Tag Archives: Vietnamese

Returned for Great Vietnamese Food at Joo Chiat

Posted on May 23, 2013 by bookjunkie

I was disappointed that the pho and spring rolls I had in Hanoi did not beat fresh spring rolls and pho at Long Phung (blogged about this place many times), but what I had in Ho Chi Minh City sure … Continue reading →

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Luala Cafe in Hanoi

Posted on March 26, 2013 by bookjunkie

Wasn’t impressed by the food in Hanoi after being blown away by what we had eaten in Ho Chi Minh, but Luala was where we had one of our better meals. The drip coffee was much stronger the way I … Continue reading →

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Not Impressed by Nam Nam

Posted on February 16, 2013 by bookjunkie

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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Thai Supermarket

Posted on July 31, 2012 by bookjunkie

My latest post at Guillaume’s blog White as Milk – the awesome Thai Supermarket at Golden Mile Complex. Supermarkets alone make Singapore not boring. Took lots of photos as usual. Goods from Vietnam as well. This one in particular seemed … Continue reading →

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Golden Mile Complex: Little Thailand in Singapore

Posted on June 4, 2012 by bookjunkie

The last time B brought me to Golden Mile Complex, it seemed very run down. Seems a lot better now and I really enjoyed the exploring. Maybe my perspective has changed since I started blogging. I tend to view anything … Continue reading →

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Walking Along South Bridge Road & Stumbling Upon a Lomography Store

Posted on May 22, 2012 by bookjunkie

We were supposed to walk to Ann Siang Hill, but we kinda overshot and reached Duxton Hill. But it wasn’t a wasted stroll. Saw two brand new stores that I’ve never set eyes on before. Pho Stop which is a … Continue reading →

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Long Phung: Vietnamese Coffeeshop in Joo Chiat

Posted on March 5, 2012 by bookjunkie

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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Trung Nguyen: Vietnamese Iced Coffee at Liang Court

Posted on October 21, 2011 by bookjunkie

Trung Nguyen is is a much nicer place to relax compared to the always crowded and noisy Starbucks. The coffee somehow is not as good as what I had in Vietnam though, but sometimes a quiet place to sit a … Continue reading →

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Modern Family’s Mistake? – Recasting Baby Lily

Posted on September 25, 2011 by bookjunkie

I thought the twins who played Baby Lily and who had a legion of fans were so adorable and irreplacable. This is what is on their twitter page right now, as they have been replaced: Retired at age 2 3/4. … Continue reading →

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Authentic Vietnamese Baguette at a Joo Chiat Coffeeshop

Posted on September 2, 2011 by bookjunkie

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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