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Why This New Cafe At Upp Thomson Is A Must Visit. Look At Their Waffles!

Nothing makes me happier than a delectable plate of waffle topped with sauce; sprinkled with almonds, chopped fruits, two scoops of ice cream; and completed with a macaron. Fortunately for me, I had two plates of that goodness. Twice in a week. Guilty as charged.

If you’d like to enjoy a treat, a chill place to unwind after a tiresome day, or some great waffles, head over to Les Patisseries at Upper Thomson. They moved from Toa Payoh and opened Nov 2015. We couldn’t resist paying a visit after we heard about their waffles.

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We had their Horffles Waffle (two scoops of vanilla ice cream on a waffle with Horlicks), and Ispahan Waffle (two scoops of raspberry sorbet on a rose waffle). Both waffles came with a macaron, mixed berries, almonds, and sauce. The texture of both waffles on two different occasions was fluffy and crispy. Portions are quite big, so do share!

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There are plenty of other waffle choices from Thai Milk Tea to Belgian Chocolate, Salted Caramel, Earl Grey, and Madagascar Vanilla. If you’re feeling crafty, you can create your own waffles according to your preference. Just pick your waffle base, how many slices you want, ice cream flavour and sauce. This DIY option will surely save you from all the stress of picking ONE waffle flavour.

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Note: Waiting time for the waffles to be done was quite long, considering that Les Patisseries was relatively quiet when we were there.

At a price tag of around $14+, Les Patisseries’ waffles are more a treat than a regular dessert stop. Crafted with thought and care, they’re still definitely worth a try. So grab your friends and best buddies, and get ready to enjoy waffles that taste just as good as they look!

Les Patisseries 
Address: 222 Upper Thomson Road, 574354
Contact number: +65 9744 0504
Operating Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun (11am – 12am); Fri & Sat (11am – 2am)
Facebook page: Les Patisseries

This is neither a food tasting invitation nor a sponsored post. We just liked the waffles enough to write about it.

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Food Trend Alert! Are Over The Top Fries The Next Food Craze?

We’ve been through rainbow cakes and crazy milkshakes, so what’s next? We’re guessing these fries with generous toppings might find their way into your Instagram feed soon. From kimchi and cheese to salted egg yolk, these are definitely not your typical fries. Save these picks for your next fries fix!

SYNC Bistro

This fusion bistro is located in Westgate, serving up Korean favourites with Western influences, such as Jajangmyeon made with spaghetti. Their fries are particularly eye-catching, topped with a pile of spicy kimchi and drizzled with melted cheese.

SYNC Bistro
Address: 3 Gateway Drive, #03-01, Westgate, 608532
Phone: 6369 9913
Opening hours: Sun to Thurs 11am- 11pm, Fri & Sat 11am-12am

Vatos Urban Tacos

Another Korean fusion establishment, Vatos Urban Tacos offers Korean-Mexican fare. Their Kimchi Carnitas Fries is sour, spicy, and cheesy all at once, served with generous toppings of sour cream, hot sauce, chopped onions, kimchi and cheese.

Vatos Urban Tacos
Address: 36 Beach Rd, Singapore 189677
Phone: 6385 6010
Opening hours: Sun to Thurs 12-11pm, Fri & Sat 12pm-12am

Chicken Up

While many head to Chicken Up for their Korean fried chicken, don’t overlook the fries on their menu. Order a serving of their Bulgogi Fries for a beefier version (pun intended) of your typical cheese fries fix.

Chicken Up
Address: 48 Tanjong Pagar Road #01-01 Singapore 088469
Phone: 6327 1203
Opening hours: Mon to Thu 5:30pm-2:00am; Fri & Sat: 5:30pm-3:00am; Sun: 5:30pm-12am
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Here’re 7 Of SG’s Best Prawn Mee – Soupy, Flavourful, Fragrant

Our local prawn mee tends to be overshadowed by other popular dishes (think: chicken rice and chilli crab). Tell a frequent visitor to our country about our hae mee, they’ll tilt their head and ask, “I beg your pardon? What’s this alien language you’re talking about?”

It’s not their fault. I reckon it’s not too late to show our love for the underrated dish. Here are 7 great stalls every prawn mee connoisseur must visit!

1. Geylang Prawn Noodle

When it comes to the best prawn mee in Singapore, you won’t forget about Geylang Prawn Noodle. At around $5 – $6, you get these medium sized freshwater prawns at superb quality. The eatery even hands out paper-made bowls for prawn shells. How’s that for recycling and cleanliness?

Judging from the usual crowd, it can be a pain in the butt to have your lunch here. If this is your first visit, consider heading down early!

