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Those whom had been following us for a while might recall an establishment that we had previously visited named Kim’s Curry Hainan — these folks had disappeared from the local F&B scene for a while after having shuttered their coffeeshop stall at Toa Payoh for a while. With that being said, the stall had recently made its comeback — this time round being situated at the ground floor of Pasir Ris Central Hawker Centre. Still sticking to what they had previously been serving up, Kim’s Curry Hainan serves up Hainanese-style curry rice — there is a choice to opt between traditional Hainanese-style curry and a Mala Curry which they had also previously offered during their time at Toa Payoh. Their Hainanese-style curry dishes are being served in pre-determined sets with fixed elements, though patrons can also pick and choose the elements in which they desire to have on the plate much like at most other stalls serving up Hainanese-style curry rice.

Their Braised Pork Rice Set does only come with Hainanese-style curry by default — we did request for our order to come with the Mala Curry instead. It also can be observed from our order that the Braised Pork Rice Set does come with elements such as braised pork belly, braised cabbage and long beans; all of which are being drenched with braised sauce as well a curry sauce infused with Mala elements. Just by looking at the plate, the Braised Pork Rice Set with Mala Curry does evoke some Nasi Kandar vibes considering the splashing of multiple sauces and especially the dark hue of the braised sauce as well. Digging into the braised pork, the braised pork belly here comes with a good contrast of both leaner and fattier parts and having absorbed quite the flavours of the braising liquid for a deep earthy and savoury note. Considering so, the braising liquid also gives much depth to the Hainanese-style curry that is rich and thick without being particularly starchy, while the Mala element does add a hint of fragrance of Sichuan-style peppers without giving a numbing note that overwhelms the flavour of everything else on the plate. The accompanying vegetables do provide a soft bite and a crunch and also helps to give the entire dish a more wholesome vibe.

Opened in April 2026, this stall is praised for their strong wok hei / breath of the wok imparted into their dishes.
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Their rendition has silky thin bee hoon / rice vermicelli noodles and chewy long cylindrical yellow egg noodles, tossed with a rich stock of pork bones and prawn shells, wispy chicken egg, crunchy deshelled prawns, bouncy squid rings, tender pork belly, crisp bean sprouts, crunchy spring onions, and a splash of lime juice. Served with bits of crunchy pork lard.
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Tending towards the wet gravy version, this carries addictive smoky grainy eggy sweet savoury salty shrimpy vegetal herbal zesty sour tangy flavour. Despite looking fiery, the chili is pretty mild.
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Hokkien Mee
Zai Jian Mian
@ Krislite, 9 Loyang Way #01-01
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More details:
https://ivanteh-runningman.blogspot.com/2023/08/best-of-singapore-hawkers-hokkien-mee.html

Was actually going around Plaza Singapura and spotted a new F&B establishment that is in the midst of fitting out within the mall — whilst it is only the first time that we have been hearing about M’Burger Inn in Singapore, it turns out that these folks already do have an outlet operating within E! Avenue at Downtown East already. A deeper search online did lead us to find out that M’Burger Inn does have a presence in China operating several outlets there. The M’Burger Inn outlet at E! Avenue at Downtown East is located at the second level; it is within the vicinity of other F&B establishments such as The Basil Inn and the outlet of Mr. Coconut there. M’Burger Inn’s Singapore menu is split into sections dedicated to Breakfast, Burger, Snacks and Drinks — the E! Avenue at Downtown East outlet does have an exclusive burger only to this outlet named the DTE Burger, and all burger orders do come with free-flow drinks off the soda fountain if one opts for it to come as a set.

We were told that the signature item at M’Burger Inn is their Classic Beef Burger; that being said, we found ourselves going for the B3 Burger instead — the menu describes the B3 Burger as an item that comes with elements such as beef, bacon, cheese and fresh vegetables. It is also noted that there are three different coloured buns that comes with the burgers at M’Burger Inn; the B3 Burger comes with buns with a red hue — there are other burgers in its lineup coming with regular-looking buns by default whilst some others come with black buns by default (feeling a little nostalgia from the mid-2010s, anyone?). We did come across some raving reviews about the burgers at M’Burger Inn; we do find some aspects of the burger to be more handcrafted than a typical burger coming from the fast food chain — the most obvious being the smashed beef patty while the fresh vegetables that also included raw onions did feel pretty fresh. There is some savouriness from the rashes of bacon that matches up to the slight gaminess of the beef apart from the smoky notes that it does bring; the bacon did come with a chewy texture, while the bread itself was decent though comes served as-is and wasn’t much to shout about. With all that being said, we weren’t particularly fans of the use of ketchup within the burger which didn’t quite match up to the difference in quality that they were achieving from the typical fast food burger based on the other elements that came with the 3B Burger here.

