Tag Archives: Toa Payoh

Best Soy Sauce Chicken Noodles Can Be Found in Toa Payoh

Posted on February 18, 2015 by bookjunkie

One of our many visits to Lee Fun Nam Kee. Springy tasty noodles that will leave you wanting more and very tender chicken in a delicious sauce. The pickled green chillies bring the meal to the next level. Address: Lee … Continue reading →

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Improvements at Toa Payoh Hub

Posted on February 18, 2015 by bookjunkie

Haven’t been to the Toa Payoh Hub area in a while and was pleasantly surprised that more casual eateries have been added and now there is a covered air-conditioned walkway for them. There’s a Starbucks at the very end too … Continue reading →

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CNY2015: Toa Payoh HDB Hub

Posted on February 17, 2015 by bookjunkie

A festive atmosphere at one of the oldest estates.

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Best Soy Sauce Chicken Noodles at Toa Payoh

Posted on May 4, 2012 by bookjunkie

Hope you read about my latest food escapade here. My 12th post at White as Milk.

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Tiong Bahru Pau at Toa Payoh: Yummy Snack

Posted on April 24, 2012 by bookjunkie

Sometimes the queues are justified and this one moves fast. I always get one char siew and one tau sar pau. Pretty mini sized so not too heavy. The filling is really nice and is what makes this place famous. … Continue reading →

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Mr Chiam See Tong (30 April, Potong Pasir Rally)

Posted on May 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

I have so much respect for this man and it’s so obvious that he really cares. His humility really wins me over and he really listens to the crowd. He is very witty as well and even discusses how Lee … Continue reading →

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Precious Little Bit of Green

Posted on March 21, 2011 by bookjunkie

A small government apartment that only has a lease of 99 years or less, is so extremely expensive. Unless you’re born with a silver spoon, you need to go into debt for life to own one.  Imagine – you can’t … Continue reading →

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Blogging About Chinese New Year 2011

Posted on February 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

It just dawned on me that I have blogged a ton about Chinese New Year 2011 – The Year of the Rabbit.  Thought I’d better be a bit organized since February is already here.  Here are all my Singapore CNY … Continue reading →

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Snapshots of Toa Payoh: Singapore’s Oldest Housing Estate

Posted on January 22, 2011 by bookjunkie

I was instantly attracted by these sculptures at Toa Payoh, just next to the place where Singaporeans queue to book their HDB flats, called the Toa Payoh Hub. Toa Payoh central is one of Singapore’s earliest public housing projects. Tiong … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year Buzz at the Oldest District in Singapore: Toa Payoh

Posted on January 22, 2011 by bookjunkie

Toa Payoh is one of the oldest districts in Singapore and is located in the central area that’s just a few stops away by MRT (subway) to Orchard Road. You will notice that the people here are mostly the elderly … Continue reading →

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