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Monthly Archives: January 2015
Chinese New Year in Singapore 2015
Decided to put all my Chinese New Year, year of the goat posts in one post starting with the oldest one: The Goats are Out in Chinatown Happy Goat Buns at BreadTalk Creative Goat Display for Chinese New Year Another … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged bazaar, Celebration, Chinatown, Chinese New Year, CNY2015, Daily Photo, Malls, Singapore, street, what to do
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Dan Dan Mian & Dumplings at Crystal Jade
Wanted to try the Xiao Long Bao and Dan Dan Mian at Crystal Jade to compare it with what I’ve been having at paradise Dynasty. I prefer the texture of the noodles at paradise dynasty, but I prefer the soupier … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged crystal jade, Dan Dan Mian, dining, dumplings, Food, Ngee Ann City, restaurant, Singapore, Xiao Long Bao
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CNY2015: Bazaar & Goats at Takashimaya (Ngee Ann City)
I refer to Ngee Ann City as Takashimaya although the department store is only part of it. Just for ease of reference. You can truly feel the Chinese New Year buzz here with their yearly bazaar at the basement atrium. … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Chinese New Year, CNY2015, daily photos, Ngee Ann City, Singapore, Takashimaya, window displays, Year of the Goat
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Year of the Goat: Swatch Store at ION
The goat was pretty cool.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged CNY2015, ION, mall, Singapore, Swatch Store, Year of the Goat
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CNY2015: Wisma Atria
If you want to feel the festive cheer walk through Wisma Atria. Snapped at some of the more interesting window displays we saw at Wisma.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Chinese New Year, CNY2015, Daily Photo, decorations, mall, Singapore, Wisma Atria, Year of the Goat
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Chinese New Year Goodies at Ang Mo Kio Hub’s NTUC
Among all these the one that tempts me the most are the pineapple tarts by Glory, although I think my aunt makes far superior melt in your mouth tarts.
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Ang Mo Kio Hub, Chinese New Year, CNY2015, glory, goodies, pineapple tarts, Singapore
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Disappointed by Ramen at Chabuton
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 chabuton, Food, Ramen, review, Singapore, Star Vista
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CNY 2015: Cartoon Like Sheep at Star Vista
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 Chinese New Year, CNY2015, mall, Singapore, Star Vista, year of the sheep
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Leaning Frangipani Trees
Saw these just outside Lorong Chuan MRT Station. Wonder if they are bending to get more sunlight.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Daily Photo, Frangipani trees, Lorong Chuan MRT, nature, Singapore
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Best Rojak in Singapore
It’s not my favourite food (more like my mum’s), but if I am to have it I want the best which can be found at Airport Road Hawker Centre. They have a queue system in place (like in a clinic). … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Airport Road Hawker Centre, Best, Food, hawker, Rojak, Singapore, toa payoh rojak
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Wan Tan Mee at Chinatown
My top pick for local noodles is wan tan mee. Even the not so great versions will satisfy me. Had this near the Chee Chong Fun stall at the Chinatown Complex Market. It’s pretty old style. I’m still hankering for … Continue reading
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Tagged Chinatown Complex, Food, hawker, noodles, Singapore, wan tan mee
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Cool Stuff at the Chinatown Visitor Centre
It’s fun to look at trinkets that tourists might buy. I thought that the souvenirs sold at the Chinatown tourist office (next to the Chinatown Complex/Market/hawker centre) were pretty neat.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Chinatown, cool, gift ideas, shopping, Singapore, souvenirs, tourists, travel
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Walking Through the Bazaar at Chinatown
Whether you’re a tourist or a local, walking through the Chinatown bazaar pre Chinese New Year is a rather fun activity. Spotted more goat themed decorations.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged bazaar, Chinatown, Chinese New Year, CNY2015, Singapore, travel
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CNY2015: Another Visit to Chinatown
Wanted to see if more decorations were up so we headed to Chinatown. This time there were lucky coins in the air and the best view was from the overhead bridge. I also loved how the traditional lanterns strung up … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Chinatown, Chinese New Year, CNY2015, Daily Photo, Singapore, Year of the Goat
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New Space to Relax: Lovely Parkland Green
I had no idea that Parkland Green existed till B suggested we go there. Parts of it hardly looked like Singapore. I loved the section of trees that in a distance made me feel like I was transported to a … Continue reading
Posted in Nature
Tagged Beach, Cafes, East Coast Beach, nature, Parkland Green, relax, Singapore
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Paradise Dynasty at Vivo City: Spicy Handmade Noodles
After their alleged not paying for gas scandal in the newspapers I was hoping this chain wouldn’t close. They do serve good food even though as many have pointed out, service is lacking. For us it was polite but they … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged dining, Food, la mien, mall, Paradise Dynasty, restaurant, spicy noodles, squeeze, Vivo City
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Creative Goat Display for Chinese New Year
The most creative window display for the year of the goat so far. Loved the display at Marks and Spensers at Vivo City.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Chinese New Year, Daily Photo, mall, Marks & Spensers, Singapore, Window Display, Year of the Goat
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Ben & Jerry’s Cafe at Vivo City
My weakness for ice cream lately. The chocolate was too rich (looked very tempting though)The strawberry cheesecake is B’s favourite flavour although he thinks it’s very sweet. It was the only Cafe that was not packed to the gills. A … Continue reading
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Tagged Ben & Jerry's, cafe, dessert, ice cream, mall, Strawberry Cheesecake, Vivo City
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Collectible Toys at Vivo City
There’s a new toy shop at Vivo City and I think it’s where the Canon Store used to be. I wonder if people are now ditching cameras and using their smart phones which often have superior cameras than the very … Continue reading
CNY 2015: Happy Goat Buns at Bread Talk
At East Point Mall we spotted the cutest goat buns (looked more like sheep to me). Bread Talk is not my favourite in terms of taste, but I admire the creativity.
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Bread Talk, buns, CNY 2015, East Point Mall, goat, Singapore, Year of the Goat
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New Mall: East Point Mall next to Simei MRT
There’s a new mall near the Changi General Hospital and next to Simei MRT called East Point Mall. It’s actually an old mall that has been renovated. I wasn’t that impressed by the food options but perhaps I should give … Continue reading
Star Vista: Coffee at Jamaica Blue
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 cafe, coffee, Jamaica Blue, mall, Singapore, Star Vista
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