Opened in January 2018, this stall is notable for their authentic Chinese Hainanese dishes and nose-to-tail concept.
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Their rendition features a thin clear hot soup / broth served in a clay pot, bubbling with meaty savoury sweet bitter herbal flavour. Made with a medley of 8 herbs, including goji berries / wolfberries.
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Garnished with tender deboned mutton meat and bone-in mutton ribs with meaty savoury flavour, crunchy black fungus / wood ear fungus with vegetal earthy savoury flavour, spongy tofu puffs with grainy savoury herbal bitter flavour, and crisp fried bean curd sheets with grainy savoury salty flavour. Served with white rice.
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Mutton Soup And Sup Kambing
Yon Ho Hainanese Cuisine
@ Pasir Ris Central Hawker Centre, 110 Pasir Ris Central #01-09
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More details:
https://ivanteh-runningman.blogspot.com/2025/12/best-of-singapore-hawkers-mutton-soup-sup-kambing.html

[LOYANG, SINGAPORE] It's legit quite a journey to get here, but you will be surprised by how packed this place can get and how good the food is 😍

@oak.n.ember is known for their barbecue meats, and we had the Ultimate Platter 🐷🐮🐔 ($180) which can adequately feed up to 6 people. You get a variety of meats, from smoked beef briskets, to different pork cuts, to BBQ chicken and various sides that you can choose from! While their beef brisket is decent, their pork cuts were SOLID. The pulled pork is probably the best I've had so far; there's almost no resistance and it disintegrated in my mouth. The smoked pork belly had a crispy skin and their pork ribs were really GOATED. Tender, extremely flavourful and you get none of the pork odour.

Their sides were not neglected, even their fries were much better than most places. Crispy on the outside and fluffy within. Mac & cheese was so darn good too, as it was seasoned well and not surfeiting! Even the coleslaw was so good we had to order another one 😂 Mantous are also given and it was perfect with the meats 😍

Wanted to try their Honey Butter Chicken ($10.50) and the batter was so crispy! Succulent chicken within as well, definitely worthy of a beer snack.

This place is really suited for groups or even family dinners (due to the play area provided for kids). There is no bus stop nearby, so you really have to drive here. I feel like the food is quite affordable for its quality and we will definitely come back here again 😍

P.S. Oh how can I forget to talk about their service! The staff were very prompt to our requests and they were attentive as well. Like the little batter they had with us now and then and the constant checks to make sure everything is okay 👍🏻

From Three Little Coconut by Mr Coconut
Bowls of hand crafted dessert: Peach Gum Coconut Tang Shui & Black Glutinous Rice.
Chilled.

From Chi Sen Ramen
Very tasty portion of Chicken Cha Shu Ramen.
Tender meat texture, savoury soup & springy noodles.
Only $7.90

From Delato @ D’marque
Interesting sorbet.
Refreshing.

Both the kueh and the chye por were dry. It taught me that chwee kueh mustn't be dry.

Very dry and not much taste.

For those whom have been following us for a while, perhaps the mention of Ajiya Okonomiyaki Restaurant may have rang some bells — yes, these folks have been in operation at Jalan Jurong Kechil for quite a while, but have recently opened a second outlet at E!Avenue within Downtown East. It does seem that the section that it is located is rather new to Downtown East; this block seemingly being an extension across where The Basil Inn is beside the spot that overlooks Wild Wild Wet. Ajiya Okonomiyaki Restaurant should be relatively easy to spot, considering how the restaurant features a wooden facade that is undoubtedly Japanese — all that with red lanterns hanging from the awning styled in the likes of a Japanese roof. The Ajiya Okonomiyaki Restaurant outlet at Downtown East is split into two (2) sections — indoor and outdoor seating; the indoor seating being an air-conditioned space where all seats surrounds a counter where patrons can observe the chefs preparing the Okonomiyaki right in front of them with the grill positioned at the table itself. In retrospect, the outdoor dining space comprises of booths with traditional Japanese-style seating, while the remaining tables are all regular dining tables that is configured to seat patrons visiting their establishment in pairs or in groups of four (4) pax. The food menu at Ajiya Okonomiyaki Restaurant at its Downtown East outlet is segmented into Okonomiyaki, Teppan-Grilled, Mentai, Appetisers, Sides and Rice / Noodles, while beverages are split into Japanese Beers, Sake, House Cocktails, Japanese Wines, Other Liqueurs and Non-Alcoholic Drinks categories.

