Okome short grain Japanese rice

Okome rice is imported from USA. It is a type of starchy rice which is quite similar to the Japanese rice. However, Japanese rice sold here is much more expensive than Okome rice. A 5 kg pack like the one above cost S$11.80 at NTUC or Sheng Shiong supermarkets. 5 Kg pack of Japanese rice will cost about 3 times more. I love Japanese rice which is more starchy than the Thai rice.

NTUC Foodfare@ Seletar Mall

The above foodcourt provides one of the cheapest food bargains in Singapore. Foodfare is run by the NTUC and its objective is to keep the prices of food affordable to people in Singapore. Besides, the place is super clean and the seats are more comfortable as compared to other more expensive outlets like Toast Box or Ya Kun Kaya.

A good example is the traditional breakfast kaya toast set which compries of a cup of coffee, 2 eggs and kaya toasts, all for the price of $1.40 if you are a NTUC member or $1.80 if you aren't. The Japanese Udon and Tempura stall (bottom picture) sells a bowl of udon from as low as $3. Mind you the food at this stall is cooked by native Japanese. As I survey the place further, I will talk more about this subject.

The place looks bare because it was still early in the morning. Foodfare opens at 8 am.

PappaRich, The Malaysian cuisine at One KM

What do you miss most after being away from home for a while? Something familiar, something authentic, something that makes you feel at ease and right at home? Food. More specifically, very delicious food.

At PappaRich you will find authentic and delicious staple Malaysian cuisine in the urban city of Singapore.

Check it out at PappaRich

Meals at Swensen's between 2:30pm & 5 pm

Tender fried breaded chicken baked with savory rice and cheese in special white sauce (Top picture).
Double decker beef patties with melted cheddar cheese, fresh tomatoes and crisp lettuce. Served with U.S. fries and coleslaw (Bottom picture).

I paid $11.80++ for each of the above which are discounted because I ordered them between 2:30pm and 5pm on non holiday weekdays. Before discount, each dish may have cost $15.90++and $13.60++. Over and above the discount, we get 2 free large glasses of ice lemon tea.

Roasted duck for lunch

Japanese udon at the mall

Had the curry udon for lunch. Quite good in term of taste as it is cooked by the Japanese chef. The pricing is very reasonable, costing $5.80 for NTUC members and $6.80 for non NTUC members.

My dinner, cuttlefish spaghetti in tomato sauce

This is my Monday dinner, cuttlefish spaghetti (with cheese) with salad and dressing. 

Big prawns & salmon from wet market

The prawns were purchased from the wet market this morning. Eleven pieces (500 grams) cost $13 which is not too expensive. The salmon was also bought from the same market for $ 3 a piece (total $6) Will cook them this evening...more to be posted soon.

After cooking and having them for my dinner (below pictures).

The prawns were cooked Sichuan style and the salmon was grilled. I also have a small bowl of vegetable soup. The starchy rice was from Japan.

Large cup of drink from McCafe for free

When you order a drink from McCafe you will get 1 stamp. After collecting 5 stamps, you are entitled to a drink of any cup size. In the picture above, I asked for a large cup of Mochachino (value $5.20).

I was refused the 12% discount on Monday 8 Dec 2014 at Seletar Mall Foodfare

Every Monday, pioneers can show their Pioneer Generation Card to receive a 3 per cent discount at NTUC FairPrice. This is in addition to the ongoing 2 per cent discount for seniors on Tuesdays. Pioneers will also receive a 12 per cent discount when they dine at NTUC Foodfare's food courts and a 6.5 per cent discount when they shop at Unity pharmacies every Monday. 

Source here

I was refused the 12% discount on Monday 8 Dec 2014 at Seletar Mall Foodfare's Korean Cuisine Stall even when I explained to the sales staff and showed my Pioneer Generation card.