Dark chocolate fiesta They had multiple dark chocolate with different richess. Ordered their 88% dark chocolate (+1) & Japanese Matcha to level up the richess. Dark chocolate was really rich in flavour & matcha balance it out. I like that the server pay attention to detail such as when I am looking for tissue and looking for cups. Overall, I like the environment and the service.

Dark Chocolate and Hazelnut & Rose Lychee cake slice. Got the Dark Chocolate Hazelnut cake slice and the Rose Lychee cake for the 1 for 1 cake slice deal. The chocolate Hazelnut cake was very sweet and moist. Was expecting less sweet with more intense cocoa flavour and the Rose Lychee cake was on the drier side with a subtle rose flavour and faint hint of lychee. Service was great and nice ambience.

Single Origin Dark Chocolate (Takeway) Single Origin Dark Chocolate Drinks | $10 70% Costa Rica 75% Tanzania Signature Sliced Cakes | $9 Signature Original Signature Hazelnut Signature Mocha Specialty Sliced Cakes | $10 Dark Chocolate Basque Cheesecake

Hokkien Mee (SGD $5) @ Come Daily Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee 天天来炒福建虾面. Operating since 1968, this stall draws a queue of up to 45 minutes during lunch. . Their rendition is 'wet', with a rich robust prawn and pork stock gravy, along with egg, that infuses the yellow egg noodles and rice vermicelli noodles, soft and slippery with savoury sweet salty eggy flavour. . The crisp bean sprouts lend contrasting texture and vegetal sweet notes, while tender deshelled shrimp and springy squid lend sweet savoury flavour. . Small bits of crunchy pork lard burst with savoury salty notes, and the drizzle of lime juice lends zesty tangy sour flavour. Less wok hei / breath of the wok comparatively though. . . . Hokkien Mee Come Daily Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee 天天来炒福建虾面 @ Toa Payoh West Market & Food Centre, 127 Toa Payoh Lorong 1 #02-27 . More details: https://ivanteh-runningman.blogspot.com/2023/08/best-of-singapore-hawkers-hokkien-mee.html

Best Hokkien mee in sg Imho. Stock is awesome flavorful. I do miss when they used to serve them on opeh leaves!

Hokkien mee that melts in your mouth 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. Read more at: kopiwaffles.com/come-daily-fried-hokkien-prawn-mee-michelin-guide/

S.E.C. Bagel Hougang isn’t a neighbourhood that is particularly synonymous with cafe culture; that being said, there is one location of which that we have been pretty aware of within the Kovan area that we had wanted to visit for quite some time. Unity Coffee had opened their doors at The Promenade @ Pelikat for quite a while; located at a corner unit of the shopping mall at the ground level, Unity Coffee isn’t too difficult a find —the cafe can be found closer towards the side of the shopping mall facing the private housing estate located along Jalan Samarinda. Unity Coffee had opened its doors officially for more than a year at the point of time where we had made our visit; there hasn’t been much of a change to the interior though the interior does evoke some form of a hipster vibe — think a monochromatic interior design scheme where there is a large use of black and white elements in an interior that is decked much like a living room. The dine-in furnishings mainly comprises of sofas and stools with small side tables that doubles up as dining tables — this is considering the compact space that the cafe is operating out of. Despite the lack of an actual hot kitchen, the menu does look pretty extensive — apart from just some bakes and pastries that are being stocked up in the display shelf located at the counter, Unity Coffee also serves up other more substantial dishes such as bagel sandwiches and pasta as well. For its specialty coffee offerings, Unity Coffee offers various forms of espresso-based specialty coffee, hand brews, cold brews as well as some non-caffeinated offerings such as the Babyccino, Honey Yuzu, Kyoto Uji Matcha Latte and drinking chocolate. Since we headed to Unity Coffee for lunch, it is needles to say that we were looking for an item that is deemed to be a little bit more substantial to have. Considering how bagel sandwiches are still a little bit of a tougher find than pasta all around the island, we decided to settle for the S.E.C. Bagel. The S.E.C. Bagel is described to be an item that comes with elements such as Homemade Bagel, Chicken Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Mozzarella and Cheddar Cheese based on what is being listed on the menu. With all that being said, it is interesting to note that our S.E.C. Bagel seems to have come with an actual chicken patty instead of chicken sausage that was being mentioned in the description of the item on the menu — something which we were not informed of when we made our order. We could understand the entire composition of how they had intended the S.E.C. Bagel to be — one that comes with elements that would probably make for a comforting breakfast item to have. We note that the folks have apparently even toasted the bagels on a panini grill; the result of this was the crispness of the bagel as one chews into it — quite a multi-dimensional affair considering there is also some chew from the slightly dense texture of the bagel. One thing we did note about this bagel was how the elements seem to fell apart fairly easily; there isn’t one element that could effectively bind them together. That being said, the melted cheese were gooey and stretchy, while the slab of chicken gave the dish a good meaty bite that it needs; the scrambled eggs being soft and fluffy without being too heavy on cream or milk. It does seem that the folks here also added a bit of sriracha just to bring a little bit of a flavour contrast and some hint of spiciness to further bring out the flavours the scrambled eggs and the meat — a detail that was well-appreciated. Unity Coffee had been a spot that we long wanted to give a visit for quite some time now, and we are glad that we did so. One thing which we made us wait out in visiting the location was the small size of the cafe itself — given how there are only two tables that seats five pax in total, it does seem that it would be a challenge for those whom intend to dine-in at the location itself. With all that being said, Unity Coffee does seem to have gone beyond what one would usually expect out of such hole-in-the-wall cafes; they do serve up quite a considerable number of hot food items on their menu — we also noticed that they do seem to have a decently-sized following with a constant stream of patrons streaming in either to have a cuppa within its premises, or to do a quick takeaway. Most would be pretty familiar with the Spanish Latte in recent times — an item that is popularised with the opening of the multiple outlets of %Arabica all over the island. Whilst %Arabica’s rendition of the Spanish Latte would be what most would consider the most definitive form of Spanish Latte around, the rendition which is served at Unity Coffee is one that we found to be quite close to that. If anything, the Spanish Latte at Unity Coffee is only a touch sweeter than what we would have expected — a variant which we found to be pretty commendable on its own. The Promenade @ Pelikat may not be a location that is easy to get to or even to navigate around; that being said, Unity Coffee is definitely an establishment that is worth checking out if one is around the area.

