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This pork bun set was both cute and tasty. The bun came shaped like a pig, complete with raisin eyes. Inside, the pork chop was tender and flavourful, paired nicely with cheddar and mayo. The set also included two soft-boiled eggs and a hot drink, rounding off a breakfast that was hearty 》$6 + $0.50 Milo

The 生煎包 here comes with golden, crunchy base with a fluffy top. Bite in and you get juicy pork and a gentle burst of broth. Not too oily, just satisfying.

The XLB were delicate and soupy with skin that held up just enough. Each one had clean, savoury broth and tender pork, especially good with vinegar and ginger.

Pan-Fried Crispy Pork Soup Bun (生煎包) 》$5.80
Steamed Pork & Soup Bun (小笼包) 》$5.80

📍 Ding Te Le 鼎特乐

Tried the pork and chicken set and left feeling underwhelmed. The sizzling hotplate looked promising but the meat was rather tasteless, lacking seasoning and depth. Even with the garlic and sauce, it didn’t quite come together.

The rice and soup were standard fillers and while the portion was decent, the overall meal felt more functional than flavourful 》$11.80

📍Teppanyaki Bento 鉄板焼き弁当 | #01-42

Torched slices of tender pork belly over rice, topped with chilli powder, seaweed, crunchy tempura bits and a side of pickles for that tangy crunch. The smoky pork with the spice and crisp textures makes each bite satisfying, while the pickles cut through the richness nicely. A hearty, balanced bowl that feels like a good neighbourhood coffeeshop find 》$8.50

📍Ishiro Fusion Bowl

The teppan grilled pork with black pepper sauce was tender, savoury and had a nice peppery kick. Each set comes with bean sprouts, broccoli, corn, rice and soup, making it a complete and filling meal.

For a coffeeshop setting, it’s actually quite decent with generous portions, flavourful and definitely value for money 》$8

📍Teppan Secret

From Li Yuan Vegetarian
利源素食
Quite a brisk queue during lunch.
Home style cooked vegetarian for choices.
Will definitely go visit whenever nearby.

Tender chicken, potatoes, carrots and red chillies all simmered in a savoury soy-based gravy in a claypot. The sauce had that comforting balance of salty-sweet with a gentle herbal depth, perfect for spooning over fluffy white rice. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the chillies gave just enough heat to keep things lively. Everything’s well-cooked and soaked in flavour, though it leans more homestyle than punchy 》$7.80 + $1 Rice

📍Jia Xiang Wei Braised Chicken Rice | #01-49

Tried the preserved radish (菜脯) steamed golden Pomfret and bean sauce steamed sea bass. The pomfret came as a half fish but still generous. It’s flaky, fresh and topped with savoury cai pu that added crunch. Light soy base, not too salty, just clean and comforting.

The sea bass had a deeper, punchier bean sauce that clung nicely to the tender flesh. Topped up $1.50 for the tail and it was worth it for more meat. Fish was fresh, no muddy taste and steamed just right.

Each set comes with rice and a side. I went with beansprouts and steamed egg. Other choices includes baby kailan or cai pu beancurd if you’re feeling veggie.

Cai Pu Steamed Golden Pomfret Set 》$8.80
Bean Sauce Steamed Sea Bass 》$8.80 + $1.50 Tail

📍 Winner Fish 赢家蒸鱼 | #01-59

Other than their yummy Lontong and budget-friendly hearty Mee Soto, the Nasi Lemak Set is quite decent too. I had Set B, which comes with fragrant light-green coconut rice carrying a hint of pandan flavour, topped with a greasy fried egg, flavourful chicken wing, fried fish fillet, ikan bilis, peanuts, cucumber, and sambal.

The rice was semi-moist and slightly sticky, yet still soft and fluffy with a distinct lemak taste. Best enjoyed together with the spicy sambal mixed with onion and ikan bilis for maximum shiokness. The chicken wing had a slight crisp outer, probably left on the counter for a while, but the meat inside remained succulent. Ikan bilis and peanuts were really crunchy, while the fish fillet leaned chewy.
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🚩HaHola, Hola Cafe, 248 Simei St 3, Singapore 520248
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From the YTF stall.
Great value for a quick lunch.

I gave this stall a chance and, like the shaola, the portion wowed me. The plate is stuffed. The cutlet was juicy and crispy. Though the pasta and salad were slightly poor, that's okay because portion matters!

From the Japanese stall. Average lah. The cutlet had to lead the way but was underwhelming.