Rice Burgers Are So Mainstream – MOS Burger Releases 3 New Pasta Burgers
Joining the likes of interesting food creations like the McDonald’s Chocolate Pie and KFC’s Zinger Mozzarella Burger, is our family favourite, MOS Burger!
MOS Burger has just launched an Italian Pasta Burger which replaces their buns with pasta.
Who Needs Buns In Burgers?
As part of their 25th anniversary in Singapore, MOS Burger released three Burger di Pasta which is exactly what it is, pasta in a burger form.
Best part, they’re so cheap and underrated, you probably won’t face any long queues.
Their launch was so low key, barely anyone noticed when they launched these new items.
They have 3 different options for you to choose from: Beef Bolognese ($4.30), Teriyaki Chicken Mushroom Sauce ($4.70) and a vegetarian option, Caesar Salad ($3.50).
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The Burger di Pasta is currently only available in two outlets, Plaza Singapura and Marina Bay Financial Centre.
So hurry on down before they remove these burgers from their menu.
Are you planning on giving these burgers a try?
MOS Burger Plaza Singapura
Address: 68 Orchard Road, #B1-01 Plaza Singapura, Singapore 238839
Opening Hours: Mon – Sun: 10am – 10pm
Contact No.: 6883 0026
Also Read If You Love Muah Chee, You’ll Love This New Bubble Tea By Playmade
(Header Image Source: MOS Burger Singapore Facebook)
Get Some Pho-King Good Noodles At These 8 Vietnamese Restaurants
Call us basic but we love ordering pho at any Vietnamese restaurants. It’s simple. It’s great. It’s straight-forward, no frills. You know what you’ll be expecting.
There’s no need for you travel all the way to Ho Chi Minh or Hanoi just to satisfy your pho cravings. Singapore now has plenty of Vietnamese restaurants serving real pho-king good Pho.
So pho-rage ahead my fellow makan kakis, here are 8 top places to satisfy your pho cravings.
So Pho, So Good
1. Pho4U
For all my Muslim foodies out there, you know what I’m talking about. Pho4U is one of our favourite places to have halal pho that doesn’t compromise on it’s authenticity.
The broth is light and beef slices are so tender, you can’t help but want to order another bowl.
At just $8.50, you can get the basic pho which consists of half cooked steak and well done brisket. If you’re willing to spend a bit more, you can also get flank and meatballs in your pho.
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Here’s a tip if you’re planning on dining here, get their Vietnamese coffee, hot or iced, it’s great.
Pho 4U Halal Vietnamese Cuisine
Address: 783 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198751
Opening Hours: Mon – Sun: 11am – 10pm
Contact No.: 6816 3797
Website
2. Mrs Pho House
Mrs Pho has been serving hearty bowls of pho along Beach Road which is a favourite among office executives nearby.
Fans of this popular restaurant can enjoy their beef pho at their second location, Mrs Pho House as well!
Mrs Pho House is known for their Sliced Beef Pho ($8.90) or Beef Combo Pho ($9.90).
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Mrs Pho House
Address: 221 Rangoon Road, Singapore 218459
Opening Hours: Mon – Sun: 12pm – 11pm
Contact No: 9173 1083
Website
3. So Pho
Here’s another halal pho option for you! Best part of So Pho is that they have several outlets around Singapore so you don’t always have to head down to Bugis for halal pho.
If you’re not feeling very beef-y, they have chicken pho for you as well. At $10.80, you’ll get a bowl of pho filled with sliced beef, brisket as well as beef balls.
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However, if you’re a spice girl, they’re known for the Spicy Australian Beef Noodles ($14). It’s not as spicy as you’d think it is but it’s definitely stronger in terms of flavour.
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Saigon Alley
Address: 273 Thomson Rd, #01-06 Novena Gardens, Singapore 307644
Opening Hours: Mon – Sun: 12pm – 11pm
Contact No.: 6265 7662
Website
5. Pho Stop
Located at Downtown Gallery, home to hip work spaces and food gems, Pho Stop is a popular spot among office workers nearby.
