Mos Burger, Singapore

While overseas, we saw several Mos Burger locations, a Japanese burger franchise. We could not pass up this opportunity because they don't have locations in the States or Canada.

At first glance, the restaurant looks like a Burger King. At menu's glance, BK would never put seaweed on a burger.

Seeing that it was a special occasion, we opted for the Ebi Rice Burger and Croquette. The burger arrived in a thin styrofoam envelope. We snacked on the shrimp patty sandwiched between soft rice disks with a sweet soy sauce. It was very delicate. As for the side, I don't know who can pass up a Croquette. When I saw it on the menu, I wondered why they were still serving French Fries. A Croquette is like a fried mashed potato. Yes, it was as wonderful as you could have ever imagined.

Ebi Rice Burger

Croquette

On top of Singapore... Flyer

Visiting Singapore without boarding the Singapore Flyer is like going to Chicago and not going up (Sears) Willis Tower. Singapore Flyer gives you a view of the city's most famous landmarks while becoming one itself. Opened in 2008, it is the world's tallest Giant Observation Wheel, until another city builds a taller one. The wheel is surrounded by 28 capsules and the capsules are loaded with passengers to bring them to the top of Singapore.

Looking cool and calm as he poses with the Singapore Flyer (two stories up).

A capsule has two long benches in the center for passengers.

A view of the capsule ahead of us.

A circular map. How fitting.

Less cool and calm once inside the capsule and only three stories up.

I love air conditioning.

Oh, boy.

Freaking out!

Singapore's Esplanade, or as the locals refer to it as, the Durian.

The colorful bleachers on left belong to the floating football stadium.

The Marina Bay Sands complex in the forefront and cargo ships in the back.

Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Temple

Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Temple is the largest religious complex in Singapore and among the largest in South-East Asia. That day we were met with very little breeze and battled heavy heat. I tried to remain as balanced as possible and thought of cool thoughts, but had to change shirts in the midst of our tour.

Enjoying the shade and beautiful stairs in back.

Walking around in his undershirt, after he gave me the shirt off his back.

Buddha McCain.

Bread Society Pastries

My weakness walked me right into Bread Society, again. What a great name. Carb Society could have worked, too. Bread Society is located in the basement of Ion Shopping Center and on my way back from the subway station, also located in the basement of Ion Shopping Center.

Blueberry with dill. I've never had this combination before, but it was delicious.

Sambal Chicken. Dressed.

Sambal Chicken. Naked.

Sambal Chicken. Tested.

Sambal Chicken. Tested.

The filling consisted of shredded chicken with heavy wine overtones.

Fish Balls and Noodles

When we weren't feeling adventurous with food in Singapore, we often relied on Fish Balls and Noodles to satisfy our hunger pains. The fish balls were fresh and bouncy. An order of noodles, fish balls and broth was less than US$2.00.

Fish balls, egg noodles, green onions and hot chili sauce.

Extra fish balls and tofu puffs.

Fish balls, green onions and rice noodle soup.

Clear broth with green onions.

When we weren't being adventurous with food, we often relied on Fish Balls and Noodles to remedy our hunger pains. An order of noodles, fish balls and broth was less than US$2.00.

Colors of Chinatown, Singapore

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple is located in Chinatown and dedicated to the "The Compassionate One" (Maitreya Buddha). We only had the chance to walk through the first floor, but there was plenty things to see.

A woman putting incense in a holder before entering the temple.

The first room we visited is called the Hundred Dragons Hall or Maitreya Hall.

The Hundred Dragons Hall led into the Universal Wisdom Hall - Avalokitesvara Hall.

Ready to present my offering.