Steamboat Buffet First time trying. Not bad the price also reasonable. Got free flow drink and ice cream. We have Tom yam, herbal and fish soup. The fish soup not much taste but the other two quite ok.

Porridge Buffet Their porridge buffet has many varieties and at a reasonable price. There are drink and ice cream. Value for money.

‘tis the time for steamboats! the 4-tiered ones at @isteamboatmarina offer three ways to cook your food (steam, grill, boil) and one tier for cheese 😍 or salted egg yolk dip. . from now until 28 feb, enjoy a steamboat buffet here at 20% off when you use the @mypluslife app. promotion is valid on mondays to thursday. . @mypluslife is a lifestyle app that offers one-for-one deals, discounts, and free food to users who complete digital stamp cards. other benefits also include rebates for travel & transport, health and wellness products. . thank you @kenpgl, @isteamboatmarina and @mypluslife for having me! 🥳

A Fan of Liao Fan? I’ve only ever had @liaofanhawkerchan at one of their restaurant outlets before, and while I thought the soya sauce chicken was decent enough, it sure as hell didn’t deserve a Michelin star. This time, while wandering through Chinatown Complex, I noticed that the OG, original stall had a queue of three as opposed to the usual queue of fifty three. Well, it was a no brainer then, it was time to inspect how and why Liao Fan earned that coveted Michelin star.⠀ ⠀ At six dollars & fifty cents flat for this plate of soya sauce chicken drumstick with an additional soya sauce wing, it certainly is an economical meal in a Singapore suffering from eight percent GST (not success). Not only is it an economical meal, it’s an excellent meal too. Compared to the more upscale outlets islandwide, the original Liao Fan’s chicken was superior in every way. ⠀ ⠀ The skin was noticeably smoother and a darker shade of brown, and it could qualify as a work of art. The meat was markedly moister and softer, with even the breast part of the wing being suitably slippery. And the flavours, oh boy. The meat & skin were supremely savoury and sweet from the honey glaze brushed onto the skin post simmering, and were far more alluring with unmistakable aromas of hua tiao chiew (Shaoxing rice wine). All the flavours that the chicken from the outlet had were multiplied by a factor of five at the original stall, and topped off with that stupendously sapid soy sauce poured over the chicken? Yes, oh yes, this is one of the best birds this side of Chinatown.⠀ ⠀ So, did Liao Fan ever deserve their Michelin star? Based solely off the chicken alone, I’m gonna be generous and say that yeah, Liao Fan/Hawker Chan deserved that Michelin star before they decided to chase the bag.

Soy Sauce Chicken ($3.50) Chicken was tender, noodles tangy and the sauce and chilli was nice too!

Cheapest Michelin-Starred⭐️ Meal In The World With just SGD2.80 in your wallet, you can simply enjoy a plate🍽 of Soya Sauce Chicken Rice at @liaofanhawkerchan’s Michelin-Awarded stall in Chinatown Complex Market & Food Centre. Brace💪 yourself for a 45mins - 1hour long queue, even during weekday lunch hours. Even though there is an air-conditioned (franchised) outlet just across👣 Smith Street with no visible queue, I will still recommend going to the original hawker stall instead😉. 。 👉Soya Sauce Chicken (Half) - SGD8 👉Char Siew & Roasted Pork Platter - SGD7 。 To avoid any disappointment😌, make sure you order either their half or full Soya Sauce Chicken to share. Meaning if possible, try not to order individual portions as the chopped up chicken meat might become dry due to being left exposed to open-air. 。 P.S. I was eating this even before they got their Michelin Star in 2016 liao lor... Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Tiger Prawns & Fresh Crab Meat Pasta A comforting bowl of seafood aglio olio cooked with generous bits of crab meat and tiger prawns. The overall has a mild cheese and garlicky flavour on the spaghetti which I liked. Not to mention the portion of pasta served is indeed generous and super worth the price tag especially when it comes with chef Bernard's cooking skills and quality seafood》$18.90 Selection of cooking style includes aglio olio, spicy tomato, fresh herbs tomato or cream sauce. Additional $1 for carbonara or tomato cream.

Behind Chef's Hats is Chef Bernard, armed with 16 years of culinary experience from working in different hotels (Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore & Marina Bay Sands Singapore) as the opening team. Indulge in tender and flaky yet moist with beautiful grill marks on your salmon fillet. What's even better? The chef value freshness and used sashimi grade salmon for the salmon fillet. Also served with homemade tomato salsa, mashed potatoes and sauteed vegetables. Set meal with soup and drink available. . Fresh salmon fillet at S$23.90. . Where to dine? Chef's Hats No. 21, Hougang Street 51, 01-01A, Hougang Green Shopping Mall, 538719,

Fresh Salmon Fillet (Sashimi Grade) Grilled to perfection. Served with homemade mashed potato, fresh sautéed vegetables 》$23.90

Chicken Biryani The rice was average while the chicken was terrible. It wasn't cooked enough and was a little rubbery. I wanna puke.

