Krispy Kreme’s Nutella Donuts Are Back – But For A Limited Time Only
Remember when Krispy Kreme released their Hazelnut OG donuts and then took it away from us. Remember all the sadness and pain we felt when they took it away from us on April 1st and we all thought it was some sick April Fools Joke.
Since then, I’ve been refreshing Krispy Kreme’s Facebook page every day in hopes of a notification telling me that their donuts are finally back.
Then this happened today,
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She’s Finally Back
I rarely get upset over food trends dying but oh wow, I never knew I could miss a particular donut this much.
Krispy Kreme just announced on their Facebook page today that the Hazelnut OG donut will be available at all outlets islandwide, whilst stocks last of course.
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As usual, these donuts won’t be on the shelves forever. Back by popular demand, the Hazelnut OG donut will only be available starting from tomorrow, 19th May to 31st May.
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Expect long queues at all Krispy Kreme outlets because I’m pretty sure everyone WILL be queueing for these donuts.
These limited edition donuts are $3.30 per piece and sold on a first come, first serve basis. So if you want it, you have to head down early!
Krispy Kreme, if you’re reading this, we love you and we support you. But please, can we make the Hazelnut OG donuts permanent already?
Krispy Kreme
Address: Find your nearest location Also Read Old Chang Kee Returns To Rex With A Flagship Coffee House And A Bigger Menu
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These 10 Bakeries In S’pore Serve The Best Bread – And They All Deserve A Toast
Bread is incredibly versatile yet somehow underrated. There’s even a word created solely to describe someone who supports the family (with bread probably). BREADWINNER.
As someone who ranks bread as the top carb of choice, I have pretty strong feelings for bread.
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They have everything from tarts and cakes to traditional Swedish pastries and of course, bread. If you’re a sucker for a good brioche or croissant, then you should try the ones here.
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Oh, they have this divine Cranberry Cream Cheese Bagel that you NEED to try as well.
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If you’re wondering, Konditori is Muslim-owned.
Konditori – Artisan European Bakery This Muslim-owned bakery has a selection of both savoury and sweet sourdough toasts. Go for their Nut Butter With Honey And Sea Salt Toast ($3.50). A thick slice of sourdough toast is slathered with almond butter, generously drizzled with honey and finished with a sprinkling of sea salt. If you’re looking for something more savoury, their Egg Salad with Dukkah and Pickled Onions ($5) is a great option. The thick sourdough toast is topped with a heap of egg salad and garnished with pickled onions. I mean, just look at it. The Bakery By Woodlands Sourdough also has bagels and pizzas on their menu if you’re looking for something more substantial. If you’re planning to visit, go early because their bread sells fast. The Bakery By Woodlands Sourdough Asanoya Boulangerie is a Japanese bakery specialising in gourmet bread and pastries. They combine Japanese flavours with traditional European pastries. Their flagship item is the Fruit Rye made with orange peel, rum raisin, walnuts and almonds. Apparently it’s so popular in Karuizawa that it gets sold out the moment it is displayed on the shelves. A popular item in Singapore is the Croissant Block that comes in various flavours. Like this Creme Brûlée Croissant Block, filled with fresh cream and topped with a caramelised sugar crust. Asanoya Boulangerie Singapore is constantly churning out great quality bread with various seasonal flavours. Head down to any of their 3 branches today! Asanoya Boulangerie Baker & Cook is Singapore’s only true artisan bakery and food store chain by Global Baker Dean Brettschneider. You have to try their Bombolini Donuts aka Custard Donuts. You can choose from either the Jam Bombolini or the Vanilla Custard Bombolini. The donut is filled with custard (or jam) and dusted with sugar, yet somehow isn’t too sweet. If you love your donuts as much I do, then this is it. Baker & Cook Carpenter & Cook is an artisan bakery cafe and vintage home store. While they technically don’t serve bread, they do have amazing pastries. Go for their Passionfruit Meringue Tart ($6.80). This beautiful dainty tart is almost too pretty to eat. The passionfruit’s zest cuts through the sweetness of the tart and meringue so it’s not jelak. This is strictly not for sharing because you’ll want to savour every bite. EVERY. BITE. Carpenter & Cook Prices start from $1.60 for the small size, $2.30 for the medium size and $4.20 for the large size. Their best sellers are the Bacon, Tomato & Egg Mayo, Curry Chicken Sausage & Egg, Banana Chocolate, and Mushroom Veggie. Come between 9 – 9.30am and you might just catch a fresh batch out of the oven! Thai Baàng Bakery If you have not tried anything from Tiong Bahru Bakery, have you truly been living? While the cafe serves up a large variety of bread and pastries, baked fresh daily, their bestseller is the Kouign Amann. The name ‘Kouign Amann‘ is derived from the Breton words for cake (kouign) and butter (amann). This pastry is rich yet not saccharine. I usually buy in bulk because why not? (Actually it’s because there’s no Tiong Bahru Bakery near my place) But my point is that the Kouign Amann here is AMAZING. Don’t say ‘never intro’. Tiong Bahru Bakery Keong Saik Bakery is riding the ‘Dirty Bun’ wave pretty hard. Their recent ‘Dirty Bun’ creations include the Matcha Dirty Bread ($4.50) and the Chocolate Dirty Bread ($4). If you’re done with the ‘Dirty Bun’ trend like I am, go for the Keong Saik Bakery signature, the Sor Hei ($3.80). It’s a black and white danish pastry filled with chocolate chips between the layers. Reminds me of the seaweed chicken I used to buy in the school canteen. Best to come early for the Sor Hei because it gets sold out very quickly. Keong Saik Bakery Swee Heng 1989 Bakery is one of my favourites. I’ve had their bread for dinner on countless occasions because why not? They use fresh ingredients and they have unique flavours for their bread. My favourite is the Mrs. Red Bean which is a red bean bun with cream cheese and a polo bun crust. The Rocky Chocolate is also really good. Chocolate bread peppered with walnuts and raisins. It’s very chocolatey and rich. Drink lots of water after because while the bread is really good, it does leave your throat a little dry. Swee Heng 1989 Bakery Tai Cheong Bakery is well known for their HK Egg Tarts. There’s even a Pandan variation. While their HK Egg Tarts hog the spotlight, another must-try is the HK Polo Bun. If you’re a fan of HK cuisine and their pastries, Tai Cheong Bakery is the place to be. Tai Cheong Bakery Also read Don’t Panic, Here Are 9 Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas (Header Image Source: Konditori – Artisan European Bakery)
Address: 33 Bussorah Street, Singapore 199451
Opening Hours: Daily: 10.30am – 9pm
Contact no.: 6209 8580
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Address: 10 Jalan Serene, #01-05 Serene Centre, Singapore 258748
Opening Hours: Wed – Sun: 8.30am – 6pm, Mon – Tue: Closed
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Address: Find your nearest outlet 4. Baker & Cook
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Address: Find your nearest outlet 5. Carpenter & Cook
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Address: 19 Lorong Kilat, #01-06, Singapore 598120
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 10am – 10pm, Sat: 9am – 10pm, Sun: 9am – 9pm
Contact no.: 6463 3648
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Address: 809 French Road #01-41, Kitchener Complex, Singapore 200809
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 8am – 9pm; Sat: 8.30am – 8.30pm; Sun: 9am – 8pm
Contact no.: 9722 1213
Website7. Tiong Bahru Bakery
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Address: Find your nearest outlet 8. Keong Saik Bakery
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Address: 41 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089146
Opening Hours: Daily: 8am – 8pm
Contact no.: 6909 3199
Website9. Swee Heng 1989 Bakery
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Address: Find your nearest outlet here
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Address: Find your nearest outlet here
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Don’t Panic, Here Are 9 Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Still haven’t got your mum a gift for Mother’s Day this Sunday? Well, don’t panic. We’ve all been there.
