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Welcome to Singapore! It's nice to see in foreigners perspective and do hope you enjoy your stay here. There's 1 interesting features in each temple you have visited; Thian Hock Keng temple is built without using any nails, and the circle ring below the golden domes are actually bottom of the glass bottles arranged into a neat pattern. When the mosque is being built, poor Muslim families does not have the capability to fork out money to build the mosque. Instead, they donate these glass bottles, a symbolism that no matter if you're poor or rich, you have a part in building the mosque. It's unfortunate that you missed out Singapore's oldest Hindu temple, Sri Mariamman Temple, which is located very near to Chinatown.
@@shellamuchtar3661 I think that one is Ah Tai chicken rice. The chef used to work for Tian Tian. I don't eat Tian Tian any more. First they don't give soup. Second chilli too spicy. B1-35 stall at Golden Mile food centre is my favourite .Just something special about it .
As a Singaporean, I can totally agree with Ben. Tian Tian is just overrated and for that price it is considered rather pricey. In that very hawker centre, there are a lot more chicken rice stalls. I frequently patronise Tong Fong Fatt Chicken Rice instead.
Thank you for your wonderful video on Singapore. I'm Singaporean currently living in a semi rural area in Australia and I REALLY miss my country! I hope you and your husband have a lovely time here, and yes, i'm so jealous of all the food!
As a Singaporean, welcome to Singapore! I had to chuckle when both of you said the satay gravy is spicy. That level is nothing to most of us. 😂 When it comes to Singapore weather, just expect rain , cloudy or sunshine.
I am Singaporean. I’ve been watching other TH-cam videos about Singapore but yours is my favorite. I like that you explored the places and took an interest in the history and the City Gallery and appreciate the challenges we have and how we overcame them and how we continue to do better moving into the future. Your perspective goes beyond hawker food. Thank you. There is so much more to Singapore than food and I am glad you saw it.
Where doesn't have parks in walking distance? ( genuine question) I grew up in the UK on the south coast then moved to London. I have lived in Melbourne ( that's Australia ) for decades, but also have lovec in Ireland and New Zealand. I can't imagine living anywhere that had no parks to walk to. How awful!
@@triarb5790 i have to explain further, from a singaporean perspective, and something that Heather & Bill didn't mention, all our parks are connected islandwide. It is literally called Park Connector Network. you can start a journey from the east and walked to the west with very little vehicular traffic to reach the destination. of course, logistically, it will be impossible for there to be to no instances where there wont be vehicles, it is at least minimized. safe for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.
Always find it crazy to be reading through comments and find someone who's almost a neighbor! I live in Merrifield and am currently planning my third trip to SG, love it there. Any local places (to us in Fairfax) that do Singapore or Malaysian food right?
There are 2 versions of egg tarts available in Singapore. The one that you had at Lau Pa Sat is the traditionally cantonese version, which many grew up eating. The portuguese version arrived here in the 1990s and is available if you know where to find it.
basically egg tarts has two variants. The Cantonese Hong Kong egg tarts with cookie base or layered pastry and the other is the Portuguese tart with the caramelised top. Of cos there are many different varieties too. Like soy bean tart, pandan tart, durian tarts. Quite a few popular Hong Kong egg tarts popping up in SG. There's a very popular Hong Kong dim sum place called Legendary Hong Kong Restaurant in Jurong Point shopping centre. Very nice and authentic HK dim sum. Their decor and surrounding shops let you feel a bit of the HK Street vibe...but is to the western side of SG.
@@darg0014 I have no idea which is the original. All I know is that growing up here during the 60s & 70s, the cantonese egg tart was a regular feature of the dim sum menu at chinese restaurants here. The portuguese version was a major hit here when I returned briefly from N America in the 1990s, I remember the snaking queues. Personally I have never been a fan of either version.
@@RonLarhz There are many types of eggs tarts in singapore dude. I’m a Singaporean. I’ve also been to Hongkong and Macau. And all those tarts they sold there are also sold in singapore as well. Just have to know where to find them.
Yes! This was so exciting to watch :) (Also now craving all of that good, good food!!) Can't believe we missed the city gallery--Josh's family would've been so into all of the city planning! P.S. Loving the earrings :)
Welcome to Singapore. Just watched your vid. Nice and well presented. There are plenty to do here and a week here would be just nice. Try the Singapore zoo, CapitaSpring Sky Garden at 51st floor (I think it is free), Gardens by the Bay. For food - try Singapore Chilli Crab (Jumbo Restaurant at Riverside Point) and for the rest, try everything at hawker centres like Maxwell hawker, Hong Lim hawker (Chinatown MRT). Enjoy your trip here and stay blessed.
The Portuguese colonized Macau, China - that’s where the egg tarts come from in Chinese culture and why you find them in Singapore. Also, if you go to Macau, the architecture and streets look just like Lisbon. There are even Portuguese speaking Chinese people and Portuguese expats living there still.
I just wanted to say I love your channel. I have rewatched this Singapore series 5 times because I'm going there this month. You've been the most helpful of all videos I've seen so I appreciate that. I'm enjoying all of your travels 😊
Gosh, thank you SO much!! That truly means a lot to us and is why we continue to create videos. I hope you have an amazing time in Singapore and that you love it as much as we do. 😊
It was interesting that you guys checked out the gallery at URA building - those couples you saw there, they're mostly having a look at the development plans in various vicinities because they're looking to buy a home! Not sure if you're still in Singapore but if you want to learn about the history of Singapore then the National Museum is where you should go! There's a permanent exhibition there which is quite comprehensive and I've been there twice myself. Thian Hock Kheng temple was for the Hokkien immigrants from Fujian province in South China. It was run by the Hokkien clan and it was common in those days for these clans to set up schools to improve education and literacy (public schools were not a thing for the masses). A few of my aunts who are now in their 70s used to study elementary school within the temple compounds many decades ago. They used to live in the shophouses in the area up until the 80s/90s when those properties were either torn down or taken back for urban development.
