I knew that I was going to be quite fond of this dish given how much I like duck, but this was completely on another scale of its own. The Masala is more of a spiced curry that is still rather similar to the Chinese curry for the most part; it only carries a hint of Masala spices in between which helps to ante up the flavours of the curry rather than being the main subject of the dish itself. While the chunks of pumpkin do carry a hint of sweetness and were pretty soft, the true stars had to be the thickly sliced smoked duck that were incredibly tender, savoury and umami with loads of bite (none of that packaged nonsense here easily obtainable from supermarkets) — absolutely something to die for (we even left the last pieces of duck till we finished everything else on the table; we just couldn't bear to finish it!). Also noticed a few chunks of Straw Mushrooms included for some bite and a I think of earthiness for some balance — do remember to get a bowl of white rice ready on the side to pair up with the Masala!
One of the dishes that got us pretty intrigued — the combination seems like something that is rather unconventional, and the use of steamed Pulut Hitam Rice is certainly something that is not quite common. All the turned out pretty well; the rice carries a hint of the usual fragrance of Pulut Hitam less the sweetness — a flavourful that is uplifting and interesting on its own. The Iberico Pork Shoulder Fillet was memorable too — smoky and savoury; really flavourful. The pork shoulder fillet also comes in thin slices that were tender and easy to chew. The black pepper sauce helps to make the dish to feel less dry; a rather welcomed addition despite its lack of any form of peppery kick. A pretty creative take with unconventional ingredients that is well thought about in terms of flavours and texture with good execution.
One of the best Nasi Lemak that I've tried in Singapore, called Nasi Lemak Roasted Pork. The roasted pork is the bomb! Slightly crispy and sweet, just like how I want a roasted pork to be 😍 Satisfaction level 4/5 👍🏻
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Chase away your Monday blues with a visit to Hana Hana, Teppei's second Tras Link outlet. Come for their Monday Higawari (daily lunch special) — the famed Kaisen Don ($17.60) served with a free scoop of Negitoro (minced raw tuna, $8) alongside refillable side dishes such as stewed meat and potatoes or bean sprouts tossed in soy sauce. To beat the crazy lunch crowd, try to get here around noon to snag a seat! Pro tip: The same Kaisen Don and negitoro lunch special is served at Teppei, just next to Hana Hana, on Thursdays!
Back to Yishun Park Hawker Centre to try out Ah Lock Tofu's Hakka Meatball Bowl — comes with the same short-grain Rice that is being served with the Hakka Tofu Bowl but instead with meatballs and small pieces of taukwa. The meatballs are actually pretty sizable; takes more than a mouthful to have but I ain't complaining about it here since that's quite a good amount of meat for a single meatball — the meatball carries a firm yet tender bite without being too tight not too loose as it keeps its shape even after a few bites, whilst not being too porky nor dry. As always, I enjoyed the chili that comes in the saucer right at the side — poured in the entire saucer once I have finished the meatballs to allow the rice to be drenched in that sweet, tangy yet spicy medley of flavours that the chili dip brings. Would totally go for this again along with the Hakka Tofu Bowl that I have tried previously!
Potluck house party? First thought that popped into my head: Order a few dozen artisanal "soon kueh" and "koo chye kueh" from here. Yup, I was confident they'd be a hit with everyone.
When I went to collect my order, the owner Nick told me he had included a couple of their beetroot and yet-to-be-launched smoked pork belly variants (the latter is part of their upcoming Smoked Series) for me to sample as well.
As with all their creations, these beauties were made by hand and boasted the thinnest, softest skins. Flavours were delicate yet distinct. So the beetroot came across as rainy-day-fresh rather than boldly earthy, while the addition of smoked pork belly to the shredded turnip spiked the new "kueh" with a roasted meat aroma.
For the reasons mentioned above, I actually prefer having their "kuehs" just as they are. When chilli or sweet black sauce is added, I feel it detracts me from fully appreciating the exquisiteness of their "kuehs".
By the way, they are moving because the whole Berseh Food Centre is closing at the end of November for renovation. Nick said that they are waiting for confirmation of the new space they've found which is located in the same Jalan Besar hood.
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Soft, chewy min chiang kueh filled with peanut butter, berry jam and a sprinkle of chopped mixed nuts. Served with white chocolate ice-cream. The min chiang kueh is good on its own. PB&J is ❤️.
