Tag Archives: local

Exploring Toa Payoh Lorong 1 Hawker Centre with My Cousin: Come Daily Hokkien Mee & Uggli Muffins

Posted on April 29, 2022 by bookjunkie

Had another wonderful day out with my cousin from Australia and B. So glad we could have a proper hawker meal and a wet version of Hokkien Mee which is what she likes best. There are also dry versions and … Continue reading →

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My Favourite Singapore Hawker Foods & Calories

Posted on February 20, 2013 by bookjunkie

I often do a disservice tempting you with unhealthy hawker food, so I thought I’d balance it out with awareness of the various calorie counts. I believe in indulging in the best when you do indulge and not going low … Continue reading →

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A Second Visit to Verandah for Lunch

Posted on August 20, 2012 by bookjunkie

I think the wait staff standing around is a waste. They should do table service and then I would like the place a whole lot more. Considering what they charge for upscale, but not as good hawker food, they really … Continue reading →

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Gardens by the Bay: Verandah

Posted on July 9, 2012 by bookjunkie

Ok I think this will be my last post about the new attraction (unless I visit again), and this time about our lunch at Verandah. The tastefully decorated bistro serves Asian cuisine and is very near the entrance of Gardens. … Continue reading →

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Blogged about Local Style Brunch: Pork Rib Soup

Posted on June 26, 2012 by bookjunkie

I do love Yu Tiao (our local dough fritters) dunked in soup. You can read about it here. My latest post at White as Milk.

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Tian Tian Curry Rice at Bukit Merah

Posted on June 24, 2012 by bookjunkie

Wanted to try a different Hainanese curry rice so we went to Tian Tian at Bukit Merah. I liked eating at coffeeshops much more than hawker centers. It’s always most pleasant and less crowded. Perhaps it’s because I prefer seats … Continue reading →

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Tiong Bahru Pau at Toa Payoh: Yummy Snack

Posted on April 24, 2012 by bookjunkie

Sometimes the queues are justified and this one moves fast. I always get one char siew and one tau sar pau. Pretty mini sized so not too heavy. The filling is really nice and is what makes this place famous. … Continue reading →

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Bedok Interchange Hawker Centre: Carrot Cake – Black or White?

Posted on April 19, 2012 by bookjunkie

Once again I had to steal from my partner’s plate. My white carrot cake was not as tasty as the black one he ordered. For those who don’t know, the black version is sweetened with sweet soy sauce. And if … Continue reading →

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My Favourite 2012 iPhone Apps (Free & Paid)

Posted on February 21, 2012 by bookjunkie

There were several apps that I loaded and have since deleted since I hardly touched them. Since I only recently got a smart phone I might change my mind a couple of months from now, but for the moment these … Continue reading →

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Food I Miss & Crave for After a Trip Abroad

Posted on December 4, 2011 by bookjunkie

After this recent trip, it was confirmed again. The food I crave for is always wan tan mee. For most people it seems to be chicken rice or hokkien mee but not for me. I love wan tan mee, especially … Continue reading →

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Happepill Show: Singlish Political Cartoon

Posted on October 23, 2011 by bookjunkie

I think the cartoonist behind Happeepill is truly talented. Love the way his wild imagination works. The cute bunny who speaks Singlish always makes me chuckle. Here’s a video he posted after not posting for a long while. I can … Continue reading →

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Books & Tin Tin at 313 Somerset: Harris & HMV

Posted on October 4, 2011 by bookjunkie

I was excited when I spotted the Tin Tin Comics section at Harris Bookstore. The soft cover ones cost about S$14 each, and S$13 if you have one of those discount cards. But be warned. Tin Tin written 70 years … Continue reading →

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Harris Bookstore: Pink Voodoo Dolls & Books

Posted on September 18, 2011 by bookjunkie

Cute huh? Pink, girly Voodoo Dolls. Very interesting concept – eco friendly and super light paper wallets. At the Harris Bookstore at Somerset 313 there was a whole collection of manga by a Singaporean artist which I found captivating. This … Continue reading →

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Sharon Au is Adorable in the 2011 Official NDP Music Video

Posted on August 10, 2011 by bookjunkie

[youtube]VIgoiKKa9_E[/youtube] The song is called ‘In a Heart Beat’ and it’s cheesy as usual, but there’s no denying that Sharon Au was adorable as the mum in the video. I also liked the nostalgia of the kids eating satay. The … Continue reading →

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Blogging at Singapore Actually

Posted on August 9, 2011 by bookjunkie

Delving more into the local scene and what everyone is talking about at Singapore Actually. It’s my other blog which I have neglected for quite a while. Hope you join me there as well. Here are some of my more … Continue reading →

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The Most Creative Ads from Burger King Singapore: Never Chicken Out

Posted on August 6, 2011 by bookjunkie

Love the series of ads by Burger King, that express our frustrations and at the same time very cleverly segments into advertising their chicken burgers. Also cheekily changes the image of chickens who have been maligned as cowards for far … Continue reading →

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Books Actually

Posted on August 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

When I named my other blog, I had no idea Books Actually existed. I named Singapore Actually after the movie Love Actually and the fact that Singaporeans love using that word – actually – usually slurred as act-cher-ly.Most importantly my … Continue reading →

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Chomp Chomp: Hokkien Mee & Carrot Cake

Posted on June 19, 2011 by bookjunkie

Most people like the thick style of Hokkien Mee that’s sold at Geylang, where lard is used and all the juices are soaked up and you eat it with sambal. I much prefer the light slightly watery version sold at … Continue reading →

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World’s Best Laksa (Claypot Laksa at Alexandra Village Food Centre)

Posted on June 2, 2011 by bookjunkie

The world’s best laksa is back at the Alexandra Village Food Centre. After the hawker centre was closed for renovation it was temporarily located at the coffeeshop in the next block. Anyway my claim that this is the world’s best, … Continue reading →

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Uniquely Singapore Magazine: 8 Days

Posted on April 12, 2011 by bookjunkie

Even though Her World has been voted as the top magazine by marketers, my pick is without a question 8 Days. I think Her World is filled with too many ads and things I can’t afford or have not much … Continue reading →

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Uniquely Singapore Sculptures

Posted on April 11, 2011 by bookjunkie

I love that our country is filled with public sculptures that are so Singapore. There are bronze ones and stone ones and even more colourful ones in plastic. This post will be restricted to just those with a truly local … Continue reading →

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Grandma’s at Nex (Serangoon Mall)

Posted on April 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

When we feel like eating local food in a restaurant setting, we always chose Grandma’s.  It’s a pretty safe bet.  Although all that coconut can make you feel very full.  The Curry Chicken and Sago with Gula Melaka are darn … Continue reading →

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