Probably the most famous place to get murtabak in Singapore, this century-old restaurant serves up some massive murtabaks. Adding an extra kosong prata at the base and additional minced mutton on top, this murtabak needs to be shared (or not, if you're a big eater). Go for the chicken, full flavoured, well-spiced and tender, or the deer if you're adventurous! If you're sharing, go ahead and order some briyani too. Photo by edwyn c.

Generous, cheap and good, and hits all the right spots!

Cute place for a cuppa local kopi/teh - inviting decor, alright food (large portions), lukewarm service crew. Nice change in the recently refurbished Chinatown Point, popular hangout for the Chinatown uncles and aunties too ;)

There's usually a short queue at the stall on weekends. Traditional snack - tau pok (dried bean curd) grilled to crispy perfection, stuffed with bean sprouts and cucumber, topped with some sliced apples, turnip and pineapple, drizzled with pungent, sweet/savoury prawn paste, and a generous sprinkle of crushed peanuts.

If you miss the western cakes and bakes from the 1980's, then you will enjoy this Singapore-style little coffeeshop/cafe for its originality and nostalgia. Fairly convenient location too.

Tiong Bahru Market: Every once in a while, we'd have a sudden craving for this crispy grilled beancurd skin stuffed with crunchy fresh cucumber and bean sprouts, served with a side dip of savoury-sweet prawn paste (hae-kor) - also for nostalgic reasons. Place your order in Teochew and uncle would somehow be a little friendlier to his fellow "自己人" (ka-kee-nang) ;)

Yummy and wholesome thunder tea (brown) rice. Mouthfuls of flavours, crunch and texture, always a satisfying meal <3

Somewhat unusual combo, but yummy. A very decent meal @ S$5, with a generous slice of chicken (complete with a small bowl of sweet radish soup) - satisfying and considerably easy on the pocket, a rarity in the Suntec/Millenia Walk area.