Monthly Archives: January 2015

Chinese New Year in Singapore 2015

Posted on January 30, 2015 by bookjunkie

Decided to put all my Chinese New Year, year of the goat posts in one post starting with the oldest one: The Goats are Out in Chinatown Happy Goat Buns at BreadTalk Creative Goat Display for Chinese New Year Another … Continue reading →

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Dan Dan Mian & Dumplings at Crystal Jade

Posted on January 27, 2015 by bookjunkie

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 soupier … Continue reading →

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CNY2015: Bazaar & Goats at Takashimaya (Ngee Ann City)

Posted on January 27, 2015 by bookjunkie

I refer to Ngee Ann City as Takashimaya although the department store is only part of it. Just for ease of reference. You can truly feel the Chinese New Year buzz here with their yearly bazaar at the basement atrium. … Continue reading →

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Year of the Goat: Swatch Store at ION

Posted on January 27, 2015 by bookjunkie

The goat was pretty cool.

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CNY2015: Wisma Atria

Posted on January 27, 2015 by bookjunkie

If you want to feel the festive cheer walk through Wisma Atria. Snapped at some of the more interesting window displays we saw at Wisma.

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Chinese New Year Goodies at Ang Mo Kio Hub’s NTUC

Posted on January 26, 2015 by bookjunkie

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.

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Disappointed by Ramen at Chabuton

Posted on January 26, 2015 by bookjunkie

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 to be more … Continue reading →

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CNY 2015: Cartoon Like Sheep at Star Vista

Posted on January 26, 2015 by bookjunkie

It’s the year of the goat sheep or ram, but it seems like most stores prefer the cute cuddly sheep. I thought the decorations at Star Vista were rather unique and charming. Toy soldiers at Christmas have been changed into … Continue reading →

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Leaning Frangipani Trees

Posted on January 26, 2015 by bookjunkie

Saw these just outside Lorong Chuan MRT Station. Wonder if they are bending to get more sunlight.

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Best Rojak in Singapore

Posted on January 26, 2015 by bookjunkie

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). … Continue reading →

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