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Last Chance To Catch The Food Trucks At Market On Wheels – Ends 9 Sept At AMK Hub

Remember when Market On Wheels took over Bugis Junction back in June?

If you missed the first edition of the container pop-up market, no worries, here’s your last chance to catch the food trucks at Market On Wheels.

From now till 9 September, head down to AMK Hub for IG-worthy food and shopping! Here’s what you can expect.

A Sugar Rush by Cereal Citizen

You might’ve seen them at previous events like Artbox. Cereal Citizen was founded by local blogger and influencer, Bong Qiu Qiu. They’re known for their signature Crododo, which is a quirky little creation of a cross between a croissant and a donut.

Basically, a donut with the texture of a croissant.

If you love everything unicorn, then you’ll love their Unicorn Milkshake and Unicorn Crododo ($8) which is topped with an adorable unicorn meringue.

Grilled Meats From The Swag Social

Brought to you by the people from The Swag Social who were also at the previous Market On Wheels, they offer grilled Yakiniku Ribeye Beef Cubes ($10), Grilled Salmon Mentai ($9), Donburi, fries & refreshing mojitos!

Local Delights by Abracowdabra

Serving up a combination of Singapore and Thai flavours, you can expect unique dishes such as Crab Phad Thai ($10), Satay Beef Phad Thai ($9) and Satay Chicken Phad Thai ($7).

For the satay lovers, the fragrant nutty satay sauce along with the aromatic tinge of spice from the sambal chilli makes for a sweet & spicy combination that would suit those with a lower threshold for spice!

Each bowl of phad thai comes with a runny egg yolk and a medley of spices such as spring onions, chilli flakes and fried shallots.

Deep Fried Treats by Ha-Mess

If you’ve never had fried oreos or fried toblerone, it’s about time that you do!

Each set goes for $4 each!

Expect to find an aesthetically-pleasing range of food available from other vendors such as Hasan Istanbul for your kebab fix as well as Charms Cafe for their Over the Rainbow Gelato Ice Cream ($7) which comes with Mango, Yuzu, Raspberry topped with Green Apple Nata, Aloe Vera, Mango Jelly.

And if it’s anything like Bugis’ Market on Wheels, there’ll also be designated photo spots for you to snap pictures for the gram!

Market On Wheels (AMK Hub)
Address: AMK HUB, 53 Ang Mo Kio Av‍‍‍‍‍‍e 3, Singapore 569933
Date: August 3 – September 9
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 11am-9pm, Sat – Sun:11am-10pm

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Meet S’pore’s Spice Boy And His Muji-Style Spice Shop In AMK

Meet Jack.

He’s a 28 year old Spice Maker in Singapore.

Anthony the Spice Maker is a hipster looking spice shop tucked away in Ang Mo Kio’s wet market. At first glance, anyone would think it’s a fancy stall selling tea leaves or coffee beans. Take a closer look and you’ll realise that it’s a shop selling spices.

Let’s be real, most of us would look at him and think, “Sure not this Chinese boy can sell Indian spices?”

Well, you’ll be surprised. He’s a Chinese boy with an Indian soul. He knows his spices inside out. He added, “For a Chinese guy, I can handle spice pretty well.”

If you were to ask any millennials whether they cook, 70% would probably say no. Eating out everyday seems like an easier option. If you ask me to replicate my mom’s home cooked dishes, I’ll probably give up and order McDonald’s instead.

Heck, I bet half us don’t even know the names of the different spices to begin with.

So that’s where Anthony The Spice Maker comes in. He makes cooking easier for all you millennials out there who are learning how to cook.

The Spice Mecca

The store was first started by Jack’s grandfather in 1986. After completing his National Service obligations, Jack was finally hit with the realisation that he needed a job. That’s when his father, Anthony, told him to join the business. Since then, Jack has been running the Ang Mo Kio outlet while his father runs the one in Chinatown.

Naturally, a first time cook will feel intimidated stepping into this shop.

“So many spices? Where do I start?”

Jack will come to your rescue. If you’re a newcomer, he’ll take his time to explain the differences between the ready-made rempahs that are available in the fridge and the dry spice blends that are packaged nicely in those brown paper bags.

The spices that he sells are perfect for busy young couples or home cooks. If you’re working a 9 – 5 job, you know that all you want at the end of the day is a quick simple meal. He explains that if you’re someone with a busy lifestyle, he’ll recommend the ready made rempah which is crafted for time-starved customers.

He prides in the fact that he uses high grade spices to make his rempahs. No preservatives, M.S.G. and artificial additives are used in the making of his rempahs. So if you’re health conscious, this is the healthier option as compared to buying those instant rempah you can get at most supermarkets.

If you’re a slightly advanced home cook and you trust that people won’t get food poisoning from your cooking, he will recommend getting the dry spice blends which you can use to adjust to your preferences. We heard that their best selling Curry Powder Singapura has quite a bit of a kick to it!

