Category: Food
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A cheesecake convert
Cheesecake. Some love them. Some don’t. I used to be one of those who are not crazy — sorry, let me paraphrase, “not interested” sounds more accurate — about cheesecake. Yes, I’ve eaten them but give me fruit cake, chocolate cake or kueh lapis (a thousand layer cake) anytime. It was one of those days…
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Chilled coconut pudding makes a sweet ending
Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant is always a hive of activities whenever we visit. Highly popular for its tim sum, there is a constant stream of hungry customers. Opened in 1992, the restaurant occupies several units along Jalan Besar, from 183 to 191. Over the years, the queuing system has improved tremendously with the adoption…
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Lost and found: Best fried sambal fish
Years ago, an ex-colleague of mine brought a few of us to eat a dish he dubbed “the best fried fish he has ever had”. “You can even eat all the bones,” he beamed. The restaurant was along Ophir Road and such was its popularity that there was a line of cars parked on along…
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Himalaya Salt candy is so addictive!
Last October, I was given a pack of sports candy called Himalaya Salt. As it was new to me, I tried it and got hooked by its combination of mint, sweetness, sourness and saltiness. While there was a longing for more, I forgot about it over time — until my daughter told me about a…
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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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