Lovers Of Old School Snacks, Here Are The Very Best Places For Your Nonya Kueh Fix!

Do you miss any of your childhood snacks? Many of us remember the cakes and pastries we grew up eating. If you’re searching for your favourite old school Peranakan Nonya Kueh, you’ve come to the right place! Here are 7 best places where you can get your Nonya Kueh fix!

1. Ji Xiang Confectionery

Since it opened for business in 1988, Ji Xiang has been reinventing the traditional Nonya Ang Ku Kueh with unique flavours such as salted bean, corn, coconut, and even durian!

Since they specialise in, and mainly sell Ang Ku Kueh, you’re guaranteed the very best!

Each kueh is hand-made with a soft and thin skin. There’s a generous amount of filling, and this snack is perfect for all ages.

It’s no wonder more than 4,000 are sold daily!

Ji Xiang Confectionary
1 Everton Park #01-33
6223 1631
Monday – Saturday: 8AM – 5PM

2. Simple Delite 

Dubbed The Best Traditional Kueh in town, Simple Delite is popular among the Muslim community with its authentic halal Malay kueh.

Serving freshly made and piping hot kueh for more than 15 years, the must-try kueh here is the Kueh Lopis (sticky rice with sweetened gula melaka and shredded coconut).

Image Credit: Simple Delite

Made with only a few ingredients, the glutinous rice is tender and not too dense. The shredded coconut has just the right amount of salt, giving the perfect balance of sweet and savoury!

The kuehs here usually sell out by noon, so be sure to come early!

Simple Delite
665 Buffalo Road, #01-219 Tekka Food Centre
Mon – Sun: 6:30am – 2pm

3. Chinta Manis

This Nonya Kueh sure looks interesting!

Taking a spin on traditional Nonya Kueh, Chinta Manis blends modern variations to its traditional recipes.

Inspired by the rich tradition of Peranakan food and culture, Chinta Manis serves an incredible spread of over 20 types of Nonya Kueh.

With innovative creations such as their signature Chendol Agar Agar, Pulut Seri Kaya, and Chocolate Ondeh Ondeh, enjoy a different kind of brunch here!

Chinta Manis
180 Kitchener Road, #B2-K2/K11 City Square Mall
Mon – Sun: 11am – 9pm

4. Xing Xing Tapioca Cake

Located in Maxwell Food Centre, Xing Xing Tapioca Cake only sells two things: Tapioca cake and Ondeh Ondeh.

Fragrant and super addictive when eaten warm, it is no surprise the steamed tapioca cakes are always sold out by 11am daily.

Made of shredded tapioca and coconut milk, the tapioca cake is slightly firmer than mochi. It has the perfect chewy texture, with the grated coconut giving a slight crunch.

The little grated coconut-coated Ondeh Ondeh are soft and bouncy, but not too sticky. It bursts in your mouth with the oh-so-rich Gula Melaka.

Xing Xing Tapioca Cake/Ondeh Ondeh
Stall 31, 1 Kadayanallur Street, Maxwell Road Food Centre
Mon – Sun: 8am – 2pm

5. Tiong Bahru Galicier Confectionery

Boost your traditional Nonya Kueh craving with a hit of warm, fragrant Kueh Dadar!

Famous for its Ang Ku Kueh (‘Red Tortoise Cake’ with soft sticky skin and Mung bean filling), the skin is tender yet chewy with a sweet and savoury filling.

Take your pick of their other Nonya Kueh as well; Png Kueh (Chinese rice cake), Soon Kueh and Ku Chye Kueh (chives cake).

Lek Lim Nonya Cake Confectionary
Blk 84 Bedok North St. 4, #01-21
Monday – Saturday: 6:30AM – 6PM, Sunday: 6:30AM – 2PM

7. HarriAnn’s Delight

The one thing most of us associate Nonya Kueh with is the colourful Kueh Lapis with all its layers and flavours!

Bright and colourful, the iconic rainbow Kueh Lapis is soft and chewy! Relive your childhood memories by peeling and savouring each layer on its own.

Passionately handcrafted with all-natural ingredients, the Nonya Kueh here are delightfully fresh and authentic!

HarriAnn’s Delight
230 Victoria Street, #01-01A, Bugis Junction Towers
Mon – Sun: 8am – 9pm
6 Romantic & Secluded High-Tea Spots That Your Date Will Surely Approve Of!

