📍Spicy Noodle Singapore 大師兄銷魂麵舖
Mild Beef Soup with Sliced US Beef + Braised Tofu Pouch + Soft-Boiled Egg) + XiaoHun Noodles ($20.80) - very al-dente noodles and overall a decent meal with the clean-tasting beef soup and flavouful tofu pouch
📍Liu Lang Mian Noodle Bar 流浪面
Truffle Yuzu Kosho Duck Chashu Soba ($15.50) - bold and savoury niboshi duck paitan broth
Oko Shrimp Dumplings ($8/ 4pcs) - fun, crowd-pleasing bites of fried shrimp dumpling drizzled in mayo and crowned with bonito flakes
Beef Bulgogi and Bafun Uni ($26) – A sweet and savoury creation that was absolutely foolproof, featuring 16-hour smoked beef brisket simmered in bulgogi glaze and transformed into “meat marmalade,” served on toasted, buttery brioche.
16-Day Dry-Aged Kingfish Loin with Green Goddess ($30 per 100g) – Another large plate to anticipate. The aged kingfish loin, served two ways, was wonderfully executed. Half was presented clean with a savoury, smoky whisper. In contrast, the other half was dressed in a tasty, tangy, piquant green sauce made with red wine vinegar, green chilli, coriander, and finished with a punch of fish sauce. Very luscious.
Jumbo Tiger Prawns, Sakura Vermouth, Burnt Leek Oil ($56) – Flame-grilled, fresh-tasting, and meaty. The jumbo tiger prawn was nice, but my favourite part was the buttery cream sauce and drizzles of leek oil, which added a bright, caramelised flavour.
What a treat at One Prawn & Co with their 8-course dinner line-up ($100++ per pax, minimum two diners)! Think signature wood-fired grilled seafood, dry-aged fish, and bold, punchy, umami-packed plates curated with an Asian modern twist by Chef Gwyneth.
Uni Tart, Smoked Mash, Almond Tart, Bafun Uni ($20/2pcs) – A decadent one-bite combo I didn’t expect to work so well! The fragrant almond tart base paired superbly with the briny sweetness of the bafun uni.
Octopus, Assam Pedas Hummus, Renkon Chips ($32) – Served on a base of creamy hummus infused with slightly sour-spicy Assam pedas paste, the sous-vide octopus was fairly tender while retaining its signature chew. A nice balance of smokiness and heat; I especially enjoyed the crispy lotus root chips.
What a treat at One Prawn & Co with their 8-course dinner line-up ($100++ per pax, minimum two diners)! Think signature wood-fired grilled seafood, dry-aged fish, and bold, punchy, umami-packed plates curated with an Asian modern twist by Chef Gwyneth.
Ankimo Mousse, Love Letter, Pink Peppercorns ($20) – A delightful savoury surprise, featuring delicate Ankimo mousse (monkfish liver) encased in love letter cigars.
What a treat at One Prawn & Co with their 8-course dinner line-up ($100++ per pax, minimum two diners)! Think signature wood-fired grilled seafood, dry-aged fish, and bold, punchy, umami-packed plates curated with an Asian modern twist by Chef Gwyneth.
Ostra Regal Oysters and Lime Cheek ($36) – Started with a pair of oysters, available fresh and/or grilled, which my mom literally inhaled! Fresh, plump, and delicious. Her pick was the grilled version—the sauce was bangin’! Note that their grilled oysters were very lightly cooked.
What a treat at One Prawn & Co with their 8-course dinner line-up ($100++ per pax, minimum two diners)! Think signature wood-fired grilled seafood, dry-aged fish, and bold, punchy, umami-packed plates curated with an Asian modern twist by Chef Gwyneth.
Prawn Toast and Aioli ($18) – An easy favourite. Crunchy long-fermented sourdough coated in black and white sesame seeds, topped with yummy prawn paste infused with kombu oil, and served with lip-smacking house-made aioli.
What a treat at One Prawn & Co with their 8-course dinner line-up ($100++ per pax, minimum two diners)! Think signature wood-fired grilled seafood, dry-aged fish, and bold, punchy, umami-packed plates curated with an Asian modern twist by Chef Gwyneth.
I think I just found my new favourite choux puffs at Cranki Patisserie!
First up, the Honeycomb Chrysanthemum Choux au Craquelin ($8) — loaded with a fragrant chrysanthemum diplomat cream, crunchy honeycomb candy chunks, and fluffy white chocolate ganache. Floral, light, and so addictive - just like the tea but captured in a delicate, savoury, smooth filling!
Then there is the Pistachio Cherry Choux au Craquelin ($8), packed with rich pistachio diplomat cream, feuilletine in salted pistachio praline, sour cherry curd, and topped with toasted pistachio bits. Nutty, decadent, and perfectly balanced with that touch of tang — not cloying at all, with a delightfully thin pastry dough.
Got my banh mi and donut fix from Parisian sandwicherie-deli Nonette at RASA Space in Republic Plaza recently (this pop-up is available until 4 October, I believe). And opted for their Apéro Box, which comes with the combo of one bánh mì, one donut and two éclairs for $19/$26. What great value!
I had their signature baguette back in 2022 for their one-weekend-only collab at Tiong Bahru Bakery’s Fort Canning, so I am happy to report that they are as good as I remembered them to be, as the ingredients tasted fresh, and I generally think that the sandwich flavour is flavourful yet clean and well-balanced, not overly punchy. I ordered the Jambon Beurre ($12), a light, crispy-crusted toasted baguette slathered with pâté and butter, loaded with house-made charcuterie, pickled radish, pork floss, and coriander: savoury and umami.
For the sweets, the box came with two of their éclairs, the Tau Suan and Black Sesame Éclair. An ingenious pairing of whipped mung bean and crispy “you tiao” chips in a French patisserie classic. Whilst the other was filled with black sesame creme patissière and praline, it was an earthy, nutty and aromatic toasted sesame-studded two-bite treat. And between the two donut options, Kaya Donut and (funky sounding) Chilli Oil Chantilly Donut, it was an easy choice for me as the crowd-pleasing Kaya custard was smooth, slightly salty and sweet with the fine sugar coating.
