New On Burpple Beyond: August 2019

Find this delightful cafe located along Bukit Timah Road for delicious pasta and grain bowls. Spice lovers, dig into the al dente Asian-Spiced Seafood Pasta ($19) with just the right amount of heat and fresh seafood like prawns and squid. Also good is the Pork Belly Miso ($16) – picure tender braised pork belly with a well-balanced fat-to-meat ratio alongside crunchy dry ramen crisps, miso cream, nori and an onsen egg.
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Tucked away in Sunset Way, this casual coffee joint serves up light bites and specialty coffee (beans roasted by Nylon Coffee Roasters!) worth traveling for. The earthy 5 Oz White ($4) is a smooth and creamy cuppa you should not miss out on. Don't leave without trying the signature Ondeh Ondeh Waffles ($13.50) – think gula melaka gelato sitting atop crispy, fluffy waffles topped with grated coconut sprinkles and a drizzle of fragrant homemade pandan sauce!
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One-North dwellers, save this Fusionopolis joint for clean eating days! Expect quality, healthful nosh while kicking back in a chill space. The Cheesy Pistachio Chicken Salad ($12.50) sees juicy grilled chicken thigh, sauteed mushrooms, hard boiled egg and tumeric chickpeas on a bed of mesclun leaves finished with a savoury, cheesy pistachio dressing. For a filling option, go for the Herb Chicken with Walnut Satay Sauce burger ($7.20) – juicy chicken thigh slathered in satay sauce on an organic charcoal sourdough bun!
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Save this kiosk housed in Lucky Plaza for creamy, mango-based soft serves in town. Grab a friend and get the well-balanced, savoury-sweet Mango Cheese Float ($4.20) with cheese bits, or the nicely textured Mango Graham Float with crushed graham crackers.
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For classy yet affordable western fare in the CBD, look to this diner cum bar along Amoy Street. On mains, put these must-orders on your list: the tender Beef Cheek Burgundy ($28) and the crispy Pan-Seared Barramundi ($24) that comes with mash, pearl tomatoes and chimichurri sauce. Kick back and chill with an assortment of craft beers on tap, including Little Creatures, Black Cab Stout, London Pride and Stella Artois.
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Keep this al fresco spot in mind for casual pizza dates! Located in CHIJMES, you're here for the delicious wood-fired pizzas and beers on tap (from San Miguel to Hoeegarden) to go with your pies. Community faves include the Misto Carne Pizza ($32), a meat lover's dream consisting of tomato sauce, salami, ham, bacon, Italian sausage and mozzarella cheese. If you're a fan of parma ham, the Pesto ($28) is one to fire up as well.
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If quick and easy udon lunches are your jam, put this fusion spot housed in Hotel Bencoolen on your list! Look forward to an array of unique udon flavours like truffle, uni, mentaiko and curry. Go for the Mentai-Egg Udon ($16.90), featuring dollops of spicy mentaiko complimenting chewy udon in a rich mentaiko sauce. The Uni Roast Beef Udon ($17) is a must-have for uni lovers – think tender beef on udon drenched in savoury uni cream.
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Pop by this homely joint in UE Square for affordable and satisfying Vietnamese nosh. Popular here is the Bun Thit Nuong ($17.90) – cold rice-vermicelli noodles with juicy barbecued pork and fragrant hints of basil, mint and fish sauce. The zingy Bun Rieu ($22.20), comprising rice noodles in a spicy-and-sour tomato and seafood broth is another foolproof pick.
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For all things beef, look no further than this hole-in-the-wall in Sunshine Plaza! You're bound to curb your meaty cravings with the wide offerings here – from the umami, perfectly roasted Roast Beef Don ($24 for 150g), to the flavourful Beef Demi Glacé Omurice ($15), featuring tomato fried rice under a silky omelette blanket and tender beef slices with a savoury demi glacé sauce on the side.
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Pay this two-storey shophouse located along Haji Lane a visit for Halal British food! Burppler Thiam Peng Tan has praise for the Cheeky Git ($21.90), featuring tender braised beef cheeks on top of creamy, homemade mash potato. The tender and flaky Cod Fish & Chips ($18.90) housed in a crispy batter is another community favourite.
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With multiple outlets islandwide, this popular chirashi joint needs no introduction. Visit their Marina Square outlet for the super value-for-money Burpple Beyond Set ($25.90), which comes with a main, soup of the day, salad and two pieces of mentaiyaki tamago. On mains, go for the generously portioned Mentaiyaki Tamago Kaisendon if you're wielding an appetite. Otherwise, the Kei Kaisendon Signature comprising fresh, cubed sashimi should fill you up just fine.
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For a healthy and delicious lunch in the CBD, make this Asian bento concept housed in Oxley Tower on your go-to. The simple menu offers three $12 options – Seafood (Thai-style steamed fish and kimchi), Meat (sesame ginger chicken) and the vegetarian Green (sweet-and-spicy tempeh and turmeric cauliflower).