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Tag Archives: Cantonese
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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London Fat Duck
London Fat Duck is at Scotts Square. This is the best char siew (B added that it’s a very good cut and well marbled) I’ve had although it was very expensive at $14.80. The pepper duck polo buns were very … Continue reading
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Tagged Best, Cantonese, char siew, famous, London Fat Duck, Scotts Square
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Peking Duck: Paradise Pavilion at Marina Bay Financial Centre
Had dinner with family here and it was my first time to the area. I am not a Peking duck expert by any means but I hear this is the best and authentic Beijing style. I quite like the surrounding … Continue reading
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands: Yu Cuisine
Another new eatery. This time Cantonese. A fancy Tim Sum and Seafood place with a groovy silver and purple decor. It looked more like a modern furniture or lighting store than a restaurant. Here’s a foodie review of the place … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Cantonese, culture, design, Entertainment, Food, Life, Living, mall, Marina Bay Sands, personal, photography, photos, pretty, shopping, shops, Singapore, travel, Yu Cuisine
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Dim Sum at Yum Char (Serangoon Garden Country Club)
You don’t have to be a member of the club to dine at Yum Char. There’s also another branch in Chinatown which I’ve tried as well, but to be honest I prefer to have Dim Sum at Taste Paradise at … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Cantonese, Chinese, culture, Dim Sum, Food, Life, Living, personal, photography, photos, Serangoon Garden Country Club, Serangoon Gardens, Singapore, travel, Yum Char
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Old Hong Kong Taste at My Village (Serangoon Gardens)
At first I thought the service was lacking, but they might have been busy due to the Chinese New Year Corporate lunches. There was a plump older Singaporean aunty who was bringing the Dim Sum around and she tried so … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Cantonese, culture, decor, design, Dim Sum, Entertainment, Food, Life, Living, mall, My Village, Old Hong Kong Taste, personal, photography, photos, Serangoon Gardens, Singapore, Tim Sum, travel
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Family Dinner at Wan Hao, Marriott Hotel
I would let the pictures do the talking, but my photo taking skills are not that great. The lighting was bad and everyone was eager to dig in and I didn’t want to hold them up. I would recommend practically … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, birthday, Cantonese, Chinese, culture, Custard Prawns, decor, design, dinner, Food, Life, Living, Marriott Hotel, Peking Duck, personal, photography, photos, restaurant, Singapore, travel, Wan Hao
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