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Eat simi: Chai Tao Kway (with chilli)
Each how much: $4
Eat which store: He Zhong Carrot Cake
Eat where: Bukit Timah FC, Beauty World
Eat nice not: 4.3/5
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Synonymous to He Zhong Carrot Cake would be their crisp aromatic skin from the generous servings of perfectly browned egg holding the entire dish together. I liked how it wasn’t too greasy to taste, and also the liberal servings of preserved radish (菜脯/cai po) characteristic to carrot cakes.
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Although I ordered "with chilli", I still felt it could still use some extra kick! 🦵
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A >decent plate of chai tao kway which merits is easily justified by the long snaking queues during peak hours! 🤩
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Eat simi: Egg Tart
Eat how much: $0.99 (shopee) /UP: $1.50
Eat which store: Qin De Egg Tart and Pastries
Eat where: Whampoa Makan Place
Eat nice not: 5/5
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Omai omaiiiiii!!!!! Please take a moment to admire the beautifully browned top and the head-turning layers of crossiant-like skin. When the egg tart is first bitten into, you could hear so loudly the harmony of the crisp fragile skin. I loved how the bottom of the bottom of the egg tart is more firm due to the absorption of all the "ZHUP" which provides a pleasant textural contrast the layered skin. Taste wise, the exterior was extremely fragrant and buttery. 👍 The creamy and eggy taste was very well carried in the tart, with the right amount of sweet. Also, it wasn't too drenched while retaining the soft, luscious and *jiggle jiggle jiggle* texture.
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I often find the egg tarts sold in commercial-chains too overwhelming in at least one of its different elements, savouriness, sweetness or greasiness. However, Qin De has perfected each of them to provide THE EGG TART with the golden ratio. The different characteristics of the egg tart was allowed to shine by itself without overshadowing each other, yet it blends in harmony to bring out the best flavours and texture. 😳
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Important note: please eat after it cools down. Sis got scalded which proves how freshly served and hot it was. 🙂

Eat simi: Ashes Smash Cheese Burger Set (Single)
Each how much: $5.90
Eat which store: Ashes Burnnit
Eat where: Golden Mile FC, Bugis Beach Rd
Eat nice not: 3.4/5
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First impression: quite impressed. For only $5.90, Ashes has offered me a burger set transcending the standards of similarly-priced traditional fast food burgers! 😳 Evident in the generous servings of freshly fried and seasoned fries, they definitely do not scrimp on their portions. 🥺 The bread worked magic by absorbing the essence of the patty juices, while still maintaining an adequately firm bite. The molten cheese undoubtedly brought out the best of the flavours in the burger too!
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Despite its merits, the beef patty which was the supposed main highlight wasn’t the most stellar though. It was tad overcooked, resulting in parched and tough meat lacking in its own flavours. Having a fluffier bread would also aid in the texture too!!
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Surprisingly, Ashes seems to do well with the sides and supporting elements. For only $5.90, it would’ve been a solid burger go-to hotspot if the entire dish was executed better. 🙌
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Eat how much: $18 + 50 cents (rice)
Eat which store: RIRIHONG MALA (the store inside!)
Eat where: People's Park Complex @ Chinatown
Eat nice not: 1.8/5 for the huat
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Fun fact: i have a whole album dedicated to all the mala i have eaten
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As a mala connoisseur/regular/epicurean/gourmet, this failed to hit me in the mala feels. It was oddly sweet and as 中辣, it was barely spicy and lacked the mala flavour (香). The only flavour i got while eating (not savouring) this was this odd taste of sweet-savoury spiciness. It felt like it was just ingredients unevenly drenched with watery mala-flavoured sauce. 😕
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Although i prefer my mala dry and spicy (some people may mala with more gravy), the fact that it failed to achieve the the basic elements of mala (spice, flavour, colour and mala satisfaction) just makes me really disappointed. :( Unlike the usual fluffly moist rice we are used to, it was rather dry. 🥲 I had high hopes for this famous pioneer of mala but alas, it failed to meet my expectations. 🥶
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I don't see myself getting this again, also because i don't get to choose my serving of each ingredient. Nonetheless, if you are a person who somehow enjoys mala with a sweeter note and doesn't taste as spicy, this could be a good choice. 👍

Eat simi: Red Bean Chendol (Less sugar)
Each how much: $2
Eat which store: Nyonya Chendol
Eat where: Bukit Timah FC, Beauty World
Eat nice not: 4.5/5
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First and most importantly, this is an ABSOLUTE value for the dollar. 🤑 Not only are you served a bowl of extra thicc and gao gula melaka with the sweet distinct smokey aroma. Precisely because it is that gao, less sugar could be a perfect option for you!! Also, I particularly enjoyed the mild sweetness of the adzuki beans and how the don’t turn hard after soaking inside the ice-cold dessert for sometime. 👍 The handmade green chendol worms with held no boundaries for their pandan aroma — sweet!😚👌
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I wouldn’t mind their coconut can be stronger and thicker though, for the extra creaminess. But for that price, demanding more seems a bit unreasonable horh 😗
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You need no ABSOLUT when you have this absolute bowl of chendol!! 😬 My go-to dessert for a 100C weather in Singapore; why you haven’t go try!!
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Posting this review because my fellow reviewer zy requested as the picture (i took) was nice 😗 welcominggg MOOKATA OF THE WEST: Mookata Eating House 一定好
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Eat simi: Mookata
Eat how much: $14/pax (price for each ingredient varies)
Eat which store: Mookata Eating House
Eat where: Bukit Panjang Hawker Centre, Bangkit (Bukit Panjang)
Eat nice not: 3.8/5
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Hack it: After you extract the oily juice from grilling your meat, try stir frying some enoki mushroom or cooked noodles too 😚👌
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This is the only second mookata brand i've tried because sis no friends to eat mookata with (no cry) BUTTTTT it's also because it is my go-to mookata due to it's affordable price and location!! 🤩 They are fairly generous with their ingredients considering the price paid too!! 😚 The menu has different kinds of marinated meats such as teriyaki, garlic and bbq chicken or pork. Interesting dishes includes smoked duck which my fellow reviewer complains it's too peppery for her liking but it's fine for me! The only gripe i have against the ingredients is that the bbq and teriyaki marinated meats tasted very similar that we can't differentiate between the two. It'd be better if it can be marinated with more flavour 👌 The soup also tasted average but gets increasingly better and robust when you simmer your ingredients 😋
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DUHHH would come back again when restrictions are over and when i "SEE YOU AGAIN~~~" while uncles and aunties gather together over glasses of beers in hawker centre, we get drunk from meat infront of a mini campfire 🙂 TLDR: A great choice if you are on a