If you’re still cracking your brain on what to get for your mum, don’t fret, we’ve compiled a list of gifts that you can get at the very last minute – no shipping involved.
We’ve got you covered so your mum won’t be disappointed this Mother’s Day.
1. For The Foodie Mum
With the lazy, sunny days truly upon us, what better way to feel a little bit more fancy by hitting up one of Singapore’s many amazing high tea spots with your mama!
If your mum loves food, then book an afternoon at her favourite high tea spot. Anti:Dote is known for their jewellery drawer chest tea set.
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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.
You can also find more high tea spots here.
ANTI:DOTE
Address: Fairmont Singapore, 80 Bras Basah Road Level 1, S189560
Price: $48++
Contact No.: 6431 5315
Opening Hours: Mon – Thur: 3pm – 5pm; Fri – Sun: 12pm – 2pm, 3pm – 5pm
Website
2. For The Domestic Goddess
If your mum enjoys spending all her time baking in the kitchen or whipping up a hearty meal for the family, then TOTT is the answer.
From cookware to kitchen tools and accessories, TOTT is THE culinary dream.
If you’d like to get your mum a new set of baking tools so she has an excuse to spend all day in the kitchen baking, then she’ll love Jamie Oliver’s Measuring Stack ($48.90).
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This measuring set makes getting the right amount of ingredients super quick and easy. She’ll definitely thank you for this one! You can also get it online here.
Jamie Oliver Measuring Stack
Where to buy: Find your nearest TOTT here
Price: $48.90
3. For The Organised Mum
I know I got my super neat freak genes from my mum. She loves organising the house and making sure everything is spick and span.
In fact if she could colour coordinate the clothes in my wardrobe, she would be happy to do so.
If your mum sounds a bit like mine, then she’ll definitely love Kikki.K. You can get everything from notebooks and journals to organising folders and storage folders.
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This Mother’s Day, choose from a selection of Kikki.k’s products and personalise them with their monogramming service.
Add a sweet personal touch you know your mum will love and appreciate.
Kikki.K
Where to buy: Find your nearest outlet here
Price: Planners (From $59.90)
4. For The Mum Who Loves Cake
This is the easiest and safest option by far. You can never go wrong with cake, especially if your mum has a sweet tooth.
This Mother’s Day, BreadTalk has got you and Mummy covered.
Yams of Love ($34.80) is a beautiful soft chiffon cake layered with pudding and luscious yam paste made with yam imported from Taiwan.
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From 1 May to 13 May, this cake will be available at all BreadTalk stores island wide (except Singapore Cruise Centre and United Square).
If Mummy loves anything yam, then this is the perfect cake for her on this special day.
Yams Of Love Cake
Where to buy: Find your nearest BreadTalk here
Price: $34.80
5. For The Beauty Guru Mum
If your mum religiously sticks to a routine to maintain her youthful look, then she’ll most definitely love any skincare products.
Give mum the gift of pure, natural beauty with Innisfree this Mother’s Day from 1 to 13 May 2018. From everyday essentials for radiant-looking skin to powerful nourishing treatments, there’s definitely something for her.
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Give her the extra treat she deserves with a complimentary Jeju Pomegranate Revitalizing Special Care Kit when you pamper her with either the Jeju Pomegranate Revitalizing Essence ($46) or Jeju Pomegranate Revitalizing Cream.
Jeju Pomegranate Revitalizing Essence
Where to buy: Find your nearest Innisfree outlet 
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All you have to do is go to Sephora’s online store, choose a design and enter your gift amount. Write a special message for her and wait for a confirmation email for your gift card purchase.
Here’s a quick and easy way to make your mum feel truly special this Mother’s Day.
Sephora Online Gift Cards
Where to buy: Head on to Sephora’s online store here
Price: $20 – $100
7. For The Yogi Mums
You look at her and wonder how in the world does she manage to go to work, care for the entire family and even squeeze in time to stay healthy.
She’s not just a regular mom, she’s a cool mom.
She downs a bottle of protein shake for breakfast, eats kale and quinoa for lunch and squeezes in a yoga session after work.
If that’s your mum, then she’ll love these fashionable tights from Lululemon for her next yoga class.
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Taking her from street to yoga, cruise through the day with this light weight and buttery-soft, All You Do Tights in Nulu fabric.
She’ll definitely rock these tights at her next yoga class.
