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Just Dough – Healthy Colourful Steamed Baos with Delicious Fillings

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A piping hot bao for breakfast, anyone? Just Dough is conveniently located at Suntec City, just beside the Fountain of Wealth. It’s the perfect spot for the working crowd to grab a quick bite before work, as they open at 7.30am in the morning! They make their own fillings, and you can find interesting flavours such as Durian and Pumpkin Salted Egg. The colourful buns are so pretty!

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Owner, Vincent Koh, believes in using natural colouring from vegetables to dye the dough. The dough and fillings are made from scratch in-house. The staff then wrap a generous dollop of filling in the vibrantly coloured dough before steaming the buns. The texture of the buns here is slightly denser as compared to the traditional cantonese baos, but the buns are equally fluffy.

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Just Dough has a range of flavours that cater to those with a sweet tooth, and those who prefer something more savoury. We tried a few of their most popular flavours.

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Their best-seller is the Purple Sweet Potato ($1.90). Purple sweet potato mash is encased in a light green and black coloured bun, with a walnut on top. The quirky colours come from green tea powder and bamboo charcoal powder! We liked that the sweet potato mash was not overly sweet and tasted natural and light on our palates. This flavour is especially popular among the older generation and those who prefer something more traditional.

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The Banana Chocolate ($1.90) is favoured as a dessert after meals. Rich chocolate filling is encased in a green and yellow bun. The decadent chocolate is slightly molten after being steamed, and is extremely satisfying when paired with the bun. Our bun only had one slice of banana and the staff told us that it is primarily a chocolate bun. This means that it is perfect for an afternoon snack or an after-meal dessert. It might be a tad too rich to have for breakfast unless you’re a chocoholic!

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If you’re looking for a grab-and-go meal, the Curry Potato Chicken ($2.60) is the bun for you. Grouped under their ‘Big Bun’ category, it is larger in size as compared to the Banana Chocolate bun. It is filled with a generous portion of chicken, half a hard boiled egg, and mini potato cubes. The curry is creamy and rich. After being steamed, the fragrance of the curry that wafts out after you take a bite is captivating! Those looking for a healthier meal will be pleased, as there are no fats or skin on the chicken bits inside.

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Just Dough has a cafe-restaurant style concept. They offer both takeaway options (steam it for 10 minutes before enjoying it) and dine-in options. If you’re having your buns on site, the friendly staff will prepare a freshly steamed bun for you. Do get their Chilli Crab Soup ($7.90) which is only available in store. It comes with a plain mantou, so be careful not to over order!

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They frequently update and change their menu. Currently, their other flavours include Pumpkin Salted Egg, Coconut, Wolfberry, Yam, Durian, and Peanuts. They also have a new menu which includes items like Chicken Burger Set ($6.90) with sweet potato fries.

By the way, this is the complete list of the natural ingredients that Just Dough uses to get the unique colours for their buns.

Yellow: Carrot juice
Black: Bamboo charcoal powder
Green: Green tea powder
Red: Red yeast rice
Dotted black: Black sesame
White: Wholemeal,
Chocolate: Cocoa powder.

During other seasons, they might bring back tomato juice which is slightly pink, and chilli juice which is orange in colour.

This place might be called Just Dough, but it definitely has more than ‘just dough’ to give. Do drop by Just Dough for a healthy and delicious snack or meal.

Just Dough

Address: #B1-169, 3 Temasek Boulevard, Suntec City Singapore 038983

Opening Hours: 7.30am to 9pm Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 10pm Friday, 8.30am to 10pm Saturday and Public Holidays, 8.30am to 9pm Sunday

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Swatow Wanton Noodle – The Highlight is Their Delightful Laksa

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Opened for almost 50 years, Swatow Wanton Noodle is managed by Linda and her 72-year-old mother. Linda is a second-generation hawker who learnt the recipes from her mother. Nowadays, her mother takes the morning shift while she handles the afternoon and evening shifts. They serve a variety of noodle dishes such as wanton noodle, Ipoh hor fun, and laksa.

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The signature at Swatow, as its name suggests, is the wanton noodle ($3/$4/$5). Unlike most stalls that drench their noodles with either chilli sauce or ketchup, Swatow’s wanton mee is soaked in a dark sauce. We enjoyed the al dente noodles but felt that the sauce can be improved on. It was a tad too bland for our liking.

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Surprisingly, the dumplings in the soup that accompanies the wanton mee are plump and tasty. Each dumpling is generously stuffed with minced pork, black fungus, shrimps, and water chestnuts for that extra crunch. Linda explained that her mother arrives at the stall as early as 4am daily just to make the dumplings by hand. Her effort has certainly paid off. 

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The Ipoh Hor Fun ($3/$4/$5) fared better than the wanton noodle. Braised mushrooms, shredded chicken and vegetables sit atop the silky rice noodles. This dish is light, but flavourful. We would prefer a richer gravy for lunch or dinner, but slurping on the smooth hor fun and tender chicken makes an ideal breakfast.

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The unexpected star of Swatow took us by surprise. The Laksa($3.50/$4.50), contains cockles, taupok, beansprouts, and slices of fishcake. The laksa broth is reasonably thick with just the right amount of spiciness. You can request for more chilli, of course, but we enjoyed it the way it was served. Be warned, the broth is very addictive.

Bedok has tons of good food, but we would specially make a return visit just for Swatow’s laksa. You might also want to try their mushroom chicken feet noodle, and Teochew homemade fried ngoh hiang which Linda highly recommends. There were only two of us, so we were too full to stomach more. Do grab a larger group of friends so you can savour more dishes!

Swatow Wanton Noodle

Address: #01-50, Fengshan Market & Food Centre, 85 Bedok North Street 4, Singapore 460085

Opening Hours: 7am to 9pm. Closed on Wednesdays.

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Mr Lorbak – Comforting Lu Rou Fan for a Happy Belly

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Mr Lorbak only serves one dish, and they do it exceptionally well. This humble stall at a coffee shop in Ubi is helmed by Mr William Liou, who was previously the general manager of a restaurant group. He has a wealth of experience after having worked in the kitchen of Copthorne King and Swissotel The Stamford. He is also trained in culinary arts and has a diploma from Shatec.

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Mr Liou wakes up at 7am to prepare his signature dish. He believes that the hawker trade is something that should not be allowed to die out, and has thus adapted a family recipe from his Grandmother.

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The pork belly is left in a stock with around 20 types of herbs and spices including cinnamon, aromatic galangal, star anise and dried ginger for 3 hours, before being braised for 14 hours to ensure that the meat is seasoned evenly. The pork belly is extremely wobbly and mouth-wateringly tender. The chunks of meat are then served atop a bowl of rice, before the entire mix is drizzled with more of that dark brown robust stock. As the pork belly is made in small batches, do be prepared to wait if they run out.

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Each bowl ($3.50) comes with two halves of a braised egg and black fungus. Diners have the option to add preserved vegetables, tau pok or mushrooms at $0.50 per portion. The rice grains were well cooked and went excellently after being mixed with the robust braised gravy. Despite being savoury enough, it was not too salty and makes for a comforting and heartwarming meal.

The pork belly was mouthwateringly tender and had a good ratio of meat to fat. The meat was stringy and came apart easily. One unique point of Mr Lor Bak is that they serve black fungus along with the dish. Mr Liou told us that the crunchy black fungus helps to reduce the ‘heaviness’ of the dish due to the contrast in texture that it provides. I would recommend adding on dry pickled chinese vegetables for $0.50. Cooked with orange peel and old garlic, it has a light and tangy taste that is refreshing.

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Actually, scrap that. Order ALL of the add-ons. The braised mushrooms ($0.50) are succulent and tender. The tau pok ($0.50) is braised for 10 hours and has a spongy texture. As the tau pok soaks up the braised sauce easily, a single bite of it results in an explosion of gravy in your mouth. Shiok!

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I would definitely bring my friends back to this stall in Ubi. I really admire Mr Liou for venturing out of his comfort zone and opening a hawker store. By the way, his career change was inspired by his frequent trips to Taiwan and his Nyonya heritage! At the moment, Mr Liou is experimenting with the chicken version of Lu Rou Fan. I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait to try it out.

Mr Lorbak

Address: 350 Ubi Ave 1, Singapore 400350

Opening Hours: 11am to 8pm, Closed on Tuesdays.

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5 Best Nyonya Laksa in Malacca

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Laksa, a bowl of noodles packed with a spicy punch, is commonly found in Singapore, and Malaysia. There are different variations though, and the key difference lies in its soup base, which contains either coconut milk, or fresh and sour assam. Last weekend, my friends and I decided to drive up to Malacca, and our goal was to suss out all the best nyonya laksa there. This type of laksa boasts a strongly-spiced coconut gravy which gives the dish a distinctive richness.

