You know, to me eating river prawn is a lot about the creamy head butter. Eating crab is the same. It's all about that terribly sinful 蟹膏 or tomalley and roe.
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Kwong Satay Geylang • Hainanese Pork Belly Skewers 光五花肉沙爹
If you love satay, do check out Kwong Satay in Geylang. They make their own satay in their own production facility in Bukit Batok but everything is in their own style - satay, ketupat (rice cake) and all else. Kwong supply raw satay wholesale and retail, and serves it at their own satay stall in Lor 27A Geylang.
GIANT Kitchen Indian Restaurant & Caterers in Nusa Bestari
Long ago, I recommended GIANT Caterers' restaurant when it was co-located with their catering kitchen in Plentong, Pasir Gudang. Now, GIANT has two full fledged restaurants, one in Tampoi and another in Nusa Bestari.
Delicious food at good prices, that hasn't changed since I first tried GIANT in 2013 (more than 10 years ago 😮 ).
In case you are wondering, GIANT Caterers is totally unrelated to GIANT Supermarket.
Kam's Roast Express @ Ion Food Opera Orchard Road Singapore 甘牌燒味
Passed Kam's Roast at Food Opera food court in Ion Orchard. Always wanted to try Kam's Roast in Hong Kong but haven't got a chance to go there in the last two decades 🥹
La La Clam Soup Noodle @ Original Lai Foong Coffee Shop near KL Chinatown 丽丰啦啦米粉
The famous la la bee hoon at Lai Foong coffee shop near KL Chinatown was a social media sensation a few years ago. I finally tried it today after the hype long subsided - I generally don't rush in but wait for the dust to settle 😅 In the meantime, the humble la la noodle stall got listed in KL's Michelin guide and spawned a couple of full size restaurants.
Xijindu Ferry Ancient Street Night Tour, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu • 1000 Metres Walk, 2000 Years History 夜游镇江西津渡古街
After our sumptuous, scrumptious Huaiyang cuisine dinner at Zhenjiang Restaurant, we took a leisurely walk at the historic Xijindu Ancient Street 西津渡古街.
It's a fascinating short 1,000 metres walk but we experienced an amazing 2,000 years of China's long history.
Dan Ji Dumpling @ Pudu, Kuala Lumpur • Simple, Humble, Well Loved Local Favourite 丹记水饺面 • 半山芭
We were on our way to another food stall, finding our way in the sweltering heat and traffic grime of gritty Pudu, Kuala Lumpur.
Hing Kee Bukuteh Kepong @ Metro Prima MRT Station, Kuala Lumpur 兴记肉骨茶甲洞大街 (总行)
Our Grab driver hailed from Kepong and shared that he is a fan of Hing Kee Bukuteh there. Kepong used to be one of my old haunts too over two decades ago, long before the days of blogs. We had good bak kut teh back then in Kepong too, so I was curious to check out our driver's suggestion. I also wanted to see how is Kepong today.
Mon Chinese Muslim Beef Roti @ Bukit Bintang • Chicken Version is Nice too
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| Mon Chinese Beef Roti📍82, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur 🚅 1 minute walk from Bukit Bintang station ⏰ 8:30am - 12 midnight 🟢 HALAL |
Heard a lot about Mon Chinese Beef Roti at Bukit Bintang before my KL trip, so swung by for a try.
History of Yang Zhou Fried Rice • World's Most Famous Chinese Rice Dish 扬州炒饭的历史
Frying rice in China goes at least as far back as the Sui dynasty (581 - 618). Most cities in the rice culture (southern) region of China have their own version of fried rice dish - China is a fried rice paradise, literally.
How did Yangzhou fried rice become China's and the world's most famous fried rice dish?
Yue Jiang Chun Restaurant • Huaiyang Cuisine near Jinshan Temple in Zhenjiang 镇江 • 悦江春 • 淮扬菜
Day 2 in Zhenjiang city in Jiangsu, China. After visiting the vinegar culture museum of China and Jinshan Temple, I was looking forward to the Huaiyang cuisine lunch at Yue Jiang Chun 悦江春 at the foot of Jinshan.
Last night's sumptuous dinner and lots of walking whetted my appetite 🤭
Zhenjiang Wok Cover Noodle 镇江锅盖面
When you come to the historic city of Zhenjiang in Jiangsu (15 minutes by high speed rail from Nanjing), you will see the humble wok cover noodle 锅盖面 served everywhere in street side stalls, small eateries, restaurants, and also hotels. It is a staple and unique food icon of Zhenjiang.
锅盖面 is pronounced "ku keh mie" in Zhenjiang dialect.
Zhenjiang Restaurant @ Xijindu Ancient Street 镇江菜馆 (西津渡店)
The moment we arrived at Nanjing Airport, we were whisked by chartered bus to Zhenjiang. Our flight departure from Singapore was delayed around 2 hours and immigration & customs clearance at Nanjing took around an hour.