All You Do Tights
Where to buy: Lululemon Ion Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, B1-11, Singapore 238801
Price: $150
8. For The 9 – 5 Office Mum
All mighty mothers deserve a spa session at any time of the year. Hence for Mother’s Day, Auriga Spa is offering two treats throughout May to thank the caring figures in your life.
Mum’s month ($250 per person) includes a Body Massage and a Rose Facial, both 45 minutes long. The self-explanatory Spa Date with Mum ($550 for two) includes a 30-minute Body Scrub, a sixty minute Body Massage or Rose Facial, and afternoon tea for two. Both packages come with an Aesop Travel Set to take home.
Auriga Spa
Address: Capella Singapore, 1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098297
Price: From $250
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9. For The Ice Queen
Thank mum for her love and devotion with beautifully crafted sterling silver charms. Give your mum something special this year to celebrate what she means to you.
Pandora is known for their collection of charm bracelets and what better way to show your love for her than getting her charms that represents the both of you.
Breathtaking in design, expertly crafted and intricately hand-finished, this limited edition Flourishing Hearts Silver Bangle ($149) is the perfect gift for her.
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Hand-finished in sterling silver, this limited edition bangle features a detachable clasp with a tree of love motif she can mix and match with other clasps.
Flourishing Hearts Silver Bangle
Where to buy: Find your nearest Pandora outlet here
Price: From $149
Mothers wear so many hats at any given point of the day. Spend time with your mum this Mother’s Day, after all, it’s the thought that truly counts right?
Also Read 10 High Tea Spots To Make Your Mum Feel Like The Queen She Is This Mother’s Day
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If You Only Have Half A Day In Singapore, Here Are 10 Places You Must Visit
So you’ve just landed in Singapore for a short weekend getaway.
Splendid choice. Singapore’s a melting pot of cultures so there’re plenty of options to choose from when it comes to food and places to try and visit.
We’ve come up with a list of must-visit places in Singapore regardless of the length of your visit in Asia’s Little Red Dot.
1. Changi Village
Hidden away in the eastern coast of Singapore, on the northern point of Changi, is Changi Village.
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It is situated far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, past the industrial buildings and next to the airport runway. The main reason people even come to Changi Village is for the food, and Pokemon Go. Rare Pokemon spawn here apparently.
The place is hard to get to unless you’re driving and it might seem a bit too out of the way to travel to, but the place possesses a quiet charm.
And that’s not all, it’s also a favourite haunt of NSFs who are posted to Pulau Tekong. After all, the SAF Ferry Terminal is just 5 minutes away.
If you’re there, be sure to head to Changi Village Hawker Centre. Don’t miss the International Muslim Nasi Lemak, easily the most iconic dish of Changi Village.
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Also, hit up 89.7 Supper Club. No it’s not a radio station, but a popular 24-hour halal supper spot. Heads up, they serve really good halal dim sum.
That’s not all, Changi Point Ferry Terminal is also the connecting point for a ferry to Pulau Ubin.
So if you’re looking for some greenery and wilderness, it’s just a boat ride away.
2. Gardens By The Bay
The Gardens By The Bay is one of Singapore’s most popular attractions, and for good reason too. Opened in 2012, the sprawling park is home to some of the world’s most unique plants and flowers.
The Flower Dome is a marvel. Designed to resemble a giant seashell, this cool conservatory houses exotic plants from over 5 different continents.
The Cloud Forest is another spectacle, featuring unique tropical plants as well as the world’s tallest indoor waterfall at 35 metres. The journey through the conservatory will take you through the mist-filled Cloud Walk and you can even marvel at the views from up top on the Treetop Walk.
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That’s not all, step into the SuperTree Grove and stroll through the towering Supertrees. It’s almost as if you’re in the world of Pandora from James Cameron’s Avatar.
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The Gardens By The Bay is easily one of the most prominent attraction in Singapore, opposite the iconic Singapore city skyline.
Don’t forget your camera.
Gardens By The Bay It is Singapore’s largest outdoor art gallery and remains as a treasure trove of Asian culture, philosophy, history and religion. The most iconic attraction in Haw Par Villa is the ‘Ten Courts of Hell‘.
Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
Opening Hours: Daily: 5am – 2am
Contact no.: 6420 6848
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Opening Hours: Daily: 9am – 6pm (Last entry at 5.45pm)
4. Lau Pa Sat
Lau Pa Sat, also known as Telok Ayer Market, is one of Singapore’s most iconic buildings in the Central Business District.
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If you’re wondering, ‘Lau Pa Sat’ is literally Hokkien for ‘Old Market’ and it was named so because it used to be a wet market when it was still situated in its original location by the waterfront, before it was moved into the financial district.
It was gazetted as a national monument on 6 July 1973 and converted into the hawker centre that it is today.
The hawker centre is a collection of the best local food. You’ll typically find tourists and executives from neighbouring MNCs having a pint here after work, with an accompanying platter of satay.
The Lau Pa Sat hawker centre also has a 24-hour Cheers convenience store, a shoe repair shop, a laundry store and a tailor.
Your Singapore experience isn’t complete without having at least one meal here.
Lau Pa Sat
Address: 18 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048582
Opening Hours: Mon: 10am – 11pm, Tue, Thu – Sun: 10am – 10pm, Wed: 10.30am – 9.30pm
5. Marina Bay Sands SkyPark
In the past decade, the most prominent building to rise in the Singapore city skyline is Marina Bay Sands.
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The hotel has become the most iconic building in Singapore and one of the must-visit spots is the Marina Bay SkyPark.
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Sitting at 57 levels above the heart of the city, the Sands SkyPark Observation Deck offers 360 degrees of unblocked panoramic views of Singapore.
If you’re there at night, be sure to stay for Spectra, a 15-minute, free-for-public outdoor light and water show displayed at the Event Plaza along the promenade.
Be sure to bring your cameras because you cannot get any better views of Singapore anywhere else.
