2019 is a bountiful year for new restaurant openings, and we have seen a wide range from Michelin-starred fine dining restaurants to casual chain dining places.

Now, you can vote for your favourites, and receive FREE 100 miles with KrisFlyer and other perks as well. Celebrate that restaurant where you tasted something so memorable, or fell in love with the ambience and service.

Diners’ Choice organised by Chope is back, and you can vote for your favourite restaurants and bars in 8 different categories. They include:
– Restaurant of the Year
– Bar of the Year
– New Restaurant of the Year
– Deal-icious Restaurant of the Year
– Most Romantic Restaurant
– Cafe of the Year
– Best Bountiful Buffet
– Hottest Group Dining

Last year’s “Restaurant Of The Year” was Fat Cow known for its Japanese omakase and beef bowls, while German burger place Hans im Gluck received the “New Restaurant of the Year”.

For the current sixth edition of Diners’ Choice, voters will be rewarded with attractive partner perks when they cast their votes.

Vote in the “Restaurant of the Year” category, and receive 100 KrisFlyer miles; vote in at least three other categories and be eligible for two additional partner perks of their choice, which includes promo codes for GrabWheels, Love, Bonito, Shopee, ChopeDeals and more. It’s really quite simple.

Voting for Diners’ Choice 2019 will run from 21 October to 24 November 2019 at https://dinerschoice.chope.co, with the announcement of winners on 2 December 2019.

For the “New Restaurant of the Year” in Singapore, if you are stuck at which to choose (to go to for your next dining destination), here are 10 notable ones that are worthy of mention. And you can also choose them to be the “Restaurant of the Year” if you really like them.

Zui Yu Xuan Teochew Cuisine
130/131 Amoy Street, Singapore 049959 (located within Far East Square)
Opening Hours: Lunch 11.30am – 3pm Last order 2.15pm, Dinner 6pm – 11pm Last order 10.15pm

DFD’s choice for Diners’ Choice 2019 “New Restaurant of The Year”
While there are many, many worthy new restaurants in Singapore during the participating period, my vote would go to one which serves heritage food (that is fast disappearing) with many note-worthy dishes.

Housed within a two-storey heritage building located in the historic Far East Square precinct is Zui Yu Xuan, a restaurant that specialises in iconic Teochew classics.

It is one of the dining concepts by JUMBO Group of Restaurants, designed with an open courtyard and main hall adorned with calligraphic masterpieces and chic accents.

Aside from its celebrated setting, what makes this place especially memorable is its elegant Oriental-inspired ambiance in muted tones of beige with splashes of maroon and lime green. And of course, the refined, authentic Teochew fare it serves within it.

Must-try is the signature dish Teochew Oyster Omelette ($13 per portion). Prepared ‘Gooey Style”, this dish comes with plump, juicy oysters pan-fried with eggs and thickened by a slurry of tapioca starch.

Like a properly cooked omelette, it achieves a soft centre while the surface and edges remain crisp and crunchy to the bite.

Restaurant JAG
76 Duxton Road, Singapore 089535
Opening Hours: Lunch 12pm – 2pm (Tue – Fri), 6pm – 10pm (Tues – Sat)
Closed Sun, Mon and public holidays except for those that fall on Fridays and Saturdays, the following Monday will be closed

Inspired by the natural beauty of Savoie mountainsides in France, Restaurant JAG is a one Michelin-starred French fine dining restaurant with an artisanal flair.

A brainchild of Chef Jeremy Gillon and restaurateur Anant Tyagi, Restaurant JAG offers an omakase depending on seasonal produce available and a selection from 40 hand-picked Savoie-indigenous herbs.

Part of its charm and novelty lies in its intimate space, limiting its tables to 7, with each one seats a maximum of 4 guests. Guests can dine with a view of the kitchen as the chefs churn out different “expressions”.

One signature dish, Bouleau, Mushroom & Smoked Foie Gras, reflects Chef Jeremy’s cuisine philosophy, focusing on the simplest of ingredients with distinct flavours, textures, and even temperatures. Using three types of Asian mushrooms (Enoki, Shimeji, and Shiitake) prepared by innovative techniques, he presented them as raw, pickled, torched, meringue and as ice cream.

As a final touch, a delicate sprinkling of micro-herbs.

Basque Kitchen by Aitor
97 Amoy St, Singapore 069917
Opening Hours: 12pm – 2:30pm, 6pm – 11pm (Mon – Fri), 6pm – 11.30pm (Sat), Closed Sun

Ready for a journey to the Basque Country in Spain? At Basque Kitchen by Aitor, guests are invited to experience reinvented Basque cuisine courtesy of Madrid-born Chef Aitor Jeronimo Orive.

This destination dining venue, a one Michelin star restaurant, offers lunch, dinner, and wine menus, plus the 6-course “A Night with French Basque Wines”.

As Singapore’s first Basque-centric restaurant, Basque Kitchen by Aitor is centred on age-old recipes reinterpreted by modern culinary techniques, and focuses on the heritage of the produce.

Explore the flavours of Basque through his must-try version of Arroz de Txipis, an apertivo aka Squid Ink Rice.

A modern interpretation of squid, a key ingredient in Basque gastronomy, which is cooked by grilling it over charcoals. This dish is given an Asian twist by glazing it with Kabayaki sauce and black sesame aioli.

Cloudstreet
84 Amoy Street, Singapore 069903
Opening Hours: Lunch 12pm – 1:30pm (Mon – Fri), Dinner 6pm – 9pm (Mon – Sat) , Closed Sat Lunch & Sun

A collaboration between Chef Rishi Naleendra and General Manager Gareth Burnett, Cloudstreet is all about ingredient-driven cuisine.

Its tasting menus are full of thoughtful, expressive dishes, designed to encourage intimate interactions between you as the guest and the chef.

It is the sister restaurant of Michelin-starred Cheek Bistro, and offers private dining for a maximum of 8 guests.

As it has a changing, seasonal menu, be ready to find something new on possibly every visit. Here’s a recommended dinner menu selection. Get the Grilled Oyster (served with betel leaf, coconut, and finger lime), pick the Sri Lankan Curry of King Crab and Tamarind Aromatic Coconut Broth as main course, add some Burnt Rice with Celeriac; and finish off with Bergamot Jelly as dessert.

