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Sunday 17 September 2017

Pastamania @ Far East Plaza Singapore


On a weekend date in Orchard Singapore, we paid a visit to Pastamania for Italian cuisine as our dinner. As we were still full with Godiva ice cream as teatime a moment ago, thus we went to have some light pasta meals in Pastamania. It was quite surprising to find out that the pasta is very tasty given the relatively cheap price in Singapore. Pastamania has many branches spreading all over the whole Singapore. Not sure whether you are near to Pastamania restaurant for your meal? See all the branches locations here! Must be one of them just nearby you.

Pastamania restaurant is a typical Italian restaurant specializing in serving pastas and pizzas. However, the varieties of pastas selection and the way of cooking make you spoilt for choice. There are several choices for pasta types such as Spaghetti, Linguine, Penne and Fuisilli. The way of cooking includes seafood, prawn, chicken, beef and come with flavours such as cheesy, spicy, Mediterranean, tomato, mushroom, aglio olio sauce. Do have a look at the extensive menu here! You can directly place orders for delivery to your house as well using the menu link. Is quick and easy right. Look out for promotion for Pastamania restaurant as well across the internet (TIPS: We secured the deal at 40% off by using Eatigo apps! What a deal!). The pasta priced from $6.90 to $12.90 and is certainly worth the value. The 7-inch pizza priced from $8 to $10.90 which is affordable as well! Since we tried only pasta, we can't comment on how's their pizza taste. So, is up to you to give it a try and rate it.

Pastamania at Far East Plaza is a kiosk-like restaurant with few dining tables outside for you to enjoy your meal. So it is an outdoor dining without air-conditioning. However, there are a lot more branches which are directly inside shopping mall. Head over those if you would like to enjoy your meal in an air-conditioned restaurant. On the other hand, if you want to feel the night outdoor atmosphere of Orchard vicinity, you may consider this kiosk-like Phatamania.

Creamy Chicken & Prawn Oglio Spaghetti

We ordered creamy chicken and prawn oglio spaghetti, together with honey lemon drink for sharing. You can see that every table comes with pepper, cheese, and chilli flakes grinder for your extra flavours onto the spaghetti. It is especially nice after we added the cheese flakes onto our pastas. As we not really favour salty foods, so these pastas are to our liking. Lastly, enjoyed the iced honey lemon drink to end our dinner. All of these for just ~$15 as we get 40% off deal by using Eatigo apps! We used this apps once in a blue moon when we are out of ideas where to eat and would like to enjoy nice foods inside restaurants with a cheaper price tag! Definitely recommended for diners out there! You won't go wrong! 😍

After the fulfilling dinner, we went out for a short stroll around Orchard before heading back. See the Christmas tree below and yeah, Christmas and New Year are around the corner! Just checked on the Orchard road for any Christmas event and they are having this Christmas light up event, ongoing from November till December! Can't control the excitement and for sure will pay another visit to Orchard road again for the light up event and specially the European-theme Christmas village. So, Godiva ice cream, Pastamania meal and strolling on Orchard road concluded our weekend date. Check out the Christmas light event here. We will be back soon, Orchard road 💖

Us with Christmas tree behind


Sophisticated night view of Orchard road


Night view with many people sitting on the staircase,
enjoying the night breeze or watching street performance


A Litte Info. on Pastamania
Official Website: Pastamania
Facebook Webpage: https://www.facebook.com/PastaManiaSingapore/
Location:14 Scotts Road, Kiosk 14A, Far East Plaza, Singapore 228213 


Personal Rating: 
Taste  6.5/10 (1-3: Below average, 4-6: Average, 7-10: Above average)
Price➪  8/10 (1-3: Expensive, 4-6: Average, 7-10: Budget-friendly)
Ambiance ➪ 6/10  (1-3: Below average, 4-6: Average, 7-10: Above average)



💗 Author: Ng Mei Lian/ Adrian Yeoh Aun Hong

💗 Date of Visit: 17 September 2017



Saturday 2 September 2017

TeddyVille Museum @ Double Hilton Hotel Penang


Hello world, it has been quite some time since my last posting. Here I am back again on a new post! Well, I gotta share this new blog out as it is my favourite place in Penang. I have been revisited here once every year! It is TeddyVille Musuem! Located inside Double Hilton Hotel, it was opened since 2016 at Batu Ferringhi (famous tourist attraction at Penang). I personally enjoy outing day in Batu Ferringhi because it is like a little gem in Penang to hide away from hustle and bustle of city life. You will be able to see beaches, beautiful sunset with lots of water activities, hotels for you to roaming around during evening, and quite a number of romantic restaurants to end your day! 

