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Goreng Pisang at Airport Road Hawker Centre

Posted on June 5, 2015 by bookjunkie

It’s usually very good. I like the batter and the sweet like honey bananas. Only one day when I bought it at lunch time instead of dinner time, the banana wasn’t so ripe and sweet. The one pictured here was … Continue reading →

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What to Eat at Maxwell Road Hawker Centre?

Posted on January 9, 2013 by bookjunkie

Everyone seems to go for the Tian Tian chicken rice and this time there was a huge queue at our usual curry rice stall. So what to eat was the conundrum. In Singapore we have the enviable ‘problem’ of so … Continue reading →

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Thai Banana Fritters (Kluay Kaek) at Golden Mile Complex

Posted on July 9, 2012 by bookjunkie

So glad I waited for these Thai street food snacks in a shopping complex. Super oily but oh so good. Very different from our Singapore goreng pisang. The banana is less sweet and the batter has sesame seeds in it. … Continue reading →

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What’s New at Far East Plaza?

Posted on February 15, 2012 by bookjunkie

Haven’t been to Far East Plaza in months and I wanted to see whether there was anything new. No more Tom and Tom’s here (the Korean Coffee Chain). Instead, a stall selling Malay food. Mee Rebus, Mee Siam, Nasi Lemak, … Continue reading →

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Curry Rice at Maxwell Road Hawker Centre

Posted on October 24, 2011 by bookjunkie

Looking at the photos and recalling the taste of this simple meal makes me hungry all over again. Rice, cabbage, pork chops and curry. Hainanese style. We like adding the egg, sunny side up. This dish came about because of … Continue reading →

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Old Airport Road Hawker Centre: Rojak, Goreng Pisang & Peanut Pancake

Posted on July 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

The rojak here is famous and I think it’s the best. Aunty Oats peanut pancake is wonderful especially when it’s freshly made, hot and toasty. Another stall with Aunty in it’s name. I definitely see a trend here. Aunty equates … Continue reading →

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Malay Cuisine at Geylang Serai Market

Posted on May 16, 2011 by bookjunkie

Have been hankering for Malay style Mee Goreng. Not Indian style with loads of egg and colouring or Chinese style which has seafood and loads of ingredients, but the original mee goreng that I used to get in school. Simple … Continue reading →

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Curry Rice at the Maxwell Road Food Centre

Posted on February 25, 2011 by bookjunkie

High up on the branch I thought they looked like rambutans, but a close-up shot shows that they are not hairy. So what are these? Spotted the palm tree near the entrance of the Maxwell Road Food Centre. Just across … Continue reading →

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My Second Visit to the Tanjong Pagar Railway Before it’s Changed Forever

Posted on December 28, 2010 by bookjunkie

This Malaysia Railway station will soon fall into Singapore hands. I am curious about how they will preserve it, but I would be sad if the nature of the stalls or stall owners change. There is a certain charm about … Continue reading →

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