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SkyGarden Opens at Nex And Itchy Fingers

Why is everything in Singapore now have a Sky added to the front. Skybar, Skypark and now Skygarden. They seem to be copying Marina Bay Sands, but only the Skybar at Marina Bay Sands is truly high up in the … Continue reading

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Green Pumpkin Japanese Bakery

I just loved the green pumpkin lampshade at this new Japanese Bakery at Nex. I find the little green lampshades so pretty as well. On the official website the tagline is “What colour is a pumpkin? – Green in Japan.” … Continue reading

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Shimbashi Soba (Shokutsu 10) at Nex

Among the little restaurants at Shokutsu10 on the Basement 1 level of Nex, this restaurant called Shimbashi Soba looked appealing with it’s freshly made buckwheat soba. There’s another outlet at Paragon. The Tempura Seiro cost a whopping S$17.80. The side … Continue reading

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Freshness Burger at Nex: We Liked the Hot Cocoa and Spam Burger

We were back at Freshness Burger for Japanese style burgers made to order. B would recommend the Spam Burger (S$4.50) after trying the classic Beef Burger and the Bacon Omelette Burger.  His only critique was that the luncheon meat should … Continue reading

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More Restaurants Open at Nex

I figured Lenas is a new local restaurant, but I wan’t too sure, so off I went to the Land of Google. Well my investigation reveals that it’s named after it’s local owner, Lena who also owns MOF. There’s already … Continue reading

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Singapore Daily Photos: View from Nex Carpark

We hardly ever have cloudless skies.

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Grocery Shopping at Nex (NTUC and Cold Storage)

There are two competing supermarkets at the new Nex mall located next to Serangoon MRT. Competition is always good in my book if it means better prices and offerings for the customer. NTUC is a subsidized supermarket with the lowest … Continue reading

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Singapore Daily Photos: A Place for Pets & Kids (Nex)

The carpark was still a bit of a mess last week, so this sign popped up. That’s the great thing about Singapore. Even if there’s a problem, it’ll get fixed real soon.

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Grandma’s at Nex: Coconut Rich Curry Chicken

The best dishes at Singapore chain restaurant Grandma’s (chef formerly from KL’s Madam Kwan in Malaysia) is the coconut rich curry chicken and the tasty assam prawn that is cooked in the most wonderful onion sambal. This is eaten with … Continue reading

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Why is Texas Chicken Not Called by it’s Real Name?

The real original name of Texas Chicken is actually Church’s Chicken, named after the founder George W Church. When it started way back in 1952, it was called Church’s Fried Chicken to Go. I guess the word Texas in countries … Continue reading

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Singapore Daily Photos: Checking Out Nex

With all the food blogging, I need an exercise bike. Saw an AIBI exercise equipment store at Nex. I wish Ikea was here instead of Courts. But Courts has electronics as well. I am not sure what HTC is, but … Continue reading

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Shokutsu10 at Nex (Serangoon Mall)

Walked through Shokutsu and would really like to try the Japanese pasta place Kabe no Ana one day.   Green pumpkin Japanese bakery seems intriguing too.  The thing about Nex and Food is that there are so many choices my … Continue reading

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Nex Serangoon Mall: Carpark Jam and Charges

The jam has actually eased slightly, but it does help to have the Nex security guards as well as the auxillary police, direct traffic. Otherwise the various delivery trucks would just block the way, like I saw one of them … Continue reading

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Hokkaido’s Freshness Burger in Singapore: My 2nd Visit to the Only Outlet at Nex Serangoon

I was expecting a queue at Freshness Burger today, but there was none, which made me not regret coming all the way.  This time we tried the Fish Burger. I was sad to say that it disappointed me.  The teriyaki … Continue reading

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Singapore Daily Photos: More Shops at Nex

The cream puffs by Japanese chain Beard Papa (level 3 I think) are so good, but I haven’t had them in years. It looks like Supercuts (top floor) caters to tots as well. Little cars for them to sit in … Continue reading

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Singapore Daily Photos: New Mall = Lots of People

If you’re crazy like me and love getting bumped into every few steps, then you must come here to get the full Singapore experience. I definitely only do this for the blog, otherwise I’d rather be at a quiet bookstore … Continue reading

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Parking at Nex

It wasn’t so bad. I am guessing that the guards are doing a good job of controlling and helping to direct the traffic. At some point the top most level carpark looked almost empty, but as we were leaving, it … Continue reading

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Swiss Bake Cafe (Nex)

Another place with a decor that exudes warmth is the Swiss Bake Cafe. It seems to be owned by Movenpick going by the labels on the sugar packets, plates and napkins. At least this place is more enclosed than Starbucks … Continue reading

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Freshness Burger Is My New Favourite Place (Nex Mall – Serangoon MRT)

(Update 25 June 2011: recently I saw the whole place boarded up – hope it’s not closed permanently. Might be due to the steep pricing) I finally had a chance to try Freshness Burger in Singapore. It’s the very first … Continue reading

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Singapore’s Newest Mall: Braving the Human Crush at Nex (Part 5 of 5)

The Nex logo decked out in Christmas lights and joined by Winnie the Pooh and friends. Dangerous for kids or just to warn kids to keep away? I’m sure a mall would’t put up something without a barrier if there … Continue reading

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Singapore’s Newest Mall: Braving the Human Crush at Nex (Part 4 of 5)

This is the one place I wanted to try – Freshness Burger from Japan. But just look at the queue. They did a smart thing though by maintaining a good atmosphere within the place through crowd control. Well there’s always … Continue reading

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Singapore’s Newest Mall: Braving the Human Crush at Nex (Part 3 of 5)

Isn’t this little girl so precious! What a perfect child model. A pirate, giving away balloons to the kids. The newly opened Shaw Theatre. The newly opened Pet Store called Pet Safari, which has a branch at VivoCity. Texas Chicken … Continue reading

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