翁中宝 Soup Treasure Finds

I've once heard a popular saying, which claims that “the Cantonese would rather drink soup than eat rice.”

Well I'm not sure how true this saying is, but it is a known fact that Cantonese people like soup. In fact, the culture of drinking soup is so deeply rooted in the lives of the Cantonese, that it becomes an indispensable part of their dining table.

So I guess that explains the presence of a big bowl of soup at the dining table, regardless of how big or small the family gathering is.

But unless someone in the family boils that pot of soup, soup lovers like me experience a problem of not being able to find good quality soup at affordable prices.

Which is why when I finally find a shop that sells good, thick, and tasty cantonese soup, I just want to shout out in glee, and tell everyone of this die-die-must-try soup stall.

翁中宝
Blk 22 Sin Min Road
Singapore 570022

There are 4 coffeeshops in total. But fret not! When facing the block of flats, count the 2nd coffeeshop from your left, and look for the soup stall. If you see their huge ass cauldrons, it means that you are at the right place.

Because I patronized their stall at night, the popular soup menus like their Herbal Chicken was completely sold out. So I settled for their classic Old Cucumber Soup with rice.

When my orders were served, I was stunned! For $4.50, I'd expect a small ceramic bowl of soup with white rice. But hey ho! The lady served me a small CAULDRON of soup, with a small bowl of mushroom and shrimp rice.

All these for $4.50?! Yes I kid you not!

But of course, the prices differ accordingly. For the more premium soups like herbal chicken or duck, the price is ranged from $5 onwards to $6.80. Still, it is very affordable for such a HUGE PORTION OF SOUP!

Anyway, my eyes lit up when I took my first sip. Though I thought it could be slightly 'thicker' in taste, it was still as tasty and delicious!

As for the rice, it was fragrant and the taste was not too overpowering. This, combined with the soup, was an excellent combination of flavors and taste.

But special mention has to go to the meat in the soup! Although it is ordinary pork, it isn't tough and  hard like the ones I've had elsewhere. Instead, the pork meat was so soft and succulent! Usually I wouldn't eat pork fat, but this time round, the pork fat was so soft that it MELTED IN MY MOUTH!

Apart from our soups and rice, my friend ordered another place of Kang Kong to share. Oh gosh the Kang Kong is another dish that caught me by surprise!

Normally, Kang Kong would be quite spicy, and can sometimes overwhelm our tastebuds. But this Kang Kong is different. It is hardly spicy, and the vegetables are so soft! In fact, I'd dare say that this is the best Kang Kong I've ever tried!

So if you are a soup lover and a foodie who's working around Sin Ming / Upper Thomason Road, you can drop by this shop for your daily dose of soup. 

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Pixie Moxie

There is always a first time for everything. First time you failed an exam, first time you kissed a boy, first time you pillion-ed on a motorcycle, or for my case, first time I had a pixie cut.

Looking back, I don't know what led me to this spontaneous and courageous decision to get a pixie cut.

Perhaps it was the spur of the moment, plus the encouragements from the bf last week that mustered some form of unexplainable courage in me to "try" for a pixie cut.

That said, a lot of doubts and fears did cross my mind when the hairdresser was halfway through.

"What if it turns out ghastly?! Or what if my face shape is not suitable for a pixie cut?!"

Well, judging from the number of likes and comments that I've garnered on Facebook, I think this pixie cut isn't that bad of a decision after all :)


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Peperoni Pizzeria (Hillcrest)

As part of the award-winning Les Amis Group, Peperoni Pizzeria is known for their authentic Italian style cuisines, especially their crispy thin crust pizzas. And after hearing so many raving reviews about Peperoni Pizzeria, I finally had an opportunity to dine at their HillCrest outlet today. (Thanks Chris, for making the reservations!)

Finding & Parking at Peperoni Pizzeria:
Nestled into the high-end residential enclave of Greenwood Ave, Peperoni Pizzeria is found along the row of shophouses where other well known F&B establishments are located. Hence, you can imagine how crowded it can get when foodies and nearby residents head to these establishments for their meals. Which is why parking can really be a chore and a challenge, especially when there are limited parking lots available.

Witterkerke Rose Beer to cool me down 

Arriving inside Peperoni Pizzeria, my attention was quickly drawn to the walls, which was filled with artworks from professional artists to children. Glancing around, I noticed that the premise was a small yet cozy space, with vintage posters, warm lighting, and really simplistic furniture.

