Category: Food
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Ichiran Ramen: The only ramen for me
Confession time. I’m no fan of ramen, pasta or any form of noodles that’s not Chinese. In my mind, there’s nothing like Chinese mee. It’s something I miss dearly whenever I travel, except for perhaps Southeast and East Asian countries. During my trip to Japan last December, one of my family’s biggest concern was my…
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Mango dessert that leaves one longing for more
Mention Swensen’s and memories of rich ice cream desserts decked with interesting sweet condiments come to mind. When the ice cream chain first arrived in Singapore, I remember hanging out there once or twice a week after tennis sessions with my friends. It used to offer their desserts in two sizes — standard and Swensen’s…
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Yummy and crispy coconut chips
Knowing how my family loves coconut chips, I made a beeline to King Power Duty-Free while on a quick transit in Bangkok. The shop is big and filled with shelves of local snacks. It took me a while to find what I was looking for — in a shelf inside the shop. I wasn’t familiar…
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Bak kwa to die for
Bak kwa or pork jerky is a must-have this time of the year. With Chinese New Year coming up this week, some people take leave just to queue for their favourite bak kwa. And the queue can take hours at Lim Chee Guan, one of the more famous brands. I used to be one of…
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