon Cheesy Crumble!!!)

And if you're just looking for a quick and light bite, why not grab some OCK?
Old Chang Kee Currypuffs, Sotong Balls, Popiah and so many other assorted deep fried goodies await you! Great to buy as a snack back to the office after lunch time!

As you can see, there's plenty of choices for us at Bedok Point!
And they even make it easy for us with a FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE!!
Great if you're working in the area!!

As you can see, there's no excuse not to visit Bedok Point especially for a lunchtime getaway if you're working in the area! Anyways it's also near the Bedok MRT and Bus Interchange so it's walking distance!!

Congratulations to Bedok Point on reaching a milestone with the 3rd anniversary and here's to many more years to come with more great makan!!

Bedok Point

799 New Upper Changi Road

Tel: 6481 1353
http://www.fraserscentrepointmalls.com/malls/bp

Bedok Point is a Frasers Centrepoint Mall

Pastamania - Chefs' Creations 4: Beef Ragu Alla Toscana

So Pastamania is again releasing their promotion for their Chefs' Creations!
This is a chance for their chefs to come up with some inventive pasta creations to delight us.
But would their creations be any good??

I remember that they had some nice items that eventually became permanent items on the menu such as their Beef Pastrami Pasta and Seafood Tom Yum so I guess some might be quite good right?
Let's hope this round yields some delicious results.

They have 3 pasta dishes (Beef Ragu Alla Toscana, Gamberetti Alla Siciliana and Pasta Al Pesto Genovese) and 2 different pizzas (Pizza Alle Olive In Crosta and Pizza Con Spinaci).
All sounds interesting but any good?

Beef Ragu Alla Toscana ($14.90)

I decided to try the Beef Ragu Alla Toscana because I was in the mood for some meat (as usual).

A 'ragu' is basically an Italian beef stew which means a nice rich hearty stock and creamy finish and definitely some tender morsels of beef that is simply gonna melt in your mouth. So was that the case with the Beef Ragu Alla Toscana?

I'm afraid not.

The beef was in bite-sized pieces so all the more I was expecting it to be extra tender since it would have been easier to cook to succulent perfection. But somehow, they managed to not do that at all.
The beef was a little on the tough side (perhaps the wrong cut of beef???) and wasn't very tasty at all.
In fact, it seemed like the beef was cooked separately and then mixed in with the stock and pasta when cooked instead of stewed like a traditional 'ragu'.

The creamy ragu had some beef flavour but was not really that fantastic to be honest.
And the choice of pasta won't make much of a difference here. I had linguini just for the record.
It comes with a slice of garlic spread baguette which was rock-hard. Not freshly toasted like the bread you'd get if you ordered the Garlic Bread on the side.

The description is "Chunks of tender Italian-style beef stew pasta with crispy bread on the side".
So far the bread has been on the side and that's it.

Combo A Upgrade (Garlic Bread, Clam Chowder and Drink)

For $5.70, you can add-up some extras like Garlic Bread, some soup and a drink so you can have a full meal to go with your pasta as usual. This option is available all the time and not just this promo btw.

As you can see from the picture above, the Garlic bread looks SO MUCH BETTER than the slice they serve with the pasta. It's freshly toasted (as it should be) and a delight compared to the slice of cardboard they served with my Beef Ragu Pasta.

The Clam Chowder however was not very nice. Bland and boring is the best way to put it.
I know I sound really mean but I'm just speaking the truth. I think even the Clam Chowder from Long John Silver's is better than this one. Yes. That's right. A fast food restaurant.

Adam's Verdict:
Beef Ragu Alla Toscana 1/5 -- Garlic Bread 3.5/5 -- Clam Chowder 1/5

For the exorbitant price of $14.90, you'd expect to have at least a decent dish of pasta served to you.
So many cheaper and tastier pasta dishes are available on the menu that would be more worth your money and trouble.

I'm not sure if it was the dish that sucked or just so happens that this particular outlet cooked it badly.
And I'm not sure about the rest of the dishes in this special promo contest but I'm sorry - the Beef Ragu Alla Toscana will not be getting my vote.

Pastamania

Downtown East
#02-125 1 Pasir Ris Close

Tel: 6275 555
www.pastamania.com.sg

Operating Hours:
10.00am til 10.30pm Daily

Ramadhan Special 2013: Pastamania Delivery

Great news for all you pasta lovers out there!
Now you can get your Pastamania fix for your sahur even!!

For the Ramadhan period, Pastamania will deliver up to 4am daily!!
That extra hour extension for their delivery means you can order your pasta for delivery and have it just in time for your sahur! Now that's what I call convenience!

What's more if you order their Jumbo Delight (shown above), you will get 3 complimentary cans of Coca Cola if you place your order in advance by 11pm the night before!

With the wide selection of pasta and pizzas available for selection, there's something for everyone to choose fro. If not ordering for sahur then can order for buka also!

So visit www.pastamaniadelivery.sg for the full menu. You can also place an order via the site, by phone or even via smartphone app.

www.pastamaniadelivery.sg
Delivery Hotline: 6275 7555
Delivery Hours: Up to 4am Daily during Ramadhan (Normally up to 3am Daily)