Le Mansion 樂满軒 @ SRC (2024)
The ill-fated Chinese restaurants in SRC have changed over the years. First it was Swatow that took over in 2020 andContinue Reading
Month: February 2025
Treasures – Silver Sachet in Open-work with Patterns of Grapes, Flowers and Birds (Tang Dynasty)
It was similar to something that the famous beauty Yang Guifei had when she was alive.
Saboten さぼてん @ T1
I have not been to T1 in a while as my favourite airlines do not take off from this terminalContinue Reading
Treasures – Stele with Sculpture of Zhao Qingzu (Northern Qi Dynasty)
Religious contribution in the 6th century, yes, it is always about the money.
Fung Shing Restaurant 鳳城酒家 @ North Point
There’s a saying,「食在廣州、廚出鳳城」”Culinary capital is Guangzhou, but its chefs are from Fung Shing”. Fung Shing 鳳城 (lit. Phoenix City) refersContinue Reading
Au Jardin @ Penang (2024)
Inside a bus depot-turned art space sits this distressed building clad in corrugated metal panels. Restaurant au Jardin, a whiteContinue Reading
Nasi Kandar Line Clear (Airport) @ Penang
Nasi kandar, which hails from Penang, is a popular Malaysian dish and was brought to Malaysia 70 years ago from IndiaContinue Reading
Au Cadet de Gascogne @ Paris
Often described as tourist traps, restaurants in popular destinations are usually not my first choice in terms of dining choice.Continue Reading
Treasures – Jade Shroud Fastened with Gold Threads (Western Han)
In the movie it was called 金縷玉衣, and it caused quite a stir when it came to Singapore for an exhibition in 1991.
Shaolin Martial Arts 少林功夫甲天下
For most Westerners, Shaolin is synonymous with Kungfu. Rightfully so as Shaolin is considered the origin of many kungfu stylesContinue Reading