Lina Confectionery Handmade Nyonya Kueh in Alexandra / Bukit Merah
Tea time with traditional Nyonya kueh. Haha... I was soaking wet from walking on a sunny hot day 🌞
Curious Origin of Kueh Pie Tee or Top Hat
I love kueh pie tee which is a common dish in Nyonya restaurants and homes. But, I always thought it a bit odd as the crispy cup or top hat as it is sometimes called doesn't seemed to be an Asian or Southeast Asian thing. The fillings are similar to Hokkien popiah and the sambal is clearly from the Malay archipelago. But, where did the crispy cup come from?
I have been wondering how kueh pie tee became a quintessentially Nyonya dish. 🤔
Coffee & Toast @ Big Beard / Janggut of Yong Peng • Maxims Snack Shoppe 大胡子面包小食 ☏ +6011 1050 7920
We pulled over at Yong Peng town on the way to Malacca. Haven't eaten anything nor had any caffeine since we woke up and left Singapore. I suggested we pull over at 大胡子面包小食 - I've been here a few years ago, liked it and wanted to come back to try more things before writing about it.
Dapur Cho Cho Traditional Nyonya Kueh from Great Grandma's Kitchen in Malacca • Menu & Prices
Come to Malacca must of course eat some Nyonya kueh and tabao (takeaway) a lot back to Singapore / JB / KL 🤭
Donald & Lily Malacca • 50 Year Legacy Nyonya Laksa & Nasi Ketuk Ayam Rendang
Finally tasted the Nyonya style laksa by Donald & Lily in Malacca. If you come to Malacca, this is a must try.
Nanjing Chef Queen Xiao Chu Niang Huaiyang Restaurant • Tasty Introduction to China's State Banquet Cuisine of Choice 小厨娘淮扬菜 机场宾馆店
Huaiyang along with Yue (Guangdong), Sichuan, and Shandong are considered the top four cuisines of China. Huaiyang cuisine is the Chinese government's preferred choice when hosting foreign dignitaries at state banquets.
Jia He Grand Chinese Restaurant • Traditional & Innovative Dim Sum & Dishes for the Family 家和
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| Jia He Grand Chinese Restaurant | 1 Farrer Park Station Rd, #01-14/15/16 One Farrer Hotel Connexion 🚅 5 minutes walk from Farrer Park station exit A ☎ 6694 8988 |
I've been to Jia He Chinese Restaurant twice so far and enjoyed myself with their dim sum and signature dishes. It's one of the restaurants in Singapore that come to my mind when asked where to go eat dim sum in Singapore.
History & Origin of Tempura 天ぷら • Lasting Legacy of a Brief Japanese - Portuguese Encounter
And, it was fairly recently in historical terms.
Just some 500+ years ago.
Hong Seng Curry Rice @ Redhill • Traditional, Comforting & Affordable 鸿森咖喱饭
Hong Seng Curry Rice is a third generation stall at Redhill food centre.
Poh Cheu Soon Kueh & Ang Ku Kueh • Traditional & Modern Chinese Snacks & Desserts 宝洲笋粿红龟粿
Poh Cheu founded in the 1980s as an illegal mobile street stall is in the third generation now.
Poh Cheu is the name of the founder, grandfather of the current owner Jerome who has an accountancy degree.
Habib's Indian Rojak @ Ayer Rajah Food Centre
I've always been a fan of Indian rojak since childhood.
Top 73+1 Handmade Fishball @ New Century Coffee Shop in 151 Bishan
If you google Top 73+1, you will realise that it has a rather high social media profile but that stall is at block 532 Ang Mo Kio.
Lucha Loco • Mexican Cocina Y Mezcaleria @ Duxton Hill on Cinco De Mayo Fifth of May 2024
The annual Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico's defeat of France in the Battle of Puebla on 5th May 1862. It is celebrated by Mexican communities around the world.
Kaunta Singapore Kaisendon & Omakase @ Onze Tanjong Pagar
Kaki kaki jio-ed to meet up at Kaunta at Onze building in the Tanjong Pagar area. Kaunta is a red hot place now for their signature kaisendon or rice topped with chopped sashimi.
The Kaisen Donburi dish was recently made famous by the Tsujihan chain outlet at Nihonbashi, Chuo City in Tokyo (near the Imperial Palace).
What Does Wild Sea Tilapia Taste Like?
Actually, I am not a big fan of Tilapia. I grew up with it as it was a cheap protein source but it has an off-putting earthy taste.
Nevertheless, I always liked the soft tender moist texture of Tilapia fish and its underlying sweet taste (provided you can get past the earthy taste). So, I still enjoy it in preparations which masked or neutralised the earthy taste e.g. with lots of garlic, ginger, chili pepper, curry powder, etc.
Kim Loong Curry Fish Head • Backstreet Hidden Gem 金玲咖喱鱼头
Kam Long Ah Zai Curry Fish Head along Jalan Wong Ah Fook is without doubt the most famous CFH in Johor. Like it or not, there is always a long queue of people waiting to try the curry fish head.
The Frying Fish Club Fish & Chips with a Japanese Touch @ 140 Owen Road
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