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Tang Yuan (Osmanthus Infusion) One of the places that seems to be getting quite a fair bit of attention over social media would be the new Bing Tang Tang Shui 冰糖糖水办公室 — an establishment that is hidden in the enclave of landed residences in the Thomson Hills Drive, Bing Tang Tang Shui is probably not the easiest location to find especially considering that there is a lack of F&B and retail shops around its vicinity, and the spot is also a distance away from the nearest MRT station (i.e. Lentor MRT Station along the Thomson-East Coast Line) and bus stops around. Situated in the same building as Salem Chapel, Bing Tang Tang Shui is located beside shop units that operate as offices within those premises. For those whom are wondering about the “办公室” in the Chinese name of the place (which in itself translates to office from Chinese to English), the description actually refers to the concept of the establishment which is being decked just like that of a 1980s office — comes full with period-correct furniture and fittings, as well as dine-in zones segmented into the reception area, office, training room and meeting room that caters for different group sizes and personal preferences. Being an establishment that focuses on Chinese-style desserts, Bing Tang Tang Shui prides itself over its various Tang Shui offerings — there is a constant emphasis on their offerings made entirely from scratch with no preservatives and colourings; the various Tang Shui offerings also comes with a “classic” version using a traditional recipe, while there is also a modern version which sees the use of interesting infusions that gives the all-familiar item their own twist. Apart from the various Tang Shui offerings, Bing Tang Tang Shui also offers a variety of hot food in the “Snacks” section; beverages available at Bing Tang Tang Shui includes coffee, flower tea, soft drinks and bottled ginseng drinks that are categorised as “health drinks” on the menu. We were really impressed with all of items we had ordered at Bing Tang Tang Shui — this is quite a feat considering how we had tried a decent number of items between just two pax; the items which we have had are also across both the Tang Shui and the hot food items that are listed in the “Snacks” section of the menu. If there is one dish that we would think is the most representative of Bing Tang Tang Shui, it probably would be the Tang Yuan (Osmanthus Infusion). The Tang Yuan (Osmanthus Infusion) is the modern interpretation of the Tang Yuan category in the menu here — the traditional rendition of the same dish is named Tang Yuan (Classic); it is also noted that the Tang Yuan items are also marked as their “Hero Product” in the menu — probably their way of indicating that it is the signature offering here. The Tang Yuan (Osmanthus Infusion) is described in the menu to come with black sesame-filled rice balls, crushed ice, purple Goji Berry syrup, fermented rice milk sauce that comprises of Hakka Yellow Wine and lemon zest, as well as an Osmanthus caramel. Since the Tang Yuan is served hot atop a bed of crushed ice, we were recommended by the service staff to consume the item as soon as we can; this is to prevent the rice balls from hardening when the rice balls cool down from ambient temperature and the temperature from the crushed ice beneath it. Digging into the dessert immediately and going for the rice balls first, the rice balls are at its best — these were soft and chewy; definitely did not stick to the teeth while the black sesame filling came roasty with an evident aroma. We did notice that the filling is a little on the grainy side and a little dry compared to some commercially-made variants, though this wasn’t too bothersome considering the ice beneath. Otherwise, the various elements provided a rather balanced level of sweetness with a bit of texture to bite; all that with a floral aroma that is light and complimented all the elements perfectly — this is not forgetting that purple hue that the item comes with that checks the box in the aesthetic factor of the dessert as well. While Bing Tang Tang Shui is located at a spot that is rather inconvenient to get to, it is one location that we were still left extremely impressed with what they have to offer. Even despite the signature item being the Tang Yuan offerings here, everything else that we have tried all hir the spot. For instance, the Radish Cake was probably one that we enjoyed even more than that of what some other upscale Chinese eateries serves up — the radish cake was not too dense and springy, yet holds up rather well against the pinches of the chopsticks when picks a morsel after splitting it apart. The addition of fried scallions and sausage provided a slight sweetness amidst the light savouriness — all adding a good crispness and bite to the radish cake. The Braised Pork Rice on the other hand is really comforting; sufficiently savoury with enough braised liquid to go around, the chunks of pork are well-sized though lean closer to the leaner side — apart from the savouriness, there is a slight note of pepper that did not result in any spiciness. They also have included slices of pickled Choy Sum that adds a crunch and a slight sweet-ish tang to compliment all of that. Meanwhile, the Orh Nee (Pearl Chrysanthemum Infusion) was a highlight for us as well — the smooth, creamy and luscious yam paste carried an earthy note that matches against the inherent sweetness of the sweet potato paste; one can find Pearl Chrysanthemum infused in the item, which are essentially balls of chrysanthemum petals that helps to add a floral note together with the chrysanthemum-infused syrup that also comes with a light and soft crunch. Bing Tang Tang Shui is one of the few places where one can really taste all the passion and hard work to deliver their patrons the very best in their food; the food items are nothing short of being comforting with a lot of thought placed in the process — their dedication in serving items made from fresh ingredients from scratch without additives showcases all of that, while we also appreciated the detailed walkthrough and the explanation about the items and their concept given by their approachable service staff. Overall, a spot with a lot of heart and soul that is placed into its entire conceptualisation from its vibes to the food; a spot that is not to be missed!

