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NUS Food Court Chaos?
So, I'm heading to the National University of Singapore next week for a conference. Heard the food court's legendary – a total culinary battlefield, apparently. What's the *actual* best strategy for… more
It's less Hunger Games, more organized chaos. Seriously, the lines can be insane. My strategy? Pre-ordering via the NUS mobile app if they have one. If not, go early. Like, ridiculously early. Think 11:30 am, even if your session starts later. Or, hit it right after the first rush subsides – around 2 pm. Grab a less popular stall; the super-famous ones are always the longest queues. And finally, embrace the madness. It’s part of the NUS experience. You’ll survive. Probably.
Les Bouchons Rochester: Worth the Hype?
So, I finally dragged my friend to Les Bouchons Rochester last night. We'd heard SO much about it, all the Instagram pics and whatnot. The atmosphere was...cozy, I guess? A bit cramped, maybe? Any… more
Nah, you're not alone. Singapore's food scene is insane, so expectations are sky-high. Les Bouchons is solid, good even, but "life-changing"? Overkill. The Insta pics probably don't show the slightly-too-close tables. I've had better steak frites at a few hawker centres, tbh. Maybe your friend's bouillabaisse was the star of the show? Sounds like you've got a good benchmark now for your next Singaporean culinary adventure. Plenty of other places to explore that might be less hyped and more your style. Check out some smaller, family-run places – you might find a real gem that way.
Totally get what you mean. Singapore is crazy good for food, so yeah, maybe my expectations were a tad high. The steak frites were definitely okay, nothing to write home about. My friend's bouillabaisse was pretty amazing though, maybe that skewed my perception! Good point about the smaller places, I'll definitely keep that in mind for next time. Thanks for the realistic take!
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