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Classy and Quality Hotpot Experience Decided to forgo the usual HDL/BITP and go with a classier Hotpot place recommended by friends. Ambience was brighty-lit, quiet, and very 'polished'. Service was also friendly and attentive. Went with the Pickled Chinese Cabbage with Pork Rib Soup ($38) - huge portion with lots of pickled cabbage and more than 10 pieces of pork ribs. The sour soup is an acquired taste though. Added on the Beef Platter ($28), Chinese Cabbage ($6), and the waitress said the Japanese Black Pork ($18) was 50% off for the day so of course we had to get that too. Saw reviews saying the Spicy Stewed Rabbit ($18) was good so we tried it as well, but it was nothing to write home about; tasted like tougher pieces of chicken. Overall, definitely fresh and quality ingredients but perhaps we should have gone with a different soup base because I found the meal to be pretty normal. Get the Tong Xin Special Drink ($3) though, it was sweet and tart and refreshing and perfect to wash everything down. Sauce bar was $4 per pax and I found it to be slightly lacking compared to HDL/BITP was they do provide some sort of fried kway tiao which was good. Total damage was ~$131 for 3 pax which was reasonable and we were bursting at the end.

Maocai!! Sooo delicious. This is so rich in every ingredient you'll wish for in a maocai, we chose beef - tender slices and pairs well with the generous amount of veggie. Definitely get their homemade tea to match with the spicy maocai. (Good for 2-3 pax, ~$40)

Vegetables Combination Don’t forget to grab some vegetables for your hotpot as well, and the platter has the corn, cabbage and more.

15% OFF Food Bill(save~$15) Love authentic Chinese eats? Head over to Bei Jiang Restaurant for a taste of Xinjiang cuisine and enjoy a sweet deal—15% OFF your food bill with #BurppleBeyond! Whether you’re new to the flavours of Xinjiang or already a fan, you’re in for a real treat. Must-try? Their grilled lamb, a fan favourite known for its incredible tenderness. If lamb isn’t your thing, dive into the Signature Bei Jiang Chicken—a hearty, flavour-packed dish brimming with chicken, potatoes, and a rich mix of spices that’ll have your taste buds dancing!

北疆大盘鸡 Order typical Xinjiang dish such as 手抓肉 Boiled Lamb and signature dish such as this interesting Beijiang Chicken.

手抓羊肉 羊肉可口，柔软，吃得出是羊肉，幸好没有那种强烈的羊膳味。美中不足是稍微咸了点！！

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Lunch set $17++ Had the sichuan pork noodles, fried pierogi and salted plum wolfberry pu-erh tea. The drink sounded interesting but wasn’t as tasty as I thought it will be. Sichuan pork noodles had the taste of the right spices. What stood out for me was the fried pierogi. It’s something not commonly found in SG, the mashed potato and bacon mixture just taste so good together with the slight crunchy dumpling skin. Place is small, abit dark and really noisy. Will recommend to go with just a friend. Not exactly a place for date.

Lunch set ($17++) 2nd time dining at this outlet, it’s one of me & my bff favorite spot! Lunch set is super worth, comes with a bowl of noodle, a drink & 4pcs of dumplings. Our must order dumplings: - Fried pierogi: how I would describe this to my friends is it’s a fusion of Chinese food with angmoh invasion cos it’s filled with potato, bacon and cheese! - Smoke duck: how can I not order this! Smoke duck and balsamic vinaigrette goes so well together! Ps: it’s always crowded, so do remember to reserve first!

Roast Irish Duck Super succulent and moist, the Roast Irish Duck ($22/ Quarter) was another hit. A tad fatty and heavy but the glistening skin had that lovely crackling crispiness. One to share among 3 to 4 people, the protein was really well-executed. Would go great with a steaming bowl of rice.

Wagyu Truffle Beef Hor Fun In the mood for fancy hor fun, The Dragon Chamber’s Wagyu Truffle Beef Hor Fun ($32) ticked all the right boxes for me. Doused in a copious amount of rich truffle gravy; the slurpy noodles were so moreish. The wok fried flat noodles, crispy deep-fried hor fun strips, silky poached egg and slices of premium US Wagyu short rib came together nicely offering a myriad of fun textures. Though the sauce could definitely be more earthy and “truffle-y”, the hot savoury mix was flavourful without being cloying. The beef was tender too and seasoned well.

