Lifestyle | Food Photography Workshop

February 19, 2026

Spice Into the New Year: A Start-Work Lunch at Xiang Xiang Hunan Cuisine

Xiang Xiang Hunan Cuisine at 8-10 Mosque Street Happy Lunar New Year to all my readers, wherever you may be. I started work today (19.02.2026). Although not many colleagues were around, I still managed to gather a few close ones for a “start-work lunch” at a fancy restaurant that serves Chinese cuisine. After some discussion, we decided on Xiang Xiang Hunan Cuisine in Chinatown. Even better, it was my first time trying their food. I’ve always known it to be a popular spot with notoriously long queues. Thankfully, we arrived early because right after we were seated, a steady stream of patrons began pouring in. Snacks & Ice Cream Corner for patrons once you enter As we entered the restaurant, we were greeted by the Snacks & Ice Cream Corner located opposite the waiting area. I didn’t even realize it was there until we were about to leave! My colleagues especially loved the Golden Horn Snack, but I thought both options, including the Crispy Crust, were equally good. And yes, that...

People might ask why do I wanna pay to go for workshops when all I can do is do online research/reading to learn more about photography?

This is because of the places they hold the workshop. Cafes, restaurants, anywhere. I pay not just to learn but also a form of cafe/restaurant hopping. Because I know le hub is a little lazy to go cafe/restaurant hopping with me so I just gotta find my way out.

So just last Saturday, I attended another session conducted by Dr Leslie Tay, organised by Canon at A for Arbite. Awesome place. One of the many cafes in the heart of Haji Lane area. So now I let my photos speak for me. Selected those that I find it nice in my standard. Probably you don't otherwise.