Shanghai-like Spa in Balestier

There is a Qian Zu Ge Spa located on the 4th storey of Rocca Balestier and we decided to check it out. Very nice and cosy indeed, as if we're in China, just that the price you will pay here is more than double of that in China.





I'm very impressed with their full range of services (from Thai Massage to Nail Spa) and facilities (from Sauna to Internet services). However, there weren't a lot of customers on a Sunday afternoon going by the look of it. Only 2 uncles were around *raise one brow*


I did a foot reflexology at $58 for 1 hour. This is including a herbal foot bath, back/shoulder/head massage.

Full Pedicure cost $30. Might give it a try the next time.

Fish Head Steamboat at Whampoa Market

We had fishhead steamboat at Whampoa Market with Mom and S. This is also the only fishhead steamboat we have tried - the one at the corner. So there are no comments as to which one is the "real" or "famous" one, but my mom says there's another stall that uses charcoal instead. *shrugs*

Nevertheless, it is still nice but I guess there's also a lot of MSG in the soup.




Ordered some other side dishes.


Some vege. And Hoover rojak.

Hoover rojak is so conveniently available here that we only have it when our guests are around. We will not, queue up for 20 minutes just to get it for ourselves.

Where to find the best Fish and Chips in Balestier?

New Astons stall spotted in a coffeeshop along Kim Keat and Balestier Road junction. This coffeeshop is also quite newly renovated with traditional old benches or stools and wooden tables.

Best value-for-money fish and chips found here! Crispy fish and chips coated in very fragrant batter.

$6.50 for a very big portion of fish with 2 sides.

Be prepared to wait for your food!


They have a variety of western food selection. Place is popular with students from nearby Curtin University.

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On other occasions, Chuck and I had these.


Sirloin steak at $10.90.


Teriyaki chicken ($5.90).

Tucked neatly at the coffee shop at:
312 Balestier Road #01-01
Tuckshoppe LLP Stall No. 4
Opening Hours : 11am-10pm (closed on alternate Monday)

Chakey's Salt Baked Chicken

We never knew the name of this Upper Serangoon Road coffeeshop but we know we love the salt baked chicken there. Hence, 1 packet of Chakey's Baked chicken $16.50 + white fluffy home-cooked rice got us a meal.

 


They look like packets of burgers! Actual size is much bigger.

Salt Baked Chicken drenched in dark sauces after it's unwrapped from its parchment paper. Tip: Always dip your chicken pieces into the flavourful oil/sauce!


1383 Serangoon Road Coffeeshop