I have to say we had great time digging into a pot of hot savoury soup with That day’s shabu shabu meal was quite a spontaneous one. Dad’s mobile contract is expiring so we went to renew it with a new phone. So we decided to go to Tampines Starhub branch that day. And we came across Suki-ya!
We decided to get the phone first since it’s still quite early for lunch. My mom had been asking me if I wanted to get the phone instead since my phone is running out of space. Which I thought it’d be a waste since I just bought my phone last April. My mom’s phone is still relatively new since she got it late last year. And then there’s my dad who insists on keeping his current phone. While he didn’t say anything about not wanting to change his phone initially, he said he wanted a large screen because it will be easier for him to look at and the phone has to be good for playing audio. So we got recommended LG G5! He was quite satisfied except for the screen size as it is not as big as his current phone’s despite it being the largest among the ones that is suitable for him. So while we wait for our turn for the contract renewal after taking the queue number, we shopped at H&M just opposite.
I was looking for another turtleneck top because I am kinda falling for turtlenecks. It gives a simple top some edge as compared to just a simple tee. There was not any turtleneck that I liked there but one striped crop top with long sleeves. And it’s cheap for it being $14.90. Hence, I got that top and headed back to Starhub at the perfect timing!
Fast forward to after we got our hands on the phone, we looked around for any food outlets. There was hardly any above L1 that interests us. It was either food court or fast food. So we went to the basement which was also mostly fast food except… SUKI-YA! There wasn’t even a consideration. I headed right in! HAHA so this is my parents’ first time having shabu shabu and they were pretty much clueless as they never had steamboat in buffet style before. I told them the sliced meat was to be ordered through the waiter whereas the other ingredients and rice could be taken from the counter unlike KBBQ where we take the meat from the counter too.
We were asked which soup base we wanted. For sure the shabu shabu and another soup base which I cannot remember HAHA for sure it is not sukiyaki,the other spicy or miso soup bases which is kinda weird as that’s all the soup bases they have there? I remember it’s pork bone broth but I researched and it’s not in the menu eh HAHA.
While waiting for the meat to be served and for the soup to boil, we got our ingredients. I told them the cheese meatballs are very good so we got more of that. Then the usual eggs, beancurd, mushrooms and veggies. My mom loves taupok so she got that as well. My dad didn’t like mushrooms but mom and I were like “EAT! EVERYTHING ALSO MUST EAT!” So we YOLO just put mushrooms in both soup bases HEHE.
We got the meat (chicken and pork) and quickly put them in to be cooked. We made sure the meat was cooked before we could start eating.
Yums in the tums!
Egg whites
My dad who looks like he’s not enjoying but he really is enjoying. We are the foodie father and daughter duo you know?
I really liked the ramen. The ramen was infused with the soup flavour. I prefer the pork bone broth (as I remember it to be) as it’s more tasty.
Mom!
Dongfen! My mom’s favourite again! She very Chinese-style when it comes to food HAHA.
My dad had to go back to work after lunch so he went off first while we walked around. It was so much shopping we went to 3 different malls that area.
We basically got health geranium bracelets for dad, mom, popo and me as well as a doll for Shanell and Renice.
Time really flies when busy so before we knew it, night fell… We were so tired and moody after spending so much money but I guess it’s worth it if it’ really gonna help boost our healths in the long run. After all it’s a lifetime investment. Buy once and you can wear it for the rest of your lives.
We decided since dad is fetching, we go to Popo’s house to give her the Geranium bracelet we bought.
Someone’s liking it!
Someone’s present!
And as for the phone, guess what? My dad didn’t feel like changing his phone so he passed it to my mom instead. HAHA then my mom was like anything lor she gets the new phone she also happy HAHA.
After a while, we went back home but not before a Mac feast! Since we didn’t have dinner on time after a filling lunch session, we ate supper instead. And not without skyping Flora while munching. Jealous much Flora?
Long day but satisfying. Though we really have to start saving up after spending that much money! Give me the motivation to start saving! Good day and see you next time!
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