That day, I crossed the checkpoint and walked into the busy City Square JB. The cold air from the mall instantly cut through the heat outside. After walking around for a while, I started feeling hungry, so I decided to step into a familiar and “safe” choice Sushi King. The restaurant was the same

那一天在JB的 My Ramen Stall，你只是想随便吃一碗拉面。 看到“火山辣拉面”的时候，你犹豫了一下，但还是点了。 心里想： “应该还好吧。” 第一口还正常，甚至有点自信。 但第二口开始，就不对了。 辣不是慢慢来，是直接冲上来的那种，像火一样往喉咙里灌。 你开始喝水，开始沉默，但筷子还在动。 因为不想输给一碗面。 吃到一半，眼睛开始发热，喉咙开始失控。 然后脑袋里突然冒出一句话： “你怎么舍得让我的泪流向海。” 你愣了一下，还在想： 我只是吃个拉面而已。 但辣没有停。 那种感觉一层一层往上压，像被浪推着走。 下一句又自己浮出来： “付出的感情永远找

Life doesn’t always give you what you want. It leaves you with what’s there. In the early afternoon, sunlight spilled through the glass as I stepped into Dragon Curry. It was almost two. Most of the dishes were gone only the curry pork chop rice remained. So I took it. I added some braised po

Craving ramen but don’t want to queue? Here’s a hack 👀 So the other day, Janson and I went to Takagi Ramen, fully expecting a long line… but guess what? No queue for us 😌 Instant mood: “I got that sunshine in my pocket…” 🎶✨ Like seriously… can’t stop the feeling. Instead of waiting, we just sca

Breaking My Heart, One Bite at a Time For months, I walked past Ajisen Tanjiro, always in a hurry. The aroma of broth and spices teased me, but I never had the time. “Maybe tomorrow,” I’d tell myself. Today was different. It was 3:15 PM, and I had a free moment. When I sat down, the waiter mentio

The beef is tender and flavourful, and when you mix it together with the kimchi, vegetables, egg, and sauce, it becomes super satisfying. The balance of sweet and spicy is just nice not too heavy but still very comforting. The chilli goes very well with everything and really brings out the flavours

It was around 3pm when I first reached Bugis, that quiet in-between hour when the lunch crowd had already faded and dinner hadn’t begun. The streets felt slower, softer somehow. I had just finished praying and was walking without much of a plan, letting the afternoon carry me. That’s when I saw it

I reached Woodleigh at around 4pm, that awkward in-between time when it’s not quite lunch and not quite dinner. The hawker centre was quiet no long queues, no rush, just people sitting around, talking softly, taking their time. When I walked past Liu Kou Shui, I noticed there was barely a line. I

I went to try Northern Thai Tomyam today and reached around 2pm. There was a small queue, but nothing too crazy 😅 The amazing part she was doing everything herself: cooking each bowl, preparing orders, serving literally one person running the entire stall! When it came time to pay, I took out my

Every time I have good food, it instantly feels like It’s a Beautiful Day by Michael Bublé. ☀️🎶 Visited Wanglee Cafe at Bencoolen and had to try their Ah Ma Nasi Lemak just the name made me curious! The sambal? Absolutely addictive. Slightly sweet, not too spicy, and so comforting with fragrant co

A Rainy Day and My One-Time Chicken Rice Adventure in Bukit Batok The rain had been relentless all day, turning Singapore’s Chinese New Year celebrations into a soggy affair. While everyone else seemed cozy at home enjoying their festive spreads, I had something else on my mind: Shi Mei Ya Cai Chi

On a random weekday, Janson and I crossed the border with one simple goal herbal roasted duck at Restoran Ya Wang. We’d seen online that this place is famous, and some people even said they were consultants for Dian Xiao Er’s herbal duck recipes. Expectations? High. After clearing the Johor–Sing

I first heard about this shop because so many people online were raving about their salted egg chicken. Curious to see what the hype was about, I decided to check it out for myself. The shop actually started out small near Sim Lim Square and gradually built its reputation through word of mouth. Ov

Me and Janson did what food people always do: heard someone say “very good,” then drove all the way from Singapore to JB just to try it. This time, the destination was Nasi Kandar Hijrah. Even before we reached the shop, I could feel Janson’s excitement. Once we arrived, he started walking up and

Janson is very good at finding quality food at honest prices. When he recommends something, I usually trust it. So when he told me, “You must try Yuen Kee Dumpling very nice,” of course, I went. Expectations naturally went up a bit. I tried it. It was… okay. Not bad, not disappointing just

Redhill Braised Duck Kway Chap – First Visit I recently tried Redhill Braised Duck Kway Chap, a newly opened spot that serves this classic local dish. This visit, I went with their kway chap. The kway chap was decent, but overall it felt quite so-so. The flavours were mild and didn’t really s

After Valentine’s Day, everything felt quieter. Nothing dramatic changed, but something between us softened. We still cycled together, side by side, through familiar streets. That night, we rode all the way to her home. When we arrived, she didn’t rush to leave. She stood there with me,

Valentine’s Day arrived quietly, but the pressure around it did not. He had chosen that day to act. Despite knowing she wasn’t ready, he kept calling her again and again. When she didn’t answer, he asked her friends to call for him, as if persistence could replace consent. What he called effort f

My name is Guo Zhong, and in October of 2022, I found myself starting a new chapter in life a new job, a fresh start. At the age of 42, I wasn’t exactly looking for anything more than just a place to work and settle into a routine. But sometimes, life has a way of surprising you, even when you leas

Kiang Kiang Taiwan Teppanyaki: A Hidden Gem with a Heartfelt Backstory Kiang Kiang Taiwan Teppanyaki, with outlets in both Woodlands and Bedok, has earned a loyal following for its authentic Taiwanese flavors and the inspiring story of its owners, Duncan and Cherry. Duncan, a former hotel chef fro