Amoy food centre: Singapore style ramen

Hi there! I’m away again/still, but in bali now, for a relax and unwind trip with W…. Hopefully we get as much yoga done as I set out to achieve (instead of too much spa/massage!) Here’s a short picture post on the review of Singapore style ramen ($5.5-7.5) from Noodle story, a food stall located in Amoy food centre, just 10 minutes walk from Tanjong Pagar mrt. 

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Secret eat: Best sesame bun in Singapore

 

Heya, how was your weekend? I'm currently away in Langkawi/Koh Lipe now… but here’s a small picture post to tide you over your Monday blues! The above photo is of t amazing sesame bun I have ever tasted in Singapore. 

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Bumper food post - Assorted eats in Singapore: VeganBurg, La Petite Cuisine & more

A discussion with my colleague over good eats brought my attention back to the flood of photos stored in my phone. Had taken the food photos with the intention of reviewing them but never go round to it, then got busy, then forgot, blah blah…

anyway here’s my backlogged review post of various foods I’ve eaten over the last quarter of 2013 and the first 2 months of 2014, by alphabetical order (do a quick Control + F to find the relevant bit you're interested in as this will be a long post....)

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Ding Dong Singapore

Past few days have passed so quickly without me even realising it! Here's a quick review on Ding Dong, the sister establishment of the trendy Open door Policy. From it's facade it gives off the vibes of a seemingly all-style-no-substance restaurant but in reality really wows both in terms of decor/interior and taste. It's 

image credit to is-asia city

How to go: Ding Dong is situated on Ann Siang hill, a short walk from either Chinatown or Tanjong Pagar station, as well as the newly opened downtown line Telok Ayer station. For more detailed location refer here. 

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Eating in Singapore: Victor's kitchen

Over the weekend the bf and I revisited Victor’s Kitchen. Victor’s kitchen is a small dim sum joint nestled in a corner of Sunshine plaza, 15 minutes walk away from Bugis or Dhoby Gaut mrt. 

How to go: It’s located inside sunshine plaza, along middle road and directly opposite BIG hotel, and very near NAFA. For a detailed map refer here. A couple of buses stop outside sunshine plaza e.g. 56, 64, 139, 147.

You can walk from Dhoby Gaut mrt (walk to cathay, then to POMO and peace centre. Cross the road from peace centre and keep walking straight for about 100 m and you’ll see sunshine plaza) or Bugis mrt (walk to the end of Bugis street, then turn left once you cross over to Burlington square and keep walking. You’ll pass by NAFA and a prata place before hitting a junction. Continue to walk straight across the junction, turn right and peace centre will be on your left).  

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Eating in Bangkok: T&K Seafood restaurant, Chote Chitr, KFC

Eating in Bangkok is no shabby affair- with a wide range of dining options, from cheap roadside stalls to fine dining establishments, one is spoilt for choice. In this post I review the food and dining experience the bf and I had at 3 establishments in bangkok: the famous T&K seafood restaurant in Yaraowat, Chote Chitr, a small 5-table establishment located in old bangkok, and the familar KFC.

First off is sprawling T&K seafood restaurant, located in the busy Yaraowat. Loved by tourists and locals alike for it's wide range of seafood available at wallet-friendly prices, the bf and I made the trip down from our bed and breakfast one weekday evening, between 7-8pm.

Those familiar green polo t-shirts beckoning you towards great & reasonably-priced seafood...

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Dining in Bangkok- Deck at Arun Residence

Eating in Bangkok is one of the key highlights of being there, much more so than shopping for $10 clothes, shoes and bags, in my humble opinion. In this post i review a small eatery called Deck at Arun Residence, a restaurant offering a beautiful view of Wat Arun, the temple of the Dawn.

How to go: Arun Residence is located in one of the small alleyways near the bangkok riverside. for detailed directions refer to their website here. the bf and i walked from our bed and breakfast (the asadang) located near Wat Pho and it took us about 10 minutes. If you are walking, we advise you print out this map and it will help you as it's easy to get lost. It's right at the end of an alley full of what looks like low-rise residential houses/buildings.

Note: Remember to make a reservation early so you can get a seat with temple view. Walk ins are limited to indoor seats, which would be a waste.

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Explore Thailand: Amphawa

A visit to Thailand is never complete without a trip to a floating market- or so the boyfriend and I thought. Having had been to the ultra-famous but incredibly touristy damnoen saduak floating market, I was eager to explore somewhere more authentic and off-the-beaten track. I heard about an evening floating market in Ampawa, that seemed interesting and different from the usual fare. So in June during our whirlwind trip to Bangkok, we set aside a short 2D1N to steal away to the floating market of Ampawa, and the railway market of Maeklong.

How to go: There are regular van services costing 70 Baht from Victory Monument under Phaholyothin highway, Saphan Kwai side to Maeklong. some links here, and links here and here.. From Maeklong, take a songthaew (blue shuttle van/truck service) for about 5 baht to Ampawa (15-20mins ride). Some photos of the journey after the jump.

Accommodation: Stay at the cheap and cheerful Chababaancham, a laid-back no-frills resort by Ampawa river. Hotel review at the end of this post.

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Alternative bangkok: Old siam plaza

Ranked by lonelyplanet at a modest #310 of 792 things to do in Thailand, the Old siam plaza seldom tops tourists' lists of must-go places in  bangkok. However, if you have a weakness for sweet things/pastries, and like retro-style things/architecture, this is the place for you. 

Admittedly this wasn't originally in our itinerary, but had been included as a nice-to-have when I realised the our Bangkok lodging was located a mere 10 minutes walking distance to it. Coincidentally i also have a huge weakness for desserts and all things sweet, so on a late weekday morning we made the visit.

How to go: The nearest train station is Hua Lamphong MRT, after which you need to take a cab ride lasting about 10 minutes, or public bus. You can consider visiting the plaza on the same day as Wat Pho and the grand emerald palace, which are located in the vicinity. For a map, refer here

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