Tag Archives: Star Vista

Disappointed by Ramen at Chabuton

Posted on January 26, 2015 by bookjunkie

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 →

Posted in Food in Singapore | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

CNY 2015: Cartoon Like Sheep at Star Vista

Posted on January 26, 2015 by bookjunkie

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 →

Posted in Singapore Living | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Star Vista: Coffee at Jamaica Blue

Posted on January 18, 2015 by bookjunkie

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 →

Posted in Coffee Joints | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Dining at Star Vista: Itacho Sushi

Posted on January 18, 2015 by bookjunkie

This place gets popular after office hours. But I found it a bit too claustrophobic being shoved between to other couples. Too close quarters to chat comfortably, even with lowered voices. This is my woe about the Singapore dining scene … Continue reading →

Posted in Food in Singapore | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Back to Star Vista

Posted on January 18, 2015 by bookjunkie

Haven’t been to Star Vista in a while. This time I took the MRT to Bouna Vista station and got a bit lost as I thought it was directly connected to the mall but it was a bit of a walk. … Continue reading →

Posted in Singapore Living | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Star Vista: New Mall at Buona Vista MRT & My Directory Picks

Posted on October 21, 2012 by bookjunkie

B likes to hunt for new malls (that seems to be the main thing in Singapore if you want to escape the heat) and he was the one who told me about this place. My first time here and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Singapore Living | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments