Over the past few years, the number of Hong Kong style restaurants and char chaan teng (茶餐廳) opened in Singapore has been nothing short but amazing. Tsui Wah, So Good, Kam’s Roast, Mak’s noodle, just to name a few. Pi Food located at 9 Penang Road (former Park Mall) is the new kid in town. … Continue reading Pi Food – A new Hong Kong Diner in Dhoby Ghaut, Singapore
Royal Caribbean Specialty Restaurants Review Part 2: Jaimie’s Italian, Chops Grille and Izumi
In the previous post, I wrote about Wonderland, which is arguably the best specialty restaurant on Quantum the of the Seas. Today, I’m going to share my experience at the three other restaurants that are not included in your cruise fare, namely Jaimie’s Italian, Chops Grille and Izumi. Jaimie’s ItalianJaimie’s Italian by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver … Continue reading Royal Caribbean Specialty Restaurants Review Part 2: Jaimie’s Italian, Chops Grille and Izumi
Royal Caribbean Specialty Restaurants Review Part 1: Wonderland
Quantum of the Seas – Cruise to Nowhere, Unlimited Dining PackageAfter booking a cruise to nowhere, I was eyeing for the dining package as I was sure that my partner would love to dine at the specialty restaurants. Initially, there was only one dining package - the four-night package - was listed on Royal Caribbean’s … Continue reading Royal Caribbean Specialty Restaurants Review Part 1: Wonderland
Co Chung Vietnamese Restaurant in Plaza Singapura is the real deal
Whenever I had Vietnamese food, my mom’s favourite joint in Chinatown, Manhattan always came to mind. To her, the pho there was better than the ones that she had tried in Vietnam thanks to the generous portion and higher quality beef. Co Chung's take on pho - SGD 8.90 While I might not necessarily agree … Continue reading Co Chung Vietnamese Restaurant in Plaza Singapura is the real deal
Ichikokudo – reasonably priced Halal ramen in Orchard Road, Singapore
The world Halal might be distant to ramen lovers as tonkotso and chashu are some of the most common broth and topping out there. That being said, there a few ramen joints in Singapore that are Halal certified by MUIS (Islamic Religious Council of Singapore), and one of them is located right in the heart … Continue reading Ichikokudo – reasonably priced Halal ramen in Orchard Road, Singapore
Shanghai: Pearl of the Orient, Part One – Canton 8
Recently, I came across articles about the rise of racism and xenophobia against Asians because of the COVID-19 pandemic. By all means be vigilant and take necessary precautions, but don't let fear and hate dictate our actions. Diseases recognize neither race or nationalities, neither should we. The COVID-19 pandemic is a humanitarian crisis. All of … Continue reading Shanghai: Pearl of the Orient, Part One – Canton 8
Why Lune Croissanterie serves the ‘best croissant in the world’?
If you google 'the world's best croissant', you would notice almost all of the results point to a pastry shop in Fritzoy, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia. That is, of course unless you are using Google Austria, the motherland of croissant (Sorry France). No, Lune Croissanterie didn't win any pastry competition on a global scale. … Continue reading Why Lune Croissanterie serves the ‘best croissant in the world’?