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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 ,...

Forget about expensive gyms with their hard selling tactics and a place you are unlikely to visit more than twice or perhaps thrice in a year. You can always go for their free trials and then disappear unless they can convince you and then they also disappear. There are fitness centres or outdoor gyms in the parks and beaches across the island, and they are free. You can exercise and listen to the sound of nature at the same time or to the sound of kids playing if the fitness centre are next to a playground. You can find these exercise centres at MacRitchie Reservoir , at Punggol Waterway Park, at Pasir Ris Park , at Changi Beach and East Coast Park, and at practically in all housing estates. For many people the exercise corners are just a few steps away from their flats or apartments. No membership fee required. Public gym in the park Some of fitness centres equipment are meant for seniors which are great for the aging population here and we are already in the super-aged zone. There ...

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...