Geylang Prawn Noodle
Address: 325 Upper Paya Lebar Road Quemoy Building
Contact: 9721 1571
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 8.30am to 8pm, Sunday 8am to 5pm

2. 545 Whampoa Prawn Noodles

545 Whampoa has quite a history — the stall is helmed by a third generation hawker. Young and talented, it goes without saying that Ruifang, the boss, is a master chef. The pork meat and prawns are sensational, and the broth is the food for Gods.

One thing’s for sure, Ruifang has done her family proud.

545 Whampoa Prawn Noodles
Address: 665 Buffalo Road, Tekka Centre, #01-326
Opening hours: Monday & Tuesday 6.30am to 2pm, Thursday & Friday 6.30am to 2pm, Sunday 6.30am to 1pm
Price: $4+

3. Jalan Sultan Prawn Mee

Just the name alone gives the impression that this prawn mee is made for the king. A common dish done uncommonly well, Jalan Sultan is one of the few stalls that gives free soup re-fills. A bowl of prawn mee costs $5, while the local favourite king prawn pork rib soup can set you back around $8.

Jalan Sultan Prawn Mee
Address: 2 Jalan Ayer
Opening hours: Monday 8am to 3.30pm, Wednesday to Sunday, 8am to 3.30pm
Contact: 6748 2488

4. Albert Street Prawn Noodles

See this hearty bowl of prawn noodles? Packed with flavour and a generous portion of yellow noodles (you may have it mixed with bee hoon), this stall is one of the main highlights of the Old Airport Road Food Centre.

Albert Street Prawn Noodles
Address: #01-10, Old Airport Road Food Centre, 51 Old Airport Road
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 6.30am to 4.30pm & 6pm to 4.30am
Contact: 9852 0881
Price: $5+

5. Beach Road Prawn Noodles

It only takes one look for your stomach to grumble for these magnificent prawns — this crunchy delicacy is begging to be eaten. Beach Road’s hae mee may be more expensive than other stalls, but judging by the crowd, it doesn’t look like anyone’s complaining.

Beach Road Prawn Noodles
Address: 370 East Coast Road
Opening hours: Wednesday to Monday 9am to 4pm
Contact: 6345 7196
Price: $7+

6. Noo Cheng Adam Road Prawn Noodle

The big prawns are naturally tender and flavourful. And for good reason, because they’re freshly caught from the sea. The soup is appetising, to boot. A bowl of this prawn mee costs around $5-$6. Rumour has it that the dry version tastes better.

Noo Cheng Adam Road Prawn Noodle
Address: #01-27, Adam Road Food Centre, 2 Adam Road
Contact: 9693 7961
Opening hours: Daily 9.30am to 4pm, 6.30pm to 2am

7. Wah Kee Big Prawn Noodles

There are four types of prawn mee to choose from at Wah Kee and they echo the five-multiplication table: $5, $10, $15, and $20. The $10 version is arguably the best choice of the lot.

Certainly more affordable than $15 and $20, and the portion is just right for a full meal. The garlicky soup has a tinge of spice, while the prawns are fresh and perfectly cooked. You can’t miss the prawn noodles at Wah Kee — that is, if you don’t mind queuing for at least an hour. True story.

Wah Kee Big Prawn Noodles
Address: #01-15, Pek Kio Market And Food Centre, 41A Cambridge Road
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 7.30am to 2pm
Contact: 9688 3633

Getting the hunger pangs? Me too. Consider visiting these food stalls and let us know your experience on Facebook. We promise we’ll love it.

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13 Eateries Open All Day All Night For Your Late Night Meal!

There’s just no telling when the hunger pangs would start kicking in. Whether you had a super late day at work, or you’re just craving for a snack. Luckily, Singapore is in fact the food city that never sleeps.

No matter what time it is, come rain or snow (I wish), these places open all day err day to satisfy your tummy rumblings. So grab your nearest BFF and head down to these food joints for a sinful night of indulgence.

1. Fei Fei Wanton Mee

Undoubtedly one of the most raved about Wanton Mee in Singapore, it is perhaps unfortunate that portions are quite small. However, the springy texture and delicious flavor of the noodles make up for it. At ($4), I would recommend ordering it dry with added chilli sauce to complement the overall taste.

Fei Fei Wanton Mee
Location: Sin Wah Coffeeshop, 62 Joo Chiat Place, S (427785)
Contact: 6345 7515

2. Diandin Leluk

Situated in Little Thailand, as it is affectionately known by locals, Diandin Leluk is the biggest Thai eatery in Golden Mile Complex. Popular dishes include Green Curry Chicken ($10) and Red Ruby ($3), a Thai coconut-milk dessert to cool off the spiciness. To sweeten the deal, there is also no service charge and GST!

