Wan Tan Mee at Chinatown
My top pick for local noodles is wan tan mee. Even the not so great versions will satisfy me. Had this near the Chee Chong Fun stall at the Chinatown Complex Market. It’s pretty old style. I’m still...
View ArticleBest Rojak in Singapore
It’s not my favourite food (more like my mum’s), but if I am to have it I want the best which can be found at Airport Road Hawker Centre. They have a queue system in place (like in a clinic). You pick...
View ArticleDisappointed by Ramen at Chabuton
Had a disappointing meal at Star Vista’s Chabuton. Found the soup too salty and the smell of the pork too overpowering. Perhaps I am just not used to this version (I’ve read that Ramen in Japan tends...
View ArticleChinese New Year Goodies at Ang Mo Kio Hub’s NTUC
Among all these the one that tempts me the most are the pineapple tarts by Glory, although I think my aunt makes far superior melt in your mouth tarts.
View ArticleDan Dan Mian & Dumplings at Crystal Jade
Wanted to try the Xiao Long Bao and Dan Dan Mian at Crystal Jade to compare it with what I’ve been having at paradise Dynasty. I prefer the texture of the noodles at paradise dynasty, but I prefer the...
View ArticleCNY2015: Coffeebean Orange Cheesecake
The special orange cheesecake at Coffeebean was very good and I’m not even a fan of cheesecake (prefer butter cakes with icing or the kind of Sara Lee type chocolate fudge cake you can only find in the...
View ArticleWeekday Lunch Buffet at Edge (Pan Pacific Hotel)
Family birthday lunch celebration today. We tend to like having leisurely lunches or teas at new places – who doesn’t I guess. Among all the items in this huge international buffet, I found the North...
View ArticleBest Soy Sauce Chicken Noodles Can Be Found in Toa Payoh
One of our many visits to Lee Fun Nam Kee. Springy tasty noodles that will leave you wanting more and very tender chicken in a delicious sauce. The pickled green chillies bring the meal to the next...
View ArticleBlueberry White Tea
A new blueberry white tea drink ($3.70 – 140 calories) at Cedele (City Square Mall) that’s not too sweet and just a hint of blueberry flavour, but I prefer to go with Perrier ($3 – zero calories) and...
View ArticleAn Old Favourite: Yakader Briyani at Tekka Market
Somehow the chicken is not as soft as I recall and the curry not as tasty but it’s still one my favourite in Singapore. The ginger milk tea (Teh Alia) at the nearby stall is really good too with a...
View ArticleFluffiest Prata by Mr & Mrs Mohgan at Crane Road
I’ve been meaning to try the plain prata at Crane Road (East of Singapore). But being greedy as I am I ordered the egg one as well. The verdict is, the next time I come here it will be all plain...
View ArticleMarshmallow spread in a Jar
Looks tempting and the first time I’m seeing a product like this – spotted it at Candy Empire (Kallang Wave). Probably to make smokes at a campfire. Something I’ve never done or tired. The only thing I...
View ArticleRainbow Birthday Cake at The Coffee Daily
The service at The Coffee Daily in Serangoon Gardens is wonderfully warm, and the food quality surprised me too (very good under it’s newest management who keep the cafe open for longer hours). I look...
View ArticlePrincess Appam at Changi Airport Terminal 3
I had never heard of princess appam before. An obvious Singapore invention. My sister decided to try it – it’s actually melted cheese, butter and egg on top of the appam. I preferred the plain one (you...
View ArticleBest Chilli Crab at Ban Leong Wah Hoe Seafood
Recently I had the best chilli crab (so good to dip the fried buns in the sauce). I am not a big fan of seafood but this meal really blew me away. Most chilli crab these days are too sweet and not...
View ArticleParadise Dynasty at ION
I continue with my Sichuan handmade noodle (dan dan mian) obsession. The xiao long bao here is good too and I think the ION branch as the best ambience. They gave us a huge booth seat.
View ArticleHaron Satay: Tasty But A Teeny Bit Too Sweet
A pleasant night at East Coast Lagoon Food Village (hawker centre) which we headed to fix our satay craving. Only downer is touting here (stall owners swarming and calling out to you) as it’s a tourist...
View ArticleMy Favourite Prata: Sin Ming Roti Prata
This is definitely my favourite kosong prata (plain prata) – fluffy on the outside and with a dense chewiness on the inside. Tried it twice now, but the first time I was so greedy, I forgot to take...
View ArticleBad Meal: Rude Service & Disappointingly Bland Laksa
After a spate of good meals we had a bad lunch today. Walked in the blazing heat and was not sure where to go and ended up at 328 Katong Laksa. Spotted a long queue inside the cramped tiny...
View ArticleGazing at Swimming Fish at Honeymoon Dessert
Wanted to have a cupcake at Gastronomia Da Paolo but there were no seats available. So we ended up at Honeymoon Dessert where the service was lovely. It’s nice to be in a relatively empty space when...
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