Tag Archives: Ngee Ann City

Dan Dan Mian & Dumplings at Crystal Jade

Posted on January 27, 2015 by bookjunkie

Wanted to try the Xiao Long Bao and Dan Dan Mian at Crystal Jade to compare it with what I’ve been having at paradise Dynasty. I prefer the texture of the noodles at paradise dynasty, but I prefer the soupier … Continue reading →

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CNY2015: Bazaar & Goats at Takashimaya (Ngee Ann City)

Posted on January 27, 2015 by bookjunkie

I refer to Ngee Ann City as Takashimaya although the department store is only part of it. Just for ease of reference. You can truly feel the Chinese New Year buzz here with their yearly bazaar at the basement atrium. … Continue reading →

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Drink & Dessert Set at Paul (& My Patient Cousin)

Posted on May 4, 2013 by bookjunkie

After being disappointed by the closed queue at Laduree we still had macarons on our mind. So we both opted for the S$12.90 set at Paul which included macarons. Alas, they were just sweet and not great. The cream brulee … Continue reading →

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Haven’t Tried Laduree Yet as the Queue was Closed (& A Tea Salon Might Come After All)

Posted on May 3, 2013 by bookjunkie

We were dismayed that there was no dining in concept, just take away. That totally zaps the fun out of it. (5 May: just learnt that Laduree will open a tea room perhaps in a year or two but I … Continue reading →

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CNY2013: Chinese New Year Fair at Takashimaya

Posted on January 21, 2013 by bookjunkie

We had to check out the yearly Bazaar just outside Takashimaya where I saw people milling around to try samples. Hard to even walk in here but you sure can feel the pre Chinese New Year excitement. What I also … Continue reading →

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Lovely French Crepes & Creme Brulee at Paul

Posted on January 12, 2013 by bookjunkie

Was at Paul at Ngee Ann City (I refer to it as Taka even though Taka is just the department store section) again. The crepe reminded me of what we had in Paris. Sinful but so good. More pancake like … Continue reading →

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Paul: Improved Service

Posted on December 12, 2012 by bookjunkie

The service at Paul (Ngee Ann City) has improved tremendously. There’s a lady there who reminds me of my secondary school English teacher. She is so polite and attentive and I think they should totally reward her for being such … Continue reading →

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Paul: Better Service this Time & Lovely Creme Brulee

Posted on August 16, 2012 by bookjunkie

Made a second visit to the French Bakery Cafe, Paul, at Ngee Ann City. This time with my cousin. I told her that service here was snooty and bad the last time.  This time however there seemed to be overcompensation … Continue reading →

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Bacon & Scrambled Eggs at Cedele

Posted on February 20, 2012 by bookjunkie

Was craving for bacon, so opted for one of the breakfast items (served all day) at Cedele (Takashimaya/ Ngee Ann City). It was pretty quiet and I liked that you can be sort of left alone. Prices are higher than … Continue reading →

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Paul: The French Cafe at Ngee Ann City (Takashimaya)

Posted on February 14, 2012 by bookjunkie

Wanted to try this new Parisian Cafe (or French Bakery Restaurant) that’s come to Singapore. Been reading so much about it on all the Singapore food blogs. My conclusion is the wait staff could smile more and be more polite, … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day in Singapore

Posted on February 14, 2012 by bookjunkie

It’s a very commercialized holiday in Singapore. Every store is having some sort of sale. Like this new Candy store at Ngee Ann City. Everything is just more expensive today, especially flowers. I thought the Jelly Bean mascot was cute.

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Chinese New Year 2012: Takashimaya & Ngee Ann City

Posted on January 14, 2012 by bookjunkie

This little pink dancing lion was just the sweetest thing. Kids can stage their own lion dance performance a bit like the puppeteer show in ‘The Sound of Music’. And very expensive gold plated dragons. I think the price tag … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year Food Fair at Ngee Ann City (Takashimaya)

Posted on January 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

It was lively and crowded at Ngee Ann City (where department store Takashimaya is) and you could feel that Chinese New Year’s approaching. The Fair is on till 1 February, so hurry there if you want to buy your cookies … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year 2011: Ngee Ann City

Posted on January 20, 2011 by bookjunkie

The Annual Chinese New Year goodies fill the event hall at the Ngee Ann City basement.

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Singapore Daily Photos: Hot Day in Town Near Christmas

Posted on December 12, 2010 by bookjunkie

Inside Ngee Ann City to escape the heat.

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