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Mai Tu Liao! Up Your Cafe Game And Visit Sin Lee Foods For Some Sinfully Good Food!

Sick of the same old cafe food at your typical neighbourhood cafe? Drop by Sin Lee Foods and tuck into unique creations for some sinfully good food!

The ambience

Located in the tranquil neighbourhood of Bukit Ho Swee, Sin Lee Foods was converted from an old coffeeshop. Its original name and signboard remains!

Choose between al fresco dining under a sheltered pavilion or head indoors for respite from the afternoon heat.

Decked in wood, metal and red bricks, the cosy interior space exuded a rustic and homey feel.

We sat at the bar table outside and really enjoyed the peaceful estate and environment Sin Lee was situated in.

The ambience, especially with the overhanging lights, gave off a warm and cosy comfort that immediately drew us to the place.

The food

You won’t find your usual egg benedict at Sin Lee Foods, but you’ll surely devour awesome food and beverages. With the owners being trained in Guy Savoy and Les Amis, they sure know flavours well.

Aburi Mentaiko Burger ($14)

We particularly enjoyed the Salted Egg Yolk Fries and the re-introducd Aburi Mentaiko Burger. The savoury creamy housemade mentaiko sauce made it taste so good!

The torched aburi pork shoulder was tender, lathered with the sauce, and topped with a gorgeous amount of salmon roe. All the flavours went well together!

Prepare to get your hands dirty and dig in to this delicious burger.

Besides the Salted Egg Yolk fries and the re-introducd Aburi Mentaiko Burger, here are other items on the menu you should try!

Chirashi Rice Bowl ($14)

All those sashimi and tuna lovers, hands up!

Fresh tuna and salmon, fish roe, spring onion, and black sesame seeds are served atop rice. This dish is definitely for those who love salmon and tuna sashimi.

Yakiniku Beef Bowl ($14)

There you go! Who’s ready for some awesome good food?

Thumbs up to Sin Lee Foods for its constant innovation and take on cafe food. Sin Lee Foods is indeed satisfying and definitely worth future visits.

Not the easiest to get to, so get your GPS out and track down this unique cafe at Tiong Bahru!

You can get a 10% discount at Sin Lee Foods with HollerOut. Read here for details!

Sin Lee Foods
Address: Blk 4 Jalan Bukit Ho Swee #01-164, Singapore 162004
Contact: 6377 3170
Opening Hours: Tues-Fri 11am-9pm; Sat 9.30am-9pm; Sun 9.30am-6pm; PH 11:30am-6pm. Closed on Mon
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Prawn To Your Heart’s Content At These 5 Prawning Spots In Singapore!

Prawning. The baby brother to fishing. It’s grown pretty popular in recent years due to its uniqueness, simple concept, and that feeling of accomplishment right after bagging a catch! There are several different places where you can go prawning here in Singapore, but we’ve sourced THE BEST prawning facilities to head to!

1. Hai Bin Prawning

(image source: . Seen as one of the most popular spots to prawn. Hai Bin has 2 venues, Sembawang and Punggol, both of which are 24 hours. Prawns are continuously poured into the ponds so you have a very good chance of not going home empty handed. Because of its popularity, there’s a high chance of the Hai Bin getting pretty crowded on weekends!

(image source: Riviera is the place for you. Located beside the Punggol Golf Course this place is pretty quiet on weekdays. The perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle, Riviera has food and drinks on site if you get hungry while prawning!

Rates are $15/hr; $25 – 2 hours ; $33 for 3 hours. 

3.ORTO

(image source: Rates are $20/hr; $30 – 2 hours; $36 – 3 hours; $108 – 10 hours

ORTO
81 Lor Chencharu, S769198
Contact: 6257 8858

4.Fish @ Bugis+

(image source: Fish@Bugis+ is no ordinary fishing facility, for one, it’s in the middle of the city! For another, it’s Singapore’s only fishing facility that is indoors and has air conditioning! Located on the 7th floor roof-garden of Bugis+, it has a bar, a fish spa and longkang fishing for the kids! Like most prawning facilities they’re also open 24 hours! So if you’re looking for a prawning facility that’s a bit more comfortable Fish@Bugis is where you should head to!

