Saturday Night.

Admist all the coursework & due dates that are looming over me, a short breather was in order.

Went to the japanese restaurant I frequent for sashimi & yakitori.

Salmon sashimi.
Looks somewhat miserable all by itself but it was good.
Didn't manage to take a pic of my yakitori - same old excuse of digging in before remembering to take one.
Made sure I was really full so I wouldn't go crazy in the junk food aisle at the supermarket after. Starting to pay more attention to my diet. Not really for any weight loss reasons, more for the sake of being health conscious.

Tonight was a quick distraction from all the stress but it definitely helped!

The shitty cold weather probably helped in "waking" me up as well.

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On another note, I can't wait to be rid of the bulk of my assignments & finally head back to SG for Easter break. To be quite frank, I've felt rather disconnected at times this semester.. Definitely need good food, good weather, etc, as a refresher!
Planning to utilize the easter break to post more content on this blog as well.

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Sunday funday!

Finally went to the The Grandstand at Turf City, home to the many up and coming eateries - i.e. Pasarbella and Omakase burger. It was my first time here as I can't drive (YET) and as it's slightly off the beaten track for me, its harder to access than most other places..

Had dinner with my family at M.A.D (Modern Asian Dining). 

Here are some food pictures to make your tummy growl ;)

iPad menu

Seeing as how this restaurant is part-owned by Dick Lee (he's a famous local singer), I wonder whether this picture is supposed to resemble him in the slightest.. hahah ;)

Mussels!

Truffle fries - Round #01

Truffle fries - Round #02!

My mom's main course - Lamb

I'm not a big fan of lamb so I didn't taste this but apparently this was pretty average..

Also, the portion was surprisingly small for a main course..

Dad's main course - Baby back ribs

Foie gras & wagyu beef claypot rice

Someone tell me this doesn't look like it's from Fat Cow....

Nonetheless, my brother who had this dish as his main seemed to enjoy it! 

At $27, being cheaper than Fat Cow, I guess you can't go wrong!

Wagyu beef w/ onsen tamago (runny egg) claypot rice

My main course!

Again, this reminds me of the wagyu beef bowl I always order whenever I go to Fat Cow..

I just be biased but overall, I prefer Fat Cow's version. This is nearly as good though! 

Again at $27, it is cheaper than Fat Cow so that's a plus.

After dinner, we headed to PasarBella Farmer's Market to take a walk.. I don't know if it was because it was a Sunday or if it was because we got that there later in the evening but most of the stalls were closed.. I was also planning on sampling the food but after the dinner at MAD, I was too full to eat let alone look at more food.. 

Planning to make another trip down to PasarBella soon though so keep an eye out for that in a separate post in the near future ;)

the main entrance

Preach!

Live lobsters at the live seafood section!

Is it weird that I wanted to take one home to keep as a pet..?

Pink fire hosereel's have to be shared with the rest of the world!

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Outfit of the day (OOTD) time!

What I wore out for dinner with my family today.

Kept it rather casual since it was only for dinner.

Blouse : French Connection (FCUK)

Tweed shorts : Topshop ~ I feel like they could pass for being something from Chanel!

Bag : Prada mini (again.... haha it has fast become my go-to bag since getting it)

Ring : YSL arty ring (selling an arty ring on www.instagram.com/luxurazzi btw! go check it out if you're interested)

Earings : Chanel

Bracelet : Tiffany & Co charm bracelet

Shoes : (not pictured) just wore a pair of ballet flats.. nothing too fancy as it was a pretty casual outing..

For makeup I'm not wearing anything on my face except for red lippy. It's from YSL, under the Rouge Pur Couture line in shade #01. In case you guys are wondering about the color, I would say that it is a true red. 

I feel like red lips just amp up the look and makes it look like you at least put in some effort.. haha

(via Instagram)

Follow me on Instagram ~ @fashfoodx (www.instagram.com/fashfoodx) if you haven't already please!

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I love PHO! + Hokkaido Food Fair

Today was yet another mini-"adventure" with my mom. We decided it was time to visit the Hokkaido Food Fair at Isetan Shaw Centre to indulge! Our family used to go to Japan almost every year since 2006. I guess you could say we had, and still have, a mini love affair with Japan - Hokkaido in particular. Unfortunately we haven't visited since 2010 (a pretty long time for us Japan loving people), due to our clashing schedules and the fact that I'm studying abroad half the time.

Also, I've been going through an anything-Japanese-food phase lately. So when I was randomly browsing the net and chanced upon Isetan's Facebook post that they would be holding a Hokkaido fair, you can imagine my excitement!

Didn't really take too many pictures though.. Sorry, I'm still trying to get used to the whole taking-pictures-for-my-blog thing.. Was just too enthralled by all the food surrounding me!

The Hokkaido food fair reminded me of a typical supermarket in Japan - especially the fact that they let you try some of the food (the best part)!

ORANGE GOODNESS ~ IKURAAAA

Green tea (matcha) gelato! 

My favorite ice cream flavor just in case anyone out there wants to buy more for me ;)

ps/. if you happen to be in Ion and see unexplainable green drops on the floor.. GULTY.. heheh

Supermarket shopping (asian) swag ft. my go-to pose :-P

I look kinda "auntie" with the Isetan plastic bag resting in the nook of my arm omg.. hahah

Goryokaku don ~

This cost $25. Before you frown at the price tag for a seemingly small bowl of rice, please take into consideration all the mouth-watering-good-quality-amazingness (no better way to describe it tbh) that is included in the $25 price tag - Uni, scallop/hotate sashimi and hokkaido crabmeat!

Literally bolted towards the counter when I saw this on display from a distance. The auntie and japanese chef at the booth probably both thought I hadn't eaten in days....

Bought cheesecake from the Hokkaido fair as well but that got devoured up all too quickly - proof that it was THAT yummy!

I keep thinking about the grilled scallops and big fat juicy prawns I saw but didn't get, so I'm definitely going to be paying the Hokkaido fair another visit before it closes to stop all those torturous cravings.

Isetan Scotts Supermarket

Shaw House, 1 Scott Road, Singapore 228208

From 14th June - 24th June

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Before heading to the Hokkaido food fair, we had lunch at Nam Nam Noodle Bar, Wheelock Place. Have been wanting to go there since I was back in the UK after hearing all the great reviews. The set lunch we ordered included included a piping hot bowl of (beef) pho and fresh southern spring rolls w/ shrimp. Priced at $9, it's definitely reasonable! Not sure whether hearing everybody rave made me think it was good, whether the wait made it tastier, or whether it was just plain nice. Either way, I really enjoyed it! Apparently, unlike many other food joints, they claim that they don't use MSG in their food.  Nam nam noodle bar will definitely be seeing more of this face, especially cos I won't have to worry about my hair falling out after eating it!

Set lunch for $9 ~ Beef pho x fresh southern spring rolls w/ shrimp

Photastic, pho sho! (sorry, just couldn't resist.. twice)

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Of course, not forgetting my OOTD (Outfit of the day) :) ~

Clearly I was feeling orange today.

Top: KON (Thai label)

Shorts: KON

Ring: Lucien elements, Angelica ring (rose gold)

Really love full set outfits and was so happy to find this from KON on my previous trip to BKK! Going back to BKK again in about a month's time and thinking of doing a post on my favorite Thai designers/labels when I do. For the most part, they definitely don't hurt you wallet as much as the standard western designer label. At the same time, I do think Thai designers could easily rival their Western counterparts!

Do you guys have any favorite designers/labels that you feel don't get enough credit and recognition? Please do share!

xx