BLCK latte was grainy and the Mocha was too sweet Tucked away at the corner of a mall is Unity Coffee, a small coffee stand with just a few seats. We tried the Iced BLCK latte ($6) , which was like a latte dressed with charcoal powder. Their coffee is alright, but I'm not too fond of the addition of charcoal powder as it was grainy and hence did not give a good texture to the coffee. Their mocha ($6) may be smooth, but I'm afraid it may be too sweet for my liking. Perhaps getting their latte would be a better option!

Original Waffles 1-1 ❤️

Overscoop A variety of icecream flavors. Waffles crispy on the outside and soft in the inside! Definitely a must try with Burpple beyond

Croffle topped with ice cream We had wanted to try the waffles here, but they ran out of flour (?!), so we decided to try out their croffles. It was a good decision made! The croffles were delightful crispy and fragrant. We ordered 4 croffles with 2 sets of croffles Burpple Beyond redeemed. Topped up with the following flavours of ice-cream scoops. Cotton candy, cookies and cream, as well as Mango. We liked the flavours, just that that the cookies and cream flavour was masked by the sweetness of the croffles. We tried the earl grey, Thai milk tea small topping too. These two are flavorful. We celebrated a birthday here and it was great. They can seat 3-4 groups of people in that cosy place. Croffles recommended. :)

Pizza Bismarck $32 japanese poached egg, mushroom, mortadella ham, mozzarella cheese

1-for-1: Beverage (~save $6) Experience the rich flavors of Indonesian Arabica at Tanamera Coffee, where every cup tells a story. Enjoy a 1-for-1 deal on beverages or mains at Tanglin Mall. Don’t miss the uniquely crafted Black Cold Brew Coffee and indulge in Indonesian specialties like Tahu Telur and Nasi Goreng.

Mie Ayam Dish was quite salty. Had to add more soup into the dish to wash the saltiness away. The belachan chilli (Level 1) was pretty acceptable and goes well with the noodles! Overall, it was a pretty good dish. But a bit on the pricey side if we didn't use the Burpple 1 for 1.

Ayam Bumbu Rajak Grilled chicken thigh, pumpkin, baby kailan and balado sauce along with a plate of fragrant white rice and fried shallots. We absolutely loved this! The thigh was juicy and moist and the accompaniments done really well, though we definitely wished we had more of the sauce HAHAHA. Would definitely reorder this

Interesting tea selections Chanced upon this cafe in orchard & tried their lava cake + pecan pie! Pecan pie was not bad but the lava cake was too sweet for my liking. Quite a few interesting tea selections there too. Overall the desserts are average but pretty cafe!