If you’d like more beef than noodles, try their Beef Feast Combo ($13.90) which consists of sliced beef, beef shin and beef balls.
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Pho Stop
Address: 6A Shenton Way, #02-28 Downtown Gallery, Singapore 068815
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 11.30am – 9pm, Sat: 11.30am – 8pm, Closed on Sundays
Contact No.: 9695 6885
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If you’re vegetarian, NamNam has a vegetarian version of the beef pho with brown rice noodles instead.
NamNam Noodle Bar Raffles City
Address: 252 North Bridge Road, #B1-46/47, Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103
Opening Hours: Mon – Sun: 8.00am – 10.00pm
Contact No.: 6336 0500
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Saigon Jalan
Address: Block 86 #01-919, Whampoa Drive, Singapore 320086
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 10am – 8.30pm, Closed on Sundays
Contact No.: 9239 8287
Website
8. Moc Quan
Fun Fact: ‘Moc’ means simple, ‘Quan’ means restaurant, so Moc Quan just means simple restaurant.
All the ingredients used at Moc Quan, are specially brought over from Vietnam weekly. The owner/chef, Jeff Koh, flies over and personally hand carry these ingredients to maintain the authenticity of their food!
Have a go at their Mixed Beef Pho ($9.50) which is packed with vegetables, herbs, sliced beef and meatballs.
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8 Fun Fitness Classes For Ladies Who Cannot Cardio For Their Life
If going for a run or hitting the gym isn’t your cup of tea, welcome to the club. We can all admit that we’d rather stuff our faces with Doritos while watching reruns of Friends.
If you’re having trouble keeping to your New Year’s resolution of leading a healthier lifestyle, here’s a list of fun fitness classes for you ladies who might be intimidated to workout in a gym full of alpha males.
Grab your girlfriends and sign up for these classes. Who knows you might just find working out fun again!
Goodbye Gyms, Hello….
1. CruCycle
Raise your hands if spin bikes are your go-to equipments at the gym. This spin class takes your regular cycling to a whole new level!
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This boutique indoor cycling studio located on Duxton Road, offers a series of high energy, full-body workouts held in a dark candle-lit room.
If you’re someone who loves to blast your music while working out, CruCycle is perfect for you as it fuses cool music, working out and energetic vibes all around!
CruCycle provides a range of classes with different levels. So if you’re new to spin, don’t worry they have classes suited just for you.
CruCycle Learning from a male instructor for the very first time may be intimidating however at Juggernaut Studio, be prepared to be trained by Singapore’s First Female Professional Boxing Champion, Nurshahidah Roslie. Kickboxing is known to be one of the most effective and efficient workout to keeping fit. If you ever wanted to learn combat-sports without the fear of getting hit or to just simply get out of your comfort zone, Juggernaut Studio is the best place for first time rookies! Juggernaut Studio Have you ever wondered why clubbing isn’t considered a form of exercise yet? Dancing the night away in your six inch heels should really be considered an Olympic Sport. Dance fitness Clubbercise has come up with a dance routine called Pulse. Done with lights out, you get to hold a glow stick in each hand as you dance to electrifying club music for 45 minutes. An instructor will guide you through the moves but feel free to improvise if you’re really feeling the beat. If you’re an awkward person and you have two left feet, don’t worry. The room is dark. Barely anyone will notice your dorky dance moves! Clubbercise By Virgin Active Tanjong Pagar Clubbercise By Virgin Active Raffles Place For those who are not afraid to fly, this may just be the perfect workout for you. Aerial Hoop is considered an art form that requires strength, flexibility, balance, control and grace to master. Aerial and Floor provides classes that will increase your muscle strength, tone your body especially the core. So if you’re looking at toning your body and gaining muscle strength, this is the class for you. Also if you plan on joining the circus some day, you can learn how to perform aerial acrobatics while