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It was hard for us to locate 486 Baba Low as this rustic food stall is hidden beside a mosque, under the cover of trees. The menu is simple and straightforward, and written with chalk on black boards. We reached around 9.30am and it was already full house. Their signature Nyonya Laksa (5RM) consists of taupok, boiled egg, and fishballs. Infused with excessive coconut milk, the laksa is fragrant, with a mild level of spiciness. Add their special homemade sambal chilli that is made fresh daily for that extra kick!

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486 Baba Low

Address: 486 Jalan Tengkera, 75200 Melaka

Opening Hours: 7.30am to 4pm. Closed on Fridays.

Calanthe Art Cafe

Besides being famous for their offerings of coffee from 13 states of Malaysia, Calanthe Art Café is also frequently patronized for their laksa. Calanthe Laksa (12.80RM) features a delicious broth made from coconut milk, lemongrass, turmeric, dried prawn paste, shallots and other secret ingredients. What we enjoyed most was the crispy fried beancurd skin and mini fried fish balls that were served with the laksa. These ingredients are not commonly found in laksa served elsewhere, and gave the dish some texture. 

You can also go for something more unique such as the Claypot E-Mee Laksa (14.80RM). Thin fried noodles are served in laksa gravy, in a claypot. We preferred this version as the flavours were more outstanding and rich – so shiok!

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Calanthe Art Cafe

Address: 11 Jalan Hang Kasturi, 75250 Melaka

Website: http://calanthe.letseat.at/

Opening Hours: Sun-Wed 9am to 11pm. Fri & Sat 9am to 12am. Closed on Thursdays.

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At 5RM per bowl, the laksa here is served with a mixture of yellow noodles, meehoon, and some kuay teow. The hawker is very generous with the amount of toppings which include fried prawn crackers. This was certainly a first for us, and we were surprised that the crackers added a tasty crunch to the dish. The broth is not as thick and rich as those that we have tried elsewhere, but the flavour is just right. It’s light enough to be enjoyed more regularly.

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Yung Lai Siang

Address: 17 Jalan Thamby Abdullah, 75100 Melaka

Opening Hours: 7am to 3.30pm daily.

Jonker 88

Although Jonker 88 is well known for their cendol, we thought that the Nyonya Assam Laksa (7RM) fares better. It tastes slightly similar to the sourish Penang Laksa with Assam broth, and is fiery spicy that we couldn’t finish our meal without breaking out in perspiration. If you prefer a heavier broth with a strong coconut milk fragrance, go for their Baba Laksa (6RM) which tastes similar to those that we have in Singapore. Want to have the best of both worlds? Well, the Baba Laksa Kahwin Nyonya Assam Laksa (7RM) is made for you! This broth is a combination of the soup bases from both the Baba and Nyonya Laksa.

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Jonker 88

Address: 88 Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka

Opening Hours: Sun-Thu 9.30am to 5.30pm. Fri & Sat 9.30am to 8.30pm.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonker88/

Jeta Groves Nyonya Delights

We were very excited to try the nyonya laksa at Jeta Groves Nyonya Delights, as this stall is highly raved about by the locals. However, when we arrived around 11.30am on a Sunday morning, we were told that the laksa was sold out. We could only indulge in dessert. After one mouthful of their Durian Cendol, we decided that this stall is worth returning to. If their cendol is already so good, we believe that the standard of their laksa will live up to its reputation.

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Jeta Groves Nyonya Delights

Address: 115 Jalan Merdeka, Taman Merdeka Raya, 75000 Melaka

Opening Hours: 8am to 4pm, but laksa usually sold out before lunch. Closed on Mondays.

We also drove 45 minutes to Klebang area, and were so eager to try another recommended place for laksa – Nyonya Delight Homestyle Cooked Food. Unfortunately, they were sold out too. We learnt our lesson to go really early next time! If you’ve read about JOM Coffee, another café that serves laksa, do take note that they have removed this dish from their menu. Hope our list will help you in the planning of your trip to Malacca, and save you from making wasted trips, like we did. Enjoy!

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Ah Er Soup – Cantonese Soup Receives Michelin Bib Gourmand

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Opened for almost 6 years, Ah Er Soup specialises in traditional Chinese herbal soups at ABC Brickworks Market and Food Centre. If you haven’t heard, this stall has just received the Michelin Bib Gourmand Rating 2017. You can look forward to slurping down luxurious Buddha Jumps Over The Wall, or more commonly found homemade soups such as Old Cucumber Pork Ribs Soup and ABC Pork Ribs Soup.

The soups here are affordably priced – nothing above $7. When asked if the pricing will increase after receiving the Bib Gourmand Rating, Mdm Qu smiled affectionately and said, “this stall caters to many elderly, so we will still maintain our current pricing to meet their needs”.

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Buddha Jumps Over The Wall($6.50) is prolly the cheapest luxurious soup you can find in Singapore. It is known for its rich taste which is very evident in the soup here. Each mouthful is robust and flavourful, and the soup contains high quality ingredients such as abalone and thick chunks of fish maw. There are also mushrooms in the soup. The fish maw isn’t the type which melts in your mouth, but we kind of like the slight chewiness.

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The Herbal Ginseng Black Chicken Soup ($5.50) is full-bodied, with a good balance of savoury and herbal flavours. Mdm Qu is very generous with the portion of chicken given for each bowl of soup. The thin chicken skin is silky and smooth, and the meat must have been simmered for a long time as it was very tender. I’m usually not a fan of herbal ginseng soups, but thankfully the taste of ginseng isn’t overwhelming in this bowl of goodness.

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The Watercress Pork Ribs Soup ($3.50) exudes a homey taste. It was the lightest of the 3 soups that we tried, but it was still flavourful. This is such a comforting bowl to have, especially when the weather is cold. It is recommended to pair the soups with their signature pumpkin rice, which tastes a tad similar to yam rice, but armed with a fragrance of dried shrimps.

Ah Er Soup

Address: #01-143, ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre, 6 Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore 150006

Opening Hours: 11am to 2pm and 5pm to 8pm. Closed on Saturdays.

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Kueh Ho Jiak – Unique Modern Ang Ku Kueh with Sweet Potato Skin!

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Ang Ku Kueh is a small oval-shaped Chinese pastry that has chewy and sticky glutinous rice flour skin wrapped around a sweet filling that fills the centre of the pastry. Traditionally, it is red in colour. However, the ones at Kueh Ho Jiak come in an array of colours – purple, brown, yellow and even BLACK.

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Rest assured, for there is no artificial colouring and preservatives added to the ang ku kueh here. The skin gets its colour from the sweet potatoes that it is made from. 5 different types of sweet potatoes are used in the creation of the skin. Think Hannah sweet potatoes, Japanese sweet potatoes, Jewel sweet potatoes, Purple sweet potatoes and Garnet sweet potatoes. The skin of the kueh is freshly made by the creative Chef Sandy Hannah Tan.

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Compared to the usual ang ku kueh, the skin is softer and slightly thinner with fillings that are not as sweet. They have a range of fillings for you to pick from. Flavours include classics like mung bean, red bean and yam, as well as more premium flavours like fresh durian, fresh jackfruit and hae bee hiam.

The Sweet Potato Ang Ku Kueh with Red Bean fillings go for $1.20 per piece, and was my favourite out of the lot, as the filling was not too sweet and tasted rather natural. The skin was a bit too oily and left a greasy shine on my fingers after popping the kueh into my mouth. However, we liked that the skin was thinner compared to the usual ang ku kuehs out there.

You might also recognise a certain cartoon character on their kuehs! The Hello Kitty-shaped Sweet Potato Ang Ku Kueh ($1.20) contains a peanut filling. The sweet ground peanut filling is sure to be a hit among children. We liked that the ground peanut fillings were tightly packed together in the core of the plump kueh.

The Yam ($1.20) filling is made from scratch by mashing yam together. It is made using Chef Sandy Hannah Tan’s own recipe, and is healthier as it is less sweet.

If you’re wondering how to differentiate between the different kuehs, here is a short guide to help you. The Bear-shaped ones have coconut fillings, full purple-coloured ones have yam fillings, Hello Kitty-shaped ones have ground peanut fillings and the flower-shaped ones have either red bean or mung bean fillings.

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Other than their classic Ang Ku Kueh, Kueh Ho Jiak also offers unique items like Bomb Puff. They currently have Curry Potato ($1.50), Extra Spicy Lime Sardine ($1.50) and Egg Mayo ($1.50). The bomb puffs have crispy laters that are handmade with love with the use of top quality butter.

This is an interesting rendition of the classic Ang Ku Kueh and is worth trying! Do place an order with Elizabeth at 90284359 to prevent disappointment, as stocks are limited after 1pm.

Kueh Ho Jiak

Address: 6 Tanjong Pagar Plaza Market & Food Centre #02-20
Singapore 081006

Opening Hours: 7am till 3pm, Monday to Saturday. Closed on Sundays.

