Quite possibly the most ordered and prettiest dish in Curious Palette, which is why I was told it would only arrive at my table in 30 minutes. Most people shared this dish between two or three or even in a big group, but I attempted to finish this all on my own (i know, stupid move but i really really REALLY wanted to try) and for the first half, it went pretty well. I didn't need the maple syrup on the side, simply because the pancake was already lightly sweetened and the vanilla bean ice cream was sweet enough for me.

Buuuut, the carbs took over and it proved simply too much for one to stomach everything, pancake and all. I would say it's best for a group of four to share it — a quarter of the thick, dense pancake, with a spoonful of the vanilla ice cream, fresh berries and sunflower seeds is just enough to satiate your sweet tooth. Still #Burpproved (if i were to share it).

P.S. I finished almost three quarters so yay #achievementunlocked #pancakemonster

For those who want to eat healthy yet don't want to sacrifice flavour, these grain bowls are for you. Set on a bed of quinoa, bulgar wheat and pearl barley mix, the well-seasoned and extremely flavourful proteins (i love the pulled pork the best) are served alongside yummy side ingredients like furikake baby corn (LOVE!), red cabbage and apple slaw, roasted zucchini, roasted butternut squash, sauteed cherry tomatoes and mixed mushrooms. Yummo.

The flavours all go really well and together, they make a really hearty meal. Just enough to satisfy my tummy without giving me a food coma in office afterwards. #Burpproved

Finally, somewhere that gets their guac right.

I love how unbelievably creamy and smooth the guac is, plus it's flavourful on its own and portions are generous.

Wouldn't have gotten the Wholesome ($17.90 if I were to have one bowl to myself because my oh my, the portion of red rice and lettuce was already filling on its own. Thankfully I shared the bowl with my colleagues.

The Wholesome comes with three proteins, TWO SCOOPS of guacamole (wah this made me REALLY happy) chia seeds and chips (should have asked this to be packed separately, mine was soggy) on top of a base, five fixed toppings and a dressing. I really liked how flavourful the pulled pork was, very enjoyable and goes well with all the other ingredients in the bowl.

I went for all the meats (chicken and beef) but immediately regretted when I saw the lady scooping the Tangy Tofu for the customer after me, glossy sauce-soaked cubes of tofu braised in a presumably flavourful dark brown soy sauce(?). Only way to find out if it's good? Gotta come back to try it for myself! #Burpproved

My first ever WHEAT bowl! I've heard my friends rave about their salads but haven't had the opportunity to try until now.

Decided to opt for the pre-selected Sashimi Rice Bowl that comes with Furikake Pearl Rice (so yummy!), baby spinach, cucumbers, avocado, salmon roe, black caviar, onsen egg and calamansi for that extra tang in your salad. Added baby young corn ($1.50) just because.

The salad comes with a pre-fixed wafu dressing (there are only two dressings available, the other is aojiso, a soy sauce based dressing) that goes really well with all the other ingredients in the bowl.

Now I know where to head to when I'm looking for a reliable salad option in the CBD area!

P.S. Forgive the low quality of the picture, i was a little too eager to dig in to my salad hehehe

You can't go wrong with portobello mushrooms in your salads. Love how generous they are with the ingredients and the super tasty honey lemon dijon dressing too!

Sprout Salad Bar is great for those looking for a conducive space to work outside of office — they've got great coffee to get you through the day and many available power points too!

This is one place you should gather your friends for — every stomach counts!

Nine tiers stocked full of fresh seafood (fished right out of live tanks) is stacked on top of a broth of your choice (go for the seafood or army stew!)! The tower is kept warm and steaming throughout the meal on an induction plate, which allows the natural essences of the seafood to seep downward into the broth. Shiok.

Of all the seafood ingredients, I love the sweet clams and the super fresh whole fish 👍🏻 #Burpproved

This was a hosted tasting.

The 12th concept under the Ramen Keisuke umbrella focuses on hamburg steaks sets that are incredibly value-for-money! There are only two sets available on the menu: the Keisuke Prime Beef Hamburg Set ($18.80) or the Triple Cheese Prime Beef Hamburg Set ($20.80).

The latter features a 180g minced beef patty that is stuffed with mozzarella, cheddar and parmesan. The result? Juicy US Prime beef patty with an incredibly oozy and melty core. SHIOK.

The set comes with beancurd, tofu, a fried ebi and a choice of sauce on the side. I really liked my beef patty on its own, but if i had to choose, it would be the Keisuke Original Sweet and Spicy sauce. It's the best of both worlds — sweet like teriyaki but with a hint of citrusy flavour, very ponzu-like.

Be sure to save space to try the impressive spread of Japanese side dishes. 20 free flow dishes that you can load your tummy with while you wait for your food. I hear the dishes rotate daily, but look out for my favourite Sapporo ramen salad, potato salad as well as the egg station. You can have unlimited servings of eggs prepared in your favourite style (scrambled, sunny side up, omelette or tamagoyaki). #Burpproved #ValueForMoney

This was a hosted tasting.

I'm always on the lookout for solid HK milk tea in Singapore and this ranks pretty high on my list! Sock-pulled, super gao but not overly sweet milk tea served in a bottle that is stashed in a bucket of ice. Gimmicky as it looks, the ice keeps the drink chilled but not watered down — just the way I like it to be! #Burpproved

Newly opened Hillion Mall (connected to Bukit Panjang MRT Station) is giving Bukit Panjang Plaza a run for their money. There are so many popular food chains here (Dian Xiao Er, Danro, Ssikkek Korean BBQ and even TUK TUK CHA!!!!!!) as well as new openings like this buzzy Kowloon Bay HK Cafe.

Instead of having the Char Siew Noodles with Wanton ($9.90) which is featured on the menu, go for the Signature Fei Po Char Siew Noodles ($9.90) instead. I hear the latter promises FATTIER char siew slices, definitely returning for it next time. 😱😍

Taste wise, the char siew is beautifully caramelised to a dark brown glossy finish — much like the ones from Char (still the best but so far from my house 😭). There are some fatty bits, but not as cray as Char's. All in all, I wasn't expecting such glorious char siew in my noodles — this totally blew me away! #Burppoved

Pork chop + rice + star fruit salad = bliss 😍

These unassuming pork chops totally surpassed my expectations. Flavourful, well smoked, tender strips of pork, seriously satisfying stuff. I'm quite certain this will be a hit with the guys. 💪🏻 Typically served together with the bone in Vietnam, you can request for them to snip away the bone and have it in smaller cuts — it's easier to eat it this way. Oh be sure to dip the pork slices in their homemade chili served on the side — shiokkkk! #Burpproved

Saw that they opened the other day so my colleagues and I made a trip there (at this rate, we might just be walking encyclopedias on poke bowls in sg) 😂

Same drill like the other poke stalls — pick the size of your bowl (bigger bowls means more scoops of fish, number of toppings remain the same) before placing your order at the cashier.

My order was prepped in less than five minutes — talk about efficiency! 👍🏻 Of all the bases we tried, I loved the Soba, together with the spicy salmon and original tuna — just because I can't handle so much heat in my bowl. The spicy here is NO JOKE ok. Toppings wise — pineapples, cherry tomatoes and flying fish roe is the way to go. #Burpproved

Not the most presentable chicken leg but omg so well-prepared — tender and juicy on the inside, with a nicely crisp chicken skin on the outside 😍 Can't compare the Japanese curry used here to Coco Ichibanya (still the best 👍🏻) but this is better than most places — luscious and soaks right into the fluffy Japanese rice. For $7.90 NETT with no service charge or GST, this is surely value-for-money in the CBD. #Burpproved