10 Must Visit Places in Beijing 北京 – From Great Wall Of China, Forbidden City, To “Insect Street” At Wangfujing
Feature - Food Guide, Overseas - Beijing 北京
May 22, 2018
I joked that I wanted to be a ”hao han” (好汉) twice. There is a saying that goes “不到长城非好汉”, which means that you need to get up to the Great Wall to be a Great Man. The first time I climbed up, and it took a hike from wee hours of the morning till mid noon, and only made it less than half way. The second time, the older me decided to go straight for the cable car. Dear friends, great man or not, it is worth to make it up there at least once this lifetime. (Click......
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10 Favourite Supper Places In Singapore – From Spize, Swee Choon To Scissors Cut Curry Rice
I love and hate suppers. The word oozes comfort and coziness, where you hang out with your friends for a late-night meal over prata, zhi char and nasi lemak. You talk about the good old days, and somehow the spread of food just makes it all more enjoyable. Yeah,...
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10 Must-Do and Eats In Iceland – More Than Just The Northern Lights And Blue Lagoon
Iceland must have existed in many people’s bucket list, and one of the main reasons why travellers head there is for the Northern Lights – Aurora Borealis. To be honest, I wasn’t that prepared for Iceland, whether it is terms of weather, information, cost or disappointments. So reminder...
10 Best Vegetarian And Vegan Restaurants In Singapore, That Shows Vegan Food Need Not Be Boring
Since the last few years, the whole world has seen a rise in veganism. Celebrities claim they have gone vegan, we read many articles on its health benefits, and vegan products are now more easily available compared to years back. Veganism is a lifestyle in which you abstain from...
10 Most Instagrammable Cafes In Seoul, Including One Hidden Behind A Pink Vending Machine
There are many instagrammable cafes and dessert places around the world, but Seoul brings it on a different level all together. Industrial-chic? Café Onion at Seongsu-dong is more than just its cement floor and unfinished; there is a roof-top dining area and many of the customers dining there...
10 Best Inexpensive Thai Restaurants In Singapore, To Satisfy Your Tom Yum & Pad Thai Cravings
Thai food has generally gained popularity among Singapore locals, thanks to the proximity of the Land Of Smiles. We all have our favourites from Tom Yum Goong, Pad Thai, Green Curry, Som Tum (Papaya Salad), to Mango Sticky Rice. (Also read: 6 Best Thai Wonton Noodles In Singapore) I...
Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar 2018 – Expect Crispy Chicken Rendang, Durian Churros And Okinawa Milk Tea In A Bucket
The Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar, one of the biggest and the most anticipated pasar malam in Singapore, will be back from 12 May (Sat) to 14 June (Thurs). The bazaar will be spread out in a few areas, with most of the food stalls along Haig Road and the...
10 Best Steaks In Singapore – The Finest Steakhouses That Meat Your Expectations
Singaporeans love their steaks and beefs, and thankfully there is no shortage of excellent steakhouses in Singapore. From classy steakhouse restaurants that serve perfectly-cooked fillet and ribeye steaks to contemporary dining establishments where you can try premium imported cuts, there are plenty options to choose from. I get asked...
12 Best Gyudon In Singapore – Where To Find Comforting Japanese Beef Bowls 牛丼
Gyudon 牛丼 which literally means beef donburi, is a Japanese dish consisting of a bowl of rice topped with beef. There are various versions available in Singapore, some cooked with simmered onions in a mildly sweet sauce; beef slices piled like a mini-mountain; or with grilled beef pieces typically...
6 Best Korean Restaurants For Jjamppong Noodles In Singapore, For That Red, Spicy Kick
Jjamppong 짬뽕 is a Korean-Chinese noodle dish in spicy seafood or pork broth usually flavoured with gochutgaru chilli powder. It is typically served in Korean-Chinese restaurants known for “Junghwa Yori” 中華料理 alongside Jajangmyeon and Tangsuyuk. There seems to be more restaurants serving up Jjamppong in Singapore, including a full...
5 Best Unagi Restaurants In Singapore, For Your Unadon 鰻丼 Cravings
Unagi ウナギ which means freshwater eel, used to be a minor part of an extensive menu in many Japanese restaurants. This is before Man Man came along. The Japanese restaurant opened to huge fanfare, insane queues, to an eventual Michelin Bib Gourmand listing. These led on to other Unagi...
6 Best Thai Wonton Noodles In Singapore, aka Bak Mee Moo Daeng
Singaporeans who travel to Bangkok often should be familiar with the “Soi 19” Sabx2 Wanton Noodles – who went on a “No Branch In Singapore” over-drive. Over-rated? Over-priced? Rude? The price has also doubled from the previous, from 50 baht to 100 baht (SGD$4.10). Oh well. We (Singaporeans) still...
10 Best Hong Kong Cafes aka Cha Chaan Teng – From Australian Dairy Company, Mido To Lan Fong Yuen
Hong Kong’s Cafes, better known as Cha Chaan Teng 茶餐廳, are a class of their own not found in other parts of the world. These are NOT places where you sit down quietly and slowly to drink a cup of coffee. In fact, Hong Kong Cha Chaan...
Dirty Breads 脏脏包 – 10 Best Places To Get Dirty Buns In Singapore, The Latest Messiest Food Trend
It took a while for “Dirty Bread” 脏脏包 (髒髒包 in Taiwan) to reach Singapore. Another food trend I do not quite understand as well. The latest food hype is all about buns dusted with chocolate, with cream or custard fillings, that would create powdery and creamy stains all over...