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Husk – Enjoy Delicious Froco (Frozen Coconut) Dessert at Plaza Singapura

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Combat the sweltering weather with a cup of Froco at Husk. Nope, I didn’t spell froyo wrongly. Froco is an abbreviation for frozen coconut, the new dessert on the block that blends nutrients from young Thai coconuts into a creamy ice-cold swirl. Not unlike frozen yogurt, it is a refreshing dessert that is perfect for coconut and ice-cream lovers!

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Husk blends young Thai coconut flesh and water to form their in-house specialty – a smooth and light concoction that has a distinct coconut taste. It has a low dairy content (around 1%!) and is low in sugar as well. Don’t be mistaken, that doesn’t mean it won’t be able to satisfy your sweet tooth. The young Thai coconut flesh is a natural sweetener for the froco, without leaving it cloyingly sweet.

Husk has 3 sizes available for their frocos: Short ($3.80, $0.80 for additional topping), Tall ($5, $0.80 for additional topping) and Parfait ($6.50, comes with 3 toppings).

Toppings include mango, pineapple, jackfruit, banana and watermelon for fruits and homemade muesli, homemade granola, peanuts and chocolate for the crunch.

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The Parfait is the most value-for-money, as it comes with a generous swirl of froco. Compared to other frozen yogurt establishments, they have a limited variety of toppings. Also, there aren’t any ‘sauces’ to pick from. However, we didn’t miss it at all! We got the watermelon, mangoes and homemade muesli(Thai recipe).

I know how it feels like to step out and have your once tall froco swirl melt into a sad puddle. If you’re going to be outdoors, Husk offers smoothies as well. Instead of being coconut-based, they are fruit-based instead with the addition of coconut water.

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We tried the Pump It ($6.20) Smoothie which is a Power Smoothie made from a blend of banana, honey and granola. It is rich and decadent with a strong banana taste. Banana helps to replenish the body with essential electrolytes and potassium nutrients.

They also have Green Smoothies like Just Beet It ($6.80) which has carrot, beetroot and lemon as well as Fruity Smoothies like the Jumping Jack ($6.80) which features mango and jackfruit.

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Husk is located at B2 of Plaza Singapura. Their cheery turquoise and yellow decorations make them hard to miss. Would I go back again? Certainly. Froco is a healthier alternative to frozen yogurt and is no less refreshing and satisfying. It even helps to improve digestion and support the absorption of key vitamins, minerals and amino acids. What’s not to love?

While we were there, the shop assistant told us about plans to introduce another type of frozen fruit dessert that is well-loved by the Thais – mango. The release date is unconfirmed and they have not officially launched the flavour yet, but they are currently offering sample-sized cups for customers to try. I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait!

Husk

Address: 68 Orchard Road, Plaza Singapura #B2-49, 238839

Opening Hours: 11am to 10pm, Open Daily.

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11 Eateries That Will Make You Want to Head to Eunos Now

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According to various sources, Eunos used to be a Malay settlement named Kampong Melayu. Kampong Melayu was built by nationalist and “father” of modern Malay journalism, Mohamed Eunos Bin Abdullah. Kampong Melayu was later renamed Kampong Eunos to pay tribute to the legacy of the late Mr Eunos. After my brief history lesson, I’m ready to introduce you to 11 eateries near Eunos MRT that you absolutely can’t miss. 

Hoon Hong Fried Kway Teow

This char kway teow stall hidden in a corner of Eunos Crescent market has a long history of more than 30 years. The owner dutifully whips up each plate of char kway teow ($3) with cockles, sausages, vegetables and eggs over a well-controlled fire. The dish is fairly decent, with every bite carrying a subtle sweetness and sufficient wok hei.

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Hoon Hong Fried Kway Teow

Address: Eunos Crescent Market & Food Centre, 4A Eunos Crescent #01-21, Singapore 402004

Hock Choon Laksa & Lor Mee

The quality of the noodles used in lor mee is very important. This is what makes Hock Choon Laksa & Lor Mee stand out! The hawker delivers bowls of Lor Mee ($3) with a generous amount of ingredients, such as braised pork, braised egg, and fried fish. The thick rice vermicelli is cooked al dente. Every strand of noodle is springy and tasty. The excellent combination of garlic, vinegar and chilli really enhances the flavours of this bowl of goodness.

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Hock Choon Laksa & Lor Mee

Address: Eunos Crescent Market & Food Centre, 4A Eunos Crescent #01-25, Singapore 402004

Hai Xian Zhi Jia 海鲜之家

One of the best things that you can have on a rainy day is a good bowl of fish soup. As I was queuing, I overheard customers and staff from Hai Xian Zhi Jia raving about the Sliced Fish Soup ($3.50).Upon having my first spoonful of fish soup, I dare say this is one of the better sliced fish soup out there. Each bowl of clear soup is swimming with fish slices, tofu, cabbage, and bitter gourd slices. The soup is seasoned well, with a discernible aftertaste of pepper and garlic. The fish slices are really fresh and soft, albeit scant, but hey it’s still a decent dish for it’s price point.

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Hai Xian Zhi Jia 海鲜之家

Address: Eunos Crescent Market & Food Centre, 4A Eunos Crescent #01-38 Singapore 402004

Mami Midah Briyani

Granted, this is not one of the best tasting biryani dish for me, but it is indeed one of the healthier biryani options by far. Helmed by Mr Mohammad Nazir Kassim and his mother, Mami Midah has been featured on countless social media platforms for their ingenious substitution of products that are high in saturated fats and sodium with healthier ingredients. The only two dishes they sell are the Chicken Briyani ($5.50) and Mutton Briyani ($5.50). Both plates of briyani have the same amount of basmati rice, achar, as well as dalcha. The rice was rather flavourful, and the chicken was well marinated. However, I found the chicken a tad dry. If you’re looking for a plate of biryani that is light and less oily, Mami Midah Briyani is the place for you. 

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Mami Midah Briyani

Address: Eunos Crescent Market & Food Centre, 4A Eunos Crescent #01-14 Singapore 402004

Phone: 91777153

Opening Hours: 10.30am to 2.30pm daily.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MamiMidahBryani/

Seng Kee Roasted Meat Duck Rice

Seng Kee Roasted Meat Duck Rice is an unassuming hawker stall that has previously been nominated as one of the top 5 braised duck in Anchor Beer’s contest in Wanbao newspaper. The Braised Duck ($10) is simple and light, yet tasty without being overwhelmingly intense in flavours. You’ll find a thin layer of fat underneath the skin as well. A plate of braised duck rice costs $3 while the boneless duck rice goes for $3.50. If you prefer roast duck, you must definitely try Seng Kee’s Roast Duck ($10). The tender duck was not too fatty, and it had a thin crisp skin.

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Seng Kee Roasted Meat Duck Rice

Address: Hong Lee Coffeeshop, 7 Eunos Crescent #01-2651 Singapore 400007

Opening Hours: 9am to 8pm daily. Closed on Tuesdays

Eunos Minced Meat Noodles

Looking to satisfy your daily dose of Bak Chor Mee? There is a stall that does a mean bowl of minced meat noodles near Eunos MRT. The downside is that you got to get up really early for it because the stall only opens from 6am to 1.40pm. Many have recommended the soup version, but I ordered the Minced Meat Noodle Dry ($3 for regular, $3.50 for large). Each portion comes with a bowl of dry noodles topped with a small amount of pork lard, and a bowl of soup with 4 huge dumplings and a generous amount of minced meat. The noodles are pleasantly springy and stringy, with no alkaline aftertaste. What really stood out, for me, were the dumplings. Oh that flavourful filling, and soft wanton skin..

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Eunos Minced Meat Noodles

Address: Hong Lee Coffeeshop, 7 Eunos Crescent Singapore 400007

Opening Hours: 6am to 1.40pm daily

La Chasseur

La Chasseur’s claypot rice ($12.50) is a must try. Located in an industrial area, La Chasseur simmers their claypot rice for a good 17 minutes over a charcoal fire. The rice is first cooked for 7 minutes before the other ingredients are added in. When the claypot rice arrives at your table, you can request for the server to mix the black sauce in for you. You’ll notice that basmati rice is used here(unique to La Chasseur). We love the smoky flavour and charred bits!

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La Chasseur

Address: 27 Eunos Road 2, Singapore 409387

Phone: 6337 7677

Opening Hours: 11am to 3pm, 5.30pm to 9.30pm daily

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lechasseurSG

APSN Mystical Café

APSN Mystical Café is the first social enterprise launched by the Association for Persons with Special Needs. The café is established to provide trainees with special needs an outlet to gain vocational skills and exposure in the F&B industry. We had the Grains of Singapura ($5) which is a Nasi Lemak dish made up of rice with a sunny side up egg, ikan billis, peanuts and chicken drumlets. Don’t forget to pair the chilli with every spoonful of Nasi Lemak. You can also try the Spaghetti Ala Melayu ($4), which is a innovative mee rebus-inspired pasta dish. The sauce is mildly spicy, and not too thick, unlike the usual Mee rebus. Complete your meal with a slice of refreshing and zesty Lemon Meringue ($5). It is an ideal afternoon perk-me-up if you’re feeling sleepy.

