Hidden gem in Alexandra Central.

The texture of the soba was on point, but the broth was the highlight. Every slurp was light and clean in flavour, with a subtle smokiness that brings this solid bowl of noodles together. The consistency of the broth reminds me of consommé. It’s not the usual tonkotsu soup base Singaporeans are used to, but it’s good stuff.

Love the moist duck chashu. Even the bamboo shoots are enjoyable. Add on the soy ramen egg for $2. Don’t forget their scallion pancakes ($5.80) as the sides. The crispy, vinegary, and century egg combo somehow work wonders for the palate.

A great place for a quick ramen fix. Best eaten with a cup of osmanthus oolong tea or chilled beer. Skip the IKEA meatballs after shopping for furniture and come here instead.

This green bowl of goodness is basically handmade spinach pasta, chicken & pesto sauce. The addition of olives and anchovies works for this dish. The Pappardelle Coda Di Bue ($30) is worth a mention too. A hearty pasta with oxtail ragout done well. Those who like strong flavours will like the Gnocchi Ai Quattro Formaggi ($26).

I will probably skip the La Nonna Pizza (the $25 pizza with black truffle paste and egg) if I dine here again and choose the Prosciutto E Rucola (the $25 pizza with the parma ham). Desserts were meh for the Tiramisu ($13) and Panna Cotta ($13) but it’s nice to end the meal with the Affogato in the drinks menu.

The portions here are quite generous which justifies the price. The pizza is best for sharing and small eaters might probably be able to share a bowl of pasta. Service staff was attentive. It’s a place with a laidback vibe for gatherings, conversations and a glass of wine.

Stir-fried pork with ginger, Chashu
and ramen egg.

Strong pork broth with lots of umami.
Nice springy texture for the noodles.

You can choose how strong you want for the broth
and how soft or hard you want your noodles.

Best part about this place is always
the free flow eggs and beansprouts.
Enjoyable but not mind blowing.

Highly recommend this. It was the dish of the night for me. Love the tangy flavour and the texture was so good.

The chicken heart was meh..
Baked Camembert cheese with crackers ($10) was quite addictive.

Don’t read the google reviews.
Just go and get the soba and deep fried corn.
The roast beef in the photo is not bad too.
Must get the chicken heart with some beer!
Service is great too.

Made reservations to celebrate the end of 2022 and to find out what’s so forbidden about this duck.

The restaurant was smaller than expected but the ambience is good. Service was excellent and we chose Ju Pu tea (Chrysanthemum + Pu Er).

The Signature Slow Roasted Duck (Half, $58) with the calamansi buns and condiments is good but not great. It’s a good duck and the meat is tender, but the taste is nowhere near the duck at Imperial Treasure.

At the end of the dinner, I was delighted to find the “forbidden element” in the Yuzu Egg Tart ($4 each). The crust is the flaky kind and I never expected this unique combination of yuzu marmalade at the bottom of the egg tart to taste this yummy. No wonder you have to preorder it.

Overall, it’s a modern interpretation of Cantonese cuisine with subtle hints of innovation. The egg tart is the forbidden one, not the duck.

Got this popular item from the bakery again for breakfast because I love matcha and it’s good stuff.

Buns are soft and fluffy with a matcha crumble layer and generously dusted with matcha powder. When you take a bite, the sweet matcha cream will ooze out. Yum.

This place never disappoints simply for its quality.

Get the baked oysters with cheese shown in the picture, ee fu noodles, pekin duck and of course, always end the meal with orh nee (yam paste dessert).

Just skip the mains and head straight to dessert.

Get the classic combination of fudgy brownie with vanilla ice cream and bananas. It will never go wrong with a cup of their Kopi you can choose from their 13 states Kopi menu.

Do not be deceived by it’s looks. This dessert got the wow factor. I agree with the reviews. Take the first bite and you will understand why so just get it.

You know it is authentic when they do not use cream for their carbonara. The simple combination of bacon, eggs and cheese does not disappoint! The pasta is smoky in flavour and creamy in texture. Do ask the waiter for their separate classic pasta menu.

Baked pork belly stuffed with wild fennel and mustard sauce at the side.

There are definitely better Chinese style roast pork belly (sio bak) out there but this is not bad. The skin is crispy and the meat is fatty. With every bite, there is the aroma of fennel and it pairs well with the mustard sauce that cuts through the fattiness of the pork and gives the dish balance. Definitely worth ordering.