10 March 2024

Giok Hong Tian Temple 玉皇殿

Established in 1887, the temple is dedicated to Jade Emperor (玉皇大帝). The temple houses other deities including Wang Tian Jun (王天君), Zhu Sheng Niang Niang (注生娘娘) and Tai Yang Jun (太阳君). 
On the 9th day of first lunar month (正月初九) is Jade Emperor's birthday (天公诞) and devotees will make their way to the temple early to offer their prayers to the Jade Emperor. The temple offers joss sticks and a small packet of tea leaves at S$2 (cash only). Devotees may bring fruits such as apples and oranges for praying. 

How to get there?
Address: 495 Havelock Road, Singapore 169635
Phone: +65 67335727
Nearest MRT: Havelock (Exit 3)

Opens daily from 7am to 3pm

16 February 2024

Chi-Gui Mala Hot Pot 赤鬼麻辣火锅 (Mid Valley Southkey)

Chi-Gui Mala Hot Pot serves a variety of soup bases such as the green mala spicy soup, mala with milk soup, red mala spicy soup, fresh tomato soup, tonkotsu soup, etc.
We had the quarter pot to enjoy 4 different soup bases which consist of Chinese herbal chicken, pepper pork herbal, fresh mushroom and tonkotsu soups. 
Ordered the pork belly and kurobuta collar slices, ham meat balls, pork liver, seafood tofu, fried bean curd sheets, fried luncheon meat, dry noodles and enoki mushroom.
They have the scallop pork meat paste, shrimp paste, etc.
Sauce bar and dessert is at RM6 per pax, comes with free flow of ice cream and fruits.
Matcha ice cream is recommended!
Also recommend to order the brown sugar ice jelly (RM8)
Jasmine flossy cream tea (RM11.90)
How to get there?
Address: Mid Valley Southkey, No. 1 Persiaran Southkey 1, Southkey, 80150, Johor Bahru, Johor Malaysia (Level G-058, near North Entrance)
Phone: +6017 665 3899 / +607 276 3668

Make reservation to avoid waiting during peak hours.

Opens daily from 10am to 10pm.

Driving to Mid Valley Southkey, one can use the Touch 'n Go card for carpark entry.

14 December 2023

Prince Noodles 王子面

Came across Prince Noodles when I was out for lunch near Singapore Casket, they serve chewy handmade noodles with alluring soup broth.
You can also order add-ons (mushroom seafood ball, onsen egg, tobiko prawn paste, handmade fishball, etc) and sides (chicken karaage, pork dumpling, seaweed chicken).
Besides handmade noodles with soup, you can order their dry noodles
Remember to try their chilli which is superb!
How to get there?
Address: 380 Jalan Besar #01-10 ARC380, Singapore 209000

Opens from Mon to Sat: 11am to 11pm
Closed on Sundays

04 December 2023

Tasixi 大四喜香港点心楼 (Eco Botanic)

A short drive from Tuas checkpoint to have an early breakfast at Eco Botanic before the shopping begins!
Slip for keeping track of the orders
Our breakfast!
Stir fried carrot cake
Cha Siew bun
How to get there?
Address: 58 Jalan Eko Botani 3/2, 79100 Iskandar Puteri, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Phone: +60 16778 9933

Opens daily from 7am to 4pm

09 September 2023

Ya Wang 鸭皇

Well known for its herbal roast duck, Ya Wang is located just a few minutes' walk away from JB City Square mall and serves roasted duck with Angelica Herb (当归烧鸭), Wild Ginseng (泡参烧鸭), Ten Wonder Herbs (十全烧鸭), Pipa roasted duck (琵琶烧鸭) and other dishes.
Herbal roast duck drumstick (药材鸭腿)
Crispy roast pork (烧肉) and Char Siew pork (叉烧)
Ordered stir fry kang kong with chilli and melon soup

How to get there?
Address: No. 44 Jalan Segget 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
Phone: +6072248624

Opens from Thurs to Tues, 8am to 6pm. Closed on Wednesdays.

31 August 2023

Just Want Coffee (JWC The Factory 30)

Our brunch at JWC before moving off to Aeon Tebrau.
Limited parking lots within the JWC compound. 
Coconut Latte and Cafe Latte
Hungry Jack Big Breakfast
Japanese Mentaiko Spaghetti + scrambled egg (add on at RM6)

How to get there?
Address: 30 Jalan Mutiara Emas 5/3, Taman Mount Austin 81100, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Phone: +60125216442

Opens daily from 11am to 11pm