Zhao Ji Clay Pot Rice. Chinatown Folks' Little Secret 釗记砂煲飯 Stall #02-053

Actually, I have eaten at Zhao Ji Clay Pot Rice in Chinatown Complex for more than five times since last year (2017). I liked it but had held back on sharing about Zhao Ji as I have not yet tried the reigning King of the Hill, Lian He Ben Ji. After trying LHBJ, I can now say confidently that Zhao Ji is a worthy alternative.

Stall name: Zhao Ji Clay Pot Rice 釗记砂煲飯

Address: 335 Smith St, stall #02-53, Singapore 050335

Hours: 12:00 noon - 7:00pm (Mon off)

Heng Long Bak Kut Teh in Tanjung Pinang. Bintan Island

During recent my 5-day trip to Tanjung Pinang (on Pulau Bintan), I saw that there were several bak kut teh shops at Jalan Potong Lembu - a popular area where locals go for eating and shopping. I can't fairly recommend any bak kut teh shop as we tried only Heng Long, but I did enjoy their BKT which was among the tastiest I've tried anywhere.

Acong Ota (Otak Otak) in Tanjung Pinang. Bintan Island

During my visit to Tanjung Pinang, I had the chance to see how otak otak is made at Acong Ota. While in Tanjung Pinang, I tried otak otak from only three different places. Out of the three, I prefer Acong Ota. But, I need to try more otak otak in Tanjung Pinang before recommending any.

The Manabu Sedaap Bintan. Resort Style Restaurant in Tanjung Pinang

The Manabu restaurant in Tanjung Pinang was recommended to us by Marc Thalmann owner of Mutiara Beach Resort when he heard that we were going to spend the night in the port city. Marc knew The Manabu's owner, Chef Gaku for over a decade when Chef was working with the resorts such as Nirwana Gardens in Bintan.

Fascinating Tanjung Pinang Food. See & Eat in Bintan beyond 5-Star Resorts

Like many people from Singapore, I have been to the luxurious Bintan Resorts along its north shores. But, I have never been anywhere else on Bintan Island (which is bigger than Singapore in size). So, I jumped at the first opportunity to visit Tanjung Pinang, the capital of Riau Province on Pulau Bintan.

 ⚠ Warning: Extra Too long post ahead.

Zai Shun. Restaurant Quality Fish at Kopitiam Prices 载顺咖喱鱼头

When I was living in Choa Chu Kang some 15 years back, we used to go trekking at Bukit Timah hill every weekend. After the work out, we would reward ourselves with a sumptuous lunch. One of our top favourite after-trekking prizes was a lunch at Zai Shun near Yuhua Market & Hawker Centre in Jurong East. We love their steamed fish dishes which go perfectly with porridge.

No. 1 Food Theater Cuisine 一号糧倉. Best of Taiwan Produce & Award Winning Beef Noodles

Restaurant name: No. 1 Food Theater Cuisine 一号糧倉
Address: No. 2, Alley 3, Lane 346, Section 2, Bade Road, Songshan District, Taipei
GPS: 25°02'50.8"N 121°32'42.2"E
Nearest MRT: Nanjing Fuxing station 南京復興站
Tel: +886 2 2775 1689
Hours: 11:30am - 2:30pm | 6:00pm - 10:00pm (Monday closed)

Lai Xing Prawn Noodle • Hidden Old School Gem in Marsiling Lane Food Centre, Singapore 马西岭 来興蝦面

✍️ 27 Mar 2025. This prawn mee stall is unreal.

I mean this is not the first time I am at Lai Xing Prawn Noodle at Marsiling Lane hawker centre - I even wrote a post about them in 2018 but it still amazes me today.

Meili Restaurant for Authentic Taiwanese Food in Taipei 美麗餐廳

Restaurant name: Meili 美麗餐廳
Address: No. 146, Jinzhou Street, Zhongshan District, Taipei
GPS: 25°03'37.1"N 121°31'45.1"E
Nearest MRT: Xingtian Temple Station 行天宮站
Tel: +886 2 2521 0698 (advance booking is highly advised)
Hours: 5:30pm - 9:30pm

Mao Yuan Fish Leong's Favourite Taiwanese Restaurant in Taipei 茂園餐廳.梁靜茹最爱

Restaurant name: Mao Yuan 茂園餐廳
Address: No. 185, Section. 2, Changan E. Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei
GPS: 25°02'53.9"N 121°32'33.5"E
Nearest MRT: Nanjing Fuxing Station 南京復興站
Tel: +886 2 2752 8587 (phone booking and pre-ordering at least 1 week ahead is highly advised)
Hours: 11:30am - 2:00pm | 5:00pm - 8:30pm