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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