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Is Everything Really Better With Chilli? We Tried Krispy Kreme’s New Chilli Donuts And Found Out

Krispy Kreme Singapore has unveiled 2 new flavours in their range of donuts, for National Day.

Introducing the White Chocolate Chilli Donut and the Caramel Chilli Donut.

While it’s new in Singapore, it’s not the first time Krispy Kreme has released chilli-flavoured donuts. Back in April, Krispy Kreme Malaysia released Caramel Chilli Donut as an April Fool’s joke.

However, the question here is, “is EVERYTHING really better with chilli?”

So, we bought and tried it.

Chilli On Donuts

The donuts might seem intimidating for those of you who cannot handle your spice, but they’re actually quite decent.

The White Chocolate Chilli Donut ($2.95) is basically a standard white chocolate donut with dried chilli flakes (like the ones you get at Pizza Hut).

We can barely taste the chilli, though the warmth of the spice does show up in the aftertaste.

The Caramel Chilli Donut ($2.95) was less sweet, compared to the White Chocolate variant, and had a stronger chilli taste.

Of the 2 chilli flavours, White Chocolate Chilli was the crowd favourite.

These 2 chilli donuts are available from now till 31 August 2018 at all Krispy Kreme outlets islandwide.

There’s another SG Donut ($3.30) that’s also a National Day special.

It’s a dense custard donut with frosting on the top. It tastes good and they’re very generous with the custard. However, it is quite saccharine after a few bites.

All in all, these new flavours aren’t as bad as we thought they’d be. But if you’re intent on trying the chilli ones, go for the White Chocolate Chilli.

Turns out, most things are really better with chilli, donuts included. Just maybe not caramel.

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Takagi Ramen Now Offers Delivery For Under $10 A Bowl: But Is Dabao-ed Ramen Any Good?

When you’ve worked for more than a year in Tai Seng, lunch options quickly run out and nothing seems more appealing for lunch than a nap.

But today, the office decided to order in. We were sick of fast food options so we decided to get ourselves some ramen.

Enter Takagi Ramen.

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They’ve recently started offering islandwide delivery for their ramen, which is great news because Tai Seng is a ghost town and the queues at Takagi Ramen outlets are always long.

I managed to find 6 other like-minded colleagues who thought ramen makes for great comfort food on a rainy day.

Send Nood(le)s

Unlike food delivery services, what you find on the menu at Takagi Ramen outlets, is what you’ll find on their delivery menu as well.

And the thing about Takagi Ramen is that it’s really affordable, with their base ramen all below $10. You can check out their full delivery menu here.

We ordered a Miso Ramen, a Mazemen, a Takagi Ramen, 2 Karaka Ramen, and 2 Black Tonkotsu Ramen. The total came up to $63.60 with a delivery fee of $20.

The delivery fee wasn’t explicitly stated on their delivery site, so it was a bit of a shock. They do have free delivery for orders above $100 though.

Good luck trying to scrounge up enough orders to hit $100 with such affordable prices.

Ramen Reviews

Our ramen arrived in neat little tubs that resembled upsized ice cream tubs. Also, Takagi Ramen switched to this current all-paper, 100% biodegradable packaging since last year so, kudos to them.

They may seem small but they’re really not. Here’s a hand for comparison.

If you’re wondering why some orders have a ramen egg, it’s an add-on for $1.50 per egg.

Here’s a closer look at the different ramen.

What you’re looking at is the signature Takagi Ramen ($7.90), which is their most basic and standard ramen.

The tonkotsu broth here is surprisingly light, and not too rich, making it easier to finish. We’ve had broth that’s too rich and by the time we finish the noodles, more than half the soup remains. The noodles were clumped together even when it was placed into the broth.

We had to microwave the tub so the noodles would split. Thankfully, the taste remained the same.

This was by far the crowd favourite out of all the orders.

Verdict: 4/5

Up next is the Miso Ramen ($8.50).

The Miso Ramen didn’t fare as well as the Takagi Ramen. It’s pretty normal, with a light broth. If you prefer lighter broths for your ramen, then you might like this.

But the miso flavour wasn’t very prominent and we would prefer it to be a little stronger.

Verdict: 2.5/5

For the spice lovers, there’s the Karaka Ramen ($8.50).

