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10 Reasons A Swiss-Belhotel Lagoi Bay Bintan Stay Will Completely Justify Your Relaxing Getaway

June 22, 2016July 5, 2016 katongkidsinc

When it comes to plan for a fuss-free family getaway, Bintan is a popular destination and for good reason. We scouted for affordable family-friendly accommodation and were introduced to Swiss-Belhotel Lagoi Bay. This hotel fitted our requirements exactly and it has all what we wanted. What also makes Swiss-Belhotel Lagoi Bay so special is that the most memorable moments at the hotel come when we least expect them to. We are so motivated to share with everyone.

Here we bring you 10 compelling reasons to make Swiss-Belhotel your next Bintan holiday destination.

1: Location

All we wanted was a short getaway and preferably need not spend too much time travelling especially with kids around. Bintan is a perfect fit. Come 2017, an international airport will help to connect Bintan to international travellers. For now, ferry is the only option. We arrived at Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal (Singapore), hopped onto the Bintan Resort Ferries’ Economy Class, and viola, reached Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal (Bintan) in less than an hour, approx 45mins.

Cartoon shows are aired inside the ferry to keep your little ones and the young at heart occupied.

Before we know it, we arrived at Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal.

Getting to Swiss-Belhotel Lagoi Bay Bintan is a breeze. Complimentary shuttle service is provided from Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal to the hotel. *(Tips, readers shared with us that they booked their stay thru hotel directly, the ferry turn out to be cheaper. Plus hotel staffs will know the timing of your arrival and departure to arrange land transfer.)

Time taken to reach the hotel from ferry terminal? Less than 15 mins 🙂

The 195-rooms 4* Swiss-Belhotel Lagoi Bay Bintan is just opened in May 2015. Huge and contemporary lobby for guests.

2: Choices of Elegant Suites

Swiss-Belhotel Lagoi Bay features 195 guestrooms including Deluxe, Grand Deluxe and Executive Suite in a modern contemporary design. Complimentary Wi-Fi with strong signal is provided throughout.

37sqm elegantly designed Deluxe room with single or twin share beds with rates starting from

Sgd $160.

47sqm Grand Deluxe room comes with a bigger entrance space and upsize of 10 sqm larger than Deluxe room is designed for comfortable stay with rates starting from Sgd $190.

113sqm Luxury Executive Suite is set to give you the ultimate accommodation experience with a spacious bedroom, separate living and dining as well as a luxury bathroom with shower and bathtub with rates starting from Sgd $415.

We stayed at the Executive Suite. Check out our blog post here.

Searching to book Swiss-Belhotel Lagoi Bay, click here!

3: Infinity Pool

Everyone loves the idea of a refreshing dip in the rooftop swimming pool, 1.3m. When it comes to swimming especially in an infinity pool, it’s even more irresistible for Big and Small M. They would indulge themselves all-day long in the waters.

A good size baby pool for your little ones, 0.5m.

Not that we like to brag, Swiss-Belhotel spectacular infinity-edged pool offers a breath-taking views of the Lagoi Bay.

Hotel guests can also lounge by the pool with a refreshing mocktail and appetizing snacks.

4: Games and Entertainment Room

This family-friendly amenity is a big-draw among the hotel guests. Opening from 10am to 10pm daily, it caters to all ages.

Get into the thrills and spills of table football.

Heart pounding. Thrilling. A rush. Enjoy the adrenaline rush and take your Wii games to a whole new level.

Challenge your partner into a game of pool.

If you just want to sit back and relax, try grabbing a jar of popcorns or candy floss(S$4) and hop onto the theatre to catch a movie.

It’s free-sittings for movie-goers.

5: Kids Club

Whether your little ones are too young to indulge in the Games & Entertainment Room or you have other adult activities planned, there’s a Kids Club to keep them entertained.

The Kids Club in Swiss-Belhotel is spacious and child-friendly.

Children can spend the afternoon manoeuvring around the Kids Club and be self-entertained.

A mini-trampoline for the jumpy ones.

Hours of active fun with ball pits for kids.

6: Authentic Indonesian Culinary Class

We know how much food can nourish our soul and tickle our tastebuds. Swiss-Belhotel also organizes activities to engage its guests. We enjoyed ourselves to bits participating in a hands-on cooking class during our stay.

