It's really wonderful when it comes to the beauty of coffee because the flavour profile just changes with even ice cubes added. The Iced White here is mildly acidic, milky but somehow earthy as well; rather different from the usual White that I will order. Soothing for the scorching weather out there now.
You'll be surprised at how good this hawker stall's local desserts are. Straightforward, sincere and potent. That's what the desserts at Jin Jin scream, in all their sweet glory. The Power Chendol is generous with beans and gula melaka, and is nicely lemak. The Gangster Mango Ice is an indulgent bowl of gorgeous durian puree over chunks of sweet mango. Definitely one for the durian lovers! Share these sweet treats please...
This bakery really takes you back to your childhood. Just like the good ol' days, these traditional buns are stuffed chockful of ingredients like otah, hae bee hiam, coconut, kaya, luncheon meat... The list is almost neverending. They do super simple banana and walnut cakes as well. The best way to enjoy these baked goods is fresh out of the oven, which is not that hard because the buns just keep flying off the shelves. The fact that people buy them by the box is testament to how good they are. Bonus points for cheap prices!
Fruit juice mee siam sounds a little strange, but you'll be surprised to know that it works. Instead of tamarind juice, a mixture of several fruit juices is used in the gravy, adding a refreshing punch and lightening the dish. You get mee siam that's healthier, slightly sour and citrusy, and more tangy, making it less "jelat". For $6, you get poached crayfish on top of chicken, prawns, beansprouts, and an egg.
Everyone knows char kway teow is a sinfully delicious dish, and good ones are hard to find. The char kway teow here is coated in a sweet, special mixture of sauces and with noticeably more egg than elsewhere. Plump cockles, beansprouts and good ol' crunchy pork lard make this even better. Freshly fried, greasy char kway teow laden with wok hei? It doesn't get better than this.
When it comes to Heng Kee's curry mee, don't bother hesitating. Just throw that diet out the window and get in line for a bowl of their mouth-watering curry mee. Located on the first floor of Hong Lim Food Centre, Heng Kee delivers satisfyingly thick curry gravy that carries their signature taste from a priceless age-old recipe. Served with generous portions of tau pok, chicken, fish cake and potato, this bowl of goodness will leave you slurping up every last drop.
This fairly new Ang Mo Kio spot offers good coffee, pancakes, baked goods, and simple mains like Fish and Chips or Pasta Carbonara. It's a nestled in a pretty quiet area, check them out for a quiet weekend respite !
Just a couple of doors down from Nylon Coffee Roasters is newly-opened Seriously Ice Cream. There are twelve flavours on offer here daily, one of which is the "Mystery Flavour". It seems that if you can guess it correctly, you get to have a scoop of it for free - what a cool promotional idea! :) But I was too distracted by the others I saw today: Cinnamon Peach, Malibu Pineapple, Honey Rosemary, Miso Gula Melaka, Collagen (yes, you read it right), Peanut Butter etc. After sampling, I picked the Lychee Rose. Blame it on the hot weather, but I was craving something light and refreshing, and this one fit the bill perfectly.
My scoop of pretty pinkness was a bit milky but not overly creamy or dense. The lychee flavour was slightly more obvious than the rose but that's fine by me because overall, the fragrance was lovely.
Freshly-made waffles are available with the ice-cream as well. That should please those who are on the lookout for a more substantial dessert.
It is bigger and brighter than it's former outlet. Go for it if you fancy a thick satisfying bowl of Japanese noodles. This is Crab Stock Ramen Special.
This beautiful new concept from Bali has taken over Keong Saik's iconic Tong Ah Kopitiam, and is thankfully serving great food in an inviting space. Tuck into a Three Buns burger on the whimsical second floor, and move upstairs to the third floor bar for a drink, or the rooftop garden if the weather permits.
Previously an old provision shop, Tian Kee is now a lovely cafe that amazingly retains nostalgia in the idyllic Dakota neighborhood. Complete with familiar toys, a kiddy ride outside that still works and no air con, this might just be the perfect spot to relax (until the crowd fills it up). Coffee is light, beans sourced by Dutch Colony, and the cakes are elegant. GO, before it's too late!
I shouted "OMG, Fantabulous!" when I sank my teeth in this.