The Karaka Ramen is great because the spice doesn’t overpower the tonkotsu broth, so you can still the underlying broth.

And it’s not too spicy either, so it’s great for those of you who like to add shichimi (chilli powder) to your ramen.

Verdict: 3/5

Next is the only dry ramen order we had – the Mazemen ($7.90).

The dry ramen is served with sweet corn, roasted nori strips, scallions, and sweet ginger-braised pulled pork.

While it sounds good, the flavours did not really translate properly, and the rest of ramen came across as a little bland. The only real flavour came from the ginger-braised pulled pork, and even that was relatively mild.

If you’re looking for something extremely light on the palate, get this.

Verdict: 2.5/5

Now, for my order, the Black Tonkotsu Ramen ($8.90).

The Black Tonkotsu Ramen comes with slow-roasted black garlic-infused tonkotsu broth and comes with menma (bamboo shoots) and black fungus strips for added crunch.

I like ramen with black garlic oil and it’s my usual order at my go-to ramen restaurants. So I decided to give this one a try.

Right off the bat, the noodles were surprisingly springy even after I microwaved it. The black garlic-infused broth wasn’t too salty, which is good for me I guess, though I personally prefer stronger flavour.

I felt that there wasn’t enough black garlic oil, so an option to ask for more black garlic oil would be good.

The lean chashu was a little tough, which is to be expected since it’s been left out of the broth for quite a while.

It wasn’t as shiok as other Black Tonkotsu ramen I’ve had, but it still does the job. Plus it’s affordable, so that’s a plus point.

Verdict: 3/5

Overall Verdict

Takagi Ramen markets themselves as “Ramen For The Average Singaporean”, and they stay true to that motto.

Their ramen, while it’s nothing to shout about, does its job and is incredibly affordable. Plus, now that they deliver islandwide, getting your hands on a comforting bowl of ramen is much easier than before.

But if you’re going for quality, you might fare better if you visit any of their outlets. After all, ramen was never meant to be a takeaway dish.

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Carouselland Is Back With Over 400 Popular Sellers, Entrepreneurship Talks, And An IG Photography Trail

For all you flea market lovers, aside from Twilight: Flea & Feast this August, there’s going to be another marketplace bazaar happening!

It’s Carouselland and they’re BACK!

Happening from 11 to 12 August 2018 at Marina Bay Sands Halls A and B, this year’s Carouselland promises to be bigger and better than ever.

Singapore’s Largest Indoor Marketplace Bazaar

This year’s event theme is “Trails & Treasures” and it will feature 400 curated booths by popular Carousellers!

Event-goers can expect to find both new and pre-loved items, handmade gifts, vintage fashion pieces, and even retro games and collectibles!

It’s the biggest thrift shopping convention ever.

Carouselland – Trails

Stand a chance to win $500 cash when you participate in Carouselland’s Treasure Trail!

And that’s not all, the first 500 participants will get a sure-win prize such as Carouselland shopping vouchers and even exclusive Carousell merchandise!

There are 3 stations on the Treasure Trail for you to visit, with specific tasks to complete.

1. Station 1 – Padang

Flash your Carousell app to collect your first stamp!

2. Station 2 – Local Pride Section

Take a photo or an Instagram Story and upload it with the hashtag #Carouselland to get your second stamp.

3. Station 3 – DBS Booth

Buy and pay with DBS PayLah! at Carouselland. Flash the DBS PayLah! transaction and you’ll get your third and final stamp!

Keep checking their website for the event map, so you’ll know where to go!

Carouselland – Treasures

With 400 curated booths at this year’s Carouselland, you’ll be spoilt for choice on what to shop and eat.

There will be a dedicated Local Pride section which will feature some of Singapore’s up and coming talents in the local creative scene such as Rachel Lim, founder of Love, Bonito, and Sylvia Chan, co-founder of Night Owl Cinematics.

You can also find unique Carousell vendors such as @movietoysg, @flonecase, and @pally. You can find the full list of vendors here.

Of course, it’s not just shopping. There’s food too!

Expect to see the usuals such as Katoshka and The 6ixs Rosti and more! The people who brought you the edible helium balloon at this year’s Geylang Serai Bazaar, Rainbow Works, will also be there with their unicorn milkshakes.

