I would self-proclaim as a fan of Haidilao’s tomato soup base, so I assumed that the broth of the Tomato Beef Noodle (S$11.90) would be flavourful.

Sad to say, I was not impressed with the diluted soup, even if I could help myself at the complimentary condiment bar. Though it was also true that one could redeem a free ice cream cone from the token-operated soft serve machine, the “novelty” was long taken up by a few other eateries. With this price tag, I felt I could have a better meal elsewhere within the mall.