Food Review: Iza Siglap

Lucky you if you are living in the East, cos we found a place serving affordable Japanese fusion food and has a bar to serve alcohol. Psss, even for students, the price is still within budget (suitable for special occasions to bring you date to!)

As you can see from the photos, it has a more chillax atmosphere. There is even an alfresco option - great for the chilly minus rainy weather now. Located in the Siglap neighbourhood, Iza bar is a new hang out for the locals.

Note: This post was written by my representatives. The overall feedback was that the food was very delicious and value-for-money, especially for the atmosphere. Their must-try(s) had similarities (from left to right):-

Otah Tamago (S$6.90) - This was very special (cannot be found elsewhere!) and the combination of the 2 was divine. The precious Otah is also imported from Muar. Not to be missed.

Four-Ton Chawanmushi (S$4.50) - It is named this way because you can find 4 different type of eggs in the Chawanmushi. The taste of each egg is distinct and not mashed up. Great for egg lovers.

Grilled Avacado (S$4.50) - With eggs and bacon, I think this just shouts out to millennials. It is a typical cafe food, but still too yummy to not give it a try.

Other favourites include:-

Top left: Hae Bee Hiam Spaghetti (S$11.90) - It was a fusion dish, incorporating local flavour into it. Not for the faint-hearted.

Top right: 3 pcs Oysters (live or Grilled) (S$12) - Go for this if you love your seafood. The oysters are really fresh and juicy so the live ones are a good bang for your bucks.

Bottom Left: Deep fried chicken soft-bone (S$6) - Highly recommended if you are here with children. It is made solely out of the cartilage so it is boneless.

Bottom right: Skewers (S$1.90 to S$3.50) - Personally, I love Jap skewers. The market rate are always so expensive everywhere. But these are good beer food. Don't go for these if your pocket is tight.

The menu at Iza bar is pretty extensive. Some other great sharing dishes to break the flavour. Nothing fancy still good to have at the table.

Top Middle: TSB Salad (S$5.50) - Most of us don't like our veg. But if it gets surfeiting, a refreshing salad is always good to break an overly meaty diet.

Top right: Stuffed Taupok Special (S$3/pc) - This is like the average girl among the beauties. Nothing wrong with it, just that is not outstanding enough to make it into the must-try list.

Bottom left: Grilled Pineapple (S$2) - A cheaper version of the salad. It is nothing fancy. But it is sweet and yummy. Great value for its price and for those that doesn't like the raw taste of the veg.

Bottom Middle: Coconut drink - For non-alcoholics, this is a good choice of beverage, grilled food tend to be a bit more on the heaty side. So coconut water can help to bring down the temp. (no pun intended)

Bottom right: Whole sea-bass with home-made chilli (S$28) - The reason why this is not in the list of must-have simply becasue it is sharing food. There is no way you can finish this by yourself. If you come in pack, this a must-have. *inserts wolf howl*

Special Yaki Onigri (S$5.90/2pcs) - I have mentioned that Jap skewers are a little more on the pricey side compared to satay. So what I usually do, is I order carbs with my skewers so that at least I have a fulfilling meal if I am there for a meal. These are basically rice dumplings, but yea it will do :P

With that we have come to the end of the review, hope that didn't leave you too hungry :P And I hope you readers don't all live in the other side of Singapore, if so don't worry too, we will hunt down good affordable yums for your tums. :P

Jane of Skytrex Adventure: Melaka

Most people who travels to Melaka are usually there for the good food. But if you have been there for a few times already, it can get rather boring. And so today, I will be sharing with you an alternative adventure in Melaka - Skytrex Adventure. (Prequel of a video of my unglam struggles.)

Apart from the park we went in Melaka, they have a few parks in other parts of Malaysia. From what I have heard, they are pretty fun cos the couple behind me has went to the other park in Shah Alam and they are back again!

Just in case, my first video scare a few of you. Trust me, this park is very family friendly. In fact, few teams before us were all families. Depending on how much of a thrill seeker you are, there are 3 circuits for you to choose from. For the adults, you can choose between Extreme Warrior (Me, bro and BF), Pahlawan Thrill (Mum and Dad) and Little Dino (for kids only)

My parents are nearing 60s and don't have that great fitness but they managed to survive nearly till the end of their circuit. For us, I struggled greatly (cos of my short legs not cos I am unfit!!!) but the guys did great! I was flanked by the BF and my Bro, so that I have sufficient support all the way. LOL!

If you are Singaporean, let me warn you first that this is not as curated as the high elements activities we are used to in Singapore. Firstly, although there is an instructor watching you somewhere, they are not by your side all the time. So it can be very scary for "kiasi" people. Haha. But, I have to say I really enjoyed the freedom.

