Tasty Street ‘Spoils Market’ With Wagyu Beef, Iberico Pork Rice Bowls Under $7
We’ve seen many stalls selling ricebowls. From poké bowls to fancy Japanese donburi, we’ve seen it all.
Now, a new player steps into the ring. Meet Tasty Street.
[caption id="attachment_33772" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Tasty Street – Our Little Red Dot[/caption]Tasty Street was started by 3 friends who met during their Polytechnic days, using modern cooking techniques to combine local flavours and premium ingredients into a grain bowl.
Premium Ingredients, Affordable Prices
Each grain bowl comes with a protein of your choice with a paired homemade sauce, brown and pearl rice base, vegetable of the day, a sour or spicy side of the day, charred sweet corn, and a beautifully poached onsen egg.
Their bestsellers are the Wagyu Beef Bowl, Iberico Lor Bah Bowl, and the Sous Vide Chicken Breast Bowl with Truffled Hotplate Tofu Sauce.
[caption id="attachment_33776" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Bestsellers at Tasty Street[/caption]The Sous Vide Chicken Breast Bowl with Truffled Hotplate Tofu Sauce ($6.50) comes with their signature Truffled Hotplate Tofu Sauce, which still retains a strong taste of the hot bean paste used as the base for the sauce.
[caption id="attachment_33773" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Sous Vide Chicken Breast Bowl With Truffled Hotplate Tofu Sauce ($6.50)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_33777" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Image Credit: DiscoverSG[/caption]The chicken breast wasn’t dry (thankfully) and retained its moisture because of the Sous Vide cooking method. It was a little gamey, as all poached chicken do.
However, the truffled hotplate tofu sauce does its job well, masking most of the gamey taste of the chicken breast.
The Wagyu Beef Bowl ($6.50) uses premium Australian Wagyu beef, grilled and served with Asian black pepper sauce.
This is a crowd favourite and sells out fast.
[caption id="attachment_33771" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Wagyu Beef Bowl ($6.50)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_33778" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Image Credit: DiscoverSG[/caption]The wagyu beef was perfectly grilled to medium rare doneness and was still pink in the centre. If you’re like me and prefer meat to be cooked through, then you’re the exception rather than the norm.
Finally, the Iberico Lor Bah Bowl ($6.50).
[caption id="attachment_33774" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Iberico Lor Bah Bowl ($6.50)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_33775" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Look at the fattiness of the Iberico pork[/caption] [caption id="attachment_33779" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Image Credit: DiscoverSG[/caption]Premium Iberico pork is slow-braised for 48 hours to create this sinful dish. The resulting braising liquid better known as Lor, is sweet with a tinge of bitterness that doesn’t overshadow the Iberico pork and isn’t jelak either.
The Iberico pork lives up to its name with a perfect balance of fat to lean meat ratio and is so tender that it barely holds its shape when held with chopsticks.
While the stars of the rice bowls are the proteins, the sides are not neglected either. The vegetables and sides are rotated daily and they serve to complement the proteins, so the rice bowls don’t end up becoming jelak.
The charred sweet corn is a mainstay in the rice bowls and are so good that customers have ordered just the corn alone. Yes, you can do that for just $1.
Their Buona Vista outlet only offers these 3 bestsellers.
The outlet at Pasir Ris Central Hawker Centre has a more extensive menu, with a vegetarian Deep Fried Tofu Bowl ($5.50) and 2 seafood options in the Griddled Prawn Bowl ($6.50) that comes in 2 types of sauces.
It’s hard to find a hawker that offers rice bowls made with premium ingredients, and at the price that Tasty Street offers, no less.
While Pasir Ris Central Hawker Centre might be at the opposite end of the island for me, I would gladly head back to Tasty Street just for another taste of their addictive rice bowls.
I cannot wait to see what other creations they might come up with in future.
