Newly opened Niu Dian ηεΊ at Holland Village is their second outlet in Singapore. With Show Luo as their brand ambassador, I would see many swarming to try out this store.
Their menu is simple - different cuts of beef with noodles, with either soup or dry options. They do have a premium version as well which has the meats in a braised option.
I went for the simplest option to taste the broth at its origin. Having recently been to Taiwan, I had pretty high expectations as the ones in Taiwan were pretty unbeatable.
Noodle texture wise, you could choose between soft, medium & hard. Went for the medium and it was q and chewy, perfect with the thick broth.
This viral sweet treat has been popping up on my feed so often that I knew I had to get my hands on it.
The French American Bakery is located just a short walk away from my office & is my usual spot I go to for my mid day sweet snack of pastries, brownies or just to have a look at the gorgeous variety.
Their latest Toasted Marshmallow Hot Chocolate ($8) has been the talk of the town for quite some time. Rich, thick, hot chocolate (that isn't too sweet) is topped with swirls of melted marshmallow & torched upon order. What you get is an aesthetic, crispy drink that's not only nice to look at, but tastes great too!
Indulge in a cup by yourself, or share it with someone, this is definitely something to try when you're in the Bugis area!
Possibly a new fav of mine from the menu β Le Bon Funk's leek ravioli is insanely clean tasting, yet addictive enough for me to want to go back for another bite / plate. Served with a carrot butter sauce and topped with pea tendrils, the perfectly thin ravioli skin holds a generous portion of sweet leeks in it which instantly melts when you take a bite. You won't realise till you're done with the plate that you need another and another.
Pro-tip: don't share this - it's okay to be selfish
A signature at the first location at Club Street, Le Bon Funk (Holland Village) is also serving up their popular Cedar Jelly and Foie Gras Toast. For the uninitiated, this decadent piece consists of a toasted fluffy brioche, topped with sweet cedar jelly and shaved frozen foie gras, which falls down like snow & melts in your mouth like it too. This dish is a perfect starter, or do what we did, have it as a in between before desserts β it also sits as a perfect segway into the sweets on the menu.
By the team that manages RAPPU, Feather Blade & Mezcla, Proper Concepts are running a booth at Artbox 2023! Located along Burpple Street, grab their easy to eat Onigiri as a solo, or as a trio!
Each set comes with all 3 flavours on the menu with the Wagyu option shining through! You can taste the fatty juices of the Wagyu bits & the slight burnt wokhei on the rice.
If you're on Burpple beyond, you can also get 1 on 1 for their meatballs!
If you're a westie, this store would have definitely popped up on your radar, or have been somewhere you already frequent!
Located within an industrial estate (although near some HDB blocks), Ah Hua Teochew Noodles serves up a zhng-ed up version of your usual fishball noodles.
Their version comes with prawn balls (with tobiko too) which adds another flavour option to the meal! You'd know everything is handmade based on the odd sizes that each ball comes in, which is a major plus for me given many fishball noodles stores these days serve machine made ones.
Their noodles are also well-cooked and has a great balance of chilli with that added savoury note with bak chor (minced pork) added on top!
Get your taste buds ready for a mouth-watering brunch experience. Finally visited Supernova, located along Tanjong Katong. Order their Fried Chicken French Toast that comes with maple syrup, a huge slab of crispy, juicy fried chicken and a slab of herb butter to enhance the savoury notes of the dish.
At this price point, I would say that it's extremely worth it based on the portion size & how well executed the dish was. Fluffy toast paired with perfectly deep fried chicken (and not oily as well, mind you), with that maple syrup drizzle that cuts through the savouriness. Mmmm, it is perfect ππΌ
Having heard how great this store is from my friends & having a hubs who is a huge fan of BCM, we knew we had to make this trip down to try out No. 25 Minced Meat Noodle.
We visited the store on a Sat late morning (11am) & was greeted with a short queue, which is perfect having heard how long queues can get at lunch hour.
I ordered the simplest option of Minced Meat Noodle Dry & the owner asked if I could take spice & chilli padi to which I replied, sure & she said she'd make their special for me! I felt like I was in for a treat & boy, was it real special!
Their concoction of sauces is amped up with bits of chilli padi in it, giving you that spicy kick without the usual sambal sweetness, packing a whole lot of punch to every spoonful! Definitely something unique & a must try if you like your noodles fry & with chilli!
Located within Food Junction on Level 4, Wang Ha Ha Prawn Noodle used to be at Beo Crescent Food Centre & have relocated over to NEX.
With the indoor air-conditioned setting, they are able to charge a slight premium, but that doesn't mean that it lacks quality as well!
The prawn broth is thick and orange-y due to the number of prawns & head shells that has been cooked to give that next level umami flavours in every spoonful. The huge tiger prawns are extremely fresh & succulent & are cooked in the prawn broth before serving, ensuring that there's no waste in flavour.
Pair with your favourite option of noodles, this satisfying bowl albeit expensive is worth every penny with its amazing broth!
Unique on their menu & only available at dine-in is OFC's Butterburger.
What you get is 2 cold thick slabs of butter sandwich between their homemade potato buns, their perfectly crisp beef patties & with the usuals of onions & pickles.
You might think that it sounds really heavy & probably a little too indulgent but when you take that first bite, the butter melts away into the soft fluffy buns & surprisingly finishes really clean. You'd barely notice that the butter was there in the first place.
It's no wonder that this is something to try when my friend brought me to visit. It is indeed a head turner.
If you're looking for a dope cheeseburger, look no further than One Fattened Calf (OFC). Located in a small store at Galaxis building at One-North. Their simple menu of 5 burgers makes it easy for you to decide which to have.
The best seller on the menu is this buddy right here - fluffy potato buns that holds together perfectly seared with charred edges beef patties, cheddar cheese, onions, pickles & their special sauce. Although simple, it packs a whole punch with that great patty that gives you that crunch with every bite thanks to those charred bits.
The pickles, onions & cheese helps to create a few flavour layers & add on another texture to the burger.
Top up your meal at $4.90 for fries & their slushie (which you'd defo need to help cut through that burger) & you're good to get into a food coma.
This Christmas Special was definitely a unique one! You'd naturally associate the green to either melon or green apple flavour which was perfect for Christmas with that fruity touch!
Made with vodka, midori, elderflower liqueur, lime, green apple & egg white, this little elf was a great start to the meal ahead of us!
The sourness from the green apple came through the first sip with a subtle scent of the sugared thyme that came with the drink. As you go through the drink, you can taste the light hints of floral notes while the spirit takes a backseat. But don't assume that it isn't there as it still hits you after you're done with the glass.
Definitely a tasty one to accompany the great meal we had!
