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10 types of foods you need to eat when in Shanghai for the first time!

Sep 26, 2019

Visiting Shanghai for the first time and have FOMO on the defining foods of Shanghai? This listing has you covered!

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In memory of Lewin Terrace

Sep 02, 2019

Once upon a time, there was a restaurant on the slopes of Fort Canning Hill called Lewin Terrace. Unfortunately, I only had the fortune of dining there once on their final year of operations in 2019.

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Saigon Stories Part 2, Vietnam Travel Log 2018

Aug 11, 2018

Part 2 of my Saigon Escapade saw me visiting a hipster restaurant, the hippest gastro-bar in Saigon, the best sandwich I’ve ever had, ever and more.

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10 things you must eat when visiting Singapore for the first time!

Apr 25, 2018

1. Laksa Laksa is in my books, the quintessential dish of Singapore. Though it exists in Malaysia with various regional styles, the true origin of Laksa is unknown and often heavily debated. In Singapore, laksa…

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Singapore’s Most Artisanal Nasi Lemak at The Coconut Club

Mar 15, 2018

Nasi Lemak has always been simple comfort food for many people in Singapore and Malaysia. The dish which literally translates to ‘Rich (tasting) Rice’ features rice cooked in coconut milk giving the dish that lemak…

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My Final Top 10 Restaurants of Shanghai in 2017

Dec 30, 2017

It’s that time of the year again for the year end review, and very sadly, my last one for Shanghai, because as many of you may know, I have left Shanghai in August 2017, moving…

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Shisen Hanten, a 2 Michelin Starred Japanese Sichuan Restaurant

Nov 18, 2017

Shisen Hanten is a Japanese restaurant in Singapore specialising in Sichuan Cuisine. Touted as Singapore’s highest awarded Chinese-cuisine restaurant with 2 Michelin stars from the 2016  and 2017 editions of the Michelin Guide, the restaurant’s…

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Review of Orchid Live Seafood’s Lobster Porridge and More

Oct 25, 2017

After watching a very positive review of Orchid Live Seafood on popular Singaporean Youtube food program “Food King”, I found it irresistible to try them out, especially when I had been unknowingly passing by the…

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VLOG#13 The Journey of a Decade at Salted & Hung

Sep 28, 2017

On my second month of moving back from Shanghai, I was elated to learn that my favourite chef from Shanghai, Scott Melvin of The Commune Social was coming to cook in Singapore for a 2…

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Taian Table. The Shanghai Kid Review.

Jul 17, 2017

Taian Table had been hot on the news after their Michelin star nomination and controversy at their previous location. Since then, they have moved to a new secluded location in Jing’an, and back in full…

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VLOG#10 My BEST kept secret dining deal in Shanghai on the Bund

Jun 06, 2017

Welcome to VLOG#10 ! Took a while to get this one out because I have been travelling the past month in between the country side back at Lisa’s home town, and in the midst of…

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3 Different Nasi Biryanis at Tekka Market

May 28, 2018

My friend, R, wanted to bring us to his favourite Nasi Biryani place at Little India, Singapore. Unfortunately, his stall was closed that day, and hence we rerouted ourselves to the timeless Tekka Market smack…

Debunking The World’s Cheapest Michelin 2 Star Restaurant at Canton8

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10 types of foods you need to eat when in Shanghai for the first time!

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Looking for the BEST Peking Roast Duck in Beijing? Try Da Dong Roast Duck.

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Sumo Cat! A hole-in-the-wall hidden gem Japanese Don place in Shanghai!

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10 types of foods you need to eat when in Shanghai for the first time!

Sep 26, 2019

Visiting Shanghai for the first time and have FOMO on the defining foods of Shanghai? This listing has you covered!

In memory of Lewin Terrace

Memorum

Saigon Stories Part 2, Vietnam Travel Log 2018

Travel Stories

10 things you must eat when visiting Singapore for the first time!

