Egg Benedicts It was really a very chilly atmosphere to have your brunch/dinner there. Eggs Benedicts was pretty good& Previously had a Carbonara too! And it tasted SO GOOD. Definitely worth the travel & money!

Potent Chilli Crab Pasta Chillax massage cafe is a cosy cafe/bar tucked around the corner from chomp chomp. The Chilli crab pasta is particularly unique, lacking the typical sweetness and consistency of Chilli crab sauce, the sauce is a more savoury interpretation with a kick in the spiciness department. The salmon and sweet potato fries was well cooked as well. Overall, a nice place for some affordable western fare.

Skip the starters. Much better off with the mains here, definitely didn't disappoint at all. 😋 Chillax Carbonara - Rich and Creamy Texture Pasta with tons of bacon meat added inside, mix the egg yolk around to make the whole dish even more divine. Totally worth every calories! #Foodphotography #Sgfood

Hakka Pork Cutlet Scrambled Egg Rice Heard all about the new Sungai Besi Scrambled Egg Rice that had recently opened its doors within the Malaysia Boleh! food court at Jurong Point when we were scrolling through social media one day. Whilst there are multiple outlets of Malaysia Boleh! food courts located across the island, one thing that is fairly notable about the Malaysia Boleh! food courts around are how there may be some switch-ups with the stalls situated within the food hall even though the different stalls seem to be operated by Malaysia Boleh! themselves — this also means that there are some stalls within some Malaysia Boleh! locations that cannot be found in other Malaysia Boleh! food courts elsewhere. As of the time of writing, Sungai Besi Scrambled Egg Rice is a stall that can only be exclusively found at the Malaysia Boleh! food hall at Jurong Point; the stall occupying a corner-most unit that is being located towards the stalls situated in the right side tucked towards the end of the food hall. As the namesake of the stall suggests, Sungai Besi Scrambled Egg Rice focuses on serving up scrambled egg rice bowls — and yes, think of Sungai Besi Scrambled Egg Rice as yet another one of those establishments that serves up the same offerings as Dan Lao 蛋佬 (possibly the OG when it comes to scrambled egg rice bowls in Singapore; these folks recently opened a new outlet at the Kopitiam food court at Changi Airport Terminal 3) and Kovan Scrambled Egg Rice; the menu comprising of scrambled egg rice bowls featuring different choices of meats and seafood that patrons can opt for depending on their preferences. Whilst we would have gravitated towards the Luncheon Meat Scrambled Egg Rice given the items that we have ordered during our visits to Dan Lao and Kovan Scrambled Egg Rice previously, we found it difficult to resist form ordering the Hakka Pork Cutlet Scrambled Egg Rice since Sungai Besi Scrambled Egg Rice is the only one out of the three that specialises in scrambled egg rice bowls with a variant that features Hakka Pork cutlet — this makes the item stand out a little more than the rest. All orders at Sungai Besi Scrambled Egg Rice are done a la minute and patrons can stand around the area around the stall to collect their order once their order number has been called out at the display. On first sight, the Hakka Pork Cutlet Scrambled Egg Rice comes within expectations; the Hakka pork cutlet is well-portioned, and is plated above the scrambled egg that sits atop the bed of white rice. Similar to Dan Lao and Kovan Scrambled Egg Rice, soy sauce has been drizzled atop the white rice, and there is also a Lao Gan Ma-esque chili that comes along with the scrambled egg rice bowl. Digging into the Hakka Pork Cutlet Scrambled Egg Rice, we noted that the scrambled egg is soft, fluffy and moist — that being said, we did felt that it was done a little less runny considering how the scrambled egg didn’t quite add on to providing the white rice a little more texture here. That being said, the eggy notes and savoury mix of the soya sauce did help to bring the elements together. The Hakka pork cutlet (along with all the other meat options) seemed to have been prepared in advanced; placed in a display warmer to retain the temperature and only to be sliced up and plated on the bowl upon order — the Hakka pork cutlet was crisp on the outside and did not seem greasy; it does require fair bit of chew considering how it does seem to comprise of a fatty cut with some of its juiciness being lost from the way that it is being kept in the display. That being said, one can detect a slightly umami note from the fermented bean paste used in the preparation process — the element being essential to what makes up a Hakka pork cutlet. Thought going for the Lao Gan Ma-esque chili does add on to the whole dish; the Lao Gan Ma-esque chili here isn’t quite as smoky as some that we have come across, but there is a hint of sweetness around the savoury flavours that helped to bridge the Hakka pork cutlet and the scrambled egg together. Overall, it does seem that the scrambled egg rice bowl at Sungai Besi Scrambled Egg Rice are pretty decent — no doubt it does come with some shortcomings, though they do seem to be satiating enough to resolve any cravings for the dish. With their dishes priced from $6 for the Luncheon Meat Scrambled Egg Rice to $8 for the Prawn Scrambled Egg Rice, Sungai Besi Scrambled Egg Rice might be the more convenient location for Westies to head to have their scrambled egg rice bowl fix!