Fried Wanton Ee Mee I usually skip these handmade noodle stalls, but this one has a wide variety. In fact mine is off-menu because I wanted it dry. Ee mee is a great type of noodle so this was a nice combo.

[Oyster Omelette Alert] Really appreciate this Humble hawker couple that cooks from the heart. They are always carrying a simle when cooking, each and every plate is filled with passion and love. Thank you Uncle & Auntie for your Oyster Omelette & Fried Kway Teow. I truly enjoyed the food you served to me.

Signature Mushroom Noodle@$5 The meat is ohhh Soo soft and tender. Yums The homemade fish cake, fishball taste awesome too.

The Famous BCM Stall is now in Punggol! Pork slices and liver pieces are soft and the reasonably al dente noodles are dressed in a generous sauce, together with chilli, vinegar. lard and soya sauce. Read more: https://www.misstamchiak.com/boat-quay-original-mushroom-noodle/

Bak Chor Mee 肉脞面 The was very very long queue when uncle was at AMK 20 years ago. Many things happened then and uncle now back into the scene! Possibly the best Bak Chor Mee in Singapore. Enjoy!!!

2 For $30 Crab?? This place is famous for offering good deal for crabs, and they also have a great selection of cooking styles (chili, cereal, salted egg, kam xiang, etc..) Preferred the salted egg over their chili sauce. Do order the fried man tou to soak up the sauce which was thick with flavors However, dont expect too much for the meat itself. But, at this price point, you can't expect a restaurant quality meaty crab. No issues with me since I always enjoy scooping up the gravy with fried man tou over the crab heh

Chili Crab Goodness! 27-Jan-18 ♡ The freshness of the crab ☆ 1 for $35 (large) Side note: The kangkong was very nice too!

Eat The Salted Egg Shell Too! Never thought that you could eat the shell of a hard shell crab? Neither do I, but you can do that here 🤤 The salted egg crab is fried beforehand and then cooked with the sauce, that is my new obsession with crab. The classic chilli crab is a good one too! With the thick egg chilli sauce. And what's eating chilli crab without fried man tou? The man tou is so crispy on the outside and soft on the inside Rate: 4/5 Avg: $20 (except only 2pax)

Braised Claypot Cod Fish This restaurant has got to be one of the best kept zichar secrets in the north! This dish consisted of cod fish, lightly battered and silky soft homemade tofu cubes immersed in a thick sauce and served bubbling in a claypot. Super yummy cos there was a mild charred/wok hei taste to the sauce that helped the sweetness of the cod fish stand out even more. Don’t let the location of this place daunt you!!! It’s truly worthy zichar and my family really likes the friendly service they provide here. Pro tip: This was part of their CNY festive menu but they do have a similar dish on their regular menu except without the Chinese leek!

Dining In A Safari Themed Restaurant Cafe 566 sits quietly in the industrial area at Sungei Kadut. The restaurant has a safari theme both at the entrance as well as the interior. You would see many animal statues like dinosaurs, giraffes, lion, and many others. It is definitely a love for kids! Cafe 566 has a large indoor seating capacity, and has an outdoor seating at the back of the restaurant. It seems that they have satay and rojak too (probably served only at night?). We patronised the restaurant for lunch and it was quiet. We were the first customers and even when we left at 1pm plus, there was only one other table. In pic, anti-clockwise from top: Whole Curry Fish Head ($53), Crispy Chicken ($32), Dry Fried Prawns ($40), Hot Plate Beancurd ($18), Fried Mee Sua ($24), Sambal Kangkong ($12), Sliced Sotong with Salted Egg ($35), Marmite Pork Ribs ($20). Missing from the picture is the Crab Meat & Fish Maw Thick Soup ($35) - they had a large portion, with all 12 of us getting a rice bowl of soup. You would be very pleased to know that all prices are nett, i.e. no additional charges for GST and service charge. Disappointment: Sliced Sotong with Salted Egg, Crab meat & fish maw thick soup.

For Foolproof Big Group Gatherings Getting to this secluded zi char spot is mission impossible without a car, but it's well worth the trip. Housed in the old Picket & Rail building along Mandai Road, Cafe 566 is a spacious air-conditioned joint that dishes out quality dishes at affordable prices. There are plenty of seats and parking is free, making this an ideal location for last-minute gatherings with the extended family. Rather amusingly, Cafe 566 retains the old decor of a jungle-themed cafe, so don't be surprised to see old animal statues like gorillas, tortoises and even giraffes. Order a Chilli Crab ($43 per crab) to share and a side of freshly fried Mantous ($0.60 each, minimum order of five) to mop up all that luscious gravy! Apart from the crab, get the umami-rich Deep-fried Sotong with Salted Egg (from $12), the crowd favourite Four Treasure Vegetables (from $10) and the perfectly crisp Marmite Chicken (from $12) to share! Avg Price: $15 per person Photo by Burppler Hilary See

