Tea time with traditional Nyonya kueh. Haha... I was soaking wet from walking on a sunny hot day 🌞
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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
Beef from Spain by PROVACUNO in Singapore • Enjoy, It’s from Europe 🐮
I enjoyed some mind blowing delicious beef at the promotional show by PROVACUNO at the Alkaff Mansion on 22nd Apr 2024.
PROVACUNO, the Agro-food Inter-professional Organization of the Spanish Beef Industry, consists of national associations that represent 85% of companies from the production, industrial and commercial sectors of beef in Spain.
E-Sarn Thai Cuisine Corner near Pasir Panjang MRT
Marcus suggested we go to E-Sarn Thai Cuisine in Pasir Panjang for lunch.
E-Sarn serves cuisine from the northeastern region of Thailand, known as Isaan or E-Sarn. Isaan is Thailand's largest region, consisting of 20 provinces. Many of Thailand's best-known dishes come from Isaan.
If you like robust flavours, Isaan food is for you.
Macpherson Tai Thong Crescent Turtle Soup by Ser Seng Herbs
Unboxing & First Look at HONOR Magic 6 Pro • Foodie & Wanderlust Junkie's Best Friend
✍️ 26 Apr 2024. Just received my greatly anticipated Honor Magic 6 Pro, Honor's flagship launched last month (March 2024). Honor Magic 6 Pro retails in Singapore at SGD$1399.
Hong Xing Fish Ball Noodles @ 332 Ang Mo Kio Johnson Eatery Coffee Shop
We went to BLK 332 Ang Mo Kio coffee shop, in a quiet corner of the town. It's about 15 minutes walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT station.
You Tiao is the Mother of Churro? Could Both be from the Middle East?
An origin story of churros, that links the globally famous Spanish food icon with the Chinese you tiao is very popular. But it lacks documentary evidence, so I shall look for them.
Traditionally made only with wheat flour, salt and water, churros are oil fried dough sticks flavoured with a dusting of sugar (and cinnamon powder). In Spain, churros are often enjoyed with a cup of hot chocolate. In the Spanish world, churros are enjoyed at churrerias as well as street side stalls.
Vietnamese Fried Banana Fritter Goreng Pisang @ 529 Ang Mo Kio Jia Yi Premium 家義美食 Chuối Chiên
After breakfast, Aaron said "I need to get .... for my wife". I couldn't make out what he mumbled but just went along anyways.
My mind still wasn't in gear despite the quite good fish ball noodle breakfast which I will blog later.
Bak Bak Modern Bak Chor Mee @ 721 Ang Mo Kio 肉肉肉脞面
We gathered here in BLK 721 Ang Mo Kio to try out a brand new food stall serving a modern take on bak chor mee. Yeah nowadays, there's a genre which I would call modern bak chor mee like 25 in Bukit Merah, etc.
Xiang Ji Lor Mee People's Choice @ Old Airport Road Food Centre 香记卤面•炸酱面
I arrived late for the makan kaki meet up. Actually, the makan session was already over by the time I got here (from my medical appointment 🤭). Kaki kaki had done all the tastings, all the guinea pig work 🙏 and encouraged me to get the lor mee from Xiang Ji.
Kwong Hup Cafe Lei Cha in Kuching 廣合茶餐室 双香擂茶
On our way from Kuching to Lundu, we needed a breakfast stop. SP's friend suggested lei cha or so-called thunder tea at Kwong Hup Cafe 廣合茶餐室. I was glad to go along as lei cha is one of my favourite comfort dishes, as it is so rich in flavours and tradition.
Fiz @ 21 Tanjong Pagar · Tasteful Modern Take on Traditional Malay Cuisine ☏ 9679 8021
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| Fiz | 21 Tanjong Pagar Road, #01-01 / 02 (Next to the Fairfield Methodist Church), Singapore 088444 🚅 5 minutes walk from Maxwell station ☏ 9679 8021 ⏰ 12 noon - 3 pm | 6pm - 10 pm (Sun & Mon off | Tues dinner only) |
Elevated Malay cuisine.
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I love traditional Malay food which I grew up with. Chef Hafizzul updates it with touches from his global experiences from renown fine restaurants from London, to Tokyo, Ho Chi Minh City, and now Singapore. I love chef Fiz's creations which delight with contemporary takes while preserving the essence of its Malay and Nusantara soul that inhabits this ancient land and the sea.
Im-Em Thai Kitchen (Formerly Dee Tongue) @ Aperia Mall
We decided to go Thai food for lunch on a whim, and Marcus suggested Im-Em Thai Kitchen at Aperia Mall near Lavender MRT station. Im-Em Thai Kitchen is the successor of the former Dee Tongue at Golden Mile Centre.
Foliage 🍀 Passionate Creative Singapore Fine Dining that Tastes Great · Onze @ Tanjong Pagar
We gathered at Foliage restaurant for dinner. We were wow-ed by the familiar dishes with delightful surprising but tasteful, tasty twists.
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