Spicy Mala BBQ Ribs ($25.90 For 350g) Interesting mala glaze that wasn’t too oily/spicy but definitely had a strong taste of mala. Ribs were pretty tender and well glazed, but portions was a little small for the price at this kind of setting. Sides of French fries and corn were nothing special and definitelly not worth the 1h wait 😕😕

Honey Rum Ribs ($25.90 For 350g) The honey glaze was very nice with the tender ribs (but not fall off the bone tender, just not as dry as some other places), but this was a little smaller than what I expected for the price! If you do end up eating here, this is definitely the rib to order. Sides of onion rings and coleslaw were very average and not impressive in portion size. Definitely do not think the quality of the ribs is worth the 1h wait nor the price at a HDB-foyer-type restaurant (and service was a little dismissive), you can definitely get better value elsewhere for the same quality 😢😢

party platter great for groups! back here for a second time after 4 years and happy to say that this place did not disappoint after all this time ☺️ ordered the platter for 4 which came with fragrant sautéed king mushrooms, a german sausage sampler plate, 5 sides of your choice, a dessert brownie with ice cream & of course the star: 3 different flavoured slabs of juicy mouthwatering ribs that slide right off the bone! 👍🏻

Baked Halibut Burger 🍔 Baked Halibut Burger 🍔

Hot Chocolate [$6] Wanted to get a cup of hot drink after our dinner and found ourselves at Flagwhite! My friend went with the matcha latte that uses powder from Matchaya, while I got myself a hot chocolate that uses chocolates from Fossa. They have it in 70% and 80% chocolate, and I ordered the latter on recommendation by the staff. Enjoyed the fragrant bittersweet notes!

Honey Mustard Pork Ribs Was expecting soft tender ribs but turns out the ribs were tough. The honey mustard sauce was good but wasn’t enough to save this dish. The other dishes we ordered were good. Will be giving this dish a miss then next time when we are there.

DIY small $11.90 1-1 worth it if you’re using the entertainer app!!waited around 15mins for it because there was only 1 person behind the counter doing everything. there are free kimchi and sauce that you can help yourself with! went there around 3pm and there weren’t much fish left. didn’t taste really fresh but for the 1-1 nothing much to complain about.

👉Poké Bowl👈 Poke is a traditional Hawaiian seafood dish made of cubed raw fish, seasoned and topped with a variety of ingredients! 。 Thank you Entertainer 1 for 1 for satisfying my sashimi cravings 😊. They were fresh and yummy!

Large Poke Bowl (19.90) but Entertainer 1-for-1 to the rescue Love having 3 large scoops of salmon for $10 after entertainer 1-for-1. They have a good range of ingredients like fish roe, edamame, cherry tomatoes, almond nuts etc. Not sure if it’s because I went after dinnertime or the orchard outlet is just more stingy, but they scoop more salmon and the salmon is fresher over at the novena outlet ☹️☹️ But still good value to satisfy that sashimi craving with 3 types of toppings to go with either salmon or tuna, and free flow of kimchi, pickled purple cabbage and pickled ginger on the side! 💕💕

Sweet Yuzu Cream Salmon ($9) Small shop with a few counter seating at the side. The potion for $9 was small, great for a quick lunch in between work out sessions but definitely not enough as a meal.

Poke Bowl from $9 ($9 for hungry | $14 for starving) Hawaiian Original Tuna bowl (bottom) & Kimchi Salmon bowl (top). Their bowls are all pre-designed unlike other poke shops where I get to customise. Overall, enjoyed the original one a lot better as it’s sweet and salty which compliments the fish really well. Kimchi was a tad bit too sour for the fish. A pretty decent serving for this humble poke stall that fits only around 6-10 ppl & it’s price.

Another Hungry Size This was the wasabi with salmon option. Similar ingredient such as chopped walnut, tobiko, spring onion with japanese rice base. Stir in the onsen egg into the rice, is a way to enjoy the rice on another level!

Ding Ding Mian For $4.50, cheapest thing on the menu. This is really addictive. I forgot how tasty it was until 9 years later. Blew me away.

半個包 Half a Bao And if you think open face sandwich is the trend setter, think again. This Bao establishment is no new kids on the block, but it's Bao not only comes in a great variety but are both creative in their names and the ingredients used e.g 雞豬精 bun which sounds like "蜘蛛" or spider! Bao包子 is a traditional staple in ancient china. The transformation itself is already invigorating and something I think . This one featured is my favourite (chicken chunks, egg yolk, mushroom and a slice of Chinese sausage) which sets you thinking of how it would look like, serving half a bun, which is indeed so. A very ingenious way to share an otherwise too big a bun to divulge alone.

Frostie’s body contains smooth sweet custard, and if you rip its head apart *ouch*, you will find it filled with lotus seed paste. Available for takeaway and pre-orders at $3.80 per serving for Christmas events and gifts. There is also a ‘Snap and Win’ Contest: Upload a instagram picture of Frostie Mini and hashtag #BaoTodaySG. The most number of likes at the end of the contest on 25th December 2015 will walk away with $200 worth of attractive prizes.

Chirashi Tei Bara Chirashi and Avocado Soft Crab Shell Maki from Chirashi Tei located at 5th level of 313 @ Somerset within the Food Republic premises. The Bara Chirashi was adequate for only $9.90 nett (U.P. $19.90 for Chirashi set), but I wouldn't mind paying more for premium quality.

