Hawkers

Fierce but I like. There's a variety of options for your rice. And I can't help but recall that walking distance away is Danlao, which sells similar stuff.

As always, very indulgent.

Probably my most elusive food. Been so many years. I've visited twice previously with no success. This time we came early on a weekday and it was fast. Serving chye por on the side is their quirk. The carrot cake itself comes in slices, each one slightly crispy and inside was fluffy. It's refined, but not the very best I've eaten.

From Huang Chao Teochew Noodle House stall. It's not an overly exciting hawker centre, so it took us a second visit to eat something haha. They didn't skimp on the noodle's seasoning so that helped. The soup has dried sole fish flavour and goji, which really elevated it. The other ingredients were fine, but I wish the egg yolk was runny like in their photo haha.

From Twenty6 Gusto House. Really nice idea, one we don't see with hawkers. That sauce definitely makes good pasta. There's also real crabmeat and rather random vegetarian wantons.

This stall has been raved about but wah the original has nothing except minced meat. I still enjoyed it because I love kolo mee and they do a good version, but if you want your meal to look better, order the others.

Chicken wing, French beans, braised pork belly. I rarely patronise them because I'd find other stuff to eat. The pork and veg were perfect, but although the wing looks to have a crispy coat, it was rubbery and seemed left for hours.

Funny how they're publicised as young hawkers but it's an uncle and auntie when we visited. Regardless, the experience of the brand showed. Not the top tier of chicken rice but every component was competent.

Quite good, but I couldn't put a finger on what about it.

One of several impressive foodcourts here. Their foodcourts put Singapore's to shame. Pricier than streets but quality in a more comfortable setting.

One of several impressive foodcourts here. Their foodcourts put Singapore's to shame. Pricier than streets but quality in a more comfortable setting. I mean, come on, the pad thai is Thipsamai! I didn't know pad thai could be this good.

One of several impressive foodcourts here. Their foodcourts put Singapore's to shame. Pricier than streets but quality in a more comfortable setting. The best khao soi I've eaten!