Char siew siobak add on char siew add on sausage 11nett(sei ngan zai roasted meats stall) The char siew is pretty good, there's no crisp but texture was on point, tender with a slight bite. The sweet marinade was has a great depth too Rice and sauce were average, sausage was soft and quite complex. Siobak had a good crisp, it's well brined and the marinade was solid. However the underlying flavour was not very strong and it's easily overpowered by the chili Soup had a nice vegetal flavour and strong sweetness, from radishes and other veggies. Really satisfying stuff overall, but I guess expected at this price

Soon kueh 1.5nett The hae bee comes thru quite well, and the bamboo shoots came in huge cubes. Not bad at all

Common Man Fluffy Pancakes ($24) Common Man Fluffy Pancakes ($24) I was honestly really excited for the pancakes, considering these were thick! The pancakes came with caramelised bananas and walnuts, salted caramel sauce, nutty crumble & berry coulis. Ngl this didn't taste like a pancake, but more like a cakey texture, which was dense and slightly dry esp at parts without the sauce. It also got jelak so you gotta share this. Kinda expected more for the price, and I'd defo prefer some fluffy pancakes for brunch! Their other dishes might be better tho! Overall Rating: 6/10

Croissant Croque Monsieur ($18) It was extremely crowded during brunch on weekends, but since it was near the area we decided to give their food a try. Croissant Croque Monsieur ($18) Look at that cheese! This croissant was filled with Ham, Bechamel & aged cheddar cheese. Certainly a hearty option for brunch, and it's a combination of flavours and texture that can't really go wrong. The portion might not be enough for some though!

Nitro Honey Oat Latte So good … words cannot describe how elevated this coffee is

Salted Egg Prawn Eggs Benedict This dish (as well as the other dishes) is pretty unique. I mean, it's not everyday you see a creamy version of salted egg mixed with hollandaise sauce. The bread is soft and nice, eggs poached well, i'm just wondering why they used prawn, of all meats. Also the kale didn't seem to complement the other ingredients. But overall it was a satisfying meal (the salted egg is worth a try), and I liked how the portions are not too big and doesn't leave you with a jelak feeling. Best part is that the prices are cheap (for cafe food), the place is spacious and empty (good for catchups) and there are power points for you to charge your devices~

Looks Decent, Taste Disappointing I must say the prices are cheaper than your regular brunch places because they do not charge GST and service charge. However...this place did not impress. My review: Tom Yum Creamy Prawns Pasta - 7/10. Tad bit creamy. But overall taste is quite nice. Best to share to avoid “gerlat-ness” Roast Beef - 5.5/10 I was eating beef jerky. Seriously. No further comments. (And chickpeas seriously? Hahaha)

Eggs Benedict - Salted Egg Yolk Prawn And Salmon Eggs benny can’t go wrong (if you stick with the classic) - the smoked salmon version was pretty good! Serving is just nice and unlikely to hit you with a food coma after your meal. The “salted egg yolk w prawn” was too Asian for my liking. Prefer the authentic tzechar version of salted eggs prawns fried to perfection instead of a salted eggs infused “hollandaise” sauce layered as a cream over prawns which are separately cooked (ie. not infused and coated w the salted eggy unless you dip it into the hollandaise). Worth a try for all salty eggy fans tho! But definitely not if you’re really craving for the real deal!