Rates are $18/hr; $29 -2 hours; $35 – 3 hours
Promotion: Prawning at $10/hour (Weekdays only)

Fish @ Bugis+
201 Victoria Street, #07-05/06, S188067
Contact: (65) 83386530 / (65) 90080201

5. D’Lifestyle Corner @ Pasir Ris Town Park

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5 Local Bakers With Cake Creations So Pretty, You’ll Give Everyone Else #CakeEnvy

I am a huge fan of sweets. Cakes, cupcakes, macaroons you name it and I’ve got a weakness for it! And, I have a really bad habit of binge watching baking shows, especially Cake Boss. If you’ve seen Cake Boss you would know that those intricate customized cakes are a sight to behold! But looking for bakeries or cake shops that offer customized cakes here in Singapore is no easy feat! So we sourced 5 bakers and bakery shops in Singapore that are offering customized cakes for special occasions!

1. Bloombsbury

Bloomsbury is a one-stop-shop for all your sweet treats. They have everything from Standard Cakes to Dessert Tables and they even offer Baby First Month Gift Boxes! Their Standard Cakes have your traditional flavours like Chocolate Fudge and Strawberry Shortcake but they also have unique flavours like Chocolate Stout and Lychee Martini (for adults only!).

Bloomsbury Bakers
Blk 30, Bendemeer Road #01-889, s330030
Opening Hours: Tue – Fri: 11am – 7pm; Sat: 10am – 7pm; Sun: 10am – 6pm; Mon: Closed
Contact: +65 6299 3450
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2. My Sister Bakes

Started by Esther in a small cosy kitchen in Melbourne, My Sister Bakes has it all; macaroons, tarts, cupcakes and dessert tables! Their speciality are their butter cream cakes, so you know where to head to if you want a customized cake that is a treat for the eyes and stomach! Best part of My Sister Bakes? They want to teach any aspiring bakers their skills! Holding workshops on fondant toppers and floral cupcakes, My Sister Bakes is no ordinary bakery!

My Sister Bakes
81 Macpherson Lane, #01-55, S360081
Contact: +65 8869 4842
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3. Spatula and Pen

Started by Li Tying, who after working at Wimbly Lu branched out on her own opening up The Spatula and Pen. Li Tying puts a lot of thought into each of her unique creations. Every picture that features a dessert in Li Tying’s Instagram tells a story of who her customers are. If you’re on the look out for desserts that are also personal storytellers, Spatula and Pen is the perfect place for you!

Spatula and Pen
Email: [email protected].
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4. Little Favours by Ethel

Little Flavours by Ethel offers customized cakes that would look at home in a bridal magazine. Offering up cakes that are all rustic themed and perfect for weddings, Little Favours by Ethel uses fresh fruit and fresh cut flowers to transform a simple cake into an art piece. If you’re looking for cakes in pastel colours with a feminine twist to them, head to Little Flavours by Ethel!

Little Flavours by Ethel
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5. Sarah Loft

Sarah’s Loft is in a league of its own. Established by Sarah, who spent several years working in cafes and bakeries before furthering her passion for baking in Japan. The creations from Sarah’s Loft are seriously unique! Mad hatter and water colour cakes are the definite highlight at this one-woman bakery. Sarah’s Loft is not just about the cakes though, her dessert tables are the perfect addition to any special occasion!

Sarah’s Loft
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These 5 local bakeries are crafting some amazing and beautiful cakes that are bound to taste as good as they look! And really..what’s a party without a gorgeous cake?

(feature image: Little Flavours By Ethel)

Also Read: 9 New Desserts So Wacky, You Need To Try Them At Least Once!

The Great Meat Feast Is Making Every Meat Lover’s Dream Come True

Good news for meat lovers out there!  . From 28 Sept to 22 Oct, prepare to be awed by their wide selection of flawlessly-prepared quality roasts.

Also Read: Want A Chance To Literally Eat Your Feelings? Shangri-La’s The Table Is Your Answer!

