Spread Some Awesome

After having an after lunch walk in the Shin-Yokohama park, I decided to see a bit of history about something Japanese that also involves food. A few blocks from the flower-filled and autumn-colored park is the Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum. After satisfying my eyes with the sight of the blue sky, colorful flowers, and orange treetops, I think it is but right to satisfy my foodie thirst for more knowledge on this warm bowl of twirly Nihon fare.

Autumn Reflects on Trees at Shin-Yokohama Park

Orange Coneflowers

Pink Coneflowers

To enter the museum, you need to pay for the entrance fee of JPY 300 (~PhP 150). That’s an acceptable deal given that you can see and learn about how ramen came to be with the displays in this museum. There are also several ramen houses inside the museum but I wasn’t able to try them so if you do, feel free to share on the comments section below.

Shin Yokohama Raumen Museum

There is a ticket vending machine on the left side of the entrance. Drop a few coins and be ready to gain some ramen knowledge.

Raumen Museum Ticket

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Tags: contact juggling, japan, museum, noodles, ramen, raumen, traditional juggling

Singapore may not have the turf when it comes to cheap shopping but Bugis Street is one of the few places where you can score shopping goodies at relatively affordable prices. But for a foodie traveler, I really don’t scour my destinations for clothes or watches or gadgets but food. Lots of it. And I don’t mind paying up as long as the food is awesome. But in Bugis Street, food is not only reasonably-priced but I give it a thumbs up as well.

I Love Bugis Street

Bugis Street

During my visit in Singapore for the Singapore Blog Awards 2012, I spent one afternoon food tripping around Bugis Street. With lots of choice, I think I already got full even by just looking around.

Near the entrance of Bugis Street, saw a long line of people queuing for Roti Buns. As a rule of thumb, if there’s a long line fall in it just for kicks.

Lau Pa Sat Traditional Handmade Roti Bun

Where the long line was, there was Lau Pa Sat. It is known for making handmade Roti Buns that in my opinion are really good. You can choose to have your roti buns sliced, buttered, kayad, peanut buttered, or you can just buy it as is and also get a separate spread to go. Kaya is a popular spread in Singapore so I was already contemplating of getting my Roti Bun with it. You can also get your roti with eggs and choose from different sausages as filling.

Lau Pa Sat

Roti Buns

Sausages

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Tags: banana, cherry, durian, fruits, kaya, noodles, rambutan, roti bun, Singapore, tea, watermelon