Tampines

This takeaway-only shop in Katong serves what we think is hands-down the best botanical-inspired gelato. We are constantly in awe of how they creatively combine unique flavours flawlessly. Priced at $4.70 per scoop, the gelato manages to be both creamy and light at the same time, and you are likely to love what you order. Some of the Burpple community's favourites include the White Chrysanthemum peppered with cacao nibs, Lychee Raspberry and the timeless combination of Strawberry Basil. Feel free to ask to try the flavours before ordering to discover your favourite! Add on $1 for the Thyme Cone, which they make in-house. It is aromatic and subtly earthy, and the perfect cone to house the gelato. Truth be told, we sometimes make the long journey to Katong simply to inhale the freshly-made waffle cone aroma, no joke.
Avg Price: $5 per person
Photo by Burppler Kar Yan Yeong

For pick-your-own mala bowls, this stall at Tampines Street 81 nails it with a spot-on balance of flavour, heat and the numbing tingliness characteristic of mala dishes. According to Tastemaker Wei Zhi Chiang, this stall is modest on the spice level so don't be afraid to scale up if you're a spice fiend. Otherwise, most would do well with the medium level, which offers a slow burn. The ingredients here are really fresh. Tastemaker Zhihui Lim loves the crunchy lotus root and tender pork slices, while Tastemaker Marc T. really likes how the silky glass noodles soaked up the flavourful sauce. The sauce is also neither overly salty nor oily — a big plus in our books! Prices average at $1 for vegetables and $2 for meats. Portions are pretty generous, so pace yourself.
Avg Price: $10 per person
Photo by Burpple Tastemaker Wei Zhi Chiang