Preludio
182 Cecil Street, Frasers Tower #03-01/02, Singapore 069547
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 2:30pm (Mon – Fri), 6pm – 9:30pm (Mon – Sat)

Right in the heart of Singapore’s business district is Preludio, a modern dining concept located at Frasers Tower (just opposite Amoy Food Centre).

Created by Colombian chef Fernando Arevalo, Preludio practices what is known as “Author’s Cuisine”, a term which originated in Spain. Simply put, there are no rules nor boundaries in this kind of cooking.

Preludio is far from the usual restaurants as it moves with time in orchestrated chapters. What makes it unique is that the dining experience is led by themes, which change every 12 to 18 months. And that creates anticipation much like a prelude to a song or a book.

For its debut, it launched “Monochrome” where everything from the food to the serve ware to ambiance is in shades of black and white.

A signature dish you definitely must try is the La Cortina, made with agnolotti – a pasta typical of the Piedmont region. The filling combines the flavours of Butternut Squash and Amaretto, then served with Parmesan Sauce, Almond Snow, and a drizzling of Il Borgo, a prized balsamic vinegar aged for 25 years.

Olivia Restaurant & Lounge
55 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089158
Opening Hours: Lunch 12pm – 2pm (Tues – Thurs), 12pm – 2:30pm (Fri – Sat)
Dinner 6pm – 10pm (Tues – Thurs), 6pm – 11:30pm (Fri – Sat)

Be transported to the vibrant city of Barcelona in an instant when you visit Olivia Restaurant & Lounge at the rejuvenated Keong Saik Road neighbourhood.

Barcelona-based architect, Lázaro Rosa-Violán, designed the Mediterranean-inspired restaurant to reflect the cosmopolitan vibe of Barcelona, a mix of the centuries-old tradition and modernism.

Its menu specials showcase the Spanish city’s multi-cultured dining scene. Expect a variety of dishes using both traditional and modern techniques, served in a welcoming atmosphere.

A visit at Olivia Restaurant & Lounge is your chance to try Singapore’s most talked about cheesecake in town.

Get the Olivia’s Homemade Creamy Cake, an iconic dish prepared from the recipe of Olivia’s mother and sous chef Celina Franco. This hand-crafted dessert took months to perfect and achieve that subtle and creamy texture.

Godmama
Funan, #04-07, 107 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179097
Opening Hours: Lunch 11am – 3:30pm, Dinner 6pm – 10pm (Mon – Fri)
Brunch 10:30am – 4pm, Dinner 6pm – 10pm (Sat – Sun)

Godmama is a modern Peranakan restaurant delivering both authentic Nyonya cuisine and innovative Peranakan food creations.

It offers brunch, lunch, and dinner menus in a contemporary setting with indoor and al fresco dining options. Here it’s easy to remember the warmth of sharing a meal of heirloom recipes with family.

Recognized as the only restaurant in Funan offering an extensive Peranakan food menu with a curated tipple menu.

A highly recommended dish for those looking for traditional Peranakan flavours is the Babi Assam, a slow-braised pork belly in a mildly spicy and tangy tamarind sauce.

You’ll catch this only during weekends though. If you do visit on a weekend, get the Otak Otak Benedict instead. It is a patty topped with poached eggs on a slice of sourdough bread.

Kafe Utu
12 Jiak Chuan Road Singapore 089265
Tel: +65 6996 3937
Opening Hours: 10am – 5pm, 6pm- 11pm (Wed – Thurs), 10am – 5pm, 6pm – 1am (Fri),
9am – 5pm, 6pm – 1am (Sat), 9am – 5pm, 6pm – 11pm (Sun)

Kafe Utu is an all-day Afro café serving brunch, lunch, a curated set of east and west African food, and specialty coffee served with only Hokkaido milk.

At night, the Utu Lounge at this cashless establishment serves unique house cocktails, Kenyan ales, and a hand-distilled Procera.

Most of the items are made and sourced from Kenya (like 90 %!) from the hand-carved doors, hand-blown water glasses, and ceramic coffee cups and saucers, down to their leather and bill folders. The 8-meter long banquet table is made of African Mahogany.

Even the sauces used and served are all home-made, including the Congo Bongo, Fresh Mango Chilli Marmalade and House Chilli.

Highly recommended is the Swahili Fish Curry with Coconut Rice aka Mtuzi wa Samaki. Kenyans love this dish prepared with chunks of red snapper in a house curry paste, made even richer with tamarind paste, coconut milk, and spiced up with habanero peppers.

To balance the heat, it is served with coconut rice (made with parboiled rice with coconut milk) and kachumbari, a fresh tomato and onion salad dish.

Duckland
United Square Shopping Mall, 101 Thomson Road, #B1-09 & 64/65 Singapore 307591
Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm, Last Order 9:30pm (Mon – Sun)

What makes Duckland different is its offering of BOTH Roast Irish Duck, and other Asian and Western duck delicacies in a casual setting.

Bred for its density and porous skin, Irish Ducks are succulent, tender, full of flavour, and consistent in quality because of the care given in breeding and raising them.

For duck lovers, Duckland’s signature dishes include Roast Irish Duck, Duck Confit & Waffle, Duck Broth, Duck Fried Rice, Spaghetti Duck Bolognese, Duck Liver Terrine, and Duck Pie.

For the Roast Irish Duck, the bird is massaged with herbs, spices, and wine, and roasted in a combi-oven, the duck yields a beautiful crisp amber skin while the meat has locked in its juices.

If you are wondering about what else there is on the menu, non-duck dishes are also available using excellent Irish produce, such as Charcoal-grilled Baby Back Ribs, Irish Lamb Stew, Bacon Cabbage & Colcannon, and Irish Oysters.

15 Stamford by Alvin Leung
The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore, 15 Stamford Road, Singapore 178906
Opening hours: Lunch 12:00pm – 3:00pm, Dinner 6pm – 10:30pm (Mon – Sun)

15 Stamford by Alvin Leung is conceptualised by the maverick celebrity chef Alvin Leung, unveiled at The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore.

The menu showcases a multi-faceted hybrid of several recipes from his journeys around Asia, paying tribute to cuisines from Korea, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Singapore.