Thanks for all this insight! That's funny that the couples were looking at neighborhoods, hahaha. I love that the temple's history is recent enough that we still have people around who can share first hand experience of being educated there - that's really cool!
Try the Buttermilk burger or macspicy in Singapore MacDonald and Mrs Heather head wont be found XD welcome to SG! But seriously. try it with curry sauce ( that MacDonald has ) . Also Sambal Sting ray! best of all is to mix all the races and culture food and eat it in one go! also consider going to the heartlands like Bishan / Ang Mio Kio ( Red Line on the MRT ) for food and to see a slightly slower side to SG! very local area.
@@TalesFromOurPocket oh ya I love the buttermilk burger in Macs. Check out Mike Chen's videos he tried practically the whole menu on different trips. Mcspicy was his favourite....but could be too spicy for you😆😆😆
Welcome to Singapore! Glad you enjoyed your time here. Saw that you had a whole coconut and was enjoying the juice. But you didn't mention anything about eating the "flesh". That's the best part of the coconut.
We live that place. We're going back in Feb 2023. Sentosa beach us nice. Gardens by the bay at night needs insect repellent. Food us incredible. People are so nice. Plenty of affordable places to stay and eat. Changi airport and the Jewel need a whole day to explore.
FYI, Portugal was the first European country to land in Southeast Asia (in Melaka, not too far from Singapore) and they brought with them not only some Portuguese dishes but also New World crops such as peanuts and chilies.
So I have Portugal to balem for spicy food?? 😂Funny because I don't remember eating spicy food in Portugal (not many peanuts, either, actually). It's so interesting to learn how food migrated around the world!
The Portuguese explorers were the first Europeans to land in Malacca, only about 2.5 hours drive by the highway from Singapore into peninsula Malaysia. Many Malaysians and Singaporeans have Portuguese surnames eg Pereira, de la Flor, de Silva and etc. The Portuguese not only introduce egg tarts but also curry puffs eg empanadas here. Many Malay volcabularies are of Portuguese origin eg bandara, Delilah, meja, almari, gereja. In Malacca, 3 to 4 generations ago they were still speaking the Portuguese language of medieval time.
Visit Malacca in Malaysia if you have the time. It is a UNESCO heritage city. The Portuguese, Dutch and British were there. Visit the Portuguese settlement in Malacca and try Malacca Portuguese cuisine. I had been to Portugal and Madeira. The Portuguese cuisine here is different.
Heather, if you try the cendol drink (coconut drink with pandan flavoured green strips), watermelon, whole coconut water that will bring down the acidity/internal heat-any existing inflammation from spicy, BBQ, fried foods, balancing the yin (alkaline) and Yang ( acidic) of foods. Lovely video, all blessings on your adventures!!, watching on a dull cloudy, slightly chilly spring day.
You should definitely go to Singapore Zoo, River Safari, and Night Safari. I honestly can say unless you went to a Safari zoo, no zoo is as well landscape than the Singapore zoo. Every world conservationist marvel at how the zoo is landscaped. And yes you should try as much local hawker center food as you can. It is the only time you will have in all of Asia. Don't need to eat at fancy restaurant or hotels. There are lots of review what to eat. And don't forget Chilli Crab and taste of Durian and many other local fruits such as rambutan, mangosteen, sour sop etc. Have fun from Wisconsin.
The "spicy" satay sauce is like water to us Singaporeans..chili is everywhere in our dishes.. from laksa to mee goreng to fish head curry..I think u guys will cry in pain and pleasure when u guys eat those I just mentioned
The 'green sauce' is a chilli dip for your seafood and not the satay. Satays (and any accompanying vegetables like cucumbers and onions) are best dipped into the peanut sauce instead .. Glad you had a great time on your trip though ..
So nice to see you all enjoying yourselves with the sights, sound and tastes. Food is a national pasttme and there are many food which are ss the locals say "die die must try". Normally the satay sauce is mostly grounded peanuts and is a bit sweet. But some vendors use quite a bit of chilli oil (you can see them floating on top in your vids). The trick is to stir the sauce so that you get more of the peanut sauce than the chilli sauce. Yes the chilli oil on its own is quite shocking to the taste on its own. Satay is one of the best loved food around. Enjoy..............
Thx for the great video. Last time I stayed in Singapore with my 2 girls. Theyre adults now so I don't have to take them with me. Thinking of going in September October. Looking forward to it. I'm part Asian but I hate spicy food. lol . Loving your videos x
Apparently, watch out for the satay sauce! 😂 Someone said if we had stirred them, they wouldn't have been as spicy. Enjoy your trip and thanks for watching our videos!!
I believed that the egg tarts were a version of the Portuguese pasteis de nata, created by an English baker in Macau to cater to local taste. It eventually spread to Hong Kong and Singapore.
Its very much interesting to see singapore from a tourist point of view. Singapore is such a small place you could probably explore all of it within a couple of days. To challenge your spicy taste buds, you guys should try chili crab or black pepper crab, to go with local spicy spinach and rice. There are countless of free monuments along merlion park. Sentosa is good place to visit, so is also japanese gardens. Most tourists who come to Singapore enjoy these fun and tranquil places, and the view is really worth it from the top of CE LA VI, Marina Bay Sands. Have fun and enjoy your time in Asia. Wonder whats next on the iternary = > Bali ?
