Restaurants & Cafes

I'm so impressed by this restaurant. The food's cheap, hits the mark and so generous. I have a soft spot for Malaysian food but unlike usual I don't find it overpriced here. Great la mian, pork soup with wine is always good, and the meat seemed endless.

Our go-to spot for gyudon that's better than casual options but cheaper than premium ones. How is their beef so fat? My only gripe is always the amount of rice.

Our go-to spot for gyudon that's better than casual options but cheaper than premium ones. I tried fish this time and the large pinkish slab was decent. The onion and extra roe also elevated the meal. I always add foie gras here, which is again relatively value for money. My only gripe is always the amount of rice.

A hidden eatery in a forgotten mall and we're surprised by the food's standards. This was quite good, given my high expectations. A tad too spicy.

A hidden eatery in a forgotten mall and we're surprised by the food's standards. We didn't expect this to be so big. Quite good.

Got sick of their Japanese food so ordered something localised. It's okay, but overall I should make a note that Watami is really not that great. Soba is relatively easy and here's a below average one.

This is the special set with spring roll. Bun cha is so likeable that I'm not sure was it just my liking or this was damn good. The authentic way, slightly different from Singapore, is to dip the noodles in the sauce. The meatcakes, sliced pork and spring roll were flawless.

An eye-catching restaurant with a small menu focusing on seafood hu tieu, or kway teow. I had low expectations but it turned out quite good. The squid was the crunchiest and not yucky, while the broth was delicious. I just can't get used to noodles that's difficult to bite. We concluded that the dry version is better, because you get the same bowl of soup and a separately seasoned hu tieu.

Crispy beef is what they call their signature patty. The default is two slices, but you can add or subtract. The USP is the patty is smashed and grilled til crispy at the edges. This American burger concept from Hong Kong (convoluted, I know) is also known for its fresh and premium ingredients. Overall, I'd say it's a simple but shiok burger, just missing the mark of a perfect burger. I loved the mess of the juices and the decent beefiness. I further loved the decor, which is a detailed impression of an American diner, including the jukebox.

This family-style hotpot restaurant has a lunch menu. Although not in a claypot, this dish was done very well. The rice was moist and tasty. Lovely egg. Overall just kinda little.

This family-style hotpot restaurant has a lunch menu. This was done well and quite generous.

Chicken wings, garlic sprouts, chicken skin. All good, especially the generous and fatty skin.