Mama Diam

I feel like Mama Diam should really be more popular, and people should be raving about their food as much as their drinks, because the food was fantastic!

We had a huge variety of dishes - the soft shell crab bao, chicken curry kueh pie tee, “bak chor” fries, salted egg lotus root chips, hae bee hiam mien and kaya churros.

The crab bao and the kueh pie tee were the stand-outs to me, really special and tasted different. All the other items were great too, save for the hae bee hiam mien that had an odd lingering aftertaste - I think the truffle was too strong.

The drinks were great as well; I had a calamansi and peach cocktail, which wasn’t too sweet and really packed a punch.

You’d probably need to make reservations, but it’s well worth it - sitting outdoors would be charming, since it’ll be with the backdrop of the mama shop exterior, but there’s air-conditioning inside, although it’s a little dark.

Aesthetic place that is more than just aesthetics alone!

Mama Diam has been making its rounds on social media for a long time, and I haven’t been able to book a slot until recently. The concept of Mama Diam is uniquely Singaporean, and a perfect expat tourist trap for people who want to “experience” Singapore culture, with the mini mart photo op or even childhood items for sale. The menu is very well done, and Mama Diam clearly lays out the alcohol strength and sweetness in their drink for you to make an informed choice. I went for the Pisang Old Fashion - chocolate + banana + rum + bitters combination that was a strong one, but I honestly didn’t think much of the flavours here. Pictured is the Chai Tarik Brew, a seemingly crowd favourite for its aesthetic (duh) and how easy it is to drink. With its lower alcohol level and high sweetness, this is one dessert drink you’d enjoy at night after drinking all your non-alcoholic teh pengs in the day. That being said, it’s all cute, fun, and nice to look at it, but I personally am not very convinced. A huge part of it was perhaps got to do with the crowd and the rather bustling, noisy atmosphere that made Mama Diam more suited to be a restaurant to hangout in groups and eat, rather than a speakeasy bar to chill and drink. And because of the crowd, the staff were understandably busy - but that also meant a lot of movement and less attention.
I’d still recommend coming to Mama Diam with the right group of friends and right intentions - because why not? But if you’re looking for a quiet, cosy, bar to really have a nice and calm night, this will not be the speakeasy for you.

This mocktail is a sweet treat that will remind you of melted bandung ice cream in a thicker form!🍨 Made with a mix of milk, raspberry, rose syrup, and dark chocolate, this drink is a sweet tooth's dream come true!😍🍹 The creamy milk, tangy raspberry, floral rose syrup, and rich dark chocolate combine to create a luscious and indulgent mocktail that will satisfy your cravings for something sweet and refreshing!🌹🍫

This unique creation is a fusion of traditional Teh and modern flavours, bringing together the best of both worlds!🍵🍯 Made with naked malt whisky, butterscotch, and pulled milk tea, this drink is a fragrant, frothy, and sweet delight with a hint of booziness!🥃🍯 The rich and creamy condensed milk tea, paired with the smoky notes of the whisky and the caramel-like sweetness of butterscotch, creates a harmonious blend that will transport your taste buds to a whole new dimension of flavours!🌈🍶 And to top it off, it comes with a crunchy Lotus Biscoff biscuit for that extra touch of indulgence!🍪🤤

This drink is not for the faint-hearted, as the tipsiness might catch up with you faster than you can pedal!😅🚲 Made with Roku Gin, jasmine tea, yuzu, honey, fresh green grapes, and lime, this refreshing and tangy cocktail is a perfect balance of sweet and strong boozy flavours!🍇🍸 The aromatic jasmine tea and zesty yuzu provide a burst of freshness, while the honey adds a touch of sweetness. And the green grapes and lime give it a delightful tangy twist that will make your taste buds dance!💃🏻🍹

Killer cocktails and mocktails at Mama Diam that are sure to impress your taste buds!🍸🥤A sip of pure delight with their unique and creative concoctions that will elevate your drinking experience to a whole new level!💫🍻
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Run Fast, Ride Slow($22)💨🚴‍♂️
This drink is not for the faint-hearted, as the tipsiness might catch up with you faster than you can pedal!😅🚲 Made with Roku Gin, jasmine tea, yuzu, honey, fresh green grapes, and lime, this refreshing and tangy cocktail is a perfect balance of sweet and strong boozy flavours!🍇🍸 The aromatic jasmine tea and zesty yuzu provide a burst of freshness, while the honey adds a touch of sweetness. And the green grapes and lime give it a delightful tangy twist that will make your taste buds dance!💃🏻🍹
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Chai Tarik Brew($18)☕️🍶
This unique creation is a fusion of traditional Teh and modern flavours, bringing together the best of both worlds!🍵🍯 Made with naked malt whisky, butterscotch, and pulled milk tea, this drink is a fragrant, frothy, and sweet delight with a hint of booziness!🥃🍯 The rich and creamy condensed milk tea, paired with the smoky notes of the whisky and the caramel-like sweetness of butterscotch, creates a harmonious blend that will transport your taste buds to a whole new dimension of flavours!🌈🍶 And to top it off, it comes with a crunchy Lotus Biscoff biscuit for that extra touch of indulgence!🍪🤤
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Berry Remix Mocktail($14)🍓🍫
This mocktail is a sweet treat that will remind you of melted bandung ice cream in a thicker form!🍨 Made with a mix of milk, raspberry, rose syrup, and dark chocolate, this drink is a sweet tooth's dream come true!😍🍹 The creamy milk, tangy raspberry, floral rose syrup, and rich dark chocolate combine to create a luscious and indulgent mocktail that will satisfy your cravings for something sweet and refreshing!🌹🍫
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P.s I think might be time to change my phone. Haha. This is taken with my friend phone camera. So nice sia.
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🚩Mama Diam, 38 Prinsep St, Singapore 188665
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