What you can expect include the Singapore Chilli Crab inspired dish of Whole Alaskan King Crab in Chilli Crab Sauce and served with Cornbread; Whole Boston Lobster with Mangosteen, Tomato and Spicy Thai Dressing; and Hokkaido Scallop with Adobo Butter and Ginger which pays tribute to the iconic Filipino dish Adobo.

Of all the food served, I thought that the element of surprise was the strongest for the Bone in Beef Short Ribs Rendang served with Cabbage Salad ($68).

The Malaysia-inspired dish features bone-in US beef ribs that has been cooked sous vide for 72 hours, long enough to bring out the beef’s ultimate tenderness and flavour.

Marinated in a sweet rendang sauce reminiscent of the stew, I say let those flavours linger in your mouth.

Chope Diners’ Choice Voting Mechanics
Here’s how to vote: head over to https://dinerschoice.chope.co and voters will be presented with a list of recommended restaurants for each category.

Don’t worry if you cannot find your favourite restaurant. You can also search for other eligible restaurants under each category to vote for restaurants not within the curated list.

Each voter can cast 1 vote per category, and can choose to vote in 1 or more categories.

As for the perks, vote for the Restaurant of the Year, and you will receive 100 KrisFlyer miles. Vote in at least 3 other categories to unlock 2 partner perks of your choice (subject to availability).

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– 100 Chope-Dollars for your next reservation (min. party size of 4 diners)

Download the Chope app to vote in Diners’ Choice 2019 or head over to: https://dinerschoice.chope.co Last day of voting: 24 November 2019

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[Johor Bahru, Malaysia] Other than shopping and massage, one of the reasons why Singaporeans head up north to JB is for Bak Kut Teh, as Malaysian-style BKT often presents a different and more rustic style.

One of the popular Bak Kut Teh eateries is Restoran Kota Zheng Zong Bak Kut Teh, sometimes known as “Sentosa Zheng Zong Bak Kut Teh” due to its location at Taman Sentosa.

People head there because it specialises in “Kota Bak Kut Teh” of deep-coloured flavourful broh with complex herbal flavour, and Johor Bahru is a much ‘nearer’ location that Kota Tinggi. (Well, the good news is it will soon come to Singapore.)

The brand was started by a Mr Pang who was known for selling his herbal claypot pork rib soup by the road side on a tricycle push cart; and his son took over the business and retained the same-old special recipe.

The must-get is the signature Claypot Bak Kut Teh (RM14 per pax), and customers can choose preferred ingredients of pork ribs, pork belly, pork tail or pork leg.

The house-brewed soup base is boiled for an hour and a half with a blend of 18 Chinese herbs and different pork parts.

Before serving, the combination would be cooked over flaming charcoals, then topped with mushrooms and dried beancurd sheets.

If you are used to the Singapore Teochew style of BKT, this is nothing quite like it.

Arriving sizzling hot in a claypot, the first thing you would notice is that it is bountiful of ingredients as the crispy beancurd skin and chopped spring onions act as a blanket over.

‘Open’ it up and take a sip of the rich, brownish-coloured soup. There is a lot going on in terms of its flavours, and surprisingly it is delicately herbal but not overly intense.

The pork ribs which look thoroughly braised, are tender and almost fall-off-the-bones.

Tip: don’t over-soak the beancurd skin and have it while it has semi-absorbed some of the broth.

If you would like a bit of indulgence for your Bak Kut Teh, get the Iberico Pork version (RM38), but that would require 40 minutes of preparation.

Or a Three Mix Pot (RM12) consisting of pig’s kidneys, liver and intestines.

An option would be to add in Martell or Hua Diao wine for a deep, aromatic flavour.

However, if you are a first timer, I would recommend having the classic or get two pots to compare the difference.

If your preference is for Teochew style Bak Kut Teh, you will be glad that they also offer White Pepper Pig’s Maw Soup (RM12) and White Pepper Lettuce with Pig Offal such as kidneys, liver or intestines (starting with RM12).

These are cooked using special white pepper imported from Sarawak.

This broth comes clear, delicately-sweet and peppery but has a lighter level of pepperiness when compared to the usual ones we are familiar with in Singapore.

(I hope that the Singapore outlet will offer the Pork Ribs version with this soup as an option.)

Its side dishes such as Fried You Tiao, Preserved Vegetables, Braised Peanuts, Lettuce, and Enoki Mushroom Soup are worthy of mention as well.

The Braised Dry Beancurd aka Tau Pok (RM3.50 per bowl) had a smooth texture that reminded me of a softer “Tau Kwa”.

As for the Otah (RM13), the thick slab cut into four pieces contain chunky pieces of Spanish Mackerel Fish.

If Johor Bahru still seem too far away, Restoran Kota Zheng Zong Bak Kut Teh will open its first overseas outlet right in Singapore at Holland Village.

Anticipated to open mid to end November.

Ah, Claypot Bak Kut Teh during the cooler nights will be so shiok.

Restoran Kota Zheng Zong Bak Kut Teh
177, Jalan Sutera, Taman Sentosa, 80150 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 8am – 4pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon
Google Maps – Restoran Kota Zheng Zong Bak Kut Teh

Ever heard of comments like ”There is nothing new at Orchard Road”.

Well, this month there are actually four NEW cafes to look forward there, from Moroccan-style Bacha Coffee, Merci Marcel with bohemian-chic vibes, retro-chic teahouse from Hong Kong Social Place, and Greek deli Pano Kato.

All of them are highlight instagrammable, and could enter your consideration list after Christmas shopping (yes, Christmas is just a month plus away).

Also to look forward to are The Whale Tea and Yanmi Yogurt which both opened its first outlet in Singapore.

Even if you are further away (well, far is relative) in Changi, you can always head down “Downstairs” for some Salted Egg Chicken Nasi Lemak and Lu Rou Fan – with 10% OFF.

Bacha Coffee
2 Orchard Turn, #01-15/16 ION Orchard Mall, Singapore 238801
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm (Mon – Sun)

Gorgeous Moroccan Themed Coffee Boutique & Brunch Place
This is the Moroccan brand’s first international outpost, specialising in coffee from single origins, coffee blends as well as flavoured coffee.

There are over 200 to choose from, and so you can come almost every day in a year if variety is what you crave. While the coffee selection may look overwhelming at first, they do include the taste profile and strength, and the serving staff can guide you along to make a preferred selection.

