[Jeju] Sightseeing at Cheonjeyeon Falls (천제연폭포) and Lunch at The Cliff @ Seogwipo

After a hearty breakfast at Jeju Osung, we went on a mini adventure to see the Cheonjeyeon Waterfall (천지연폭포). Here are some photos to share:

Cheonjeyeon Fall #1 (Pond)

accessible via these steps

I could only make it to one of the 3 nearby falls. Weather was gloomy and it was slightly drizzling while we were in there. The steps are made of rocks so it was uneven and slightly slippery, especially when there's moss and leaves.

on the way to Fall #2

drinking water, in case thirsty

Cheonjeyeon Falls 천제연폭포

Address: 132, Cheonjeyeon-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

Website: https://www.visitjeju.net/en/detail/view?contentsid=CNTS_000000000019331

Seonimgyo Bridge

Then, off to The Cliff for some drinks and maybe a light lunch. It was just 10 minutes away from where we were.

let's go inside

chillax vibes

beach bar vibes

It's a self-service system at The Cliff. Order from the counter, pay and you'll get a buzzer to inform when food/drinks are ready.

splurging on drinks and bar food

Went over to the bar to see how the drinks are being made and tried to ask about the liquor used. However, language barrier was apparent as the bar tend tried to explain but I just couldn't catch what they were saying. I think they thought I was asking if there's alcohol in the drinks and obviously, they said yes. 

pretty drinks

We ordered both the alcoholic and non-alcoholic version of Seakdal Beach and both the cocktail and mocktail looked identical! So we had to be extra careful when bringing the right one back to Hence.

Seakdal Beach @₩17000

But hor, cocktail and mocktail are priced the same too! Hmmm interesting, yes?

We decided to order just 2 items for lunch since everyone was still pretty full from the heavy breakfast. Sausage and fries, and it was a toss between pizza or pasta. So glad we went for pasta as the anchovy pasta turned out to be amazing!

Long sausage and truffle fries @₩26000

Black Pork and Anchovy Pasta @₩22000

Why did the pasta tasted so good? One could not really taste the black pork but the saltiness from the anchovies and garlic was so so addictive. Oily, salty and tasty!

Ping Pong @₩16000

I liked my choice of drink; Ping Pong that has a slight hint of lychee. Presumably, they were using just lychee liquer and grenadine. Sweet and refreshing. Lovely contrast to the saltiness from  the sausage and pasta.

The cocktail gave the impression that it was super light but wait for it as the buzz will come only towards the end of the drink.

The Cliff

Address: 154-17 Jungmungwangwang-ro, 특별자치도, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, South Korea

Website: https://www.instagram.com/thecliffjeju/

Contact: +82 64-738-8866

Business Hours:

Sun - Thur: 10 am–1 am

Fri - Sat: 10 am–2 am

6ixty 7even Restaurant & Bar @ 67 Neil Road

Went back with a group of friends as promised. Read more on our previous visit here. This time round, we opted for the upstairs dining experience.

table for six

Got ourselves a bottle of red, while some of us were having cocktails to start.

cheers~

Fries and wine, why not? Our small bowl of truffle fries were so delectable as it was served piping hot. Yums!

Truffle fries with gruyere cheese and truffle aioli @$15

Korean Yangyeom Style Crispy Chicken Karaage @$14

Pan Roasted Foiegras, Caramelised Granny Smith Apples, Mulled Wine Raisins, Feuille de Brick @$26

Loved the chicken karaage as it was well fried and not too tiny to bite. The foie gras was a tad challenging to be shared amongst so many of us, haha! 

Kurobuta Pork Chop Bone In, 250g @$42

For mains, we ordered the pork chop, chicken roulade and braised beef cheek. Everyone loved the mash that came with the roulade because it was so naturally sweet. The beef cheek was the standout dish for it was so flavourful and tender. Hits all the right spots. Loved the pork chop as well but it was just 250g. Limited edition but was good enough for everyone to have a taste.

Crispy Roulade of Farmed Chicken @$28

Signature Connor Stout Braised Beef Cheek @$32

To end our meal, we had the Basque Burnt Cheesecake. It was lovely.

Basque Burnt Cheesecake @$20

Cosmopolitan @$16

Had fun hanging out with the monthly buddies. Cheers and see you again!

Expect to spend about $80 per pax, inclusive of a drink.