being suspended from a hoop mid air! Aerial And Floor If you’re new to the barre scene, you can try out their Fundamentals class which offers you a taste of Barre in an intimate setting and a slower pace, while hardcore workout junkies can opt for the Webarre HIIT class which pushes limits and burns calories. Get ready to tuck, lift and plié your way through this class. WeBarre Tanjong Pagar WeBarre Telok Ayer WeBarre Clarke Quay Get wet, tone up and get fit! Aqua Cycling is a water-based fitness craze which has you spinning on a stationary bike submerged in water. This form of exercise is highly effective at burning 3 times more calories than regular land based exercises. Time to combat those cellulite! Aqua cycling classes organised by Aquaspin, is designed to give you a full body workout and helps strengthen your core, back and upper body all at the same time. All you pregnant ladies out there, if you’re looking to keep fit throughout your pregnancy, this aqua cycling classes are perfect for you! Due to the buoyancy of the water, less strain is put on your back, hips and other parts of your body. Best part, being in a pool means you won’t be a hot sweaty mess after an intense cycling workout. Aquaspin YWCA Think pole dancing is easy? Well, think again. Pole dancing is an exciting way to get fit. SLAP (Singapore Lap And Pole) Dance Studio offers classes that delivers a great cardiovascular workout, strength training, fun dance routines and acrobatics. It’s a perfect way to break out of your comfort zone and try out something new for the year. For just $15, treat yourself and a girlfriend to an hour workout class filled with a bit of striptease, lap and pole dance! Professionally trained instructors at SLAP conducts classes suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced pole and exotic dancers. So don’t worry if you have no prior experience. SLAP Dance Studio All you need to do: Step on a mini trampoline and jump your way through exercises choreographed to chart-topping music. Even NASA scientists have proven that bouncing on a mini trampoline is 68% more effective than jogging and yet requires less effort! The principles behind the programme are aimed at High Intensity Interval Training (H.I.I.T) to maximise the most effective fat burning process in the cardio section. Say hello to toned legs and flat tummy for days! Boogie Bounce Xtreme Singapore Also Read 7 Free Playgrounds In Shopping Malls To Bring Your Kids To Over The Weekends (Header Image Source: Aerial And Floor Facebook)
Address: 68 Duxton Road, Singapore 089527
Price: $50 (For first timers, 2 classes), $215 (5 classes, 1 month validity)
Contact No.: 6509 8880
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Address: 57 Boat Quay, Singapore 049846
Price: $180 (1 month), $510 (3 months)
Contact No.: 6920 7515
Website3. Clubbercise
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Address: Tanjong Pagar Centre, 7 Wallich Street, #06-01, Singapore 078884
Contact No.: 6908 8920
Website
Address: Tower 2, One Raffles Place, Level 6, Singapore 048616
Contact No.: 6908 7878
Website4. Aerial Hoop
Image Credit: Aerial and Floor Facebook[/caption]
Address: 7B Trengganu Street, Singapore 058461
Price: $38 (1 class, 1 week validity), $240 (8 classes, 2 month validity)
Contact No.: 9677 7948
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Address: 86B Tanjong Pagar Rd, Level 2, Singapore 088507
Price: $40 (1 class, 2 weeks validity), $355 (10 classes, 4 months validity)
Contact Number: 6221 5539
Website
Address: 5A Stanley Street, Level 2, Singapore 068724
Contact Number: 6221 9256
Address: 39C North Canal, Level 4, Singapore 059295
Contact Number: 6535 01046. Aqua Cycling
Image Credit: Aquaspin Facebook[/caption]
Address: 6 Fort Canning Rd
Price: $50 (1 session), $180 (4 sessions)
Aquaspin Shangri-La
Address: 22 Orange Grove Rd, Singapore 258350
7. Pole Dance
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Address: Robinson Square, 144 Robinson Road, #17-02 (reception), #10-01, #11-02, Singapore 068908
Price: $100 (10 sessions)
Contact No.: 6636 4622
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Address: Various ActiveSG Sport Centres
Website
Gather Your Amigos For Affordable Halal Spanish Tapas At The Great Mischief
Great news for all you trendsetters, influencers, vloggers, cafe hoppers, young couples looking for a place to paktor and you!
