Category: Food
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555 Villa Thai is no laughing matter
Imagine Suvarnabhumi Airport right next to Changi Airport? It’s not just possible with a small scale map but right smack adjacent to Changi Airport, within a stone’s throw from Changi Prison. Of course, I’m not talking about the airport in Thailand but a sign bearing its name along with many other popular places in Bangkok,…
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Grilled seafood platter value for money
Night life is alive and very vibrant in exotic Bangkok. A key element are the night markets, of which there are plenty, each with its own uniqueness and offerings. For my recent trip, my family decided to check out Ratchada Rot Fai Night Market at 55/9 Ratchadaphisek Rd. Easily accessible via Cultural Centre MRT Station, this…
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Cool coconut dessert draws me back to Chatuchak
My first trip to the famous Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok left an impression that says, “been there, done that”. I did not even want to consider venturing again to the massive maze of more than 15,000 stalls. It was hot, humid and when it poured, the place was flooded. The cheap T-shirts were cheaper…
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In 7th Heaven!
What do pulled pork burger, laksa pasta, waffles with ice cream, and karaoke have in common? Well, you can find all these at 7th Heaven KTV and Cafe.
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Yu Jan Shin’s butter puffs take the cake
For years, the only proven pastry I’d buy from Taiwan are Chia Te’s lau puo ping (wives cake). I’ve tried many others, thanks to the generosity of family and friends, but nothing comes close — until my trip to Taipei last week. My younger daughter and I were walking by pastry outlets at the Basement…
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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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