Delicious And Affordable Places For Churros In Singapore

Just when I thought that the CHURROS CRAZE was long gone, it came back with new and improved versions. Churros come in every color, shape, and sizes. You read that right! Retailers stepped up their games with unique flavors such as Ondeh Ondeh and Sea Salt Charcoal.

Know where to look for these amazing flavors (and more) by reading this list of affordable places that serve Spanish-style Churros…

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Alt-Yard is the wonderful off-spring of Fluff Bakery and Penny University. It serves chunky churros, specialty coffee, and other delectable desserts. By desserts, I am talking about finger-licking flavors such as Nutella Red Velvet Cupcakes and Chocolate Chewy Marshmallow Cookies!

Going back to Alt-Yard’s take on the Spanish street food, their churros are lightly drizzled in cinnamon sugar. Accompanying this made-to-order churros are the affordable dips such as Salted Caramel ($1) and Chocolate Ganache ($1).

If you are looking for a unique spin on the local favorite, try the Ondeh Ondeh Churros ($3.80 for 7). It comes with a Gula Melaka dip and is coated with shredded coconut shavings. This batch of churros is so good that it will leave a lasting impression.

Image Credits: Muhammad Safiudin

Image Credits: Muhammad Safiudin

Location: 5 Tampines Avenue 3, Tampines West Community Club, Singapore 529705

STAR OF THE CROWD

Say you decided to invite your friends at Clarke Quay to party the night away after an exhausting week at work. With several establishments in that area, try chilling at a place that is beloved by the night crowd – the Alegro Churros Bar. It serves authentic Spanish street food paired with a range of beer and other liquors. Its authenticity is due to the special pulling equipment that was imported from Spain. This said equipment is used to make tasty churros. What makes their churros special is its texture that is crispy on the outside but chewy and soft on the inside.

The average price per person is S$13, according to hungrygowhere.com.

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Image Credits: hungrygowhere.com/singapore/alegro_spanish_street_food/photo/80bd0000

Location: 3D River Valley Road #01-13, Singapore 179023

OUT OF THE ORDINARY

Tired of the plain looking churros that you normally see? Take a chane on the Churros Factory instead. Savor the divergent flavors such as Sea Salt Charcoal, Red Velvet, Raspberry, and Ondeh Ondeh Churros.

Churros Factory’s Ondeh Ondeh Churros with Gula Melaka has a crunchy brown exterior that is filled with pandan delight (S$7 for 6 pieces or S$5 for 3 pieces)! While the Raspberry Churros are sinfully scrumptious when dipped into the chocolate sauce. Worry not about their sugar to pasty ratio as the sweetness is just right.

Image Credits: facebook.com/churrosfactorysingapore

Image Credits: facebook.com/churrosfactorysingapore

Locations: Several outlets in Singapore as seen on churrosfactorysg.com

Have fun snacking! 🙂
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Delicious And Affordable Places For Halal Food In Singapore

In Arabic, the word “Halal” means lawful or permitted. So Halal food is the specific type of food which is allowed under the Islamic dietary guidelines. Finding Halal eateries in Singapore is an easy task as we are surrounded by them. However, it is quite hard to find places that offer delectable Halal dishes without burning your pocket.

On that note, I bring you the “Delicious And Affordable Places For Halal Food In Singapore”:

1. BUMBU RESTAURANT

Looking for a good Halal restaurant to satisfy your cravings for Thai or Indonesian food? Look no further as Bumbu Restaurant offers a selection of Asian dishes at highly reasonable prices!

This humble restaurant is located in a shop-house that fuses the beauty of the past with the innovative dishes of the present. The place is filled with spectacular Peranakan photographs and antiques, which were collated by the owner himself. The marble tables and doors embellished with carved motifs completed its “old-world” charm.

Let your palate experience the wonders of Thailand and Indonesia by tasting their dishes such as Mango Salad, Green Curry Chicken, Beef Rendang, and Tahu Telor. Bumbu’s buffet with over 20 mains and a variety of desserts costs under S$20.

Image Credits: facebook.com/bumburestaurant

Image Credits: facebook.com/bumburestaurant

Location: 44 Kandahar Street, Singapore 198897

2. SELERA RASA NASI LEMAK

Selera Rasa Nasi Lemak is a food stall located at Adam Road Food Centre. It is known for its Halal rice dishes as well as its fried chicken wings. You can easily spot the stall as it frequently has a long queue of people that may extend until the end of the place. Once you get your food, you will realize that spending your time on the queue is worth it! The average price per person costs about S$19.

A hungrygowhere.com user named “Singapore Gordon Ramsay” even wrote this pleasing review:

“I ordered the royal rumble set which consists of fish, chicken, ikan bilis, fried egg, otah, and the most amazing basmati rice. The chicken wing is crispy enough but, the flavor does not have much impact. One important component I must point out is their fragrant rice. Why? It makes them stand out from their competitors.”

Location: #01-02, Adam Road Food Centre, 2 Adam Road, 289876

3. I AM CAFÉ

At the junction of Haji Lane and North Bridge Road resides a go-to eatery for people who adore picturesque food at budget-friendly prices. It is not hard to fall in love with the Instagram-worthy European food offered by the I Am Café.

