must eat

It's getting increasingly difficult to find good tau huay, which explains why Tastemaker Victoria Hii was thoroughly won over by this silky smooth Beancurd (from 80 cents for a small bowl). Although it looks firm on the outside, the beancurd actually has an incredibly soft mouthfeel, and is both light and refreshing. Tastemaker Victoria describes the syrup to boast "a subtle sweetness that is not overpowering, bringing out the rich soy flavor of the pudding". This makes a perfect dessert to round off what is possibly a rich and oily hawker meal; or come early and have this for breakfast! Pro tip: This stall sells out early, so make sure you arrive well before noon for the best chance of snagging a bowl.
Avg Price: $5 per person
Photo by Burpple Tastemaker Victoria Hii

"Meticulously grilled to crispy perfection and stuffed generously with crunchy bean sprouts and sliced cucumber, Tiong Bahru Market’s Tow Kwar Pop makes for the perfect snack in between meals," says Tastemaker Vanessa Kou. And she's right. At this stall, the beancurd puff is painstakingly grilled over charcoal. Choose to get a few pieces of the tow kwar pop tossed with some fresh fruit for $3, or go for the full rojak set for $4 or $5. Tastemaker Jean Kao loves that they use sweeter red apples in the mix, compared to the tart green apples most rojak stalls prefer, along with thin and crispy crackers that add a lovely crunch. While Tastemaker Jean wishes the owner had been more generous with the prawn paste sauce, Tastemaker Vanessa appreciates that it doesn't overpower the dish, so you can taste how all the ingredients come together.
Avg Price: $5 per person
Photo by Burpple Tastemaker Jean Kao

After two not-so-successful attempts at visiting this popular brunch spot along Guillemard Road, I finally got down to trying the mains. Thus I couldn’t avoid the customary order of Brawn & Brains Oven Baked Molten Eggs with a side of Smoked Salmon, Avocado and Melted Cheese ($16.80).

Certainly an eggcellent start to the day! Comforting and a foolproof brunch item, you just can’t go wrong with a generous soft cheesy blanket over runny oozy eggs and smoked salmon added in the mix. What’s more having a good balance of greens with spinach and millennials’ favourite - avocado. Meant to be shared, portion is also substantial and made hearty.

Ramen Nagi is a new ramen stall in Suntec that was already sporting a queue when we went down. Well, guess who's a new fan!🍜

This was the Black King that was mysteriously exciting with it's signature 'black ball' made out of minced pork, black sesame and special spices. Mix it into the already thick broth for an even more flavourful experience. The ramen itself was a tad too soft but still went well with the intense broth that while great, isn't the kind you can really drink. Thankfully, the duo of free-flow pickles (refreshing bean sprout and another spicy, fermented one) kept us slurping on. 👅💦💦

Go for the mixed skewer platter with 8 sticks and you'll be treated to an ample serving of everything 😋
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Kushi Mori at S$18.80
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Where to dine?
Barashi Tei
266 Middle Road, Elias Building, 188991