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Category Archives: Food in Singapore
Plant Based: Who Knew it Could Be so Yummy
I had never heard of plant based calamari before and did not expect it to taste so good and be as chewy as squid. The ambience at Little Farms Bar and Grill at Serangoon Gardens is pretty nice especially after … Continue reading
Posted in cafe, Healthy Food I Like, Singapore Living
Tagged cafe, little farms, plant based food
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Samy’s Curry at Dempsey has Been Renovated & We had a Good Lunch There
Went by for lunch. It was packed and there was a queue as we left. This is quite the institution for Singaporean style South Indian curry on a banana leaf. I truly love the cabbage dhal, fish curry and Mysore … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore, Indian, Singapore Living
Tagged banana leaf, culture, Dempsey, Food, Indian food, Life, Living, photos, Samy's Curry, Singapore
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Patisserie G at Millenia Walk: Stunning Cakes
I didn’t have any cake but they were stunning to look at. The flat white I had was great, my partner found his latte too ‘heaty’ (acidic?). He can’t take stronger coffee like I can. The Cuban sandwich was nothing … Continue reading
Posted in cafe, Food in Singapore, Singapore Living
Tagged cafe, cakes, flat white, Food, Life, Living, Patisserie G, photos, Singapore
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#14. Simple Joys: trying something new on the menu & enjoying it
This was truly scrumptious. I am a creature of habit and always have the chilli vinaigrette dumpling noodles here. Usually when I choose something new I always regret it. But this time I was pleasantly surprised. Both the broth and … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Food in Singapore, Singapore Living
Tagged Chinese Food, Food, lenu, photography, photos, pork dumpling soup, restaurant
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#13. Simple Joys: When they Don’t Forget My Spicy Condiments
A meal is elevated by condiments, like all kinds of chilli and sauces. I always need spice in my meals.
Posted in Food in Singapore, Simple Joys, Singapore Living
Tagged chilli, condiments, happiness, sambal, simple joys
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Angelina at Marina Bay Sands: Another Too Expensive Place
Staff were struggling here. We didn’t order the tiny cakes that cost at least $17 before tax and opted for a large basket of piping hot French fries instead. Pretty good but you could get much more for $13.50 at … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore, restaurant, Singapore Living
Tagged Angelina, cafe, expensive, French, Marina Bay Sands
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Din Tai Fung Marina Bay Sands for the First Time
We’ve been to the other outlets many times and actually we prefer the paradise group for Shanghainese type cuisine – Xiao Long Bao and handmade noodles. Our opinion was confirmed once again that the Paradise group’s offering is superior. Not … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Food in Singapore, Singapore Living
Tagged Chinese restaurant, din tai Fung, Xiao Long Bao
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Peranakan Meal at Pow Sing: Satisfying but Expensive
Decided to do a food post for a change. A lunch we had this month as my partner loves Peranakan food and anything that goes with steamed rice. He is not so into bread the way I am. Actually I … Continue reading
Posted in Peranakan, restaurant, Singapore Living
Tagged Food, Peranakan, Pow Sing, restaurant
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I Couldn’t Get Enough of the Special Chilli at Pu Tien (Jewel)
We ended up here because the other two China restaurant chains we tried required reservations or a very long wait. Have been to Pu Tien years before and thought the food was of high quality. Our usual fare is hawker … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Food in Singapore, Singapore Living
Tagged chilli, Food, photos, Pu Tien, Singapore, sweet sour pork, travel
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Afternoon Tea Buffet at Goodwood Park Hotel
I haven’t been here in a decade so the whole place looked quite different. We truly enjoyed the experience though and the sofa seating was cosy. The buffet spread was also not too far away and the server who attended … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore, Hotel Buffet, Singapore Living
Tagged afternoon tea, Food, Goodwood Park Hotel, Life, Living, Lunch Buffet, Singapore
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Miss Having Lunch Out With My Mum
She hardly likes to go out and even more so since the covid period, but when it comes to my medical appointments she likes to accompany me as my doctors and nurses know her well. She says they are always … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Food in Singapore, Peranakan, psoriasis, Singapore Living
Tagged cancer, Life, Living, long term side effects, Peranakan, radiation, Singapore, Singapore Food, Violet Oon
