Mutton doesn’t get much love, with many people not being fond of the gamey taste and tougher texture. As a mutton lover myself, I am not here to pick a bone with these people. However, I think that mutton truly shines in certain dishes, and the Kambing Soup from Soup Kambing Iqbal is definitely one of them!

Located in Geylang Serai Market and Food Centre, Soup Kambing Iqbal sells your typical Malay fare like Mee Goreng and even Tulang, but their speciality is undoubtedly their Soup Kambing. A gargantuan stainless steel pot sits at the front of the stall, emanating a spicy and delightful aroma. You might expect this pot to be stuffed to the brim with mutton, but that is actually not the case! The meat is taken out during the cooking process, keeping the meat tender and not over-boiled.

While the meat may seem like the star of the show, I think that the soup is the real MVP here. The thick soup was rich with the characteristic flavour of mutton. It was mildly spiced, with the flavours of cumin and coriander seed coming through without overpowering the dish. Freshly chopped coriander and fried onions are sprinkled on top, adding a nice freshness, fragrance and slight crunch. Make sure to mop up every drop with some bread ($1)!

The signature item at Soup Kambing Iqbal is their Sup Campur ($10), which comes with a variety of parts such as meat, ribs, bone marrow, tripe, tongue and even brains! Despite each part of meat having slightly different cooking times, they were all perfectly cooked and tender! I especially enjoyed the mutton meat, which still had a thin layer of fat on it.

The sight of organs may be off-putting for many people, but I really enjoy the nuances in flavour and texture that they bring! The tulang (bone marrow) had ample amounts of gelatinous connective tissue, while the tongue and tripe were both delightfully chewy. If the organs are too much for you, soup Kambing Iqbal also offers a soup with just mutton meat ($6).

I firmly believe no one does Kambing soup better than Soup Kambing Iqbal. Their wonderfully rich soup, combined with perfectly cooked mutton meat and organs, make them my top pick for Kambing Soup In Singapore! If you love this dish, you have to come here.

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After two years, One Kueh At A Time has finally reopened. Nope, they are no longer at the hawker stall in Berseh Food Centre. They have moved all the way to the west, into the same building as Lim Chee Guan’s factory.

To be honest, I didn’t expect to see a cafe in an industrial building. Driving along the road with factories and buildings on my left and right, I started to wonder if I went to the right place. But once we get past the security guards and walked into the space, it felt like a secret hideout.

“I wanted to have more space, hence it took us two years to find the right one. When we saw this space, we just love it,” said Nick, owner of One Kueh At A Time.

Everyone who has been following him online for sometime would know that this man quit his job as an insurance agent to open a hawker stall selling soon kuehs. He is still very shy since the last time I met him at Berseh Food Centre.

When I arrived, he was quietly doing his work like before. But now, he makes his skin using a big roller machine. “When I first started One Kueh At A Time, I had to make the skin using my hands. And there is only so much I can do every day. But now with this big machine, I can churn out more skins at a faster speed.”

Of course, not everything here is made with machines, because the beauty of soon kueh still lies in it being handmade. Nick and his girlfriend, Karen, still manually wrap the soon kueh by hand. The recipes are passed down from his old parents who have been making kuehs and sharing with friends and relatives.

His selection is not huge but you know, as with all businesses, you just need one good product. The soon kueh is definitely the star here. It comes with different fillings such as turnip, chives (koo chye), hae bee biam, bak kwa and beetroot. I see how the couple meticulously handles each thin dough skin, wraps ONE KUEH AT A TIME with the fillings and place them in the industrial steamer, just like the good old days.

The skin, oh my, still so translucent that it is literally shining in the sunlight. Their classic soon kueh is made with juicy turnips, black fungus and dried shrimps. It has enough bite and a good texture. Each pocket of kueh is wrapped with a generous amount of fillings that it looks like it is going to burst anytime. But well, I am not complaining. It is full of ingredients!

I think it is my first time trying the hei bee hiam and bak kwa flavour and I was very curious. The former is very lightly spicy but filled with savoury goodness. The taste is familiar and comforting. The bak kwa soon kueh, which is made with Lim Chee Guan’s signature bak kwa, is sweet, yet savoury, and is interestingly tasty.

