New on Beyond: March 2020
Consider celebrating joyous occasions at this lively restaurant in The Punggol Settlement. Have a feast with an array of 1-for-1 Small or Medium dishes such as Wok Fried Prawns with Fragrant Butter ($22, small), Stir-fried Lala with Sambal ($14, small), Lychee Sweet & Sour Pork ($14), Sauteed Deer Meat with Ginger & Spring Onion ($18, small) and more. Photo by Burppler Kiat Ching Yee
Great for family meals or casual after-work dinners, head to Wok Master for an authentic yet affordable zi char experience in air-conditioned comfort. Tuck into classic dishes like Sambal Kang Kong ($8) and Golden Salted Egg Pork Ribs ($12). A must-try is the Dual Style La La Hor Fun ($12) with deep-fried and wok-fried flat noodles, which Burppler Shawn Loh describes as, "the wok-assisted smokiness was present and correct, while the deep fried flat noodles played it all keropok-esque mischief."
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Have a delicious, nutritious weekday lunch at this casual Japanese restaurant on the second floor of The Seletar Mall. Snag this deal and enjoy rice bowls such as the Salmon Ikura Bowl ($15), Una Don ($15) or Bara Chirashi Don ($15). Supplement your meal by sharing some of their many ala carte options, like the fresh salmon belly or hamachi sashimi, or the hearty saba fish or karaage.
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Burppler MichelleLIN T describes her experience of the 炸酱面 Beijing Signature Noodle ($7.80) as "...the true unadulterated taste of Beijing 炸酱面. So glad to have a taste of this without having to travel to Beijing — especially in these times. Service is earnest, inviting and friendly — almost like dining at home. Don’t forget to order a portion of the grand mochi rolls made with homemade red bean paste. Extremely QQ!" Also, don't miss the Boiled Pork & Chive Dumplings ($8.50 for 10 pcs).
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Come to this super chill spot in The Punggol Settlement to hang with friends over good Western food. Burppler Isaac Yee describes his meal, saying "Salmon with truffle mashed potatoes. Great portion for the salmon! We also had the NZ steak which came with fries and garden salad. the seasoning that came with the fries was quite nice too!"
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This quiet little cafe in Fook Hai Building next to Hong Lim Complex could be your next go-to for a chill lunch bowl and coffee. Customize your Happy Bowl by choosing Japanese rice, brown rice, salad or soba noodles as your base, pick one of the tasty proteins such as smoked duck or miso salmon steak, then choose a dressing. Relax over a cuppa or tea before heading back to work!
The menu from this Halal-certified cafe of The Black Hole Group features dishes inspired by all their concepts — under one roof. For example, the fresh pastas are inspired by Tipo, and the burgers by Working Title. Located in Our Tampines Hub, this cafe brings these dishes to families in the east. Try the Laksa Mania ($16.90) pasta, El Spicy ($16.90) burger with guac and a secret spicy sauce made with ghost peppers, or the Sambal Fish & Chips ($16.90)!
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Come to this casual Tiong Bahru resto-bar for good vibes, tunes, and a wide selection of craft beer. Share pizzas like the Smoked Duck Pizza ($16.90) or pasta like the Tom Yum Seafood Pasta ($19.90). Alternatively, go hearty with mains like the comforting Beef Bourguignon ($17.90) braised in red wine served with mash potatoes or the Angus Cheese Burger ($19.90)
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Perfect for a mid-day perk-me-up is this cute kiosk in Aperia Mall pulling super tasty sparkling enzyme beverages. These drinks are supposedly great, natural way to boost your general health and improve digestion and metabolism. Crowd favourite flavours include the Apple, Passionfruit and Lychee. Ask the friendly staff to let you try a sip before choosing your flavour. This is a great alternative to that second cup of coffee!
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This food truck serves scrumptious Impossible burgers in Marina Bay. The Classic Set ($22) comes with truffle fries and a drink. All fries are shoestring — served hot, crispy and not too oily. Burger buns are fluffy, Impossible patty is tasty and the cheese, special sauce and pickles work together in a classic combo. Burpple Tastemakers recommend adding an extra patty for $6, resulting in a more balanced meat-to-bun ratio that you won't regret!
The Promontory: Mon-Fri (12-3pm), Bayfront Link: Mon-Sun (6-10pm). Check @thegoodburgersg on Instagram for location updates!
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Head to this gelato parlour in JCUBE located beside the ice skating rink for coffee, tea, gelato, waffles and people-ice-skating-watching! You'll be spoilt for choice with interesting gelato flavours such as Acai, Black Coconut Ash, White Chrysanthemum with Chinese Wolfberries, Alishan Milk Tea with Mocha. For something more familiar, have the Guilty Swirl. Note that this deal only applies to Regular flavours.
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By the folks behind The Black Hole Group (Tipo, Working Title, etc.), this Halal-certified cafe serves dishes inspired by all their concepts. Find this outlet located in HomeTeamNS Bukit Batok for hearty dishes such as the Grilled Chicken Thigh with Sambal. Burppler Evangeline Naomi Tan enjoyed her meal here, saying, "as it’s a collaboration between a few wonderful halal cafes, I really recommend this place!"
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