During the day, if you have walked past this eatery (called 鱼汤 )before, you may think that they only often Teochew-style fish soup and nothing else. Truth be told, this eatery offers than more just the regular local hawker dish. No Milk No Milk is a two-storey eatery. They have a fish soup eatery on the first floor and a modern pub-cum bistro on the second floor. This is where east meets west where you can get the best of both worlds. It is actually an interesting juxtaposition of the two cuisines they are serving – traditional hawker dish versus modern Asian-western fusion cuisine. Could it be an attempt to bridge…
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Best Thunder Tea Rice (Lei Cha Fan, 擂茶饭) in Singapore
Lei Cha Fan: I can’t remember when exactly I started to develop a liking for this dish. When I was a vegetarian in 2015, I was craving for this dish almost every other day. Currently, even though I’m off the vegetarian diet, I still crave for this traditional dish every now and then. This is one of those healthy and wholesome dishes which I will not mind having it every single day. The History Behind Lei Cha Fan Lei Cha (擂茶) literally translates to ‘Thunder Tea’. ‘fan’ in Chinese means rice. The name of this dish was referenced to the thunderous pounding sound of the green tea leaves. It might…
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CNY Special: A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide on How to Eat Yu Sheng
I’ve eaten Yu Sheng so many times in my life but I didn’t really know the significance of this Chinese New Year traditions and how it comes about. In this article, we will explore the origins of this tradition and how it should be done traditionally. What is Yu Sheng? Yu Sheng refers to the Cantonese-style raw fish salad. In English, we call this the prosperity toss. It is a dish which we, Chinese Singaporeans, often eat just before or during Chinese New Year. The term ‘Lo Hei’ (捞起) is a Cantonese term which literally means picked up. Figuratively, it means to ‘toss up a good fortune’. That’s before we…
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East Bistro: Hong Kong Style Restaurant Review
I came back from Hong Kong not too long ago and I’m already missing the delicious Cantonese food there! Although Hong Kong is just a 4-hour flight away from Singapore, there aren’t many casual Hong Kong-style eateries or restaurants serving true blue Cantonese food here. Or perhaps I have not really combed through the food scene in Singapore to find out more about the Cantonese eateries here. East Bistro But recently, we discovered East Bistro at MyVillage in Serangoon Gardens, along Maju Avenue. This casual dining place reminded me of the comforting Cantonese food I had in Hong Kong. The food here is simple, unpretentious and substantial. This place is…
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Singapore welcomes Little Sheep Hotpot
As Asians, we love a good steamboat or hotpot. It is an affordable communal dining experience where everyone at the table, cooks their favourite ingredients in a simmering hot pot of soup. The history behind Hotpot Do you know that this form of cuisine can be traced back to more than 1,000 years ago in Mongolian? Because Mongolian horse riders did not have cooking utensils back then, so they would simmer meat and vegetables in their overturned helmets. Interesting. Mongolian Hotpot Chain comes to town Just before the new year rings in, Singapore welcomes another new hotpot restaurant – Little Sheep Hotpot to its buoyant hotpot scene. This famous Mongolian…
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What We Ate During Our 5-Day Hong Kong Trip
I thought I will end up disliking Hong Kong even more after this trip. But the unexpected happens. I ended up mesmerised by the dazzling neon lights and sky-high commercial buildings. The food in Hong Kong is equally amazing as well. Below is the list of food items which have ended up in our stomach and hopefully, have been burnt off. 1. Roasted Char Siu Rice from Hee Wan Roasted Kitchen I bought a food voucher from Klook which entitles me to purchase this plate of Roasted Char Siu (Pork) at a discounted price. You can choose between the roasted Duck rice and roasted Char Siu rice. I tried both…
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Crystal Lotus: Having Dim Sum at Hong Kong Disneyland is Simply Awesome
Walking on ‘Crystal Lotus’ is Magical Our trip to Hong Kong Disneyland was made even more memorable with this Dim Sum lunch experience at Crystal Lotus. This Chinese restaurant, located at Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel, is an award-winning restaurant. If you are into food, you have to make a trip to Crystal Lotus which offers one of the best Dim Sum restaurants in Hong Kong. Crystal Lotus is also where you can enjoy a Disney-themed Dim Sum. However, you will need to book 48 hours in advance. We went there on a Monday afternoon and the restaurant was almost full. Thus, a reservation is a must. The restaurant’s décor is…
