5 Uniquely Singaporean ways of celebrating Joseph Schooling's Olympic gold Welcome home Joe Schooling! We hope you like your warm welcome in Singapore. The entire nation couldn’t be more proud of you and Singaporeans have taken it upon themselves to do things like recommend carrot cake stalls to you and clamour for your National Service deferment to show how much we love you. Here are five of the most enthusiastic responses we have seen to your feat. 1. We rushed to buy 4D Just within an hour after Joseph’s win, the 4D number 5039 was sold out as punters raced to Singapore Pools outlets to bet on Schooling’s Olympic record-breaking time of 50.39s. Those who missed out decided to try their luck with 5114 - the numbers which were the time 51.14s clocked by Phelps, South Africa’s Chad le Clos and Hungarian Laszlo Cseh in a three-way silver tie. We just don’t give up, do we?2. We recognise the Schoolings in ParliamentJoseph will be in Parliament today with his family to receive formal recognition of his golden achievement.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Facebook Saturday that Parliament will move a motion when it sits on Monday to congratulate and formally recognise Joseph on his gold medal win, and to express support for Singapore athletes competing in Rio.3. We give and receive free food or discountsSingapore is indeed a food-crazy nation. And we show our love best with food. Yesterday, bakery chain Breadtalk gave away 100 of its Olympic-themed buns to the first 100 customers at their shops islandwide. Today, the first 50 customers at all McDonald’s (excluding iFly, RWS, LIDO, Gardens by The Bay and institutional stores) will receive free six-piece Chicken McNuggets. Meanwhile, Burger King will be handing out free golden Thick Cut fries (small) with any purchase of a burger in all outlets till the end of today. Even bak kwa brand Bee Cheng Hiang is giving a discount of 50.39 per cent when you buy 1kg of the Gold Bakkwa exclusively on its online store. Sushi chain Sushi Tei has extended its National Day promotion to let customers share its post with a congratulatory message to Schooling to stand a chance to win S$51 worth of dining vouchers. 

4. We have Jack Neo sing a song about JoeWe haven’t heard if film director Jack Neo intends to make the I Not Schooling movie, but he has a song ready. In a video clip uploaded on his Facebook page on Saturday, the director and actor Wang Lei sang a song in a mixture of English, Mandarin and Hokkien lyrics to the tune of We Are Singapore to thank Schooling for bringing home the medal. sushi grade fish long beachThe song is nothing to shout about but we guess it’s the thought that counts.5. food delivery in hendonWe see Ministry of Education lighten-upBravo to Ministry of Education (MOE) for showing an unusual cheeky side in its Facebook post on Saturday ended with: “We all love Schooling! sakae sushi delivery singapore menu

So coming Monday will be a schooling day. We’ll see you back in class!” Nothing like a dose of dose of pragmatic realism to remind you we’re in Singapore. A version of this story first appeared on www.toggle.sg81 of Singapore's best brands and services honoured at AsiaOne People's Choice Awards 2015 SINGAPORE - Over 250,000 votes later, the best brands and services across 27 categories have been chosen as the readers' favourites at the annual AsiaOne People's Choice Awards ceremony today.jiro dreams of sushi hungarian subtitle Out of 500 nominations, 251 advanced to the voting stage. where to buy sushi in perthThe final 81 brands and services in the 27 categories were chosen after a three-month voting period.jiro dreams of sushi part 1

Best Health & Fitness Provider Best Suburban Shopping Centre Best City Shopping Centre4 Visit us on Google+ Sushi TeiAlamatTeleponRange Harga Penulis: CindyalbahderIt’s always exciting sitting down at a sushi train: you never know what’s going to pass your eye – whether it be a well presented plate or an intriguing concoction of flavours.Surprise is around every corner and like any good tapas place, the best part is that you can taste a whole slew of dishes without getting too full. food delivery docklands londonWhich is exactly what these sushi places offer.They’re our favourite go-tos for great sushi. That’s right, not GOOD sushi, great. So roll on up sushi-lovers because it’s time to snap those chopsticks and dig in.1. Sushi TeiOne of the most unique offerings on the Sydney sushi scene is Sushi Tei. Its 20-year history as a Japanese restaurant only gives it that much more clout.

Not that it needs it. It’s fair to say that the sushi speaks for itself, with a menu that changes so often that you’ll want to come back time and time again.Address: 1 Chifley Square, SydneyOpening times: Weekdays 11:30am-9:30pm, Weekends 12pm-9:30pmRecommended dish: Any of the special rollsWebsite: Sushi Tei2. Makoto Sushi BarAuthentic and fresh are the two best words to describe this Chatswood favourite. Every morning the team at Makoto handpicks the freshest fare from the fish market and every evening they serve it to you freshly chopped and freshly rolled into morsels of deliciousness.Like many other sushi bars, Makoto has a humble 57 seats in its venue. That’s OK though, so long as one of them is yours, amirite?Address: 336 Victoria Avenue, ChatswoodOpening times: Weekdays 11:30am-2:30pm (lunch) 5:30pm-9pm (dinner), Weekends 11:30am-9:30pmRecommended dish: Tuna ToroWebsite: Makoto Sushi Bar3. Sushi-eFor a sushi joint that’s all class, you can’t pass up the chance to wine and dine sushi-e.

