Western

Popped by @burnclubst for the first time and I am pretty impressed with their Breakfast for Champions ($28). The generous breakfast platter comes with choice of eggs, bacon, mushrooms, pork Italian sausage, fried tomatoes, baked beans and choice of bread. My favourites are the juicy and flavourful pork sausages and the sautéed mushrooms. Although it is quite pricey, it is super filling and a steal with Burpple Beyond’s one-for-one deal!

Sideways is a hidden gem in Jalan Besar area❤️ I don’t usually order lamb, but the Smoked Lamb Ribs ($26) did not disappoint as well. The lamb ribs are so soft that they fall off the bones easily and there isn’t much of a gamey aftertaste. In all, the food is excellent and definitely worth the price, especially with Burpple Beyond’s one-for-one deal😍 So pleased with this discovery!

Sideways is a hidden gem in Jalan Besar area❤️ The Blackened Barramundi ($28) is grilled in squid ink and served with Pistachio pesto and spiced sprout salad. The fish is very fresh and tender, and the tangy balsamic dressing brings out the sweetness of the fish. In all, the food is excellent and definitely worth the price, especially with Burpple Beyond’s one-for-one deal😍 So pleased with this discovery!

With CNY just around the corner, it’s time to 临时抱佛脚 and start clocking in healthier lunch options to offset the upcoming festive calories😅 There is a one-for-one deal on Burpple Beyond for the protein bowl ($11) at The Autobus, which comprises of 1 base, 1 protein, 2 sides, 1 dressing and 1 topping. The roasted teriyaki chicken breast is surprisingly tender and tasty, and it goes pretty well with the roasted curried cauliflower, cherry tomato and penne pasta in basil pesto sauce. The portion is quite reasonable too. Hope my efforts pay off🙏🏻

The Spaghetti Amatriciana with Burrata ($22) from Morettino is a good choice for those who can’t decide between tomato and cream-based pasta. The al dente spaghetti is cooked with chopped bacon in roman tomato sauce and topped with sheep cheese and creamy Burrata (fresh milk cheese made from mozzarella and cream). Mixing the cheese into the pasta will give you a creamy tomato sauce, but I prefer to enjoy my Burrata in chunks alongside the tomato-based pasta:) There is a one-for-one deal on Burpple Beyond too. Simple and tasty!

Finally popped Yardbird by to try the highly raved Chicken ‘N’ Watermelon ‘N’ Waffles ($40) after wish-listing it for the longest time ever. Although this is probably the most expensive fried chicken I ever had, the taste is on point and it’s actually more than enough for 2 pax:) Though the skin is not super crispy, it is very flavourful. The chicken is also very tender and moist, and goes really well with the tangy honey hot sauce. I’m not a fan of the spiced watermelon but the fluffy cheddar cheese waffles are pretty good, especially with the bourbon maple syrup. We also ordered Crab Cake Benedict ($30) which comes with chunky crab cakes generously packed with crab meat and served with fried green tomato, poached farmer’s eggs, smoky bacon and charred lemon hollandaise. Perfect place if you are in for a treat:)!

Decided to give Mad for Garlic a try as I love my garlic and there is a one-for-one deal on Burpple Beyond. The Garlic Ragu Fettuccine ($26) features fettuccine with beef steak cubes and fried smashed garlic in a meat sauce topped with whipped cream. The flavours are rich and I love that the fried garlic cloves are soft and mashy on the inside. However, the beef cubes could be a little more tender. Overall, the food is pretty good but the prices are quite steep. Wouldn’t mind returning to use the remaining one-for-one deals:)

Decided to give Mad for Garlic a try as I love my garlic and there is a one-for-one deal on Burpple Beyond. The Triple Garlic Seafood Pasta ($25) is totally up my alley - the al dente spaghetti is stir-fried with mussels, shrimps, baby octopus, squid and garlic sprout in a strong red pepper chilli sauce. It is very fragrant and not too spicy. Overall, the food is pretty good but the prices are quite steep. Wouldn’t mind returning to use the remaining one-for-one deals:)

I’m not a big fan of cream pasta but the Spaghetti Carbonara ($16) from Mpire is quite delicious! The savoury bacon and parmigiano cheese cut through the creamy sauce and go well with al dente spaghetti. Got this at a steal with Burpple Beyond’s one-for-one deal✌🏻

Everyday I’m Truffling~! The Truffle Pizza ($24) from Morettino is served with tomato, mozzarella cheese and a generous serving of truffle pesto. The truffle fragrance is quite strong, the crust in thin and the flavours complement one another well - a pretty good steal with Burpple Beyond’s one-for-one deal.

Finally checked out Martin Zwerts, the No. 1 fries from Netherlands, at Holland Village! We had the Regular Fries ($6.50) and All in One Meal ($16.90), which comes with fried meat balls, prawn fritters, chicken wings, onion rings and fries. There is a grand total of 15 sauces to choose from, and we chose the MZ Special Sauce (Onion Frite & Kerrie) and Joppie Sauce (Dutch sauce) to go with our fries. The fries are chunky, crispy on the outside and fluffy and airy on the inside - they are quite deserving of their fame! I like that the sauces are not one-dimensional and it’s a nice mix of sweet, savoury and tangy flavours. The other fried items are pretty normal but I must say that the fried chicken wings are quite good. They are well seasoned, tender and juicy, with a nice crunch on the outside. Fries-yay!

I stumbled upon Pasta e Formaggio in a quiet corner at Marina Square (#02-100A/B) and boy am I impressed! I ordered a pasta that is not commonly found elsewhere: Tandoori Chicken Aglio e Olio ($12.90). The Tandoori chicken is legitly smokey and it goes surprisingly well with the al dente linguine that is tossed in olive oil with cherry tomato, onion and lots of garlic. There is an one-for-one deal on Burpple Beyond, but even without, the price point remains very affordable for the quality offered. Easily my top 3 pasta/pizza restaurant in recent times🤤