Monthly Archives: January 2015

Chinese New Year in Singapore 2015

Decided to put all my Chinese New Year, year of the goat posts in one post starting with the oldest one: The Goats are Out in Chinatown Happy Goat Buns at BreadTalk Creative Goat Display for Chinese New Year Another … Continue reading

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Dan Dan Mian & Dumplings at Crystal Jade

Wanted to try the Xiao Long Bao and Dan Dan Mian at Crystal Jade to compare it with what I’ve been having at paradise Dynasty. I prefer the texture of the noodles at paradise dynasty, but I prefer the soupier … Continue reading

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CNY2015: Bazaar & Goats at Takashimaya (Ngee Ann City)

I refer to Ngee Ann City as Takashimaya although the department store is only part of it. Just for ease of reference. You can truly feel the Chinese New Year buzz here with their yearly bazaar at the basement atrium. … Continue reading

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Year of the Goat: Swatch Store at ION

The goat was pretty cool.

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CNY2015: Wisma Atria

If you want to feel the festive cheer walk through Wisma Atria. Snapped at some of the more interesting window displays we saw at Wisma.

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Chinese New Year Goodies at Ang Mo Kio Hub’s NTUC

Among all these the one that tempts me the most are the pineapple tarts by Glory, although I think my aunt makes far superior melt in your mouth tarts.

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Disappointed by Ramen at Chabuton

Had a disappointing meal at Star Vista’s Chabuton. Found the soup too salty and the smell of the pork too overpowering. Perhaps I am just not used to this version (I’ve read that Ramen in Japan tends to be more … Continue reading

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CNY 2015: Cartoon Like Sheep at Star Vista

It’s the year of the goat sheep or ram, but it seems like most stores prefer the cute cuddly sheep. I thought the decorations at Star Vista were rather unique and charming. Toy soldiers at Christmas have been changed into … Continue reading

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Leaning Frangipani Trees

Saw these just outside Lorong Chuan MRT Station. Wonder if they are bending to get more sunlight.

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Best Rojak in Singapore

It’s not my favourite food (more like my mum’s), but if I am to have it I want the best which can be found at Airport Road Hawker Centre. They have a queue system in place (like in a clinic). … Continue reading

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Wan Tan Mee at Chinatown

My top pick for local noodles is wan tan mee. Even the not so great versions will satisfy me. Had this near the Chee Chong Fun stall at the Chinatown Complex Market. It’s pretty old style. I’m still hankering for … Continue reading

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Cool Stuff at the Chinatown Visitor Centre

It’s fun to look at trinkets that tourists might buy. I thought that the souvenirs sold at the Chinatown tourist office (next to the Chinatown Complex/Market/hawker centre) were pretty neat.

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Walking Through the Bazaar at Chinatown

Whether you’re a tourist or a local, walking through the Chinatown bazaar pre Chinese New Year is a rather fun activity.  Spotted more goat themed decorations.  

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CNY2015: Another Visit to Chinatown

Wanted to see if more decorations were up so we headed to Chinatown. This time there were lucky coins in the air and the best view was from the overhead bridge. I also loved how the traditional lanterns strung up … Continue reading

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New Space to Relax: Lovely Parkland Green

I had no idea that Parkland Green existed till B suggested we go there. Parts of it hardly looked like Singapore. I loved the section of trees that in a distance made me feel like I was transported to a … Continue reading

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Paradise Dynasty at Vivo City: Spicy Handmade Noodles

After their alleged not paying for gas scandal in the newspapers I was hoping this chain wouldn’t close. They do serve good food even though as many have pointed out, service is lacking. For us it was polite but they … Continue reading

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Creative Goat Display for Chinese New Year

The most creative window display for the year of the goat so far. Loved the display at Marks and Spensers at Vivo City.

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Ben & Jerry’s Cafe at Vivo City

My weakness for ice cream lately. The chocolate was too rich (looked very tempting though)The strawberry cheesecake is B’s favourite flavour although he thinks it’s very sweet. It was the only Cafe that was not packed to the gills. A … Continue reading

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Collectible Toys at Vivo City

There’s a new toy shop at Vivo City and I think it’s where the Canon Store used to be. I wonder if people are now ditching cameras and using their smart phones which often have superior cameras than the very … Continue reading

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CNY 2015: Happy Goat Buns at Bread Talk

At East Point Mall we spotted the cutest goat buns (looked more like sheep to me). Bread Talk is not my favourite in terms of taste, but I admire the creativity.

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New Mall: East Point Mall next to Simei MRT

There’s a new mall near the Changi General Hospital and next to Simei MRT called East Point Mall. It’s actually an old mall that has been renovated. I wasn’t that impressed by the food options but perhaps I should give … Continue reading

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Star Vista: Coffee at Jamaica Blue

The iced latte at Jamaica Blue was good (not bitter and comparable to Joe & Dough’s version) and the cafe is air-conditioned with free iced water (not all cafes at at Star Vista, most are outdoors with ceiling fans – … Continue reading

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