Tag Archives: Pho

Not Impressed by Nam Nam

I decided to try this place out (new at Wheelock Place) because it’s perpetually crowded and I read some rave reviews but I’m not impressed at all. Tasted very bland to me. I’ve had a guzillion times better Pho in … Continue reading

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Long Phung: Vietnamese Coffeeshop in Joo Chiat

I strongly recommend the fresh spring rolls and Pho at this Vietnamese Coffee shop called Long Phung in Joo Chiat. Not as good as those in Vietnam of course, but one of the best I’ve had in Singapore and at … Continue reading

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Authentic Vietnamese Baguette at a Joo Chiat Coffeeshop

The coffeeshop has an elegant name – Eastern Wind Foodhouse. The ham baguette cost us S$4 and the bread was toasty and crisp. The pho and spring rolls which cost S$6 each were also as authentic as you can get … Continue reading

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Second Visit to Long Phung at Joo Chiat

It’s so wonderful that Singapore is becoming more of a melting pot, with authentic cuisines from all over the world. May not be as good as what you get in Vietnam, but this is so much more authentic than the … Continue reading

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Joo Chiat on a Cool August Night

Joo Chiat Hotel – loved the palm trees painted on the side of the hotel. A coffee shop where they sell Vietnamese baguettes at night. Triangular curry puffs. Traditional Malay bridal attire. Bread Project. Vietnamese Restaurant that only opened at … Continue reading

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Discovering Little Vietnam in Singapore (Long Phung at 159 Joo Chiat Road)

Whenever I chance upon some new exciting area of Singapore that’s actually been there for quite a while, I feel like I’ve been living under a rock. But it also gives me the feeling that there’s always something new to … Continue reading

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Food Porn from my Trip to Vietnam: Dreaming of Pho & Spring Rolls

Having been to Vietnam, makes me want to hunt out all the authentic Vietnamese eateries in Singapore.  Especially places where I can have the healthy cuisine of Pho and fresh spring rolls.  Of course there are the less healthy versions … Continue reading

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