Latest Complete Taipei Michelin Star Restaurant Guide 2020 ⭐⭐⭐

⭐⭐⭐ Le Palais 頤宮 which specialises in premium Cantonese cuisine is the only ⭐⭐⭐ Michelin Star restaurant in the Taipei Michelin Guide 2018, 2019 and 2020.

Delicious Grain Bowls from Manna Pot Catering Home Delivery

We had grain bowls from Manna Pot Catering for lunch today. This was our first time trying Manna Pot Catering and were delighted with our simple, light but delicious meal.

*Today is day 20 of Circuit Breaker which are social distancing measures implemented by the Singapore government to stem the spread of COVID-19 infections. During Circuit Breaker from 7 Apr to 1 Jun 2020, all restaurants are to provide only takeaway or delivery service. Strictly, no dining in allowed.

Taiwan Night Market Inspired Pickled Cucumber Pork Soup Recipe 清湯瓜仔

OK! Here's another "If Tony can, I can do at least 100x better" recipe.

Stuck at home under *Circuit Breaker rules, I stumbled upon stories about Hsiao Wang Pickled Cucumber Pork Soup stall which was awarded the Bib Gourmand in Taipei's Michelin Guide 2019.

* Circuit Breaker is mandatory social distancing rules implemented by the Singapore government to stem the spread of COVID-19 infections. Initially from 7 Apr to 4 May 2020, CB was extended to 1 June. Under CB, people are encouraged to stay home except absolutely necessary.

Hsiao Wang's Broth Pickled Cucumber Pork Soup @ Huaxi Street Night Market in Taipei ☏ +886 2 2370 7118 小王清湯瓜仔肉

This a must try stall in Taipei if you are a street food enthusiast. Hsiao Wang's Broth Steamed Minced Pork with Pickles in Broth 小王清湯瓜仔肉 is the only stall from Huaxi Street Night Market awarded the Bib Gourmand by Michelin in 2019.

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Circuit Breaker* dairy. Today is Day 14, we decided to order Shukuu Izakaya's home delivery. I've been to Shukuu Izakaya's downtown shop at Stanley Street before and enjoyed their food.

* Circuit Breaker is a set of social distancing measures implemented by the Singapore government to stem the spread of COVID-19 infections. During Circuit Breaker, restaurants are not allowed to provide dining in service. They can only serve takeaway or delivery order. Initially from 7 Apr to 4 May (after 2 weeks on 21 Apr), Circuit Breaker was extended to 1 Jun 2020.

SBCD Korean Tofu House Home Delivery Singapore

We ordered lunch today from SBCD Korean Tofu House. We are adapting well to the lifestyle change since Circuit Breaker* was imposed 12 days ago - cooking at home and occasionally ordering home delivery.

*Circuit Breaker are social distancing measures implemented by the Singapore government to stem the spread of COVID-19 infections. From 7 Apr till 4 May 2020, restaurants can only provide takeaway or delivery service. No dining in is allowed.

Unboxing MR WU Free Delivery Bak Kut Teh Family Set with Pek Sin Choon Tea

Day 7 of "Circuit Breaker*", we had MR WU's bak kut teh family set. It's a simple, no frills set of familiar comforting dishes for 4 persons at $60, free delivery. Comes with Pek Sin Choon Chinese tea brewing flask - quite a good deal.

*Circuit Breaker is a set of Singapore government measures to enforce social distancing to stem the spread of COVID-19 infections. When Circuit Breaker is in force (7 Apr - 4 May 2020), restaurants can only serve takeaways or deliver food. There is strictly no dining in.

Guide to Home Delivery Food in Johor Bahru JB during MCO (Movement Control Order)

Photo with thanks to Carol Tai

Where to order home delivery food in JB during Movement Control Order* (which is extended to 28 Apr 2020/ second extension to 12 May 2020/ third extension to 9 Jun 2020)?