Tasty Street – Our Little Red Dot
Address: 110 Pasir Ris Central, #02-16, Pasir Ris Central Hawker Centre, Singapore, 519641
Opening Hours: Thu – Tue: 11am – 2pm, 5pm – 9pm, Wed: Closed
Contact no.: 8333 5170
Website
Address: 1 Buona Vista Drive, #02-01, MOE Cafeteria, Singapore, 138675
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 9am – 3pm, Sat – Sun: Closed
Contact no.: 8333 5170
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You Have 1 Week Left To Try The Nutella-Filled Donuts From Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme Singapore has announced that they will stop sales of their highly raved Hazelnut OGs this Sunday, April 1st.
https://www.facebook.com/SingaporeKrispyKreme/photos/a.1652839674937017.1073741847.1387206084833712/2184881138399532/?type=3
Good Things Must Come To An End
If you haven’t gotten your hands on these crazy donuts from Krispy Kreme, you better do so before this Sunday!
[caption id="attachment_33741" align="aligncenter" width="842"] Image Credit: Singapore Krispy Kreme Facebook[/caption]Krispy Kreme first launched these donuts on 17 March and everyone went crazy trying to get their hands on these limited edition donuts.
I personally love and ONLY eat the Original Glazed Donuts from Krispy Kreme so imagine how excited I was when our nation’s hero, Xavier Lur, first revealed these donuts on his Twitter.
https://twitter.com/xavierlur/status/974956284628750336
It’s densely packed with Nutella spread and trust me, it’s not for the faint hearted.
These limited edition donuts are $3.30 per piece and sold on a first come, first serve basis.
[caption id="attachment_33742" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Image Credit: Singapore Krispy Kreme Facebook[/caption]Hurry on down to your nearest Krispy Kreme outlet and get your Hazelnut OGs before they’re removed from the menu forever.
Krispy Kreme
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The Ultimate Guide To Supper Spots In Singapore Because Macs Is So Passé
It’s close to midnight. You and your friends just got done watching a late night movie. You’re hungry but you don’t want a greasy meal at McDonald’s either.
What do you do?
Here’s a list of supper spots in Singapore where you and your friends can hang at till the wee hours of the morning.
East
1. 89.7 Supper Club
From local Chinese and Indian dishes to international fare, whatever the cuisine you’re craving, 89.7 Supper Club will hook you up.
[caption id="attachment_33717" align="aligncenter" width="5312"] Image Credit: Website2. 126 Wan Dou Sek Dim Sum
Indulge in some steaming hot siew mai or chicken porridge with your supper club here at 126 Wan Dou Sek Dim Sum!
[caption id="attachment_33718" align="aligncenter" width="1290"] Image Credit: Burpple User Eleanor Tay[/caption]Moreover, most of the food they serve here comes in relatively small portions. This simply means you can order a wider variety of dim sum items to savour!
Do note that parking can be an issue here, so we recommend you either Grab or Uber your way to this popular supper haunt!
126 Wan Dou Sek Dim Sum
Address: 126 Sims Avenue, Singapore 387449
Opening hours: 24 hours
Contact No.: 6746 4757
3. Seng Kee Black Chicken Herbal Soup
If slurping a bowl of healthy herbal soup sounds like your idea of a good supper, you should definitely check out Seng Kee Black Chicken Herbal Soup.
[caption id="attachment_33719" align="aligncenter" width="1290"] Image Credit: Burpple User Joe Yang[/caption]Don’t be fooled by its name, this is essentially a zichar stall. Their signature dishes include Ginseng Black Chicken Soup and Prawn Paste Chicken.
Bring along a large group of supper kakis so you can sample their other dishes as well!
Seng Kee Black Chicken Herbal Soup
Address: 467/477 Changi Road, Singapore 419887
Opening hours: 11am – 4am daily
Contact No.: 6746 4089
Website
4. Yong He Eating House
If you don’t fancy a heavy meal for supper, Yong He serves everyone’s favourite tau huay zui (soya bean milk) and tau huay (soya beancurd).
[caption id="attachment_33720" align="aligncenter" width="1290"] Image Credit: Burpple User Amelia PW[/caption]We highly recommend ordering a couple of dough fritters to dip into your cold soya bean milk.