The Hotel Chef teaching the participants the techniques behind making tasty Indonesian snack items.

Our Junior MasterChef in the making. We are mad about desserts. Imagine learning how to pull off that Onde Onde cupcakes, savoury Kueh Lemper and Bubur Terigu we are so fond of!

What better way to whet your appetite than to be taught by the local Chef?

This was our first and definitely not the last thing attending a culinary class.

7: Be a Fisherman

Hey, we went fishing at Lake Lagoi fishing farm! A booking at Swiss-Belhotel entitles you with a complimentary one hour fishing activities per room (1 rod + bait).

Enjoy the beauty of Lake Lagoi while waiting for the harvest.

What can we do with the catch? Swiss-Belhotel chefs can whip up a piping-hot meal in sambal, sweet and sour sauce or soya sauce for a mere SGD $10.

8: Swiss-Cafe

Waking up to a ready made breakfast is one of life’s pleasures. The Swiss-Cafe at Swiss-Belhotel offers a generous spread of International buffet breakfast with live cooking stations to start your day after a comfortable night’s sleep.

Do you love sunny side up?

Freshly-made coffee and fresh juices, together with fruit, sausage, bacon and scrambled eggs and many more certainly keeps you coming back for more.

It’s all about making everything from scratch. Enjoy a wide assortment of breads and pastries produced in-house by the hotel.

Swiss-Cafe also serves authentic local food. Highly recommended for the food enthusiasts.

We were hosted by Ms. Sharon Foo, Marcom Director of Swiss-Belhotel, who provided us with superb hospitality throughout our stay. We were blessed beyond words!

9: Chadis Roof Top Bar

When the sun sets, the Chadis Roof Top Bar becomes alive. We had an al-fresco dining experience at the rooftop where we were greeted by a medley of succulent grilled meats, barbequed seafood and piquant cocktails (and mock-tails).

Assortment of delectable pastries, breads, desserts, sauces and many more.

Meat lovers will certainly delight over freshly-grilled meats for them to feast on!

We enjoyed dining at the Chadis Rooftop Bar and felt it’s a perfect spot for hotel guests to dine and chill out, not forgetting to catch a game of Euro 2016 as well 🙂

Located at Swiss-Belhotel Lagoi Bay, Chadis Rooftop Bar opens daily from 4pm – 11pm.

10: Beach

Swiss-Belhotel is just a short stroll to the beachfront. Crystal clear waters, white powdery sand, shading trees, refreshing air and tranquility scenery are the themes in this beach.

We have heard about the white, fine and powdery sand over the beachfront. The doubting Thomas in us just need to see to believe. Big and Small M were obviously impressed and started to play with the sand and scouting for sea-shells!

Hey, there’s something over here. Can you spot it?

Of course, our trip to Bintan wouldn’t be complete without a romantic sunset viewing at the beach.

Those mesmerising shades of colors had us transfixed until the last slither of sun sinks below the horizon.

Unbelievable Getaway Packages

Planning for a getaway? Swiss-Belhotel has two packages that are real valued-for-money. Check them out!

Family Fun Package, Child Stays FREE!

Fr S$130/person

This package is inclusive of:

1 (one) night stay at Deluxe room in Swiss-Belhotel Lagoi Bay, Bintan
Daily breakfast for 2 (two) persons in Swiss Café
Crystal Lagoon Entrance Fees
Return ferry tickets from Singapore – Bintan – Singapore excluding taxes and levies of S$24nett per person
Complimentary access to Kids Club
Complimentary return land transfers from Ferry Terminal to hotel
Complimentary High Speed WIFI Internet Access throughout hotel including rooms (unlimited devices)
Complimentary One hour fishing activity per room at Lake Lagoi
Complimentary access to infinity rooftop swimming pool and gym
Complimentary use of entertainment centre with indoor games (Xbox ,Wii U, PS4)

2D1N BFF Getaway

What’s more enjoyable and fun than escaping with your bestie to an idyllic island getaway, bond over refreshing mock-tails, relaxing spa treatments and indulge in authentic Indonesian Inspired meals? Get ready and start packing up for an exciting BFF Getaway!