TeddyVille Museum in Penang is mainly a museum fulls of teddy bears, starts your journey with teddy bear history, followed by many sections that introduce Malaysia culture and festivals, famous tourist attractions in Penang, and tasty foods that you have to try when you are in Penang! You get to know more about Penang attractions and Malaysia festivals when you visit here. It is a place that not only kids can enjoy, adults can have lots of fun too! It is Beary Good and Cute till Bear Tahan (i.e. too adorable till can't hold it)!

Let's see, it is mainly segregated into the following sections. Let's have a map directory below to have a quick glance of what we have in TeddyVille Museum Penang. I have breakdown the museum into 4 main areas according to the color as highlighted below so it will be easier to see.


1. Gallery

Welcome to the Gallery of Teddy Bear where it houses the history of how teddy bear is made in this world and where the name Teddy came from? You can see how the "old time" teddy bear looks like in this area.

Old time teddy


Sheep face teddy?


Definitely know you did not steal sister's toys. You little innocent looking teddy..


Koala face teddy? Ears so big and fluffy

2. Penang Attractions & Culture

Main area of TeddyVille Musuem where you get to see various tourist attractions in Penang and introduce to your foreigner friends on Malaysia culture and festivals celebration. 

Fort Cornwallis with Captain Francis Light bear (a.k.a founder of Penang) 

Deepavali festival and coconut breaking ceremony. You can see a lot of coconuts on the floor and the ceremony symbolizes submitting oneself completely to the almighty. 


P.Ramlee home. Former home to the iconic Malaysia actor, director, singer, songwriter, composer and movie producer.


Famous Kek Lok Si Temple attracting thousands of visitors all year round. It is the biggest Buddhist temple in Malaysia with scenic view.


Chinese New Year celebration with Chinese God of Wealth in the middle (a.k.a Caishen or 财神 in chinese). Blessed with wealth and good luck all year round!

Famous food you must eat in Penang - Char Kuey Teow 


Gurney Drive in Penang where you get to taste a lot of local delights here. Now even bears also take photo before eat and they are using Iphone apple branded phone! 😝


Batu Ferringhi beach packed with tourists and you can find jet ski and parasailing too. Don't forget lounge for you to relax, beach bar and shopping frenzy! One cute bear wearing bikini spotted 😂


Sun lounge for you to relax facing the beach


Famous Penang attraction - Bukit Bendera (a.k.a Penang Hill) where you can have cable car to the top of the mountain and enjoy a breathtaking view of Penang bridge with coastline. Escape yourself to here for cold breeze as well as the place is covered with flora and faunas as shades.

Famous mode of transportation during the old time in Penang - Trishaw (a.k.a beca in Malay language). Tourists can have a ride touring Georgetown too.


Famous murals in Penang. You can find it in Georgetown Penang as well! Just that the face is small little boy and not bear


Batik making in progress. A handicraft which has been a tradition in Malaysia since long time ago.


3. Bear Fun Zone

Fun interaction area where you can take photos as below. Is the last part of bear musuem before proceeding to souvenirs hunting.

He is having his fun time to bully me 😢


Beary Shiok!


Bear Foosball Table?

4. Beary Good Shop

Souvenir shop full of teddy bears! Kids gotta love here so much. Many items which made of bears are available here.

Bear hairband.. for us to act cute


Typical photo of me with Teddy Bear!

Catch me if you can and bring me home 😄

For teddy lovers out there, do drop by TeddyVille Museum when you are in Penang! Experience Penang culture and interact with teddy bears with your own way! Keep an eyes on the opening hours and promotional package in the official website below. Definitely a great place to visit with family and friends! Recommended when you come for holidays in Penang island! 💗


A Little Info. on TeddyVille Museum
Official Website: TeddyVille Museum
Admission Fees: Adult (RM36/ RM27 with MyKad), Children (RM25/ RM15 with MyKad)
Student (RM29) and Kids below 3 years old (F.O.C)
Location: Ground Floor of Double Hilton Hotel - 56, Jalan Low Yat, 11100 Batu Ferringhi, Penang, Malaysia.


💗 Author: Ng Mei Lian
👉 Date of Visit: 2 September 2017