Last week, we discovered a new Chinese restaurant in Singapore that immediately became a family favorite. Located deep in the heart of Chinatown, Lan Zhou La Mian is not much to look at it with its worn Formica tables and creaky chairs, but the food made up for whatever was lacking in ambience. We were […]
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Uniquely Singaporean: Lo Hei
Photos of Lo Hei by Jeanne Gunsolus Lo Hei is a traditional New Year’s dish eaten in Singapore. Though I’ve heard it has now spread to Hong Kong and Taiwan, I’d never seen or tasted it until I moved here. While lo hei is served as an appetizer, it is more complicated than a simple salad. […]
Restaurant Review: Good old-fashioned Indian Curry (Singapore)
Photos: Fish head curry and a full plate of channa masala (garbanzos), dahl (lentils), dried mutton, raita, and rice. Last Friday, we were craving good, old-fashioned Indian food so we headed to the well-known (and highly recommended) Samy’s Curry Restaurant on Singapore’s Dempsey Hill. A prior trip to this enclave of expat-friendly restaurants, shops and galleries […]