Mumbai - To Eat 10Jan25 (Anil)

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Anil

One Stop Shop for Medication and Food.

Will deliver to hotel. You can order anything and he'll pretty much order from a neighboring eatery and delivery food at a slight premium. Credit card reader and delivery time are usually arranged with the majority of orders. 

Overall recommendations so far would be more for their naans and dishes. The Biriyani was so-so only.

Ordered On
10Jan25 and 3 other occasions.

Palak Paneer x1
*Nice Palak Paneer worth. More fragrant than other had.*

Chicken Tika Briyani x1 *Nothing special really. Good spice level. Chicken is okay. Nothing really to scream about.*
Total 10sgd

Lamb briyani tapao with mango lassi. 9sgd.

*Good spice level. The yogurt along side was really refreshing. Could use more meat. Apparently you can order less bone cuts of meat. Would recommend a side order to boost up the bites. Lassi was served cold. Thick and sweet.*

Garlic cheese naan with Butter Chicken. SGD8.75.
Looks like a small serving but it's plenty.
*The Naan is best enjoyed fresh but still enjoyable with the butter chicken. The chicken is more of chicken shreds consistancy and on the spicier side. Still enjoyable and very filling with the garlic cheese naan. Size wise may look small but it is plenty.*
SGD24

*The first time we ordered, we definitely over ordered. A single serving of Naan is good for an individual. The chicken lollipops were reported by others to be on the salty side but does go well with rice.*

Melbourne - To Eat 08Jan25 (Nico's Sandwich Deli, China Bar Docklands, Kumo Desserts Melbourne)

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Nico's Sandwich Deli

Nico's Sandwich Deli in Melbourne is celebrated for its inventive, high-quality sandwiches blending Italian and Japanese flavors. Nico's sandwich deli was trending for their oxtail sandwiches but have since refreshed their menu. Literally a hole in the wall along a side ally. 

Ordered On:
08Jan24
Giardiniera - Roasted Peppers, pickled eggplant, Agrodolce, Fior di Latte, Salsa, pickled onion, rocket on Ciabatta.
AUD18.50

*Very filling. Got a nice kick and strong bold favors. Only wished I'd knew before hand that it was a cold sandwich. They do have hot sandwiches on order as well *

Looking for toasties one can check out Toast Face Grillah which have cheaper offerings for fancy taosties. 

Food 3.5/5

Service na

Ambience na

Value 3/5

It looks like a small portion but it's  very filling and a very well executed sandwich. Airy bread with simple but well balanced ingredients. If in the mood for good, unique fusion sandwiches give Nico's a try. A line quickly formed when Lunch time came around.

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China Bar

(Docklands)

The google rating is much to be desired but no complaints at all for the value take away! Will go back and try something else again another time. Most of the poor reviews seem to be from customer service interactions.

Ordered On:
08Jan25
x3Roasts with rice. AUD19.90

Duck - To Standard
Crispy Pork - The skin could be crispier but for a simple take-away meal is good enough!
Roast Pork - Nice thick, juicy cuts of char siew. Not that dry and its a great accompaniment with the chili. 
Food 4/5
Ambience na

Service na
Value 4/5
(Did a take-away)

The rice is a little on the wet side but they made up for it with a hearty drizzle of roast drippings which coated the rice well. You can really enjoy the rice with the fragrance dripping on their own. Its further enhanced with the Chilli oil they provide. A great value joint for a taste of good roasts. Will come back to try their other offerings.

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Kumo Desserts Melbourne 
(Recommended by Alan.H)


Ordered On
01Nov24

About 20AUD

Looking for fluffy pancakes like those in Japan? Would really recommend Kumo Desserts. This was really a treat. Soft, fluffy and very flavorful. An order would serve two just nice. 

Food 4/5

Service 3.5/5

Ambience 4/5

Value 3/5 

Lots of flavor combinations to choose from, would recommend to come here with another party for after meal desserts. Enjoy!

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Singapore - To Do (01Jan25 D'Best Fishing - Sure Catch)

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D'Best Fishing
(Sure catch fishing)

Four Fishes for with the entire experience to boot at SGD118 total. The price includes two fishing poles and a bag of fresh bait. Pretty much seafood for Chinese New Year settled.  

The concept is pretty simple. Everything is provided for. The live bait comes at an additional SGD5 which is plenty. Depending on which pond you choose to fish at, prices range from SGD25 for the first catch to SGD20 for subsequent, and a flat SGD38 for the premium fishes. Don't worry, the ponds are clearly marked with what you are catching. Once caught, you may not return to fish to catch another. 

*SGD38 Premium Grouper*

*Catch was near immediate! Red Snapper on the line.*

*Barramundi. SGD25*

Staff are helpful on-site to make it as fuss-free and enjoyable experience as possible.

They share some unique tips and the peculiarities of fishes, how best to catch them and ways to take pictures to show off the beauty of your prized catch. Fun, easy and would recommend to any amateur who's never experienced fishing. 

They have other ponds catered to more pro anglers and distant casters. 
ABBAtip:

- Bring some ice packs if you are not heading straight home after.
- Fish processing Cleaning & Descaling Services are available daily (except Thursday), 10am to 6pm, $2.50 below 1kg for non-grouper and $3.50 below 1kg for grouper. Toilets are available on-site. 

