Review of 150-Min Spa Indulgence at Venus Skin-Aesthetic Institute

The Groupon auntie strikes again! Off deal.com.sg I purchased this - Only $18 for 150-Min Spa Indulgence at Venus Skin-Aesthetic Institute, Tanjong Pagar - Includes Trifolia Facial Treatment + Refreshing Spring Dew Body Massage + Luminous Eye Treatment + $100 Spa Voucher + Eye Serum.

The therapist assigned to me was Lily and her massage technique was abit of a mix between TCM-cum-deep tissue strokes. Unlike the usual aromatherapy or Balinese massages offered at most massage joints, Lily was able to detect what was wrong with my body once she hits the various acupoints on my body. I was in awe especially when she touched my cold feet and hands, she immediately commented - 寒气，你一定吃喝很多冷的。Spot on Madam! *Hangs head down in shame* The massage definitely hurts when she presses on certain acupoints but like what Lily said - 不痛不通！

Of course, this deal being such a cheap bargain, I expected plenty of hard-selling. She proved me right. Though I was impressed by her massage techniques, I had no inclination of signing up for packages because the location was out of the way for me and the massage was not enjoyable for me at all.

The facial session which accompanied the deal was just a simple process comprising of cleanse, mild extraction, tidying up my brows (she basically just shaved off the stray strands) before ending off with a mask. Throughout the whole treatment she kept going on and repeating the package to me, I felt vulnerable because she had her hands on me and I cannot help but wonder if the facial procedures hurt more than they should be because of my rejections towards her advances lol.

I left the saloon with very unglam hair because of the massage oil and the train ride home was very uncomfortable because I was worried about bumping into people I know when I am in such a messy state.

Review for IAremyhair (60 min Customised Hair Treatment + Wash & Blow)

For curled hair like mine, any decent saloon would charge $30-40 for wash & blow. So when I saw this Groupon deal for hair treatment + wash & blow for only $18, I jumped the gun & bought the deal. Closer towards redemption date I googled the saloon. I felt silly when I discovered that IAremyhair specializes in hair loss treatments & hair replacement techniques.

I scheduled my hair appointment right before my casual photo-shoot so I could have my curls looking picture-perfect. Entered the saloon not knowing what to expect, would the hairdresser talk on & on about hair loss treatments? Would they be doing a scalp analysis for me? To my surprise, there wasn't any sales talk whatsoever, the hairdresser proceeded to shampoo my hair before applying the treatment solution & steaming my hair. After the wash & blow, my curls are restored to their awesome looking state, all ready for my photo-shoot!

In all honesty $18 for hair treatment + wash & blow is a real good deal!

Group Therapy Cafe

Long delayed brunch with the BFF, she brought me to a hipster brunch place in Tanjong Pagar for my belated birthday celebration. We ordered -

Baked Chilli Crab Pie - Chunks of real crab claw meat cooked in chilli crab sauce and baked in a sweet shortcrust butter pastry

Belgian-styled Waffle with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, almonds & fruits

Crab pie was delightful, just imagine eating chili crab but minus the mess, sounds good yeah? As for the waffle with ice-cream, you really cannot go wrong with that :) Bill for 2 came up to $30. Limited seats though, they do not accept reservations but you can call 30mins ahead of your arrival. The friendly staff will help get your seats & hopefully a shorter wait time for table.

 Group Therapy Cafe
49 Duxton Road #02-01
Singapore 089513
Tel: +65 6222 2554

Opening Hours Mondays: Closed
Tuesday - Thursday: 11am to 6pm
Fridays - Saturdays: 11am to 11pm
Sundays & PH: 10am to 6pm

Super Star K (Korean BBQ restaurant)

Discovered another Korean BBQ restaurant along little Korean town (Tanjong Pagar). This restaurant serves ala carte korean dishes. We ordered a single serving of spicy chicken & pork bulgogi. Goodness me, the spice in the chicken is out of this whole world. Even though we are 2 huge chili lovers, the spice just burnt our lips & tongue, both of us were unable to appreciate this dish :(

What is different about this restaurant is you have staff cooking your food for you! How wonderful, enjoy the food without the grease on your face & fingers hehe. As for side dishes, the first refill is free! Bill for 2 came up to approximately $60.

Super Star K
75 Tanjong Pagar Road
Singapore 088496

17:30 - 02:00
Tel: 6224 0504