Invited Tastings

[RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE] A rooftop bar right in the heart of the CBD with sick views? You know you are going to have a good evening with food and drinks at @highergroundsg. This place checked all the boxes with their food with fun unique flavours, quality cocktails and of course great rooftop vibes.

Among the many delicious bar bites we ordered, their Umami Fries ($14) is still a winner for me. Crispy exterior, fluffy middle and full on umami mushroom flavour, this was the perfect starter to go with your drinks. The Charred Iberico Presa ($26) was an absolute delight too, as I almost couldn't tell it was pork with its soft yet juicy texture.

Do get their Handmade Classic Pizza ($28) too, as we loved the fresh tomato base that actually tasted decadent. The dough was crispy, slightly chewy and was good on its own too! As all pizzas are made to order, you might need to a wait a little while for them!

For the drinks I will definitely recommend the Oriental Spritz ($26) with its sweet yet tangy flavours. I got to warn you, this packs a punch too as it's a combination of 3 different kinds of liquor 😂 for a lighter option, the Hibiscus Sour Plum Spritz ($26) might win you over with its tangy floral notes.

With an 80 seater space, the place is perfect for gatherings and even company events. Do reach out to make your reservation now 😍 we had such a good evening, thank you @highergroundsg for the wonderful hospitality!

[TELOK AYER, SINGAPORE] Ok people I think I found your next date night location! With great Japanese fusion food and free flow quality @hinemos_singapore sake, you're in for a treat!

Let's start off with appetisers, and please please order their Shokupan 🍞 ($15)! The bread was so fluffy and slightly crispy on the outside. Pair this with their in-house kombu and garlic butter and you will be having probably one of the best bread you've had.

For mains, their Wagyu Ichibo 🥩 ($58) or Iberico Pork Rack ($48) are good choices, but their Pork Rack was such a good surprise as the meat was so tender and marinated so well. The chef was right to be confident enough to not give any sauce, as it was flavourful on its own. The potatoes were very well executed too! Their Wagyu Ichibo can be abit more tough than expected but the meat flavour was divine ✨

For desserts, the homemade Nama Chocolate 🍫 ($8) was absolutely decadent with rich quality chocolate flavours. This can be quite surfeiting so do share this!

Probably the main highlight was their sake ($80 free flow) 😍 they were probably one of the best tasting and smoothest sakes I've had. My favourites were the Yoji (citrus lemon) that was refreshing and Hachiji (cloudy) that tasted like Calpis! I'm not a big drinker myself, but I was surprised to know that I had 6 glasses that night 😆

Thank you @eatwithkeat for the invite and @moment_singapore for the wonderful meal 😍

[BUKIT TIMAH, SINGAPORE] Definitely found your next Korean food spot! ✨ With the abundance of Korean restaurants in the area, @myungga2.sg really stands out with its quality food with a retro Korean diner vibe!

We loved all their dishes especially their Seafood Pancake 🦑. It was so crispy on the outside and fluffy within and it was quite packed with seafood ingredients! I think a very commendable point is that they achieved all these without it being too greasy.

If you are a spicy lover, their Jjampong or Spicy Seafood Noodle 🍲 will be your go-to. The broth was so fiery yet rich with strong seafood flavours. Though I was dying from the spice (being a small spice eater 😂), I still enjoyed every mouthful I had HAHA.

For sharing, PLEASE do yourself a favour and order their Soy Garlic Chicken 🐔. The batter was so addictive with its sweet savoury garlicky combination and the meat within was very tender, juicy and so well marinated! Wished I had more stomach space to devour them all 🥹

With their generous portions and delicious food, you can come down for lunch or dinner (they have even more affordable lunch sets!). Thank you for having us @myungga2.sg 🥹 we had such a good meal 😍

[ALJUNIED, SINGAPORE] Chicken rice with ajitama egg?? Yes please 😁 @chickennicesg serves up really generous delicious chicken that was such a joy to have 🥹

Their Half Chicken ($19) can easily feed 4 pax due to its sheer size 😲 I think it's about 1.2 times bigger than average chicken rice stalls! The chicken was really moist and tender, even at the breast portions. Paired with their spicy ginger chilli, this was easily enjoyable with their fragrant rice. The add ons like Chicken Gizzard ($2/3), Bean Sprouts ($2) or Onsen Egg ($1.2) really completes the meal too. I especially loved their chicken gizzard as it was crunchy 😆

Definitely a meal to consider when you're around the area!

