Okome short grain Japanese rice



Okome rice is imported from USA. It is a type of starchy rice which is quite similar to the Japanese rice. However, Japanese rice sold here is much more expensive than Okome rice. A 5 kg pack like the one above cost S$11.80 at NTUC or Sheng Shiong supermarkets. 5 Kg pack of Japanese rice will cost about 3 times more. I love Japanese rice which is more starchy than the Thai rice.

NTUC Foodfare@ Seletar Mall






The above foodcourt provides one of the cheapest food bargains in Singapore. Foodfare is run by the NTUC and its objective is to keep the prices of food affordable to people in Singapore. Besides, the place is super clean and the seats are more comfortable as compared to other more expensive outlets like Toast Box or Ya Kun Kaya.

A good example is the traditional breakfast kaya toast set which compries of a cup of coffee, 2 eggs and kaya toasts, all for the price of $1.40 if you are a NTUC member or $1.80 if you aren't. The Japanese Udon and Tempura stall (bottom picture) sells a bowl of udon from as low as $3. Mind you the food at this stall is cooked by native Japanese. As I survey the place further, I will talk more about this subject.

The place looks bare because it was still early in the morning. Foodfare opens at 8 am.

PappaRich, The Malaysian cuisine at One KM



What do you miss most after being away from home for a while? Something familiar, something authentic, something that makes you feel at ease and right at home? Food. More specifically, very delicious food.

At PappaRich you will find authentic and delicious staple Malaysian cuisine in the urban city of Singapore.

Check it out at PappaRich

Meals at Swensen's between 2:30pm & 5 pm






Tender fried breaded chicken baked with savory rice and cheese in special white sauce (Top picture).
Double decker beef patties with melted cheddar cheese, fresh tomatoes and crisp lettuce. Served with U.S. fries and coleslaw (Bottom picture).

I paid $11.80++ for each of the above which are discounted because I ordered them between 2:30pm and 5pm on non holiday weekdays. Before discount, each dish may have cost $15.90++and $13.60++. Over and above the discount, we get 2 free large glasses of ice lemon tea.

Roasted duck for lunch


Japanese udon at the mall




Had the curry udon for lunch. Quite good in term of taste as it is cooked by the Japanese chef. The pricing is very reasonable, costing $5.80 for NTUC members and $6.80 for non NTUC members.

My dinner, cuttlefish spaghetti in tomato sauce



This is my Monday dinner, cuttlefish spaghetti (with cheese) with salad and dressing.