Paper-thin, flaky and fragile chocolate crust lies above the brownie.

The brownie is soft, tender and moist inside. It is very rich in dark chocolate. Dark chocolate can be bitter at times but this is not. It exudes a sense of sweet “darkness” taste. There is an overload of sweet melted chocolate inside. At the bottom, there is also a slightly thicker crust than the top one. Be warned though, it can be abit too sweet for some people. If I had some vanilla ice cream to go with this, it would be a perfect dessert.

Price: $4/brownie
Affordability: 70%
Quality: 80%
Location: Tampines Avenue 1, The Tropica
(inside the condo, there is a pool, walk towards the tennis/gym area and you will find the stall)

Alternatively, they take orders on Instagram. (@kin_kán)

Worth it? Yes, definitely try it if you love chocolate. A good brownie at a decent price.

The soft and chewy meatball is moist and tender. It carries a pinch of salt which heightens the accompanying sweet, aromatic lingonberry jam🍒 (tastes like cranberry sauce). The creamy brown sauce is slightly underwhelming compared to its cherry-flavoured counterpart but distinguishes itself with the taste of pepper. The mashed potato is thick but light. Together with some fresh broccoli🥦, the strong flavours are balanced. Overall, a good family dish to share!

The chicken wings are deep fried. Inside is tender, fresh and moist. The chicken wings are well-cooked and the thigh meat is smooth and tender. If you love chicken, you should try this! Recently, their food quality has also improved due to capacity limits, resulting in shorter queues.

The Springs Rolls are surprisingly good. Crispy, deep-fried Spring Rolls with soft, tender fresh carrot 🥕 and cabbage 🥬 strips inside. Good for its price! This is for people who want to feel full without overspending (coughs* totally not me 🙅‍♂️).

Schnitzel is essentially a type of chicken cutlet; A thin slice of meat with German origin, similar to tonkatsu from Japan or escalope in France.

As I sink my teeth into the Schnitzel, the the breaded skin takes me aback my its crispiness. Inside is plant-based 🌱 meat that tastes identical to white chicken breast. Firm and chewy. Gym Lovers 💪might love this! It was a shame that it was overcooked which made it dry instead of tender and juicy. Luckily, the Nacho Cheese 🧀 came to the rescue. The Nacho cheese is fresh and creamy. A rich thick consistency took hold of this sweet-salty sauce. It evoked the tangy, pungent taste of mustard. Paired with the crispy and crunchy US fries, it is a sinful yet ironically, environmentally-friendly combination. Taking into account that IKEA used plant-based 🌱 meat, I think IKEA did a pretty good job. 👏

The salmon melts under the knife. Soft, smooth and tender! As I tried it for the first time, the salmon was unexpectedly firm and chewy. The gorgeous light-pink meat revealed its subtle glamour. The sauce was an excellent accompaniment. It carried honey-like 🍯 properties. Infused with the zest of lemon 🍋, the sauce is a light and refreshing complement to the rich delectable salmon. I thought the side characters would pale in comparison but I was dead wrong. The broccoli 🥦 was fresh and crunchy. It hightlights the richness of the salmon and tones down the zesty lemon 🍋 sauce. Then, we have the second main lead (like 2 guys 🧍🧍‍♂️competing for 1 girl🧍‍♀️), the potato cake is fighting for the spotlight. It is a mixture of broccoli bits 🥦, mashed potato and crunchy potato chunks within. The potato cake alternated between the 2 dimensions: soft and crunchy. Pan-frying gave it a slightly charred taste that was irresistible. It is a close fight but as always, the main lead (salmon) never loses. 🤷‍♂️

HIDDEN GEM that specialises in soup. (~S$4.00)

Stall Name: 湯师傅瓦缸养生滋补炖汤

This is absolutely perfect for elderly and babies. Light on the stomach and soft, chewable pork meat. This is exactly what I need after a hangover to cleanse my mind and stomach. Their soup is boiled for hours and placed in an enormous Chinese pot. The lean meat is tender, moist and succulent. Even the bones of the meat melt when you chew! A healthy and organic herbal tonic soup! Extremely underrated and shadowed by the more popular stalls in the Bedok Hawker Centre. This is a great alternative to porridge when you are sick.

HIDDEN GEM that specialises in soup. (~S$4.00)

Stall Name: 湯师傅瓦缸养生滋补炖汤

This is absolutely perfect for elderly and babies. Light on the stomach and soft, chewable pork meat. This is exactly what I need after a hangover to cleanse my mind and stomach. Their soup is boiled for hours and placed in an enormous Chinese pot. The lean meat is tender, moist and succulent. Even the bones of the meat melt when you chew! A healthy and organic herbal tonic soup! Extremely underrated and shadowed by the more popular stalls in the Bedok Hawker Centre. This is a great alternative to porridge when you are sick.

With a generous portion, the store often has long queues during the weekends. At times, they delivered and at other times, they fell short of the stick. As with most hawker stores, the quality tends to be inconsistent. I realised that it is often not worth queuing for whenever there’s a long queue as they tend to underperform. I recommend buying their noodles during the off-peak hours to be able to truly enjoy this budget meal. (S$4.00) But for the sake of reviewing, let’s review this at its best performance. The curry has the infused aroma of coconut milk and is only mildly spicy. The thickness of the broth is less savoury than I would prefer but a decent attempt, nonetheless. The store is generous in its portion: tender chicken breast, potatoes, tau pok (dried beancurd) and bean sprouts. The curry did not pack a strong flavourful punch but it was reasonable for its price and portion.

A decent satay bee hoon but may be inconsistent at times. The sauce is not very concentrated and has a strong peanut taste. I like how I can change the cockles to chicken breast for free.

Definitely not the best but it is a convenient go-to for cravings.

Best to try it during off-peak hours.

A perfect snack for any time of the day, we have hands-down one of the best Chwee Kueh available in Singapore. (3 pieces for S$1.50)

The first taste of the soft and supple rice cake brings forth the mild and subtle fragrance of rice. Only through tireless experimentation can such texture be created; A fine balance of rice flour and water mixture ratios. Tender and simple, it lays the foundation to balance the strong flavours of the Chye Poh. Chye Poh is an aromatic mixture of preserved radish, garlic and shallot. Sweet, salty and addictive, the umami surge is toned down by the rice cake. Finish it off with sambal chilli and dried shrimps, an undoubtedly splendid recipe! Consistency and uncompromising standards through the years, the Bedok Chwee Kueh has proven itself to be well-deserving of its reputation.

HIDDEN GEM: Surprisingly better than the popular oyster omelette at Bedok 85 Fengshan Market (S$3.00)

The egg is fluffy but tender and moist inside. The high proportion of egg to flour made it feel less starchy and more rich in terms of the yolk. The oyster is the taste of seafood. The moist oyster creates a mini explosion of juices, an excellent complement to the egg. The sweet and sour chilli shared similarities with thai sweet chilli but with a chinese fusion twist to it. An outstanding dish for its price!

Best to try these dishes at off-peak hours for the best taste.