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Violet Oon: We Tried the Home Delivery to Celebrate a Birthday
It left us wanting more. The set was recommended for 4-6 people, but there were 7 of us. Everyone else said it was enough, but I guess I’m the greedy one because it was just so tasty. I à still … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore, Peranakan, Singapore Living
Tagged best food, Food, Life, Living, Peranakan, photography, photos, Singapore, Violet Oon
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Hjh Maimunah: Most Amazingly Delicious Nasi Padang (Joo Chiat Branch)
I’m interspersing my posts about my very recent Perth trip with my current exploits in Singapore. I just had to post about the fantastic meal I had yesterday. This place is very popular and crowded and it’s a bit hard … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore, Halal, Malay
Tagged best Singapore food, Food, Hajjah Maimunah, halal, Life, Living, Malay, Nasi Padang, photos, Singapore
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Salted Caramel Cinnamon Rolls at Dal Komm Cafe Centrepoint
I usually am not fond of salted caramel but these rolls were actually good and not overly sweet. A quiet and spacious place in town which is rare. Good comfy seats but the only downer is they won’t give you … Continue reading
Posted in cafe, Food in Singapore, Singapore Living
Tagged cafe, cafe hopping, cinnamon rolls, Food, Life, Living, photography, photos, Singapore
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Our Favourite Dim Sum at Crystal Jade Suntec City Branch
This was truly satisfying after a disappointing experience at Canton Paradise. I feel that the Paradise group does a superior La Mian or handmade noodles and spicy vinegrette dumplings, but for Cantonese food, especially Dim Sum, Crystal Jade can’t be … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Food in Singapore, Singapore Living
Tagged Cantonese, char siew pau, crystal jade, Dim Sum, do ning, Food, Life, Living, photography, photos, Singapore
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Dian Xiao Er at VivoCity
Pretty good meal as we haven’t had roast herbal duck in a while. The chilli always makes any meal better and I had 2 types so was very happy.
Posted in Chinese, Food in Singapore
Tagged Dian Xiao Er, Food, Life, Living, photography, photos, restaurant, roast duck, Singapore
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Nam Sing Hokkien Mee at ION
This lunch was extremely satisfying and I look forward to bringing my cousin here when she visits Singapore again. Portion size is small though and it’s very crowded at lunch hour. It was my first time at the ION Food … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore, hawker
Tagged Food, hawker, hokkien mee, ION, Life, Living, Nam Sing Hokkien Mee, photography, photos, Singapore
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Marmalade Pantry at ION
Breaking up my posting on the Perth Trip to post some Singapore food adventures. Been craving for these cupcakes but felt underwhelmed this time. I’m not sure why. Perhaps due to some troubling news regarding my cathaport. Don’t care for … Continue reading
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Tagged cafe, Food, Life, Living, Marmalade Pantry, photos, Singapore
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Char Siew Rice at Kim Heng Roasted Meat
This meal was so incredibly satisfying as I haven’t had this for more than 2 years (we both missed a lot of hawker food trying to stay safe during the covid uncertainty period). It was beyond tasty and I could … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, coffeeshop, Food in Singapore, hawker, Singapore Living
Tagged best hawker food, char siew rice, coffeeshop, duck rice, Serangoon ave 4
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Exploring Toa Payoh Lorong 1 Hawker Centre with My Cousin: Come Daily Hokkien Mee & Uggli Muffins
Had another wonderful day out with my cousin from Australia and B. So glad we could have a proper hawker meal and a wet version of Hokkien Mee which is what she likes best. There are also dry versions and … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore, hawker, Singapore Living
Tagged come daily, Cousin, hawker, local, Toa Payoh Lorong 1, Uglii muffins, wet Hokkien mee
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Feel So Happy Meeting with Two of My Cousins After Almost 4 Years
I have social anxiety, but I don’t feel it with people I’m comfortable with like my cousins. I practically saw them grow up, being the much older cousin. They were the cutest toddlers. It’s true what they say about cousins … Continue reading
Grateful for Relaxing Moments: Flat Whites & Lattes at Cosy Cafes
It’s when I feel the most relaxed outside. I like going back to the same places. Cafe Aux Bacchanale and Da Paolo Gastronomia. Familiar friendly faces, good quality and comfy chairs. I do have social anxiety as I imagine many … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, cafe, Coffee Joints, Food in Singapore, Midlife Musings, Singapore Living
Tagged Cafes, flat white, Latte, social anxiety
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