Marina Bay Sands SkyPark
Address: Level 57, Tower 3, 10 Bayfront Ave, Sands SkyPark
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 9.30am – 10pm, Fri – Sun: 9.30am – 11pm
Price: Adult: $23, Children Aged 2 – 12: $17, Senior Citizen: $20, Children Under 2, Hotel Guests: Free
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6. Maxwell Food Centre
Maxwell Food Centre is easily one of our favourite spots to eat.
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A few minutes walk away from Tanjong Pagar MRT station, the food centre is a treasure trove of good food.
While people usually queue for Tian Tian Chicken Rice, we suggest that you ditch the queue and go for something more exciting.
Go for gravy goodness at the Hainanese Curry Rice stall or have a healthier meal with the Sliced Fish Soup from Jin Hua Fish Head Bee Hoon.
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These are our 2 favourite stalls in Maxwell Food Centre.
Maxwell Food Centre has perpetually snaking queues in majority of their stalls. So come early, come hungry, and bring a friend so you can try as many dishes as possible.
Maxwell Food Centre
Address: 1 Kadayanallur Street, Singapore 069184
7. Mustafa Centre
What initially started out as a store selling readymade garments in 1971 has since grown into a 24-hour, six floor, two-building shopping heaven.
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Your first visit here may feel overwhelming as you’re bound to bump shoulders with tens of thousands of people squeezing their way through Mustafa’s narrow aisles.
You’ll find everything from homeware and electronics to clothes and groceries. With over 3,000 products on sale at bargained prices, you’re bound to fill your baskets with snacks, a random pair of sunglasses and perhaps a kettle that you managed to convince yourself that you’ll “eventually” need.
If you find yourself feeling a little peckish while doing your shopping, there’s a 400-seater restaurant called Kebabs ‘n Curries opened at the rooftop of Mustafa’s spanking new wing. You can enjoy everything from naan to dum briyani without the fine dining price tag.
Mustafa Centre is the one-stop place for everything. Just be sure to control your urge to buy everything while you’re here.
Mustafa Centre
Address: 145 Syed Alwi Road, Little India, Singapore 207704
Website
8. National Gallery Singapore
National Gallery Singapore is an art gallery that houses the world’s largest public collection of Singapore and Southeast Asian art, with over 8,000 works of art.
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Located in the Civic District, the National Gallery Singapore consists of 2 national monuments, namely the former Supreme Court and City Hall and is the largest visual arts venue and museum in Singapore.
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The National Gallery also collaborates with international museums to jointly present Southeast Asian art in the global context.
Be sure to check out their website for updates on current exhibitions.
National Gallery Singapore
Address: 1 St. Andrew’s Road, Singapore 178957
Opening Hours: Daily: 10am – 7pm
Contact no.: 6271 7000
Website
9. Singapore Zoo
The Singapore Zoo, formerly known as the Singapore Zoological Gardens, was opened in 1973.
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The zoo houses over 315 species of animals with about 16 percent considered to be threatened species. Look out for the white tigers!
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Set in a rainforest environment, the Singapore Zoo is known for their ‘open concept’ where animals live in landscapes and environments that simulate their natural habitat.]
That’s not all, they have various live shows featuring Birds of Prey and Sea Lions!
If you’re looking for a world-class zoological experience, then you should pay a visit to the Singapore Zoo.
Singapore Zoo
Address: 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826
Opening Hours: Daily: 8.30am – 6pm
Contact no.: 6269 3411
Website
10. Southern Ridges & Henderson Waves Bridge
Singapore has always been known as Asia’s Greenest City and what better way to experience the natural greenery on our island city, than taking a hike on the Southern Ridges, a 10km trail that connects the parks along the southern ridge of Singapore.
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The Southern Ridges trail connects Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park and Kent Ridge Park.
Mount Faber Park is one of the oldest parks in Singapore and is connected to Telok Blangah Hill Park by the Henderson Waves bridge.
If you’re looking for great photo opportunities and amazing views of the sunset, keep walking until you reach Henderson Waves bridge.
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It is Singapore’s highest pedestrian bridge with a unique wave-form design that forms alcoves that double as shelters with seats within.
The wave-forms are lit with LED lamps at night from 7pm to 2am daily, so you can pop by anytime.
It’s quite cathartic to just be there. Do pack bug spray though; mosquitoes are vicious.
Southern Ridges & Henderson Waves Bridge
Address: Henderson Road, Mount Faber Park, Singapore 099203
Website
Also read 7 Unique Sports Experiences That Can Only Be Found In Sentosa
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From Bak Kut Teh To Bak Chor Mee – 9 Places In S’pore With Halal Chinese Fare
If you’re like me, you’ve always been listening to your Chinese friends go on and on about their Bak Kut Teh and Bak Chor Mee without any way of relating to their experiences.
It’s no great secret that Singapore is a food obsessive’s paradise. Over the years, the halal food scene has grown and now our Muslim friends can enjoy halal versions of authentic Chinese fare.
As much as I love my nasi padang and mee soto, having halal options to authentic Chinese hawker food makes me really happy.
Rejoice my Muslim friends, here’s a list of halal chinese food you can finally enjoy!
1. Bak Kut Teh (Habib Family Restaurant)
Yes, you read that right. There’s halal Bak Kut Teh in Singapore and you’re going to love it.
For the uninitiated, Bak Kut Teh directly translates to “meat bone tea” in Hokkien but it doesn’t actually have tea in it. Instead of pork ribs, the Bak Kut Teh is served with beef or lamb meat in a rich herbal broth.
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The Malaysian-style Bak Kut Teh served at Habib Family Restaurant is made with a rich herbal broth and they’ve been making it for over 15 years now!
The restaurant’s Chinese chef keeps the flavours authentic by using traditional bak kut teh herbs, but substitutes the traditional pork with beef and lamb to keep it halal.
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You can choose from either Beef ($6) or Lamb ($8.50) meat or opt for the set ($16) which comes with a plate of white rice, omelette, kang kong and sambal belacan.
Habib Famliy Restaurant
Address: 374 Bukit Batok Street 31, Singapore 650374
Opening Hours: 6am – 1am, Daily
Contact No.: 6561 6976
Website
2. Prawn Noodles (Deanna’s Kitchen)
Deanna’s Kitchen is one of my go-to place for real good comfort food.The owner is a Chinese convert who decided to make her own prawn mee when she couldn’t find anywhere to satisfy her cravings.
