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Hing Kee Bak Kut Teh, Kepong
I’m very open to recommendations from friends and fans, on what they think is “the best” of a particular cuisine or dish. These recommendations are what keeps me geared up and excited to explore the...
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Bangkok
It’s been close to 6 years since I last visited Bangkok and the city has changed quite a bit – better, in fact. Jien was there on a work assignment so I tagged along for a short retreat and also to...
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Xfrens Restaurant, Subang Jaya
Subang Jaya has quite a bit of good food places which I enjoy discovering. One of them include Xfrens Restaurant in SS18 – a dining option that Jien recommended, after going there several times with...
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Jibby & Co, Empire Subang
As someone who takes food seriously, I tend to approach “Instagram-worthy” places with caution. That’s because not all that looks amazing on an Instagram feed translates the same way on the palate....
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My Soft Snug Experience
Slimming pants aren’t something I look out for because my legs have always been on the smaller side, in proportion to my upper body. I’ve always had a thigh gap and that’s not entirely a good thing,...
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Scarborough Fish & Chips, Langkawi
Eating in Langkawi can be a tad tricky if you don’t drive, which was why Jien and I rented a car to get around the island. One of the places we found was Scarborough Fish & Chips along Tanjung Rhu,...
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Delay Signs of Ageing
Ageing is natural process that fascinates yet terrifies me — a part of me enjoys the maturity that comes with growing older but I don’t want my youth to succumb to time. But there are ways to delay...
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Hai Di Lao, Singapore
My first Hai Di Lao experience was in Shanghai and it was both a terrifying and eye-opening experience. The taxi driver we got couldn’t read or write so the directions written by our hotel concierge...
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Merchant’s Lane, Petaling Street
I’ve heard a lot about Merchant’s Lane in Petaling Street – a café that occupies a spot along the row of shops/hostels in Jalan Petaling. Parking can be quite difficult to find unless you don’t mind...
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‘Sai Chow’ at SS15 Wet Market
Subang Jaya is fast becoming one of my favourite places to discover hidden gems as there’s plenty to explore amidst the multitude of cafés. Through a tip-off, Jien and I found ourselves in the middle...
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Ramen Izakaya Kazushi, Solaris Mont Kiara
It’s easy to walk past Ramen Izakaya Kazushi in Solaris Mont Kiara and miss it – an unassuming spot along the row of coffee spots and ‘loud’ Korean food joints. It was a friend of mine who suggested...
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Meat The Porkers, Publika
A lot of my friends spoke good things about the siew yoke briyani from Meat The Porkers in Publika – said to be Kuala Lumpur’s first non-halal Indian restaurant. This simple setup of a restaurant gets...
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i Light Marina Bay 2017
i Light Marina Bay 2017 runs from 3 to 26 March 2017 and for the first time, features three themed festival hubs that give the event a festive atmosphere and experience. Jien and I were privileged to...
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The Fabulous Baker Boy, Singapore
It’s rare to find a baker who’s so passionate and confident about his daily bakes, yet humble enough to welcome constructive feedback so he can do better the next time. That was my impression of...
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I Am Not A Food Blagger
“You’re so lucky you get free food all the time.” That statement is my ultimate pet peeve when it comes to writing about food, even more than having other people copy my reviews. I didn’t get into...
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How To Look Photo Worthy in 15 Minutes
A few of my female readers and fans have asked about my make-up routine and how long do I take to get ready every morning. I don’t really have a “routine” per se; I take quite a few shortcuts so I can...
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UPDATE: Nescafe Gold Blend Barista
I’ve been using the Nescafe Gold Blend Barista for close to 6 months and the machine has been making me my morning cuppa ever since. Friends who come over to our place like it too, as the machine is...
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Big Singh Chapati, SS15 Subang Jaya
My first taste of chapati was at a friend’s Deepavali open house where her mother served me hot chapati with one of the best mutton curries I’ve eaten. We drifted apart over the years but I still...
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Have you activated your PIN-enabled credit card?
A couple of weeks back, I attempted to purchase a cake using my credit card and the staff asked me to “key in my PIN” to confirm the payment. I didn’t have a PIN. That’s not the bank’s fault as they...
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Rediscovering Singapore
Singapore was always a work destination for me when I held a regional position during my corporate days. It was always a ‘first flight out on Monday’ scenario and I wouldn’t get to see much of the city...
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