Joo Chiat is well-known for its colourful heritage shophouses that attract tourists to come here for instagram-worthy photos. It is also one of the favourite neighbourhoods with past heritage stories in Singapore. But I am here to explore the food places that are well-received by the locals since travelling out of Singapore is not possible for now. My friends and I went for a food trail recently and here are food places you can add in your list when you are here. I also went back to try other food places in separate days. Read More

*Updated 04 May 2022*
Apart from pho and rice rolls, banh mi sandwich is also one of the must-try item when we travel to Vietnam. If you are new to it, Banh Mi is a Vietnamese sandwich that is made up with crispy baguette smeared with pate, pickled vegetables, green onion, coriander/cilantro, fresh chillies and seasoning sauce. It is one of fusion Vietnamese street food that uses ingredients that have roots in old Vietnam and French colonial Vietnam. This staple grab and go sandwich is quite hearty and filling too. I had cravings for it and went around to try banh mi. Read More

Vietnamese Banh Mi is my current obsession and this leads me to Bami Express located at Tanjong Pagar Plaza. This is my second visit here because it was closed on my first visit previously. So this time round, I made my way earlier before they close for the day. Read More

233 Banh Mi previously occupied 233 Joo Chiat Road offering wide range of Vietnamese cuisine has now specialised in selling banh mi (Vietnamese Bread) only. The owner, Lily was there at the cashier counter taking orders and payment when we visited the eatery shop for a quick lunch. The eatery shop space is limited and they only have one row of seating spot, which can only fit 2 pax at one time. Thus, most of the customers will opt for takeaway options. Read More