The décor itself is striking, designed to reflect the Moroccan Dar el Bacha palace in Marrakech. Some customers take the opportunity to strike a pose, some repeatedly and too many.

As for food, perhaps the more unique and Moroccan style dishes left a better impression, such as the Morrocan Chicken Pastilla infused with Rosenheim Coffee ($24), and Moroccan Kefta Meatballs accompanied with straw potato fries ($28). Bacha Coffee (ION Orchard)

Merci Marcel – Orchard
390 Orchard Road, #01-03/04, Palais Renaissance Singapore 238871
Opening Hours: 8am – 11pm (Mon – Sun)

French Lifestyle Cafe Opens At Orchard, With Beautiful Bohemian-Chic Outdoor Space
After successful outlets at Tiong Bahru and Club Street, the French restaurant-café has gone on to open a lifestyle concept at Orchard Road.

The newest Merci Marcel completes that picture – coffee, desserts, wine, food, place to Instagram and shop, and kids would probably feel comfortable here as well.

The all-day dining destination has quite a number of highlight dishes on its menu, including Ravioles de Royans ($18, $28)– French dumpling pasta filled with cheese & spinach, foie gras emulsion, Atlantic Wild Cod ($34), Barramundi Tartare ($23), Smoked Haddock Salad ($18), and of course the trending Impossible Marcel Burger ($28).

For desserts, there is the Crepe Mercel with tiramisu emulsion ($12), and Pineapple Carpaccio ($11) which my friend described as the best sweet thing she had in a while. Merci Marcel (Orchard)

Social Place Singapore
Forum The Shopping Mall, #01-22, 583 Orchard Road, Singapore 238884
Opening Hours: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm (Mon – Sun)

Retro-Chic Tea House From Hong Kong Opens At Orchard Road
Founded in Hong Kong, Social Place is a retro-chic contemporary tea house imbued with nostalgic touches from olden Hong Kong days, which serves an innovative spread of Chinese fares and Dim Sum offerings.

Upon stepping into the restaurant, you will be greeted with sleek modern interior accompanied with fun vibrant elements such as, using ping pong table for dining and a whole mural wall made up of mah-jong tiles.

They were probably the OG innovators for the now already available dishes in Singapore such as Flaming Pineapple, Fried Chicken Pieces with Chillies served in Nest, and Truffle Mushroom Buns.

What left an impression was their Pork Sliders ($14.80) aka Chinese Kong Bak Pao which came with a slice of tender braised fatty pork meat sandwiched in between soft fluffy buns which literally melts in your mouth. Social Place (Orchard Road)

Pano Kato
Tanglin Mall #02-23, 163, Tanglin Road Singapore 247933
Tel: +65 6235 5056
Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm (Sun – Fri), 9am – 10pm (Sat)

Grill, Pizza and Deli at Tanglin Mall
As I was a fan of House Of AnLi, it didn’t take me too long to head over to Pano Kato located just a level below.

This is a Greek and Mediterranean style deli, serving up dishes such as Greek Salad with Feta Cheese ($22), Calamari ($22), Grilled Octopus ($28), Burrata ($4) and selection of pasta and pizzas.

I loved the Grilled Octopus ($28) which though looked small for its price, had a incredibly chewy texture, flavourful and well-grilled.

However, after repeat visits, my friends and I thought both the food and service were fairly inconsistent, perhaps they are still trying to iron out operations.

Yanmi Yogurt
Funan, #02-03, 107 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 179105
Opening Hours: 10:30am – 10pm (Mon – Sun)

1st Purple-Rice Yogurt Drink Specialty Shop In Singapore
The first purple-rice yogurt drink specialty shop has finally arrived in Singapore.

You can get your hands on this trendy drink at Yanmi Yogurt, with its first-ever outlet in Singapore nested at Funan Level 2.

Reasons why the drinks were so well-received: they were fresh-tasting and refreshing; a healthier alternative to much sweet beverages; and helped in digestion after meals (all that probiotics in the yogurt).

Fresh yogurt made with Australian milk is then included, with options of including fresh fruits (look out for not common ones such as dragon fruit and jujube) and other nutritious ingredients such as oats, hawthorn, avocado and taro.

I would recommend going for the Yanmi’s Purple Rice Yogurt ($4.30) for a start, and refreshing Man-mango Yogurt ($4.90). Yanmi Yogurt (Funan)

The Whale Tea – Lot One
Lot One Shoppers’ Mall, 21 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4, #B1-25 Singapore 689812
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm (Mon – Sun)

The Whale Tea – City Square Mall
City Square Mall, 180 Kitchener Road, #B2-K7, Singapore 208539

Famous Bubble Tea Chain With Sapphire Blue Drinks & Soufflé In Singapore
The Whale Tea 琉璃鯨, one of the largest beverages and dessert stores in China, has arrived in Singapore and promises make a difference with its innovative signature drinks, soft serve with freshly-made cones, and fluffy soufflé desserts.

Taste-wise, you’ll find an array of unique, healthy ingredients such as peach gum, spirulina, and Wuliangye, a Chinese baijiu made with a variety of grains.

They are known for The Volcanic Collagen Series includes cups of Volcanic Sapphire Whale, Milk Tea Lava, Passion Fruit Lava and Grapefruit Lava, all featuring peach gum as key ingredient.

Peach gum? This is your alternative to the typical boba pearls. They are softer to the bite, somewhat like smaller pieces of jelly. The Whale Tea (Lot One)

Sweet Cheeks Gelato
37 Tai Thong Crescent Singapore 347862 (Potong Pasir MRT)
Opening Hours: 12pm – 11pm (Sun – Thurs), 12pm – 1am (Fri – Sat)

Gelato Cafe Near Potong Pasir Has Delicious Crispy Waffles
Started by 3 fresh graduates from SMU and with an Italy-trained chef handcrafting fresh gelato flavours daily, I think Sweet Cheeks Gelato does have some differentiating factors.

Sweet Cheeks Gelato offer a number of classic favourites such as Hazelnut with Nutella Swirl and Honeycomb, Sweet Cheeks, and also stocks less conventional options like Cinnamon Brown Bread, Coconut Mango Sorbet, Ricotta with Pistachio as well as Honey Chrysanthemum with Cacao Nibs.

