Best Eats In Serangoon, Kovan, Hougang

Finally the clean-tasting 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗽 was revitalising.

The 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗯𝗮𝗴𝗲 and 𝗙𝘂 𝗥𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗴𝗴 were solid additions to the meal.

Those who prefer rice can opt for the 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗴𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝘂𝗯𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗲. The glorious golden gravy enhanced the flavours of the tender chicken.

Equally sublime was the 𝗗𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝗻 干河, which packed a stronger smokey aroma that was seductively scrumptious.

The 𝗛𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘃𝘆 滑蛋河 is a must order. The wok hei-infused flat rice noodles swimming in a viscous, eggy gravy were exceptional.

Nestled in an unassuming coffee shop in the heartlands, Hong Li Fried King whips up homely zi char dishes that are hearty and comforting.

Despite passing by the kopi tiam just next to Hougang Mall numerous times, it was only recently that I discovered these “piglet buns” from the coffee stall.

Fluffy buns shaped like a pig’s head with raisins for eyes, they come with three different fillings: pork chop ($3.80), chicken cutlet ($3.80), and ham & egg ($3.50). Or simply get the set (plus two eggs and a coffee/ tea) for $5.80.

The 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗻, with a humongous piece of chicken that was delightfully deep fried, immediately caught my attention. Crispy and juicy, it was excellent.

I initially gave the 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗕𝘂𝗻 a condescending look as the slab of pork was pretty small. However it was very well-seasoned and succulent. What it lacked in size, it made up for in flavour.

The 𝗛𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗴𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝗻 looked unassuming, but it was very tasty as well, thanks in no small part to the fried egg. All three selections proved to be stellar and you can’t really go wrong with any of them.

𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐮𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞
Blk 811 Hougang Central
Singapore 530811

Collin’s rarely disappoints and one of the deals on Burpple Beyond this year is the 1-for-1 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵 & 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗽 ($14.50).

Beautifully fried, the sizeable slab of fish was deliciously crispy and flakey. The crispy fries and crunchy salad were able accompaniments. The soup exuded enchanting earthiness and could not be faulted.

Collin’s has achieved the terrific trifecta of great taste, big portions and affordability, and that’s why I’m always going back.

But what stole our hearts was the 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗖𝘂𝗯𝗲 ($6.50). Sweet, tangy pineapple mango cream oozed out seductively as the croissant cube was sliced apart, and the medley of flavours was exceptional.

The limited-time 𝗡𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝗼 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗻𝘁 ($6.50) is full of Chinese New Year vibes! The slices of crunchy yam on top of a slab of sticky nian gao, all sandwiched in a crispy, flakey croissant, offered excellent textural contrast.

Emitting the fragrance of pandan while possessing the right level of sweetness, the gorgeous-looking 𝗢𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗵 𝗢𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗵 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝘁 ($6.90) was exceptional. I also loved the tiny cubes of ondeh ondeh perched on the tart.

Overall a very promising start and I can't wait for @firststorycafe to finalise its full menu.

The superbly seasoned 𝗕𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗼 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘀 (6 pcs, $6.90) were spicy, succulent and highly satisfying.