This arrived PIPING HOT and kept wonderfully warm in the claypot bowl, so take your time to enjoy this one! As much as I would have loved to have heed my own advice, the soup was too comforting and I wolfed it down with the accompanying rice. There was soft tofu, a few pieces of seafood, and finally an egg to complete this dish perfectly. Compared to the usual kimchi soup, this was lighter in taste, but I found it more soothing.

This restaurant can get packed during mealtimes, so I'd definitely recommend calling to reserve. Complimentary side dishes were good in variety and taste, and I especially loved the macaroni and the fishcakes. They're refillable too (I appreciated their offer despite them being incredibly busy), but please ask for refills wisely to prevent food wastage! 😊

Incredibly flavourful although it can get a tad too intense in the salt and sweet flavours. Best paired with a steaming bowl of rice!

We were joking that there's no way to make this dish look good, but thankfully it certainly tastes good! If you prefer heavier and fattier fish like in this case- tuna, this is definitely a great option. It was incredibly rich in taste because of all the fats, but nonetheless, very satisfying, much like eating a good slab of steak.
Do note that it got too rich after a while (and that is why they have thoughtfully complemented it with radish and lemon) so to get the best of both worlds, I'd recommend getting another lighter tasting fish to share them with a friend.

Picked this mainly because it was shown as the Outlet Manager's recommendation, and I did enjoy it! It is more commonly known as "butterfish", and just as its name suggests, its rich flavours came through despite it being simply grilled.

This is a place where most people just order, eat and go, so it's definitely not where you'd be able to linger. But, if you're looking for a fuss-free meal that tides you through your errands in Orchard, this (& made extra value for money with the tofu, pickles, miso soup and a generous amount of salad) will certainly fit the bill.
Also, if you're a slow decider on food, the perpetual queues might intimidate you, but not to worry, because there are menus available by the cashier so just grab it and stand aside to peruse. Otherwise, I believe the efficient and friendly staff would be more than happy to assist 😊

This was an impromptu decision for something to pair with the Tom Yum soup, but one bite in and I was hooked. It's certainly an interesting alternative to the more common olive fried rice, and a very well done one at that. Green curry wouldn't be the flavour I'd think of when I tried it, but it was certainly very flavourful and savoury. There was quite an assortment of ingredients inside too, including sliced eggplants. Portion was generous as well, which is a good thing if it tastes as good as this 😊 I'd recommend this if you're looking for a unique dish to try because I don't see this on many menus!

Whenever I have a craving for Thai food, this is the first place I'll think of. This time was no different, but I had something more specific in mind– Tom Yum soup. Sadly, while this was both sour and spicy, somehow it wasn't as shiok or refreshing as I imagined the dish to be, and it didn't quite hit the spot for me. I did like the bouncy fishballs served inside the soup, though I do feel it was somewhat out of place since I'm more used to just seafood.
It also got intensely spicy a few sips in for me, but all's good when I had the ultra sweet (but also ultra delicious) Thai Milk Tea!

I was greatly anticipating a spicy & shiok Tom Yum flavour, but sadly, that taste didn't come through. Honestly, it tasted like an average tomato pasta, but I did enjoy the chew of the fusilli. I also wished they gave a wider variety of seafood but what was served I did enjoy, especially the fresh king-sized prawn which (rightfully) took centre stage.

Heard a lot about the Greyhound in Bangkok, but frankly, what I had today wasn't outstanding. I did however, love the service (thanks Mr Kurt!) and the ambience– it is nicely decorated and a quiet place set in upscale Paragon.

First HDL experience after hearing so much about it, and frankly quite underwhelmed.
Sure, the extra services (aprons, bag & phone covers etc) were plenty and amazing, but food wise, I think I've been spoiled by so many amazing hotpot restaurants in Singapore. I left the ordering to my seasoned friend who comes here every other week, and of those that we had, I especially liked the wintermelon which soaked up all the soup and the chewy noodles which came with a performance the restaurant is also known for.
As for the soups, the mala soup was incredibly intense, which I'm not a fan of because it was just a little too much for me. But my friend is crazy about it precisely because of the mala intensity, so I'm sure it all boils down to personal taste. I will admit however, that there is nothing more comforting than downing the hot chicken soup after a night of drinking at Clarke Quay. 😉

This was an unexpectedly heavy burrito, but I'm glad that the quantity was paired with quality. I was especially surprised by the rice- my usual gripe about it is that it tends to be quite flavourless but my concern was for naught here. The rice was pleasantly firm to the bite and was nicely flavoured on its own. Although I'm usually fonder of the tortilla wrap in the burrito, this is one rare instance that I think I might just be as satisfied with a burrito bowl (which comes with only rice). The combination of all the ingredients was very tasty and I actually didn't need the hot sauce at all!
This burrito wasn't quite the same as the ones I've had in US, and I'm not even mad about it. This was I felt a somewhat lighter version because it didn't send me to a usual food coma from the typical greasy, hearty Mexican fare. But don't get me wrong, this was by no means any less satisfying. I hope to return for their quesadillas soon!

To be very honest, my experience with Vietnamese cuisine sadly never quite gotten beyond the more well known phos and banh mis. So I'm incredibly grateful that Burpple has led me to this hidden gem & extended my knowledge on the cuisine to this other dish– Bò kho.
Although it does taste somewhat similar to pho, it was much more complex in flavour because of the addition of chilli oil, tomatoes and five spice powder. Interestingly, the broth still remained light and equally comforting to tuck into. Though they ran out of bread, I was equally as satisfied with my choice of noodles; they were slippery and a great accompaniment to the delicious soup. The serving of beef was very generous as well, and had a good amount of tendon which I greatly appreciated.
Definitely have to come back to try the other dishes served from this stall, I've already got my eyes set on the rice rolls and grilled pork noodle salad!

This comes recommended by my brother, who has been on a hunt for good salted egg yolk dishes. So when he had a craving today, I made sure to tag along to find out for myself how good it really was. Even at 4pm on a weekday, this place was bustling, and after tasting it, I could definitely see why. Although the chicken wasn't of amazing quality (well, no complaints at this price frankly), it was generously covered with the creamiest of sauces. The salted egg flavour itself was apparent, and the gentle heat from the chilli further elevated it. I tucked into the dish with much gusto, despite just having had lunch earlier.
The default comes without an egg, and is priced at $5, but because the protein to rice ratio isn't fantastic, I'd definitely recommend the egg add-on ($0.50)! I heard that there's even an add meat option, so if I'm feeling naughty I mighttt do that the next time, but this was already incredibly satisfying. Oh but first to finish the salted egg yolk chicken that we took back home too...😝

Originally wanted to just get an order of the wood ear mushrooms, but this came with Intestines so I couldn't resist. Definitely no regrets! The intestines were pleasantly chewy and fatty, and had good flavour from the chilli. As a creature of habit, I asked for an additional pack of chilli on the side (it came as a spice mixture resembling lao gan ma), but really, the intestines were perfectly good without it.
I'm not sure how pricing works, but this along with an order of liang pi (very refreshing and generous with their serving, if I may add) costs $9. It may sound relatively steep for a food court price, but I was really pleased with the flavours and quantity so I'm not complaining!

This came from a stall called China Cuisine, right beside the sliding glass doors.