Joji's Diner🥞 Went to Joji's Diner last week and ordered their Chicken & Waffles, Loaded Spuds - Tater Tots, Slapjack Fry Up, Iced Latte and Iced Mocha (~$56 for 2 pax)😇 Overall ratings 7/10! Chicken & Waffles and Loaded Spuds is highly recommended, better than I last remembered, but Slapjack Fry Up is quite disappointing, pancakes had a hint of sourness, eggs and potatoes were not seasoned, sausage on the otherhand was abit too salty😅 Would head back again for the Chicken & Waffles!😁

Hot Dog (SGD $11.90) @ Joji’s Diner. This American styled diner opened in March 2021, and are known for their over-the-top dishes served in large hearty portions. . Their chili dog star is the snappy juicy pork sausage, sandwiched between fluffy brioche hotdog buns. . Generously covered with tender juicy minced beef chili con carne, crisp diced white onions, crunchy diced pickled gherkins, creamy yellow mustard, and black pepper. . Bite into this messy hotdog, and you get a satisfying burst of smoky meaty savoury salty sour peppery spicy vegetal sweet flavour. . Served with medium cut potato fries, thick and fluffy soft with good starchy salty sweet flavour. . . . Hot Dog Joji’s Diner @ 534 Upper Serangoon Road . More details: https://ivanteh-runningman.blogspot.com/2023/12/best-of-singapore-hawkers-hot-dog.html

Jojis Diner🥞 Went to Joji's Diner recently and ordered their x2 of their Chicken and Waffles ($13.90/each), Cajun Squid Fritters ($11.50), Mac and Cheese ($7.50), Loaded Spuds ($8.90), Big Bang ($11.90), and Strawberry Paddlepop ($8.90)!😇 Overall ratings 8/10! Super filling for 4 pax, and food was pretty good and affordable😇 -2 points only because the Mac&Cheese & Milkshakes were very mid... but the rest were good!🤣 Highly recommend the Cajun Squid!!

Creamy Prawn Pasta This pasta was simply irresistible as the sauce was packed full of prawny flavour with sweetness from the dried shrimps. Topped with ebiko roe and caviar, the pasta was cooked al dente and the prawn had an amazing charred taste to it. Another favourite to add to my list.

Rendang Beef Shortribs ($30) An asian twist to a Malaysian beef curry. The size of this beef rib was not short by any means and was worth every buck. When it arrived, a delicious aroma of spices from the rendang hit my nose; and the beef was undoubtedly tasty, tender and succulent that it tore apart easily with a table knife. Sedap! 🍖👍

Salted Caramel Molten Lava Cake ($13) Chocolate lava cake is a super decadent dessert and this version just level it up a notch higher. Perfectly fudgy, gooey and rich, the molten lava cake was filled with a salted caramel surprise. If this is not super indulgence, I don't know what is. 😋 (PS: We thought it was a normal lava cake as it was given to us complimentary as the staff accidentally cancelled our orders. Kudos for a good customer recovery and experience. 👍)

𝙃𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙡𝙞𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙞 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙨𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙪̀ ($33) Pasta was perfectly cooked and tossed with generous amount of flavourful, juicy pork sausage meat with the skins removed. 😋 The creamy tomato sauce was well balanced by a sweet tang without being too heavy. The homemade pasta also had a cheesy flavour on its own, incorporating a rich savouriness! [8/10]

𝙇𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙖’𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙘 & 𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙨𝙚 ($28) A dish anyone would think can be simply replicated at home with just 3 ingredients but this gooey stretchy cheese in between al dente cooked pasta in creamy sauce, embedded in thick and soft pumpkin flesh, without being surfeiting (even for a non-creamy lover like me 🙈), was amazing. 🤤 The pumpkin lent a sweet earthy profile to the overall dish, definitely worth a try! [9/10]

