友情 Friendship

为了
相遇茫茫人海的缘分
相识相知相护冷暖
无瑕的心灵

为了
珍惜一份纯洁的友情
阳光的激励鼓舞的
相惜的挚情

为了
守护一份朴素的情感
洒脱无拘轻松从容
互重的真心

为了
捍卫一份坚贞的情谊
只有期待没有负担
同在的初心

友情
有情众生至上的情操
没占有羡慕嫉妒恨
尽相互扶持

友情
没大爱的轰烈深邃
没情爱的细语缠绵
没亲情的唠叨牵挂
只会有
清澈纯净温久芬芳

c.h.e.f andy

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published on 3.3.2024

my english translation 👇🏻

Friendship

for
chance meeting by fate in a vast sea of humanity
getting to know, understand, and support each other through thick and thin
with flawless hearts

for
cherishing a pure friendship
of sunny disposition, with inspiration and encouragement
treasuring each other deeply

for
guarding and protecting a plain simplicity sentiment
being carefree, unbridled, relaxed, and composed
with mutual respect and sincerity

for
defending a steadfast bond
pleasure of expectations without any burden
staying true to the first innocence together

friendship
is the supreme sentiment for sentient beings
devoid of possessiveness, envy, jealousy, or hatred
always supporting each other

friendship
does not possess the grandeur and profundity of universal love
does not possess the tender and lingering whispers of romantic love
does not possess the nagging, care and devotion of family love
there will only be
clear, pure, warm, enduring, and fragrant bonds

Noboribetsu Onsen 登别温泉

登别温泉
北海道温泉之乡
坐落活火山日和山脚下

温泉酒店度假村
芙蓉舘遍温泉池
特色酒泉药矿泉
户外室内露天池

登日和山
穿行丛林岩石间
俯瞰整个山脉和温泉区

徒步登山爽视野
自然山景心神悦
户外探索体生态
银杏树林郊野餐

游地狱谷
著名地质景观
火山喷发形成的地热区

热气腾腾地热景
蒸汽喷泉硫磺池
奇特地貌岩浆石
大汤沼川泡足汤

浸泡温泉
提升免疫系统
促进血液循环新陈代谢

休闲放松泡温泉
泉水矿物益养生
舒缓肌肤关节痛
减压焦虑安睡眠

c.h.e.f andy

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published on 2.3.2024

my english translation 👇🏻

Noboribetsu Onsen

Noboribetsu Onsen
Hokkaido’s famous onsen town
located at the foot of the active volcano Mount Hiyori

hot spring hotels and resorts
Noboribetsu Grand Hotel with numerous onsen pools
special sake, medicinal and mineral onsen
outdoor, indoor and open-air onsen pools

climb Mount Hiyori
hike through forests and rocky terrain
overlooking the entire mountain range and onsen area

hiking up the mountain for fresh rewarding views
natural mountain scenery delights the heart and mind
outdoor exploration for ecological experience
picnicking at the ginkgo tree forest

visit Jigokudani (hell’s valley)
famous geological landscape
geothermal area formed by volcanic eruptions

steaming geothermal landscapes
steam vents and sulfur ponds
unique geological formations and magma rocks
enjoy foot baths at the Oyunuma River

soak in the onsen
boost the immune system
promote blood circulation and metabolism

relax and unwind in onsen
mineral-rich waters promote health
relieve skin and joint pain
reduce stress, anxiety, and improve sleep

思念挚友 (忆亡友(一))

昨日绿茶会友
特选寿司海鲜丼
同享美食欢庆生日
品茗论道慢酌轻尝
舒心
促膝倾谈

今两界相隔
曲不续茶渐凉
叹只留下蜡烛灰烬
惜人事易分求知音难
瞬息
物是人非

化疗无情摧残
痛直侵肺腑骨髓
梦入冰窖辗转难眠
虽胸怀吗啡贴剂
寝食
还是疾苦难当

昔日健步如飞
今举足艰难
身遭病魔蹂躏糟蹋
心存感恩宁静安详
憧憬
魂归天国

家人好友共聚一堂
前尘往事眼前掠过
美，暂如朝露晚霞
冬夜倦鸟
只盼
安息长眠

c.h.e.f andy

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published on 26dec2023

my english translation 👇

Missing Best Friend

yesterday friend get-together over green tea
special sushi and kaisen don
enjoyed delicious food and celebrated birthday together
tea tasting, philosophy discourse, slowly drink and lightly taste food
relaxing
sitting down for heart to heart talk

