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[HOLLAND DRIVE, SINGAPORE] Kolo Mee fans, I can't emphasise enough the need to come here to try this lesser known combination of kolo mee noodles and yong tau foo, because it makes such a satisfying meal! They do it here at Lao Chen Ji, a popular stall in Holland Drive Food Centre.

I just had to ask for large noodles (total $5.50 with 5 ingredients), because they were so darn addictive 😍 the noodles were adequately chewy and they were well coated with lard and their signature chilli sauce. This was full of umami and heat, really shiok!

Their soup and yong tau foo ingredients are purposely made rather relatively bland, to act as a contrast to the rich, heavy tasting noodles. The meatball was bouncy and rather meaty; a must get here!

Definitely a recommended stall here if you are coming for your work lunches 😋

Came by as I was in the area and I saw that Chingu was on Entertainer. Ordered the Soft Tofu Stew w/ Seafood and Pork ($20) and the Doenjang Jjigae ($22). Doenjang jjigae was slightly too salty for our liking, but we really loved the tofu stew which was hearty and chockful of seafood, meat, and tofu. Don't forget to add on rice ($2) to mop up the delicious soup! They were also generous with the banchan, and though the kimchi was also excessively salty we loved the others. As with some of the other reviews, I found service to be slightly lacking as they also took some time to respond to our calls, and one of the waitress could only speak Chinese. Overall, we still had a great meal, and after the discount the total only came up to less than $30 which is so value-for money!

[ONE NORTH, SINGAPORE] If you want a good traditional cheeseburger, @yeoldecow got your back. They have a hidden food truck available in the One North Lyf Hotel area which I like to visit for my work lunches if I am craving for a good burger!

Their OG ($20) is a MUST to get. 2 aged beef patties smashed and grilled till crispy, 2 melty American cheese, cameralised onions and their house mayo sandwiched between 2 well buttered buns are all you need for a good burger. It was so flavourful, rich and beefy; each bite was full-on indulgence!

You can add on their Plain Fries ($6) as well, which I suggest sharing as it's a huge portion. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, they were well executed too!

They have seats available at the side! Very well recommended for the One North working crowd :)

[HOLLAND DRIVE, SINGAPORE] I know the name of the hawker stall is not reflective of the dish I ate here, as they indeed predominantly sell homemade old school bakes and pastries. I was surprised to know that they sell Penang Char Kway Teow 🍛 ($5) behind those pastries and decided to give it a try!

This plate was executed quite well, with some wok hei. The flavour is predominantly savoury, different from the usual sweet CKT versions we have in SG. Noodles were still relatively chewy and I loved the heat coming from the amount of pepper and chilli used!

This is a very decent plate of CKT, but of course nothing like the ones I've had in Penang. Come and try this hidden dish yourself!

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Nice dessert cafe selling predominantly bingsu. We got the regular sized Injeolmi ($14.90) which was pretty good and a decent portion to share between 3 pax. Environment was clean and cooling, and you can also enjoy the hustle and bustle of the mall.

They have a neat 'happy hour' menu until 6pm that includes sides for $4 and tea/coffee from $1. I tried the mac n cheese, fried platter, and iced teh o - all of them were not bad and worth the price, especially if you're just whiling the time away. For mains, we got the 200g Chargrilled NZ Silver Fern Striploin ($28) and the Pork Collar ($21.50). Pork collar was tender and came in a substantial portion, while the steak was decent. We had olive rice, brussel sprouts, brocolli, and mashed potatoes for sides - out of these, the mashed potatoes were our favourite.

Overall, service was friendly and polite, ambience was also nice as the outdoor area was still cooling.

This plate of chicken rice evokes a deep feeling of nostalgia as I recalled tagging along with my folk to the old Margaret Drive Hawker Centre to pack it home, back in the late-Eighties.✨

Picture tender meat with silky, succulent skin, doused in fragrant soy sauce and sesame oil. This stall holds a special place in my heart and the taste stayed with me through the years — It’s more than just a dish; it’s a treasured piece of my childhood, where I shared simple meals together with loved ones. ❤️

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✨ spaghetti mee goreng with eggs
delicous and savory fusion dish, reminiscent of home cooked food with an italian twist! The noodles were delicous and filling, definitely worth the money!

✨ chicken satay with ketupat
simple yet delicious, what more to ask for a quick supper snack? The satay sauce is interesting with a sweet and tangy taste

✨ mac & cheese with crispy chicken
creamy and cheesy baked rice with delicious fried chicken as toppings! Savoury yet crunchy textures combined to give a satisfying dish that is sure to fill you up!

✨ prata with curry (2 pieces)
a must have supper staple for the overworked student. Nothing like a good prata with delicious curry to award yourself at the end of a long day!

✨ Ice chocolate drink
simple yet decadent, a nice cool drink to pair with your meals!

✨ Iced mocha
need some additional energy to power through the late nights? Nothing like an iced mocha to give you that late night buzz!

Tummy filling

芥末脆皮烧肉
ROASTED CRISPY PORK CUBE with mustard

珊瑚蟹肉蟹皇鱼翅羹
BRAISED BABY SUPERIOR SHARK'S FIN WITH fresh crab meat and crab roe

A guilty pleasure