The Waffle ($5.80) was surprisingly delicious and fairly different. There was a pleasant sweet crisp exterior (crispier than usual), and the inside was quite fluffy. Sweet Cheeks Gelato (Tai Thong)

Two Cranes
Blk 211 Hougang Street 21 #01-291, Singapore 530211
Opening Hours: 8.30am – 10pm (Mon – Sun), Closed Tues

Korean Inspired Café In Hougang With Pulut Hitam Bingsu
Inspired by Korean Café Scene, Two Cranes is a neighbourhood café found in Kovan which serves a focused selection of Korean-themed food, bingsu dessert and hand-crafted beverages.

Apart from the usual latte and cappuccino suspects, there were a range of coffee and tea mocktails served in sleek beverage glasswares, which improves the visual aesthetics and Korean-ish vibes.

There were also some Korean-inspired brunch dishes such as Spicy Dakgalbi with Scrambled Eggs ($13.50), Poached Eggs with Flambé Champignons ($13.50) and Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings ($12).

What caught my attention was the locally inspired Pulut Hitam Bingsu ($12) which came with snow-like ice shavings topped with black glutinous rice, condensed milk, oreo and crushed almond bits. Two Cranes (Hougang)

Communal Coffee
60 Prinsep Street Singapore 188664
Tel: 9664 1141
Opening Hours: 9am – 5pm (Mon – Sun)

Lychee Martini Waffles And Brunch Food, At Prinsep Street
Situated right beside Curious Palette along Prinsep Street, the new Communal Coffee is a café that operates during the day.

It occupies the same space as Stage Music Bar, which operates as a bar at night.

The All-Day Brunch Menu offered here is similar to most of the cafes in Singapore, such as a Big Breakfast ($22.80) and Classic Egg Benedict ($18.80).

Some of the other recommended food include B&B Waffles, Classic Carbonara, Sunny Egg Croque Madame, and Yummie Sarnie.

What you can look out for is the The Lychee Martini Waffles ($15.80). Communal Coffee (Prinsep Street)

Downstairs
6 Changi Business Park Avenue 1, #01-30 UE BizHub East, Singapore 486017
Opening Hours: 7:30am – 7:30pm (Mon – Fri), 9:30am – 3:30pm (Sun)

Hidden Nostalgic-Themed Hipster Café At Changi Business Park
This is a NEW nostalgic-themed local café hidden within UE BizHub East at Changi Business Park.

The team behind “Downstairs” also hopes to evolve the feeling of familiarity with fun, and thus put in quite a bit of effort in terms of its menu design and décor.

In terms of food choices, there are recognisable local favourites, but given a slight twist. Instead of the typical Nasi Lemak, you would find one added with salted egg chicken; the Mi Tai Mak soup is cooked with a home-made recipe broth to bring out the fragrance and delicate flavours.

The Lu Rou Fan is probably one of my favourites – as the alternating meat and fat in the strips of pork make this a succulent dish to add over a bowl of rice.

Slow braised for many hours, the pork belly achieves the right tenderness that make it fork-tender.

Order this rice bowl, which also comes with generous portion of salted pickled vegetables on the side, and a lava egg to mix with the rice. Downstairs (UE BizHub East)

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* Compiled by Daniel @DanielFoodDiary, Lewis @juicyfingers and Song Yu @__sy_g.

Admittedly, I have yet to travel to Yunnan in China, but heard much about its beautiful landscape, snow-capped mountains, and of course Yunnan cuisine. Yunnan food is vastly varied and colourful in flavours, as it is known to be the province with the largest number of ethnic minority groups.

It is not every day you will find a premier Yunnan specialty restaurant in Singapore. If you are curious enough and keen to explore this type of cuisine, then the place to go to is YUN NANS.

YUN NANS with its flagship outlet located at the Jewel Changi Airport, has expanded to its second outlet at Westgate Singapore. Good for the Westies who may find it far to travel all the way to Changi.

Here, you can access their popular and best-selling menu mainstays as well as new, exclusive additions.

A bit on the restaurant’s origin: YUN NANS is the first overseas presence of “Yun Hai Yao” (云南肴), the largest Yunnan casual F&B chain in the world.

Originally from China, Yun Hai Yao now has more than 150 outlets spanning across the country. It began in Beijing in 2009 and since then has captured the hearts of local gourmands.

The brand specialises in Yunnan ethnic highland cuisines (高原料理 gao yuan liao li). This type of cooking sources and uses fresh mountain ingredients from the Yunnan Province of China, where you can discover regional cooking nuances in China.

And I heard so much about their chicken soup, and wanted to taste if it lives up to its reputation.

Of course, there are other specialties such Braised Wild Porcini Mushrooms, Beef Stew in Copper Pot, Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles, Spicy and Sour Egg Salad, Charcoal Grilled meats and seafood to embark on a gustatory journey. Here’s more:

Crispy Hor Fun with Yunnan Truffle Prawn Broth ($15.90++)
Taste this dish exclusively at the new Westgate outlet, with horfun (rice noodles) cooked two ways for double the goodness.

A portion of the hor fun deep-fried while the other is stir-fried, thus you will feel the different textures intermingling in your palate – some parts crisp, others smooth and slippery.

While most horfun dishes already come with the base sauce within, the comforting dish is served accompanied with hot saucy broth separate.

It is a fragrant and eggy Yunnan prawn broth topped with Yunnan truffle shavings. Rich in umami-goodness, the flavour may just remind you of a robust bowl of Singaporean prawn noodles.

And if you would prefer something more soupy, go for the Truffle Rice Noodles in Prawn Broth ($13.90++).

Steam Pot Chicken Soup ($23.90++)
Can you imagine preparing a pot of soup without even adding a drop of water? I was very curious about this soup.

So apparently that’s how uniquely brewed this steam pot is, using a pressure-steaming technique for three hours on a special breed of black-feet chicken. The water found in the soup comes from the condensation of the steam alone.

Prepared in a special hand-made Jianshui claypot, this dish rewards you with a clear, delicate soup with a robust and nourishing flavour.

This is probably one of the best chicken soups I had in Singapore – light, flavourful, yet not greasy.