It is worth noting that Ajiya Okonomiyaki Restaurant’s menu consists of two subsections for the Okonomiyaki offerings — the Ajiya’s Combo and the Veggie Delight; both allows patrons to flexibly create their very own Okonomiyaki with their choice of three (3) ingredients from the list that they have provided. Patrons seated indoors with the grills right in front of them can choose to make their very own Okonomiyaki, or have the Okonomiyaki prepared by the chef. Either way, the Okonomiyaki will arrive to the table without the sauces and bonito flakes; patrons can opt for the service staff to help them out with the garnishes, or choose to do it on their own as well. We went for the Ajiya’s Combo and opted for one item each from the three (3) categories of ingredients listed — the Scallop, Chicken Ham and Kimchi which are namely from the Seafood, Meat & Dairy and Vegetable section accordingly. The Okonomiyaki at Ajiya Okonomiyaki Restaurant is sized in a way that is good as a main dish for a single pax or to be shared around multiple pax at the table. Coming with a drizzle of Okonomiyaki sauce, mayonnaise and topped off with bonito flakes, the Okonomiyaki is well-made with a crusty and crisp surface from being grilled; the Okonomiyaki can also be sliced easily with the batter holding everything up firm so that the elements do not fall apart. Despite the elements that we have opted for in our order, the Okonomiyaki does taste like a typical Okonomiyaki for the most part — perhaps due to the heavy drizzle of Okonomiyaki sauce and mayonnaise that gives a savoury-sweet note that is slightly vinegary with a dash of creaminess to it; the addition of Bonito flakes giving a factor of umami-ness at the same time.

During our visit, we had also given the Century Egg Kami Tofu from the Appetisers section of the menu a go. As the namesake of the dish suggests, the Century Egg Kami Tofu comes with elements such as silken tofu, Japanese surimi crabmeat, and century egg sauce. Much like a typical century egg tofu dish, one think that we note about the tofu here is how “crumbly” and “curdled” the texture of the tofu seems to be; smooth but not quite as what we had expected considering the other century egg tofu that we had come across at other Japanese dining establishments around the island. The century egg sauce helps to add a umami note and a creamy mouthfeel, gelling the tofu with other elements such as Ebiko that provides a popping sensation; all that whilst chopped up pieces of century egg adds further enhancing the flavours of the dish further. We had tried the Potato Cheese Mentai from the Mentai section of the menu; Ajiya Okonomiyaki Restaurant describes the item as being “sliced potatoes topped with mozzarella cheese & mentai sauce and baked”. This does seem to be pretty much a crowd pleaser; the sliced potatoes carry a soft but firm bite — the potatoes providing a little bit of an earthy note that acts a vehicle for the Mentaiko sauce that is drizzled atop of it. The Mentaiko sauce here carries a good balance of being umami and creamy; having gone through the flame torch to come with a slight hint of smokiness.

