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Pretty Groceries at Meidi-Ya including Pink Noodles
Besides the Easter stuff which I talked about in the last post, there were many new products I hadn’t seen before. Even though I end up not buying anything, it’s just so relaxing looking at the beautiful packaging and reading … Continue reading
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Tagged beautiful, cuttlefish, Food, groceries, household, japanese, Liang Court, Meidi-ya, noodles, packaging, pretty, products, soba, supermarket
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Easter Eggs & Bunnies at Liang Court’s Supermarket
Generally I hate shopping, but I do find browsing for books and checking out groceries relaxing. Not just humdrum groceries, but beautifully packaged stuff that I have never seen before. Love the attention to detail at Liang Court’s Meidi-ya gourmet … Continue reading
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Tagged Cadbury, Chocolate, Easter, Easter bunny, Easter egg, Good Friday, gourmet, groceries, japanese, Liang Court, Meidi-ya, Singapore, supermarket, UK
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Funan: Maid Cafe & Laptop Hospital
I’m usually bored stiff at places like Funan, so my interest was piqued when I passed by these two shops I hadn’t seen before. The Maid Cafe was empty when we were walking past it. It’s actually called Cawaii Koohii … Continue reading
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Tagged coffee, funan, interesting, japanese, Maid Cafe, photos, Singapore
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It’s Candy Time: Tohato Strawberry Caramel Corn
Spotted the strawberry caramel corn again in Bugis. Anyone tried this yet? I haven’t tried it because I am afraid it’ll be too sweet. I decided to search for reviews on Youtube and I came across this guy who is … Continue reading
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Tagged Bugis, cute, It's Candy Time, japanese, Kawaii, strawberry, sweet, Tohato Caramel Corn
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Central: Japanese Supermarket Treats
You can find the sweetest packaging here and it’s especially enticing to girls. Saw some delighted young ladies choosing their treats for the week. Was excited to see Moomin biscuits, having recently fallen in love with these characters in Helsinki … Continue reading
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Tagged beverages, biscuits, candies, drinks, groceries, japanese, Singapore, speciality, supermarket, treats
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Takashimaya Food Hall: Snacks like Chicken Pao
These giant chicken paos were so yummy. Treats like tea, chocolate, biscuits, and even super expensive japanese prawn crackers can all be found at the food hall. Mostly gourmet stuff that cost quite a bit. Even if you don’t buy … Continue reading
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Tagged chicken pao, Food, food hall, glutinous rice, japanese, Takashimaya
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Takashimaya Food Hall: Best Udon at Tsuru-koshi
I like that there’s a mini bowl of Udon at Tsuru-koshi, for just S$4. The regular sized one with an egg that looks so good huh?
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Tagged authentic, Food, food hall, japanese, mini, Singapore, Takashimaya, Tsuru-koshi, udon
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Treats at Takashimaya’s Basement Food Hall
I saw many new Japanese eateries and beautifully packaged and tempting gourmet treats. Was most tempted by the TWG store where my favourite tea ‘Tea Party’ was being sold. So glad my cousin picked this tea when we had high … Continue reading
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Tagged Basement, Food, hall, japanese, mall, new, photos, Singapore, Takashimaya, tea, tea party, TWG
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The Former Scotts Shopping Centre is now Scotts Square (My Directory Picks)
What I liked best at Scotts Square were the eateries and that it was pretty empty when I was there. It’s not as swanky or as huge as ION but my favourite feature was the colourful blown glass fixture from … Continue reading
My Village: The Japanese Food was Pretty Good at Shin Kushiya
I would come to Shin Kushiya again although the prices are a tad steep. The Pumpkin Croquette I picked, is not the healthiest thing but so yummy. Happy that we were given a huge cosy booth seat. A peek at … Continue reading
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Tagged cold noodles, Food, japanese, My Village, pumpkin croquette, Serangoon Gardens, Shin Kushiya, Singapore, udon
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Nanairo: 2 Dollar Store at Liang Court
Nanairo at Liang Court, is another Japanese store like Daiso, where everything goes for just S$2. Some of the products are really good quality like winter gloves that I spotted in pretty colours. Didn’t get a photo though.
