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Tag Archives: review
Disappointed by Ramen at Chabuton
Had a disappointing meal at Star Vista’s Chabuton. Found the soup too salty and the smell of the pork too overpowering. Perhaps I am just not used to this version (I’ve read that Ramen in Japan tends to be more … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged chabuton, Food, Ramen, review, Singapore, Star Vista
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Adults will Love Pixar’s Brave and La Luna
Shared my thoughts about the movie Brave, plus other movies I’ve recently watched and liked. Merida has the best hair and accent ever. So different and so refreshing. Always felt that wild untamed hair needs to be appreciated more and … Continue reading
Posted in White as Milk
Tagged brave, funny, La Luna, love, Movie, Pixar, review, Singapore, The Dictator, thoughts
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Jiro Dreams of Sushi
I have been meaning to catch an artistic movie but our theatres seem to only be filled with blockbusters and other crap, some of which I wouldn’t even watch if you paid me. The trailers seem to indicate pure violence, … Continue reading
Posted in Movies
Tagged beautiful, Cinematography, documentary, inspirational, Jiro Dreams of Sushi, motivational, Movie, perfectionst, review, score, work ethic
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Gardens by the Bay: Verandah
Ok I think this will be my last post about the new attraction (unless I visit again), and this time about our lunch at Verandah. The tastefully decorated bistro serves Asian cuisine and is very near the entrance of Gardens. … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Asian, Chicken Curry, crappy, expensive, Food, Gardens by the Bay, local, polite, review, service, Singapore, Verandah
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Gardens by the Bay: OCBC Skyway (Avoid if You’re Scared of Heights)
Don’t try this if you have a fear of heights. The suspended bridge can jiggle quite a bit and I worried about small children leaning over. This is mainly to have a view of the whole area. But eye sore … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged artificial, attraction, eyesore, fear of heights, Gardens by the Bay, new, OCBC Skyway, Phobia, review, Singapore, thoughts, tourist
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Watching the Snow White Movie at Cathay (Spoiler Alert)
My cousin was eager to watch Snow White & the Huntman, mainly for Charlize Theron and I have to say she stole the show as the Evil Stepmother. And it was a brilliant performance. There was a deep sorrow and … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Alexis Bledel, Cathay, Charlize Theron, Entertainment, Kirsten Stewart, Movie, review, Singapore, snow white, Snow White and the Huntman, view
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New Gelato Place at Marina Square called Alfero
Don’t know if it’s any good but here is a review and another.
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged cafe, dessert, Gelato, mall, Marina Square, new, review, Singapore
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Didn’t have a Good Experience at Halia
I wouldn’t recommend Halia at Botanic Gardens (next to the Ginger Garden) as the prices were just too high and the service seemed a tad snooty. I felt so disappointed, because I really wanted to love the place. The waiter … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged atas, Botanic Gardens, design, expensive, Food, Halia, Life, Living, personal, photography, photos, pretty, prices, restaurant, review, Singapore, snooty, travel
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Famous Islamic Restaurant at North Bridge Road
I have been wanting to try this Briyani for quite some time. I was slightly disappointed as my expectations were high. To state it point blank, the Briyani at Yakadar which is a little stall at Tekka market, blows this … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged beriyani, briyani, culture, decor, Food, ginger tea, Indian, Islamic Restaurant, Life, Living, photography, photos, review, Singapore, teh alia, travel, yakadar
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CoCo Ichibanya at 313 Somerset (Authentic Curry and Omu Rice from Japan)
Found myself dining at CoCo Ichibanya (The Curry House), just shortly after this chain from Japan, opened their first Singapore outlet. I am embarrassed to be pegged a kiasu Singaporean, but in my defense at least I didn’t go on … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged 313 Somerset, Coco Ichibanya, curry rice, Food, Japan, Life, Living, mall, new, Omu Rice, opening, personal, photography, photos, review, Singapore, travel
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Singapore’s Best Penang Style Assam Laksa can be Found at Geylang
Singapore’s best and most affordable laksa can be found at a Coffee Shop called Penang Seafood Restaurant at 76 Geylang, at Lorong 25A. It’s just across the road from the Aljunied MRT station. You can get a small bowl for … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Aljunied MRT, Assam Laksa, Best, culture, Food, Geylang, hawker, Life, Living, Lor 25A, Penang Char Kway Teow, Penang Laksa, photography, photos, review, Singapore, travel