Korea Town In Singapore? Satisfy All Your Kimchi Cravings Near Beauty World MRT!

Do you know that there is a mini Korea Town near Beauty World MRT?

With Singapore Korean International School located in the vicinity, it is only understandable that there is a big Korean community in the area.

Nestled around Beauty World MRT (Downtown Line) are 6 Korean restaurants that will make your visit to this Korea town worth it!

1. Manbok BBQ & Seafood

Serving different varieties of meats, seafood and specially cooked Korean dishes, Manbok BBQ & Seafood whips up authentic Korean BBQ and Steamboat cuisine.

Enjoy BBQ-ing with the charcoal barbeque sets and indulge in a bottle of soju with a couple of friends at Manbok

You can also go easy with a set meal starting from just S$12. There’s an array of complimentary side dishes such as kimchi, rice cakes and pickles.

The majority of staff here is Korean, so it’ll be a proper Korean dining experience!

Manbok BBQ & Seafood
Address: 19 Cheong Chin Nam Rd
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 12pm – 1am; Sun: 12 – 11pm

2. Oven & Fried Chicken

KFC, KFC, we love you! No, we are not talking about Kentucky.

We are talking about crispy heavenly Korean Fried Chicken! Oven & Fried Chicken’s second outlet has opened in Beauty World.

If you need a KFC fix, this is the place to be!

Think non-greasy crispy fried chicken doused and seasoned in various appetising sauces such as Soy Sauce and Jambayala. Perfect for those who simply love licking sauces off their fingers!

Oven & Fried Chicken
Address: 16 Chun Tin Rd
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 11:30am – 2:30pm, 5:30pm – 12:00am; Fri – Sat: 11:30am – 2:30pm, 5:30pm – 1:00am
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Be sure to try their Dolsot Bibimbap (Hot Stone Rice) and Samgyetang (Ginseng chicken soup) to satisfy the inner Korean in you!

Three Meals a Day
Address: 12 Chun Tin Rd
Opening Hours: Tues – Sun: 12pm – 3:30pm, 6pm – 11pm; Closed on Mondays

4. Joo Mak Korean Restaurant

How do you know a Korean restaurant serves authentic Korean food?

Ask a Korean, of course.

Walk into Joo Mak and be greeted with the incessant chattering of Korean families, couples, and students.

Located at the fourth level of Beauty World Centre, Joo Mak is the natural choice for Koreans living in the neighbourhood

It is not hard to understand why once you have tried one of their Korean pancakes – crisp, golden-yellow, with a generous amount of leek and seafood, finished with a coating of egg.

Joo Mak Korean Restaurant
Address: 144 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, #04-01 Beauty World Centre
Opening Hours: Mon: 6pm – 10pm; Tues – Sun: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm

5. Nunsongyee

The Korean bingsu craze is a long way from being over – famed 24-hour bingsu branch Nunsongyee opened yet another outlet here at Beauty World.

Their menu of delectable shaved ice with a wide variety of toppings available is certainly here to stay.

There are two types of bingsu available – Snowflake bingsu ($12.90 – $15.90) and Premium bingsu ($18.90). Also, you can pick from an assortment of flavours including Oreo, Choco-banana, Cheesecake or Black Sesame and Coffee.

You are not truly a Korean food connoisseur if you have not tried one of their bingsu!

Nunsongyee
Address: 9 Yuk Tong Ave
Opening Hours: 24 hours daily
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With unique flavours like Milk and Red Bean ($11), Tomato and Green Tea ($11), these shaved ice dessert is the perfect solution to cool off with.

Bing Go Jung Korean Dessert House
Address: 1 Jalan Anak Bukit, Bukitt Timah Plaza
Opening Hours: 10am – 11pm daily
Click here for their other outlets and contact details.

If these don’t excite you, we don’t know what will. Korean heaven is right here, near Beauty World MRT, so feast away!

Header image credit: Danielfooddiary, words by editor.

Also, read Korean Food ‘Seoul’ Good That You’ll Visit All Day Every Day! Here Are The Best 8 Spots!