Guide to 10 Top Food Places at Longshan Temple Station Blue Line Taipei 龍山寺 美食

One good thing about Taipei is almost everywhere is connected by the subway / metro system (known as MRT). So, exploring Taipei is easy. Just check into an hotel near to any MRT station and go everywhere by subway.

I am exploring Taipei by MRT stations - getting off the stations and discover good places to eat, see, do and buy things on foot.

Ho Ji Fried Hokkien Mee at Mayflower Food Centre with Superior Base Stock ☏ 9066 6096 何记炒福建面

 Ho Ji Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodles | Mayflower Food Centre, 162 Ang Mo Kio Ave 4, stall #01-39, Singapore 560162 🚅 5 minutes walk from Mayflower station Exit 3 ☏ 9066 6096 ⏰ 6:30am - 5pm (close at 1pm on Sat & Sun)

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Fried Bee Hoon by 618 Hokkien Mee Stall in Yishun ☏ 8811 6989

618 Hokkien Mee | 618 Yishun Ring Rd, Block 618, Singapore 760618 🚅 10 minutes walk from Khatib station ☏ 8811 6989 ⏰ 9am - 3pm (Weds off)

Most Singapore fried Hokkien mee enthusiasts know about 618 Fried Hokkien Mee stall in Yishun (near Khatib MRT station). They do a good old style fried Hokkien mee that wins fans by tasting great and not cutting corners.

So Good Dining Cantonese Cuisine & Dim Sum @ i12 Katong near Marine Parade MRT 小菜厅 ☏ 6797 6993

So Good Dining 小菜厅 | 112 East Coast Road i12, #04-09, S428802 (i12 Katong Mall) 🚅 5 minute walk from Marine Parade station ☏ 6797 6993 ⏰ 11 am - 3 pm | 6pm - 10 pm (please call to confirm timings as it may vary)

Just had dim sum at the So Good Dining, it was so good! We were so pleased that we went back for more just 3 days later 🤤

I like this place because I love dim sum and have been looking out for a place I can come back to regularly for good food at friendly prices. I think I found it at So Good Dining.

Lao Fu Zi Fried Kway Teow @ Old Airport Road • What is its Michelin Magic? 老夫子炒粿條

Lao Fu Zi Fried Kway Teow 老夫子炒粿條 | Old Airport Road Market & Food Centre, 51 Old Airport Rd, stall #01-12, Singapore 390051 🚅 5 minute walk from Dakota station ⏰ 11:45am - 10pm (Weds & Sat off)

I've tasted Lao Fu Zi Fried Kway Teow decades before 2019 (when it was first listed on the Michelin guide). 

Chooby Sourdough Pizza @ Owen Road • Opens 3 Days a Week • Reservation Required ☏ 8923 9814

Chooby Pizza | 125 Owen Rd, Singapore 218929 🚅 10 minute walk from Farrer Park station ☏ 8923 9814 ⏰ 6pm - 10pm (Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues off)

I love pizzas and am always on the look out for good pizzeria. Chooby Pizza comes highly recommended with fans even among restaurant chefs who hangout here after work. Opens only three days a week on Weds, Thurs and Fri, eating at Chooby requires reservation ☎️ 8923 9814 beforehand.

Quentin's • Introduction to Eurasian Cuisine in Singapore ☏ 9008 3804

Quentin's | 139 Ceylon Rd, Level 1 Eurasian Heritage Gallery, Singapore 429744 ☏ 9008 3804 ⏰ 11:30 am - 2:30 pm | 5:30pm - 9:30 pm (Mon off)

I had long wanted to visit the renowned Quentin's Eurasian restaurant again, so when Milton organised a meet up here, I was eager to join. It's a good chance to get reacquainted with a unique cuisine - a historic culinary fusion of Asia meets Europe here in the Malay archipelago.

