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Chye Seng Huat Hardware Coffee Bar On A Sunday Afternoon

Singapore: Chye Seng Huat Hardware Coffee Bar On A Sunday Afternoon – Also known as CSHH is coffee roaster Papa Palheta’s flagship store in Singapore which in Malaysia, there’s also one cafe – PULP by Papa Palheta in Bangsar that is also part of its family.

As one of the most popular coffee houses in Singapore, Chye Seng Huat Hardware was in the list of my first cafe hopping’s itinerary. Well, I maybe too late into checking out this place, but it’s always late then never.

Singapore has sort of became my second home which I visit very frequently at least once a month. Cafe hopping in Singapore had been one of my to-do activity whenever I am there. Last Sunday’s afternoon was to check out this hardware shop turned cafe. A little bit of Google shows that CSHH was one of the first “integrated concept” cafes consisting a roastery, workshop, coffee tasting room and a store – all under one roof.

Although it’s accessible by MRT, but the hot weather just forced us to take the cab to the place. We were greeted by the original hardware shopfront but the main entrance is on the side. Interior amazed me a lot with a central communal coffee bar/preparation/cashier/seating. The industrial/modern setup is cozy and hipster enough for you to Instagram all day long.

It was a good escape out of the scorching humid weather of Singapore and the Cold Brew did chill and spice up the day!

Chye Seng Huat Hardware

150, Tyrwhitt Road,
Singapore 207563.

Close on Mondays. Open other days from 9.00am.

June 7, 2016
Thaipusam in Penang, 2016

Thaipusam in Penang, 2016 – Haven’t been to Thaipusam for many years, the last time was like 6 years ago that I went to join the rituals of throwing coconut to cleanse the road with coconut water for the devotees.

It was a great one, visiting the Thaipusam area at Waterfall Road on the 2nd day of Thaipusam holy festival and it was crowded as usual. Getting up to the top of Waterfall Hill Temple (long name ahead!!! – Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple) was tiring yet exciting because the view from the top was so good, not to mentioned the air was cooler up there.

Not a Hindu, but still did a prayer at the temple for good health and good wealth. Getting back down ended my journey at the Thaipusam festival. Will do a more thorough Thaipusam experience next time!

March 7, 2016
Short (Night) While At Hin Bus Depot

Short (Night) While At Hin Bus Depot – Brought a couple of friends to visit the former bus depot turned art gallery in downtown George Town to check out the place and found some interesting installation at site. Realised that shots from a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 are quite good!

January 13, 2016
Moh Teng Pheow Nyonya Kuih & Canteen

Moh Teng Pheow Nyonya Kuih & Canteen – Tucked in a hidden alley, there lies a traditional nyonya kuih making kitchen. A deep tour pass the kitchen showcases an old school setting of tables and chairs that resemble a typical grandma’s kampung house. Greeted by two young and lovely owner of the ‘canteen’, we sat down by the air well away from the direct scorching sun ray. We picked this place instead of the inner air-conditioned dining hall to get myself closer to the wonderful architecture of a Penang’s shophouse.

People would hardly know about this place without a proper signage except introduction from friends. I’ve get to know about this through the newspaper and wallaaaaa, I was here for lunch. Nyonya kuih, Nasi Lemak & Asam Laksa were the food for 3 of us. Nasi Lemak was old school style as describe from my parents, just the authentic sweet fragrant nasi lemak compliment with spicy sambal, spiced shrimp and fish. Asam Laksa on the other hand had a very sweet and sour sensation which the thick laksa noodle was lovely to blend with the soup. Not much of a comment for the kuih as I am not a kuih lover, but they are similarly good.

Pricing was not cheaper than hawker centre, but reasonable to my wallet. Well, I’ve found a gem in town after a year of opening!

Jalan Masjid (Off Chulia Street), 10200, Georgetown, Penang.

*The small alley cum carpark beside Sky Hotel where the famous Char Siew Rice Stall is housed.*

Business Hours: 10 am to 5 pm. Closed on Mondays.

Contact Number: 6012- 415 2677
Kuih Nyonya Moh Teng Pheow Facebook Page

January 13, 2016
Life After Study

Life After Study – It’d been a while since I’ve been writing on this blog filled with wonderful memories of mine and how are you people who are still frequent this website, or actually there’s no one here anymore? I do see some occasional visitor now and then on my statistic; if you are looking for new content, I am sorry, but thank you for stopping by. Yes, you and you and you who told me that you came to my blog and found nothing updated recently. That brings me here to write something up.

Life is, busy, filled, and pretty much occupied all the time ever since I’ve completed my honours degree 15 months ago and started indulging into the working life. Stress is inevitable, but I am kind of into the busy working life, I do not hate it. I find that life changes tremendously after getting into college, especially putting myself into full-time working mode after graduation. Like, I do not felt like socialising as much as before, and spending more time on the Internet chilling around. I tend to spend more time with people and friends who are closer to me, it’s just different now.

Work and personal improvement is so much of my priority right now and acquiring knowledge and brain storming ideas are part of my past times. Blogging like before is so much not of my thing right now, but I am not giving up by paying my domain and server every year! But of course, I don’t think many people will want to read blogs with personal ramblings like this because selfie of beautiful ‘influencer’ ‘sharing’ products-sponsors-review-event are the thing right now. Haha, no offence and I do follow many of you.

