Muffins (~$2-4) Always can’t resist AJ Delights’ stall smell whenever I pass by 🙃 can grab these freshly baked goodies if you are willing to queue for 8-15 mins (always got snaking queue and bulk ordersss) While there are a lot of flavours to choose from, I always just have their Double Choc (basic 🐝 lol) - moist, soft, and fluffy ——— 📍 AJ Delights Blk 120, 01-82 Bukit Merah Lane 1, Alexandra Village Food Centre, 150120 #burpplesg #ajdelights

Tasty and delightful muffins! Muffins are baked to perfection, fluffy and soft! Great choice for every occasion.

Double Chocolate Muffin I finally got here after perhaps 10 attempts. This muffin was so ordinary haha.

Banana cupcake 3.5 The tiny version of the whole banana cake. This is a good rendition

Souffle cheesecake 30 The flavour is ok but this is the dry and powdery kind, so not rlly my thing at all.

Japanese banana cake ($19) Originating from Chiba, Japan, these freshly baked banana cakes are healthy-tasting without compromising on taste. More on the dense rather than fluffy side, with distinct banana fragrance. The cake is free of preservative, and is less sweet and oily. 📍@nakanishicakes, 01-34, Harbourfront Centre, Singapore / NEWest / Takashimaya / Plaza Sing

Bake [Serangoon Garden, Singapore 🇸🇬] Butter Cake 牛油蛋糕 (S$1.20) Cream Puff 卡夫包 (S$1.10/ piece & 2 pieces/ pack) Cheese Ham 芝士火腿 (S$1.30/ piece & 2 pieces/ pack) Serangoon Garden Bakery & Confectionery 實龍崗花園麵包西篥店 Address 🛖 : 49A Serangoon Garden Way, # 01-45/46 Serangoon Garden Market & Food Centre, Singapore 🇸🇬 555945

Luncheon meat bread still one of my favourite old school bakery that sells luncheon meat bread

Coconut bun and custard puff Fresh and delicious traditional old school buns! Good price too! Often long queue. Eaten the coconut bun and custard puff. The texture was dense but not heavy. Coconut and custard were very fresh and the amount of filling were generous. Will try the other selections.

Creamy salted egg chicken rice ($8) Jia Yuen Eating House in the Joo Chiat is apparently popular amongst NS-man because they use to cater for bulk deliveries till 2 am! They have since relocated to Tanjong Pagar Xchange above the MRT station, and attracts a huge lunchtime crowd for their signature creamy salted egg chicken rice. Each plate costs $8 and true to their NS-man roots, you get a huge serving of rice, a fried egg and a very generous portion of bite sized boneless fried chicken slathered in a creamy and rich salted egg sauce. The portion is big enough to feed 2 tbh and definitely a hungry army boy. We love that the fried chicken is freshly cooked to order, and juicy and tender. Their creamy egg sauce is rich, creamy and savoury, and unlike other eateries, not too surfeit or cloy. For those who still find it a little too jelak, we recommend that you grab a dining companion and order their sweet and sour chicken rice as well. The sweet and tangy sauce for the later pairs really well with the rich and creamy salted egg sauce!

Creamy salted egg rice! Finally checking out @jiayueneatinghse ! Have bookmarked this place for a few years now but always lazy to head to joochiat road area to have this! They have now moved to tanjong pagar mrt level b1 area! Much more convenient and more accessible to more people now! We visited this place on a friday evening at almost 7pm timing, and the place was quiet with less than 5 ppl dining in. But i reckon that the crowd and queue will be larger during weekday lunch time hour since prices are quire affordable! Ordered the creamy salted egg chicken rice ($8) which comes with an egg. I like that the egg was runny! There was quite a substantial portion of chicken meat given! The creamy salted egg sauce was also 👍🏻! I slurped up every bit of it! The chicken also seems to be fried prawn paste marinate chicken before it is coated with the creamy salted egg sauce!

Creamy Salted Egg Chicken Rice The chicken is tough and dry. I dont really like the batter they use. The sauce is quite nice. I wont recommend to come here specially to try this.

