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Chinese

Yan Palace Restaurant 燕阁大酒楼

I have heard so much about Yan Palace Restaurant. Every time there is talk about having dim sum, everyone will unanimously suggest Yan Palace Restaurant. If you are coming on Sunday morning, it’s a good idea to make a booking at 10am because the place becomes really busy by 11am. Decor The whole restaurant is […]

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Chinese

Manchurian Lamb Hotpot 满族全羊铺

I recently watched a YouTube video where the guy was having roasted whole lamb (烤全羊) in Xinjiang. That got me craving for roasted whole lamb but can I find that in Singapore? I did a Google search and the only restaurant that serves roasted whole lamb (烤全羊) in Singapore is Manchurian Lamb Hotpot in Chinatown. […]

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Cafe

Yole Cafe – Halal Cafe serves Wholesome Brunch Menu

I was on my way to Chinatown Christmas Market when I spotted Yole Cafe along Pagoda Street. Isn’t Yole the brand that specializes in frozen yogurt? Now there is a Yole Cafe too? It looks really pretty, let’s check it out! Yole Cafe – Decor The cafe is a far cry from the usual Yole […]

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Steamboat

Li Ji Chuan Chuan Xiang 李记串串香 – Skewer Hotpot in Chinatown

I’ve been craving for lok lok which is known as chuan (串) in Northeastern Chinese cuisine. I happened to pass by Li Jia Chuan Chuan Xiang one day and this restaurant specializes in this type of skewer in the form of hotpot. This is where you get sauces and condiments. You have all the standard […]

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Chinese

Dong Fang Mei Shi 东方美食 – Northeastern Chinese Restaurant

It has been a long since I last had Northeastern Chinese cuisine at and I was craving for it. I happened to be in Chinatown and Dong Fang Mei Shi 东方美食 was one of the first restaurant I saw the moment I exited the MRT station. A big bright-red signboard above the door lists the various […]

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Chinese

Tamjai Samgor Mixian – Create Your Own Mixian

I was in Chinatown Point a few days ago with colleagues and we went looking a place for dinner when we saw Tamjai Samgor Mixian. The first Tamjai Samgor Mixian opened in 2008 in in Hong Kong. The combination of 3 fragrances, 3 spices, 7 taste, 8 flavors  and 9 freshness has captured the heart […]

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Steamboat

Guo Fu Hotpot Steamboat 国府珍锅 – Steamboat with Free-Flow Xiao Long Bao

I love to eat hotpot or steamboat, as you can see from all the steamboat restaurants I have been to. One of my favourite hotpot restaurant is Guo Fu Hotpot Steamboat 国府珍锅. I wrote about my last visit to Guo Fu Hotpot Steamboat in November 2016. The hotpot steamboat buffet is affordable, at S$27.90++ for […]

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Cafe

My Awesome Cafe – Retro Vintage Cafe with Delicious Food

Singapore has no shortage of interesting cafes. From dreamy Kreams Krafthouse to Harry Potter-themed Platform 1094, there is something for everyone. I recently visited another interesting cafe in Telok Ayer Street called My Awesome Cafe.  This cafe is housed in the shophouse that used to be Chung Hwa Free Clinic. You can still see the […]

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Hawker

Ah Seng (Hai Nam) Coffee – Coffee Stall with 50 Years History

Mr Wong Lock Seng’s father started Ah Seng (Hai Nam) Coffee in Lau Pa Sat in 1964. Mr Wong Lock Seng took over the stall in 1997 and relocated the stall to Amoy Street Food Centre where it has been operating for the past 24 years. He currently runs the stall with his wife and son, […]

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Chinese

Peach Garden (Chinatown Point)’s Value-for-Money Set Menu

I recently had an excellent 6-course dinner at Peach Garden (Chinatown Point) for just S$38++ per person (minimum 2 person). It’s such a value-for-money deal so I want to share it with all my readers.  Due to Covid-19, all the dishes are served in individual portions with beautiful presentation.  The first dish is Roasted Crispy […]