Done shopping? How about attending a workshop and making your own crafts?

Carouseller @funwithartz will be conducting a workshop where you can make your very own Miniature Fishball Meepok figurine, and even turn it into an accessory you can wear!

How about turning a drink can into a functioning lamp? For the Instagram fanatics, Singapore’s Insta-famous twins, Yafiq and Yais, will be leading an interactive photo trail where you’ll learn how to shoot, edit, and compose.

Slots are limited for the photo trail so hurry and sign up here!

You can view and sign up for the other workshops here!

Get $5 In Your DBS PayLah! Wallet

Lastly, download DBS PayLah! with the promo code “CAROULAH” to get $5 credit in your PayLah! wallet which you can use at Carouselland to get $5 off your purchase!

If you’re in dire need of some retail therapy, then don’t miss Carouselland 2018, happening from 11 to 12 August 2018 at the Marina Bay Sands Halls A and B! Admission is FREE.

Carouselland 2018
Venue: Marina Bay Sands Halls A and B
Date: 11 – 12 Aug 2018
Admission: Free
Website

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If You Love The Beef Cubes At The Geylang Bazaar – They’re Opening A Store In Tampines Soon!

Tampines residents sure are spoilt for choice, with so many new eateries opening in Century Square.

First there was Seoul in a Sandwich, then Two Hana, and now Beef Bro will also be opening an outlet there on 5 August 2018!

If you were at the Geylang Serai Bazaar this year, you’ll probably recognise Beef Bro.

They were the newcomers at the annual Geylang Serai bazaar this year and generated long queues.

Beef, Bro

Opened by Mediacorp actor Danial Ashriq, Beef Bro made their debut at the Geylang Serai Bazaar this year and drew crowds with up to an hour and a half of waiting time.

What they’re known for is, of course, beef. Specifically, flame-grilled beef cubes, like the ones you find in Taiwan.

Each order of beef cubes is seared and cooked with a blow torch upon order and comes with a selection of toppings such as Mentaiko, Cheese, Garlic Chilli, Barbecue Sauce, and even their signature Sambal Belacan!

Using a blow torch to cook beef cubes is not a new concept to Singaporeans. There’s Huoyanshaiziniu that opened in 313 Somerset earlier in January this year, who brought the concept of blow-torched beef cubes from Taiwan to Singapore.

The difference here is that Beef Bro is Muslim-owned and they use 100% halal ingredients. They’re currently working towards the MUIS Halal certification so our Muslim friends can rest assured that what they’re eating is Halal.

Their first outlet at Century Square will serve up their signature blow torch beef cubes as well as an expanded menu with bento sets.

For those of you who don’t eat beef, they also have flame-grilled seafood options too!

The popular Mentaiko Beef Cubes will go for $14.90, while the Chicken Cubes and Mentaiko Scallops go for $5.90 and $11.90 respectively.

Bento sets go for $8 to $13, with an option to add mozzarella cheese for an extra $2.

You’ll be able to choose your preferred doneness for the beef cubes. Though if you order it well done, then maybe you shouldn’t go for the beef. Just saying.

Beef Bro opens at Century Square on 5 August 2018 and the first 200 customers will get FREE beef cubes. Good things must share so don’t say we neh say.

Beef Bro
Address: Century Square, 2 Tampines Central 5 #B1-38, Singapore 529509
Contact no.: 8484 4359
Website

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We All Love Laksa, Curry And NESTUM, So Starbucks Turned Them Into Pies And Cakes

Starbucks has always been known as the boujee cousin of our local kopitiams.

However, people still flock to them for their beautiful, whipped cream-topped drinks, or a cold brew. Either way, Starbucks is no stranger to Singaporeans.

This National Day period, Starbucks pays tribute to the Lion City with a range of desserts with local flavours.

5 Stars For Starbucks

From savoury to sweets, Starbucks has got you covered with their local delights.

For something with a spicy kick, go for the “Mai Hum” Chicken Laksa Pie and the “Hiam Ah” Devil’s Curry Pie.

As its name suggests, the “Mai Hum” Chicken Laksa Pie does NOT come with clams. The “Hiam Ah” Devil’s Curry Pie consists of egg, chicken sausage, and potato cooked in curry.

