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Well cooked, very mild there's no particular taste

Chye poh fried horfun. Quite a lot of wok hei, so overall pretty good

Tried @thaipanrestaurant recently and overall had a pretty decent experience! This restaurant is known among VJC students as it used to open nearby and have fed quite a number of batches 😂 most dishes were hits and here are ones I would like to mention:

Thaipan Jade Tofu with Chicken Floss ($14.80) - this unassuming tofu dish turned out to be my favourite! Loved the crispy crust and the soft interior, coupled with the sweet savoury combination provided by the chicken floss and drizzled sauce. Actually pretty addictive!

Hong Kong Fried Noodle ($14.50 for large) - I don't usually like these kind of noodle dish as most places don't do it well but I am happy to report that this rendition is banging! ✨ Savoury flavours were strong and there was a touch of wok hei. Noodles were al dente and there were loads of ingredients within!

Butter Squid ($18) - now this is one of the famous dishes, but it didn't quite sit with me 🫠 the butter sauce was kinda clumpy and I was wondering if they overcooked the milk within. The squid was pretty fresh still though!

Nonetheless, most dishes were delicious and I would come back if I'm around the area.

The french bean had a lovely umami from the hae bee. Their hae bee is rlly sth

The taupok has a very strong bite, very unique. Braise is the same as their pig trotters braised. Unfortunately they don't sell just 1 I think

Curry Chee Cheong Fun Chicken Chop Set (S$5.50)

It was the height of Taytay mania when we were invited to @fattchoyeatinghouse, and of course they had something Swiftie themed. Yup, they created three cocktails and cheekily called the trio (Taylor’s Version). First up is a variation on Taylor’s fave cocktail, the French Blonde, which is the Tropical Blonde at Fatt Choy ($20++ a glass). ⠀
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The other Swiftie cocktail that was more my Style is the I Knew You Were Trouble ($20++). A simple blend of whisky, soda water & sour plum, this sour & salty concoction was unexpectedly delicious. The sour & salty qualities of the sour plum heightened the notes of honey & grain from the whisky, while the whisky supplied most of the weight of the body. This charming cocktail definitely Enchanted me, and I’m glad this cocktail was Mine for the night.⠀
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Thank you for hosting us, @kevin._.ngan & @fattchoyeatinghouse!

It was the height of Taytay mania when we were invited to @fattchoyeatinghouse, and of course they had something Swiftie themed. Yup, they created three cocktails and cheekily called the trio (Taylor’s Version). First up is a variation on Taylor’s fave cocktail, the French Blonde, which is the Tropical Blonde at Fatt Choy ($20++ a glass). ⠀
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A mix of gin, Lillet Blanc, St Germain Elderflower Liqueur, pineapple and lemon juice, I know All Too Well how easy this fragrant & fruity number is to consume Swiftly. It’s citrusy, sour and rather refreshing, but the St Germain was definitely threatening to become overpowering, and the pineapple was mostly anonymous. Still, it’s a light little tipple, and maybe this is how Swift keeps her pipes in prime condition to perform sold out tours.⠀

Thank you for hosting us, @kevin._.ngan & @fattchoyeatinghouse!

It’s a tale of two noods here at @fattchoyeatinghouse, and the second nood was the Fatt Choy Dry Laksa ($20++), which is the new dry version of the Roxy Laksa that I’ve raved about back when The Kongsee was still in operation. The same incendiary yet indulgent laksa broth has been reduced in volume by way of stir frying the laksa with all the other ingredients, and the flavours are concentrated and made even more intense. The spice is a lurker, instead of hitting you in the face, it stays in the back of your throat before jumping you with its surprising spiciness.⠀
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The tiger prawns were just as fresh as the ones from the Hokkien mee, and there some slices of tau pok to really make it feel like a laksa. The noodles were unfortunately overcooked, and if left for a few more moments they would’ve turned to mush. Still, I ain’t worried about that, because I believe that Fatt Choy will rapidly remedy this shortcoming.⠀
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For the final time for now, thank you for the delicious hospitality @kevin._.ngan & @fattchoyeatinghouse!

It’s a tale of two noods here at @fattchoyeatinghouse, and we’re kicking things off with their Singapore Fried Hokkien Mee ($18++). A mouthwatering mess of egg, pork belly cubes, tiger prawns, squid and noodles are simmered together in a savoury stock and then fried in the same wok for that desired smoky sensation. ⠀
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This Hokkien Mee was pretty delicious, with the stock sufficiently seasoning everything present on this plate. The prawns & squid were sufficiently fresh & cooked just right, while the natural odour of the pork belly was kept on the down low. The noodles were on the softer side, but they did absorb a lot of the savoury stock and that turns this noodle plate into a pretty palatable one. The sambal was fabulously fiery & salty, and I wish there was more of it.⠀
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For the final time for now, thank you for the delicious hospitality @kevin._.ngan & @fattchoyeatinghouse!

Back again for the curry fish head! Never get tired of it, and also to try other dishes. Got the salted egg pork ribs and a different veggie dish this time, $60 altogether for 5pax! So glad the pricing has remained somewhat consistent over the past two years 🥹

Steamed baby octopus in soy sauce was the dish that caught my eye at once because you don't usually find octopus dishes in local eateries and definitely not a hawker tzichar stall!

I liked that the octopus was tender and yet chewy with a nice bite. On its own, there was a little fishy taste which some might dislike but it goes away when you have it with the soy sauce. I do wish that they used a lighter version of soy sauce or added some sugar. You don't notice it at first but it's quite salty and heavy on the palate especially towards the end of the meal. Some of the garlic bits were really fragrant and tasty but there were bits which were rock hard or have gone a little soft and stale.

I have tried Ipoh Tuck Kee at their Kelantan Lane and Toa Payoh Lorong 8 branches and my main qualm is that their food can be maddeningly inconsistent. There are highs and lows and seemingly no middle ground.

got a free hotplate fried chicken because we spent above a certain amount!! it's in an industrial building so don't expect everything to be hygienic though i lowkey liked the ratchet vibes💀