6 Romantic & Secluded High-Tea Spots That Your Date Will Surely Approve Of!

Ahh yes, high-tea. An indulgent meal consisting of champagne and fancy looking desserts served in elaborate three-tiered trays; high-teas are basically the queen of yum cha. Seriously, have you seen the tea set that comes in a jewellery drawer chest?

From sipping tea by the bay to enjoying tantalising cakes amidst the cityscape, high-tea dates can be just as romantic as an extravagant dinner date at half the price (guys, you’re welcome).

If you are looking to take café-hopping dates up a notch, or wish to experience the high society, here are six exquisite tea spots for a romantic day out!

1. ANTI:DOTE

If you are a fan of high-teas, you’ll be familiar with ANTI:DOTE’s jewellery drawer chest tea set (yeap, this is the one we were talking about).

Situated in Fairmont Hotel, their high-tea selection consists of various creations including gourmet sandwiches such as Smoked Salmon with Lemon Cream Cheese and Ikura Roe, Mini Strawberry Cake, and Warm Chia Seeds Scones.

As ANTI:DOTE is conveniently located in town, we would highly recommend you to make reservations to avoid any disappointment.

ANTI:DOTE
Price: $48++
Address: Fairmont Singapore, 80 Bras Basah Road Level 1, S189560
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 6431 5315
Open: Mon – Thur, 3pm – 5pm; Fri, Sat & Sun, 12pm – 2pm, 3pm – 5pm

2. The Knolls

The Knolls, with its English, Chinese and even Japanese tea varieties will definitely be your cup of tea.

From the savoury Salmon Burrito with Olive Cavier to the sweet Lemon Tart Meringues, you can expect a full high-tea experience whilst enjoying a seafront view.

The Knolls may not exactly be the most accessible of venues, but this picture-perfect venue will definitely make your trip a worthy one.

The Knolls
Price: $39.90++
Address: 1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island S 098297
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 6591 5046
Open: Mon – Sun, 3pm – 5pm

3. House at Dempsey

Prefer a garden setting but cosier? House @ Dempsey is definitely the place for you.

Featuring a selection that is vegan and vegetarian friendly, you can expect a mix of sweet and savoury treats.

With cake creations that are exclusive to the House, get ready for an afternoon of sweet relaxation.

Although their high tea is only available on Thursdays and Fridays, we think taking an afternoon off for a cosy retreat is pretty much justified.

House at Dempsey
Price: $30++
Address: 8D Dempsey Road, S249672
Tel: 6475 7787
Open: Thurs & Fri, 3pm – 5.30pm

4. Chihuly Lounge

Named after renowned American glass artist Dale Chihuly, Chihuly Lounge offers not only an impressive eight-course high-tea set, but also the company of Chihuly’s gorgeous glass sculptures.

With its high ceiling and comfy couches, the Lounge emits nothing less than cosy and sophisticated vibes.

Live music entertainment is also available from Tuesdays to Saturdays.

Chihuly Lounge
Price: $39++
Address: The Ritz-Carlton, 7 Raffles Ave S039799
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 6337 8888
Open: Mon – Fri, 12pm – 5pm; Sat & Sun, 2.30pm – 5pm

5. Salt Grill & Sky Bar

Love having a great view while dining?

Situated at the highest point of Orchard Road, Salt Grill & Sky Bar offers you a remarkable view of our cityscape and of course, great food.

From Crostinis to Tim Tam Chocolate tarts, expect to enjoy a pampering treat after a week of tough work.

Salt Grill & Sky Bar
Price: $38+
Address: ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn #55/56-01, S238801
Tel: 6592 5118
Open: Fri – Sun, 2.30pm – 4.45pm

6. The Landing Point

Situated on an elegant promenade with a panoramic view of the waterfront is The Landing Point, a gorgeous dining establishment situated within The Fullerton Bay Hotel.

With a choice of alfresco or indoor seating, enjoy an assortment of bite-sized noms including freshly prepared mini sandwiches, Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Tarts and of course, traditional English scones.

