Lunch at Nanxiang

So with married life comes involvement in Meimei's habits. She goes to church every Sunday with Mami and Sis. And I'll drive them there and wait at a coffee place. It's usually at Starbucks where I'll whip out a book or whatnot. The highlight of the trip, at least for me, is usually lunch. Which we typically have at Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant. It has become the go-to comfort food for our lazy Sunday brunch. Staples include the 云吞soup, the fried rice with braised duck in special sauce, poached chicken in scallion cause, etc. And the best part of it is that the price are reasonable. Not as cheap as food court (which really isn't cheap these days) but won't set you back a ton. I'll recommend this place anytime.

** Update Sep 2013 - Nanxiang at Plaza Singapura has been bought over by Mouth Restaurant over the last year. The only outlet left is at Bugis Junction. We were there today and I have to say I'm totally disappointed with the food. It's no longer what it used to be before the takeover. What was once a weekly go-to restaurant is now a pale shadow of its former self. Another wonderful restaurant gone down memory lane forever ...

Universal Studios Singapore

Meimei's company had a Family day at Universal Studios and so we bought extra tickets and had a JJJ outing.

The day started off fine, we were early and the weather was still cool and nice. As the morning wore on, it started to get hotter. The crowd didn't help either. The queue at the popular rides were long and there wasn't really ample space for folks to hide from the sun. So as it turned out, it was a labored effort to get through the attraction. On a good note, I kept my temper in check ... you know, hot sun, crowds, sticky back, heavy perspiration ... all these are a lethal combination for me.

If it were up to me, I would never ever come to Universal Studios Singapore again. It just doesn't have that theme park feel and the place is so small you'll be done with it in half a day. So what's the point of going again?