Tag Archives: market

Perth Trip Day 6: Freemantle Market

Posted on June 27, 2022 by bookjunkie

The market looked less bustling compared to the last time I was there in September 2015 before we could even fathom covid. There was just one busker compared to the dozens I saw 7 years ago. Didn’t see Levi himself … Continue reading →

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Carrot Cake Craving (Bedok Market)

Posted on December 2, 2013 by bookjunkie

Bedok market is now a tad confusing to get to. The car park has disappeared and it’s now behind the new Bedok Mall which is still under construction and linked to Bedok MRT. We went there to satisfy our carrot … Continue reading →

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New Love for Pasarbella

Posted on July 15, 2013 by bookjunkie

What an absolute treat it was to visit Pasarbella, the upscale farmer’s market at Turf City (now called Grandstand), at an off peak hour. So peaceful and serene, I yearn to return. An extreme contrast to my very first visit … Continue reading →

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Pasarbella

Posted on May 5, 2013 by bookjunkie

Checked out Pasarbella at Turf City (now called The Grand Stand) which is turning out to be the place for dining rather than just used cars. The only thing local about it is the name pasar (which means market in … Continue reading →

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Allauddin’s Briyani at Tekka

Posted on February 19, 2013 by bookjunkie

After such a heavy post I thought I’d break the mood by posting about unhealthy but yummy food. What can beat briyani and Teh Alia (tea not pictured because it was so good I forgot). The chicken fell off the … Continue reading →

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A Bit About the History of Tekka Market

Posted on May 16, 2012 by bookjunkie

Hope you read about one of our oldest markets at White as Milk. I have to confess that as a child I didn’t like coming here as the fresh meat and fish used to stink so bad. I used to … Continue reading →

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Best Briyani: Yakader at Tekka

Posted on May 7, 2012 by bookjunkie

Headed to Tekka for my favourite Chicken Dum Briyani. Noticed that the stall must be doing well. They have changed their signboard and I noticed. Had the usual teh alia (ginger milk tea) but this time from another stall called … Continue reading →

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