Come night time, Cheong Chin Nam Road teems with activity, especially at this outlet of G7 Sin Ma Claypot Live Frog (the other outlets are in Geylang and Chinatown). Flavours are consistently good and the frog legs are plump and smooth with a satisfying bite, which explains why it's always crowded with hungry diners waiting to tuck into piping hot claypots of Frog Porridge (from $8). Choose between two sauces to have your frog cooked in — ginger scallion or kung pao. The latter sees a generous portion of dried chilli added to the ginger scallion sauce, giving it that spicy-shiok kick that Tastemaker Justin Teo loves. Take his advice and spoon the lusciously rich dark sauce onto your thick, starchy porridge for added flavour! Pro tip: Apart from frog porridge, our Burpple community also loves the crisp Fried Pig Intestines ($12), a side dish you would best enjoy by dunking into the sweet sauce on the side.
Avg Price: $15 per person
Photo by Burpple Tastemaker Justin Teo

Located in the basement of Berseh Food Centre, this corner stall is the spot to head to when the orh luak craving strikes. The stall only operates from 5.30pm till midnight daily, so make this a part of your supper plan. The Fried Oyster Omelette ($5) automatically comes cooked with Lim's fiery chilli, so alert the uncle if you can't handle the heat. It's also significantly more gooey than most oyster omelettes, and comes with incredibly plump Korean-imported oysters that Tastemaker Jason Wong loves. Be sure to coat everyhing with the homemade chilli that comes on the side!
Avg Price: $5 per person
Photo by Burpple Tastemaker Jason Wong

Look no further for authentic Hakka food — this stall has even got a nod of approval from Burpple Tastemaker Ni Zhen's mom, who is Hakka. Get the Soon Kueh ($1 each), which will please with its springy skin and generous belly of ingredients that includes dried shrimp, black fungus and, of course, turnip. Also order the Abacus Beads ($2), which are made from a mixture of pumpkin and yam. Burpple Tastemaker Vanessa Kou describes them to be "soft, chewy, and a touch starchy, with each button holding just the right amount of bite". The dried mushroom and dried shrimp add lots of umami flavour too! If you still have it in you to eat more, try a portion of their Hakka Yong Tau Foo ($3). Pro tip: The stall sells out as early as 1pm, so come for breakfast.
Avg price: $5 per person
Photo by Burpple Tastemaker Vanessa Kou

This stall situated in a coffeeshop along Tyrwhitt Road should be reserved for days when you can head out for an early lunch. Offering char siew, sio bak, duck and chicken, lunch time often sees a long line of customers eager to get their hands on the famed roast meats. Of the four available, go for the Char Siew for its melt-in-your-mouth fatty bits that guarantees a satisfying lunch. Follow Tastemaker Irene Arieputri's recommendation and add on the Sio Bak for its tender meat, unbelievably crisp, crackling skin that has just the right amount of fats. You can have the roast meats with Rice (from $4) or request to have it with springy Wanton Noodles ($4.50) from the stall next door, The Wanton Mee Co.
Avg Price: $5 per person
Photo by Burpple Tastemaker Irene Arieputri

This no-frills stall on the second storey of Berseh Food Centre is one of the few existing places in Singapore that still sells oyster cakes, a traditional Fuzhou snack. A circular, palm-sized amount of batter is first topped with ingredients before being lowered into the boiling hot oil. Once cooked, the uncle pours another layer of batter to seal the ingredients before flipping it over to fry. The Regular ($1.80), which is recognisable by the peanuts studding the batter, comes loaded with oysters, minced meat and one prawn encased in a flavourful crispy pancake. Tastemaker Wei Zhi Chiang was pleasantly surprised to find that the oyster cake was not greasy at all and stayed fluffy on the inside. Pro tip: Request for more ingredients ("jia liao", $2.30), to guarantee a freshly fried one with more prawns and oysters!
Avg Price: $5 per person
Photo by Burpple Tastemaker Wei Zhi Chiang

Heed Tastemaker Michelle Kayla Tey's advice and come here early to snag a bowl of silky porridge, as this humble dish commands a long queue and sells out just after lunch time (or earlier, if it's a rainy day). Go for the crowd favourite Pork Porridge (from $2.50) that comes with a generous portion of minced meat, liver, chopped onions, tung choy (salted vegetable), fried shallots and a dough fritter (you tiao). Tastemaker Vanessa Kou describes the thick, smooth and exceedingly satisfying porridge to be surprisingly flavourful on its own, and also recommends adding an egg ($0.50) to stir in and further enhance the taste. Pro tip: Want to beat the queue? Call ahead and order to take away your porridge!
Avg Price: $5 per person
Photo by Burpple Tastemaker Michelle Kayla Tey

If you only have time for one meal in Jalan Besar, let it be this widely acclaimed, family-run laksa stall. Sungei Road Laksa's coconut milk broth is simmered over charcoal fire, resulting in a flavourful yet light gravy that you can slurp up without feeling jelat. The sweet yet savoury broth is mildly spicy, so those looking to enjoy a spicier gravy will want to follow Tastemaker Wei Zhi Chiang's advice and stir in a few spoonfuls of their sambal. Coupled with fresh cockles, fishcake slices and slippery bee hoon, the one-size only Laksa ($3) is eaten with just a spoon — no chopsticks needed!
Avg Price: $5 per person
Photo by Burpple Tastemaker Wei Zhi Chiang

There's a lot to choose from the bustling Whampoa Makan Place Block 90, but head straight for what our Tastemakers recommend — Hokkien mee. The stall, Singapore Fried Hokkien Mee, dishes out generous gravy- and wok-hei-ladened portions of the dish (from $4), and is easily recognisable by its signature orange oval melamine plate. Don't be fooled by the lack of a queue. According to Tastemaker Ni Eats, who frequents the stall regularly, you should be prepared to wait at least 20 minutes during peak hour, as there are plenty of takeaway orders. The Burpple community warns of the tiny amount of seafood, but is greatly satisfied with the three chillies provided on the side — chopped chilli padi, green chilli and a fiery sambal that has been consistently spicy for the last 20 years, according to Ni Eats.
Avg Price: $5 per person
Photo by Burpple Tastemaker Ni Eats