Charco's The Flaming Chicken

Sometime ago, I received an email on a new eatery that has just reached our shores which originated from Australia, specialising in grilled chicken . Sad to say, I wasn't interested at all because of its location, which is in a remote part of Ang Mo Kio. Somehow, curiosity and the mood for chicken came upon me and that created a perfect combination for me to try out this eatery.

Sampler Set - $13.90

Since it was the first time having a meal there, I had no clue on what's nice on the menu but lucky for me they offered a Sampler Set. All I can say is that the food was average but that was not the worst part. The part that I got lost while finding the place, now that was the WORST! Anyway, I've tasted better grilled chicken at some other places and would I make a comeback? Yes, perhaps but I'll probably just stick to their salad bar and this time, I'm bringing someone with a better sense of direction than me.

Charco's The Flaming Chicken

Yue Hua Food Place

Blk 608 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5

#01-2771

Singapore 560608

Tel: (65) 6455 3711

Opening hours: 11.00am-10.00pm (Daily)

Cafe Le Caire

I was at work and out of a sudden, I had a craving for something exotic, something middle-eastern. I flashed my colleague, N the "I AM CRAVING" look (by the way, she's the only one at work who knew about my food blogging activities). She smiled knowingly and I knew exactly where we were headed to...Cafe Le Caire, here we come!

We were both starving when we got there so we didn't miss a beat when the food arrived (that explains why I didn't have the pics of  the other dishes that we had) . Everything was yummy but surprisingly, the dish that had the greatest impact on me was our last (and the cheapest!) dish that we ordered - Foul Mesdammes.

Foul Mesdammes - $4.50

This chef recommended dish is made from slow-cooked fava beans that has been mashed. It's served with a side of Arabic bread for you to soak it in the rich and flavourful gravy. It's normally eaten for breakfast in Egypt but you can serve me this dish at any time of the day!

Cafe Le Caire

39 Arab Street

Singapore 199736

Tel: (65) 6292 0979

Opening hours: 10.00am-3.30am (Sunday-Thursday)

                                  10.00am-5.30am (Friday, Saturday and eve of public holidays)

Mad Jack Cafe

Why oh why have I always wanted to have a go at this cafe which offers Aussie food but ended up sticking to familiar territory afterwhich I was overwhelmed with regrets. The next time I visit this eatery again, I've made a pact to myself that I should order what they're best known for - their Aussie stuff especially their Blue Mountain Beef Burger!

Seafood Combo Platter - $18.90

Cheesy Mix Fries - $6.90

Banana Craze - $6.90
This is the only dish that didn't come with any regrets on that day. The banana is fried to a crispy perfection and when you eat it together with the vanilla ice-cream...ooo lala...they make a great pair in your mouth!

Mad Jack Cafe

Selegie Outlet

1 Selegie Rd

Paradiz Centre

#01-04/05

Singapore 188306

Tel: (65) 6338 9771 / 6257 5951

Opening hours: 11.30am-12.00am (Friday-Saturday)

                                  11.30am-10.30pm (Sunday-Thursday)