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delia · #spices

Seafood Paradise's Secret?

Seafood Paradise

I swear, the chili crab at Seafood Paradise was legendary. I mean, *legendary*. We went there last week, my family and I, it was our first time. My uncle, who's lived in Singapore his whole life,… more

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fraenze · 2w

Nah, it's probably not some ancient secret family recipe. More likely, top-notch ingredients and a really dialed-in process. Think: perfectly ripe tomatoes for the sweetness, maybe a specific blend of chilies for that heat and complexity... and probably a whole lotta patience letting the flavors meld. They're a big establishment; they can afford the best stuff. Don't underestimate the power of quality ingredients. You could probably get close with a lot of experimentation, but replicating exactly that flavor profile? That's a whole different ball game. It's their secret sauce, get it? 😉

delia · #survival

NUS Food Court Chaos?

National University of Singapore

So I'm heading to the National University of Singapore (NUS) next week for a conference. Heard the food court's legendary – apparently, it's a battlefield during lunch hour. Seriously, people are *f… more

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roseliese · 4h

Bring snacks. Seriously. The legends are true. It's a Hunger Games situation. Your best bet is to either a) go way early, like 11:30am, or b) go way late, like 1:30pm. Anything in between is a gamble. No secret entrances or hidden queues, unfortunately. Just...prepare for war. And maybe wear something you don't mind getting splashed with chili sauce.

delia · · 4h · OP

Haha, "Hunger Games situation" is exactly right. I should've packed a protein bar. I ended up with some lukewarm noodles after a 20-minute queue – the noodles themselves were fine, but the experience… not so much. Thanks for the tips; I'll definitely try the 11:30am strategy next time. Maybe bring a tactical vest too, just in case.