The Landing Point
Price: $45++
Address: 80 Collyer Quay, S049326
Tel: 6333 8388
Email: [email protected]
Open: Mon – Fri, 3pm – 5.30pm; Sat & Sun, 12.30pm – 3pm, 3.30pm – 6pm

So there you have it, six dreamy high-tea spots that you can pamper you and your significant other with. Whether you’re looking for a cosy afternoon or making googly eyes against the backdrop of the Maria Bay waterfront, its safe to say that we’ve got your back.

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6 Places Nathan Hartono Might Head To For His Bak Chor Mee Cravings

Unless you’ve been living under a rock this past weekend, you would know who Nathan Hartono is and what exactly he’s accomplished.

For those who have no clue who he is, Nathan Hartono, a local born talent won first runner up in popular singing reality show Sing! China (the furthest any Singaporean has placed!). Not only did this local singer start a Milo craze which resulted in milo trucks making an appearance at Plaza Singapura, he also gave this popular local dish a special shoutout, BAK CHOR MEE!

Bak Chor Mee is the quintessential comfort food, not only can you find it in every other coffeeshop, you can have it in so many different ways! Here at DSG, we’re always on the hunt for the best foods and that (of course) includes Bak Chor Mee. Here are the top 6 places where you (and Nathan Hartono) can satisfy those Bak Chor Mee cravings!

1. Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle

Don’t be fooled into thinking this Bak Chor Mee spot has no queue, they have a queue number system so be prepared to wait up to an hour for a bowl here. Dishes at Macpherson Minced Meat Noodles are prepared individually and are crafted with springy noodles and stripes of braised pork belly and crispy lard. While the dish is amazing on its own get it with soup on the side, the rich pork broth is the perfect compliment to this popular local dish.

Macpherson Minced Meat Noodles
1382 Serangoon Road, S328254
Opening Hours: 6.30am – 2pm, Tue Closed

6. Seng Huat Eating House

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Buffet Town’s Latest Offering Is Making Every Oyster Lover’s Dream Come True

Located in the heart of the city, Buffet Town offers a buffet line up of international and local fare with over 300 buffet items in over 29 item categories!  Managed by Minor Food Group the very same people who brought us Thai Express and Xin Wang Hong Kong Cafe, Buffet Town serves up an all-you-can-eat buffet at reasonable prices!

While Buffet Town offers up your favourite local dishes like satay and chilli crabs alongside international cuisine like pastas and pizzas the speciality here is its Japanese section.

With a Robatayaki counter, Teppanyaki Station and a wide array of fresh sashimi and sushi it’s no wonder Buffet Town is becoming a popular buffet spot for local Singaporeans!

Oyster Indulgence

Good news for all you oyster fans, Buffet Town is introducing an Oyster Indulgence theme this month that you CANNOT miss! For the whole month of October, expect an all-you-can-eat lavish oyster feast featuring 12 varieties of Asian and Western influenced oysters on the half shell.

Indulge your tastebuds with Freshly Shucked Live Oyster, Deep Fried Golden Oyster, Oyster Rockerfeller and even Kim Chi Baked Oyster!

If that’s not enough reason to come down to binge on oysters, Buffet Town will be hosting an Oyster Shuck-Off every weekday (sans Friday)! Contestants can come on a first come basis, and only the 5 first contestants are accepted daily, so you gotta come early! The Final Shuck-Off will happen on 31 October and the top 3 finalists will be presented with cash prizes! The first place winner will get up to $2,888!

While the Oyster Indulgence happens only for Dinner, you can still catch Buffet Town‘s usual offerings for Lunch!

So what are you waiting for? Oyster Indulgence is happening right NOW! Grab some friends and family and feast on some decadent oyster dishes!

Monday – Thursday: Adult $39.80++, Child $21.80++
Friday – Sunday & Public Holidays: Adult $47.80 ++, Child $22.80++

Buffet Town
Raffles City, #B1-44E
252 North Bridge Road
Opening Hours: 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Contact: 68373793

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6 Kid-Friendly Eateries Perfect For Parents Who Want To FINALLY Enjoy Their Meals!

Mealtimes can sometimes be a battlefield especially when taking your young ones out to restaurants. For a quiet (and calm) mealtime when dining out, check out these 6 awesome family friendly restaurants with tons of stuff to keep your little ones occupied!

Cool de Sac

This massive entertainment center for kids is a child’s heaven like no other.

Located at Suntec City Mall, Cool de Sac is one of the best family friendly restaurants around.

It has more than enough educational play stations to keep your child entertained for the entire day!