Monthly Archives: January 2012
[Food] Hawker Tales part 2
In this second installment of Hawker Tales at the Malaysian Food Street we go Penang-crazy, featuring one of the oldest lor mee businesses, a husband-and-wife lor bak team, a char koay teow entrepreneur who started his business at 16, and a chendol made lovingly from scratch. Our four-man team raided these stalls to get a first-hand taste of the delicious morsel to bring you our take on each dish
Spend & redeem this Dragon Year with DBS!
Exclusively for DBS/POSB Cardmembers
Here’s more cause for celebration this Lunar New Year!
Valid till 31 March, spend a minimum of $100 within Resorts World Sentosa to redeem a pair of tickets to Maritime Experiential Museum & Aquarium™ and Typhoon Theatre. Terms and conditions apply.
Have you taken part in the Ultimate 3D Battle?
TRANSFORMERS The Ride made its world debut at Universal Studios Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa on 3 Dec 2011. Have you tried the ride yet? The same ride will open at Universal Studios Hollywood come May 2012.
And come this March, complete the TRANSFORMERS experience at the Resorts World Sentosa Singapore TRANSFORMERS Cybertron Con 2012! To be held from 11-14 March 2012, more information will be available soon on this blog! So stay tuned!
[TGIF] Roar with the dragon this Chinese New Year
We’re all probably familiar with the Chinese dragon and its auspicious significance. But did you know that there are different mythological Chinese dragons? And that the dragon’s body is an amalgamation of nine different animals? Usher in the year of the dragon with the following fiery tidbits.
[Food] Making Imperial Empurau Fish Noodles
One of the fish served at our signature Chinese restaurant Feng Shui Inn, the freshwater empurau is arguably the world’s most expensive fish. Wild caught from the rivers in Malaysia, the fish’s special fruit diet renders its meat tender and aromatic. Belonging to the carp family, this rare catch requires clean and quiet waters to spawn.
2kg empurau fish freshly fished out from the tank
For this Lunar New Year, Feng Shui Inn has created a special ala carte menu that includes the innocuous-looking but very tasty Imperial Empurau Fish Noodles with Fish Paste. Only 10 portions will be served daily from now until February 6. Lower grade fish is usually used to make such fish noodles but head chef Li Kwok Kwong of Feng Shui Inn has daringly experimented with empurau fish to rave reviews. Here’s a look at how the dish is prepared.
[Food] Hawker Tales part 1
What makes a dish? The ingredients? The recipe? Sure they do, but it is the heart and history that lends it its signature taste. We take a look at the some of the stories behind the signature eats at the Malaysian Food Street.
[Food] More ‘Food Secrets’ about Malaysian Food Street
We know those of you who haven’t visited have many questions about the Malaysian Food Street. So here are some food facts and stall opening hours (only available here) for you to chew on.
And when you visit, remember to pick up the actual guide, while stocks last!
[TGIF] Introducing Universal Studios Singapore’s new “Opening Family” tradition!
Imagine having a special picture taken with characters like Po the Kung Fu Panda and Woody Woodpecker, opening the park for hundreds of other excited guests and more – all because you were one of the first few families at Universal Studios Singapore bright and early.
[Food] Mad For Some Malaysian Food Street – 5 things we love
If you have a strong nose for sniffing out quality hawker fare, then you’ve probably heard that Resorts World Sentosa is launching the Malaysian Food Street at noon today. What makes this permanent food street so special, you ask? Here are five things that will make your visit oh so sweet.
[West Side Story] Project 55
Tall. Strapping. Dependable. No, we’re not talking about men, but trees instead.
Over a month ago, 55 of these brawny works of nature hopped on a barge and sailed here from Thailand. Specially selected to leave nice scents and create a visual impact, the trees will make their debut later this year as part of the panorama in the West Zone of Resorts World Sentosa.
