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📍 𝐋𝐔𝐍𝐀 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞 🍰 #teesfoodreviews 8/10

I went to Luna awhile back, but finally got around to reviewing the cakes!! We were lucky to get a seat in the little shop space after a 15-20 minute wait on a weekday afternoon. We tried 3 cakes, of which my favourite was the 𝐘𝐮𝐳𝐮 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐤𝐞 (𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟖) - which I rate a 9.5/10!! 🤤 super unique flavour which is a HUGE plus for me, and also REALLY well executed - I could taste the lovely cream cheese with citrus notes, smell the yuzu fragrance and the cake was not too jelak nor cloyingly sweet too! 😛 Only downside is how small the slice is but maybe im just greedy 🤪🐷

Next, we also tried the highly-raved 𝐎𝐫𝐡 𝐍𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐤𝐞 (𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟖) - which I’ll rate a 7.5/10? While I generally enjoyed it and rly appreciated how pretty and AESTHETIC the cake is 🤩🤩, I felt that the rich and “gao” texture (that I look for when it comes to orh nee) was lost in the cake.... and the flavour didn’t come off strong enough for me 😅 But maybe its just personal preference cos I know a lot of people love this cake!! It was no doubt v fluffy and i liked the yam bits in the cake too ☺️

I also really liked the 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐤𝐞 (𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟖)!! I rate this a 8.5/10 - I could really taste the spice in the Speculoos buttercream layer which i LOVED 🤤😋 The dark chocolate cake layers were also rich, yet not too heavy. Overall, a super enjoyable cake!

I’d return to Luna again soon, loved the ambience in the cafe and the cakes are rly SUPER yummy!! 🤤 I just wished the FOH staff was a bit more friendly and patient when greeting customers, did not experience the best customer service 😅 lovely cakes though! ☺️

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📍 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐏𝐮𝐟𝐟 🍦 #teesfoodreviews 10/10

So the previous time I reviewed Baristart, I didn’t have an amazing experience, but I received so many comments from all of you to go back there and try the cream puffs... and so I DID!!!! and omg... NO REGRETS AT ALL 🤩🤩

We went there after lunch at about 1.30pm on a weekday, and we got the 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐏𝐮𝐟𝐟 (𝟏 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟓.𝟓𝟎+, 𝟑 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟏𝟓+) for takeaway because there were no seats for dine-in.... And although we were just eating it at the doorstep of Baristart, it was truly AMAZING!!!

The cream was sweet, but not too sweet; and the puff pastry was really yummy as well 🤤 really craving another one right now 😋 Can legit taste the Hokkaido milk, and I really LOVED the cream filling even though I am usually not a big fan of cream!! I feel the best part is that while the cream is rich and ‘gao’, it doesnt get too jelak which is really rare for super creamy stuff!

Omg ok honestly... don’t even know how to describe it anymore but its really super good GO TRY IT 😋🤩😍🤤 YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!!!!! but yes maybe share it with someone if you’re not a huge fan of cream cos its quite big! but if you love cream, then this is PERFECT for you 👌🏼

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📍 𝐊𝐚𝐣𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧 🍜 #teesfoodreviews 8.5/10

If you’re looking for a bowl of dry ramen in Singapore, then this HAS to be it!!!! 😍😍😍

I ordered the 𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐳𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐛𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐲𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 (𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟏𝟑.𝟖𝟎++), which was just so delightful 🤤 actually would eat it again anyday!!! an easy way to describe the texture would be like a bak chor mee, but japanese version (seasoning and all) but seriously, SUPER yummy!! ☺️ I really loved the balance of flavours in the bowl, as well as the components - minced meat, seaweed, spring onions, chives and an onsen egg 🤩👌🏼

Overall, I highly recommend this place!! Honestly loved everything about my ramen, other than the fact that it got a tad too salty towards the end (and I didn’t like the soup... but maybe thats just bc personal preference) Only downside is that it is slightly pricey, but its standard ramen price I guess? ALSO there is free upsize for noodles for the carb lovers and free rice also 😛 Will definitely be back to try their original mazesoba the next time round, which my friends really enjoyed and it is less salty, so it may be suitable for those with lighter tastebuds!