Meanwhile, the Shio Koji Tori Karaage is mentioned to be a dish that features “fried chicken bites”, “marinated with fermented salt and rice”. These do seem to be a very good accompaniment to the range of alcohol which Ajiya Okonomiyaki Restaurant has to offer; the chicken being especially tender and juicy with a very light zing at the end whilst carrying a slight hint of saltishness within. Ajiya Okonomiyaki Restaurant was an establishment that had impressed us when we had first visited their founding location at Jalan Jurong Kechil; it is definitely surprising to hear about these folks making expansion plans especially given how they have been pretty stable with just having one location for quite a number of years — the move to open a second outlet in the East does come with a little bit of surprise. Nonetheless, Ajiya Okonomiyaki Restaurant provides a fun experience especially for those who manage to get one of the indoor seats at their Downtown East outlet — there is definitely a theatrical experience for those whom opt for the chef to prepare the Okonomiyaki order for them, whilst those whom prefer the hands-on experience can always choose to do it themselves. They had also not forgotten about adding the theatrical experience for those seated outdoors, with the servers still being able to assist to apply all sauces / garnishes to the Okonomiyaki to provide a partial experience to ensure that they are not missing out entirely. With a loyal following and being an established name providing patrons with a unique dining experience few establishments are able to provide in Singapore, Ajiya Okonomiyaki Restaurant is likely an establishment that would be popular with residents in the East given how Upper Bukit Timah is a tad far out; also an opportunity for Easties that had not heard about them to give them a try given the more convenient location for them now.

It hasn’t been too long since the folks at Delato Handcrafted Ice-Cream had first made their mark in the Singapore F&B scene with the opening of their very first location at Blk 477 Tampines Street 43; it has been more than a year since, and it seems like these folks are expanding their footprint on the island further with their second outlet that has just recently opened its doors at D’Marquee at Downtown East in Pasir Ris. These folks can be easily spotted as one walks down the main road in front of the car park at Downtown East; located just behind the carpark, Delato Handcrafted Ice-Cream is neighbours with the outlet of KOPIFELLAS there. It is interesting to note that Delato Handcrafted Ice-Cream takes up the space of two shop units here; one being where the counter displaying the various flavours of ice-creams that are available is located along with counter-seating that faces the wall, while a separate unit consists of four dining tables with two (2) dining chairs each. The interior design of the outlet differs from that of their Tampines location; the outlet seeing a facade and interior that features the use of bright yellow while matched against other colours like red, blue and white that takes up a minor role — these colours being used for its outdoor seating space just right outside the store. As how things are like at their Tampines location, Delato Handcrafted Ice-Cream serves up gelato in several flavours which are available in cups or with cones; patrons also do get a choice to pick between a variety of waffle types or with a Praffle — beverages available are split across categories such as Coffee, Drinks and Soda.

After skimming through the menu on what Delato Handcrafted Ice-Cream has to offer, we found ourselves gravitating towards ordering the Blue Pea Mochi Waffle; one out of the two mochi-infused waffles which Delato Handcrafted Ice-Cream serves up. We also went with the Salted Oreo Gelato to pair up with the waffle. Waffles are prepared on the spot and an electronic buzzer is issued after payment is made to be used to buzz the patron when the food is prepared and ready for collection at the counter. Coming with a shade of brown, it is interesting to note that one can still notice globs of blue that is hidden within the waffle. Slicing down the Blue Pea Mochi Waffle, we did notice that they seem to be quite generous with the amount of mochi that comes with the waffle — each slice evidently coming with some mochi in between. The mochi has been dyed blue with the natural colouring from blue pea flowers and the intensity of the colours come stronger as one move closer into the middle of the waffle as well. The waffles do come beautifully browned; plush and lightly crisp on the outside whilst coming with a buttermilk fragrance — the mochi adds a chewy and stretchy texture that compliments the waffle nicely. Meanwhile, our choice of the Salted Oreo Gelato is a bit of an interesting take to the standard Cookies and Cream — perhaps inspired from some of the “Blue Milk” flavoured ice-cream flavours that we had come across from other establishments around the island where it is a flavour with a simple composition of milk and salt. The addition of salt does create a good contrast against the slightly bittersweet notes of the cocoa biscuit crumbs that comes with the Salted Oreo Gelato, with the crumbs also adding a contrast of textures to the otherwise creamy and milky gelato. Delato Handcrafted Ice-Cream’s outlet at D’Marquee does feel like an establishment that provides a sample of the experience of what Delato Handcrafted Ice-Cream’s Tampines outlet has to provide; perhaps this is due to the set-up of its D’Marquee outlet that just felt slightly missing out of the full experience. Nonetheless, fans of the brand whom reside closer to Pasir Ris or within the Pasir Ris neighbourhood might be glad that there is a more convenient spot for them to get their Delato Handcrafted Ice-Cream fix near them now that they are at D’Marquee.