If you're craving for authentic Vietnamese food, then you should be familiar with Mrs Pho! Serving up comforting bowls of pho, fried spring rolls and more, head to their outlet in Vivocity's basement for their Burpple Set for 2 ($32 nett) which comes with mains, sides, drinks and dessert for a fulfilling meal. Choose from their signature Sliced Beef Pho or Chicken Pho for mains, and pair it with sides of Fried Spring Rolls or Mamma's Lucky Meatballs. Enjoy a selection of Homemade Lemonade, Summer Ice Tea, Lemongrass Tea, Yoghurt Cooler or Plain Water for your drinks and finish off the meal with Creme Caramel dessert.
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Hidden within National University of Singapore sits this casual restaurant serving authentic Nyonya dishes in a buffet style at affordable prices. At just $22.80++/$26.80++ (weekday/weekend), enjoy a mouthwatering spread of assorted Nyonya Kueh, DIY Kueh Pai Ti, Otah Mantou, Babi Ponteh, Beef Rendang, Braised Nyonya Chap Chye and more!
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Dense and luxurious gelato with a lingering creamy mouthfeel, pop by this stand in Takashimaya Food Hall and order a double scoop ($8.90, or $6.90 if you want to be modest with a single scoop) of Giandujotto, where the age-old combination of hazelnut and chocolate results in Ferrero Rocher-esque flavours that are absolutely decadent. Pair it with a chocolaty gelato like the bittersweet and chocolaty Cuor di Cacao or, for true blue chocolate connoisseurs, the Azteco, a rich water-based dark chocolate gelato made sans milk. The nutty flavours like Pistachio and Hazelnut are great too. Burpple Tastemaker Sheryl Lyx likes how the latter is nutty without being too sweet.
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Situated on the second floor of Tanjong Pagar Plaza, head to this casual eatery for lunch with colleagues. Order up a spread of Pineapple Rice with Chicken ($7.90), Green Curry with Pork ($12.20) and Seafood Pad Thai ($9.90). Share their Barramundi Grilled Fish Special, choosing between Lime and Chili ($29.90), Thai Sweet Chili Sauce ($29.90), Pickled Cabbage Broth ($38), Collagen Broth ( $38) or their Special Mala Broth ($38) for the spice lovers!
If you're looking for classic Italian chocolate, pralines and gelato made fresh daily, head over to this kiosk located in the basement of Marina Bay Sands for rich and creamy scoops of ice cream. Burppler goodformood x enjoyed the Piedmont Hazelnut, which "was rich and nutty, and I loved how the Strawberry Straciella contrasted fruity and chocolatey to a nice balance." Chocolate lovers, indulge in a scoop of Gianduiotto Venezuela of chocolate chunks and crunchy nuts in a rich, chocolate gelato.
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Find this gem in Great World City for quality grilled meats and umami burgers! With a pick-and-grill option available, you'll get to choose your preferred cut at the butchery and have it grilled to your preference for a nominal fee. If you're spoilt for choice, their must-orders include the 100 Days Grain-Fed Sirloin Steak ($24) with creamy mushroom sauce and Free Range Pork Chops ($24), which impressed Burppler A (:. "Pork chops were thick and meaty and they were also juicy, moist and chewy (: Tasted some good char as well! Good enough on its own without the sauce!"
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Serving up healthy poke bowls by day and indulgent bar grub by night, booze off into the night with craft beers, cheese burgers and pastas at this buzzy restobar in Esplanade Mall. Catch Burppler Coleats π raving about the Chicken Burger ($25), naming it "the best on the menu" with a fried Southern-spiced chicken thigh in 3 cheese sauce ranch stuffed in a fluffy burger bun and served with a side of curly fries. Other must-orders include the Classic Carbonara ($18), Salmon Rice Bowl ($25) and Fish n' Chips ($18).
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Grab a fuss-free meal at this halal-certified eatery in Wilkie Edge. Dishing up delicious kebab variations at affordable prices, pop by for a classic Chicken Kebab Roll ($8), Kebab Rice ($8), Kebab Sandwich ($9), Meat N' Chips ($8) and Kebab Salad ($8). Complete the meal with a side of salad, chili chips or fries and a drink at just $2.50! Now that's a steal.
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Everyone's favourite noodle spot is back on #BurppleBeyond! Following their first outlet at Amoy Street, they've brought their springy noodles and signature fried dumplings to a cozy, casual eatery along Circular Road. Exclusive to this outlet only, their XO Prawn Noodles ($10) has Burpplers' raving about the spring noodles tossed in an addictively spicy XO seafood sauce topped with fresh prawns, hanjuku eggs and a generous serving of tobiko. Pair your noodles with a side of Sichuan Dumplings ($8) or Fried Pierogi ($8). Head down with your colleagues for their lunch special at just $16, which comes with a choice of noodles, dumplings and ice-cold drink to cool off the lunch crowd heatwave!
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Find this quiet and unsassuming cafe in bustling Funan for a cuppa' mid-day joe! Other than your standard Cafe Latte ($4.50), Matcha Latte ($5.50) and Hot Chocolate ($4.50), give their signature Earl Grey Chocolate ($5) a go, "which was really fragrant and thick" according to Burppler Mel C. If you're more of a tea person, you'll surely enjoy their selection of Craftblends by the Tea Depot (priced at $3.50), from refreshing Melon Peach to invigorating Ginger Lemon.