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APSN Mystical Café

Address: 11 Jalan Ubi, Singapore 409074

Opening Hours: Mondays to Fridays 9.30am to 4.30pm. Closed on Saturdays & Sundays

Veganburg

Veganburg is the first vegan fast food restaurant in Singapore. It is set up by Alex and Tracy, who have been vegetarians for more than a decade. This casual burger joint is established to cater to the vegan community and to inspire others to incorporate a plant-based or meat-free meal in their diet at least once a week. For a start, you can try the Smoky BBQ Burger Set ($7.90 ala carte/ $11.80 for set). The soft and fluffy bun is made using organic wholemeal grains, raw sugar, natural sea salt and distilled water. Omega and zinc are infused into the burger buns for a well-balanced meal. The oven-baked patty is made from minced mushrooms. Rest assured that Veganburg’s patties are all made from 100% vegetable ingredients and contain no gluten, dairy, eggs, genetically modified organisms (GMO), preservatives and trans fat. 

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Veganburg

Address: 44 Jalan Eunos Singapore 419502

Phone: 6844 6868

Website: https://www.veganburg.com

Opening Hours: 11.30am to 10pm daily (last order 9.45pm)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeganBurgSG

Leng Leng Ice Cream

Opened in the first quarter of 2017, Leng Leng Ice Cream is a dessert spot founded by three female entrepreneurs. Once you step into the shop, you’ll quickly become acquainted with bold printed Singaporean phrases, and red & white decorations inspired by the Singapore flag. The desserts are inspired by local flavours. You can look forward to pandan waffles as well as bubur hitam milkshake. If you’re visiting for the first time, you must go for the combination of Gula Melaka Ice Cream ($3.20 for regular flavour, $3.90 for premium flavour) and the pandan waffles ($1.50). Sourced from a local ice cream supplier, the ice cream has a caramelized sweetness which pairs nicely with the crispy and light waffles. Leng Leng also offers fluffy and warm sugee waffles ($3.50).

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Leng Leng Ice Cream

Address: 116 Changi Road, #01-11, Singapore 419718

Phone: 9111 1781

Website: https://www.instagram.com/lenglengicecream/

Opening Hours: 1pm to 10pm daily. Closed on Wednesdays

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lenglengicecream/?ref=br_rs

Nuevo Cafe

Nuevo Café is a cozy space that’s great for your next chill out sesh. Within its premises, you’ll find sturdy wooden tables, old school bulbs, and walls dressed in monochromatic colors. The chic interior will have you forget that the café is actually nestled within an industrial building! If the café ambience isn’t enough to entice you, the prices of the dishes will. The Mentaiko with Bacon Linguine ($8.50) is topped with salted fish roe, bacon, and white cream sauce. If you have a sweet tooth, then the Burnt Honey Grilled Chicken ($8.50) should be ideal for you. Coated with burnt honey, the juicy grilled chicken has a pleasantly charred exterior. The only downside is that the portion is pretty small.

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Nuevo Cafe

Address: 115 Eunos Avenue 3, #01-01, Singapore 409839

Phone: 9632 6045

Email Address: info@nuevo.sg

Opening Hours: 8am to 10pm daily

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NuevoCafeSG

Though not widely known for its food offerings, Eunos still boasts a number of quality dishes. I’ll definitely return for the sliced fish soup, which is located just beside the MRT. We hope that you will find our guide useful and will discover even more good food in the area!

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Boat Noodle Express – Brave these Fiery Thai Noodles in Rivervale Plaza

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If you’re living in Sengkang and craving for a hot bowl of Thai boat noodles, you’re in luck. The Boat Noodle Express (previously know as Noodle Café – Thai Boat Noodles) has just opened its third outlet right here in Rivervale Plaza. With its origins tied to the Noodle Café outlet over at Golden Mile Complex, Boat Noodle Express has since separated from them and established a ‘’same same but different” type of menu.

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You would be able to spot Boat Noodle Express operating on the ground level of Rivervale Plaza. I didn’t know what to choose from, seeing the menu boasts a number of Thai-inspired dishes. Upon the staff’s recommendation, we had the Pork Special Boat Noodle ($4.80), which is essentially a bowl of soup piled with glass noodles and swimming with slices of pork, meat balls and beansprouts. I swore I could have become addicted to the spiciness of the pork broth, if not for its somewhat bland taste. Fortunately, you can use their condiments such as sugar and chilli to enhance the taste of the broth. I also liked that the glass noodles are cooked well.

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I forgot to mention that you can choose your type of noodles for every noodle dish that you order. However, I stuck to glass noodles for all my noodle dishes including the Pork Tom Yum Noodle Dry ($5.50). The dry noodles were tossed in a Tom Yum mixture which had a myriad of Thai spices. The pork slices were sweet, but slightly overcooked.

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If you find the noodle dishes too spicy, do order a glass of Signature Thai Ice Milk Tea ($2.50) to douse the spiciness of the noodles. However, I would have prefer it if the sweet milk tea could have had a thicker texture. Since my friends and I were sharing, we also got a plate of Mini Fish Wanton ($3.50) which came with a small portion of Thai chilli sauce. The wantons were crackly, albeit small, and the filling had a subtle fish taste that tasted well with the chilli sauce.

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Boat Noodle Express also offers a couple of sides worth trying. Go for the Thai Made Pork Crackling ($2.80) and Homemade Pork Lard ($2.80). Just remember to ask for less spice in your noodle dishes if you are unable to take spicy food..

Boat Noodle Express

Address: 118 Rivervale Drive #K1-26/27 Rivervale Plaza Singapore 540118

Phone: 90688060

Opening Hours: 11am to 9.30pm daily.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boatnoodlexpress/

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Keong Saik Bakery – Charming Traditional-Meets-Modern Bakery

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Keong Saik Bakery is a new bakery which serves bread, pastries and cakes. The owners fuse traditional and contemporary flavours here. Think lup cheong (chinese sausage) on a french loaf and Pandan cheesecake with soya bean mousse.

This is a venture by 2 friends Yu Zhong, 29, and Soon, 29, who were previously co-workers at popular bakery Baker & Cook. They worked at a few other places before deciding to start their own business. All the bread and cakes here are freshly made in-house by them.

Currently, a variety of loaves including multi-grain bread and longan bread are available. Fruit rusk, a double-baked bread which is thinly sliced and has a crunch reminiscent of a biscuit is available as well. As no preservatives are used, the loaves have a short shelf life of 2-3 days. They have a selection of bakery breads available, consisting of sweet breads and more savoury ones.

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We tried their signature pastry, the ‘Sor Hei’ ($3.20). The Sor Hei is a Black and White Danish Pastry which has chocolate chips nestled within the many layers of pastry. The service staff offered to help us heat it up before serving it to us, so the chocolate chips were oozy and half-melted. It was not overpoweringly sweet which was good. There could be more chocolate chips added though. Charcoal powder gives the pastry its black hue. On the whole, the ‘Sor Hei’ is satisfyingly crisp and buttery on the outside, and fluffy on the inside.

Yu Zhong told us that Sor Hei means ‘shu qi’ in Cantonese and is actually inspired by Ma Jies of Singapore, a group of women who worked as domestic helpers between the 1930s and the 1970s. They actually came up with this idea because the unit landlord’s mother was a Ma Jie back in the day!

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For afternoon tea, get Lucy ($6.50), a Pandan Cheesecake with Soya Bean Mousse. There are 2 distinct layers to this cake, with the pandan portion coloured a pale green. We thought that the top layer of soya bean mousse was a tad too thick and overpowered the taste of the pandan cheesecake. However, the creamy pandan cheesecake was delightful on its own, and even more so when paired with the sweet and buttery cheesecake crust.

This cake is influenced by local flavours which Yu Zhong particularly enjoys. They make their own soya bean mousse by cooking the soya beans themselves. Fun fact: Lucy is actually the name of Yu Zhong’s girlfriend’s Mother, whom he first baked the cake for!

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The Oyster Mushroom ($2.40) is part of their newly-launched All Day Breakfast Set. $5 gets you either teh-o or kopi-o with 2 soft-boiled eggs and 1 bun. We tried their Oyster Mushroom which comes with onions on a Soft French Brioche bun. The onions were sweet and baked till almost crispy. The bun is rather dense and is sweeter than white bread. This is great for breakfast. Another interesting bun which is included in their breakfast set is the XO Lup Cheong ($2.40), which has lup cheong and mozzarella cheese on the same french dough. The Sardine Cheese ($2.50) comprising chilli tomato sardines, onions and mozzarella cheese is recommended as well.

