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Really liked how this is so simple but so good — the hue of the ice-cream comes naturally from Blue Pea Flowers; a rather interesting use of the ingredient that is refreshing from its usual application in colour-changing drinks (yea, I know). What is so good about this flavour — that pinch of salt which helps to add a slight touch of savouriness amidst the milkiness for just that bit of flavour contrast. Very on point. 👌🏻

Mala mee - noodles, fresh prawns and well seasoned minced meat. The first mouthful made us nearly cry, but after all those heat, it left us wanting for more.

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At unbelievable prices of $48 for 2 crabs, $65 for 3 crabs!
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Nicely seared, the beef was juicy and tender, taste of truffle wasn't as strong as I'd like but still a pretty good bowl to chase away the blues. Was served the wrong bowl with that buttery looking foie gras but I was honest so I didn't get to try it 😛 #burpple

I've had my fair share of shoyu broths and never found them to be particularly good; but this, I take my hat off to. The clear soup's immensely earthy, fragrant from the abundance of clams and seafood used in creating the dashi base, and no less rich than a tonkotsu base — quite like a good consommé.

Must say I fell head over heels in love with the homely shio soup too! It tasted like something Mama would've made if she were a badass Michelin chef: hearty and comforting. Die-hard Tonkostsu fans, don't knock them till you've tried them.

B U R P P L E E A T U P
When you're in the mood for an indulgent lunch (and don't we all need those once in a while!), the newly-opened Black Cow at South Beach should be at the top of your list.
This "Foie Gras Bifuteki" is one of their premium lunch specials and I feel it is truly worth the $45++ price tag as they only use premium quality ingredients imported from Japan.
So what you get in the bowl is Hokkaido rice, over which lies a slab of Japanese Wagyu Beef Steak that's grilled to perfection and sliced for ease of eating. Alongside are seared cubes of the juiciest glazed foie gras. Together with the onsen egg, they form a dish that'll have you rolling your eyes in ecstasy.
I am sure comparisons to a similar (and slightly more expensive) lunch set at Fat Cow is inevitable. And having had the one there, I will say Black Cow's is a little more generous in terms of portion size - which is a big plus in itself.
Just so you know, the lunch set includes a fresh salad, a bowl of miso soup, mixed pickles and a big scoop of ice-cream (you get to choose between yuzu and matcha).
Thank you @burpple for inviting me along and @blackcowsg @samcchua for hosting us today.

Served right out of the fryer, these smelt so good that we couldn't resist grabbing them right away though they were burning our fingers. I've not had that many Korean fried chickens to compare, but this was yum yum yum! They were seasoned well, fried to crisp yet still remaining juicy and tender inside. The fried skin was so addictive that my mum kept sneakily grabbing them off pieces in the basket even though she was full. You can also get the half (4 pieces) at $20 or top up $10 for the whole (8 pieces). Other flavors include Sweet & Spicy ($25/$35), Garlic Soy Sauce ($25/$35), Sliced Green Onion with Mustard Sauce ($25/$40).

Located at the corner of Bugis Junction, this non-air conditioned shop is a great alternative to Toast Box for a light bite. The brainchild of Chef Benny and sister outlet to Eighteen Chefs, Seng Kee The Black Seed serves local breakfast fare all day. Swing by in the morning or after lunch to grab a Kopi (from $2.60) or for an extra boost, try the Kopi Guyu (from $3) — black coffee with a shot of butter. Feeling hungry? Wolf down a plate of Chee Cheong Fun with Sambal Belacan ($3.20) or have a Kaya Butter Set ($6) — expect generously slathered, velvety smooth kaya and a slice of butter between two lightly toasted pieces of crusty Ciabatta or Focaccia bread. It is served with two perfectly wobbly 63°C sous vide eggs.
Avg price: $5 per person
Photo by Burppler Jayne Tan

Naturally the noodles taste exactly like Crystal Jade but at hawker price!

It may not be the best best around, but it's happiness for $4.

As a kid in the 90s, Far East Plaza was our place to shop for cheap garb ( before we had money to fly to bkk for shopping trips). Being poor students, we had to scrimp to buy hip clothes and accessories. So when we are hungry, we just head upstairs to 4th floor & 5th floor for cheap orchard road food galore. This fried mee tai mak is the lower GI option of char kway teow. It taste almost exactly the same, but instead of hum, you get tasty shiitake mushrooms instead. This is still as delicious many years down. 😋 #hawkerpedia