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Located at one end of the underground mall (closer to Esplanade MRT) was this Yellow Cab Pizza Co. that originated from New York, now franchised to 10 countries. It had been here for a number of years, but not many people might not have noticed its existence until their partnership with Burpple Beyond.

Selected pizzas and pastas were available with one-for-one offers, and so I chose their 10-inch NY Classic Pepperoni (S$16.00) and #4 Cheese (S$15.00), which both were instructed to come in thin crusts. The waiting time was quite short actually, and it was interesting to see a basic rack on the table to prop up the pizzas, which was said to help in maximising table space.

When the pizzas came, the first thing that caught my attention was that the pizzas were oily, judging from the blots on the wax papers. But what I was more concerned about was the richness in salt, which perhaps came from the pepperoni. The good thing was that the bottle of Tabasco sauce helped in reducing the harshness of the salt flavours a little, but I presumed that the best way to tackle the strong flavours was to go for some bottled beer.

One-for-one pizzas? Maybe, but not advisable to take this on by only two persons, especially if you were small eaters who were unwilling to request for takeaway boxes.

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For your next brunch blowout, find a stylish spot in this menswear label cafe. The nosh is surprisingly Asian-inflected, with the distinctly flavoured Laksa Pizza ($22) a community favourite. There's also Pork Crackling $15), stacked with oozy egg and onion rosti to satisfy.
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Jot this Neil Road spot down for quiet weekend brunches. Occupying the space of now-defunct Botanist, expect scrumptious brunches like the Cheeky Breakfast Club ($22) — a wholesome breakfast platter including fluffy scrambled eggs, balsamic roasted mushrooms, honey confit cherry tomatoes and a thick slab of bacon. Another must-have is the Kaya Pancakes ($15), comprising fluffy pancakes stacked alongside fragrant house made kaya.
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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 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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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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Soft and creamy all-natural frozen yogurt with watermelon pieces by Yole. Refreshing and a healthier sweet treat with zero regrets! 😄

Not my usual cup of tea, but this dragon fruit and banana smoothie bowl impressed me with the vibrant sweetness of the fruits and crunch of the crisp, nutty, housemade granola. I also loved the refreshing frozen blueberries and coconut shavings. Maximum flavour, minimum guilt.

Taste: 3.5/5