Selegie is my go-to for a traditional taste of this flavor duo. The Classic Beancurd is smooth with a modest sweetness, well complemented by the savoury Fried You Tiao. I particularly enjoy their assortment of fried fritters that are light and airy, with a pleasant chew and slight crisp round the edges. Moreover, their wide variety of traditional and modern soybean and pastry products is bound to offer something of delight.
Food at this container eatery are indeed as “Highly Addictive” as boasted on the wrappers.
The signature Fish & Crisps served a savory fillet encased in crunchy golden batter with thinly sliced chips that tastes like no calories.
Variety here is vast: pick how your choice of today’s catch is to be prepared, match with a handful of sides selection and complement your meal with free flow sauces inspired by local flavors.
Place is also situated next to a stretch of quaint container bistros by the river, making for a relaxed night out.
Exclusive to Hollin are their Rock Salt Macchiato series (RSM) and handmade boba of flavors rotated daily. Hollin’s milk foams are creamy with a hint of salt that intensifies over the course of drinking.
Matcha RSM (25% sugar, paired with matcha boba) had strong vegetal notes and was on the bitter end of bittersweet, as cautioned by the staff for 0-25% sugar levels.
Black Tea RSM (25% sugar, paired with honey boba) had a delicate dark and malty tea fragrance, sweetened by notes of honey.
Bobas were chewy and enhanced the drinks with delicate flavors.
Located next to Thomson Plaza is this cosy avocado themed cafe serving up avocado spins on mains to low glycemic index dessert. The signature Avocado Rhapsody Slide ($6.50) layered moist cocoa sponge and light cream cheese with chunks of avocado in-between. Popular choice Avocado Nutty Galore ($8.90) was a thick milkshake blend of delicate flavored avocado with strong roasted nuttiness. Owners were friendly and kept flavor profiles of their creations true to the superfood - rich and buttery, with ingenious complements.
Depot Road Zhen Shan Mei Claypot Laksa serves $4/5/6 portions in claypots, elevating the laksa experience. First impression was the rather meagre portion in proportion to its price, which was quickly compensated by the taste. The gravy was fragrant with a moreish spiciness that imparted well to the smooth rice vermicelli, making for a great comfort food on rainy days. Heck, eat whenever.
The signature Shiok Bowl serves a very hearty portion of assorted fruits, crunch, chia pudding and acai blend; drizzled with a complementary honey or almond butter sauce. The acai blend was smooth and creamy, with slight iciness. Scooped with the sweet and sour tropical fruits and textural crunch from granola, seeds and nuts made for medley of goodness in every mouthful.
Camaca is a hidden gem at King Albert Park specialising in sugar-free desserts. Gelatos here are encapsulated in giant macaronesque shells and required a special machine to process for serving. The Royal Earl Grey gelato was light yet creamy with a lingering floral aftertaste. Flavors were well-balanced and made for a great healthy alternative to the usual sinful treats.
The speciality of this Korean eatery is its aged meat, matured over a period of time for improved texture and flavor. The signature Aged Pork Belly (min. 2 portions) was served and cooked to perfection on the table by the staff, with the utilisation of an infrared thermometer to ensure optimal temperature during the grilling. The resulting meat was succulent and melted in the mouth. Side dishes had a refreshing mild sweetness that complemented well with the umami-rich meat.
