3/5 Gukbap 3/5 (very light) Nakji Bimbimbap 3/5 (sweet) Ban Chan 4/5

Beef + Pork Set #1 @ $168 Set #1 Consist of: - Cube Cut Prime Rib (200g) - Aged Soy Sauce LA Rib (220g) - Aged Premium Pork Belly (180g) - Iberico Pork Collar (180g) Tanjong Pagar Area is an enclave of Korean BBQs. Especially along Tanjong Pagar Road. Story One is located just 2 streets away along Peck Seah Street, and just next to Car park. Story One is a Korean BBQ that serves up premium quality meats, the menu even includes Kobe & Waygu Beef, Iberico Pork. Meats were cooked by the servers, thus ensuring that the meal quality are not affected by over/under cooking by ourselves. Served with 9 dishes of banchan. My favourite was definitely the kimchi and the quail eggs. Banchan was re-filled with haste. Immediately after any1 is finished, the waitress will ask if required to refill. Had the Kobe Beef and it was damn shiok. It was fatty and it was cooked to my preferred doneness. The Kobe Beef just melts in your mouth. So rich and savoury. The secret sauce Prime Rib & LA prime Rib were also of good quality, meat was juicy, and tender. The Pork Belly and Iberico Pork Collar was also damn good. Meat was tender and juicy.

Kobe Wagyu Sirloin(120g) @ $57 Tanjong Pagar Area is an enclave of Korean BBQs. Especially along Tanjong Pagar Road. Story One is located just 2 streets away along Peck Seah Street, and just next to Car park. Story One is a Korean BBQ that serves up premium quality meats, the menu even includes Kobe & Waygu Beef, Iberico Pork. Meats were cooked by the servers, thus ensuring that the meal quality are not affected by over/under cooking by ourselves. Served with 9 dishes of banchan. My favourite was definitely the kimchi and the quail eggs. Banchan was re-filled with haste. Immediately after any1 is finished, the waitress will ask if required to refill. Had the Kobe Beef and it was damn shiok. It was fatty and it was cooked to my preferred doneness. The Kobe Beef just melts in your mouth. So rich and savoury. The secret sauce Prime Rib & LA prime Rib were also of good quality, meat was juicy, and tender. The Pork Belly and Iberico Pork Collar was also damn good. Meat was tender and juicy.

Yakitori (4 pcs for $4.90) Succulent grilled chicken skewers glazed with a heavy, sweet, savoury yakitori sauce. Every bite is sure to make your mouth dirty with the sauce while you savour the tenderness of the meat.

Ikura Chawanmushi ($5.90) Smooth, wobbly egg custard with various ingredients, topped with ikura. It's really smooth.

Saba Teriyaki Don ($12.90) Smoky charred saba, mentaiyaki tamago, and tobiko onsen egg over a bowl of steaming hot pearl rice sprinkled with furikake. The chewy saba fish is charred nicely to give a hearty smokiness without being overly burnt, and the teriyaki sauce adds extra depth of flavour. The mentaiyaki tamago carries a hint of sweetness, while the mentaiko adds umaminess and savouriness. Remember to mix the onsen egg with the rice before eating to enjoy a creamy, delicious bowl of rice.

Great sourdough pizzas! Dining at Yeastside felt like setting off on a flavorful adventure, and it’s safe to say that their pizzas are not just good—they’re exceptional. Two of the standout pizzas tried were the Bestside Breakfast and Carbonara. The Bestside Breakfast was an instant favorite, with crispy bacon, fresh spinach, cheddar shavings, and a perfectly runny Olsen egg on top. The combination was rich, savory, and satisfying. The Carbonara pizza was equally impressive, capturing the creamy, indulgent flavors of classic carbonara pasta on a sourdough crust. Each bite felt like a twist on a beloved pasta dish, and the egg on top added that extra layer of flavor and texture. The sourdough crusts were beautifully baked, offering a light chewiness with a hint of tanginess that made the pizzas feel wholesome and elevated. As for sides, it was impossible to resist the Caulihammus—a unique and flavorful blend of cauliflower, creamy hummus, a drizzle of honey, and bright pops of pomegranate. The combination was both refreshing and comforting, and it added a lovely balance to the meal. For those craving creative, sourdough-based pizzas and inventive sides, Yeastside is definitely worth a visit!

