Burger King’s Signature Pie Now Comes In New ‘Teh Tarik’ Flavour At Just $1
As you’ve already noticed, many fast food chains and restaurants are coming up with a locally-inspired menu because National Day is just 2 weeks away.
With a sudden surge in Nasi Lemak and Durian menus across the island, we gladly welcome ANYTHING ELSE that isn’t any of the abovementioned flavours.
For National Day, good guy Burger King brought back their popular Rendang Tendergrill and Hainanese Tendergrill.
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While there wasn’t much fanfare, it certainly kept their loyal subjects content.
But Wait, There’s More!
If you thought that was all that Burger King was offering for the nation’s birthday, think again.
They also unveiled some delicious-looking snacks and add-ons to go with your Tendergrill burgers.
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Here at DiscoverSG, we LOVE our Teh, if you couldn’t already tell. So while this little menu item was missed by most people, it didn’t miss our Teh-spotting eyes.
Sneaky sneaky. But we see you, Teh Tarik Pie.
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If you love your Teh, then you should give this a shot. For just $1, it’s available at all Burger King outlets islandwide.
However, you can’t seem to have it delivered at the moment, so maybe just order and have it in Burger King instead.
At the moment, there’s no date given as to when the Teh Tarik Pie will be discontinued. So go get it while stocks last!
Also read Old Chang Kee’s Exclusive ‘Curry Day’ Flavours Are Unexpectedly Fruity – Will You Dare To Try Them?
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Old Chang Kee’s Exclusive ‘Curry Day’ Flavours Are Unexpectedly Fruity – Will You Dare To Try Them?
Back in June, Old Chang Kee announced that Curry Day 2018 will be taking place on 27 and 28 July 2018.
In case you missed the announcement, here’s the article.
They also announced that they will be unveiling 2 new exclusive Curry puffs closer to Curry Day 2018.
Enter Old Chang Kee’s new Durian Curry Chicken’O and Jackfruit Curry Chicken’O.
Curry With Jackfruit And…Durian?
Sometimes, pandering to local cuisine can take drastic turns, and this is one of them.
It may be Durian season but we’re not quite sure what to feel about mixing Durian and Curry.
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Jackfruit, on the other hand, might not be that much of a stretch, considering that jackfruit is a component used in curries in Bangladesh and other parts of Asia.
Here’s a look at the Durian Curry Chicken’O in all it’s pastel green glory.
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And the Jackfruit Curry Chicken’O.
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These new curry puffs will be available at Curry Day 2018 at Velocity@Novena Square.
It’ll cost $4 for 2 pieces for the new curry puffs. The Chilli Crab’O will also be available at Curry Day 2018.
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Other than the myriad of Curry puff flavours you’ll find there, there will also be curry puff crimping demonstrations, so you can make your own at home! The kids can also take part in spice art lessons!
Are you looking forward to trying the Durian Curry Chicken’O and Jackfruit Curry Chicken’O?
Curry Day 2018
Venue: Velocity @ Novena Square, 238 Thomson Road, Singapore 307683
Date: 27 – 28 Jul 2018
Website
Also read Cold Stone Creamery’s Latest Concoction Features Cucumber Slices And…Spicy Sambal Ikan Bilis?
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Cold Stone Creamery’s Latest Concoction Features Cucumber Slices And…Spicy Sambal Ikan Bilis?
In another tribute to Singapore’s upcoming birthday and our diverse food culture, Cold Stone Creamery has come up with 2 new hyperlocal ice cream flavours – Nasi Lemak and Pulut Hitam.
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These new flavours are available from 14 July to 31 August 2018.
The Nasi Lemak Ice Cream consists of coconut ice cream, roasted peanuts, rice puffs, spicy sambal ikan bilis and cucumber slices.
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Once again, we’re not sure how to feel about this. And why does every reimagined dish revolve around Nasi Lemak? Do we not any other iconic dishes?
The Pulut Hitam Ice Cream is a little more familiar. NSFs will remember the cookhouse aunties in Tekong giving Pulut Hitam ice cream on the warmer days.
