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JUwei, located at SAFRA@29 Carpenter Street, is a retro Nanyang-inspired coffee shop that celebrates the golden era of sight and sound. While classics like Kaya Toast, KL Hokkien Mee, and Penang Char Kuey Teow are staples, JUwei elevates the experience with their crispy toast and the option to add a sunny-side-up to their fried kuey teow—a must-try addition.

Beyond the usual fare, JUwei offers unique comfort food like Pork Trotter Bee Hoon, a nostalgic dish reminiscent of special occasions with grandma’s cooking. The “One Tray Meal” features nasi lemak rice with crispy pork knuckle, while the Roasted Pork Curry Cheong Fun comes in a hearty portion. Don’t miss the XO Sauce Fried Carrot Cake, packed with big chunks of flavor.

For snacks, try the Mini Youtiao, inspired by Thailand’s pa thong ko, served with kaya dip. Wash it all down with their signature Hor Ka Sai, a MILO-coffee blend said to give the strength of a tiger. JUwei’s creative menu makes it a must-visit spot for modern Nanyang cuisine lovers.

[Lorong Ah Soo, Singapore 🇸🇬]

Cheese Pancake (S$1.30)

和合面煎糕 He He Min Jiang Kueh
Address 🛖 : Blk 105 Hougang Avenue 1, # 02-16 Hougang Hainanese Village Market and Food Centre, Singapore 🇸🇬 530105

When it comes to claypot rice in Singapore, New Lucky Claypot Rice stands out as one of my absolute favorites. Located in Holland Drive, this humble eatery has mastered the art of delivering comfort food at its finest.

What sets New Lucky apart is its dedication to tradition. Each claypot rice is cooked to order over charcoal from scratch, ensuring a dish that is steeped in flavor and authenticity. The wait might be a little longer, but trust me, it’s well worth it.

The rice is the star of the show – soft, chewy, and perfectly cooked, with each grain wonderfully separable from the rest. The smoky aroma from the charcoal elevates the dish, while the flavorful medley of marinated chicken, Chinese sausage, salted fish, and vegetables ensures every bite is satisfying. Drizzle on their house-made dark soy sauce and mix it all together for a harmonious blend of savory goodness.

New Lucky Claypot Rice delivers an unforgettable experience that keeps me coming back. If you’re craving one of the best claypot rice in town, this is the place to be!

My first time getting a bad Seng Kee. It was run by a young couple this time. It's a good imitation with the right ingredients, but the specialty soup was way too weak. Its effect halved.

Not always there is Thai food at a coffeeshop hence decided to give it a try.

Had the phad thai ($7) & crab meat omelette fried rice ($12.50).

Phad thai was sweet, flavourful and non-spicy (as requested) which was not bad.

The crab meat omelette rice however, the meat is only a little and not big and separated from the egg like in the picture. Therefore, not worth the money

A rare lunch opportunity at Seah Im Food Centre led me straight to the duck rice stall I’ve been craving. The duck meat is tender, not overly gamey, with just the right touch of herbal flavors. The slightly broken rice is packed with richness, having absorbed all the goodness of the braising liquid.

The sambal chili adds a fiery kick, elevating the dish with its bold heat—definitely not for the faint-hearted!

We tried mee sua this time because we wanted something lighter. They do a legit version. The bowl of braised food was quite on point. Some pork was kinda tough, but the amount of fats made up for it.

[JALAN BESAR, SINGAPORE] Everyone, I think I have found another great hidden zichar restaurant in the heart of the Jalan Besar region! Even though this was a tasting, I enjoyed the food alot and I will be back again 😍

If @dynasty_fried_porridge calls themselves this way, their Dynasty Famous Fried Porridge 🍲 ($8.50 for small portion) should be good. True enough, it was very smoky and had a strong umami. It wasn't too salty either, and I appreciated the little bits of yam within that added texture to this dish!

What's even better is their Hong Shao Braised Pork Stir Fried Bee Hoon 🍜 ($11) which was so flavourful. It had a good wok hei, and they managed to not make the noodles soggy! The meat was very tender as well.

For sides, their Prawns Paste Wings 🍗 ($13 for smal portion) was really a great accomplishment. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, I liked how it wasn't too salty and yet delivered the umami we expect from prawn paste. What's even better was their Salted Egg Sotong 🦑, as it was so crispy, and yet the squid within wasn't overcooked! The squid pieces tasted very fresh and didn't seem frozen.

When all dishes are hits, you know their chef really has the skills. I can't wait to bring my friends and family here! Thank you @dynasty_fried_porridge for the invite 😁

This stall has a mixed reputation. I was apprehensive but hey the oysters were huge, which is better than other stalls. There's just very little egg and lots of starch.

Beef rendang, cabbage, brinjal. A lot to like but it's a problem when the premium dish was mainly tendon without meat and damn oily.

Despite the low google reviews of malaysia chiak in general, the CKT here is rather not bad.

Got slighy Wok hei.

+1 for extra egg.

French beans, pork belly with tau kwa, otah, omelette, honey chicken. Is this the meal that ends our trips here? This was our favourite caifan for the variety and standard, but on this day the dishes were boring and mediocre, while the rice had so little gravy zzz. So disappointed.