You didn't feel the satay was a test enough for me/Heather?! 😂😂😂 Imagine what a real test would do? Lol the crab sounds 😍 amazing though! Bali sounds like a great idea... 😉😉😉
@@TalesFromOurPocket Hehe 😋 Yes, Don't worry there's plenty of lime juice n sugar cane nearby. Yes, Bali is awesome just a 2.5 hour flight from Singapore to Bali, I was just there a month ago. 2 Days in Bali won't cut it though you need atleast 5 to 7 days to explore most of what Bali's gotta offer, n there will be lots of walking. Wear some Good sneakers 😉 everywhere. Bali you have to try roast pork, babi guling and try local Indonesian cuisine. You got to plan like a day each to explore each side of Bali. Many friendly local drivers to bring you safely to tourist spots, if you need a recommendation, awanprasetya driver from Kuta Bali, 082236606374 here you go. Must see spots as a couple, Kintamini Mountains, look out for those fluffy mountain dogs only found there n fresh fruits with an amazing view of an active volcano and lake. Sunset Dinner by the beach at Jimbaran, Monkey forest and local art culture scene in Ubud, if you're up for it you can even get a Balinese palm reading. The rice terraces at Alas Harum are amazing n you can try the extreme swing there in the forest. Natural and secret waterfalls. Lembuyang Gates of Heaven Temple in east of Bali, along with virgin beach is fun n tranquil. Divers head out to north of Bali for some amazing scuba n snorkeling adventures, if you're lucky you can see lava trickling down the mountains at night. There are plenty of beach clubs to wind down n chill in Bali especially in Changgu, gotta visit Finn's or Potatoe Head. Both provide different atmosphere, party vs more cozy quiet music by the beach. Bali is magical place, it just wants you exploring more n more of it everyday. Check out some of my photos n videos on Instagram Sooria_Enjoys_Life... free publicity announcement. But seriously if you're in South East Asia, you should check out Bali Indonesia as well as Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines and Cambodia. All amazing n cheap tourist destinations. Enjoy your time in South East Asia.
This episode was AWESOME, you two! Heather: “It tastes like peanuts and cumin… and FIRE” Bill: “That was pretty pathetic, honestly” Loved that whole scene 😂 The ‘Wall Mart’ clip too… that type of thing is so common in Asia, it’s hilarious.
@@eat.sleep.symphony1555 we have come close to being in the same place at the same time but it hasn't worked out yet! I'm glad you like their videos - we do, too! ❤️
I went back in March n ate Boon tong kee boneless chicken it was fantastic a set with mushrooms, vege chicken n soup for about S$11 for the whole set at compassvale They have branches all over Singapore
Don't know if you're still in Singapore, but I recommend the pandan chiffon cake at Bengawan Solo. It's a cake shop you can find in different locations, including Changi airport. So good.
I hope you tried sugar cane juice as it’s a local favourite. Also I noticed that you dipped satay in the green sauce which is meant for the seafood. Satay is meant to dip in peanut sauce which you also did. Glad that you enjoyed.
Nice video and welcome to Singapore! Fun fact: That "batman building" Parkview Square, has a top ranking bar called Atlas Bar and I think a free art museum too. Oh I don't recall the satay stick without the sauce has any spice in it hmmm. I feel bad but it's hilarious to see someone who cannot take a bit of of spice vs another LOL. To most of us the peanut sauce with the satay tastes mostly towards the sweeter side, spice is just minimal.
It's called the Gotham City building or batman building because there are statues near the top of the building that resembles a building out of a batman movie.
Love this! Welcome to Singapore and I hope you had a great time here. If you’re still here, be sure to check out Katong Boneless Chicken Rice and Katong Laksa!
Lau pa sat is simply Hokkien for "Old Market". The food there now is for tourists and hippies. The older generation find the food not of good standard. Even Pasat is a borrowed word from malay, which is "Pasar" for market.
@@pingyentan3114 well if you lived in the Gulf region for awhile you will know that its dusty, hot, more dusty and no rain. To be exact no rain at all for 365 days
Local here. You ate the satay with the wrong sauces! The prawn dipping sauce was the green and the spicy chili combo sauce. The Satay sauce was the peanut sauce alone to be eaten with the raw onions and cucumber to temper the sweet tartness and salty mix. The wife has a good palate, she was right on the Rice in the Chicken rice had ginger, garlic, pandan(regional plant leaf for smells), salt, vegetable oil. The Portuguese egg tart you had was brought over by them decades ago and its a spin on the original recipes with the local talent/tastes. Singapore is a food haven and Melting pot. As with all food, they are calibrated for local palates to sell better for profits. Wise choice that you took the week here instead of just 2 days. As you will be travelling 11 timezones and missing out on the food jewels just a step away after thousands of miles of travel. Hope you get a local foodie friend to bring you around on your next trip!
Hahaha, trust us, you're not the first person to point out we messed up the sauces! 😂 There is usually pandan in the rice? Interesting! We enjoyed trying the food there!!
@@TalesFromOurPocket Again, excellent palate. Its wrapped in pandan in a special design. In Malay weddings a fancier colored version(no pandan leaves used) is used as decorations. Glad to hear you loved the food! You two barely scratched the surface of the food scene here!
Welcome hope you guys had a great time..You can take day trip to Malaysia too…. U can actually walk there from Immigration in Woodlands and enjoy the view
You guys should visit a Housing and Development Board aka HDB unit if you have a chance. Have a taste of how majority of Singaporean living standard is like.
It's a pity that you did not take lunch at Singapore Zam Zam when you went to Kampong Glam. Their Murtabak is very good. It's a place I always visit during my trips to Singapore. Fun to watch your video.
Could always just eat the satay without the peanut sauce. The meats are quite flavourful as they are, and some sauces tend to be oily. But the best way to eat it is with the sauce, maybe just dip a tiny bit and not dunk the meat into the sauce.