The version served at Cold Stone Creamery consists of coconut ice cream and black glutinous rice. Plain and simple.
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Currently, there’s a 1-for-1 promotion on the Nasi Lemak and Pulut Hitam flavours for just $8.50. You can also add a plain or Pandan waffle cup for $1.20.
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This isn’t the first time that Cold Stone Creamery has come up with local flavours. Back in April, they launched Chendol Ice Cream.
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Once again, these 2 new local flavours will be available from 14 July to 31 August 2018 at all Cold Stone Creamery outlets islandwide.
Are you going to try their Nasi Lemak ice cream?
Also read 10 Michelin Bib Gourmand Eateries Actually Worth Visiting, According To S’poreans
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10 Michelin Bib Gourmand Eateries Actually Worth Visiting, According To S’poreans
The list of restaurants that have been awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2018 has been released.
Not to be confused with the Michelin Star, the Bib Gourmand is awarded to eateries that serve really good food below a maximum price determined by local economic standards. For Singapore, the maximum is $45.
And this year, there are 17 new additions to the Bib Gourmand list.
However, with so many eateries on the 50-strong list, how many are ACTUALLY worth visiting?
After all, food preference is subjective. So we’ve sieved through the list of 50 to pick out our 10 favourites.
Here we go.
Ah Er Soup
If you love soup like I do, then this is it.
I’ve seen many shops with the sign “老火汤”, which translates into “Old Fire Soup”, but I’ve never come across one with accolades like the Bib Gourmand.
Ah Er Soup serves up various herbal soups with offerings such as Lotus Root Soup and Watercress Soup and even their own version of Buddha Jumps Over The Wall.
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Every order of soup comes with white or pumpkin rice. And the best part is, the prices are incredibly affordable, between $3.50 to $6.50.
Ah Er Soup
Address: 6 Jalan Bukit Merah, ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre #01-143, Singapore 618642
Opening Hours: Daily: 11am – 9pm
Alliance Seafood
Alliance Seafood blends into the sea of tze char stalls at Newton Food Centre very easily mainly because it looks like a generic stall.
It doesn’t really look any different from a regular tze char stall.
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Like any tze char stall, the available dishes are quite standard. You can expect Chilli Crab, Black Pepper Crab, Fried Rice, Cereal Prawn, BBQ Stingray, Sambal Kangkong, and more.
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Seats are hard to find due to the crowd here, so come early with a tissue packet for the chope.
Alliance Seafood
Address: Newton Food Centre, 501 Clemenceau Avenue North #01-27, Singapore 229495
Opening Hours: Thu – Tue: 1pm – 12am, Wed: Closed
Chey Sua Carrot Cake
Don’t expect to find the sweet, dark carrot cake here because Chey Sua Carrot Cake only serves the savoury, white carrot cake.
The carrot cake here is homemade from scratch, unlike most carrot cake stalls nowadays who prefer to use machine-processed carrot cake chunks.
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The cooking method is also slightly different. While most carrot cake hawkers pan-fry the carrot cake chunks first before cracking and adding the eggs later, Chey Sua Carrot Cake mixes the carrot cake chunks in beaten egg mixture before pouring it on to the pan to fry.
The result is a carrot cake that resembles a pancake. Flat with each carrot cake chunk evenly coated in egg mixture.
Need your carrot cake fix? Be prepared for a wait. Especially now that they’ve received their Bib Gourmand accolade.
Chey Sua Carrot Cake
Address: Blk 127 Toa Payoh West Market & Food Centre Lorong 1 #02-30, Singapore 310127
Opening Hours: Tue – Sun: 6am – 1pm, Mon: Closed
Hoo Kee Bak Chang
Hoo Kee Bak Chang is known to be Singapore’s best bak chang (rice dumpling).
If you love salted egg, then you’ll love this too. They’re known for their Salted Egg with Chestnut Bak Chang – a traditional bak chang with the addition of salted egg yolk.
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The bak changs are priced from $2.80 to $3.60 and each one is handmade.
