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The company that I am currently auditing is near Tanjong Pagar market and Maxwell market, both of which offer myriad food.

I spent 20 minutes queuing for fish head soup, recommended by channel U - at $4.00, it's on the pricey side. Soup was thick and nice, but lacked something compared to another stall at Alexander market. Till today, it is still ranked number 1 on my list as the best fish head soup. The rice noodles were not of a very good standard - it was powdery, perhaps overcooked and wasn't as smooth as I would have liked it. After a while, the taste of the soup was too overwhelming - I got a little sick of it, akin the feeling one gets after eating too much of cream sauce pasta. My verdict: at best 6/10. for the waiting time and price, it's not THAT worth it. Once you've tasted the best, the second best tends to pale in comparison.

Nasi Lemak at Tanjong Pagar Market today - one of the few remaining markets that remain cheap and good, it's old facade and that old world charm. Though renovated, this two storey market, with a wet market one the first floor, still offers cheap and good food. The nasi lemak stall that I patronised is the oldest, and apparently, its owners are distant relatives of my senior whom I'm currently attached.

Nasi lemak as a set came in $1.50 and $2.00 options, but I gave in to temptation and went ahead with the $3.00 edition. Here's what I got - a big plate of rice, with otah, chicken wing, egg, a piece of fried chicken and fish. Quite a lot of stuff piled onto a round green plate. The rice did not possess a strong taste of coconut, which may suit those who prefer something that is not too overpowering, with a tinge of taste; almost like a game of hide and seek, which leaves you wanting more. There was a long queue, but waiting time was limited as the owners were efficient; adept at cutting, frying and so on with an added advantage of pre-selecting most dishes for their customers which cuts down time on selection. Overall, I give it 7.5/10

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Everyone's leaving for greener pastures. Doing follow-up with Zepeng and Kenneth has been a great eye-opener and learning experience. Though I tagged along to support Zepeng, I think I was the one who was being followed-up. Nonetheless, I have been greatly encouraged by the support that both of them have given me and it's sad to say goodbye to Zepeng, whom I just beginning to know better. Ah well, all the best to this brilliant GEPer whom I'm sure will definitely fly in the land Downunder. I look forward to free consultations. :)