Hi! There are Portuguese egg tarts available in Singapore! Seems like the one you ate was a normal egg tart as the tart shell is different from the Portuguese egg tart 😁 Thank you for coming to Singapore! Hope you enjoyed it here!
We follow your vlog. Didn't get to say welcome to Annecy but now we can say welcome to Singapore. We live in both places. Don't forget to visit botanical garden. 🙂
I think I saw you guys at changi airport terminal 3 this morning. I wasn't sure so I didn't come to say hello. Looking forward to seeing your next adventure.
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Welcome to Singapore! It's nice to see in foreigners perspective and do hope you enjoy your stay here.
There's 1 interesting features in each temple you have visited; Thian Hock Keng temple is built without using any nails, and the circle ring below the golden domes are actually bottom of the glass bottles arranged into a neat pattern. When the mosque is being built, poor Muslim families does not have the capability to fork out money to build the mosque. Instead, they donate these glass bottles, a symbolism that no matter if you're poor or rich, you have a part in building the mosque.
It's unfortunate that you missed out Singapore's oldest Hindu temple, Sri Mariamman Temple, which is located very near to Chinatown.
Love the symbolism behind the construction methods! And bummer we missed that temple!
Most tourists coming to Singapore seems to only know Tian Tian chicken rice but as a local Singaporean, I can tell you there are much better ones
Don't worry, we ate it at other places, too! That was just our first. 😁😁😁
Actually the stall just next to tiantian chicken rice is really good and i prefer that one, but doesn't have any international reputation
@@shellamuchtar3661 I think that one is Ah Tai chicken rice. The chef used to work for Tian Tian. I don't eat Tian Tian any more. First they don't give soup. Second chilli too spicy. B1-35 stall at Golden Mile food centre is my favourite .Just something special about it .
As a Singaporean, I can totally agree with Ben. Tian Tian is just overrated and for that price it is considered rather pricey. In that very hawker centre, there are a lot more chicken rice stalls. I frequently patronise Tong Fong Fatt Chicken Rice instead.
@@HoratioFong Try B1-35 chicken rice stall at Golden Mile food centre . My favourite .
Thank you for your wonderful video on Singapore. I'm Singaporean currently living in a semi rural area in Australia and I REALLY miss my country! I hope you and your husband have a lovely time here, and yes, i'm so jealous of all the food!
Awww, I'm glad we can bring a taste (not literally!) of your home to you through the video! It's hard to miss home. 😊
As a Singaporean, welcome to Singapore! I had to chuckle when both of you said the satay gravy is spicy. That level is nothing to most of us. 😂 When it comes to Singapore weather, just expect rain , cloudy or sunshine.
Thanks! Yeah, I'm a spice wimp!! Bill is much better. 😊
When Heather said that the peanut sauce was spicy, I asked myself "is there chilli in satay sauce?"
@@wn776 😂😂😂 I'm SUCH a wimp!!
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The red sauce is not specifically for satay. Satay sauce is the peanut sauce. The other should be for the other food that you ordered
I am Singaporean. I’ve been watching other TH-cam videos about Singapore but yours is my favorite. I like that you explored the places and took an interest in the history and the City Gallery and appreciate the challenges we have and how we overcame them and how we continue to do better moving into the future. Your perspective goes beyond hawker food. Thank you. There is so much more to Singapore than food and I am glad you saw it.
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Such a simple concept to have parks in walking distance. I wish we had more of that here. Thanks for sharing another great video!
Right?! It's especially remarkable for Singapore, given their limited land mass!
Where doesn't have parks in walking distance? ( genuine question) I grew up in the UK on the south coast then moved to London. I have lived in Melbourne ( that's Australia ) for decades, but also have lovec in Ireland and New Zealand. I can't imagine living anywhere that had no parks to walk to. How awful!
A poorly designed suburban American neighborhood "might" lack a park. I may or may not be speaking from experience! 😉
@@triarb5790 i have to explain further, from a singaporean perspective, and something that Heather & Bill didn't mention, all our parks are connected islandwide. It is literally called Park Connector Network. you can start a journey from the east and walked to the west with very little vehicular traffic to reach the destination. of course, logistically, it will be impossible for there to be to no instances where there wont be vehicles, it is at least minimized. safe for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.
Did you know the Thian Hock Keng Temple's entire structure was built without using a single nail? They all used precision wood joints.
No kidding - that's amazing! Thanks for telling us!
I was born in Singapore and now live in Fairfax Virginia. Is nice to see you guys bring me back to Singapore. Thanks for sharing this video.
Oh cool! You're welcome!!
Always find it crazy to be reading through comments and find someone who's almost a neighbor! I live in Merrifield and am currently planning my third trip to SG, love it there. Any local places (to us in Fairfax) that do Singapore or Malaysian food right?
@@The_Brandoff Yes! that's a place call Malaysian Kopitiam in Centreville I found it pretty good..
@@johnnysay1688 Awesome, I'll have to check it out.
I giggled when you said you visited the Chinese temple because it is free. I was at first expecting something more profound.
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There are 2 versions of egg tarts available in Singapore. The one that you had at Lau Pa Sat is the traditionally cantonese version, which many grew up eating. The portuguese version arrived here in the 1990s and is available if you know where to find it.
Thanks for that background! Super interesting!
basically egg tarts has two variants. The Cantonese Hong Kong egg tarts with cookie base or layered pastry and the other is the Portuguese tart with the caramelised top.
Of cos there are many different varieties too. Like soy bean tart, pandan tart, durian tarts. Quite a few popular Hong Kong egg tarts popping up in SG.
There's a very popular Hong Kong dim sum place called Legendary Hong Kong Restaurant in Jurong Point shopping centre. Very nice and authentic HK dim sum. Their decor and surrounding shops let you feel a bit of the HK Street vibe...but is to the western side of SG.
