Penang Prawn Mee @ Penang Delights at Ang Mo Kio Block 711 S11 [Singapore]
I am a boring person and as reiterated many times, i am not adventurous when it comes to food and my order at S11 Ang Mo Kio kopitiam usually comes from Rasa Sayang Western Food.My routine was broken...
View ArticlePan-fried Fuyong Egg Omelette on Rice @ The Star Vista's Central Hong Kong...
I couldn't remember when was my last visit to a Hong Kong cafe even though it was all the rage more than a decade ago when i joined Starhub and got to know the greatest foodie of all time; the Great...
View ArticleChew Jetty (姓周桥) - One of Six Heritage Clan Jetties @ Penang [Malaysia]
The clan jetties in Penang were mostly built in the late 1800s although their fame didn't quite kick until maybe a few years ago; i remember watching a segment of it on a TV travel show and was...
View ArticleTop of Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera) - Fantastic Scenery of the City &...
The most unforgettable memory of my last Penang trip twenty years ago took place at the top of Penang Hill as there was a noticeable drop in temperature and this provided a cool respite from the...
View ArticleMing Kee Chicken Rice (白沙浮明记鸡饭) - Dipped in Ice! @ Bishan Kim San Leng Food...
I remember it was the last few weeks before my departure from the NUS department of political science; a colleague from another office brought me to a supposedly famous chicken rice stall at Bishan and...
View ArticlePenang Hill (Bukit Bendera / 升旗山) - Taking Railway Train to the Summit @...
In essence, Penang Hill is a collection of peaks on the island state of Pinang but the Western Hill was most significant for having the highest point at 833 meters; which also means it is the best spot...
View ArticleWeekly Visit Back to My Parents' Place for Dinner for Stir Fried Cabbage
Given my undeniable status as a mommy's boy, some friends wondered if i am surviving well after moving to my own place, especially when i am heavily dependent on my chef-worthy mother for food.I do...
View ArticleDing Ji Wanton Noodle (鼎记云吞面家) @ 261 Serangoon Central Drive (Near Serangoon...
Within the Gang of Four, the level of trust we have for Alex when it comes to food recommendation is the lowest as he has constantly failed us; most memorable was no doubt the fried rice at Union Farm...
View ArticleBei Sheng Seafood (北胜泰国小食) - The Air-Conditioned Sibling of Taste of Thailand...
Taste of Thailand has a strong fan base but one of the grouches diners often have is the lack of air-conditioning. There is an alternative also located in Yishun albeit much more convenient to my house...
View ArticleOld Protestant Cemetery (aka Northam Road Cemetery) @ Georgetown [Penang,...
I make it a point to check google maps before i embark on my overseas trips so that i have a better understanding of the area surrounding my choice of accommodation.In my recent journey to Penang, i...
View Article2 Quadrants Waffle with Speculoos Ice Cream in Little Wimbly Lu Cafe @...
Now that i no longer have a car, i don't think i would purposely travel to Jalan Riang for desserts at Wimbly Lu Chocolate Cafe but for those who are less picky with the lack of personal space can...
View ArticleBurock Roti John Beef @ Yishun Block 101 [Opposite the Famous Singapore Pools...
A couple of weeks ago, i was on my way to Chong Pang market to buy bananas (to bake banana cake) and walked past this kopitiam that is renowned for their Chinese style nasi lemak.Generally, i wouldn't...
View ArticleS. Bistari Changi Village Ayam Penyet @ Yishun Block 101 [Opposite the Famous...
Like any normal human being, i am particularly attracted to signboards that include the word "famous" and would give the shop a try simply to see if the food is as good as claimed. I would have gone...
View ArticleKusu Island 2016 - An Annual Pilgrimage Visit [龟屿进香] @ Singapore
"Oh ya, this month is the annual pilgrimage to Kusu Island" - a casual sentence made to my mom eventually resulted in me bringing her to the island yesterday, together with Louise and the two brats!...
View ArticleHalfway Down Love Lane @ Penang Georgetown [Malaysia]
Faced with over a hundred pictures to cover day two of the penang trip, i made the decision to break it up into smaller, bite-sized postings so that it's less tedious for me to blog; i did notice that...
View ArticleTony Roma's Unforgettable Carolina Honeys Ribs @ Orchard Central [Singapore]
My mum had been to Tony Roma's twice whereas her gluttonous son (as in me) had never stepped foot into the international establishment famous for its ribs until two weeks ago!Don't ask me why i took so...
View ArticleMing Yun Famous Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodle (茗云馳名福建炒蝦面) @ Geylang East Centre...
The order for fish and duck porridge was already made but i had to sit in front of this stall with a number of accolades and branded with the word "famous". Knowing it's rare for us to drop by the...
View ArticleDay Two of The 3-Day, 2-Night Penang Trip 2016
Day OneI should have slept in a bit more since i only clocked in less than seven hours and that's insufficient for a man who always craves for the optimal eight hours! However, the sight outside the...
View ArticleNg Soon Kee Fish & Duck Porridge - The Weird Combi Stall @ Geylang East Food...
When the Great Kon got wind of my visit to Geylang East hawker centre earlier this year, his immediate response was "did you try the fish and duck porridge"? Of course i didn't and especially so when...
View ArticleNew Manlee Bak Kut Teh (新萬利肉骨茶) - Malaysian Style @ Sembawang Shopping Centre...
My mom and i had been anticipating the opening of New Manlee Bak Kut Teh at Sembawang Shopping Centre for quite a few months and i was ecstatic when i heard from a friend that it's finally open for...
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