When the Laksa Supreme was served, I must admit that I was not impressed with what was in front of me, especially when it costed S$12.80 for a bowl of Laksa.

Even though the Laksa gravy looked like cream of pumpkin soup, it actually tasted like Laksa (phew!). Interestingly, the Supreme version had cuttlefish balls, quail eggs and raw cucumber sticks, ingredients that we seldom see with Laksa, alongside the Tau Pok and prawns. And since the chilli paste was served by the side, it might be better if they had some chopped Laksa leaves to garnish this dish for that distinct fragrance.

Would I order this again? Well, only if I wanted a Laksa fix very badly and I could not find better options within the vicinity.

The Armoury Burger (S$24.00) seemed like the signature item of this restaurant, since it was named after the restaurant itself. With two regular wagyu beef patties, cheese, bacon and caramelised onions, this burger might have appeared small but big in flavours and satisfaction.

Although the burger was relatively scrumptious, if there was anything to nitpick, I would say that the brioche buns were slightly oversized and seemed to be mismatching with the size of the patties. No one would say “no” to a burger with the patty highly visible upon stacking with the buns actually.

But one thing for sure, was that dinner service here could be very crowded, so it would be best to call the restaurant in advance for a table reservation if you would wish to enjoy the indoor ambience and not be at the mercy of the weather.

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“Sweet Dreams are made of cheese.”

If one can’t decide to order a dessert or more pizza, I would really recommend to order the Sweet Dreams (S$26.00), which included mozzarella, blue cheese, parmesan and ricotta on their awesome pizza base, before drizzled with honey.

Though it might be a tad sweet, I would say that it was also able to play down the taste of blue cheese which some might feel repulsive towards. Perhaps one might not be worthy to be called a “cheese lover” if he did not order this pizza?

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The Holy Crab! pizza was one of the most impressive pizzas that we have had during the visit. At S$28.00, there was generous amounts of real crab meat spread around the pizza that featured their in-house pizza dough and chilli crab sauce.

I really loved their pizza dough, which obviously tasted different from most pizzas that I have had locally. And there should not be any reason to ditch the crust of the pizza, simply because it tasted so fresh, airy and absolutely delightful to finish. Dip into their sauce for the “happy ending” finish, and obviously, if there was no sauce left, it would be time to order more!

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With just a S$0.20 top-up, one would get peanut butter squeezed directly to their Peanut Mee Chang Kueh (S$1.00) to get the extra sticky, extra yummy experience.

But I must say that the best reason to buy a Mee Chang Kueh as dessert or snack was because regardless what flavour you would choose, you would still get these pancakes slapped with generous serving of toppings, making it so enjoyable.

On the other hand, the only downside that I could identify was that each piece of Mee Chang Kueh would come in different sizes. From the photo, the one with coconut was apparently the largest because of the part of cut. Whether you would get the “bigger slice of the pie” or not, perhaps, was solely based on luck, since you could not choose the part of the pancake anyway.

Tucked at the deep corner of the second floor of Hong Lim Market & Food Centre was this stall that almost seemed to be famous for their Curry Fried Chicken Cutlet Noodles / Rice (S$4.00). Fortunately, I was able to place my order at around 1-plus in the afternoon, as they would have closed for the day if I arrive after 2.00pm (largely depends on whether they still have anything left to sell).

But coming back to the curry noodles (still puzzled me if curry was a Cantonese thing), I was impressed by how the freshly-fried chicken cutlet complemented so well with their curry gravy. The noodles did not disappoint either, as I was happily slurping them down as well. And I must say that self-service garnishing and fried pork lard just added extra “shiok”-ness to the already awesome meal!

In their Bangers & Mash (S$22.00), there was an assortment of chicken and pork sausages, a generous scoop of mashed potatoes, some greens and some onion rings, making it perfect for sharing or for pairing with a pint of beer (or two).

Although the flavours were really quite average, I would suppose that the dish was suitable for kids or for sharing if one wasn’t picky with the meats and carbs.

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While JAPAN RAIL CAFE would have their monthly specials, they would also offer their regular menu which were relatively delicious too.

Omusubi, or otherwise commonly known as Onigiri, would be a suitable choice for fuss-free lunch. At S$17.00, the plate would include 3 of the Japanese rice balls with salmon flakes, Ebi Tempura and a flavour of the month. I kind of enjoyed eating this, probably because I could just use my hands to hold on to the Omusubi and just eat it like a snack, perfect if I would need to multi-task. And most importantly, this would be one of those dishes that I would not have to try to “eat while it’s hot”, because it would still taste delicious anyway.

For those who would fancy strong tangy flavours for their weekend brunch, Cheek Bistro had this Shakshuka that was quite worth the try. Atop the tomato puree and chick peas were two runny eggs and a dollop of yoghurt.

Given there were only two slices of sourdough that came with this dish, I ended up having to make sure that I coated the bread thickly before sending it into my mouth. Interestingly, the dish might seem small but it was actually quite filling, thanks to the chickpeas buried inside.

Adding chunks of chorizo into the diet was optional, but it was actually a good-to-have, just to have traces of meat in this meal.

As the first wave of promotional items of 2021, the Pistachio Pure Matcha Latte was a new beverage that added milk foam and pistachio-flavoured sauce for a nutty finish to the already-lovely drink. Though the pistachio sprinkles on the top was a little redundant (likely because pistachios were not that crunchy to begin with), I thought this Tall-sized drink at S$7.60 was a good choice for after-work enjoyment.

It was kind of funny when reviews of Josh’s Famous Onion Rings revolved around its greasiness more than its greatness.

But this S$3.90 was a nice starter for a group of 4, with super-crispy batter and an onion ring that can be bitten off easily. And it was best enjoyed while it was warm.

Too oily? Just ask for some serviettes to blot the oil away, since this was an oil-fried item anyway.

Going for some soft foods this time round, I was inclined to ordering this Hummus & Baba Ganoush (S$13.00) because I was in the mood for some hummus.

And I must say, their garlic pita bread was warm and crisp, and tasted really yummy when dipped into the chickpea and eggplant spreads. Why dip? That’s the fastest and most efficient way to make sure that the whole bread was coated evenly before they ended up in my mouth!