Ian-Tau Sarawak Laksa – Ex-SQ Crew Opens a Sarawak Laksa Stall
Singapore has always been known as a cultural melting pot. This melting pot is constantly enlarging, with many from all over the world coming to make Singapore their home and bringing a piece of their...
View ArticleFamous Bukit Purmei Lor Mee Reopens in Bugis – Now Run By Uncle Teo’s Nephew!
Hands up if you are a die hard fan of Bukit Purmei Lor Mee. I visited their Bukit Purmei outlet in 2012 while I was still writing for the papers. That was one of the most memorable hawker features I...
View ArticleMasterChef Singapore Season Two – Ten Exciting Dishes Whipped Up In Episode One
Who doesn’t love watching anything food-related? Mukbangs, recipe videos, Hell’s Kitchen – you name it, I’ll binge it. And that includes the MasterChef series. I’ve seen MasterChef Australia, USA,...
View ArticleJia Wang Cafe – Hidden Zi Char Gem in Jalan Bukit Ho Swee!
Finding Jia Wang Cafe, a hidden zi char place, was like going on a treasure hunt — a bit of a journey but damn, were the rewards good! Plus, it’s also a short walk away from Tan’s Tutu Coconut Cake so...
View ArticleSay Goodbye To CNY Blues with Fresh, Healthy Picks from Cold Storage
The days of stuffing your face with prawn rolls, pineapple tarts and bak kwa without guilt are coming to an end (well at least, for me). I’m not someone who welcomes diets because there isn’t a single...
View ArticlePrince Coffee House – Traditional Hainanese Western Cuisine at Beach Road
Uncle Jimmy holds fast to his passion for serving customers delicious Hainanese Western food with a wide smile, since 1977. At over 80 years old, he’s still strong as an ox, busying himself with the...
View ArticleLong Ji Curry – Fusion Zi Char in Chinatown Complex
A new fusion zi char stall has popped up in Chinatown Complex, and there is a funny story behind it. The stall was supposed to be selling Indian cuisine but chef-owner Dickson thought it’ll be great...
View ArticleMount Faber Nasi Lemak – A Supper Destination in Town!
No-frills, simple and good old nasi lemak is what Mount Faber Nasi Lemak offers. Having been around for over 45 years, Mount Faber Nasi Lemak is still going strong. Situated at Kreta Ayer Road where...
View ArticleOld Airport Road Zheng Zong Lor Mee – Savoury Bowls of Braised Goodness at...
Among hawker food, lor mee will always be one of my top five in terms of taste and looks. My virgin experience with this dish was at Xin Mei Xiang Lor Mee Zheng Zong Lor Mee in Old Airport Road Food...
View ArticleYong Xiang Carrot Cake – Png Kueh and Soon Kueh Pan-Fried in Carrot Cake...
I have been wanting to try Yong Xiang Carrot Cake for the longest time but whenever I am there for a meal, they are either closed or sold out for the day. Imagine the excitement when I had it for...
View ArticleChu and Co – Dual Concept Cafe & Gelato Lab with Fresh Bakes Daily
It has always been my dream to go to a cafe that has a full-on alfresco seating area because I just love the natural wind and I always enjoyed being in the sun. I was really elated when I found out...
View ArticleKin Hoi – Warm the Cockles of Your Heart at Holland Close
Boy meets girl…and opens a hum store with her? That’s right folks, Holland Close is now home to a stall specialising in shellfish like oysters, gong gong and cockles. Having started out as an...
View ArticleMalu Malu Wah Seng Bak Kut Teh Noodle – A Hidden Gem With a Unique Dish
Bak Kut Teh Noodles? It is surely one of a kind here in Singapore as we either have our bak kut teh with rice or just the soup itself. Here at Malu Malu Wah Seng Bak Kut Teh, you get a combination of...
View ArticleEquate Coffee – A New Cafe With a Minimalist Design in Tanjong Pagar
Busy busy busy. That’s how the lives of most whose offices are in Tanjong Pagar would be. However, in the midst of all the busyness, it’s always good to slow down for a moment and catch a breath. Maybe...
View Article嬉旺 拉面.锅贴 Xi Wang La Mian Fried Dumpling – Juicy Guo Tie And Tender Pork Ribs
I was heartbroken when my go-to Chinese dumpling stall in Marine Parade closed for good, but I thank God that this stall is still around, even after the circuit breaker. 嬉旺 拉面.锅贴 (Xi Wang La Mian . Guo...
View ArticlePantler – Elegant Cakes with a Mish-Mash of Flavours at River Valley Road
Compared to popular cafe hotspots like Tiong Bahru and Upper Thomson, River Valley Road isn’t your typical brunch neighbourhood. Wondering if you’re missing out? Fo’ sure, especially with the...
View ArticleZhen Ji Mushroom Minced Meat Noodle – Bak Chor Mee In Bendemeer (Go For The...
I’ve heard lots of good things about the Bendemeer ‘hood, so I decided to pay Bendemeer Market & Food Centre a visit. As I was searching the crowded hawker centre for a line that wasn’t too...
View ArticleThe Halal Corner – Can’t Get Enough of the Carbonara Beef Steak Roti John!
I’m always on the lookout for interesting (and delicious-looking) finds on Facebook – half the images in my gallery are screen-shots of places I intend to visit in the near future. There are so many...
View ArticleHainan Chicken Rice Ball – The Only Chicken Rice Balls in Singapore With a...
Aptly found in the midst of the Little India heritage conservation area at Shin Boon Hwa Food Centre is Hainan Chicken Rice Ball which has a rich history of 104 years. Uncle Ba told us that he took...
View ArticleSweets Craftsman – Mount Fuji Swiss Rolls in Japanese-Style Cafe on Cavan Road
Let’s face it – we live in an era where the camera usually eats first because ain’t nothing more important than flexing aesthetic and delicious food on Instagram (guilty as charged). Desserts usually...
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