30 Restaurants That Are Open During Chinese New Year 2019
Where to grab a quick bite or have another reunion dinner during CNY Day 1 and 2? We have hunted down a number of restaurants that are open to satisfy those growling tummies. If you’re done with house...
View ArticleTraditional Hakka Rice (河婆客家擂茶) – Healthy Thunder Rice in Tanjong Pagar
For the health conscious, a bowl of Hakka lei cha rice is always a good idea. Some hate it while others love lei-cha for its health benefits. I met Chris who helps out at his mother’s thunder rice...
View Article545 Whampoa Prawn Noodles – Young Hawker Gave Up Corporate to Craft Insanely...
Old school. This is what 545 Whampoa Prawn Noodles is all about. You would have expected an older generation to be cooking at the stall. But 35-year-old Li Ruifang is the one behind the kitchen. She...
View ArticleIndonesian Ayam Bakar – Extraordinary Ayam Bakar Hidden in Changi Village
I had the most amazing Ayam Bakar Diving in Changi Village. And, it’s been a long time since I last had it. I finally decided to satisfy my craving and made my way across the island to Changi Village....
View Article115 糖水 – Artisanal Traditional Desserts in Chinatown Complex
A typical work day, for the owners of 115 糖水, begins at 3 am. The shutters of 115 糖水 are lifted, and preparation work begins. Peanuts are being roasted, ingredients are being boiled, all for a good...
View ArticleDuo Ji Chee Cheong Fun – Chinatown Hawker Stall That Sells Out by 9.30am!
We finally got the chance to eat Duo Ji Chee Cheong Fun (多記馳名豬腸粉)! Breakfast at 8.30am in Chinatown is no joke. But we have been wanting to eat this stall for the longest time, so a few of us decided...
View ArticleKueh Ho Jiak – Traditional Kuehs with a Colourful Twist
Make a guess what these are? One look and you might think that they are artsy pendants, but these are ang ku kuehs that you can find in a hawker centre! Not your typical ones, right? Meet the...
View ArticleHao Lai Ke (好莱客) – Delectable Chinese Food in Bedok by Ex-Din Tai Feng Chef!
Now, where have I seen this before? Hao Lai Ke (好莱客) has been receiving legions of customers ever since people caught wind of the restaurant quality food here. The waiting time can go up to 2 hours and...
View ArticleJin Hua Fish Soup – Cantonese Fish Soup at Maxwell Food Centre
Jin Hua is a long-time tenant in Maxwell Food Centre. They have been serving up hot bowls of fish soup for over 20 years. Their healthy and economical fish soup is undeniably popular with the CBD...
View ArticleAh Gu Kaka Wa (国昌川味馆) – Simple yet Tasty Sichuan Dishes in Ang Mo Kio
It took me a long while to decide if I should write this post. Because Ah Gu Kaka Wa (国昌川味馆) is one of our favourite mala restaurants in Singapore. My colleagues and I frequent Ah Gu Kaka Wa for dinner...
View ArticleLiang Haus Noodle Bar – Best Bak Chor Mee in Bedok
Spoiler alert: it’s not from Bedok 85. We chanced upon Liang Haus Noodle Bar in Bedok Marketplace. The stall spans across a wide space that’s usually occupied by 2 different stalls. While the stall...
View ArticleMyung Ga II Korean BBQ – Family Style Korean Food in Bukit Timah
I don’t travel to Bukit Timah that often but when I do, it’s usually for lunch at 名家 (Ming Jia) 명가 II Korean BBQ or brunch at Atlas Coffeehouse. Tucked away in Bukit Timah Plaza, Myung Ga II Korean...
View ArticleHAMBAOBAO – Flipping Creative Singaporean-Style Burgers at Beauty World Food...
These days, it’s not surprising to see modern or fusion cuisine in hawker centres. At Beauty World Food Centre, there’s an interesting East meets West dish that not many have tasted before — Ayam Buah...
View Article58 Minced Meat Noodle – Best Bak Chor Mee in Jurong
I stay in the North East so travelling all the way to Jurong is not something I look forward to. But when Deon from 58 Minced Meat Noodles agreed to an interview, I gladly made my trip to Jurong...
View ArticlePeach Garden @ Thomson Plaza – Weekend Dim Sum Buffet is Back, it’s so...
One thing that Singaporeans can’t get enough of is dim sum. Just thinking about those steamy baskets of goodness makes me drool. A good dim sum meal doesn’t always come cheap, BUT Peach Garden’s...
View ArticleSoon Heng Pork Noodles – Authentic Bedok-Style Bak Chor Mee at Neil Road
When I heard that Soon Heng Pork Noodles was serving soup-based bak chor mee, I knew I had to come right down and try it for myself. Most of us, myself included, are accustomed to the dry version of...
View ArticleKoothurar Nasi Briyani – No Signboard but Sold Out Within 3 Hours!
I kid you not when I say it does not have a signboard. Finding this place was already not easy, and finding the stall was even more difficult. This stall, which sits in a corner, can be easily missed...
View ArticleSi Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant – Fiery Ma La Baby Lobster Buffet, 30% OFF at...
Sichuan cuisine’s inimitable spiciness has won the hearts of many, far and wide. Taking on a meal at a Sichuan restaurant is like embarking on an adventure — you never know if you’re going to survive...
View ArticleNimman Soi 9 – A Taste of Authentic Thai Food in Tampines!
I have good news for you, because Jane Thai is finally back in town! However, this is not the Jane Thai Kitchen of Orchard Towers. Some backstory about Jane Thai Kitchen. Jane was the owner & chef...
View ArticleFive Loaves Hakka Yong Tau Foo – Homemade YTF Paste & Tasty Abacus Seeds
Five Loaves Hakka Yong Tau Foo has moved from a cafe in Bukit Timah to Bras Basah, and it welcomes long queues every afternoon. The owner, Jan, is Hakka. Her mother had a yong tau foo stall when she...
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