This package is inclusive of:

1 (night) night stay in a Deluxe room at Swiss-belhotel Lagoi Bay, Bintan
Return Ferry Tickets from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to BBT
2 ways land transfer to and fro BBT to hotel
1 x International buffet breakfast at Swiss-Cafe
1 x Mocktail by the infinity pool
1 x Head & Shoulder massage (45min)
1 x Indonesian Dinner
1 x Complimentary Donut Swim Float per room
Complimentary High Speed WIFI Internet access throughout hotel including rooms (unlimited devices)
Complimentary access to Games & Entertainment Centre

Weekday Price : S$165.00

Weekend Price : S$185.00

Above price excludes ferry taxes of $24 per person

Needless to say, we love every single moment and bits of our time in here. As we bade Swiss-Belhotel farewell, we realised this hotel has so much to offer and what we experienced was just the tip of the iceberg. We will be back for more!

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GRAND LAGOI SWISS-BELHOTEL

Jl. Gurindam Duabelas, Plot 27-29

Lagoi 29155, Bintan – Indonesia

For details on inquiries/bookings, please contact Swiss-Belhotel from Monday to Friday (9am to 6pm) at:

Tel. (+65) 6274 9555

Email. ssecsblb@swiss-belhotel.com

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KFC Again – My Experience with This Staff at KFC Outlet

June 17, 2016July 16, 2016 katongkidsinc

You must have read the recent news on KFC after staff accidentally locked 5 customers inside outlet, causing a bad dining experience for the diners at Novena Square. We had another “experience” today while dining at Parkway Parade outlet.

I had a craving for KFC meal and made an impromptu trip to the outlet at Parkway Parade and queued up for a 2 piece meal. There was a queue and two staff were serving the customers.

One of the queue cleared and a male staff by the name of Reiner invited me over to take my order. I didn’t think much of it and made my order. While tending to me, Reiner kept addressing me as “lao ban” or “老板” in Chinese. I was just an ordinary customer, no difference from the rest and was obviously surprised by his gesture. I observed him and he delivered more than what any customer would expect within the space of 3 mins:

Addressed me as “lao ban” or “老板” throughout the order (I don’t think I deserve it)
I requested for chilli sauce and he provided me with chilli and tomato sauce (in case I need it)
Reiner handed me a leaflet of KFC coupons for me to use in future orders (saving my pocket)
Greeted me to enjoy my meal and have a nice day before I left (makes my day)

Reiner in red uniform with his Assistant Manager, Eden, definitely WOW our day!

You think that’s all, folks.

We left the outlet satisfied by his exemplary customer service. Just when we were getting ready to eat, I noticed a pink post-in note on our KFC meal box.

“Thanks you for choosing KFC as your meal. Hope I have WOW your day!” From Reiner (KFC PWP) 🙂

OMG, it’s not easy to find a customer service staff who is just earning a simple living to exhibit such enthusiasm and positiveness in his job. He takes so much pride in being a KFC staff! We are so blessed to be served by him.

A lesson learned today – take pride in whatever we are tasked to do. Our little actions can go a long way to make someone’s day. Thank you Reiner!

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The Young Scientists Magazine: Mini-Scientists in the Making {Giveaway for 4 with Delivery Included!}

June 10, 2016June 18, 2016 katongkidsinc

Do you like the idea of reading a science magazine that has colorful pictures, educational contents that appeals to all and sparks your innate curiosity? I’m sure every parent would want to get hold of a copy.

The Young Scientists

If Science is not one of your kiddos’ favorite topics, I’m sure their opinion would change. The Young Scientists is a magazine that aimed to capture children’s imagination and instill a real passion for science. It’s a plus to know The Young Scientists is based on the latest Singapore MOE Primary Science Syllabus and complemented with PSLE format questions 🙂

Big and Small M were introduced to The Young Scientists last year and as parents, we noticed a notable change in their knowledge of wider surroundings. With the gain of general knowledge, they are able to identify of what and how of the happenings around them. They, too, are enthusiastic and drawn to the magazine’s contents. So to say, The Young Scientists magazines have become their “bedtime stories” for a long while. The spark of laughter and questions asking on the various topics in the magazine would pierced the otherwise, quiet bedroom every night.

