In Singapore, Hokkien Mee fans generally fall into two camps – the wet or dry. I don’t think I have a particular favourite, but should gear more towards a wetter version.
While some customers may think the portion is not fantastic, but there were ingredients of fresh prawns from Thailand, cuttlefish slices, strips of tender pork belly and crispy pork lard prepared fresh.
The prawn noodles were gooey and wet, absorbed some of the rich prawn stock, though not to the point when the umami-fairies would descend on the taste-buds. But good stuff.
Perhaps it was because I went relatively early to avoid peak hours, the wok-hei could have been a lot stronger.
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Best doughnuts ever.
I’ve seen glimpses of these brioche doughnuts from Burnt Ends Bakery all over social media and I couldn’t help but wonder, “are they that good?” They’re just doughnuts and with a rather steep price tag if I might add. Well, my curiosity got the better of me so I ordered three boxes of different flavours and my fulfilment date was a whole week later. Wow. At least this gave me something to look forward to.
A week had passed and this was probably the most exciting thing to happen to me during the circuit breaker. Sad, I know. Well, the verdict was, the doughnuts were worth the price and the wait.
The texture was unbelievably great. The sugary coated exterior had a nice doughy bite while the interior had a pillowy consistency. The filling to dough ratio was about 4:5.
I’m sucker for simple flavours like its vanilla chantilly cream and Nutella which are GREAT but I’d totally recommend its passionfruit curd. It’s a perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
For the flavoured brioche doughnuts, a half dozen box goes for $24+ and a baker’s dozen goes for $52+.
Dim sum in the comfort of your own home!
While nothing beats having steaming hot dim sum at the restaurant, ordering delivery might be the next best thing. Swee Choon Dim Sum has different sets available depending on the number of people in your household. The pictured set is its Top 10 Heavenly Dim Sum Family Value Set (S$67++), titled so as it includes its 10 most popular dishes such as:
1. Swee Choon Mee-Suah Kueh (4 pieces)
2. Siew Mai (4 pieces)
3. Har Low (4 pieces)
4. Sichuan Chilli Oil Wanton (Box of 8)
5. Salted Egg Yolk Custard Bun (Box of 4)
6. Shanghai Xiao Long Bao (8 pieces)
7. Char Siew Bao (4 pieces)
8. Portuguese Egg Tart (4 pieces)
9. Carrot Cake (4 pieces)
10. Beancurd Prawn Roll (4 pieces)
11. Drinks: Lime Juice (2 cups) and Waterchestnut Drink (2 cups)
Coincidentally but not surprisingly, these are all my favourite dishes from Swee Choon. While most of them sit better through delivery than others, but goodness, they’re still good enough to satiate my dim sum cravings.
Not your typical chirashi!
This kaisen unagi & anago chawanmushi was on Kazu Sumiyaki’s weekly special menu so I quickly ordered it in fear that it wouldn’t be available anymore. The rush was definitely rewarding. It had generous smokey and delicious chunks of both freshwater and saltwater eel. On the menu it stated that it comes with assorted seafood, which probably means one might get different seafood on different days. My chirashi included plump scallops and shrimps as well as scoops of umami uni and ikura. Overall, it was a seafood treasure bowl with a sweet and umami explosive overload.
There are two different portions: S$28+ for one and S$60+ for two (pictured). The restaurant only allows takeaways and orders can be made via WhatsApp.
Not your typical chirashi!
This kaisen unagi & anago chawanmushi was on Kazu Sumiyaki’s weekly special menu so I quickly ordered it in fear that it wouldn’t be available anymore. The rush was definitely rewarding. It had generous smokey and delicious chunks of both freshwater and saltwater eel. On the menu it stated that it comes with assorted seafood, which probably means one might get different seafood on different days. My chirashi included plump scallops and shrimps as well as scoops of umami uni and ikura. Overall, it was a seafood treasure bowl with a sweet and umami explosive overload.
There are two different portions: S$28+ for one and S$60+ for two (pictured). The restaurant only allows takeaways and orders can be made via WhatsApp.