Housed inside the same building as establishment and owned by Merivale, you’ll be well treated at this hatted restaurant.Every dish (and there are many) is a piece of art. As is the venue, which features a huge open marble bar where you can marvel at the chefs in action.Address: Level 4 Establishment, 252 George Street, SydneyOpening times: Weekdays 12pm-3pm, Monday-Saturday 6:30pm-10:30pmRecommended dish: Dragon Ash RollWebsite: sushi-e4. Sushi HotaruInside the Galeries Victoria sits this bustling favourite. It’s rare for Sushi Hotaru to not be busy and during peak hour you will be waiting outside for your name to be called. Stand and wait – there’s hype around this place for a reason. That’s because it’s good and it’s cheap. When it comes to choosing between the booth or the train, the train is a no-brainer. But you know, beggars can’t be choosers…Address: Level 1, Galeries VictoriaOpening times: Daily 11:30am-9pmRecommended dish: Any of the nigiriWebsite: Sushi Hotaru5.

SakeAdventurous, modern, delectable, classy, fresh and delicious. Whatever gastronomic adventure you’re searching for, it starts at Sake. The much heralded restaurant – which has venues in Double Bay and Eagle Street Pier in Sydney, plus two locations in Melbourne and one in Brisbane – is all about top-notch modern Japanese cuisine.Naturally, that includes its sushi, which toys with the traditional and the experimental. Stray from the sushi menu for a sec and choose the popcorn shrimp tempura. It’ll blow your mind.Address: 12 Argyle Street, The RocksOpening times: Lunch: Monday-Sunday 12pm-3pm. Dinner: Monday-Thursday 5:30pm-10:30pm, Friday-Saturday 5:30pm-11:30pm, Sunday 5pm-10pmRecommended dish: Alaskan King CrabWebsite: Sake6. Sushi HiroThis Northern Beaches sushi chain is a favourite amongst locals as it doesn’t scrimp on anything, especially the fillings. Avo, carrot, cucumber – all of it goes into the rolls, making each a fulfilling meal.With a relaxed atmosphere and new house menus and specials offered weekly, this is the kind of place that’ll quickly become your local haunt.

Address: 19 Lawrence Street, FreshwaterOpening times: Lunch 11:30am-4pm, Dinner 4:30pm-10pmRecommended dish: Teriyaki chicken rollsWebsite: Sushi Hero7. Kanzo Fresh SushiUnpretentious and relaxed, this Japanese sushi bar/cafe is in the heart of the Parramatta CBD, and it’s one that matches quality with quantity.If yours is a big hunger, Kanzo can appease it with rolls that only get bigger as you dig deeper into the menu.Address: 6/55-67 George Street, ParramattaOpening times: Daily 11am-9pmRecommended dish: Inside out cooked tuna and avocado, salmon nigiriWebsite: None. It doesn’t need it.8. Sushi-Ya, ArtarmonFor super fresh fare (a must when it comes to sushi anyway) Sushi-Ya will take care of ya.What it lacks in sushi train novelty it makes up for in quality service, which is one many things that wins diners over.Address: 10 Wilkes Avenue, ArtarmonOpening hours: Daily for lunch: 11:30am-2:30pm, dinner 5pm-9:30pmRecommended dish: Chicken katsu rollWebsite: None. It doesn’t need it.9.

HikaruLocals to the Inner West are no strangers to Hikaru. Tucked away off the side of King Street, visitors to the area could easily miss this gem. But look closely and you’ll see the signature black and white sign.Inside is an oasis of calm. The space is small, the menu is cheap and the service is fast, making it a great option for those doing a lunchtime dash. Of course, if you want to stay longer, nothing’s stopping you.Address: 134 King Street, NewtownOpening hours: Daily 12pm-10pmRecommended dish: Teriyaki salmon and the miso eggplantWebsite: None. It doesn’t need it.10. Sushi TengokuThis outfit says that it’s famous for its fresh tasty sushi, its sashimi and its big portions. The bento boxes here aren’t large, they’re HUGE.Couple that with freshness, all the flavour you could ever want and a bevy of mouthwatering side dishes and you know that you won’t be leaving Sushi Tengoku unsatisfied.Address: 121 Anzac Parade, KensingtonOpening hours: Tuesday-Sunday 5pm-10pmRecommended dish: Any of the sushi nigiriWebsite: Sushi Tengoku11.

Japone SushiHead down King Street enroute to St Peters station and you’ll chance upon this lovely stranger. Riddled with graffitied walls, it’s a sushi stop which looks small but opens up into something larger and completely inviting.Sit at the front with the sushi train at your beck and call, or head down the back to the open dining area where you can personally order anything on the sushi train list. Whichever you choose, expect great food. Address: 381 King Street, NewtownOpening hours: Weekdays 6pm-10pm, Saturday 12pm-10pm, Sunday 12pm-9pmRecommended dish: Japone Spicy Salmon or Sashimi TacosWebsite: Japone Sushi12. Kanji Fresh SushiWith two outfits under its belt (Sylvania and Caringbah), Kanji Sushi is making a name for itself – especially in the south of Sydney. It’s fresh and it’s cheap, and that’s really all you could ever want from a sushi place. Address: Shop 1, Crest Hotel, 114 Princess Highway, Sylvania / 2229 New South Wales, CaringbahOpening hours: 11am-9pm (Sylvania)10:30am-9pm (Caringbah)Recommended dish: Any of the large rolls (the teriyaki chicken is super good!)