Yong He Eating House
Address: 458 Geylang Road, Singapore 389417
Opening Hours: 24 hours daily
Contact No.: 6745 5682
Website
5. Spize
Spize is the #1 supper spot in the East Side. They offer an extensive menu that ranges from Asian to Western and even Mediterranean cuisine.
[caption id="attachment_33722" align="aligncenter" width="1175"] Image Credit: West6. Boon Lay Power Nasi Lemak
If the East side is known for their Changi Nasi Lemak, the West Side has their very own Boon Lay Power Nasi Lemak.
[caption id="attachment_33723" align="aligncenter" width="1290"] Image Credit: Burpple User Marc T[/caption]This Nasi Lemak stall is known for their mind-blowing sambal chilli which you have to try.
If you’re someone who can eat Nasi Lemak past midnight then this is a great supper place to placate those midnight hunger pangs!
Boon Lay Nasi Lemak
Address: #01-06, Boon Lay Place Market and Food Centre, 221 Boon Lay Place
Opening Hours: Daily: 6.00pm to 2.00am
Contact No.: 9006 4730
7. Al-Azhar Eating Restaurant
There’s several Al Azhar outlets in Singapore, but the one opposite Beauty World Centre is the best.
[caption id="attachment_33724" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: Al Azhar Restaurants Facebook[/caption]They serve your usual local fare but we absolutely love the cheese naan and butter chicken here.
Everything at Al-Azhar is great which explains why this place is always jam-packed with people 24/7.
Al-Azhar Eating Restaurant
Address: 11 Cheong Chin Nam Road, Singapore 599736
Opening Hours: 24 hrs daily
Contact No.: 6466 5052
Website
8. Adam Road Food Centre
Albeit hidden from public’s eye, the queues at Adam Road Food Centre are always long.
They have everything from nasi lemak to prawn noodles and the famous mee goreng combo from Adam’s Delight.
[caption id="attachment_33725" align="aligncenter" width="1290"] Image Credit: Burpple User Alex Chua[/caption]The Mee Goreng Combo comes with a side of mutton chop, cheese fries and a perfectly fried sunny-side up. This combo is so simple yet it’s everyone’s favourite at Adam Road Food Centre.
Adam Road Food Centre
Address: 2 Adam Rd, Singapore 289876
Opening Hours: Varies across stalls
9. G7 Sin Ma Claypot Live Frog Porridge
If you fancy some frog leg porridge for supper, G7 Sin Ma is known for it!
G7 Sin Ma’s smooth porridge goes so well with its many variety of frog dishes.
[caption id="attachment_33726" align="aligncenter" width="1290"] Image Credit: Burpple User Jonathan Lim Jia Jun[/caption]Customers enjoy gobbling down frog legs here as it is absolutely value for money. The more frogs you order, the lesser you pay.
