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Wheelock Place: a Bit of Cute & a Bit of Funny
Adorable manga characters at the collectible toy store. Kawaii Those Keep Calm signs were begging to be parodied. This one reminds me of the voice in my head, each time I have a panic attack.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged collectible toys, cute, Freak Out, funny, japanese, Kawaii, Keep Calm, Life, Living, manga, Panic, parody, photography, photos, Singapore, Wheelock Place
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Books: Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Truman Capote
I have yet to watch the movie, but two things surprised me about this novel by Truman Capote. The racist language and the fact that it’s only 100 pages long. It seems that the movie is loosely based on the … Continue reading
Posted in Movies
Tagged Audrey Hepburn, book, Breakfast at Tiffany's, clip, japanese, New York, opening scene, racist, Truman Capote, Video, WWII, YouTube
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Books: Naomi by Junichiro Tanizaki
Haven’t been blogging much as I have been quite emotionally caught up in the Singapore Presidential Elections, our first since I was young girl who didn’t care much about politics. This time it also seems like a real contest. I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Books
Tagged 1920s, books, funny, japanese, Junichiro Tanizaki, Naomi, satire, WWI
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Caramel Custard (Tampopo Deli)
Some days you want to indulge, but ice cream or cake just won’t do. That’s when you need a caramel custard. Not any caramel custard, but Japanese style and quality. The wonderful mix of eggs, fresh milk and vanilla essence. … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged caramel custard, culture, dessert, Food, japanese, Liang Court, Life, Living, photography, photos, pretty, Singapore, Tampopo Deli, travel
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Omu Rice at Manpuku (Tampines 1)
If you’re hankering for a meal under S$8 but in an air-conditioned environment with a plesant ambience, I think Manpuku would be a good choice. It’s located at Tampines 1, has a lovely decor and the food has a certain … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged commercial, culture, decor, design, Entertainment, Food, food court, interior design, japanese, Life, Living, mall, Manpuku, Omu Rice, personal, photography, photos, pretty, shopping, shops, Singapore, Tampines 1, travel
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Liang Court: Katsu Don and the Cute Meerkat Sign
Ate at the only restaurant located at the basement. It was a bit stuffy that day and the air-conditioning wasn’t very strong. There was some kind of food fair going on. And the clothing shop with the flower garden theme, … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged culture, cute, decor, design, Entertainment, Food, japanese, Katsu Don, Liang Court, Life, Living, mall, personal, photography, photos, shopping, shops, Singapore, travel
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Meidi-ya: Liang Court Supermarket
Liang Court has my favourite supermarket in their basement. Japanese products may be expensive, but their perfection is a joy to behold. I don’t even fancy vegetables, but these are just gorgeous. Can you imagine that people actually buy these … Continue reading
Kabe no Ana (Japanese Pasta at Nex)
We finally tried the Japanese pasta at Kabe no Ane, which means hole in the wall. The restaurant dates back to 1953 when it first opened in Japan. I must say I really fancied the texture of the noodles. Here’s … Continue reading
Genki Sushi (Orchard Central)
I have been craving for the inari sushi I had in Osaka and I was so excited to find that the one I had at Genki Sushi comes very very close. The difference is in the quality of the sweet … Continue reading
Todai: New International Seafood & Sushi Buffet Restaurant at Marina Bay Sands
It’s always exciting to see a brand new restaurant that looks authentic and not an imitation. Chain restaurants from the US, always have a certain standard and I am still awaiting the arrival of an Olive Garden or Red Lobster … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged buffet, culture, design, Food, international, japanese, Korean, Life, Living, mall, Marina Bay Sands, personal, photography, photos, seafood, shops, Singapore, Todai, travel, USA
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Nex Serangoon: Polar Bear & Freshness Burger
(Update 25 June 2011: recently I saw the whole place boarded up – hope Freshness Burger is not closed permanently. Might be due to the steep pricing) Love imaginative ads. This one of the Polar Bear ‘breaking through’ at Serangoon … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged cafe, cute, decor, design, egg, Food, Fresness Burger, japanese, Life, Living, mall, Nex, personal, photography, photos, Planet Earth, Polar Bear, Serangoon, Serangoon MRT, Singapore, spam, travel
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Katsu Don: Liang Court
Liang Court basement, has some of the best Japanese food. The thing about Japanese food is not only is it always tasty, the presentation is so appealing. The pickles were a nice touch. Just yum. Deep fried pork cutlets and … Continue reading
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Tagged Food, japanese, Katsu Don, Life, Living, personal, photography, photos, rice, Singapore, travel
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A Bowl of Ramen at Aoba, VivoCity
I always have this need to add chilli powder to my soup. Whether it’s prawn mee soup at the coffeshop or Ramen at a restaurant.