Isn’t the Cantonese version derived from the Portuguese in Macau?
@@darg0014 I'm not too sure of that as I've never read about it. I'm just stating what are the common varieties we can get in this region.
@@darg0014 I have no idea which is the original. All I know is that growing up here during the 60s & 70s, the cantonese egg tart was a regular feature of the dim sum menu at chinese restaurants here. The portuguese version was a major hit here when I returned briefly from N America in the 1990s, I remember the snaking queues. Personally I have never been a fan of either version.
there are two kinds of egg tarts in singapore... one if the one you ate and the other is the Portuguese version, both are quite common.
Next time!! 😊
Yeah, what he said.
The flaky Portuguese eggtart is actually claimed by a hong kong dim sum chef.
The images she show from portugal does not look like thsoe flaky one.
@@RonLarhz There are many types of eggs tarts in singapore dude. I’m a Singaporean. I’ve also been to Hongkong and Macau. And all those tarts they sold there are also sold in singapore as well. Just have to know where to find them.
Many people order the non-spicy Satay and it tastes really delicious. Generally, Malay and Indian foods tend towards the spicy side.
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Singapore is the only country in the world that urban redevelopment planning is 40 years ahead of time .
Their efforts really show!
Yes! This was so exciting to watch :) (Also now craving all of that good, good food!!) Can't believe we missed the city gallery--Josh's family would've been so into all of the city planning! P.S. Loving the earrings :)
Good eye, on the earrings! You'll have to catch the City Gallery the next time you pass through Singapore! ❤️
Welcome to Singapore. Just watched your vid. Nice and well presented. There are plenty to do here and a week here would be just nice. Try the Singapore zoo, CapitaSpring Sky Garden at 51st floor (I think it is free), Gardens by the Bay. For food - try Singapore Chilli Crab (Jumbo Restaurant at Riverside Point) and for the rest, try everything at hawker centres like Maxwell hawker, Hong Lim hawker (Chinatown MRT). Enjoy your trip here and stay blessed.
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The Portuguese colonized Macau, China - that’s where the egg tarts come from in Chinese culture and why you find them in Singapore. Also, if you go to Macau, the architecture and streets look just like Lisbon. There are even Portuguese speaking Chinese people and Portuguese expats living there still.
The world is smaller than we think. 😉
Most Singaporen are Chinese. That is the reason.
Happy to welcome u guys to Singapore 🇸🇬 as we see the border slowly opening up! Please come back again!
Thank you!!
I just wanted to say I love your channel. I have rewatched this Singapore series 5 times because I'm going there this month. You've been the most helpful of all videos I've seen so I appreciate that. I'm enjoying all of your travels 😊
Gosh, thank you SO much!! That truly means a lot to us and is why we continue to create videos. I hope you have an amazing time in Singapore and that you love it as much as we do. 😊
Came across this video in my suggestion. Welcome to Singapore. Hope you guys enjoy ur time here. Cheers
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Welcome to Singapore. This year april and may seems wetter than usual. Remember to bring your umbrellas, and hope you enjoy your stay here.
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Love sg... best place for holiday , live, and education.
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Welcome to Singapore and we hope you come back soon.
It was interesting that you guys checked out the gallery at URA building - those couples you saw there, they're mostly having a look at the development plans in various vicinities because they're looking to buy a home! Not sure if you're still in Singapore but if you want to learn about the history of Singapore then the National Museum is where you should go! There's a permanent exhibition there which is quite comprehensive and I've been there twice myself.
Thian Hock Kheng temple was for the Hokkien immigrants from Fujian province in South China. It was run by the Hokkien clan and it was common in those days for these clans to set up schools to improve education and literacy (public schools were not a thing for the masses). A few of my aunts who are now in their 70s used to study elementary school within the temple compounds many decades ago. They used to live in the shophouses in the area up until the 80s/90s when those properties were either torn down or taken back for urban development.
Thanks for all this insight! That's funny that the couples were looking at neighborhoods, hahaha. I love that the temple's history is recent enough that we still have people around who can share first hand experience of being educated there - that's really cool!
Try the Buttermilk burger or macspicy in Singapore MacDonald and Mrs Heather head wont be found XD welcome to SG! But seriously. try it with curry sauce ( that MacDonald has ) . Also Sambal Sting ray! best of all is to mix all the races and culture food and eat it in one go! also consider going to the heartlands like Bishan / Ang Mio Kio ( Red Line on the MRT ) for food and to see a slightly slower side to SG! very local area.
Great advice! We love how all the different foods merge into new ones. And how McDonald's menus are slightly different everywhere!! Thank you!
@@TalesFromOurPocket oh ya I love the buttermilk burger in Macs. Check out Mike Chen's videos he tried practically the whole menu on different trips. Mcspicy was his favourite....but could be too spicy for you😆😆😆
@@simplyme3306 if it's called McSpicy, it's definitely too spicy for me. 😂😂😂 That sounds like Bill's type of sandwich though!
Those old terrace shop houses are of sino-Portuguese architecture - very common in Phuket, Malaysia and Singapore.
We only eat the satay with the peanut sauce…the other spicy sauces are for other dishes
Dang it!! 😂 😂 😂
thank you, really informative :)
Welcome to Singapore! Glad you enjoyed your time here. Saw that you had a whole coconut and was enjoying the juice. But you didn't mention anything about eating the "flesh". That's the best part of the coconut.
Awww, dang it! We weren't sure whether it was acceptable to just dig into the coconut right there at the table, so we didn't. 😂😂
We live that place. We're going back in Feb 2023. Sentosa beach us nice. Gardens by the bay at night needs insect repellent.
Food us incredible.
People are so nice.
Plenty of affordable places to stay and eat.
