New on Burpple Beyond: November 2019
Mark this spot on Joo Chiat Road down for quick, diet-friendly meals. For a healthy twist on a local fave, try their Lo-cal Chicken Rice ($8) for brown rice piled with cucumber, carrot, sous vide chicken and a delicious homemade chilli sauce. Alternatively, try their Quinoa Lemak ($8) featuring organic quinoa simmered in coconut milk and served with tumeric chicken, onsen egg, sambal chilli, roasted almonds and baked anchovies.
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Come by this kiosk in Funan Mall for satisfying, tasty snacks from the Philippines. Go straight for their Jumbo Sour Cream Fries ($4.30) for a tub of well-seasoned and flavourful French fries, or opt for their fragrant Truffle Fries ($4.30). Warning: they are extremely addictive!
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Perfect for dinner after work is this burger joint in Serangoon Gardens. The Burgatory ($16) features a spicy grilled beef patty smothered in their signature chilli queso sauce, topped with jalapenos and melted aged cheddar. The Bushtucker ($15) is a hearty alternative with crispy bacon, melted swiss cheese, beets and a garlic aioli sauce. The set meal includes a side of salad, soup, fried snacks such as onion rings or fries, a drink and a scoop of ice cream — talk about bang for your buck!
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Find this craft cockail bar in the old police headquarters on Malan Road. Pair your tipple with their Chilli Lobster Tagliatelle ($28), where al-dente homemade tagliatelle is tossed in a tangy chilli sauce and served with half a Boston lobster. Meat-lovers, go for the Baby Back Ribs ($24) for fall-off-the-bone tender meat with baked purple potatoes, mango salsa and salad.
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Gather your colleagues for dinner at this cute spot in Raffles Place. Go for their dinner set which includes nine full-sized dishes with free-flow rice, red tea jelly and a decanter of their homemade drink. Also expect their delicious 10-hour sous-vide wagyu karubi steak, braised pork belly and burnt chilli chicken — yum!
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Great for lunch with the girls is this modern Korean rice bowl joint right in the heart of town. Take in the view of the Fountain of Wealth while you fill up on their delicious Soy Sesame Chicken Bibimbap Bowl ($8.90) that sees cubes of juicy chicken and a wobbly onsen egg on top of pearly rice. For tender strips of beef, go for the flavourful Beef Bulgogi Bibimbap Bowl ($9.90) .
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Celebrate special occasions with a feast at this Japanese BBQ buffet located in Marina Square! The Deluxe Buffet (from $54.80/pax) sees items like assorted Sashimi Platters (octopus, tuna and sea bream) and fresh meats for the grill like Ox Tongue, Wagyu Shabu Shabu and Beef Striploin. Feeling fancy? Bump it up a notch and go for the Premium Buffet ($104.80), which includes splurge-worthy options like Marinated Wagyu Beef with Egg Yolk, Black Pork Belly and Wagyu Beef Rib Eye Cap.
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When hotpot cravings strike, make a trip to this Lorong Telok joint for their unique, slow-cooked soup bases – with options like Stewed Marinated Beef with Spicy Soup ($48), Golden Frog Soup Pot ($68) and Fish with Pickled Cabbage Soup ($48). You will be pleased with the hefty selection of fresh ingredients here – from tender Beef Tongue ($22) to community-favourite Premium Eight Second Beef ($24) and chewy Boneless Duck Foot ($14).
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On chill weekends, pop by this hidden gem along French Road for good conversation over satisfying brunch plates. Go for the house-favourite Farmer's Rosti ($14.50), comprising juicy veal bratwurst paired with crispy homemade potato rosti, runny sunny side-up and a dollop of sour cream. Rostis aside, the pastas here are worth ordering too like the garlicky Bacon Aglio Olio ($12) and the flavourful and al dente Ragu Bolognese ($14).
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Turn to this Halal joint in Esplanade Mall for a sumptuous zi char feast with the gang. Start with sides to share – from the Sambal Kangkong (from $8) to the peppery La La in Superior Broth ($12) and the fluffy Oyster Egg (from $12), before moving on to the must-order Signature Curry Fish Head ($26).
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Make a pit stop at this Halal-friendly cafe on Haji Lane for delicious Western nosh. The community recommends the Crispy Salmon ($22.90), which sees crisp yet tender salmon slathered in a thick lemon butter sauce served alongside creamy mashed potatoes. Meat lovers, dig into the Groovy Low Lines Burger ($16.90) that's sure to satisfy – think double smashed beef patties topped with cheddar cheese, oozy fried egg, tomato and onions accompanied by a savoury safari burger sauce.
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Look to this elegant restaurant housed in Naumi Hotel for casual date nights over North Indian fare. Start with the delightful Bombay Pani Puri ($9) – a semolina snack that is best filled with sweet tamarind chutney for a sweet, savoury, and spicy explosion. On mains, the Kadai Prawn Masala ($32) and the generously portioned Punjabi Butter Chicken ($26) with tender chunks of chicken come highly recommended by the community. Pair that with their tasty Garlic or Butter Naans ($7) to complete the meal.
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