Click here for official D'Best Fishing Website.

Singapore - To Do 28Dec24 (West Coast Park)

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West Coast Park

West Coast Park is a family-friendly recreational hub in western Singapore, known for its adventure playground, scenic coastal views, camping, cycling paths, dog run, and tranquil green spaces.

*flying fox which sadly only one out of the multiple were operational*

It's not really long enough for long cycles like in East Coast Park but this adequately sized park with a little bit of everything for everyone. Especially for the kids with their variety of playgrounds, sand play as well as having a McDonalds on-site is a sure win.

Uniquely this park also allows for recreational camping which is a unique plus and views of the Pasir Panjang Port. 

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You might also be interested in these slightly more unique parks located around Singapore for a taste of nature and walks.

- Bidadari Park (For their unique catchment area) 
- Rifel Range Park (New Addition with a rewarding view at the top)
- Bukit Batok Nature Park (Mini Quarry lookout.)
- Windsor Nature Park (Very nice brooks and easy trails which links up to Macritchie Treetop Walk)

- Pasir Ris Park Mangroove Boardwalk (Loads of animal and bird spotting. Another Easy loop to try out)

- Changi Board Walk (Picturesque views of Singapore Coast line and sunset)
- Thomson Nature Park once (Bustling Hainan Village)

- Sengkang Floating Wetland (Nice little spot to cross) 

- Lower Pierce Reservoir Park (Short, simple and scenic with great opportunity to catch a glimpse of Singapore Wildlife)

- Upper Seletar Reservoir Nature Park (For its iconic spaceship shaped tower and often photographed tree)

Haneda - To Do 26Dec24 (Tokyo Metropolitan Government - Projection Mapping, Giant 3D Cat, Godzilla Head)

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Couple of Free stuff to check out while in Shinjuku

Tokyo Metropolitan Government - Projection Mapping

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ certification Largest architectural projection-mapped display (permanent) 13,904.956㎡

Available daily at night, however the Godzilla Projection is only on the weekends. Show times start pretty much in the evening every half hourly from 5.30/6.30pm and last for about 15mins. The last projection is at 9.30pm. Click here for the Official Listing of Tokyo Projection Mapping

(From nasitaro:Youtube)

It has a nice space for lying down and the Japanese do it right with sound not being overbearing. Great seating and lie down space with comfy Astro turf to lie down and enjoy this nightly free projection.

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Giant 3D Cat

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Godzilla Head

A 12-meter-tall, 80-ton life-size Godzilla head from the 1992 movie Godzilla vs. Mothra is displayed on the 8th floor terrace in Shinjuku, visible from Yasukuni Street, creating the impression of a real-life Godzilla.

A short walk from the Cat projection is the Iconic Godzilla Head. Unfortunately visitors cannot get up close to the Godzilla head in Shinjuku. The reason for restricting close access to the Godzilla head is primarily due to safety concerns and crowd management.
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Haneda - To Eat 26Dec24 (Jonetsu no Sutameshi Dondon)

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(Jonetsu no Sutameshi Dondon)

Energy filling, simple food fare that's open daily from 11am to 11pm. Fuel up and go. A great place for a hearty beef/pork bowl or ramen. They had some great side dishes like fried chicken cartilage as well as the usual fried Chicken. Would recommend for simple, sinful food. The best Roast Beef bowl is still had at Red Rock Americamura (Osaka)

Ordered on:
26Dec24

Upsized Beef Bowl with Raw Egg
Regular Beef Brisket Special with Raw Egg
(Can try nearby Izakaya Rojiura Izakaya @ Shinagawa for their beef speciality dishes)
Chicken Cartilage
Karagae
X2 Draft Beers
Total Fed 2 at aprox ¥4200
Food 3.5/5
Ambience 3/5
Value 4/5
Service 3/5

Simple fare that doesn't break the bank and nourishes the body to go on exploring.

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Seattle - To Do 18Dec24 (Crystal Mountain or Stevens Pass ABBA)

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ABBA Contribution by Darryl.K

Crystal Mountain

Ski Resorts: Crystal Mountain and Stevens Pass are about 2 hours away. Check availability as some resorts may not be open early in the season. Weekends are crowded, and parking reservations are needed.

Car Rental: The hotel doesn’t offer rentals, but there are companies like Hertz and Enterprise nearby. Use discount codes and book online for deals. Rent cars early on weekends as availability is limited.

Parking: No overnight parking at the hotel, but free roadside parking is available from 8 PM to 8 AM (check signage).

Crystal Mountain: Lodging is available if needed. For a day trip, arrive by 9 AM to take lessons. Lessons are 2 hours, with lunch and skiing until 4 PM. Book lessons online 2 days in advance to guarantee space.

Road Conditions: Check road conditions before driving (likely dry or wet with little snow early in the season). Use 4WD vehicles for safety. Snow chains are recommended but not allowed by rental companies, so plan accordingly.
- https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/mountainpasses/crystal-to-greenwater

Shuttle Option: A shuttle service to Crystal Mountain is available from Enumclaw town. You can take a bus to Enumclaw and then the shuttle.