Just Acia Pasir Ris

Just Acia, Pasir Ris

Photograph: Just Acia's Teriyaki Chicken Set.

We visited this family-friendly restaurant at Downtown East recently. Just Acia in Pasir Ris is a restaurant that I visited for the first time.

I tried the Teriyaki Chicken set meal at Just Acia, Pasir Ris branch as I liked Teriyaki chicken and that would serve as a comparison to the same dish that I've tried in other restaurants in Pasir Ris and elsewhere in Singapore.

Just Acia, Pasir Ris branch Teriyaki chicken set came in a big plate with golden strips of deep fried chicken coated with a glossy layer of teriyaki sauce. Besides the teriyaki chicken, it came with miso soup, plain rice (not Japanese grained) and a bowl of kim chee.

I liked Just Acia's (Pasir Ris branch) chicken as the seasoning was pretty sweet, with the meat in a firm yet not rubbery texture. The coating on the chicken was just about crunchy even though it appeared a little thicker than dishes served elsewhere.

Besides the main set, at Just Acia Pasir Ris branch, you get to drink an unlimited serving of a wide selection of drinks. There is also a self-service free-flow of ice-cream included in the price.

While the dish is not the best I have tasted, considering the size of meat served, together with other dishes in the set meal, plus the unlimited drinks and ice-cream all in one price, it is definitely value for money.

Recommendation for Just Acia teriyaki chicken:
Score: 7 out of 10.
Price $9.90 per set.

Japanese Food, Giant, Tampines

Japanese Food, Giant, Tampines

I sampled Japanese food at Giant Hypermart recently. Of the various types of Japanese food, I specifically chose the salmon shashimi for tasting. 

How did this Japanese food at Giant Hypermart in Tampines fare, compared to authentic Japanese restaurants?

I would say that this Japanese food dish tasted pretty good. It was tender to bite yet firm without being too soft and mushy. While not superior to those served at authentic Japanese restaurants, this came rather close.

I would certainly try it again when I am in Tampines, Singapore.

Happy 2010 New Year

Happy 2010 New Year

To all readers in Pasir Ris

and other neighbourhoods of Singapore:

May all your wishes come true in 2010.
Happy New Year!

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