Changi airport and the Jewel need a whole day to explore.
Enjoy your trip!! Make a reminder to bring bug repellant. 😂
Welcome to Singapore! Hope you had a good stay here and please come back again!
Thank you! We will definitely be back!
FYI, Portugal was the first European country to land in Southeast Asia (in Melaka, not too far from Singapore) and they brought with them not only some Portuguese dishes but also New World crops such as peanuts and chilies.
So I have Portugal to balem for spicy food?? 😂Funny because I don't remember eating spicy food in Portugal (not many peanuts, either, actually). It's so interesting to learn how food migrated around the world!
Beautiful Singapore 🇸🇬, lovely video, thanks for sharing 👍❤
Thank you!!
The Portuguese explorers were the first Europeans to land in Malacca, only about 2.5 hours drive by the highway from Singapore into peninsula Malaysia. Many Malaysians and Singaporeans have Portuguese surnames eg Pereira, de la Flor, de Silva and etc. The Portuguese not only introduce egg tarts but also curry puffs eg empanadas here. Many Malay volcabularies are of Portuguese origin eg bandara, Delilah, meja, almari, gereja. In Malacca, 3 to 4 generations ago they were still speaking the Portuguese language of medieval time.
Visit Malacca in Malaysia if you have the time. It is a UNESCO heritage city.
The Portuguese, Dutch and British were there. Visit the Portuguese settlement in Malacca and try Malacca Portuguese cuisine. I had been to Portugal and Madeira. The Portuguese cuisine here is different.
Wow, thanks for all this background! It's really interesting how the world is smaller than we think. :)
Welcome to Singapore, enjoy your stay here with all these friendly people and foods
Thank you!!
Heather, if you try the cendol drink (coconut drink with pandan flavoured green strips), watermelon, whole coconut water that will bring down the acidity/internal heat-any existing inflammation from spicy, BBQ, fried foods, balancing the yin (alkaline) and Yang ( acidic) of foods. Lovely video, all blessings on your adventures!!, watching on a dull cloudy, slightly chilly spring day.
Thank you! Love the way you presented the yin and yang concept with the spiciness! Also that drink sounds amazing. 😍😍
Or a nice mango lassi. It's Singapore, you can mix n match the cuisines as you wish 😊
Thian Hock Keng temple was also built without the use of a single nail!
That's so cool!! 😎
It's the humidity that saps your energy.
Ain't that the truth!! 🌞
Welcome & have a wonderful holiday in Singapore
Thank you!
Glad u enjoyed Singapore! Look forward for more Singapore videos!
Thank you!!
You should definitely go to Singapore Zoo, River Safari, and Night Safari. I honestly can say unless you went to a Safari zoo, no zoo is as well landscape than the Singapore zoo. Every world conservationist marvel at how the zoo is landscaped. And yes you should try as much local hawker center food as you can. It is the only time you will have in all of Asia. Don't need to eat at fancy restaurant or hotels. There are lots of review what to eat. And don't forget Chilli Crab and taste of Durian and many other local fruits such as rambutan, mangosteen, sour sop etc. Have fun from Wisconsin.
Re the zoos - stay tuned for an upcoming video in a week or two!! 😉 And hello, fellow midwesterner! We're from MN 😁
Excellent video, the images are clear and steady.
Thank you!
The "spicy" satay sauce is like water to us Singaporeans..chili is everywhere in our dishes.. from laksa to mee goreng to fish head curry..I think u guys will cry in pain and pleasure when u guys eat those I just mentioned
😂😂😂 Pleasure and pain, indeed!
It's the key reason to travel through Asia. 😊😝 🇦🇺
Go to the Hong Lim market and food centre at Chinatown near the Chinatown MRT.
Welcome to Singapore! Hope you had a good time here =D
Thank you!!
What a great video, thanks! Safe travels
Thank you so much!
Welcome to Singapore 🇸🇬 enjoy your stay.
Thank you!! 😊
The 'green sauce' is a chilli dip for your seafood and not the satay. Satays (and any accompanying vegetables like cucumbers and onions) are best dipped into the peanut sauce instead .. Glad you had a great time on your trip though ..
Whoops!! Our mistake. 😊
This video blows up! Way to go, grow big y’all!
Thank you! 😊
Checkout the Hawker centres and go to the longest queue at the stall/s. you will never regrets what u ordered
Great tip, no matter where you are!
So nice to see you all enjoying yourselves with the sights, sound and tastes. Food is a national pasttme and there are many food which are ss the locals say "die die must try". Normally the satay sauce is mostly grounded peanuts and is a bit sweet. But some vendors use quite a bit of chilli oil (you can see them floating on top in your vids). The trick is to stir the sauce so that you get more of the peanut sauce than the chilli sauce. Yes the chilli oil on its own is quite shocking to the taste on its own. Satay is one of the best loved food around. Enjoy..............
You're my official favorite comment, for explaining why mine might have tasted spicy! 😂 That makes sense - thank you!
Thx for the great video. Last time I stayed in Singapore with my 2 girls. Theyre adults now so I don't have to take them with me. Thinking of going in September October. Looking forward to it. I'm part Asian but I hate spicy food. lol . Loving your videos x
Apparently, watch out for the satay sauce! 😂 Someone said if we had stirred them, they wouldn't have been as spicy. Enjoy your trip and thanks for watching our videos!!
Lovely video.. Well done..
But you missed the SOUTH Indian food experience..
ASian food are lots there.
Shoot! Next time!
If you like satay, its also available in Indonesia. Though, their version of it might be slightly different.
I believed that the egg tarts were a version of the Portuguese pasteis de nata, created by an English baker in Macau to cater to local taste. It eventually spread to Hong Kong and Singapore.