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Keong Saik Bakery is a small sit-down cafe that is perfect for catch up sessions. By the way, they use traditional coffee beans for their coffee, which is freshly ground using an espresso machine upon ordering. This supposedly gives the coffee a more robust flavour as typical milk is added instead of condensed milk, which means you can enjoy local kopi with fancy latte art at the same time.

Keong Saik Bakery

Address: 41 Keong Saik Road Singapore 089146

Opening Hours: 8am to 8pm, Open Daily.

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Hong Heng Fried Sotong Prawn Mee – Famous Hokkien Mee at Tiong Bahru

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What makes a good plate of Hokkien Mee? The component that is of paramount importance has to be the prawn stock, which gives the noodles its flavour and essence. I enjoy mixing the chilli in and drizzling lime juice on top to complement the rich tasting dish.

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A comfort dish for many Singaporeans, Singaporean Hokkien Mee consists of a mixture of yellow noodles and thin bee hoon, squid, fish cake slices, sliced pork belly and prawns. While some prefer their Hokkien Mee to be wet and moist, others prefer the dry version. The wetter versions which appeal more to the elderly folk have more stock mixed in with the noodles, while the drier versions supposedly have more wok hei as the flavours are ‘locked in’ after the broth evaporates.

Fans of the wetter version will enjoy the Hokkien Mee at Hong Heng Fried Sotong Prawn Mee. There is not too much zhup, but it is still easy for you to down this plate without feeling parched.

Hong Heng received the Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2016, and still commands an impressive queue now, especially during lunch hours. They often sell out before their closing time of 8pm, so its best to go early to avoid disappointment!

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We ordered the largest plate ($5) to try, and it came with 4 prawns, a portion of squid, sliced pork belly, sliced fishcakes and a generous dollop of sambal chilli on the side. The noodles were fried on the spot with the pre-cooked ingredients being tossed in afterwards, meaning that we did not have to wait for long to enjoy our piping hot plate of Hokkien Mee.

We came with high expectations but were rather disappointed as the dish lacked wok hei. Although the noodles were cooked al dente and the broth was slurp-worthy, the flavours could have been more dynamic. We liked that the squid was fresh and chewy, but our prawns were a tad overcooked and lacked crunch. The saving grace was the sambal chilli and lime juice which provided a spicy kick and added a tang to our plate of noodles.

We would have preferred our noodles to have more of a smokey flavour and more eggy bits. However, the broth is rather enjoyable and addictive after being mixed with the chilli. It is also commendable as the noodles were able to absorb the tastiness of the crustacean stock without getting soggy.

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I would recommend getting the $5 portion, which should be just enough for a big eater. Otherwise, they have $3 and $4 portions as well!

Hong Heng Fried Sotong Prawn Mee

Address: #02-01 Tiong Bahru Market, 30 Seng Poh Road, 168898

Opening Hours: 11am to 8pm, Closed on Monday.

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Som Tam Suphasiri – Amazing Thai Food at Golden Mile Complex

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Golden Mile Complex, also known as “Little Thailand” in Singapore, houses many established Thai eateries such as Diandin Leluk, Na Na Original Thai Food, and Abb Zabb. We patronise these well-known eateries quite frequently. However, we were recently introduced to Som Tam Suphasiri, an unassuming Thai food stall hidden at a corner of the mall. This stall is so small that it only sits approximately 10 people. If not for Dennis from superadrianme, we would never have visited.

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Som Tam Suphasiri serves a wide variety of authentic Thai salads.  Their unique flavours range from pickled mussels to marinated crab, to octopus, to steamed pig’s intestine. Please let the waitress know how many stems of chilli you desire for your salad, or risk perspiring throughout your meal. We had the usual Thai Papaya Salad ($5) which boasted a good texture, a crunch in every bite, and fruity sweetness. There’s a savoury flavour from the sauce which blends well with the spice from the chilli.

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The Pork Fried Garlic with Rice ($5)  doesn’t look the most appetizing, but it turned out to be the highlight of our meal. The pork collar here was well executed, and had a good mix of lean meat and fats. While the lean meat was not tender enough, the fatty portion simply melted in our mouths. We also loved the deeply satisfying crisp on the edges. The pork smelled really good, and definitely tasted better than it looked. We’ll definitely return for this!

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The Pork Noodles ($5) was another dish that left us yearning for more. Smooth thin glass noodles with pork meat and pork balls were soaked in the murky broth which was robust and rich in flavour. This dish pleased our palates, and it can be especially heartwarming on rainy days.

The food at Som Tam Suphasiri was delicious, and priced very reasonably. If you don’t factor in the small space where you have to share tables with other diners, this stall is perfect when your craving for Thai food kicks in.

Som Tam Suphasiri

Address: #01-15, Golden Mile Complex, 5001 Beach Road, Singapore 199588

Opening Hours: 12pm to 9pm daily.

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The Best and Worst of Korean Spicy Noodles (Warning: Try at Your Own Risk!)

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You’ve seen it all. Countless of spicy noodle challenges attempted by social media influencers, family, friends, or even yourself! Team MTC decided to attempt to beat the heat and rate 8 Korean ramen instant noodle bowls according to the level of spice, taste, as well as texture of the noodles on a scale of 1 to 10. All of the instant ramen bowls can be conveniently found in local supermarkets as well as Korean marts.

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To allay any potential bias and second guesses, I assigned an alphabet to each ramen bowl to conceal its identity. After each bowl of noodles was cooked, they were taken out and placed in bowls with their corresponding alphabet labels. Members of Team MTC then jumped right into tasting every bowl. It was hilarious watching members perspire and crying out for water.

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Time for the big reveal!

Bowl A – OTTOGI SESAME RAMEN BOWL ($1.80)

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The broth is seasoned with a sesame-flavoured oil that has a very mild heat. The added egg block created a richer texture for the broth. It is good enough a bowl to pair with some leftover vegetables and eggs in your fridge if you’re feeling too lazy to grab lunch. The noodles had a slight spongy bite.

Bowl B – OTTOGI YUEL RAMYOM BOWL ($1.60)

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Overall, a very satisfying bowl of instant ramen. The soup is a beef-based broth with a subtle mushroom flavour. There is a slight fire to keep spicy lovers interested but I found it to be more peppery than spicy. The texture of the noodles was ordinary, though.

Bowl C – NONGSHIM SHIN CUP ($1.60)

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This has been one of my go-to instant noodles since I was young. I realized it pales in comparison to the other ramen bowl contenders. The soup had a thin texture, with hardly any discernible spice. I found the noodles thick and chewy, but the soup does the noodles injustice.

Bowl D – SAMYANG HONEY CHEESE BIG BOWL ($2.60)

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The honey cheese big bowl delivers an assembly of dry ramen with an interesting sweet cheese seasoning. Just like it sounds, the seasoning was overwhelmingly cheesy and sweet. Unlike the other spicy ramen, this instant noodles takes on a creamy white appearance. However, there’s a sharp spiciness that sets in seconds after you bite into it. The texture of the noodles leaves much to be desired though.

Bowl E – SAMYANG CHEESE HOT CHICKEN ($2.60)

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The cheese hot chicken was definitely one of the better dry ramens we had. In terms of spiciness, I’d definitely rank it on the hotter end of the scale. The cheese does help to douse the fire, so you’ll get a lingering fiery heat that might last for minutes (or hours for some). Beyond the heat, I guess I could describe the seasoning as savoury spicy chicken with melted cheese. The noodles have a good, thick and chewy texture. 

Bowl F – NONGSHIM CHAMPONG CUP NOODLES ($1.60)

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The broth had a light seafood seasoning that pairs well with the, at best, average noodles. Though it was slightly spicier, it did not leave much of an impression.

Bowl G – SAMYANG HOT CHICKEN FLAVOUR ($1.90)

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The little cup that took the world by storm, this baby is the reason why the Korean spicy noodle challenge began in the first place. Like Samyang’s other family members, the noodles are thicker and chewier as compared to other ramens in this article. Mixing the noodles well will quickly coat it with the fragrant and lightly sweet Chilli sauce. An irrepressible fire kicks in soon after, which may leave you crying out, just like a few of our team members did.

Bowl H – SAMYANG CURRY HOT CHICKEN FLAVOUR ($2.60)

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The spiciness of the sauce is surprisingly nowhere near it’s predecessors’, though the heat is still comparable to that of the instant ramen bowls. The sauce takes on a sweet curry layer that I found slightly overwhelming. It was more hearty in comparison, with discernible bits of potatoes and carrots.

Taste Test Results: Revealing The Best and the Worst Spicy Korean Instant Noodles

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The Worst: Bowl D – SAMYANG HONEY CHEESE BIG BOWL. The team unanimously rated D as our least favourite in terms of the level of spice and taste. It has a slightly funky aftertaste that we did not really appreciate. The heat was also somewhat inconsistent, with some MTC members getting the heat (unfortunately) while the others unable to detect any fire.

