When I was just a week in living in Singapore, I was temporarily staying at my friend's unit in Ang Mo Kio. We were ravenous by dinnertime and there was a hawker center nearby the unit. We headed down to check out the food. For the lack of imagination and bravery, I ordered a takeaway of lemon chicken with rice in a styrofoam container. I ate that dry dish in my friend's place with sadness and concluded right then and there that I will never enjoy any food in Singapore and I will be stick-thin … [Read more...]
EATBOOKSG: ONLINE GUIDE FOR FOODIES IN SINGAPORE
One of the beauty of living in Singapore is that it is a food paradise for foodies like me. Singapore is not short of food choices for all palates. There is definitely something for you here. I have been living in Singapore for almost 6 years and I still haven't tried every type of food that this little Red Dot has to offer. It can be tough to navigate the Singapore food maze due to the abundance of food choices. It can be hard to know if this food place is good or not good. Sometimes you need … [Read more...]
CHEF-IN-BOX: GOURMET DISHES CONVENIENTLY-ACCESSIBLE FOR BUSY URBAN FOLKS
Living in a busy and fast-paced city like Singapore, I need fast, convenient and yummy foods to bring home to my family or for a quick meal to grab for lunch or early dinner. I am glad to learn about Chef-in-Box Vend Cafe, the first food vending cafe in Singapore. Their dishes are curated by globally renowned chefs like Thai Master Chef Jeeraphon Ritthep featuring his Stir-fried Basil Chicken with Green Curry Fried Rice ($8.80) and Fried Fish with Tomato, Sweet Basil and Rice … [Read more...]
CRAVE UNVEILS NEW OUTLET AT WHITE SANDS MALL WITH FRESH LOOK & EXCLUSIVE DISHES
I recently have been craving for Malay food and I am so excited to that Crave unveils their new outlet at White Sands Mall which is perfectly convenient for a Eastie like me. I get to savour their two traditional Malay dishes: Nasi Lemak Ambeng ($19.90)and Ayam Lemak Chilli Padi ($9.90). I got my cravings satisfied. Crave's Nasi Ambeng comprises of a mountain of fragrant basmati rice with it Ayam Lemak consisting of signature bergedil and sambal, appetising acar, fish fillet and sambal … [Read more...]
FOOD DISCOVERIES: THE ROYALS CAFE
I am so lucky to be working with colleagues who love food just as me, haha! Like what Julia Child say, "People who love to eat are always the best people." After my maternity leave and Fynn & I are in Singapore, my colleagues arranged a Welcome-Back dinner for us at The Royals Cafe in Siglap. The Royals Cafe has two branches. One in Siglap and one in Simei. I took my kids and my husband to the one in Siglap. There is a bus from our place to that branch. The interiors of the … [Read more...]
FOOD DISCOVERIES: SUSHI EXPRESS (SINGAPORE)
When my good friend, Cath, introduced me sushi when we were in college, I became a sushi-lover ever since. If I were in an international buffet, you will find my plate loaded with different types of sushi and I will be coming back for more servings. When my niece, a kindred sushi-monster just like me, came over to Singapore for a visit a few months ago, I decided to take her to the mobile sushi bar. I picked Sushi Express at Tampines 1. Everything at $1.50! Yey! For those who are not … [Read more...]