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Food in Singapore: Kuey Chap & Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice

January 19, 2015 By Leave a Comment

When in Singapore, the first thing my friends and I MUST eat is kuey chap, a Teochew Chinese dish of noodles, soup and supreme porky bits. You may recognise it as kway zhap, koay chap, kuey zap, etc. However the spelling, they mean the same … [Continue reading]

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From Kuala Lumpur to Singapore on the overnight train

January 15, 2015 By 5 Comments

On a recent trip to Singapore, my jolly friends and I decided to take the KTM overnight train for a bit of adventure. You can read the published article on Zafigo.com, an on-line resource for women travelers. I also posted more photos of … [Continue reading]

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IPPUDO Malaysia: Spicy Black Ramen

January 12, 2015 By 3 Comments

Ramen addicts! Looking for a new ramen taste? Kickstart the new year with Spicy Black, an IPPUDO special only available in Singapore and now, Malaysia! IPPUDO's Spicy Black Spicy Black, a blend specially concocted for our fiery palates, is a … [Continue reading]

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Stylo Indian Barbershop, Kuala Lumpur

January 9, 2015 By 4 Comments

Over coffee after a fine Indian meal, Angeltini opened up a Kuala Lumpur tourist map that she had with her. One of the suggested 'Things To Do' was to get a haircut at the oldest commercial barbershop in the country. Doesn't that sound ABSOLUTELY … [Continue reading]

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Traditional Chinese Barber, Batu Pahat

January 6, 2015 By 6 Comments

Talk to my Dad (or any older generation Malaysian Chinese) and he will tell you that each Chinese ethnicity comes with specialised trades. The Hainanese cook and make coffee. Xinghua (Putian) folks take care of transportation. Cantonese people are … [Continue reading]

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Recipe: Chinese ABC Soup

December 3, 2014 By 13 Comments

In my increasingly limited spare time, I find myself wondering: who first made ABC soup, and why the heck did they call it the ABC soup?? A typical Chinese ABC soup contains meat (either pork or chicken), onions, carrots, tomatoes and potatoes. … [Continue reading]

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Passage Thru India, Kuala Lumpur

December 1, 2014 By 5 Comments

Step into Passage Thru India in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and be transported to a world reminiscent of India's bold colours, whimsical music and magical ambiance. It was my first time to the up-market award-winning Indian themed restaurant, … [Continue reading]

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