Eat simi: Ashes Smash Cheese Burger Set (Single)
Each how much: $5.90
Eat which store: Ashes Burnnit
Eat where: Golden Mile FC, Bugis Beach Rd
Eat nice not: 3.4/5
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First impression: quite impressed. For only $5.90, Ashes has offered me a burger set transcending the standards of similarly-priced traditional fast food burgers! 😳 Evident in the generous servings of freshly fried and seasoned fries, they definitely do not scrimp on their portions. 🥺 The bread worked magic by absorbing the essence of the patty juices, while still maintaining an adequately firm bite. The molten cheese undoubtedly brought out the best of the flavours in the burger too!
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Despite its merits, the beef patty which was the supposed main highlight wasn’t the most stellar though. It was tad overcooked, resulting in parched and tough meat lacking in its own flavours. Having a fluffier bread would also aid in the texture too!!
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Surprisingly, Ashes seems to do well with the sides and supporting elements. For only $5.90, it would’ve been a solid burger go-to hotspot if the entire dish was executed better. 🙌
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Eat simi: Almond Croissant
Each how much: $4.50
Eat which store: Bread Yard
Eat where: 1 Fusionopolis Pl, 01 - 23 / 24 Galaxis, Singapore 138522
Eat nice not: 4.3/5
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I was welcomed immediately with the passionate crackles of the perfect morning when I first bit into it! ❤️ Of all the almond croissants I’ve had so far, I felt that this was one of the more buttery ones! Pretty enjoyed the fragrant sweetness concealed in every bite, especially because of the almond frangipane on top and within the croissant. 😚 Toasting it definitely provided bread yard’s already extra-nutty almond flakes another level of aromatic umami with extra nuttiness. 🤯
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The almond croissant from bread yard is evidently dense as seen from the more levelled cross-section. Definitely depends on your preference too — on whether you prefer croissants with well separated honeycombs or flatter ones.
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If you’re one who prefers more almond > croissant, bread yard is THE ONE for you!! They are kinda humongous too so it will fill you up till you BABA! 🤩
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And definitely my bad, I over-toasted the sides so yes, it’s chaoda-ed. 😔 Many apologies to the bakers of breadrack!!
Eat simi: Jaffa Danish
Each how much: $6
Eat which store: Bakers Bench
Eat where: 6 Bukit Pasoh Rd, Chinatown
Eat nice not: 4.9/5
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I was first welcomed by the the invigorating aroma of butter and orange fragrance which invites you to dig in for bite. 😍 Then, I took the leap of faith to bite into the orange (including the peel), and was rewarded with a pleasant chew with an exotic aroma, accompanied by the distinct hint of bitterness. Gladly though, BB’s magic does not end here. Beneath the sweet citrus, inhabits the perfect antidote to orange bitterness — molten hazelnut chocolate. All elements are extremely well-balanced to bring out the best in everyone. This is messy business with myriad of flavours which you are bound to be addicted to. How much more perfect could it get?? 🧡
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The danish may end up slightly limp due to the overwhelming sauces and juice. Tip: lay the danish flat instead of vertically!
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With every element well perfected, every mouthful just makes you question: “how the hell could I have bought something THAT OUT OF THE WORLD??!!”. 🌌Today I learnt that BB innovates ideas which not only works, but is executed with perfection. I’ve found my new love. ❤️❤️❤️
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Eat simi: Sea Salt Mcflurry
Each how much: $3
Eat which store: McDonald’s
Eat where: Bukit Panjang Plaza
Eat nice not: 3/5
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I swear this tastes like salted caramel ice cream. 😶 It has the archetypal sweet-savoury-umami profile which taste…like caramel (HAHA), but coloured in deep blue. 🥴 There was also the incorporation of the addictive biscuit-like sweet crunch which keeps you going in for more. Flavour definitely leans towards the sweeter side too!
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Well, it kind of lost it’s caramel flavour after a while when the sweetness gets a little too overwhelming. Also a good option to share this between two!
