After a hefty dinner in Bedok, we decided to take a stroll to Fatcat Ice Cream Bar for some dessert to satisfy our sugar cravings. We ordered the brown butter waffle and a scoop of tiramisu ice cream to go along. Like any good waffle, this was super crisp and fluffy. It has a slight hint of nuttiness that goes perfectly with the salted cameral sauce that was artistically drizzled around the waffle. The tiramisu ice cream was super rich and creamy with hints of espresso and a slight kick from the coffee liqueur. We would definitely recommend people who do not like their ice cream to be overly sweet to try this!
Located at the basement of Vivocity is this ramen shop that specialises in shrimp-broth ramen. We were impressed by the hot flavourful broth, one can definitely recognises the distinct prawn taste in every sip. Paired with thin threads of la mian, this bowl has become our new comfort food! As for the dry version, it’s more on the spicy side due to the chili vinaigrette sauce. At first try, we were taken aback by the choking taste of the chili. So, do avoid if you are not a fan of spicy stuffs. When deciding between the dumplings, shrimps and ebiko prawn paste, we would highly recommend you to give the ebiko prawn paste a try! It is super flavourful, firm and bouncy. Coupled with the ebiko bits in the prawn paste, it gives this ball of goodness a juicy bite! As the shop also offers tonkotsu broth ramen, we would most likely give it a try the next time we visit.
What’s better than French Toast? A Croissant French Toast! Unlike traditional French Toast which has a firmer bite and crispy edges, the croissant version is warm and soft with an airy texture. The almond flakes sprinkled on the croissant added a nutty profile to the dish and helps give a crunch to every bite we took. The tartness from the berries help cut the sweetness from the maple syrup that was generously drizzled on the croissant. The next time you are planning an outing to Botanic Gardens, do come and check this cafe out! 🙂
Just a stone throw away from the Jalan Besar MRT station is a hidden Japanese restaurant that is perfect for group gathering. At this place, you’ll have the option of cooking your own okonomiyaki or sit back and watch the chef skillfully prepares it for you. With the inner masterchef in us, of course we opted to cook it ourselves. However, it turned out to be a mess, so eventually we let the chef took over. Nevertheless, it’s still a very fun and interesting experience! We got the okonomiyaki, monjayaki and the seafood platter. The taste of the monjayaki is great but its wet and mushy texture may not be to everyone’s liking. Overall, the food served was average but the unique experience and the friendly service crews make us want to go back again.
Finally satisfied our craving for jjajangmyeon after seeing it appearing numerous times in korean dramas! The noodle was chewy with generous amount of black bean sauce, onions and meat. We also ordered the jjampong, which comes with the same yellow chewy noodle as the jjajangmyeon. We loved how the broth was flavorful and not overly spicy! These two bowls of simple dish have brought back such fond memories for us, got reminded of the meals we had during our exchange in South Korea ☺️
On our adventure to discover chill cafes in the East, we made our way down to South Union Park to try their signature duck confit tagliatelle! The creamy sauce topped with hazelnut and generous amount of duck meat made this pasta a pleasant dish. However, we are not a fan of the thickness of the pasta, which kind of reminds us of meepok (we would prefer mee kia 😆). The next time we are back, we would probably skip this dish and try the other breakfast items on the menu.
It’s quite rare for us to be in Changi. So, we made it a point to queue for this famous nasi lemak! We felt that the fluffy basmati rice and the sambal were definitely the highlight of this nasi lemak. The sambal was not overly spicy and came with a tinge of sweetness. As for the chicken wings, they tasted pretty average, just like the normal crispy wing found outside. Overall, it was quite a pleasant meal and we might just join the queue and order it again if we happen to be dining in the area next time.
As an ardent bubble tea fan we need to give Machi Machi a try! Before coming down, we have already decided that we need to get our hands on that cute bottle, which seems to be one of the selling points of the shop. We tried the strawberry latte with panna cotta and I must say that it is really smooth and creamy. It is not too sweet and tastes like a thick strawberry smoothie. While we really enjoyed this drink, it comes at a high price point of $8.50. As such, this shall remain as our occasional treat after payday.
This french toast was visually appealing and definitely insta-worthy! The layer of hardened caramelised sugar from the top layer of the creme brulee give the toast an interesting texture. In the middle is a soft layer of toast that was infused with a sweet cream. When eaten with the berries, you can expect a pleasant mixture of flavours!
Despite the long queue, the service was surprisingly fast! Toppings for the burger, hotdog and milkshake are customisable, so be ready to let the service crew know your preferred toppings when it’s your turn. The soft burger bun coupled with the juicy patty was a wholesome combination. Milkshake was surprisingly delicious and creamy, highly recommended for people with sweet tooth. The hotdog paled in comparison to the rest of the items. Also, they were very generous with the fries, a small or medium size should suffice.
The unique spicy and eggy sauce kinda reminded us of the chili crab sauce! This is unlike any hor fun that you would find outside. The hor fun itself was soft and went really well with the sauce. As the portion is huge, it’s suitable for sharing. Highly recommended to come in big group as there are a variety of delicious zi char dishes to try!
The smell of thyme that fills the shop is so welcoming! Also, it’s very interesting to see the service crews preparing the fresh cones in front of the customers. The flavours we tried here are black sesame & midnight gianduja (chocolate-hazelnut). Love how the ice cream were not that sweet and milky, so they felt really light and kinda refreshing. Unlike other typical cones, which can get soggy really quickly, these cones still stay crispy till we finished the ice cream. Would highly recommend choosing the cone over the cup!