6ixty 7even Restaurant & Bar (67 Restaurant)

Address: 67 Neil Rd, Singapore 088898

Website: https://6ixty7even.com.sg/

Contact: 6988 6767 

Business Hours:

Closed on Sundays.

Mon - Sat: 3pm – 10:30pm

[Tasting] 6ixty 7even Restaurant & Bar (67 Restaurant) @ 67 Neil Road

Do you love venturing out, looking for cool new places to hang-out? 6ixty 7even Restaurant & Bar offers contemporary (modern) European cuisine with a touch of fusion.

6ixty 7even Restaurant & Bar

menu

Level 1 has a bar-atmospheric vibe with dark tones and high chairs. Plus a chiller full of alcoholic selection. One couldn't help but to order a drink here.

high chairs and tables

Level 2 dining area offers a more intimate and cosy setup for tete-a-tete with friends and loved ones.

Level 2

cosy vibes

If you're one who is curious about all the actions happening in the kitchen, then go ahead and grab a counter seat, or as some calls it, the Chef's Table. Say hi to Chef Ramesh and Vince. They are super friendly! Or simply watch when they are prepping your dinner.

guess where I'm seated

Vince prepping our first course

67 Signature Menu

Chilled Truffle Angel Hair Pasta (@$20 ala-carte)

The first course was beautifully plated and one could feel the care that went into prepping. Chilled Truffle Angel Hair Pasta is a familiar item at various places, and the version at 6ixty 7even has a balanced flavour with a refreshing feel. Noodles prepared al-dente, with lovely crispy sakura ebi. Subtle yet adequate.

Next course, soup.

I liked the idea of the plate with ingredients being presented first, but without the soup. No lah, not for us to get ready for the pour shot (but it works that way too, if you want), but more for us to appreciate the ingredients inside before soup is poured over. Visual treat, if you may.

ingredients appreciation

Truffle Scented Forest Mushroom Soup (@$15 ala-carte)

Again, the flavours are adequately balanced and the chunky mushrooms added 'bite' to the soupy experience. Noticeably, the portion of soup was rather generous! For me, I loved the distinctive charred smokey taste of the brioche crouton. Yummy!

Chef Ramesh plating our main course

For the 67 Signature Menu, one could choose between the Chicken or Fish for the main course.

Pan Seared Tiberias Harvest locally sourced Barramundi (@$28 ala-carte)

A feast for the eye. Loved the vibrant colours! The sauce tasted creamy, with a touch of acidity that nuances perfectly with the freshness of the barramundi. Violet quinoa are so pretty!

Violet Quinoa with Edamame beans, Braised Baby Cabbage, Iranian Saffron Emulsion

Vince was slicing a small portion of the chicken dish and we could hear the crispiness of it! That certainly amped up some expectations!

Crispy Roulade of Farmed Chicken (@$28 ala-carte)

Where shall I begin? 

Visuals are on-point. Kabocha pumpkin puree was so naturally sweet. The tarragon chicken jus coating the roulade, was of a genteel flavour and kept the chicken moist. Tasted wholesome and this crispy chicken roulade, is now one of my favourite food.

favourite dish

Final course, the dessert. Chef Ramesh told us there is a 'surprise' element in the dessert and he will quiz us on it later. Wah... stressed!

67 Chocolate Dome (@$17 ala-carte)

The raspberry sorbet was done well and it wasn't too sour nor too sweet. The chocolate dome itself was of a mousse-like texture, with some bitterness (in a good way) from the cocoa and I thought it tasted of hazelnuts somewhere inside there. Loved the berries and the soil. And yes, happy to report that we 'passed' the test! The surprise is not revealed here although someone else had mentioned it in their blog.

The 67 Signature Set is priced at $67++ and offers good value to diners. The portions were good, and enjoyable flavours.

Signature Classics

Clover Club @$17

Pegu Club @$17

There are only 2 cocktails available currently under the Signature Classic section. Both drinks were pretty sweet, and I prefers the Pegu Club. Tasted of gin, cointreu and lime juice.

It was an enjoyable dining experience for both Ivan and myself. Thank you Sherman for the invite, and  Chef Ramesh and Vince for feeding us. Thank you 6ixty 7even Restaurant & Bar for hosting us.