If you know your bak chang, then you have to try this because there’s no better bak chang than this.
Hoo Kee Bak Chang
Address: 7 Maxwell Road, Amoy Street Food Centre #01-18, Singapore 069111
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 11am – 3pm, Sun: Closed
Contact no.: 6221 1155
Address: Blk 161 Bukit Merah Central #01-3735, Singapore 150161 There are other sides to order as well, such as various boiled soups and blanched vegetables with oyster sauce. Because of the long waiting times, there’s the option to call ahead to place your orders so piping hot claypot rice will be ready when you arrive. Lian He Ben Ji Claypot Rice I remember there was a stall in Bukit Panjang Plaza’s Kopitiam that sold really good Chinese-style curry. I love Chinese-style curry. It is usually spicier and comes paired with either white rice or baguette. This is what you’ll find at Na Na Homemade Curry. They serve a variety of Chinese-style curries, with options such as Curry Chicken ($3), Curry Vegetable ($3), Curry Fish Head, and even Curry Mutton ($4) and Curry Pork Ribs ($4). Order yours with a side of white rice or toasted baguette slices because you’ll definitely need a buffer for the incoming spice hit. Na Na Homemade Curry Outram Park Fried Kway Teow Mee always has a long queue, but don’t worry, it clears pretty quickly because every plate is cooked and served with surprising speed. Even though it says “Kway Teow Mee” in the name, what they serve here is basically Char Kway Teow. However, the version here isn’t as oily as the ones you’d find elsewhere, with plenty of egg, lard, beansprouts, and cockles. They’re also not heavy-handed with their dark soy sauce so the Char Kway Teow is more savoury than sweet. You can order the spicy version and your order will be fried with chilli instead of the typical scoop of chilli on the side. This is probably the best Char Kway Teow you can find in Singapore at the moment. Outram Park Fried Kway Teow Mee Chicken rice is probably Singapore’s most iconic dish. Everyone can learn to cook chicken rice, but few can make GOOD chicken rice. However, that’s what Sin Kee Famous Cantonese Chicken Rice has managed to achieve. The chicken is tender and full of flavour, so no complaints there. The chicken rice, however, could do with a stronger flavour. At this point it just seems like white rice flavoured with a bit of chicken stock and is a little mild. I prefer the chicken rice to be full of flavour. And now the aspect of chicken rice that can make or break the dish, the chilli. Once again, flawless execution. Spicy with a hit of tanginess, thanks to the lime and vinegar. You want good chicken rice? This is where you should be going. Sin Kee Famous Cantonese Chicken Rice Ipoh Hor Fun is a magical dish. It’s neither kway teow or hor fun. It just toes the line between the 2 and is so simple yet delicious. The ones served at Shi Hui Yuan come with either duck, chicken, braised spare ribs, or a mixture of all 3. The recommended one is the Blissful Combination ($5), which has braised shiitake mushrooms, roast duck and chicken slices, as well as braised spare ribs. A worthy mention is the sauce that they pour over the hor fun. It’s a magical concoction of the braising liquid of the mushrooms, spare ribs, and chicken. The biggest problem you’ll encounter here is finishing your hor fun before you can finish the sauce. Shi Hui Yuan Hor Fun Specialty Zai Shun Curry Fish Head looks just like a regular cai fan stall albeit slightly more upscale, with their rather impressive display shelves for the dishes. While their name suggests that they’re known for their Curry Fish Head, it’s their Steamed Fish that fares better and is more popular. The steamed fish depends on the catch of the day which ranges from red snapper to grouper. Aside from their signature Steamed Fish, other must-orders include the Salted Egg Minced Pork, Fried Egg with Bittergourd, Har Cheong Gai (Prawn Paste Chicken), Braised Pork Belly, and Herbal Chicken. There’s a lot more that’s worth trying so our advice is bring more people so you’ll get to try everything once. Zai Shun Curry Fish Head So there you have it. 10 of the best eateries, out of the 50 chosen by the Michelin inspectors, that’s actually approved and loved by locals. Are any of these eateries already a favourite of yours? Or which are you going to try next? Let us know! Also read Beyond Char Siew Siew Yoke – Cantonese Words & Phrases You Can Impress Your Grandma With (Header Image Source: Burppler Marvin Lowe and Burppler I Makan SG)