Halal prawn noodles in Singapore is not as common yet as they traditionally use pork bones to cook the broth.
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This stall serves up real good halal prawn mee with luxurious add ons such as crayfish and giant prawns at relatively affordable prices.
The rich broth is made from boiling prawn shells, anchovies and other essentials for hours, which results in a decadent soup base that is briny with a natural sweetness.
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Their Regular Prawn Noodles starts from $3.50. It comes with a generous amount of noodles, broth and peeled prawns.
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If you’re feeling a little more fancy, get their most expensive item which is the Prawn Noodles With Crayfish ($12.50). This one comes with four crayfish halves and three regular prawns.
The amount of seafood in this bowl definitely does not lack.
Deanna’s Kitchen
Address: Block 127 Lorong 1 Toa Payoh #02-25 Singapore 310127
Opening Hours: Wed – Fri: 10am to 2pm, 5pm to 8pm, Sat: 9am – 5pm, Sun: 9am – 2pm. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Contact No.: 9424 5496
Website
3. Mala (Paya Lebar Square Cantine)
Mala hot pot has been all the rage for awhile now. Just like yong tau foo, you get to pick your own choice of ingredients – except that instead of clear soup, your taste buds will be met with spicy and numbing Szechuan sauce.
As with many other mala hot pot places, you get to choose from their range of ingredients – from meats to seafood, greens and mushrooms.
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Inform the makcik your preferred spice level – mildly spicy, spicy, and extra spicy and you’re good to go!
Be warned, the mala is seasoned with a fiery mala paste that is bound to set your tastebuds on fire after a few mouthfuls.
Mala Hot Pot Stall
Address: 60 Paya Lebar Road, #B1-51 Paya Lebar Square, Singapore 409051
Opening Hours: 7am – 10pm, Daily
Contact No.: 6702 1877
4. Roasted Duck Rice (Selera Restaurant)
If there’s one dish i’ve always wanted to try, it would be roasted duck rice. Halal Duck Rice in Singapore is not common at all however Selera Restaurant serves up one of the best in town.
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The duck meat is seasoned and well-caramelised with the sauce enveloping all over the thick duck meat and the skin. The end result: It gives your duck meat a charred, alluring look.
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Best part, the duck meat is completely succulent, tender and juicy.
Selera Restaurant
Address: 15 Mackenzie Road, Singapore 228677
Contact No.: 6338 5687
5. Dim Sum (The Dim Sum Place)
Dim Sum lovers rejoice! If you’re longing for halal dim sum, then head on down to The Dim Sum Place that is conveniently located around Bugis.
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This establishment serves up their rendition of Cantonese style cuisine with a localised twist to suit the locals.
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You can find the usual “yum cha” staples such as Har Kow, Siew Mai, Chee Cheong Fan. While pork has been a key ingredient in mainstream Cantonese cuisine, The Dim Sum Place does not disappoint with their halal take on dim sum.
The Dim Sum Place
Address: 791 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 198759
Opening Hours: 11am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 11pm, daily
Contact No.: 6655 8787
Website
6. Zi Char (GLC Restaurant)
Some people have compared this eatery to the former Tong Seng.
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The food at GLC will most definitely leave you feeling satisfied and happy. Do be warned that this place gets really packed during lunch hour and slightly stuffy especially on hotter days.
Pro-tip: If you don’t know what to get at GLC, the Chicken Rice ($3.50) never disappoints.
GLC Restaurant
Address: 121 Upper Paya Lebar Road, Singapore 534836
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 8am – 9pm, Sat: 9am – 9pm
Contact No.: 6581 9338
Website
7. Char Kway Teow (786 Char Kway Teow)
Halal char kway teow can be slightly tough to find because it usually has lard in it. The owner, Anis, is a Muslim convert and has been selling char kway teow for close to 6 years now.
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You can expect a good amount of egg, chye sim and cockles thrown into this dish as well. You will definitely love his homemade chilli as well if you can take the heat.
786 Char Kway Teow
Address: 115 Bukit Merah View, #01-28, Singapore 151115
Opening Hours: 2.30pm – 10pm, daily. Closed on Thursdays.
8. Bak Chor Mee (Noodlelicious)
Bak Chor Mee, or minced meat noodle are blanched egg noodles tossed in oil, black vinegar, oyster sauce, fish sauce and chili paste.
The noodles are served with a variety of ingredients such as minced meat, meat balls, dumplings, stewed mushrooms, bean sprouts, and chopped spring onions.
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I never really had bak chor mee in a typical hawker setting until Noodlelicious came by.
Noodlelicious serves familiar items such as Fishball Noodles and Minced Chicken Noodle.
The springy mee pok is served with a good amount of chilli and a generous serving of meat. This meal makes for the perfect filling lunch.
Noodlelicious
Address: Berseh Food Centre Stall 13, 166 Jalan Besar, Singapore 208877
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 9.30am — 9.30pm
9. Hand Pulled Beef Noodles (Yi Zun Noodle)
Rainy weather calls for a piping hot bowl of noodles for lunch. This quaint noodle place serves hand-pulled noodles by a Chinese-Muslim couple from China.
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For just $7.80, you can expect a bowl of Hand Pulled Beef Noodles with generous servings of noodles and sliced beef.
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The fresh handmade noodles are so fresh and light, you wont start to feel full until more than halfway through your bowl.
This eatery serves comfort Chinese food that’s not only halal but delicious too!
Yi Zun Noodle
Address: 45 Sam Leong Road Singapore 207935
Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm
Contact No.: 6291 6616
Website
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Sorry, No Bags Provided – First Zero Waste Grocery Store In Singapore Wants You To BYOB
Let’s admit, if we had to pay 5 cents for a plastic bag at the supermarket check-out counter, we would gladly pay it.
After all, what’s 5 cents if it brings a whole deal of convenience for you. For most mothers, a plastic bag is used for more than just carrying their groceries home, it’s used to dispose our trash as well.
