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29 Nov’25, Sat🌦️
📍Red Star Restaurant 紅星酒家 (Chin Swee Rd, SG)
- Dim Sum 港式點心🥟

Average dim sum I would say, but for 100% for the old school push cart vibes…

Had been passing by Henly Huat Drinks Food Court for quite a while whenever we are around the Outram Park neighbourhood — this will be the coffeeshop located at 120 Neil Road that is at the cross junction between Keong Saik Road, Neil Road and Craig Road that is just diagonally opposite from Shake Shack’s location there. It does seem that the coffeeshop has seen a recent change of tenants in some of the stalls operating there — located deep within the coffeeshop right beside the outlet of Chai Chee Minced Meat Noodle there is 角头GataoSG. An establishment that serves up Taiwanese cuisine, 角头 GataoSG was a brand that had first started out in Johor Bahru, Malaysia at Austin Heights — they had since ceased operations there. Being a dining establishment situated within a coffeeshop, the offerings at 角头GataoSG is less varied than what it used to serve up in Malaysia; the menu at their Neil Road location consists of their signature fried chicken cutlets, bento sets and side dishes — their braised pork rice dish being pretty affordably priced at $3.90.

Priced at $9.50, the impression of the Crispy Chicken Popcorn Bento with Braised Meat on first sight is how generously-sized the bento is — the plate definitely comes with a bit of heft considering the generous load of rice, braised meat, chicken popcorn, pickled cucumbers, preserved vegetables, lava eggs, and Taiwanese sausage that came along with it. All of the elements served up with the dish were pretty well-executed; our favourite was undeniably the chicken popcorn which are chunks of fried chicken that came with a crisp, golden brown batter on the outside, while the meat within comes juicy and tender. Seasoned with paprika, it does come with a slight kick of spiciness that should be manageable for those whom are tolerable to lighter levels of spiciness. The braised meat itself came with ample braising liquid to flavour up the portion of rice beneath it; the minced pork carrying a savoury note while the consistency of the meat was on the leaner side to provide a good bite — does not come with any undesirable porky stench considering how it has absorbed the flavours of the braising liquid. Other elements like the pickled cucumbers and preserved vegetables adds an element of tang or crunch that resets the tastebuds from all the meat and carbs; the Taiwanese sausage was a little bit on the drier side but props should be given to them on how there is an attempt to style it to make it looks slightly more unique; the lava egg comes with soft whites and a runny egg yolk that is all jammy which is a crowd pleaser on its own.

20 Sep’25, Sat🌦️
📍Bag Me Up Bagel House (Outram)
- Can Trust Chick 照燒雞肉蘑菇松露芝士貝果🥯
- Trustful 松露蘑菇雞蛋貝果🍄‍🟫
- Iced White 冰咖啡🍼
- Iced Black 冰黑咖啡☕️

Unassuming look but the bagels were yum😋

Bagels were chewy, not as hard as I thought, pretty nice, juicy chicken, fluffy eggs, both goes well with truffle spread, both were hits, no miss!

Only cons is that the humble shop can only accommodate few customers within the shop, and around 6 seats outdoor, be early or perhaps take away will be another alternative…

Damage: $36 CDC vouchers accepted

14 Sep’25, Sun⛅️
📍Outram Park Ya Hua Bak Kut Teh 歐南園亞華肉骨茶
- Spare Ribs Soup 肉骨茶🍖
- Pig’s Stomach Soup 豬肚湯🍲
- Braised Pig’s Intestines 滷大腸🥣
- Chye Sim in Oyster Sauce 蠔油油菜心🥗
- Braised Fried Beancurd 滷豆腐皮🥢
- Salted Vegetables 鹹菜🥙
- Braised Peanuts 滷花生🥜
- Fried Dough Stick 油條🥖
- Mee Sua 麵線🍜

Decent bkt, peppery soup base, but not tt spicy, felt that the peppery taste/spice could be stronger

Braised items were good, intestines and beancurd were were well braised, goes along well with rice

Damage: $97

The 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗼𝗻 ($𝟭𝟲/𝟯𝟬) is very good as well - the bee hoon soaks up the rich broth that is infused with the umami of the clams and prawns.

My family’s all time favourite is their 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗲 ($𝟲.𝟱𝟬/𝟭𝟮/𝟭𝟲) as it is full of wok hei. Each grain of rice is glistening and not too dry or moist - so good!