Red Bean Pancake There was this particular period of time where Min Jiang Kueh suddenly had its rising in the past couple of years; places that are serving up the dish having sprouted up all across the island. Mian Mian Bu Duan 绵绵不断 Peanut Pancake is one of such establishments that had opened during such a boom — having opened its doors some time back in 2021, we recalled the stall having commenced operations around the same time as another Min Jiang Kueh stall named Bu Bu Gao Sheng Pancake 步步高升 that had first started out in a coffeeshop at Neil Road. While Bu Bu Gao Sheng Pancake 步步高升 had since expanded its operations to a couple of outlets around the island, Mian Mian Bu Duan 绵绵不断 Peanut Pancake still operates from a single location — its original stall that is situated within Bukit Merah Central Food Centre that is at Blk 163 Bukit Merah Central. Mian Mian Bu Duan 绵绵不断 Peanut Pancake does serve up quite a simple selection of Min Jiang Kueh; they have pretty much stuck to serving up traditional flavours of Min Jiang Kueh here — no fancy batters for their Min Jiang Kueh, nor are there many varieties of fillings here. The flavours of the Min Jiang Kueh available at Mian Mian Bu Duan 绵绵不断 Peanut Pancake pretty much revolves around the usual — think Coconut, Red Bean, Peanut and Peanut Butter; there is also a choice of adding on Chocolate, while they also do have a Peanut Butter Jelly Min Jiang Kueh that was subsequently introduced later in its operations. We actually made our visit to Mian Mian Bu Duan 绵绵不断 Peanut Pancake without planning for it — we recalled reading about them some time back when they had first opened; we also had previously wanted to make a visit back then but it quickly fell out of the radar soon afterwards. Skimming through the selection of Min Jiang Kueh available during our visit, we eventually went for the Red Bean — a standard flavour that we would go for apart from the Coconut variant since we aren’t supposed to have peanuts anyway. Whilst some places serve up their Min Jiang Kueh in a rectangular slab, Mian Mian Bu Duan 绵绵不断 Peanut Pancake serves up their version in a very neat square. Sinking our teeth into the Red Bean Pancake, the pancake itself pretty much delivers a texture that is described in the namesake of the stall — the pancake is soft, pillowy and fluffy (literally 绵绵), but it was dense enough to create a good chew that was especially springy; not exactly 不断 as mentioned in the namesake since it would be difficult to chew through if it is so, though definitely carried a good tension that created a good chew. We also got a bit of the ends of the pancakes with the portion they served us with — those ends being still crisp without being too stiff and limp being aired out in the display for too long. In between, the Min Jiang Kueh come spread with sufficient red bean paste; the red bean paste being smooth and not overly sweetened — carried a distinct earthiness typical of red beans as well. Overall, a pretty good rendition of Min Jiang Kueh that got the details nailed; all that whilst sticking to traditional without over-the-top pancake batter and flavours — definitely intrigued to give their Coconut version a go some day!