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Diandin Leluk
Location: #01-67/68/69, Golden Mile Complex, 5001 Beach Road, S (199588)
Contact: 6293 5101

3. RK Eating House

Regularly packed with a plethora of youths, especially late at night, RK House offers an extensive menu of North Indian Cuisine. Nestled in the boisterous Serangoon Gardens, give their crispy Plain Roti Prata ($1.20) a go. For drinks with friends, go for a Milo Tower ($12) to share.

RK Eating House
Location: 1A Kensington Park Road, S (557253)
Contact: 6289 5379

4. 333 Bak Kut Teh

It’s a shame that this place doesn’t get nearly as much attention as compared to Founder’s Bak Kut Teh. Their Pork Ribs Soup ($6) is on par with Founder’s in terms of flavour and tenderness. The peppery aftertaste of the refillable soup really hits the spot too! I recommend completing your meal with Salted Vegetable ($2) and Tou Fu Skin ($2).

333 Bak Kut Teh
Location: 333 Balestier Road, S (329765)
Contact: 6352 6192

5. Meng’s Kitchen

Aww yesss, this Bak Chor Mee ($4) is so good that it deserves visits at least 2-3 times a week. The chilli and vinegar base perfectly provides the platform for the bouncy and chewy noodles to truly shine. Don’t get me started on the meatballs. Trust me, a single bowl is never enough.

Meng’s Kitchen
Location: 246B Upper Thomson Road, S (574370)
Contact: 6455 4890

6. Yong He Eating House

Located at a place synonymous with Singapore’s red light district, Yong He is the ideal place to try or reminisce Taiwanese delights at any time of the day. Their signature dishes include the Soya Bean Drink ($1.50), Beancurd ($2), and of course, who can leave out the silky vermicelli in a thick, flavorful broth – the savoury Mee Sua ($4) aka Taiwanese noodles.

Yong He Eating House
Location: 517 Geylang Road, S (389473)
Contact: 6745 5682

7. Al-Ameen

The North has always been kind of a downer for supper, with almost a very limited selection of places that you could go for that 4am craving. Not anymore! Branching out from their origins in Bukit Timah, Al-Ameen serves up Thai Muslim favourites. For a gratifying experience, Butter Chicken ($7) with a side of Naan is the way to go.

Al-Ameen
Location: #01-11, 35 Marsiling Industrial Estate Road, S (739257)
Contact: 6366 1740

8. Changi Airport 24 Hr Food Gallery

We all know that Changi Airport houses many 24-hour food choices. There’s McDonalds, KFC, 1983, Swensens, and so on… But, for a true dining experience that showcases Singapore’s cultural diversity, look no further than the 24 Hr Food Gallery at T1. Hey, what can go wrong with a plate of chicken rice or a bowl of steaming Laksa?

Changi Airport 24 Hr Food Gallery (T1)
Location: Airport Blvd, Changi Airport International Airport Terminal 1, S (819642)
Contact: 6543 4881

9. TCC

One of my favourite places to go to for a quiet read, TCC at the International Building at Orchard Road is a quiet and cosy location for late night mugging or meet-ups. The food is delicious and portions are generous, albeit on the pricier side. I would recommend a Dark Devotion ($13) to go with a cup of House Blend ($5.80).

TCC at International Building
Location: #01-01, 360 Orchard Road, International Building, S (238869)
Contact: 6732 3696
Closed for renovation from 3 May to 2 June 2016

10. 126 Dim Sum

As a regular patron, ‘Wan Dou Sek’ offers a no-frills dining experience of value for money dim sum. Usual delights include Carrot Cake ($4), Siew Mai ($3.20), and Man Tou with Chili Crab Sauce ($6). The major downside is that it may be hard to find a parking spot, and dishes may not be consistent from time to time.

126 Dim Sum
Location: 126 Sims Avenue, S (387449)
Contact: 6746 4757

11. Al-Azhar

Another place that serves Indian cuisine, Al-Azhar also offers an extensive menu which includes some Western cuisine selections. A food rival with Al-Ameen, which coincidentally is a mere walking distance away, Al-Azhar has its own charm. Tuck in to popular dish Butter Chicken ($7), and complement it with a side of Egg Thosai ($2).

