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Oh...Thanks for the reply, thats a bit of a disapp...

2009-04-01T00:18:29.757+01:00

Oh...
Thanks for the reply, thats a bit of a disappointment...

From your post I've realised that the Chilli Crab day down in Brick Lane is what you're referring to...
What a shame.

@Anon,It wasn't exactly a full fledged Singapore D...

2009-03-26T13:24:37.438Z

@Anon,
It wasn't exactly a full fledged Singapore Day for a past few years. Organized by Tiger Beer, there were a couple of stalls pedalling Singapore hawker food that you can get for a mere fraction of the price back home.

Even so, the food was gone in just a couple of hours. A huge anti-climax.

I was thinking that perhaps a pink IC would get me some discount but no....

"@ECL, Will do. Look out for the post after Apr 25...

2009-03-26T12:33:09.157Z

"@ECL,
Will do. Look out for the post after Apr 25th! Is there any news about this back in S'pore?"

Not long back from Sg.
I only found out about this event from the stickers inside taxi's there.
Nothing about it here in the UK.
I didn't see any other reference for it.
I had to google for any further details.

And I'm sure the food will be free.

BTW,

@Miss Random, I heard it'll be free as well. A fel...

2009-03-20T07:03:46.016Z

@Miss Random,
I heard it'll be free as well. A fellow S'porean commented on that in a related post. (The link to that is at the bottom of this post).

Well, see you there then. :)

I may be wrong, but I believe the food that will b...

2009-03-20T00:57:52.373Z

I may be wrong, but I believe the food that will be served at Singapore Day will be free, so there isn't any premium you should expect to pay.

At least, that's what I think I read!

@LadyBanana, I'm sure they are just being cautious...

2009-02-19T23:26:48.036Z

@LadyBanana,
I'm sure they are just being cautious in their reply. If you're really keen to pop by, just get yourself registered and turn up on that day. I'm sure they'll never turn anyone away.

It's bad PR. :)

Seems a shame it's just for Singaporeans, might ha...

2009-02-19T19:00:48.520Z

Seems a shame it's just for Singaporeans, might have been nice to sample some of the food myself!

@CKas far as I know, the food will be free. hence ...

2009-02-14T22:56:56.385Z

@CK

as far as I know, the food will be free. hence the need for people to register and the emphasis on those who have registered to please turn up. imagine the logistic nightmare if its an open event? I would expect lots of queues though, so be warned! :-)

@ket, Hey, thanks for stopping by. YES!! I was ref...

2009-02-12T16:40:28.386Z

@ket,
Hey, thanks for stopping by.

YES!! I was referring to that satay stall that set up shop next to the multi-storey carpark just behind Oriental City. Not sure what's the name but will check out Puji Puji when I'm in that area. Thanks!

I've heard about Satay House but haven't tried it out. Heard the same about Awana as well. Argh... too much food and no time.

hello to blogger CK :-) not sure if its the same s...

2009-02-12T02:28:22.942Z

hello to blogger CK :-) not sure if its the same stall previously selling satay at Oriental City you are talking about, but the one I know has moved to Balls Pond Road at Islington, its called Puji Puji. I've been once and the satay is still good! They are the one who used to sell their satay outside the foodcourt area, as you walk into the shopping centre from the carpark.

another nice

@Joerup, Thanks for forwarding the link. I assume ...

2009-02-08T11:13:10.446Z

@Joerup,
Thanks for forwarding the link. I assume that you'll be bringing a party over as well?

I've never been to Surrey as well but most likely to be heading back on the day itself. You know what? I'm really surprised that people are flying into London just to attend the event. The allure of food... hmm...

@ECL,
Will do. Look out for the post after Apr 25th! Is

Thanks Sher ! Shared accommodation is a good idea...

2009-02-07T15:20:04.083Z

Thanks Sher ! Shared accommodation is a good idea.

I cant commit myself until mid April *sorry*. Am hoping hubby doesnt need to travel for his work in that time frame.

Looks like u r all geared up to take Chinatown by storm - haha. Me too btw.

>>CK!Yes! I have to meet up with so many of you th...

