Pineapple Tarts Singapore – The Best MYIM Pineapple Tarts in SG [MEDIA TASTING]

Pineapple Tarts by Pineappletarts.sg

Pineapple tarts, one of the must-have snacks for Chinese New Year celebration in Singapore. Choosing the best pineapple tarts is a serious business here. Almost all traditional and online publications will create a list of the best pineapple tarts in Singapore.

So which one is the best? Well, I am not going to put this debate to bed, but I will recommend one for your consideration this year.

Thanks to the folks at Pineapple Tarts Singapore, I received three types of Pineapple Tarts at my doorstep during earlier this month. Those pineapple tarts are:

- Melt In Your Mouth – Pineapple Tarts (The Original Recipe - $22.90)

- YOlkLO– Salted Egg Pineapple Tarts ($26.90)

- Cheezylicious – Cheese Pineapple Tarts ($24.90)

My Pineapple Tarts Goodies

My first impression of the Pineapple Tarts is their clean looking modern packaging. Instead of the traditional plastic container with a red top, the version is here is with a silver cover. Each piece of the pineapple tarts is displayed clearly.

LD and I started our tasting with Melt In Your Mouth – Pineapple Tarts. This original version has a nice buttery aroma, followed with moist and buttery pastry and deliciously well-balanced fillings. The size of the pineapple tart is about the size of regular fishballs.

Melt In Your Mouth – Pineapple Tarts

Next is the YOlkLO – Salted Egg Pineapple Tarts. The aroma of the salted eggs immediately came to our nose. The salted egg yolk is folded into the pastry then shaped in the round shape around the pineapple fillings. The pastry tasted dryer compared to the Melt In Your Mouth version, however, the texture remains crumbly. The saltiness in the pastry enhances the sweetness of the pineapple fillings.

YOlkLO – Salted Egg Pineapple Tarts

YOlkLO – Salted Egg Pineapple Tarts

The final pineapple tarts that we sample is the Cheezylicious – Cheese Pineapple Tarts. When we open the bottle, the ‘powerful’ smell of the parmesan cheese filled our nose. The pastry’s moist level is lower than the other two, however, the texture remains crumbly. It feels like eating a blue cheese pineapple tart. I suggest this only for those that can handle strong cheese aroma.

Cheezylicious – Cheese Pineapple Tarts

This year, Pineappletarts.sg has introduced Siao LA – Mala Pineapple Tarts ($27.90). Imagine enjoying Mala hotpot or Mala Xiang Guo in dessert form. We did not try the Mala version, as we are not a big fan of Mala. If you are a daredevil and can take the heat, you can also try their Pineapple Tarts Singapore Spicy Challenge (Details available on their website)

Do take note that Pineapple Tarts from Pineappletarts.sg has No Preservative Added; Fully Homemade and Handmade. Each bottle contains 20 pieces of tarts. Free Delivery for orders above $100. As no preservative is used, the pineapple tarts Best Consumed within 6 weeks.

Melt In Your Mouth – Pineapple Tarts

Other than Pineapple Tarts, Pineapple Tarts Singapore also sell other Chinese New Yeargoodies including CNY Cookies (Kueh Bangkit, Almond Cookies, Cashew Nut Cookies, etc), Prawn Rolls, Munchies, Crab Sticks, Love Letters and Kueh Lapis.

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GIVE AWAY CONTEST

CHUBBYBOTAKKOALA.COM & PINEAPPLETARTS.SG will be giving away 2 bottles of Pineapple Tarts based on your choice. To be eligible for this give away:

- Like “Chubbybotakkoala.com – Food Blog” Facebook Page and follow Chubbybotakkoala Instagram Page

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- Tag 3 friends and tell us why you want these delicious pineapple tarts

- The contest will be close on Sunday, 08 December 2019 at 23.59.

- Winner will be contacted directly and the Pineapple Tarts can be collected at 352 Clementi Ave 2 #01-109 S(120352). 

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Pineapple Tarts Singapore

Blk 352 Clementi Ave 2

#01-109 Singapore 120352

W: https://pineappletarts.sg/

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IG: @Pineappletarts.sg

Singapore Food Culture – Contest Entry.

What is actually Singapore Food Culture? Diversity of cultures and Melting Pot of flavours.

This photo represent only a small fraction of the food available in Singapore. However, it represent the diversity of Singapore Food Culture.