A Science Magazine for All

Hey, we’re all born with an innate curiosity. Sometimes all we need is a little inspiration to tap into it. Not every child reads at the same level, and that’s okay. The Young Scientists offer different versions of Science magazines for your kiddos.

The recommendations in general are: Level 1 = Introduction to Science for Pri1 to Pri2 | Level 2 = Lower Block Science for Pri3 to Pri4 | Level 3 = Upper Block Science for Pri5 to Pri6 | Level 4 = Lower Sec Science (EA/NA) for students graduating Pri6 to Sec2.

The Young Scientists Level 3 explores further the intricacy and mysteries of Science with fascinating articles, challenging questions to enhance development of Science concepts, meaningful experiments to build confidence and interesting Science stories in comic format. Contents are designed in compliance with the upper block themes of the latest Primary Science Syllabus, viz. Cycles, Systems, Energy and Interactions.

2015 Young Scientists Collection Set (Level 3)

The Young Scientists Level 4 is specially designed and written for upper primary pupils and lower secondary students. The topics of the magazine aim to expose readers to more in-depth understanding of the themes of Diversity, Models, Systems and Interactions while maintaining the fun and exciting comic style which is the trademark of The Young Scientists magazine.

2015 Young Scientists Collection Set (Level 4)

There are 10 magazines in each pack. Each magazine comes with a set of questions as well for you to practice after reading.

Mini-Scientists in the Making

Children make excellent scientists – they’re curious, eager to learn and have open minds. With The Young Scientists magazine, just watch how your child cultivate a greater love and interest for Science!

What are you waiting for? Get a copy of The Young Scientists magazine for your child now!

To enquire from Young Scientists Reader, click here.

Young Scientists Reader
21, Bukit Batok Crescent
WCEGA Tower, #21-72
Singapore 658065

Direct: +65 6570 6811
Fax: +65 6570 3397
Email: customer.care@youngscientistsreader.com.sg

GIVEAWAY!

Special thanks to The Young Scientists, they are giving 4 winners, each with 1 set of 2015 Young Scientists magazines including free delivery:

Congratulations to our 4 winners:

Karen Low | Theresa Tay | Michael Hong | Carolyn Lim

All you need to do is:

Like The Young Scientists Facebook Fan Page
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Like Katong Kids Inc’s Instagram @ katongkidsinc
Share this blog post of the giveaway on Facebook to as many friends!
We will be strict and disqualify ALL fake social media accounts (eg. Facebook/Instagram accounts with fake profile pictures or very few real real friends and set up purely to take part in contests)

Terms & Conditions:
1. The winner must be agreeable for his/her contact details to be provided to Katong Kids Inc & The Young Scientists.
2. Judges’ decision is final. Closing date: 17 June 2016.

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Mummies, do you know about the Latest Milo Nutri G?

June 8, 2016June 8, 2016 katongkidsinc

New product Milo Nutri G from Nestle 🙂

Today’s busy moms, don’t have enough hands, enough time in the day, or enough energy to balance work and play. As a stay home mum myself without a live in helper, there are countless time i have to skip meals to run errands.

When i get to know Milo Nutri G, I was like Oh.. new Milo, more for my kids. Then when I tasted this Nutritious wholegrain chocolate malt drink, yumm… It’s not as sweet as i thought, with a wholesome selection of 4 whole grains: oats, barley, brown rice and wheat, perfectly blended with PROTOMALT, milk and cocoa for a rich, delicious goodness that will fuel me. I can grab, go and drink! No more ‘rumbly in my tumbly’…

MILO® Nutri G™ is the latest breakthrough product from MILO®, specially formulated for adults to give you nutritious energy to power through the day.

A first of its kind in the world, MILO® Nutri G™ is crafted with a wholesome selection of 4 whole grains: oats(Rich in fibre), barley(Increases strength and endurance Keep hunger pangs at bay), brown rice(High in fiber and anti-oxidants Aids in digestion) and wheat(Rich in nutrients Provide sustainable energy), perfectly blended with PROTOMALT®, milk and cocoa for a rich, delicious goodness.

It is delicious when consumed chilled as it brings out the great MILO® taste loved by Singaporeans.

2 bottles a day give you the fibre equivalent of a bowl of rolled oats.

Milo Nutri G is available at all leading supermarkets and convenience stores island wide!

Each bottle retails at $1.20, while a packet of 6 is $6.95.