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Amazing sourdough pizzas It is located within a sports centre. There was barely anyone there when we went on a Saturday night. There was almost close to no waiting time for the food around 5 min. Portions were very generous. We ordered 2 sides: caulihummus and truffle fries. Caulihummus was very flavourful and unlike anything I’ve tried before. Truffle fries were hot and crispy but nothing spectacular. For pizzas we ordered the char-grilled chicken pesto and foursome with honey. The pizzas were ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Total damage with Burpple for 4: $43

20% Off Total Bill (Weekday) (save ~ $10) Craving a delicious meal with a great deal? Head over to Refuel J9 at Junction Nine and enjoy 20% off your total bill during weekday and weekend dinners with Burpple Beyond! Indulge in their mouth-watering Pulled Pork Benedict, a perfect blend of tender pulled pork and poached eggs on a toasted English muffin, all topped with rich hollandaise sauce. Pair it with their aromatic coffee for a truly satisfying dining experience. Whether you're out with friends or enjoying a quiet dinner, Refuel J9 is the perfect spot to refuel your day.

Hazelnut Latte Of its caffeinated beverages, the 𝗛𝗮𝘇𝗲𝗹𝗻𝘂𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲 is certainly a good pick for coffee lovers with its satisfying bitter and nutty notes. Not to forget its creaminess and aroma that gives a good conclusion to one’s meal. Read more at: https://calphotofilm.weebly.com/food/refuel-cafe-j9-singapore-review

Apple Crumble Just like the brunch menu, the desserts come in many forms and flavours, featuring the classics like waffles and pancakes to homely tasting ones like 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲. The crustless dessert feels like a deconstructed version of its Western counterpart, with well-baked tender apple chunks dusted with cinnamon alongside vanilla ice cream, blueberry purée and graham cracker crumbs. Every mouthful of this warm and comforting dessert gives a multi sensory experience, perfect both as an individual or sharing portion. Read more at: https://calphotofilm.weebly.com/food/refuel-cafe-j9-singapore-review

Hotteok Last but certainly not least, the Hotteok ($18) was a sweet finale. Filled with cinnamon and brown sugar, their rendition of the popular street snack tasted pretty refine to me as the warm, pan-fried rice flour pancake was not too greasy or cloying. It was also deliciously chewy. The burnt honey ice cream, ugh, was good with the caramelised flavours and the mixed nuts was truly the icing on the cake as the crunchy texture as well as the fragrant nuttiness was so complementary.

Sot Bibimbap As for our choice of carb, we went for the Sot Bibimbap ($32) which would feed 2 hearty eaters comfortably in my opinion. Presented in a traditional cast iron pot before the chef mixed and portioned out for us, the Korean short-grain rice was topped with seasonal ingredients that included a succulent pork patty and assorted fresh-tasting veggies like crunchy beansprouts, sliced mushrooms, as well as shredded carrots. Tossed with their house-made XO sauce, the yummy bowl of rice was sweet, savoury and mildly spicy.

KFC (Korean Fried Cauliflower) Another starter you have to try is their KFC (Korean Fried Cauliflower) ($26). Deep-fried cauliflower and rice cakes evenly coated in a house-made yangnyeom sauce. The superbly battered cauliflower was so good, doesn’t really taste like the vegetable and was so light, crisp as well as moreish. I particularly enjoyed the sweet-spicy-tangy flavours of the glossy gochujang-based sauce.

All Day Sammies! This place has been on my to-go list for the longest time! Finally found appropriate time to head down over the CNY long weekend break! Had a hard time deciding which All Day Sammies to get, and here is our final choice! -Counter Brekkie ($13.50+): Smoked pork bacon, avocado slices, over easy egg with sriracha sauce -Sunday Cals ($14+): Wanted to order this because of the creamy egg salad it had! Comes with crispy spam, bacon bits and American cheddar! -Dirty Matcha ($7+): Actually I wanted to order Matcha Latte! But did not know that I was scrolling amongst the “coffee” section only (I thought that was the full drinks menu)! So this was how we ended up with a dirty matcha (which has caffeine) even though I am not a caffeine drinker. But luckily, this dirty matcha was pretty nice! The coffee taste was not too overpowering and the matcha taste balanced it out quite nicely! Location: 380 E Coast Rd, Singapore 428986

Sunday Cal Sunday Cal ($13.00) that includes all the ingredients that I would go. Creamy Eggs Mayo, Spam, Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Bits, my perfect breakfast @breakfastgrill Location: Breakfast Grill, 380 East Coast Road, Singapore 428986

Magic mushroom ($14.50) Perfectly juicy baked portobello was paired with crunchy enoki strings and creamy spinach for great textural interplay. Super hearty and vegetarian done right but did feel that the lighter mushroom and vegetable flavours were a tad overpowered by the brioche. Insta: cafehoppingkids