For 1-for-1 Artisan Loves + Beverage (save ~$20) Check out Fleurato located at Orchard, definitely an instagrammable botanical cafe to satisfy your dessert cravings! Have peace of mind while tasting their range of aromatic teas infused with tea leaves and exotic fruits (each at $8.90), such as Rosy Earl Grey, Singapore Dream, Melon Oolong, and Secrets of Singapore. Scoop up some of Fleurato’s gelato flavours like Honey Lavender, Lychee Rose, Osmanthus Long Jing, Mango Raspberry, Pomegranate, Dark Chocolate Sorbet and more! Prices come at a single scoop: $5.90 or$6.90 depending on the flavour, and double scoops at $10.90 or $12.90. 📸 by Burppler Xing Wei Chua

M.P.C. Heard all about the new Fleurato which had recently opened its doors at Orchard Rendezvous Hotel; the establishment being a florist-cum-cafe concept which seems to be one that is getting increasingly common of the late (another florist-cum-cafe which we have visited recently would be The Fed Giraffe at Hougang Rivercourt). Situated within the shopping arcade of the hotel’s premises, the interior of Fleurato can be said to look pretty upscale — the prevalent use of wooden elements and cushioned seats does provide for a elegant set-up alongside the floral-themed environment. Being primarily a dessert cafe, the menu at Fleurato features a decent variety of gelatos — the “Orchid” category being the standard selection of flavours, while the “ROYAL Orchid” selection of flavours are what some other establishments would call the “premium” flavours which are priced at a slightly higher markup. Apart from gelato, Fleurato also serves up a few different plated cakes and bakes within the “Artisan Loves” section of the menu, while the “3 by 3 Sweet Tooth” selection features smaller items that are typically served as a Petit Four in fine dining restaurants. Beverages available at Fleurato includes a range of different floral-inspired teas, as well as a range of tea mocktails for those who are looking for something more fancy. Being an item listed on the “3 by 3 Sweet Tooth” section of the menu here, the M.P.C. is an abbreviation that refers to the Macaron, Praline and Canele that are all listed on the same section of the menu. Being the platter that features all three items altogether, we felt that the M.P.C. was more of a fancy plating of a few items that seemed to be sourced elsewhere. All three items didn’t really seem too particularly impressive — the item that was pretty decent here being the Praline that was nothing too much out of the ordinary; though a pretty one no doubt. The Macaron that came with our platter was a blueberry flavoured one; does seem a little on the sweet side and the textures did feel a little less intricate as compared to other Macarons that other establishments have to offer. The Canele was also a little far from expectations — we are guessing that the Canele is likely to be a Pandan-infused one with its green interior, though this one was very much lacking again when the texture is involved; just soft, sticky and tired overall. Not sure if we ordered the wrong sort of items during our visit here, but Fleurato does seem like they are missing the mark especially with the M.P.C. — perhaps the items that may have fared a little better might be from the “Artisan Loves” section that we have missed. The Osthmanthus Long Jing gelato that we have tried does seem to taste almost the same as a Osthmanthus Oolong ice-cream that we have tried from another establishment which we visited few days before making the visit to Fleurato, while the Daffodil Fresca tea mocktail did seem a little heavy on the sweetness from the cucumber syrup. Perhaps there is also a slight mismatch in terms of expectations given its pretty environment; the set-up does feel rather promising, though in hindsight, seemed more for the ‘gram. Still, we reckon Fleurato would probably be a decent spot to hit for those looking for a pretty environment to dine at, or perhaps with Tai-Tai’s looking for a dainty spot to rest their legs after their shopping routine — a convenient and conducive spot considering how it is located at the other side of Orchard Road …

Kinako & Rice Milk Sundae $15++) Niko Neko roasted rice ice cream filled with seasonal berries, kinako bean powder, rice ball green tea jelly, azuki red beans and lastly topped with edible flowers

Iced Orange Espresso Tonic ($9++) Singapore Coffee Festival Special . Espresso coffee mixed with tonic water and splash of orange juice, then garnished with orange slice

The Tots and The Hummus Apricus Cafe is opened by the same folks behind Populus and one can expect some inventive fusion dishes on the menu. Starting off with light bites, the Tater Tots ($14) were one-bite flavour bombs for potato lovers like me. Infused with maple syrup, the potato bombs were crispy, salty, sweet and absolutely tasty. The flavours of the Hummus & Pitta ($14) were quite unexpected with its combination of flavours and texture. Paired with foccacia bread, the spiced mash-up hummus was smooth and had a slight charred taste to it with a pinch of tanginess. Adding to the blend for textural contrasts were the crispy chickpeas and bits of pomegranate with pops of freshness and sweetness. Definitely a must-try!

Pain Au Chocolat Erm overnight and it seemed normal.

Croissant Erm overnight and it seemed normal.

Chicken Katsu Burger Interesting use of mushroom sauce. The egg also elevated the burger. Overall enjoyable!