now separated in two realms
the song cannot continue, the tea gradually turns cold
sigh – that only the ashes of the candle are left
pity – people and things are easily separated, but seeking a bosom friend is hard
in a split moment
things still the same but people no longer

chemo destroys ruthlessly
pain penetrates the deepest part of the body
dream of being in an uncomfortable place, tossing and turning unable to sleep
even wearing a morphine patch on the chest
trying to sleep and eat
the illness suffering is unbearable

before, I walked as fast as flying
now, moving a foot is a struggle
the body is ravaged and ruined by illness
the heart is grateful, peaceful and serene
yearning
that the soul returns to heaven

family and friends gather together
past events flashes before my eyes
beautiful and short-lived like morning dew and sunset glow
a tired bird on winter night
just hope to
rest in peace

天若有情天亦老

天上人间两茫茫

不思量，自难忘
（从来都不曾想起，永远也不会忘记-酒缸倘买无）

天若有情天亦老

跨越时空共嫦娟

19.1.2023 （与世长辞）

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separated by heaven & earth ..lost..unable to connect..

so deeply etched unthinking unforgettable

if heaven were sentient it too will age & pass..unbreakable laws of nature..unmoved..unfeeling…unrelenting

leap beyond time & space to be together again

Joel bought 3pax lunch @ binomio a Spanish tapas place on 1.11.2022.^^

Joel bought 3pax lunch @ binomio a Spanish tapas place

the set lunch goes by courses = appetizer S$16 mains S$24 dessert S$7

yong seng doesn’t take beef so we skipped the beef tartar

had mushroom croquettes, leek tempura & cheese terrine with toast..

all good..I like cheese terrine best..leek tempura very good too..croquettes the usual fare..

for mains we had the squidink paella (2pax portion) & the white fish ( which was barramundi..

all very good standard..very tasty paella

seabass very good too

for dessert 2 orders of creme catalana..not my kind of dessert

c.h.e.f andy

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Binomio

Address:

20 Craig Rd, #01-02 Craig Place, Singapore 089692

Contact:

https://www.binomio.sg/menus-1

65570547

Opening Hours:

cheok mung bought 3pax lunch @ yan at national gallery

we had 2 set B one set A

soup was good standard very tasty good stock base 上汤

dimsum also good standard

cod & kurobuta were good too very competent

fried rice & yeemeen ok too competent

dessert was good ..the peach gum especially very refreshing not too sweet & more than competent

service ok except for the hk restaurant manager very wooden & not engaging not conversational very poor body language like turning away unwilling or unhappy to respond to queries..maybe had a bad day..it happens cut some slack maybe?

c.h.e.f andy

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Yan Restaurant at National Gallery Singapore 宴中餐馆

Address:

1 Saint Andrew’s Road #05-02 National Gallery, Singapore 178957

Contact:

http://yan.com.sg/our-menus/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=gmb-profile&utm_content=cta-menu&utm_campaign=yan-reservations

63845585

Opening Hours:

met with wai mun to discuss our forthcoming trip & book car on 28.10.2022.^^

went to dunman fc ..

Long Yuan (龍源) curry roast duck not open yet so we had joo chiat ah huat wanton noodles..

pretty ok but chilli different from usual though ok not bad also not among the best..

decided to tapao Long Yuan (龍源) curry roast duck afterwards as it was open.

really enjoyed the duck and curry very shiok!

c.h.e.f andy

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Joo Chiat Ah Huat Wanton Noodle

Address:

271 Onan Rd, Singapore 424768

Opening Hours;

Lisa bought lobster omakase @ douraku at park regis on 26.10.2022.^^

photo with sous chef eddie

good service by jasmine.

complimentary sake so so still good accompaniment for dinner.

oyster shooter was great.

pitan tofu also nice but did not have snow crab as in menu.

lobster sashimi good, fresh and sweet but really small serving for 2pax for such a priced menu.

sashimi was thick & big cut…otoro and akami were great..no rotate as in menu but replaced by sake belly and hamachi bother very good…

mini ikura uni don was excellent…uni was sweetened good serving…nego toro good…no lobster sushi as in menu…

no kurobuta as in menu..replaced by miso cod which was excellent and prawn which was bad…either not fresh but more likely poor preparation so prawn meat was mushy…not firm…

foie gras not the best…wagyu tagliata (sliced) should be better than saikoro (cubed) in menu..

somen was good tasty but not Japanese and not fusion, basically a good TungLok dish..

dessert jelly was nice but totally TungLok …chef eddie offer yuzu ice cream to make it more Japanese. lol!

service was good overall. some pointers to improve below-

douraku seating was bad in the concourse hallway like canteen, not ideal for this price omakase…we were going to not take the omakase & jasmine got us a proper table seating in TungLok restaurant.

