"Wu-hop' anyone?

Dance has always captivated me as an art form. A casual chat with a friend led to the very inspiration for the fusion dance form that I believe the younger generation will embrace or experiment in time to come.

"Wu-hop" is just an imaginary term that came up during this lively discussion on dance forms between the traditional chinese dance discipline against the catchy & expressive style of hip hop. What do "wushu" and "hip hop" have in common in the realm of dance you might think?

Both forms of sport exhibit dynamic and expressive movements, which lend themselves beautifully towards each other. A certain level of fitness is definitely required to be able to execute these challenging poses that try to assert a point or idea in a dance sequence.

In hip hop, you see gravity defying stunts in which "wushu-like" moves can be incorporated into the routine. The wushu moves will definitely add a different dimension of grace and power to the typically exaggerated moves of the expressive hip hop style.

Being the novice that I am in dance, I hope to explore both dance forms in time to come so that I may further ascertain if this new dance form/sport is ever going to take shape..should you have any comments to add or thoughts to share, I am all ears!

Hiphopfully yours
Dancewannabee

Kim Kim Kimchify...

My craving for kimchi has been reignited ever since my first visit to Kim's Family Food (aka Korea Restaurant or Han Guk Shik Dang) at the behest of a fellow foodie friend. She could only recall the street name "Lorong Kilat" as the only clue to locate this hidden gem amongst the many korean eateries that have mushroomed all over the island ever since the HALLYU wave from popular korean dramas and movies.

I have been revisiting this restaurant almost twice every week since. The array of side dishes are astonishing. Just 2 nights ago, my friend and I were served a total of 12 different side dishes (ahem - just for your info, refillable to your heart's content) even though we only ordered 2 main courses. Besides 3 types of kimchi, a variety of appetising side dishes that changes evert now and then is sure to whet even the most jaded of appetites.

Though I am not a big fan of barbequed meat, one can easily ask the waiter for vegetarian options. If you are a novice to korean food, then the following dishes are a surefire way to introduce you to the goodness and nutrition of korean cuisine without sacrificing on taste.

1) Kimchi tofu stew ($11) - tofu & seafood in kimchi soup. you can opt for pork if you are not keen on shellfish. vegetarian option comes with fresh mushrooms, "clouds ears" and more veggies. Perfect for 2 to share or for one very hungry girl. Comes with a bowl of rice. This hotpot arrives bubbling hot with super soft tofu chunks craddling a wobbly egg yolk on top, swimming alongside fresh chunks of mushroom,leek,and lots of other veggies.

2) Dolsot Bibimbap ($11) - freshly cooked rice topped with at least 5 different toppoings that include one meat and other veggies like shredded carrots, bean sprouts, cucumber


3) Seafood Pancake ($10) - A hefty portion for this price. It is a must try with juicy chunks of spring onion or leek sandwiched between a pancake batter that doesn't cloy your tastebuds even after the 5th piece. Dab it into the soya sauce condiment spiked with red pepper flakes and you have an asian pizza of sorts



Kim's Family Food/Korea Restaurant
17 Lorong Kilat
#01-06 Kilat Court,
Singapore 598139
Tel: 6465 0535
Mob: 8201 9745



Operating Hours:
Mon-Sat: 10am - 10pm
Sun: 5pm - 10pm



Take note restaurant is closed for a midday break like japanese restaurants. Call before you head down to restaurant is lunching after 2pm. Believe they reopen for dinner by 5 or 6pm.