Tag Archives: Peranakan

Peranakan Meal at Pow Sing: Satisfying but Expensive

Decided to do a food post for a change. A lunch we had this month as my partner loves Peranakan food and anything that goes with steamed rice. He is not so into bread the way I am. Actually I … Continue reading

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Miss Having Lunch Out With My Mum

She hardly likes to go out and even more so since the covid period, but when it comes to my medical appointments she likes to accompany me as my doctors and nurses know her well. She says they are always … Continue reading

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Violet Oon: We Tried the Home Delivery to Celebrate a Birthday

It left us wanting more. The set was recommended for 4-6 people, but there were 7 of us. Everyone else said it was enough, but I guess I’m the greedy one because it was just so tasty. I à still … Continue reading

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Peranakan Meal at Pow Sing

You can’t go too wrong with a meal at Pow Sing. The sambal chilli is really good and extremely spicy. They open as early as 5pm for dinner. We try to go before 6pm in order to get a parking … Continue reading

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Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Back to The Coffee Daily for Rainbow cake. I’ve always found the song ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ to be very sad. I associate it with losing someone but perhaps there is a bright side and you can find them at … Continue reading

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Charming Old Houses in Joo Chiat

Old Peranakan Style houses are so pretty in their pastel shades. Saw these in Joo Chiat and wondered what it must be like to live in one.

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Food at Katong

Joo Chiat is part of Katong, so it’s a bit hard for me to determine where Joo Chiat ends and Katong begins. But since this is Katong Junction, I decided to do a separate post. Stuck behind an ice van … Continue reading

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Charming Joo Chiat

A good day out. As you can see, an overcast sky which means cooler than normal temperatures. When we come here it’s usually in search of lunch. Joo Chiat is famous for it’s food. Like this very famous dumpling store. … Continue reading

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Exploring: Joo Chiat’s Architecture (Part 2 of 2)

I could have hung around this area all day. It was just so nice having a stroll here. Hmmm it seems these shophouses are for rent. Wouldn’t it be lovely to live or have an office here? The rental must … Continue reading

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Exploring: Joo Chiat’s Architecture (Part I of 2)

Joo Chiat is one of the most charming areas in Singapore in terms of it’s old architecture. I love strolling here and taking photos. So much colour. So much detail and nostalgia. I find this red building just stunning against … Continue reading

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Peranakan Museum: Gold and A Wedding

The people behind the museum have done a great job. I absolutely love the muted pastel shades. I feel a sense of calm walking through this place. It’s much more fulfilling to spend time here than at another mall. I … Continue reading

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Peranakan Museum: Betal Leaves

Can you guess what these are? Pretty vessels but for a not too pleasant activity – spittoons. For betal leave chewers I think, an activity my grandma used to indulge in, but I was too small to recall. I really … Continue reading

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Peranakan Museum: Vintage

Love this old typewriter. Pure elegance. This and other items, used to belong to a Peranakan philanthropist and have been donated to the museum. Was excited when I saw these old telephones. Another station kids will like. Wish I could … Continue reading

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Peranakan Museum: Can you tell the Guardian Lion and Lioness Apart?

I only just learnt how. The lion has a ball under his foot.  The ball represents the flower of life. While the lioness has a little cub held protectively beneath her shaggy foot. The female represents Yin and the male … Continue reading

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Peranakan Museum: Dining

I was excited about the food section in the Peranakan Museum as I love Peranakan food. You are first introduced to the dining area which is very elaborately set-up for a feast. Look at all those matching pink dishes. You … Continue reading

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Peranakan Museum: What it Means to be Peranakan

Don’t miss the video presentation at the top floor of the museum. It’s an interview with Peranakan Singaporeans who tell us what being Peranakan is like. I found it enlightening and enjoyed it thoroughly. I found this interviewee very humorous. … Continue reading

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Peranakan Museum: Pretty Architecture

The one thing that made a huge impression on me was the very pretty architecture of the museum. Both the external facade and the building within that was once a Chinese school. The building was constructed way back in 1912 … Continue reading

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The Peranakan Museum: the beautiful external facade

Visiting the Peranakan Museum was not a planned thing. We just happened to go by and I persuaded B to stop and see if it was open. To my delight it was and tickets cost just S$6 each. Good to … Continue reading

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Serangoon Central’s Nex Mall (Cold Storage Supermarket)

I was quite impressed by the Cold Storage Supermarket with its rows and rows of pristinely arranged produce.  So clean too.  It’s not just any Cold Storage. It’s a speciality store. It’s located way down in basement two, so you … Continue reading

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Singapore Daily Photos: Peranakan Architecture at Orchard Road

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#51. Understanding the Joy of Peeling A Rainbow Kueh Lapis And Eating It Layer by Layer

I reached the midway point of a 100 Reasons to Be Happy in Singapore and noticed that I haven’t updated it for a while. Also recently I mentioned that Katy Perry tried this local Nyonya (Peranakan) cake of ours called … Continue reading

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Soon Heng Hyde Park Cafe: Divine Peranakan Curries with Rice

The name of this restaurant Soon Heng @ Hyde Park Cafe may suggest this place is in London, but no, it’s right here in Singapore. It’s a quaint little place, hidden in Prinsep Street (central part of Singapore which is … Continue reading

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