I love how they're all over! :)
Its very much interesting to see singapore from a tourist point of view. Singapore is such a small place you could probably explore all of it within a couple of days. To challenge your spicy taste buds, you guys should try chili crab or black pepper crab, to go with local spicy spinach and rice. There are countless of free monuments along merlion park. Sentosa is good place to visit, so is also japanese gardens. Most tourists who come to Singapore enjoy these fun and tranquil places, and the view is really worth it from the top of CE LA VI, Marina Bay Sands. Have fun and enjoy your time in Asia. Wonder whats next on the iternary = > Bali ?
You didn't feel the satay was a test enough for me/Heather?! 😂😂😂 Imagine what a real test would do? Lol the crab sounds 😍 amazing though! Bali sounds like a great idea... 😉😉😉
@@TalesFromOurPocket Hehe 😋 Yes, Don't worry there's plenty of lime juice n sugar cane nearby. Yes, Bali is awesome just a 2.5 hour flight from Singapore to Bali, I was just there a month ago. 2 Days in Bali won't cut it though you need atleast 5 to 7 days to explore most of what Bali's gotta offer, n there will be lots of walking. Wear some Good sneakers 😉 everywhere. Bali you have to try roast pork, babi guling and try local Indonesian cuisine. You got to plan like a day each to explore each side of Bali. Many friendly local drivers to bring you safely to tourist spots, if you need a recommendation, awanprasetya driver from Kuta Bali, 082236606374 here you go. Must see spots as a couple, Kintamini Mountains, look out for those fluffy mountain dogs only found there n fresh fruits with an amazing view of an active volcano and lake. Sunset Dinner by the beach at Jimbaran, Monkey forest and local art culture scene in Ubud, if you're up for it you can even get a Balinese palm reading. The rice terraces at Alas Harum are amazing n you can try the extreme swing there in the forest. Natural and secret waterfalls. Lembuyang Gates of Heaven Temple in east of Bali, along with virgin beach is fun n tranquil. Divers head out to north of Bali for some amazing scuba n snorkeling adventures, if you're lucky you can see lava trickling down the mountains at night. There are plenty of beach clubs to wind down n chill in Bali especially in Changgu, gotta visit Finn's or Potatoe Head. Both provide different atmosphere, party vs more cozy quiet music by the beach. Bali is magical place, it just wants you exploring more n more of it everyday. Check out some of my photos n videos on Instagram Sooria_Enjoys_Life... free publicity announcement. But seriously if you're in South East Asia, you should check out Bali Indonesia as well as Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines and Cambodia. All amazing n cheap tourist destinations. Enjoy your time in South East Asia.
you can always ask for less spicy or no spicy. they may have that option. Awesome video!
Sure, now I find that out. 😂😂 Thanks!!
This episode was AWESOME, you two!
Heather: “It tastes like peanuts and cumin… and FIRE”
Bill: “That was pretty pathetic, honestly”
Loved that whole scene 😂 The ‘Wall Mart’ clip too… that type of thing is so common in Asia, it’s hilarious.
We're glad you caught the Wall Mart! We laughed pretty hard at that. 😂 Yeah, I am such a spice wimp and Bill is such a champ! 😂😂
Hey it's one pack wanderers! Do you guys know each other? You guys could do a collab somewhere
@@eat.sleep.symphony1555 we have come close to being in the same place at the same time but it hasn't worked out yet! I'm glad you like their videos - we do, too! ❤️
@@TalesFromOurPocket Well, it was a "hole in the wall" store. lol.
I went back in March n ate Boon tong kee boneless chicken it was fantastic a set with mushrooms, vege chicken n soup for about S$11 for the whole set at compassvale They have branches all over Singapore
With mushrooms?! That sounds amazing. We both love 🍄! I'll mark down that name - thanks!
Don't know if you're still in Singapore, but I recommend the pandan chiffon cake at Bengawan Solo. It's a cake shop you can find in different locations, including Changi airport. So good.
That sounds delicious! I'm always down for trying some cake. 😁
Stunning and awesome 4K 😎🇸🇬👍
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Out of nowhere at 1:07 you filmed my professor painting! X'D
No way!! He was very nice when we asked if we could film him and use it. 😁 I hope he's a good teacher - we really loved his painting!
Genuine Portuguese tart can easily be found in Singapore too.
Loved your travel videos
Thank you!! ❤️
I hope you tried sugar cane juice as it’s a local favourite.
Also I noticed that you dipped satay in the green sauce which is meant for the seafood. Satay is meant to dip in peanut sauce which you also did.
Glad that you enjoyed.
We didn't try the cane juice - next time! 😉
And I live in Singapore so I know all the good places
Nice video and welcome to Singapore! Fun fact: That "batman building" Parkview Square, has a top ranking bar called Atlas Bar and I think a free art museum too.
Oh I don't recall the satay stick without the sauce has any spice in it hmmm. I feel bad but it's hilarious to see someone who cannot take a bit of of spice vs another LOL. To most of us the peanut sauce with the satay tastes mostly towards the sweeter side, spice is just minimal.
I'm a wimp!! 😂 😂 The batman building is beautiful! Is it called that because it looks like it could hide his batcave?
It's called the Gotham City building or batman building because there are statues near the top of the building that resembles a building out of a batman movie.
Welcome to Singapore 🇸🇬
Thank you!!
I like your overlay of Muslim prayers
Thank you! We don't understand what's being said, but we love how they sound. 😊
Welcome to Singapore! Enjoyed your amicable disposition in the video.
Gosh, thank you very much. 😊
At Kampong Glam try the murtabak at Zam Zam just across the road from the famous mosque
If you reckon a Satay is hot do not eat curries in Penang. The only food that I found was extra spicy was the Indian Curries etc.
Thanks for the tip!! 😊
Welcome to Singapore!!! ❤❤❤
Thank you!
