Super on point northern Thai tomyum soup at Burlington Square (opposite Sim Lim). Couldn't resist ordering this even though I was down with a sore throat. I had the mixed fish tomyum Maggie noodles with an additional side of fried egg. The soup was rather spicy and sour, definitely not for the faint hearted but just the way I like it! I would recommend having the slice fish as it was fresh and you have to add on the fried egg (soak them in your soup for awhile before having it!).

Just across the road from Beauty World MRT Station is this homey Korean restaurant owned and run by Koreans — an indication that the food here is as authentic as it gets. If that isn't enough to convince you, here's another fact — the restaurant is usually packed with twice as many Korean patrons than Singaporeans so expect to wait around 20 minutes for a table during peak hours. When your body is in need of a soothing pot of spicy stew, be sure to order the Sundubu Jjigae ($10 for seafood) — a bubbling cauldron for one consisting of smooth tofu, vegetables and finished with a raw egg cracked in the middle, served with a side of rice. Their side dishes ('banchan' in Korean) like sausages, kimchi and omelette, are stellar. These are refillable till you're happily stuffed!
Avg price: $10 per person
Photo by Burppler Hilary See

their fry your hor fun like an omelette which taste so good.

There is something intrinsically comforting about a big communal pot of dual simmering soups where you cook your choice of quality ingredients. And if the soups are made from scratch and MSG-free, even better! My recommended picks would be the fragrant wild mushroom ($14) and the very drinkable "ma la" ($14) that was much more broth than slick chilli oil.

Because I am a sucker for meats, the wide array offered at Long Qing made me a very happy person. Love the tender ribeye ($18), U.S. short rib ($22) and clean-tasting Hungarian pork belly ($12). The owner James told us that the kitchen crew only slices the frozen meats upon customers' order which is why they look so neat and presentable.

We were fanatic about their uber addictive luncheon meat and crisp beancurd skin rolls as well ($6.80 each), and had to keep those coming throughout the night!

Another plus is their selection of appetisers which I suggest ordering a few to share before you embark on the steamboat. If you have the same exotic taste as me, you'll not want to miss out on the spicy chilled pig's ears.

Long Qing also offer three options for set meals for 2 pax priced at $55, $60 and $65.

* All prices stated are before tax.

Thanks @burpple for the invitation to the tasting hosted by @longqingsingapore

“Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio” is a mouthful to say out loud but every time I fill my mouth with it, I can’t help but exclaim aloud at its yumminess.
Think piping hot, juicy grilled pork fillet, deep-fried pork spring rolls and firmly bouncy pork balls; offset by cool strands of rice vermicelli, beansprouts of the fat and crunchy nature, crisp pickles, spring onion in oil, a sprinkling of ground peanuts as well as some fresh herbs. Splash these with the light, sweet and savoury fish sauce dressing served separately, then toss well before digging in.
I recommend spooning on their stingingly-hot housemade chilli paste because it goes so well with everything.

Ordered the mazesoba (mix noodles) with all toppings (SGD15.80++) which consists of soft boiled egg, char siew, braised pork and deep fried chicken (we add on a flavourful egg). Mix them up and you can add vinegar or chilli oil to the noodles too.
It feels like bak chor mee, Japanese style and was flavourful and appetizing. But it becomes too porky for me towards the end. Should have chosen the fried chicken one instead.
It also comes with a small cup of chicken broth to sip in-between, and I actually like this soup a lot because it helps to balance out the rich flavour of the noodles. And it's refillable too!
Definitely a place that we will be back again 👍

If you're a fan of tendon, a straightforward Japanese dish of tempura on a bowl of rice, here's another restaurant to satisfy your craving! Located within Eat@Seven in Suntec City, Tempura Kohaku is a great spot for an intimate catch up over delicious Japanese food, at least until the crowd finds out about this place. The menu is concise, with only four tendon options. The Kohaku Tendon ($15) that comes with prawns, chicken and vegetable tempura is a safe order, but if you like your spice, you must have the Kohaku Tendon Spicy Flavour ($15). It is essentially the same bowl, but with an unbelievably tasty, mildly burning spicy sauce drizzled on. While there is no oozy, fried onsen egg like the tendon at Ginza Tendon Itsuki, the crisp, light-as-air batter and spicy sauce certainly sets itself apart! For ravenous eaters, there's a Tendon Set (from $18.50) that comes with a bowl of udon on the side and preserved vegetables.
Avg price: $15 per person
Photo by Burppler Gavin Chan

Bar food done right; these are chicken wings coated in a crispy batter and with juicy and succulent meat encased within. The star however isn't this variant of a classic done well but the Molten Chicken Wings that comes with a fiery sauce and they aren't kidding with this one at all (trust me, I have tried) — a weenzy bit sends you on a frenzy where just a tiny speck sends off a moderate amount of spiciness straightaway; shiok initially except that it doesn't die down for quite a while as it simply builds up on its own somehow. When you think that insaneness has died, the next morsel of the sauce sends off yet a higher level of spiciness right from the start — indeed eye-watering shiokness for its something that isn't just flatly numbing but just too spicy to carry on. Try the only Molten Wings if you dare (but it guarantees a lot of fun around the table that is) ...

Just look at that #eggporn. This is a place I'd return to again and again for their healthy bowls, chock full of ingredients (plus a runny onsen egg) and portions that are just perfect for ladies. I'll admit, some guys don't quite take to this concept, but if you need to take a break from all the hawker food and have some clean food, this is the place to be! Prices are Nett ✌🏼️

Overall ingredients are fresh. Very generous with the ingredients, with tempura, chicken, mushroom, long beans, crabstick, baby corn, squid, pumpkin!

I decided to try the fried pork belly with Maggie noodles at just $3.50. Flooded with fried onions, it was so shiok! The fried pork belly was the highlight of this dish and it did not disappoint. With a glistening thin layer of oil and juicy and tender porky goodness. I'm so ordering this again! 😂

This is a sister restaurant to Orchard Hotel's award winning Hua Ting Restaurant. We are loving their Superior Fish Soup with Winter Melon and Conpoy!
By the way, they are still having their official opening special so from now till 30 November, enjoy 50% off the Pot of the Day!