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Delicious And Affordable Places For Vegan Food In Singapore

One of the things Singapore is abundant of is food. The diverse food selection extends to the vegetarian options. From organic snacks to vegan Western food, this list has you covered!

1. VEGGIE COTTAGE

Camouflaged within the neighboring grocery stores is a beautifully casual cafe called Veggie Cottage. It serves a wide array of Asian and Western vegetarian food such as Avocado Salad, Claypot Tofu Rice Set, and Spaghetti Bolognese. They also sell cupcakes to satisfy your sweet tooth.

With seriously inexpensive prices ranging from S$2.50 to S$10.80, you will surely wear a smile while browsing their menu – here.

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Online Reception: 100% Upvotes at HungryGoWhere.com

Location: 13 Dalhousie Lane, Singapore 209682

2. GOKUL VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT

Fusing Indian cuisine with other yummy vegetarian meals, GOKUL Vegetarian Restaurant boasts with over 100 food items. From bite-sized munchies such as Samosa Chaat and Dosa to health main courses such as Tom Yum Noodles and Paneer Fried Rice, they have it all for you. Furthermore, all of these are free of onion, garlic, and egg.

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Online Reception: 84% Upvotes at HungryGoWhere.com

Location: 19 Upper Dickson Road, Singapore 207478

3. CI YAN ORGANIC VEGETARIAN HEALTH FOOD

Nestled at the bustling streets of Chinatown is a humble treasure of an eatery called Ci Yan Organic Vegetarian Health Food. This place serves nothing but organic ingredients without the use of MSG.

With an uncomplicated menu of only 4 to 6 dishes that vary per day, it will take your taste buds to a healthy adventure. The quality of the dishes makes up for the lack of choice. However, if you are a picky eater, you may call them up in advance at 6225 9026. Worry not about their prices, as the average plate is S $7 while the noodle dishes are about S $5.50.

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Online Reception: 84% Upvotes at HungryGoWhere.com

Location: 8 Smith Street, Singapore 058922

4. REAL FOOD

If I were asked to name a place perfectly suited to a health conscious Singaporean, I would definitely suggest Real Food. Known for serving organic and vegan yet really tasty food, Real Food consists of affordable meal selections.

All of the Real Food outlets showcase a contemporary setting with relaxing lighting. What separates it from other eateries is that the Killiney Road outlet has a 3-in-1-concept design featuring a Cafe and Restaurant, a grocery, and a bookstore. Everything you need in one delightful space.

The recommended dishes include Steamed Dumplings (S$9.80), Beet Millet Burger ($13.80), Genovese Pesto Pasta (S$11.80), and Rise-n-Shine Breakfast ($8.80). End your meal with one of the cold-pressed fruit juices priced as low as S$6.50.

As blogger Doria Teo puts it:
“Everything is vegan and organic and especially for someone health conscious like me, this is a rare gem. I hardly find food that tastes so good and yet is so healthy at the same time.”

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Online Reception: 77% Upvotes at HungryGoWhere.com

Locations: Several outlets islandwide, visit: realfoodgrocer.com/outlets for more information.

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Special DIY Gifts To Make Your Mother Smile

There are women in this world that are willing to work tirelessly for others, are willing to teach young minds, are willing to forgive failures and are willing to put someone’s else’s happiness ahead of their own. Remarkable in every way, these women are called mothers.

With less than three weeks more under your belt, it is about time to think of a precious gift to reward your beautiful mother on Mother’s Day (May 8). The good news is that you do not have to spend loads of cash since you can just use the materials you already have at home!

Here are some inexpensive yet very heart warming ideas for you:

1. FOR YOUR CRAFTY ARTSY ANGEL

If the angel of your life is into creating artistic items than receiving them, plan an afternoon crafts session. While sipping your tea, you can create lovely jewelry with the materials on promotion at Spotlight such as Pony Beads (S$4.99), Pom poms (S$2.99), and Quill Feathers (S$5.99).

