My Queenstown 我爱女皇镇

MyQueenstown Team understands that there is no script in this Hokkien Opera as some of the actors are illiterate. Their team leader gave them an outline before the performance and distribute the characters. Unlike the popular getai shows, Hokkien Opera, according to Mr Lim, is declining. Younger Singaporeans are not willing to learn this form of opera because they do not understand the dialect. The team of performers at this particular opera show had met only for a few times a year during the Hungry Ghost Festival to practise. It is amazing they have delivered a tremendous performance.

Vivid expressions from the actors and actresses

Anna and Dee (Stage Names) are the female lead and male supporting lead (or jester) of this opera respectively. A jester is considered as a villain. Male leads are required to portray chaste and decent disposition while female leads are expected to portray their sentiments and love for their family and children. Both Anna and Dee are Hokkien opera enthusiasts and they have been performing for the past 10 years.

No one does Mee Rebus as well as Mr Asri. Located at Blk 49, Stirling Road, Mr Asri has been serving residents for the past XXX years. The gravy is thick, crunchy and marvellous. Sometimes it doesn't have to be fanciful. All it takes is a sincere bowl of Mee "Shiok" Rebus!

同心居 Shanghai Dim Sum has one of the most meaningful stall name. Likewise, every bite on the pork dumpling makes us feel happy and shiok! Mr Woo, the kind-hearted owner of the stall, has impressed us with his good service and good food for the past 20 years. When Commonwealth Avenue Cooked Food Centre closes next year, one could only miss his dumplings!

Some residents in Tanglin Halt prefer to grilled pork/chicken chop. Some residents, who aren't afraid of growing fat (like us), prefer the cutlet. Whatever the method, No.1 Western Food is definitely the best western food in Queenstown. P.S. Did you notice Mr Wang (the owner) throw away charred pieces of cutlet if he thinks he did not do a great job?

Hainanese Chicken Rice can be found in virtually every food establishment in Singapore. However, a palatable plate of chicken rice cannot be found so easily. In Blk 38, Commonwealth Avenue, Queenstown is home to one of the most recognised player in Singapore serving Hainanese Chicken Rice.

The Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore is the largest non-governmental organisations catering to the education, welfare needs of the Intellectually Disabled. Volunteers meet up regularly.

Mr Lim, 53, and his brother have been selling fried bee hoon for the past 40 years. They are opened from 6am to 2pm (except Monday) and took over the stall from their mother some years ago. His delicious bee hoon comes from years of constant reinvention and persistence on using fresh, superior ingredients.

Ridout Tea Garden was formerly known as Queenstown Japanese Garden. There were rows of shophouses and a KFC. After a $500,000 makeover, Ridout comprises of a single-storey eating house pavilion and a garden that is landscaped to have typically Japanese ponds and bridges. The old garden was built in the early 1970s and was razed in June 1978, resulting in $1 million in property losses. It was one of the focal points of the Queenstown estate offering shopping and recreational facilities.

Idiya and Dee are Queenstown residents living in Commonwealth Crescent ad visit Ridout Tea Garden once every month. They find the atmosphere relaxing and condusive for chats!