Contact no.: 6222 7866
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Address: 335 Smith Street, Chinatown Complex #02-198/199, Singapore 050335
Opening Hours: Fri – Wed: 4.30pm – 10pm, Tue: Closed
Contact no.: 6227 2470Na Na Homemade Curry
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Address: 115 Bukit Merah View, Singapore 151115
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 11am – 7pm, Sun: Closed
Contact no.: 9106 4316Outram Park Fried Kway Teow Mee
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Address: #02-18 Hong Lim Market & Food Centre, 531A Upper Cross Street, Singapore 051531
Opening Hours: Daily: 7am – 9pmSin Kee Famous Cantonese Chicken Rice
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Address: Blk 40 Holland Drive, Singapore 270040
Opening Hours: Tue – Sun: 11am – 8pm, Mon: ClosedShi Hui Yuan Hor Fun Specialty
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Address: 159 Mei Chin Road, Mei Ling Market & Food Centre #02-33, Singapore 140159
Opening Hours: Wed – Sun: 7.30am – 2pm, Mon – Tue: ClosedZai Shun Curry Fish Head
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Address: 253 Jurong East Street 24 #01-205, Singapore 600253
Opening Hours: Thu – Tue: 7am – 3pm, Wed: Closed
Contact no.: 6560 8594
Old Chang Kee And Its Sister Brands Are Serving A Chilli Crab-Filled Menu From Now Till Aug 31
With National Day coming up, many restaurants are coming up with themed menu items to pay tribute to Singapore and Old Chang Kee is no exception.
This year, Old Chang Kee and its affiliated brands have come up with a Chilli Crab feast, with all things related to the beloved seafood dish.
Here’s what you can get.
Chilli Crab Feast With Old Chang Kee
All Outlets Islandwide
The first addition in the Chilli Crab Feast, is the Chilli Crab’O ($2.20).
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This isn’t the first time that Old Chang Kee has released a Chilli Crab-flavoured curry puff. They did it back in 2014, though it didn’t have the red hue that this new one sports.
Another difference is that this new Chilli Crab’O uses real crab meat instead of the crabstick that was used in the previous one.
The Chilli Crab’O will be available at ALL Old Chang Kee outlets islandwide for a limited time only.
There’s also a promotion currently, where you can get 2 Chilli Crab’O for $4 (U.P: $4.40).
Old Chang Kee Flagship Coffeehouse @ Rex
The Old Chang Kee flagship coffeehouse at Rex will be introducing 2 new limited time menu items, the Flower Bread with Chilli Soft Shell Crab ($14.90) and the Mussels with Chilli Crab Sauce ($14.90).
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Old Chang Kee’s signature flower bread is great for dipping in the chilli crab sauce.
The best part is that the dish uses soft shell crab so it’s easy to eat. Because we all know that the most troublesome part of eating chilli crab is prying the flesh from the crab.
The Flower Bread with Chilli Soft Shell Crab is great for sharing. If you’re not a big fan of crab, go for the Mussels with Chilli Crab Sauce.
These 2 dishes are exclusive to the Old Chang Kee flagship coffeehouse at Rex.
Old Chang Kee Coffee House
Address: 19/21/23 Mackenzie Road #01-01, Singapore 228678
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 11am – 9pm, Fri – Sat: 10am – 10pm, Sun: 10am – 9pm
Contact no.: 6732 1665
Website
Old Chang Kee @ Kallang Wave
You’ve heard of Lobster Nasi Lemak and other gimmicks, now get ready for Chilli Soft Shell Crab Nasi Lemak ($11.90).
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Soft shell crab drenched in their special chilli crab sauce, served with coconut rice, ikan bilis and peanuts, a fried egg, and sambal chilli.
This new dish is exclusive to the newly opened Old Chang Kee outlet at Kallang Wave Mall and will be available for a limited time only.
