Tag Archives: Katong

A Walk at Katong: Chin Mee Chin Coffee & Cake Shop

Posted on December 11, 2012 by bookjunkie

A long overdue post about Chin Mee Chin the old famous coffee shop at Katong. It is pretty sweet with it’s old style decor but I wasn’t impressed by the offerings. I would come here just for the decor and … Continue reading →

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Mushrooming Cloud in the East

Posted on December 27, 2011 by bookjunkie

Just another day, when the sky happens to be pretty darn awesome.

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Smiths Fish & Chips at Tanjong Katong Road

Posted on September 24, 2011 by bookjunkie

Read bad reviews and raves at the food site Hungry Go Where. The raves were by the British expats. I decided to take the word of the expats like Laura, because who would know British cuisine better and be able … Continue reading →

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Ice Cream Gallery at Tanjong Katong

Posted on September 18, 2011 by bookjunkie

Who can resist an ice cream place that you’ve never tried before? I find sorbet too sour for me though, but just so you know, they have it here at the Ice Cream Gallery. Decided to go for the Salted … Continue reading →

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Ponggol Nasi Lemak at Tanjong Katong

Posted on September 17, 2011 by bookjunkie

The white Peranakan building the famous Ponggol Nasi Lemak is housed in, looked inviting and we were early but already saw a long queue forming. It’s nice to sit by the roadside and enjoy the breeze. I always prefer a … Continue reading →

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Tanjong Katong: Sleepy yet Strangely Vibrant

Posted on September 17, 2011 by bookjunkie

It’s laid back and relaxed, but there’s every type of cuisine imaginable at Tanjong Katong. Local, American, Indian, Indonesian, British, Japanese – no excuse for not finding anything you like.  We tend to be like that.  We never know what … Continue reading →

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Katong Laksa at Ceylon Road

Posted on May 27, 2011 by bookjunkie

Didn’t enjoy the laksa, although Katong laksa is supposed to be famous. Found it insipid and it just can’t compare to my favourite claypot laksa which is known as Depot Road laksa (located at Alexandra Village). Just pales in comparison. … Continue reading →

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Food at Katong

Posted on April 15, 2011 by bookjunkie

Joo Chiat is part of Katong, so it’s a bit hard for me to determine where Joo Chiat ends and Katong begins. But since this is Katong Junction, I decided to do a separate post. Stuck behind an ice van … Continue reading →

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