In fact, Senior Minister of State for the Environment and Water Resources, Dr Amy Khor mentioned on Tuesday (March 6), that “Imposing a charge or ban on disposable plastic bags and substituting them with other types of disposable bags is unlikely to improve environmental outcomes.”
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Image Credit: UnPackt is Singapore’s first grocery store where goods will be sold without any packaging.
Saving The Earth One Plastic At A Time
In most supermarket chains across Europe, bringing your own bags for your groceries is a cultural norm. If you don’t bring your own bags, you’ll either end up carrying everything or paying for each bag as you leave the grocery.
UnPackt is the first of its kind in Singapore, where customers are expected to bring their own reusable package to bag their food items and sundries.
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It’s a social enterprise that aims to spread the zero waste message and make packaging free shopping more accessible across Singapore.
Before going about your shopping, you will have to weigh your containers, jars or bottles on a weighing scale provided so that the weight can be noted down and excluded from your total bill.
After filling up your containers with food, you will have to weigh your containers again at the counter before making payment.
This encourages customers to head down with a “shopping list” in mind so as to curb impulse purchases and reduce waste.
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As a start, the store will be selling healthier food options such as rice with lower glycemic index, organic pasta and superfood powders dispensed in large self-serve gravity bins to minimise individual packaging.
Goods will also be priced lower than regular high street items since they are packaging free after all.
They aim to expand the store offerings with consumer items such as body wash, shampoos and even stainless steel, making it the one-stop shop for green and sustainable living.
Once UnPackt is operationally stable, it aims to hire full time staff, with a preference for single mother and senior citizens.
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The launch of UnPackt comes at a time when Singapore’s waste footprint has creeped into the mainstream consumer consciousness.
Just last year, it was reported that we produced more than 800 million kg worth of plastic waste – only 6% of which was recycled.
We can reduce plastic wastage if we all make the conscious effort to do so. Maybe hopping on to the zero waste camp is a brilliant decision at the end of the day.
Becoming eco conscious can start from simple daily things such as bringing your own takeaway containers and stainless steel straws. Tiny changes in our lifestyle can be cultivated into habits.
UnPackt is an amazing social enterprise that can hopefully move Singaporeans away from plastic wastage and being more eco-friendly.
Perhaps only then, will I believe that we’re truly a “Clean and Green City”.
UnPackt will open their doors Saturday, 5 May. Bring your own glass jars, containers and bottles and start on an eco-friendly, packaging free journey with them!
UnPackt
Address: 6 Jalan Kuras, Singapore 577724
Opening Hours: 9am – 8pm, daily
Website
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10 Best Places To Get Ice Cream And Waffles Because CRAVINGS
There’s always time and place for ice cream and waffles. Honestly, is there anything not to love about waffles?
Trust the perfect waffle and ice cream combination to perk up your dreary week. Here’s a list of the best waffles in Singapore.
1. Twenty Grammes
A sweet aroma of vanilla and milky goodness greets you as you step into Twenty Grammes, reminiscent of late Sunday mornings when a scrumptious brunch of homemade waffles was in order.
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Enjoy your crisp waffles and sit back in a comfortable and relaxed environment.
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Their S’mores Waffle ($15) has got to be one of their best creations yet. The waffles are infused with graham crackers to give it that crispy exterior. Chocolate hazelnut sauce is drizzled all over the waffle along with crushed graham crackers.
Pair it with a scoop of gelato of your choice. Top it off with torched marshmallows and whipped cream. This S’mores Waffle definitely hits the spot after a long week at work!
Twenty Grammes
Address: 753 North Bridge Road, #01-01, Singapore 198721
Opening Hours: Sun – Thurs: 12pm – 10pm, Fri – Sat: 12pm – 1am
Contact No.: 67171733
Website
2. Creamier
This next place hardly needs an introduction. Creamier is everyone’s go-to for great and affordable ice cream and waffles.
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Creamier definitely trumps in the number of ice cream flavours offered. Not forgetting their waffles that are well executed – crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. You’ll never get jelak of their waffles and ice cream!
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Their freshly churned ice cream is consistently good, and they often introduce seasonal flavours to keep things fresh. We highly recommend their two best sellers – Earl Grey Lavender and Sea Salt Gula Melaka.
Ice cream here starts from $3.50 a scoop, with premium flavours going at $4.50 a scoop.
Creamier Toa Payoh
Address: Find your nearest location here
Website
3. Wimbly Lu
Wimbly Lu is practically synonymous with waffles as it was one of the pioneers behind the waffles craze in Singapore a few years ago.
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There’s just something about the waffles here that feels so right. You feel instantly warm and comforted once you take a bite of their waffles.
While the waffles may look ordinary at first glance, you know what they say – do not judge a book by its cover. The waffles here are fluffy and light.
We do love their waffle paired with Salted Caramel and Honey Cinnamon Ice Cream – best for a treat yo’self day. You can choose either a single scoop ($8.50) or a double scoop ($11.50) of ice cream to go with the waffle.
Wimbly Lu Shrove Tuesday fully embodies its name with their extensive menu which you can’t help but devour.
Address: Find your nearest location 4. Shrove Tuesday
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One of the popular items on their menu would be the Nonya Chendol Waffle ($13.90), which consists of 2 scoops of chendol gelato and vanilla soft serve, topped with Azuki beans, chendol jelly, desiccated coconut flakes before drizzled with Gula Melaka.
If you love your chendol, then we highly recommend you trying it in waffle form from Shrove Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday
Address: Block 94 Lorong 4 Toa Payoh, #01-32, Singapore 310094
Opening Hours: Sun – Thurs: 10am – 10pm, Fri – Sat: 10am – 11pm
Contact No.: 62582254
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The magical Unicorn Whoaffle ($14) comes with with a scoop of Lavender White Chocolate and Toasted Marshmallow ice cream atop their chewy Whoaffle.
The horns were all meringue and certainly added to the cute factor of this dish. Whip out your phones because this set is great for the gram’.