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Tagged cheap, japanese, Liang Court, Nanairo, S$2, Singapore, store
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Yayoiken: The New Japanese Restaurant at Liang Court
Been to Yayoiken twice already and I find the food authentic. You can tell by the fact that there are many Japanese patrons as well and there’s always a queue. Tried the Oyaku Don and Udon and they were both … Continue reading
Hokkaido Ice Cream that tastes like Milk
Machimura Farm Milk ice cream, was a splurge at S$6.30. So good and I love the pretty blue and white container. Great to cool down on a hot day with ice cream. And I hope everyone has a lovely New … Continue reading
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Tagged Hokkaido, ice cream, japanese, Liang Court, Machimura Farm, Meidi-ya, milk, milky, Singapore
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Japanese New Year at Liang Court’s Meidi-ya
You must check out Meidi-ya. It was lovely during Christmas and is now filled with New Year goodies. The Japanese patrons were buying mainly stuff for steam boat. Everything was just so pretty and I always see new enticing products … Continue reading
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Tagged beautiful, culture, Food, fruit, gourmet, groceries, Japan, japanese, Liang Court, Life, Living, Meidi-ya, mochi, New Year, photography, photos, shopping, Singapore, steam boat, supermarket, travel
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112 Katong: J-Mart, Food Republic, Gloria Jean’s and Gund Toys
I really like the new 112 Katong mall. It’s cosy and the theatre beckons. I also love J-Mart, the Japanese grocery store. The packaging is just lovely and I feel spoiled for choice. We got a yogurt drink and don’t … Continue reading
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Tagged 112 Katong, Baci, coffee, drink, Food, Food Republic, Gloria Jean's, groceries, grocery store, Gund, Italian, J-Mart, japanese
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112 Katong: Singapore’s Newest Mall & My Directory Picks
So here I was at 112 Katong. Had no idea of its existence before. It used to be the Katong mall, but it’s so utterly different now. I don’t like checking out malls, but my partner does, especially if it’s … Continue reading
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Tagged 112 Katong, cinema, dining, directory, Food, Food Republic, japanese, Life, Living, mall, marketplace, new, photography, photos, Restaurants, shopping, shops, Singapore, supermarket, TGI Fridays, theatre, travel
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Liang Court: Yayoiken
A new Japanese restaurant called Yayoiken. Would like to try it one day. Also a new counter selling food and drinks from Hokkaido
Liang Court Christmas 2011
This year’s red nosed reindeer theme is pretty creative. Also saw these cool remote control operated balloon thingy that kids will be fascinated with. And I yearn to be able to read Japanese. Love the quality of their books. I … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, cute, decor, japanese, Liang Court, Life, Living, mall, photography, photos, pretty, reindeer, shopping, Singapore, travel
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Reindeer at Genki Sushi
Loved the Chirstmas decorations, especially the straw reindeer at Genki Sushi located at Orchard Central. It’s my favourite place for inari sushi and don.
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Tagged authentic, Don, Entertainment, Food, Genki Sushi, Inari Sushi, japanese, Life, Living, mall, OC, Orchard Central, personal, photography, photos, Singapore, travel
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Back to Ma Maison at Bugis
When this place first opened, we came here quite often. Since then I realize I haven’t been back for quite a while. Have always loved the Japanese take on western food and the country style decor here is just charming. … Continue reading
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Tagged bread, Bugis Junction, croquette, culture, Entertainment, Food, japanese, Life, Living, Ma Maison, mall, personal, photography, photos, salad, Singapore, soup, travel, Western
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Genki Sushi for the Yummiest Sushi Belt Experience
The first clue that the food here is authentic? The place was filled with Japanese patrons. I hardly see any Japanese patrons at the other Singapore chain outlets. The second of course – the taste. The inari sushi here was … Continue reading
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Tagged authentic, california roll, culture, cute, decor, design, Entertainment, Food, Genki Sushi, high tech, inari, japanese, Life, Living, logo, Orchard Central, oyaku don, petite, photography, photos, restaurant, Singapore, sushi belt, travel, udon
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A Walk through Wheelock Place to Swanky ION
Now that we can’t walk through Borders, we go through the first level instead and always come across the toy store. An adorable huge kewpie doll was displayed in the window. Then on to ION. Being super lazy, I appreciate … Continue reading
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Tagged Architecture, beautiful, candies, decor, design, Foodcourt, ION, japanese, kewpie, Life, Living, mall, Mid-Autumn, mooncake, photography, photos, Restaurants, shopping, shops, Singapore, swanky, Wheelock
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