Get more (boozy) bang for your buck with this number, which is sweeter than the classic libation featuring Roasted Banana Appleton Rum and Bulleit Bourbon with hickory-smoked maple syrup(!!) and Jamaican bitters.

Needless to say, this potent tipple's not for fellow girly drinks fanatics.

Not as nice as expected however it is quite presentable

At $7.50 each (Iced Cappucino, Iced Matcha Cappucino), these definitely do not come cheap. I was taken aback when I lifted the cup as it was sooo light. In my opinion, the novelty is that they blend the drink to aerate it. In the end, the customer is paying for the air! Not coming back. I'd rather make my own at home. To be fair, I am impressed by the baristas who were very informative and friendly. The matcha is from Kyoto and their coffee is sourced from all over the world. Place accepts NETs. Prepare to queue. Pro tip : come early if you are really curious to try.

The bits around the edges of that thick toast are crisp and crusty, but the MVP (most valuable piece) is really the one smack in the centre, where it's softest and most saturated with butter.

A hearty breakfast at the market. Fresh springy fish balls and fish cakes with wholemeal noodles for just $3.50. The portion is really good for the price, and this has become a weekly routine for me. Watch the hours, they close early!

If it's steak you're in the mood for, this cosy 10-seater spot in Serene Centre (it shares the space with Sugarhaus) is perfect for the whole steakhouse experience at budget-friendly prices. It's certainly found a fan in Burpple Tastemaker Emily S, who has raving reviews of the meat. There are only two steaks on the menu — the Flat Iron ($22), which is leaner and offers great bite, and the Short Rib ($25), which has lovely marbling and a more decadent mouthfeel. The steaks arrive well seasoned, which warrants the acompanying chimichurri unnecessary, alongside a little bowl of house salad tossed in vinaigrette. Sides are priced at an additional $5 each, but worth the splurge. Consider the juicy Sauteed Thyme Mushrooms ($5) or luscious Guanciale Mac & Cheese ($5). Desserts still aren't stellar, so save your money for something else.
Avg Price: $25 per person
Photo by Burpple Tastemaker Emily S

This iconic Russian-Hainanese eatery has reopened, and while the interiors may be refreshed with a new colour scheme, the signature Shashlik experience of classic tableside service is still intact thanks to many former waitstaff returning to work, bow tie and all. Take your parents out for a nostalgic meal and enjoy the Shashlik Beef Skewers ($32) which come on a hotplate, along with a portion of slurp-worthy Escargots ($32/dozen). If you're here on a weekend, go for the Oxtail Stew ($32) — braised for a whole day till meltingly tender. Finish off with the flaming Baked Alaska ($24, serves two) for dessert.

I read Xingwei's Burpple review on this place few weeks ago and made an attempt then hoping to get my hands on those kueh lapis, but I went on a Thursday, a rest day for them 😫
Fast forward to today, I checked that they were in operation and walked over to Everton Park. It's an inconspicuous tiny outfit next to the popular soybean milk - it's likely you'll miss it if you don't keep your eye on the signs while walking along the corridor.
The display had 6 types of kueh lapis in single slices and full-sized cakes: original, kaya, cempedak, coffee, chocolate and a new strawberry ice cream (though it's just strawberry flavour with some jam). Prices range from $1.80-$2.20 per slice.
I only ate the strawberry and original slices, with the latter being the better (say 10 times). The original lapis betawi had a stronger spice profile than the typical bengawan solo lapis, I could identify the faint essences of cinnamon and nutmeg though I'm sure there were other spices.
They were in the midst of making the durian version when I arrived (darn!), so that warrants another visit in due time. Their website also offers other types of Malay kuehs to order for pickup or delivery.

This new joint along Tanjong Katong Road (a few doors down from Punggol Nasi Lemak) is set to satisfy eastsiders with hearty Penang fare and for dessert, an unusual choice of Korean bingsu (the two co-owners are each from Penang and Korea). You wouldn't go wrong with the Assam Laksa ($6) featuring Penang-imported noodles that absorbs the full-bodied gravy so well. The gravy is on the sour side, but is really appetising thanks to its tanginess. Another classic to try is the Penang Char Kway Teow ($6), which has lots of 'wok hei' and just the right amount of spice for a nice kick. For dessert, try the Chendol Bingsu ($6.90), which sees frozen coconut milk delicately-shaven, bingsu style. This is then topped with green rice jelly, red beans and gula Melaka syrup made from scratch. At under $7 for a bowl of artisanal deliciousness, this is definitely a steal. Pro tip: Look out for daily specials like Coconut Iced Coffee ($5) and Penang Nutmeg Juice ($3), and a soon to be introduced Lor Bak (price to be disclosed)!
Avg Price: $10 per person
Photo by Burppler Veronica Phua

Magnum fans, rejoice! After many successful pop-ups in the last few years, Magnum Pleasure Store has now found a new and permanent home in town. Located in the basement of ION Orchard, the Magnum Pleasure Bar is where you can create your very own Magnum Stick ($8). Choose from 18 toppings like popping candy, Speculoos and even chilli flakes, before selecting your chocolate choice of dip and drizzle (white, milk or dark Belgian chocolate). In addition to ice cream, the Singapore store is also the first in Asia to carry Magnum Coffee, which features cocoa nibs-infused coffee. For those who want the best of both worlds, consider getting the Affogato ($8) that sees a vanilla Magnum bar dunked headfirst into two shots of espresso, topped with a sprinkle of cocoa nibs. The Affogato comes with melted chocolate drizzled on both sides of the rim of the cup and can get quite messy to drink, so consider requesting for it to be drizzled on the inside of the cup only.
Avg Price: $10 per person
Photo by Burpple Tastemaker Vanessa Kou

Finally!!!!!! After talking about this place for months after seeing it on the smart local, we decided to have it for dinner. We both ordered the triple cheese beef patty ($20.80++) which came with tempura and a few other sides, all of which were perfectly cooked. But the star of the meal was the tender beef patty that oozed with three types of cheese. It melts in your mouth with a distinct sweetness that you can't really get anywhere else. Let's not forget to mention the salad bar which comprised of a long row of assorted ramen, soba, pumpkin, sweet potato, potato salad, greens, toppings and salad dressings. The egg station sealed the deal, with 6 different types available (I highly recommend the tamago). It is basically a buffet. And a top notch buffet that I will gladly pay for with no regrets.