Work-it Espresso Martinis Loved the cool breeze and the clear skies which allowed us to see stars. Staff were friendly. At no.5 emerald hill I had to tell the staff to make my espresso martini less sweet but this place makes it just nice. It's my second time here and it is a real hidden gem with its large variety of drinks available! (Even though I've only ever had the espresso martini)

Angus Striploin Steak ($29) Headed there for dinner but it is definitely more suited for drinks instead as there are only 8 mains (or large plates as they called it) available and when it gets dark, you can’t see your food much if you are seated near the sides (lighting is minimal and shine on the area near the bar instead). The food took a pretty long time to come and when the steak reached me, I was slightly disappointed to know that it wasn’t hot/warm. Portion was big though!

Black Angus Burger [$25++] Nice bar to chill at with great view (the cityscape is 💯)! Furthermore it's quite a secret local I must say cause I was having difficult finding my way there 😂 Downside is that there's no air con and it's outdoor so it will be pretty bad if it rains heavily. The food is great though. They served really amazing beef burger and the fries were so addictive. The beef is thick and juicy and the buns are nicely toasted. Don't mind having all these calories hehe (I would sacriFRIES my calories intake for you lol). Anyway you can catch a movie downstairs (which has air con haha). Would definitely go back again!

Secret Item: Truffle Indomee you won’t find this on the menu, just ask the waiters and it’ll be avail at a certain time every day 😉 the best take on indomee i’ve tasted, way better than the original even. truffle taste is so strong with a perfect onsen egg! though i found the bacon a little too salty for my liking. the alcoholic bubble tea is pretty refreshing too~ slightly pricey but nice place and recommended!

Rooftop Night View My first time at this 风和日丽 place after seeing it so many times on Instagram 😝 It’s not a very big place so it felt quite cozy. The high chair and tables setting was quite nice to chill and hang out with friends. :) The cocktails were quite pricey though. I got a glass of Little Pink Dot (marshmallow gin, raspberry liqueur, fresh berries, yuzu) for $19, but the taste was quite overwhelmingly sweet. Couldn’t really taste the yuzu, which was a pity because I really like yuzu. It looks really pretty though! 😂 They have rather unique local/southeast asian inspired cocktail flavours though (e.g. kaya lumpur, bubble tea etc) so I’m willing to visit again to give it another try!

Little Pink Dot A little late to the Rooftop bar game but hey - I'm finally here at Loof! Ordered Little Pink dot which is a gin base cocktail but it was so tiny. The server said 'little pink dot mah'. Oh Wells, it is really way too expensive for a cocktail in my honest opinion. Loof is a small area, looks like it sits about 40 to 50 people. The low chairs are awkward, try to get a high chair seat. Not too noisy, you can still hear each other without shouting. Had the Korean fries and they're decent. Very crispy and drenched in what tasted like honey sesame sauce. Overall, I think if they have better cocktails, I'll be back. But they do have Happy hour where the cocktail is going for $12. #TACO

FRY Rooftop Bistro & Bar Went to a nostalgic rooftop bar at Ann Siang Hill for drinking and the mac and cheese 😏 Ordered 2 main, 1 sides and drinks😋 1. Chicken Roulade ($23) Chicken is stuffed with spinach & mozzarella with truffle mashed Potato, sauté mushroom and edamame. Very appealing but portion was quite small. 2. Homemade Mac & Cheese ($18) 3. Mentaiko Fries ($14) Food was nice with a great view, definitely a love ~😍 Remember to make a reservation before you go 😬

Lychee martini We went on a day where there was an offer for certain cocktails ($10 only) so ordered a lychee martini - pretty good! They also have mocktails for friends who don’t drink! Ambience is nice and cooling (although it’s al fresco) since it’s a rooftop bar, with a nice view of the city’s skyscrapers. Maybe u might even be able to see stars on a clear day?

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Stewed Pork Belly Noodle I always found this restaurant slightly pricey, but this particular dish is great value. With several slices of chashu-like pork and lots of greens, you're kinda getting a ramen under $10. I only hated the boiled taste, which was a bit nauseating.