Al-Azhar
Location: 11/11A Cheong Chin Name Road, S (599736)
Contact: 6466 5052

12. Wong Chiew Restaurant

Renamed from Wong Chiew Eating House, this humble food joint serves a ‘chapalang’ of dishes. They offer dim sum and porridge for a delicious light meal or roasted meat and plenty of zi-char style dishes for a satisfying heavy meal. Not forgetting to mention, Wong Chiew’s famous Kampong Bucket Chicken ($14 for half-chicken), chicken served in herbal broth marinade. Till this day, the recipe remains a closely guarded secret.

Wong Chiew Restaurant
Location: 19 Sembawang Road, S (779075)
Contact: 6456 6838

13. New Mahamoodiya

What better way to end off the list with yet another Prata place! Situated just outside the effervescent Simpang Bedok area, New Mahamoodiya emanates a rustic, kampong style atmosphere. Pratas are their specialty, which come freshly made and piping hot. Their Egg Prata ($1.50) comes with chopped onions, adding a distinctive taste to the dish.

New Mahamoodiya
Location: 335 Bedok Road, S (469510)
Contact: 6243 2086

Ladies and gents, with such an avalanche of food options at your fingertips, there’s no need to be hungry at any time of the day anymore. I know I won’t be!

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Enjoy Oysters From All Over The World! You’ll Have A Shell Of A Time.

Oyster lovers, listen up! The World Oyster Festival by Greenwood Fish Market & Bistro is back for another year!

Set to take place on the 1st of July 2016, this will be the fourth edition of the bistro’s very own festival. Like every other year, the festival boasts a good 20 varieties of oysters flown in from around the world for this special festival. Did we also mention that these juicy succulent oysters are fresh? They’re not frozen.

It is safe to say that July is the best time for us to enjoy oysters. Cold water is where you can harvest great shellfishes and around that time of the year, the waters in the northern hemisphere is still chilly and the southern hemisphere has already entered winter. That is literally the best of both worlds.

The World Oyster Festival is not only about eating fresh oysters but also a crash course in #oysters101. Like fine wine, the flavours of oysters differ according to region. Some can be a little more salty than others, while others are creamier, richer, metallic or even fruity like the Kumamoto Oysters (our personal favourite) that are famed for a honey dew finish.

Greenwood has yet to announce the price for this festival. Looking at past festivals, this is going to be a shell of a time. So mark it down on your calendar, share the news with your friends (don’t be shellfish) and follow us for more updates!

World Oyster Festival 2016
Date: 1st July – 31st July 2016*
Outlets: Greenwood Avenue Outlet
Add: 34/38 Greenwood Ave, S289236
Tel: 6467 4950
Opening Hours: Daily, 12PM – 10:30PM

Sentosa Outlet
Quayside Isle @ Sentosa Cove, 31 Ocean Way #01-04/05 S098375
Tel: 6262 0450
Opening Hours: Lunch: 12PM – 2:30PM, Dinner: 6:30PM – 10PM *Closed on Mondays
Website: Greenwood Fish Bistro
Facebook event page: World Oyster Festival 2016

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Yun Xiang Kolo Mee – For Your Authentic M’sian Noodle Craving!

Singapore is a food heaven for noodles lovers. There’s Wanton Mee, Prawn Noodles, Fried Noodles, Curry Noodles, Pan Mee, Cantonese Yi Mee, Bak Chor Mee, and there’s also the Kolo Mee.

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Priced at $3.50 per bowl, customers have the option to pick between the ‘white’ and ‘red’ sauce (the red is from the charsiew) Kolo noodles. The noodles are well cooked, bouncy and you can feel the ‘Q-ness’ as you take a bite. And the charsiew? It sure is moist and juicier than its look!

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If you’re craving for something a little more spicy and tangy, Yun Xiang’s Sarawak Laksa (priced at $4.50 per bowl) will keep your tongue and tummy satisfied.

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Besides the two signature dishes, Yun Xiang offers other dishes such as Wanton Mee (Soup) ($3.50), Rojak ($3-$5), Popiah ($1.40), and light snacks such as Bean Curd, Fritters, Cuttle Fish and Century Eggs ($1-$2 each).

Their operating hours are 8:30am – 8:00pm. Tip: they usually sell out before 8:00pm! Be there early if you want to avoid disappointment!

Yun Xiang Sarawak Kolo Mee
Address: Blk 19 Toa Payoh Lorong 7 #01-264
Operating Hours: Daily, 8:30am – 8:00pm
Tel: 9420 5987
Getting there:
From Toa Payoh interchange, take bus 238 and stop at Blk 23 (52311) – 4 stops in total
From Bishan interchange, take bus 57 and stop at Pei Chun Public School (523241) – 7 stops in total

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