[CHINATOWN, SINGAPORE] With tens or if not hundreds of restaurants selling Chinese food in Chinatown, @gongjinglisg stood out to us due to the huge portion sizes, reasonable prices and really good food 😍

One of the best dishes to get is their Guo Qian Yu, as the fish was freshly prepared and the meat texture was superb. Soft and flaky, it was cooked in some kind of chilli oil that has a reasonable heat.

The Shredded Cabbage ($9.90) and Fried Chicken with Chestnuts ($15.90) were must buys too, as they were such good rice stealers. Smoky and savoury, these 2 dishes were enough for me to say that I want to come back here again.

I was also surprised by their Seafood Porridge ($5.50), as it was packed full of umami from what I believe is dried shrimps. There were loads of seafood such as shrimps and squid within that were cooked well too!

This was such an excellent meal 😍 as it can be quite popular, do be prepared to wait a while for your food over weekend timings, or you can visit them during off peak timings from Mon to Thurs :)

[JOO CHIAT, SINGAPORE] Although desserts are a speciality in @withinthewalls.sg, they do good dim sum and mains as well!

Their Orh Nee ($7.90) was simply fantastic, with such an aromatic yam flavour with rich coconut milk. We wiped the bowl clean, together with their seasonal Durian Snow Ice ($14.80). It had the right ice texture and was so rich and aromatic without being surfeiting! This dessert needs no toppings and was so darn addictive.

For their dim sum, their Fried Shrimp Roll ($4.80) is definitely my favourite, as it had a prominent shrimp flavour. For larger mains, check out their Curry Chicken Rice ($9.80), as it was so meaty and the curry was very aromatic!

Even their drinks were good! I loved my Ice Lemon Tea ($5.80) as it was made fresh and definitely didn't taste artificial.

Thank you @burpple and @withinthewalls.sg for the invite and scrumptious meal!

[MULTIPLE OUTLETS, SINGAPORE] @twystpasta offers quick halal certified pasta that is good for fuss free meals. While many of their outlets are takeaway kiosks, their newest outlet in Century Square has seating spaces!

Their Dry Laksa Olio Spaghetti with Sauteed Prawns, Cherry Tomato and Edamame ($10.90) had a good coconut flavour, with a nice manageable spice kicking in after. I like how it isn't too wet, and the pasta was quite al dente. The prawns may be frozen ones but they were quite snappy. Quite decent for a simple pasta.

You can also customise your pasta, which we did with the Miso Butter base. With added sous vide egg and prawns, this was quite satisfying as well due to its sweet and savoury combination, with a rich buttery flavour.

As much as their pastas are quite decent for a quick fuss free meal, I do think their service can be better improved! The staff were kind but I think they tend to forget some orders here and there. Probably some more experience will make it better.

Thank you @scalecollab.sg for the invite and @twystpasta for the food!

[CLARKE QUAY] Had a chance to visit the 1st Teochew restaurant in Clarke Quay and my experience was AMAZING. The food, service and vibes were immaculate!

Among the many Teochew dishes served, one of my favourites got to be the Cold Drunken Yellow Roe Crab ($88). It was so meaty, rich and full of umami! Best shared among your loved ones 😁

Even the desserts were good. Their Orh Nee ($7) and Peach Gum Hokkaido Milk ($8) were great sweet endings to the meal! I especially loved the Peach Gum Hokkaido Milk due to how rich and milky the dessert was 😍

Be sure to reserve your table via Chope with the promo code FYLOBSTER to get a COMPLIMENTARY Creamy Pumpkin Boston Lobster! It was so satisfying and the lobster meat was so fresh as it was taken from the live seafood tank located in the restaurant.