So if you are in the area or are a big fan of One Kueh At A Time, pay them a visit at Pandan Loop today! Oh yes, Nick can only produce a limited number of kuehs every day, so please whatsapp for reservations.

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Are you a fan of Pig Trotter Rice? If you are then you definitely got to get your hands on a bowl from Lin Ji Pig Trotter Rice! Their take on the dish is rather different from what we usually get in Singapore.

The Singaporean version is usually stronger tasting, featuring a darker braising sauce made with dark soy sauce and salt. Lin Ji’s Pig Trotter Rice, however, has a milder, but flavourful, taste. It is lighter in colour and the recipe hails all the way from China! After falling in love with this dish during a trip to Longjiang Town, the owners decided to learn how to recreate this dish back home. They even made several trips to learn from a local chef over a period of three months before starting this venture in October 2019.

The star of the stall is their braising sauce, which is used in almost every dish they offer. This braising sauce is made with spices such as star anise and cinnamon. They also use light soy sauce that’s specially imported from China. The owners made some adjustments to the original recipe from Longjiang to better cater to the tastebuds of Singaporeans.

First up was none other than their Pig Trotter Rice ($4.90). Think glistening meat served atop soft and sticky short-grain rice, with a side of salted vegetables. The meat was soft and really easy to chew through, and it had a nice layer of fat. The braising sauce was less salty than I had expected it to be. Hence, the salted vegetables completed the whole experience.

We got a side of their Meat Roll ($3) to go along with our rice. This meat roll was soft and springy. There was not much of a meaty taste. In our opinion, it tasted more like fish cake than a meat roll. This meat roll went well with their chilli sauce which was slightly sour and quite spicy!

Saving the best for last — the Large Intestines Mee Sua ($5.90). Do not be fooled by its ordinary appearance. The overall taste of this dish was really impressive! The braising sauce went really well with the soft and smooth Mee Sua. The Mee Sua was well-coated in the fragrant gravy-like sauce which was a mixture of soup and braising sauce. The large intestines here were really the bomb. They were chewy, really clean, and well prepared. A lot of preparation must have gone into the cleaning of the intestines. The dish also came with a few pieces of pork paste made from a mixture of prawn and meat.

Being a fan of stronger tasting food, I found their rendition of Pork Trotter Rice a tad too light for me. If you prefer lighter tasting food, this might be the stall for you! I will definitely be back for more Large Intestines Mee Sua!

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Does the quote ‘Life is too short to say no to cake’ resonate with you? If it does, you will be pleased with my latest find which lies in the heartlands of Toa Payoh — The Twisted Trio. The cafe is started by three pastry chefs who have known each other for a long time.

Although they are the new kid on the block, The Twisted Trio has already attracted some attention. Take note that they do more takeaways. The space inside the cafe is quite limited, and they only have a small table that can sit about 3-4 adults.

They offer chilled cakes as well as other sweet treats that are nicely displayed on the counter top. These include biscotti, cookies, pound cakes and brownies! They also have a simple drinks menu and their coffee beans are from Brawn & Brains Cafe.

The first cake that caught my eye was definitely the Blue Pea Passionfruit Cake ($5.50). What drew me to it was how pretty it was! The light blue cake is layered with yellow passionfruit cream — just the perfect colour combination. The cake was more dense than fluffy. If you like sour treats, you might enjoy this! It was a tad too sour for my liking.

The Lychee Rose Cake ($5.50) sounded like a a nice fragrant cake that I’d like to sink my teeth into. I was not expecting much from this, but the first bite really caught me by surprise! There were big chunks of lychee pieces studded in the layers of cake, and there was also quite a distinct taste of rose. The cream layered between the cake is not the typical cream that we so often encounter. It was more jelly-like, somewhat like the texture of custard and I really loved it!

I really like how The Twisted Trio put so much effort into making their cakes so pretty and enticing. The Watermelon Rose Cake ($8) is definitely Instagram worthy! Like the Lychee Rose, this cake also had a nice floral notes. The cream was not too overpowering and was very light. There were two thin layers of cake and a huge piece of watermelon sandwiched between the layers of cream. This cake was really refreshing! It was also quite moist and easy to eat. The cake layers were semi soaked with watermelon juice, yet it was not too overwhelmingly sweet!

