Back at Omote for our chirashi fix! 😍 Our favourite has to be Salmon Chirashi Booster for the thick and fresh salmon sashimi, topped with ikura on Omote's signature chirashi blend. For those with petite appetites, the regular-sized Omote Chirashi is just as satisfying.

When a bubble tea store is more than just bubble tea, the gelato served at Playmade is surprisingly rich and velvety. Outstanding ones include Pistachio, Dark Chocolate and Yuzu. The tea series gelato like Chrysanthemum Milk and Osmanthus Oolong Milk have light fragrant tea notes too.🥰

Free flow beef / chicken / salmon steaks, salads, pasta, freshly squeezed watermelon juice, and even satay at the price point of $50-ish is a steal! 🤩 Surprise surprise~ we enjoyed the chicken satay the most. But sadly, I just found out that this hidden buffet gem, Yummo Chow (at Hotel NuVe Heritage), is permanently closed on 27 Apr 2024. I heard the staff shared that they will re-open after the hotel is done with the renovation works. I shall look forward then. 🫡

The recent cool rainy weather calls for comforting fish soup! Recently opened by Ben Yeo and graced by many local celebrities, Tan Xiang Charcoal Fish Head Steamboat does not only serve hotpots of collagen-filled broth, one other signature is the Braised Duck (comes with braised egg, braised peanuts and braised tofu) that was undoubtedly a crowd-pleasing dish! 🤩

Like any zi char stores, you get to choose how you want your vegetables done - stir-fry, garlic, sambal, fermented beancurd, or with dried shrimps. 🤓 Alternatively, be adventurous and have a go at the Fried Kang Kong with Pork Floss that has been floating on social media.

Last but not least, one of their signature that stood out was the Oatmeal Charcoal Tofu with Pumpkin Sauce. Silky charcoal tofu laid on creamy pumpkin sauce topped with crunchy and fragrant oatmeal. ☺️ Delightful!

Hidden in a quiet spot around the foodie areas like Amoy Street and Club Street lies a Thai restaurant called Royal Siam Cuisine.

Think gigantic plump prawns with glass noodles soaking up all the oomph flavours from the herbs and Thai spices. 🤤 The creamy tom yum soup (you can choose chicken, prawn, or seafood) is not for the faint-hearted; it sent fire down my throat to my tummy. Do go for it if you are into all that hot and spiciness!

There were hits and misses. While the moo ping hits all the right notes of sweet, savoury and tenderness, the fried prawn cake fell short of expectations - inside was just excessively mushy. 🫢 Also, the Thai milk teas were rather weak and lacked the distinct robust spiced taste.

Finally, I tried the mee hoon kueh at Greenview Cafe at Far East Plaza. Instead of the traditional signature minced pork version, I had the Sliced Pork Mee Hoon Kueh. 👍🏻I like how the lean slices of pork were as thick and big as the irregular hand-torn mee hoon kueh. Doused in the savoury zhup and accompanied with braised mushroom and crispy ikan bilis, it was no surprise how easily I can clean the bowl within minutes.

At Greenview Cafe, be prepared to be spoilt for choices as they offer so many variations of mee hoon kueh, including mala! 🤗 If you love char kway teow, try the Wok Hei Mee Hoon Kueh. True to its name, it was full of wok hei!

The signature sides are must-tries - Fried Prawn Fritters and especially the moreish Fried Glutinous Rice Cake that was layered with sweet potato, orh nee and nian gao. 😋 I can see myself tabao-ing dozen of these and air frying them at home.

My new kind of "best of both worlds" and "surf and turf". This set for 2 pax is priced at $88 (a little steep) but definitely worth a try. The peking duck was surprisingly tasty and it was served with ikura (fish roe)! Do order the unexpectedly delicious white rice at @yaoyaosg as it is cooked with spring mineral water (农夫山泉矿泉水) and precisely measured amount of additional secret ingredients. . . *sneaky but good* Yes, you get to see them cooking the rice at the dining area~

Jiu Xiang Xiang Roasted Delights - This unassuming stall garners regular lunch crowds almost every day. Just. Simply. Look at that lavish portion of meat! 😍

This unassuming stall garners regular lunch crowds almost every day. Just. Simply. Look at that lavish portion of meat! 😍

S 夫人 @ Teck Seng Coffeeshop - Famed for its Sweet Potato Balls (10 for $3) that are crispy on the outside and soft with slight gooey sweet potato puree on the inside. Get the platter to enjoy the black and white muah chee too! 😘

Nestled in a residential area and next to an urban farm, Viewdee (@viewdeebistro) serves up both traditional Thai staples and fusion dishes.

We really loved the Breaded Prawn Donuts ($9.80) and Moo Ping ($2.50 each). While most people like the Thai Red Milk Tea ($4), I prefer the Thai Green Milk Tea ($4) at Viewdee. Regardless, both renditions have a great balance of spice and tea flavours. Not forgetting the quintessential dessert item - Mango Sticky Rice ($11.80). 🥰

Feeling full and accomplished at Hong Kong Day Cha Kee (@hkday.chakee). Set meal affordably priced at about $12+ you can get a large chicken chop macaroni soup (can also choose Nissin noodles or spaghetti), scrambled/fried egg with thick crispy toast and a drink of your choice. ☺️