HazelDiary

[Updated October 2019]
Bak Kut Teh is one of the all-time favourite pork rib dish for Singaporeans and Malaysians. It comes with two versions either herbal or peppery based broth. And for Malaysia version, we have the herbal based broth and it is my favourite local food. Bak Kut Teh is a pork rib dish cooked in hours and best to enjoy as breakfast by the locals or even anytime of the day. Read More

Swissôtel Merchant Court Singapore was my choice of weekend staycation recently. The hotel is located within a walking distance from Clark Quay MRT Station and also The Central Mall. The hotel is strategically located between Chinatown and Clark Quay area. You can literally enjoy the happening nightlife activities on both places. Read More

With the recent private dining food trend evolving in Singapore, Subrosa located at Jalan Besar has joined. The difference between Subrosa and the others’ private dining is that it allows exclusive and private dining experience in a restaurant instead of home.
Subrosa Private Dining is only available by reservations via their website at http://subrosa.com.sg/ ,or contact sales@subrosa.com.sg & contact : +65 6610 0555. And it is advisable to make reservation 48 hours before. The reason being is that Chef Steven Snowdon and Chef Francis Lee will visit the local wet markets and outsource for the freshest ingredients for the preparation. They also need to ensure the suppliers are able to deliver the good and fresh seafood and many more. Read More

During my 4 days trip to Taipei, Taiwan last month, I visited Nung Chan Monastery. The monastery is located at Beitou District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is formally in 1975 by Ven. Dongchu, a scholar monk and disciple of renowned Chinese Buddhist Master Taixu. It’s named ‘ Farming Ch’an ‘ as its early residents dedicated themselves to Ch’an practice and grew their own food. (taken from Wikipedia). Read More

Jiang Nan Chun at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore welcomes this Chinese New Year with various Lunar New Year set menus specially crafted by Executive Chinese Chef Tim Lam. The set menus are available at S$148.00++, S$178.00++ and S$228.00++ per person for 6 courses, and range from S$1,088.00++ per table of 8 pax to S$5,688.00++ per table of 10 persons for 8 courses. Read More

Swissôtel Merchant Court, Singapore did their refurbishment in year 2016 and has their in-house spa and fitness centre brand called Pürovel Spa and Sport. The Fitness Centre is located next to the swimming pool on level two. I had the opportunity to use the fitness facilities during my staycation over the weekend. Read More

Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel is ushering this Lunar New Year with line up series of festive epicurean twists from Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant, specially curated Spring Buffets at Marriott Café and also the exquisite takeaway treats. Read More

Walk into Gardens by the Bay’s Flower Dome to feel the upcoming Chinese New Year festive season. Like a scene from a Chinese painting, the Dahlia Dreams floral display in Gardens by the Bay’s Flower Dome beckons with its picturesque Chinese garden landscape framed by elegant pavilions, rotating water wheels, and a majestic 35-metre-long archway of red lanterns. Read More

*Updated on 10 April 2022*
Based on one of the comments below, UTC does not allow walk-in. You need to make appointment –sto.imi.gov.my .However, there is a limit of passports issued everyday.

My last renewal passport in Malaysia post was 2011 and here is the updated on with new system. So, I hope my renewal passport experience in Johor Bahru can help those who are planning to do it in Johor Bahru instead of Singapore. Read More

Jumbo Seafood Restaurant’s newest outlet is located at level 4, Ion Orchard. Jumbo Seafood is well-known for it’s notably its Award –Winning Chilli Crab complemented with golden Deep Fried Mini Buns. The restaurant is established in 1987 at East Coast Seafood Centre and since expanded across island wide. Read More