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The dry handmade bee hoon was springy and well-coated in a savoury sauce, topped with flavourful fried scallions. On the side, the seafood soup had a clean, light broth that carried a natural sweetness from the prawn and clams, rounded out with a gentle umami depth from the sliced pork, minced pork and meatball. The freshness of the seafood really came through, making the soup both comforting and refreshing. The green chili dip added a bright, spicy kick that tied everything together 》$11.90

The clear broth is light and comforting with that gentle sweetness Cheeky does so well. This set comes with generous portion of tender fish slices and minced meat, giving the bowl plenty of substance. The handmade bee hoon has a lovely springy texture that soaks up the broth beautifully, making each mouthful smooth, wholesome and hearty 》$8.80

Smoky and herby with a garlicky kick. A bit dry on its own, but the mustard and sauerkraut bring the tang and moisture that make it work 》$14

A platter packed with variety. Wings, fried octopus, laksa popcorn chicken, sausage, satay, edamame and fries. Great variety and made for sharing over drinks 》$42

The prawns were plump, the coconut curry bold and unapologetically rich. Spice crept in slowly, coaxed out by green chillies and a generous hand with the aromatics. I started with rice but the real MVP was the warm half baguette served soft inside, crisp-edged and perfect for chasing every last streak of gravy 》 $32.80 + $5 Half Baguette

The boneless chicken was tender. The mix of bacon, sausage and veg gave it that hearty, home-style vibe. It wasn’t blow-your-head-off spicy but the smoky and saucy gravy was perfect with rice 》$32.80

Didn’t think cabbage could hit like this. Charred, smoky, tender and had those crispy bits that make you keep picking at it. The anchovies gave it that salty crunch and the asiago added this creamy, nutty layer that pulled everything together. A rare find that punches above its weight 》$17

Crunchy on the outside, crabby on the inside. These shiok little bites hit all the right notes. Rich, creamy and packed with actual crab, not filler. The miso mayo’s like the atas cousin of tartar sauce, it’s salty, smooth and addictive 》$15

I just got to order lobster because it is lobster Monday at Stella. 450g of whole grilled live Boston lobster topped with garlic aioli. The lobster is deliciously fresh and nothing beats its sweet and juicy meat 》$43

While these are nothing like real steak, it makes a delicious vegetarian option packed with satisfying savoury flavour. The grilled cauliflower steak is sous vide in butter and finished on the grill with a beautiful caramelised layer. The exterior was crunchy and the interior is soft with a flavorful smoky taste, served with cauliflower puree, chimichurri and grated parmesan 》$14

Bite-sized and coated with addictive 'mala' spice. The crispy and deep-fried strips are well-battered and not too oily with some tender duck meat underneath. Do note that there is more bone than meat and this should be treated as a very light bite snack 》$8.80

Springy noodles submerge in duck broth and topped with juicy duck meat. The taste of the broth was slightly herbal and reminded me of the broth from another duck instant noodle. The duck meat is fragrant, tender and juicy, accompanied well by the sauce and chilli 》$13.80