You’ve seen this Wes Anderson style hotel in Little India but did you know that there’s more to it than just pastel walls and vintage decor? Sprawled across the lobby of The Great Madras Hotel, is a brand new cafe serving halal Catalan-inspired fare.
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If you’re planning on where to have brunch this weekend, this hidden gem in Little India is your go-to brunch spot with your amigos.
Run by the lovely folks behind The Black Hole Group who operates Working Title, Afterwit, The Mad Sailors and Santap, you know the food served at The Great Mischief is gonna be amazing.
Gather Your Companeros
Located right smack in backpacker’s haven, The Great Mischief is a cafe located conveniently at the lobby of The Great Madras Hotel, with open air dining and al-fresco seats.
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The Great Mischief serves some seriously amazing Spanish tapas ideal for sharing and gathering.
Even though we have zero idea on how to pronounce at least half of the food items on here, they all sound bloody amazing. Just take a look at it!
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There’s a variety of tapas for you to choose from at very affordable prices. Perfect for all you individuals going on a budget but still want to enjoy quality food!
The Croquetas ($9) is what we describe as love at first bite. Choose between pulled beef or chopped mushrooms in breaded smashed potatoes.
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Another hit on their menu is the Gambas Al Ajillo ($12). These prawns are perfectly pan fried and tossed in their homemade garlic sauce. These prawns really packs a punch of flavours.
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They’ve recently revealed a Raciones menu as well! It is not typical to order raciones by yourself; the portions are far too large to be enjoyed without company. To do so would really limit the variety of what you are trying since you are unlikely to have the appetite to eat that much – but you do you!
The Filet De Tonyina ($24) is a yellowfin tuna with a herbed breadcrumb crust served with mix greens.
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This next one is perhaps our favourite on their menu. The Fideuà De Marisc ($22) is a squid ink paella pasta cooked in a seafood broth with prawns and aioli.
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Their new raciones are made for sharing, but will you want to after looking at those images?
What’s a good meal without desserts? The Churro Con Chocolat ($8) comes with 2 perfectly fried churros rolled in cinnamon sugar served with a dark chocolate dip.
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Complete your meal with their mocktails such as the Startled ($9) which is an interesting concoction of cinnamon, egg white, kaya, lemon, milk.
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If Spanish cuisine is your thing, this place is the ideal place for those sit down, chit chat sessions with your makan kakis. Great ambience, amazing food at affordable prices, what more can you ask for?
The Great Mischief
Address: 28 Madras Street, Singapore 208422
Opening Hours: Mon – Thurs: 6pm – 10.30pm, Fri: 6pm – 2am, Sat: 12pm – 2am, Sun: 12pm – 6pm
Contact no.: 9392 2762
Website
Also Read This Aroi Mak Nasi Ambeng Swaps Rendang And Achar For Green Curry And Mango Salad
(Header Image Source: The Great Mischief Facebook)
7 Free Playgrounds In Shopping Malls To Bring Your Kids To Over The Weekends
Don’t know where to bring your kids to over the weekends? Don’t want to burn a hole in your pocket?
You no longer have to worry as we have a list of FREE playgrounds in shopping malls so you can get your shopping done while the kids can go ham at the playgrounds!
Get Out And Play
1. Westgate
Westgate Wonderland is what we’d describe as Disneyland for kids. Gear your kid up for this playground as it is touted to be the largest rooftop mall playground in Singapore!
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This fantasy garden themed outdoor playground is divided into three playing areas suitable for toddlers and the older kids.
The tallest structure in this playground is a 10 metre tree house that kids can ascend via the criss cross nets inside the tree trunk.
There’s also a small rock climbing wall at the side of this tree house.
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The water play area however is the highlight of this playground. You’ll see little water jets sprouting from the ground and even buckets of water that will tip over your kids!