Love this! Welcome to Singapore and I hope you had a great time here. If you’re still here, be sure to check out Katong Boneless Chicken Rice and Katong Laksa!
Thank you!! We aren't in Singapore right now but I'm marking that down for next time (and there will be a next time!).
Really great Vlog guys!! Thanks for making it!
Thank you and it was our pleasure! 😊
Great video! Looking forward to seeing if you explore more of Asia.
Thank you!!
Full support
Thanks!
Lau pa sat is simply Hokkien for "Old Market". The food there now is for tourists and hippies. The older generation find the food not of good standard. Even Pasat is a borrowed word from malay, which is "Pasar" for market.
It worked for these two tourists! 😂
The cast iron that built this Lau Pa Sat came all the way from Glasgow Scotland.
Great video on Singapore. I’m looking to visit later this year in between my trip to Bali, so this was really helpful!
Awesome! It seems to be a popular stop on the way to Bali. 😉😁
@@TalesFromOurPocket Opposite way round for Aussies. Singapore or Bangkok ( or Dubai) are popular stop offs on the way to Europe.
love your editing
Thank you!
Even us locals can’t take the heat right now, its unbearably hot and humid
We do feel better hearing that. 😉
Kampong Glam is ig-worthy.
Right??
Living in the gulf now makes me miss the rains in Singapore..and chicken rice!
I don't blame you for missing either one!
Why do you miss the rain here?
@@pingyentan3114 well if you lived in the Gulf region for awhile you will know that its dusty, hot, more dusty and no rain. To be exact no rain at all for 365 days
I love Singapore so much to see. Great vlog.
We agree!! Thank you!
I hope you went to the top of MBH especially at night, it's mind blowing.
We didn't. Next time!!!
You could get pastel de nata or Portuguese egg tarts as they are known in Singapore, at KFC too. They are pretty good I must say.
No kidding - at KFC?! Wow!
Oh ya totally forgot about KFC's. Yes theirs are great.
Local here. You ate the satay with the wrong sauces! The prawn dipping sauce was the green and the spicy chili combo sauce. The Satay sauce was the peanut sauce alone to be eaten with the raw onions and cucumber to temper the sweet tartness and salty mix. The wife has a good palate, she was right on the Rice in the Chicken rice had ginger, garlic, pandan(regional plant leaf for smells), salt, vegetable oil. The Portuguese egg tart you had was brought over by them decades ago and its a spin on the original recipes with the local talent/tastes. Singapore is a food haven and Melting pot. As with all food, they are calibrated for local palates to sell better for profits. Wise choice that you took the week here instead of just 2 days. As you will be travelling 11 timezones and missing out on the food jewels just a step away after thousands of miles of travel. Hope you get a local foodie friend to bring you around on your next trip!
Hahaha, trust us, you're not the first person to point out we messed up the sauces! 😂 There is usually pandan in the rice? Interesting! We enjoyed trying the food there!!
@@TalesFromOurPocket Again, excellent palate. Its wrapped in pandan in a special design. In Malay weddings a fancier colored version(no pandan leaves used) is used as decorations. Glad to hear you loved the food! You two barely scratched the surface of the food scene here!
Hi great video series on singapore. Do you recommend needing alot of cash or do the majority of markets and restaurants accept card?
Thanks! We did need more cash than we expected. A lot of hawker stalls only take cash. Most restaurants took cards (and any major attraction).
Welcome hope you guys had a great time..You can take day trip to Malaysia too…. U can actually walk there from Immigration in Woodlands and enjoy the view
Thanks!!
You guys should visit a Housing and Development Board aka HDB unit if you have a chance. Have a taste of how majority of Singaporean living standard is like.
That would be really interesting!
It's a pity that you did not take lunch at Singapore Zam Zam when you went to Kampong Glam. Their Murtabak is very good. It's a place I always visit during my trips to Singapore. Fun to watch your video.
I'll mark it down for next time. Thanks for the recommendation!
Could always just eat the satay without the peanut sauce. The meats are quite flavourful as they are, and some sauces tend to be oily. But the best way to eat it is with the sauce, maybe just dip a tiny bit and not dunk the meat into the sauce.
Yeah, the full dunk was definitely part of my problem (the other part being my spice wimpiness). 😁
The peanut sauce is for the satay, and the spicy sauce is for the prawns.
Dang it, I think we got that wrong. 😂
One of Singapore most iconic structure: a flying cruise ship hovering over a hotel indefinitely. 😁😁
Right? 😂😂😂
No Singapore Sling?. 😎
Hahaha, I know! Next time!
glad that u enjoyed Singapore so far! haha
Thanks!
Hi! There are Portuguese egg tarts available in Singapore! Seems like the one you ate was a normal egg tart as the tart shell is different from the Portuguese egg tart 😁 Thank you for coming to Singapore! Hope you enjoyed it here!
We loved Singapore so very much! What an amazing place. 😍 Next time, we'll make sure we find a Portuguese one!!
We follow your vlog. Didn't get to say welcome to Annecy but now we can say welcome to Singapore. We live in both places. Don't forget to visit botanical garden. 🙂
No kidding - how cool! Also, lucky you to split time between two beautiful cities!!
@@TalesFromOurPocket thank you. Enjoy your time in Singapore.
I think I saw you guys at changi airport terminal 3 this morning. I wasn't sure so I didn't come to say hello. Looking forward to seeing your next adventure.
@@j.t1682 That was indeed us! You should have said hi! 😊 I hope we were behaving. 😂😂
@@TalesFromOurPocket absolutely. Did you guys enjoy your trip to Singapore? Hope the weather wasn't too much for you.
wellcome to thailand too.
We look forward to visiting Thailand sometime! 😊