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Mee soto and Soto ayam

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Mee soto is a spicy chicken noodle soup commonly found in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. Mee means noodles. The spiciness depends on how much black-ish color chili you put in your noodles. This hot chili topping is optional, to add zest to the taste. If you have been to Indonesia, you probably would have come across soto. Soto originates from Indonesia, which is a soupy dish of broth, meat and vegetables. Simple yet delicious. Mee soto The main ingredients of mee soto are yellow Hokkien noodles, bean sprouts and slices of chicken ( ayam ) sprinkled with fried shallots and some mint leaves. The soup or gravy contains coriander and lemongrass that gives it a unique fragrant smell and taste. The noodles may also come in thinner rice vermicelli type. Mee soto can be found in many hawker centres or food courts and sells for between $3.50 to $4.50. This noodle is usually sold by Malay stall holders. Cheap, spicy, good and tasty! The yellow noodles are similar to the ones in mee rebus ,...

Free Outdoor Fitness Corners, Budget Gyms and Therapeutic Gardens in Singapore

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Singapore is packed with free outdoor fitness corners, therapeutic gardens, and ultra-cheap public gyms — no membership contract required. Whether you want to do pull-ups under the trees, jog along the beach, or lift weights in an air-conditioned community gym for the price of a kopi, this guide covers budget-friendly option across the island. Table of Contents 1. Free Outdoor Fitness Corners 2. Therapeutic Gardens 3. ActiveSG Gyms ($2.50/entry) 4. Community Centre Gyms 5. Safety & Comfort Tips 6. Quick Comparison 1. Free Outdoor Fitness Corners Fitness corners are all-weather, outdoor gym areas built by the government and located in nearly every housing estate and major park. Most are open 24/7 and feature elderly-friendly equipment — elliptical walkers, seated arm cyclers, massage rollers — alongside standard pull-up bars and suspension trainers. The best part? They are completely free. Manay of these fitness centres are located side-by-side wit...

Exploring the $2 stores in Singapore

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Budget Stores in Singapore: Daiso, Miniso & Beyond If you're hunting for affordable household essentials, beauty products, or quirky knick-knacks in Singapore, Japanese-inspired budget stores are a treasure trove. While the iconic "$2 store" era has evolved, these shops remain unbeatable for bargain hunters. 🏬 The Daiso Story: From $2 to $2.18+ Daiso Japan put the "$2 store" concept on the map in Singapore. For years, every item in the store was a flat $2 — from clothes hangers and drinking glasses to cleaning products, kitchen accessories, flashlights, stationery, travel gear, gardening tools, arts and crafts supplies, beauty products, socks, and phone cables. Even reading glasses were just two dollars. Current pricing (2026): Daiso Singapore now uses a tiered pricing system. Most items range from $2.18 to $5.30 , with premium products going higher. Whi...