Astons Specialities

Determined to provide "quality and value-for-money food", Aston Soon, owner and ex restaurant chef started Astons in a coffeeshop along East coast road in 2005 and has since expanded the business to include Astons Specialities, Astons Prime and Astons Express.

I first visited Astons thanks to BFF and have been a frequent customer since then. The queue at their Cathay outlet is probably the longest and slowest one. If you have a growling stomach, do opt for other restaurants around cause the wait can take up to 45 minutes in extremely peak periods. Plus.. when you're hungry, each minute can feel like 1 hour >_< .

Then again, the wait can be slightly faster when it's a table for 2!

Black Pepper Fish ($8.50)

My favourite at Astons would be the Black Pepper Fish. I love their black pepper sauce and the fish is always fresh and nicely done! Crispy on the outside with the texture of the flesh being soft and smooth.

For every main course, you can also select 2 side dishes to go along with it and their side dishes are always in a generous portion! I especially love their baked potato because of how fluffy and light the baked potato is. Plus.. I dig butter. Butter is like good even on its own hehehe.


Big scoop of creamy butter...

Much bliss..

You can also request for more butter if you like! Of course during peak hours, the service can take quite a while.
 

Lemon Lime Chicken ($7.90)

Makan Boy ordered his usual and despite him not having a thing for sourish stuff, their lemon lime sauce is tantalizing! Refreshing on the tastebuds and goes well with the fragrant grilled chicken.

Chicken nuggets ($3.90)

Yummy!

I try to avoid eating too much deep fried food but Astons nuggets is so nice...(guilt trip not working haha) Furthermore, $3.90 for around 10 nuggets is of far greater value than ordering at McD's!

Ice Lemon Tea ($2)

The ice lemon tea taste lighter than the canned ones and is not as sweet.

Their menu is inclusive of 7% gst and they do not include the 10% service charge so you can enjoy affordable food in a restaurant setting! If you want to enjoy your meal in a slightly quieter environment, you might want to shift out to their outdoor area. My best advise for your trip down to Astons would be to avoid peak dining hours!

Astons Specialities
The Cathay
2 Handy Road
#04-03  
Singapore 229233
Tel: 68875889
Sun - Thurs: 11.30am - 10pm
Fri, Sat, Eve of PH: 11.30am - 11pm
http://www.astons.com.sg/

Everything with Fries

By the same people behind Awfully Chocolate, Everything with Fries is their new concept restaurant offering affordable western cuisine in a fresh and energetic atmosphere. I like that they painted their signboard on the wall. As simple as it is, you can't help but read it off the wall even if you are just passing by!

Craving for a little something after dinner around Joo Chiat, Makan Boy recommended EWF for some sugar fix! Since AC and EWF are cousins, I'm sure their dessert wouldn't be as "Awful!" hehehe.


How about painting your own signboard to cut cost? =)

Dessert Time!

Very awesome possum looking Nutella Tart

Their Nutella Tart was quite a disappointment not because it didn't taste good. If I tell you I am baking strawberry tart of course you would expect to taste strawberries... but their Nutella tart taste like chocolate tart with very little nutella giving only a faint taste of hazelnut. Dipping into a tub of Nutella is still the best! Muahaha!

Hot Banana Butterscotch Pudding with Ice Cream

Their Hot Banana Pudding did however, managed to convince me that they do make decent desserts that match the dish name. Hot caramelized banana and buttery pudding along with decent vanilla ice cream to enjoy in every mouthful! If you are looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, this might be it.

Overall, EWF at Joo Chiat provides a nice and good ambience for just anyone! Be it couple, family, kids and friends. Their staff is very casual, friendly and helpful in giving recommendations. Good pricing and service will bring me back again!

Everything with Fries
458 Joo Chiat Road
Singapore 427671
Tel: 63455034
Open daily: 12pm - 10pm
Closed on Monday
http://www.everythingwithfries.com/