Curry Wontons I'm so impressed by this restaurant. The food's cheap, hits the mark and so generous. I have a soft spot for Malaysian food but unlike usual I don't find it overpriced here. This dish's idea can't go wrong.

Pork Belly Noodles with Wine I'm so impressed by this restaurant. The food's cheap, hits the mark and so generous. I have a soft spot for Malaysian food but unlike usual I don't find it overpriced here. Great la mian, pork soup with wine is always good, and the meat seemed endless.

HK-style Milk Tea Not bad.

Zok Milky Soup Pork Noodles There has been quite a number of F&B brands hailing from Malaysia that had recently established their operations in Singapore of the late — one of the brands whom have entered into the Singapore F&B scene rather early a couple of years ago would be Zok Noodle House 竹麵館; these folks have already got an outlet operating at Raffles City Shopping Centre for quite a while for now. That being said, these folks had recently expanded their operations in Singapore — their second outlet is actually located at Great World City (the mall had also seen the opening of an outlet of Ssada Gimbab not too long ago), taking over the former premises of the now-defunct The Gong by Drinks & Co. that is situated at the perimeters of the mall right outside Great World MRT Station Exit 2. Unlike the Raffles City Shopping Centre that is decked in a dark-coloured theme, the Zok Noodle House outlet located at Great World City features a bright interior setting with the use of white and wooden elements that also come with a splash of green for some contrast — the interior design scheme can be described as modern yet exuding a subtle oriental vibe. This is on-theme considering how Zok Noodle House describes itself as a concept that is “keen to create an epicurean authentic HK & Macau gourmet experience”. The seating features a mix of tables that are mostly good for groups of two (2) to four (4) pax. Just like its outlet at Raffles City Shopping Centre, the menu is split into categories such as Dim Sum, Side Dishes, Must Try Wanton, Zok Noodle House Guifei Soup, Wonton Noodles, Pork Noodles, Spicy Chilli Rice Noodles, Curry Noodles and Rice. Beverages at Zok Noodle House are segmented into categories such as Cold Brew Tea, Hot Drinks and Iced Drinks — think the usual Nanyang-style Kopi & Teh offerings, Honey Lemon, Lemon Coke and fizzy concoctions; just to name a few. We have had a noodle offering that was from their Curry Noodles line-up during our very last visit to their location at Raffles City Shopping Centre previously — whilst we were quite impressed by what we have had, we thought it was good for us to give something that we have yet to try a go. The Zok Milky Soup Pork Noodles from the Pork Noodles section of the menu was one of the dishes that caught our eye quite early on and we thought it would be good to give it a go. Zok Noodle House does not list out the elements that they serve up with their dishes on its menu; that being said, we can observe from our order that the Zok Milky Soup Pork Noodles does comprise of elements such as pork slices, minced pork, leafy greens, chili padi, and minced garlic — all within a milk-infused pork-based broth. Patrons are able to opt for their desired choice of noodles here which includes that of Hor Fun and Wanton Noodles just to name a few — we went for the Mi Xian (i.e. thick rice noodles) for our order. It is noted that the folks at Zok Noodle House at Great World City does churn out the food from the kitchen quite fast; patrons can also help themselves to the condiments at the self-service condiment bar that is located in the middle of the entire restaurant. Going for the soup in the Zok Milky Soup Pork Noodles, the milky soup does somewhat remind us about what one would usually get with local fish soup that is infused with milk — there is that familiar notes of savouriness that comes with quite a fair bit of depth with the milk added which also comes garlicky and naturally sweet from the inclusion of the leafy greens; there is also slight note of ginger that provided an uplifting note towards the end but wasn’t that particularly prominent to induce that note of spiciness that it inherently comes with. This matched particularly well with the smooth and slurpy Mi Xian that we had opted for as well; overall a really comforting combination with a clean flavour with some depth that is naturally sweet that we found to be a joy to have on its own. The nuggets of hand-formed minced pork chunks seemed to have been seasoned; these were more preferred for us as compared to the pork slices that were also included in the Zok Milky Soup Pork Noodles; the hand-formed minced pork chunks coming more tender with a