Lastly, I decided to try the Dark & Milk Choc Brownie ($4). It was very rich and dense. The brownie almost melted in my mouth, even without me chewing much. The bittersweet brownie was baked to perfection, with a slight crunchy top.

I will definitely be back for more!

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A Wonder Bowl was born with the intention of bringing interesting food targetted at Millennials. The stall is started by a few professional chefs who strive to create unique dishes that are not commonly found elsewhere.

A Wonder Bowl is situated in the Commonwealth Crescent Market and Food Centre. The chefs created these dishes by drawing inspirations from different cuisines.

Salted egg dishes have been gaining popularity in recent years. Their rendition of Salted Egg Fried Rice ($3.50) was quite an interesting take. Firstly, they fry up half a salted egg in the pan. Next, turmeric rice is added and mixed well with the salted egg. Thirdly, the chef leaves this rice aside and pan-fry the luncheon meat. Lastly, this dish is assembled with a fried egg, some corn and some fried shallots.

While the rice was very fragrant, I felt that the turmeric taste was much stronger than the salted egg. It is not like the typical salted egg dishes you have that are usually cooked with some milk to give it a creamy texture. This Salted Egg Fried Rice had a more powdery texture due to the salted egg yolk,  and you can find bits of the egg yolk studded through the rice! The luncheon meat gave the dish its saltiness, and the sweet corn gave the dish some sweetness. I felt that this rice was a little too dry for my liking though.

The Lu Rou Fan (Braised Meat Rice) was my favourite! For $5.50 a bowl, you get a huge piece of braised meat, some braised minced pork, salted vegetables and a hardboiled egg. Chef See told us that Lu Rou Fan originated in Taiwan, and is usually served in a smaller portion. Rather than being a snack, they wanted to make this a proper meal, so they decided to make it into a bigger and less salty bowl. It is supposed to be eaten like a Korean Bimbimbap, where you mix all the ingredients together. I really liked how the flavours came together!

The meat is braised for 24 hours using the Sous Vide method. The recipe is not quite the same as what’s commonly used in Taiwan. They tried to adapt it to have a more local flavour. It has a very interesting taste which I figured might also be an acquired taste. It was really easy to eat, and the chilli was not overwhelmingly spicy. I think the star has got to be the piece of braised meat which was so tender and flavourful.

We were so impressed by the Chicken Broth-Crab Meat Spring Onion Egg Rice Bowl ($5). Having a very traditional Teochew flavour, the Chicken Broth is made from scratch together with crab meat and tee po (Sun Dried Flat Fish Bones). The broth was very fragrant and light, and the tee po gave it a very unique flavour. It really reminded me of some good home-cooked food! The meat was a mixture of crab meat and minced pork, and its texture was like tofu.

Falling within the Millennials age group, I must say I was quite impressed with the food that A Wonder Bowl offers. It is indeed quite different from what you would get in a hawker centre. I vote for the Lu Rou Fan if you cannot decide what to get!

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We arrived at Tanglin Halt Roti Prata around 12pm, and their highly raved Roti Prata was sold out. There was still a long queue and we were curious, so we found out the queue was for their Curry Rice! Since we were already there, we decided to join the queue and check out just how good their Curry Rice is!

A family business, Tanglin Halt Roti Prata has been in operation since 28 years ago! While they are probably more well known for their Roti Prata, they told us that a lot of people also like their Curry Rice. I asked what was available and they had quite a selection of curry dishes, fried dishes and sides. It was only 12pm and they were already selling out. I made a swift decision and went for Curry Mutton, Curry Chicken, a piece of Fried Fish and some Curry Vegetables. All these for just $14!

Oh, the Chicken Curry was so good! The chicken was soft and tender likeit has been living in this curry all its life! It was well marinated, and you could taste the spices in the meat. The curry was thick and went hand in hand with the rice. I now understood why people were queuing for it!

I seldom take mutton, but decided that I should give it a shot since they are experts in this. The Mutton Curry was a little less spicy than the Chicken Curry. While the curry was very fragrant, the meat did not have much flavour when eaten on its own. If you love the gamey taste of mutton, you will love this. Since I wasn’t much of a mutton fan, this dish wasn’t quite up my alley.