It is also now available online at

www.shop.nestle.sg/milo_nutri_g/

For enquiries on the Milo Nutri G:
Email: shop@sg.nestle.com

To follow Milo Singapore Facebook, click here.

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Discovering Katong: Staycation Review @ Holiday Inn Express Singapore Katong

June 5, 2016April 21, 2018 katongkidsinc

Katong has come a long way from its early days when it was filled with coconut plantations. While these plantations have since become a story of the past, Katong has continued to thrive as a vibrant neighbourhood filled with the charm of Peranakan culture. Pre-war shophouses, colonial bungalows, hip cafes, many culinary choices and exciting hotel accommodations are what you can expect to experience in this tourist attraction.

We had our staycation at newly-opened Holiday Inn Express Singapore Katong and here’s our review:

Holiday Inn Express Singapore Katong

Nestled in the heart of Katong and Joo Chiat district, this 451-room Holiday Inn Express Singapore Katong is newly-opened! Built to cater to value-conscious travellers who want affordable accommodation, this hotel offers a perfect respite after a busy day of exploring city.

We arrived at the hotel lobby and were served by the friendly and hospitable staff.

Visitor Information booth.

Spacious indoor area for hotel guests to chill out.

More chill out spots at the outdoors too.

Hotel Rooms

There were 4 of us and our stay was made even more pleasant with the addition of connecting room.

While the rooms are relatively smaller, we were fine with it as each room was filled with the necessities to make our stay a pleasant one.

A great night’s sleep can’t be completed without a comfortable bed. We were pleased that Holiday Inn Express Singapore Katong has catered to this need nicely. Our bed was comfortable and there were choices of soft and firm pillows.

Hey, a cute little corner at the side of the bed for you to chill out 🙂

Bathroom

The bathroom was certainly clean and well-maintained. Towels and soap were sufficiently supplied. Guessed our only gripe was that iron was not found in the room.

The shower gave good pressure as well.

A wind down spot – beverage making.

It was a lovely touch by the hotel to introduce Smart TV in the rooms. While the hotel may not have a swimming pool, we were well-entertained by their Smart TV and the attractions in the vicinity.

Amenities and Facilities

Hotel Inn Express Singapore Katong offers no-frills amenities and facilities for its hotel guests. They include a fitness centre, self-service business centre, a meeting room, a laundry room, free and fast Wi-Fi, Free Express Start Breakfast or a Grab & Go option.

Self Service Business Centre with iMac desktop stations for guests to use.

If you have little cravings, the hotel also offers Grab & Go option.

Free Breakfast

Good morning, let’s head to the Great Room for our free Express Start breakfast. The selection of breakfast includes carrot cake, baked beans, sausages, scrambled egg, pastries as such.

We were particularly fascinated by this beverage machine. Very cute!

Nearby Attractions

Nothing beats staying in a hotel that offers strategic convenience for everyone. Let’s take a look at what’s in store in this great location:

Take a dip in the waters and explore East Coast Park. You can read our blog on 10 kids friendly activities at Big Splash here.

Embark on an adventure in Marine Parade with heritage trail. Read our blog on exploring the Joo Chiat / Katong famous architectural attractions here.

In mood for shopping? Do you know there are no lack of shopping centres in Katong. Read our blog on 12 shopping centres that shape Katong here.

I12 Shopping Centre. Located next to Holiday Inn Express Singapore Katong.

Feeling hungry? Too many dining spots to recommend in Katong. Read our blog on a highly-recommended cafe by the name of Streets of London located at Katong Point which you might want to try out here.

Many Attractions, A Great Place to Stay

Styled with understated elegance, cosiness and affordability, Holiday Inn Express Singapore Katong is here to offer you a totally fulfilling experience.

If we enjoyed our stay here, so will you!

Congratulations to InterContinental Hotels Group on the opening of this 451-room Holiday Inn Express in Katong!

Address: 88 East Coast Road, Katong, Singapore 423371

To book Holiday Inn Express Singapore Katong, click here.

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Shake, Drink, Chew with Refreshing Fruit Juices @ Mogu Mogu {Giveaway for 10 with 2 Cartons Each!}

June 1, 2016June 9, 2016 katongkidsinc

What happens when a drink that comes in many fruit flavours, nice looking bottles and catchy name come together? Everyone will love it to bits!

