We Can’t Believe It’s Not Prata – Jay Chou’s Favourite Scallion Pancake Sandwiches Are Now In S’pore
Singaporeans are spoilt when it comes to the variety of food that’s available.
There’s at least one new franchise opening an outlet in Singapore every month. Recently, Isaac Toast opened in Plaza Singapura’s basement.
Now, Liang Sandwich Bar from China has opened its first outlet in Singapore at Vivocity!
Scallion Pancake Sandwiches
The sandwiches at Liang Sandwich Bar aren’t made with bread. What’s used instead, are scallion pancakes that come with fillings such as chicken, shredded lettuce, egg crepe, and sauce.
[caption id="attachment_36180" align="aligncenter" width="1440"] Image Credit: Liang Sandwich Bar[/caption]Endorsed by iconic Taiwanese singer-songwriter, Jay Chou, Liang Sandwich Bar has over 12,000 outlets across 300+ cities such as Mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, United States of America, Canada, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and now Singapore!
If you’ve tried and love scallion pancakes, you’ll love this. Scallion pancakes are much more fragrant than toasts and already hold plenty of flavour on its own.
[caption id="attachment_36182" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: Liang Sandwich Bar HQ[/caption]Throw in traditional sandwich ingredients and you have a Liang scallion pancake sandwich.
There are 9 different scallion pancake sandwiches on the menu for you choose from.
[caption id="attachment_36178" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] Image Credit: Liang Sandwich Bar[/caption] [caption id="attachment_36179" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] Image Credit: Liang Sandwich Bar[/caption]The Chicken Bolognese Sandwich ($5.50) and the Liang Chicken Sandwich ($5.90) are both recommended by Jay Chou.
The Liang Chicken Sandwich comes with savoury smoked chicken, shredded lettuce, egg crepe, and a sauce of your choice.
[caption id="attachment_36183" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: Eat n Hop Sabah[/caption] [caption id="attachment_36184" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: Eat n Hop Sabah[/caption]You can also choose the type of sauce you’d like to have in your sandwich. The recommended sauce is definitely the Liang’s Sauce that’s made from a special secret recipe.
Recently, Food League SG’s Zermatt Neo paid them a visit and scarfed 10 of the scallion pancake sandwiches.
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If you’re looking to get your hands on one of Liang’s scallion pancake sandwiches, better expect to queue and wait for a bit because each one is prepared upon order.
Anybody hungry for a scallion pancake sandwich? Because WE ARE.
Liang Sandwich Bar
Address: Vivocity, 1 Harbourfront Walk #B2-K22, Singapore 098585
Opening Hours: Daily: 10am – 10pm
Contact no.: 6255 0310
Website
Also read Taiwan F&B Chain ‘Ten Ren Tea’ Brings Their Popular Bubble Tea To Singapore
(Header Image Source: Liang Sandwich Bar HQ and Eat n Hop Sabah)
Slurp 11 Different Ramen While Enjoying J-Pop And An Eating Competition This Weekend
Whenever I’m having a bad day, one of the few things I find comfort in, is a hot bowl of ramen.
Singapore is no stranger to ramen establishments, with many dotting the island, serving up bowls of comforting noodle soup.
This weekend, Singapore’s largest and only ramen event, Ramen Revolution returns for its 2nd edition!
The Revolution Returns
This year’s Ramen Revolution will be bigger and better than last year’s, with an extensive event lineup spanning the weekend, taking place at Resorts World Sentosa, The Forum B1!
[caption id="attachment_36163" align="aligncenter" width="679"] Image Credit: Ramen Revolution[/caption]Some of the participating ramen stores include local favourites like Kanshoku Ramen, who will be presenting their best-selling Truffle Ramen, and Hokkaido Ramen Santouka with their event-exclusive Tantanmen – made with their signature shio base, sesame paste, and chilli oil for that spicy kick.
[caption id="attachment_36166" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: Ramen Revolution[/caption] [caption id="attachment_36164" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: Ramen Revolution[/caption]Other ramen stores who will be offering event-exclusive ramen include Ramen Bar Suzuki with their Extreme Black Tonkotsu Ramen, Kajiken Singapore with their Okinawa Mazesoba, and Men Men Tei with their Jiro Style Aburi Chashu Ramen.
[caption id="attachment_36165" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: Ramen Revolution[/caption] [caption id="attachment_36167" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: Ramen Revolution[/caption]On top of being able to try all these exclusive ramen, you get to vote for your favourite ramen store! If the ramen store you voted for wins the most votes, you stand a chance to be one of 10 lucky winners to walk away with Crayon Shinchan collectibles!
[caption id="attachment_36168" align="aligncenter" width="678"] Image Credit: Ramen Revolution[/caption]That’s not all that will be happening at the Ramen Revolution 2018. There will also be JPOP performances by various JPOP cover girl groups such as Natsuiro Party and Tokimeki JUMP.
[caption id="attachment_36171" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] Image Credit: Ramen Revolution[/caption] [caption id="attachment_36172" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: Ramen Revolution[/caption]For those of you who are intrigued by eating competitions, we have good news.
There’s the Food Fight, a speed eating competition, organised by Singapore’s very own Food League SG. Participants will have to finish a bowl of ramen and 8 gyozas in the fastest time. The fastest 6 will qualify for the finals on Sunday.
