Tag Archives: restaurant

Tasmania Trip 2019 Day 4: Dinner at the Drunken Admiral

Posted on October 15, 2022 by bookjunkie

My sister chose the place in Hobart, and food was delicious. Saw this poster while walking around before dinner as we were early.

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#14. Simple Joys: trying something new on the menu & enjoying it

Posted on October 8, 2022 by bookjunkie

This was truly scrumptious. I am a creature of habit and always have the chilli vinaigrette dumpling noodles here. Usually when I choose something new I always regret it. But this time I was pleasantly surprised. Both the broth and … Continue reading →

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Peranakan Meal at Pow Sing: Satisfying but Expensive

Posted on September 22, 2022 by bookjunkie

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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Perth Trip Day 2: Lunch at Barnyard 1978 Yallingup

Posted on June 7, 2022 by bookjunkie

The bread and olive oil were my favourite and the service was excellent. We enjoyed the Capelletti too. The statues and paintings caught my attention and added to the ambience.

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Dian Xiao Er at VivoCity

Posted on May 27, 2022 by bookjunkie

Pretty good meal as we haven’t had roast herbal duck in a while. The chilli always makes any meal better and I had 2 types so was very happy.

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Best Spicy Handmade Noodles

Posted on March 12, 2022 by bookjunkie

Whenever we get a craving for handmade noodles, Lenu has the consistency that doesn’t disappoint. They didn’t charge for hot water which is great. I like the water almost boiling hot, cos it cools down very fast with the air … Continue reading →

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Tony’s Pizza: Sadly Disappointing

Posted on July 18, 2015 by bookjunkie

B has been complaining that he has been unable to have a real american style pizza with a dense chewy crust as health conscious folks have made all the crusts so thin and almost biscuit like. I too feel that other … Continue reading →

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Samy’s Curry is Always Satisfying

Posted on June 5, 2015 by bookjunkie

A meal at Samy’s Curry (the Dempsey original branch) facing the greenery, never disappoints.

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Tasty Akamaru Ramen at Ippudo (Shaw Centre)

Posted on May 31, 2015 by bookjunkie

The new branch of Ippudo at Shaw Centre is difficult to get to. You might get a bit lost like we did. But it was worth it. The ramen and the broth satisfied us very much. And we got a … Continue reading →

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Peranakan Meal at Pow Sing

Posted on May 31, 2015 by bookjunkie

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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Jai Thai at East Coast Road

Posted on May 25, 2015 by bookjunkie

This is my second time to a Jai Thai restaurant but my first time to a branch in the East.  The last time I was a bit disappointed but this time I found the meal fantastic and the service excellent. … Continue reading →

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Paradise Dynasty at ION

Posted on March 4, 2015 by bookjunkie

I continue with my Sichuan handmade noodle (dan dan mian) obsession. The xiao long bao here is good too and I think the ION branch as the best ambience. They gave us a huge booth seat.

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Weekday Lunch Buffet at Edge (Pan Pacific Hotel)

Posted on February 2, 2015 by bookjunkie

Family birthday lunch celebration today. We tend to like having leisurely lunches or teas at new places – who doesn’t I guess. Among all the items in this huge international buffet, I found the North Indian food, satay and chicken … Continue reading →

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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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Paradise Dynasty at Vivo City: Spicy Handmade Noodles

Posted on January 20, 2015 by bookjunkie

After their alleged not paying for gas scandal in the newspapers I was hoping this chain wouldn’t close. They do serve good food even though as many have pointed out, service is lacking. For us it was polite but they … Continue reading →

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ONE KM: Paradise Dynasty

Posted on January 6, 2015 by bookjunkie

I am getting hooked on the handmade noodles at Paradise Dynasty and I do love the dessert of divine soufflé balls (made with egg white, filled with red bean paste, banana and with icing sugar sprinkled on top).

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Spicy Peanut Noodle Soup

Posted on December 21, 2014 by bookjunkie

Been craving for handmade noodles, so had some Dan Dan Mian at Paradise Dynasty at Westgate Mall. This is not as spicy as it looks due to the peanut base. I originally thought that this was a chain from China … Continue reading →

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Wild Honey at Scotts Square

Posted on May 5, 2013 by bookjunkie

We were craving for breakfast in the evening. Made a reservation but in the end there was no need to. There were a number of tables empty. I would order the same breakfast again – the St Michel – tomatoes … Continue reading →

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New Jones the Grocer at ION

Posted on May 3, 2013 by bookjunkie

We were seeking a new place in town for a girls’ night out and we had already been to Marmalade Pantry at ION. D and I wanted a place near the MRT so decided on the new outlet of Jones … Continue reading →

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Cafe Melba

Posted on April 15, 2013 by bookjunkie

Had a lovely meal at Cafe Melba and I’ll be happy to return. It’s an Australian inspired cafe located in the East at Goodman Arts Centre and it’s a bit difficult to find so you’ll need your GPS or smartphone map. … Continue reading →

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A Day at 100AM Mall: Dragons, Lions, Hong Kong Style Pastries

Posted on February 23, 2013 by bookjunkie

My second time at 100AM mall. As you can see, I was pretty enthralled by the Imperial Dragon Bakery Cafe logo. It reminds me of the traditional depiction you see in Chinese paper cuttings. I know it’s excessive – more … Continue reading →

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Malacca: Nonya Lunch at Makko

Posted on December 18, 2012 by bookjunkie

Maybe it was because I was famished, but this Nonya meal at the famous restaurant called Makko was so good and I ate too quickly. There was a special type of prawn crackers that you don’t get in Singapore. It … Continue reading →

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