Mogu Mogu Fruit Juice

We are overwhelmed with the entries, thank you all who had participated in this MoguMogu giveaway! Congratulations to our 10 winners on winning 48 bottles of Mogu Mogu each! *Please pm us your name, contact number and delivery address by 9 June, Thursday, 2359pm.

Eugenia Sin
Peipei Jarred Jacob
Judy Seah
SuLin Chuah
Siti Aishah Yeo
Jamie Chan
Sandra Wee
Wong Pui Leng
Munich Lim
Melissa Yeo

If you are not a lover for carbonated beverages, I’m very sure your taste buds will be satisfied when you taste Mogu Mogu fruit juices. It is a healthy alternative to the former and hey, Mogu Mogu 320ml drink also comes with Nata De Coco that gives you a real sensation of fruit juice with a smooth blending of Nata De Coco.

First produced in 2003, Mogu Mogu juices has warmed the hearts of people in many parts of the world, notably Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Japan, Middle East, Europe and United States. All thanks to Meng Chong foodstuffs Pte Ltd, Mogu Mogu’s Flavoured drink is available over here in Singapore!

Do you know the word Mogu Mogu is a Japanese term, meaning “to chew”? Huh, no wonder the drink is fully packed with nata de coco bits. Every cube of Nata De Coco is produced by the fermentation of pure coconut water, giving it a distinctive taste and chewy texture. We were a tad overwhelmed when we crossed path with Mogu Mogu, thinking which flavour to try first!

Many Flavours, One Great Taste

Mogu Mogu fruit juices come in many fruity flavours. Whether you are a fan of grape, peach, coconut, mango, lychee, apple, yogurt or even the new pink guava, there will be a taste that appeals to you.

Photo Credit: Mogu Mogu Singapore |New Pink Guava flavour. You gotta try it!

We thought Mogu Mogu fruit juices would make a perfect choice for special occasions. When you are organizing play dates for kids, birthday parties or celebrations, Mogu Mogu can fit nicely as the preferred choice of beverage 🙂

A big shout-out to owners of cafes, restaurants, supermarkets and such, stock up your supplies of Mogu Mogu fruit juices and see your customers coming back for more!

Spread the goodness and joy of Mogu Mogu fruit juice with your loved ones and of cos, happy shaking and chewing!

To read about Mogu Mogu fruit juice, click here.

To enquire Mogu Mogu fruit juice from Meng Chong Pte Ltd, click here.

Meng Chong Foodstuffs Pte Ltd
No. 19 Tuas View Square Singapore 637564
T: +65 6755 2222
F: +65 6754 5659
mcfoods@mengchong.com.sg

GIVEAWAY!

Special thanks to Meng Chong Foodstuff Pte Ltd, they are giving 10 winners, each with 48 bottles (24 bottles/carton) of Mogu Mogu fruit juices including free delivery:

All you need to do is:

Like Mogu Mogu Singapore Facebook Fan Page
Like Katong Kids Inc‘s Facebook Fan Page
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Share this blog post of the giveaway on Facebook to as many friends!
We will be strict and disqualify ALL fake social media accounts (eg. Facebook accounts set up purely to take part in contests with no or very few real friends).

Terms & Conditions:
1. The giveaway is a free delivery of 48 bottles (24 bottles/carton) of Mogu Mogu fruit juice (choice of flavour to be decided by Mogu Mogu).
2. The winner must be agreeable for his/her contact details to be provided to Katong Kids Inc & Mogu Mogu Singapore.
3. Judges’ decision is final. Closing date: 9 June 2016.

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Food Discovery – Star Chef Seafood Restaurant @ Gelang Patah

May 30, 2016June 9, 2016 katongkidsinc

We explored the small town of Gelang Patah for food hunting and this was a trip that we truly relished. Hopping onto a cab, we had no idea what to eat and where to go. Eventually we settled at this eatery by the name of Star Chef Seafood Restaurant.

Star Chef Seafood Restaurant

Aka Restoran Xinming Chu, it is located at 51, Jalan Gelang Emas 1, Taman Gelang Emas, Gelang Patah, Johor Bahru.

