M's Food Find #72

On one of those nights where stress levels were on an all-time high. it was time for dinner and I managed to satisfy the indian cuisine craving by going to a new restaurant (well, I haven't tried it si it's my first time)

Jewel of the Park is located in East Victoria Park and rather isolated on its own standalone building.


Not many people are big fans of indian cuisine or just know it as curries. While there are so many varieties of curry, I love the spices involved using the simplest of ingredients.

But less talk and more on the food served at Jewel.

Rice came in one big bowl and dont look too appetising. Not the best I've had and very disappointing. Basmati rice is a huge part of indian cuisine. When done right, its fragrant and pure looking.

What's this non too appetising looking dish? Its goat's cheese spinach with beancurd and I tell you its super good! Fresh and no strong cheese smell.

Chilli chicken was not too spicy and too sweet for me. But tender chicken pieces.

One of the stars of the night! Garlic and cheese naan. Cooked to perfection and chewy and fresh.
I so would go back to just eat this. I love that they instantly recommended this (not on the menu) when we ordered a cheese naan and a garlic naan. Hardly any indian restaurants do this here and I was looking all over for it.

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And lastly we had fish curry which was really yummy. Curry was to a good thickness and the fish really absorbed the spices.

I had a really good dinner and my tummy is rumbling at the thought of it all. I haven't had anything to eat all day but for a cup of coffee. Now...where should I go for lunch?

Till my next food find, Mayy xo

M's Food Find #18

I have been ill for the past couple of days, and only saw the doctor today. Cough cough, throws up phelgm. Anyway, I can't eat much good food obviously and had not much of an appetite.

However, I do know I have ALOT of cravings, most of them unhealthy and not fit for my current condition. Here's one of them: Japanese Katsu Curry.

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This curry rice version is without doubt, one of the best I have ever eaten. For the first time, I didn't feel as if it came out of a generic packet. I felt like the chef actually made this and put thought into it. And it is from Shokudo at Bugis Junction.

The curry came in a separate bowl which is really how the Japanese do it. I like how the curry had big pieces of potatos and carrots which all tasted fresh, crunchy and slightly mushy. The curry flavour was not overpowering and had a hint of hotness.

The Katsu piece arrived over a bed of salad which is a really good contrast to the fried food. The katsu was not oily though. The rice itself was clearly sticky and yummy. Japanese rice.

My favourite part of the entire dish was the egg omelette over the rice. It was slightly runny still and so light! Fluffy is the word I would use here. Doesn't have that sickening overly fried taste. I could eat it over and over again. I don't know how else I can emphasize how good the omelette is. The photo quality is not the best, but you can still tell the omelette is done perfectly.

Maybe it is because Mum and I were the first to arrive for lunch and chef had time. But that was really good. Made my entire trip back worthwhile.

Till my next food find, Mayy xo