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Back again at Pawa Bakery! We enjoy their toasts and bagels, this time we tried their sourdoughs and different flavours of bagels.

Their bagels are low oil, low sugar, with a soft plush texture especially when eaten fresh from the oven! I’d recommend steaming/toasting them if you’re eating over the next few days. Purple sweet ptt was my fav, with the fragrant sweet ptt purée, I liked the cheese one too with soft mild milky cheese cubes. Pandan was aromatic but a bit thick/custardy, while the chocolate one had a cocoa cream cheese taste.

Liked the macadamia yogurt sourdough, filled with almonds, walnuts, dried fruit like berries, figs, raisins, as well as the honey nuts bar was stuffed with similar ingredients, was v nutty and nice to chomp on!

Strawberry Souffle ($16) - Light and not overly eggy or sweet, the stack of soufflé pancakes was wonderfully fluffy. The cream was airy too and matched nicely with the sweet fresh strawberries and sauce. The popping bobas/toppings offered a fun touch as well with the added textures and flavour.

Slow Weekday Tea Break at Lantine!

[Yay, there was no queue on a late Thursday afternoon]

Rock Tea Roasted Milk Tea ($13.90) - Aromatic and deliciously balanced, the classic concoction came highly recommended and understandably so. And as one that usually orders hot milk tea, I enjoyed that their blend was none too sweet or milky. The signature roasted drink was also smooth and belly-warming.

FYI - Set meal deal, not a 1-for-1 deal.
2 x Braised pork rice ($9.90 each)
2 x Milk Tea with pearls ($4.50 each)
Total price without the Burpple deal is $28.80. So the savings is about $3.
Food was not too bad, but small servings. Fairly accessible location, entrance located on the outside of the mall, right opposite Lorong Chuan MRT.

Feeling thirsty? Their Ya Shi Xiang Lemon Tea ($2.20) is sweet, zesty, and refreshingly chilled.

Famous Japanese Curry Cheese Bread Chain, Giraffa, Now in Singapore!? Have You Tried It Yet?

With three consecutive Gold Awards in the Curry Bread Grand Prix, you know they take their craft seriously.

The bread dough is chewy and carries a slight sweet milky flavour. It is airy and puffy on the inside with a pleasantly crisp exterior. The curry filling is a unique blend of 30 carefully selected spices, developed through multiple rounds of experimentation to achieve its deep, rich, and savoury profile. It also contains pork and beef, giving it a meaty texture. And, of course, the melted cheese adds an extra layer of savouriness, aesthetic appeal, and a playful cheese pull.

TBH, I found the filling inside the bun to be on the lighter side, possibly to maintain balance and prevent it from spilling out due to weight distribution. Still, I wish they provided more. The bun's crispy texture is specially formulated to achieve the right crunch, avoiding traditional breadcrumbs for a better bite.

The buns were originally priced at $5.60 each but are now available at $3.60. I find this price reasonable, but at the original price, I would think twice. That said, I wouldn't go out of my way just for them, but I might pick one up if I happen to be in the area.

Feeling thirsty? Their Ya Shi Xiang Lemon Tea ($2.20) is sweet, zesty, and refreshingly chilled.

I also agree with others regarding the individual eating paper bag (not the box). It has an unpleasant smell, almost like stale oil, which is quite off-putting. It could ruin the experience, so it’s best to skip the bag and eat it with your hands instead.

If you’re in the area, give it a shot and let me know what you think!

Burpple Beyond Deals (T&C Applies):
- 20% off a 4-piece set
- Buy 1 bread, get 1 drink
- Buy 2 bread, get 1 free bread

Thank you to @giraffa.sg for hosting us, and @burpple for arranging!

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Love this upgrade set as it comes with mushrooms and Braised eggs on the side. I love the hand pulled noodles! Chef is skillful to make the noodles thin and chewy, a blend between mee hoon kueh and Knife-cut noodles. Mala version was not too spicy. Pleasantly surprised that it's halal! Delicious!

Disappointingly sneaky. Staff said BB not available on weekends and claimed that the app is not updated. But nowhere on the app says it's not available on weekends and there's been reports of this from months back and no rectification has been made to the information available. Kind of sneaky of Chaffic. I get it if is not profitable for them to offer this discount on weekends but they should get BB to state it clearly in the app, not let the customer find out when paying.

NEXT SHIKAKU at Westgate—meat sushi was warm, broiled, and full of flavor. The clear oyster soup ramen had a clean, briny broth with firm hand-kneaded noodles, while the slow-cooked oyster broth ramen was rich and comforting. Unique oyster-based broths and solid execution make this spot worth a visit for something different.

The first OYSTER ramen store in Singapore, from Osaka Japan has opened at Westgate!

Got their special ramen set, which includes a bowl of ramen and two pieces of meat beef sushi! We tried the following two ramen:
-Slow-Cooked Oyster Broth (Koeru)
-Clear Soup Oyster Based Broth (Ikasu)

The ramen noodle is chewy, thick and flat! Broth was rice and umami packed! The meat beef sushi was melt in your mouth! The smoked egg is flavoured with white oak!

Thinking of giving Ge Lao Guan (Bugis) a try after this?

Ge Lao Guan delivers a bold, full-flavoured hotpot experience with a broth selection that leans rich and intense. The beef tallow broth is deeply savoury with a smoky, meaty undertone, while the Shanghai tomato broth provides a tangy-sweet balance that rounds out the meal nicely.

Fresh bullfrog turned out tender and clean, holding up well in both broths. The 50cm crispy pork strips arrived golden and crunchy — a fun pre-hotpot bite. Bread tofu with salted egg yolk prawn paste was rich and creamy, soaking up flavour with ease. The tender beef and beef tripe were sliced well for quick cooking, staying juicy and satisfying.

The triple beef platter and assorted meatball platter offered good variety, and the fried egg with Fuling pickled mustard added a nostalgic, savoury punch. Vegetables were fresh and rounded out the meal with balance.

Century ice jelly served as a light, herbal end to the meal. For drinks, Strawberry Bliss leaned sweet and fruity, while the Pineapple Jasmine Lemon Tea was bright with a citrusy finish.

Had the Yunnan-style single hotpot lunch set and was pleasantly surprised! For $29.90, you get your own pot, a main, veggies, carbs and a drink. For an extra $10, you can upgrade to a premium meat or seafood option.
The free-flow Market Table was a highlight which includes DIY bingfen, tanghulu, dipping sauces and various side dishes.
I picked the black truffle mushroom broth, super fragrant and full of flavour. You can also choose a yuan yang pot if you prefer the best of both worlds.
The Signature Jasmine Flower Shrimp Paste is a must-try ! Bouncy texture with a lovely floral note.
Ended the meal with soft serve and a refreshing DIY bingfen.
Bonus: they also sell Yunnan flowers, which make a sweet takeaway gift!