Roy's (Mobile) Makan Blog!

Well, here's to Makan, Friends and more Makan! Edit: Have started a Roy's Blog Cast on http://web.mac.com/roychang so would probably blog there more and keep this for mobile blogging. :)

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Em, okie. I like to eat. Guess that's quite obvious. :) and I love Apple Macintosh. Music is also my passion.

Monday, November 28, 2005

Airport Water Cooler


Airport Water Cooler
Originally uploaded by Makantime.
I like technology. Especially when it works. My IT prof told me that. But one of the the lastest like the auto sensor water taps at some toilets can be quite irritating. The reason being that they don't seem to work when I want them to. Well it's not so bad if they have the sensors for the soap dispenser coz I can hardly get any soap out of there. Anyways, was at the airport this evening and I needed to get a drink. And so here I was greeted by this new tech water cooler. I went there and no button. Then I realise that it was a sensor. So instinctively I was waving all over in front of the sensors so that I could get a drink! AAahhh!!! Ah... but I learnt that I should have read the manual. Well, the sign showed exactly how it works. I don't mean to be crude, but this sign sure looks 'painful' to get a drink. :P Cheers mate!

Friday, November 25, 2005

Please don't feed the monkeys...feed us!

This was Jude's day out at the zoo. It was a full long day... the hardest part was before lunch. Most of us were getting grumpy knowing that the animals were all feeding except us. Well, then it was off to KFC! Hehe.

Midnight Rendezvous


Midnight Rendezvous
Originally uploaded by Makantime.
It was a nite for names containing only 3 letters. A top secret meeting at the east part of singapore. It had been raining and the grounds were wet. The nite was unusually chilly for hot singapore. Drinks were lime and coconut hehe. ok. all this is not very helpful. but it was just nice to find enough stalls opened at ecp hawker centre for a good nite's supper. :) just bring good company. :)

Wednesday, November 23, 2005

Lor 1 Nasi Padang


Lor 1 Nasi Padang
Originally uploaded by Makantime.
Went to this new food place near office @ Lor 24A. Been there quite a few times this past 2 weeks. More than Parawan. Well, I've discovered this nasi padang stall that was rated 3 bowls and 5 chopsticks by Makansutra! Wa, must be good lah. So near and good, how can not try. And try I did!

This stall only opens in the evening. And now I suspect that it actually is the same food at the ones that are served during lunch, coz the chilli is superbly the same! I had the mutton rendang, some vegetables, begedil and they came with the free achar and chilli. Well, the mutton is really quite mild in terms of the spice/hotness. But that only made me dig into the chilli even more, which is really the best part of eating nasi padang. The best part of this meal is that it leaves me feeling just nice. And not like having ate too much curry and too much of everything else when I normally eat nasi padang. It doesn't have that wow... so highly rated feeling. But overall, the good service and nice chilli made the entire $3.50 very enjoyable. I can't wait to try the many other dishes. :) Yup, so this is the Lor 1 Nasi Padang, now at Lor 24A. So Makan!

Monday, November 21, 2005

I Want Pizza!



I want pizza. :) From Greenwood Ave.. The 21" one! Hehe..

Sunday, November 20, 2005

Tamako!


Here's your sushi
Originally uploaded by Makantime.
I'm sure I've blogged about Tamako, or have I? Well this is Tamako my favourite family japanese restaurant. For those who know the famous prata along Casuarina Road, well this Jap restaurant is right next to it. :)

This new set is really worth the money. This is the second time I'm having it and they serve it with sashimi! Yum! My favourite. Another good eating place up north. :)



Oishi! A flicker photoset...

Wednesday, November 16, 2005

Put the lime in the coconut


Put the lime in the coconut
Originally uploaded by Makantime.
Was @ ECP and went to the hawker centre with Judians. Had a great spot overlooking the lagoon. Thirsty from all the roller blading... coconut was really the best thing. Somehow, ECP has plent of Coconut's going for $2. If you're too lazy to scrap out all the lovely flesh of the coconut, you can get the cup version for only $1!

So here's to this really funny song.