Alternatively, you can grab a DIY kit from Typo to make the stylish and useful items such as a tote bag (S$34.99) and a scrapbook (S$29.99).

2. FOR YOUR POETIC PARENT

Celebrate the essence of Mother’s day by capturing the moment through a poem. Describe her in the sincerest of ways. A unique gift such as this will flatter her heart and make her feel how much you are thankful that she is in your life. You can also put a melody and turn your poem to a song if you want to.

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3. FOR YOUR CINEMA CHAMP

My mother is one of those people who are fond of films. From romantic comedies to action, she is delighted to watch any flick as long as she has her family along. Apply this concept at home by purchasing a few DVDs from the yesteryear. As much as possible, select her favorite movies. Gather your family in the living, as having everyone present is valuable to the occasion.

4. FOR YOUR WORKAHOLIC WARRIOR

The best way to reward your workaholic warrior is by giving the present of an enjoyable bath time filled with relaxing fragrance. Achieve that by making bath bombs that are similar to the ones sold at Lush Singapore.

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Here are four ways you can make different types of bath bombs from basic to herbal type.

Newbie’s Guide To Collecting Currency In Singapore

Welcome to the wonderful world of currency collection!

History manifested coin and banknote collection as a pastime for scholars. Nowadays, being a scholar is not a mandatory feature of a collector. It is the interest towards currency collecting that drives this hobby into motion.

Banknotes are unique collectible pieces that embody arts, culture, politics, history, and distinct serial numbers. Coin collecting, on the other hand, has been popular since the medieval times (collected by the European monarchs in 1500s).

As a start, you can collect the banknotes and coins available in Singapore and in the neighboring countries. If you have a limited budget, it is more inexpensive to collect currencies in lower denominations. Joining a currency collection club and attending related exhibitions are useful ways to update your knowledge. For instance, the Singapore Historical Banknote Collections’s Facebook page announced the “Singapore International Coin Fair” last April 1-3. It is a coin and banknotes exhibition that happens only once a year. Follow their page to stay informed.

Newbie collectors are advised to specialize not only because of a tight budget but also because of the opportunity to become an expert on a certain series. Currency collection with a face value can both signify a hobby and an investment.

TYPES OF BANKNOTES

UN-CIRCULATED COINS: These notes are taken out from a pack of unused banknotes and are placed carefully in protective holders.
COMMEMORATIVE ISSUES: These notes are issued to honor a special event such as the ones issued to celebrate SG50.
RARE NOTES: These were created with misprints or errors. Being one of its kind, these are sold at a high premium.
NOTES WITH DISTINCTIVE MARKS: These are notes with distinctive logos, commemorative text, and serialized numbering of notes printed.
NOTES WITH LIMITED CIRCULATION: These are sought after notes due to its limited supply.
NOTES WITH AUSPICIOUS NUMBERS: In the Chinese culture, there is a widespread belief of auspicious or lucky numbers. These auspicious feature can only be found in notes where numbers are serialized.

TYPES OF COINS

SINGAPORE CIRCULATION COINS: A complete set of all the coins in Singapore must start in 1967. There are 6 denomination of coins in circulation such as 1 cent, 5 cents, 10 cents, 20 cents, 50 cents, and $1.
CIRCULATION COINS: One of the least expensive and the most popular collection among beginners.
EARLY COINAGE OF SINGAPORE: These are the coins issued before the formation of the Republic (expanding way back to 1819).
NUMISMATIC & COMMEMORATIVE COINS: These are released occasionally at various times of the year.
COINS BY THEME: These are collectible coins with themes such as people, endangered species, sports, and many more.
BULLION COINS: These coins are mainly minted with gold, silver, and other precious metals. They are sold at premiums marginally above their “gold content” to entice investors.

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Genius Ways To Save Money On Your Next Laptop

A laptop is a computer device designed for users who prefer to keep their workstations portable and lightweight. Even with the popularity of modern products such as tablets and smartphones, laptops remain to be a timeless staple. With an array of choices available, it is best to find the best laptop to suit your preferences, needs, and budget. Here are some tips to help you with that:

DO YOUR RESEARCH

Before purchasing anything, it is good to read the reviews and to compare the prices so that your money would not go to waste. For example, if you are planning to purchase a new lipstick, consider searching for Sephora’s products as they are affordable and well-reviewed. And as for your laptop shopping, browse at PricePanda.