Crab Hotpot Served With Prawn Noodles On The Side The owner was proudly sharing his soup recipe to the diners seated beside us as we were having our meal. His secret? Quality ingredients. Our hotpot was served with pieces of pork rib and pig tail, lean pork slices, some innards, white clams, huge prawns, crab and white cabbage. Taste: 7/10 Price: 6/10 (We paid a total of $50 for a huge pot full of quality ingredients and 2 bowls of refillable prawn noodles.. It was definitely not an expensive meal, but considering the soup base was the prawn noodle broth and each bowl of prawn mee goes for $10, I’m not too sure if I would return for this hotpot..)

Crab Steamboat Crab Steamboat ($55) . After facing rejection countless times due to the need to brave the heat eating at a hawker centre, I finally managed to grab a companion to join me at Wen Wen Pork Rib Prawn Noodle to try their Crab Steamboat on a rainy evening. According to the stall, it is best that this steamboat be had after 6pm as that’s when the stock has developed enough flavour after simmering for the entire day. He was right! Most prawn mee stock I’ve had is usually murky from all the pork being cooked. Instead, Wen Wen’s was a clear broth that packed mainly the sweet umami goodness of all the seafood. So for the price, we get pork ribs, pig’s tail, pig intestines, big prawns, clams, and the crab full of roe. With so much seafood simmering over a slow fire during the meal, the prize really is the taste of the soup towards the end of our meal. Do note that you are also allowed to bring your own ingredients to add to the steamboat and I would strongly recommend bring more vegetables as it’ll cost $5/bowl from the stall.

Wen Wen Hotpot ($55~$80) Wen Wen Big Prawn Mee is now back at the newly renovated Geylang Bahru Market & Food Centre! All I can is that soup is just as shiok, uncle Richard is just as friendly and the experience just as fun as before (sadly, no more lala). He even has his own add-ons now like veg and fresh pork shabu shabu so you don’t have to bring your own (though you still can).

Good roast pork but stick to the char siew! Char also serves a good roast pork but unlike the char siew, it's really hard to justify paying so much more when you can get comparable roast pork elsewhere.

Char Siew good! I was really surprised to learn that Char is celebrating its 9th anniversary this year! I mean it didn't seem that long ago when I made the trek down to its OG outlet at Guillermard Road soon after its launch. The char siew was excellent but I did wonder how long it would be able to survive when its kopitiam competitors were able to serve the same dish (albeit less shiok) at a fraction of what they were charging. I am glad to be proven wrong though. I was back a couple of months ago at their new outlet at Jalan Besar. The char siew is still excellent - soft, tender and juicy with a sweet savoury glaze. I do wish though that their char siew had a little crunchier char but that's me nit-picking. At $35 for 200g each of their signature char siew and roast pork, it remains pricey. But I guess it's okay once in a while!

With a revamped menu comes new and innovative dishes, such as the Mala Char Siew that has been marinated with 13 spices, however I would have preferred for it to be spicier and more numbing. The peppery Pig Stomach’s Anxin Chicken Soup is a comforting pot that will be a great bowl before the mains. Other new dishes include the Tornado Butter Egg Prawns and Spicy Sichuan Chicken with Vanilla Ice Cream anyone? The ice cream helps to calm down the spice level while adding a cooling touch to the dish. •••••••••••••••••••• 🍽️ Char Restaurant 📍365 Jalan Besar, Singapore 208994

Hanging Beef Bowl Probably the most affordable beef bowl in town currently; $10 nett and in Sengkang just beside Ranggung LRT Station. To summarize, the experience I had with the Hanging Beef Bowl was pretty similar to the burger I had previously here — it seemed to carry potential but needed fine-tuning. Thought the meat to rice ratio was decent, and that I liked the crispy fried bits atop the rice that gave it a good crunch. The beef was decent considering the price tag; a little chewy though comes with a hint of smokiness from the grilling. Sous-vide egg wasn't really flowy; more molten and bearing solidification and that the rice was a tad clumpy at parts. I did enjoy the brown sauce that was drenched onto the other components — it keeps things from going too dry here but I am not sure if some folks might prefer a more Japanese-style sauce instead? It's not bad for $10, especially given that I would say this is quite good if you are living around the area and don't want to travel far for a beef bowl, but I would say it does need to be refined for others to head down to the area to try it.

Beef Burger ($11) Located at a corner of a hawker shop, this stall serves a really good burger. The price is worth it considering the good quality of the beef patty. The meal comes with fries, bacon, caramelized onions, and delicious cheese sauce that you would have to pay extra in other burger places. Other options in the menu are equally enticing. Definitely would come here again for the food.

Chicken Chop Served with mushroom sauce, french fries and apple coleslaw (which I requested not to have it) 》$6.50