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Expect traditional Japanese classics priced affordably at this cozy and intimate restaurant along Pekin Street. Their signature Hokkai Chirashi ($34.80) comes with fresh slices of salmon sashimi, hotate, kani and tamago atop a bed of fluffy Japanese rice! Other note-wrothy dishes include their Bara Chirashi ($26.80) and Chirashi Salmon Ikura ($25.80) with heaps of fresh ikura, perfectly satisfying for ikura lovers everywhere.
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If you're at Haji Lane, hit up this casual eatery for a feast of authentic Lebanese cuisine! Known for their koftas and mashwi, try their Kofta Lamb ($19.50) grilled to crisp perfection and served with parsley, onion, tomato, sumak and hummus, or Dajaj Mashwi ($33.90); charcoal-grilled baby spring chicken served with garlic sauce, pickles and fries. If you're spoilt for choice, Burppler Thechoyalicious recommends their signature Lamb Chops ($32.90) β "so well seasoned and chargrilled that there is zero game and the meat breaks away".
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Known for the "white" version of Bak Kut Teh, head to this casual restaurant for tender "fall-off-the-bone" pork ribs boiled in an addictively peppery broth. Paired with a bowl of rice and crispy fried dough fritters for soaking up the peppery broth, it's the perfect comfort meal for those rainy days in sunny Singapore! With #BurppleBeyond, enjoy their Popularity Bak Kut Teh ($7.80) for free with any order of Bak Kut Teh.
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Celebrate your next family occasion over a satisfying "zi char" dinner at this seafood restaurant on River Valley Road! With an extensive menu of local delights, order up a spread of Stir Fried Lala with Sliced Chili ($16), Handmade Crispy Beancurd with Chef's Special Sauce ($18), Handmade Yam Ring ($28) and Fragrance Coffee Pork Ribs ($20). Burppler Triffany Lim recommends the chef signature Wok-Fried Cereal Prawn ($22), raving about how it "Smells wonderful, tasted too good! The butter is superb!"
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Located on the second floor of Fraser Tower, this hidden gem in Amoy Street Food Centre serves up hearty bowls of springy ramen noodles in a collagen rich broth. At just $11.90, enjoy a bowl of Tori Chashu Ramen in Original/Spicy, which sees thick and tender slices of chicken chashu or opt for the dry ramen Maze-men. Feeling extra hungry? Their Tori Fest Ramen ($17.50) will be sure to fill you up with slices of sukiyaki, chashu and hanjuku eggs! Psst, all their ingredients are halal-certified.
Boasting "giant drinks at dwarf prices", this bar along Circular Road will soon become your go-to spot for happy hour drinks and bites! Share a round of Beef Pepperoni Pizza ($18), Takoyaki ($18/10 pcs) and Popcorn Chicken ($10) over free flowing drinks and conversations. With prices as low as $15, enjoy a jug of Tiger Beer (min. 2), Soju + 2 Red Bull Sugar Free ($20) or go hard with 3x Chivas 12 Years at just $312!
If you're a fan of spicy sichuan-style noodles, you're in luck! Nestled amongst shophouses along Telok Ayer Street, you'll find this muslim-owned restaurant serving hand-pulled noodles with the authentic taste of XinJiang. Savour tender beef with their Stewed Beef Brisket Noodle ($13.80) or opt for their Shredded Chicken Noodles ($8.80) for a lighter palate option. You'll get to choose between dry or soup-based and your preferred noodle thickness, from capilliary thin to wide. Don't miss out on trying their Beef Dumplings ($8.80) as well!
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You'll never think to find this casual bistro selling Malaccan-style satay housed in Capri by Fraser China Square. Head over for their all day long satay combos and try their 16 Pork Special ($26.80) to get the best of both worlds and 16 Pork Special Mala ($29.80) for a fiery kick! Each combo comes with ketupat, condiments and house signature BigBrand Satay Sauce. For a hearty meal, why not try their BigBrand Nasi Lemak with Fried Gigantic Chicken Whole Leg ($19.80) and Fried Kangxi Emperor Beehoon with their 6 Pork/Chicken Signature Satay ($18.80).
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Tucked away in a hidden corner of Novena Regency, check out this spot for handmade gelato atop fluffy, warm waffles. Round up your friend for an after-meal treat and chase away the heat with the Waffle Set ($7), which consists of a single scoop of gelato, waffle and drink of choice. Burppler Tiffany Ang especially enjoyed the Pistachio ($5.50), which she "might even go out and say this is probably one of the best pistachio gelatos in SG" so you know it's worth the travel!
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Found in Lot One Food Junction is this stall selling nasi lemak (duh!), but with a twist! Aside from the classic ol' Nasi Lemak + Chicken Wing ($5.50), their Nasi Lemak Sets also feature a bright green lemak rice with a side of fried egg, spicy sambal, crispy anchoviwes & peanuts and cucumber slices. Opt for the Nasi Lemak + Pandan Chicken ($5.50) and Nasi Lemak + Spicy Tomato Chicken ($6) for a hearty lunch.