Tag Archives: Indian

My Favourite Teh Halia at Tekka: Mubarak Ali Kopitiam

Posted on March 2, 2022 by bookjunkie

In my subjective opinion the best teh halia (ginger milk tea) in Singapore. I like my tea, sweet, milky, smooth, not tannic and the ginger doesn’t need to be overpowering .

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Samy’s Curry is Always Satisfying

Posted on June 5, 2015 by bookjunkie

A meal at Samy’s Curry (the Dempsey original branch) facing the greenery, never disappoints.

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An Old Favourite: Yakader Briyani at Tekka Market

Posted on March 3, 2015 by bookjunkie

Somehow the chicken is not as soft as I recall and the curry not as tasty but it’s still one my favourite in Singapore. The ginger milk tea (Teh Alia) at the nearby stall is really good too with a … Continue reading →

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Awesome Singaporean Lady who Tasted Hail

Posted on June 26, 2013 by bookjunkie

The 44 year old Singaporean lady who tasted the hail, totally made my day. She’s truly the bright spark amidst this haze crisis. Something infectious about her enthusiasm. Hope she becomes famous and gets advertising endorsements. Children don’t try this … Continue reading →

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What Type of Prata Do You Prefer?

Posted on January 17, 2013 by bookjunkie

I wrote about my prata preferences at White as Milk.

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Samy’s Curry & Food Quirks

Posted on August 9, 2012 by bookjunkie

Feeling a whole lot better today. Hope you’ll read my post about Samy’s Curry at Dempsey. I also talk about food quirks like food touching. On National Day I must say food is the closest thing to my heart about … Continue reading →

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Marina Bay Sands: Exciting India TV Filming on Sampans

Posted on June 19, 2012 by bookjunkie

Update: Here is more information about the popular TV serial from India, Diya Aur Baati Hum. The main character might be winning a cooking competition in Singapore and that’s how the script brings some of the cast to our shores. … Continue reading →

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Shakuntala’s at Syed Alwi Road & Other Indian Restaurants near Mustafa

Posted on October 15, 2011 by bookjunkie

I’ve enjoyed the vegetarian rice set at Shakuntala’s and I recommend this branch rather than the fancier one called Shankutala’s Food Palace at Race Course Road which serves seafood as well. The standards are not very consistent and I find … Continue reading →

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Famous Islamic Restaurant at North Bridge Road

Posted on October 13, 2011 by bookjunkie

I have been wanting to try this Briyani for quite some time. I was slightly disappointed as my expectations were high. To state it point blank, the Briyani at Yakadar which is a little stall at Tekka market, blows this … Continue reading →

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Padma Lakshmi’s Daughter Krishna in a Purple Pavadai

Posted on August 20, 2011 by bookjunkie

{via Celebrity Baby Scoop} More photos of the cute tot Krishna at Celebrity Baby Scoop. Thought it was interesting that her pavadai was knee length, but it would make sense for a toddler who might trip over a long skirt. … Continue reading →

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