Tag Archives: Food

Lovely to See My Cousin After More than 2 Years

Posted on April 23, 2022 by bookjunkie

We met for a buffet at The Straits Kitchen Hyatt. The quality of food is good and the service very polite and attentive. One of the staff, Huri, took the effort to redo the teh halia (ginger tea) for my … Continue reading →

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Tried the Dark Meat Hot Chicken Burger at Shake Shack

Posted on April 13, 2022 by bookjunkie

Been bombarded by images of this on food blogs, so their social media campaign worked even though I only go for breast meat usually. Seeing the pinkish hue of the meat after I took a bite put me off. Also … Continue reading →

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Joined a Long Queue

Posted on April 9, 2022 by bookjunkie

Seeing the queue get longer I was enticed thinking this must be the best wanton noodles ever. It’s a Singapore thing as often it’s true. The owners were young and friendly but it couldn’t compare to my favourite Kok Kee … Continue reading →

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Why I Don’t Like Trying Out New Food Places for The First Time

Posted on April 9, 2022 by bookjunkie

I’m often disappointed. That’s why I keep going back to the same places. I found the Fish and Chips at Big Fish, Small Fish expensive too, at about S$18 including a drink, service charge taxes etc. it might be more … Continue reading →

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Gastronomia Da Paolo: Favourite Items on the Menu

Posted on April 2, 2022 by bookjunkie

We keep returning to the same places mainly due to the draw of coffee the way we like it, and great service. Plus we’re not charged for water.

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Singapore Food: Makanan Bollywood

Posted on April 2, 2022 by bookjunkie

I didn’t know this place existed till my relative from Perth recommended it. At the time they were located at Peninsular Plaza but have since moved to Funan. Higher prices but better ambience. The mutton briyani here is famous, but … Continue reading →

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Another Day, Another Chicken Burger

Posted on March 27, 2022 by bookjunkie

Sad that this won’t be permanently on the menu. Doesn’t it look so enticing? Had this at a very tiny outlet at 18 Tai Seng, manned by just one girl. Don’t know how she manages, but she does a good … Continue reading →

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Muratama After a Long Time

Posted on March 26, 2022 by bookjunkie

I requested for the chicken balls instead of the pork. Not much taste but good with the chilli. The broth made you feel very full. B remarked that’s it’s probably full of collagen. That’s great because I’ve been hearing so … Continue reading →

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New Snack: Strawberry Chocolate Coated Strawberry from Muji

Posted on March 25, 2022 by bookjunkie

This looked very enticing and it tasted refreshing. I do love the freeze dried strawberry within, making this a healthier snack, am I right?

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Shake Shack: Chicken Burger & Chicken Bites

Posted on March 23, 2022 by bookjunkie

Honestly came here because for some reason Gastronomia Da Paolo was full and so were many other places like Burger King, and B said there was a long queue just to enter the Food Court. The school holidays are over … Continue reading →

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