Tag: Indian Food

After trying 10 different items, I have to say that we’re quite impressed. Particularly the Pav Bhaji, Paneer Tikka Masala and Dal Makhani.

Manam Again - Cilantro Lime Grilled Tawa Fish 16_9

Back again at Manam for grilled fish, biryani and masala tea

Food

April 1, 2023March 31, 2023 Alvin Lee

There are a few restaurants that we visit regularly, and Manam is one of them. Ever since we first discovered it more than a year ago, we’ve gone back four times.

The intriguing and inventive Bengali flavours of Aapon

Food

November 26, 2022March 28, 2023 Alvin Lee

I know nothing about Bengali cuisine. But half the fun of dining out is trying out brand new flavours and expanding taste boundaries.

The svaadisht North Indian set meals at Daawat Tandoori

Food

September 17, 2022September 17, 2022 Alvin Lee

Over the years, we must have eaten there more than a dozen times. Which, in itself, is not that surprising. Until you realise the sheer number and variety of restaurants and eateries on both sides of that particular stretch of road.

We finally tried the vadai from The Original Vadai

Food

November 6, 2021February 23, 2022 Alvin Lee

Every few months or so, before the pandemic, a small pasar malam would pop up in our neighbourhood. Whenever it does, we would get our regular fix of deep-fried Indian vadai, with a complimentary side of whole green chillies.

Nothing beats the Deepavali muruku made by our neighbour

Food

November 3, 2021February 23, 2022 Alvin Lee

Tomorrow is Deepavali, the Festival of Lights, and we know when it’s approaching when our Indian neighbour starts preparing the front of their apartment to draw their annual art piece. It’s also when we eagerly anticipate receiving our annual gift of their lovely homemade muruku.

Explore the wonderful world of Indian curries at Manam

Food

September 8, 2021July 12, 2023 Alvin Lee

There were 13 different curries listed on the menu, including the familiar Butter Chicken and Mutton Rogan Josh. But there were also many that looked totally unfamiliar to us, with equally exotic (and long) names like Varutharaicha Kari Kuzhambu that I had never seen before. It was then that I realised that we were in for a treat.

Rojak from the heartlands of Singapore

Food

March 20, 2021July 13, 2022 Alvin Lee

Abdhus Salam is a second generation Indian rojak hawker with a stall named after him.

Frozen chapatti three ways

Food

May 15, 2020February 23, 2022 Alvin Lee

This is the season for frozen food and I was on the lookout for some prata. I couldn’t find any in our friendly neighbourhood 24-hour NTUC Fairprice downstairs, but I did notice their house brand frozen chapatti. Close enough.