Guiding you to good food & best restaurants in Singapore

Not many places do this right and till today I only like Casuarina's, which combines mozzarella and Cavendish banana slices plus a light drizzle of caramel sauce. Other places I've tried ruin this combination by using the wrong type of banana (e.g. the not-so-sweet goreng pisang variety) or the too-salty sliced "cheese" that just tips off the balance. 😔

It's unbelievably good but I struggle to finish this on my own. Make sure you half this with someone and get a plain/plaster perhaps!

If not in the mood for ice cream, this tray of goodies is the perfect accompaniment to your cup of coffee (from $4) or the Signature Chocolate ($7/$8 for hot/cold). Out of the four (mini macarons, chocolate tartlet, s’more and trifle), I enjoyed the tartlet the most, with its thin crust enveloping the rich, indulgent chocolate goodness!

I like how this allows you to sample three different intensities (64% Madagascar, 70% Dominican Republic and 72% Venezuela) at one go. The scoops are relatively smaller than in The Chocolate Rhapsody, and is therefore more manageable overall. Will probably stick with this the next time I come back.

If you’re coming here with at least two sweet-toothed friends, get this to share. This is perfect for those who like different types of chocolate since you get (massive) scoops of dark, milk and white chocolate ice cream, along with other chocolatey elements (think “soil”, mousse, meringue and tuile).

If you’re more into dark chocolate, I'd say go for the single dark origin platter instead.

Chocolate Tart (5 for $4) - Rich and creamy chocolate filling, not too sweet. The Chocolate Tart simply melts in my mouth. The best Chocolate Tart I ever tasted!

Headed by Egyptian-born chef Khaled Elelimi, who is trained in Ayurveda (Indian holistic medicine), this Muslim-owned restaurant in Zhongshan Mall puts a healthier spin on Middle Eastern and Mediterranean plates — don't fret, the food is still delicious! Start with a serving each of Hummus Kawerma ($9.90, topped with minced beef), spot on Baba Ganoush ($7) and house-baked Pita Bread ($4) for sharing, then move on to their stellar grills. According to Burppler Muriel A, Pistachio Grill does chicken really well, so any of their chook options should please. Consider the juicy, tender and expertly seasoned Rosemary Grilled Chicken ($13.90), or get the flavour-packed Shish Taouk (chicken kebabs served with saffron rice, $17.90). Regulars would also tell you never to miss the off-the-menu gargantuan Tomahawk Wagyu Steak (good for three to four diners) if it's available. For dessert, the Baklava with Ice Cream ($8.90) is a not too sweet version of the classic treat. Pro tip: The 30-seater restaurant is often packed. Reservations are highly recommended.
Avg Price: $25 per person
Photo by Burppler Muriel A
*Muslim-owned

Located in Toa Payoh West Market and Food Centre, this Muslim-owned stall has been drawing in the crowds with their flavour-packed bowls of prawn noodles. Unlike other prawn noodles where pork bones are used in the soup stock, Deanna's Kitchen substitutes it for chicken bones, which in turn requires a longer boiling period. The result? A broth that's fresh and sweet, and the perfect base for the soupy Prawn Noodles ($3.50). The standard bowl comes with three prawns and a choice of yellow noodles or white bee hoon. If you're a fan of crustaceans, consider getting the Prawn Noodles with Clams ($6.50) that comes with a generous portion of clams. Pro tip: They only operate from Wednesdays to Sundays, so head down early to guarantee a bowl, as they sell out as early as 12.30pm.
Avg Price: $5 per person
Photo by Burppler I Makan SG
*Muslim-owned

Original intention was to eat Cantonese delights but they were closed.. And this was the longest queue out of those that were still open so gave it a try! The noodle is different (not mee kia) and I thought the sauce was quite salty! It is just good that there's really a lot of ingredients for $4! #honglimfoodcentre #burpple