bit of a bounce, while the pork slices were a little tougher and carried a slight hint of porky-ness that we didn’t find to be too bothersome to have with the soup. Patrons do have the choice to opt out of pork liver for the Zok Milky Soup Pork Noodles; something which we also went for since we aren’t too into it usually. During the same visit to Zok Noodle House at their Great World City location, we also revisited the Fresh Prawn Wonton Noodle; an item that is being listed in the Wonton Noodles section of the menu that we had previously given a try when we had visited their Raffles City Shopping Centre outlet. The Fresh Prawn Wonton Noodle is being served in both dry and soup versions at Zok Noodle House; our order was for the dry version of the dish which comes with noodles tossed in soy sauce and served with leafy greens in one plate, while a separate bowl containing both the fresh prawn wontons and the soup comes on the side. Whilst the noodles were tossed with sufficient soy sauce for flavour, we did find the noodles to be done a little bit on the harder side; that being said, we did find the bowl of soup pretty flavourful — something which we found to be good enough to have on its own, while the wontons were packed with an entire prawn which carried a good bite and a natural sweetness to the silken and smooth skin wrappers that it was encased in. Another dish that we had previously tried during our previous visit to Zok Noodle House at Raffles City Shopping Centre was the X.O. Sauce Stir Fried Turnip Cake — we found it a little peculiar that the dish came with more beansprouts than turnip cake. Whilst the savoury notes of the dish does somewhat hits the right spots, we also noted the lack of wok-hei with the rendition of the X.O. Sauce Stir Fried Turnip Cake here. The turnip cake also carried a texture that was a little more stiff and less springy than what we had expected based on our experiences of similar dishes served at other establishments. A dish that we usually would not give a miss on at other establishments serving the same was the Seven Flavours Fried Tofu; these are essentially diced tofu cubes that had been deep-fried to golden-brown perfection with a seasoning comprising of a sprinkle of seven flavours powder for flavour. Served piping hot, we liked how this dish wasn’t particularly greasy; while the golden-brown fried batter was crisp and all umami from the use of the seven flavours seasoning powder sprinkled all over it, the tofu within is still smooth and silken — a showcase of the chef’s skill and attention to detail placed in preparing the dish. Having tried their Portuguese Egg Tart previously during our visit to their Raffles City Shopping Centre outlet, we found ourselves curious about their other bakes such as that of the Pineapple Bun that one can also find in the display shelves facing out of the restaurant — we eventually ordered the Pineapple Bun w/ Butter which comes with a slab of butter in between the Pineapple Bun. The Pineapple Bun does come with a crusty surface over the top that carried a slight hint of buttery, milky fragrance — that being said, we did find that the bottom of the bun a little bit on the drier side; not sure if this has got to do with us leaving the Pineapple Bun on the table alone for a while before eventually having it after finishing most of the other dishes that were on our table. We also found that the slab of butter didn’t quite carry enough saltish-ness to bring out the fragrance of the pineapple bun as well. Despite being folks whom had been fans of Zok Noodle House for quite a while given our generally positive experience with their food during our prior visits to Raffles City Shopping Centre, we did find that the food that we have had from their Great World City outlet to be one with hits and misses; dishes like the X.O. Sauce Stir Fried Turnip Cake and Pineapple Bun w/ Butter felt that there is some room for improvement, with the X.O. Sauce Stir Fried Turnip Cake even feeling rather inconsistent to our previous experiences of the same dish at their Raffles City Shopping Centre location. Perhaps it would be wiser to stick to items such as the lineup of items in the Curry Noodles section of the menu, as well as the Portuguese Egg Tart and the Seven Flavours Fried Tofu — items that we found to be enjoyable from our previous visits to Raffles City Shopping Centre location. Hoping the inconsistencies in the food quality at their Great World City location is probably due to teething issues during their initial opening days of the outlet — probably still a place that we are keen to check out again if looking for a spot to dine around the Great World neighbourhood if they are able to get everything sorted out.