Monthly Archives: November 2011

Imperial Treasure Steamboat – Quality at a Price

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

Located next to Imperial Treasure Windows of Hong Kong @ TripleOne Somerset, this is arguably the best chinese hot-pot place in Singapore. The place is always full – you don’t have to dream about getting a table without any reservations. … Continue reading →

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[Ho Chi Minh City] Banh Cuon – Delicious Rice Rolls

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

One of my favourite snacks in Saigon is Banh Cuon (Steamed rice rolls). It is a popular local breakfast item and is similar to Singapore’s Chee Cheong Fun. Banh Cuon is typically served with bean sprouts and Vietnamese pork sausage … Continue reading →

Posted in All-Day Breakfast, Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam, Take-Away, Vietnamese | 6 Comments

Weekend in Singapore

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

I spent the weekend back in Singapore and met up with P! We explored the quaint little shops & cafés in Tiong Bahru – that area is shaping up nicely to be the next Duxton hill. You can expect a … Continue reading →

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Basilico – First attempt at Italian Buffet

Posted on November 19, 2011 by

Last Saturday was my first time at Basilico – I have always marveled at the chic décor of this Italian Restaurant whenever I dined at Tenshin and it has been on my Eat List for awhile now….so I was quite … Continue reading →

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Saizeriya – Affordable Italian Fare

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

Although priced ~70% lower than your typical Italian fare, this restaurant is not to be compared to Pasta Mania (or the likes). Saizeriya is a Japanese chain of casual, low-priced Italian Restaurant offering Italian food to the masses – this … Continue reading →

Posted in Bukit Timah, Clarke Quay, Farrer Park, Good Lunch Deal, Italian | 2 Comments

[Ho Chi Minh City] Intercontinental Asiana Saigon

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

My temporary quarters in Vietnam and I we love it! I asked S & Y (who visited me in Saigon) what they liked MOST in the visit and the answer is…..Intercontinental Asiana It’s a very comfortable hotel in an accessible … Continue reading →

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Cocotte – Rustic French Food

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

K & I visited Cocotte during lunch (some time back when K was still based in SG and I was still at my day job). Cocotte is located at the ground level of Wanderlust Hotel. Casual and rustic, their choice … Continue reading →

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