Category: Singapore Food Haven

McDonald’s Is Sneaking Its Way Into Our Hearts With Its All New Ninja Burger

While the Samurai Burger is a must-eat every time it comes back on the McDonald’s menu, there’s a new burger coming that may soon be getting all the attention.

Named the ‘Ninja Burger’, McDonald’s has gone dark with its latest offering, with black charcoal sesame burger buns that resemble the all-black gear of a Japanese Ninja.

This new McDonald’s burger contains a crispy chicken thigh patty, a good slathering of sweet Japanese Nanban sauce, sliced cucumbers, shredded white cabbage, and tartar sauce.

Order it as part of a meal and it’ll come with Seaweed Shaker Fries (L) and Heaven & Earth Green Tea (M) for $9.20. If you want to enjoy the burger on its own, you can order it a la carte at $6.40!

Given the beloved status of the Samurai Burger and the incredible success that was the Nasi Lemak Burger, we won’t be surprised if the Ninja Burger really takes off.

Available from 2 Nov onwards, be sure to get it at your nearest McDonald’s once it’s out!

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This Sandwich Shack Makes Grilled Cheese Sandwiches That Will Put Your Homemade Ones To Shame

While we all have our own comfort foods, arguably, one of the most comforting things to sink your teeth into is a warm grilled sandwich – specifically, a grilled cheese sandwich.

Lay out some bread, slop on a slice of cheese, pop it in the toaster, and you have yourself a delicious snack that never fails to hit the spot.

If you’re a fan of grilled cheese sandwiches, there’s a sandwich shack you need to meet that serves up grilled cheese sandwiches that will put your homemade stacks to shame – 52 Sandwich Shack.

Located at the basement of Raffles City Shopping Center, this takeaway-only sandwich kiosk sells 6 types of sandwiches piled with plenty of the cheesy goodness we all love.

Their sandwiches are hearty, delicious, and sinful AF, and that’s precisely why we love it. Eating healthy can get boring after awhile, no?

Stack ’em Up

A 52 Sandwich Shack original is the 52 Grilled Cheese ($6.90).

This sandwich creation is named after the 52 cheesy experiments it took for the head chef, Chef Daniel, to find the perfect combo of cheese for the local palate. Consisting of 3 different types of cheese – cheddar, mozzarella, and fontina – the trio of cheeses is sandwiched between buttery, toasty brioche buns.

This sandwich is all about the cheese, so don’t be surprised to find that there is no meat in it!

Can’t do without your meat? Then try the Wagyu Beef With Onsen Egg ($11.90)!

Now, this is a fun sandwich to eat.

The Wagyu beef sandwich is served separate from the Onsen egg, which comes in a small container. The sliced beef is tender and topped with tangy balsamic onions and 52 Sandwich Shack’s signature combo of cheeses.

Dip your sandwich into the egg or break your yolk and drizzle all that good stuff all over your beef!

The flavours come together very nicely, making for a hearty meal that will fill you up for quite awhile.

If you’re not into beef, maybe you’ll like their Pulled-Pork Yakiniku ($8.90).

With a generous amount of marinated pulled pork, pickles, and their triple cheese combo stacked between warm brioche buns, this sandwich is heavenly. The tangy, slight sourness of the pickles complements the heavier flavour of the pork, making for a delightful marriage of flavours.

Mac & cheese fans, have you ever tried mac & cheese in a sandwich? We know, it sounds like a great idea and a terrible idea at the same time.

The Bacon Mac & Cheese ($7.90) is literally a sandwich containing mac & cheese, with some bacon bits to give it a savoury kick. A carb on carb sandwich that’s the definition of sinful, try this if you want to go all out – calorie-wise – in treating yourself.

Be sure to dig in immediately after you order it so the mac & cheese is still warm inside the sandwich!

If you find yourself in the CBD either for work or for pleasure, be sure to make a detour to Raffles City to grab yourselves these decadent sandwiches! A guilty pleasure that’s super affordable, this spot is definitely a must-try for those who love cheese.

52 Sandwich Shack
Address: 252 North Bridge Road, #B1-54 Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103
Opening Hours: Daily, 10am – 10pm
Contact no.: 6920 2922

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This Insta-Worthy Acai Joint Will Bowl You Over With Their Berry Good Acai Soft Serves

Many of you have probably tried acai bowls, but have you tried an acai soft serve?

The first of its kind in Singapore, this refreshing treat comes courtesy of the guys (and girl) behind Beriwell.

A not-so-little space at Katong, along the dessert-filled East Coast Road that houses An Acai Affair and Birds Of Paradise, this acai joint makes you feel like you’re chilling at a shack on the beach.

Easy to spot with its beachy murals, tropical vibes, flamingo printed seats, and rattan chairs, this casual joint will give you plenty of fodder for the ‘gram.

For The Love Of Acai 

The brainchild of friends Galissa, Dash, and Anand, this acai joint was born out of a love for healthy living and acai.

Galissa, one of the founders, shares that the first time she tried acai in Hawaii, it was love at first taste.

A healthy dessert that doesn’t leave you feeling bloated or heavy, one gripe she had about these guilt-free treats was that it tends to melt and become watery quite quickly – not so fun when you’re busy catching up with your friends, only to find that half your acai has become a watery mess.