Wanton Mee @ Soon Lee Coffee Shop in Taman Pelangi Johor Bahru 顺利茶餐室.☏+607 332 6890

Restoran Soon Lee 顺利茶餐室 | 148 Jalan Sri Pelangi, Taman Pelangi, 80400 Johor Bahru  ☏  +6073326890 ⏰ 6:30 am - 4:30 pm | 6:30 pm - 1 am

Came to Taman Pelangi's pasar pagi or morning market which is held on Monday mornings. Opted for my usual kopi C kosong and wanton mee at Soon Lee coffee shop as the hyperlocal vibes of the market seemed to flow into the kopitiam.

Madam Ang KK Cafe @ Parkway Parade

Madam Ang KK (Parkway Parade outlet) | 80 Marine Parade Road #01-K1, #01-K41 Singapore 449269 🚅 5 minutes walk from Marine Parade station ⏰ 8am - 8pm

Met up at Madam Ang KK cafe at Parkway Parade (now conveniently at the doorstep from Marine Parade MRT station).

You know, one of my pet peeves about Singapore shopping malls is it is very difficult to find a spot for a Nanyang kopi and some light local snack, even if we accept the average ones (just anything will do). So, any new option is welcome. Hence, I was eager to check out Madam Ang KK. Turns out that Madam Ang KK is now one of my preferred options for in-mall coffee break.

ANTO Pizza e Aperitivi @ #2 Jiak Chuan Road ☎️ 9689 6869 🍕

ANTO pizza e aperitivi | 2 Jiak Chuan Road, Singapore 089260 🚅 10 minute walk from Chinatown, Maxwell, Outram Park stations ☏ 9689 6869 ⏰ 12 noon - 3pm | 6pm - 11pm

Suddenly craved for good pizza 🍕 and buddy suggested ANTO at #2 Jiak Chuan Road, one of his regular pizza and drinks hangouts in Chinatown.

Yit Lim Hong Kong Soy Sauce Chicken @ Bendemeer Hawker Centre • Soft Juicy Tasty Birds!

Yit Lim Hong Kong Soy Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle | Bendemeer Market & Food Centre, stall #01-73, Singapore 330029 🚅 5 minutes walk from Boon Keng station ⏰ 6am - 2pm (Sun off)

Yit Lim Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken always has a long queue whenever I am at Bendemeer hawker centre. Buddy Mary said it is one of her favourites. So, after Hwa Heng Beef Noodles, I gave Yit Lim a try 😁

Bendemeer hawker centre is a hyperlocal eating place off the tourist map 👍

JB Bus Guide • Discover JB Food by Bus 🚌 Bus from JB Sentral (CIQ) to Popular Malls

Sharing here my personal experience from exploring JB food by bus and on foot. It is inexpensive, most places can be reached for less than RM3, but requires considerable walking and waiting, so it is not for everyone. One option is combining bus with private hire i.e. Grab.

Sister Liu San Jie Fried Carrot Cake in Johor Jaya Bakawali Liang Bahru Coffee Shop 刘三姐菜头粿

刘三姐菜头粿 | 128 Jalan Bakawali 49, Taman Johor Jaya, 81100 Johor Bahru (intersection with Jalan Bakawali 13) stall inside Kedai Makanan Liang Bahru ⏰ 8am - 11am (Thurs off)

劉三姐 is a well loved fried carrot cake boss in the relatively quiet Bakawali section of Taman Johor Jaya. 劉三姐 has been here for over three decades. 

History of Odeon Hwa Heng Beef Noodle • From Push Cart to Singapore Icon 華興牛肉粉传奇 • 奥迪安驰名牛肉粉

The bold red signboard of Hwa Heng Beef Noodle is ubiquitous in Singapore and is also seen overseas in China, Malaysia, even in UK, etc.

Hwa Heng Beef Noodles @ Bendemeer Hawker Centre • Original Odeon & Scotts Picnic Keeping the Faith since 1948 華興牛肉粉

Hwa Heng Beef Noodles 華興牛肉粉 |  Bendemeer Market & Food Centre, stall #01-86, Singapore 330029 🚅 5 minutes walk from Boon Keng station ⏰ 10am - 2pm (Sun, Mon, Tues off)

I love beef noodles and count myself lucky that I can still get one of my old favourites 旧爱 today.