You know how the chicken chunks in soup often turn out to be quite bland? The restaurant serves the soup with an additional plate of beansprouts, peppercorns and a mildly-spicy sauce. Pick out the chicken pieces and mix it with the sauce, almost like you are having a dish of mala chicken.

One soup dish – two ways of eating.

New Mystery Steam Pot ($33.90++)
Available only at the Westgate outlet, this signature iconic dish takes the Steam Pot Chicken, YUN NANS’s best-selling dish, and revs it up with an added “secret ingredient”.

Clue: this ingredient is Japan’s answer to the black truffle.

Charcoal Grilled Pork Belly ($9.90++)
Yunnan barbecue is said to have different styles, from Jianshui, Gejiu, Dai, to Zhaotong – varied seasonings but the same good taste. Therefore, it is a must to experience the deep, aromatic flavours of charcoal-grilled dishes here.

A popular char-grilled dish is the Charcoal Grilled Pork Belly, prepared by marinating fresh slices of pork belly with 6 types of spices, including lemongrass, chives, Yunnan wild coriander, and chilli padi.

The well-seasoned meat is then grilled over charcoal up to the right degree of doneness and that smoky finish. Served with a generous dash of their in-house chilli seasoning mix that adds some tanginess to the mix.

You can go for the other popular choices of Grilled Pork Trotters with spices ($13.90++) and Charcoal Grilled Chicken Wings ($3.50++ each).

Or if you prefer non-pork options, try the Charcoal Grilled Tiger Prawns ($5.90++ each), or Charcoal Grilled Seabass with Lemongrass ($23.90++).

Steamed Red Grouper with Green Peppercorns ($48.80++)
While I am personally not the sort that would always order a steamed fish in an outing, I would say order this if you come in a family or group. (Price tag and slight spiciness aside, this is the kind of this mummies and ah-mas will like.)

The sizable red grouper (which is about 600 grams or so) is steamed with fresh green peppercorns that results in a lightly-spicy and numbing sauce.

A wok-fry soy-mixture and hot oil are also poured over the fish just before serving, so you get that additional fragrance and the sauce is very, very addictive. The type you would just pour over a plain bowl of white rice.

As for the fish, it has that delicately tender yet firm white flesh. Very fresh.

However, take note that as the dish is available in limited quantities, reservations are highly recommended.

Stir Fried Wild Porcini Mushroom with Dried Chillies ($25.90++)
Those with penchant for umami flavours will gravitate towards this dish made with quick-fried Porcini mushrooms.

These mushrooms are wild and grow along the pollution-free tropical belts in Yunnan. To harvest them, YUN NANS works with local Yunnan farmers who also pick black truffle, wheat/green pumpkin, and edible flowers.

Order this savoury dish of slightly crunchy fungus made spicy with the addition of dried Yunnan chilies.

Bean Curd Pudding with Brown Sugar ($4.90++)
All right, this is so smooth. Besides, this protein rich tofu-based dessert is a healthy choice to cap off your meal.

Sweetened with brown sugar, this pudding has a texture that is wobbly and just melts in the mouth (much softer than the typical tau hway). My main complaint is: I wished there was more in that bowl.

If you would like to order some other desserts for sharing, get the Milk Pudding with Rose Jam ($4.90) and Double Boiled Pear with Golden Fungus & Snow Lotus ($5.90).

Ladies, you would want to know that the Double Boiled Pear dessert that is steamed for two hours can ‘nourish the lungs’ and has beautifying properties.

Raspberry Juice with Tamarind ($4.90++)
For a refreshing accompaniment to the meal, this signature drink is so famous in China that each restaurant sells more than 300 glasses per day.

The base is a tangy yet sweet tamarind-flavoured water combined with blended raspberries, creating a beverage that is cooling and fruity.

YUN NANS Westgate Outlet Opening Special
To celebrate the grand opening of its Westgate outlet on 1 November 2019, YUN NANS will offer the following promotions:

Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Hot Dish (from 2 to 15 November 2019)
• No Splitting of bill
• Limited to 1 redemption per transaction
• Lower or equal value item is free

Free specially imported Yunnan Tea Nugget for every diner at Westgate (while stocks last)

YUN NANS – Westgate
3 Gateway Drive #03-07 Westgate Singapore 608532
Tel: +65 6970 9891
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 10pm (Mon – Fri), 11am – 10pm (Sat – Sun)
https://www.facebook.com/yunnanssg

YUN NANS – Jewel
Jewel Changi Airport, #02-217 Singapore 819666
Tel: +65 6908 3677
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 10pm (Mon – Fri), 11am – 10pm (Sat – Sun)

* This entry is brought to you in partnership with YUN NANS.

Dim sum (点心) which literally means “touch your heart”, is a type of food that makes Singaporeans’ bellies go happy.

What’s better than good dim sum? Unlimited dim sum in buffet and dim sum restaurants offering ‘crazy’ dining deals.

Imagine getting your fill of unlimited Char Siew Bao, Siew Mai, Har Gao, Xiao Long Bao and Fried Carrot Cake, all to your heart’s content.

Buffet lovers are in luck as ChopeDeals is offering over 70 highly discounted ‘Buffet-licious’ deals for you to feast without going broke. That means many 1-for-1s and up to 55% OFF from a wide range of buffet deals.

For dim sum lovers, here are 9 well-loved Chinese restaurants – 5 offering buffet deals, and 4 offering discounted cash vouchers – for you to feast and enjoy great savings. Read on to find out more:

Mister Wu – CHIJMES
30 Victoria Street #01-12 CHIJMES Singapore 187996
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 2:30pm, 6pm – 11pm (Mon – Sun)

Over at Mister Wu’s newest outlet at CHIJMES, you can enjoy a wide array of Chinese teas and dim sum amidst a cosy garden space accentuated with a canopy of pink lanterns.

Try their ever-popular Mr Wu dim sum buffet if you wish to feast to your heart’s content. Traditional premium tea brews served in a modern setting is one of the highlights here (over 20 types of free-flow hot and cold tea available as part of the buffet deal).

With premium tea such as Honey Lapsang, Jade Monkey and 30-year-old Pu Er on the menu, tea lovers get to sample a variety of Chinese tea without breaking the bank

The dim sum menu consists mainly of home-grown, familiar Mister Wu classics including the signature La Mian noodles. You can enjoy unlimited dim sums but also a one-time order of all of the 18 premium dishes per pax.