For the chocolate lovers, the “Orh Orh” KIT KAT® Chocolate Cake actually comes with a stick of KIT KAT® buried on top of each slice of cake.

Of course, KIT KAT® isn’t exactly a Singaporean flavour. But this next one definitely is.

This is the “Sedap Lah” Pandan Gula Melaka Cake. Gula melaka cream sandwiched between layers of pandan-infused sponge cake, and topped with coconut flakes.

The last one is my favourite – the “Tok Kong” NESTUM® Cake.

NESTUM® is such a nostalgic flavour. My mother used to make it for me for breakfast when I was younger. I loved it then, and I still love it now.

This “Tok Kong” NESTUM® Cake comes with creamy NESTUM® sandwiched between layers of almond sponge cake, and garnished generously with a speculoos crumble. Mmm…..

Seen anything that you’d like to try? You better hurry down to your nearest Starbucks to get it before it runs out!

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Popeyes Goes Local With Their Limited Edition Fried Mantou Sliders With Chilli Soft Shell Crab

In another attempt to capitalise on Singapore’s upcoming birthday, another fast food chain has jumped on bandwagon.

Introducing Popeyes‘ new Chic & Crab Mantou!

Fried Mantou Sliders With Chilli…Crab?

Available from now till 3 September 2018, the Chic & Crab Mantou will be available at all Popeyes outlets islandwide.

For just $9.90 for a set meal, you’ll get 2 fried mantou sliders with crisp, battered soft shell crab in one, and Popeyes’ signature fried chicken in the other, a side, and a regular drink.

Both mantou sliders are topped with Popeyes’ special chilli sauce for a spicy kick.

However it doesn’t seem to be chilli crab sauce, so we’re skeptical. Though to be fair, the fried mantou is a nice touch.

Props to Popeyes for coming up with a locally-inspired menu item that’s relatively safe. Actual chilli crab sauce would be good though.

Or maybe chicken tenders with chilli crab dipping sauce? Just a thought.

Will you be giving the Chic & Crab Mantou a try?

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Burger King’s Signature Pie Now Comes In New ‘Teh Tarik’ Flavour At Just $1

As you’ve already noticed, many fast food chains and restaurants are coming up with a locally-inspired menu because National Day is just 2 weeks away.

With a sudden surge in Nasi Lemak and Durian menus across the island, we gladly welcome ANYTHING ELSE that isn’t any of the abovementioned flavours.

For National Day, good guy Burger King brought back their popular Rendang Tendergrill and Hainanese Tendergrill.

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While there wasn’t much fanfare, it certainly kept their loyal subjects content.

But Wait, There’s More!

If you thought that was all that Burger King was offering for the nation’s birthday, think again.

They also unveiled some delicious-looking snacks and add-ons to go with your Tendergrill burgers.

Here at DiscoverSG, we LOVE our Teh, if you couldn’t already tell. So while this little menu item was missed by most people, it didn’t miss our Teh-spotting eyes.

Sneaky sneaky. But we see you, Teh Tarik Pie.

If you love your Teh, then you should give this a shot. For just $1, it’s available at all Burger King outlets islandwide.

However, you can’t seem to have it delivered at the moment, so maybe just order and have it in Burger King instead.

At the moment, there’s no date given as to when the Teh Tarik Pie will be discontinued. So go get it while stocks last!

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Cold Stone Creamery’s Latest Concoction Features Cucumber Slices And…Spicy Sambal Ikan Bilis?

In another tribute to Singapore’s upcoming birthday and our diverse food culture, Cold Stone Creamery has come up with 2 new hyperlocal ice cream flavours – Nasi Lemak and Pulut Hitam.

These new flavours are available from 14 July to 31 August 2018.

The Nasi Lemak Ice Cream consists of coconut ice cream, roasted peanuts, rice puffs, spicy sambal ikan bilis and cucumber slices.

Once again, we’re not sure how to feel about this. And why does every reimagined dish revolve around Nasi Lemak? Do we not any other iconic dishes?

The Pulut Hitam Ice Cream is a little more familiar. NSFs will remember the cookhouse aunties in Tekong giving Pulut Hitam ice cream on the warmer days.