Wagyu Truffle Beef Hor Fun (S) | $32 Flat noodles wok fried served in a bowl with short rib and a poached egg was brought to the table, before the staff poured piping hot truffle gravy into it and mixed everything up for me before my eyes. Upon serving I was already wowed by the aroma, and with everything mixed up together as it should be, the flavours all worked out very well. Loved how the truffle gave that extra kick, and how the shortrib was decently tender. But what I really enjoyed was the deep fried hor fun strips which was a fun addition to the dish, with a nice crunch that blended with all the savouriness. Rate:🌟🌟🌟🌟

Tofu with Century Egg Chanced upon this fairly new Chinese skewers establishment along South Bridge Road some time back — wanted to drop in for a meal during that time but was told that it would be best to make a reservation as they were fully booked back then. Made a mental note to return and managed to visit them on a weekend which they were less busy; whilst I am one who is not often drawn to Chinese cuisine, Ba Ge Chuan Chuan might have actually stood out for me considering how the facade is pretty eye-catching — liked how they have included splashes of orange amidst all the black and grey going on in here, and this rather hip and modern look is being maintained throughout the interior as well. The main focus at Ba Ge Chuan Chuan would be their various skewers served either fried, or in Malatang — they also do serve up bar snacks / appetisers, mains, as well as fresh oysters too; the beverages available here are largely limited to alcoholic options, which includes craft beer from Beijing’s Jing-A Brewing Co. amongst others. We hadn’t really been to many Chinese food establishments around, so the Tofu with Century Egg does probably stand out to me apart from the various skewers that we went for considering how it does differ from the local rendition that we are used to having. Served chilled, the slab of tofu is sliced into squares; the tofu being silken and smooth whilst it does come with that usual soy sauce that provides the tofu most of its flavour — that same soy sauce is actually spiked with Sichuan peppers that makes it carry a mild level of numbness and that slight hint of spiciness similar to that of having Mala Tang (i.e. 麻辣烫); pretty appetising, but probably also a good life-saver against the more numbing and spicy fried skewers considering how the soy sauce and tofu does help with that. Admittedly the dish is even more delicious when had with the bits of century egg that provides a umami note, as well as the coriander above that cuts through all the savoury flavours considering how it is a little heavy-handed on sodium; probably best paired with alcohol as with all items usually served in such establishments. Still, it is pretty appetising considering the infusion of mala elements into century egg tofu which is rather new to us. Can’t really comment whether the food is good or not on our own — we were clearly contented with what we have had, but a dining partner who shared the meal with us who had eaten at more Chinese establishments did mention that the food at Ba Ge Chuan Chuan does seem to be above average — prices are a little bit on the higher side for some dishes, though one can argue that the environment is also a little more upscale here. Probably this explains somewhat on their popularity, despite probably also being one of the very few Chinese skewer establishments being situated at this end of South Bridge Road that is closer towards Circular Road and Clarke Quay — the establishment was actually pretty near maximum capacity during our time there on a weekend evening. A spot that those who are interested in Chinese cuisine should probably make a visit to see what they have to offer.

Set Lunch ($9.90) This 4 month old franchise of Kim's hokkien mee is an air-conditioned bistro along circular road. Serves other tzechar dishes too. Soft Launch lunch set promo was still ongoing in Dec2022 ($9.90 nett for a small hokkien mee or fried rice, with a choice of drink). The hokkien mee is (unfortunately) exactly like the original Eunos Kim's - wet style, no prawn taste, no wok hei, bad chilli. The prawns are fairly large, but tasteless (frozen).

Double-boiled Superior Broth with Winter Melon stuffed with Dried Scallop, Chinese Ham and Crab Meat To mark the Mid-Autumn Festival, Jade at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore @fullertonhotelsg has introduced the 'Mid-Autumn Treasures' five-course set menu (priced at S$138++ per person, inclusive of a complimentary glass of wine). This special menu will be offered from 1 to 30 Sept 2023. Enjoy a heartwarming Double-boiled Superior Broth brimming with an array of exquisite ingredients like Winter Melon stuffed with Dried Scallop, Chinese Ham and Crab Meat. A comforting and flavorful start to a meal, with a balance of textures and tastes that showcase the culinary artistry behind this dish. Location: Jade, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, 1 Fullerton Square, Singapore 049178

Pan-fried Singapore-style Chilli Crab Meat Bun We tried most of their dim sum selection and my favourites are Bak Kut Teh Xiao Long Bao, Deep-Fried Thousand Layers Radish Pastry and Pan-fried Singapore-style Chilli Crab Meat Bun.

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Affordable 小龙虾 & 烤鱼 This hidden gem along Boat Quay serves up fresh and affordable chinese delicacies at generous portions. Total bill for 5 pax came up to just SGD 115, and we were stuffed!! No BB deal but they’re running an in-house promotion for $28 烤鱼 (UP $42)

