Singaporean Girl in Me

Many people would visit Ka-Soh for their sliced fish noodle soup, and it's a really comforting dish. But for some hearty wok hei, go for the dry sliced fish horfun. It's a generous portion, definitely sufficient for a hearty appetite, and I liked how it was not too salty.

What are the odds. I can't quite believe that it took me so long (probably a couple of years?) before I finally landed myself at @statelandcafe because it simply blew my mind when every single item on the menu sounded appealing. #notkidding. We were spent the longest time in a dilemma before...unanimously deciding that we were all going to order the Hainanese Chicken Rice Risotto ($20) 😂 I haven't had chicken rice in, what, years again probably? And it was a wonderful feeling digging into this dish. A deliciously accurate makeover of the much-loved hawker dish: tender, juicy white chicken ✔️ fragrant rice ✔️ kickass chili 💥✔️. This was SHIOK. It was incredibly filling, yet so addictive that it was hard to resist. Value-for-money too, as prices are met and you get a free drink too (even for dinner)! I highly recommend the lychee lemonade 🍹#burpple #burpproved

Loved the wok hei and fragrant sambal sauce, and the prawns were really quite big and juicy! Also liked how the kailan was cooked till it was amazingly tender. #burpple #foodcoma #tgif

Really liked the 'Bak Chor' Foie Gras pasta ($18) which was tagliatelle tossed with a fragrant minced pork stew, topped with pork belly and a generous slab of #foiegras. For those who like some kick in their food, do try the Prawn and 'Hae Bi Hiam' pasta ($17) which we enjoyed too! #burpple #burpplexchope

Super thin, crisp toast pockets, one of my favourite kinds of #breakfast! #burpple #kaya #toast

The pride taken to execute this dish is evident - noodles are tossed in the sauce to ensure that the flavour is balanced, the melt-in-your-mouth cha shu is bathed in a sweet/savory gravy and every item is placed precisely for the Instagram-worthy photo op. Be prepared to queue 30mins for this, but if you've never tried it before, it's definitely worth the wait! #burpple #hawkerfood #hawkerpedia

Who knew that a dish that looks so simple could taste so good?! And it gets better with every mouthful, as the beehoon soaks yup the goodness of the seafood broth. Do not forget the tangy/spicy chilli on the side for that extra boost!

An atas twist on a favorite local dish, the Lobster Laksa ($29) came with a juicy half-lobster and flavourful, thick broth. I particularly liked how they served clams instead of cockles (not a fan of the latter), which gave this dish an additional boost. Only available in the month of August, glad I managed to try this!!

It's not easy to find char siew like this. Slathered in a sticky black sauce that is just the right balance between sweet and savory, with tender juicy meat. This was SO GOOD. Equally awesome was the crackly roast pork that was deliciously flavourful. My favourite way to eat it is alternating slices of char siew and roast pork so that I get sweet and savory with every other mouthful. How do you like to eat yours? 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Situated in a dilapidated coffee shop that looks somewhat obscure, opposite the bustling mall that is Bugis+, this stall serves up roasted delights without the pomp but with all the substance that you could look for in a plate of char siew roast meat rice. Crispy roasted pork and tender char siew, with a splash of sauce and dollop of chilli. Affordable, and so so tasty ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This dish was quite a good depiction of our local favourite chili crab. It was probably the only decent dish at this place though. The Curry Favor was terribly disappointing, totally unlike what was stated in the description! There was no chili nor cream sauce, and when we brought it up to the waiter, he responded with indifference. Probably one of the most unpleasant dining experiences ever.

Amidst the hype, I had high expectations of this roast meat joint. But I was disappointed. At a hefty price tag of $8.80 for two meats (before taxes), this plate was lackluster in every way. The char siew in particular was a huge letdown. Despite its beautiful glazed appearance, I can only describe it as being burnt and hard. The rice too, was hard and dry. Perhaps the only saving grace was the roast pork, which had a good balance of fat and meat, and was sinfully tasty. Did I order the wrong items? I probably won't be back to find out when there are many other options that cost half the price. 🌟🌟