Say “Cheese” with Gusto and Joy Unlike most diners, I actually went to Latteria's Mediterranean sister restaurant Thirty9 first before coming to here. On my way to Thirty9 and enjoying the feel of walking down the rarely found cobblestone pavement, I took a look at Latteria al fresco dining area, I love the idyllic European vibe of the place, and I made a goal to come here before Chinese New Year. And I did, right on CNY eve and got a nice surprise here 😉 Since at a Mozzarella Bar, I know I got to order some wet cheese balls, which are this place's speciality–can hardly get them elsewhere in Singapore. I opt for Burratina Affumicata, which is Smoked Burrata with Porcini Mushrooms and Basil Pesto. I want to try this since I have never eaten burratina or burrata in its entirety before. This is mozzarella cheese wrapping around a creamy filling of curb and fresh cream. I love this at first bite because it is so creamy and buttery with an iota of milky, grassy flavour plus stretchy texture from the mozzarella. The smoked surface of the burratina adds an extra dimension to the taste. The creaminess of the cheese goes excellently well with the strong flavours of tangy tomatoes, earthy taste of mushrooms and the pungent basil pesto. A dish full of zest and flavours. For pasta, I get Linguine al Granchio since I like its ingredients of Crab Meat and Mascarpone. This is fresh Tomato Sauce added too for the zest in taste. Rich in taste due to the mascarpone, this is pure comfort food. I actually prefer linguine over spaghetti since the flat surface of the linguine yield a smoother feel when eating it. Personal preference, of course. The restaurant is pretty generous with the shredded crab meat. And besides the shredded meat, I can actually find morsels of sweet briny crab meat, which is a delight to savour. Despite being pretty full–due to the generous portions of food, I still make some space in my tummy for Latteria’s Cheesecake. This is an awesome combination of Buffalo Ricotta Cheese for creaminess and light nutty flavour, Lemon for zest, Strawberry Compote for tangy taste, Basil-Coulis for extra kick and Strawberry Sorbetto for floral notes in frozen form. Just right in the sweetness and sourness of taste profile, I enjoy this dessert so much. This is the surprise I'm talking about. I'm so glad that I visit this restaurant before CNY to get this special message. This nice little gesture is so thoughtful. The al fresco area is perfect for lounging around and enjoying the lush greenery lining the perimeter. Majority of the patrons actually opt for al fresco dining. The interior of the restaurant is classy and cozy. Great for romantic dates and family gatherings. I like both the al fresco area and the interior dining area. Both have distinctive styles to make for a very conducive place to enjoy good food. Service is great too, especially the lady staff, who is very friendly and takes the effort to advise me on the portions of the food, which is a huge concern for solo diners like me. I really like the food here, and it is great place to hang out at to just enjoy good things in life. Thoughts: Cool place to enjoy Italian fare and specialty of mozzarella

Mini Truffle Ponzu Cold Pasta A rare highlight here. So fragrant, so exquisite.

Mini Cha Soba It is what it is.

Salmon Skin I don't know why they're flat, but they're flawless.

2 Servings Worth Of tteokbokki Ordered 2 portion of tteokbokki and came to find out from staff that each portion entitles you to the stew and 4 pieces of tteokbokki. Should not even call it tteokbokki on the menu Extremely disappointing for the price paid. Photo shows serving before meal. Cost: $40 for what you see here.

Nothing Special Despite the multiple good reviews about this place, we found it so-so only or even below average army stew for its price point :-( Ordered mussel ($13.90/portion) + beef bugolgi ($13.90/portion) + ramen ($3) + fried rice ($5). Mussel wasn’t big nor the freshest and the beef ‘bulgogi’ was such a disappointment. We did not taste any marinated bulgogi flavour and was just normal sliced beef.... (felt q cheated). Portion wasn’t that big as well. Taste-wise, the soup was on the sweeter side and wasn’t very soup-like but felt more like gravy unlike the usual army stews. Sadly, we could definitely getting an army stew tastier and cheaper with a bigger portion. Only plus point is that fried rice was not bad (but slightly too watery for our liking) and it is halal. ⭐️ 2/5 (pls improve on ur ‘bulgogi’ beef....)

Halal And Affordable Army Stew! Had our tteokbokki army stew with cheese and beef bulgogi! Broth had a good balance of sweet and spicy and the continuous slow boil and cheese really helped thicken the broth which made it even better!

Pardon the plainly taken picture, but we were so blown away by yesterday's dining experience that it is definitely worth a mention on social media. We went to Toa Payoh Lorong 8 looking for cheap draft beer for a lazy sundate and stumbled upon this mookata gem. Selling at $22 nett for 2 pax for a set, it's definitely a steal and we decided to give it a try. What delighted us is not merely the price tag but the apparent effort they put in to ensure we have a great meal. From the painstakingly de-shelled prawns (but not de-headed so I can cook them in the soup) to the cheery boss who walks around chatting with customers, it felt like going to a friend's home for party instead. Sometimes it takes more than just good quality ingredients to earn loyalty, and this place does it right by providing a cosy and friendly atmosphere, almost felt like we were back in a kampung. Special mention goes out to Otto Berlin Haus lady who filled our beer pints to the brim and shared the same sprightly spirit. Mookata, draft German beer and warm hearts, what more can we ask for? 😊 #burpple

Dinner For 4pax For $39, you are served with a array of meat and veggies. And while the meat looked unseasoned, when BBQ, they are pretty yummy and well-marinated. The clear winner had to be those 4 prawns that are extremely fresh and very rare, given how many mookata places actually served frozen prawns. So thumbs up to them! 👍🏻 The soup is a tad watered down, lacking just a little. And do note, while the set states for 4pax, I felt that it is just enough for 3pax. So do order extras if you are a large eater.

