Tag Archives: yummy

Feel So Happy Meeting with Two of My Cousins After Almost 4 Years

Posted on April 27, 2022 by bookjunkie

I have social anxiety, but I don’t feel it with people I’m comfortable with like my cousins. I practically saw them grow up, being the much older cousin. They were the cutest toddlers. It’s true what they say about cousins … Continue reading →

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Beo Crescent Hainanese Curry Rice

Posted on January 5, 2015 by bookjunkie

Had to try this after reading about it here and at other food blogs like Chin Chai Jiak and The Hungry Bunny. The pork chops are extra crispy but I still have to say my favourite is the one at … Continue reading →

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#12. Sliced Fish Soup at Old Airport Road Hawker Centre

Posted on April 6, 2013 by bookjunkie

This is definitely one healthy Singapore hawker meal that I find delicious, but it has to be from Old Airport Road.  I have to confess I prefer the fried fish meat version which is just a little bit unhealthier but … Continue reading →

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Why I Prefer Chili’s to TGI Friday’s

Posted on December 22, 2012 by bookjunkie

The service at Chili’s (Tanglin mall) was a lot more professional and they seem to be well trained. There’s a young girl there who is particularly welcoming and bubbly. Also, they serve you chilled ice water but TGI Friday’s (branch … Continue reading →

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Loo’s Hainanese Curry Rice at Tiong Bahru

Posted on October 2, 2012 by bookjunkie

We’ve been meaning to try the famous Hainanese Curry Rice at Tiong Bahru and this time we went early to avoid the winding queues. Very tasty but I think the original Scissors Curry Rice has a slight edge over this … Continue reading →

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Confused About Which is the Best Curry Chicken Stall at Queensway: Famous or Original?

Posted on September 14, 2012 by bookjunkie

I’m so confused about which is the stall that has the better curry chicken at Queensway but all I know is that I loved what I had. Chose the famous curry chicken stall (even though it may be more famous … Continue reading →

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Maison Kayser: My Favourite Place for Bacon, Scrambled Eggs & Croissants

Posted on August 11, 2012 by bookjunkie

After being to quite a number of cafes, Maison Kayser is now my favourite place for breakfast. I like the polite service, relaxed ambience and most of all, the quality of the croissants, bacon and eggs. Been here a couple … Continue reading →

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Kay Lee Roast Meat at 125 Paya Lebar Road

Posted on July 18, 2012 by bookjunkie

We headed to Kay Lee Roast Meat in Paya Lebar for lunch and it has a history in Singapore going back to the 70’s. I had no idea and it was my first time there. This place is supposed to … Continue reading →

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Another visit to Sembawang for Extremely Satisfying White Bee Hoon

Posted on July 11, 2012 by bookjunkie

Occasionally I talk about really personal stuff that I need to get off my mind, but at other times it’s a light hearted post about food. Hope you read about my second visit for White Bee Hoon in Sembawang. When … Continue reading →

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Yummiest Tom Yam Soup & Green Curry in Singapore (Nana at Golden Mile Complex)

Posted on July 9, 2012 by bookjunkie

I am so thankful to Imp for recommending this Thai lunch place to me called Nana at Golden Mile Complex aka Little Thailand. I was very impressed by the Tom Yam soup and green curry. Both items were kept piping … Continue reading →

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Yummiest Curry Rice at Maxwell Road Hawker Centre

Posted on June 22, 2012 by bookjunkie

My favourite thing to order at Maxwell Road Hawker Centre is the Hainanese Curry Rice even though the most famous thing here is the Tian Tian Chicken Rice. I don’t care for Chicken Rice that much but my cousin tried … Continue reading →

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First Thai at 23 Purvis Street: Most Satisfying Meal I’ve Had in a Long While

Posted on June 11, 2012 by bookjunkie

In Singapore, you don’t need to go to a fancy restaurant to get the tastiest food. The best food is often found in coffee shops like First Thai. Actually Purvis Street is quite the eating place, and if you can’t … Continue reading →

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Best Briyani: Yakader at Tekka

Posted on May 7, 2012 by bookjunkie

Headed to Tekka for my favourite Chicken Dum Briyani. Noticed that the stall must be doing well. They have changed their signboard and I noticed. Had the usual teh alia (ginger milk tea) but this time from another stall called … Continue reading →

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Yummy Broth: Ramen Dining at Parco Millenia

Posted on April 18, 2012 by bookjunkie

Parco Millenia is one place I like coming to as it’s relatively quiet and has a nice selection of Japanese eateries. I think I prefer this ramen at Ramen Dining, which I’m trying for the first time, to the one … Continue reading →

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Durian Heaven

Posted on April 18, 2012 by bookjunkie

I’m neither a wine connoisseur or a cheese connoisseur, but I wouldn’t mind becoming an expert in Durians. I just love this fruit that’s forbidden on our buses and trains and many other places due to the strong smell. To … Continue reading →

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Geylang Lorong 29: Charcoal Fried Hokkien Mee

Posted on April 7, 2012 by bookjunkie

I just had to post this as my cousin has never tried this particular and most famous Hokkien Mee before and I’m sure she will love it. I’m just being cruel and tempting her because she’s not in Singapore right … Continue reading →

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Yayoiken: Authentic Japanese Food at Liang Court

Posted on March 15, 2012 by bookjunkie

We are becoming regulars at Yayoiken as it has good quality and service. Here’s where you can get real Japanese rice and udon unlike a lot of the fake local take on Japanese food out there. The little condiments are … Continue reading →

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Intense Claypot Laksa Craving Satisfied

Posted on March 13, 2012 by bookjunkie

Do you ever get an intense craving for something and feel utterly disappointed when you get to the place, only to find it closed. Well that happened to me the last time I made the journey to Alexandra village hawker … Continue reading →

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Alexandra Village Hawker Centre: Avacado Juice and Char Siew Rice

Posted on March 1, 2012 by bookjunkie

Haven’t had my favourite food in the whole world in a long while, which is the former Depot Road Claypot Laksa. It’s now at Alexandra Village. Used to be sold by the parents but I think the business has passed … Continue reading →

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Briyani in Delhi

Posted on February 2, 2012 by bookjunkie

We were at first hesitant when we saw the hole in the wall restaurant (Anand Restaurant) that our guide recommended. We had been warned about Delhi Belly, but felt bad to reject our guide who was insisting that this is … Continue reading →

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Helsinki: Food I Liked

Posted on December 4, 2011 by bookjunkie

One of the best meals I had in Helsinki was when I was leaving and it was in the Airport. I must say the Helsinki Airport is pretty sweet. Nice and not too crowded too. During this peak holiday period … Continue reading →

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Serangoon Garden Market: Best Satay & Mee Soto in Singapore

Posted on November 15, 2011 by bookjunkie

I have tried the satay at Glutton’s Bay, the East Coast Market, Lau Pa Sat and at many other places, but I think the one at Serangoon Garden Market beats them all. This stall used to be the famous one … Continue reading →

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