G7 Sin Ma Claypot Live Frog Porridge Although a little bit pricier as compared to the usual Indian stalls in coffee shops, Sri Sun offers you a variety of Indian food for you to choose from. We highly recommend you to get their Maggi Goreng Special ($7.50) which comes with a side of cheese fries and a sunny-side up. Don’t miss out on their tower drinks if you’re planning on bringing your bros here. Sri Sun Express The creation has definitely gained a lot of die-hard fans and is often recommended over the island. Springleaf Prata Place Their dimsum spread is huge and service is fast so you can expect a fuss free supper with your friends. Indulge in their Shanghai Steamed Dumplings, Siew Mai, Har Kow and their famous Golden Sand Pau (Liu Sha Pau). With 3 outlets island-wide, this restaurant is known for the authenticity and freshness of their dim sum. Tang Tea House (Jalan Kayu) They have several other outlets islandwide however the reviews at this place far exceeds the rest. The best part about this outlet? It opens till 5am everyday – perfect for you night owls out there. Ming Fa Fishball Swee Choon Dim Sum is a well known supper haunt in Singapore. With over 50 years of heritage, it’s the perfect supper place for after midnight clubbers, friends and families. Order a spread of dim sum so you and your friends can try a bit of everything from the menu. This is an affordable, no frills place that holds many fond memories for most of the locals here. Do expect to wait in line as this place can get quite packed at night! Swee Choon Dim Sum Although it’s not as authentic as the ones you’d find in Japan, this place attracts crowds even past midnight. The Volcano Ramen is one of the most popular items at this restaurant. You get to pick your level of spice just in case you can’t handle the heat. Best part, this restaurant is halal-certified so you can jio your muslim friends to enjoy ramen here. The Ramen Stall One of the popular flavours would be the Spicy Yangnyum which has a fiery red glaze on the chicken. Don’t worry, it’s not as spicy as you’d think it will be. Chicken Up Just be prepared to smell of smoke after sitting here all night. Lau Pa Sat Satay Street Also Read This Halal Cafe Puts A Sweet Spin On Murtabak – Serves Flavours Such As Kit Kat And Red Velvet (Header Image Source: @kevin_the_hiak)
Address: No. 5 Cheong Chin Nam Road, Singapore 599730
Opening Hours: 12 PM – 2.30 AM
Contact No.: 6467 7317
Image Credit: Sri Sun Express Facebook[/caption]
Address: 56 Serangoon Garden Way, Serangoon Gardens, Singapore 555952
Opening Hours: 24 hours daily
Contact No.: 6282 2325
Image Credit: Burpple User Jervois Chong[/caption]
Address: 1 Thong Soon Avenue, Singapore 787431
Opening Hours: Daily: 7am to 12am
Contact No.: 6459 5670
Image Credit: Burpple User Shafiah H[/caption]
Address: 242 Jalan Kayu, Singapore 799466
Opening Hours: Sun – Thurs: 11am – 12am, Fri, Sat & Public Holiday: 12pm – 2am
Contact No.: 6483 2298
Image Credit: Burpple User Mag Chow[/caption]
Address: 246B Upper Thomson Road Singapore 574370
Opening Hours: 9am – 5am daily
WebsiteCentral
14. Swee Choon Dim Sum
Address: 183/ 185/ 187/ 189/ 191 Jalan Besar Singapore 208882
Opening Hours: Mon, Wed – Sat: 11am – 2:30pm, 6pm – 6am, Sun: 10am – 3pm, 6pm – 6 am, Closed on Tues
Contact No.: 62257788
Image Credit: @heliumblueberry[/caption]
Address: 787 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198755
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 5pm – 5am, Sat – Sun: 12pm – 5am
Contact No.: 6655 0800
Image Credit: Chicken Up Facebook[/caption]
Address: 48 Tanjong Pagar Road, #01-01, Singapore 088469
Opening Hours: Mon – Thurs: 5.30pm – 2am, Fri – Sat: 5.30pm – 3am, Sun: 5.30pm – 12am.
Contact No.: 6327 1203
Image Credit: Burpple User Eileen Ong[/caption]
Address: 18 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048582
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 7pm – 1am, Sat – Sun: 3pm – 1am
This Halal Cafe Puts A Sweet Spin On Murtabak – Serves Flavours Such As Kit Kat And Red Velvet
My fondest memory of travelling to Indonesia will always be the street food. The murtabak manis in particular has always been my go-to dessert after a long day of activities.
If you’re not too familiar with murtabak manis, it’s the Indonesian version of a ‘pancake’ that’s usually thick and sinful due to the excessive amount of butter and toppings such as sweet condensed milk, chocolate sprinkles, grated cheese, ground peanuts.
Terang Bulan is a muslim-owned eatery that offers murtabak manis with several unique flavours – there’s bound to be something for everyone here.
Sugar Overload
Terang Bulan offers 30 over flavours for you to choose from, so you’ll be spoilt for choice. The Pizza Terbul (from $9) comes with 4 flavours of your choice.
Some of their popular flavours would be the Kit Kat, Choju (chocolate and cheese) and Juna (banana and cheese).
