who spilled the jam?! The french toast was really different from the typical ones! The only downside is that I don’t think the bread was fried in eggs? At least that’s what I expect french toast to be. Otherwise, the jam was really good and they were generous when it came to the toppings. Be warned that the place can get really warm and humid!

Sweet Sunday Morning Saw the photos posted by others in Burpple. Told myself “must try”. When the food came, I was still surprised. Very very generous toppings. And the spilt jam... genius. Taste was good too.

Chicken Schnitzel ($18) and Seafood Macaroni & Cheese ($20) I think I have found my favourite place for Mac & Cheese! You know how there’s a delicate balance between a Mac & Cheese that is awesome and one that gets overwhelmingly cloying after every bite? The one here belongs in the former category. I would gladly slurp up the entire bowl by myself ◡̈ The Chicken Schnitzel here was pretty good as well. I like that it wasn’t too dry and that the portion it came in was huge! Would definitely come back again, probably on the weekends, to try the brunch menu here

Truffle mac & cheese [$19] My 2nd time having this with neither regrets or nor disappointment, a distinct lingering truffle flavour and aroma in each and every mouthful! The truffle aroma seemed to be more intense this time, which is definitely not for the faint hearted but as a truffle lover, I am sold for it! 💖 Despite the missing top layer of baked cheese crust, the macaroni bathed in the thick, creamy and cheesy pool of sauce was sufficient to get me hooked on, otherwise the aftermath might be one this is overwhelming and unpleasant. Though the price might seem steep (as compared to the other mains offered here), the portion served was justifiable and worth the bill. A copious amount of sliced mushrooms, seared scallops, garnished with fried shallots and a dollop of caviar, it was a perfect combination that I couldn’t help singing praises for. Especially adore the seared scallops that were fresh and plump, with a slight chewy mouthfeel. The addition of the fried shallots also provided a pleasant crisp factor while adding fragrance to the dish. Mushrooms are no doubt an essential (for me) in a mac&cheese, with its chewy mouthfeel and earthy note blending in harmoniously to the cheesy elements. On a side note, it’s really a great pity that @vxx.co would be ceasing operations on 7 nov and not serving mains anymore in their new location! 😭😭😭 Would certainly miss the food, ambience and service here ! . . . #burpple #smitteneats #smittenchoice

Smoked duck carbonara [$15] Last chance to check out this place before they ceased operations on 7 nov 😭😭 One of my favourite cafes till date, having been here at least thrice. Unfortunately mains are only served till 5 nov, with the remaining 2 days retailing furnitures and brewing some cuppa ☕️. The smoked duck carbonara comprised of spaghetti tossed in a creamy sauce, along with copious chunks of smoked duck chopped into cubes , sliced mushrooms, topped with a raw yolk and sprinkled with garnishes of Parmesan flakes. Despite being a cream based pasta, the carbonara here was surprisingly not too overwhelming, with a substantial thick, creamy sauce that I felt would be manageable by one pax for consumption. The spaghetti was done to a slight al dente consistency, providing a pleasant firmness to the bite. The tender smoked duck slices were chopped into tiny little cubes which provided easier consumption. Along with chewy sliced mushrooms that added a subtle earthy note, the pasta was decent yet enjoyable with a good balance of noodles:ingredients as well as a suitable intensity of creaminess. . . . #burpple #smitteneats #smittenchoice

Seafood lemon butter pasta ($14 nett) ⭐️ 4.5/5 ⭐️ 🍴Had to go down to #vxxco once I found out that they were closing. Only been once before but I love the affordable food (nett prices) & chill vibes of the cafe. The pasta was delicious and came with generous ingredients of 3 prawns, multiple squids & mushrooms 🦐🦑. Really liked the sauce that’s unique and had just the right amount of sourness & kick of spice without being overly creamy or rich. We ended up licking up any remains of the sauce cause it was that good 😂 📍@vxx.co, 20 Foch Road, S209261

salmon mentaiko & pork belly grain bowls food and drinks were extraordinarily mediocre, but the long service time added to the overall frustrating experience. they're closing at the end of june due to manpower issues, which is apparent in their long wait time (30min for each item). in conclusion, not a store i would recommend.

Kara cafe Good food at Kara cafe

struggled to exercise self control with these The 𝐎𝐊𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐘𝐀𝐊𝐈 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐅𝐅𝐋𝐄 𝐓𝐎𝐓𝐒 ($𝟏𝟐) came in a hUge portion, were vvv crispy & drizzled with the most amazing truffle mayo😮‍💨👌🏼🤍

Pack of 6 Cold Brew [~$27] Sad to hear that their physical store at One Raffles Place has ceased operations. But their online store remains open for orders.

Amino Açai Bowl A pretty average açai bowl, unfortunately didn’t find it value-for-money.

@parallelsg Amino Acai Bowl + Cashew Butter 🏝 In case you don't already know, I love acai bowl! It's indeed a healthy dessert 🤭 This bowl is pretty average, and contains everything I would want for my acai bowl - blueberries, strawberries, kiwi etc. It was a good thing that we added the cashew butter cause it makes the whole bowl tasted so much better 😂 Would say #myheartapprove but not my fav acai place oops. - 🤑: SGD 12.90 (+$1 for cashew butter) - 👅: 3/5

Babyccino 🥛Babyccino ($4++) The cheapest drink available on the menu and my friend got it because getting a drink was compulsory… it’s literally just foamed milk in a shot glass. Cute but insanely overpriced😩

Matcha & Sea Salt Chocolate 🍵 Matcha ($7.50++) This is really good, strong matcha taste and a fragrant milkiness to it! Not too sweet either. However the price is really steep. 🍫 Sea Salt Chocolate ($7.50++) When they name this sea salt chocolate, they mean it. Its like a chocolate drink but its liberally salted, not too salty but it may be a little acquired for some.