PricePanda.com.sg, the leading price comparison website for emerging markets worldwide, provides its users with prices, technical details and other information about the latest gadgets. Aside from Singapore, PricePanda is available in Argentina, Colombia, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Mexico and Philippines. Laptops can go for as low as S$269 according to the latest data.

DO SKIP ON THE EXTENDED WARRANTY

Most consumer advocates agree that extended warranties are a complete waste of your money. If your laptop has a problem, it will most probably present itself within the first few months. And if something happens to your device’s hard drive after the warranty, ask your company’s IT personnel to help you change it.

DO NOT SHY AWAY FROM REFURBISHED LAPTOPS

Many consumers associate the word “refurbished” to “junk or used” products but, that is not always the case. A refurbished product is once returned to the manufacturer due to several reasons such as faulty battery or minor dents. These laptops are then fixed, overhauled, and repackaged for resale. They basically behave and look like brand new laptops but sold at lower prices.

Buy refurbished laptops from established and trusted retailers to ensure safety. You do not want to be fooled by a Sim Lim Square scam artist just because you want to save some cash!

DO NOT PAY FOR UNNECESSARY FEATURES

Nowadays laptops are fraught with a multitude of features such as back-lit keyboards, greater storage space, and extra SD card slots. But do you really need to spend thousands of dollars for all these features?

If you are just going to use your laptop for the basics, all you really need is the HP Stream 13. This laptop does not come with the flashy features but it is suitable for simply surfing the net, taking notes or making documents. Unless you are using specialized software for your audiovisual work and high-powered computations, this gets the job done for an extremely affordable price.

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5 Cheap and Good All-You-Can-Eat Mookata Buffet in Singapore You Must Try

Traditional Thai-styled steamboat or Mookata, has been gaining popularity in Singapore over the years. Besides being able to enjoy your grill meats on a charcoal domed skillet, you can cook your vegetables, noodles and fishballs simultaneously with the broth in the hotpot.

Imagine having the pork lard and other flavours from your food dripping into your soup, and the homemade Thai chilli sauce where you can dip your barbecued meat in — there’s no better way to fill your stomach with a group of friends or a dinner with your family members!

Customers can usually order ala-carte dishes or a combo platter which can serve 2 to 3 pax. Unfortunately, Singaporeans simply don’t like the idea of limiting ourselves when it comes to good food.

We have round up 5 restaurants in Singapore that serve cheap and good mookata buffet where you can enjoy without breaking the bank.

1. Aroy Mak Mookata

Eat-all-you-can Mookata Buffet

‘Aroy Mak’ stands for ‘very delicious’ in Thai. Founded in 2013, Aroy Mak Mookata has gained a loyal followings over the years. Known for its eat-all-you-can Mookata buffet, it is the place to go to if you are near the Macpherson area.

Their Mookata buffet is priced at $17.80 nett (U.P $25.80) and there are over 40 dishes for you to choose from. The owner also boasts about its secret recipe marinade from Chiang Rai for their BBQ meats. They also have a premium category in their menu where you can choose from items such as fresh oysters, bamboo clam, nz mussels, air flown salmon and more. Did i also mention Wagyu Beef and Slipper Lobster?

The restaurant is also air-conditioned for your dining comfort. You can also enjoy a free Thai milk tea when you share their Facebook page.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aroymakmookata

Buffet Price: $17.80 nett on weekdays / $20.80 for Fri-Sun, including eve of and on PH
Venue: 510 Macpherson Road
Operating hours: 5pm - 12.45am daily
Reservation: 8161 9780, 9382 1038

2. Soi 51 Mookata

Voted top 10 Mookata restaurants in 美食大PK by UFM100.3, Soi 51 Mookata boasts an extensive menu of over 60 dishes. Their meat items are marinated with different spices such as black pepper, spicy and garlic. Seafood includes item such as scallop, bamboo clam, flower crabs. You should also try their raved after homemade chilli sauce which are so good that you can buy them in bottles at $5 each.

