[BUKIT MERAH, SINGAPORE] I thought @kengengkee is for tourists, little did I know that my colleagues were raving about their food and we made an impromptu trip over to eat and we NEVER LOOKED BACK.
The Moonlight Hor Fun 🍜 ($23.80 for L) is a must get. The noodles were silky smooth, even silkier due to the raw egg, and the wok hei in this is INTENSE. Very flavourful, this was really easy to eat and slurp down!
The Coffee Pork Ribs 🐷 ($29.80 for M) is also another must get. Light and crispy on the outside, and soft and tender within, it had the right mix of sweet and savoury flavours, with a fragrant coffee aftertaste. I think this might be the best rendition I've had.
An alternative protein can be the Marmite Chicken 🐔 ($16.80 for S), as it was delicious too with its sweet savoury mix! This was tender and crispy on the outside too.
The Hotplate Beancurd 🍳 ($16.80 for S) and 3 Egg Spinach 🥬 ($23.80 for M) were great as well, thought nothing too much to shout out about.
Despite it being slightly pricey, all dishes were hits and we were a team of 5 that was very well fed. It was about $22.50 per pax, not too bad! Can't wait to be back to try other dishes 😍
The Beef Ribeye and Ball Pho 🍜 ($12) from Signs a Taste of Viet Pho was a very comforting bowl, with flavourful beef broth, tender meats and decent portion. Honestly I think it's hard to get pho at such a price (no further charges) in town and this will make a good working lunch option!
There's always time for coffee and I had the Golden Bloom Dirty ($8.90) at @hancocoffee. This was quite an amazing cuppa, with the subtle osmanthus flavours complementing well with the coffee shot. The coffee itself was intense with the usual rich chocolate and nutty notes coming through, but the osmanthus cream provided a sweet floral finish on the after note. Definitely will be back to try more of their concoctions.
[BUKIT MERAH, SINGAPORE] This is not your friendly BCM who says hi, this is a bowl that shouts FLAVOUR right in your face 😂
I believe No. 25 is no stranger to most people, but it's been on my list for some time and I'm glad to have tried it on one work day afternoon! Arriving at 1145am, the queue was about 45 mins and I got the Signature Minced Meat Noodle ($11.50 for medium size).
The noodles were just slightly springy, and very heavily seasoned with a savoury chilli sauce. This is very rich, very sinful but quite satisfying. If only the noodles were a little more al dente!
The soup itself was also very rich, full of umami but surprisingly not too salty. I can tell the ingredients were all quite premium, especially their fish dumplings. The liver was very well cooked, with the right soft and bouncy texture!
Personally, even for a person that enjoys heavy flavours, this might be abit too much for me. This is still a quality bowl of BCM, but I can imagine others liking this more!
[PAYA LEBAR, SINGAPORE] If you are looking for budget Chinese style bbq or hotpot, @goodcombo_hotpotbbq is a place to consider. With quite quality dishes for the price and student promotions, you really can get good value out of this!
From cooked dishes, to regular hotpot dishes to marinated meats to BBQ, there's many that we liked. I personally like the saliva chicken from the cooked section, while my partner loved the condensed milk mantous!
They don't have a huge range of soup bases, but their Golden Soup is pretty fantastic. Heavy bodied, rich and comforting, it's a soup base I will order again! You can pick many different veggie, tofu and meat dishes to throw inside, but our favourite is their fish slices and tiger prawns. Both were so fresh and snappy!
As for BBQ meats, all I needed was their marinated pork, as it was seasoned really well and was tender! They have other meat options too, though I didn't have enough stomach space to try them 😂
At just $29.99, the Signature Buffet is really good enough. Both the hotpot and BBQ cook really fast, so you don't need to wait much to chow down on more food! Students, the buffet is only $18.88 NETT so that's even more value for money 😱
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[TANJONG PAGAR, SINGAPORE] Kid you not, I've eaten many tonkatsus in SG as well as Japan, and the quality at @shinkatsu.sg lies with the s-tier ones I've had in Japan. The food, service and vibes really made the evening memorable!