Hatter Street This amazing concoction comes with vanilla bean ice-cream, caramelised bananas, milo crumble and drizzled with a healthy amount of milo sauce – a recipe for happiness! Strangers’ Reunion With its mint green storefront and matching pastel furnishing, it comes as no surprise that Lickety stands out from the row of souvenir shops and Middle Eastern restaurants. The star of the show is definitely their Egglet Ice Cream Bouquet (from $8.90). The egglets comes in two flavours – buttermilk and red velvet. You can choose either of these flavours or go ‘half-and-half” if you want the best of both worlds. Lickety carries a wide assortment of flavours ranging from my personal favourite Honey Lavender and Earl Grey and Fig to more localised flavours such as Taro Yam. This dessert is definitely best shared between two people! Lickety If you’re in need of a laid back, messy hair, lazy kind of Sunday, then Sunday Folks is right up your alley. The folks behind this cafe takes pride in concocting their own original recipes and paying homage to the freshness and tastefulness of their desserts. Their desserts don’t just look good – they taste good too! I’ve always loved their Sea Salt Gula Melaka Ice Cream Waffles ($11.80) . You can expect a freshly baked Belgian waffle paired with strawberries and drizzled with maple syrup and chocolate hazelnut sauce. Trust me, the amazing waffles at Sunday Folks won’t disappoint! Sunday Folks Their Chocolate Rootbeer Waffle with Charcoal Vanilla Soft Serve ($12) is definitely a hit among customers. The rectangular waffle comes with a chocolate chip cookie, and an ash grey charcoal vanilla soft serve to top it all off. The charcoal soft serve had a hint of root beer in every mouthful, which does not overwhelm the original vanilla taste. The Cold Pantry Nestled amidst the quiet, laid-back charms of the old Yishun town, Holy Cow Creamery is a great chill-out spot. Escape to Yishun (can’t believe we’re saying this) for your dose of Ice Cream & good times. Enjoy their delicious ice cream concocted in their very own kitchen, paired with crisp waffles. We highly recommend their charcoal waffles if you’re looking for something different from the plain ol’ waffle. Holy Cow (Header Image Source: @twentygrammes)
Address: Block 212 Hougang Street 21 #01-333, Singapore 530212
Opening Hours: Tues – Sun: 1pm – 10pm
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Address: 33/35/37 Kampong Bahru Rd, Singapore 169355
Opening Hours: Sun – Thurs: 9am – 10pm, Fri – Sat: 9am – 12am, Closed on Tuesdays
Contact No.: 6222 4869
Website7. Lickety
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Address: 34 Bussorah St, Singapore 199452
Opening Hours: 11am – 11pm, daily
Contact No.: 6291 7670
Website8. Sunday Folks
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Address: 44 Jalan Merah Saga, #01-52 Chip Bee Gardens, Singapore 278116
Opening Hours: Tues – Thurs: 1pm – 10pm, Fri – Sat: 12pm – 11pm, Sun: 12pm – 10pm, Closed on Mondays
Contact No.: 64799166
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Address: 88 Rangoon Road #01-01, Singapore 218374
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 4pm – 10pm, Sat – Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Website10. Holy Cow
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Address: 44 Jalan Merah Saga, #01-52 Chip Bee Gardens, Singapore 278116
Opening Hours: Tues – Thurs: 1pm – 10pm, Fri – Sat: 12pm – 11pm, Sun: 12pm – 10pm, Closed on Mondays
Contact No.: 64799166
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo With Chimichanga’s $8 Deals On Tacos And Beer
This S’pore-Made Lightsaber Will Fulfil Every Geek’s Fantasy Of Being A Jedi
For true-blue Jedis, owning a lightsaber is a mark of training and honour.
I’ve always dreamt of being a Jedi Knight but there’s just one problem – you can’t get legit lightsabers in Singapore.
You only have the option of the plastic lightsabers from Toys R Us or you end up buying a lightsaber from the US which can get pretty expensive.
However, this dream of mine is about to become a reality thanks to Singapore company SaberMach, that specialises in high quality combat illuminated sabers.
The Force Is Strong With This One
SaberMach is a Singapore brand focused on building high quality sabers for Star Wars enthusiasts.
Started by two budget-conscious Singaporean Star Wars fan who could not afford lightsabers from the United States when they were in their teens, they joined forces to create the most badass sabers we’ve seen to date.
Unlike the licensed replicas found in toyshops, SaberMach lightsabers are manufactured in-house and made for one purpose – combat duelling.
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This means that you can pretty much fight with these lightsabers but your body parts won’t get sliced off!
The Sabers
For the lightsaber fanatics, the Master Series sabers ($759) is the ultimate choice for the complete saber experience.
There are 7 hilts available from the Master series. I gotta say, they look pretty badass to me.
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The Master Series saber provides up to 16 different LED colours in a single saber hilt and a flash-on-clash effect which is a flash of any color of light when your saber impacts on your opponent’s saber.
Best part, if you’re a collector, your saber comes with an acrylic casing for you to display your amazing hilts.
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If you’re looking for a saber that’s more suited for combat duelling, SaberMach came up with a Sportz MACH model ($549) which is meticulously handcrafted for faultless precision handling.
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Designed with serious combat in mind, its lightweight and sleek chassis is perfect for speed and accuracy.
Fans can also choose to personalise their sabers by engraving their names or logos onto it.
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If you’re looking for a one of a kind lightsaber. SaberMach has expanded their services and is now taking custom 1 of a kind saber commissions.
The custom sabers will come with the quality of their standard SaberMach products together with the electronic chassis system found in their premium sabers.
Just as a Jedi knight builds his or her own lightsaber by hand, every single SaberMach saber is hand-crafted from an anodized aluminum tube at Sabermach’s factory in Singapore.
Owning a lightsaber has always been every geek’s lifelong dream and I can’t wait to get my hands on their creations!
SaberMach
Address: 9 Yishun Industrial Street 1 #03-86, North Spring Bizhub, 768163
Contact No.: 9859 2016
Website
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(Header Image Source: SaberMach Facebook)
Lok No Further, Here Are The Best Lok Lok Spots In Singapore So You Don’t Have To Travel To JB
I’ll always remember the first time I ate Lok Lok out of a converted van in JB. Although it was a tad unhygienic, it was a truly fun and unique dining experience.