These include dishes ranging from the indulgent Truffle Xiao Long Bao, Crispy Lava Buns, Mango Prawn Roll, Har Gow, Chilli Crab Mantou, to specialty meat dishes of Drunken Chicken, Tender Tea-Smoked Duck, and Crispy Hakka Pork Chop. My personal recommendation would definitely be the Osmanthus Honey Char Siew, made of tender Iberico pork then sliced thin with a honey-sweet glaze.

Another highlight would be the Yusheng Sashimi Porridge, served with trout salmon, sweet prawns and succulent scallops cooked in a comforting pot of congee.

ChopeDeals:
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Mister Wu – Chinatown
3 Pickering Street #01-44/45 Nankin Row Singapore 048660
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 2pm, 6pm – 10pm (Mon – Sat), Closed Sun

If you are in the China Square area, check out another Mister Wu outlet along Pickering Street.

Similarly, this outlet offers an extensive menu of authentic Chinese fare and hot dim sum, including their signature La Mian Noodles. Plus some old school music in the background for that casual eatery vibes.

Go for their premium dim sum buffet and indulge in more than 30 items on the menu. Eat as much Truffle Carrot Cake as you want.

If you want something fried, the Fried Custard Lava Bun and Golden Prawn Balls are recommended. Love a really good Har Gow? They have that on the menu too.

Finally, zest up your taste palette with their luxurious delicacies like the Abalone Siew Mai and Seafood La Mian, but they’re limited to one order per table.

After a wholesome meal, wash them all down with a pot of premium Chinese tea sourced from Taiwan and China.

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Szechuan Court
80 Bras Basah Road Level 3 Fairmont Singapore 189560
Weekend Dim Sum Buffet Hours: 12pm – 2.30pm, Last Order 2:15pm (Sat, Sun)

Have some dim sum in style at Szechuan Court while you’re at the fancy Fairmont Singapore.

Known for their authentic Cantonese and Szechuan dishes, Szechuan Court is where you tackle serious dim sum cravings in a modern, stunning setting.

Choose from a selection of dim sum that’s steamed, deep-fried or even baked.

Make it the perfect time to reunite with family and friends over their dim sum buffet. Experience commendable hospitality from their attentive staff as you indulge in handcrafted specialties. Their Rice Wine Xiao Long Bao is highly recommended so don’t miss it.

The Poached Prawn Dumpling served with a Spicy Soy Sauce Vinaigrette is an all-time favourite that’s worth trying.

The Pan-Fried Dace Fish Cake, Crispy Wanton in Sweet & Sour Sauce, Bean Curd Skin Roll with a Golden Egg Yolk Crush, and Japanese Style Breaded Butterfly Prawns are new deep-fried dim sum in the menu. If you are a regular at Szechuan Court, remember to try them this coming weekend.

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Man Fu Yuan
Level 2, InterContinental Singapore, 80 Middle Road, Singapore 188966
Opening Hours: Lunch 12pm – 3pm (Mon – Fri), 11:30am – 3pm (Sat, Sun, PH)
Dinner 6pm – 10pm (Mon – Sun)

When was the last time you enjoyed a weekend dim sum brunch buffet? If it’s been a while, it’s time to head down to Man Fu Yuan, recognised by Singapore Tatler as one of Singapore’s best Chinese restaurants.

Plus, it received the Michelin Plate distinction. Tell-tale signs you’re in good hands here.

Helmed by Executive Chef Eric Neo, the restaurant offers more than 40 superb dishes to delight its guests. The brunch menu is well-curated to include signature dishes, dim sum delicacies, hot and cold appetisers, hearty mains and fun desserts.

The Soft Rice Rolls with different types of fillings are not to be missed. Your palate will meet its match in one of these options: fresh prawns with yellow chives, barbecued pork with coriander, wok-fried radish cake and shrimps and X.O. chili sauce, and poached chicken with hua tiao Chinese wine.

Complete the experience with a handpicked selection of premium tea pairings.

ChopeDeals:
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Hai Tien Lo
7 Raffles Boulevard, Level 3 Pan Pacific Singapore 039595
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 2:30pm, 6:30pm – 10:30pm (Mon – Sun)

Ready to dine in heaven? No? Because a meal at Hai Tien Lo might just take you there. Translating to “stairway to heaven” in Cantonese, Hai Tien Lo is home to delicate handmade dim sums and signature dishes. Regular diners need not worry as they continually add new items to their menu aside from the all-time favourites.

Spend a much needed me-time or bring your entire family for dim sum lunch buffet. It’s wise to set some time just grazing and munching.

Start off with some classic dim sum like the Steamed Prawn and Asparagus Dumplings, before moving on to their Steamed Charcoal Barbecue Pork Bun with Black Truffles and Pan-fried Bean Curd Sheet Stuffed with Prawn Paste.

Warm up your grumbling tummy with your choice of piping hot Soup. Choose between the Double-boiled Hai Tien Lo Mini Buddha Jumps Over the Wall and the Double-boiled Chinese Cabbage with Mushroom. Want it vegetarian? Get the Fungus in Vegetarian Stock.

Take your appetite to the next level with the Hai Tien Lo Signatures. Savour their Barbecued Roasted Duck and Honey-glazed Pork Belly, Cantonese-style Sweet and Sour Pork, Stir-fried Sliced Grouper with Salted Fish and Ginger Spring Onions.

Finally, sweeten your meal by ending it with some Chilled Avocado Sago Cream with Sweet Corn and Palm Seeds or a cup of Chilled Cream of Mango Sago and Pomelo.

ChopeDeals:
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Tim Ho Wan
Various outlets including Plaza Singapura, Westgate Mall, CityLink Mall, Jurong Point, Tai Seng, I12 Katong, Aperia Mall, Suntec City, Great World City

Most dim sum lovers should be familiar with Tim Ho Wan. Founded by Chef Mak Kwai Pui and Chef Leung Fai Keung in 2009, Hong Kong brand Tim Ho Wan is recognised as the most affordable Michelin-starred restaurant in the world.

But behind its affordability is top-notch quality that translates to delicious and authentic HK-style dim sum.