Managed to learn about the opening of the new Smear’d Coffee Bagels that had recently moved into a shop unit within the Onze mixed-use development along Kee Seng Street — this would be the same building that houses other F&B concepts such as the likes of Sugar And Tease Patisserie Cafe, K. Patisserie and Broth Bowl. These folks take up the shop space that was formerly taken up by Sugar And Tease Patisserie Cafe prior to their move to another shop unit within the same building — the shop space having a dual facade where the entrance is located within the building though there are full-length glass windows overlooking into the interior of the shop from the main thoroughfare outside of the building. As the namesake suggests, Smear’d Coffee Bagels is an establishment that focuses on its bagel offerings; the menu is split into categories dedicated to Bagel-Bao, Signatures, Fit Bowls, Fries, Pastas and Sides — beverages available are classified into Signatures, Basic B., Cold Brew and Hot Teas.

The Hot Honey Chicken Bagel-Bao at Smear’d Coffee Bagels is described in the menu to come with elements such as Kewpie mayonnaise, fried chicken thigh, Gochujang honey, romaine, cheddar and dill pickles. Smear’d Coffee Bagels also allows patrons to opt between four (4) different types of bagels for their line-up of Bagel-Bao; we found ourselves opting for the Nori Seaweed Bagel for our order of the Hot Honey Chicken Bagel-Bao. Coming with fried chicken thigh that has been coated with Gochujang honey, the exterior deep-fried batter of the fried chicken remains crisp whilst carrying a sweetness whilst ends with a fiery note that should be manageable for those whom are tolerable to moderate levels of spiciness in its finish. The chicken flesh was also tender and juicy, while the addition of cheddar helps add a bit of a savouriness to the bagel without being particularly heavy. The inclusion of romaine lettuce adds a crispness and some balance to the meats and carbs, while the Nori Seaweed Bagel comes with a firm chew and a slight umami-ness from the seaweed.

Keong Saik Road has recently seen the addition of a new cafe yet again — Chapter One by Fables Specialty Coffee had opened in the same spot that was once previously occupied by an establishment named Black Olive Cafe that had a short-lived run in be local F&B scene. Chapter One by Fables Specialty Coffee is situated closer to the side of Keong Saik Road leading towards Neil Road; other notable dining establishments near it would include The Coach Bar within the Coach Play Singapore Shophouse. Whilst their brick-and-mortar shop is a new project that is undertaken by the brand, Fables Specialty Coffee has been retailing specialty coffee capsules that are blended and roasted in Melbourne which are sold online and also in some supermarkets locally. The food menu at Chapter One by Fables Specialty Coffee is split into sections dedicated to All Day Brunch, Sides and Add Ons, while the beverages section of the menu features categories such as Coffee, Non-Coffee and Alcohol.

One of the dishes that is being offered at Chapter One by Fables Specialty Coffee in the All Day Brunch section of the menu would be the Jewels of the Ocean — this is an item that features smoked salmon, Onsen egg, Ikura, Hollandaise, Potato Hash, Crispy Kale and Focaccia. The Jewels of the Ocean does feel like a spruced up version of an Eggs Benedict that features elements that made in feel more like a contemporary brunch dish with an Australian touch — this is so considering how the dish does get a little predictable (not in a bad way) with the use of smoked salmon, Onsen Egg and Hollandaise; a very classic combination of elements in the typical Eggs Benedict dish. The use of Focaccia over English Muffins makes the Jewels of the Ocean feel a little more substantially-sized; whilst the Focaccia here does come a little stiff and could do better being more moist and spongy, mopping the Focaccia up with Hollandaise sauce and the molten egg yolk does help with the texture of the bread nonetheless. Other elements like the Ikura and the Crispy Kale were good to have; both adds a touch of their own umami-ness to the dish — the former providing a popping sensation while the latter carrying a crispness, while the potato hash comes in the former of diced potatoes that comes soft with crisp edges that are savoury and sautéed with capsicums. Not mentioned in the description would be the Arugula dressed with vinaigrette and tomatoes on vine that comes on the side to refresh the tastebuds for a more balanced feel for the dish overall.

