Category Archives: Chinese

#14. Simple Joys: trying something new on the menu & enjoying it

This was truly scrumptious. I am a creature of habit and always have the chilli vinaigrette dumpling noodles here. Usually when I choose something new I always regret it. But this time I was pleasantly surprised. Both the broth and … Continue reading

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Din Tai Fung Marina Bay Sands for the First Time

We’ve been to the other outlets many times and actually we prefer the paradise group for Shanghainese type cuisine – Xiao Long Bao and handmade noodles. Our opinion was confirmed once again that the Paradise group’s offering is superior. Not … Continue reading

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I Couldn’t Get Enough of the Special Chilli at Pu Tien (Jewel)

We ended up here because the other two China restaurant chains we tried required reservations or a very long wait. Have been to Pu Tien years before and thought the food was of high quality. Our usual fare is hawker … Continue reading

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Our Favourite Dim Sum at Crystal Jade Suntec City Branch

This was truly satisfying after a disappointing experience at Canton Paradise. I feel that the Paradise group does a superior La Mian or handmade noodles and spicy vinegrette dumplings, but for Cantonese food, especially Dim Sum, Crystal Jade can’t be … Continue reading

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Dian Xiao Er at VivoCity

Pretty good meal as we haven’t had roast herbal duck in a while. The chilli always makes any meal better and I had 2 types so was very happy.

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Char Siew Rice at Kim Heng Roasted Meat

This meal was so incredibly satisfying as I haven’t had this for more than 2 years (we both missed a lot of hawker food trying to stay safe during the covid uncertainty period). It was beyond tasty and I could … Continue reading

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Extremely Satisfying: Beo Crescent Hainanese Curry Rice

Been avoiding a lot of places due to covid, but now that we’re living with Covid and the situation is better with herd immunity, we finally got our curry rice fix. My fave is the cabbage but the egg, sunny … Continue reading

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Love the Wok Hei of this San Lau Hor Fun at Ang Mo Kio

My second time at Hong Kong Street Zhen Ji. It’s famous for the Sliced Fish Hor Fun. The Wok Hei is out of this world. The Hor Fun (flat rice noodles) and Ngor Hiang cost S$23 altogether. My partner thinks … Continue reading

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Where I Used My CDC Vouchers #10: Revisited Toa Payoh Lorong 1 Block 127 Dough Fritter Stall, 02-05

The yellow bean hum chim peng was piping hot today and so perfectly good. The salty sweet combo is just heaven to this carb addict. Today there was a young guy at the stall and a lady perhaps the wife … Continue reading

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Where I Used My CDC Vouchers #9: Chey Sua Carrot Cake

I was so glad to see the stall was open today. The last time it was closed even though it was on a day they usually operate. It’s my very first time trying this famous white carrot cake. I asked … Continue reading

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Best Spicy Handmade Noodles

Whenever we get a craving for handmade noodles, Lenu has the consistency that doesn’t disappoint. They didn’t charge for hot water which is great. I like the water almost boiling hot, cos it cools down very fast with the air … Continue reading

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Where I Used My CDC Vouchers #7: My first Visit at Toa Payoh Lorong 1 Block 127 Dough Fritter Stall, 02-05

Extremely rare for me to find green bean ham chin pang (hum chin peng) and the owner here is so nice and friendly. Even after I run out of CDC vouchers, I would definitely revisit. The owner only makes a … Continue reading

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Where I Used My CDC Vouchers #6: Teochew Handmade Pau, Toa Payoh, Lorong 1, Block 127 Hawker Centre

Honestly we wanted to try the famous carrot cake here at this Toa Payoh market and food centre on level 2. (The ground level is the wet market so you got to take the lift or climb up to this … Continue reading

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Favourite Noodles: Kok Kee Wanton Mee

A truly satisfying lunch for S$4.50. Pity you can’t use the CDC Vouchers here, but I think they don’t need the extra business perhaps and that scheme is probably to help hawkers not on our radar yet. This was at … Continue reading

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Shunfu Hawker Centre: Glad I Went there Recently as it’s closed till 26 May 2022

I didn’t realise it would be closed (28 Feb to 26 May 2022) for repairs and Redecoration (as stated on the government website) and I hope there will be some significant improvement. Glad I had my favourite Char Kway Teow … Continue reading

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Where I Used My CDC Vouchers #3: Serangoon Garden Carrot Cake & Wanton Noodle

It was my first time trying the black carrot cake here and it was very satisfying. The young boy who served me at the stall was very polite and I truly appreciated that. There was a cute little French girl … Continue reading

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Golden Mile Hawker Centre: Fish Ball Story

Tried the famous Fishball story noodles and chilli mee at Golden Mile hawker centre. Think I have a preference for wan tan mee when it comes to noodles. This is for bak chor mee fans who like a savoury rather … Continue reading

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Nice View of Sentosa at Paradise Dynasty Vivo Branch

Had the usual at Paradise Dynasty. Always a long queue outside but we find that a whole section is not open and there are lots of empty seats within. Not enough staff or a tactic to give the perception that … Continue reading

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London Fat Duck

London Fat Duck is at Scotts Square. This is the best char siew (B added that it’s a very good cut and well marbled) I’ve had although it was very expensive at $14.80. The pepper duck polo buns were very … Continue reading

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Curry Rice – Messy Looking But Tasty

It might look like a huge mess, but you can’t go wrong with curry rice. You can walk to the coffee shop from City Square Mall. Address: Beach Road Scissor-Cut Curry Rice 229 Jln Besar, Singapore 208905

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Kay Lee Roast: Original Branch at Paya Lebar, New Owners

Back to the Paya Lebar branch which they saw the original owners oversee. Not as good as I recall before the place got sold, but better than the suntec city branch somehow. Wonder if I’m being biased knowing that the … Continue reading

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Chuan Kee Satay

For a change it’s nice to have Chinese Style Chicken and Pork Satay with the pineapple peanut gravy. I usually don’t go for Pork but it was good and I see why this stall at Old Airport Road Hawker Centre … Continue reading

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