Waffles with Strawberry Compote, Vanilla Ice Cream & Granola 🧇 Waffles with Strawberry Compote, Vanilla Ice Cream & Granola ($15.90++) The waffle was pretty soft and fluffy, and was well complemented by the tart strawberry compote and sweet vanilla. I really liked the crunchy granola bits too! A pretty solid waffle and its quite decently priced compared to their other menu items.

Signature Mochi Donut with Cookie Butter Softserve ($15) Yum! Mochi donut was served hot and was very pleasantly chewy, it’s not sweet on its own so it complements the other components. The cookie biscuit that was the base of the softserve was good too, crunchy and sweet/buttery. Softserve was p smooth and creamy, cookie butter flavour was distinct and honestly much less sweet than typical speculoos-flavoured desserts. It’s served with some granola (that had freeze dried raspberry bits) and salted caramel sauce! Overall a p solid dessert, each component was good and came together nicely, not too sweet as a whole. The mochi donut is v filling so thankfully we shared this between 3! The only thing is that it would have been better if served on a plate - having it in the bowl meant that the donut was soaked in the softserve ‘soup’ when it melted.

Mochi Donut Icecream Brotherbird is very well known for their pastries especially their croissants! To my delight, their cafe’s desserts are beyond imagination. This bowl of goodness is put together using bisoff soft serve, Mochi donut, dried strawberries and wafer. The texture was so balanced with soft and crisp, hot and cold. Goes really well with coffee and tea. Expected Damage: $15

Finally tried this on a lazy Friday afternoon. This mentaiko prawn double baked croissant feels well tailored to the singapore tastebud, with hints of sambal and lotssss of prawns. For $6.50, it's a unique dish that deserves a try. Plus it's quiet in the afternoon for some readings too. Only wished it could be served hotter and more crisp.

SIGNATURE DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE, DARK CHOCOLATE BASQUE CHEESECAKE Love the dark choco basque cake which is quite rich. Good for sharing as it’s quite jelat. Signature dark choco cake was mostly sponge & quite dry

Hot Chocolate (SGD $10) @ The Dark Gallery. This single origin dark chocolate specialist was established in July 2017 by Singaporean chocolatier and entrepreneur Li Lihui. . The Single Origin Dark Hot Chocolate - Tanzania is made with 75% dark chocolate from Tanzania, and has a medium thick, velvety texture. It's known for its rich, chocolatey bitter sweet flavours, that carry sharp earthy spice citrus notes. . . . Hot Chocolate The Dark Gallery @ Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Boulevard #01-K5 . More details: https://ivanteh-runningman.blogspot.com/2023/12/best-of-singapore-hawkers-hot-chocolate.html

Single Origin Chocolate Platter | $18 The brownie was slightly dry but thankfully it gets better the lower you go down the steps.

you mush love me ($14.50) cedar thyme portobello mushrooms in crispy herbed focaccia. the vegan cheddar & housemade melty cashew cheese tasted close to actual cheese! overall this sandwich wasn’t v flavourful but it tasted clean which i liked

if your main allowds, pick this as your side! seasalt seaweed chips were so addictive!!!

truffle cheezeburger pizza ($18.90) the marinated tempeh on top was sooooo good pls. but this pizza had no truffle taste at all and the base was bland

Pork ribs stew 🥘 Squid & leek pancake 🦑 Always craving for pork ribs stew from masizzim!! Both the soy and spicy taste good and it’s a must order! Used to really like the squid and leek pancake because it’s crispy but nowadays it’s a tad too oily for my liking. Pork ribs stew and pancake are more than enough for 2 pax to share (around $18.50 each after ++) because the stew comes with choice of noodles (glass noodles/udon) and a bowl of rice. Queue is still v long during dinner and weekends but not crowded during weekday lunch.

Wonderful experience! Had a wonderful experience at Masizzim last week. Had the bulgogi and their beef stew. The stew was absolutely filled with flavors and I couldn't help but had to get a second portion of it. Ambience and service was really good as well!

Lunch Experience Dining at Masizzim Have ordered the pork rib stew to go along with the Bimbimbap for a lunch meetup with my friend. The pork rib portions were really generous and the meat was fresh and succulent. Had a really full and nutritious meal there as the broth was rich and spicy. Definitely a good place for a quick lunch meetup with friends. 10/10 :)

Great Food We visited chir chir chicken on the 13th of June for dinner and the dinner was really good. The dishes were well prepared and gave the chicken a rich taste. The service provided was excellent too. Highly recommended for chicken lovers looking to try a new style of cooking.

Honey Butter Chicken | $31.90 Crispy boneless fried chicken chunks, potato wedges and rice cakes tossed with honey butter sauce and seasoning. Would love for it to have more seasoning to coat the chicken chunks which is what causes it to be nice and addictive. The chicken chunks weren't nicely coated and most of the time was just eating plain fried chicken.

Topokki & Cheese | $11.90 Thick, creamy and rich cheese drenched onto soft and chewy topokki topped with ham, best combination. Must try though it's slightly on pricier side given its portion.