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Where I Used My CDC Vouchers #6: Teochew Handmade Pau, Toa Payoh, Lorong 1, Block 127 Hawker Centre

Posted on March 11, 2022 by bookjunkie

Honestly we wanted to try the famous carrot cake here at this Toa Payoh market and food centre on level 2. (The ground level is the wet market so you got to take the lift or climb up to this … Continue reading →

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Outside People’s Park Complex: Authentic Snacks from China

Posted on January 13, 2015 by bookjunkie

If I was not already so full from the Sichuan noodles I would have had these snacks which are really good. I especially like the pancake filled with minced pork and really spicy chilli oil.  You can spot the long … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year at Johor Bahru (JB) Malaysia

Posted on January 25, 2013 by bookjunkie

I was impressed by the decorations at City Square JB. Especially the huge zodiac installation with paper cutting illustrations of the animals. I find the traditional paper cutting depictions the most pretty. I’m sure many Singaporeans come here to buy … Continue reading →

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Yummy Cheap Meals at JB Coffeeshop

Posted on December 21, 2012 by bookjunkie

I absolutely love this coffeeshop in JB which is pretty near City Square. It’s actually two coffeeshops but they are side by side. I’m not sure of the road name or how to get here but B knows it by … 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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Changi Airport Terminal 3: Shanghai Style Souffle Balls

Posted on December 20, 2010 by bookjunkie

These egg white souffle balls stuffed with red bean and banana at Crystal Jade Shanghai are so divine. With the the dusting of icing sugar it’s just perfection. It’s a bit oily though being deep fried and all. I wish … Continue reading →

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Hokee Chicken Pau

Posted on October 21, 2010 by bookjunkie

I’ve recently discovered that Chicken Pau (steamed bun with stuffing) is really tasty when my cousin R bought us some. Yes, it’s only a recent discovery as I usually only have Char Siew (BBQ Pork) or Tau Sar (Red Bean … Continue reading →

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