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These 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 ($10/box of 8) from @lecafe_sg have been extremely popular in the past months, and it's not hard to see why.
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That beancurd was consistently bouncy and silky — just look at that perfect gloss. Tart was buttery and crumbled excitedly with a light bite. Really nice contrast and mixture of textures. 😩
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A marriage of lao ban and egg tart, my childhood favourites. All I get are wholesome old-school vibes seeing them get married beautifully.

Impressed by their coffee, I decided to try the cold brew, also made from Sumatra Musfaha roasted by sister company Glyph Supply Co.

𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 ($5.50) was decent — a tea-like body with vivid peach notes, which faded elegantly into a deep long finish similar to their espresso.

The honey-sweetened 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 ($6) was more interesting as the spirited honey florals really accentuated the fruit notes. It transitioned into a similar finish, but eventually faded into a slight earthiness that's kinda weird. Still, pretty good quality for its price.

Available on the @glyphsupplyco site for pickup or delivery.

The daytime alter ego of Laut. They currently have a promo for $2 coffee from July 13-17, 12.30pm to 1.30pm.

I was impressed by this 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 ($5) made from Sumatra Musfaha — as flavourful as any South American single origin. It's not your typical boring balanced white.

Body was robust, nutty, with hints of fruitiness. It crescendoed into a strong dark finish which lingered with a memorable depth. Props to the baristas too as the mouthfeel was sublime. Floated softly atop the tongue and glid down like silk.

Check out their ferments too. Unique offerings made with an impressive fermentation setup.

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@xiaoyatou.sg offers decent uniquely Singapore drinks at only $15 a pop. They fit in well with the endearingly tacky 60s vibes.

My 𝗼𝗽𝗶𝘂𝗺 ($15) hit with smoke that wasn't too strong and slowly tapered off — like the menthol of a YP zooming past on a PMD. 🛴💨

It blended well with a touch of savoury sweetness. Easy to drink, addictive and potent, colonial oppression never tasted sweeter. 🙃

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@keongsaikbakery is better known for burnt cheesecake but I liked this 𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗶 ($4.50) more.

Tear through the airy and flaky layers and you'd greeted by a trove of chocolate chips which weren't too sweet or dark. Simple, but well executed.

Kinda reminded me of the chocolate rolls of childhood, but better.

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This sexy 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗳 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲 ($14) was another dish I enjoyed at home from this perennial michelin and @worlds50best favourite.

Strikingly sweet and irresistibly juicy, it had more charm than your average pickup artist. With all that slick potency, the sourdough was surprisingly unsoaked and kept its crisp integrity.

The beautifully tart pickles helped to pile on the sweet nothings, adding some playfulness to the sweet bomb.

Rounding up the experience was an satisfying finish of smoky mayo that cleared through the sweetness. Honestly a touch cloying but deeply satisfying nonetheless.

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One mouth. That's all it took to taste the effort this stall put into their 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗲 ($4.50)

Handmade everyday, the noodles carried both a delectable springiness and a nice firm bite. Dressed with delightful chili and dark sauce, it was solid and full of heart.

The wantons also sported silky skin and were generously punctuated with prawn crunchiness. One mouth was all it took to appreciate their sincerity, but I still wolfed everything down rather quickly.

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I haven’t had enough to compare, but @candlenutsg's 𝗸𝘂𝗲𝗵 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘁 ($25/200g, $45/400g, $80/800g) thoroughly met my lofty expectations.

That pandan custard felt like dreamy satin which fondled the palate, leaving gentle imprints of its heavenly aroma.

Concurrently, the mellow saltiness of the sticky but airy glutinous rice provided a sublime counterpoint.

Akin to an elegantly crafted concerto of flavours and textures — articulate without excessiveness. It's like tasting “Blue Danube” reverberating in my mouth.

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The sauce that cloaked this assam sotong ($24) was impossibly nuanced and boasted of delicate sour notes of Assam whilst lightly washed with gentle brininess.

That sauce brimmed with a depth of flavour as deep as its shade of ocean abyss — perfectly slathered onto the springy and soft baby squid

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Fresh crab swam in this velvety and heart-meltingly sweet blue swimmer crab curry ($32). Perfumed with intoxicating coconut milk, it also carried a controlled heat which complemented the succulent crustacean chunks.

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With a robust and rich prawn stock, this was a chap chye ($20) unlike any other. Perfectly cooked components gave it a nice mix of textures. That crisp soft leafy crunch bolstered by strands of bouncy tang hoon — lovely.

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A stimulatingly fragrant mix of gentle bitterness and umami from the buah keluak underscored this buah keluak fried rice ($24). The sunnyside up was too perfect but I didn’t regret poking into the yolk, which saw a silkiness coated onto each perfectly separated grain of moist rice.

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