[caption id="attachment_33695" align="aligncenter" width="1106"] Image Credit: @duashutter[/caption]Freshly made upon order, you can expect hot pancakes, packed with your favourite toppings and drizzled with condensed milk. So bad for your health but so good for your soul.
In case you’re not up for sharing and you just want an entire terbul to yourself, they offer Mini Terbul (from $3.50/pc) as well.
[caption id="attachment_33696" align="aligncenter" width="2084"] Image Credit: @duashutter[/caption]Aside from their usual murtabak manis base, they have a red velvet edition as well. Just imagine sinking your teeth in red velvet murtabak manis topped with velvety cream cheese and oreo crumbs.
The owner, Ms Adhita, who migrated from Indonesia to Singapore at 14 years old, personally went back to her hometown, Surabaya to learn how to make murtabak manis.
So you know this murtabak manis at Terang Bulan is as close to authentic as you can get.
[caption id="attachment_33700" align="aligncenter" width="2080"] Image Credit: @duashutter[/caption]If you don’t have the time to head all the way to their stall, they do delivery as well. So you can get murtabak manis at the comfort of your own home.
Do give this murtabak manis a try if you’re ever in the East side. It’s definitely worth the calories.
Terang Bulan
Address: 430 Upper Changi Road, #01-04, East Village Mall, Singapore 487048
Opening Hours: Tue – Sun: 12pm – 8pm
Contact No.: 9230 9514
Price: $3.50 – $15
Website
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It’s Not Durian Season Yet, But You Can Get Mao Shan Wang For Just $12 This Week
My eyes will always light up at the sight of durians all lined up along Geylang or Sims Avenue.
I never quite understood why people hated the smell or taste of durians. It’s soft, creamy, sweet and savoury. Like what more do you want in a fruit?
[caption id="attachment_33660" align="aligncenter" width="480"] Image Credit: giphy.com[/caption]Durian is all the rage these days and guess who’s excited for $12 Mao Shan Wangs?
The King Of Fruits
If you haven’t already noticed, the weather has been ridiculously hot recently. The short walk from the MRT to the office has got me drenched in my sweat.
Thanks to the hot weather in Malaysia leading to a bumper crop, durian prices have dropped by up to 40%. That’s almost half the cost of the durian!
This is probably the only time I’m thankful for hot weather.
[caption id="attachment_33663" align="aligncenter" width="480"] Image Credit: giphy.com[/caption]Durian lovers would typically wait for durian season which is usually from June – September. That’s when we’d feast on endless supply of durians.
So having an unexpected mini durian season in the middle of March is great for us who are impatient.
Durian sellers have taken their durians to Facebook so you can compare prices.
https://www.facebook.com/AhSengDurian/photos/a.213797832004526.68002.192832840767692/1766970390020588/?type=3
I mean seriously, $15/kg for MSW? That’s crazy cheap. Just last month, it’d cost you at least $25-$28/kg.
https://www.facebook.com/717trading/photos/a.10150247669982235.358922.127701537234/10156320506447235/?type=3
So beautiful. Just beautiful.
https://www.facebook.com/Melvinsdurian/photos/a.1774936756069333.1073741828.1774429976120011/2092998614263144/?type=3
That’s it, I’m packing my bags. I’m off to get durians.
Some sellers say that prices might go even lower over the next couple of days however there are others who believe that prices could return to normal next week.
Honestly, with that kind of price tag, I’ll buy 5 MSW. Durian prices are always unpredictable so snag yourself a durian before it’s too late.
Some durian sellers are already selling out of MSW, so hurry and make reservations for your durians.
But in all honesty, as much as I love durians, is the weather going to chill anytime soon?
