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My Favourite Japanese Stores in Singapore #4 : Chateraise

Posted on March 19, 2022 by bookjunkie

I don’t know if this is technically a Japanese store, but since all the products are from Japan I’m including it in the list. Usually go for the cream puff but decided to try a new product today that was … Continue reading →

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My Fave Japanese Stores in Singapore #3 : Don Don Donki

Posted on March 18, 2022 by bookjunkie

A picture heavy post. This store is so enticing and attractive, although it’s more on the expensive side compared to Daiso of course. The fruit is like eye candy and the fresh scent of apples today. Just wow. Feast for … Continue reading →

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Outside People’s Park Complex: Authentic Snacks from China

Posted on January 13, 2015 by bookjunkie

If I was not already so full from the Sichuan noodles I would have had these snacks which are really good. I especially like the pancake filled with minced pork and really spicy chilli oil.  You can spot the long … Continue reading →

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Liang Court: $2 Store, the Bakery & Starbucks

Posted on March 15, 2012 by bookjunkie

As the items in this two dollar store keep changing, thought I’d show you what they have at the moment. The little bears are so cute aren’t they? Another treat that reminds me of primary school – prawn crackers. Japanese … Continue reading →

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Mustafa: Real Cadbury Chocolate from the UK & Other Snacks

Posted on March 1, 2012 by bookjunkie

Besides the Value store, Mustafa in Little India is another place where you can get real Cadbury (and by that I mean the Cadbury from the UK which is so much more superior in terms of taste). I wonder how … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year 2012: Just Outside People’s Park Complex

Posted on January 8, 2012 by bookjunkie

You have to try the snack stalls here. Really authentic stuff from China. Pancakes with spicy pork filling. So good. I always see long queues forming. Another popular stall that we tried the last time. The yummy pacake that reminds … Continue reading →

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Ikea’s Swedish Market

Posted on November 9, 2011 by bookjunkie

I find the products here quite appealing. I need to appreciate Salmon more. The crepe looks so good. Very pretty packaging.

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Little India’s Mustafa: Snack Paradise

Posted on May 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

You must visit the grocery section at Mustafa. This was was a smaller section at the newer part of Mustafa with the parking lots. There’s also the full supermarket with fruits and vegetables which we didn’t explore this time. It’s … Continue reading →

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Take a Trip to Old Singapore at Biscuit King

Posted on January 18, 2011 by bookjunkie

After our meal at Shibly Prata it was only natural to venture next door and be tempted by all the traditional cookies and sweets within. The little store called the Biscuit King is run by very friendly and welcoming owners. … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year 2011: People’s Park

Posted on January 9, 2011 by bookjunkie

Want to absorb in the real atmosphere of Chinese New Year? I would say come to People’s Park and walk about the stalls and emporium (old style Chinese Supermarket) here. Instead of lunch, there are so many interesting snacks you … Continue reading →

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Snack Attack in Chinatown: The Best Siew Pau

Posted on January 5, 2011 by bookjunkie

Update: 31 Jan 2011 Got some clearer photos when I bought back more of the yummy siew pao (I go the pork/ char siew ones, but they have chicken as well) which I love and the egg tarts and portugese … Continue reading →

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#62. Browsing, Shopping And Snacking at Ikea

Posted on November 18, 2010 by bookjunkie

I love that Ikea often changes its displays and it’s a great place to get design ideas. It’s also a great place to exercise without realizing you’re exercising. Walking the whole way through the mall comes up to about 6000 … Continue reading →

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Paul the Psychic Octopus Won’t Like it One Bit in Osaka

Posted on October 10, 2010 by bookjunkie

The people in Osaka love Octopus. Not for football predictions Paul – to eat! It’s a delicacy that I don’t think I will acquire the taste for. I do love their over the top huge mascots though. Makes the city … Continue reading →

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Juice at Starbucks

Posted on July 30, 2010 by bookjunkie

I kinda like the orange juice (S$4.50) at Starbucks. I usually have the iced latte but decided to go for something different. I don’t really like the Big Splash outlet though – it’s tiny, overcrowded and too hot. Somehow the … Continue reading →

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Gross Childhood Snacks = Happiness

Posted on May 16, 2010 by bookjunkie

Some of this may be weird or positively gross to most people. It just happens to be heaven to me. It’s what makes a bad day a whole lot better. Most of it is an acquired taste since I was … Continue reading →

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