[caption id="attachment_36173" align="aligncenter" width="768"] Image Credit: Ramen Revolution[/caption]Food League SG’s own competitive eater, Zermatt Neo, will also be there to demonstrate his ability at Capacity Eating (eating a large amount of food in the time allocated).
[caption id="attachment_36170" align="aligncenter" width="1890"] Image Credit: Ramen Revolution[/caption]The champion of Food Fight will win a 3D2N staycation at Park Hotel Clarke Quay, $100 Syun F&B voucher, a pair of S.E.A Aquarium adult tickets and a pair of Adventure Cove Waterpark tickets!
If you’re a Japanophile, don’t miss out on the Ramen Revolution 2018, happening this weekend from 27 to 29 July 2018 at Resorts World Sentosa, The Forum B1!
Ramen Revolution 2018
Venue: Resorts World Sentosa, The Forum B1
Date: 27 – 29 Jul 2018
Not Your Average Sweet Treats – The M Plot’s Macarons Come In Flavours Like Salted Egg X Curry
(Header Image Source: So Ramen and Ramen Revolution)
Singapore Night Festival Returns On Aug 17 With Luminous Horses, Lightning Duels And More
August is almost upon us. Other than National Day and a whole bunch of Durian, Nasi Lemak, and locally-inspired food to try, there’s also the annual Singapore Night Festival!
[caption id="attachment_36124" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Image Credit: Singapore Night Festival[/caption]Happening from 17 to 25 August 2018, the Singapore Night Festival returns for its 11th edition, once again taking over the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct.
[caption id="attachment_36125" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Image Credit: Singapore Night Festival[/caption]Over a span of 9 days, the area transforms into a midsummer celebration, with dance performances and art installations for festival-goers.
Singapore Night Festival 2018
This year, the festival kicks off with Night Lights, which will feature 16 light installations by both local and international artists peppered around the Arts and Heritage district.
Festival-goers can also revel in the showcase of 27 performances across various different art disciplines from 23 to 25 August 2018. As with the previous years, there will also be food and beverage options and artisan crafts on sale.
This year’s festival will also feature unique collaborations such as the performance by Hope Technik and local jazz dance troupe EV Dance.
The performance, named Let there be ____ will see the dancers donning and performing with the ‘Audra Exoskeleton’ – an exo-suit created by Hope Technik to assist workers in heavy lifting.
The Leap of Faith by Teng Ka Wei is a honeycomb-inspired installation that lights up with words of encouragement when visitors interact with it.
[caption id="attachment_36116" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Image Credit: Singapore Night Festival[/caption]The World of WearableArt is an internationally-renowned New Zealand-based design competition, and this year it’s partnering with the Singapore Night Festival for the first time. They will be displaying 8 of the competition’s past intriguing creations.
[caption id="attachment_36117" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Image Credit: Singapore Night Festival[/caption]That’s not all, this year, if you explore around the festival grounds, you’ll find numerous unexpected surprise performances, such as the FierS à Cheval (Proud Horses), a roving act featuring large luminous horses dancing and strutting around the precinct, by French theatre troupe, Company Quidams!.
[caption id="attachment_36118" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Image Credit: Singapore Night Festival[/caption] [caption id="attachment_36119" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Image Credit: Singapore Night Festival[/caption]If you liked the Tesla Coil show at the Science Centre when you were a kid, you’ll love this next performance.
In a stunning combination of physics and art, UK troupe Lords of Lightning’s performance, The Duel, will see nearly four million volts of electricity hurled into the air as thunderbolts. Pikachu got nothing on them.
[caption id="attachment_36120" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Image Credit: Singapore Night Festival[/caption] [caption id="attachment_36121" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Image Credit: Singapore Night Festival[/caption]The back alleys of Armenian Street will also be transformed thanks to the Graffiti Alive installation which uses lights and motion sensors to bring street art to life!
[caption id="attachment_36122" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Image Credit: Singapore Night Festival[/caption] [caption id="attachment_36123" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Image Credit: Singapore Night Festival[/caption]From 17 to 25 August 2018 at the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct, the Singapore Night Festival 2018 promises to be the hottest event in town.
The question is, are you ready for it?
Singapore Night Festival 2018
Venue: Bras Basah.Bugis precinct (Also read 8 Unique And Underrated Photo Spots In S’pore Along The Downtown Line
(Header Image Source: Singapore Night Festival)
8 Unique And Underrated Photo Spots In S’pore Along The Downtown Line
If classic shots of Singapore’s skyline and landmarks aren’t your thing, keep reading.
We get your Instagram struggles. You’re sick of seeing photos taken at Coney Island and Tuas Lalang Field.
So we’re here to save your Instagram feed from being #basic. We found a couple of Instagram-worthy places along the Downtown Line so you can up your photography game.
1. Tekka Market Mural
Little India has always been a vibrant, upbeat neighbourhood with plenty of things to see and do. Did we mention that there’s plenty of murals scattered around Little india?
If the weather is too hot or you’d rather stay in a shaded area, there’s a colourful mural right at Tekka Market itself! Best part, Tekka Market is a 3 minute walk from Little India MRT so you don’t have to lug your bags and heavy cameras in this crazy heat.
