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Returned for Great Vietnamese Food at Joo Chiat

I was disappointed that the pho and spring rolls I had in Hanoi did not beat fresh spring rolls and pho at Long Phung (blogged about this place many times), but what I had in Ho Chi Minh City sure … Continue reading

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Luala Cafe in Hanoi

Wasn’t impressed by the food in Hanoi after being blown away by what we had eaten in Ho Chi Minh, but Luala was where we had one of our better meals. The drip coffee was much stronger the way I … Continue reading

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Not Impressed by Nam Nam

I decided to try this place out (new at Wheelock Place) because it’s perpetually crowded and I read some rave reviews but I’m not impressed at all. Tasted very bland to me. I’ve had a guzillion times better Pho in … Continue reading

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Thai Supermarket

My latest post at Guillaume’s blog White as Milk – the awesome Thai Supermarket at Golden Mile Complex. Supermarkets alone make Singapore not boring. Took lots of photos as usual. Goods from Vietnam as well. This one in particular seemed … Continue reading

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Golden Mile Complex: Little Thailand in Singapore

The last time B brought me to Golden Mile Complex, it seemed very run down. Seems a lot better now and I really enjoyed the exploring. Maybe my perspective has changed since I started blogging. I tend to view anything … Continue reading

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Walking Along South Bridge Road & Stumbling Upon a Lomography Store

We were supposed to walk to Ann Siang Hill, but we kinda overshot and reached Duxton Hill. But it wasn’t a wasted stroll. Saw two brand new stores that I’ve never set eyes on before. Pho Stop which is a … Continue reading

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Long Phung: Vietnamese Coffeeshop in Joo Chiat

I strongly recommend the fresh spring rolls and Pho at this Vietnamese Coffee shop called Long Phung in Joo Chiat. Not as good as those in Vietnam of course, but one of the best I’ve had in Singapore and at … Continue reading

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Trung Nguyen: Vietnamese Iced Coffee at Liang Court

Trung Nguyen is is a much nicer place to relax compared to the always crowded and noisy Starbucks. The coffee somehow is not as good as what I had in Vietnam though, but sometimes a quiet place to sit a … Continue reading

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Modern Family’s Mistake? – Recasting Baby Lily

I thought the twins who played Baby Lily and who had a legion of fans were so adorable and irreplacable. This is what is on their twitter page right now, as they have been replaced: Retired at age 2 3/4. … Continue reading

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Authentic Vietnamese Baguette at a Joo Chiat Coffeeshop

The coffeeshop has an elegant name – Eastern Wind Foodhouse. The ham baguette cost us S$4 and the bread was toasty and crisp. The pho and spring rolls which cost S$6 each were also as authentic as you can get … Continue reading

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Second Visit to Long Phung at Joo Chiat

It’s so wonderful that Singapore is becoming more of a melting pot, with authentic cuisines from all over the world. May not be as good as what you get in Vietnam, but this is so much more authentic than the … Continue reading

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Joo Chiat on a Cool August Night

Joo Chiat Hotel – loved the palm trees painted on the side of the hotel. A coffee shop where they sell Vietnamese baguettes at night. Triangular curry puffs. Traditional Malay bridal attire. Bread Project. Vietnamese Restaurant that only opened at … Continue reading

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Strolling through Joo Chiat on a Hot August Day

There’s a unique flavour in this sleepy part of the Singapore’s East. these triangular curry puffs look enticing. Betel Box for backpackers. Felt sorry for the caged bird. All sorts of eateries – it seems to me the place to … Continue reading

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Spotted the Posters of two Presidential Candidates as I strolled around Joo Chiat

I had no idea that Joo Chiat was like Little Vietnam. It’s a wonderful place where you can get authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Wrote about my visit to one of the restaurants on Tiny Island. Among the two I saw, Tan … Continue reading

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Discovering Little Vietnam in Singapore (Long Phung at 159 Joo Chiat Road)

Whenever I chance upon some new exciting area of Singapore that’s actually been there for quite a while, I feel like I’ve been living under a rock. But it also gives me the feeling that there’s always something new to … Continue reading

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#9. Deliciously Light and Healthy Vietnamese Wrap (Pho Hoa at Rasapura)

The girl behind the counter looked like she didn’t want to be there, but the wrap was good. It cost S$5.  I asked for a grilled chicken baugette but she glumly said “Don’t Have”. Oh well. Liked the sweet and … Continue reading

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Trung Nguyen: Vietnamese Iced Coffee at Liang Court

Almost as good as the iced coffee I had in Ho Chi Minh City. The difference is quite subtle, but I thought that coffee in Vietnam was stronger somehow. But that was a different brand – Highlands Coffee. It’s good … Continue reading

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Liang Court (Little Japan in Singapore, plus a slice of Vietnam)

I am drawn to Liang Court because of the number of authentic Japanese outlets here. I was immediately captivated by the new Starhub Sumo ad plastered at the travelator. Just love places in Singapore that are empty and spacious.  And … Continue reading

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Vietnam and My Expectations

Soon after I got there I was telling myself that I really love this place. It’s the loveliest place that I have visited in Asia, after Japan and Taiwan. To me the people of the country are a huge factor … Continue reading

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Our Stay at the Sheraton Saigon Hotel (Ho Chi Minh City)

My sister booked a room at the Tower Wing of the Sheraton Saigon. We picked this hotel for it’s excellent location in District 1.  We didn’t need to take a cab at all and just walked everywhere from the hotel. … Continue reading

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My Trip to Saigon: Adorable Vietnamese Girl at Highlands Coffee

As I sat at Highlands Coffee with the best ever iced Vietnamese Coffee, my day dreaming was interrupted by a little girl in the next table who accidentally splashed orange juice on me as she was playing with her straw. … Continue reading

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In Vietnam, it’s the Year of the Cat, not the Rabbit

When my sister planned this short family trip to Ho Chi Minh City over the Chinese New Year break, we expected to just be holed up in the hotel and not see anything much and purely having a relaxing time. … Continue reading

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