Chirashi Teishoku set from Chirashi-Tei. Despite looking rather The Sushi Bar and Chikuwa Tei/Manzoku-esque with its thick cuts, this was like one of those Louis Vuitton bags from a back alley car boot that looks damn legit from afar but up-close you can see the uneven stitching and detect the foul stench of factory knock-off. While the salmon and yellowtail were serviceable at best, the tuna had as much personality as a 2B pencil, while the swordfish (mekajiki) fared the worst, looking devoid of haemoglobin and tasting like it died of drowning, all bloated with water. I got really sick of the sashimi three quarters in, which I didn’t get with the chirashis from the above-mentioned joints. For $23 at what is basically a food court stall (Food Republic), this is simply not acceptable. 3/5 http://secretlifeoffatbacks.com/2015/05/chirashi-teishoku-set-chirashi-tei/

Chirashi Don Possibly the thickest, largest cuts of sashimi you'll ever get in town. I think this is $23+ with miso soup and fruit.

Beef Udon | $6.90 Value for money udon! As I was browsing the stalls at Food Republic at 313@ Somerset, the affordable prices at @tempurafujisg caught my eye. A beef udon at $6.90 (I actually got it at $5.90 as the stall was having a beef promotion) just got me sold. In addition, the prawn tempuras were only going at $1 a piece which is unheard of in Singapore. Taste wise, the broth isn’t as great as other places like Tamoya but the beef slices and tempura are up to par. For $5.90, this place is a steal for udon fans like me.

Cold Soba with Assorted Tempura Located in Food Republic (I had this at the 313 Somerset outlet), this stall serves legit soba, which you can pair with your pick of tempura from a spread laid out on the counter. Really liked this, so I might give their curry a go next time!

Cooking on Paper? Dinner Buffet 4 Pax: $121.95 ($30.50/Pax) It’s the first time I’ve grilled on paper before and the experience was... unsavoury... The meat would have a sort of “juice” ooze out (especially beef) and pool onto the paper which was damn disgusting. Plus, the paper heated up really slowly so the meat took longer than we were used to to fully cook. It also didn’t really take on that char-grilled flavour unless you burned it a bit and by then the meat would be grey and overcooked :-( The mashed potato and ice cream was surprisingly good however. The rice balls were pretty yummy. The Oreo cheesecake was so-so and I felt like the strawberry cheesecake was an odd flavour combination that did not really suit me. A small criticism I also have is that the lettuce was kind of small and were all broken up so it was hard to make wraps. The flavour of the pork was mediocre on its own and lacked depth. The garlic chicken was well seasoned but the others were not savoury enough for me. Service was average at best. Overall: 5.9/10 🍖🍽

Affordable Korean BBQ at Orchard Good variety of meats and seafood such as prawns, baby octopus are available during lunch. Located at Orchard Gateaway, this place is a good to go for simply hangout with friends over lunch or dinner. Price is reasonable, $19.90++ during lunch. My favorite dish: glass noodle, sesame ball, sweet & sour chicken, beef bulgogi, spicy pork collar and corn salad. Best dipping sauce: sesame oil + salt. Rate: 7.8/10 Daessikksin (Orchard Gateaway) 277 Orchard Road #03-17, Singapore 238858 11.30am - 10pm 6702 7427

Korean BBQ Meat Overload Awesome place for Korean BBQ all you meat lovers out there! The pork collar and beef are good 👍🏻 always loved to eat them dipped in chilli paste and garlic on a juicy lettuce leaf. But dipping with onion sauce is pretty tasty too! Paid ard $87 for three people. Pretty reasonable for a bbq buffet dinner. Down side: getting really thirsty later at night 🙁

Decent Hotpot Went there for some dinner promo but the bill ended up reaching $80 for 2 pax!!! But the food was really great and we ate ALOT, they even give their customers a free and cute plushie soft toy. We ordered mala and collagen pork or chicken soup, both were really good and the dipping sauces we amazing.

Budget Hot Pot definitely one of the more affordable options in the world of hotpots! meats and soup (tomato) were okay, nothing ultimately fantastic but all in all value for money $$ liked how you could get an individual pot to yourself :)

Hot Pot Set For 2 Pax Pork & Chicken Hot Pot Set for 2 Pax (SGD$30.80) Includes: • 2 soup bases which are refillable (we got mala & tonic chicken) • 1 meat platter of different pork types and chicken types • 2 baskets of vegetables (u can choose 2 out of 3 basket options) • 2 bowls of rice or noodle (different types available) The pros are the tasty food, nice variety (as we got the 2pax set), affordable price and sufficient portion. The only con is the slow service.

Hamburguesa loco - Seaweed coated with panko bread crumbs held the filling well with crunchiness, albeit being oily. - Each contained 2 thick wagyu patties which could be more seasoned on its own 🥩 - Covered with sliced cheddar and creamy special sauce which I felt could be a bit too much, but the grilled onions and sweet relish on top added a slight tartness to make it less surfeiting.

𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗮 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗼! ($𝟭𝟰 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮, $𝟭𝟵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟯) This dish featured deep-fried seaweed tacos that were loaded and glistening with juices from the beef. We loved the idea of a seaweed taco because of the salty umami flavours that made it stand out from the usual. The tacos were crispy and crunchy (though it did get greasy a few bites in), and the wagyu beef was SO juicy. The cheddar, relish, onions, and secret sauce all came together like the fillings of a darn good burger!

𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗸𝗼 𝗟𝗼𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗱 𝗧𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 ($𝟭𝟳.𝟵𝟬) The idea of lobster salad on top of fries was intriguing and we decided to gice it a try! The lobster salad was creamy, delightful, and refreshing - it was an apt contrast to the crispy starchy twister fries. There were chunks of lobster mixed in a mentaiko salad sauce which was not jelat at all. . We love Tanuki Raw’s sashimi and rice bowls, and love how they’ve expanded their menu to include more items over the years. Deep-fried seaweed tacos was a first for us but definitely would not be our last!