Sala Rim Naam, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
I tried the set menu priced at 2300 baht. Appetizers Grilled squid with ground toasted rice and chilli tamarind sauce. I could smell the charcoal smell of being grilled, which was great. The flavours are short and kind of simple—just…
Cassia, Capella, Singapore
Cassia is the Chinese restaurant of Capella Hotel Singapore. Amuse-bouche Dim Sum Platter. Soup of the day— double boiled Chicken soup. Good. Rich. Quality. Steamed Chilean Sea Bass with Brown Shimeji mushrooms and pickled chilli (SGD$18 per pax + 1%…
Happy Pizza, Phnom Penh
There are restaurants along Sisowath Quay that offer Happy Pizzas. In case, you don’t know what these are, these are pizzas sprinkled with marijuana. The marijuana is underneath the melted cheese. These pizzas are the same prices as normal pizzas—–US$4.…
Boon Tong Kee, Singapore
Boon Tong Kee is an established player in Singapore, offering Chicken Rice and Chinese dishes in several locations around the island. What is Chicken Rice? Steamed or roasted chicken, served with rice (cooked preferably in chicken broth as opposed to…
Ampang Niang Tou Fu, Singapore
This is a supposedly famous shop in Katong, a foodie enclave in Singapore. What is Yong Tau Foo? Imagine soy bean products and vegetables stuffed with a mixture of minced fish and minced pork. It is a traditional dish of…
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…
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…
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…
George and Dragon Café (at Johor Premium Outlets), Johor Bahru
This place offers a reasonable set lunch at Malaysian Ringgit RM$34.55 (RM29.80 plus 6% govt tax plus 10% service charge) in a slightly cutesy environment.
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,…