There has been some talk going around recently about an establishment named quiet corner — these folks had recently been introduced as a concept that takes over the daytime operations of D.Bespoke that is situated at Bukit Pasoh Road; a street that is just slightly off Outram Park MRT station. D.Bespoke describes itself as a Authentic Ginza Style Whiskey & Classic Cocktail Bar — its interior is nothing short of that of an upscale old-school bar with the extensive use of wooden furniture and fittings all around the space to create a quaint look befitting of the classic cocktail bar that it envisions to be; the bar counter seating fitted with chunky cushioned seating that is designed for the patron’s comfort. The space also does seem to use Japanese posters to spruce up its interior and draw the linkage towards being an Authentic Ginza Style Whiskey & Classic Cocktail Bar. Operating as D.Bespoke’s day time concept, quiet corner is undoubtedly inspired by Japanese Kissatens that serves up coffee, tea, whisky, coffee cocktails and desserts — all that whilst playing jazz, ambient and folk music; a little bit of an extension to what D.Bespoke already is.

Since quiet corner was already out of the Classic Kissa Pudding when we had made our visit there during mid-afternoon, we found ourselves opting for the Mizu Yokan which is being described as a Traditional Japanese Red Bean Jelly based on the description on the menu. The Mizu Yokan is being served in a small cup; the jelly contained within the small cup itself. Digging into the Mizu Yokan, the jelly came soft with a slight bit of tension that provided resistance; overall not particularly gelatinous. We liked how the emphasis here seems to be on the notes of red beans, with the jelly also coming with a somewhat grainy texture at the same time pretty much to the tune of mashed red beans — all that without being on the sweet side. We have also went for the Ambient Blend from the Coffee section of the menu; this is being prepared with the Hario Nel Drip and promises on the fruity, nutty and wine-y notes as described on the menu for its tasting notes — a cuppa that runs light when one takes the first sip, but with a heavier body that slowly gets to the tastebuds with a clean finish towards the end.

quiet corner does reminds us of the vibes of Corner Corner which shares a space at RPM by D.Bespoke with similar vibes, though the sight of how Siphon Coffee is being brewed right at the bar counter at quiet corner was something we found truly authentic to the experience; there was also a stronger Japanese Kissaten vibe at quiet corner somehow that further adds on to the exterior (not that it wasn’t already strong with Corner Corner). All desserts at quiet corner are priced at a flat rate of $8, while the price of the beverages listed in the Coffee and Tea sections of the menu are priced between $9 to $11 — a spot would most certainly charm those whom are into slow and chill vibes over carefully brewed coffee with meticulous attention placed in the food, beverages and vibes; a very unique spot to just spend those lazy afternoons away soaking into vibes that are different for those that other specialty coffee establishments as to offer.

[OUTRAM PARK, SINGAPORE] we are very used to the usual Mexican fare like burritos and tacos, but there are more than just these 2! I think I have found my favourite dish here at @mamistamales 😍

For starters, we had the Tableside Guacamole & Chips 🥑 ($26) which would be familiar to most people, but just that they create the guac fresh by your table side. Because everything is made really fresh in front of you, it is extra rich and fragrant; really addictive with the chips.

Next is their famous Pork Salsa Verde Tamales 🌽 ($18), which will be unfamiliar to most people. Made with corn dough and filled with pork and other ingredients before steaming in corn husk, this was a very interesting dish to have. It's flavourful yet somehow tasting healthy at the same time; comforting is the word to call this dish. It's probably the only restaurant selling so far so do give this a try!

I also tried their Pozole 🍲 ($18), which was like a light soup broth with loads of meaty and fresh ingredients. If you like another comforting dish, this will be up your alley!

My favourite dish is definitely their Mami's Enchiladas Suizas 🌮 ($26) which was this sloppy mess that is packed with so much flavour. Tender, succulent shredded chicken is filled in each tortilla, and I like how it was grilled for a slightly crispy texture. SHIOK.

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✨ Chill night-out kinda vibe ✨
Absolutely love the whole mood of this cafe — it’s giving girls’ night out with drinks and good convos 💅🏻🍸

Tried their Oxtail Donut and omg it literally burst with juices when I tore it apart 🤤 The oxtail was super tender, and it legit felt like eating a savoury donut — such a fun twist! Didn’t try much this round but I’ll definitely be back for the rest of the menu 👀

Review:
🤤: 4.2/5
💰: $12 (Oxtail Donut)
📍 : Wildcard

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