Thank you @fuyuandining.sg for inviting and the scrumptious food!

[CLARKE QUAY, SINGAPORE] I realised many lala hotpot stalls are located in kopitiams where you need to bear the heat, but at @erdangjia.sg, you can enjoy quality lala hotpot in air-conditioned environment and even sing karaoke while you wait for the soup to boil!

Their Sakura Pork Bone Broth ($15) was really delightful with 1kg of White Clams ($22) as the resultant soup base was so flavourful with meaty and seafood flavours! The additional splash of shaoxing wine added another dimension of flavour which was addictive!

As for their side dishes, they were all of high quality. I especially loved the Sea Bass Whole Fillet ($22.80) as the slices were thick and fresh, perfect with some chilli sauce! Their Pork Belly Shabu ($8.80) was tender and fresh as well.

With some amount of minimum spending, you will be able to dine in a private room with karaoke set, and you can sing till your heart's content while sipping their wonderful hotpot broth!

Thank you @erdangjia.sg for inviting and the scrumptious food!

[BUGIS, SINGAPORE] With a wide variety of dishes from different provinces, @suhanggourmet do their savoury dishes quite well, at least from the ones I've had.

The Hunan Pepper Stir Fried Pork 🐷 ($22.80) was the perfect rice stealer, due to its garlicky savoury profile. The pepper had a slight sweetness that was inviting too! Give me a plate of this and rice and I'm happy.

The Hand Shredded Cabbage 🥬 ($13.80) was also well executed, as it was crisp yet well flavoured. Not too spicy, it wasn't too salty as well and I can have this on its own!

Thank you @burpple and @suhanggourmet for the invite and food 😁

[JALAN BESAR, SINGAPORE] Everyone, I think I have found another great hidden zichar restaurant in the heart of the Jalan Besar region! Even though this was a tasting, I enjoyed the food alot and I will be back again 😍

If @dynasty_fried_porridge calls themselves this way, their Dynasty Famous Fried Porridge 🍲 ($8.50 for small portion) should be good. True enough, it was very smoky and had a strong umami. It wasn't too salty either, and I appreciated the little bits of yam within that added texture to this dish!

What's even better is their Hong Shao Braised Pork Stir Fried Bee Hoon 🍜 ($11) which was so flavourful. It had a good wok hei, and they managed to not make the noodles soggy! The meat was very tender as well.

For sides, their Prawns Paste Wings 🍗 ($13 for smal portion) was really a great accomplishment. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, I liked how it wasn't too salty and yet delivered the umami we expect from prawn paste. What's even better was their Salted Egg Sotong 🦑, as it was so crispy, and yet the squid within wasn't overcooked! The squid pieces tasted very fresh and didn't seem frozen.

When all dishes are hits, you know their chef really has the skills. I can't wait to bring my friends and family here! Thank you @dynasty_fried_porridge for the invite 😁

[CLARKE QUAY, SINGAPORE] When the waitress genuinely recommended the special chilli that she loves from the restaurant, you know they love the food here too 😍 we had a feast at @juwei.sg and we loved so many of their dishes!

The Pork Knuckle Nasi Lemak 🐷 ($18.90) had such a plethora of small dishes and I loved the crackling of the pork knuckle! It was so crispy and the meat was quite tender, definitely a good complement to the special chilli sauce that you need to ask from them. The chilli wasn't too spicy, and had a good sweet savoury profile.

My next favourite got to be their Pig Trotter Bee Hoon 🐖 ($17.90). I don't usually eat this as it's too rich and oily, but this one is just nice. The broth itself isn't too salty and was very comforting. The trotter was so darn soft 😍

For sides, please do yourself a favour and get the Truffle Salad Youtiao 🥖 ($6.90)! Crispy on the outside and well stuffed with a meat filling, it was so satisfying with the truffle sauce which had a strong aroma!

For dessert, their Durian Chendol 🍧 can't go wrong, especially when you can order the less sweet version. Refreshing!

Thank you so much @juwei.sg for the invite and @foodiecouplecm for joining us! Big yum yum to my tum tum!