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📍 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐫 🍝 #teesfoodreviews 8/10

Went to @tiposg without a booking and we were super lucky to get a table without queuing 🤪 Anyway I really love the concept of this place - especially the FRESHLY MADE PASTA 😍👌🏼

I opted for the 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐰𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚 (𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟏𝟓.𝟗𝟎++) option even though they have a few signature pastas, and I enjoyed it 🤤 I chose the 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐝𝐞 (𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟗.𝟗𝟎), which was pretty good - except that the pasta was a little hard (mine was a little less done than al-dente!), so i wished it would be a tad more chewy!

I really enjoyed the 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐜𝐞, which was a blend of their alfredo and tomato sauces! Really loved the tangy taste from the tomato sauce, which balanced the creamy alfredo sauce 😛 a super refreshing change!!

My other add-ins included the 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐬𝐞, 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐄𝐠𝐠 (+𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟐) and 𝐒𝐦𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 (+𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟒). The parmesan cheese and sous vide egg were q standard, but the egg rly complemented my pasta combination 😺 The smoked duck breast was interesting in a pasta and I enjoyed it, but my friend’s duck breast was a little overcooked so it was a little dry... suppose it may a hit-or-miss! Would still order it again the next time round tho YUMZ 😋

Would want to go back to Tipo to try more interesting combinations, and will recommend this place! 😛 And I highly recommend their pink sauce and cream sauce, which I enjoy because it isnt too thiccc such that it gets jelak towards the end like many cream pastas! So glad I found this place 👌🏼

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📍𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 & 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐨. ☕️ #teesfoodreviews 7/10

I went to Populus for dinner on a weekday, and got the 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞 (𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟐𝟔++), which is linguine in a homemade lobster bisque as the pasta sauce, accompanied with crabmeat and scallops! Overall, taste-wise this was a 9/10 for me - I really enjoyed it, other than the fact that the portion was HUGE for me (or maybe I’m just a small eater...) 🤭 However, the lobster bisque was well-executed, could really taste the sweetness of the seafood!!! 🤤 And as you can see they were pretty generous w toppings too 🤩 However, I did feel that prices were pretty steep, as I paid close to $31 nett for a main in a cafe! But this was really good so I guess no regrets ordering it bc really quality ingredients 👌🏼

I also got the 𝐈𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞 (𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟔.𝟓𝟎++) - and while Populus has coffee in their name, I felt it was just pretty avg like a 6/10! Definitely still enjoyed it, but not the smooth/silky/nutty taste notes that I prefer heh.

I would go back to Populus to try their brunch items, which actually look really good 😍 And really, their seafood linguine is worth a try!!

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While I am a huge fan of Matcha, I also really love the 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐤𝐞 (𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟖.𝟖𝟎++) at Hvala - once again, I’m super picky about my black sesame desserts 🤭 They are one of the hardest to perfect imo, and can be quite tasteless/bitter if not done well. Also... if they aren’t made with pure black sesame paste, then it’s a bit dodge la ok guys... and for me, I can definitely taste whether they are made with paste or powder!! But Hvala makes their cakes with paste so the aroma is STRONG and definitely present 😋

Other items on the menu that I’ve tried include 𝐇𝐨𝐣𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐮 (𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟖.𝟖𝟎++) and 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐚-𝐇𝐨𝐣𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞 (𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟓.𝟖𝟎++)! Personally, I prefer matcha over hojicha, but its still an amazing cake nonetheless! On the other hand, I find the tea lattes a tad too sweet for my preference - so I probably wouldn’t order it unless its for sharing!

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If you’re a Matcha / Hojicha / Black Sesame lover and you haven’t tried Hvala - GO NOW!!!!

Some may feel that this place is overhyped, but those of you who know me would know how much I LOVE matcha/black sesame, so this cafe definitely is one of the top on my dessert list 🤩 Not only do they serve up some great desserts, they are also located in convenient locations (CHIJMES & 111 Somerset) and have great vibes as well!

One of my favourites is definitely the 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐮 (𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟖.𝟖𝟎++), which is basically BURSTING with matcha in many different textures - glaze, mousse, sponge layer, and crumble 😍🤤 However, I recommend this for sharing with someone else, as it can get quite “gao” after awhile! But it’s really one of the best matcha desserts I’ve had in Singapore (though it is admittedly expensive).