* Movement Control Order is a set of social distancing measures imposed by the Malaysian government to stem the spread of COVID-19 infections. During the MCO period from 18 Mar to 9 Jun 2020, restaurants can only provide takeaway and delivery service. No dining in is allowed.

FOOK KIN Home Delivery ✆ 97867396 🚗 $5 Flat Delivery Fee Islandwide with $50 Purchase

Day 2 of "Circuit Breaker", we ordered home delivery from the famous Fook Kin 福劲 of Killiney Road, Singapore. This order is for 3 persons. 

Staying Home in Singapore, Hungry Call Who? 🚗 FREE DELIVERY Food, Menus & Telephone Numbers

Photo with thanks to Liang Ji

To stop the spread of COVID-19 in the Singapore, all eateries are closed to dining in from 7 Apr to 4 May 2020. All eateries are to provide only delivery or takeaway service. All eateries are badly hit but the hardest hit are those not signed up with food delivery apps and hawkers who can only provide takeaway service.

A Guide & History of the Forbidden City & Citadel of Imperial Hue Vietnam

Ngọ Môn 午門 main gate to the Forbidden City. Photo credit: Wikipedia

When you visit Hue, there are many places and things to see, but the one thing that you must not miss is the Forbidden City and Citadel, the seat of Nguyen emperors, the last imperial dynasty of Vietnam.

Truong Tien Bridge. A History of Hue's Legendary Royal Mint Bridge

Photo credit: Wikipedia

During my trip to Hue, one of the things that left the deepest impression on me was a bridge - a rather modest bridge, actually. When you come to Hue city in Vietnam, you will inevitably see and cross Truong Tien Bridge which spans the Perfume River (known in Vietnamese as Huong River 香江). This bridge is legend and has been here for 121 years (since 1899 to be exact).

My Stay in 5⭐ Imperial Hotel in Hue, Vietnam

During my foodie trip to Hue, we stayed at Imperial Hotel Hue. I enjoyed my stay here, and would use Imperial Hotel again for future visits to Hue.

To Know Vietnam, Start Eating in Hue. Food and Sights in the Imperial & Culinary Capital

To know Vietnam, start in Hue. Hue was the imperial capital of the Nguyen dynasty, which 143 year rule ended in 1945. Hue is also the culinary capital of Vietnam. Of 3,000 Vietnamese dishes, over 1,700 came originally from Hue.

Banh Nam Hue. Steamed Flat Rice Dumpling of Vietnam's Imperial Capital

In Vietnam, you will taste many forms of banh which is usually translated as cake or bread. The most well known banh in the world is banh mi which is like a form of Vietnamese bread roll with fillings. In the ancient imperial city of Hue, they have their own types of banh. The most famous being banh khoai which I like. But, it was banh nam which I ended up eating the most because it is more widely available.

Salute Singapore & Johor F & B Heroes against COVID-19

This post puts together the restaurants and eateries in Singapore and Johor who volunteered their food, money, time and energy to support medical workers in their fight against COVID-19 and workers displaced by the pandemic. We salute you and will always remember your kindness long after we have overcome our common foe.

Daebak Ghost Pepper is Spiciest Instant Ramen in the World? Wu Yah Boh? Real or Not?

Buddy Mark gifted me this Ghost Pepper Spicy Chicken Dry Black Noodles in a cup. Thanks buddy! "Drink some milk before you eat this" he kindly cautioned 😊

What is Imperial Cuisine in Hue, Vietnam's Culinary Capital? ẩm thực cung đình

Vietnam has an estimated 3,000 dishes. Of these, some 1,700 originate from Hue, the culinary capital of Vietnam. It is no accident that Hue cuisine has such an immerse influence in the country - for 143 years Hue was the imperial capital of Vietnam, the seat of the Nguyen dynasty, the home of 13 emperors of Vietnam (till the last, Emperor Bao Dai abdicated the throne in 1945).

Sân Mây Huế Restaurant. Memorable Vegan & Vegetarian Dinner in Hue, Vietnam

Hue has many vegetarian restaurants as many locals are vegetarians by religious observance e.g. Buddhists. We visited two vegetarian restaurants during our visit - the more memorable one was Sân Mây Huế which is reputedly one of Hue's best vegan / vegetarian restaurants.

