the best thing on the menu I had the Elvis ($11) which had PB, raw cacao, banana blended together to form a thick & creamy smoothie bowl, topped with house-made vanilla granola. Also topped with raw peanut butter cubes which were to die for!! The top layer was rich pb & choc, and the bottom sticky crunchy layer was a mixture of crushed cashews, pitted dates & coconut.

change to gluten free toast!!!! was convinced by a friend to change the buns of the Portobello Mushroom Burger ($18) to Gluten-free Toast (+$3). It’s LIFE CHANGING SERIOUSLY. As usual, their potato chunks taste amazing esp when paired with their housemade mayo.

STANDARD DROP, STAFF DONT CARE Risotto was just severely undercooked !!!!! Told at least 2 STAFFS and they said errrr ok …. HOWEVER NO ACTION BEING DONE…. UNACCEPTABLE FOR A F&B restaurant. TRULY the worst food ever. Won’t even pay a penny for the food.

Birria Beef Taco Had a great catch-up with friends over tacos at Afterwit! Loved my order of Birria Beef Taco ($20). Beefy, cheesy, oh-so-juicy and a tinge tangy-sweet with the salsa. Generously filled with well-seasoned meat and melted mozzarella, the charcoal tortillas (said to be prepared fresh daily) were pretty nifty to pick up as well - holding the moist filling nicely and providing tender-chewy bites though tbh I still made quite a mess. The lamb consomme served on the side was delightfully umami too, giving the comforting meat flavours a boost.

birria tacos this was really good!! i got the beef option (you can also choose lamb or chicken) and they gave a pretty decent amount of beef (although its not really obvious in the picture). also served with lamb consomme which was the ✨highlight✨ to me because it was made so well and so flavourful! the shop itself also had really nice and rustic vibes 🤩🤩

🌟 Delicious Soft Shell Tacos 🌟 Soft shell tacos usually aren't up my alley but in this case I didn't mind. On the pricier end for tacos at $15 for 2 but they were filling and well worth the pricetag imo. My friend ordered this for me as a takeaway and they were generously filled with pulled beef and cheese, just the right amount of savory and spicy. The whole dish is an umami explosion, in a good way, and I found it funny that they included quail eggs—a first for me, but they didn't really do anything flavor wise. It is served with some soft onions on the side and tomato purée in which I enjoyed dipping my tacos in. My only complaint...... This was a takeaway and the dish, overflowing with gravy and meat is incredibly messy to eat. I really wish they provided cutlery without being asked because I had to eat this in a public work area and I just hope to god no one saw me while I was eating this. They did provide 4 napkins along with the order however, which I found myself needing for the meal.

Spicy Oil Dumplings (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️) Love a good coffee shop hidden gem, such as this Xin Peng La Mian at the recently refurbished Bistro 8 at Blk 442 (opposite the 448 market)! Saw several reviews that the Spicy Red Dumplings here are a must try and they really didn’t disappoint - these dumplings are so huge and meaty and only at $5 for a plate of 10! The meat filling texture is less compact and more similar to what you’d get in XLB but it sure is packing with flavor and juices! The sauce was decent with a good vinegary kick but slightly lacking in the heat department, though you can add more chili (Lao Gan Ma) on your own.

Chicken Chop La Mian (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️) Always on a lookout for a good noodle dish as a self-professed noods lover, and the huge portion of Chicken Chop La Mian ($5) left me in a food coma towards the end LOL. The hand-pulled noodles were cooked well with a decent chew and the cutlet was not too oily, but I felt that the meat sauce was somewhat underwhelming. Honestly if not for the little traces of minced meat, I didn’t know it was minced meat sauce lmao.

