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I’ve been eating at Gu Zao Ren for years now, and it’s one of those places I always find myself coming back to. Brought a friend along this time, and I couldn’t stop talking about the cockles—even before we ordered. They’re always so fresh, and that house chilli? I don’t know what they put in it, but it’s the kind of spicy that makes you reach for more instead of stopping. Honestly, I could finish that whole plate on my own.

We also got the chai poh omelette, hotplate beancurd, and cereal chicken—nothing fancy, just the usual zi char picks, but there’s something about how they do it here that hits different. The omelette is soft in the middle, crispy on the edges, and every bite has that sweet crunch from the radish. As for the beancurd—it came bubbling on a hotplate, soaked in this rich savoury sauce with minced meat and egg. The tofu was silky inside but had this golden crust that gave it such a nice bite.

And of course, the porridge. Their Taiwanese-style porridge is my comfort food—it’s thicker than the usual Teochew kind, with little chunks of sweet potato that make it feel almost like something your mum would make at home. I never leave without getting at least one bowl.

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Chanced upon this restaurant, had a hearty and nicely cooked zichar dishes for dinner. It's delicious.

Very hearty meal! Personal favourite would be the oxtail soup!! 🤩 Very flavourful and meat was super tender! Bebek goreng and ayam goreng were both decent as well 👍🏻

Delicious and reasonably priced zi char dishes. Cozy place to have dinner with family or friends.

A Vietnamese take on our local fried noodles cooked with sliced pork belly, vegetables, carrot, onion and a pinch of black pepper that gives a simple and homely taste/flavour 》$9.90

Served with grilled pork slices over a plate of white rice noodles and herbs with a side dish of dipping sauce.

The taste of meaty and slightly fatty grilled pork along with the flavours of fresh vegetables, crunchy spring rolls mixed with sweet and sour dipping sauce and rice vermicelli create a stunning harmony of taste in my mouth 》$9.90

From J & T Kopi Roti
Crispy Toast filled with kaya & butter.
Fresh brewed black kopi.
Chilled.

Brightly-lit, airconditioned place, good for families or eating in a small group.

Pleasantly surprised by the food as I thought they had interesting layers of flavour to them, it's hard to find food that feels homey and I think they have done it well. A large variety of dishes available to choose from and of the dishes we ordered, my favourites were the hotplate tofu and preserved salted vegetables with pork.

Would come back again for dinner or grab supper:)

Craving something warm and comforting after a tough HIIT session, I headed over to Joo Chiat Chiap Kee for their fishball noodles.

The mee tai bak, tossed in chilli and crispy lard, packed a rich, spicy punch that was seriously addictive. Simple yet satisfying, every bite hit the spot. The soup was clean and light, with fresh handmade yellowtail fishballs, a meatball, and herh keow (fish dumpling).

Weekends can mean long queues, but it’s absolutely worth the wait. Compared to the Bedok 538 market outlet, this one just hits differently—the flavour and texture here just feel more on point. A comforting bowl that never lets me down 》$4

One of the better orh luaks I’ve had in a while! The oyster omelette nails the smoky wok hei. The oysters were relatively huge, fresh, and plump, which made each bite juicy and rich. Loved the contrast between the crispy edges of the egg and the gooey, chewy starch batter. The chilli was tangy with a nice kick, cutting through the richness perfectly. Definitely worth the wait 》$5

I had a delicious bowl of mee sua that was well-soaked in a flavourful broth filled with herbal goodness. The pork slices were generous and lean, and the texture of the mee sua was silky smooth without being too mushy even after sitting in the soup for some time. It was a satisfying and hearty meal with every bite being full of meaty and herbal flavours 》$4.50