Lok Lok is a dish consisting of various deep-fried foods such as meats and vegetables that are served on a skewer and traditionally dipped into thick satay sauce.
Lok Lok is EXTREMELY underrated in Singapore. If you haven’t tried it, honestly why?
So here it is. Here’s a list of Lok Lok spots you can enjoy in Singapore so you don’t have to travel all the way to JB.
Up All Night To Get Lok-y
1. Zaolek Lok Lok
This Lok Lok buffet offers up to 60 different types of skewers, cooking methods – boiled, deep fried, bbq as well as a huge variety of sauces for you to combine and make it your own.
Best part, this Lok Lok will only cost you $24 nett/pax from Tuesdays to Thursdays and $27 nett/pax from Fridays to Sundays for all you can eat!
So feast to your heart’s content at Zaolek Lok Lok.
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Zaolek Lok Lok
Address: Citimac Foodcourt, Blk 605B Macpherson Road #03-08, Singapore 368241
Opening Hours: Tues – Fri: 5:30pm – 11.30pm, Sat – Sun: 5pm – 11.30pm
Contact No.: 6282 4005
Website
2. Chuan Le Xiang Lok Lok
This next one is a little bit out of the way but definitely worth the trip.
This old school Lok Lok dining experience is a passed-down 25-year Singapore family-kept recipe extracted from Satay Bee Hoon.
There’re three soup bases for you to choose from (chicken/mala/satay) but we highly recommend the satay base. Each base pot will cost you $8.
Best part, each stick goes as low as $1 so you know you’ll be leaving this place with a food coma.
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Chuan Le Xiang Lok Lok
Address: 23 Neythal Road, Singapore 628588
Opening Hours: Tues – Sun: 5.30pm – 11pm, Closed on Mondays
Contact No.: 9880 4584
Website
3. Malaysia Local Delights
This place is known for serving familiar Malaysian dishes as well as their Malacca-style Lok Lok.
Offering a lok lok buffet at $24.80 nett/pax (Mondays – Thursdays) and $26.80 nett/pax (Fridays – Sundays), Malaysia Local Delights has also recently expanded into an ala carte menu ($0.80/Stick).
You get to choose from 9 soup bases and like any other Lok Lok bufetts, their satay sauce is a must-try!
The best part? There’s no GST and service charge.
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Malaysia Local Delights
Address: 224 Tanjong Katong Road, Singapore 437014
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 5pm – 1.30am, Sun: 11.30am – 12am
Contact no.: 6440 8378
Website
4. JQ Pot
Tucked away in Pasir Panjang Food Centre is a shop that sells Lok Lok with a twist. Instead of dipping your skewered ingredients in peanut sauce, you get a pot of gooey melted cheese.
The cheese used is a mixture of nacho cheese and mozzarella. In case you’re someone who downs cheese like water, they provide refills for free. So you can eat all the cheese that you want.
Their Cheesy BBQ Lok Lok ($38) comes in a set which includes 18 sticks of food of your choice. You can also order additional skewered ingredients if you’re still hungry!
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JQ Pot
Address: 157 Kitchener Road, Singapore 208529
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 12pm – 10.30pm, Sat – Sun: 6pm – 11pm, Closed On Tuesdays
Contact No.: 8187 9797
Website
5. Hock Leng Satay Bee Hoon & Lok Lok
Hock Leng Satay Bee Hoon and Lok Lok is known to sell one of the best Lok Lok in Singapore.
Although this stall doesn’t offer a wide variety of ingredients and pot bases compared to other Lok Lok joints, what sets them apart is their savoury and thick satay sauce.
The owners of this stall have been hawking this iconic dish for over 50 years in the Old Airport vicinity, so you know you’re in for a real treat!
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Hock Leng Satay Bee Hoon & Lok Lok
Address: 51 Old Airport Road #01-141 Old Airport Road Food Centre Singapore 390051
Opening Hours: Thurs – Sun: 4pm – 9pm, Closed Mon – Wed
6. Wang BBQ & Grill
Wang BBQ and Grill was one of the first few Lok Lok stalls to open back in 2013. The menu consists of over 55 types of Lok Lok ranging from traditional skewers to the new-fangled.
There is a minimum order of 7 sticks, and ranges from $1.20 – $3.00 per stick. You can expect plenty of vegetable skewers and even udon wrapped in pork belly!
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Located in Chomp Chomp Food Centre, you can expect a 45 minute wait as the process to prepare these skewers involves coating the chosen skewers in their special homemade sauce and either grilling these skewers over a charcoal grill, or deep frying them.
However it’s truly worth the wait, so sit around, enjoy a drink or two while Wang BBQ & Grill prepares their special Lok Lok for you.
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Wang BBQ & Grill
Address: 20 Kensington Park Road, Chomp Chomp Food Centre, Singapore 557269
Opening Hours: Mon – Sun: 5.30pm – 1.30am
Contact No.: 9799 5432
Website
7. Steamov (Shi Shang Lao) Lok Lok
This hot pot restaurant at Chinatown offers Lok Lok sticks on a conveyor belt. So you can sit and let the food come to you instead!
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Each patron will receive their personal hot pot so all you have to do is pick out the skewers as they pass by on the conveyor belt!
Steamov serves over 10 different soup bases ($5/base) which includes the Tomato Pot, Spicy Pot, Mushroom & Black Chicken Pot and more.
The basic ingredients such as fishball, hotdog etc will cost you $1/stick whilst premium ingredients will set you back by $3.
Steamov opens till 4am daily making it the next perfect place for supper with your family and friends.
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Steamov (Shi Shang Lao) Lok Lok
Address: 325 New Bridge Road, Singapore 088760
Opening Hours: Mon – Sun: 11am to 4am
Contact No.: 8858 0543
Website
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(Header Image Source: Wang BBQ Lok Lok Facebook)
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!
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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.
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Hurry on down to your nearest Krispy Kreme outlet and get your Hazelnut OGs before they’re removed from the menu forever.
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(Header Image Source: Singapore Krispy Kreme Facebook and @japzster)
