Build Your Own Bowl This cute little joint is tucked away on the top floor of Bugis Junction. Their basic bowls come with 1 grain (I topped up $2 for cauliflower rice), 1 salad (romaine lettuce), 1 poke (original, which according to the staff is shoyu-sesame), pineapple, lime wedge and scallions. There are standard add-ons for $1 and I selected the edamame and chuka wakame. Premium add-ons are $1.50 and I chose a scoop of avocado. Its actually not too bad. I liked the freshness of the salmon and the marinade, and they also have quite a few options for the choice of poke. I also quite liked the cauliflower rice because it had cranberries and raisins which added a touch of sweetness. The pineapple added a burst of tropical flavor to waken up the taste buds and is such a good combination with the fish. But somehow I felt it just wasn't value for money for the meagre amount of poke I got (my entire bowl came up to $16.90). Its good as a clean pre or post workout meal, but there are definitely better options out there. 6.5/10

Salmon Mentaiko & Tuna Habanero 😍 The seasonal scoops of Salmon Mentaiko and Tuna Habanero should not be missed! They are so delicious. Even though they’re quite expensive, they fill us up very well. I normally get the 3 scoops options cuz 1 scoop is too little for me. 😁

Now Who Doesn’t Love Fish? I’ve been having a love hate relationship with Poke Bowls. I love how fresh they are and how well they are paired with veggies/ fruits, but the price tag can be such a turn off sometimes. An occasional treat will often lead me to Aloha Poke. I often go for spicy tuna with brown rice, a no brainer for someone who likes a little kick in her food. I don’t really like pineapples but I think this small pineapple scoop goes really well with the fish.

The most buay paiseh stall in town The Best Lu Mian in Town is probably the most buay paiseh stall in town too 🤣🤣🤣 That said, they do have the chops to back their name up. I can probably think of another 2 stalls (ahem the old airport one and ahem the jurong one) who can be deserving of this monicker. Whilst the two other stalls have franchised stalls island wide, this is probably the only stall that has remain steadfast. I did a Burpple review on them 5 years ago and their food remains consistently good even after all these years! That said, I can't help but notice how ingenuous the stall owners are. I mean their stall name basically guarantees hits when anyone searches for the best lor mee in Singapore! I mean, I don't think they really need it since they will definitely feature prominently on any such list but the name definitely helps!

Lor Mee @$5 Self proclaimed best lu mian in town? This is good, and definitely one of my favourite lor mee. The lor mee "zhap" was thick and flavourful. Expect to queue around 30+mins on a weekend lunch time. Take note that whampoa hawker center will be closed from 15th april 2022 to 15th July 2022.

Definitely A Good Bowl Of Lor Mee Saw a 20 people queue during lunch hour, and wanted to check out what's the hype. Turns out I was very pleasantly surprised. I ordered the lor mee with added fish ($4) and there's quite a load of ingredients hidden in this seemingly small bowl. Ingredients include fried fish, fried ngoh hiang and braised pork belly, but somehow I found the pork belly the most enticing due to its chunkiness and well braised tenderness. The fried ngoh hiang may be abit over fried, as it was a tad hard. The most satisfying is probably the broth, as it is SUPER thick and fragrant, unlike other lor mee I've had. A great find in the area!

Back to @eastbistro_sembawang for their dim sum and Pao fan. The dim sum item must order for me is the mushroom char Siew bun. Shape like mushroom, the soft bun filled with char Siew. The Pao fan comfort food,flavourful and fragrant. Its comes with the rice grains, bits of diced chicken,mushroom and crackle of fried rice crisps that will tossed into the pao fan to add extra texture ( swipe to see the video ) 📍East Bistro Sembawang. 10 Jalan Tampang. #shootoniphone

Chef Special Pao Fan ($8.60) What a huge bowl! - was our first reaction when this dish was served. The soup flavour was very homely and comforting - the fragrant taste of spring onions and ginger is quite strong, definitely something suitable for a cold, rainy day. Don’t expect something umami like your other atas paofan bowls with lobster or seafoods - this one is a simple no frills paofan. Staff were friendly. We visited on a Friday evening and easily got seats for three. Overall experience here was not bad.

