Beijing steam boat style restaurant

My colleague, originally from Beijing, took us to this "traditional China Cuisine" restaurant "北京能人聚". The restaurant is located in Lavender area along Jalan besar. The restaurant offers variety of food, but specialize in hot pot in Beijing style: they have sets of mutton, pork, beef as well as vegetables. The price is very reasonable therefore even having meal in group if 5, it did not surpass 135 SGD. I find the place reasonable. Address: they are at the following address. 298 Jalan Besar Allenby #11-02 Singapore. 208959.

Pasir Ris Park

Having lived in Singapore for over two years, I honestly did not pay much attention to Pasir Ris area, until I was looking for a reasonable fishing place for my children. Not only the fish farm itself but also I was surprised by the quality of set up of the park. Full of usual facility that parks should have plus a good jogging/cycling course, this is one place that often overlooked especially by tour guide books. Renting a bike only costs $8.00 per hour. The course gives good mix of meadow, ocean, forest scenery. Last but not the least there is a little bistro for drinks and food. I should try next time to give you feedback.

Wine Wise

This is a hidden gem type wine bar in middle of Tiong Bahru historic town centre, near the hawker centre. In a room surrounded by multiple barrels, the customer can sit down and taste the wine and start with glass of wine or bottle. What is surprising is the price and the ambient of the room. And In addition to above, it is not so crowded.
We tried Cantina Sweet and Rouge Merlot. Each glass only costs $8.00! I recommend this place for those looking for quiet moment with wine cozy atmosphere.
Blk 57 Eng Hoon Street #01-86 Tiong Bahru. Open 11:00-14:00, 18:00-22:00.

Haramiya (Japanese BBQ)

Stylish BBQ restaurant in "Central" of Clark Quay. Good for those who are looking for not so over crowded, nice quality meat based Japanese/Korean fusion. Carbi set menu may be a good set food. Soup, cold noodle.

Somboom Seafood @ Ratchada Pisek

My business partner took me to this very popular seafood restaurant in Bangkok. There are several branches but the one I went is just above the
MRT Huai Kwang station, across the street from Swiss Hotel Le Concorde.

The must try dish is the Crab Egg Curry. Unlike the name the sauce is not just spicy but rather sweet Spicy. So even for those of you who are not so keen on Thai Spicy food can also try. This may be similar taste to Singaporean style Chili Crab sauce.
See the photo in the following link:
http://4travel.jp/overseas/area/asia/thailand/bangkok/restaurant/10335815/tips/10293636/#contents_inner

Address:
167/9-12 Huay-Kwang Intersection, Ratchadapisek Road, DinDeang , Bangkok 10320

Their official site (not so informative):
http://www.somboonseafood.com/e-index.html

Branches in Bangkok:
1. Bantadthong Branch & Chinese (Cantonese style)
2. Surawong Branch
3. Ratchada Pisek Branch
4. Bangna (Sukhumvit 103)
5. SamYan

Sin Kee Famous Chicken Rice (@commonwealth road)

My local friends took me for casual dinner, near Queenstown MRT station in 40A Commonwealth Road. Huge space, simple but one of the best chicken rice I can imagine around this area.

Kushigin (@cuppage plaza)

One of the hidden gems in Singapore: nice Yakitori and all the ordinary but popular Izakaya style restaurant on the ground floor of Cuppage Plaza. We tried out for dinner and the 30 SGD course was scrumptious and loaded. I honestly struggled to finish the course.
The shop seems to be going through a renovation soon so I am not sure how it is going to change into after renovation.

Sultan Hotel (Jakarta)

One of the oldest top star hotel in Jakarta, I guess. It actually takes a lot of ground space to cater multiple annex building for accommodation, residence and pool & recreational spots. The gate to the main lobby is a bit hard to identify: therefore be prepared to get lost.
The facility structure looks good but cannot hide its aging infrastructure. Tap water can sometimes get rusty,the phone handset can be temporarily get disconnected, and as usual with most buildings the power socket panel is peeled off from wall very easily.
Nevertheless the building structure is good with nice marbles. The level of hospitality is so so okay. First night check in around 8pm, took more than 15 min. This is a bit too much for this level of hotel when i see extra man power in idle.
My evaluation: in price to value perspective, okay standard but compared to world class 4star hotel, not to satisfactory. (by the way, this used to be the Hilton Hotel)

Nadaman@Shanglila

One of the admirable 料亭 restaurant, I always wanted to try in Singapore. Honestly in Japan, it is not much of a big fuss, but here, it is landmark symbol, such as Shiraishi in Ritz Carlton. So the one I tried is the tempura & Sushi gozen (set menu).
Must try if you are stashed with cash or you have patron to give you treat!

Sumiya

Possibly one of the most value to cost restaurants, recommended by local Japanese expats, is this Japanese Izakaya style restaurant at STC Senayan in Jl. Asia Afrika Pintu IX, Jakarta. They have wide variety of Yakitori, a la carte of dish to go with sake and Nigiri Sushi. One of which I would recommend is Renkon Tempura, Salt Ginnan, and Yakitori.

Kopi Luwak cafe

The most precious and expensive coffee, Kopi Luwak, is available for drinking in shop or take away, in Plaza Indonesia, Jakarta. Per cup, either you have in shop or take away, costs 82500RPs. I know one place in Singapore where you can have this but costs 25SGD per cup. So it is much cheaper to have it here. There are souvenir packs available: 150g grinder beans with nice package costs 550000Rps. I would urge everyone to try one before listening into details of how it is produced.