[caption id="attachment_36065" align="aligncenter" width="4464"] Image Credit: Elephnt | @anelephntintheroom[/caption][caption id="attachment_36066" align="aligncenter" width="1317"] Image Credit: Melissa Chan | Vulcan Post[/caption]
If you do plan on going on an early weekend morning, do take note that Tekka Market can get pretty crowded and crazy. Just be patient and get your cameras ready for the perfect shot.
Tekka Market Mural
Address: 665 Buffalo & Serangoon Roads, Little India
Nearest MRT: Little India MRT, Exit C
2. Stalls Along Little India
Who would’ve thought that fruit stalls would make a good backdrop for your couple shots? You can find plenty of stalls selling fresh produce all around Little India. The stall owners are really friendly as well so don’t be afraid to approach them for a picture!
[caption id="attachment_36068" align="aligncenter" width="1610"] Image Credit: Melissa Chan | Vulcan Post[/caption]Just remember to be respectful and TRY not to drop the fruits on the floor.
Nearest MRT: Little India MRT (DT12)
3. Little India Alleyways
One of our favourite things about Little India would definitely be their alleyways. Sure, they’re not the most romantic or cleanest place to shoot at but it makes for an amazing street photo.
Besides, there’s barely any crowd at these alleyways. So go ahead and act crazy and take your wildest shots!
[caption id="attachment_36071" align="aligncenter" width="4608"] Image Credit: Elephnt | @anelephntintheroom[/caption][caption id="attachment_36070" align="aligncenter" width="1720"] Image Credit: Melissa Chan | Vulcan Post[/caption]
If you’re lucky, you might just find an abandoned Mustafa Centre Trolley which will be an extremely useful prop for your pictures.
Nearest MRT: Little India MRT (DT12)
4. Mustafa Centre
There are 1001 reasons why Mustafa Centre is the greatest place to have ever existed in Singapore. Every week, tens of thousands of people shuffle their way through Mustafa’s narrow aisles in search for a ‘fun’ way to pass their day.
The interior of Mustafa Centre is confusing enough to put The Maze Runner to shame. This also means that there are plenty of hidden photo opportunity spots so keep your eyes peeled for them!
Who would’ve thought that you could find a mini Gardens By The Bay in Mustafa Centre?Image Credit: Melissa Chan | Vulcan Post
Sike. We found a row of flowers on the 3rd floor of Mustafa Centre and decided that it’d be the perfect backdrop to fool all your friends with. Tag Gardens By The Bay on your picture and your friends probably can’t even tell the difference.
[caption id="attachment_36073" align="aligncenter" width="1776"] Image Credit: Melissa Chan | Vulcan Post[/caption]If you’re into all things retro and you believe that John Lennon is the next closest thing to God, then you’ll be pleased to know that Mustafa Centre has an aisle dedicated to old school vinyl records. You’ll find everything from Frank Sinatra to Coldplay here.
[caption id="attachment_36072" align="aligncenter" width="1558"] Image Credit: Melissa Chan | Vulcan Post[/caption]Do take note that the aisles are pretty narrow so be smart and try not to block others from viewing the vinyls!
Mustafa Centre
Address: 145 Syed Alwi Road, Singapore 207704
Nearest MRT: Little India MRT (DT12)
5. Rubbish Dumps along 632 & 634 Veerasamy Road
Yes, you read that right.
This amazing wall is in fact a rubbish dump. Go right around the corner and you’ll find a long wall with this quirky mural. Get creative with your poses and you might just get that perfect shot. No one can tell that you took this shot at a rubbish dump.
[caption id="attachment_36075" align="aligncenter" width="4608"] Image Credit: Elephnt | @anelephntintheroom[/caption]The smell? Trust us, it wasn’t that bad.
Rubbish Dumps
Address: 632 Veerasamy Road
Nearest MRT: Jalan Besar MRT (DT22)
6. Selegie House
Now that National Day is just around the corner, here’s where you can go to show your love for Singapore. This is the perfect place to get that very Singaporean shot for your Instagram.
We highly recommend bringing a friend here in case you’d like to take a photo like this.
[caption id="attachment_36076" align="aligncenter" width="4608"] Image Credit: Elephnt | @anelephntintheroom[/caption]Do note that this is a residential area so be respectful of the neighbours!
Selegie House
Address: Blk 8 & 9, Selegie Road
Nearest MRT: Rochor MRT (DT13)
7. Bhai Sarbat Stall
If you’re a Bugis crawler, then you know that this is the BEST place to get your teh tarik fix after a long day. Previously known as the “No Name Teh Sarabat Stall”, they have finally gone digital and created their very own Instagram account AND fixed a shop signboard to help wondering Singaporeans and clueless tourists to find their stall!
Whether you love teh or not, buy a cup (or two) and strike a pose.
[caption id="attachment_36077" align="aligncenter" width="1776"] Image Credit: Melissa Chan | Vulcan Post[/caption][caption id="attachment_36078" align="aligncenter" width="1776"] Image Credit: Melissa Chan | Vulcan Post[/caption]
Check out their Instagram page here!