Huge spread at Soi 51 Mookata

When we shared about their reopening at Guillemard Road last year, it has garnered over 7K shares. This time round, the owner has informed that they will be opening their 2nd outlet at Yishun and they will be offering their Mookata buffet at promotional price of $20 (U.P $22) for only one month, from 1 – 30 Apr. Pay with a Kopitiam Card and enjoy a further discount of 10% off — priced at $18!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soi51mookata

Buffet Price: $22 nett daily ($20 nett for 1 - 30 Apr 2016, $18 nett if pay using Kopitiam Card)
Venue: 504 Yishun St 51, S(760504) HDB Acacia Breeze | Main outlet: 51 Guillemard Road, S(399705)
Operating hours: 5pm - 1am (Yishun) | 6pm - 1am (Guillemard Road)
Reservation: 9190 5720 (Tommy)

3. Mookata at Bugis Junction

Mookata is one of the pioneer of traditional Thai BBQ and has been around since 2011. They opened their first outlet along East Coast Road, and has slowly expanded to 3 outlets in Singapore — with the other 2 outlets in ORTO and Bugis Junction.

Besides having an extensive menu in their restaurants, their condiments were homemade to 3 different level of spiciness — from the mild to the most spicy.

When they recently announced that they are offering buffets for these 2 new outlets, they had good response. What drew our attention was the $18.90++ buffet at Bugis Junction. Where can you dine in an air-conditioned outlet located in a shopping mall at such affordable price? The catch is the offer is only from 11:30am to 4pm, from Monday to Friday. Not too bad if you are looking for a place to lunch or have an early dinner.

You can even enjoy an additional 5% off your total bill when you snap, tag, and share your Mookata facebook post.

Buffet Price: $18.90++ (Mon to Fri)
Venue: Bugis Junction Mall, #02-53
Operating hours: 11:30am - 9:30pm (last order)
Reservation: 6837 0171

4. Huay Kwang Thai Kitchen

Huay Kwang Thai Kitchen has 2 outlets in Singapore: one at Thomson that opens from 5.30pm to 2am and another one at Jalan Besar from 6pm to 6am. The restaurant uses a charcoal stove which brings out the flavour as compared to electric pots.

They have recently introduced a “Value Mak Mak” Ala Carte Buffet which is priced at only $19.90/pax on weekdays, and it comes with free flow house drinks when you like and share their page. You can view the menu here.

Buffet Price: From $19.90/pax
Venue: 244R Upper Thomson Road S(574369) | No. 9 Townshend Road S(207607)
Operating hours: 5.30pm - 2am (Thomson) | 6pm - 6am (Jalan Besar)
Reservation: 8588 9990 (Thomson) | 8686 9990 (Jalan Besar)

5. Oinkata

If you are looking for a no frills dining, Oinkata might be what you are looking for. The shop’s interior is more of a minimalist with dark furnishings but that said, they don’t compromise on the quality of their food and services. Located along Prinsep St (opposite Playnation), Oinkata has pretty good reviews from its customers.

They have recently launched a new promotion for their self-service all-you-can-eat-buffet. Priced at around $18.20 nett if you come in a group of 4 (or $19 nett if 2 pax) Their buffet comes with free flow ice cream and syrup drinks. You can top up $3 to enjoy premium items such as Mock Abalone and Baby Oysters as well as enjoying free flow Thai Milk Tea.

For those who are coming after 2.30am from Monday to Saturday can enjoy their buffet at only $16 nett.

Buffet Price: From $20.90 nett
Venue: 50 Prinsep Street #01-01, Prinsep Place S(188672)
Operating hours: 5pm - 5am (Mon - Sat) / 4pm - 10.30pm (Sun)
Reservation: 8500 0104, 8499 0249

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