Old Chang Kee @ Kallang Wave
Address: Kallang Wave, 1 Stadium Place, #01-20/#01-K9, Singapore 397628
Contact no.: 6702 3148
Curry Times
Yet another Chilli Soft Shell Crab dish, this time it’s Soft Shell Crab Noodles with Chilli Crab Sauce ($14.90).
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Thick bee hoon (like the kind you have in your fried fish soup) is cooked in their special chilli crab sauce, and served with crispy soft shell crab.
This will be exclusive to Curry Time outlets for a limited time only.
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Pillow soft bun filled with chilli crab sauce and REAL crab meat. It’s both the chilli crab AND the mantou.
Sounds good already.
Get yours exclusively at Bun Times for just $2!
Find your nearest Bun Times outlet 
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You can choose from their QQ Fries, Chicken Skin, Chicken Pop, Chicken Nuggets, Chicken Chunks, and even Baby Squid!
They have 6 dipping sauces for you to choose from – Fiery Chilli, Honey Mustard, Wasabi, Cheddar Cheese, Barbecue, and Teriyaki.
Now they’re adding a new sauce to the menu for a limited time. It’s Chilli Soft Shell Crab Dip!
If you’re sick of dipping mantou into chilli crab sauce, then you should try dipping chicken nuggets instead.
Try the Chilli Soft Shell Crab sauce exclusively at Dip ‘N’ Go.
Dip ‘N’ Go
Address: 30 Woodlands Avenue 2, #01-31 Woodlands MRT, Singapore 738343
Contact no.: 6303 2400
Old Chang Kee’s Curry Day too!
Also read You’re Not A True Singaporean If You Have Not Tried Any Of These 10 Local Dishes
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You’re Not A True Singaporean If You Have Not Tried Any Of These 10 Local Dishes
Are you a foodie? If you answered yes, can you tell me what are the dishes that are quintessentially Singaporean?
Singapore has so many races and cultures in our tiny island, that Singaporean cuisine doesn’t exclusively belong to one particular culture.
However, here are some dishes that come to mind whenever Singaporeans think of local food.
1. Cai Fan (Mixed Rice)
Mixed Rice, colloquially known as Cai Fan by locals, is a simple, cheap, and filling meal for most Singaporeans.
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Cai Fan stalls are decked out with trays upon trays of various dishes, from the humble steamed egg, to stir fried cabbage or long beans, and even poached fish fillets.
Customers would choose their carb of choice and select their accompanying dishes and that’s a meal on it’s own.
It’s a very simple and affordable option for a meal.
2. Roti Prata
Roti Prata is a fried flatbread that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
It can be eaten plain or stuffed with fillings like cheese and sliced button mushrooms or hot dogs. It is usually served with a side of curry, usually fish or chicken, and in rare cases, mutton.
It’s a local favourite breakfast and supper dish, and the best part, it’s usually cheap!
3. Hainanese Chicken Rice
Ah, Hainanese Chicken Rice, the most iconic dish in Singapore. It’s even been mentioned in cooking anime, Shokugeki No Soma (Food Wars).
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There are a few version of chicken rice served in Singapore, with roasted chicken or the standard hainanese white chicken rice.
Besides the fragrant chicken, hainanese chicken rice is also known for its flavoured rice. Instead of being cooked in water like white rice, the chicken rice is cooked in chicken broth and fat, resulting in flavoured rice that complements the chicken perfectly.
4. Sliced Fish Soup
Sliced Fish Soup is a comfort dish for most. While there’s a variant that uses fried fish pieces instead, sliced fish is still preferred because it allows the freshness of the fish to come through.
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Sometimes, evaporated milk is added to the fish soup for an extra layer of flavour.
Most sliced fish soups are made with snakehead fish, though there are some that use more expensive fishes like pomfret, batang and grouper.
Read our list of best fish soup places in Singapore!
5. Yong Tau Foo
People love customising their food, and Singaporeans are no different. After all, we like the idea that we’re in charge.