They use quite unique sources of pork, such as the Hungarian Mangalica Rosu Katsu Set 🐷 ($42.80). The name sounds fancy but all you need to know is that the pork is so soft and tender, and the flavour is almost sweet (?) It was incredibly rich yet somewhat not too greasy, best part with the many sauces/spices provided. Even the classic Canadian pork katsu from Ebi Katsu Combo Set 🍤🐷 ($38.80) was really tender still. The Ebi Katsu itself was full of umami and perfect with the seasonal Sakura mayo!
Even their sides were amazing. What I thought was a normal potato salad 🥔 ($6.30) turned out to be the best I've had. Kushiyaki sticks, Fried Unagi 🐟 ($8.80) and Fried Oysters 🦪 ($4.30) were so juicy and fresh! Even their Chicken Wings 🐔 ($8.80 for 3) were worth a mention, as it was so succulent and was boneless!
Even if you ate your meal somewhere else, please do yourself a favour and come here for their Candied Sweet Potato with Ice Cream 🍠🍨 ($5.80). It's not so sweet and SO SATISFYING. Think crispy, aromatic, creamy potato with quality vanilla ice cream. YUMZ!
The prices can get quite high depending on what Katsu you get, but really it's worth every penny. Everything we tried were big hits and I'm thinking of coming back again soon!
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[TANJONG PAGAR, SINGAPORE] Now that I have tried both their outlets at Bukit Timah and Tanjong Pagar, I can safely say that their quality of service and food are consistently good 😍 everything we tried were hits and somewhat homely 😋
@myungga2.sg sells a wide variety of Korean dishes, and all of them somehow have a home cooked flavour to it; it's not too overly seasoned, yet flavourful enough to fit all palettes!
One thing I love is Korean fried chicken, and their rendition is lovely. Their Soy Garlic Fried Chicken 🐔 ($44) came enormous and is crispy on the outside yet juicy inside, the marinade penetrated deep into the meat to give a wonderful flavour throughout. Their stews are also equally comforting, and I find myself loving the Chadol Dwenjang Jigae 🐮($19) more due to its rich meaty flavours!
Do get their Seafood Pancake 🦑 ($24) as well to share, as it's so crispy and satisfying! The plate was emptied within minutes 😂
I think what sets this place apart from the rest is also the hospitality and warmth the staff here provides. Thank you Vicky and your team for the wonderful service 😍
[MULTIPLE OUTLETS, SINGAPORE] I finally understand why there's a constant queue at @nonggengjisg almost all the time. All of the dishes we ordered were hits, prices were affordable and service was not bad!
Out of all the dishes my family ordered, the one that stuck with me would be their Sauerkraut Fish with Soup 🍲 ($25.80)... The soup is very tasty & drinkable, and the fish slices are absolutely phenomenal. Soft yet bouncy, they were so sweet omg I LOVE.
I seldom talk about vegetable dishes, but the 2 we had, Stir-fried Cabbage 🥬 ($9.80) and Dry-fried Green Beans 🫛 ($12.80) were glorious. They were flavoured very well with garlic and pork lard, which made them super addictive. Give me one of those and a bowl of rice and it's enough for me 😂
Another must order for dessert is their Sugar Dumplings 🥟 ($5.80). It's sweet with a really satisfying crunch and chewiness within!
This is a great place for family gatherings! If you have a bigger group, do reserve in advance 😊
P.S. I think many might want to know how it is compared to XX... I like both! XX is slightly cheaper but the quality of dishes here is slightly better!
[KATONG, SINGAPORE] A relatively new omakase restaurant in the hood, the Niji Lunch Course 🍣 ($118 per pax) at @hikaruomakase would be described as simple, balanced and thoughtful.