The version served at Cold Stone Creamery consists of coconut ice cream and black glutinous rice. Plain and simple.

Currently, there’s a 1-for-1 promotion on the Nasi Lemak and Pulut Hitam flavours for just $8.50. You can also add a plain or Pandan waffle cup for $1.20.

This isn’t the first time that Cold Stone Creamery has come up with local flavours. Back in April, they launched Chendol Ice Cream.

Once again, these 2 new local flavours will be available from 14 July to 31 August 2018 at all Cold Stone Creamery outlets islandwide.

Are you going to try their Nasi Lemak ice cream?

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Stuff Your Face With Cake At This Bake Sale Pop-Up – Happens Every Weekend Till August

I love cake. It’s one of the most comforting desserts we’ve ever invented.

Growing up, cake was always something that was only available or bought for birthdays and special occasions. I always envied westerners and their bake sales, where pastries and bakes were made and sold within a community.

Bake sales weren’t a thing in Singapore back then, and till today, it’s still uncommon. But now, my dreams of going to a bake sale is about to come true.

Enter Cake Club.

Cakes, Bakes, And Pastries Galore

Every weekend for the month of July and August (14 July – 26 August 2018), Marina Square Glasshouse will play host to the Cake Club.

Cake Club is a pop-up retail market featuring some of Singapore’s best bakeries and cake shops, and they’re not kidding when they say they brought the best.

In July, Cake Club visitors will be able to find and purchase pastries and cakes from Bloomsbury Bakers, Inthebrickyard, My Sister Bakes, Milk Moons, and more!

August will see the roster shuffle to feature our favourite Edith Patisserie, Boufe Boutique Cafe, Creme Maison Bakery and many more!

That’s not all, you might even find some guest bakeries such as Non Entrée Desserts, who are known for presenting their desserts as savoury dishes, and Konditori, appearing at the Cake Club!

Also, we heard that there’ll be a surprise appearance by a special dessert chef. No clues given at the moment. Hmmm…

For those of you who need something to wash down all that cake, The 1872 Clipper Tea Co. will be serving their freshly brewed signature teas at the Cake Club.

Of course, Cake Club isn’t just a retail market. There will also be workshops for budding bakers to learn a thing or 2 from the pros.

Yume Patisserie will be conducting Buttercream Flower Cream Piping workshop on 11 and 12 August 2018 while Once Upon A Table will have Cookie Painting workshops on 25 and 26 August.

Don’t forget to register for the workshops here.

So, if you’re looking to get your cake fix or you’ve just had a bad week, Cake Club is the place to go because let’s be honest, good cake makes everything better.

Cake Club
Venue: Marina Square, The Rooftop Garden, Glasshouse, #03-03, 6 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039594
Date: 14 Jul – 26 Aug 2018 (Weekends only)
Opening Hours: 12pm – 9pm
Website

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This Local Popcorn Brand Offers Un-cornventional Flavours Like Chicken Rice And Bak Kwa

Are you a sucker for popcorn?

Do you buy a large bag of popcorn before a movie, yet go through half of it by the end of the commercials?

Do you have stashes of Garrett’s popcorn sitting at home in your kitchen cabinets?

If you answered yes to any 2 of the 3 questions above, then we have good news for you.

There’s a local brand of popcorn that’s been making waves for their uniquely local flavours.

Enter The Kettle Gourmet.

Local Flavours In Popcorn

While they initially started off with Salted Caramel popcorn, eventually they started experimenting with local flavours.

Some of their best-selling flavours include Salted Caramel and Bak Kwa. The Bak Kwa-flavoured popcorn was sold out within days of release.

Now they’re launching a new Chicken Rice-flavoured popcorn, adding to the list of locally-inspired flavours.

The full list of flavours can be seen below.

They even have a seasonal flavour – Bailey’s. Mmmm…

While the flavours have continued to impress, our biggest gripe is that the bags are too small. We need bigger bags for more popcorn.

Unfortunately, to get your hands on this a-maize-ing popcorn snack, you’ll have to order it online because they don’t have a physical store yet.

You might be able to catch them at local events like ArtBox, where they usually have a booth selling their popcorn.

In the meantime, you can buy the popcorn from their online store here.

So…popcorn anyone?

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