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Ya Kun Kaya Cookies

Singapore coffee chain Ya Kun has a long history — since 1944 — of serving up delicious kaya toast. But did you know they also sell cookies made with their famed coconut jam? The cookies are available all year round. And just for Chinese New Year, they have been specially...

KungFu Paradise – So You Think You Know Kung Fu?

Whatever your gastronomic desire or budgetary requirement, one thing for certain is that you won’t go hungry at KungFu Paradise. Located at the Bedok Point shopping mall, KungFu Paradise is a cheery café that offers a kaleidoscope of east meets west cuisines at friendly prices. Some of you may already...

Sentosa Club Islander – Weekend Brunch by the Beach

Back in my university days, Sentosa island was almost like my second home. A few times each week I would hit the beach for a sunbathing session. I even had that special islander pass that bestows upon its holder the power of unlimited queue-free access to the island. So while...

Ya Kun – Get Discounted Kopi and Toast!

Screw the French press. They’ve got the sock! Who am I talking about? Why, Ya Kun (亚坤), of course! If you frequent their air-conditioned coffee shops, you would no doubt be familiar with that funny slogan. Otherwise, you’re way too engrossed in the kopi and kaya toast. Credit Personally, I...

Old Town White Coffee – Ipoh’s Finest Coffee in Singapore

Some time back, I tweeted and proclaimed Old Town White Coffee to be the best 3-in-1 instant coffee ever. Despite the rather brazen statement, given that I haven’t tasted most of the instant coffee out there, some of my followers agreed. Even after a year, during which I did try...

Hong Kong Kim Gary Restaurant – Toast of Hong Kong

Do you like toast? I happen to love it! Toast ranks right next to waffles and pancakes as one of my favourite snacks. With the commonest ingredients and a toaster (or charcoal), you can easily whip up some toast and it doesn’t even take much time. More importantly, it is...

Toast Box – Out of the Box

Ever since the outlets started popping up all over the island, I find myself visiting Toast Box a lot. This is the sister chain of our favourite bakery, BreadTalk, whose best-selling bread is the pork floss bun. So it is no surprise that Toast Box offers a similar rendition. Pork...

Man Jia Le – Full of Hong Kong Snacks

When I went on my solo trip to Hong Kong last year, the perpetually rainy weather was a real downer. But there are a few things I would still miss about Hong Kong such as its wide plethora of snacks and desserts, many of which employ a large use of...

Crystal Jade C-Jade Express

The Crystal Jade group is famed for dishing out consistently good food along with good service. My previous visit to Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao left me with a deep and lasting positive impression of the place. Its latest foray into the fast-food market comes in the form...