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Learning about Macarons (the Latest Singapore Food Trend)
I am still quite hazy about what a macaron is and am not able to clearly tell you how it’s different from a biscuit so this is going to be an organic post. As I research I will write down … Continue reading
Dempsey Road: Samy’s Curry for another Yummy Banana Leaf Experience
Been here countless number of times, enticed by the very tasty South Indian curries and the laid back green backdrop. I’d rather have curry in these open surroundings than in an air-conditioned cafe. I always think, if Singapore’s temperature fell … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged banana leaf, culture, curries, Dempsey Hill, Dempsey Village, Entertainment, Food, green, Life, Living, lushness, nature, personal, photography, photos, review, rice, Samy's Curry, Singapore, South Indian, travel
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Ponggol Nasi Lemak at Tanjong Katong
The white Peranakan building the famous Ponggol Nasi Lemak is housed in, looked inviting and we were early but already saw a long queue forming. It’s nice to sit by the roadside and enjoy the breeze. I always prefer a … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged coffeeshop, culture, Food, Katong, Life, Living, Nasi Lemak, photography, photos, Ponggol Nasi Lemak, review, Singapore, Tanjong Katong, travel
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Saybons at Bishan’s Junction 8
I haven’t been to Junction 8 in a while but it’s good to know I now have the option of soup or crepe at Saybons. I can’t resist the nutella crepe but I found the savoury crepes to be a … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Bishan, crepe, Food, Junction 8, mall, review, Saybons, Singapore, soup
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Emily Blunt was Charming as Young Queen Victoria
The NY Times didn’t give a positive review of the movie The Young Victoria, but I found it quite charming, especially Emily Blunt. Rupert Friend was sweet in the role of King Albert and the chemistry between the actors just … Continue reading
Posted in Movies
Tagged Actress, Art, beautiful, beauty, biographical, biography, culture, Emily Blunt, film, historical, history, Life, love, Movie, personal, Queen Victoria, review, romance, Royal Family, royals, Rupert Friend, The Young Victoria, Trailer, Video, women
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Summer Read: Dolci di Love by Sarah-Kate Lynch
I am quite a snob when it comes to what they call chick lit. I tend to go for books that take some effort to read and are grounded in reality with all their suffering, misery and hopelessness. They tend … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged 44, age, betrayal, book, infertility, Italy, love, mid life, New Zealand, pain, review, Sarah-Kate Lynch, suffering, summer, tuscany, writer
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Cut – By Wolfgang Puck
As we were passing by Cut at Marina Bay Sands, we noticed there was photo shoot going on with some gorgeous models. I wonder if it was for the Sands magazine. Here’s a wonderful review by Crystal of Expat Bostonians … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged culture, Entertainment, Food, Life, Living, Marina Bay Sands, personal, photography, photos, pretty, review, Singapore, travel, Wolfgang Puck
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Shalimar the Clown by Salman Rushdie
You can read my thoughts about this wonderful book at Tiny Island. An exquisite tragedy.
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged book, books, history, Kashmir, review, Salman Rushdie, Shalimar the Clown, story, tragedy
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Nasi Padang at Warong M Nasir
After reading the review at Wend Right I just had to try the Nasi Padang here. I immediately loved the decor. In terms of taste it still can’t beat Minang, but this is my favourite if I take everything into … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged culture, curry, decor, design, Food, Indonesian, Killiney, Killiney Road, Life, Living, Malay, Nadi Padang, personal, photography, photos, review, rice, Singapore, travel, Warung M Nasir
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Books: Mother Night by Kurt Vonnegut
Sometimes, I gravitate towards books that shock me. I can’t get enough of a good satire. Mother Night is one such book and the gripping morality tale revolves around this quote: We are what we pretend to be, so we … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing
Tagged book review, books, kurt vonnegut, Life, morality, morals, Mother Night, review, satire, shocking
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Mustard (Flavours of Bengal and Punjab)
It’s embarrassing sometimes when I don’t know exactly where the various states in India are located. That’s why I was excited to see a map and I was surprised to see that Bengal is just next to Bangladesh. I had … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Bengali, culture, design, Food, Life, Little India, Living, lunch, Mustard, personal, photography, photos, Punjabi, Race Course, restaurant, review, Singapore, travel
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