LKY – The Legend
“Those were such happy times and not so long ago, and I wonder where they’ve gone” – The Carpenters, “Yesterday Once More”
Month: August 2025
Whampoa Keng 黄埔庆鱼头炉 @ Balestier
At Whampoa Fish Head Steamboat, it seems it’s the women who does all the cooking and serving while the men just sitContinue Reading
Declaration of Independence
Behind glass cabinets were the set of documents that proclaim the independence of Singapore.
Loy Kee 黎记 @ Balestier
My “staycation” series continues with the chicken rice stores along Balestier. Today, we visited one of my favourite and oneContinue Reading
Kemuri @ Balestier
Princess and I were staying at the nearby Aloft during our renovation of our apartment, and we chanced upon thisContinue Reading
Katong Antique House
From traditional garb like kasut-manek (beaded shoes) to intricate carved furniture, this private museum is a trove of culture andContinue Reading
Boon Tong Kee 文東記 @ Balestier
In a small stretch of Balestier Road, there’s many famous chicken rice stalls (and bak kut teh stalls). I haveContinue Reading
SG50 National Day Parade
Happy Birthday, Singapore!!
Yuanxing 源興 @ Boon Keng
Although the location is the same, this Yuanxing Restaurant is not the same as Guan Hin Restaurant that used toContinue Reading
Ashino あし乃 @ Telok Ayer
This sushi-ya serves fish that are not fresh, but it is not always good to serve fresh fish for sushi.