Best part, his spices are basically dummy-proof. Each packaging comes with a label that lists the ingredients and an instruction that explains what it is used for.

While the spice blends and rempah are available online, I highly recommend going down to the outlet instead. You’ll be able to interact with him and get a better understanding of what you’re buying.

However if you are pressed for time, you can check out the available spices online. In fact, if you know anyone who’s missing home cooked flavours, they ship their spices as well.

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The Workbench Bistro @ AMK: More Than Just Waffles ‘Cos Their Mains Do Not Disappoint!

The Workbench Bistro is a hip contemporary cafe nestled under a block of HBD flats in the quiet neighbourhood of Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1, just behind Christ the King church.

Serving up mains, a host of drinks including artisan ciders, dessert and even breakfast items, the café oozes simplicity and a homely, warm, and cosy charm.

The Workbench Bistro: Food

The café is small in size, but big on food.

The ice cream here is supplied from local brand Bing Bing while their food creations are a fusion of western and Singaporean flavours.

The Workbench Bistro takes pride in the presentation of their dishes! All are super picture worthy.

Salted egg chicken wings

The salted egg chicken wings ($12.90) was as delectable as it could get!

They were super generous with the salted egg sauce. The sauce wasn’t overpowering, and it was just right – creamy and flavourful.

Egg lava beef burger

Next up was the egg lava beef burger ($16.90). The beef patty comes in the shape of a donut with the half boiled egg positioned inside.

The burger is then topped with crispy grilled bacon and cheese.

When you cut the burger open, the yolk flows out nicely, hence the name egg lava. There were plenty of herbs infused into the meat. If you love your meat with a herby taste, you’d love this.

All the burgers are served with freshly made brioche buns and paprika fries!

Crab meat linguine

The crab meat linguine ($15.90) was our favorite main, the dish was very refreshing. Here’s what our ambassador, Ruth, had to say!

The lumpy, jumbo crab meat was more than sufficient and the pasta itself was cooked to perfection – Al dente!

The sauce is a mixture of white wine and light tomato cream sauce. Surprisingly, it was delicate and light. We didn’t feel gelat at all! Could totally eat this forever.

We also had their signature truffle fries ($9.90), which smelled heavenly, and their iced chocolate ($5.50) and the iced green tea latte ($6.00), which were served in pretty mason jars.

The Workbench Bistro: Dessert

Finally came the behemoth that is the s’moreffles supreme ($29.90).

By the time we reached this part of the meal, we had to ask the chefs if they could just give us 2 instead of 3 waffles, which they did so with a smile.

The waffles were dark red and green. As a dish together, it certainly provided the wow factor. It looked impressive and tasted even better – the perfect guilty indulgence!

It was a tad sweet, and should definitely be shared.

Our Verdict?

The café itself was very comfortable. We were there for almost 2 hours and did not feel unwelcome at any point of time. The service was prompt and food was served at a brisk pace upon ordering.

With a cosy, rustic interior and reasonable prices (they do not add any service taxes or GST!), this café is definitely worth a visit!

The Workbench Bistro
Address: 332 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1, #01-1881, 560332
Opening Hours: 12:00PM to 10PM (Mon-Thurs), 12:00PM to 11:00PM (Fri), 10:00AM to 11:00PM (Sat), 10:00AM to 10:00PM (Sun)
Phone: 6452 0810

This was an invited tasting session.

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7 Must Try Food Places At Ang Mo Kio – From Seafood To Desserts!

We’ve already named so many chill out spots and cafes in the Northern, Eastern and Western parts of Singapore, what else are we missing? Hmm…

Living in the heartlands of Singapore? Well, fret not, we didn’t forget about you! Think the Eastsiders have the coolest cafes? That means you haven’t explored your neighbourhood enough. But don’t worry because we’ve already done the exploring for you! Here are 7 delicious food places in AMK that are way cooler as awesome as the ones in the East.

1. Twenty Grammes

For a nice tea time spot to chill and hangout at, Twenty Grammes is definitely on the top of the list. Offering up delicious cakes, savoury waffles and divine coffee drinks, Twenty Grammes is the place to be if you have a soft spot for dessert. Besides their well-known Belgian + Charcoal yuan yang waffle ($15), Twenty Grammes also offers a wide selection of coffee ($3.50 – $5), tea ($4.90) and salads ($13.90).

Twenty Grammes
Address: 529 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 #01-2353 Singapore 560529
Tel: +65 6816 1916
Opening Hours: Daily, 12pm – 10pm

2. Murphy’s

With a history dating back to 1967, Murphy’s started off as a humble café in Hitchin, United Kingdom. Well known for its award winning fish and chips, café owner Matthew Chun decided to bring the divine recipe to Singapore. Besides the signature fish and chips ($16), Murphy’s also serves burgers ($15) and many kinds of pastas ($15 – $17).

Murphy’s also has an all-day-brunch menu, suitable for people who believe that toast and eggs should not just be eaten during breakfast. With such an extensive range of food under their belt, you’ll definitely shop eat till you drop!