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Here's a vegetable dish even the most hardcore of meat-lovers could be enthusiastic about.
Moosehead's "Broccolini" is essentially the green leafy veg in its element. Roasting time for it is just right, so what you get when munching is crispness and succulence enveloped in a subtle smokiness. Loaded on the broccolini is a tasty savoury mash-up of black garlic, yogurt, sesame seeds and toasted hazelnuts.
I spotted this dish on nearly every table when I was there for lunch. Even those folks who were busy chomping on burgers had gotten this to share.
Was intending to lunch at another stall nearby but the lack of comfortable seats and the pure sight of Lor Bak Rice on the banner outside of the eatery made us dine here instead. Paradise Gastronomy at The Bencoolen serves Taiwanese fare, including Oyster Mee Sua, simple bento sets as well as Taiwanese snacks such as the Sesame Crispy Chicken.
The version here may not be quite as mind-blowing as my favourites (which happens to be Scorch and Eat 3 Bowls), but the bowl here still proves to be satisfying for the folks who work around the area. While the braised meat wasn't quite as chunky as what I would have expected, it's still pretty tender considering they used diced pork belly that's slow-cooked. There's enough sauce and pork to go around the entire bowl, and the sauce was immensely flavourful and savoury; a good balance especially when had with the crunchy pickles at the side that gives an adequately sourness that cleanses the tastebuds. What was particularly interesting with this bowl was how they seemed to have included fried shallots with the braised pork to provide a crunch — something that makes it texturally different from other Lor Bak bowls out there.
PS: the lady that served us seemed to take a lot of pride in the food they have to offer and is pretty friendly given how she is making trips round the eatery to engage with the patrons — she gave us quite a few suggestions on how to have the Lor Bak Rice, including having it with their Chili and giving everything a good mix before digging in. The zingy chili that seem to somewhat resemble those that come with Oyster Mee Sua indeed gives the Lor Bak Rice a flavour burst; not too spicy, yet very uplifting!
Birders' $18 gyutan don is certainly gonna put that tongue of yours into rigorous action as you lick the bowl clean. Forget about manners, you gotta plant your face straight in, go in real deep with your tongue and lap it all up.
Seven slices of splendidly savory, masterfully marinated beef tongue are charcoal grilled to perfection before being laid out on a bed of warm Koshihikari rice. Beef tongue tastes exactly like beef (well, duh), but the difference lies in the texture and bite. Normally, with a tender bit of beef, your teeth would sink straight in as you bite into the bovine. For the tongue, you bite in, but there's a slight bounce as the beef tongue pushes back slightly before it yields to superior force.
Also, the wobbly onsen egg is carefully planted in the centre of it all to be the glue that holds everything together, and lubricates the rice alongside the excellent sauce drizzled over the contents of the bowl. Birders' gyutan don is gonna get your tongues wagging, believe me. So get down there lickety-split and enjoy this baby in Birders' insanely value for money lunch set!
This was a hosted Eatup, courtesy of the good folks over at @birderssg and @burpple!
One of my all time favourite dishes (because of the broccoli and mushrooms 😋), this is Braised Sea Cucumber with Pomelo Pith & Broccoli. This CNY Joyden Treasures has incorporated pomelo into their dishes for an interesting twist and it symbolises abundance and good fortune—perfect for the Lunar New Year! The pomelo pith doesn't have any flavour, so it soaks up the sauce and is soft in texture.
— Joyden Treasures —
5 Stadium Walk, #02-42, Leisure Park Kallang, Singapore 397693
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Joyden Treasures is 2! In celebration of its second anniversary, the restaurant has launched 20 new dishes to its menu and the Lobster Claypot Porridge with Crispy Rice Puffs 上湯龍蝦爆米粥 is one of them!
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Velvety, creamy porridge with fresh, sweet lobster meat! The crustacean-infused porridge is very flavourful on its own. So good, I had two bowls of the porridge even though I was feeling full by the time it was served! #sorrynotsorry
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PS: This is not the actual serving. The lobster porridge comes in a large claypot and is served with condiments (deep-fried rice puffs, shallots, fried garlic and cilantro) on the side. I love my lobster porridge with lots of rice puffs and fried garlic! #Shiok!
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