Which explains why Yong Tau Foo is a popular dish here. You pick a minimum of 6 ingredients that’s then quickly boiled and served in anchovy broth and soy beans.
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Personally, I like Nasi Lemak as it is – rice cooked in coconut milk, a chicken wing, omelette, ikan bilis and peanuts, and the sambal chilli. Some might even have ikan kuning instead of a chicken wing.
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Either way, Nasi Lemak is a filling and simple dish that can be eaten at any time of the day.
7. Bak Kut Teh
Now this might be a bit polarising, but I prefer the white, peppery broth of Bak Kut Teh, rather than the dark herbal version.
Bak Kut Teh, which translates to “Meat Bone Tea”, is made with pork ribs cooked in a broth with various spices.
The dark, herbal version is more popular among Malaysians, while the white, peppery version is more common here.
It is usually eaten as a breakfast meal, with dough fritters (you tiao) or rice, and a variety of sides such as braised pig trotters, preserved vegetables, and braised beancurd skin.
Which type of Bak Kut Teh do you prefer?
For our Muslim friends, there’s actually Halal Bak Kut Teh.
8. Chilli Crab
Chilli Crab is also a popular dish among Singaporeans – mud crabs are cooked in a thick, sweet and spicy sauce that’s made with tomato and chilli.
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The dish also includes beansprouts, fish cakes, and clams. Some hawkers even include vegetables in the dish for a healthier option.
I don’t know about you, but I like mine without clams.
10. Durians
Durians. These pungent, thorny spheres are also known as the “King of Fruits”.
And they’re also Singapore’s national fruit! We even have a building in Singapore that’s designed to look like durians.
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There are many types of durians, each with a slight difference in their taste.
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You either love or hate durians, and I personally am not a fan of it. Someone just pass me a banana. That, I can deal with.
Tickets To NDP 2018
With the nation’s birthday coming up, what better way to rejoice the fact that you’re Singaporean by indulging in Singaporean food?
That’s not all, from 2 to 29 July 2018, if you’re dining at Food Republic, join in their Instagram Snap-and-Win contest and you might even win yourself a pair of tickets to the National Day Parade 2018!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BkxE3xYnSos/
Don’t forget to check out the terms and conditions here!
There will be a total of 15 winners picked across multiple batches.
Don’t worry, if you didn’t win in the first batch, your name will be forwarded to the subsequent batches, so you will always stand a chance to win until all 15 winners have been selected.
Meanwhile, which dish do you think represents Singapore the most?
Also read This New Korean-Western Cafe At Tampines Serves Dishes Like Kimchi Mac & Cheese For $9
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This New Korean-Western Cafe At Tampines Serves Dishes Like Kimchi Mac & Cheese For $9
Why do the Easties always get the good stuff?
First it’s Seoul in a Sandwich, then A&W and Shake Shack, and now, Two Hana.
Two Hana is a cafe in Century Square serving up Korean-Italian fusion food.
Korean-Italian Fusion
Korean food has become very popular in Singapore and many Korean restaurants have popped up over the years. The problem, however, is that they all serve pretty much the same things.
Two Hana stands out from the rest by taking traditional Italian dishes and giving them a Korean twist.
Like the Korean Seafood Cioppino ($12). A Cioppino is a Italian-American fish stew that also includes other seafood such as crab, clams, shrimp, scallops, squid, and mussels.
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You can choose to have your Cioppino with tofu or a bread roll.
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Another dish to look out for is the Braised Gochujang Lamb Shank ($24). The lamb shank is fork tender due to the long braising, and the accompanying gravy uses gochujang, resulting in a slightly spicier variant of the classic lamb shank gravy.
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Also, this lamb shank comfortably feeds 2, so be careful not to over-order.
For sides, go for the Kimchi Mac and Cheese ($9), Korean Cauliflower Fritters ($8), and the Seafood Mandu with Tteokbokki Cheese Sauce ($8).
If you’re looking for a traditional Mac and Cheese, you’re looking in the wrong place. The one served here comes as a fried cube of kimchi-flavoured mac and cheese.