Murphy’s
Address: 532 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 #01-2495, Singapore 560532
Tel: +65 6452 9863
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 11am – 3pm, 5pm – 10pm; Sat & Sun 10am – 10pm

3. GRUB

Located at the heart of the Bishan – Ang Mo Kio Park, GRUB is a treasure trove filled with food that will satisfy all tummies (and wallets too!). With 3 different menus at different times of the day, you’ll always have something new to try. Besides serving savoury main courses such as the famous GRUB double cheeseburger ($18), GRUB also has a wide range of coffee on their menu.

Whether you’re looking to have a family dinner or a coffee date with a friend, GRUB is definitely one of the must try food places in AMK.

GRUB
Address: 510 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1, Singapore 569983
Tel: +65 6459 5743
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 11am – 3pm, 5:30pm – 10:30pm; Sat, Sun & PH 9am – 4pm, 5:30pm – 1030pm

4. Double Scoops

What’s better than having gelato on a hot day? Well, having gelato with waffles, of course! Less than a year since its grand opening, Double Scoops has already scooped up the hearts of dessert lovers living in the central parts of sunny Singapore. Besides the usual gelato flavours (vanilla, chocolate, strawberry etc.), Double Scoops also has other flavours that we’re sure you’ve never tried before, such as cotton candy, sea salt gula melaka and even Yakult. Yup, you heard that right. Yakult flavoured gelato.

Speaking about flavours, have you ever had gelato on top of a charcoal flavoured waffle ($8.70)? Or a cotton candy flavoured ice cream shake ($6)? At Double Scoops, with such a diverse range of flavours to choose from, you’ll wish you discovered this gem sooner.

Double Scoops
Address: Block 226A Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 #01-627 Singapore 561226
Tel: +65 6452 0208
Opening hours: Sun – Thurs 12pm – 10pm; Fri – Sat 12pm – 11pm

5. Rainbow Cottage Cafe

Looking for the perfect place to satisfy that sweet tooth of yours? Look no further, Rainbow Cottage Cafe is here! Located along the streets of Ang Mo Kio avenue 10, Rainbow Cottage Cafe is one of the most homeliest cafes you’ll ever step into. Decorated with cosy furniture and cute paintings on the walls, the cafe will make adults and kids of all ages feel at home. The mouth-watering cakes on their menu is sure to delight everyone. From their eye-catching Rainbow Paddlepop Cheesecake ($7.50) to their Waffles and Gelato ($7.50), you’re sure to find your favourite dessert from this hidden gem in Ang Mo Kio.

Besides serving up delicious cakes in their store, Rainbow Cottage Cafe also provides cake catering and delivery services. Order up a batch of fresh cupcakes for your special baby shower or a whole box of unique macarons for a wonderful birthday surprise. Whatever the occasion is, the cakes from Rainbow Cottage Cafe will definitely stand out from the crowd.

Rainbow Cottage Cafe
Address: 452 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10, #01-1777, Singapore 560452
Tel: +65 6451 2483
Opening Hours: Daily 11am-9:30pm

6. Mellben Seafood

Calling all crab lovers! This is one seafood place you don’t want to miss! Mellben Seafood, located at the heart of AMK, serves delicious crabs. Their legendary Crab Bee Hoon ($55/kg) features a mouth-watering, earth-shattering sauce that brings customers back for more. The restaurant also serves Singapore’s signature dish: Chili Crab ($55/kg) and many other types of crab.

The queue for a table can get very long, even on weekdays. Our tip: make a reservation before heading down. However, the restaurant does not take reservations for weekends, so arrive early to secure a table if you’re planning to go on a weekend. Don’t worry if you get caught in the queue though, because as we Singaporeans know, “Good things must wait!”.

Mellben Seafood
Address: 232 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, Singapore 560232
Tel: +65 6285 6762
Opening Hours: Daily 4:30pm – 11pm

7. Canopy Garden Dining

As the name suggests, the Canopy Garden Dining is a restaurant located beneath the canopy of the Ang Mo Kio – Bishan Park. Have brunch while enjoying nature and sip on delicious fruit juices as you take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city. Tickle your taste buds with desserts such as the Apple Crumble ($13) and Sticky Date Pudding ($13) or fill your tummy with savoury main courses such as the Yoroshire Pork Rack ($26) and Sakura Chicken ($26).

The restaurant also has a pleasant range of eggs available in their brunch menu. From the classic Eggs Benedict ($16.80) to the heavenly Eggs Sardou ($22.80), you’re bound to have an eggcellent brunch.

Canopy Garden Dining & Bar
Address: Bishan Park 2, 1382 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1, Singapore 569931
Tel: +65 6556 1533
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 9am – 10pm; Sat, Sun & PH 9am – 11pm

There you have it! 7 cool and yummy places to eat at in AMK. Bring your families and friends, especially your eastside friends and let them be jealous awed by the awesome food we have at AMK!

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