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The waffle is agreeably crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, with a huge slab of chicken sandwiched in the middle. A steal at $9.50, so affordably priced.
I think students nearby will rejoice. Any friends from SMU, SOTA, Kaplan, Lasalle, NAFA etc here? Must tag them haha! #waffleporn
$15.90 for quite a filling meal - fries were awesome, but the burger patty was over toasted. Over all a 3/5.
Generous portions of extremely fresh fish for only $16. The ikura literally burst with flavour when I bit into it!
New intimate small plates resty in lil india that offers a unique creative american menu and honest food made with love. Def my fave kind of food. Highlights: firecracker pork pasta with habanero sauce & sour cream, clams in fig broth, grilled octopus on squid ink & salted egg sauce. Portions are really morsels-ish and food comes out slowly but oh so delish!
Super friendly owners who are jovial and warm. Totally brings up the atmosphere, making you feel so comfortable and at home. Serving Papa Palheta's Terra Firma which leaves a slightly brighter after taste (for my piccolo latte) compared to the usual throwback I've had. But when balanced (in the case of latte) it tastes pretty similar to throwback 😅😅 (lousy tongue I've) btw ITS A MUST TO ORDER THE ICED CHOCOLATE ITS REALLY THE BOMBZ OKKK and the Bananoffe cake 👍👍 Pastries are supplied by BAO (what's new?) haha if it's not in the east, I'll probably frequent them pretty often.
First, let's talk about the pork. Without a doubt, it lived up to its name with that ultra crisp skin. The meat itself was pure juiciness too. Pleased as I was with the meat, my satisfaction multiplied when I dabbed the home-made sweet brown "gula melaka" mustard onto it. We're talking match-made-in-heaven level of deliciousness.
Moving on to the squid. Guess what those succulent babies were stuffed with? "Pulot hitam"! Cooked till it resembled risotto, the black glutinous rice added a nice, soft chewiness as I gobbled up each ring of the fresh squid. However, I believe it could've benefitted with a tad more salt.
Special mention must be given to the stunning presentation of these two items. The chef did an impressive job with the plating, didn't he?
At Ottoman Kebab, you're in the good hands of head chef Ali Kose - a Turkish native and the former sous chef at Gordon Ramsay's Michelin-starred restaurant, Maze. A telling sign of a good Turkish restaurant is the Homous, which Ottoman has nailed. Gratifyingly creamy with a balance of tahini, lime juice and garlic, mop it all up with the pillowy homemade Pide Flat Bread. Go for the Iskender Mutton Kebab: minced mutton patties grilled and slathered with a rich sauce of sundried tomatoes, celery, carrots, shallots and dried mint. Don't leave without trying the wildly popular Kunefe - a sweet and buttery pastry filled with goat's cheese, drizzled with sugar syrup, and topped with crushed pistachios.
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Arterial is one place to head to for good coffee, soups, pastas, and open-top sandwiches. Their sandwiches include pleasures like flaked salmon, ham & cheese, and mushroom. A fried egg and feta cheese can be added for an additional $2, which comes highly recommended by Tastemaker Xing Wei, who says "It was a mess to eat, but seriously this is why it just tastes so good!" As they continue to update their menu and pour great coffee made from Liberty Coffee blends, this new cafe along Temple Street is set to make waves in the Chinatown cafe scene.
The Klatch is located on the second story of a shophouse along Princep Street. It may be a little tricky to find, but once found, you're in for a good cuppa made with beans from Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee, and a time of quiet in a laid back environment. Great for reading, work (they have free wifi!), and times of quiet reflection.
Newly opened Sarah's The Pancake Cafe distinguishes itself from others by being Muslim-run. Serving sweet and savoury pancakes along with other mains like spaghetti, this is a great spot for brunch. Tastemaker Xing Wei says, "try the Ala Dol; their specialty which is a fusion of both Chendol and Pancake, which is pretty out-of-the-box and innovative. Another great dining option that can be considered if you are in the Simpang Bedok area"!
Eggs: perfectly runny; brioche was okay but could've been more flavorful; beef bacon was good, but the portion could've been bigger for the amount I paid; spinach could also have been better flavoured; rosemary potatoes were disappointing. Overall I give this a 6/10.
