First time trying Thai Kway chap and I was pleasantly surprised! I loved the peppery broth which was a refreshing change from the herbaceous flavour, reminding me of a bak kut teh broth. But the ingredients in Thai Kway chap were also interesting, with pork slices, pork belly, and fish sausage - all of them were very good!! Really liked the Kway here as well, soft but slightly chewy, and they come rolled up which makes it easy to eat with just a spoon.
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Stumbled upon this shop with a really interesting storefront, that if you go at night you’d probably get a glimpse of Japan with the whole JDM initial D vibe. The store does not seem to have proper meals, but they do have a good selection of bites. While I came in just wanting a drink, seeing how there was a namesake item on their menu, I had to try it. It was a crispy deep fried tofu with their special chilli dressing. This chilli was on the slightly watery side, but was delightfully spicy, tangy, and just a bit sweet. I quite enjoyed it as a bar snack, but above all, I think I’ll come back for the really nice and chill vibes.
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My favorite handmade ban mian to date. The noodles? Impeccable. Fresh, chewy, and of nice thickness and texture. The sauce had a nice good mix of savouriness but it’s nothing until you add that amazing chilli which really packs one hell of a spicy punch and elevates the whole experience. Typing this is making me crave it again, but I understand that they have moved? Or will be moving from Sims Avenue to a coffee shop near Geylang East library. Please let me know if anyone finds out their new address🫠
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I thought it was my mistake for patronising Changi Famous Nasi Lemak at an off peak hour, but after having a rather dissatisfying meal, I checked google reviews and alas, there have really been some issues with standard. Firstly, the whole plate was stale and ingredients were cold. Granted the rice had a decent flavour and the sambal was just right (not perfectly spicy enough though), the entire plate was just lacklustre. Not forgetting how unpleasant the vibe of the whole stall was, I should’ve thought twice and went for the many other options there.
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Army stew with thin slices of beef, without the beef this would’ve cost $45 but I need my meat😀 When I patronised wonderful bap sang previously, the staff told us that the army stew was sold out which means it’s probably good?? Fast forward to a weekend before the peak dinner crowd, I managed to get a seat easily as well as order the army stew, which was honestly very comforting and delicious on a rainy day. Fit for 2 pax, the army stew was full of ingredients - kimchi, rice cakes, sausages, luncheon meat, bacon, ham, baked beans, and ramyeon, I was stuffed after the meal. The army stew had a good amount of spice in it, and a very appetising tang to it as well. That being said, I personally thought it was more on the pricier side.
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Ashamed to say that prior to this experience, I’ve only had Three Buns via delivery, and it has always been a delightful experience despite having it after it arrives. However, it seems like the burgers delivered have a higher standard than what I had recently dining in at the Quayside branch. The cheeky chic had a confusing combination of sauces - bbq ketchup and miso mayo, which the bbq ketchup obviously overpowered. The burger was slathered with cold coleslaw, which resulted in the burger being at a very odd temperature when consumed. To top it off, the coleslaw was so watery, which kept dripping out and made the whole bun soggy. Hoping that it was just a bad day for Three Buns but I doubt I’ll give up on them just yet, will go for my usual Baby Huey next time!
(We gave feedback about the coleslaw and the staff were very receptive about it😀)
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Fluffy egg on rice which looks way too appetising with surprise pork bits beneath. A small bowl but honestly very worth it if you’re not a big eater and want to order more sides. While the egg was indeed fluffy and slightly runny, the entire bowl lacked flavour. But for the price and the free condiments they give at the side - chilli powder, mayonnaise, and even bean sprouts, you can easily solve the problem to make a whole new dish of your own!
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I can’t even begin to describe how crowded 216 market is on a weekend, and when Chris Kway Chap is closed, the queue for Chai Chee Kway Chap gets even longer. Waited for around 1 hour just for my turn, and honest verdict - never again. Granted this was a decent bowl, with soft kway and herbal gravy, and actually very chew intestines. But that’s about it, nothing mind blowing nor worth fighting with the crowd. So queue at your own risk or choose a less crowded timing to try this!
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Ending the meal off at Marcy’s with a wonderful dessert. The pecan pie sundae was heavenly, with rich, chewy, vanilla bean gelato surrounded by homemade pecan chunks, which was nutty and not too sweet. Everything went so well together, I even forgot how pretty expensive it was😂
Would definitely recommend this dessert, and on top of this, the whole Marcy’s experience. Amazingly executed food aside, the cosy ambience is to die for - we really need more restaurants with a vibe like this!
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Not sure if this dish is highly raved about but if it is it is entirely deserving. My absolute favourite of the night. The brioche was wonderfully toasted with the perfect softness and crustiness. The blue manna crab came with such a generous portion, mixed with smoked enoki and packed with an umami flavour. I’m not sure if the sauce underneath is the umami butter, but if it is then it was absolutely delightful. The entire dish felt fresh, savoury, and overall delicious - I really couldn’t have enough!
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Red wine braised octopus with beef tendon, a rich pasta dish that is good for sharing lest you feel too overwhelmed. I couldn’t really see the portion of ingredients because of the colour of the sauce and how it was really infused into the entire dish, but I thought that the portion of it was just right. The beef tendons were a tad too gelatinous especially for the thick sauce. Really good flavours to this dish though.
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Loved the freshness of the amber jack that came with a slight sweetness. The base with tomatoes made it light and citrusy, which was very refreshing for the palate. A nice and delightful raw dish to start your meal!
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