Uniqlo at VivoCity
Not a shopper, but loved the giant anime raindeer character in the middle of the new store. It’s not a stuffed toy – I checked it out and it’s inflatable. B likes the merchandise at Uniqlo, so I got to … Continue reading
Wish Singaporeans Could be Gracious Like the Japanese
True graciousness is displayed under the greatest pressure and this is why I wish we were more like the wonderful people of Japan. Following the quake and tsunami, this is what I read in the New York Times that prompted … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged admire, culture, dedication, earthquake, gracious, Japan, japanese, kind, Life, Living, polite, quake, Singapore, Singaporean, society, tsunami
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The Pink Hello Kitty Store at Liang Court: Ringo Ya
Don’t really fancy Hello Kitty, but the pink attracted me.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged culture, cute, Hello Kitty, japanese, Liang Court, Life, Living, personal, photography, photos, pink, pretty, Ringo Ya, shopping, Singapore, travel, women
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Rody at Liang Court
When I was a child I has a huge rocking horse made of metal. Kids love rocking horses and I think the Rody is is cute idea for tots. Saw this at the lovely Japanese kid’s store, Greenberry Loft when … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged children, Greenberry Loft, horse, japanese, kids, Liang Court, rody, Singapore, toddlers, tots, toy
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My Favourite Ramen at Liang Court
Haven’t had the wonderful Marutama Ramen in a long time. I missed the broth and the runny egg. The noodles have a dense texture that I love, but it’s quite a lot and will leave you really full. Everything’s good … Continue reading
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Tagged culture, Food, japanese, Liang Court, Life, Living, mall, Marutama Ramen, personal, photography, photos, Ramen, Singapore, travel
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Liang Court (Little Japan in Singapore, plus a slice of Vietnam)
I am drawn to Liang Court because of the number of authentic Japanese outlets here. I was immediately captivated by the new Starhub Sumo ad plastered at the travelator. Just love places in Singapore that are empty and spacious. And … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged 2 dollar store, cafe, coffee, culture, design, Don, drinks, Food, Japan, japanese, Kitsune Udon, Liang Court, Life, little Japan, Living, mall, Nanairo, personal, photography, photos, pretty, S$2, shopping, Singapore, Sumo, travel, Trung Nguyen, Trung Nguyen Coffee, udon, Vietnam, Vietnamese
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I consulted Kaho’s Blog before my Trip to Saigon
Before I went to Ho Chi Minh I was so lucky to stumble upon Chuzai Living by the stunning Japanese blogger Kaho who lives in Jakarta. She recently visited Vietnam with her two beautiful little girls. Because my trip was … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged blogger, blogging, Chuzai Living, Ho Chi Minh, japanese, Kaho, reblog, travel, Vietnam
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Osaka Town at Raffles City (Okos)
I was disappointed by the meal at Raffles City too. Maybe now that I have tasted really high quality Japanese food, I just can’t go back. (A bit like how Italy ruined Italian food for blogger and world traveller, Hart) … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged culture, design, Food, japanese, Life, Living, okos, omelette, Osaka Town, personal, photography, photos, Raffles City, restaurant, service, sign, Singapore, squeeze
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Kyoto Tonkotsu Ramen: Men-ichi at Northpoint
I wanted to enjoy this meal. I really did. But the ramen broth had the strongest taste of bamboo. I ordered the mini tonkotsu ramen. As you know, bamboo is on my list of foods I don’t care for. But … Continue reading
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Tagged Food, inari, japanese, Men Ichi, mini ramen, Northpoint, personal, photography, photos, Ramen, shopping, sushi, tuna mayo inari, Yishun
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