• Restaurants,  Singapore

    328 Katong Laksa, Singapore

    Laksa consists of thick rice noodles in a mildly spicy gravy of coconut milk, pounded dried shrimp and of course, chilli.  This noodle dish typically comes with some slices of fish cake, shrimp, tau pok (a spongy soy product) and…

  • Restaurants,  Singapore

    Strictly Pancakes, Singapore

    This place located at Prinsep Street is doing brisk business with students from nearby institutions. I picked the Tiramisu pancakes (3 warm chocolate pancakes with chocolate flakes on top, vanilla sauce drizzled on the side and a scope of vanilla…

  • Restaurants,  Singapore

    Itacho Sushi, Singapore

    I finally found a place that sells very affordable cold soba (S$4 per serving).  The most crucial thing about cold soba is that it must be ice cold.  The soya sauce must be ice cold as well. I am happy…

  • Restaurants,  Singapore

    Pies and Coffee, Singapore

    S$9.95 for a duck confit pie????   Not worth it, in my opinion. S$5.80 for a double-shot café latte, which I think was ok, price-wise.  But the latte wasn’t hot enough. Another customer had the same complaint. They have other outlets…

  • Johor Bahru,  Malaysia,  Restaurants

    Nando’s City Square, Johor Bahru

    Went to Nando’s again.  Had my usual ¼ chicken with 2 sides. Sad to report portions have shrunk. They now don’t serve water.  See previous post.  Their stuttering excuse was pretty lame too – the water supply is mixed with…

  • Restaurants,  Singapore

    Flam’s at Orchard Central, Singapore

    Ed’s note (15 Apr 2013): This restaurant has since closed down.  I’m not surprised. This is a new restaurant right in the heart of Orchard Road of Singapore, offering Flammekueche, which is still a bit of a novelty here. Ordered…

  • Krabi,  Thailand,  Travel

    Nopparat Thara Beach, Krabi

    Much quieter, longer than Ao Nang beach.  Perhaps prettier too.  There are hotels and restaurants and hotels here too, though in a less tourist-centric atmosphere than Ao Nang Beach. There are a couple of bars on the beach. Come night,…

  • Krabi,  Restaurants,  Thailand

    Feel Good Restaurant and Massage, Krabi

    This is Hoijor Balls, made from minced chicken. Pad Thai, with squid and shrimp. Steamed mussel with sweet basil leaves – quite unusual Fried bread with minced pork – this is so satisfying and makes for an excellent appetiser.  I…