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Tag Archives: Kampong Glam
Back to Kampong Glam for Tea
The nasi lemak reminded me of what we would get in Malaysia but what is most comforting to me is the tea prepared by the experienced owner. Very humble settings next to the alcohol free perfume store. This sarabar stall … Continue reading
My Third Visit to the Children Little Museum at Kampong Glam
It’s still interesting when you come with someone who hasn’t been here yet. Nice to witness their reaction and the childhood memories it brings back for them. It was worth paying for the S$2 ticket again to see the upstairs … Continue reading
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Tagged 60's, childhood, Children Little Museum, Kampong Glam, memories, museum, Nostalgia, Singapore, toys
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Walking Around Kampong Glam
One of my favourite areas in Singapore and I would recommend a walkabout here to any new visitor to Singapore.
Best Teh Tarik in Singapore
Back at Kampong Glam for my favourite glass of tea in Singapore. The cafe which has no name but regulars will know where it is. Just opposite the Kampong Glam Cafe near Kandahar Street.
Nasi Padang at Minang Again
I bugged B to bring us to Arab Street. Love this area. Although the ordering system at Minang can be pretty messy, according to B who does the queuing and ordering, they did help us bring the plates upstairs in … Continue reading
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Tagged air-conditioned, Kampong Glam, Malay, Minang, Nasi Padang, rice
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Best Teh Tarik in Singapore (Nameless Stall at Kampong Glam)
The elderly white bearded uncle at the little nameless tea shop, just opposite Kampong Glam cafe makes the best tea in Singapore hands down. It’s called a Sarabat stall (selling mainly drinks and run by mainly Indian Muslim owners) and … Continue reading
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Tagged Best, culture, drink, Food, ginger tea, halal, Kampong Glam, rose, sarabat, Singapore, tea, teh alia, teh tarik, Traditional
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Singapore in a Week: My Wandering Feasting Checklist
Realize that all the food and wandering posts on my blog can be overwhelming for tourists. Have been meaning to do a must see list of sorts for some time, and then I got too overwhelmed myself. Finally got the … Continue reading
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Tagged attractions, checklist, coffeeshop, favourite, Food, hawker, intinerary, Kampong Glam, Little India, places, Singapore, top, tour, tourist, week
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The Wonder of Kampong Glam
What a wonderful combination of bright Orange and hot Pink. The weathered cement floor adds to the beauty. Walking through a little alley, fringed by pots of bamboo. Feeling zen already. Oh dear, not bambi. Buying cloth. Arab Street with … Continue reading
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Tagged Arab Street, Architecture, Art, beauty, blue, cloth, colour, fashion, graffiti, Kampong Glam, Life, Living, orange, personal, photography, photos, pink, Singapore, street art, travel
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Back Again at Kampong Glam
The majestic Sultan Mosque greets you at Kampong Glam. Beautiful architecture of the mosque gates. Latticed window. A humble street vendor. Noticed a new Gelato shop today. In the backdrop, the flat Gateway building. Noticed there is now a 2 … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Zam Zam, Arab Street, Architecture, beautiful, culture, Food, Kampong Glam, Life, Living, personal, photography, photos, Singapore, street stall, street vendor, Sultan Mosque, travel, Zam Zam
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The Coolest Minaret Lifts at Golden Landmark Hotel
I was at the mall attached to the Golden Landmark Hotel. It’s quite an empty place, but there are several shops that sell mechanical watches, in particular vintage Rolexes. I think there has been some renovation here since our last … Continue reading
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Tagged Arab Street, cool, design, elevator, Golden Landmark Hotel, Kampong Glam, Life, lift, light bulbs, Living, mall, mechanical watches, personal, photography, photos, Rolex, Singapore, travel, vintage, yellow
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No Monkey King? Fine $88888?
