We found a new place to dine thanks to XJ :)
Belly View Cafe (at the National Service Resort and Country Club, Changi) is rather near where we stay right now, and it’s such a hidden gem of a place. P was taken with the sea breeze and coconut trees the minute we stepped out of the car, and beamed at me for having suggested eating there.
The place is perfect for families with kids. There was a wooden swing facing the sea, a hammock tied, low enough for anyone to lounge and laze in it…and Christian shouted “AEROPLANE!!!!” every time one passed by, which was perhaps about every 5 minutes. Thankfully the drone of the planes flying low drowned out Christian’s shouts. P and my dad were rather amused and wondered how many times Christian would keep that up.
Calista was highly entertained by the waves lapping right next to us, by the planes (it took her some time before she would deign to look UP..she kept trying to scan left right left initially), by the leaves of the coconut trees which brushed her head when I carried her and stood up, by the lights from the ships out at the horizon, which we could see after the sun had set. It was thus much easier to feed her (she normally has to be distracted before she would eat.. sigh..long story there, but suffice to say, she’s not such an easy one to feed.)
The food..hmm..it was ok for alfresco zi char, quite tasty though P thinks it’s probably MSG-laden. There’s no service charge nor GST, and there’s free parking though..coupled with the ambience there, I think we may try the restaurant (Chit’s Bar & Restaurant) just next door, when we next go to the NSRCC. There’s a mini slide and play house for the kids there..and the food might be slightly better. :)
Christian liked the place so much that he kept repeating himself “Mama, let’s come back here for dinner again ok? Let’s come back here next time..Daddy..ok??”
p/s XJ asked me whether this or The Coastal Settlement was better. I told her that the food at TCS was better, but the Belly View Cafe brings us closer to nature. :)
Anyway, I've been here twice, and BOTH times the waiting times have been terrible. About 45 minutes for the first time, and over ONE HOUR and counting the second.
ReplyDeleteThe food is not out of this world to be worth it, it's average or a little above average at best. It's not fine dining, they don't any serve any of the starter dishes while you wait, and the price is average.
They're not even listed on local food directory HungryGoWhere, I believe because probably too many people have complained of the waiting time.
Phil