Bangkok Rush Oddity is one of those places that we got to know about whilst travelling past the area around Serangoon on a weekend afternoon out; a cafe that had opened its doors in late March 2024, the space of which Oddity occupies is what some would recognise as the former space that the now-defunct Amber Ember had used to be situated in at Yeley Buillding along Upper Serangoon Road. Turns out, Oddity is a space that sees two concepts by the same folks being situated under the same roof — one being Oddity itself that is run as a cafe, while there is also Oddballs Ice Cream which is the sub-brand that had been created for their ice-cream offerings. Interestingly, Oddity and Oddballs Ice Cream is by the same folks that used to run the now-defunct Kindred Folk that was previously located situated within kap mall near King Albert Park MRT Station along the Downtown Line. Taking over the space that was formerly occupied by the now-defunct Amber Ember, it seems that the folks of Oddity / Oddballs Ice Cream have kept much of the interior furnishings and fittings of the previous tenant intact; the dim lighting and marble-esque tables matched with wooden furniture and fittings bringing very familiar vibes apart from some slight switch ups of the quirky paintings and neon lights that had been added by Oddity / Oddballs Ice Cream. Whilst Kindred Folk had previously been an establishment more known for their ice-cream offerings, they had also served up a small variety of hot food back then as well — it does seem that the split of the branding of Oddity / Oddballs Ice Cream is to draw a line in between its hot food and ice-cream offerings. The menu of Oddity is being section into categories that are dedicated to All Day Brunch, Light & Easy, Pastas, Burgers and Sides — all of the dishes are available throughout the day from opening to last order times with the exception of the items listed in the All Day Brunch section of the menu which is available from 11am to 5pm. The ice-cream available for the day are all displayed within the display chiller located at the counter; patrons can opt for their ice-cream to come with waffles (available in half and full portion sizes), as well as other pairings like with a Fried Mantou or with a Double Dark Chocolate Brownie. Beverages available at Oddity / Oddballs Ice Cream includes espresso-based specialty coffee, drinking chocolate and tea lattes, tea, house-made sodas, canned drinks, beer and cocktails — just to name a few. Having made our visit to Oddity / Oddballs Ice Cream during a weekend dinner service, we were skimming through the menu for the various items that they have to offer for dinner and found ourselves being pretty intrigued by the listing of the Bangkok Rush in the Pastas section Oddity’s menu — the Bangkok Rush is being described in the menu to come with elements such as Creamy Thai Green Curry Sauce, Spinach Tagliatelle, Pan-seared Chicken and Zucchini; the part that intrigued us being the use of green curry as an element to the pasta that provided the dish with an Asian-Fusion element. Digging into the Bangkok Rush, we felt that the pasta definitely came with enough Thai Green Curry Sauce to coat all of the Spinach Tagliatelle for flavour — all that without having a pool of excess sauce puddling at the bottom. The pasta was done al-dente like it should have been, and we liked how the Creamy Thai Green Curry Sauce wasn’t too overwhelming — there are some Thai Green Curry dishes out there that can be overly sweet or comes with an excessive use of coconut milk to give the dish a rich flavour but this came just about right. The use of zucchini seems to be an attempt by Oddity / Oddballs Ice Cream to use a more western element to replicate the texture of the Thai eggplant that is more commonly found in traditional Thai Green Curry dishes; the thinly-sliced zucchini adding soft texture to chew through amidst all of the pasta and pan-fried chicken. The pan-fried chicken felt almost akin to the chicken strips that one can find in the chicken variant of Thai Green Curry; provides a meaty bite and also coated with all of that Thai Green Curry sauce goodness for a good flavour. During our visit, we had also given their Intrusive Tots a try; these are essentially Tater Tots that comes with a torched cheese blend for a oozy, stretchy and gooey cheese pull with a slight smokiness, as well as bacon bits that provide a savoury note typical of cured meat for an extra burst of flavours. The Broccoli Poppers on the other hand featured deep-fried broccoli in a thin batter that provide some crispness amidst the distinct crunch of the vegetable itself; it comes with a Garlic Aioli Dip and is said to feature a Masala Spice, though the notes of the Masala spice wasn’t completely noticeable here. Considering how Oddity / Oddballs Ice Cream does also have a focus on their ice-cream offerings, we also went with their Fried Mantou Ice Cream Sandwich — our choice of ice-cream being the Okinawa Purple Sweet Potato Ice-Cream. Here, the Mantou comes fried freshly upon order; the scoop of ice-cream coming in between the Mantou that has been sliced into two halves. The Fried Mantou itself comes in a golden brown hue and is crisp on the exterior with lingering sweetness from the dough on the inside. Our choice of the Okinawa Purple Sweet Potato Ice-Cream was a rather dense and really creamy — there is a hint of earthiness from the sweet potato that runs through at the back of the tongue without being overly sweetened. Given how Okinawa Purple Sweet Potato Ice-Cream also serves espresso-based specialty coffee, it was needless to say that we had given the White a go — the one here comes pretty well-pulled with a good balance of milk and coffee; comes with a medium body and a nutty flavour profile. Overall, Oddity / Oddballs Ice Cream does feel like an evolution of what Kindred Folk used to be; Kindred Folk had been a venture that was born as their entrance into the local F&B scene — Oddity / Oddballs Ice Cream does feel like an establishment where it is created upon what had worked at Kindred Folk alongside what they could have done better back then, and can be described as a more matured establishment than what Kindred Folk used to be. The loss of Amber Ember might be rather hard-hitting for the neighbourhood, though the entrance of Oddity / Oddballs Ice Cream might be able to close that gap a little for those residing in the area.