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There’s a drying station which is free to use so your kids can dry off easily. Just remember to pack some towels and a change of clothes for your kids!
Trust me, your kids will thank you and call you supermom/superdad for bringing them here!
Rating: 5/5
Westgate Wonderland
Address: 3 Gateway Drive, Level 4, Singapore 608532
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm
2. IMM
This playground at IMM wins hands down for being sheltered. So yay to no sweaty (sort of) kids!
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Just like your usual neighbourhood playgrounds, it consists of activity boards, rock climbing walls, slides and balancing beams.
If your kids need to cool off from the heat, this playground has a water play area as well.
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This water play area beats any other playground as it boasts a pretty cool water slide and water guns for kids to shoot water at each other with.
So if you’re looking for an alternative playground in the west asides from Westgate, IMM is the perfect choice.
Rating: 4/5
IMM
Address: 2 Jurong East Street 21, Level 3, Singapore 609601
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm
3. Changi City Point
Conveniently located next to Changi Expo MRT, The 3 House at Changi City Point has a dry and wet play area for your kids.
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Rating: 3/5
The 3 House
Address: 5 Changi Business Park Central 1, Level 2, Singapore 486038
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm
4. VivoCity
VivoCity’s playground boasts play features, water fountains and even trampolines! This playground is popular and often packed with kids over the weekends.
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This playground is divided into two playing areas for children of various age groups. There are shorter slides catered for the younger kids whereas the older kids can enjoy climbing ropes and sliding poles.
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There is also a wet playing area that will light up in a colourful pattern everyday after 7pm.
Don’t worry parents, there are plenty of shaded sitting area around the playground and eateries when everyone gets hungry from playing.
Rating: 3/5
Vivo City
Address: 1 Harbourfront Walk, Level 2, Singapore 098585
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm
5. Waterway Point
With so many BTO flats surrounding the Punggol-Sengkang Area, it’s no surprise that the number 1 place for most young parents to bring their kids to is Waterway Point.
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Waterway Point has 2 playing areas – Wonderland (indoor playing area) and Happy Park (outdoor playing area).
Adopting an ‘Alice in Wonderland’ theme, the indoor playing area is catered for the younger ones and best part, it’s air conditioned so mum and dads don’t have to stand in the heat.
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The Happy Park is divided into a wet and dry playing area. The tunnel slides are a central feature of the dry area and there are shorter slides catered for the younger ones as well.
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The wet area features a small lake with flowing water – perfect for keeping cool in the outdoor heat. There’s also a small section for parents to towel dry their kids and change their clothes after all the playing.
Rating: 4/5
Wonderland and Happy Park
Address: 83 Punggol Central, Both playgrounds are located on Level 2, Singapore 828761
Opening Hours: 10.30am – 9.30pm
6. Kallang Wave (Singapore Sports Hub)
Bring your kids and beat the heat at the Splash N Surf water park and playground. There’s even a lifeguard on duty so you know your kids will be in good hands as they run wild here!
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This water playground features water sprinklers, slides (with different options for children of varying options), fountains, a merry-go-round and pretty much everything else you can imagine.
There’s also a kids pool which is a mini pool with a depth of 0.5m so your little ones won’t be left out!
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If you’re willing to pay a small sum to play with your kids, there’s a lazy river where you and your child can float along leisurely. Tickets costs $2 and can be purchased at the Splash N Surf Information Counter.
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Rating: 5/5
Splash N Surf
Address: 1 Stadium Place, Singapore 397628
Opening Hours: 8am – 10pm daily
7. Paragon Shopping Mall
Who would’ve thought there would be a kids playground right smack in Orchard Road. If your kid is getting cranky and you’re busy picking out your Jimmy Choo, let them run around at the playground located on the 5th floor of the mall.
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The playground has all the basic playing stations such as slides, tunnels and ride-on horses. It’s not the fanciest playground but it sure is a good pit stop for your kid after all the shopping!