Bhai Sarbat Stall
Address: 21 Bussorah St, Singapore 199439
Nearest MRT: Bugis MRT (DT14)
8. Queen Street Bus Terminal
This terminal serves buses and taxis which take passengers to and from Malaysia.
Before the taxi terminal was built in 1984, taxis plying between Singapore and Johor Bahru parked at Rochor Road. The bus terminal started in 1985, bringing Malaysia-bound buses – which previously picked up passengers from bus stops at Queen Street and Waterloo Street, all under one roof!
If you’re looking for that old school vibe, this bus stop will give you that P.Ramlee and Saloma or Yuen Wah and Yuen Qiu feels.
[caption id="attachment_36098" align="aligncenter" width="4608"] Image Credit: Elephnt | @anelephntintheroom[/caption][caption id="attachment_36097" align="aligncenter" width="4607"] Image Credit: Elephnt | @anelephntintheroom[/caption]
The best time to check out this place would be in the evening so you can catch that golden hour glow!
Queen Street Bus Terminal
Nearest MRT: Bugis MRT (DT14)
Have we inspired you? Now that you know these places, it’s your turn to grab your cameras and some friends and go on an Instagram adventure!
Do you know of any places we should go to next? Let us know!
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(Header Image Source: Melissa Chan | Vulcan Post)
Taiwan F&B Chain ‘Ten Ren Tea’ Brings Their Popular Bubble Tea To Singapore
If you’re as done as we are regarding Durian and Nasi Lemak-flavoured stuff, it’s about time we had something more….refreshing.
And this news could not have come at a better time.
Ten Ren Tea will be opening their very first Singapore outlet this Saturday, 28 July 2018, at Chinatown Point!
Leading Taiwanese Bubble Tea Brand
For those of you who are unfamiliar, Ten Ren Tea was established in 1953 and is THE leading tea retailer in Taiwan.
[caption id="attachment_36062" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] Image Credit: @tenrenstea[/caption]That’s not all, they have over 2000 outlets in Australia, Japan, Canada, Malaysia, and North America.
If you don’t believe me, they’ve pasted their credentials all over the boards in Chinatown Point.
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In China, they’re also known as Ten Fu, a subsidiary of Ten Ren Tea.
The Chinatown Point outlet will have a seating area that can accommodate up to 50 people.
While the menu isn’t revealed at the moment, the global outlets of Ten Ren Tea have been known to serve classic Taiwanese food such as beef noodles, pork cutlet rice, and even desserts like waffles and toasts.
[caption id="attachment_36061" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] Image Credit: @tenrenstea[/caption] [caption id="attachment_36063" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] Image Credit: @tenrenstea[/caption] [caption id="attachment_36064" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Image Credit: @tenrenstea[/caption]Some of you might be skeptical as to Ten Ren Tea’s decision to serve food too, after all isn’t this a brand for TEA? Don’t worry, their food doesn’t come at the expense of the quality of their tea.
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I personally, don’t doubt the standard of their tea. After all, my grandmother only buys her tea from Ten Fu Tea in China.
Ten Ren Tea will be having a “Buy 1 Get 1 Free” promotion on their first 2 opening days and the first 150 customers will receive a goody bag with products worth over $50.
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Don’t miss out on this chance to get their signature Oolong Tea for you and your friend!
For all you KOI purists out there, Ten Ren Tea is legit and you ought to give it a try.
Ten Ren Tea
Address: Chinatown Point, 133 New Bridge Rd, #01-07, Singapore 059413
Opening Hours: Daily: 10am – 10pm
Contact no.: 6593 4333
Website
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Old Chang Kee’s Exclusive ‘Curry Day’ Flavours Are Unexpectedly Fruity – Will You Dare To Try Them?
Back in June, Old Chang Kee announced that Curry Day 2018 will be taking place on 27 and 28 July 2018.
In case you missed the announcement, here’s the article.
They also announced that they will be unveiling 2 new exclusive Curry puffs closer to Curry Day 2018.
Enter Old Chang Kee’s new Durian Curry Chicken’O and Jackfruit Curry Chicken’O.
Curry With Jackfruit And…Durian?
Sometimes, pandering to local cuisine can take drastic turns, and this is one of them.
It may be Durian season but we’re not quite sure what to feel about mixing Durian and Curry.
[caption id="attachment_36041" align="aligncenter" width="480"] GIF Credit: giphy[/caption]Jackfruit, on the other hand, might not be that much of a stretch, considering that jackfruit is a component used in curries in Bangladesh and other parts of Asia.
Here’s a look at the Durian Curry Chicken’O in all it’s pastel green glory.
[caption id="attachment_36039" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Image Credit: Old Chang Kee[/caption]And the Jackfruit Curry Chicken’O.
[caption id="attachment_36040" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Image Credit: Old Chang Kee[/caption]These new curry puffs will be available at Curry Day 2018 at Velocity@Novena Square.
It’ll cost $4 for 2 pieces for the new curry puffs. The Chilli Crab’O will also be available at Curry Day 2018.
[caption id="attachment_35914" align="aligncenter" width="2480"] Image Credit: Old Chang Kee[/caption]Other than the myriad of Curry puff flavours you’ll find there, there will also be curry puff crimping demonstrations, so you can make your own at home! The kids can also take part in spice art lessons!