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If you find this too jelak to finish, try it with the accompanying chilli sauce which is a sucker punch to your throat because of the chilli padi. Try it. I dare you.
Now I love Cauliflower Cheese, or any form of Cauliflower, so these Korean Cauliflower Fritters make me very happy. Each pale florette is covered in dakgangjeong sauce, giving them a sweet, spicy flavour.
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Lastly, the Seafood Mandu with Tteokbokki Cheese Sauce. For those who are unfamiliar, mandu is the korean version of a gyoza. It’s basically a dumpling.
The ones here come served with cheese sauce and topped with tteokbokki. It’s a lot of textures, so take your time to chew.
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Prices at Two Hana are rather affordable, with nothing beyond $24. And the best part is that the prices are already inclusive of GST and there’s no service charge because everything is self-service.
Two Hana also has plenty of lunchtime and afternoon tea promotions available. Do check their Facebook page for any ongoing promotions.
You can view their full menu here.
For our Muslim friends, don’t worry. Two Hana is in the midst of finalising their Halal certification, so hang tight!
In the meantime, I’m going to plan how to move to the East side because I’m getting district envy.
Two Hana
Address: 2 Tampines Central 5, #01-21 Century Square, Singapore 529509
Opening Hours: Daily: 8am – 10pm
Contact no.: 6260 4321
Website
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A&W And Shake Shack Are Set To Open At Jewel Changi Airport In 2019
Once again, the East side beats the West, with 2 major fast food chains opening next year in Jewel Changi Airport.
New Fast Food Chains In The East
A&W Singapore
First on the list, is A&W Singapore. Since their announcement of their impending return to Singapore, they’ve remained very quiet with little to no details given.
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All we knew was that the A&W Singapore outlet will be its flagship outlet and it will be halal-certified, so that’s great news for our Muslim friends.
But now, it has been announced that they will open in Jewel Changi Airport, when it’s completed in 2019!
A&W used to have 5 outlets in Singapore before closing them all in 2003, much to the dismay of my parents.
Since the closure of all Singapore outlets, the only way Singaporeans could get their A&W fix was in Malaysia, where there are over 36 A&W outlets still serving their classic frothy root beer, curly fries, and the Beef Coney hot dog.
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I’ve never eaten at A&W before though I do love their root beers, so I’m excited to see why my parents loved them so much.
Shake Shack Singapore
For the millennials and visiting New Yorkers, one of the most famous fast food chains in America, will be opening its first outlet in Singapore.
It’s Shake Shack!
The West Coast in the States has In-N-Out, while the East Coast held their own with Shake Shack.
Shake Shack first opened in New York serving up burgers and hand-spun frozen custard.
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They’re well known for their simple yet delicious burgers, such as the classic Shackburger® – a single or double cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato, topped with their signature Shack Sauce™.
Here’s hoping that their Cheese Fries won’t devolve into the sad state of McDonald’s Cheese Fries.
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Shake Shack has many outlets across the United States, and each outlet is said to have their very own exclusive menu items, and some Shake Shack outlets even have a breakfast menu!
Which makes me wonder if the Singapore outlet will be getting any exclusive menu items. Will we be getting a Singapore-inspired burger? Or maybe Rendang Fries?
Either way I’m excited to try Shake Shack.
Opening In 2019
These 2 fast food giants are set to open once the construction of Jewel Changi Airport is completed.
Jewel Changi Airport will be linked with Changi Airport Terminal 1, with Terminals 2 and 3 accessible via air-conditioned pedestrian linkways fitted with travelators.
The new Jewel Changi Airport will have 7 storeys and over 280 shops, with a good 30% of the shops being F&B outlets.
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P.S Cafe Launches Jypsy – New Japanese Dining Concept Featuring Sushi, Sashimi, And Unagi Fried Rice
P.S Cafe has long been a prime brunch spot for Singaporeans.
With various dining concepts, each housed in a beautifully decorated interior, there’s something for everybody when it comes to dining at P.S Cafe.
Recently, P.S Cafe launched a new concept, Jypsy.
