Showing posts with label gatherings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gatherings. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Restaurant Review: Dancing Crab Singapore

While Singapore is known for our chilli crabs, we do have other styles of seafood as well. Recently, seafood boil in Cajun style has been hitting our shores, with restaurants such as Crab in Da Bag, The Cajun Kings and Full of Crab being a few of the pioneers. However, a new kid on the block, Dancing Crab, is emerging as a strong competitor. Dancing Crab, backed by Tung Lok Group, is definitely here to stay and also determined to knock down all competition. Here's why:


Crab Cakes, $13 for 2

These crab cakes were AMAZING. Chunks of succulent crab meat were used to make these crab cakes and deep fried to perfection. Crispy and yet not oily, these were the perfect light snacks to placate our rumbling tummies while waiting for our main courses.

Chunks of succulent crab meat!

Seafood Gumbo, $11
While this dish did not amaze us like the crab cakes did, we have to commend the use of extremely fresh seafood in this dish. The prawns were firm and sweet while the shellfish were plump and fresh. However, the rice was too soft for my liking and the tomato sauce was just a tinge too thick. Nonetheless, this would be great to fill up the tummy if some carbs were what you were looking for in addition to the seafood.

Combo Bag #01, $80
And this is the star of meal: Combo Bag #01, consisting of a huge Sri Lankan crab, 300g Prawns, 250g Mussels, Potatoes, Corn and Sausages. As mentioned, the seafood was super fresh, with the meat being succulent and sweet. We were told that only live seafood was used in order to maintain the freshness. At Dancing Crab, you also get to choose the type of sauce that you want your seafood to be cooked in. This was served in Dancing Crab Signature sauce (Mild) and I loved it. I also tried the Signature sauce in Spicy and Extra Spicy but preferred Mild out of the 3 as Mild was mostly tomato based. The spiciness, unlike Chilli Crab sauce, tasted like hot sauce (i.e. Tabasco sauce). So be warned, it's not the local type of chilli padi spiciness but Tabasco-like spiciness. So if you like tabasco, you may want to opt for the spicy sauce.

Gigantic pincer from the Combo #01!

Cornbread, $5
We were told that this is Dancing Crab's equivalent of fried mantous (fried buns). So while fried mantous are dipped in the chilli crab gravy, cornbread is used at Dancing Crab instead. These cornbread tasted pretty good on their own as well and can be ordered as an appetiser too!

Alaskan King Crab Legs, $13/100g
We also had the Alaskan King Crab Legs, this time round in Herb Butter. The Herb Butter was delicious and slightly reminiscent of the spread on garlic bread. Once again, the crab meat was fresh and sweet and we really enjoyed the meat.

The crab leg was as huge as a regular Heinz bottle!!!!
My mess :P

This was the mess that I left behind after the meal. So this is definitely not a classy sight but it is fun to just let loose and eat with your hands once in awhile. Go ahead, be messy, no one will judge. If you're the prim and proper kind who refuses to eat with your hands, then stay away. Otherwise, do go to Dancing Crab for the seafood!!!!


Summary


Cost: ~$55/person 
Food: Fresh seafood! 
Service: Polite
Ambience: Fun and casual, ideal for families or gatherings!
Dress code: Casual
Will I recommend it? Yes!
Takes Reservations

Dancing Crab
Address: The Grandstand
 200 Turf Club Road
#01-20/21
Singapore 287994

Opening Hours: 
Tues - Fri: 17:00 - 22:30
Sat - Sun: 11:30 - 15:00, 17:00 - 22:30
Contact: 6466 3306


Thursday, February 20, 2014

Fun Things to Do (in Singapore)



Are you bored of doing the same old things over and over again? Are you running out of ideas for dates and need something to spice up your relationship? Do you have a gathering coming up with absolutely no clue what to do? Fret not, for here is a list of ideas that is suitable for both dates and groups of friends! With a wide-ranging list of ideas, there is bound to be something fun for everyone!


1.     Cook Together
      Cooking together is fun! You can do it on a date or have a major cookout session with your friends. Not only do you get to cook (and eat!) your favourite food, cooking also necessitates a trip to the supermarket where you can discover interesting products on the shelves! You can also learn more about each other as you reminisce about that childhood snack that you used to beg your parents to buy, share about your newest candy addiction or simply debate over whether Fruit Loops or Coco Crunch is the best cereal…


2.     Food Hunting
If cooking proves to be too challenging for you, try food hunting! Instead of going to the usual spots for dinner, take the time to do your research about the “Best Pasta in Town” or perhaps the “Best Tapas in Town”. While Italian food sounds romantic for a date, tapas is a great idea for groups as you get to order a variety of food to share! Few things are more enjoyable than eating and sharing delectable food with people that you love. At the end of the night, you would have created new experiences with each other and go home happily fed.


3.     Work Out Together
      In recent years, keeping fit has been all the rage and there is even a saying that goes: “The couple that works out together, stays together.” By working out together, not only can you spend quality time with each other, you can also motivate each other to become fitter! As an added bonus, exercising releases endorphins and will make both of you happier. So get out there and run towards a happier and healthier relationship!


4.     Attend a Language Course Together
Picking up a new language can be tough but learning it together makes it fun. Not only can you go for lessons together, you can also speak to each other in a new language that others cannot understand, making it an exclusive language between the two of you. Pick a sexy language like French or Spanish and you will be sure to breathe fresh life into your relationship! Of course, this can also be done with a group of friends and you will have more people to practise this new language with! In addition, you will also have a new language to add to your résumé!


5.     Take up Pottery
If attending a language course requires too much commitment, why not try something like pottery making? With courses as short as 2 hours, pottery classes are ideal for those with busy schedules! In addition, pottery making is also extremely therapeutic, making it even more suitable for stressed out urban dwellers! The best part? You get to create your own masterpieces and take them home! Or better yet, you can exchange your handmade potteries with your date!


6.     Go on a Trishaw Ride
Not quite the daredevil and yet seeking some form of adrenaline rush? Go on a trishaw ride along Clarke Quay/Chinatown! Before you assume that a trishaw ride is slow and boring, think again! The trishaw uncles are brave and strong, peddling furiously alongside high-speed cars. Soon enough, you will find yourselves gripping tight onto the seats of your trishaw as you whizz past streets after streets. Experience the cool breeze kissing your skins and the fast cars brushing past you and sure enough, you will feel more alive than ever after the trishaw ride!


7.     Visit the Zoo/River Safari/Night Safari/Jurong Bird Park
If you are an animal lover, why not head down to the zoo or any of its equivalents and befriend some animals? Singapore Zoo provides many opportunities for visitors to interact directly with the animals, allowing them to get up close and personal with the animals. Not only can visitors witness the multitudes of feeding sessions, they can participate in them as well! For an even more unique experience, partake in the Singapore Zoo’s award-winning breakfast programme with orangutans and other animals and you will be sure to bring back unforgettable memories.


8.     Go to Museums
Contrary to popular beliefs, museums are not just for the cultured. Take a trip down to any museum and explore the exhibitions together. Make your own interpretations and have fun doing so! Let your imaginations run wild!  Afterall, who is to judge you? Also, most musuems have free entries on certain days which you can definitely take advantage of if you are on a budget!


9.     Photoshoot!!!
With cheap studios for rent nowadays, photoshoots are all the rage. Celebrating an anniversary? Why not head down to a studio for a photoshoot? This is not exclusive to couples! Friends can also celebrate anniversaries. Or better yet, who says you need a reason for taking photos? Just have fun and create awesome memories!!!