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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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Where I Used My CDC Vouchers #5: Seng Kee Mushroom Minced Meat Noodles

Posted on March 10, 2022 by bookjunkie

Got the bigger portion at S$6 each and have S$44 of vouchers left. (Opted for no liver). Somehow we both felt the broth wasn’t as rich as it used to be when the elderly man was at the helm. But … Continue reading →

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Favourite Noodles: Kok Kee Wanton Mee

Posted on March 7, 2022 by bookjunkie

A truly satisfying lunch for S$4.50. Pity you can’t use the CDC Vouchers here, but I think they don’t need the extra business perhaps and that scheme is probably to help hawkers not on our radar yet. This was at … Continue reading →

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Just One Of My Favourite Places where the Coffee is not Bitter & the Service is Good

Posted on March 6, 2022 by bookjunkie

Every time I find a cafe I like it tends to close down. It’s mostly because I like places that are relatively empty, at least at off peak hours. The service at the Gastronomia Da Paolo VivoCity Branch is great. … Continue reading →

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My Mostly Bad Experiences at RK Prata & I Don’t Get Why People Rave About this Place

Posted on March 4, 2022 by bookjunkie

Usually come if there’s a parking lot right in front of the stall. Just seems convenient. However, service is very inconsistent. Mostly rude, often ignored and you are made to feel invisible, even when the place is relatively empty. There … Continue reading →

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Tomato Soup at Saybons

Posted on March 4, 2022 by bookjunkie

Didn’t like coming here as the service is often abrupt (partner would say rude & what can you expect as F&B staff are paid a pittance), but today there was a patient, polite, older person at the cashier. I recall … Continue reading →

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Old Fashioned Cream Cake

Posted on March 4, 2022 by bookjunkie

I found out at Fun toast they charge 30 cents for a tiny cup of hot water. Here at Toast Box they charge 40 cents but the mug contains thrice the amount. I wish water was free, and there were … Continue reading →

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Where I Used My CDC Vouchers #4: Mee Rebus at Dju Dju Nasi Padang

Posted on March 4, 2022 by bookjunkie

Was debating whether to post this or not as I’m not really a fan of mee rebus and I found this version a tad too starchy and sweet. I added the two kinds of chilli provided but it still wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Shunfu Hawker Centre: Glad I Went there Recently as it’s closed till 26 May 2022

Posted on March 3, 2022 by bookjunkie

I didn’t realise it would be closed (28 Feb to 26 May 2022) for repairs and Redecoration (as stated on the government website) and I hope there will be some significant improvement. Glad I had my favourite Char Kway Teow … Continue reading →

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My Favourite Teh Halia at Tekka: Mubarak Ali Kopitiam

Posted on March 2, 2022 by bookjunkie

In my subjective opinion the best teh halia (ginger milk tea) in Singapore. I like my tea, sweet, milky, smooth, not tannic and the ginger doesn’t need to be overpowering .

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Pandemic Art?

Posted on March 2, 2022 by bookjunkie

One fun thing about blogging is that you pay attention to details you may otherwise miss. Makes life more interesting for sure. Like what we saw at the Tekka hawker centre. Due to the pandemic we get a sticker that … Continue reading →

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CNY 2013: Checking Out the Chinese New Year Buzz at Vivo

Posted on January 12, 2013 by bookjunkie

VivoCity tends to have great Chinese New Year atmosphere so we had to check it out this year. I found the lanterns so pretty and the Chinese New Year fair, including art, crafts and photography from China added to the … Continue reading →

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Giant Grapes at Chinatown (Mid Autumn Festival 2012)

Posted on September 17, 2012 by bookjunkie

We were both thrilled to spot the huge grapes at Chinatown and as we drove through, rows and rows of pastel paper lanterns. I refer to this festive period as the lantern or mooncake festival but it’s officially known as … Continue reading →

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Vintage Cars at Orchard Central

Posted on June 22, 2012 by bookjunkie

B is a car person, me not so much. Sometimes he talks to me about cars and I drift away. I don’t even like driving so I’m glad he likes it. He does complain about the COE though and commented … Continue reading →

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Dempsey Hill: Tropical Beauty

Posted on June 19, 2012 by bookjunkie

Love how the red roofs of these old barracks stand out against the blue sky and lushness of the tropical green. I’ve probably already mentioned this a million times and am in danger of sounding repetitive. But seriously it’s a … Continue reading →

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Duxton Hill: Hot June Day

Posted on June 18, 2012 by bookjunkie

Liked how these photos at Duxton Hill turned out. The cloudless sky helped.

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Home Made Pineapple Tarts

Posted on January 14, 2012 by bookjunkie

The best pineapple tarts that I can’t resist are the homemade ones and I was lucky enough to get loads to greedily nosh on.  Before this I was quite impressed among the store sold ones with the brand known as … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year 2012: Chinatown Festive Bazaar

Posted on January 14, 2012 by bookjunkie

There was one time during Chinese New Year, many years ago when I came down with one of my sweetest friends. We practically had to hold on to each other otherwise we would have been swallowed in the crowd. That … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year 2012: Chinatown Street Light Up

Posted on January 14, 2012 by bookjunkie

The red dragon looked even more awesome all lit up, against the pretty blue sky at dusk. I am so glad I got a close up look. Massive load of cars. And then the massive throngs of people. Felt bad … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year 2012: People’s Park & Lucky Red Underwear at OG

Posted on January 13, 2012 by bookjunkie

This is the best way to burn calories. Walk the streets at night at one of the many festive bazaars. The most lively one is the one in Chinatown during Chinese New Year and I hope the photos captured how … Continue reading →

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Asian Civilization Museum: Indian Textiles from 1400-1900 & more of what we saw

Posted on January 10, 2012 by bookjunkie

Indian Textiles and a dress that reminded me of what my aunts and mum used to wear. Dresses they sewed themselves, in this very style, on a white singer machine. I found the hall itself quite lovely. The architecture of … Continue reading →

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112 Katong Mall: Food, Yummy Spicy Noodles at Xiao La Jiao & CNY Decorations

Posted on January 9, 2012 by bookjunkie

I still like Liang Court best, but this little mall is beginning to become a close second. Especially when it comes to food other than Japanese food, where the best is still found at Liang Court in my opinion. Had … Continue reading →

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