Are you looking forward to trying the Durian Curry Chicken’O and Jackfruit Curry Chicken’O?
Curry Day 2018
Venue: Velocity @ Novena Square, 238 Thomson Road, Singapore 307683
Date: 27 – 28 Jul 2018
Website
Also read Cold Stone Creamery’s Latest Concoction Features Cucumber Slices And…Spicy Sambal Ikan Bilis?
(Header Image Source: Old Chang Kee)
Work Out At Singapore’s First 24-Hr Container Gym For Only $7/Hr
My 2018 New Year’s Resolution was to get fit and stay in shape.
I told myself,
“Alright, time to get a gym membership, get new workout clothes, a yoga mat and start fresh!”
This resolution of mine only stuck for a month because 1. gym memberships are CRAZY expensive and 2. all those hulk-like bodybuilders can be pretty intimidating.
Besides, all they do is grunt and hog the equipments 90% of the time.
Just recently, I was introduced to a 24 hour container gym that is automated and only charges you based on the hours you book your pod for. Talk about a dream come true.
Time To Get Fit Fam
The Gym Pod is Singapore’s first 24 hours automated container smart gym. It is designed such that you can enjoy an undisturbed and private workout at anytime of your choosing.
[caption id="attachment_36024" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] Image Credit: The Gym Pod Facebook[/caption]Thanks to The Gym Pod, you can now have your very own private gym containers to exercise in. This is a complete dream come true for those who can’t deal with the crowd! No more competing for gym equipments with other gym goers and crazy gym memberships.
The Gym Pod doesn’t come with a buffet-spread worth of gym equipments but you can definitely get the basics such as a treadmill, dumbbells ranging from 1kg to 20kg, an adjustable bench as well as a guided weight-plate-loaded bar, also known as a Smith Machine.
[caption id="attachment_36025" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] Image Credit: The Gym Pod Facebook[/caption]Their equipments may not be as fancy as compared to a typical gym, but they’re sufficient to provide you with enough challenging exercises to build your body in a safe way.
But the best part of this container gym is definitely the fact that they only charge you $7/hour. They don’t run on memberships so you no longer have to stress out about that gym membership you’re paying for every month.
First-timers get to enjoy a free hour of workout as well!
[caption id="attachment_36027" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] Image Credit: The Gym Pod Facebook[/caption]Users are not allowed to stay in the gym for hours in one session which means you get guaranteed access to space and gym equipments at your booked timings. You get your own private space to workout and not be affected by crowds as the gym container only fits a max of 3 people at each time.
Open all day, every day, feel free to gym away past midnight if that’s what you like. Don’t worry, the gym is fully automated and monitored 24/7 for your safety.
The process is entirely fuss-free. After your successful booking, a SMS with a 4 digit passcode of The Gym Pod’s door at the location of your choosing will be sent to you.
At the time of your booking, simply go to The Gym Pod, key in the 4 digit passcode, and you can enter and start your workout!
[caption id="attachment_36026" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] Image Credit: The Gym Pod Facebook[/caption]While there’s only 1 pod at located at the JTC Launchpad (next to Timbre+) for now, the lovely people being The Gym Pod are working with authorities now to place more Gym Pods at convenient locations.
Or, you can drop them an email of your suggested location and who knows, you might just see a Gym Pod near your place.
Gymming in Singapore just got a whole lot easier and a lot less intimidating. So, who’s up for a good workout session?
The Gym Pod
Address: JTC Launchpad @ one-north, 73A Ayer Rajah Crescent, Singapore 139957
Opening Hours: 24 hours, daily
Price: $7/hour
Website
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(Header Image Source: The Gym Pod Facebook)
10 Michelin Bib Gourmand Eateries Actually Worth Visiting, According To S’poreans
The list of restaurants that have been awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2018 has been released.
Not to be confused with the Michelin Star, the Bib Gourmand is awarded to eateries that serve really good food below a maximum price determined by local economic standards. For Singapore, the maximum is $45.
And this year, there are 17 new additions to the Bib Gourmand list.
However, with so many eateries on the 50-strong list, how many are ACTUALLY worth visiting?
After all, food preference is subjective. So we’ve sieved through the list of 50 to pick out our 10 favourites.
Here we go.
Ah Er Soup
If you love soup like I do, then this is it.
I’ve seen many shops with the sign “老火汤”, which translates into “Old Fire Soup”, but I’ve never come across one with accolades like the Bib Gourmand.
Ah Er Soup serves up various herbal soups with offerings such as Lotus Root Soup and Watercress Soup and even their own version of Buddha Jumps Over The Wall.
[caption id="attachment_36010" align="aligncenter" width="645"] Image Credit: Burppler Maureen Ow[/caption] [caption id="attachment_36009" align="aligncenter" width="645"] Image Credit: Burppler Bryan Lee[/caption]Every order of soup comes with white or pumpkin rice. And the best part is, the prices are incredibly affordable, between $3.50 to $6.50.
Ah Er Soup
Address: 6 Jalan Bukit Merah, ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre #01-143, Singapore 618642
Opening Hours: Daily: 11am – 9pm
Alliance Seafood
Alliance Seafood blends into the sea of tze char stalls at Newton Food Centre very easily mainly because it looks like a generic stall.