Japanese Cuisine By P.S Cafe
Located at 38A Martin Road, this new concept by P.S Cafe is a casual and vibrant restaurant that’s stunning yet not intimidating.
Because sometimes if a place is too atas, I’m not stepping in.
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Now unlike the other P.S Cafes, this one serves contemporary Japanese cuisine.
On their rather extensive menu, you’ll find grilled skewers, fresh sashimi, sushi rolls, cold and hot plates, as well as rice and noodle bowls.
For mains, try the Unagi Fried Rice, which comes with grilled unagi, tofu, pickles, omelette, and slaw.
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Don’t miss out on the Tonkatsu Curry Rice, which has breaded Iberico pork cutlet, Japanese curry, a pile of shredded cabbage, and grilled shishito peppers.
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Some of the items on the menu can also be tweaked for vegetarians, like the Smokey Nasu sushi roll – robata Japanese eggplant, roasted peppers, tofu, miso aioli, and pickled radish.
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If you’re looking for sides, be sure to get the Nest of Fries, crispy shredded potato is drizzled with white truffle oil, wasabi mayo, and teriyaki balsamic sauce to become what’s possibly the most fragrant “nest” we’ve ever smelled.
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If that doesn’t look appetising to you, I don’t know what does.
Jypsy’s menu is extensive, with many sharing plates available if you’re in a large group.
Check out their full menu here.
Jypsy is casual yet elegantly refined and the food is great! So if you’re planning a dinner date, this is it.
Jypsy
Address: 38A Martin Road, #01-02, Singapore 239072
Opening Hours: Tue – Sun: 11.30am – 11pm, Mon: Closed
Contact no.: 6708 9288
Website
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Seoul Garden’s New Takeaway Kiosk Offers Korean-Inspired Sandwiches For Under $9
Thanks to the K-wave that swept the nation back in the early 2000s, Singapore is now home to many Korean food establishments, with many more continuing to pop up.
Korean food is also one of the more popular cuisines among Singaporeans, with the food portions being easily shareable and comforting. I mean, have you ever had Korean Army Stew? That’ll warm you right up on a rainy day.
Now, the Seoul Garden Group has come up with a new concept in the form of Seoul In A Sandwich.
The Taste Of Seoul In A Sandwich
This kiosk in the basement of Century Square might be small (okay maybe not that small), but the sandwiches sure come in big flavours.
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As its name suggests, it serves up sandwiches with a Korean twist. Expect western sandwiches with Korean flavours.
Like this Bulgogi Cheesesteak ($8.50). It’s basically a Philly Cheesesteak sandwich, but it uses grilled Bulgogi beef instead.
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The result is a sweeter flavour than the usual savouriness you’d get from a Philly Cheesesteak, that’s further accentuated by the sautéed onions and peppers.
The Seoul Street Toast ($6.50) is a neat stack of onion and cabbage omelette, chicken ham, and sliced cheese on white bread.
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If you’re looking for something more comforting, how about going for the Kimchi Grilled Cheese ($5.50)? Cheddar and Mozzarella and Kimchi bits are sandwiched between 2 slices of white bread and grilled to cheese heaven.
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But the most ambitious crossover sandwich has got to be the Army Stew-ich ($8.50). Just look at this monster of a sandwich.
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This sandwich has stewed chicken hotdogs, chicken luncheon meat, tteokbokki, and daikon slaw slapped between ciabatta toasts. This already sounds filling to me.
On a side note, I’m bothered that they didn’t call this the “Bread-ae Jjigae”.
Seoul Sandwich has a few other sandwiches on their menu, including 2 sweet ones – the Matcha White Chocolate ($3.50) and the Citron Cream Cheese and Asian Pear ($4.50).
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For first-timers, you can always approach any of the staff and they’ll give you recommendations on what to try.
As someone who loves their bread, and by extension, sandwiches, this makes me very happy.
Seoul in a Sandwich
Address: 2 Tampines Central 5, Century Square #B1-23, Singapore 529509
Opening Hours: Daily: 10am – 10pm
Contact no.: 6260 4339
Website
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