This is one of the downsides of not having a mobile data plan – being unable to share my very interesting thoughts (yeah, right) with all of you ON THE FLY.

However, the corollary of that would be permanent cyborgism i.e. if I had a mobile data plan, I’d probably be Tweeting and Facebooking non-stop like some of you losers (wei… just kidding).

So in no order of merit but in some order of chronology, here is what has happened over the last two days:

• Was travelling along Upper Thomson Road yesterday, on my way to Khatib Camp, when I went past Nee Soon Camp. Both sides of the road were lined with cars. I was like: WTF? Is there some large-scale mobilisation or something like that going on? Was simultaneously worried and intrigued at the same time.
• I realise I have a very deep fascination with military camps – so long as I’m not forced to have to stay in one.
• Military facilities e.g. camps, live firing areas, etc. in Singapore have some of the most beautiful architecture or scenery in the land but unfortunately, the majority of the people who have the privilege to appreciate this beauty are Philistines. Philistines, I tell you!
• I have a newfound love and appreciate for the word “Philistine”. Other words I love but rarely have a chance to use: zeugma, anthropomorphic and bond-free.
• On my way back from Khatib Camp, travelling along the same road, I discovered the reason for the rows of parked vehicles: Friday prayers!
• It’d be nice to work for PIONEER again. That way I can write and live out my concurrent fascination/repulsion for all things military in Singapore. (There are downsides to this but I shall not discuss them today.)
• I’ve finally learnt how to work the Closed Stacks system at the National Library. It may be a tad premature to make this judgement, but IMHO, the NUS Closed Stacks > National Library Closed Stacks system.
• In any case, the Lee Kong Chian Reference Library experience, much like The Jimi Hendrix Experience, has been quite good and user-friendly, so far. Good work, the two librarians – yes, you; the ones who Googled my name.
• I miss being a student! Somewhat.
• Munshi Abdullah is hilarious. For some good chucks, please read The Voyage of Abdullah (959.51 ABD).
• Popcorn. To be elaborated on in a future post (hopefully).

That is all. You may now express your adoration for me by clicking the ‘Like’ button below this post.

Well, I don’t know if the recipe really is the best in the world, but I’ve been using it (with modifications) for a couple of Sundays now, and it seems to work alright.

No pictures, unfortunately, but you may, if you wish, check out these awesome Japanese pancakes when you have the time.

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It was a good choice. I liked the:

• Calzone with Mushrooms,
• Bellini (some Italian soda concoction),
• Marscapone Tiramisu.

For your info, the food was 3.5/5 quality. Having said that, the prices match the quality of the food so don’t go there expecting to be blown away.

What impressed me most (hence a blog post dedicated to it) was the service (obviously) – the staff members were friendly without being familiar; respectful without being obsequious; helpful without being intrusive.

Go there, now.

Food: I don’t have pictures of the food at the moment but trust me – the food rocks if you’re a fan of condiments unsparingly dribbled over your food. The chef fries a mean dish of shiitake mushrooms too.

Service: The defining moment of the service quality? When the Japanese chef came over to me to ask very politely if I would like bonito flakes on my vegetable pancake. I thought that was very astute of him, and I admire foresight in people.

Price: Don’t expect food court prices, but I don’t mind paying what I did (about $27.50 per person, inclusive of a tip) because the food and service made up for it. Nevertheless, DBS cardholders get 10% off the bill, so if you haven’t blindly cancelled yours, you know where to use it next

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Address:
442 Orchard Road
#B1-06 Orchard Hotel

Tel: 6738 1683

1. The Straight Dope: Does microwaving kill nutrients in food? Is microwaving safe?
2. US FDA/CDRH: CDRH Consumer Information – Microwave Oven Radiation.

The answer: I still don’t know. But I guess as with everything else, use microwaves ovens in moderation?

MAJOR SELLING POINT: Ask me in private and I’ll tell you. Heh heh heh…

Read other reviews with pictures:

1. Nakhon Kitchen @ HungryGoWhere.
2. Nakhon thai restaurant at Hougang street 21.

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Address:
Nakhon Kitchen
212 Hougang Street 21
#01-341

Tel: 6286 8785 – They do take-aways too! Perfect way to beat the crowds.