Cơm Hến Clam Mussel Rice from Hue. A Favourite of Royals & Peasants

Cơm Hến, clam or mussel rice is a Hue speciality that you must try when you visit Vietnam's culinary capital.

Things to See & Eat at Historic Cho Dong Ba Market in Hue

Wherever I go, the sights, sounds, feel, smells and tastes of the local market is a must in my itinerary. In Ho Chi Minh City, there's Ben Thanh Market, and in the ancient imperial city of Hue, it is the century old Dong Ba Market.

Hue Local Favourite Seafood Restaurant Quán Hải Sản Tuấn Phúc, Central Vietnam

The ancient imperial city of Hue is located where the Perfume River meets the East Vietnam Sea. Fresh seafood is plentiful and a must eat when you visit Hue.

Home Cooked Hue Cuisine. Eating Banh Beo, Va Tron Hue & Bun Bo Hue with the Tu Family

We can enjoy food in Hue, Vietnam's culinary capital in exclusive fine dining restaurants, busy family restaurants, humble side walk stalls, mobile street carts, and even in a Vietnamese family home as a guest. Every place offers their own unique foodie experience - you should try them all when you are in Hue.

Eugene's Grocery in Pelangi Johor Bahru

Eugene's Grocery is a fine Western foods grocer cum restaurant in JB's Taman Pelangi. Established about 5 years ago, it is well known in the foodie community.

Johor Bahru Masai Choy Kee Claypot Chicken Rice 財記瓦煲雞飯📍 Masai 大排档

Recently Johor Bahru social media is abuzz about an old school charcoal claypot chicken rice stall in Masai shared by buddy Lee HY. We went to visit it as there are only a small handful of charcoal claypot rice in JB now - I know only 2 others.

Hue Imperial Pork Leg Stew Giò Lợn Ninh @ Tinh Gia Vien Restaurant

We were at Tinh Gia Vien restaurant to see master chef Tôn Nữ Thị Hà who is known as Vietnam's "Heiress of Hue Imperial Cuisine" prepare three imperial dishes including this imperial pork leg stew.

Chef Tôn Nữ Thị Hà Makes Hue Royal Dish "Steamed Squid in Pineapple Shape" @ Tinh Gia Vien Restaurant

It was my privilege to spend an entire day observing how Vietnam celebrity chef Tôn Nữ Thị Hà makes Hue royal cuisine at her famous Tinh Gia Vien restaurant in Hue.

Authentic Hue Imperial Dish - Shrimp Balls on Tangerine Tree @ Tinh Gia Vien Restaurant

Our visit to Tinh Gia Vien restaurant by celebrity chef Madame Ton Nu Thi Ha was one of the defining moments of our foodie trip to Hue, Vietnam. We spent half a day here and got a good appreciation of Hue's legendary imperial cuisine and how they are made. Incredibly tedious to make, I have to warn you.

Eating Out like a Local in Hue, Vietnam at Bờ Ao Quán Restaurant

Our guide Nguyen Ngoc An of Connect Travel took us for dinner at Bờ Ao Quán restaurant, his family's favourite hang out. During the 30 minute drive southwest from Hue to Bờ Ao Quán, An kept raving about the goat dishes there. That got me really excited as I love goat meat and wondered how they are done in Hue, Vietnam's imperial city 😋

Hue Food Tour Highlight - Royal Cuisine at Boi Tran Garden

Madame Boi Tran with KF Seetoh, founder of Makansutra

Our lunch at Boi Tran Garden was one of the highlights of our foodie trip to Hue, Vietnam -  actually, one of my most memorable dining experiences ever.

Food Tour on Cyclo (Trishaw). The Best Way to Explore Hue Street Cuisine

Arriving in Hue in the late afternoon, we were revving to go on the first event on our itinerary - Hue street food tour on trishaw.