A dessert that needs no introduction, but I’m gonna do it anyway — the infamous berry tart from Burnt Ends.
It’s truly one of the best desserts I’ve had. The mixture of blueberries and raspberries creates a very delicate balance of sweetness and tartness that is rounded of by the nutty flavour of the almond flour base. Not pictured is the accompanying vanilla chantilly cream that goes beautifully with the tart. The texture throughout and of the crust hold well yet crumble nicely only upon eating it.
A dessert that needs no introduction, but I’m gonna do it anyway — the infamous berry tart from Burnt Ends.
It’s truly one of the best desserts I’ve had. The mixture of blueberries and raspberries creates a very delicate balance of sweetness and tartness that is rounded of by the nutty flavour of the almond flour base. Not pictured is the accompanying vanilla chantilly cream that goes beautifully with the tart. The texture throughout and of the crust hold well yet crumble nicely only upon eating it.
The Shack Stack, S$14.30, combines its best ingredients, a juicy beef patty with melted American cheese, fresh lettuce & tomato, a piping hot crisp-fried portobello mushroom and of course, the signature ShackSauce, all in a delicious potato bun. A great burger for a great price.
The Shack Stack, S$14.30, combines its best ingredients, a juicy beef patty with melted American cheese, fresh lettuce & tomato, a piping hot crisp-fried portobello mushroom and of course, the signature ShackSauce, all in a delicious potato bun. A great burger for a great price.
A scrumptious Japanese rice bowl in the CBD!
Kabuke is pretty much hidden away from the bustle despite located right smack in Telok Ayer Street. Located on the second floor, the compact establishment can host people at its bar counter as well as a couple of group tables.
It offers a couple of rice bowls in the range of $15-20 to attract the lunch crowd but I opted for one of its signature wagyu bowls, the Kabuke Pleasure Bowl. On the menu, it’s priced at $58 but thank goodness for Entertainer, it’s now just $29 a pop thanks to 1-for-1.
What can I say but that I licked the bowl clean? The Australian wagyu strip-loin had a seared exterior leaving a pink tender centre. The uni tasted sweet and fresh and was decked with a slip of caviar. The bowl included a nice hefty chunk of foie gras. The onsen egg and ikura coated the Niigata Koshihikari rice well and goes well with the truffle shoyu.
I was pleasantly surprised at how good a bowl this was. Will definitely be back if I’m in the CBD!
A scrumptious Japanese rice bowl in the CBD!
Kabuke is pretty much hidden away from the bustle despite located right smack in Telok Ayer Street. Located on the second floor, the compact establishment can host people at its bar counter as well as a couple of group tables.
It offers a couple of rice bowls in the range of $15-20 to attract the lunch crowd but I opted for one of its signature wagyu bowls, the Kabuke Pleasure Bowl. On the menu, it’s priced at $58 but thank goodness for Entertainer, it’s now just $29 a pop thanks to 1-for-1.
What can I say but that I licked the bowl clean? The Australian wagyu strip-loin had a seared exterior leaving a pink tender centre. The uni tasted sweet and fresh and was decked with a slip of caviar. The bowl included a nice hefty chunk of foie gras. The onsen egg and ikura coated the Niigata Koshihikari rice well and goes well with the truffle shoyu.
I was pleasantly surprised at how good a bowl this was. Will definitely be back if I’m in the CBD!
Pleasantly surprised by how good the food was here!
My friend suggested having my birthday dinner at Homeground Grill & Bar and the menu sounded good so why not? One of the star dishes for the night was the charcoal grilled whisky ribeye ($26++ for 200g). Staff and I would recommend going for medium rare because we won’t be friends if you have it at any other doneness. First thing you’ll notice is its aroma, the fragrance from the herbs and the smokiness from the charcoal would cause one to salivate. Secondly, the texture once you bite is extremely tender and juicy.
It comes with a salad and a red wine reduction as a complementing sauce but I thought it was fine by itself.
For $26++, it’s really value for money but it is also available on Burpple Beyond as 1-for-1 mains. A real steal if I may add.