6ixty 7even Restaurant & Bar (67 Restaurant)

Address: 67 Neil Rd, Singapore 088898

Website: https://6ixty7even.com.sg/

Contact:

Business Hours:

Closed on Sundays.

Mon - Sat: 3pm – 10:30pm

Bar | Analogue Initiative @ Chijmes

It all started when I asked Rachelle to bring me along on her next exploration of drinking places in SG. Analogue is an interesting suggestion as this will be the first time am going to a bar that doesn't serve meat.

Reservation was made and we went on the appointed date. There are outdoor and indoor seatings, and indoor low tables are limited. First noticeable item, is it's cool 3D printed blue wavy bar top.

Staff are welcoming and friendly so one gets comfortable immediately.

100% plant based menu

Its table tops are made from recycled plastic and Mycelium. Interesting, I'd say.

of Mycelium and recycled plastics

Guess, what's my first drink.

cocktail menu

Make a guess, and I'll show the photo.

Cactus, with sparkly Tajim rim salt

staring right into pink dragonfruit, Mezcal, prickly pear (whatever this is!)

It tasted light and agreeable. Not quite what I expected but it was alright. Now let's take a look at Ivan's and Rachelle's choice of poison that night.

Smokey Jerkey

Spaceman

Loved it when presentation was that little tad extra! 

But I was getting hungry. Let's order food. 

what would you recommend?

We asked Shermaine for recommendations, and bingo! The recommended items were what I was thinking about as well.

Puri Poppers @$16

Pumpkin Dumplings @$22

Puri poppers had the right aesthetics but tasted mild. Was expecting a stronger flavours out of it, but well, it was a good start.

Was a tad disappointed in Pumpkin Dumplings, from its visuals perspective but it had a nice sweet taste to it. Fillings were mushy and dumplings were soft, hence there wasn't any contrast in texture.

All of us loved the main dish; the Jackfruit Tacos. Lovely strong rendang flavours with crisp taco shell. Yay!

Jackfruit Tacos @$26

After our meal, we tried different drinks. Here is my next drink, which happened to be my favourite for the night.

looking like plain water

It looked like a tall glass of water, with a sprig of mint leaves on top(which eventually fell off). I took a second look at the menu and clarified again if it was really "Hunter Beer". The staff confirmed that indeed, the order served was correct.

Hunter Beer, with new sprig of mint

Hunter Beer tasted of aromatics because its ingredients are galangal, tamarind, curry leaves. Not a beer per se and I think it is equally lightweight in terms of alcoholic content. I think I like the taste of curry leaves in my cocktails!

We had our post meal drinks at the bar area, and that's where we get to see Nicholas in action. Actually, already seen him crafting the drinks from our table, but now it is even more up-close.

how about some wine

The natural wines from Japan looked interesting, so we ordered it to try.

Natural Wines(left to right); Sato Pinot Gris, Coco Farm & Winery Noumin Rosso and Fattoria Al Fiore Ohno Field Blend

Guess, which drink was mine.

Noumin Rosso 2019, Tochigi @$17 per glass

I went witht the safest drink, a red from Tochigi. Coco Farm and Winery Noumin Rosso tasted balanced and juicy, with grape varietals predominantly of merlot, muscat bailey and cabernet sauvignon. No wonder I liked.

Sato Pinot Gris 2018, New Zealand @$17 per glass

Sato Pinot Gris has a Vivino ratings of 3.8 and the most interesting drink, was Rachelle's choice; Ohno Field Blend which has a Vivino ratings of 3.7. Its grape varietal are Chardonnay, Merlot and Steuben. Its taste profile described it with raspberry, tomato and light acidity. 

Nothing but grapes and love

Fattoria Al Fiore Ohno Field Blend 2019, Miyagi @$21 per glass

 

And, we had a dessert to end our meal. One pax could finish this. Tasted of clove (ice-cream), and I absolutely loved those chickpea tuille. But one will need to love the taste of clove first because that is the strongest flavour here.

Pina Clavo @$10

give me pineapples

It was an interesting experience at Analogue. Thank you Rachelle for the recommendation and Ivan for accompanying us! Happy to have met Shermaine, Nicholas and other wonderful staff there.

Analogue

Website: https://www.analogueinitiative.com/

Contact: 8518 1882

Business Hours: 

Closed on Mondays.

Tue - Sun: 5–10:30pm