• Qian Comes to Singapore!

    January 14, 2013

    My Taiwanese good friend, Qian came Singapore for a short visit in September last year. Yes, I know I am very slow in updating. To be honest, I have totally forgotten I have photographs from her trip in my computer. Kekekeke~

    It was a very short meet up but a good one because I haven’t seen her since I last visited Taiwan, which is around 2 years ago! All these while, we could only rely on MSN to communicate, which by the way is terminating its services soon.

    We brought Qian to enjoy the ever yummy chilli crab and claypot crab beehoon soup at Mellben Seafood.

    The chilli crab sauce has so much egg in it and so yummy. Steamed buns is a must order dish so that we could dip them into the sauce. I’m already salivating looking at the photos. (Gulps)

    I have no idea why this claypot crab beehoon soup is so yummy. But I can assure you that one bowl of soup is not enough. You keep asking for more! If the portion is not enough, you can always request to add soup for additional price!

    Look at their happy faces before devouring the dish!

    Yes, everyone hide behind me and make my face looks big. Humph~

    Though we hardly meet but we have endless topics to talk about! Sincerely hope we could meet more often! Oh… That would imply me flying to Taiwan more often? Kekekeke~

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  • 4 Fingers Crispy Chicken

    November 14, 2012

    I was craving badly for Korean fried chicken the other day and my friend brought me to this store: 4 Fingers. I was quite skeptical initially because Korean fried chicken is way too delicious and yummy, nothing like those you can find in Singapore.


    I was delighted when I saw the interior of the store! I mean everyone thinks of KFC in Singapore when you talk about fried chicken right? Compare the interior design of this popular food chain and 4 Fingers. Weren’t you in for a surprise too?

    After you placed your order at the counter and paid, this round device will be given to you. You can bring this to your seat and wait for your food to be prepared. Once the food is ready to be served, your device will vibrate and you can collect your food at the counter. This is exactly how most of the cafes and fastfood chains operate in Korea!

    Anyway there is this message on the drink that politely ask customers to refrain from sharing the goodness of 4 Fingers. Oh… I simply couldn’t resist myself! Sorry 4 Fingers!

    And the very yummy fried chicken arrived! We ordered mixture of spicy and non-spicy chicken and I couldn’t really differentiate them from the looks of it. Since both are equally delicious and I like them all, it is no problem for me!

    On the overall, I was very satisfied with my meal and the service. Luckily my friend pulled me to the store once they were opened for business. As soon as the clock strikes 12pm on a weekday afternoon, there were long queues at the counter. Everyone please go try! Teehee~

    4 Fingers Crispy Chicken
    2 Orchard Turn #B4-06A ION Orchard
    Singapore, Singapore 238801

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  • Tosokchon Ginseng Chicken

    September 27, 2012

    I crave for Korean ginseng chicken so badly and must eat them every time I visit Korea
    Regardless of season, be it winter or summer

    During winter, all I want to do is sip this hot pipping soup and feel the warmth spread through my body
    During summer, all the more we should eat ginseng chicken!
    This dish is exceptionally popular during bok days (복날)
    Bok days are the three hottest days of the year according to Lunar Calendar
    It believed that the nutrients from the dish will protect one from illness and provide strength
    I need lots of strength to continue sight seeing in Korea
    Heh~

    My favourite store would be Tosokchon Ginseng Chicken 토속촌삼계탕
    The location is easily accessible, and most importantly, they serve very yummy ginseng chicken!

    How to get to Tosokchon Ginseng Chicken

    Take Seoul subway line 3, and alight at Gyeongbokgung Station (경복궁역) Exit 2

    Walk straight and these are some of the shops you will see along the way

    Turn left at this GS25 shop onto Jahamun-ro 5-gil Road

    Tosokchon Ginseng Chicken is right in front of you!

    This is how the menu looks like
    Usually I order the second option priced at KRW$15,000

    Every bowl of ginseng chicken comes with a small cup of ginseng wine or insamju (인삼주)
    Pour it in, mix well and get ready to enjoy the delicious soup broth and soft tender chicken!

    When you finish dining, remember to bring this to counter near the door for payment

    Address: Seoul-si Jongno-gu Jahamun-ro 5-gil 5 (Chebu-dong 85-1)
    Operating Hours: 10:00-22:00
    Telephone Number: +82-2-737-7444

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