Ah Seng Durian
Address: Blk 20 Ghim Moh Market #01-119 to #01-122, Singapore 270020
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 1.30pm – 8.30pm, Sat – Sun: 1.30pm – 6.30pm
Price: MSW – $15/kg
Website
Melvin’s Durian
Address: 1 Upper Aljunied Lane (in front of Prime Supermarket), Singapore 360001
Opening Hours: 1pm – 11pm daily
Price: MSW – $13/kg
Website
Durian Mpire by 717 Trading
Address: 22 Yio Chu Kang Road, Highland Center, #01-01, Singapore 545535
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm daily
Price: MSW – $15/kg
Website
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All Subway Singapore Outlets To Stop Selling Pork From Today Onwards
Subway Singapore has announced on their Facebook page that they will no longer be serving pork products in all outlets from today onwards.
https://www.facebook.com/SubwaySingapore/posts/10155927711210935
Say Goodbye To Pork
“No pork, doesn’t mean other meat are halal already what?”
I know, I know, but this also means we’re one step closer to easing everyone into the idea of a Halal Subway!
This topic has been a hit among Singaporeans as we debate endlessly in the comments section whether “To halal or not to halal?”
Just take a look at the comments.
[caption id="attachment_33667" align="aligncenter" width="978"] Image Credit: Subway Singapore Facebook[/caption][caption id="attachment_33669" align="aligncenter" width="988"] Image Credit: Subway Singapore Facebook[/caption]
Oh, this one’s my favourite.
[caption id="attachment_33670" align="aligncenter" width="998"] Image Credit: Subway Singapore Facebook[/caption]Someone please, just save this poor person and give her the Italian BMT already! I almost feel bad for her potential breakup with the sandwich.
Since end of January, Subway has been in talks with MUIS regarding the halal certification process. Everyone found out, threw a fit and acted as if the world was about to end.
Subway didn’t care anyway and almost 60 outlets have stopped selling pork products since 31 January. If you didn’t already know, you can see the list here.
I get it. I’m so sorry for the loss of your pork. But please, please, give us Muslims a chance to enjoy Subway. I’m so tired of travelling all the way to JB just for a goddamn sandwich.
[caption id="attachment_33673" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Gif Credit: giphy.com[/caption]I understand that it may seem unfair to take the pork out of Subway for all the hardcore fans but let’s all calm down and wait for Subway’s explanation.
Subway may lose a couple of patrons because they no longer want to sell pork, but I’m pretty sure the rest of the non-pork eating community are more than happy to still patronise Subway.
[caption id="attachment_33678" align="aligncenter" width="1023"] Image Credit: Subway Singapore
Address: Find your nearest location Also Read Get Ready For A Month-Long Feast-ival By Deliveroo
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Popeyes Brings The Classic Chicken & Waffle To S’pore For A Limited Time Only
Popeyes just introduced their latest Chicken and Waffle and it will be available for a limited time only!
Sweet & Savoury
What a time to be alive. Joining the likes of Fish and Fries and Zinger Mozzarella Burger, Popeyes has introduced a new menu addition – Chicken and Waffle.
Just imagine biting into a deep-fried chicken thigh drenched in nacho cheese and spicy maple sauce, sandwiched in between two crispy waffles.
[caption id="attachment_33637" align="aligncenter" width="1291"] Image Credit: Popeyes Singapore Facebook[/caption]The Chicken and Waffle ($6.90 for a la carte, $8.90 for a set meal) will be available at all Popeyes islandwide.
This offer will be available from today, 20 March till 28 April only!
So hurry down and get first dibs on this latest craze because it’s most definitely going to be sold out in the next few days.
Popeyes Singapore
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Think Out Of The Toastbox – Must-Try Kaya Toasts In Singapore You Will Love Regardless Of SES
Kaya toast is what I’d describe as the “strawberry jam with scones” of England. It’s a classic Singaporean breakfast that is best enjoyed with kopi gao and two soft-boiled eggs.
Skip your usual Ya Kun Kaya and Toast Box and go for the more traditional coffee shops that will not disappoint.
The Classic Singaporean Breakfast
1. Chin Mee Chin Confectionary
This place has been a long-running favourite among the locals. Located along East Coast Road, this nostalgic coffee shop is a nice change to modern joints.