But hang on - there's a door leading to what seems like an outdoor courtyard. But judging from the similar dining furniture and bar counter, I reckon that it is their outdoor alfresco area. Then again, with the sizzling heat on a typical day, sitting indoors in an air-conditioned area is still much preferred (personally).

Suprema Pizza: Shitake Mushrooms, Chicken Sausage, Onions, and Red Chilli

Since it is my first time here, I told my friends to go ahead and order whatever that they recommend. After some discussion, we ordered three 9" pizzas to share.

Unlike the typical soft and chewy crusted pizza (which I still personally prefer), the pizzas at Peperoni Pizzeria have a thinner and crispier crust, so you get to enjoy a mouthful of toppings and ingredients without getting too full too fast.

Fragipane: Warm, fluffy almond cake with sweet raspberry sauce and served with smooth vanilla ice-cream

To complete our high-carbohydrate meal, we ordered a couple of decadent desserts which I actually enjoyed more than the pizzas itself. Even the bf added that he likes the almond cake; a comment that is rare when asked to describe his food.

So all in all, I will probably drop by Peperoni if my friends choose to dine there again. But on my own, I'd rather kick back on the couch and relish in the soft, chewy, fluffy pizzas from Sarpinos Pizzeria delivery. Anyway, not to be a cheapo or anything but for the same price as the pizzas at Peperoni Pizzeria, I can get 2 Medium Pizzas at Sarpinos, right?

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Marvel-ous Saturday

Today was our Marvel's The Avengers Movie Date.

But before our movie showtime at 4:25pm, it was a hectic Saturday, filled with programs lined back to back.

10:00am - Church Band Practice. Usually at this time, we'd still be in bed.

12:00pm - Finished Band Practice. Headed to Looi's Motor at Ubi to run some errands.

12:30pm - Headed to MotoWorld to check out their gloves. Cos' I left my previous gloves on my handlebar to dry and someone took one glove. Seriously, who would want to steal ONE glove?

While shopping there, the BF showed me a Shark helmet and after trying it on, I was completely head over heels in love. Furthermore, there was a promotion for the helmet and coincidentally, it was the LAST ONE. So I decided to buy it before someone else gets it.

Characteristics of the Shark Vision-R Helmet:

• Panoramic aperture
• Two shell sizes - composite fibre 
• Rapid Anti Fog System Autoseal System: Better soundproofing, less draft, hermetic
• Easy-Fit glasses system
• SHARKTOOTH Ready

(Read more here)

Shark Vision-R Helmet ($399) and RS Taichi Gloves ($71) 

Me and Marley, and my Shark Vision-R helmet!

1:45pm - Reached home to put down our other stuff, have lunch, and rest

3:00pm - Headed to Marina Square for Marvel's The Avengers movie.

3:30pm - Arrived at Marina Square, get our tickets from Golden Village, and chilled at Starbucks while killing time.

4:20pm - Walked towards Golden Village for our movie

Having bought some very cool motorcycling gerar, getting up and about with a loved one and after watching a bloody good movie, you can say that my Saturday was a Marvel-ous one!


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Funan Weng Ipoh Hor Fun

It has been a few months since my colleagues and I ventured beyond Braddell for lunch.

So after getting bored with the selection of lunch choices from the usual coffeeshops at the office vicinity, we decided to head out to Toa Payoh Central, where eateries and coffeeshops abound.

Arriving at the usual food court, we glanced at a new eatery within the premise - Funan Weng Ipoh Hor Fun.

Attracted by the well-taken food pictures and since we haven't tried this eatery before, we decided to have our lunch there.

Ipoh Hor Fun with Shredded Chicken & Chicken

Soft, bouncy, and soaked in a generous portions of sweet, tasty, herbal soya sauce, their Ipoh Hor Fun undoubtedly stands out from the rest. However, I think their portions are a tad small, so for those big eaters out there, perhaps you might have to plan for an after meal dessert somewhere else.

That aside, the chicken shreds and prawns taste very average. But as you continue to eat further, the ingredients, mixed with the herbal soya sauce, will slowly grow on you.

All in all, I did enjoy my meal here at Funan Weng, and will surely come back to try out other dishes.

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