Tag Archives: east

Jai Thai at East Coast Road

Posted on May 25, 2015 by bookjunkie

This is my second time to a Jai Thai restaurant but my first time to a branch in the East.  The last time I was a bit disappointed but this time I found the meal fantastic and the service excellent. … Continue reading →

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Haron Satay: Tasty But A Teeny Bit Too Sweet

Posted on March 6, 2015 by bookjunkie

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 attraction I guess. Haron … Continue reading →

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New Mall: Paya Lebar Square

Posted on January 14, 2015 by bookjunkie

Lately there have been a number of new malls opening in the East of Singapore. Paya Lebar Square is convenient as it’s attached to the Paya Lebar MRT.  Just across this mall you can walk to the Singpost building which also has … Continue reading →

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MRT Ride to Bedok on a Rainy Day

Posted on December 30, 2014 by bookjunkie

View from the overground train.

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Bedok Mall is Open (my pick of the directory of shops & dining places)

Posted on December 6, 2013 by bookjunkie

Bedok Mall is open way earlier than expected. I like that it’s connected to the Bedok MRT but other than Wingstop (chicken wing chain from USA that hasn’t crossed my radar) nothing else seemed that exciting. For food I would … Continue reading →

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New at Paya Lebar: Bread Talk HQ Near Tai Seng MRT

Posted on June 17, 2013 by bookjunkie

I’m not that much of a fan of BreadTalk but my partner is more impressed than me. My family likes Din Tai Fung but for me it’s a no. But what they do right is the environment is nice and … Continue reading →

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Penny University

Posted on May 17, 2013 by bookjunkie

Tried out Penny University at East Coast Road (very near the famous hokkien mee and prawn mee soup) and I am eager to return for the coffee. The booth seats are pretty comfy and surprisingly not squeezy (they were generous … Continue reading →

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In the East of Singapore

Posted on April 16, 2013 by bookjunkie

Lovely canopy of trees and it was pretty relaxing even though it was the weekend. I guess we got lucky with the timing as people were leaving as we arrived at the Starbucks at Big Splash. (Wrote the post some … Continue reading →

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Cafe Melba

Posted on April 15, 2013 by bookjunkie

Had a lovely meal at Cafe Melba and I’ll be happy to return. It’s an Australian inspired cafe located in the East at Goodman Arts Centre and it’s a bit difficult to find so you’ll need your GPS or smartphone map. … Continue reading →

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Disappointment at JB Pau (Changi Village)

Posted on November 17, 2012 by bookjunkie

B was very excited. He thought he was bringing me to try the best pao ever called the Kongfu Pau from JB. He was sorely let down. The pau in question (giant one with ingrediants including egg, pork and mushroom) … Continue reading →

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Storm Clouds Gathered at East Coast Beach

Posted on October 25, 2012 by bookjunkie

A stormy day at East Coast Beach. The sky threatened, but we did not let it keep us away till fat droplets hit our faces. Warm rain is not strange to us here. And somehow. If you didn’t tell me … Continue reading →

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Provision Shops at Eunos Crescent

Posted on September 19, 2012 by bookjunkie

This is what our government calls the heartlands, but to me it’s just real, down to earth Singapore. I always wonder how the traditional provision shops compete with NTUC. It’s seems so unfair to these small family run businesses.

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Geylang Lor 29 Hokkien Mee by Another Brother in the East

Posted on April 18, 2012 by bookjunkie

We decided to try this hokkien mee at 396 East Coast Road to see how it compares to the one in Geylang with the same name. The one I raved about recently. B tells me that it’s actually run by … Continue reading →

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112 Katong Mall: Food, Yummy Spicy Noodles at Xiao La Jiao & CNY Decorations

Posted on January 9, 2012 by bookjunkie

I still like Liang Court best, but this little mall is beginning to become a close second. Especially when it comes to food other than Japanese food, where the best is still found at Liang Court in my opinion. Had … Continue reading →

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Changi City Point: The New Mall opposite Expo MRT & My Directory Picks

Posted on December 26, 2011 by bookjunkie

Changi City Point is developed by the same group that came up with the very popular Centre Point in town.  Many would come here for the outlet stores including some very firsts (like Payless which sells cheap shoes arranged neatly … Continue reading →

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Singapore Haze: Better Air Quality in the East

Posted on September 12, 2011 by bookjunkie

I was checking the PSI readings and those living in the Eastern part of Singapore can rejoice as you have better air quality. Perhaps it’s due to the sea breeze or the direction of the wind? I’m not sure. Those … Continue reading →

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