Rosemary & Cheese Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings I didn't know cheese and pot stickers would be such a good combo.

Crispy Lotus Seed Pancake Basically the lotus paste version of red bean pancake - and very similar. It's toasted till very crispy and almost chao tar. It's not bad, but also not good. Don't expect all lotus paste - there's a significant layer of nian gao.

Special Bean Curd The special bean curd from YY Kafei Dian offers a delightful culinary experience with its flavourful taste and unique texture. Accompanied by a generous serving of vegetables, it's not only delicious but also great value for money at just $9. Highly recommended for those seeking a satisfying dish to go with fluffy rice!

Doughnut & Croissant The fluffy doughnut from YY Kafei Dian is delightfully light and airy, with a perfect touch of sweetness, making it an irresistible treat. Meanwhile, the plain croissant stands out with its wonderful layers and hint of buttery flavour. Both are excellently crafted and highlight the cafe's commitment to quality baked goods. Loved the iced milo and iced milk tea.

Egg Tart ($2.20) Decided to order for trying their side dish beside their kaya bread. I felt that their egg tart custard was not that bad and not that hard (decent level) but their outer pastry crust was slightly hard to chew thru.

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Steak and ale pie. Hidden under the crispy, flaky, buttery puff pastry are chunks of juicy beef cubes and savory vegetables cooked to perfection in thick gravy stock with ale. I couldn't get enough of the buttery pastry slathered in all that thick rich sauce. Yums. Can't wait to try out their fish pie! #hungryhungrymonster #monkswoodbychar #burpple

For British Pub Grub in the East In place of Char's old Guillemard digs is this British gastropub, which serves up good ol' English pub grub and beer. The space is cosy, with cushioned booth seats and wooden chairs, and an alfresco seating area for cool evenings. You won't go wrong with the classic Steak & Ale Pie ($19), which will comfort on rainy nights with its golden puff pastry and ale-scented filling of hearty beef chunks and vegetables. Fish lovers can go for the Fish & Chips ($22), which sees Hobgoblin ale-battered cod served with triple-cooked fries and mashed peas on the side. Wash that all down with a draft beer — we recommend the refreshing Hobgoblin Gold ($8 for half, $14 for whole pint). Avg price: $20 per person without drinks Photo by Burppler Raine Liu

Monkswood serves British grub operating at the old location of Char. What's better to order at a British place then their Fish and Chips ($22)! 3 pieces of Hobgoblin ale-battered crusted cod, accompanied with triple-cooked fries and mashed peas. Sadly, this wasn't the fish and chips I would fancy as the fish was on the drier side :( though the beer flavour really comes through. Best paired with their draft beer, recommended will be the light Hobgoblin Gold (half/whole pint - $8/$16).

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

Average Korean BBQ Place $22++ per adult Inclusive of 5-6 kinds of meat. Came with army stew as well. Sides such a tteokbokki, japchae, fries, fried chicken, kimchi and 1 - 2 others. Soft drinks were free flow Meats although well seasoned, were tough and had a strong and unpleasant smell (especially the beef). Would not visit here again as felt that money better spent at other BBQ joints such as Kcooks or Kim’s BBQ

Korean BBQ Buffet Always a reliable option of Korean BBQ, with pretty decent sides and good mix of marinated and non-marinated meats. Only gripe was the smell (as usual), so imagine our surprise when we saw another Korean BBQ place (Daessiksin I think) upstairs, with those handy BBQ thingums that can suck the oily fumes :/ still Ssikkek was full house while the other was only half-filled

Good value KBBQ buffet Very affordable KBBQ buffet! Meats are decent and well-marinated. Will return only if i'm in the area and craving some bbq meats. Will not travel down specifically for this. Rating: 7.2/10 Will i return/recommend: Yes/Yes Pros: Meats are of decent quality. Cooked food is yummy too! Could not stop eating the japchae noodles. Cons: As expected, it will be noisy, crowded and greasy. Price: S$24++ Adult buffet dinner