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Will I buy it again? Nah. So, buy it once for the novelty because it’s not often Mcdonalds comes up with something interesting. 🤐
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Eat simi: Double-baked Taro Mochi Croissant
Each how much: $7.80
Eat which store: Bakery Brera
Eat where: # 01-05, 8 Empress Rd
Eat nice not: 4/5
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Gosh, this is one dense and CHONKS piece of croissant. This could be one of the flakiest and loudest croissant I’ve had so far!! There was lingering sweetness in every bite, accompanied by the quintessential buttery fragrance of a well-made pastry. The co-habitation of grainy taro and soft mochi produced a really intriguing yet unforgettable texture. 🥺 The top (supposed) sweet potato crust provided a touch of sweet earthy fragrance too! Also, bb is really super generous with their servings which makes the premium price slightly more worth it. (I was really full after eating this 🥴)
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I kinda expected more Q of the mochi but it was pretty much non-existent. (Maybe because i toasted it?) 😕 It’s definitely on the sweeter side which overpowered some of the butter fragrance.
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A pretty well-executed and creative croissant which wins in their laminated crust and servings. 🤩 Definitely on the pricier side though.
IG: @eat_simi
Eat simi: Double-baked Taro Mochi Croissant
Each how much: $7.80
Eat which store: Bakery Brera
Eat where: # 01-05, 8 Empress Rd
Eat nice not: 4/5
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Gosh, this is one dense and CHONKS piece of croissant. This could be one of the flakiest and loudest croissant I’ve had so far!! There was lingering sweetness in every bite, accompanied by the quintessential buttery fragrance of a well-made pastry. The co-habitation of grainy taro and soft mochi produced a really intriguing yet unforgettable texture. 🥺 The top (supposed) sweet potato crust provided a touch of sweet earthy fragrance too! Also, bb is really super generous with their servings which makes the premium price slightly more worth it. (I was really full after eating this 🥴)
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I kinda expected more Q of the mochi but it was pretty much non-existent. (Maybe because i toasted it?) 😕 It’s definitely on the sweeter side which overpowered some of the butter fragrance.
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A pretty well-executed and creative croissant which wins in their laminated crust and servings. 🤩 Definitely on the pricier side though.
IG: @eat_simi
Eat simi: Double-baked Taro Mochi Croissant
Each how much: $7.80
Eat which store: Bakery Brera
Eat where: # 01-05, 8 Empress Rd
Eat nice not: 4/5
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Gosh, this is one dense and CHONKS piece of croissant. This could be one of the flakiest and loudest croissant I’ve had so far!! There was lingering sweetness in every bite, accompanied by the quintessential buttery fragrance of a well-made pastry. The co-habitation of grainy taro and soft mochi produced a really intriguing yet unforgettable texture. 🥺 The top (supposed) sweet potato crust provided a touch of sweet earthy fragrance too! Also, bb is really super generous with their servings which makes the premium price slightly more worth it. (I was really full after eating this 🥴)
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I kinda expected more Q of the mochi but it was pretty much non-existent. (Maybe because i toasted it?) 😕 It’s definitely on the sweeter side which overpowered some of the butter fragrance.
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A pretty well-executed and creative croissant which wins in their laminated crust and servings. 🤩 Definitely on the pricier side though.
IG: @eat_simi
Eat how much: $18 + 50 cents (rice)
Eat which store: RIRIHONG MALA (the store inside!)
Eat where: People's Park Complex @ Chinatown
Eat nice not: 1.8/5 for the huat
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Fun fact: i have a whole album dedicated to all the mala i have eaten
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As a mala connoisseur/regular/epicurean/gourmet, this failed to hit me in the mala feels. It was oddly sweet and as 中辣, it was barely spicy and lacked the mala flavour (香). The only flavour i got while eating (not savouring) this was this odd taste of sweet-savoury spiciness. It felt like it was just ingredients unevenly drenched with watery mala-flavoured sauce. 😕
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Although i prefer my mala dry and spicy (some people may mala with more gravy), the fact that it failed to achieve the the basic elements of mala (spice, flavour, colour and mala satisfaction) just makes me really disappointed. :( Unlike the usual fluffly moist rice we are used to, it was rather dry. 🥲 I had high hopes for this famous pioneer of mala but alas, it failed to meet my expectations. 🥶
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I don't see myself getting this again, also because i don't get to choose my serving of each ingredient. Nonetheless, if you are a person who somehow enjoys mala with a sweeter note and doesn't taste as spicy, this could be a good choice. 👍
Eat how much: $18 + 50 cents (rice)
Eat which store: RIRIHONG MALA (the store inside!)