Chef Special Pao fan from @eastbistrosg. Very simple dish, but very flavourful and fragrant. Its comes with the rice grains, bits of diced chicken,mushroom and crackle of fried rice crisps that will tossed into the pao fan to add extra texture. 💰$7.6 📍East Bistro Sembawang. 10 Jalan Tampang

Truffle mac & cheese [$19] My 2nd time having this with neither regrets or nor disappointment, a distinct lingering truffle flavour and aroma in each and every mouthful! The truffle aroma seemed to be more intense this time, which is definitely not for the faint hearted but as a truffle lover, I am sold for it! 💖 Despite the missing top layer of baked cheese crust, the macaroni bathed in the thick, creamy and cheesy pool of sauce was sufficient to get me hooked on, otherwise the aftermath might be one this is overwhelming and unpleasant. Though the price might seem steep (as compared to the other mains offered here), the portion served was justifiable and worth the bill. A copious amount of sliced mushrooms, seared scallops, garnished with fried shallots and a dollop of caviar, it was a perfect combination that I couldn’t help singing praises for. Especially adore the seared scallops that were fresh and plump, with a slight chewy mouthfeel. The addition of the fried shallots also provided a pleasant crisp factor while adding fragrance to the dish. Mushrooms are no doubt an essential (for me) in a mac&cheese, with its chewy mouthfeel and earthy note blending in harmoniously to the cheesy elements. On a side note, it’s really a great pity that @vxx.co would be ceasing operations on 7 nov and not serving mains anymore in their new location! 😭😭😭 Would certainly miss the food, ambience and service here ! . . . #burpple #smitteneats #smittenchoice

Smoked duck carbonara [$15] Last chance to check out this place before they ceased operations on 7 nov 😭😭 One of my favourite cafes till date, having been here at least thrice. Unfortunately mains are only served till 5 nov, with the remaining 2 days retailing furnitures and brewing some cuppa ☕️. The smoked duck carbonara comprised of spaghetti tossed in a creamy sauce, along with copious chunks of smoked duck chopped into cubes , sliced mushrooms, topped with a raw yolk and sprinkled with garnishes of Parmesan flakes. Despite being a cream based pasta, the carbonara here was surprisingly not too overwhelming, with a substantial thick, creamy sauce that I felt would be manageable by one pax for consumption. The spaghetti was done to a slight al dente consistency, providing a pleasant firmness to the bite. The tender smoked duck slices were chopped into tiny little cubes which provided easier consumption. Along with chewy sliced mushrooms that added a subtle earthy note, the pasta was decent yet enjoyable with a good balance of noodles:ingredients as well as a suitable intensity of creaminess. . . . #burpple #smitteneats #smittenchoice

Seafood lemon butter pasta ($14 nett) ⭐️ 4.5/5 ⭐️ 🍴Had to go down to #vxxco once I found out that they were closing. Only been once before but I love the affordable food (nett prices) & chill vibes of the cafe. The pasta was delicious and came with generous ingredients of 3 prawns, multiple squids & mushrooms 🦐🦑. Really liked the sauce that’s unique and had just the right amount of sourness & kick of spice without being overly creamy or rich. We ended up licking up any remains of the sauce cause it was that good 😂 📍@vxx.co, 20 Foch Road, S209261

Old School Lor Mee If you have been to Clementi 448 Market & Food Centre, there are a number of stalls that are visibly popular among the rest and one of them is none other than Kian Seng Lor Mee Prawn Mee Laksa stall. You will notice that the stall always have a long queue lining up since early in the morning and that prove the number of die hard fans they have! I joined the long queue and wanted to order some bowls of Laksa but ended up disappointed as it was all sold out. The bowl of Lor Mee and thick Lor Sauce that was not too cloying or starchy. It also have a generous portion of pork belly, Ngoh Hiong, slices of fish cakes and braised egg. Apparently, such traditional and unpretentious bowl of Lor Mee is well liked by the heart landers. To be honest, the 3 dishes on the menu were the regulars all time favourite. The taste of Prawn Noodle was traditional with 4 small prawns in a bowl, lean meat, fishcakes. If you are looking for traditional Prawn Noodle taste with a decent prawn broth, this will fit the bill.

Lor mee Queue was long but it moved rather quickly. Lor mee was only $3.50 but did not have much ingredient to it. Much prefer the one at Taman Jurong to this.