Striploin Steak (Medium) ✨Striploin Steak (Medium)✨ It was a really good decision ordering medium as it was not too pink and bloody, but also not too dry. This steak is really juicy and tender! It is easy to bite, and it doesn’t feel dry the more you chew either! I also love that the vegetables served on the side are quite unique. It is crispy and tastes a little like seaweed, but it is slightly too salty. I ordered this dish on two different days and they changed up the sides, which adds a little variety for regular customers like me😍 💰: $36 📈: 8/10

Prawn & Bacon Linguine (Spicy) ✨Prawn & Bacon Linguine (Spicy)✨ I went for the spicy option and I felt it added more flavour to the pasta. The linguine was cooked al dente. It was firm and chewy, the perfect texture for pasta! I especially love the crispy dried shrimps sprinkled on top as it adds a crispy bite together with the pasta, giving an extra burst of flavour. 💰: $18 📈: 7/10

Truffle Fries ✨Truffle Fries✨ The fries were long, thick and crispy, which is everything you could ever ask for😍 It wasn’t oily at all either! The truffle taste was just enough to add a tad bit flavour to the plain fries👌🏻 You can also ask for more sauce if needed! 💰: $12 📈: 9/10

Maple & Market The ice cream and waffles are nice! The taro cake was interesting but not as moist. Will go back for ice cream!

Bailey's Gelato Finally got to visit their new space at Marine Parade after a long hiatus after they closed down the Cassia Crescent shop. Quite a pity for they had reduced the selection of cakes they have, with around four layered cream cakes available and seemed to have more focus on gelato instead which comes with waffles. The consistency of the gelato was pretty good; sticky, creamy and smooth less some shards of ice sticking around within, while the Bailey's flavour was pretty evident without being too heavy-handed on alcohol. Would probably work quite decent if paired with a waffle.

Did you guys hear the sad news that Maple & Market's last day of operation would be Monday, 30 March? Somewhere, a thousand baby puppies are weeping. ): Show your support and visit them while you can for some seriously amazing baked goods. Here is their iconic 1919, a Gula Melaka cake with kaya cream cheese frosting. Photo by Burppler SG Food on Foot #Burpple

Soy Osthmanthus Tea Cake with Yuzu Frosting Spotted yet another new offering at the favourite place whilst being there for the weekend cuppa the other day; and it goes without saying what we are going to order to accompany the cuppa. Available alongside their line of loaf cakes, which includes the Carrot & Walnut Slice and the Chocolate Banana Slice, the Soy Osthmanthus Tea Cake with Yuzu Frosting is something that offers a twist to the more conventional loaf cakes that they have to offer. The tea cake was actually pretty comforting; bearing the same density as their usual loaf cakes, they are also pretty generous with how big the slices are here. It is sufficiently moist, but I especially loved how the cake itself carried light notes of soy — almost akin to that of soy milk. Whilst the Osthmantus could admittedly be a little stronger for a floral note, the Yuzu Frosting came with a slight zing and wasn’t particularly sweet; overall a pretty fitting and comforting combination. Best paired with an iced long black, especially given the current heatwave of the late.

