Posted in Eat-Out: Japanese, Eat-Out: Sweets & Munchies on Mar 1st, 2010
While at Tampopo to review their famous Black Pig Shabu Ramen for Tried & Tested: Ramen, we also tried out two of Tampopo’s much-raved about desserts.
Posted in Eat-Out: Japanese on Nov 5th, 2009
Ok, I’m going to come right out and declare, “I love Ootoya!” Admittedly, I was initially skeptical over glowing reviews of this new teishoku (rice-based set meal) chain from Japan. But now, all I can think of is, “When shall I go to Ootoya again?”
You’re not going to find sushi, sashimi, or ramen here. That [...]
Posted in Eat-Out: Sweets & Munchies on Sep 27th, 2009
This was a random pit stop in the midst of aimless wandering at AMK Hub. I wasn’t hungry, and planned only to have mango sago pomelo, but the cute waiter convinced me to order a dimsum item to go with it.
Posted in Food and travel on Sep 9th, 2009
Before you groan, “Not another Penang post!”, this is the FINAL post on our June ‘09 Penang trip.
We were supposed to leave our hotel at 3pm to catch our flight back to Singapore. Because we had a late, big breakfast, we still weren’t hungry by 2pm. However, I was determined to squeeze in one more [...]
Posted in Eat-Out: Buffet, Eat-Out: Peranakan on Jul 15th, 2009
Since the airing of The Little Nyonya, there’s been a revival of all things Peranakan, particularly food. Even this year’s Singapore Food Festival’s (July 17 – 26) focus is on Peranakan cuisine. In support of the Singapore Food Festival 2009, Spices Cafe at Concorde Hotel is spotlighting Peranakan dishes for its weekday lunch buffet in [...]
Posted in Food and travel on Jul 7th, 2009
Folks, this is THE most famous cendol stall in Penang! Many proclaim it to be the best on the island. Just remember, it’s located in Penang Road in Penang!
Technically, it’s in Keng Kwee Street off Penang Road. But no worries, just ask and the friendly locals will point you to the right direction!
Interestingly, directly opposite [...]
Posted in Food and travel on Jul 4th, 2009
So I sauntered cheerily into the executive breakfast lounge, only to be stunned that Michael Jackson had suddenly died of a heart attack. I’m not a big Michael Jackson fan, but still, I admire him for his incredible talent and the musical legacy that he leaves behind. RIP, Michael Jackson. You’ll forever be the King [...]
Posted in Eat-Out: Buffet on Jun 25th, 2009
It’s time to go crab crazy! For just two weeks (25 June to 12 July 2009), Ellenborough Market Cafe is bringing back their highly successful crab buffet, first introduced last year.
Both media and food bloggers were invited for food tasting sessions prior to the launch. Besides being a preview, it was also a feedback session. [...]
Posted in Eat-Out: Non-Asian on Jun 11th, 2009
Occupying the premises of a former army barracks, House is a lifestyle concept that houses (sorry, I couldn’t resist) a spa, cafe, and bar. This is how the cafe’s name comes about. But this is also where any association with an army camp ends, for Barracks resembles nothing like a military mess hall. From chic, [...]
Posted in Eat-Out: Singaporean, Eat-Out: Sweets & Munchies on Jun 19th, 2008
Mango sago with pomelo! Mango sago with pomelo! Try saying that as fast as you can 10 times! It’s like a tongue twister, isn’t it?
I much prefer its Chinese name 杨枝甘露. Literally “honeyed dew drops falling from a willow tree branch”, doesn’t that sound so much more poetic?
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