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October 29, 2014 By cheryl

Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall (Singapore): New-School Hawker

Ah Sam Cold Drink StallI’m generally skeptical of “It” places. The more anyone tells me I simply must try this restaurant or that bar, the less inclined I am to make the journey.

Recently in Singapore, Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall has been the name on many lips. This speakeasy-style bar in touristy Boat Quay has been foisted on me in many a discussion when the topic of boĆ®tes has arisen. So naturally, I’ve resisted.

That is, until I found myself in Boat Quay this week, thinking of where to go next for a drink and a bite. With Ah Sam just around the corner, I thought, why not …

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Filed Under: Asian, Boites, Cocktails, Comfort Food, Singapore, Snacks, Tales From the Road Tagged With: Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall, Boat Quay, Cocktails, Har cheong gai, Hokkien Mee, Sam Wong, Singapore

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