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Singapore’s Most Artisanal Nasi Lemak at The Coconut Club

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Social media recommendation on point this time. Vi Social media recommendation on point this time. Visited @woodsmen.sg at Thomson Plaza. 2 guys, 1kg worth of steaks and more. A very happy food coma after.
Woodsmen operates in the front as a butchery and fishmonger, offering various meats including house cured Guanciale SLABS and live lobsters and mussels. At the back, a legend 2 section dining area is where you can have your chosen produce cooked to your liking alongside a curated ala carte menu.
Just looking at the photo of the steaks above, you should already know how expertly cooked they were, over wood fire, no less.
Even so, I would’ve just come for the live Australian mussels, done in white wine and butter and served with 2 slices of proper sourdough, for just $18+.
One more thing, there is no service charge.
While they say it is due to minimal service offered, I thought there was plenty of service, since food items are all delivered to your table and we were regularly asked about the food and experience.
30min queue on a Sunday evening at 7pm, I’m guessing week night queues may be shorter, but if word of this gem spreads further, it’s probably gonna be pretty packed all week.
$17/100g for a proper M5-6 Ozzie Striploin 
How mad is that?

Pro tip: sign up for free member when you’re looking at the ala carte menu. It’s free and gets you discounted membership prices. 

I can’t wait for my repeat visit to try their duck confit and procure a slab of guanciale which I forgotten amidst my food coma.

Woodsmen by Cut Butchery
L3-52 Thomson Plaza
Simple healthy lunch clearing up old leftover soba Simple healthy lunch clearing up old leftover soba and nori.
Listen… I’m 43 years old, and this is the best fis Listen… I’m 43 years old, and this is the best fish and chips I’ve ever had in Singapore. @themadsailors 
Top 5 around the world. 
- Light, thin and uber crispy battered crust from start to finish of meal.
- Crust doesn’t just decouple easily from the flesh upon cutting. 
- Flaky, delicate fresh halibut meat.
- Yuuuuuuge portion.
- Housemade chips; Very crispy yet mash potato-like interior.
- Malt vinegar available 
- $19.90

Nuff said.
Fantastic omakase encounter at @genkaikoya , vario Fantastic omakase encounter at @genkaikoya , various sets with the most budget one at $68 pictured here. 
Top quality fish, uni and tempura that is comparable with the top omakase I’ve had around the world. 
Cozy intimate sushi bar setting with a friendly experienced chef.
Made mee siam today with the last of my frozen pra Made mee siam today with the last of my frozen prawn stock. Other mee siam makers probably don’t use a robust prawn stock for the base, but I do, and it’s awesome. 
Aside from the rempah, the other core flavor of a mee siam is actually gu cai 韭菜 . Wonder how did the nonya come up with this flavor concoction.
My first ever taste of Eurasian food! Was good stu My first ever taste of Eurasian food! Was good stuff, myriad of very balanced flavors, can’t put my finger on any dominant spice.
Visual recipe for my curry chicken. I don’t make m Visual recipe for my curry chicken. I don’t make my own rempah nor use high quality chicken. Coconut milk is higher quality than the tetrapak ones though. 
I’ve always been a stoic believer of turning ordinary ingredients into something majestic, that to me, is true craftsmanship.
Hello Miss Dong Laksa X Homeslice Pizza in Singapo Hello Miss Dong Laksa X Homeslice Pizza in Singapore!
Great to be with the Shamily (Shanghai Family)
Always a good time at @cenzo.sg even if the head c Always a good time at @cenzo.sg even if the head chef is not around. Prawn risotto is bomb 10/10
Never thought the happiest moment in my life would Never thought the happiest moment in my life would be to see my father recognize me and smile at me for the first time in over 30 days. 
Praise the Lord.
My dad slipped and knocked his head a month ago, resulting in severe brain bleed, leaving him in a coma for 3 weeks before he opened his eyes again and had completely healed his brain bleeding on his own. 
Today was the first time I received cognitive confirmation from him, and he even tried to uttered a word.
RIP RIP
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