(photo courtesy of Flikr) This weekend felt like i was getting back in touch with my oriental heritage..
Saturday saw us taking a trip to China Mall in Mayfair to do some budget shopping before swinging past the Oriental Plaza for some material swatches for my sister's latest fashion piece.
Even the Plaza has been infected with soccer fever by displaying huge soccer balls in the bazaar (wish i had my camera with me) it was a bit strange i must admit but props to management for feeling the fever :)
After 4 hours of spices and the smell of plastic it was a relief to sit down in a familiar setting at Swallows Inn in the original China Town on Commissioner. Thankfully they have finished with the pavement renovations so we didn't have to tip-toe to the entrance through the mud.
NOTE: Swallows Inn makes THE BEST crispy garlic beef and bo bart soup.. yum...
(photo courtesy of urban joburg)
The best thing i love about Swallows Inn is that it is in the basement of the building known as The United Chinese Club (1947/8) which was designed by Wilhelm Pabst. We learnt about him in varsity and if you really look at the building you will note that it is beautilfully tiled in blue and has features of adding and subtracting to balance the sides... it really is a heritage building as well as a reminder of how advanced we once were with regards to keeping up with architectural trends during the time. The story of Pabst is also a sad and interestng one for those who have heard it.
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