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We’ve always known this place to boast meandering lines along the main Chinatown street. Although dining in won’t resume for awhile, glad that we can still satisfy Sichuan food cravings from the comforts of home! Overall, their food was highly flavourful. A bit too oily for our palates, but we can see how some would love it.
Our recommendations (4 ⭐️) would be their 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐬 & 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐞𝐬 ($6.30) and 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 ($8.30). The former involved perfectly executed silky eggs with chunky tomatoes. The latter had ultra tender - almost silky - and juicy eggplants. While the beer element was subtle, the eggplants soaked up the addictive spicy and flavourful sauce that made it difficult to stop reaching for more bites.
The 𝐦𝐚𝐩𝐨 𝐭𝐨𝐟𝐮 (3.5 ⭐️; $6.30) was a classic Sichuan dish done well and stronger in 麻than 辣 element. The 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐟 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢 (3.5 ⭐️; $13.10) was nothing spectacular but we appreciated the tender bites (despite the reheating) and mild fiery element. Only let down dish was the 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 (2.5 ⭐️; $6.30) that was more akin to oily plain rice with very little seafood. We would recommend sticking to plain rice instead to pair with the flavourful dishes.
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Seafood Jjajangmyeon ($29)
⭐️ 4.5/5 ⭐️
🍴Would you choose classic meat or seafood Jajangmyeon? Obba’s classic Jjajangmyeon ($12) is our current favourite for its springy noodles well-coated with delicious savory and smoky black bean sauce. Tried their upsized seafood version (before current restrictions) that’s meant for 2-3pax, and is about 2.5x the original portion. It comes with fresh small prawns and squid in addition to the classic’s addictive fried pork belly pieces, cucumber, and generous amounts of sweet onions.
For the price and size, would recommend it for seafood lovers and sharing around. Personally prefer the classic meat that has deeper savory flavours compared to the seafood that doesn’t have much taste on its own, but slurp-worthy goodness nonetheless.
📍@O.bba_bbq_jjajang, 19 Cheong Chin Nam Road, Singapore (other outlets at 59 and 63 Tanjong Pagar Road)
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🍴Traditional Chinese steamed Kuehs with a modern twist on flavours. They were nicely soft, fluffy, and moist. They were also significantly less sweet than most versions, suiting our palettes. However, that might have compromised the taste slightly with the flavours being light.
The most distinct of the 4 and our general favourite was the dark chocolate. The matcha was very subtle while we couldn’t distinguish the dried longan in the sweet potato version. We found the mango and chia seeds mango purée to have an artificial flavour that we mistook for apricot/ orange jam.
Overall, flavours could be more pronounced but these novel huat kuehs are of good texture and enjoyable. Preorders for self-collection and delivery available.
📍@mrbreadysg, 02-31, Mei Ling Market, 159 Mei Chin Road, Singapore
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Soft bun with stack of tender juicy beef patty, topped with American cheddar cheese, house pickles and their in-house special burger sauce.
💰$10 (self pick up promotion).
Beside this cheeseburger, they have many good deal for self pick up, to check on their menu, can visit https://xpress.meatsmith.com.sg/telok-ayer/
📍Meat Smith.
167-169 Telok Ayer.
Soft bun with stack of tender juicy beef patty, topped with American cheddar cheese, house pickles and their in-house special burger sauce.
💰$10 (self pick up promotion).
Beside this cheeseburger, they have many good deal for self pick up, to check on their menu, can visit https://xpress.meatsmith.com.sg/telok-ayer/
📍Meat Smith.
167-169 Telok Ayer.
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It's been garnering quite a bit of good reviews lately, and I've got to say that even after takeaway, they hold on pretty well, and are definitely worth trying imo.
Katsu Sando ($11 from Oddle, $10 at actual store)
Deep Fried Panko Pork Loin, Bulldog Sauce, Duck Fat Confit Onions, Greens. Their bun was well-toasted, with it being lightly buttered and not becoming soggy even from takeaway. Loved the flavour combination here, especially with the sauce that was used. The katsu although not extremely tender or juicy, it's not too tough either - and although there's not much flavour to the katsu itself, I still enjoyed the overall flavour from the sauce and onions.
Menchi Katsu Sando ($11 from Oddle, $10 at actual store)
Deep Fried Panko-breaded Minced Pork Patty, Japanese Tar-tar, Arugula.
This Minced Pork Patty is much juicier, it's definitely evident when you eat the two sandos one after the other. Would recommend having the Katsu Sando before trying the Menchi Katsu for a "level up" experience. The Katsu Sando may however feel more substantial since it's an entire pork katsu you are biting into.
Definitely worth trying, and I wouldn't mind giving their chashu or breakfast sandos a try next time.
Overall Rating: 8/10
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Classic Pho - $13
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Rice noodle with classic beef broth that’s light yet flavourful. Australian eye round beef cooked till pinkish, layered at the top of the rice noodle. Usual herbs served. Ordered a cup of Iced Viet Coffee ($5) to cool down and perk me up
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Lily’s
@lilysgourmetbistro
With sambal goreng and lemak gravy instead of their superb curry.
Proven signature. The leader in making this dish.