They have almost everything covered from pastas to burgers as well as coffee to mocktails! You must grab the chance to avail their fries & mayo, mocktails, and starters for only S$5.10 this National Day. The promotion is valid until 11pm today (August 9, 2016).

Worry not if you cannot come on the #SG51 as I Am Café serves the savory Charcoal Grilled Juicy Beef Burger ($13.90) and the yummy Homemade Beef Meatball Pasta ($14.90) all year round!

Location: 674 North Bridge Road #01-01, off Haji Lane, Singapore 188804

Image Credits: facebook.com/Iamathajilane

Image Credits: facebook.com/Iamathajilane

Go out and makan! 🙂

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How Much Money Do Singaporean Olympic Athletes Make For Each Medal?

Olympics is the world’s biggest international multi-sport event that is conducted every four years. Officially known as the “Games of the XXXI Olympiad” and popularly known as “Rio 2016”, the 2016 Summer Olympics takes place in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). More than 10,500 athletes will compete for the prestigious medals that are up for grabs from August 5 to 21.

The games features 28 sports including Archery, Fencing, Diving, Table Tennis, Golf, and Rugby Sevens. 33 venues across 4 regions of the city were allocated especially for these sporting events. The dedication of the Rio 2016 Organising Committee expands beyond venues allocation as they aim to “deliver excellent Games, with memorable celebrations that will promote the global image of Brazil, underpinned by social and urban sustainable transformation through sport, contributing to the growth of the Olympic and Paralympic Movements.”

Olympic athletes who are able to bring home the bacon can reap the sweetest rewards of their victory. By sweetest rewards, I pertain to the cash payouts. The money that Olympic athletes receive for each type of medal varies by country.

You may be surprised to know that most Southeast Asian countries including Singapore are pretty generous when it comes to winning this global distinction. For instance, Feng Tainwei’s Olympic bronze medal in 2012 (Women’s Single – Table Tennis) earned her a quarter of a million dollars.

This amount is in accordance with the Multi-Million Dollar Awards Programme (MAP). MAP is an incentive scheme set by Singapore National Olympic Council in 1990s. In the recent years, MAP provides monetary payout to the winning Singaporean athletes of the Olympic, Asian, Commonwealth, and Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

According to the MAP 2012-2015, here were the payouts given to the successful Olympic athletes:

INDIVIDUAL MEDALS

GOLD: S$1,000,000

SILVER: S$500,000

BRONZE: S$250,000

TEAM EVENT MEDALS

GOLD: S$1,500,000

SILVER: S$750,000

BRONZE: S$375,000

TEAM SPORT MEDALS

GOLD: S$2,000,000

SILVER: S$1,000,000

BRONZE: S$500,000

Image Credits: pixabay.com

Image Credits: pixabay.com

These attractive awards were sponsored by the Tote Board and the Singapore Pools. Instead of having five rings as a symbol for the Olympics, perhaps five dollar signs are more suitable! 😉

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Top Travel Agencies In Singapore That You Can Trust

Although more and more people are booking their itinerary by themselves, there is still a substantial amount of Singaporeans who firmly believes in services provided by the travel agencies.

If you want to discover new amazing destinations in a cost and time efficient manner, simply pick up the phone and contact these top travel agencies:

1. DYNASTY TRAVEL

Kicking off this list is a travel agency that understands the modern generation. It is none other than the Dynasty Travel. Dynasty Travel continuously improves its service in order to serve their clients better. In fact, its comprehensive website is supplemented with a free smartphone app. Imagine how convenient it is to book a tour with a few taps of a finger!

This well-recognized travel agency boasts with various awards such as Singapore Service Excellence Medallion 2015, Singapore Service Class 2015, TTG Travel Award’s Best Travel Agency Singapore 2014, and Enterprise 50 2013. It was even awarded outside of Singapore as it received the “Top Agent” award from the Hong Kong Tourism Board.

Dynasty Travel provides a myriad of services including Free & Easy Tours, MICE Tours (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions), Group Tours, and Customized Tours. Speaking of Group Tours…there is an going sale to Macao!

Visit this link to know more.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Location: 35 New Bridge Road, Dynasty Travel Hub, Singapore 059395
Contact: (65) 6338 4455
Website: dynastytravel.com.sg

Price Comparison: 7D6N Enchanting Korea + Jeju Island Tour starts from S$2083.

2. SA TOURS

Do you want peacefully plan an all-inclusive vacation for your family? Or, do you need to arrange a corporate package for your entire company? All these concerns can be resolved by SA Tours.

SA Tours has an appealing reputation of providing competent travel services to both the individuals and the organizations. They are best known for their reasonably priced “long-haul” tours, which can last for more than 10 days! It is one of the largest tour operators in the country.

https://www.facebook.com/SATours.SG

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It offers different services such as Group Tours, Free & Easy Tours, China Tours, and Customized Tours. You are sure to find a touring package which suits your needs!

