Was so excited to order this and try it when it finally came with the wonderful plating. Unfortunately, the chicken wasn’t fully cooked on the first serve, with the insides slightly pink and cold despite the exterior seemingly warm. While unsure of the reason why this happened, after flagging out and getting a new side of chicken, I guess my appetite was inevitably ruined even with the rectification. That being said, the rice was light and delicate and it was really a Lemak dish defined by coconut. The sambal on the side was rich and sweet as well.
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My go to spot when I’m craving Mee Siam, though my fond memories of it from a few years ago seem more delicious than it was when I had it recently again. This bus bowl with a generous amount of tau pok and tangy, spicy, gravy was still delightful, but it didn’t have the kick it had like a few years back. The prawns could have fared better fresh, and the flavour isn’t as rich anymore.
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My first time trying George’s laksa, and I understand why they’re distinct from the other competitors with the same name. The broth here was much lighter, less milky, and also less spicy, catering to the people who want a nice balance to their laksa. It is also not as thick nor lemak as elsewhere, but their broth with a thinner consistency was still rich. I did think that they could afford to give more noodles and cockles for paying $5!
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This 200g AUS Wagyu ribeye was simply magnificent. The marbling of the fat felt greater than the indicated score of 4-5, with every bite so melt-in-your mouth tender and juicy. The steak was glistening so much I thought I was in heaven. Impeccable flavour and a perfectly executed medium rare steak, I was honestly so surprised at the quality I was having at Black Pearl. Not pictured is also the white wine mussels that were so delightful! Garlicky broth that paired wonderfully with the table bread that was served. Can’t wait to be back again.
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Hong Heng carrot cake stall doesn’t seem to have snakey queues but their popularity shines through their organised queue pager system and the decent amount of wait you need to have the patience for to finally savour their carrot cake. Their carrot cake is not too greasy, yet fried till crispy while remaining tender. It packs a flavour punch that’s umami with those radish bits. Get the yuan yang just to make the wait more worth it so that you can savour the best of both worlds. I’m not too big a fan of black carrot cake but I make it a point to order it here because it isn’t too overwhelmingly sweet. And if you love spice, remember to add more chilli for that greater kick!!
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This was so worth it! A generous portion of tofu on top of seafood - clams, prawns and mussels in an appetising broth, which was sweet, tangy, and just spicy enough. Top it off with a bubbling egg and you’ll be so satisfied with the warmth and flavour this bowl of soup offers. Really worth it for the price and would come back here just to satiate my soupy subdubu cravings.
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A simple plate of beef bulgogi that was juicy and sweet. Nothing mind blowing but a sizable portion!
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Fluffy steam egg served piping hot. It was lightly scrambled on the inside as well, giving that flowy inner texture. Not much to the flavour other than a very light savoury taste. Nonetheless, if egg is your staple for every meal this is wonderful to have with rice.
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Was craving braised duck kway chap so bad so I went early to Golden Mile Food Centre for Ah Xiao’s braised duck. It did not disappoint, but it must have been bad luck because the queue, seemingly not long, had people before us ordering for a whole village!!! Though that might also be a testament to how loyal their customers are and how good their food might be. Their kway itself was nothing special, but the duck was soft and tender, braised in a dark sauce that was just lightly herbaceous. With the amount of ingredients, I thought the price was pretty worth it!
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Peak hour on a weekend especially in the weekend does not guarantee you’ll try their famous beef bowls. So I went for their pork cheek bowl which was so amazingly melt in your mouth tender. 5 stars for the texture, but I thought overall the flavour was a bit bland despite the slight smokiness. Still, a pretty nice meal to have with the atmosphere at Bedok marketplace.
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I’ve been wanting to try this for so long and finally!!! Noodles spelt with the most complicated Chinese character. Didn’t disappoint, loved the the chewy texture of the noodle, and the flavours in this were just delightful. I thought it would be too oily, but the sauce and the spice was delicious, and the flavour and texture of the pork was just right. Personally, the noodles were too big and wide for my mouth which made it a hassle to it but it really made it an experience to eat. I would come back to try all their other handmade noodles because I really loved the bouncy texture! Also really affordable :)
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Not sure if they still have this on the menu but the Curry Sando was pretty decent. I liked the soft fluffy texture of the Hokkaido milk bun that’s toasted just right. There was a nice curry spread, though it seemed slightly sweet and tangy also. Topped up for tater tots and it was worth it. Pretty decent coffee here too! Going there on a weekend would definitely mean some crowd and noise.
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