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Crabmas 2022

Pretty pleasantly surprised by East Coast Commune’s hojicha latte. At default, it is done mildly sweet and the hojicha notes were quite pronounced. Could be a bit smoother, but not too bad!

The brunch menu that is available until 3pm features two new items, one of them being the Chicken and Sourdough Waffle ($19) that has buffalo mozzarella cheese melted on the waffle itself. This dish is served with a Sriracha cream that is served by the side and topped with roasted watermelon and pickled cucumber that helps to add a touch of sweetness, smokiness, and tanginess to the overall flavour.

Available from 11am, the lunch menu has a good variety of dishes from mains to sharing plates. The Kale & Strawberry Salad ($22) was the standout for me, and it has a caramelised goat cheese at the middle to give it a nice smoky and creamy touch while the other accompanying ingredients of almond, tahini, pomegranate, chickpeas, sundried figs and honey emulsion all played a part in balancing the flavours and texture, making this salad a must-try in my recommendations. The other main that we have gotten is the Crab Dashi Linguine ($24) that screams ‘seafoody’ and umami. The eggless linguine is joined by the generous serving of crab meat cooked in a dashi cream and added with pickled kombu in ponzu, edamame, sesame seeds and lemon breadcrumbs. Perhaps a little more lemon zest might help to cut through the richness of this dish, but otherwise this is a hearty and moreish pasta dish.

Lastly, the Granny’s Apple Tart ($12) with vanilla ice cream ($4) was the perfect ending of the meal as the tart is made with an oat crumble with a frangipane crème and apple cubes spiced with cinnamon and cooked in a miso caramel sauce. The addition of the vanilla ice cream rounds off this dessert perfectly.
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🍴 East Coast Commune
📍 1000 East Coast Parkway, #01-03, Singapore 449876

Since 1979, this family-run stall has been serving delicious, succulent barbecue chicken wings.
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Their house secret marinade features up to 20 ingredients, including ginger, 5-spice powder, maltose syrup, and Shaoxing cooking wine.
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Marinated for up to 2 hours, the chicken is then grilled on an innovative multi-tiered rack that enables low and slow cooking over charcoal.
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With a clear sheen and paper-crisp skin, each juicy bite carries a burst of smoky meaty savoury salty spice flavour. Well executed, with a spicy tangy sour sweet dipping sauce of chili and lime juice on the side.
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Chicken Wings
Ah Hwee BBQ Chicken Wing & Spring Chicken
@ East Coast Lagoon Food Village, 1220 East Coast Park #01-14
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More details:
https://ivanteh-runningman.blogspot.com/2022/08/best-of-singapore-hawkers-chicken-wings.html

Always a classic order at a seafood restaurant and a personal fav of mine.

Some places over fry it but they do it just right here!

Get this!
It’s unique, the garlic and sauce gives it a super nice flavour, and the noodles gives it a different texture as well!

Decent black pepper crab, but don’t get the Canadian crab - the meat is kinda lean and less juicy.

Dempsey’s branch is better for the atmosphere, but if you’re in this area get the outdoor seating with the sea view!

If you’re a fan of Thai food, I got a scenic dining spot for you to check out!

Hidden within East Coast Park, @centralthai offers a wide variety of authentic Thai food at affordable prices. The breathtaking sea views coupled with sea breeze exudes a relaxing vibe for one to enjoy a hearty meal with loved ones.

Here’s what we tried:
🍍Pineapple Fried Rice
I like the presentation of this dish! The fluffy rice was fragrant and well-tossed, a classic dish done right!
🐟Steamed Lemon Sea Bass
My must-order dish whenever I visit a Thai restaurant. I love how refreshing and zesty this dish is. So appetising!
🦐Tom Yum Seafood Soup
🦐Prawn Cakes
🍗Thai Spicy Basil Chicken
🥬Sambal Mix Vegetable
🍦Sticky Rice Ice Cream

Time to plan for your next family gathering at @centralthai !

Amazing BKT at East Coast lagoon. Highly recommend the pork leg! Tender and juicy

From the kid-friendly Thai Prawn Cake ($9 for 2pcs) to the quintessential Tom Yum Seafood Soup ($18/$25) that comes with a host of ingredients like sliced fish, squid, prawns, and clams, you can expect familiar issan dishes that will appeal to the mass.

If you feel to splurge a little, there is the signature Steamed Seabass with Spicy Lemon Sauce that you can opt for either the Fresh ($34) or Live ($42) fish. Not only will you be getting a whole seabass, but you will also be hit with all the essential Thai flavours of sweet, spicy, savoury and tangy. Perfect with white rice or Pineapple Fried Rice ($14), the Thai Spicy Basil with Minced Chicken ($16/$21) is a popular choice in every Thai food meal. For a balanced meal, we also got the Stir Fry Four Heavenly Kings ($16/$20) of eggplant, petai beans, long beans, and okra in a sambal dried shrimp mixture. There are so many other dishes in the menu that you will be spoilt for choice.
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✨ Central Thai
📍 1300 East Coach Park, East Coast Park Area F, Singapore 468964
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The long weekends are a perfect excuse to “live to eat”, at 4pm after lunch and a leisure cycle mum and I found ourselves at St Marc’s that bodes nostalgia. You see I used to frequent the cafe weekly when St Marc’s had an outlet at Raffles City, during my university days.
Today the cold signature vanilla soft serve on a warm Danish pastry drizzled with salted caramel still hits the spot like it did years ago. Some things don’t change and I’m glad this little Mt Fuji is one :)

Pretty great place when you need something to snack on in the Park. Outdoor seating has fans, the place is quite cosy and tidy. Overall, great!