Handpulled Noodles & Dumplings XLBs ($4): their xlbs were larger than average, juicy and the skin wasn’t too thick tho it broke quite easily once picked up. not the best but v decent considering the price! fried dumplings ($5): initially found it off-putting how these dumplings were completely fried but they actually taste quite good!! crispy on the outside yet retaining the juiciness of the filling, which they were generous with. five spices beef la mian soup ($4.50): would advice to just skip this…. a plus is that they are generous with the beef slices which were quite tender but the entire dish is so bland, someone pls pass me the salt 😩

1-for-1 Main Dish (Mon–Thu) (save ~$19) 4-Course Set Menu for 2 (save ~$88) Drop your passports — @tonito.singapore is taking you to Latin America, no flights needed. Think juicy mains, bold flavours, and chill Jewel vibes. And yes, you’re getting 1-for-1 magic with #BurppleBeyond: ✨ 4-Course Set Menu for 2 ✨ 1-for-1 Main Dish (Mon–Thu) 💯 Best pick: Order their grilled mains — smoky, tender, totally Instagrammable. 📸 Pro tip: Go before your flight. Or just pretend you’re travelling.🧳

Coconut Lychee Cooler / Pineapple Orange Tango The Coconut Lychee Cooler falls short with an artificial-tasting coconut syrup that overpowers its homemade lychee juice and sparkling water. Meanwhile, the Pineapple Orange Tango is refreshing, perfectly balanced with pineapple juice, orange wedges and a fizzy ginger ale twist.

Chips de Canela Served warm, the crispy flour tortillas were coated in cinnamon sugar and paired with vanilla ice cream, chocolate hazelnut sauce, and fresh fruits. But sadly, the flavours didn’t quite come together. The tortilla was overwhelmingly dominant and despite all the toppings, I found it hard to taste much else and I ended up not finishing it 》$16

Chicken Rice This plant based Chicken Rice really tricked us. The chicken flavour rice tastes very similar to the real one. And the crispy skin of the mock chicken meat feels like the real texture! It also comes with a bowl of Szechuan Veg Pork Soup. The presentation is impressive and definitely recommended this dish! $9.90++

Blue Butterfly Pea Nasi Lemak The Nasi Lemak comes with Coconut rich alchemy blue butterfly pea rice, and a variety of plant based Fish Fillet, Otah, Ikan Bills and Szechuan Veg Pork Soup. The presentation is appealing and so is the food! $9.90++

Blue Pea Flower Nasi Lemak$9.9 Lotus Vegetarian is an upscale Chinese vegetarian restaurant serving elevated versions of tze char and local dishes such as nasi lemak. With a spacious interior, foor-to-ceiling glass windows, high ceilings, wooden furniture and finishings, and bare concrete floors, it very much channels a Muji vibe. They have to be commended on their completely meat-free nasi lemak, which in keeping with the healthy theme, comes with low GI, high fibre, blue pea-coloured Alchemy fibre rice and a plethora of sides which roughly approximate what you might find in a conventional nasi lemak. As part of the lunch set, it also comes with a herbal soup. Pretty value for money if you ask me. Taste: 3/5

One of the best Korean Vegan! Daehwa, a standout vegan Korean restaurant in Singapore, delivers an impressive array of plant-based dishes with authentic flavors and inventive twists. We started with the Tangsuyuk, a classic dish that Daehwa has masterfully reimagined using mushrooms. Fried to golden perfection, each piece was crisp on the outside with a tender, flavorful interior – it’s definitely a must-try for anyone curious about vegan Korean cuisine. The Kimbap, made with wholesome brown rice, offered a refreshing and satisfying bite. It’s great to see a nutritious option without sacrificing taste. But the real star of the meal was the Yangnyeom Broccoli. Packed with bold, tangy flavors and an irresistible sauce, it was easily my favorite dish of the night. While most dishes shined, the Jjampong was just average for me. Though it had a hearty broth and generous portions, it lacked the punch of other menu items. Overall, Daehwa is a top choice for anyone seeking quality vegan Korean food in Singapore, offering thoughtful and delicious creations perfect for vegans and non-vegans alike.

