Recently I have been fascinated by the ancient art of Shisha smoking. It all began when me and a bunch of friends chanced upon this really cool Shisha place in Arab St, Singapore called Nadin’s. It’s decorated in fabulous persian drapes and carpets. Cushions are spewned all over the place and you make yourself comfortable with these instead of chairs. The lighting is dim and the music is enchanting.
I’ve never really tried Arabic food before but it’s really nice. I had this lamb dish with couscous and my friend tried this fruity drink called the Bin Laben. Most of the menu items sound like names of terrorists so I’m sure they must taste like the bomb.
As for the Shisha, I tried the cappucino flavour which according to the mild mannered waiter, was ‘very nice smelling’. True that. There’s just something deeply decadent about chilling back and smoking the pipe even though it does’nt really get you high. Watching thick clouds of smoke emerge from your mouth is just entrancing for some strange reason. I can’t put a finger on it but I am quite intrigued. I will be going again soon for sure. Shisha anyone?