2009-02-06T19:17:05.122Z

>>CK!
Yes! I have to meet up with so many of you that I met over the net. And I need to get my cake dec supplies from London and of course my food ingredients!!!! No Chinatown here.. so I can only wish for events like this to make up an excuse to travel!! My fiance is going. He loves SG food! Hahah...

>>Dutchie!
A group of us are planning shared accommodation. Send me

@ Jenny Fletcher,Thanks for those priceless tips o...

2009-02-06T17:03:11.738Z

@ Jenny Fletcher,

Thanks for those priceless tips on lodgings n bus service :-)

@ CK,

As a showcase for Sg, it's still a great idea ! Would hv been perfect if they could package it - discount SQ flight from Schiphol to Heathrow, lodgings n of course 2 for the price of 1 on the wide range of Prima Taste ;-) Yes, yes, I'm asking too much but I'm hoping the organiser is

For those who asked about accommodation. Travelodg...

2009-02-06T14:42:00.831Z

For those who asked about accommodation. Travelodge is one of the UK's cheapest hotel chains, there are convenient ones at Kingston-on-Thames, Chessington/Tolworth and Leatherhead, all of which are a short car journey from Hampton Court. From the Kingston-on-Thames or Chessington/Tolworth ones, you can get a bus to Hampton Court.
I'm just wondering why this event was billed as London at all

well that's good then that we need not pay (it's n...

2009-02-06T11:43:52.546Z

well that's good then that we need not pay (it's not the money, it's just that I can't predict so far in advance my baby's mood!)..! :)

see you there then...?!

I mustr seem really strange for you to have an eve...

2009-02-06T11:35:24.998Z

I mustr seem really strange for you to have an event like this in a different country from your own. Do you think it is geared for expats like yourself or for promotion of Singapore as a toursit destination?

I can't imagine for one minute a British exhibition in Bulgaria!!

Yeah. That satay looks good. Reminds me of turni...

2009-02-06T10:04:07.082Z

Yeah. That satay looks good. Reminds me of turning off the Changi road for a stopover at the Katong stalls and some great nosh on the way somewhere back in the 60s. Don't suppose the stalls are still there now.

How nice to have Singapore food brought to you in ...

2009-02-06T07:07:58.886Z

How nice to have Singapore food brought to you in London! Take photos when you are there! I want to see what they offer and which hawkers went there.

Cool! Great to see all the buzz that's going aroun...

2009-02-06T06:54:58.731Z

Cool! Great to see all the buzz that's going around! Totally hate the registration part but hey, the chance to get some food, not to be missed! Heehee... Will b planning to stay there over the weekend since I have never been to surrey!

@SheR,Wait a minute, will you actually be flying h...

2009-02-05T22:18:30.497Z

@SheR,
Wait a minute, will you actually be flying here just for that day? :p

@Dutchie,
There's actually no need for you to be holding a S'porean passport to enter. In fact, I heard that there were more foreigners than S'poreans in past events.

In fact, I suspect, the event is meant for as a showcase for Singaporean cuisine than a treat for S'poreans.

Hey,

Wow! I can't believe that there's such thing as Si...

2009-02-05T21:45:28.696Z

Wow! I can't believe that there's such thing as Singapore Day over there.. Cool! :)

Thanks for bringing this to our attention!! :) I w...

2009-02-05T20:37:57.087Z

Thanks for bringing this to our attention!! :)

I wonder though, what the issue is with the registration, and the bit that follows "If you register as a group or family, kindly attend the event as a group or family.
Please note that you will not be able to change the registration details after submission."

For goodness sake... are they worried about terrorism and things like

CK, any tips where we can stay near Hampton Court ...

2009-02-05T17:20:30.012Z

CK, any tips where we can stay near Hampton Court without burning a hole in our pockets ? Sorry, London tends to give us THAT idea ;-o

Hubby suggested that if we dont get the e-tickets, we can still make a nice trip out of it bec there's so much to do in London n of course we gonna lug tons of goodies out of Chinatown ;-)

Sher, I'm trying to slip in - haha ! Reason being...

2009-02-05T17:16:20.033Z

Sher, I'm trying to slip in - haha ! Reason being that I dont hv an NRIC anymore n I'm not sure if they will give hubby n I an e-ticket using my dutch passport.

Will keep u posted :-)