Lor Mee Joined in the queue for a good bowl of Lor Mee ($3.00). Literally, I finished everything in the bowl including the gravy which is not too starchy. . Location: Kian Seng Lor Mee, Clementi 448 Market & Food Centre, Singapore 120448 . #kiansenglormee #lormee #burpplesg #burpple #sghawkerfood #sghawker #hawkerfood

Lunch Special Penang Bee Hoon (S$4.50) Addon 2 pieces of braised pork ribs (S$1/ pc)

Deep Fried Dumpling The difference between wonton and dumplings does not lie in the fillings only. Wonton wrappers come with eggs in them while dumpling wrappers are made of flour and water only. These fried dumplings are well marinated and extremely crispy on the outside while keeping the fillings moist inside 》$5 / 5pcs

Signature Sarawak Kuching Kolo Mee They’re known for their signature Sarawak kolo mee that looks quite similar to wonton mee and they also offer spare ribs noodles, chicken feet noodles, mushroom noodles, dumpling noodles and minced meat noodles. Their Signature Sarawak Kuching Kolo Mee Set comes with fried wontons, dumplings, char siew slices, thick pieces of braised pork ribs, vegetables and a dash of chilli padi on the side. The al-dente kolo noodles are made of egg white without alkali. It has a firm and springy texture which goes very well with the braised sauce. The braised pork ribs were thick and tender that had been simmered for a long period of time and absorbed all goodness into the meat. Price ranges from $5 - $8 and I went ahead with the $6 portion for an extra piece of pork ribs.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Milkshake ($8.90) This was a proper milkshake - thick, creamy, smooth and refreshing, with a nice choc & pb flavour. It was delicious! But it can get kinda surfeiting, as it’s really thick so please share it~

Club Sandwich ($16.90) Compared to the Cuban, this wasn’t that great, but it was still tasty. Egg, lettuce, tomatoes, ham, bacon, and herbed chicken cubes in a triple decker sandwich. I wasn’t a fan of the chicken (tasted kinda stale?) and as much as I like bread, a triple decker is too much for me. I didn’t mind it, but it’s not something I would order again.

Cuban ($18.90) This was superrr good!! Ciabatta was toasted and was rly crisp and crunchy, but not dry / over-toasted. Loved the combination of the juicy, tender pulled pork, ham, melty cheese, caramelised onions, pickles, and mustard - it was really satisfying. Best of all, it was served PIPING hot so it was extra yummy. They also give a side of coleslaw, which was refreshing and crunchy, complemented the sandwich really nicely. It surprisingly didn’t feel too heavy bc it’s not a greasy sandwich. I really enjoyed this and would definitely come back for it!!

Hidden gem Chance upon this hidden gem when walked passed. Service is good. Ramen broth is rich!

> Gyoza (10 Pieces - $12.90) hmmm still good for filling but it's quite hard for the dumpling skin :")

> Chashu Terimayo-Rice ($5.90) my sister didn't like this dish as it just didn't tasted so good (like a bit overcooked for chashu

Awesome Coffee And Barista! Located inside Squeezed! At #01-01 :) distracted by a good conversation I forgot to pay! But came back to pay as I felt! Got a flat white and drank it and before I knew it it was gone.. too good too good. Great coffee makes me happy. Thanks Kef!

White Cold Brew Found out that they were opened during the weekend and decided to drop by just to grab a Cold Brew before heading for lunch nearby. Again, it's a good balance of flavours here that wasn't exactly too milky without being sweet though I would prefer it a bit more punchier but it's definitely a lot better off than a lot of diluted and bland versions around of the late. Works great as a mid-day cold coffee treat for the working crowds in Buona Vista; shall try the Flat White if I am around the area again soon!

Great Flat White Rotating selection of Beans. Great selection, Kef knows what he's doing!

For Halal Pagoda Steamboat Mark this industrial-chic space down for group dinners in the East. Order the four-tiered Pagoda Steamboat in Supreme (from $35.90) and expect an all-in-one steamboat that allows you to steam, barbecue and boil all at once. Choose two soup bases from their selection of homemade broths, including chicken, tom yum, mala, tomato & herbal tonic. Be sure to select the cheese dip (refillable at $3.90) that's excellent for dipping in the freeflow buffet spread of fresh seafood, marinated meats as well as veggies. Also included are free flow desserts and drinks! Photo by Burppler Adeline Tan

4-Tier Pagoda Halal Steamboat Buffet The Flame Cafe is a Halal steamboat restaurant. - steamboat that allows you to cook your food in 2 different soup bases, grill your food, steam your seafood, and also holds dips for your meats. Read more: https://www.misstamchiak.com/the-flame-cafe/

👉4 Tier Pagoda Steamboat Buffet👈 By making a reservation through Chope, you can get 10-20% discount by purchasing their cash voucher beforehand. 。 Overall, it was a great experience being able to steam, bbq and boil your food all at the same time. The unlimited cheese fondue was the MVP, complementing well with almost anything.