Well, not gonna be long-winded here. It’s just a sudden random kicks to write something up and bye. Happy Chinese New Year. Yeah. Yo.

January 12, 2016
Still Moving, Still Kicking

Still Moving, Still Kicking – People changes from time to time, it’s hard to define one-self from the beginning or set a long-term goal for one. I prefer one to set a short term goal, achieve it and keep setting the short term till you reach something else because everything is changing day-by-day; your thoughts, your views and your perceptions on everything. That’s what ‘growing up’ means, I guess.

I am not ‘gung-ho’ in blogging like during my high school time, which I craved for the attention, at the same time enjoyed sharing content. As time goes on, laziness struck in, filled with busy work, interest diverted, or I was lacked of persistence to continue to writing. I would just say, thing’s changed. It’s 2015 and I am 23 years old, I could say a lot of things have changed, or in a better words, upgraded. Looking back in the good-ol-time and indulging in it doesn’t make things moving, I prefer making today and tomorrow better and fullest.

Well, just a simple Sunday writing that is telling myself that I am still moving and kicking hard although I’ve not been writing or social media-ing like before. That’s another way of life, yeah.

July 12, 2015
Guan Yin Dan – The Goddess Birthday

Interestingly, the goddess of mercy or Guan Yin Ma has 3 birthday in a year and today is the last birthday of the year. I do not know why the goddess has three birthday, someone please share with me the story please? Haha.

October 12, 2014
Chester: Hidden Gem In The Northwest England

Chester: Hidden Gem In The Northwest England – I had no idea that northwest England has such a beautiful place other than the modern skyline and cultural city of Liverpool. 45 minutes of Merseyrail ride out of Liverpool is the city of Chester, filled with black and white Tudor buildings, ancient Roman ruins and surrounded by city walls.

When I visited Chester, it was like the 5th cities I’ve visited in UK (after Newcastle, Edinburgh, London, Manchester & Liverpool) and to my surprise, the architecture of the little town was beautiful. Interestingly, Chester is a town that’s popular with British tourists, but virtually unknown to most foreign tourists. It’s not surprise that Asian is hardly seen on the street.

It’s a small town, you can finish touring the place in half a day, but there’s some interesting activities to do too, like visiting to the Chester Zoo, checking out the Chester Race and rowing down the River Dee. So is it worth visiting Chester? Absolutely, if you’re going to be in Manchester of Liverpool, you can easily get to Chester from there!

July 9, 2014
Liverpool: A Walk In City, Cheshire Oaks & Albert Dock

Liverpool: A Walk In City, Cheshire Oaks & Albert Dock – It was another short trip to Liverpool after spending a short while at Manchester. Since Liverpool is so near to Manchester, about 45 minutes of train ride, it would be a waste not to visit this beautiful city in the North West of England. Didn’t really know anything about Liverpool at first, all I know was the Liverpool Football Club, Anfield Stadium and Cheshire Oaks Shopping Outlets, that’s all. I never know that it’s quite gorgeous, full of history and culture and Beatles, the band was originated from Liverpool.

Fun fact was that the Chinese Arch at Liverpool’s Chinatown is the largest in the UK, and a friend who is living in Liverpool told me the Chinatown is literally a dead town in the morning which only comes alive at night. LOL. Albert Dock and the city was interesting enough to makes me felt very happenings and the view across Mersey River just reminds me viewing Butterworth from George Town. Although it was just a day in Liverpool, it was still a fun one!

June 28, 2014
Manchester: Piccadilly Garden, Town Hall & Chinatown

Manchester: Piccadilly Garden, Town Hall & Chinatown – In February, I went to Manchester for a very short while, a day spent but didn’t really visit much places. It was like a business trip to me as it was to attend some conference event. Though, I still managed to walk passed some cool places in the city like the Piccadilly Garden, the Town Hall & Chinatown.

Whenever one heard of ‘Manchester’, the names of Manchester United, Manchester City & Old Trafford Stadium will come to mind. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to visit any of the famous football clubs! Sad, but still the day in Manchester was still fun meeting up with a Penang friend and also checking out a new place in the UK. If were to compare with Newcastle, I would say Newcastle is more a small town, and Manchester is a small city. There’s no such thing as big city in UK except London, maybe Glasgow too. At least, in Manchester, you would still see people walking on the street, but not in Newcastle.

Few more weeks left for me living in the UK and I don’t think I have any more opportunity to visit Manchester anymore. But if I have the chance in the future, I still want to visit Old Trafford Stadium and check out the Salford Quay, and also have a good Chinese food at the Chinatown as I’ve read that Manchester has the most Chinese population in the UK. Yeah?

The Wheel of Manchester! This photo was taken the next day before I leave Manchester. =D

Chinatown that was really quiet but has more shops compare to Newcastle. No doubt, London has the most happening Chinatown.

The famous Manchester Town Hall.

Oh, my street – Nicholas Street.

Genting Casinos are all over in UK.

A tram station that looks like a subway station.

June 27, 2014

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