Waterbath Chef
Rundown: Healthy eating made yummy for Westies.
Perfect for: Post-workout meals, feel-good makan with a few friends.
Order this: Regular Set (from $8.90) with Truffle Egg, Sous Vide Beef or Teriyaki Torched Tofu.
For those who like: Kipos Gourmet and Urban Mix.
FYI: They’re in the midst of getting their halal certification.
Dumpling Darlings
Rundown:Â From Lola Cafe comes this snazzy dumpling and noodle bar with adorably clever branding!
Perfect for: Dumpling lovers on a girls’ night out.
Order this:Â Veggie Mandu ($7), Smoked Duck ($8), Miso Mushroom Noodles ($5) and Dessert Dumpling ($8) with Tasmanian honey ice cream.
For those who like: Gyoza King and Mister Wu.
FYI: Get 1-for-1 with Burpple Beyond starting 25 Sep (next Tuesday!). Join the club.
Fung Kee
Rundown: Hidden watering hole owned by a bartender who cut his teeth at Butcher Boy.
Perfect for: Super scrumptious Danish hot dogs with (tipsy) friends after dark. In Orchard Towers, no less.
Order this: Swiss Cheese Hot Dog ($8) and Negroni ($14) with a kick.
For those who like: The Mustard Incident and Hafudog.
FYI: Swing by on Sunday nights for 1-for-1 drinks.
Fatburger
Rundown: American burger chain known for their meat-loaded buns, now in Tanjong Katong.
Perfect for: Cheat days.
Order this: Fatburger (from $7.50) and crispy Onion Rings ($5.90).
For those who like: MOS Burger.
FYI: Finish the four-patty Quad Fatburger to earn your badge of burger honour (a certificate and your picture up on their Wall of Fame!)
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Baek Jung Korean Restaurant & Bar
Rundown: Cosy Korean restaurant serving stews in the CBD.
Perfect for: Rainy day group dinners.
Order this: Kimchi Pork Stew ($25) and Baek Jung Beef Seok-Seol Bulgogi ($19).
For those who like: Wang Dae Bak Korean Restaurant and Red Holic
FYI: Enjoy 1-for-1 here with Burpple Beyond! Find out how.
Udon Komadori
Rundown: Specialty udon spot pops up in Hotel Bencoolen.
Perfect for: Affordable, after-work udon dinners.
Order this: Uni Roast Beef Udon ($17).
For those who like: Tamoya Udon and Marugame Udon.
FYI: This is opened by the same team behind Sunshine Plaza’s Deli Kitchen.
Tongue Tip Lan Zhou Beef Noodles
Rundown: New spot for hand-pulled noodles and big-on-flavour beef broth in Tiong Bahru.
Perfect for: Hearty noodle dinners with your family.
Order this: Signature Beef Noodles (from $8.90).
For those who like: Yi Zun Noodle.
FYI: The same brand has over 300 stores in China and is part of a Lanzhou Lamian Association — sounds pretty legit!
Souped Up
Rundown: Takeaway soup kiosk in Suntec’s Pasarbella.
Perfect for: Soupreme lunch al desko.
Order this: Baby Clam & Sweet Corn ($8.50) and Hungarian Beef Goulash ($8.50).
For those who like: Soup Spoon.
FYI: Every soup comes with a slice of sourdough.
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Chuan Noodle Grill & Bar
Rundown:Â Open-air space with Chinese noodles and skewers in Clarke Quay
Perfect for:Â Belly-warming noodles with an ice-cold beer.
Order this:Â Signature Beef Combination Noodles ($16.50) and Scallop Noodles ($17.50)
For those who like:Â Mister Wu.
FYI: It can get quite sunny during the day, so come for noodles after dark instead!
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