Sync Korean Tapas Bar is the first of its kind in Singapore. Cozily located within the Serangoon Garden estate, this brand new Korean tapas bar is out to impress. Offering many small dishes of Korean-inspired favourites including toppoki, mandu and dak kang jung (sweet & spicy fried chicken) and more substantial dishes like dak garbi (a version of paella), Sync Korean Tapas Bar is perfect for group gatherings over great tapas and signature soju cocktails. Don't leave without first ordering their unique misugaru lava cake (made from traditional Korean multi-grain powder)!
Newly opened British-inspired cafe Hyde & Co. has brought the English obsession with crumpets to Singapore. You don't find many places serving up these classic tea time treats, but at Hyde, expect a sizeable range of griddle cake topping options - eggs/ potatoes/ mushrooms, bacon/ ham/ smoked salmon, homemade spreads/ fruits. When in doubt, go for the Lady Hyde, their take on the classic Croque Madame, with house special hebi hiam for a more local flavour. For the sweet tooth, try their Gula Gula; gula melaka-oozing crumpets sprinkled with coconut. Don't forget to order that pot of tea! ;)
Known for its cheap and good Thai food (as they boast on their signboard), Jai Thai has become a favourite for many. Indecisive ones will be glad that they have a mixed platter of appetisers, comprising fishcakes, prawncakes, deep fried Thai spring rolls and deep fried beancurd. The Green Curry Chicken is aromatic and pleasantly lighter, so you can pair it with rice without feeling sick. Order the Steamed Tofu with Chicken Basil; the combination goes surprisingly well. If you're heading there for lunch, consider getting their set lunches that come with a main course, drink and dessert.
Gigantic bowl of green tea bingsu!😋 added the rice cake damn chewy and quite fragrant. Shiok but we came here on a rainy day..
Claiming the title of Singapore's Ramen Champion two years in a row, it's probably no surprise that Ikkousha made the list. When in doubt, order the Special Tonkotsu ($16) which comes with chashu, flavoured egg, seaweed, fungus and spring onion in favourful pork broth. As Tastemaker Poh Peng remarks, 'the broth was excellent and this two main aspects were good enough for me to give them the thumbs up! The charshu was pretty satisfying with varying taste with each slice'. To suit a more Singaporean tastebud, they also serve a spicy tonkotsu variation ($13.50).
North Bridge Road is now greeted by the presence of multiple new ice cream parlours, one being the very new Twenty Grammes. Besides homemade ice cream, waffles and coffee, they also offer a selection of tarts and cakes to satisfy your dessert cravings. Try their banoffee pie and hazelnut dacquiose recommended by Tastemaker Jennifer Yeo, and their yummy honey scotch ice cream. We ought to count our lucky stars that in hot, humid Singapore, we sure don't have a lack of cool-me-down ice cream parlours!
Start the countdown to Christmas by indulging in Rabbit Owl Depot's signature Snowflake Waffles. This newly opened, industrial-themed cafe at North Bridge Road is an ice cream parlour dedicated to serving quality ice cream made only with the freshest ingredients. Their Snowflake Waffles ($9.50 with a scoop of ice cream) are crisp, fluffy and prettily dusted with icing sugar. Their earl grey and pistachio ice creams come as recommended pairings with those great waffles by our Burpple users. This place should definitely feature on your waffle-hopping list!
Determined to bring the bagel craze to Singapore, the fine gentlemen behind this new bagel establishment pride themselves in their freshly baked bagels handrolled with love. Cafes dedicated to serving these incredibly underrated breads are rare, but you can rest assured that Two Men Bagel House does it right. If you subscribe to the 'simple is best' philosophy, you can opt for a plain/ classic salmon dill cream cheese bagel. But since you're in a bagel house, after all, you can afford to be a little more adventurous. Go for the incredibly vibrant LOX - cured salmon, cream cheese, red onions, dill and capers, atop perfectly crisp yet chewy bagel halves. Want it more brunch-style? Have bagels with bacon and poached eggs too!
You'll never be bored at this newly opened, super quirky space. Extremely well decorated by owners Don and Selena, the walls are lined up with lots of interesting vintage art and pieces. Chill out with a good cup of coffee and desserts like yogurt cheese pudding and nonya coconut kueh.
Hailed by many as the best cookies in England, Ben's Cookies has finally hit Singapore's shores. These large but seemingly unassuming cookies will blow you away with their thick, chunky, gooey, chewy goodness. Located in the basement of Wisma Atria practically back-to-back with Famous Amos, Ben's cookies are surely giving them a run for their money. At $2.95 a pop, it's a small price to pay for a giant cookie. If you love small, super-crunchy cookies though, these might not float your boat! Just try them and see what you think :)
Former Campus Superstar participant Renfred Ng is the man behind this cool new ice cream parlour situated in Tanglin Halt. Specialising in homemade ice cream that boast signature flavours like the beautifully creamy Sicilian Pistachio, The Milky Way is off to a good start. Order some half and half waffles to go with your ice cream, and complete your experience with a cuppa brewed by Renfred himself. He may be young; but he sure is talented!
If you thought Tiong Bahru had enough cafes, you thought wrong. With the opening of Whisk and their signature lemon meringue tart, you'd be glad that this cafe has joined the party. As Burpple Tastemaker Chua Xing Wei remarks, "Lemon curd was tangy enough but still maintained a bit of egginess for a bit of sweetness. Fluffy torched meringue was not cloying sweet and added a subtle sweetness to the tart." Located right opposite Tiong Bahru Market, you'd want to add this place to your cafe-hopping list of the area. Make sure you try their macarons, lemon tarts, and cheesecakes!