It doesn’t really look any different from a regular tze char stall.
[caption id="attachment_36007" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: Newton Alliance Seafood 27[/caption]Like any tze char stall, the available dishes are quite standard. You can expect Chilli Crab, Black Pepper Crab, Fried Rice, Cereal Prawn, BBQ Stingray, Sambal Kangkong, and more.
[caption id="attachment_36008" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: Newton Alliance Seafood 27[/caption]Seats are hard to find due to the crowd here, so come early with a tissue packet for the chope.
Alliance Seafood
Address: Newton Food Centre, 501 Clemenceau Avenue North #01-27, Singapore 229495
Opening Hours: Thu – Tue: 1pm – 12am, Wed: Closed
Chey Sua Carrot Cake
Don’t expect to find the sweet, dark carrot cake here because Chey Sua Carrot Cake only serves the savoury, white carrot cake.
The carrot cake here is homemade from scratch, unlike most carrot cake stalls nowadays who prefer to use machine-processed carrot cake chunks.
[caption id="attachment_36006" align="aligncenter" width="645"] Image Credit: Burppler Anthony Ali[/caption]The cooking method is also slightly different. While most carrot cake hawkers pan-fry the carrot cake chunks first before cracking and adding the eggs later, Chey Sua Carrot Cake mixes the carrot cake chunks in beaten egg mixture before pouring it on to the pan to fry.
The result is a carrot cake that resembles a pancake. Flat with each carrot cake chunk evenly coated in egg mixture.
Need your carrot cake fix? Be prepared for a wait. Especially now that they’ve received their Bib Gourmand accolade.
Chey Sua Carrot Cake
Address: Blk 127 Toa Payoh West Market & Food Centre Lorong 1 #02-30, Singapore 310127
Opening Hours: Tue – Sun: 6am – 1pm, Mon: Closed
Hoo Kee Bak Chang
Hoo Kee Bak Chang is known to be Singapore’s best bak chang (rice dumpling).
If you love salted egg, then you’ll love this too. They’re known for their Salted Egg with Chestnut Bak Chang – a traditional bak chang with the addition of salted egg yolk.
[caption id="attachment_36005" align="aligncenter" width="645"] Image Credit: Burppler Bryan Lee[/caption]The bak changs are priced from $2.80 to $3.60 and each one is handmade.
If you know your bak chang, then you have to try this because there’s no better bak chang than this.
Hoo Kee Bak Chang
Address: 7 Maxwell Road, Amoy Street Food Centre #01-18, Singapore 069111
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 11am – 3pm, Sun: Closed
Contact no.: 6221 1155
Address: Blk 161 Bukit Merah Central #01-3735, Singapore 150161 There are other sides to order as well, such as various boiled soups and blanched vegetables with oyster sauce. Because of the long waiting times, there’s the option to call ahead to place your orders so piping hot claypot rice will be ready when you arrive. Lian He Ben Ji Claypot Rice I remember there was a stall in Bukit Panjang Plaza’s Kopitiam that sold really good Chinese-style curry. I love Chinese-style curry. It is usually spicier and comes paired with either white rice or baguette. This is what you’ll find at Na Na Homemade Curry. They serve a variety of Chinese-style curries, with options such as Curry Chicken ($3), Curry Vegetable ($3), Curry Fish Head, and even Curry Mutton ($4) and Curry Pork Ribs ($4). Order yours with a side of white rice or toasted baguette slices because you’ll definitely need a buffer for the incoming spice hit. Na Na Homemade Curry Outram Park Fried Kway Teow Mee always has a long queue, but don’t worry, it clears pretty quickly because every plate is cooked and served with surprising speed. Even though it says “Kway Teow Mee” in the name, what they serve here is basically Char Kway Teow. However, the version here isn’t as oily as the ones you’d find elsewhere, with plenty of egg, lard, beansprouts, and cockles. They’re also not heavy-handed with their dark soy sauce so the Char Kway Teow is more savoury than sweet. You can order the spicy version and your order will be fried with chilli instead of the typical scoop of chilli on the side. This is probably the best Char Kway Teow you can find in Singapore at the moment. Outram Park Fried Kway Teow Mee Chicken rice is probably Singapore’s most iconic dish. Everyone can learn to cook chicken rice, but few can make GOOD chicken rice. However, that’s what Sin Kee Famous Cantonese Chicken Rice has managed to achieve. The chicken is tender