We ordered a small plate of Oyster Omelette ($5) to try and at first glance, it looked like a textbook-perfect Orh Luak - generous amount of egg (we secretly counted about 5?) well-balanced with the batter, and garnished with parsley. The first few bites were shiok as there were a lot of eggs latched onto the batter. But after a few more mouthfuls, it got a bit jelak as it was greasy. It was hard to miss the layer of oil sitting underneath the Orh Luak.

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Although it doesn’t get as much attention as other famous Char Kway Teow stalls, Katong Jago still serves up a pretty good plate of Char Kway Teow. Plus point of a hidden gem? You will not need to queue for a long time! They appear to also sell Carrot Cakes, but during our visit, only Char Kway Teow was on the menu. We will probably be back to try their Carrot Cake.

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The shaved ice were packed firmly, and I enjoyed digging into the ball of ice looking for the usual toppings of Cendol. It came with around 2 attap seed, kidney beans and the noodle-like pandan jelly. The Pandan Jelly had a Q bite to it which I preferred as compared to the soft and mushy ones. Though, I wished it had more pandan aroma.

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The cafe is known for their artisanal bakes while also serving quality coffees and brunch food. Being a cafe in a HDB neighbourhood, the exterior of Niche Savoureuse stands out compared to the neighbouring stores. It is the only store with a beautiful rustic look - wooden storefront with large glass window. You can’t help but peer in to have a look at what is going on inside.

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The Uggli muffins were unlike the usual moist, dense and cakey muffins. It had a chewy bite to it. As it was freshly baked, you could smell a strong buttery aroma when tearing into the Uggli Muffin. Unsurprisingly, the muffins were also generously stuffed with toppings. I loved the macadamia toppings especially, every bite had a piece of macadamia in it.

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Their waffles are also freshly made on the spot and if you are into crispy, dense waffles, Creamier is the place for you! I personally love how crispy their waffles are because they don’t get soggy even after they absorb melted ice cream.

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For the Hokkien Mee connoisseurs out there, you would know that we can broadly categorise them into either dry, or wet Hokkien Mee. As a fan of the saucey goodness, I was delighted to find that Come Daily serves them wet! A piping hot plate of mee ($5) with sufficient moisture probably due to the steaming of the noodles, that made it so soft such that it almost melts in your mouth.

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For a single serving, the plate of mixed organs and meat was more than sufficient. Da Cheng Kway Chap had the usual ingredients - taupok, pork belly, pig intestines, and braised egg. What was surprising was that we also found fish cake in the braised dish! Perhaps it was to make up for the lack of soft tofu we usually find in traditional Kway Chap.

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For drinks, we got the best of both worlds - Iced Matcha Goma Latte ($6.90++). Goma means sesame in Japanese, so you had a thick layer of black sesame at the bottom of our matcha latte. Being able to watch the tea master carefully brew our matcha definitely add to that sophisticated feelz and made us appreciate the tea as we slowly sip it. Although the sesame and matcha combination is something we would probably reconsider, it was a very aesthetic drink with different layers to it.

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Our 5oz Flat White ($5) came filled to the brim with creamy goodness. As someone who is not a fan of dark, bitter coffee, this cup holds a good balance of velvety smoothness with just the right amount of milk - enough to taste the espresso, but creamy enough to not have an aftertaste.

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The gelato flavours were extraordinary! We had the fortune of talking to the boss of O happi Place, who enthusiastically shared the stories behind the popular flavours. Sadly, the most popular flavour, Ju Pu was not available when we were there, but we had the Cereal Milk single scoop ($5.50) and Bon Bon with cone ($7). Both flavours were premium, and there was an additional $1 for the cone.

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With limited seating indoors, we picked a romantic spot decorated with fairy lights and flowers just outside of the cafe. It had a good ambiance and with a rotating bakes menu, there is something new to try each time.

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