Back door The front door is access by the bigger road Pastries are sold from 830am-230pm only, not available for sale for dinner

Pistachio Croissant ($4.50) Since I’m in Bukit Merah area, decided to drop by to try some of their fresh artisanal bakes! Decided to get their pistachio croissant since I’m a big fan of pistachio and no regrets. Great flaky texture on the exterior and packed with flavour. Will definitely be back to try more bakes…

De Pulpo & Chorizo Paella $36 saffron rice, chick peas, grilled octopus, pork chorizo sausage, fava beans, mediterranean spices, piquillo pepper aioli

Fideua Carabineros & Setas Fideua Carabineros & Setas comprising noodle paella that replaces rice with short thin pasta noodles. The Carabineros & Setas is the star, with a rich lobster stock permeating the noodles before being topped with seared plump Mediterranean Sea carabinero prawns and grilled organic mushrooms. Served with housemade truffle aioli for extra creaminess and a familiar flavour punch. Location: TINTO, Block 10 Dempsey Rd, #01-21, Singapore 247700 #tintosg #spanishtapas #spanishfood #paella #dempsey #dempseyhill #burpple #burpplesg #burpproved #burppletastemaker #whati8today #openricesg #hungrygowhere #eatoutsg #sonysingapore #sonyalphasg

Cochinillo Roasted Spanish Suckling Pig Cochinillo roasted Spanish suckling pig, available in cuts of leg or loin, finished off with potato puree, citrus reduction and petit salad Location: TINTO, Block 10 Dempsey Rd, #01-21, Singapore 247700

HIDDEN TOAST BAR IN THE EAST ✨Hidden Toast Bar and Wholesale Sourdough Bakery inside Katong Shopping Centre ✨ … 💡: Their sourdough loaves are only via preorder 😉 their menu changes - seasonal bakes and on rotation ✨ 📍: 865 Mountbatten Road, Katong Shopping Centre 02-72, 437844 💰 : ~$5 avg ⭐️ : 4/5 … Food —— Went for their homemade kaya and butter sourdough toast ($7) and miso pound cake ( $4) ✨ Had doubts bout how good can kaya will be but was pleasantly surprised that their kaya tasted naturally sweet and fragrant 👍 The miso pound cake was denser than usual with enhanced salted flavor ✨ Quite decent pricing for good classic bakes for brekkie if you are in the area ✨Try before Katong Shopping Centre really goes enbloc 🥲‼️

Nutella Valrhona Babka ($4.50), Bolo Bun ($4) On a long dreary work week, I remember the precious slow Saturdays I live for. One recent one at Janie the Bakery, where the bakes are fresh and amazing. All takeaways have to be preordered so I dine in and am seated in the rustic ambience while waiting for my bakes to be served. What other perfect way to wind down a bit on a Saturday? We of course snagged some Dona Manis banana pie before exiting the mall but Janie now becomes my new mainstay at Katong Shopping Center 😬

