Imperial Treasure Super Peking Duck · Orchard Road Singapore

Kaki kaki jio-ed (invited) me to Imperial Treasures Super Peking Duck at Paragon Shopping Centre level 5.

Restaurant name: Imperial Treasure Super Peking Duck

Address: 290 Orchard Road, #05 - 42 / 45, Singapore 238859 (inside Paragon Shopping Centre)

Nearest MRT: 10 minutes walk from Orchard or Somerset station

Tel: 6732 7838

Hours: 11:30 am - 2:45 pm | 6pm - 10 pm

San Shu Gong Private Dining @ 135 Geylang · Teochew Cuisine

Aunty Judy invited me for dinner at San Shu Gong Private Dining. It's a nice evening of good Teochew cuisine and great company.

Restaurant name: San Shu Gong Private Dining 三叔公私房菜

Address: 135 Geylang Road, #01-01, Singapore 389226

Nearest MRT: 5 minutes walk from Kallang station

Tel: 6741 0344

Hours: 12:00 noon - 2:30 pm | 6pm - 11 pm

Who Were the Cholas? Did they Leave Legacies beyond Stone Monuments?

The Chola dynasty lasted 1,500 years from 300 BC to 1279 - making it the longest lasting dynasty in history.

During this time, the Cholas achieved a lot, not only in India but also in Southeast Asia, all the way to China's doorstep.

The Cholas left some majestic monuments which remind us of their golden age but little else remains (or so it seems). I suggest that the Cholas also left edible monuments i.e. their cuisine throughout Southeast Asia. These edible artefacts could provide another window of insights into the Cholas which stone monuments didn't.

Golden Mile Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken & Wantons with Tobiko! 香港豉油鸡

Buddy Marcus enthused about a relatively new Hong Kong soya sauce chicken and wanton noodle stall at Golden Mile Food Centre.

Stall name: 香港豉油鸡 Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken

Address: 505 Beach Road, unit #B1-56, Golden Mile Food Centre, Singapore 199583 (near to the ATM machines)

Nearest MRT: Five minute walk from Lavender station 

Hours: 10am - 6pm

Origin of Kuih Karas · Keukarah · Kue Sarang Semut & Sri Lankan Aasmi · Legacy of Ancient Indian Traders

During my recent trip to Kedah, I tried kuih karas, the northern Malaysian state's food icon. Kuih karas is a tiny fan shaped biscuit, fried till golden brown. It is brittlely crispy, wiry, crunchy and tastes mainly sweet. 

The snack is mainly found in Kedah though it has spread all over the Malaysia through the centuries. Mainly known as kuih karas in Malaysia, it is also called kuih sarang semut (ant nest cake) and kuih jala (net cake).

SEORAE Korean BBQ Singapore · Good Value · Tasty Food · Great Locations

When Ben jio-ed (invited) me to catch up at Seorae at Northpoint City in Yishun, I was looking forward to the meet up as I have not seen buddy for some time. As for the venue, truth be told, I am usually not overly eager to go to no chef, own self cook places like BBQs (and steamboats), especially if they are expensive. I mean, pay so much, still got to cook ourselves meh.... ?

But, Seorae turned out to be a pleasant experience which I don't mind going back to.

Restaurant name: Seorae Korean Charcoal BBQ (Northpoint City)

Address: 930 Yishun Ave 2, B1-37 Northpoint City (North Wing, Singapore 769098

Nearest MRT: At Yishun station

Tel: 83803200

Hours: 11:30am - 10pm

MASwings Twin Otter Miri - Bario - Miri MH3436 MH3437 ● Pleasant Flights

When I was told that getting to Bario in Sarawak required a flight in a small plane, I didn't jump for joy 😂

Pekan Rabu Soul of Alor Setar ● Historic Wednesday Market that Opens Everyday

Coming to Alor Setar, a stop at Pekan Rabu or literally the Wednesday Market is a must. I lost count of the number of times I've been here. Pekan Rabu has a sort of sentiment heart tugging pull as it is the heart soul of the city. I said soul because heart may connote location while soul refers to spirit which is closer to what I mean to say.

Pekan Rabu Alor Setar

Address: Kompleks Pekan Rabu, Jalan Tunku Ibrahim, 05000 Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia

Tel: +604 733 5929

Hours: 10am - 8pm daily

Lao Yang Cafe 老楊 Kopi 店 ● Pig Friend Dog Buddy Curry Rice 猪朋狗友咖喱饭 ● Miri Sarawak

We needed to catch some quick breakfast before getting on our flight from Miri to Singapore.

Restaurant name: Lao Yang Cafe 老楊 Kopi 店 

Address: Jalan Krokop 2, 98000 Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia

Tel: +6014 991 9817

Hours: 6am - 2pm

Sing Chiong Restaurant Bekenu ● Famous Live Wild Soon Hock (Tutu Fish) & River Prawns 勲漳茶餐室

The little town of Bekenu between Miri and Niah has Sing Chiong Restaurant which is well known for their live wild Soon Hock fish and giant river prawn dishes.

Restaurant name: Sing Chiong Restaurant

Address:  Lot 214, 215 Bekenu Bazaar, Sibuti, Sarawak, Malaysia

Tel: +608 571 9196

Hours: 7am - 4pm (Weds off)