Food Attack

Har Cheong Gai ($11 / 5 pcs)
Piping hot, golden, and gloriously crisp on the outside, while juicy and tender within. The marinade of fermented shrimp paste gave each bite a savoury, fragrant punch. Crunchy, succulent, and utterly addictive—classic har cheong gai done right.

Jumbo Prawn Hokkien Mee ($38 / 1–2 pax)
Awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand for the fourth year running in the 2025 Michelin Guide Singapore, expect an elevated take on the hawker classic. See plump, fresh-tasting jumbo prawns, saucy strands, pork slices, and crispy pork lard all simmered in a rich prawn broth. The noodles were smoky, perfectly stir-fried, and had a great texture (not too soft or mushy). Flavourful but not too jelak.

Zhup Zhup 🦐✨

Jumbo Prawn Paofan ($42 / 1–2 pax)
A true showstopper that arrived still bubbling at the table. The broth—a decadent yellow-orange—was bold, brimming with seafoody umami, and rich without being overwhelming. Packed with clams, fried egg floss, and jumbo prawns, the claypot was comforting, hearty, and shiok to the very last spoonful. Psst, you can get one free soup refill 🥣—a great value add apart from their already highly acclaimed prawn noodles.

Mushroom Caramelised Onion Quiche ($6.50)
A medley of mushrooms folded with housemade caramelised onion and confit garlic, set in a silky egg custard and encased in crisp, flaky puff pastry. Substantial, well-seasoned, and so satisfying.

Went on a little solo date to the east just for Puff and Peaks! Psst can use CDC voucher also!

Buttermilk Hotcake ($9 / Single Stack)
Absolutely fantastic—the housemade maple butter honey syrup was savoury, umami, and generously served. The warm yeasted hotcake was pillowy soft and not too cakey on the inside with a lovely, browned crust. So fluffy, light, and not cloying at all—every bite soaked up that lip-smacking, toffee-like goodness perfectly.

Butter Chicken Pot Pie ($32)
[Seasonal Special on Board] Think piping hot dish filled with tender chicken thigh, flavourful butter chicken gravy, and smooth, airy mash. A little on the small side for the price point, but so satisfying. Don’t expect a classic Indian curry, it is more of a spiced gooey shepherd pie in my opinion.

Grilled Pork Collar ($46)
Served with edamame, spinach cream, Brussels sprouts, lardons, pickled onions, and fried garlic; you have got to love the not-too-fatty or lean protein. While the cream was fairly mild in taste, the pork collar was an outstanding flavour bomb—juicy with beautifully charred edges. I didn't want to share.

Dinner was a blast at Paraphrase! ✨

Drinks
The Muri ($16/glass), a non-alcoholic collab with The Four Horsemen in Brooklyn—was a unique blend of fermented sour cherry, lacto beets, and clarified tomato. Ripe red fruit upfront, balanced acidity, savoury beetroot notes, and a lightly spicy finish made it a cosy yet complex pairing.

The Melon Liqueur ($20/glass) from Shiga Prefecture was like melon in liquid form—aromatic, naturally sweet but not cloying, with a clean, silky texture. Refreshing and summer-ish.

Dinner was a blast at Paraphrase! ✨

Burrata ($26)
Creamy, cool burrata paired with house dukkah spice, honey thyme dressing, and finished with chilli crisp. The flavours came together beautifully and made more enjoyable with the thin, crusty sourdough served on the side—addictive, moreish bites from start to finish.

Grilled Gindara ($42)
[Seasonal Special on Board] A highlight and the unanimous favourite— fresh, flaky black cod with perfectly crisp, wafer-like skin, served over a spicy amok curry that had just the right heat. We even ordered extra sourdough (+$3) to mop all that richness up! The blistered tomatoes added a sweet tang, while the crispy fried noodles gave that fun texture.

I don’t know if it was because I was too hungry in the morning, but all the bakes I got from Tsumiki simply slaps (probably because they were all sweet too), just perfect with tea. I was so happy to see them still open in the evening last Thursday, and with a fair amount of bakes left, I knew I had to get some to try (I had failed a couple of times as they usually sell out pretty early on in the day)~

Their famed Honey Toast ($5.50) was everything I expected and more with their signature Shokupan toasted with honey, sugar and French AOP butter, finished with orange zest. Love the caramelised crunchy edges so much, and the touch of citrus was lovely. So moreish!

A new bake on display, their Caramel Cinnamon Roll ($5.50) was delicious too. The sweet-savoury caramel glaze on the top added a nice oomph to a classic spiced bun. Not a fan of golden raisins, but the combination had a nice balance.

Another tantalising number, the Kinoko - Earl Grey Milk Cream ($5) was studded evenly with beautiful specks of Earl Grey tea leaves in the dough. The pleasant and fragrant bergamot flavour worked superbly with the smooth and rich milk cream.

📍Fukusuke
Booking is essential here as seating is limited, and note their one-drink policy. The Ebi-Shinjou Steamed Shrimp Toast ($16.50) was flavourful and addictive, while the Chicken Nanban ($14.30) came hot, crunchy, and delicious. My favourite was the Mentaiko Potato Salad ($9.90)—thick, creamy, and customisable since you mix it yourself. A solid 10/10. The Gyokai Tonkotsu Tsukemen ($23.10) was rich and hearty, though a little heavy for my palate.