Block 787B Coffeeshop

I was at the Coffeeshop that is located in the boundary of Chu Chu Kang Zone 9 and it has been there faithfully serving the residents since Oct 1995. As I look back at the stalls selling various types of hawker fare, allow me to share my thoughts on the stalls one by one, for the benefit of those who did not know good food do exist in hidden places ... For those driving, the location is just behind the Esso Petrol Kiosk. For those taking MRT, it is 5 mins walk towards the direction of the Petrol Kiosk, via the void deck of Block 787.  

Chicken Rice Stall This stall is the lonest surviving stall, dating back from the days of inception in Oct 1995. Simple fare but with the fragrant rice, no wonder it lasts till today  

Western Food Run by a family with 2 growing children, dishes served have improved since the day they started their business and with servings that are sufficient to keep the tummy grumbling at bay. What I admire most is that despite price increase in raw materials, they have kept their prices stable. My favourite is having a simple burger with egg, where I can take home and enjoy as my late night snack.  

Vegetarian Food Stall A new addition less than a year, where business is good during the 1st and 15th day of the month. A stall that offers variety and operates long hours for the benefit of residents living in our area.  

Noodles - Fish Ball / Minced Meat / Laksa This stall is being operated by an iron lady, whom I see her from dawn till 10pm almost everyday. I enjoy the big and generous servings she gives, when literally after a meal, you can skip another .... That is how filling it can get ! My kids been eating her minced pork / fish ball noodles for the longest time, not getting bored of it. Maybe the meal served lacked vegetables, which is to their joy !!  

Carrot Cake, Fried Kway Teow, Hokkien Mee & Oyster Omelette This is a stall where during breakfast hours, the clanging of the pan while whipping up delicious Carrot Cake makes you just want to try, and there I did. After eating, it became my regular morning palatte with my family as a shared item, eaten to the last drop ...  

Lor Mee / Yong Tau Hoo The"Lor Mee" is a winner for breakfast item at this Coffeeshop where queues is a norm, especially on weekends. At times, even late lunchers do not get an opportunity savour it as the gravy is out of stock ! My favourite is the Lor Mee with Spinich Toufu ... simply marvellous !! Must try !!  

Bak Kut Teh / Pig Organ Soup A dish for lovers of high cholesterol food .. That's what my wife told me ! Due to my health and budget constraints, I am restricted to eating it at most twice a month, but the pig organ soup and trotters keeps you craving for more !  

Muslim Food Stall The latest edition where it seems to be here for a long time. The "Shenton Way Mee Goreng" is simply so delicious that you can see many people ordering in different combinations ... Mee with Bee Hoon, Kway Teow with Mee .... Secondly, i enjoy the mutton soup, where it is so rich and tasty, that it has been my regular meal with bread, if I want to eat something simple. Last but not least, the Prata is crispy and large especially the curries, simply good to have at any time of the day.  

Economic Rice / Seafood Zhi Char Last but not least, a must at every Coffeeshop. This stall have been with us for a period of time and sells affordable "chai fun" during lunch and dinner, and very well improved "Zhi Char" combinations. Previously I shun this stall at night cos felt the food was not tasty and presentation was poor, but with a new boss for almost 3 years, the impression I once had is no longer valid ...

The reviews are my honest opinions as a resident here for the past 17 years, eating almost three quarters of on packed food. I wish all of you could enjoy with the family. As the saying goes, " A family that eats together, stays together"

Suicidal Cats ?

On 3 July, I received a call of foul smell emitting from the grass patch behind Block 785.  It happened to be my day off, so after breakfast, went to investigate the foul smell.

The smell was indeed very bad, and as I was combing the grass patch, still cannot find the source.  However, at the corner of my eye, there was sightings of houseflies flying out from the drains.  Suspecting that there could be rotten food, instead I saw a dead cat lying in the drain.

We picked it up and there was no signs of injuries, except lots of bleeding coming out of the mouth.  Injuries could be internal.  Anyway, it was placed in a black bag and arranged for it to be disposed.

Our suspicion could be the cat have fallen from a height at night, and found itself landed inside the drain instead of the grass patch.  Suicide ?? Only the cat knows ....