Daehwa🥬 Went to Daehwa a few weeks back and tried their ttukbaegi bulgogi stew, kimchi stew, kimbap, and kimchi jeon!😇 Really interesting concept of vegetarian-korean food and price was pretty affordable too (about $15/pax)😄 Overall ratings 7/10! I did like the food but maybe i'm not very used to eating korean food without meat? Felt like it would be tastier without the meat but this is a good try and its relatively healthy too🤣

Kimbap ($12) Visited Daehwa on a Sunday afternoon and it was filled despite the mall being relatively empty as most stalls were closed. One of the first dishes to arrive at our table was the Kimbap. While vegetarian, the dish was not inferior to the ones you get at Korean restaurants. Purple rice grains were used instead of sushi rice. With savory mock meat, avocado, cheese, lettuce, yellow daikon and egg omelette being wrapped by the chewy rice grains, the Kimbap was an umami bomb that kept you going for seconds. A highly recommended dish if you’re at Daehwa!

MSW Chendol Cake Durian Lab Cafe is one of those places which we do visit on and on-and-off basis every now and then; having tired most of their items previously, we had not been returning to Durian Lab Cafe for a while. That being said, Durian Lab Cafe is especially known to release a new item or two once in a while — and that is how we found ourselves returning to Durian Lab Cafe once more again. Yet another tie-up with Keong Saik Bakery (they also do operate their own space at Keong Saik Road — the location soon to be replaced by a new spot at Boon Keng, as well as another smaller outlet at Chip Bee Gardens in Holland Village), the latest product that is introduced at Durian Lab Cafe would be the MSW Chendol Cake. The item is described to be pretty high up on the intensity of durian flavours based on the Durian-O-Meter which they have included in the description card for all cakes and pastries that they serve — the MSW Chendol Cake, whilst not being an item rated on the extreme end of the Durian-O-Meter, is actually rated comfortably in between moderate and the extreme end of the scale. Based on the description card of the cake that is displayed at the counter, the MSW Chendol Cake is said to have comprise of elements such as that of Chantilly Cream, Genoise Sponge, Gula Melaka Custard, MSW Durian purée and Pandan Jelly. Digging straight into the MSW Chendol Cake, the MSW Chendol Cake evokes vibes that are similar to that of a shortcake — probably from all of that Chantilly Cream that sits above all of the elements of the cake. The Genoise Sponge essentially refers to the sponge cake layers of the cake; this was light and fluffy — came with a light tinge of sweetness while the layers are separated with the Gula Melaka Custard that somewhat evokes that deep earthiness that one would experience with the mixture of Gula Melaka and coconut milk in an actual Chendol. Moving further down, the description card mentions the MSW Durian purée and Pandan Jelly as “MSW purée stuffed with Pandan Jelly” — this description is absolutely on-point, considering how the pandan jelly comes embedded within the MSW purée here; amidst that pungent buttery and sweet notes of the fibrous MSW purée, one could also taste that faint hint of Pandan that lingers at the back of the tongue from the Pandan jelly as well. It is also noted that the cake was stored at the right temperature as well — the pandan jelly retaining a bouncy texture without having been too chilled to the point that it has become frozen in other instances from similar Chendol-inspired items from other establishments. All in all, yet another creation from Durian Lab Cafe in collaboration with Keong Saik Bakery that is worthy of making the trip to check out!

Durian Sago 8.5nett Inexplicably delicious, the smooth viscous liquid was pronounced in its durian aroma, yet the milkiness comes through nicely and works amicably w the durian. It's really something that's hard to describe perfectly but it is a must try, the nata de Coco cubes also produces bursts of mad fragrance when combined w the durian liquid It's so strong it's only slightly weaker than the pure durian paste, definitely one for durian lovers Must try

MSW burnt cheesecake 11nett Again it's tiny, a tad frozen but it's otherwise decent, I mean it's keong saik bakery the quality is basically the same as their other burnt cheesecakes, with good MSW Super thick texture tho, so the small cheesecake is actl satisfying enough