Modern Local Style Ordered dinner from @restaurantibid last weekend through WhatsApp Ibid-Style 8 Treasure Duck (S$118) Interesting texture with water chestnut and chestnut in it, the texture of the rice wasn’t what one usually expect for traditional Chinese style. Cheese Shaobing (S$7) Got to heat up to get the lava like melted cheese which harden quite fast. Lion’s Head Meatball Scallion Noodle HK-Style Curry (S$38) The surprise was inside the meatball - curry gravy but letdown by too much big cubes of jelat fat Pork Fat Rice Crispy Lard Scallion (S$12) If only the lard was light and crispy with crackling sounds Shaoxing Creamed Spinach (S$12) Chocolate Chip & Walnut Cookie ($7) Very soft and rich although nana remarked that it tasted like got peanut butter inside Black Rice Baked Mochi Cake (S$28) Reminded one of Pulut Hitam (Black Glutinous Rice Sweet Soup) Kaya Ice Cream (S$19) Braised Squid and Peanut Butter Zhajiang Noodle (S$26) It was very rich and got jelat easily. Kind of too salty too. Think 🤔 would be best if sauce and noodles packed separately. Felt that it didn’t survive the trip well. Restaurant ibid Address 🏡 : 18 North Canal Road, Singapore 🇸🇬 048 830 Tel ☎️ : 9151 8698 Website 🌐 : https://www.restaurantibid.com Note 📝 : free delivery with minimum S$150 order

For Eclectic And Adventurously Tasty Food G I F T For those who aren’t ready to dine out yet in Phase 2 of Singapore’s post-Circuit Breaker, you’ll be pleased to know @restaurantibid is continuing with their takeaway/delivery menu until Sunday, 28th June. On offer is an eclectic spread that’s full of delicious surprises, so I suggest ordering an assortment of items that catch your eye and graze across them. Here’s what Chef-owner @woowaileong selected for my dinner last Thursday: 1. Shao Bing - This has been on the menu since Ibid opened for business but has been tweaked and refined over time. It’s currently available with two kinds of fillings: sweetish shredded Wagyu Beef and Cheese with scallions. I preferred the latter because of the savoury taste and I thought the oozy creaminess was marvelous with the chewy dough. 2. Ibid-Style 8 Treasure Duck - Deboned, the #duck is stuffed with fluffy sticky rice mixed with a generous amount of chopped up “lap cheong”, mushrooms, chestnuts and more, which pretty much qualifies it as a one-dish meal too. I enjoyed it most with the bright chilli sauce served alongside. By the way, the caramelised skin is not meant to be crispy. 3. Five-Spice Roast Spring Chicken - A classic done with a Chinese twist. If you aren’t fond of the coriander powder-heavy seasoning, you might want to skip this as it’s liberally rubbed all over. 4. The 50/50 Potato Purée - Super smooth, buttery and creamy, it was beloved by everyone. 5. Shaoxing Creamed Spinach - The Chinese spin put on this popular steakhouse side got it more appetisingly nuanced. 6. Lao Gan Ma Slaw - Did the chilled crunchy cabbage improve from a spike of savoury Oriental-style heat? You bet it did. 7. Mapo Tofu - Like I suspected, this turned out to be one of my favourites. Supremely fragrant and controlled in spiciness, Ibid’s had more structure than most renditions that tend to veer into mushiness. 8. Pork Fat Rice - Dressed in pork oil, crispy lard and scallions, it’s a most apt and delicious carb for the Mapo Tofu. 9. Lion Head’s Meatball - Formed from seasoned minced pork, the huge thing contained a mild Hongkong-style curry at its core which flowed out once a cut was made. 10. Scallion La Mian - The strands of al dente noodles tossed in scallion oil were a good match for the XXL meatball. 11. Black Glutinous Rice Mochi Cake with Taiwanese Milk Oolong Ice-cream - So utterly perfect in its uniqueness and taste, I was inspired to do a stand-alone post about this dessert (please go have a read). The cake is incredible bare but when served a la mode, it took things up a few notches. 12. Chocolate Chip & Walnut Cookie - The other (and rather unexpected) favourite of mine from this meal, I would go so far as to call it THE BEST chewy cookie I’ve had in the past few months. Don’t hesitate to hit up Restaurant Ibid to get your order in.

The Biggest Surprise Of All Was This Chocolate Chip & Walnut Cookie G I F T The other (and rather unexpected) favourite of mine from the meal I had from Ibid was this huge cookie. In fact, I would go so far as to call it THE BEST chewy cookie I’ve had in the past few months. The chocolate chips are gooey and the fresh tasting nuts add a very enjoyable light crunch.

Decent Chinese dishes! If you are looking for some hearty Chinese dishes, @min_xiao_min is a relatively new restaurant that may be able to satisfy your cravings! We tried some of their speciality items and here were my favourites: Fried Pork In Spring Rolls ($7.80) - I have eaten many Ngoh Hiang in my life, and these hit different 😍 they were very freshly fried, and the meat filling within was very meaty and flavourful. Definitely loved it with their sweet chilli sauce. Not sure if that's the original portion though, as its expensive for 2 rolls. Tenderised Pork Knuckles in Vinegar ($18.80) - a classic Chinese dish, this was a good rendition. The meat itself was tender, and the skin and fat just melted in the mouth. It can get really rich and surfeiting, so it's best to get some rice for the gravy and share this dish. Their dishes were definitely decent and worth a visit if you are nearby! Prices were relatively affordable too considering the Clarke Quay area. Thank you @foodleaguesg for the invite and @min_xiao_min for the food! Do follow them for updates!