Best Vegetarian Bee Hoon In Singapore 😍 Ruyi Yuan has been one of my favourite vegetarian bee hoon shops in Singapore ever since I discovered the outlet at Holland Drive a few years ago. Sadly, that outlet has since closed down, and I haven’t had Ruyi Yuan on a regular basis since then as the other outlets were quite a distance to travel for weekend breakfasts. We always order the regular bee hoon set which comes with white bee hoon, mock char siew, mock duck, mock intestines, tau kwa, fried beancurd, some cabbage, sambal and green chilli. There’s the option to have gravy ladled onto the ingredients and we always say yes to that! I love how delicious this simple dish is. The white bee hoon isn’t fancy, but it’s perfect for absorbing the savoury goodness of the gravy and lovely with the sambal chilli. The sambal here is more on the spicy side and there’s little sweetness, but I love the spiciness just fine. I enjoy mock meats very much, especially mock meats that are plump and juicy, rather than those that are dry. Thankfully, all of Ruyi Yuan’s mock meats are fantastic. The tofu dishes are also just as good, firm without being too dry. The cabbage is still firm and has some crunch to it, so it’s not melt-in-your-mouth like chap chye. I do like that it’s not too raw though. Some people might say that the standard of Ruyi Yuan varies from outlet to outlet, with the original one at Redhill being the best, but to be honest, I don’t taste much of a difference between them after trying the ones at Holland Drive, Redhill, and now Tanjong Pagar.

Yummy breakfast ❤️👍🏼 #tanjongpagar #melfclar #vegetarianbeehoon

Vegetarian Set Bee Hoon [S$5.90]・@plumfoodsg delicious vegetarian bee hoon from the famous stall - Ru Yi at Tanjong Pagar Plaza. Though the bee hoon is white, it tasted as good as those brown ones. If only they could add bean sprouts to the noodles, it would be perfect. Nevertheless, the ingredients are tasty enough to compensate it🤤 ・ #burpple #FoodiegohTanjongPagar ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ #instadailyphoto #photooftheday #followme #picoftheday #follow #instadaily #food #yummy #foodstagram #foodgasm #sgfoodies #sgfoodie #dailyinsta #foodsg #singaporefood #whati8today #sgfoodporn #eatoutsg #8dayseat #singaporeinsiders #singaporeeats #sgfoodtrend #sgigfoodie #thisisinsiderfood #foodinsingapore #foodinsing

Meatball marinara and ragu tagliatelle (SGD 15 each) The meatball was soooo good and the ragu tagliatelle was great, much better than expected!

Al Fredo 💰 / $14 Thick, creamy, everything you’ll want in a cream based sauce. The shredded chicken were way too dry, I wish it was integrated into the sauce - I think it’ll be better.

Aglio e Olio $13.50 spaghetti tossed in springy shrimp, red chili flakes and sliced garlic, topped with italian parsley

Jypsy Rainbow Sushi Roll $23 There's better things to order from the menu than this inoffensive assorted rainbow roll of salmon tartare, bluefin tuna and yellowtail. I'd pick any of the meat sticks over this.

Jypsy Oyster Shots $16 These statuesque shooters introduced the meal with flair. A cold appetiser of plump oysters submerged in a citrusy orange ponzu sauce, and in-lieu of Tabasco, a dash of heat by way of Momiji Oroshi - Japanese hot radish paste, created an enticing concoction of bright, punchy flavours.

Jypsy Tuna Tacos (2pcs) $19 I liked the look of these artfully plated lightly battered seaweed taco shells, filled to bursting with chopped tuna tartare, avocado, tomato salsa, wasabi mayo and topped with caviar. A medley of crunch, umami, acid and brininess made this a compact flavour bomb.

Simply Amazing I feel like Mama Diam should really be more popular, and people should be raving about their food as much as their drinks, because the food was fantastic! We had a huge variety of dishes - the soft shell crab bao, chicken curry kueh pie tee, “bak chor” fries, salted egg lotus root chips, hae bee hiam mien and kaya churros. The crab bao and the kueh pie tee were the stand-outs to me, really special and tasted different. All the other items were great too, save for the hae bee hiam mien that had an odd lingering aftertaste - I think the truffle was too strong. The drinks were great as well; I had a calamansi and peach cocktail, which wasn’t too sweet and really packed a punch. You’d probably need to make reservations, but it’s well worth it - sitting outdoors would be charming, since it’ll be with the backdrop of the mama shop exterior, but there’s air-conditioning inside, although it’s a little dark. Aesthetic place that is more than just aesthetics alone!