Next up was the Fried Fish which I really loved! It was fried to perfection, and had a slightly crispy skin. The ingredients that go into the making of the marinade is a closely guarded secret so I have no idea what’s in it. What I do know is that the marinade tasted so good!

Being a typical Chinese, I just felt like I needed my vegetables just like how I would have in my Cai Fan. The vegetables were cooked well and had a unique taste. The turmeric smell was rather strong but I liked it. The vegetables were soft and went well with the other dishes I ordered too!

Overall, I must say I was rather impressed by this Curry Rice! It is no wonder there’s a long queue for it daily. Tanglin Halt Roti Prata also sells a good plate of Briyani. The owner says it is only available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1130am-1230pm. Having had such a great experience, I am sure I’ll be back for some Briyani soon!

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Only open for 2.5 hours a day, Xian Ji Porridge is located within the Tiong Bahru estate. Tiong Bahru is known for being a hipster cafe area, so who would have guessed that there will be a little stall selling old-school Cantonese Porridge?

Started by a friendly couple, Mr Soon and Mdm Cheah, Xian Ji Porridge has been around for three decades! They share this shop with Little Elephant Thai Bistro, which explains their very colourful decorations and bar area. Mr Soon is a retired army officer who decided to come out to do his own business. His wife, Mdm Cheah, and her sister help out at the stall.

Everyday, the trio starts preparing the ingredients and cooking the porridge from as early as 3am! They will be ready to start selling by 7am and usually close by 9.30am! Yes, you heard me right! ‘The early bird catches the worm” truly describes the situation here.

Xian Ji Porridge has quite a variety of porridge — from fish head and fish slices, to minced pork and lean meat porridge. I decided to go for the good old Century Egg Minced Pork Porridge with Watercress ($7). I was asked if I wanted to  add watercress which I thought was interesting so I went for it!

They were very generous with the ingredients! There were quite a few huge pieces of well marinated minced pork. There was quite a strong smell of Tee Po (Sun Dried Flat Fish Bones) in the marinade, which might not sit well with everyone. The minced pork was more chewy than it was springy. There were also huge pieces of century egg. After awhile, the taste of the century egg became rather pronounced. I quite liked it! It reminded me of those Century Egg Porridge you would typically get from traditional Dim Sum Eateries.

I also tried the Sliced Fish Porridge with an egg ($7). As compared to the Minced Pork Porridge, this version was a little more watery. The decision to add an egg was the best ever! Beating the egg into the smooth porridge just gave it a lot more flavour. They use 生鱼 (Haruan Fish) which was really fresh and soft! Mdm Cheah told us that they used to sell the raw version which was their best seller, but due to the new regulations they had to take it off the menu. This flavourful porridge is something I will crave on days when I’m feeling under the weather. There were huge pieces of ginger and green onion which I guess played a big part in imparting the strong flavours.

We added a side of You Tiao ($1) to our porridge. The You Tiao was not very crispy. However, it was not too oily and added a nice texture when eaten together with the porridge.

While the porridge might be a little on the pricey side, I really do feel that it is quite worth the buck for the portion and freshness of ingredients. The next time I have an insomnia attack, I will be sure to visit them again!

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In every coffee shop or food centre, you will probably find a stall selling Western Food. We found 5 Star Corner Western Food stall literally in the corner of a coffee shop in Hougang.

5 Star Corner has been around for almost 20 years, and offers quite a wide variety of dishes to satisfy all your Western Food cravings. They have grilled meats, fried dishes as well as hotplate dishes. You would often have to wait quite a bit for your food especially during peak hours.

The Fish & Chips ($6) was my favourite. 5 Star Corner is really generous with their portion of meat. We got 2 big and thick pieces of well-marinated dory fillets deep fried to perfection. The fish that was covered in a house-made batter was very fresh and succulent, with a firm yet flaky texture. At the ends of the fried fish fillets were these extra crispy parts that I absolutely loved. The garlic bread that came along, however, was not that fantastic. It was a little tough and was not garlicky enough.