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The Best: Bowl E – SAMYANG CHEESE HOT CHICKEN. The team unanimously voted bowl E as the best too! Though the lingering shiok heat might make you lose your tongue, the taste was superb in comparison to the other 7 instant ramens.

We definitely had a lot of fun conquering the ramen bowls. Of course, our views on the instant ramen noodles aren’t absolute. Let us know if we have missed out on any noteworthy ramen bowls!

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Jiak Pa Lang Eating House – Delicious Zichar-Inspired Rice Bowls

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Jiakpalang(Hokkien for 吃饱人), which when loosely translated means “someone who has eaten his fill”, is a pun on the word chapalang, Singaporean slang for ‘a random mixture of items’. Set up by Chef Nixon Low, this 1 month old eatery serves a mishmash of food items. As they are located near Labrador Park MRT, they mostly see a working crowd clientele and are closed on weekends. If you’re looking for healthy Asian fare, grab a unique salad bowl or rice bowl from Jiakpalang. (We promise: no impending post-lunch food comas!)

They will be launching a new menu with 6 new salad and rice bowl dishes, and are pushing out a dinner menu. While we were here, we tried out their current salad and rice bowl menu, which is only available for lunch as of now.

If you have a sweet tooth, look out for their locally-inspired cakes. They didn’t have many flavours available while we were there, but the banana with caramelized pineapple cake sounds rather interesting.

Also available are their bar bites. While the usual suspects like Crispy Fries ($6) and Spicy Chicken Drumlets ($9) are present on the menu, we spotted some unorthodox snacks on offer. How does Szechuan Calamari with Szechuan Mayo ($9) sound?

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Jiakpalang’s signature rice bowl is the Sesame Sous Vide Chicken ($6.90) which is surprisingly one of their most affordable dishes! The manager described it to us as an ‘Ang moh chicken rice’. It comes with a plentiful amount of marinated wood ear (black fungus). However, we felt that the marinate could be more flavourful. Despite chicken breast meat being stereotyped as tough, the sous vide method helped the chicken to become fork-tender. The chicken breast slices were succulent and not at all dry! We could easily cut through the thick chicken slices. Pomegrenate seeds were also mixed in to add a sweet crunch. We felt that it didn’t complement the other ingredients though. The rice bowl is made with brown rice which gives more of a bite and better texture. After being mixed with the onsen egg that sat atop, the rice became creamy and comforting. 

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We hesitated before ordering the Tempeh and Truffle Mushroom Rice ($7.90) because there isn’t any meat in this dish (this bowl is completely vegetarian). Thankfully we did, because it turned out to be the crowd favourite! The oyster mushrooms were oh-so-juicy and savoury, and when paired with the brown rice, sweet corn kernels and crispy fried tempeh chips, the mix offers an explosion of flavours in your mouth. The truffle oil brings the flavours of the dish up a notch. The broccoli heads, cabbage and boiled carrots on the side were comforting and homey tasting. We would definitely recommend this rice bowl if you’re searching for something simple yet tasty.

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We tried the Thai Style Wagyu Beef Salad ($13.90), a full-sized salad that comes with green bell peppers, sweet corn kernels and cashew nuts. This is one of their most popular salad bowls, and is suitable for those who can’t resist a serving of red meat. The salad comes with an egg that we originally thought was a normal hard boiled egg. To our pleasant surprise, the yolk oozed out after we cut into it! It’ll probably be your first time eating RAINBOW-coloured croutons. Modelled after the traditional ice-cream man’s rainbow bread, the croutons here come in pink and green shades. However, they were rather soggy and lacked the usual crisp you would expect. Sliced poached pears and raisins were a refreshing addition. The beef was the star of the dish, and was not tough or chewy. It is cooked via the sous vide method before being drizzled with sweet Thai Chilli sauce. We preferred this sauce over the reduced balsamic in the Cold Smoked Salmon Salad.

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Cold Smoked Salmon ($8.90) consists of sour plum cherry tomatoes, citrus fruits and reduced balsamic. The reduced balsamic (balsamic glaze) is definitely a lot more sour compared to the usual balsamic vinegar you get at usual salad shops, and may not suit all palates. The portion of smoked salmon is generous for the price point, and the onsen egg was done to perfection. While this is a refreshing bowl of greens, the sauce was simply too concentrated and strong, therefore overpowering the taste of the other ingredients. We would have preferred a lighter sauce which would have complemented the ingredients better.

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Staying true to their ‘chapalang’ concept, Jiak Pa Lang serves Thai Milk Tea ($2) too.

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Jiakpalang is an interesting concept that will appeal to Singaporean foodies who can’t decide what to eat. So the next time your colleague tells you he ‘don’t know eat what leh’, bring him here. Jiakpalang will also be launching a new menu and changing some of the sauces that go with the proteins on their current menu, so look forward to that!

Jiak Pa Lang Eating House

Address: 456 Alexandra Road, #01-04/ 06 Fragrance Empire Building Singapore 119962

Opening Hours: 11am to 10pm Monday to Friday. Closed on Weekends.

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Modus – Healthy Quinoa Bowls in a Food Court

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Think of food from a foodcourt and you might think of oily and greasy hawker food. Modus, the first stall specialising in quinoa bowls in a food court, is the complete opposite of that . 

Modus is set up by 2 ex fine-dining chefs who aim to bring tasty and affordable nutritious food to the masses. Their quinoa bowls are priced at $7.50 each (add 50 cents for a poached egg), and are based on different cuisines.

For example, the Chinese Bowl sees Kung Pao Chicken as the main protein, the Thai Bowl comes with Basil Pork Shoulder and the star of the Western Bowl is the Australian Striploin. 

We tried the two crowd favourites – the Japanese Bowl and the Korean Bowl.

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The Japanese Bowl ($7.50) has Aburi Salmon, Tsukemono (Japanese Preserved Vegetables), Sauteed Crabmeat, Furikake and Homeamde Fermented Sprouts with Corn Kernels. We added a poached egg to our bowl. The fermented sprouts were seasoned well, and the aburi salmon was torched on the spot in front of us. I thought that there could be a larger portion of salmon, as the ratio of quinoa to the other ingredients seemed a little disproportionate.

I also only noticed that they forgot to add the sauteed crabmeat after I had finished my meal…

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The other bowl that we tried was the Korean bowl ($7.50), which had Sauteed Beef & Onions, Homemade Korean Kimchi and Marinated Sprouts. The bowl was topped with strips of fried Wanton Skin. If not for the extremely runny poached egg, the bowl would have been way too dry. The beef was too tough for my liking, and the onions were slightly overcooked. The saving grace was the thin strips of fried wanton skin which was an interesting touch.

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Overall, Modus is suitable for a light meal or even a snack. You may avoid the food coma after lunch, but you’d probably reach out for a snack a few hours after. Also, remember to portion every bite well, because we had leftover quinoa even after polishing off the rest of the ingredients on the plate.

Modus

Address: 90 Bras Basah Road #B1-33 Esplanade Xchange Food Inn Singapore 189562

Opening Hours: 11am to 7.30pm, Closed on Sundays.

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Try 20 Popular Street Food from 5 Southeast Asian Countries during RWS Street Eats!

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If you’re the type of traveller who enjoys trying out authentic local food while on holiday, then this is the event for you. 20 original street food stalls from not just one, but five different Southeast Asian countries will be featured at the Resorts World Sentosa’s inaugural ‘RWS Street Eats’ Event this August.

Everything is conveniently located under one roof, so you don’t have to worry about the arduous trek from one food stop to another. Just sit back and prepare your stomachs for a feast. The 9-day long event will be staged from 12th August to 20th August 2017. Bring your foodie friends and head down to the event located at Malaysian Food Street at RWS for a food-filling day!

The event sees 11 NEW food stalls that complement the other nine permanent stalls at Malaysian Food Street. Nine of these food stalls are helmed by cooks who have been specially invited from our neighbouring countries. Let us take you through some of the highlights that you should definitely look out for.

Singaporeans will be familiar with Kway Guan Huat Joo Chiat Popiah, which is a perennial favourite. Started in 1938 by Mr. Quek Tren Wen, Kway Guan Huat is currently run by third generation hawkers who have perfected the art of making paper-thin popiah skin by hand. The handmade popiah skin is packed with generous fillings like turnips, carrots, egg, lettuce, bean sprouts etc. What sets them apart is their crispy fried fish crisps that add a delicious crunch to the popiah. By the way, their chilli is freshly pounded and they make their own sweet sauce as well.