I think its ok if change menu items however server should inform and explain..instead I asked why certain items on menu not served then chef Eddie came to explain…

we informed that it was birthday but restaurant didn’t offer anything…

c.h.e.f andy

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Douraku Sushi (Beside TungLok Seafood)

Address:

23 Merchant Road Lobby Level, Park Regis, 058268

Contact:

https://www.dourakusushi.com/

67219118

Opening Hours:

Lisa & children organised early birthday party on 22.10.2022.^^

& of course kk & nicole here too

Lisa bought alaskan crab & oysters.

Sulin & Ervin did the best uni ikura hotate caviar chilled capellini

sumin jian hong bought the sashimi.

aunty bes did the octopus calamari

wenyu did the excellent sous vide pangrilled oven tomahawk..quite an adventure & turned out bistecca standard

& thanks children for the presents ..just what I need for hiking & no more uncle sandals

very happy and memorable birthday!^^ 🙂

c.h.e.f andy

hian hai bought 4pax lunch @ sanrenxing – with tak meng, wai sing & hian hai..鸥鸟19.10.2022.^^

we had S$128 4pax set lunch & 30% eatigo discounts ..very good value indeed.

dishes all good..

小笼包competent

enoki salad starter good standard & refreshing

drunken chicken competent better than most

1/2 prawns with tanhoon very good

beer braised duck only dish mediocre underwhelming

deepfried fish head claypot soup was excellent supersweet – best dish for me!

damping noodles good

& spinach was very tasty with salted egg flavours

water chestnut jelly 马蹄糕 non descript

c.h.e.f andy

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San Ren Xing 三人行 – Thomson Plaza

Address:

301 Upper Thomson Rd, #01-122/123, Singapore 574408

Contact:

http://sanrenxing.sg/

69702128

Opening Hours:

Sunil & Linda bought 6pax dinner @ bistecca on 17.10.2022

sulin & ervin organised the dinner.

wonderful evening & sumptuous dinner..every dish was excellent great ambience too!

great ambience too…and unique them posters…

focaccia bread & olive tomato dip very good

pulpo (grilled octopus) very good standard tender & tasty

wagyu beef tartar good standard..

tuna steak also very good standard….

2 pastas both excellent..ragout busiate pasta also the agnolotti pasta both very tasty

& the signature t-bone florentine steak excellent bestest ..wonderful charred flavours seeet and tender steak

the sides spinach, mushrooms, charred cauliflower all very good.i like cauliflower best..

sticky date pudding pretty good too…

enjoyed very much the company and relaxed evening and great dishes…especially the Florentine T-bone steak….

c.h.e.f andy

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Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse

Address:

26 Mohamed Sultan Rd, Singapore 238970

Contact:

https://bistecca.com.sg/menus/

67356739

Opening hours:

lunch with vance @ heng heng bkt on17.10.2022.^^

either first time or like maybe 30yrs ago not sure if this the place

pork ribs ok good standard sweet and have bite not soft & sinewy..soup also nice..

not quite my favorite & I think my own better

trotters good standard too, right colour, texture, flavours…not bad really..

afterwards we had piccolo latte at old hen kitchen..not bad too…

c.h.e.f andy

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Heng Heng Bak Kut Teh

Address:

107 Owen Rd, Singapore 218914

Contact:

62924913

https://www.facebook.com/henghengbkt/menu/

Opening Hours:

jessie & wai mun bought 4pax dinner @ penang seafood restaurant on 14.10.2022.^^

flying noodles kind of gimmicky but done well and tasty…

rojak very good haekor, very tasty…

petai sambal very flavourful

ice vegetable salad with silver baits quite good

steamed 龙虎斑dragon garoupa excellent very fresh and sweet

chendol mediocre coconut tau huay very good

c.h.e.f andy

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Penang Seafood Restaurant

Address:

32 Aljunied Rd, Singapore 389817

Contact:

68413002

Opening Hours: