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Paddy Hills was the last cafe I visited with Mr Arse-Angel. But then, I did not associate the cafe with the nasty turn of event that followed our story later on. After all, I personally think Paddy Hills is one of the nice quaint cafes in Singapore (except when it’s crowded). Paddy Hills updates its menu quite often so it’s normal for certain dishes to be taken in and taken out from the menu especially during festive season. I did not see Kimchi Toastie (SGD 19) in the menu when I visited Paddy Hill earlier this year so I kinda wanted to try it. It’s basically a pastry item combined with local twist. The kimchi toastie is a danish loaf filled with house cured bacon, mozzarella, orange cheddar and it is served with a side of two onsen eggs. I wonder why most restaurants always give two eggs in brunch item. I suppose it’s to justify the price of the meal. And yet, I think two eggs are too much for me. The kimchi toast tastes pretty good though I wonder if it’s because I am a pastries lover by nature.

5. The Story of Kimchie Toastie, Paddy Hills

COPING UP

Between the end of that strange relationship and the approach of November, my life went on without a change. Each day would dawn without incident and end as it had begun. I was quite surprised with my own acceptance of the whole situation despite the fact that I still have no job. Work is after all the best way to occupy your mind from a failed relationship and when this avenue is not even listed as an option, one tend to wonder how to make oneself busy.

Making round from gym, food place and supermarket, that’s how my days pass one by one. With an occasional job application, whenever the opportunity arise.

I’ve taken up reading again after 8 years of neglecting any kind of books due to busy lifestyle. My brother has become a fan of Haruki Murakami and his books are weird. In a good way of weird. I have finished Kafka on the Shore and now in the middle of reading The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle. While none of Murakami-sensei’s stories end on a sweet sugary note, I find joy (and even consolation and acceptance) by reading them. I was kinda able to move on from my problem easier because of his storyline, especially in The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle.

A mystery indeed, a pleasant one.

Where to get Kimchi Toastie: Paddy Hills, 38 South Buona Vista Road, Singapore

Opening times: Monday to Friday 10.30AM - 10PM, Saturday to Sunday 9AM - 5PM, 6PM - 10PM

"Cause in a sky, in a sky full of stars, I think I see you."

Someone seriously just made Noona nearly choked on her food from laughing while reading a text on her phone. Since we had watched Coldplay while they played a gig two weeks ago, we had been texting each other lyrics from Coldplay's songs. But to be honest with you some of their song lyrics are not so easy to text. And yet we did it anyway with a lot of oh-oh-oh-oh or ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo and eh-eh-eh-eh. It's just hilarious it makes Noona laughed (and nearly choked at the same time). This sweet texting aside, Noona wonder where is this relationship is going. But she's just gonna enjoy the ride for now. :)

Anyeong! Sorry for the long #currently post but Noona can't help not posting that funny slice-of-life story of herself. Hahaha. Last Tuesday Noona was in dilemma on whether she wanted to work late or met her high school friends for a catch up session. But boss was away for half day external seminar so that means who-cares-about-showing-face-in-office day. And here we were at Chi-Bing for a yummy Korean meal.

Before dinner buddy texted Noona about Chi-Bing, she has absolutely no idea that there is such Korean restaurant at the Star. This is notwithstanding the fact that Noona visits the Star every Sunday for church service. The restaurant is located pretty hidden to be honest with you. In order to find Chi-Bing, you need to find District 10 first (i.e. Next door restaurant) and in order to find District 10 you need to make a circling way from inside the Star to explore the verandah section of the building and you will see Chi-Bing at the corner. My goodness.

Like many other Korean restaurants in Singapore, Chi-Bing offers food menu at two different prices (lunch and dinner). The price of the food is more expensive for dinner time as usual. Sad. But since there are three of us, we could order something which has big portion to share and that way, the price will somehow be cheaper. Hehehe.

One of Noona's friend is a very fond fan of a Korean dish named Budae Jjigae (Korean Army's Stew in English). Historically, this food become famous in Korea after Korean War as food has become scarce back then after the war. The U.S. Military shares surplus of food with the surrounding Korean people who lives near the base and guess what the surplus food are. They are spam, sausage and ham and the Korean cook these food together with kimchi and gochujang (red chili paste).

So yeah, this is how the modern interpretation of the Budae Jjigae. The main ingredients of spam and sausage are still the same but nowadays, more meat can be added inside the stew. In addition, ramen and rice cake are usually also added in the stew together with cheese as the toppings on top. Yummy for sharing under the rainy weather.

Budae Jiggae from Chi Bing at Star Vista

Chi-Bing staff gave us complimentary steamed egg because of our order of Budae Jjigae. The steamed egg must be consumed immediately while it is still hot. Otherwise it will not taste that good anymore. Customers are also allowed to take the side dishes as many as they want. The side dishes are kimchi, seaweed, macaroni pasta, and seasoned tofu.

Generally the Korean Army's Stew taste so so but Noona thinks there are potential with the other dishes served at Chi-Bing so she will probably come back to try out other stuff here.

Chi-Bing is located at:

#01-43/K4 The Stars Avenue

Star Vista

Nearest MRT: Buona Vista

Opening hours:

Monday to Friday 11.30AM - 3PM, 5.30PM - 10PM

Saturday and Sunday 11AM - 3PM, 5.30PM - 10PM

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6. The Story of Kimchi Toastie, Paddy Hills

Oink Noona: Chi-Bing, Star Vista