Review of Koufu @ NTU
Koufu @ NTU Food Reviews-Vegetarian, Indian, Western, Japanese, Chinese cuisine!
Vegetarian
Price: $3.30
Yay:
-Fried beancurd skin is extremely crispy- probably the most popular item
-Vegetables added to many dishes e.g. cabbage fried together with egg- a healthier mix
Nay:
-Texture of soy bean sprouts is more chewy- may be difficult to get used to
-Texture of soy bean sprouts is more chewy- may be difficult to get used to
Overall rating: 3.5/5 stars
Chicken Fuyong (Japanese Cuisine)
Price: $3.60
Yay:
-Affordable
-Taste wasn't too strong
-Set comes with soup
-Efficient service
-Affordable
-Taste wasn't too strong
-Set comes with soup
-Efficient service
Overall rating: 3.5/5 stars
Economic Rice
Price: Approx. $3
Yay:
-Cheap
-Same variety on most days
Pasta Express
Aglio Olio
Price: $3.60
Yay:
-Cheaper compared to other stalls outside
Nay:
-Taste of pasta is rather different on different days
Price: $3.60
Yay:
-Cheaper compared to other stalls outside
Nay:
-Taste of pasta is rather different on different days
Overall rating: 3.5/5 stars
Bolognese Pasta
Price: $4.30 (+$0.20 takeaway)
Yay:
-Get to customise your own pasta base and toppings
-Well seasoned bolognese sauce, not too overpowering
-Juicy mushrooms go well with garlic and sauce
-Hard boiled egg refreshing by itself; have it together with mushrooms and garlic for great texture
Nay:
-Serving size can be slightly larger for larger appetites (alternatively, pay an additional $0.80 to upsize to regular portion)
-Some remains of cartilage of minced beef was present
Price: $4.30 (+$0.20 takeaway)
Yay:
-Get to customise your own pasta base and toppings
-Well seasoned bolognese sauce, not too overpowering
-Juicy mushrooms go well with garlic and sauce
-Hard boiled egg refreshing by itself; have it together with mushrooms and garlic for great texture
Nay:
-Serving size can be slightly larger for larger appetites (alternatively, pay an additional $0.80 to upsize to regular portion)
-Some remains of cartilage of minced beef was present
Overall rating: 3.5/5 stars
Carbonara
Price: $4.30 (+$0.20 takeaway)
Yay:
-Superior texture in bacon
-Baby spinach- a refreshing uncommon addition to western cuisine itself
-Carbonara sauce goes well with hard boiled egg- similar to egg mayo
Nay:
-Mushrooms were less flavoursome compared to other combos like bolognese
Carbonara
Price: $4.30 (+$0.20 takeaway)
Yay:
-Superior texture in bacon
-Baby spinach- a refreshing uncommon addition to western cuisine itself
-Carbonara sauce goes well with hard boiled egg- similar to egg mayo
Nay:
-Mushrooms were less flavoursome compared to other combos like bolognese
Overall rating: 4/5 stars
Chicken Rice
Lemon Cutlet Chicken Rice
Price: $2.50 (+$0.20 takeaway, +$0.60 egg)
Yay:
-Very cheap and worth it compared to other chicken rice stalls
-Filling; reasonable serving size
-Very cheap and worth it compared to other chicken rice stalls
-Filling; reasonable serving size
Nay:
Overall rating: 4/5 stars
Indian Cuisine
Price: $6 (Worth it)
Yay:
-Carbon, protein and taste in one plate
-Healthier way to cook the food
Overall rating: 4/5 stars
Naan with Tandoori Chicken
Price: $3.50
Yay:
-Naan is oil free
-Tandoori with spice
-Much reduced oil
-Carbohydrates, veg and meat in a plate
-Naan is oil free
-Tandoori with spice
-Much reduced oil
-Carbohydrates, veg and meat in a plate
Overall rating: 4/5 stars
Seafood Ban Mian
Price: $3.50
Yay:
-Excellent serving size of noodles
-Flavorful soup base
Nay:
-Could be less stingy with the amount of seafood given
Overall rating: 3.5/5 stars
Buckwheat Noodles (Salad Express)
Price: $7.30
Yay:
-Taste is just nice
-Healthy and warm salad (Noodles served warm)
-Nutritional
-Lots of variety
-Taste is just nice
-Healthy and warm salad (Noodles served warm)
-Nutritional
-Lots of variety
Overall rating: 4.5/5 stars
Llao Llao
Price: $5.50 for Medium (Outlets outside NTU: $5.90)
Yay:
-Good variety of sauces, fruits and nuts
-3 toppings for the medium size so customers can customise their favourite toppings
-Quite healthy
-$0.40 cheaper than non-campus outlets
Overall rating: 4/5 stars
Location: NTU Block SS3, SS3-B4
