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Beijing, the capital of the People’s Republic of China is the political, educational and cultural centre of the country. The city is rich in historical sites and important government and cultural institutions. And the most impressive cultural attraction about Beijing is The Great Wall of China. Read More

China has experienced changes and growth ever since they open its doors to the world. Many tourists around the world travelled all the way here to experience the culture and the rich history. Beijing, formerly known as Peking is the capital of the People’s Republic of China. And with that, I travelled to Beijing for a short weekend trip to discover this city recently.

However, there are many websites and mobile apps are being blocked in China (Websites and apps include Google, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube and many others). Read More

Baba Chews Bar and Eatery at Hotel Indigo Katong, by InterContinental Hotels Group is a restaurant is known to serve Peranakan cuisine. The restaurant has recently revamped their menu and includes new Asian-inspired creations to its Peranakan menu. The restaurant interior is inspired by the Joo Chiat neighbourhood and Peranakan culture. The pictures taken speak for it. Read More

Available from 1 March to 30 April 2019, plan your date to Crossroads Café at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Singapore to try out the specially-curated gourmet burgers. There are total of 4 selections of gourmet burgers. From Mr Rossini that boasts the robust flavours of each gourmet burgers, let me share the visual shots (tasting portion in slider size) from the tasting session. Read More

Baan Ying, which means ‘House of Ying’ started in 1999 at Bangkok’s Siam Square has ten outlets across prime locations in Bangkok. They have expanded their first outlet in Royal Square, located within the Novena area in 2018. Baan Ying Singapore here is pleased to announce the launch of The Great Baan Ying Brunch, a weekend treat of Thai cuisines. Read More

Ganban’yoku (岩盤浴) is a form of hot stone therapy that originates from Japan. All you need to do is to lie on the hot stone bed while it emits the heat throughout the part of your body that comes into contact with the bed. It is a different form of spa therapy as compared to onsen. I was invited to Ganbanyoku Singapore recently to check out the hot stone therapy. Read More

The Botanic located at Raffles City Shopping Centre is helmed by Group Executive Chef Shannoon Binnie, who is also a vegan himself. He also has Australian culinary culture and travel experiences in Asia that inspired the menu here in The Botanic. And the restaurant took over Salt Tapas & Bar Restaurant previously and shared the similar concept of communal dining. Read More

Homegrown restaurant chain New Ubin group expands their third outlet, New Ubin Zhongshan Park at Ramada by Wyndham Singapore. My last visit to New Ubin Seafood was in year 2016 before they moved out from the Sin Ming Industrial Estate.This third outlet, New Ubin Zhongshan park is jointly managed and overseen by Chief Executive Officer, Alexander Pang, hotel’s senior management, chefs and service staffs from the original Hillview eatery. Read More

Din Tai Fung is a well-known Taiwanese style restaurant and it is one of the must-visit restaurants when in Taipei, Taiwan. The restaurant specializes in Xiao Long Bao and their pork chop fried rice. We were in Tokyo for a week and decided to have Chinese food for dinner on one of the night. Thus, we decided to visit Din Tai Fung restaurant located at Nihonbashi Branch out of their 17 branches in Japan. Read More

My first visit to Kilo Kitchen was at Kallang, which was opened 2011 and closed on September 2018. Fast forward here I am here at their new place at Duxton Road. This new space has opened since December 2018 and has an instagram-worthy interior space with nice backdrop theme at the bar counter. Read More