and full of flavour, so no complaints there. The chicken rice, however, could do with a stronger flavour. At this point it just seems like white rice flavoured with a bit of chicken stock and is a little mild. I prefer the chicken rice to be full of flavour. And now the aspect of chicken rice that can make or break the dish, the chilli. Once again, flawless execution. Spicy with a hit of tanginess, thanks to the lime and vinegar. You want good chicken rice? This is where you should be going. Sin Kee Famous Cantonese Chicken Rice Ipoh Hor Fun is a magical dish. It’s neither kway teow or hor fun. It just toes the line between the 2 and is so simple yet delicious. The ones served at Shi Hui Yuan come with either duck, chicken, braised spare ribs, or a mixture of all 3. The recommended one is the Blissful Combination ($5), which has braised shiitake mushrooms, roast duck and chicken slices, as well as braised spare ribs. A worthy mention is the sauce that they pour over the hor fun. It’s a magical concoction of the braising liquid of the mushrooms, spare ribs, and chicken. The biggest problem you’ll encounter here is finishing your hor fun before you can finish the sauce. Shi Hui Yuan Hor Fun Specialty Zai Shun Curry Fish Head looks just like a regular cai fan stall albeit slightly more upscale, with their rather impressive display shelves for the dishes. While their name suggests that they’re known for their Curry Fish Head, it’s their Steamed Fish that fares better and is more popular. The steamed fish depends on the catch of the day which ranges from red snapper to grouper. Aside from their signature Steamed Fish, other must-orders include the Salted Egg Minced Pork, Fried Egg with Bittergourd, Har Cheong Gai (Prawn Paste Chicken), Braised Pork Belly, and Herbal Chicken. There’s a lot more that’s worth trying so our advice is bring more people so you’ll get to try everything once. Zai Shun Curry Fish Head So there you have it. 10 of the best eateries, out of the 50 chosen by the Michelin inspectors, that’s actually approved and loved by locals. Are any of these eateries already a favourite of yours? Or which are you going to try next? Let us know! Also read Beyond Char Siew Siew Yoke – Cantonese Words & Phrases You Can Impress Your Grandma With (Header Image Source: Burppler Marvin Lowe and Burppler I Makan SG)
Contact no.: 6222 7866
Image Credit: Burppler Wan Yu Elton Goh[/caption]
Address: 335 Smith Street, Chinatown Complex #02-198/199, Singapore 050335
Opening Hours: Fri – Wed: 4.30pm – 10pm, Tue: Closed
Contact no.: 6227 2470Na Na Homemade Curry
Address: 115 Bukit Merah View, Singapore 151115
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 11am – 7pm, Sun: Closed
Contact no.: 9106 4316Outram Park Fried Kway Teow Mee
Address: #02-18 Hong Lim Market & Food Centre, 531A Upper Cross Street, Singapore 051531
Opening Hours: Daily: 7am – 9pmSin Kee Famous Cantonese Chicken Rice
Address: Blk 40 Holland Drive, Singapore 270040
Opening Hours: Tue – Sun: 11am – 8pm, Mon: ClosedShi Hui Yuan Hor Fun Specialty
Address: 159 Mei Chin Road, Mei Ling Market & Food Centre #02-33, Singapore 140159
Opening Hours: Wed – Sun: 7.30am – 2pm, Mon – Tue: ClosedZai Shun Curry Fish Head
Address: 253 Jurong East Street 24 #01-205, Singapore 600253
Opening Hours: Thu – Tue: 7am – 3pm, Wed: Closed
Contact no.: 6560 8594
Nothing To Watch At The Cinemas? Relive Iconic Studio Ghibli And Pixar Films At This Event In July
Are you a cinephile? Do you “curate” movies to watch?
If there’s nothing currently showing in the cinemas that interests you, how about going to a pop up cinema?
[caption id="attachment_35962" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] Image Credit: Popcorn[/caption]Organised by Funzing and Popcorn, the Popcorn Pop Up Cinema takes place on multiple days in a week, at multiple locations, each playing a different movie.
Pop Up Cinema Experience
Apart from their interesting choices for movies to show, another good thing about this pop up cinema is that it’s only $9 for a movie. Which is cheaper than what I usually pay for at Golden Village.
What’s more, if you buy their unlimited pass, you’ll be able to go for as many Pop Up Cinema screenings, Quiz Nights, and Funzing Talks within 30 days.
1 Unlimited pass is $16, 2 for $28, and a Family pack of 4 passes will be $48. You can purchase it here.
Now, here’s a list of movies that they’ll be showing for the month of July.