I have two old favourites. One I cannot remember the location anymore.

Tonny Restaurant @ Geylang Lor 3 利宝饭店 ☏ 6748 6618

Tonny 利宝饭店 | 10 Lorong 3 Geylang, Singapore 388862 🚅 10 minutes walk from Kallang station    ☏ 6748 6618 ⏰ 12 noon - 2:30 pm | 6pm - 10:30 pm (Mon off)

Tonny Restaurant doesn't need any more introductions, especially among locals. I am just noting down, sharing my own latest experience, like letting you read my diary 🤭

Sek Tong Gai @ Commonwealth Crescent • Unique Singapore Hawker Centre Experience 食通街 ☏ 8138 7637

Sek Tong Gai 食通街  | Commonwealth Crescent Market & Food Centre, stall #02-076, Singapore 149644 🚅 20 minutes walk from Farrer Road station ☏ 8138 7637 ⏰ 6pm - 10pm

When buddy Cat shared about her dinner at Sek Tong Gai, it was the delicious looking dishes that attracted me. So, I mentioned that we could have a future get together here.

La Familia Italian & Mexican Artisanal Pizzas & More @ Taman Tasek Johor Bahru ☏ +6019 895 5564

La Familia | 61, Jalan Glasiar, Taman Tasek, 80200 Johor Bahru ☏ +6019 895 5564 ⏰ 12 noon to 11pm

Newly opened La Familia serves excellent artisanal pizzas and tortillas - I tried them 👍 They also serve pasta which they also make in-house - I want to try them soon. Judging by their pizzas I am confident that their house made pasta will be nice too.

Scissor-Cut Curry Rice at Upper Thomson Road 美芝律剪刀剪咖喱饭

Beach Road Scissors Cut Curry Rice 美芝律剪刀剪咖喱饭 | 222, Upper Thomson Road,  Singapore 🚅  Nearest MRT: 5 minute walk from Upper Thomson station ⏰ 11am - 10pm

I have long been fascinated by the history of Hainanese curry rice how it is a unique fusion of Malay, Chinese, Peranakan and Western traditions. Beach Road Scissors-Cut Curry Rice is one of the most famous brands in Singapore for this dish. Since I have never been to their Upper Thomson Road outlet before, I decided to give it a try.

(Don't ask me to compare as I can't even remember when was my last time eating at their Jalan Besar shop.)

Self Guided NYC New York City Pizza Tour

One of the must do things when visiting New York City, especially for foodie travelers, is to taste NYC style pizza. 

But, why? What is so special about New York City pizzas? 

Wu You Eating Place • Culinary Treasure House at Lavender Street 五攸食坊 • 美食宝宅 ☏ 89131519

Wu You Eating Place 无忧餐厅 | 312 Lavender Street, Singapore 338816 🚅 5 minute walk from Boon Keng station ☏ 8913 1519 ⏰ 11am - 3 pm | 5pm - 10 pm

Met at Wu You Eating Place for lunch. Buddies had been to Wu You before and they love it. This was my first time here and half way through the meal, I already made up my mind to come back again.

Toramaru Wagyu Yakiniku Pelangi Japanese Charcoal Grill 虎丸新山彩虹花园 ☏ +6010 668 5855

 Toramaru Wagyu Yakiniku | 195, Jalan Sri Pelangi, Taman Pelangi, 80400 Johor Bahru ☏ +6010 668 5855 ⏰ 12 noon - 2:30 pm | 6pm - 11pm (Tues off)

Visited the newly opened Toramaru Japanese restaurant in Pelangi which main attraction is wagyu beef. 

Pin Ming Xuan Dim Sum near KSL in Taman Century JB 品茗軒 廣式茶樓 (总行) ☏ +6017 767 7399

Pin Ming Xuan Cantonese Dim Sum 品茗軒 廣式茶樓 | 10, Jalan Serigala, Taman Century Garden, 80250 Johor Bahru ☏ +6017 767 7399 ⏰ 8am - 4pm (Mon close at 1pm)

Had long wanted to try Pin Ming Xuan Cantonese Dim Sum and finally made it this morning 🕺 It was so good! 