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📍 𝐆𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨 🍨 10/10 #teesfoodreviews

Located at Cavan Suites (near Lavender MRT), this hole-in-the-wall gelato shop is SUCH a hidden gem!!!! 🤤 Went there not knowing what to expect (and almost gave up walking there cos the location is not the most accessible), but was truly SO amazed!!! 🤩

Being in Melbourne for the past few years, my tastebuds have definitely been spoilt by the amazing selection of gelato shops available there, with my favourites being Pipapipo and Gelato Messina. Hence, when I heard about this new shop, I knew I HAD to check it out - after all, I’m always super picky about my ice cream (especially gelato)!

Given how Pistachio is a signature flavour for gelatos (and what I use to gauge whether a gelato shop is good), I instinctively went for the 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐨 & 𝐇𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐭 (𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟔 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐩) and WOW it truly blew my mind 🤤🤤 Honestly, I liked it better than Melbourne’s Pidapipo’s (which is my ultimate fav) - the pistachio flavour was strong, yet not overpowering; and the sweetness level was just right (really liked that it was not as sweet ,since gelato can get jelak after a while)! 👌🏼 The gelato was also super creamy and rich and just SO PLEASING to my tastebuds - the Himalayan salt in the gelato was definitely noticeable as well, which complemented the whole taste note of the ice cream! 😍

Overall, this was simply PERFECTION - and I’ll definitely be back for more!!! I also tried a bit of the 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝘄 & 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝘀 (𝗦𝗚𝗗$𝟱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗽) and 𝟳𝟬% 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗷𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 & 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗹 (𝗦𝗚𝗗$𝟲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗽); which were really good as well! The staff at the store were super friendly as well ☺️ And they also told us that they opened just right before the Circuit Breaker period, so their business was immediately affected when CB was announced... so PLEASE SUPPORT THEM!!! #supportlocal @gelatolabo please keep making more gelato hehe I’ll be super willing to taste all the new flavours! 😛

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However, the 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 (𝗦𝗚𝗗$𝟭𝟵 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘁) was quite a disappointment... 3/10 for me given how EXTREMELY expensive it was... ☹️ firstly, the pancakes did not taste like pandan at all, which was really disappointing since we only ordered it because it was supposedly pandan-flavoured! but yeah... it was a bad choice because it just felt like they put green colouring into the usual pancakes. the other components did not go well with it either, such as the berries; and the ice cream that came along with it was Pulut Hitam (black glutinous rice) so it was kinda strange. some suggestions I have for this dish would be 1) include some coconut component e.g. swap the pulut hitam ice cream to a coconut ice cream 2) increase the pandan aroma.

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As usual, I also took away some cakes from the cafe! First was the 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗹 𝗚𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗸𝗲 (𝗦𝗚𝗗$𝟴.𝟱𝟬 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘁), which I really enjoyed! But it was slightly too sweet towards the end - though I loved the combination of Gula Melaka and salted caramel - 7-7.5/10! My personal favourite was DEFINITELY the 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲 (𝗦𝗚𝗗$𝟳.𝟴𝟬 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘁) - it had the right amount of spice, was moist yet not oily, and was not too sweet throughout the time I was eating it - 8.5/10! 😍😍

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Personally, the highlight of this cafe is definitely COFFEE - especially the 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝘄 (𝗦𝗚𝗗$𝟴.𝟱𝟬 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘁), which I rate a solid 9/10!!! only -1 point is bc its $8.50 for 250ml which is really pretty expensive 😅 Would still go back for it once in awhile though!

I also tried their 𝗜𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲 (𝗦𝗚𝗗$𝟳.𝟱𝟬 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘁) at the cafe itself, and it was really good too - strong, smooth, yet not overpowering! 8/10 from me given how good the cold brew was 🤩

𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐟 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐛 𝐅𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 (𝐒𝐆𝐃$𝟐𝟗++) was my second dish using the Burpple deal, which I really enjoyed, its a 8/10 for me!! the sauce was pretty unique, and the beef’s seasoning was ON POINT too ✨ the pasta was also cooked al-dente, which is my preference 🤤👌🏼 overall I rly enjoyed it, but I just wished the portion was a little bigger (especially if you’re paying the full price!)