1. Victoria & Abdul
[caption id="attachment_35935" align="aligncenter" width="735"] Image Credit: Popcorn Pop Up Cinema[/caption]When: 19 July 2018, 6.45pm
Where: Picotin, 382 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427622
Event Link
2. Minions
[caption id="attachment_35936" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: Popcorn Pop Up Cinema[/caption]When: 21 July 2018, 10.30am
Where: Picnic SG, Wisma Atria, #03-15-49, Orchard Road, Singapore 238877
Event Link
3. Moana
[caption id="attachment_35937" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: Popcorn Pop Up Cinema[/caption]When: 22 July 2018, 10.30am
Where: Hollandse Club, 22 Camden Park, Singapore 299814
Event Link
4. The Incredibles
[caption id="attachment_35938" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: Popcorn Pop Up Cinema[/caption]When: 22 July 2018, 2pm
Where: Hollandse Club, 22 Camden Park, Singapore 299814
Event Link
5. Amélie
[caption id="attachment_35939" align="aligncenter" width="664"] Image Credit: Popcorn Pop Up Cinema[/caption]When: 22 July 2018, 7pm
Where: Blu Jaz Cafe, 11 Bali Lane, Singapore 189848
Event Link
6. Blackfish (Documentary)
[caption id="attachment_35940" align="aligncenter" width="766"] Image Credit: Popcorn Pop Up Cinema[/caption]When: 24 July 2018, 6.45pm
Where: Workcentral Singapore, 190 Clemenceau Avenue #06-01, Singapore 239924
Event Link
7. Back To The Future II
[caption id="attachment_35941" align="aligncenter" width="825"] Image Credit: Popcorn Pop Up Cinema[/caption]When: 24 July 2018, 7pm
Where: The Armoury Craft Beer Bar, 36 Beach Road, Singapore 189766
Event Link
8. My Neighbour Totoro
[caption id="attachment_35948" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: Popcorn Pop Up Cinema[/caption]When: 26 July 2018, 7pm
Where: The Working Capitol, 1 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089109
Event Link
9. Alice In Wonderland
[caption id="attachment_35949" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: Popcorn Pop Up Cinema[/caption]When: 28 July 2018, 2pm
Where: Hollandse Club, 22 Camden Park, Singapore 299814
Event Link
10. Beauty and the Beast (Live Action)
[caption id="attachment_35950" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Image Credit: Popcorn Pop Up Cinema[/caption]When: 28 July 2018, 7pm
Where: Tree Lizard, Blk 25 #B1-01 Dempsey Road, Singapore 249670
Event Link
11. Princess Mononoke
[caption id="attachment_35951" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: Popcorn Pop Up Cinema[/caption]When: 28 July 2018, 7.30pm
Where: Bar Canary, Orchard Road 270, Singapore, 238857
Event Link
12. Finding Dory
[caption id="attachment_35952" align="aligncenter" width="680"] Image Credit: Popcorn Pop Up Cinema[/caption]When: 29 July 2018, 10.30am
Where: Hollandse Club, 22 Camden Park, Singapore 299814
Event Link
13. The Land Before Time
[caption id="attachment_35953" align="aligncenter" width="921"] Image Credit: Popcorn Pop Up Cinema[/caption]When: 29 July 2018, 1.30pm
Where: Hollandse Club, 22 Camden Park, Singapore 299814
Event Link
14. The Wind Rises
[caption id="attachment_35954" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Image Credit: Popcorn Pop Up Cinema[/caption]When: 29 July 2018, 6.45pm
Where: Hood Bar, 201 Victoria Street, Bugis+ #05-07, Singapore 188067
Event Link
15. Les Misérables
[caption id="attachment_35955" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: Popcorn Pop Up Cinema[/caption]When: 29 July 2018, 7pm
Where: Blu Jaz Cafe, 11 Bali Lane, Singapore 189848
Event Link
16. Pretty In Pink
[caption id="attachment_35956" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: Popcorn Pop Up Cinema[/caption]When: 30 July 2018, 6.45pm
Where: Hood Bar, 201 Victoria Street, Bugis+ #05-07, Singapore 188067
Event Link
17. Good Will Hunting
[caption id="attachment_35957" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Image Credit: Popcorn Pop Up Cinema[/caption]When: 30 July 2018, 7pm
Where: Blu Jaz Cafe, 11 Bali Lane, Singapore 189848
Event Link
18. Amnesia
[caption id="attachment_35958" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Image Credit: Popcorn Pop Up Cinema[/caption]When: 30 July 2018, 7pm
Where: Blu Jaz Cafe, 11 Bali Lane, Singapore 189848
Event Link
19. Vertigo
[caption id="attachment_35959" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: Popcorn Pop Up Cinema[/caption]When: 30 July 2018, 7pm
Where: Blu Jaz Cafe, 11 Bali Lane, Singapore 189848
Event Link
20. The Red Turtle
[caption id="attachment_35960" align="aligncenter" width="770"] Image Credit: Popcorn Pop Up Cinema[/caption]When: 31 July 2018, 6.45pm
Where: Workcentral Singapore, 190 Clemenceau Avenue #06-01, Singapore 239924
Event Link
21. Napoleon Dynamite
[caption id="attachment_35961" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: Popcorn Pop Up Cinema[/caption]When: 31 July 2018, 7pm
Where: The Armoury Craft Beer Bar, 36 Beach Road, Singapore 189766
Event Link
So there you have it, 21 movies that will be showing at various places across Singapore.
With so many movies to choose from, there’s no reason to be bored.
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The ‘Geek In The Pink’ Returns – Jason Mraz Set To Perform In S’pore This October
Don’t panic, because every acoustic guitar players’ idol, Jason Mraz, will be coming to Singapore this October for a ONE NIGHT ONLY performance at the National Stadium!
[caption id="attachment_35944" align="aligncenter" width="636"] Image Credit: Billboard[/caption]This will be his only stop in Asia in 2018.
He’s Yours. We’re His. I’m Sold.
The last time the singer behind hits such as “Lucky”, “I’m Yours” and “Geek In The Pink” was in Singapore, was back in 2014.
[caption id="attachment_35945" align="aligncenter" width="650"] Image Credit: Sportshub ticketing channels on 27 July 2018 at 10am.In the meantime, it’s time to revisit some of Jason Mraz’s hits from the past.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkHTsc9PU2A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acvIVA9-FMQ
And here’s the music video for “Might As Well Dance” off his new album.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9P-680IQcf8
Are you excited for Jason Mraz’s return to Singapore?
Jason Mraz Live In Singapore
Venue: National Stadium
Date: 27 Oct 2018
Price: $108 – $248
Website
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