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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.

Travel Stories

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…

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

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Kichi Kichi style Omu Rice now available in Singapore

Eating Now

Janggut Laksa is my 2nd best laksa in Singapore

Eating Now

My first Omakase and best sushi in Honolulu at Sasabune

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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!

Lists

Singapore’s Most Artisanal Nasi Lemak at The Coconut Club

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The Shanghai Kid

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Epicurean, Chef, Ex-Restaurateur, Creator, Creative Technologist, Musician.
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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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Sometimes, nothing is better than a quiet evening Sometimes, nothing is better than a quiet evening stabbing weiners in penne with a fork while putting a good show on Netflix
今晚食焗猪趴饭 CravingHK style pork chop rice for dinner, 今晚食焗猪趴饭 CravingHK style pork chop rice for dinner, so I made it 😅
Enjoying this very economical Product for lunch! I Enjoying this very economical Product for lunch! It costs only $4.70 and comes fully loaded. There’s so much going on I don’t even know how to begin attacking it!
Bloody good product!! Bloody good product!!
Braised beef shortrib with Robuchon-style mash, in Braised beef shortrib with Robuchon-style mash, inspired from the folks at @fallowchefs 
Used balsamic vinegar instead of red wine, turned out very close to a beef Bourguignon, but nonetheless tasty.
Not looking forward to making robuchon’s style of mashed potatoes in future though, too much work! 🥲
Made Ribs for lunch, using pear puree as a meat te Made Ribs for lunch, using pear puree as a meat tenderizer like the Koreans do, along with a bunch of other seasonings and aromatics. Pear really works wonders.
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