Spotted this weird sign at Kampong Glam, and I was so absolutely tickled and intrigued by it. I just checked out the website. The person behind the marketing effort is a Japanese rapper who calls himself Monkey King and raps … Continue reading
Tea at Kampong Glam
Teh Tarik at the little shop opposite Kampong Glam cafe is so good. This little stall is at 21 Bussorah Street. The tea is prepared by an elderly Indian Muslim gentleman using both condensed and evaporated milk. I wonder if … Continue reading
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Tagged drink, Food, Kampong Glam, Kampong Glam Cafe, Life, Living, milk, personal, photography, photos, Singapore, tea, travel
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Retro Toy Store at North Bridge Road
This is the first time I am coming across this toy store called Tai Sing which has been in operation since 1971 and has branches in Malaysia. It sells mostly toy cars and although I am not into this kinda … Continue reading
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Tagged Arab Street, Architecture, culture, Kampong Glam, Life, Living, North Bridge Road, photography, photos, shops, Singapore, Toy store, toys, travel
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Jalan Kledek
Jalan Kledek is the little street off North Bridge road. Inside the beautiful blue building there are two famous restaurants – Sabar Menanti II for Nasi Padang and the Islamic Restaurant for traditional briyani. It’s nice that the street is … Continue reading
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Tagged Arab Street, Architecture, bazaar, culture, Jalan Kledek, Kampong Glam, Life, Living, Malay, muslim, photography, photos, Ramadan, Singapore, travel
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Milky Ginger Tea at Kampong Glam
We walked a little way down past Kandahar street to a tiny coffee shop. Here hot tea is traditionally tossed high into the air by a sweet, elderly Indian Muslim man. The resulting teh tarik was perfection. I even felt … Continue reading
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Tagged beautiful, beauty, culture, drink, Food, ginger tea, happiness, Indian Muslim, Kampong Glam, Life, Living, Malay, personal, photography, photos, pretty, Singapore, tea, teh tarik, Traditional, travel
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Children Little Museum at Bussorah Street
Even though this was my second time to the shophouse, which has been converted to a nostalgia museum, it felt new somehow. It was extra fun perhaps because my cousin was with it and it was cool to see her … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, Architecture, Art, beautiful, beauty, bottles, Bussorah Street, childhood, Children Little Museum, Cousin, culture, cute, decor, design, drinks, Entertainment, Food, glass, Kampong Glam, Life, Living, Nostalgia, personal, photography, photos, pretty, Singapore, travel
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Why I Love Haji Lane
Haji Lane is a place you’ll fall for. It’s a haven where you won’t get shoved in a crowd, pushy sales people hovering over you, and mind numbing chain stores. It’s like a splash of colour in a country people … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, beautiful, beauty, Cafes, clothes, culture, cute, decor, design, dresses, Entertainment, fashion, Food, Gelato, Haji, Haji Lane, happiness, hip, Kampong Glam, Life, Living, love, personal, photography, photos, pretty, shopping, shops, Singapore, travel, vintage, women, young
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Find your Childhood at Children Little Museum (Part 3 of 5)
A classic doll from the 60’s and 70’s. When I was small I was fascinated by dollies especially those which has eyes that could open and shut and the baby ones that could ‘drink milk’ from a bottle. These days … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, beautiful, beauty, Bussorah Street, childhood, Children Little Museum, culture, cute, decor, design, Dolls, Entertainment, happiness, Kampong Glam, Life, Living, Nostalgia, personal, photography, photos, pretty, shopping, shops, Singapore, toys, travel, vintage
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Walking from Bussorah to Kandahar Street
As we walked on, this perfume store appeared at Bussorah Street – Jamal Kazura. The store that sells perfume made without alcohol. You can make your own fragrance too. Resisted the Turkish, Mediterranean place because Nasi Padang was calling. We … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, Arab, Architecture, Art, beautiful, beauty, cake shop, culture, decor, design, Entertainment, exotic, exploring, Food, happiness, Kampong Glam, Kandahar Street, Life, Living, museum, perfumes, personal, photos, pretty, shopping, shops, Singapore, travel
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Thinking about Arab Street
My heart definitely belongs to charming Arab Street. What I mean is the whole of Kampong Glam, including Haji Lanes and all the lovely little shops and cafes. It’s one place that I can’t wait to return to. I especially … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, Arab Street, Architecture, beautiful, beauty, Cousin, culture, explore, fashion, Haji Lane, happiness, Kampong Glam, Life, Living, personal, photography, photos, shopping, shops, Singapore, travel
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