Having said that, this also mean that you have to listen during the initialisation. Cos they will be teaching you how to use your gears (which super look like alien claws). However, they are safe and extremely secure. Tip: If you are super kaisu or don't have enough strength for any of the elements, attach the flying fox gear so that you can glide across. *wink*

So if you don't listen to instructions, you will be stuck like my Mum haha. But don't worry cos the instructors would monkey across to rescue you. Young people, don't laugh ok, cos I also got stuck twice on the zipline. The first time I was rescued. The second time, I sort of monkeyed myself across back.

The second difference is that there is a lot of obstacles in the circuit. You know in Singapore, what we usually have is walking across tight ropes, maybe a web or 2, and probably a flying fox or 2 and it ends. I swear I spent at least 3 hours on air. And every time, I feel like you know I am feeling kinda of sanitised, something difficult pops up and drives my heartbeat up as I figure my way through.

They were kinda of cruel cos they started off with the longest and highest zipline. This means I had to climb up there (that was a true struggle) and then I had to flung myself off the platform. That was scary for me too, cos I seriously would rather have someone pushed me haha. The cowardly me only departed from my adventure when the BF gave me a heart sign at the destination. (zipping off to his embrace. Haha..romantic much)

I always thought I am pretty good at high elements stuff. But when the planks shook and the poles were too far. I screeched, moaned but eventually still completed the obstacles. Quite a sense of achievement. But there is one thing I truly hated, the smell of my armpits, I really never expect to have such a good workout. Remember your deodorant, people!

And some slight tips, you can actually bring your camera up, best if you put it in the waterproof bag den it will free from sweat and can capture all your happy moments. There are actually quite a few insta-worthy moments when you are up in the air. (Check out air-cycling!)

I brought my go-pro along, but hehe, I don't think I captured as good footage. Also, bring a few camera up. We only brought up one, so we missed some moments. Cos you are not always at that close proximity with your crew.

In all, I would really recommend Skytrex Adventure. It is definitely a good exercise after all the binging at Melaka. And...it is very affordable. (approx. S$25) with so much obstacles and you get to enjoy the fresh air. It also helps to forge stronger bonds between you and your team during the adversity.

And because there is no instructor following you around, you can really do things at your own pace and comfort level. No judgmental eyes if you decided to chicken out at any point. Most importantly, it is a whole load of FUN! P.S. if you keep your eyes peeled to the ground, you may even spot dinosaurs. Rawr!~!

SukkixLASplash Lipsticks Collection Review

I am not sure if any of you are familiar with glamour girl Sukki Singapora. But I have been following her for a while now so I was super thrilled when I got to try out her a 6-colour lippie collection she recently launched with LaSplash.

Just to share a little more about Sukki, she is Singapore’s very first Burlesque artist. And before all you pervertic male readers link in to kinky striptease, Burlesque is more of a form of art that explores and empowers female's sexuality. And most of the audience are usually female. (Surprise, Surprise!)

I was really happy when I received 5 of her lippies. I didn't get the gold one which was a bummer cos it was one of the more flamboyant colours which I was excited to try for the new year. And I had 2 repeated colours (which one I gave away!)

True to her Burlesque nature, the design of the lippie are intricate and detailed-orientated. Very eye-catching. The colours bold and flirty, which is a good change to the nude shades of lippies and glosses I have. And Sukki was so sweet, not only did she signed off each of the unique lotus-designed cover, she even wrote a note <3

So here's a curated swatch of the different colours.

Matte

1. Sukki (Top Left): This seems like a very office-friendly colour which is chic and powerful at the same time. But for me, bold red is still a striking colour (scares me a bit) but I do acknowledge how great they look on Asian skintone. (Note: I don't have this shade.)
2. Girl Power (Top Middle): This is a very vampy and mysterious shade. I like that it is purpurish yet not there sort of feel. There is something that makes you wanna go Kiss Me Edward about this shade. Haha
3. Chio Chic (Top Right): This is my shade now. It is a lot brighter than it seems and my Mum thinks this brighten me up naturally. If you wanna twin with me this is your go-to I guess. Hehe

Shimmer

1. Burlesque Babe (Bottom Left): My Mum took this cos she said this is something she doesn't have (wanna look young probably) yet not too provocative for work. 
2. Cupcake Dream (Bottom Middle): Honestly, I am clueless how to pull this off day to day without looking like a Barbie. Haha. This is for giveaway. Ting Ting Ting!
3. Desi Queen (Bottom Left): The one which I missed. It is not every day you have golden lips right. Should I get it, should I get it?!?

Here's a picture of me in Chio Chic and transformed into a pouty little Diva. Hehe. The lippies were so thick and smooth. One layer and you are good to go. 2 layers for safety precautions Haha. And they smell so good (cake scents), I would have kissed myself to taste them if I could. The applicator was small and easy to use too. :)

Although X'mas is long over, you can still pamper yourself. It is discounted at US$10.80 and comes with free shipping if you get all 6! To purchase the online, visit LASplash. And for those who are hoping to win some pampering goodness to start off the new year, may the 4s be with you. Hehe.