[caption id="attachment_33584" align="aligncenter" width="1116"] Image Credit: @_qyun[/caption]Known for it’s decor typical of 1950s Singapore, with retro marble top tables, floor tiles, and ceiling fans. It’s also known for their traditional kaya toasts.
Instead of the kaya toast bread you’d typically see, their Kaya Toast is served in a hamburger-type bun and slathered with their homemade kaya and a slice of butter.
[caption id="attachment_33585" align="aligncenter" width="1290"] Image Credit: Burpple User foodslut_[/caption]These buns are made in house and toasted till they are slightly burnt for that nice “char” taste. This place can get pretty busy so try and avoid peak hours if you’re looking at dining in.
Chin Mee Chin Confectionary
Address: 204 East Coast Road, Singapore 428903
Opening Hours: Tues – Sun: 8.30 am – 4pm, Closed on Mondays
Contact No.: 6345 0419
2. Dong Po Colonial Cafe
Located along Kandahar Street, it’s common to see this coffee shop packed with office workers during lunch hour.
Using only authentic recipes from the 50s and 60s, this colonial cafe lets you savour the taste of the past.
The kaya toast is generously slathered with their homemade kaya which is available for sale as well!
[caption id="attachment_33586" align="aligncenter" width="1308"] Image Credit: @y2jingaojiak[/caption]Here’s a tip, skip the teh and get their kopi. Be it Kopi-O, siew dai, gao or whatever, trust me. The auntie here knows how to make a legit cup of kopi.
Dong Po Colonial Cafe
Address: 56 Kandahar Street, Singapore 198904
Opening Hours: Mon – Thurs: 8am – 6pm, Fri – Sat: 8am – 10pm, Sun: 8am – 8pm
Contact No.: 8748 0828
Image Credit: Medha Lim Facebook[/caption]
Enjoy your kaya toast with a cup of kopi gu you (coffee with butter) which will definitely elevate your breakfast experience.
[caption id="attachment_33591" align="aligncenter" width="1290"] Image Credit: Burpple User Jonathan Lim Jia Jun[/caption]Heap Seng Leong
Address: Block 10 North Bridge Road #1-5109, Singapore 190010
Opening Hours: 4am-8pm daily
4. Tong Ah Eating House
Tong Ah is one of the most iconic coffee shop in Singapore. Since 1939, they’ve been serving cups of kopi and kaya toast at the junction of Teck Lim and Keong Saik Road.
They’ve since relocated a few units farther down Keong Saik Road.
If you prefer crispy thin bread, then you’ll love the kaya toast served at Tong Ah.
[caption id="attachment_33592" align="aligncenter" width="1290"] Image Credit: Burpple User I makan SG[/caption]Tong Ah Eating House
Address: 35 Keong Siak Road, Singapore 089142
Opening Hours: 7am – 10pm daily
Contact No.: 6223 5083
Website
5. Good Morning Nanyang Cafe
The kaya toast at this cafe looks like a masterpiece.
The Orange Peel Ciabatta Kaya Toast includes bits of caramelised orange peel baked into the thick bread which leaves a zesty taste lingering in your mouth.
[caption id="attachment_33594" align="aligncenter" width="1290"] Image Credit: Burpple User Vanessa Kou[/caption]It’s definitely not your traditional kaya toast but it’s perfect if you’re looking for something different to start your morning.
Good Morning Nanyang Cafe
Address: 32 Maxwell Rd, #01-05, Singapore 069115
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 7.30am – 5.30pm, Sat: 8:30am – 2:30pm, Closed on Sundays
Website
6. Coffee Break
Run by the third generation of kopi hawkers, they serve both traditional and modern fare to cater to the different generations.
[caption id="attachment_33595" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: Coffee Break Facebook[/caption]Just look at that butter!
As much as I love the traditional kaya butter combination, Coffee Break serves up a couple of unique combination such as the Rum and Raisin which features a light and refreshing cream.
[caption id="attachment_33596" align="aligncenter" width="1744"] Image Credit: @coffeebreak_sg[/caption]The Black Sesame combination is one of their best-sellers as well. The black sesame and butter combination goes surprisingly well together.