Rating: 3/5
Paragon
Address: 290 Orchard Road, Level 5, Singapore 238859
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm
Also Read This Aroi Mak Nasi Ambeng Swaps Rendang And Achar For Green Curry And Mango Salad
(Header Image Source: Playpoint Singapore Pte Ltd)
This Aroi Mak Nasi Ambeng Swaps Rendang And Achar For Green Curry And Mango Salad
As a proud Malay millennial, I get extremely excited when I hear these two words: “nasi” and “ambeng”.
Nasi Ambeng (pronounced Nasi Um-Bng) is a classic Javanese dish that is usually shared between 3 to 4 people.
The dish consists of a mountain of rice in the middle of the platter, surrounded by other traditional Javanese dishes such as ayam masak lemak, fried tempeh, begedil, urap, sambal goreng and beef rendang (which is technically Minangkabau but let’s not get into that).
You’ll find plenty of restaurants serving this traditional dish. However, the version at Sticky Rice stands out from the rest with their Thai Style Nasi Ambeng.
Old Dish, New Flavours
The Rice Platter ($28.50), as the Nasi Ambeng dish is named at Sticky Rice, comes with a generous portion of fragrant steamed white rice, fried beef strips, mango salad, fish cakes, spring rolls, green curry chicken, stir-fried vegetables, and “son-in-law” eggs.
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If you’re wondering what the “son-in-law” eggs are, you’re not the only one.
This egg dish is also known as Khai Luk Khoei. It’s basically hard boiled eggs that are deep fried so they have a crispy golden skin. It is served with a sweet-sour sauce – made from tamarind and fish sauce.
This Rice Platter also comes with a small bowl of Thai Green Curry, which in my dictionary, is the most essential dish in Thai cuisine. The green curry is mild and light which helps in balancing out the flavours of all the other dishes.
It also comes with a green mango salad which ties the entire dish together with it’s tangy and spicy flavour.
This platter is perfect shared among 2-3 people. If you’re feeling a little peckish, go alone. We dare you.
However, if you’re not looking for a heavy afternoon lunch, you can also opt for the Pad Thai Platter ($28.50) which basically replaces the rice with a mountain of chicken pad thai.
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This platter comes with a side of omelette strips, crispy chicken skin, prawns, bean sprouts, peanuts, lime and chilli powder. All you have to do is mix everything together and enjoy!
If you’re not up for a huge feast, you can order individual dishes from their menu as well. Best part, they have vegan options for all you vegans out there. Now everyone can enjoy quality food together.
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We highly recommend you to take a trip to Sticky Rice for a taste of Thailand here in Singapore. Aroi mak!
Sticky Rice
Address: 23 Bali Lane, Singapore 189859
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 9.30pm, Fri – Sat: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm, Closed on Sundays
Contact no.: 6294 0118
Singapore’s First Vegan Ice Cream Joint Takes The ‘Guilty’ Away From Pleasure
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Singapore’s First Vegan Ice Cream Joint Takes The ‘Guilty’ Away From Pleasure
If you’re like me and you ate your entire body weight in steamboat and treats over the Chinese New Year break, it’s time to get back in shape!
But who says you can’t enjoy a little sweat treat every now and then.
Over at Brownice, they serve up one of the best vegan ice creams in Singapore and best part, it’s completely guilt-free!
You Can Have Your Ice Cream And Eat It Too
Being vegan or lactose-intolerant, you probably know how frustrating it is to be restricted from ice creams.
Fret not, Brownice serves vegan-friendly ice cream that uses brown rice as a substitute. Yes, you read that right. No dairy or eggs in this one!
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If you’re expecting a rich gelato texture, unfortunately Brownice’s ice cream is less creamy and more icy (think of a cross between sorbet and ice cream).
While it is texturally lighter on the palate, it certainly does not lack flavour.
Looking for something light and refreshing for those hot sunny days? Their fruit based flavours such as the Sunny Strawberry Fields (from $3.50 per scoop) will be the choice to go for.