We reached Star Chef Seafood Restaurant for our dinner. As you can see, this restaurant is open concept and has no air-con.

Nevermind that it has no aircon, although we heard some protest from Small M initially.

What We Ordered

Enough introduction of Star Chef Seafood Restaurant. Nothing beats knowing how good their dishes are. Our stomachs are limited, but our appetite is big! This was what we ordered.

Here’s a glimpse of the price list.

Tea – RM $6.

Guessed this was only gripe as we saw a dead red ant on the pot so we didn’t let the kids drink.

Others – RM $9

Vietnamese / Singapore spicy fried mihu x2 – total RM $10

Yeung Chow Fried Rice – RM $5

Three Egg Mixed Bean Curd – RM $8

Clam (lala) – RM $13

Pork Tenderlion with BBQ Sauce – RM $13

Broccoli with Garoupa Fillet(s) – RM $36

Hong Kong Kailan – RM $10

Salted Egg Yolk Crab (x1) + Black Peppered Crab (x2) – RM $94 for 3 crabs

Pipa Tofu(s) – RM $12

Our total bill adds up to RM $216 (SGD $75). We thought the whole meal was very very valued for money.

Star Chef Seafood Restaurant has satisfied so many customers. We were glad to be one of them. You should be here too!

Star Chef Live Crab Fresh Seafood Cantonese Cuisine

Address: 51, Jalan Gelang Emas 1, Taman Gelang Emas Gelang Patah

Telephone: +60 19-772 6606

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Itinerary Compilation: Taiwan Travelogue in a Nutshell

May 21, 2016June 3, 2016 katongkidsinc

We were asked about our Taiwan itinerary by many parents. Well, school holidays are coming and there’s nothing better than for the whole family to explore the best of Taiwan. This is a compilation of our Taiwan travelogue in a glance. All you need to do is to click onto the individual blog title and it will direct you to the blog post. Happy sharing and reading 🙂 Continue reading “Itinerary Compilation: Taiwan Travelogue in a Nutshell” →

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Check Out This Flea Market @ Capitol Piazza – Makers’ Market

May 6, 2016May 5, 2016 katongkidsinc

If you are thinking where to go during the weekends, there’s a Makers’ Market at Singapore’s latest luxury shopping mall, Capitol Piazza for you to explore this month. Imagine stepping out of City Hall MRT station to find a flea market right at your doorstep. How convenient can it be?

I love the idea of morphing the Makers’ Market as it creates the space for aspiring entrepreneurs to showcase their creativity and sell their broad range of products here.

Ease into your day with a jaunt through the Makers’ Market to find craft, design, food, fashion and other inexpensive goods.

Makers’ Market is an event for everyone, including families and of cos, little ones 🙂

Be spoiled for choice with the vast array of exclusive and unique artisanal goods available exclusively at Makers’ Market!

This May, take a stroll at the Makers’ Market and give your support. It is one of the best places to get your hands on fashion bargains!

The only merchandises that will be allowed at Makers’ Market:
– Local fashion labels (Self-designed)
– Handmade crafts & jewellery
– Vintage collectible
– Selected artisanal pastries and bakeries
– Personally produced music
– Original art or reproduction of your original work
– Antique or repurposed furniture
– Other original creations and productions
– Only brand new products are allowed

Makers’ Market at Capitol Piazza – May
Capitol Piazza (Outdoor Plaza)
11 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178884
27 May 2016 (Friday)
3:00pm to 9:00pm
28 and 29 May 2016 (Saturday and Sunday)
1:00pm to 9:00pm

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Tea Ideas: The Original Tea Wand Company (5 Mixed Wands Packs to Giveaways!)

February 5, 2016September 2, 2017 katongkidsinc

Barely a year since we started blogging, we are happy that our blog has gained some traction. There are readers who wrote to us to express their appreciation and stamp of approval on sharing local start-ups and creating a space in the social media for them to be known. This is what Katong Kids Inc is all about. We are happy to collaborate with home-grown firms and share about their products to the public.

One of my resolutions for 2016 is to eat healthily and live healthily. It has to be pure coincidence. I was actually invited by this home-grown firm called Tea Ideas to attend their roadshow at Bugis Junction and get to know more about their tea products. Coming with not much expectation, little did I know I was in for an amazing discovery.

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