Monday, June 2, 2014

The Perfect Bowl of Ramen - Chef Jason Lim of Eureka Cooking Lab

It is easy for us to take a bowl of ramen for granted. On the surface, it is just another bowl of noodles, not unlike something you will find in hawker stalls.

A bowl of broth, with noodles, pork slices, egg and some vegetable garnish may not sound complex, but to the Japanese, there is an absolute science to making the perfect bowl of ramen.

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Artisan Boulangerie Co. - A Slice of Class, But at a Price ...

Parisian styled cafe bakeries are fast growing here, and one of the most popular ones is this one found right in the heart of Killiney Road.

Housed in very elegant and classy wooden furnishings, this is not your typical neighborhood cafe. And judging from the breakfast crowd here on a holiday morning, business is more than brisk.

Saturday, May 31, 2014

Yet Con - The Last Bastion of Authentic Hainanese Restaurants

Mention Chin Chin and Swee Kee and the older generation will muster a wry smile as these were the legendary foundations of authentic Hainanese cuisine.

They were also the early establishments of what had become common fare then, with the likes of Hainanese chicken rice, Hainanese pork chops and chap chye.

Friday, May 30, 2014

Chef Movie Review - Opens in Singapore 5th June, A Salivating andComforting Indie Flick

Writer/Director Jon Favreau's latest film sees him returning to his roots, a small indie picture that starts off with the main protagonist seeking to rediscover his passion and roots, and ends up being a feel good road trip between father and son.

The first half of the movie deals mainly with Carl Casper (played by Favreau himself) trying to break free of his comfortable but soulless head chef position, and despite support from his family and friends, it is not until his hilarious turn in trying to learn how to deal with social media that forces him to involuntarily quit his job and finally find his true self in plying his trade in a food truck.

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Kin Kin Chilli Pan Mee - The Hype Factor, Chinese Carbonara

Hype is a strange thing. Too little of it and you might think it is not worth checking it out. Too much of it and you worry that it won't live up to expectations.

And so it is with Kin Kin Chilli Pan Mee that has been imported from Kuala Lumpur onto our shores, and the famed 3 hour queue that was famously reported when it first opened its doors for business.

Monday, May 26, 2014

Taiwan Railway Bento - A Delightful Rice Box, Chicken Rice Bento Anyone?

Bento is essentially a rice box that commuters take and consume on board trains in order to save time and money.

Over the years, bento boxes have become increasingly popular in Asia, and though it probably originated in Japan, it has also found a wide following in places like Taiwan.

Friday, May 23, 2014

Cooking With Sitong and Chef Peter - How to Make Classic Spaghetti Vongole

Learn how to cook a classic Spaghetti Vongole with singer/songwriter Lin Sitong and Pietro's Chef Peter Neo in this exclusive video.

Sitong and Peter demonstrate how to cook this classic and famous Italian pasta dish. It may look simple, but it takes skill to perfect this delicious dish.

Filmed on location at Pietro Restorante Italiano.
Shot and edited entirely on the iPhone 5S.
No clams were injured during the filming of this video.
In Mandarin Chinese with little or no English subtitles whatsoever.


Thursday, May 22, 2014

Oz Speciality Coffee - Behind the Magic Curtain, A Delightful Cafe Surprise

Sometimes, appearances can be deceptive. From the exterior, it looks just like a simple little cafe serving light pastries and coffee.

Inside the air-con area, there is hardly any seating save for a bar counter with only a few stools. Most of the tables are outdoors, which can be quite challenging for diners on a hot summer day.