Throughout the whole journey, you will realise that everything is done simply so that the natural flavour of the fish shines through. Indeed this works as their fish quality is excellent, with natural sweetness and umami coming through strongly.
I also realised that their flavours are balanced, neither too sweet nor too salty. The texture of the fish was just right as well, with a slight bounce when you chew. The chefs really know what they are doing.
Everything was thoughtful throughout the course, from the small service gestures from the servers, to the chefs asking for wasabi and rice amounts. We left the place just adequately full, without feeling too bloated.
Honestly this is a solid course at quite a reasonable price point. If you are new to omakase courses, this is a good start.
[VIVOCITY, SINGAPORE] I'm so glad @seoulnoodles_sg has so many outlets now, especially at the main B2 area at Vivocity! Their stews were absolutely comfy, and their seafood pancake was chef kiss 😍
The Yukgaejang Noodles 🍲 ($19.50) boast a robust beef broth, with an earthy taste due to the bracken present. The shredded beef was really soft and the noodles were al dente with slight sticky feel. The texture of the noodles is very similar to the kalguksu ones I've had in Korea! Spice level was manageable.
The Half Chicken Noodles 🍲 ($19.50) can be interpreted as samgyetang without ginseng but with a HEAVY chicken flavour. The soup itself is really thick and the umami flavour is really inviting. The chicken meat itself is tender and the flavour is locked all the way in.
The Dumplings Noodles 🥟 ($18.50) have an entirely different broth, and this time is probably an anchovy base. This is much more savoury forward, with a heavy fish umami flavour. The kimchi dumplings were huge and so filled too! To me, I actually prefer this soup base the most 😋
The Seafood Pancake 🦐 ($18.50) was fantastic, with a really crispy exterior and soft fluffy dough within. Really satisfying and it was wiped out within minutes.
Each main comes with side dishes and a small amount of seaweed rice, which were all good. The kimchi was very memorable, with a crunchy texture and heavy shrimp flavour. I'm definitely coming back as it's really authentic 😍
[CITY HALL, SINGAPORE] If you like to see mountains of juicy tender fried chicken, then please come here 😍 we were all like "omg why is the chicken so juicy??"
I've had Daily Chicken before, and the fried chicken here is equally as impressive. The Honey Glazed Whole Chicken 🍗 ($34) was huge, and each piece was full of tender juicy meat. The skin was still crispy, and the sauce had an addictive honey richness.
We got another half Soy Garlic half Red Spicy Whole Chicken 🐔 ($35) and once we looked at its size we knew we over ordered 😂 while the red spicy flavour delivered its heat, the soy garlic flavour was still the best flavour. The sweet and savoury flavours really complemented each other so well.
We order Fish Cake Soup 🍲 ($28) and Spam Fries 🍟 ($16) which were awesome too! Drinks were even better though, I got the Seoul Weizen 🍺 ($13) in a freezing cold mug and it was so darn SHIOK omg. It was really light and refreshing it's MADDD.
I think I've come to either daily chicken or beer thrice in 3 months, so I guess it's many more visits for me in future 😂 @dailychickensg @dailybeersg
[SIGLAP, SINGAPORE] please come here for their Chinese desserts, especially their Orh Nee, because it might be one of the best I've had 🥹
@withinthewalls.sg is a cozy traditional HK themed bar with really decent food and delicious desserts. They just released a new shao kao menu, and the meats we tried were tender and flavourful!
They also sell dishes with sharing portions that are quite large, and we liked the Shrimp Fried Rice 🍤 ($8.80) and Dry Style Shrimp Garlic Vermicelli 🦐 ($15.80) as it was quite addictive!
I saw many people ordering their desserts and I can see why. The rendition of their Yam Paste 🍠 ($7.90) is a combination between the sweet and savoury variations, resulting in a really rich and smooth paste that isn't too sweet.
Overall, the food was really decent and prices were reasonable. They have outdoor seats too to accommodate your furry friends 🐾
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