[CLOSED] Charisma D'Venue Restaurant – Devine and Charming + Vouchers Give Away

Charisma D'Venue is a Halal semi-fine dining restaurant offering a unique gastronomic experience blending local South East Asia cuisine with western technique at an affordable price. Chef Fauzie is the Chef in charge of the innovative menu, with the ever popular Charisma Biryani (or Briyani)

Located opposite Kwan Im Temple in Joo Chiat, this place can be very catchy in the evening. The restaurant decided to use purple lighting and you can spot this place from far away. The decoration is simple, yet modern and sophiscated. Once you enter the restaurant, you can see at the end there is chairs displayed for Malay wedding function. Oh ya, did I mention that Charisma D'Venue can also cater to your special events, such as wedding.

The Decor

Wedding Stage

As catchy as the purple lighting is, it is the bane for photographer. It made the colour of my photos out of whack. In respect to other people dining in the restaurant, I always try to limit the use of flash as much as possible. Therefore, my apologies if the picture looks weird.

Since Biryani is the most popular this in this place, we ordered their famous Biryani Lamb Shank ($18.80). The generous size of lamb shank is well braised, tender and fall of the bone. The gravy is excellent, robust, rich in flavour and goes well with the rice. The rice is flavourful and al dente, without the overpowering spices that you normally find in Indian Biryani. The mango chutney is a good counter balance for the richness of lamb shank. Although the dish is served with dalcha, we find that is just not necessary. The gravy from the braised lamb is enough to bind the rice and the meat. Yummy!!

Biryani Lamb Shank

Another winner here is Charisma Calamari ($6.80). The fried calamari is crispy on the outside, and it is tender and juicy inside. The curried seasoning on the batter gave a distinct touch to the dish. The salad on the sides is fresh with a nice mango dressing. The yoghurt mint dipping sauce is unique, kind of Greek style, but if it is not that watery, the yoghurt sauce will complement it better.

Charisma Calamari 

While the above two dishes are a winner, the two other dishes that we tried can be improve. Pan Fried Seabass ($16.80) – served with baked potato, mango chutney in mango puree sauce. Firstly they did a good job with the skin, it is crispy, however when they put the mango chutney on top, it just messed up the whole thing. Some part of the skin became soggy, the onion in the chutney is too overpowering for a fish dish. It will be better to substitute the chutney with other vegetables, use more subtle sauce and don't put anything on top of that beautiful crispy fish skin.

Pan Fried Seabass

Charisma Grilled Chicken Wing ($7.90) – served with peanut sauce. Good concept, however failed in execution. Although the chicken wings are well seasoned, The wings and peanut sauce were burnt. When we gave feedback to the management, they made a new one for us to bring back. I applaud their service orientated commitment. During our dinner, the service has been good and efficient.

Charisma Grilled Chicken Wing

While the food can have its up and down, the mocktails here is a must tried. With the price ranging from $3 to $8.50 depending on ingredients, it sure is refreshing and flavourful. We tried Sunrise, Nojito (non alcoholic version of Mojito) and avocado smoothie. All get our thumbs up. Kudos to the mixologist.

Mixologist At Work

Sunrise Mocktails

Avocado Smoothie

Overall, Charisma D'Venue delivered on their promise on affordable price fusion food. With the combination of some winner dish and mocktails, this is a destination for everybody, especially our Muslim friends.

Voucher Give Away:

Our dinner here is partly subsidised by using the voucher provided to us. Chubbybotakkoala.com is giving away 4 vouchers to 4 readers, each value at $25 (to be used by 31^st October 2013). If you want this voucher, just leave a simple comment below this review. Winner will be announced on Saturday, 14 September 2013. Organiser's decision is final.

Food & Drink: 7/10 (Biryani & Mocktails 8.5/10)

Value: 7.5/10

Service: 7/10

Ambiance: 7/10

Charisma D'venue Restaurant

37 Joo Chiat Place
Singapore 427761


Tel: 6346 4232
Website: http://www.charismadvenue.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharismaDvenue
Op Hours: Tue – Sun: 11.00 – 22.00

The Result - Kinsa Sushi Salmon Sashimi Voucher

Thank you very much for participating in the Kinsa Shushi Sashimi Voucher give away.


The winners of the give away are:

1. Ben Cho (3 Vouchers) – The most creative answer
   
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3. Cora Seah (2 Vouchers)
   
4. Evelyn Toh (2 Vouchers)
   
5. Belinda Lim (2 Vouchers)
   
6. Marie D'Nacio (2 Vouchers)
   
7. Shirley Supangkat (2 Vouchers)
   

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Closing date will be on Friday, 09 August 2013 at 23:59 hour.
Winner will be anounced on Chubbybotakkoala.com and http://www.facebook.com/chubbybotakkoala on Sunday, 11 August 2013.


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