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

Jun 10, 2017

The Shanghai Michelin Guide received much criticism when it came out in July 2016. Other than omitting many peoples’ favourite restaurants, which, is always subjective, the Shanghai debut of the Michelin Guide was also arraigned…

3 Different Nasi Biryanis at Tekka Market

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Kichi Kichi style Omu Rice now available in Singapore

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

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Review of Crystal Jade Restaurant @ Xin Tian Di, 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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