Our all time fav mookata!!! Ordered a second round and wasn’t even $50. • #letsguide #burpple #foreverhungry #singaporeeats #instagood #chope #hungryeatwhat #hungryeatwhere #foodie #foodiesg #hungrygowhere #chope #entertainerapp #sgfood

Beef Wellington Much Smaller than expected. Like having 2 Steak Baos. Cooked to medium rare, it was juicy. And the crust was rather buttery and flaky. Its the reason anyone come here, but other then the novelty of having a Beef Wellington, this was just rather normal

Combo set for 2 Meet 4 Meat has been on my food list for a very long time, always wanted to try their Beef Wellington. But finding parking here is a hassle. So ended up, have to park at Katong I12 and walk over. Came on a Friday Evening, and still have ample seating areas. Ordered the weekly Combo Set for 2. 1) Beef Wellington - Much Smaller than expected. Like having 2 Steak Baos. Cooked to medium rare, it was juicy. And the crust was rather buttery and flaky. Its the reason anyone come here, but other then the novelty of having a Beef Wellington, this was just rather normal. 2) Pork Ribeye w/ pineapple sauce - This was rather tough, expected better. 3) Chicken Chop - just a normal chicken chop that u can get anywhere. Normal 4) Chicken Wings - Just Fillers. Skin was rather crispy, other than that, nothing really special. In Summary, just come here for the novelty of having a Beef Wellington. The other dishes were nothing really special, it wasn't that bad, just fillers.

Combo set ($75) 1) 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐟 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧 - Enjoyed the juicy and medium-rare beef that was well-marinated and balanced by the earthy mushroom duxelles. Encased in buttery puff pastry and while we appreciated the ratio of meat:pastry, personally found the pastry on the soggier side and lacking the expected flakiness. That aside, this dish is usually valued way more so those looking to try can consider this wallet friendly option 2) 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐰𝐤 - Personal favourite among the meats for the flavourful marination and tender bite 3) 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 & 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐩 - Enjoyed the chicken chop while the wings were unfortunately on the dry side and could be more charred 4) 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 (or Dutch potato) - Thin cut and crispy fries that added a good balance of carbs 5) 𝐒𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐝 - Appreciated the refreshing greens and pineapple salsa to cut through some meaty richness

Chicken salad + grilled cheese food is mediocre 🥺 nothing special

Way too expensive for basics Service and table wait was amazing. Food wise mediocre. Literally scrambled eggs with toast for $16, top up pork sausage for 6, adding up to $22. Look at it. Normal pre packed, processed sausages I would say. Normal bread, not even sourdough. What can I say, basic and soulless food. A bit sad and disappointed and way too pricey. Mocha came in a tiny glass cup. Wasn’t tasty too. Ambience??, no ambience.

Reuben 17++ It's decent, everything was not too strong. There could have been more meat tho. The bread had a noteworthy hard crisp which reminded me of crispy waffles for some reason Overall expensive place and not worth it at all, food is decent but quite overhyped

Jypsy Rainbow Sushi Roll $23 There's better things to order from the menu than this inoffensive assorted rainbow roll of salmon tartare, bluefin tuna and yellowtail. I'd pick any of the meat sticks over this.

Jypsy Oyster Shots $16 These statuesque shooters introduced the meal with flair. A cold appetiser of plump oysters submerged in a citrusy orange ponzu sauce, and in-lieu of Tabasco, a dash of heat by way of Momiji Oroshi - Japanese hot radish paste, created an enticing concoction of bright, punchy flavours.

Jypsy Tuna Tacos (2pcs) $19 I liked the look of these artfully plated lightly battered seaweed taco shells, filled to bursting with chopped tuna tartare, avocado, tomato salsa, wasabi mayo and topped with caviar. A medley of crunch, umami, acid and brininess made this a compact flavour bomb.

Very nice place with ambience Ordered the French toast n waffle breakie, very nice French toast, and both the breakfast comes with generous portion. Very filling after eating. Like their idea of using waffle for the breakie instead of usual bread.

Knots burger $30 Nice decor with a lot of plants. Green with a garden vibe. The food was okay. Nothing great but not bad at all. I figured people come here for the insta photos and not the food. I ordered the beef Burger and the shrimps aglio olio with some green juice and affogato coffee on the side. Burger and drinks were good. Pasta was ordinary. Overall spent $60, which I did not regret at all. But don't see myself coming back soon. Oh also they don't not accept credit card or pay wave, which is really old considering the high price point

Knots cafe Nice chill cafe with alot of plants.