Sempalit Kari Chicken from Pahang, Malaysia, is well-known for their curry chicken. A blend of dried chilli, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, garlic, ginger, curry leaves, coconut milk and other herbs and spices make up the delicious and inviting bright red chicken curry. The 60-year-old recipe was created by Mr. Damodaran Nair, who started off selling hearty home-cooked Indian food from a pushcart. After he modified his recipe to suit Chinese palates, his son, Mr. Asokan Nair took over the business and expanded it to Kuala Lumpur as well. We love the aromatic curry which has a mild spice level. Pair it with rice or bread which will soak up the goodness of the curry!

Ayam Penyet

Ayam Penyet is a sinful dish that is truly worth the calories. Nona Manis which originates from Indonesia, is one of the most well-known eateries there. They serve up authentic Indonesian cuisine which originates from Surabaya, East Java. Unlike traditional Javanese cuisine, East Javanese food is spicier, and has less sugar added. Their signature Ayam Penyet (Smashed Fried Chicken with Sambal) will be available at the event, and we’re sure that the spicy sambal, which packs a punch, will invigorate your senses.

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For friends who can’t take spice so well, but still want to enjoy Indonesian cuisine, go for the Soto Ayam Arek Suroboyo from Harum Manis. You can look forward to glass noodles in a turmeric and lemon leaf-scented chicken broth with boiled egg and aromatic crispy crouya. The delicious slurp-worthy broth is rich and flavourful. The traditional Javanese Ningrat eatery has East Java-born Executive Chef Beni Iskabul at its helm.

Vietnamese Beef Noodles

A good bowl of pho makes for perfect comfort food. Feel like you’ve been transported to Vietnam as you enjoy a bowl of full-bodied Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef Noodles) from Nhā Hāng Viet. A long-simmered broth, tender slices of beef and silky rice noodles await. You’re bound to slurp down each and every strand of noodle. The stall strictly follows the famous Vietnamese “Long Chef” Đỗ Quang Long’s recipe. He has over 30 years of culinary experience, and has received numerous cooking awards. Enjoy the classic Vietnamese dish right here in Singapore at the RWS Street Eats..

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Bun Thit Nuong (Vietnamese Grilled Pork with Rice Noodles) is one of my favourite Vietnamese dishes. This dish will be whipped up by Chef Steven Leong of Sen Tay Ho. Sen Tay Ho is one of Hanoi’s best buffet restaurants, and the grilled pork noodles is different from those that you get locally. The pork is first marinated for 24 hours with a secret house blend of spices like lemongrass, garlic, and fish sauce, before it is grilled over charcoal fire to give it a slight smoky taste. Sounds tantalizing?

Bangkok’s Chatuchak Market is one of Singaporeans’ favourite weekend haunts. Save on your air ticket with an escapade to RWS Street Eats, because Foon Ta Lop from Bangkok’s Chatuchak Market is setting up a stall here! The popular Isaan (Northeastern Thai) eatery is lauded for their Thai Fried Chicken that is served piping hot, with crispy fried skin and tender juicy meat. After indulging in the fried chicken, cleanse your palate with the Som Tam, a refreshing papaya salad that has crunchy unripe papaya, peanuts and dried shrimp drizzled with fish sauce, palm sugar and lime juice. The explosion of sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavours will leave you feeling satisfied.

Mango Sticky Rice

For dessert, why not get some Mango Sticky Rice to end off your feast on a sweet note? Large and succulent sweet Thai mangoes are paired flawlessly with sticky rice which has been infused with a secret coconut milk sauce. Wantana Mango with Sticky Rice is one of the stalls from Or Tor Kor Market in Bangkok, which is ranked as one of the 10 world’s best fresh markets by CNN.

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Delicious classics like Huen Kee Claypot Chicken Rice, Jalan Alor Star KL Hokkien Mee and Penang Lim Brothers’ Char Kuay Teow which are perennial favourites at Malaysian Food Street are also available during the event. Don’t forget to take away some of the fragrant egg tarts and baked char siew baos from Fung Wong Confectionary too!

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Make sure to drop by the booths along the Waterfront Promenade at Resorts World Sentosa from 12th August to 20th August! You can find treats from Durian 36 and Four Seasons Durian, or groove to live music performances by multilingual band, Too Much Drama, in the beer garden that is created in collaboration with Tiger Beer. Do note that the live music performances are only available on weekend evenings!

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Okay, here’s the best part… Entry to RWS Street Eats is FREE FOR ALL. Prices are kept extremely affordable and range from just $4 per dish. Purchase the early bird special bundle to enjoy the best deal.

The early bird special bundle which is available from now till 11th August 2017 is going for S$30. HSBC Credit Cardholders get to enjoy the exclusive privilege of getting the early bird deal at a special price of S$24. To purchase, visit www.rwsentosa.com/streeteats

This post is brought to you in collaboration with RWS and HSBC.

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April’s Bakery – 11 Uniquely Flavoured Pies to Sweeten Up Your Everyday Life

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Founded by two pretty Thai sisters, Mai and April, this bakery has about 60 outlets across Thailand. The bakery is named after April, a former air stewardess who travels to Hong Kong frequently, and drew inspiration from their traditional snack – 老婆饼 (wife’s biscuit). April began experimenting in the kitchen, and created a modern rendition of wife’s biscuit using her own recipe. They now have 11 sweet flavours.

Opened in April, the outlet at Tampines MRT Station is their first store overseas. April is based in Thailand while Mai manages the business in Singapore. 2 more outlets are coming your way soon – One Raffles Place(end July) and Chinatown Point(1 September). Savoury flavours will also be introduced in Singapore later this year.

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Mai explained that their crust is homemade, and shipped directly from Thailand. They prefer keeping their crust thin. So, each pie contains 20% crust and 80% filling. Such generosity! The pies are baked fresh daily. It takes about 30 minutes to bake 1 batch of pies at the moment. However, with the new oven at the One Raffles Place outlet, the baking time taken for each batch will be reduced to 15 minutes. So, you don’t have to worry about the waiting time as you stand in the queue.

It’s time to find out what flavours are available!

April Bakery’s Bestsellers

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Priced at $2 each, the Taro with Gingko Pie, Thai Tea Pie, Purple Sweet Potato Pie, and Green Tea Pie are the bakery’s bestsellers. The Taro with Gingko Pie is quite similar to our traditional orh-nee dessert, but thicker and denser in texture, with a gingko nut embedded in the middle.

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Thai milk tea is known to be extremely sweet, but surprisingly, there’s a good balance of sweetness for the bakery’s Thai Tea Pie. The sweetness of the custard has been neutralized by the Thai tea flavour. This particular flavour is very popular, so be sure to head down early before it’s sold out.

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The Purple Sweet Potato Pie is very starchy, with a slightly powdery and drier texture, and finishes with a hint of sweetness. It is said that this root vegetable boasts health benefits such as maintaining healthy blood vessels in one’s body. This is the most filling pie of all eleven pies.

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We had high expectations for the Green Tea Pie as we love everything and anything Matcha. While it’s good news for some, as the Green Tea Pie’s sweetness and eggy-ness overshadowed the green tea’s natural bitterness, we would have preferred the green tea flavour to be more distinct.

Our Top 3 Favourites

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Though April’s Bakery highly recommend their bestselling pies, the Tokyo Banana Custard Pie, Pumpkin Pie, and Custard Pie won our votes! These are also priced at $2 each. At the moment, Tokyo Banana Custard Pie is only available in Singapore! If you’re not familiar with Tokyo Banana, it’s a soft plain sponge cake filled with banana custard cream, and a highly sought after snack in Japan. April Bakery’s version of Tokyo Banana Custard Pie is well executed! The light caramel custard filling with a tinge of banana flavouring is creamy and smooth, making it a delightful treat.

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The Pumpkin Pie ranks high on our list. The pleasant sweetness from the pumpkin was a clear winner. The texture is creamy and smooth as well. We felt like we were enjoying a bowl of pumpkin soup, just in the form of a pie.

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The Custard Pie, on the other hand, might be the best choice for kids. It’s not too milky, nor too rich. Moderately creamy and light on the palate, you can easily devour the entire pie yourself.

Other Interesting Flavours

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For a refreshing twist, go for the Coconut Pie ($2) which has generous shreds of coconut flesh enveloped within the thin crust. It is held together by a moist, sweet paste. Each bite features a nice crunch.

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The Sweet Egg Floss Pie ($1.50) is mirrored after a Thai dessert made using egg yolk, sugar, and syrup. The taste of the sweet egg floss reminds us of our traditional love letter snacks commonly eaten during Lunar New Year. Perhaps, next year, we’ll be offering our guests this sweet egg floss pie instead!

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For those who prefer more traditional and classic flavours, go for the Black Sesame Pie ($2) and Red Bean Pie ($2). The former is best paired with Chinese tea, and possesses a savoury twist which amazed us. It’s done just right  – neither too dry nor too moist. The latter, on the other hand, exudes a nostalgic feel due to its similarity to tau sar piah. It’s thicker and denser in texture as compared to the black sesame pie.