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For creamier flavours, you should definitely try out their Black Sesame, Gila Gula Melaka and The Perfect Matcha.
Even better, treat yourself and go for the Waffle-licious Ice Cream ($8 with a scoop of ice cream).
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Brownice prides in the fact that their ice cream contains less than 3% fat and boasts a calorie count of 80-140kcal per scoop. How’s that for your waistline?
Their outlet at East Coast Road serves a variety of Italian fare as well. Brownice is here to prove that Italian food can still be enjoyed if you’re vegan.
They serve one of the best vegan friendly pizzas ($14-$19) I’ve tried to date. You can barely taste the difference from your traditional Italian pizza.
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The pastas ($10-$18) have great flavours too although most are tomato-based. Their Lasagna ($17), which features layers of diced eggplants and tofu in a thick and creamy tomato ragu sauce, is a crowd favourite!
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Brownice has got our stamp of approval if you’re looking at vegan-friendly options. We’re surprised this place hasn’t opened all over Singapore yet.
Dear Brownice owners, if you’re reading this, please open 30 more branches all over Singapore. We’re more than happy to throw all our angbao money just for your ice cream!
Brownice Italian Vegan Ice Cream & Kitchen
Address: 53 East Coast Road, Singapore 428711
Opening Hours: Sun – Thu: 12pm – 10pm, Fri – Sat: 12pm – 10.30pm
Contact no.: 6348 2295
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You Can Now ‘Jio’ Your Muslim Pals To Drink With You At This New Halal Rooftop Bar
Who would’ve thought there’d be a day we can finally say “halal” and “bar” together in the same sentence. We’ve got news for you, Singapore has a halal rooftop bar and you’re going to want to jio your Muslim buddies for this.
If you’re looking for a night out with friends or a date with bae, this rooftop bar experience will definitely give you chill vibes after a long day at work.
Halal Rooftop Dining Spot
Located in the Arab Street precinct, Atap Bar will take you back to the old days. Its cosy interior, patterned floors and swing chairs will remind you of your grandma’s kampung.
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This family-friendly establishment serves up non-alcoholic, localised bespoke mocktails. With drinks inspired by Malay folklore and traditional songs like “Rasa Sayang”, there’s bound to be a drink for everyone here.
The “Rasa Sayang” ($14) is a blend of rose infused water mixed with strawberry, mint leaves and more! Just like the folk song itself, this drink captures much of the Malay character.
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If you’d like a little sugar, spice and everything nice, get the “Tiga Abdul” ($15) which is inspired by the classic 1964 movie played by famous actor P. Ramlee.
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Feeling a little daring? You can make your very own customised mocktail starting at $13. Who knows they might just name a mocktail after you!
If you’re feeling a little hungry, they serve up bar snacks such as Honey Wings ($10). Oh and did you know they serve Keropok Lekor ($8) as well? Talk about the perfect snack.
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If that isn’t already convincing enough, Atap Bar also provides games you used to play back in primary school. From old maid to five stones, relieve your childhood memories and brag about how good you were at these games back then.
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If you need a good night accompanied with good drinks, stunning view and chill music, Atap Bar is the place for you. It’s the best sober vibes you can get in Singapore!
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With a lot of thought put into the concept for this modern kampong bar – it’s definitely one of Singapore’s hidden gems you don’t want to miss.
Atap Bar
Address: 48 Arab Street, Level 5 Singapore 199745
Opening Hours: Mon 7pm-12am, Wed-Thurs 5pm-12am, Fri 5pm-1am, Sat 3pm-1am, Sun 3pm-12am, Closed on Tuesdays
Website
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This Thai Bakery Is Baking Up A Storm Of Fluffy Loaves – And You Knead To Try It
Thai Baàng holds a special place in our heart, for we believe that they make one of the best breads in Singapore. This bakery may be small, but the bread they churn out isn’t.
Located in the corner of Kitchener Complex at Lavender, this Thai bakery also recently opened their second outlet at Orchard Xchange.
