Handmade Wanton Noodles TUTA Johor Bahru JK1244 財伯手工麵
This is a simple wanton noodle from a humble stall in 88 kopitiam in TUTA (Taman Ungku Tun Aminah), JB. It has been in this neighbourhood for over twenty years - a familiar favourite of many locals....
View ArticleYuen Fatt Yu Kong Tong Huat Nam Yick Mooncakes in Kluang Johor JK1245
The annual Mooncake Festival 中秋节 is around the corner (on 27 Sep 2015). In Kluang, Johor there are four well known traditional Chinese bakeries. Many people find going to Kluang just for mooncakes...
View ArticleLa Veen in Perth Menu Review JK1246
I brought a stubborn bug with me to Perth, Australia - I was infected with the hipster cafe hopping bug and took it everywhere I went. My good friend Jo-Hann who lives in Perth tells me that I have to...
View ArticleHi Wan Kuey Teow Kia JB Taman Pelangi Johor Bahru JK1247 海皇粿条仔
Hi Wan kway teow kia 海皇粿条仔 is very popular among the local and Singaporean suppering crowd in JB - several friends have offered to visit Hi Wan with me ;-D Hi Wan operates from 5:30pm to 3:00am...
View ArticleTaylors Swan Valley Art & Coffee House near Perth JK1248
Just the other day, I was chatting with my friend Peggy and the topic drifted to what a great place the Swan Valley (Western Australia) is. Then she asked me if I went to Taylors. Yes, I did thanks to...
View ArticleHappy Together Steamboat Johor Bahru Mount Austin JK1249 同乐家火锅
There is something about Chinese steamboat or hotpot for get togethers. Steamboat is often the choice when friends meet up. There are hotpot restaurants of all shapes and sizes - small ones, and giant...
View ArticleCitrus Sukhumvit 11 Nana Bangkok Hotel Review JK1250
You know, when I visit Bangkok (or just about anywhere), I hit the streets for food, shopping and the fascinating sights. So, I spend very little time in the hotel except to freshen/ wash up and to...
View Article30 Things to See Do Eat Buy in Goa India JK1251
I recently visited Goa with AirAsia. It was a fascinating trip as I saw many parts of this smallest state of India with a unique history - Goa was ruled by the Portuguese until 1961. Travel helps us...
View ArticleTenkaichi Japanese Yakiniku BBQ Singapore Marina Square Shopping Mall JK1252
Those in the know have already heard of Tenkaichi's value-for-money all-you-can-eat Wagyu beef Japanese BBQ. Tenkaichi was previously located in a dingy shop (in Keypoint Building on Beach Road) and...
View ArticleLao Tee Kue Teow in Johor Bahru, Taman Sentosa JK1253 老弟潮州粿条汤
If Hokkien bak chor mee is the comfort food of most Singaporean Chinese, then over in Johor Bahru, it is Teochew kuey teow thng 潮州粿条汤. Naturally, there are many kway teow soup stalls or shops in Johor...
View ArticleHilton Worldwide Food & Beverage Masters - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor...
The Hilton Worldwide Food & Beverage Masters is such a big, brilliant idea. Every year, all Hilton Worldwide teams vie for the top title in the five challenges - Barista Cup, Bar Cup, Sommelier...
View ArticleTao Yuan Grill Fish Pekan Nanas Johor 桃源铁板烧鱼 JK1255
The famous Tao Yuan grill fish stall 桃源铁板烧鱼 in Pekan Nanas was one of the stops of our 2 Day/ 1 Night food trail in Johor. Tao Yuan Grill Fish is sandwiched between a charming kampung style kopitiam...
View ArticleSingapore Food Culture - Behind the Scenes of China Southeast TV Show JK1256
Once in a while, I was given the opportunity to support overseas journalists and production teams to help produce programmes or articles about Singapore food culture. My main tasks include planning...
View ArticleNanyin Music, Food and Tea Appreciation - Multi-sensory Liyuan Banquet JK1257
Nanyin 南音 (Southern Music) is an ancient but thriving Chinese music art form dating back over 2000 years to the Han dynasty. Nanyin was originally palace music and dance performed for the Han...
View ArticleMak's Noodle @ Westgate Jurong East Singapore 麥奀記 JK1258
This morning, early shoppers at Westgate in Jurong were greeted by thundering drums, crashing cymbals and prancing lions. Today heralds the official opening of the Mak's Noodle outlet at Westgate....
View ArticleAh Hoe Mee Pok Singapore Clementi 阿和面薄 JK1259
Mee pok is to Singaporeans like ramen to Japanese. In Singapore, it's common to see a coffee shop or food centre with more than one or even two mee pok stalls. We eat so much mee pok - we love it to...
View ArticlePenang Prawn Noodle in Johor Bahru Permas Jaya You Xiang Coffee Shop...
I was doing my usual food spotting at You Xiang kopitiam in Permas Jaya when I caught a whiff of enticing prawn broth aroma. I followed my nose and traced it to little 大路後檳城蝦麵.卤面 Penang prawn noodle...
View ArticleFoon Yew Foon Zhong Curry Laksa, Johor Bahru 寬中辣沙 JK1261
Most Johoreans know about the well loved Foon Yew/ Foon Zhong Curry Laksa 寬中辣沙. This old stall started life as a canteen stall in Foon Yew's school tuck shop. When I first tasted Foon Yew Laksa, the...
View ArticleRoast Paradise Char Siew Old Airport Road Food Centre Singapore JK1263 烧味天堂
When I bumped into my friend Andrew in Johor Bahru, he enthused about Roast Paradise at Old Airport Road Food Centre, his new found favourite char siew stall in Singapore. Andrew said Roast Paradise...
View ArticleSunrise Bistro & Bar Big Splash East Coast Park Singapore JK1264
Think fine dining and what comes to mind is exclusivity and inaccessibility to most people. So, I was glad to hear that owner-chef Vincent aims to make fine dining dishes available to more people at...
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