Shabusen Ginza 8F Shop Tokyo • No Reservations Shabu Shabu ☏ +813 3572 3806

Shabusen Ginza 8F Shop | Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 5 Chome−7−10 イグジットメルサ ８階 (level 2 EXITMELSA Mall イグジットメルサ) 🚅  5 minute walk from Ginza station ☏ +813 3572 3806 ⏰ 11am - 10pm

We didn't really have a detailed plan in Tokyo, except to taste and learn as much as possible about Japanese cuisine while enjoying ourselves. 

You Fu Fried Hokkien Mee 780 Woodlands 有富福建面 ☏ 8771 4119

Goldenmile YouFu Hokkien Mee | Food Park coffeeshop, 780 Woodlands Crescent, S730780 🚅 15 minutes walk from Admiralty station ☏ 8771 4119 ⏰ 11am - 8pm (Monday off)

If you are a Singapore fried Hokkien mee enthusiast, You Fu doesn't need anymore introduction. It's in the media limelight since it started in 2020.

It was earlier in Golden Mile Food Centre and I did a comparison between You Fu and the GMFC stalwart, Hainan Hokkien Mee. 

Lots went on at You Fu during the last five years and they have expanded to outlets and affiliates across the island now. 

SaraNest Bird Nest in Kuching Sarawak 钦燕临燕窝

Visited SaraNest in Kuching, Sarawak and learned how swiftlet or swallow bird nest is processed.

Sarawak is the world's third largest producer of bird nest products. 

Yeo's Johor Laksa at Taman Johor Medan Selera TJ Food Court 姚柔佛花园美食中心

Johor Laksa | 2, Jalan Ledang, Taman Johor, 81200 Johor Bahru ⏰ 7:30am - 1pm

Haven't tried this Johore style curry laksa which has been operating in Taman Johor hawker centre for over twenty years. 

I couldn't find this stall on Google. It is also not listed on Google Map, at the moment.

Ho Garden Yong Tau Foo in Taman Munsyi Ibrahim near Paradigm Mall 合家园客家传统酿豆腐 ☏ +6016 730 4134 ☏ +6014 317 9136

Ho Garden | 28, Jalan Dian 8, Taman Munsyi Ibrahim, 81200 Johor Bahru ☏ +6016 730 4134 ⏰ 7:30am - 3pm (Mon off)

Stumbled upon a good yong tau foo joint hidden away in Taman Munsyi Ibrahim. It reminds me of the bests of Ipoh (the Ho family is actually from Seremban and running Ho Garden for over 12 years). 

Neighbour Wok Fried Hokkien Mee 177 Bukit Batok West 街坊

NeighbourWok  | 177 Bukit Batok West Ave. 8, Singapore 650177 🚅 15 minutes walk from Bukit Batok station ⏰ 11 am - 2:30 pm | 4pm - 8:30 pm

NeighbourWok fried Hokkien prawn mee has been receiving a lot of media limelight and many raving reviews. This made me very curious, driving me to go try it 😁

Sarawak Self Drive Holiday Itinerary Kuching - Gunung Gading (Rafflesia) - Lundu - Sematan

During our recent trip to Kuching Division of Sarawak, we did an exciting self drive day trip from Kuching city to Gunung Gading National Park to see the Rafflesia flower, visited the little towns of Lundu and Sematan before turning back to Kuching city.

Kantin at the Granary Kuching • Creative Cuisine with Sarawak Soul ☏ +6017 520 0230

Kantin at the Granary | 23, Wayang St, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia ☏ +6017 520 0230 ⏰  10am - 10pm (Mon off)

I've long wanted to visit Kantin restaurant in Kuching, one of the pioneers which brought world attention to Sarawakian cuisine.

I had earlier visited the Kantin restaurant in Jewel at Singapore Changi Airport.