Ba Xian 八仙 @ Raffles Place (2026)
A family gathering for a cousin that we have not met for years, a wonderful lunch ensued.
Tag: Singapore
Lawry’s @ Orchard (2026)
Brought some friends in town for a nice lunch, and the service is still top notch and something very preciousContinue Reading
Treasures – Revere Bell (1843)
A piece of Singapore history that is tied to the American revolution, even in a small way.
Les Amis @ Orchard (2026)
Les Amis in Singapore is one of the few remaining French restaurants in the world that stick to proper FrenchContinue Reading
National Treasure – Daguerreotype of Boat Quay and Singapore River from Government Hill (1844)
In 1844, Singapore was a growing British trading post, notable for the establishment of a girls’ school (Singapore Institution FreeContinue Reading
Cô Chung @ Boat Quay
Walked past this restaurant when sending my Princess to her office, was attracted inside by the wonderful scent of theContinue Reading
Treasures – Artefacts of Lee Kuan Yew (c. 1950s)
Today marks the death anniversary of one of the founding fathers of Singapore, whom we fondly refer to as LKY.
Singapore’s First Airport – Kallang Airport (1937-1955)
For those growing up in the 60s/70s Singapore would be familiar with Kallang Airport and Old Airport Road Food Centre,Continue Reading
Tonkotsu Kazan Ramen 豚骨火山ラーメン @ Novena
Kazan is volcano in Japanese, and Tonkotsu Kazan Ramen 豚骨火山ラーメン‘s signature ramen features an erupting “volcano”. Not interested in theatricsContinue Reading
Lest We Forget – Sook Ching Massacre (18 Feb – 4 Mar 1942)
Today marks the start of Sook Ching. Recent comments by our PM made us look back at this dark episode in our history. Should we move on?