Fast Food & Takeaways

Seems like egg tarts are the new trend, what with all the new brands [like @honolulucafesg at Centrepoint] popping up all around the island. Tai Cheong's no new brand name, but they're having a pop up store at Takashimaya food basement now on till Tuesday, May 17.

We have to admit, these egg tarts are pretty darn amazing; all buttery and crisp, and flaky – everything an egg tart aspires to be. The custard; smooth, and wobbly, and rich, and buttery – the ideal jelly center of a perfect egg tart.

Take my money already.

Fresh out of the oven! The famed Tai Cheong pastries are now available at their pop up store at Takashimaya food basement now till Tuesday, May 17. Get it while it's hot!

The seasoned chefs of Park Bench Deli have finally settled down. Launched this Monday on Telok Ayer Street (next to Meatsmith), Chef Ming rocks the kitchen with what he does best. The menu is kept short and sweet, with five sandwiches, five sides (if you're a small eater) and a couple of craft beer options.

We love the kong bak banh mi sandwich that plays up the Asian factor with house-pickled carrots and daikon, peanuts and cilantro that add crunch and texture to the warm and crisp sandwich. But wait, let's talk about the star. Stealing the show are thick, unctuous slabs of tenderly braised pork belly oozing with a sweet juiciness that makes you just want to chomp down again, and again.

Go on, get on it.