Do note that the pies can be refrigerated and consumed cold within 2 days of purchase. You can also choose to reheat them for 15 to 20 seconds in a microwave at medium heat before diving into them. For the month of July, there’s a “Buy 5 Get 1 Free” promotion for all the pies at April’s Bakery, so hurry down and grab your favourite flavours while stocks last!

New Item!!!

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April’s Bakery has recently launched their version of Taiwanese 凤梨酥 (pineapple cake) under the brand, “Manee” ($9 small / $15 big). Each oval-shaped pineapple cake features a crust that’s not too flaky, and the paste in the middle has a well-balanced sweetness and tanginess. To be honest, we felt that it’s comparable to the standard of pineapple cakes in Taiwan – really good!

April’s Bakery’s pies are packed into pretty pastel boxes and are perfect as gifts. The pies also make a great afternoon snack. Have you tried all the flavours? Let us know which is your favourite!

April’s Bakery

Address: #01-31, Tampines MRT Station, Singapore 529538

Mobile: 8122 7604

Opening Hours: 8am to 10pm daily.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aprilsbakerysg/

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Ming Mun – The First Stall in a Coffeeshop To Sell Roast Goose!

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Helmed by a Chinese chef from Hong Kong, Ming Mun is known for their Roast Goose, which is imported from approved poultry sources in Hungary. There’s a catch: you must order the goose 2 days in advance before you can try it! Since we didn’t manage to place an order, we tried other roasted meat options.

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We ordered a platter of roast meats ($18) for 3 persons, which included roast meat, roast duck and roast pork. While the roast meat was decently juicy with a slightly crackly skin, it could have been fatter. Adding the chilli provided does enhance the taste of the roast meat. On the other hand, the roast duck was quite tough. IMG_2154-5

I thought that the best meat out of the three was the Char Siew. Each piece of roast pork was thick and had a nice layer of fat.

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Overall, Ming Mun is a great option for those who aren’t picky with their Roasted meats. Aside from the above platter, you can opt for individual portions of roasted delights, including Roast Pork Rice, Roast Meat Rice and Roast Duck Rice at $4 each! I’ll return to try their roast goose for sure!

Ming Mun

Address: Blk 159 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4, Singapore 560159

Phone: 8306 7756

Opening Hours: 10am to 9pm daily.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mingmunroasteddelights/

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Mr Kneady’s – Affordable Hearty Handmade Sourdough Pizzas

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Can I just say that I KNEAD more of these pizzas? Mr Kneady is a bakery at the hipster coffee shop, Bedok Marketplace, which is situated just above Giant Supermarket at Simpang Bedok. 28-year-old Lionel, the owner of Mr Kneady, has Baker’s Asthma, an allergy to flour. He gets breathless if he inhales rye or buckwheat and sneezes if he inhales wheat. As a result, Mr Kneady, which specialises in sourdough bread, was born.

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After being exposed to sourdough bread while he was working in Iceland, Sandholt Bakari, he decided to bring his passion back to Singapore. All breads here are made by him the day before. The whole process of making sourdough from scratch takes up to 20 hours. How’s that for effort? When we were there, a unique range of breads such as cranberry tumeric and pumpkin seed were displayed. Previously, he was experimenting with wasabi longan bread, but he plans to try wheatgrass longan instead.

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Besides sandwiches and smørrebrød, Mr Kneady also carries sourdough pizzas after 6pm. Currently, there are 4 pizza flavours available and all pizzas cost $10 each. The size of the pizza is estimated to be around 10-inches, and can comfortably feed 1-2 persons.

Flavours include Arlandia (tomato sauce, smoked mozzarella, brie, gruyere and mozzarella), Space Odity (tomato sauce, pepperoni, salami and mozzarella), Remedy (creamy garlic sauce, smoked chicken and fresh red onions), and their only sweet pizza, the Art of War (creme fraiche, banana, blueberries, streussel and caramelized white chocolate chips).

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We tried the Space Odity ($12) which arrived piping hot with a crispy crust. According to Lionel, a sourdough base provides a chewier texture. The base of the pizza is neither too thin nor too thick, and the pizza retains a elastic, chewy texture in the middle. The pepperoni and salami was ever so savoury, and the thin slices meant that the top of the pizza was not swimming in oil. By the way, all ingredients including the tomato sauce are made by Lionel from scratch. The tomato sauce is slightly pulpy and has a light and refreshing texture which contrasts against the saltiness of the pepperoni slices.

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I’ll be looking for the Remedy pizza ($12) if I’m ever in need of some good ol’ comfort food. The creamy garlic sauce has just enough garlic to make it flavourful and cut through the creaminess of the sauce. The smoked chicken could have slightly more char, but went well with the creamy sauce on the pizza. This was surprisingly addictive and we couldn’t stop reaching out for slice after slice.

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Mr Kneady might be the only place in Singapore to carry smørrebrød, an open-faced sandwich which is a traditional Danish pastry. We tried the Smoked Salmon with Creme Fraiche ($4) which came served on a thick slice of rugbrød, a Danish style rye bread. The rugbrød here at Mr Kneady is 80% rye, 20% white, and has sea salt, natural sourdough starter, malt, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds and sesame seeds. It is also available as a loaf ($12 for 900g).

The dense bread had a thick and chewy crust, and was studded with a variety of seeds. It went well with the generous portion of high-quality smoked salmon which was exceptionally smoky. We like that the layer of cream cheese was not too thick, which helped the taste of the salmon to stand out more.

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Mr Kneady is an excellent place to bring your family for a feast during the weekends. While the ambience might not be particularly great since it is located at a food court after all, the place is decently lit with clean tables and even background music! There was a long queue when we were there on a Sunday night, so its best to be there early in case they run out of sourdough.

I’ll definitely be back to try their dessert pizza, the Art of War, which Lionel highly recommends. He worked in New York City for one year and was experimenting with caramelising white chocolate chips, which has been well received.

Mr Kneady's

Address: 348 Bedok Rd, Singapore 469560

Opening Hours: 11am to 10pm, Closed on Mondays. Pizzas available after 6pm.

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Pepper Bowl – Tantalizing Black Pepper Beef Hor Fun & Rice Bowls at Amoy

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If you spot a snaking queue at Amoy Street Food Centre, it probably started from Pepper Bowl. This humble stall, which is manned by Mosses and Waynna, a husband and wife duo, specialises in Black Pepper Beef Hor Fun. With every bowl cooked to order, it might take awhile for you to receive your food, but we promise the food is worth the wait!

They moved Pepper Bowl from Singapore Polytechnic (Food Court 4) to Amoy Street Food Centre in 2012. They yearned for a simple life and more time with their young son, so they decided to move to Amoy Street Food Centre where they operate from 11am to 3pm, from Monday to Friday.

Fun Fact: Mosses is a self-taught cook. To fulfil his Mother’s dream of opening a restaurant, he was previously managing a family-run restaurant in Joo Chiat, My Mum’s Place, which is no longer in operation.

Pepper Bowl’s menu has 3 main ‘proteins’: beef, pork and chicken. The signature item is their Black Pepper Beef Hor Fun ($5). All dishes come with the option to add an onsen egg for $0.60. Our dish was served piping hot, with a wobbly egg atop gleaming brown rice noodles.

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We thought that the black pepper flavour here was stronger as compared to other black pepper beef hor fun dishes that we have tried. The creamy yolk of the egg thickens the sauce considerably and we would highly recommend adding it. Mosses told us that they have modified their recipe over the years to suit the palates of Singaporeans – their hor fun sauce has a thinner consistency and is not as starchy as what we usually get. The thinly-sliced beef is extremely tender and lean! This bowl also comes with some greens, and goes well with green chilli.

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The Spring Onion Pork Rice ($4.50) with onsen egg (+$0.60) tastes as good as the Black Pepper Beef Hor Fun. Thin and tender pork slices are stir-fried with spring onions and onions. The thick sauce is slightly sweet and goes really well with the rice. We would have loved for more onions in our bowl though!

Pair your pork slices with the free-flow sambal belacan, which is made by Mosses. The sambal belacan has a hint of hae bi (dried shrimps) which makes it exceedingly fragrant.

The Chicken Chop Rice ($4.50) was sold out when we got there at 1pm. However, Waynna told us that unlike the other dishes which are cooked on the spot by Mosses and his trusty wok, the chicken chop is prepared beforehand. So, if you’re in a rush, you might want to consider getting this instead.

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Pepper Bowl actually has a fairly customisable menu. For example, you can choose to have your Spring Onion bowl with beef instead of pork, or your Black Pepper Hor Fun with pork instead of beef.

Grab a variety of bowls to share, so you can have the best of everything! We really enjoyed the steaming hot dishes that are cooked a la minute by the friendly couple.

Pepper Bowl

Address: 7 Maxwell Rd, Amoy Street Food Centre #02-102 Singapore 069111

Opening Hours: 11am to 3pm Monday to Friday. Closed on Weekends & PH.

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