Open Faced Toast, Slow Cooked Egg and Grilled Bacon ✨Open Faced Toast, Slow Cooked Egg and Grilled Bacon✨ The bacon was cooked brilliantly! Juicy, yet slightly crispy! The toast was a little too soft, especially with the cooked egg and cheese that softened it a little too much. I felt that each side was delicious, but it doesn’t blend well together. 💰: $17.80 📈: 8/10

Oven Baked Molten Eggs with a side of Smoked Salmon, Avocado and Melted Cheese 💼Service review: Super friendly staffs who are always smiley despite the busy lunch crowd. 🥗Food review: ✨Oven Baked Molten Eggs with a side of Smoked Salmon, Avocado and Melted Cheese✨ This is one of the best cafe dish I have ever had😍 The eggs are hidden in the melted cheese, and they are really soft and runny like Ya Kun half-boiled eggs! The eggs softened the melted cheese, which gives it the cheese pull while still having a crispy crust at the bottom. The avocado was sliced beautifully and sprinkled with chilli flakes, giving it a hint of spicy kick. The smoked salmon was really easy to slice and chewy. It goes really well with the avocado and fresh vegetables! The toast was the only part that I dislike as it was too tough to chew. 💰: $18.90 📈: 10/10

Brussel Sprouts with bacon & maple [$14] Well cooked with right texture, solid char and perfectly glazed with the magical combination of maple and bacon fat

Turkey Roulade [$31] December marks the start of festive eating. And the show starter is non other than the fabulous turkey roulade, stuffed with celery, chestnuts, sage & mushroom. Available on the Sunday roast menu. Served with watercress, roasted potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and traditional gravy. What are you waiting for? 😄

Westholme Bavette Steak and Chips Steak served with tarragon bearnaise and hand-cut chips. Worth the money especially with the lunch set. Steak was beautifully cooked, chips were nice, not too oily but might be better if they were crispier. But overall still a very good meal

One Last Hurrah Before Moving To A New Home Artichoke will be moving into a new home soon, and the last day of operations in the current Middle Road restaurant will be on 22 March. If you have a reservation from now till then, good on you! If not, shame on you but they will continue slaying with the New Bahru community from May. Till then, peace out and see you on the other side of Singapore!

Green Harissa Prawns And at the mention of their bread ($4.80/ Bag of Bread), the Green Harissa Prawns ($38) were wonderfully seasoned. That tantalising green harissa enriched sauce/oil with split cream and burnt onions packed a nice heated punch so you would really need that extra warm dough to wipe it all up~ The prawns are also plump and sweet.

Mezze Platter As good as I remembered them to be, Artichoke’s hummus is a must so I got their Mezze Platter ($28) for lunch. Plated with miso hummus with pomegranate, beetroot hummus with sesame seeds, Greek chickpea salad, refreshing greens, tangy pickles and bread; the 3 mezzes of the day were great to share for two. Smooth and creamy, the savoury miso hummus was bomb diggity but the vibrant beetroot dip was an absolute delight - both perfectly moreish and bangin’ when paired with their pillowy-doughy bread.

Cream Horn In 2021, to some comfort, the doors to CMC reopened. This is my first time back and as an old friend, I can report that CMC, its charmingly cold owners and the era they represented ended in 2018. It's well and truly dead. Same brand, same menu, but populated with robotic staff with no interest in the history. To be fair, this cream horn was okay, but cream horns are never great anyway. A trip to simply meet an old friend became a wistful memorial service at its grave.

Sng Buey Lemon Drink In 2021, to some comfort, the doors to CMC reopened. This is my first time back and as an old friend, I can report that CMC, its charmingly cold owners and the era they represented ended in 2018. It's well and truly dead. Same brand, same menu, but populated with robotic staff with no interest in the history, and food and drinks with little soul. A trip to simply meet an old friend became a wistful memorial service at its grave.

Kaya Toast In 2021, to some comfort, the doors to CMC reopened. This is my first time back and as an old friend, I can report that CMC, its charmingly cold owners and the era they represented ended in 2018. It's well and truly dead. Same brand, same menu, but populated with robotic staff with no interest in the history. This iconic item tries to imitate its inspiration, but remains an imitation. The bun, the toast, the kaya, the butter all feel repurposed. A trip to simply meet an old friend became a wistful memorial service at its grave.