Introduced to me by Mysh in Singapore a year ago, laksa is a popular noodle soup in Singapore and Malaysia. Laksa has many variants but what we had tried was curry laksa which has coconut milk. Ingredients found in our laksa aside from noodles include tofu, fish sticks, slice eggs, beans among others. It is then garnished with dried coriander and added with a spoonful of chili paste. Whew, really hot!
Experts say that breakfast is the most important meal for the day. Even if I know this, breakfast is still taken for granted for some reasons. But what urges me to spend time in table and not to skip the first meal for the day is dried fish known in PH as “tuyo”, “buwad” or ”ibis”, with pritong itlog (fried egg). Matched with slices of fresh tomatoes and a cup of brewed coffee, my breakfast is perfect.
Pancit has been part of Pinoy culture and almost in every Pinoy occassion especially during birthdays pancit is served as it is believed to give long life and good health. Like any other dishes, pancit has lots of variants usually differs on the kind of noodles, the way it is cooked, ingredients used etc. The names also vary. Some call it pancit habhab, pancit bihon, pancit guisado, pancit batchoy, pancit palabok, pancit Malabon, pancit canton, pancit luglug and the list goes on.
But for those who like pancit bihon, a delightful treat is that from Naidz. Usually cooked for her family, Naidz pancit bihon comes with her special ingredient called love. “Dapat ang lahat daw nang niluluto ay may sahog nang pagmamahal.”
Those who love grilled chicken, Bacolod City is the perfect place for you. Known for its famous “inasal nga manok”, Bacolod offers a great selection of restaurants specializing grilled chicken and one of which is the Chicken House whose inasal attracts locals and tourists alike. Together with Dappers on the go who got a chance to cross to Bacolod from Iloilo City, we hurried to Chicken House in Lacson Street to binge on yummy inasal which is best eaten, “kinamot” (by hands).
Mushrooming along major streets in the most famous beach in Phuket, like in Manila, are restaurants, stalls and take-out counters offering various food from complete meals, snacks, junkies and a lot others. Coffee shops and fast food chains line up Patong’s major thoroughfares. While hotels have restos serving local and international cuisines. Ambulant vendors are also common sights peddling those local delicacies including exotic food.
I took a glimpse of those during my 2 day stay in Patong.
When in Patong, you may try the famous Thai soup, Tom Yum, distinct for its hot and sour flavor.
Perfect for lunch or dinner is Thai’s Spicy Pineapple Chicken.
Another soup that deserves a try in Patong is Thai noodle soup topped with kangkong.
Meal is complete when paired with any of these drinks.
Food in Patong is available 24/7.
Looking for fresh seafood? Patong has also a paluto sytem (you choose and they cook) like D’ Talipapa in Boracay, Turo-turo at the back of capitol in Bacolod City, and Dampa in Cubao.
How about something different? Why not try fried insects or even fried frog. YES! you read it right, pritong palaka.
Lastly, feasting on fresh fruits which Thailand is famous of is something that should not be missed.
A must try when in Singapore is bak kut teh, a soup made from pork ribs sprinkled with a mix of spices and herbs simmered for hours until the pork becomes succulent and tender.
While lots of restos offer this Chinese soup, there is this one place along the Riverwalk at the corner of New Bridge Road and Upper Circular Road that drew my attention. The resto is Song Fa. Its main menu is bak kut teh which undoubtedly is a thumbs up because of its peppery taste that excites my palate. An order was not enough pushing me to request for additional. Two bowls were definitely a good treat after my long stroll in SG’s thoroughfares.
For more info, you may visit Song Fa website: http://www.songfa.com.sg.
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As a constant traveler, I walk different roads (whatever they are) to slowly see the beauty of creation and meet people (whoever they are) to hear stories of life. I am trotter whose journey continues to search for yonder wonder, for a meaning.
What they say.