Because of this, the trio created the Superswirl, a soft serve that comes in 2 flavours: acai (‘Acai‘) and coconut (‘Coco Majik‘). You can even have the two flavours swirled into one (‘The Twist‘)!

Dairy free, gluten free, and vegan-friendly, the Superswirl is tagged at $6.90 for a small cup, where you can pick 2 toppings out of the day’s selection of fruits and crunch, and $9.90 for a large serving, where you get to choose 4 toppings.

The acai soft serve is a creamier, smoother version of the refreshing acai bowls we all love – perfect for a warm day in the East.

The coconut soft serve too is refreshing, but with a more subdued coconut flavour. A blend of Thai coconut, the superfood spirulina, and an iron-rich algae, this soft serve is packed with amazing stuff for your body.

While the swirl probably makes for better Insta-pics, we think you can taste and appreciate each flavour much better when you have them on their own!

A Smoothie Criminal

Aside from their Superswirls, Beriwell also does smoothies that are not just healthy, but taste delicious too. At Beriwell, they believe being healthy doesn’t have to mean eating (or drinking) food you don’t enjoy.

Galissa recommends Vitamin Sea ($5.90/small, $7.90/large), a thick yet refreshing smoothie containing mango, passionfruit, pineapple, orange and tumeric. Finished off with a freshly squeezed lime, you can really taste the passionfruit and pineapple in this sweet-sour smoothie.

If you love your peanut butter, give the PB&J – that’s J for ‘joy’ – a try. Made of organic peanut butter, almond milk & maca, a chunky blend of mixed berries, medjool dates and banana, this heavier concoction is perfect for peanut butter fans.

There is also LycoPink, a smoothie centred around (and a wordplay) on the antioxidant Lycopene. A small cup is priced at $6.90 and a large cup costs $8.90.

Need a protein boost? Ask them to add some pea protein (+$2.50) or whey protein isolate (+$2) into your drink!

While the menu is still pretty trim at the moment, the store has plenty more up it’s sleeve. We hear there will be more sauces, more toppings, and another smoothie being added to the mix!

This super cute hangout is Instagrammable, chill, and serves up some healthy AND delicious stuff. If you live in the East, make sure to pop by for a refreshing treat in this little tropical retreat.

Beriwell
Address: 19 East Coast Road #01-01, Singapore 428746
Opening Hours: Daily, 9am – 11pm
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These Unassuming Brown Boxes Contain A Different Curated Dessert Experience Every Month

Rose tea, gold leaf soft serve ice cream, rainbow prata… it seems every other week, some new type of food emerges onto Singapore’s food scene.

With the incredible variety of eats for us to choose from, it can all be a little overwhelming, even for the biggest foodies among us.

If you’re fan of food, but not so much the clutter that’s on our plates these days, Pare is here to help.

A Box Of Goodness Every Month

Pare was born out of its founders’ philosophy of trimming away the excess in the food scene today. A monthly themed dessert box, each month presents a different theme, and with it, a different kind of bake.

That means you can expect anything from cookies to macarons, to apple pies, depending on what kinds of produce are in season, and the story its creators – Felicia and Geraldine – wish to tell.

Last month, the box was themed around the duo’s childhood dreams of a fruit tart, inspired by the Enid Blyton books they read as children.

This month, it was a tea set that was all about the scone.

The box contained 3 scones and 3 accompaniments including jams and creams! This was inspired by the hours they would spend in cafes during their travels, slowing down, reflecting on life over a pot of tea. To complete the experience, it even came with a custom-blend floral black tea!

The scones came in 3 different flavours: Classic cream, lemon basil, and rosemary grana padano. These were paired with wild berry compote, honeyed cream, and roasted garlic cream cheese.

With each release, Pare hopes to share with the world a bit of magic, drawing from the stories of their childhood to the fleeting moments of everyday.

Next month, they will be presenting an entirely different concept.

Fastest Fingers First

Because the baking duo believe in serving only good things and pay great attention to detail, all their bakes are small batch only – specifically, they produce 10-15 boxes each month for a very lucky group of 10-15 people who manage to put in their orders first.

You order a box, pick it up, and enjoy it wherever and however you want!

The bakes come packaged in a recyclable brown carrier box – rustic, minimal, and oh-so-Instragrammable!

Have it in your office on a gloomy day, put on some good tunes and enjoy your bakes in the comfort of your own room, or gift it to a friend!

Unfortunately, Pare rarely revisits and re-features an old box, but they’re not opposed to the idea if there is strong demand for a certain one. Look out for the surprise releases they hold occasionally, where they sell some of their baked items in very limited quantities. Whatever it is, the rule is always fastest fingers first.

To make sure you don’t miss out on Pare’s bakes, be sure to follow them on Instagram. The pair tease new releases on their stylish Instagram feed, and once these hints are out, it won’t be long before you can start putting in your order!

Prices differ from box to box, depending on the bakes and experience you’ll be receiving.

Love baked goods that taste and look amazing? Keep an eye out for Pare because they’ll be rolling out some amazing bakes in the coming months!

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