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Tradition Brings Comfort
Following her love for traditional comfort Thai Bread she discovered on a trip to Thailand early 2017, Jovi – owner of Thai Baàng, left her job as a financial advisor to open up this bakery.
After spending a few months in Bangkok to pick up the art of making traditional Thai bread, Jovi opened Thai Baàng in mid-2017.
Particular about the quality of bakes that leaves her bakery, everything is made fresh daily in the kitchen she has in both stores.
With no preservatives or bread softener added, each bread is baked in a tin container to help hold it’s shape and keep it warm, even after sitting out for 30 minutes. This helps to keep the bread soft and fluffy on the inside, creating that soft and chewy texture.
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With over 30 flavours of bread in their shop, here are some of their most popular flavours:
Banana Chocolate Bread ($2.70)
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They have a variety of sweet breads but this is perhaps our favourite of them all! The dark chocolate and mashed banana complemented each other well without being overly sweet.
Thai Milk Tea Butter Sugar ($3.00)
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What’s Thailand without their Thai Milk Tea? If you love Thai Milk tea then this bread is right up your alley. Honestly, we can eat this bread in one sitting.
Thai Milk Tea With Chocolate ($3.00)
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If the plain one doesn’t cut it for you, then we highly recommend the Thai Milk Tea with Chocolate bread. This is perfect for all chocolate lovers. Just like the Banana Chocolate bread, this option comes with chunks of chocolate in every bite.
What draws us to their bread is that they do not skimp on the ingredients used in their bakes.
Curry Chicken ($2.70)
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This is the perfect alternative to curb your cravings for curry chicken. This bread comes with generous portions of chicken, egg, sausage which blends well with the soft and chewy texture of the bread.
Tom Yam Chicken ($2.70)
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Fresh out of the oven, this bread smelled heavenly and we just couldn’t wait to dig in.
This bread tastes exactly like sipping on a hot, spicy bowl of tom yam soup in BKK.
Mushroom Vege ($2.70)
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Remember those old school bakery that sells mushroom mayo buns?
This option brings back those memories – except that this bread got a whole new upgrade. Put together the savoury mushrooms and crunchy radish along with the soft, fluffy bread, this is the perfect comfort food for kids and adults alike.
Asides from the bread, Thai Baàng also sells other delicacies such as the Chili Shrimp Glutinous Rice ($1.50). Just like how their breads are generously filled, this was no exception as well!
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Don’t be fooled by it’s colour as the chilli shrimp is honestly not that spicy! This delicacy has just the right amount of spice and balanced proportion between the chilli shrimp and glutinous rice.
You can also look forward to their selection of cakes.
We love the Banana Chocolate Cake ($7.00) which consists of of a layer of chocolate sponge cake atop a layer of banana cake. Both flavours blended well with each other in this moist cake.
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Last but not least, they also have a selection of Swiss Rolls starting from $5. From Traditional Butter Kaya ($5) to Coffee Rum And Raisin ($5.50), their swiss rolls makes the perfect afternoon tea snack!
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Thai Baàng’s fresh bakes will have you hooked at first bite and are totally worth a trip down! So if you’re looking for an alternative from BreadTalk or Four Leaves, we highly recommend getting the breads from this Thai bakery instead.
Come early and you might just catch a fresh batch out of the oven! You can also give Jovi a call to reserve your breads as they run out fast.
Thai Baàng Bakery (Lavender)
Address: 809 French Road #01-41, Kitchener Complex, Singapore 200809
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 8.30am – 8.30pm, Sat: 8:30am – 8pm, Sun: 9am – 7:30pm
Contact no.: 9722 1213
Website
Thai Baàng Bakery (Orchard Xchange)
Address: 437 orchard road, B1-37 Orchard MRT Station, Singapore 238878
Directions: Orchard MRT Exit A, head up the escalator on your left and turn right
Opening Hours: 8.30am – 8.30pm, daily
Contact no.: 9722 1213
Website
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