Signature Claypot Tomyum Mama ($12.90 NETT) - loved the spicey-ness of the broth with Mama Maggie Mee that was of the right amount of heat for me (customisable amount of spiciness and sourness). Came with clams, prawns, yummy meatballs, sotong and (small amount) crab meat!
The person said this Pot was good for 2 but I could definitely finish one all by myself! Will be back for this again 🤗
Pizza 🍕🍕🍕 with my mum at newly opened O Mamma Mia at Clementi Mall! 🇮🇹 Only $4.20 per slice of crispy thin crust pizza (my fave kind!!) which is cheaper than Pezzo! Faves were Hawaiana - ham & pineapple 🍍, O Mamma Mia - similar but with scrumptious egg 🍳 and mushrooms on top and no pineapple, and Siciliana - the tomato-ey 🍅 base with prawns 😂. Pastas were pretty meh (mine was undercooked) sooooo just give them a miss #burpple
Love that reduced balsamico was used to dress the leaves – the intensity of the vinegar and almost plum-like sweetness found its match in the parmesan dust. Charred chicken thighs, nothing to fault and still juicy. Ok, that's all.
I got the Cheese Karage Pasta ($6.90), which came with ice lemon tea.
The pasta was more flavourful than I expected, with lots of chilli padi adding an edge to every mouthful.
The cheese on top of of the karage tasted a little artificial though! The karage had a tad too little meat as well.
For the price, I would say its worth a visit! Note that they have special add ons which are worth getting. ($3 for mushroom soup, a canned drink & a scoop of ice-cream from Salted Caramel)
It has always been roti prata or economic bee hoon. 😁 I think because to my parents, eggs not cooked = inedible. 😂 We may be able to easily recreate this at home, but not that nostalgic feeling that it gives. ☺ #真的老了
This unassuming ground level joint opposite Bugis Junction is designed for quick meals. At lunch hour, be sure to swing by early to snag a seat, or be prepared to wait. Surprisingly, its name has nothing to do with the famous Blanco Court Food Centre. Instead, the owner explains having "Blanco" in the shopname is meant to capture what North Bridge Road used to be — a place with excellent local dishes. Have the Beef Noodles (from $5) either in soup or dry, of which we're partial towards the aromatic gravy in the dry version that coats every strand of noodle. This also goes very well with a side of Fried Enokitake Mushroom ($5.50) that you must dunk into the gravy. Aside from the beef noodles, try the Mixed Beef Porridge ($5) that is cooked with strips of beancurd skin, or the comforting Curry Chicken ($5) that boasts a massive chicken leg. Get a side of French loaf ($1.50) to mop up the curry! Burppler Amelia PW says the chicken was "so tender that it was practically falling off the bones as I picked at it gently with my chopsticks". Pro tip: There's no MSG, pork or lard used. Also, don't neglect their homemade chili sauce that provides a solid spicy kick!
Avg Price: $5 per person
Photo by Burppler Dex Neo
We are all living in such a high-paced society that makes us neglect all the simple things in life. From time to time, we should take a well-deserved break, drink some kopi, eat some kaya toast and just watch the day goes by. One such place that I will recommend to go for a traditional Singapore breakfast is the iconic Tong Ah Eating House.
Till today, they have preserved the art of making good coffee using the sock and stick with the practice of scrapping off burnt bits from their crispy thin toast using the sharp edges of the condensed milk tin can cover, a method which dates back decades ago. No need for fanciful cafe food which will easily set you back more than $20, a set of crispy thin toast or French toast with homemade kaya and butter, soft boiled eggs mixed with dark soya sauce and pepper, and a cup of kopi will get more bang for your buck. As they say old is gold, I truly believe Tong Ah has reached legendary status in my books. #bestfoodmemory2015
Went for the cheapest one ($18.90); and honest to say, the 2++ hours queue was definitely worth it. Freshly grilled unagi is a burst of flavor & the crispiness is a delight in your mouth. Nonetheless, my personal preference will still be the soft-textured unagi compared to Man Man's crispy one. ☺ extra tip: if you are coming here for dinner, you might want to arrive there between 5-5.30pm (the earlier the better). Queue can get crazy long!
The Matcha Project had recently launched their Matcha soft-serve; they do have a second flavour available as well though it's currently on rotation.
The soft-serve is pretty smooth and rich in flavour; one could easily taste the aroma of the matcha used with its distinct and tastefully bitter flavour though the overall flavour is still pretty manageable without a sharp, lingering aftertaste. Should hit the matcha lovers pretty well. Opted for an additional topping of white chocolate pearls that adds a light hint of sweetness with a crunch.
Not exactly a cheese tart like the one that BAKE and others serve — this one is more egg tart-like from texture to flavour; if there is actually cheese in it probably is just a little. The tart base is pretty firm here as it is crusty but holds up well to bites into the tart while the inside reveals a jiggly and custardy egg curd that is not overwhelmingly sweet. Comes at $2 a pop, or $5.50 for three.
PS: They do seem to serve Cruffins at times that looks quite solid, and the other stuff such as the Croissant do look quite good. Drop by after lunch at Empress Food Centre just in front of Bakery Brera to take away some bread for a tea time treat!
Another hidden gem in a hawker centre: special tonkotsu ramen! Totally in love with the grilled char siew that are so tender and sufficiently fatty and the egg was so flavourful I already dreamt of having another one soon
A soft, moist and a tad sweet omelette with stretchy mozarella $9.80 (excl. service charges & gst); anyone can do this at the comfort of his/her own home imo (with the right honey mustard sauce, of course!)