Ten-minute self service

It was my first dining experience at Sassellas (for a colleague’s farewell lunch) and boy, what an experience! Drinks are ordered from the bar and will be served to your table. Food, however, has to be ordered at the kitchen ‘counter’ where you pay, receive a docket and return 10 minutes later to collect your meal. Whilst waiting, why not help yourself to some complimentary bread rolls?

I was sceptical, really, so I timed! There’s a large clock above the counter and when 10 minutes was up, I headed back to the counter, surrendered my docket, and viola, my meal was ready! So what did I order?

Tadah!!

Chicken parmigiana with chips and salad

I was craving hot chips, so I had to order this! And it was delicious! The only thing I didn’t like about Sassellas was the cramp environment where it was difficult for anyone to move around. Other than that, I would go back for lunch again.

Sassellas Bar & Bistro
Upper Hay Street Level Carillon City Arcade,
Perth CBD WA

A part of my childhood

Bottom left clockwise: The award winning lamb shank, grilled chicken with mushroom sauce, chicken parmigiana, grilled fish of the day, blueberry cheesecake, green tea cheesecake, banana split.

This is an extremely outdated post. A "staff function" I called it, which happened earlier this year back in Malaysia. I was going through my harddisc earlier today and obviously found these pictures. They were meant to be up here a.k.a the blog.

I used to enjoy having meals in Secret Recipe as a child. I remember enjoying their cakes, and in particular, their banana chocolate cake. This visit, however, was a very disappointing one. I am a lot older too!!! Take the grilled fish for instance, the plate presentation itself puts me off and it was a piece of pre-frozen dory fish (if my memory served me correctly). The green tea cheesecake was interesting and new on the menu at that point of time- it has a very distinct green tea taste to it which can get overpowering after a few bites. I was glad we had 5 of us to share the desserts. Need I say any more?

As I always say, it's the company that makes any night fantastic. This is no exception. Beeps- time to get ready for another staff function; drinks, nibbles and bowling.

Secret Recipe
LGF 88, Syuen Hotel
Jalan Sultan Abdul Jalil
30300 Ipoh, Perak

Little babies

I have previously reviewed their chocolate pretzels which I totally adore. It is finally Malted milk balls' turn to take the limelight. Very much like Maltesers, sweet with all its crunch. Charged guilty, I went through the whole pack in the one night. Having said that, I prefer the chocolate pretzels much more and therefore would pay for the chocolate pretzels during my next visit to the shop.

It reminded me of an interesting experience (or a combination of two!) which I had with Maltesers, I love eating Maltesers here but not in Malaysia. I have no idea why when everything was consistent from packing to producing factories. It is still a mystery~

Chocolates on Parade
Shop 10 Norwood Mall
166a The Parade
Norwood SA 5067.

Mmm…dreamy…

I know I shouldn’t have, but these miniature babies were too cute not to buy.

“Mini Dreams” doughnuts from Dreamy Donuts

This was my ‘reward’ after a very horrible week of assignment and work. If my memory does not fail me, like it always does, the box of Mini Dreams costs under $6. They make such perfect gifts or tea time treats. Having said that, I only liked the chocolate and cinnamon doughnuts.

Dreamy Donuts
Kiosk 120 Westfield Carousel
1382 Albany Highway, Cannington WA 6107