Their Chicken Cutlet ($6) was probably the most value for money dish on the menu. The piece of chicken was so huge, it was bigger than my palm! I must say their meats were all very well prepared. Although it was deep fried, the meat was still very tender, juicy and easy to chew through. The coleslaw that came along was crunchy and sweet, giving a nice contrast to the slightly salty fried chicken. The shoestring fries were not as crispy as I would have liked them to be, but they were good enough. There was a huge scoop of mayonnaise which went well with the chicken.

We also tried the 5 Star Corner Black Pepper Chicken Chop ($8). Served on a sizzling hotplate, it came with a side of baked beans, mixed vegetables, garlic bread and a baked potato. The black pepper sauce was quite thick and peppery. The chicken thigh meat was well grilled, soft and tender. The onions and mixed vegetables gave a nice sweetness to the dish. The baked potato mixed with the melted butter was soft and yummy! You have to eat the dish while it’s hot though. If left too long on the hotplate, the meat will get significantly tougher and the sauce will become too thick.

For the amount they charge, 5 Star Corner is really generous with their portions! If you are hungry and looking for options that will fill you up, consider making a trip here!

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In my opinion, there is nothing quite like a perfectly baked croissant. Finding a bakery that has mastered the art of croissant-making is kind of like finding a diamond in the rough! So, when I heard of Konditori Artisan Bakes , I just had to check it out. Located along Bussorah Street, Konditori Artisan Bakes...

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Finding affordable yet delicious meals in the CBD can be a tall order, especially during the lunch rush hour. Well, if you work in the Tanjong Pagar area, your lunchtime decision making just got slightly easier! Located in Guoco Towers, Ya Lor serves up delicious braised duck rice that wont hurt your wallet! Ya Lor...

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Mutton doesn’t get much love, with many people not being fond of the gamey taste and tougher texture. As a mutton lover myself, I am not here to pick a bone with these people. However, I think that mutton truly shines in certain dishes, and the Kambing Soup from Soup Kambing Iqbal is definitely one...

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After two years, One Kueh At A Time has finally reopened. Nope, they are no longer at the hawker stall in Berseh Food Centre. They have moved all the way to the west, into the same building as Lim Chee Guan’s factory. To be honest, I didn’t expect to see a cafe in an industrial...

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Are you a fan of Pig Trotter Rice? If you are then you definitely got to get your hands on a bowl from Lin Ji Pig Trotter Rice! Their take on the dish is rather different from what we usually get in Singapore. The Singaporean version is usually stronger tasting, featuring a darker braising sauce...

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Does the quote ‘Life is too short to say no to cake’ resonate with you? If it does, you will be pleased with my latest find which lies in the heartlands of Toa Payoh — The Twisted Trio. The cafe is started by three pastry chefs who have known each other for a long time....

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A Wonder Bowl was born with the intention of bringing interesting food targetted at Millennials. The stall is started by a few professional chefs who strive to create unique dishes that are not commonly found elsewhere. A Wonder Bowl is situated in the Commonwealth Crescent Market and Food Centre. The chefs created these dishes by...

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We arrived at Tanglin Halt Roti Prata around 12pm, and their highly raved Roti Prata was sold out. There was still a long queue and we were curious, so we found out the queue was for their Curry Rice! Since we were already there, we decided to join the queue and check out just how...

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Only open for 2.5 hours a day, Xian Ji Porridge is located within the Tiong Bahru estate. Tiong Bahru is known for being a hipster cafe area, so who would have guessed that there will be a little stall selling old-school Cantonese Porridge? Started by a friendly couple, Mr Soon and Mdm Cheah, Xian Ji...

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In every coffee shop or food centre, you will probably find a stall selling Western Food. We found 5 Star Corner Western Food stall literally in the corner of a coffee shop in Hougang. 5 Star Corner has been around for almost 20 years, and offers quite a wide variety of dishes to satisfy all...

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Hakka cuisine has always been loved in Singapore for its ability to be both delicious and comforting at the same time. Amongst them, yong tau foo is one that definitely hits the spot and Hakka Taste SG 客家味 combines that with a slew of tasty dishes such as bak chor mee and tau kee! Located...

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It is difficult to find Nasi Ulam in Singapore because this traditional Peranakan dish is so laborious to make, hence it is usually available during special occasions only. That’s why I am so happy Daisy and Colin are willing to do the hard work to serve Nasi Ulam in their small coffeeshop stall in the...

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