Food Tour Part 15: Yums in the CBD

Am quite in the mood to eat this month, so lucky you, we have more food posts to share. This time round, we have quite a food variety ranging from Chinese, fusion and even western. Most importantly, they are all in the CBD area so it is really good for the working crowd. Rejoice if you belong this sad, soul-less group (lol!)

1. Mariners' Corner Restaurant

Personally, I feel that this is more of a secret town hide-out. I doubt many people actually know of its existence. I don't go there that often except with a specific group of peers. Don't get me wrong, the western food there is good and the price, especially for the weekday set is super value for money. Is just that for me, I have associated this place to those special people, so I won't even go with anyone else there. :P

One weekend, the Hubs and I popped by for a meal because he, like the rest of the people, have never tried the food here. It is the first time I am having the weekend set. It was a little bit more pricey but it came with the salad bar and boy was I super full after that. Totally had to skip dessert. Definitely would recommend this homey corner but please don't hog the place cos there are days I want to eat there too and I really don't want to queue. :D

2. You Tang （Near upper cross street)

I would consider this a new kid on the block. We actually went there to eat something else but was attracted by its cafe-like interior and affordable food. It is not very apparent from our blog posts. But the Hubs and I are huge fans of the Chinese cuisine. Not everything, but when my Chinese friends bring me to try a bite and I like it, it goes into my list of edibles. Hehe.

We ordered the Kou Shui Ji (which was not in the recommended list), the dips and the Beef Noodle Soup. I have to say all the dishes were really well executed, whether or not they are the chef's picks. The Hubs and I were the only local there, so I guess it speaks volumes about the popularity with the Chinese. I definitely see myself going there again.

3. A Noodle Story @ Amoy

Part of me feels a bit wu-liao writing about this because I am pretty sure everybody knows A Noodle Story and should have at least tried it once. Sadly, the price of a bowl is getting higher (slightly lesser than S$10) and there is even a priority queue, which you have to pay for it. I think it is totally ridiculous, but still I find myself pining for it, once in a blue moon.

It is very good fusion food for sure. But it is really not an everyday thing. Even though it is located in Amoy food market, I find the price still somewhat exorbitant. Heng, I don't crave for it everyday. Have it when you are feeling rich. Will eat cheaper food in town next time :P