[caption id="attachment_33597" align="aligncenter" width="1726"] Image Credit: @coffeebreak_sg[/caption]Coffee Break
Address: Amoy Street Food Centre, 7 Maxwell Road #02-78, Singapore 069111
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 7.30am – 2.30pm, Closed on Sat and Sun
Contact No.: 8100 6218
Website
7. Toast Hut
Run by a young local hawkerpreneur, Toast Hut is the place for your traditional kaya toast set and kopi at any time of the day.
Melvin Soh, owner of Toast Hut opened his stall at Old Airport Road in 2007 selling kaya toast with home-brewed traditional coffee.
They have several different bread for you to choose from. You can opt for the traditional crispy bread or french toast.
[caption id="attachment_33600" align="aligncenter" width="1296"] Image Credit: @pamwongsy[/caption]The best part is, their kaya isn’t overly sweet. So it’s not too jelak.
Toast Hut
Address: 51 Old Airport Rd #01-52, Old Airport Rd Food Centre, Singapore 390051
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 6.30am – 2.00pm, Sun: 6.30am – 12.00pm, Closed on Thursdays
Contact No.: 8125 7729
Website
8. YY Kafei Dian
This coffee shop is a hidden gem that offers authentic Hainanese fare such as chicken rice and Claypot E-fu Noodles.
However, they’re well known for their soft pillowy kaya buns that are perfectly baked in house.
Expect a generous amount of kaya on your buns, topped off with a slab of savoury butter.
[caption id="attachment_33601" align="aligncenter" width="1042"] Image Credit: @oritakemura[/caption]YY Kafei Dian
Address: 37 Beach Road #01-01, Singapore 189678
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 7.30am – 9.30pm, Sat – Sun: 8am – 9.30pm
Contact No.: 6336 8813
Website
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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.
[caption id="attachment_33412" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: Pho4U Facebook[/caption]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).
[caption id="attachment_33416" align="aligncenter" width="1044"] Image Credit: @shootandspoon[/caption]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.
[caption id="attachment_33421" align="aligncenter" width="1364"] Image Credit: Opening Hours: Mon – Sun: 11am – 10pmImage Credit: Saigon Alley Facebook[/caption]
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.
[caption id="attachment_33425" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] Image Credit: Saigon Alley Facebook[/caption]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.
[caption id="attachment_33431" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: Pho Stop Facebook[/caption]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
Image Credit: Nam Nam Noodle Bar Facebook[/caption]
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
Image Credit: @saigonjalan[/caption]
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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If You Love Muah Chee, You’ll Love This New Bubble Tea By Playmade
If you’re not familiar with Playmade by 丸作, they previously caused a stir in the local bubble tea community with their interesting pearl flavours.
[caption id="attachment_33404" align="aligncenter" width="685"] Image Credit: Playmade Facebook[/caption]From Burnt Caramel to Pink Cactus and Black Sesame, Playmade has certainly carved a niche in the existing bubble tea market.
Nutty Sensation
Playmade has come up with a brand new drink for those of you who love your traditional desserts.
[caption id="attachment_33403" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Image Credit: Playmade Facebook[/caption]That’s right, from now till 21 March 2018, the Peanut Milk Tea With Muah Chee Pearls ($1.90) will be available at both Playmade outlets.
No prizes for guessing what local dessert inspired this particular milk tea flavour. While the Muah Chee pearls have been around since January as a limited time pearl flavour, the accompanying Peanut Milk Tea is new.
The Peanut Milk Tea with Muah Chee Pearls will only be around for another 2 weeks, so head down to any Playmade outlet and get yours today!
Playmade
Address: 108 Depot Road #01-03, Singapore, 100108
Opening Hours: Daily: 11am – 8pm
Contact no.: 9067 7297
Website
Address: 10 Tampines Central 1, #01-59, Singapore, 529536
Opening Hours: Daily: 10.30am – 10pm
Contact no.: 9067 7297
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