Category Archives: Food and drink

Oysters, Scallops, Crab and more at…

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

Story & photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet who finds the best seafood buffet on bustling Beach Road… MARVELLOUS Parkroyal Hotel’s Plaza Brasserie! Their ”Seafood Galore” buffet is really YUMMY! Take the whole Baked Salmon with a spicy Nyonya Sauce and … Continue reading →

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Fabrika and The Sleeping Rhino…

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling GourmetTM The indomitable Travelling Gourmet finds ‘The Sleeping Rhino’ but not in darkest Africa… MODELEG (modern elegant) casual dining with comfort food in generous portions is what smart diners enjoy in…wait for … Continue reading →

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Straits Kitchen at the Grand Hyatt

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

The implacable Travelling Gourmet at Grand Hyatt… Story and photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling GourmetTM MANY varieties of local food can be tasted here in what some misguided persons decry as a high class food court. However, bear in … Continue reading →

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DURIAN the King of Fruits and the…

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

Dr. Michael Lim The intrepid Travelling Gourmet tells you where to get the… Fruit of KINGS can be found in abundance at Blk 538 Bedok North Street 3 next to Shing Song Supermarket. Really good super yummy durians freshly opened and packed in … Continue reading →

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Tales of The Travelling Gourmet ADL to SYD

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

Thu 3 May 2012 06:56 I woke at 06:00 and went to work out in the nice Gym of the Intercontinental Hotel in Adelaide on the mezzanine floor. Now I am having a beautiful breakfast in the Club Intercontinental Lounge … Continue reading →

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Mano a mano!

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

Mano a Mano! Story & photos by Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling GourmetTM Dr. Michael Lim The Travelling Gourmet goes to 313 Orchard to relish… MARVELLOUS, Sensuous & Glamourous hand crafted Handburgers. That is the only MSG you will find here, … Continue reading →

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Koorimo is KOOL!

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

MOONCAKES of myriad flavours and textures were the rage this Mid-Autumn Mooncake Festival and one of the most unusual was the Koorimo range. I must say their packaging in my professional opinion as The Travelling Gourmet is the most innovative and environment … Continue reading →

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Tiger Tiger burning bright..

Posted on September 1, 2011 by

IN the forests of the night, What immortal hand or eye can frame thy fearful symmetry… The resourceful Travelling Goumet goes to taste a beer brewed since 1932 in SINGAPORE… MERRYMAKING is the order of the day here at Suntec … Continue reading →

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Splendid 10 SCOTTS!

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

Splendid 10 SCOTTS! The irrepressible Travelling Gourmet drops in on the NEW Scotts Lounge after its makeover costing several million dollars, now know simply as “10 Scotts” to enjoy… “MEDIUM” done Beef Steak with rich, dark flavoursome Thyme Sauce accompanied by roasted … Continue reading →

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Our man in Shanghai

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

Ed, our man in Shanghai has kindly recommended this unusual restaurant : “Meanwhile, to continue our conversation about food here a bit more, do check out this “Serial Supper Club” (a type of “slow food movement” thingie), covered in this article” … Continue reading →

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