Category: Food
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The battle of Tau Sar Piahs
If you frequent the Balestier area in Singapore, you would be aware that other than the many lighting shops in the area, there are two Tau Sar Piah shops along that stretch – Loong Fatt Tau Sar Piah and 603 Tau Sar Piah. Having tasted the Loong Fat Tau Ear Piah before, I was more…
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Pier 21 – A Food Haven
With many shopping malls popping up all around Thailand’s capital, one mall still draws a steady crowd despite having been around for quite a few number years. Terminal 21, a themed mall, is designed with every level within the building representing a specific country. While unique, this is not its main feature which stands out…
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The Sweetest Trend – After You
In many major malls across Bangkok, you will find a popular dessert chain – After You. This dessert cafe is known for its thick Shibuya Honey Toast (among many other dessert options). But what makes this cafe so well-known, even among tourists? The extensive menu From toasts, coffee, cakes, bread, and even kakigori (shaved ice),…
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Collin Street Bakery fruit cake: Still great after all these years
I love fruit cakes and have tried many over the years. Some are memorable and leave me longing for more while others got me wondering why I bought them in the first place. Looks can be deceiving. Even price is no guarantee of quality. Out of all the good ones that I’ve tried, only one…
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Yummy Ya Kun!
“Screw the french press. We’ve got the sock”. Posters with these words are commonly found in many Ya Kun Kaya Toast outlets across Singapore. To the international audience, this may seem strange but to locals, we know that the sock refers to the sock filter that is commonly used in Singapore to strain and filter…
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Instant (noodles) gratification
Instant noodles have long become a common pantry item and many consider it comfort food, especially when traveling overseas. The types of instant noodles also vary significantly, with some focusing on unique flavours while others trying to ensure that their noodles satisfy local cravings. Here are three instant noodles which I simply adore. Each has…
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Looking at apps that offer 1-for-1 deals!
Do you enjoy eating out in Singapore, or do you enjoy restaurant and café-hopping? You may want to take a look at three applications – Burrple Beyond, Eatigo and Entertainer – that may help you get the most out of your dollar! Each offer good deals, but what makes each of these applications stand-out, and…
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A New Love for Flavored Dips – Have you tried this?
On a recent trip to South Australia, I chanced upon a dip, Black Swan’s Smoked Salmon and Avocado dip, that was so memorable, let’s just say, I consumed three containers of this over a ten-day trip in South Australia. That’s how nice it is. I was initially skeptical about the dip as I’m not a…
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Chia Te and Sugar & Spice in vending machine
Each trip to Taipei usually involves a stop at Chia Te at Nanjing East Road to buy its mouth-watering pastries for the folks back home. And since a friend introduced me to Sugar & Spice, that’s another stop to make while in Taipei. Imagine my joy when I took a walk at Level 2 of…
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Goodbye, chicken rice ball
A trip to Toa Payoh to buy one of our favourite chicken rice turned out to be a sad occasion. The stall has closed. The owners have retired. We were 29 days late. Good Year Local Hainanese Chicken Rice Ball is no more. I was devastated because it had been a part of my growing…
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