Brother bought a coconut, he bought it for a dime
His sister had another one, she paid it for a lime.
She put the lime in the coconut, she drank them both up
She put the lime in the coconut, she drank them both up
She put the lime in the coconut, she drank them both up
She put the lime in the coconut, she called the doctor, woke him up,
And said, "Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take,
I say, Doctor, to relieve this belly ache?
I say, Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take,
I say, Doctor, to relieve this belly ache?"
"Now let me get this straight ",
Put the lime in the coconut, you drank them both up
Put the lime in the coconut, you drank them both up
Put the lime in the coconut, you drank them both up
Put the lime in the coconut, you called your doctor, woke him up,
And say, 'Doctor, ain't there nothing I can take,
I say, Doctor, to relieve this belly ache?
I say, Doctor, doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take,
I say, Doctor, dooooctor, to relieve this belly ache?'
Put the lime in the coconut, drink them both together,
Put the lime in the coconut, then you feel better,
Put the lime in the coconut, drink them both up,
Put the lime in the coconut, and call me in the morning
Wouh wouh wouh wouh wouh
Brother bought a coconut, he bought it for a dime
His sister had another one, she paid it for a lime.
She put the lime in the coconut, she drank them both up,
She put the lime in the coconut, she called the doctor, woke him up,
Say "Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take,
I say, Doctor, to relieve this belly ache?
I say, Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take,
I say Doctor! let me get this straight".
You put the lime in the coconut, drink them both up,
You put the lime in the coconut, drink them both up,
You put the lime in the coconut, drink them both up,
Put the lime in the coconut, you such a silly woman!,
Put the lime in the coconut, drink them both together,
Put the lime in the coconut, then you feel better.
Put the lime in the coconut, drink them both down
Put the lime in the coconut, and call me in the morning
Woo Woo, ain't there nothin' you can take, I say
Woo Woo, to relieve my belly ache,
You say woo woo ain't there nothin' I can take, I say
Woo woo, to relieve your belly ache,
You say yah yah, ain't there nothin' I can take, I say
Waah waah, to relieve this belly ache,
I say doctor!, ain't there nothin' I can take,
I say doctor!, ain't there nothin' I can take,
I say doctor!, ain't there nothin' I can take,
I say Doctor!, you such a silly woman!,
Put the lime in the coconut, drink them both together,
Put the lime in the coconut, then you feel better,
Put the lime in the coconut, drink them both up,
Put the lime in the coconut, and call me in the moooooorning,
Yes, you call me in the morning,
If you call me in the morning, then [X5]

Tuesday, November 08, 2005

You Put the Lime in the Coke, You Nut

I was already 'hooked' on this drink, actually the diet coke with lime when I was down under last year. So finally the Coke with Lime is here! So hard to resist...Really funny ad. More about the ad here...

You put Lime in the Coke, you nut and you drink it all up! You put Lime in the Coke, you nut and you drink it all up!

Sunday, November 06, 2005

Sunset Bar & Grill


Sunset Bar & Grill
Originally uploaded by Makantime.
This must be most super ulu place that I've eaten in Singapore. And it's near my place. Ok ok for my frens who say Yio Chu Kang is ulu, yes it is, but you guys should try looking for this place.

Sunset Grill & Pub
(Republic of Singapore Flying Club, 140B Piccadilly, Seletar Airbase, East Camp; Tel: 6482 0244; Open: Wed-Mon 4-9.30pm (last orders))

The drive in is simply amazing. It's like driving back to those colonial days, gold course and bungalows and planes and all. Super hard to find. Must go when there is daylight, so at least you can see! No street lights for some parts! But the drive in is worth is. Feels like I was driving overseas... Not a single tall building in sight. And then the view, it's not called Sunset Bar & Grill for nothing. Even if there's no food, the scenic drive is well worth it. But the food is good though. Lin finds the buffalo wings there more flavour. Though I still like the one at Jerry's. Can't really remember Buckaroo's though. Ah must go again. Warning: It's on the pricey side... but it's a really nice lovely getaway without using a password. Die die must go! :) Let me know if you're lost. I'll guide you there for a Buffalo Wing. (Which by the way goes all the way up to Level 10!!!! Whoohooo! Hot Stuff!)

Saturday, November 05, 2005

We went to the zoo!


We went to the zoo!
Originally uploaded by Makantime.
We went to the zoo, there was lots of things to do and we had KFC, what else! Food Advice: Food in zoo is expensive. Except for KFC which is same price. But warning Q is super long!

Here are the pics!

Thursday, November 03, 2005

Meet my new pet! Char Siew!


my new pet! char siew!
Originally uploaded by Makantime.
Hehe, saw a pet on neighbour's blog and thot i get myself one too. :) His name is char siew and he sits happily under the chat board. go ahead and click and play with char siew and hear it squeal!

i have a feeling bak kwa, shao ruo, bak kut teh and pork knuckles will come along soon hehe. Went to the zoo today! And saw lots of food... I mean animals.. watch for the photos! (downloading them rite now)