Eat where: People's Park Complex @ Chinatown
Eat nice not: 1.8/5 for the huat
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Fun fact: i have a whole album dedicated to all the mala i have eaten
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As a mala connoisseur/regular/epicurean/gourmet, this failed to hit me in the mala feels. It was oddly sweet and as 中辣, it was barely spicy and lacked the mala flavour (香). The only flavour i got while eating (not savouring) this was this odd taste of sweet-savoury spiciness. It felt like it was just ingredients unevenly drenched with watery mala-flavoured sauce. 😕
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Although i prefer my mala dry and spicy (some people may mala with more gravy), the fact that it failed to achieve the the basic elements of mala (spice, flavour, colour and mala satisfaction) just makes me really disappointed. :( Unlike the usual fluffly moist rice we are used to, it was rather dry. 🥲 I had high hopes for this famous pioneer of mala but alas, it failed to meet my expectations. 🥶
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I don't see myself getting this again, also because i don't get to choose my serving of each ingredient. Nonetheless, if you are a person who somehow enjoys mala with a sweeter note and doesn't taste as spicy, this could be a good choice. 👍
Eat simi: Red Bean Chendol (Less sugar)
Each how much: $2
Eat which store: Nyonya Chendol
Eat where: Bukit Timah FC, Beauty World
Eat nice not: 4.5/5
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First and most importantly, this is an ABSOLUTE value for the dollar. 🤑 Not only are you served a bowl of extra thicc and gao gula melaka with the sweet distinct smokey aroma. Precisely because it is that gao, less sugar could be a perfect option for you!! Also, I particularly enjoyed the mild sweetness of the adzuki beans and how the don’t turn hard after soaking inside the ice-cold dessert for sometime. 👍 The handmade green chendol worms with held no boundaries for their pandan aroma — sweet!😚👌
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I wouldn’t mind their coconut can be stronger and thicker though, for the extra creaminess. But for that price, demanding more seems a bit unreasonable horh 😗
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You need no ABSOLUT when you have this absolute bowl of chendol!! 😬 My go-to dessert for a 100C weather in Singapore; why you haven’t go try!!
IG: @eat_simi
Eat simi: Red Bean Chendol (Less sugar)
Each how much: $2
Eat which store: Nyonya Chendol
Eat where: Bukit Timah FC, Beauty World
Eat nice not: 4.5/5
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First and most importantly, this is an ABSOLUTE value for the dollar. 🤑 Not only are you served a bowl of extra thicc and gao gula melaka with the sweet distinct smokey aroma. Precisely because it is that gao, less sugar could be a perfect option for you!! Also, I particularly enjoyed the mild sweetness of the adzuki beans and how the don’t turn hard after soaking inside the ice-cold dessert for sometime. 👍 The handmade green chendol worms with held no boundaries for their pandan aroma — sweet!😚👌
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I wouldn’t mind their coconut can be stronger and thicker though, for the extra creaminess. But for that price, demanding more seems a bit unreasonable horh 😗
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You need no ABSOLUT when you have this absolute bowl of chendol!! 😬 My go-to dessert for a 100C weather in Singapore; why you haven’t go try!!
IG: @eat_simi
Eat simi: Almond Croissant
Each how much: $4.50
Eat which store: Bread Yard
Eat where: 1 Fusionopolis Pl, 01 - 23 / 24 Galaxis, Singapore 138522
Eat nice not: 4.3/5
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I was welcomed immediately with the passionate crackles of the perfect morning when I first bit into it! ❤️ Of all the almond croissants I’ve had so far, I felt that this was one of the more buttery ones! Pretty enjoyed the fragrant sweetness concealed in every bite, especially because of the almond frangipane on top and within the croissant. 😚 Toasting it definitely provided bread yard’s already extra-nutty almond flakes another level of aromatic umami with extra nuttiness. 🤯
🥐
The almond croissant from bread yard is evidently dense as seen from the more levelled cross-section. Definitely depends on your preference too — on whether you prefer croissants with well separated honeycombs or flatter ones.
🥐
If you’re one who prefers more almond > croissant, bread yard is THE ONE for you!! They are kinda humongous too so it will fill you up till you BABA! 🤩
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And definitely my bad, I over-toasted the sides so yes, it’s chaoda-ed. 😔 Many apologies to the bakers of breadrack!!