Sourdough Toast with Homemade Kaya & Butter Janie The Bakery isn’t exactly a new establishment at this point of time. Situated at Katong Shopping Centre, Janie The Bakery is pretty much a hidden gem on its own — located at the second floor of the shopping centre, Janie The Bakery is an establishment that prides itself over bread-making, and is named after the founder’s mother as she has been their biggest supporter in their journey of bread-making. Occupying a pretty large-sized shop unit at Katong Shopping Centre, Janie The Bakery is segmented into two sections — one that is dedicated to the bakery which deals with pre-orders, and the other being their toast bar which serves walk-in patrons. The layout of Janie The Bakery as an F&B establishment can be said as a little atypical — patrons will see the small dine-in section for the toast bar first upon finding Janie The Bakery; the dine-in section being designed in a pretty rustic theme with antique wooden furnishings against cement-esque walls and tiled flooring. Items from the bakery available for dine-in at the toast bar are also prominently displayed in the wooden display shelf as well. It is also noted that the dine-in space is a little bit on the smaller side; comprises of one dining table good for two pax, and a high table that is good for three pax. To make an order, one would need to enter the bakery section that has been segregated by a glass door — the counter being the same one that one would make orders and pay from, as well as make their collection for their pre-orders from the bakery. Specialising in old-world European-style sourdough breads, the toast bar menu features open-faced sourdough roasts coming in various spreads; intriguing spreads offered include a Homemade Hummus, Anchovies & EVOO, as well as Fermented Beancurd. Drinks available on a daily basis include hot tea, as well as bottled Santa Vittoria-branded beverages for those whom would prefer something cold; available on a rotation basis would be a variety of homemade teas. Having skimmed through the menu of Sourdough Toasts that they serve up at their toast bar, we found ourselves going for the Sourdough Toast with Homemade Kaya & Butter — one that had undeniably caught our attention considering our love for kaya and butter toasts and the rendition of the Sourdough Toast with Homemade Kaya & Butter comes with homemade kaya. Prepared upon order, the sourdough toast arrives the table all warm — features a slice of their sourdough toast that is sliced into two pieces, spread with a serving of their homemade kaya and topped with a cube of butter on each slice of the sourdough toast. Considering how we had actually hit Janie The Bakery up as a second location for lunch, we hadn’t got much stomach capacity and thought that our experience here will be compromised as such; we actually found their rendition of the Sourdough Toast with Homemade Kaya & Butter so wonderfully done that it was still especially enjoyable even though we were not that hungry to begin with. The sourdough toast is wonderfully made and really shows how they know their stuff — the crusty exterior is what one would expect out of such European-style breads, all that whilst the interior of the bread comes all fluffy and chewy; comes with a bit of tension to pull apart whilst carrying a noticeable tanginess from the fermentation process in the making of the sourdough. All is on point with the toast — textures, flavours etc., while we were actually pretty surprised with how they have created their very own Hainanese-style kaya (i.e. brown kaya) as opposed to the Nyonya-style kaya (i.e. green kaya) that most establishments making their own kaya would do. The kaya here comes with a glossy sheen; nothing near to the gloopy and dull commercially-made kaya we are used to seeing. There is a prominent hint of coconut and Gula Melaka that can be detected without being overly sweet; there is also sufficient butter to go around to provide a smoother texture without being unnecessarily salty. We came to Janie The Bakery hearing positive reviews of their sourdough loaves and breads served out of their bakery and we must say that they are sort of a hidden gem that is waiting to be uncovered. That being said, some residents in the area have come to know of Janie The Bakery’s existence with a small handful of patrons trickling in every now and then to pick up some bread during our visit. Having tried both the Sourdough Toast with Homemade Kaya & Butter and the Sesame Castella, it really seems that the folks at Janie The Bakery seem to know what they are doing — their sourdough toasts are especially stellar; one that we would think is comparable to more established names in the bread-making scene such as that of The Bakery by Woodlands Sourdough, MICRO bakery | kitchen and Starter Lab. We also think that their homemade elements are a showcase of their passion in food; one that could speak about the time and effort that they have put into the craft, and their dedication and sincerity in serving up only their very best to their patrons. Considering how much emphasis they have placed in the details on everything it serves as a bakery, it is also little wonder how Janie The Bakery is of a scale that seems to be smaller than the other more established names in the bread-making scene; Janie The Bakery does seem like that spot that is especially fixated and obsessed with quality control, and being of this scale ensures that whilst making the operations still manageable for the folks behind it. For those who are still looking out for spots serving up simple yet sourdough toasts, Janie The Bakery is the spot to hit; just note that the dine-in space is fairly limited here. We wish the folks behind Janie The Bakery all the best in what is to come; we would also probably be back to give the Sourdough Toast with Fermented Beancurd a go some time soon!