Why this is the hottest and most value-for-money tendon in town right now: For $13.90, you get a glorious donburi heaped with jumbo prawns, succulent slabs of chicken breast, vegetables, and a wobbly onsen egg, all fried to a golden crisp laid on a glistening bed of deliciously fragrant (lightly vinegared) Japanese rice. And chawanmushi and miso soup on the side. And a lingering tempura scent/stench on you the rest of the night as a parting gift.

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This week I followed @Burpple Guide, Chirashi Don and tried the Don at Sumiya Charcoal Grill Izakaya. .
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For S$18.80++, I had green tea, miso soup, salad, Chawanmushi, Chirashi Don and mochi. The diced sashimi had the right bite size and the ikura served as the savory seasoning. .
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But to determine how good was their lunch set, we must look at their sides. In this case of 18.80, theirs were heavenly. The prawn hiding in the Chawanmushi still remained springy. Once bite into the mochi, it's vanilla cream quickly covered the palate and followed by an explosion of sesame filling.
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Side note: Go hungry.

The additional avocado gave creaminess to the sushi rice. The ratio between rice to fish was close to 1 to 1. However, don't expect premium cut for the Don (you might find some bites slightly chewy).

Buttermilk waffles with artisan greek yoghurt and fresh fruits (bottom) ($8.50), Buttermilk waffles with vanilla ice cream and fresh fruits (top) ($8.50), Hot Chocolate (right) ($5.50) & Iced Mocha ($6.50). The Buttermilk waffles were HEAVEN. I would go back any day. I shouldn't have ordered yoghurt though, it was too sour. Ice cream went very well with the waffles!

First time trying pad thai and it's surprisingly good.

At Bagus, they sell international cuisine at coffee shop prices! Good price. Good taste. I had the spicy phad thai and it was delicious! It comes in a set together with clear and refreshing tom yum soup and a mango salad as a side. You could never get enough of Thai food!

Very refreshing yummy bowl with mushrooms and vegetables, served with brown rice. A good alternative if you feel like eating clean!

Easily one of the better ramens I have eaten in Singapore. Yoshimaru Ramen Bar slides its way up my list of must try ramens alongside Sanpoutei Ramen.

The Hakata Ramen I ate only cost $12.90, making it one of the most competitively priced ramens in the island. Top that with great tasting broth, so fragrant and smooth, deriving its richness and consistency from pork bones being boiled for many hours, resulting in a broth full of collagen goodness.

Additionally, the beautifully coooked lava egg was one of the best I tried ever. Smooth, runny and a touch of saltiness in the yolk sealed the deal for me. The noodles were springy, retaining that slightly chewy goodness without being rubbery at all. Yoshimaru's ramens are definitely a treat for the mouth and it is highly recommended from a Japanese food fanatic truly.

Take up the Yoshimaru Ramen Challenge! First prize is a pair of round trip tix to Japan!!! Ladies fret not if you think you can't beat the guys. There is a best ladies timing prize ($300 cash prize) for you gurls.
Thank you Yoshimaru Ramen Bar (part of @jumbogroup) for hosting us.

Ever had a craving for Muffins but you just do not know where to go and get some?

Sophia, another food enthusiast and one of my best food hunting friend went over to Black & Ink to indulge herself with the following :

1. Salted Egg York Muffin
2. Thai Milk Tea Muffin

Apart from that they have a gastronomic varation of muffins, burgers and gelatos! Do give them a try!

Hope you'll have an enticing Muffin's Affair at Black & Ink!