Mama Diam, VERY local cocktails🇸🇬 Mama Diam has been making its rounds on social media for a long time, and I haven’t been able to book a slot until recently. The concept of Mama Diam is uniquely Singaporean, and a perfect expat tourist trap for people who want to “experience” Singapore culture, with the mini mart photo op or even childhood items for sale. The menu is very well done, and Mama Diam clearly lays out the alcohol strength and sweetness in their drink for you to make an informed choice. I went for the Pisang Old Fashion - chocolate + banana + rum + bitters combination that was a strong one, but I honestly didn’t think much of the flavours here. Pictured is the Chai Tarik Brew, a seemingly crowd favourite for its aesthetic (duh) and how easy it is to drink. With its lower alcohol level and high sweetness, this is one dessert drink you’d enjoy at night after drinking all your non-alcoholic teh pengs in the day. That being said, it’s all cute, fun, and nice to look at it, but I personally am not very convinced. A huge part of it was perhaps got to do with the crowd and the rather bustling, noisy atmosphere that made Mama Diam more suited to be a restaurant to hangout in groups and eat, rather than a speakeasy bar to chill and drink. And because of the crowd, the staff were understandably busy - but that also meant a lot of movement and less attention. I’d still recommend coming to Mama Diam with the right group of friends and right intentions - because why not? But if you’re looking for a quiet, cosy, bar to really have a nice and calm night, this will not be the speakeasy for you.

Berry Remix Mocktail($14)🍓🍫 This mocktail is a sweet treat that will remind you of melted bandung ice cream in a thicker form!🍨 Made with a mix of milk, raspberry, rose syrup, and dark chocolate, this drink is a sweet tooth's dream come true!😍🍹 The creamy milk, tangy raspberry, floral rose syrup, and rich dark chocolate combine to create a luscious and indulgent mocktail that will satisfy your cravings for something sweet and refreshing!🌹🍫

Steamed Barbecued Pork Buns Summer Palace's 蜜汁叉烧包 Steamed Barbecued Pork Buns ($9.00++) Location: Summer Palace, Regent Singapore, Cuscaden Road, Level 3, Singapore 249715

Steamed Shrimp Dumpling with Bird’s Nest Summer Palace @regentsingapore 冬季点心特选 | WINTER DIM SUM menu features the 燕窝风眼饺 Steamed Shrimp Dumpling with Bird’s Nest ($12.00++) Location: Summer Palace, Regent Singapore, Cuscaden Road, Level 3, Singapore 249715 #summerpalace #regentsingapore #dimsum #burpple #burpplesg #burpproved #burppletastemaker #sonysingapore #sonyalphasg

Traditional Stewed Beef in Casserole (意气风发) If you’re still searching for that ONE dish to add to your #CNY2021 table, @RegentSingapore Summer Palace’s 🧧Traditional Stewed Beef in Casserole (意气风发 $50, pictured is the large $100; available for takeaway and dine-in) should be at the top of your list! Chef uses cuts of #beef, tendon, tripe and omasum so there’s a layered complexity of bite and textures, but it is that glorious, deeply savoury sauce that really makes your eyes roll back in satisfaction. 😍😂👍 #FindNewFood #RegentSingapore #SummerPalace

Classy and Quality Hotpot Experience Decided to forgo the usual HDL/BITP and go with a classier Hotpot place recommended by friends. Ambience was brighty-lit, quiet, and very 'polished'. Service was also friendly and attentive. Went with the Pickled Chinese Cabbage with Pork Rib Soup ($38) - huge portion with lots of pickled cabbage and more than 10 pieces of pork ribs. The sour soup is an acquired taste though. Added on the Beef Platter ($28), Chinese Cabbage ($6), and the waitress said the Japanese Black Pork ($18) was 50% off for the day so of course we had to get that too. Saw reviews saying the Spicy Stewed Rabbit ($18) was good so we tried it as well, but it was nothing to write home about; tasted like tougher pieces of chicken. Overall, definitely fresh and quality ingredients but perhaps we should have gone with a different soup base because I found the meal to be pretty normal. Get the Tong Xin Special Drink ($3) though, it was sweet and tart and refreshing and perfect to wash everything down. Sauce bar was $4 per pax and I found it to be slightly lacking compared to HDL/BITP was they do provide some sort of fried kway tiao which was good. Total damage was ~$131 for 3 pax which was reasonable and we were bursting at the end.

Maocai!! Sooo delicious. This is so rich in every ingredient you'll wish for in a maocai, we chose beef - tender slices and pairs well with the generous amount of veggie. Definitely get their homemade tea to match with the spicy maocai. (Good for 2-3 pax, ~$40)

Vegetables Combination Don’t forget to grab some vegetables for your hotpot as well, and the platter has the corn, cabbage and more.