Moreover, it is a good idea to consider SA Tours if you are planning to tour in Europe. Group packages to Europe lasts from 8 to 14 days. In this period, you will be delighted by their sincere staff and their highly knowledgeable tour leaders.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Location: 1 Park Road, #04-62 People’s Park Complex, Singapore 059108
Contact: (65) 6535 2611
Website: satours.com

Price Comparison: 8D Korea Discovery + Jeju starts from S$1568.

3. HONG THAI TRAVEL

Hong Thai’s longstanding history and strong experience spans more than 30 years. Said potent experience includes assisting government agencies, schools, community centers, corporations, and individuals. It is affiliated with the renowned Hong Thai Travel in Hong Kong. Other supporting branches are scattered across China, Macao, and Hong Kong.

Hong Thai takes pride in its entertaining tour itineraries, pleasing hotels, and helpful tour leaders. Its sought-after “8D All in Korea Deluxe” package had been awarded as one of the eight “Best Korea Tour Programmes in the World” by Korea Tourism Organisation.

Image Credits: facebook.com/HongThaiTravelSingapore

Image Credits: facebook.com/HongThaiTravelSingapore

What are you waiting? Browse thru the exciting tours offered at hongthai.com.sg.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Location: 1 Park Road, #02-121 People’s Park Complex, Singapore 059108
Contact: (65) 6533 1788
Website: hongthai.com.sg

Price Comparison: 8D All-In Korea Deluxe starts from S$1199.

Image Credits: pixabay.com

Image Credits: pixabay.com

Enjoy your travel! 🙂

Source: Best Singapore

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Magnificent Cafés In Singapore That Fit The Student’s Budget

As café rates continue to soar, searching for a spot that offers good food minus the shocking price tag becomes difficult. I totally get that! So, here is a humble list of trendy and affordable cafés of every kind.

Go out and makan with your friends!

1. FOR THE SWEETEST STUDENT: WINDOWSILL CAFÉ

Windowsill Café serves the finest pies and tarts, which go for approximately S$8 per slice. The brains behind it are two brothers named Jonathan and Sean Gwee. Food has been their longstanding passion as they operated some food stalls from Pandan Valley to Takashimaya. Their pies and tarts are crafted with close attention to details and mixture of honest ingredients. When you are here, do not skip on their highly-recommended flavors such as S’mores, Strawberry Lemon, and Banana Cognac.

With the aesthetically pleasing slice of pie and a cup of hot coco (with latte art), you can definitely take the perfect #FOODPORN shot!

Location: 95 Soo Chow Walk, S575382

2. FOR THE PHO-BULOUS PUPIL: LITTLE VIETNAM RESTAURANT & CAFÉ

Little Vietnam Restaurant & Café is a popular place where you can find budget-friendly yet authentic Vietnamese food. Your pocket and your belly will be satisfied after one seating as the average price per person is only S$12. You and your peers will enjoy the extensive menu of the classic Pho, noodles, and rice dishes.

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Image Credits: chubbybotakkoala.com

It is a good idea to drop by Little Vietnam after school because their operating operating hours is from 12 noon to 11:30 pm.

Location: 511 Guillemard Road, #01-25/29 Grandlink Square, S399849

3. FOR THE LASAGNA LOVER: SUPER DARIO LASAGNE

A true-blooded Italian, Dario of Super Dario Lasagne, brought the first café that showcases lasagna as their star. It is always a good idea to reward yourself for a well-executed homework by devouring one (or two) of Dario’s bountiful plates of homemade lasagna for as low as S$9.80. The menu is coupled with drinks, breads, salads, and desserts.

Image Credits: facebook.com/sdlasagne

Image Credits: facebook.com/sdlasagne

Check out their delicious menu, here: superdariolasagne.oddle.me.

Location: Super Dario Lasagne Café, #04-17 City Square Mall, S208539

4. FOR THE TENSION-FILLED INDIVIDUAL: TO-GATHER CAFÉ

“Created with Togetherness in mind,To-gather is a home away from home for the young and the young-at-heart (except the fridge is never empty here).” This statement encapsulates the essence of To-gather Café.

It offers generous portions of Western food that cost below S$18. If you feel satiated already, you can share your meal with your beloved friend. That is what togetherness is all about after all!


Consider sipping a cup of their hot Espresso (S$3.20), Café Mocha (S$4.50), or Tea ($4.50) to ease your academic or work stress!

Location: 84 Bedok North Street 4, #01-25/27, S460084

5. FOR THE HEALTHY LEARNER: VEGGIE COTTAGE

Camouflaged within the neighboring grocery stores is a beautifully casual café called Veggie Cottage. It serves a wide array of Asian and Western vegetarian food such as Avocado Salad, Claypot Tofu Rice Set, and Spaghetti Bolognese. They also sell cupcakes to satisfy your sweet tooth.

With seriously inexpensive prices ranging from S$2.50 to S$10.80, you will surely wear a smile while browsing their menu.

Location: 13 Dalhousie Lane, S209682

You do not have to be a student to enjoy these great places with budget-friendly prices! 🙂

Sources: 1 & 2

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