A visit to Tim Ho Wan won’t be complete without trying their Baked BBQ Pork Buns. A wildly popular pork bun, it is composed of a crumbly and fluffy crust encapsulating sweet-salty diced pork BBQ in a special Tim Ho Wan sauce.

Another recommended item is the Pork Dumplings in Hot & Spicy Sauce. You’ll love the mouthfeel of thin and silky smooth wanton skin wrapping the juicy minced pork filling tossed in a special spicy Tim Ho Wan sauce with 18 herbs and spices.

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Yàn
#05-02 National Gallery Singapore, 1 St. Andrew’s Road Singapore 178957
Opening Hours: Lunch 11.30am – 2.30pm, Dinner 6pm – 10.30pm (Mon – Fri), Lunch 11.30am – 2.30pm, Dinner 6pm – 10pm (Sat – Sun)

Helmed by Chef Ng Sen Tio, Yan is a Cantonese restaurant located at the National Gallery Singapore. Feast your eyes on its elegant ambiance as you try not to drool at the wide selection of mouth-watering dim sums.

Not sure what to order on the new dim sum menu? Go for the Steamed Prawns Bamboo Charcoal Dumplings with Black Garlic ($9 for 3 pcs), packed with rich umami flavours. Juicy, naturally-sweet prawns are rolled in a charcoal bamboo skin, and the black garlic adds an interesting element to this far-from-ordinary dumpling.

Fire up your tastebuds by ordering the Pan-fried Singapore Chili Crab Meat Bun ($9.00 for 3 pcs) featuring sweet and spicy crab embraced in a fluffy bun.

Feel like having chicken? The Hainanese Chicken with Sticky Rice ($4.00 per piece), an adaptation of Singapore’s iconic Hainanese Chicken Rice wrapped in lotus leaf, is a good option.

The powerful and fragrant combination of ginger, garlic and lemongrass will give you a natural high, and give the chicken thighs that much needed flavour. Accompanied with the classic condiments of chili, dark sauce, and ginger sauce.

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TungLok Teahouse – Square 2
10 Sinaran Drive, #01-73, Singapore 307506
Opening Hours:
Lunch 11:00am – 3:00pm Last Order: 2:30pm, Hi-Tea 3:00pm – 5:00pm Last Order: 4:30pm
Dinner 5:30pm – 10:00pm Last Order: 9:30pm

Offering popular classic dishes in modern presentation, TungLok Teahouse is undoubtedly a crowd fave when people think of dim sum.

TungLok Teahouse takes pride in the fact thatthey are the first Chinese Restaurant to launch an automated tray delivery system. As a customer, you get high quality and authentic dim sum carefully hand-crafted and freshly steamed only upon ordering. Imagine the freshness!

Want variety in your meal? Their chefs have curated a vast selection of dishes to satisfy all types of cravings you may have. This ranges from Steamed Lava Black Sesame Bun shaped like a Kung Fu Panda ($6.30 for 3 pieces), to Steamed Lava Buns filled with Walnut Paste ($6.30 for 3 pieces), Steamed Truffle and Wild Fungus Dumpling ($6.30 for 3 pieces), and Durian Pastry “Black Swan” ($6.30 for 3 pieces).

Don’t forget the Teahouse Signature Rice Roll ‘Cheong Fun’ ($7.50), a type of rice roll with crispy vermicelli wrapped with succulent prawns and fresh slices of scallion.

For the ultimate cutesy dish, try the Mini Piggy Bao ($6.30 for 3 pieces), a piggy-designed bao filled with delectable black pepper char siew.

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Yum Cha – Chinatown
20 Trengganu Street, #02-01 Singapore 058479
Opening Hours: 11am – 11pm (Mon – Fri), 9am – 11pm (Sat, Sun, PH)

Yum Cha – Changi
6 Changi Business Park Ave 1 #01-33 UE Bizhub EAST Singapore 486017
Opening Hours: 10:30am – 3pm, 6pm – 9pm (Mon – Fri),
9am – 3pm, 6pm – 9pm (Sat, Sun, PH)

For the longest time, Yum Cha has pleased crowds (both old time diners and new guests) with their traditional Chinese delights. Satisfy those cravings and order their best-sellers like Xiao Long Bao, Siew Mai, Dumplings, and a whole lot more.

Aside from an extensive a la carte menu, they also offer their famous dim sum buffet. And if you dine here as a group, they even have hotpot options.

If this is your first time visiting, you can’t go wrong with their irresistible bite-sized Baked Mini Egg Tarts ($3.20). It is just so easy to pop one tart after another.

For something more filling, try their Pork Ribs with Garlic ($6.00), a traditional dim sum dish with a fragrant garlic aroma. Diners love this for its tender meat packed with simple, well-defined flavours.

A recommended alternative if you prefer non-pork dim sum is the Meat Dumpling in Chili Oil ($6.00). This dish is made of fresh chicken thighs mixed well with shrimps. The wholesome flavouring is courtesy of coriander plus Yum Cha’s signature chili oil. If you love spicy appetizers, a single order of this may not be enough.

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[Bali] Babi Guling known as Balinese roasted suckling pig, is definitely one of Bali most iconic dishes.

To the extent that Anthony Bourdon mentioned that the best pork he ever had, was none other than Babi Guling.

Babi Guling which directly translates as “turning pig” derived its name from the process of cooking, where a herb-stuffed whole pig was slowly continuously “rolled” over (“guling” means “to roll”) over an open coal fire until it is cooked and roasted to perfection.

It is previously served only at religious events and special occasions such as weddings.

With numerous Babi Guling eateries dispersed around the island, finding the ‘best’ one could be quite a problem due to personal preferences. There are of course, a handful of the famous one which some considered notable.

After trying several highly rated Babi Guling eateries around Bali, I personally thought that Babi Guling Karya Rebo is the one worthy of recommendation.

Located in Kuta district, Karya Rebo can be considered a ‘new’ contender in the market as it gained quite a positive reputation within the last two years.

Interior wise, this is the cleanest and brightest Babi Guling eateries I ever been to in Bali.

Once inside, proceed to the counter at the front (where the crispy pork skin is displayed) and placed your order.

Tip: Stand near the preparation counter as the process of assembling is quite interesting.

In terms of varieties, there isn’t much on the menu as it only revolves Babi Guling served with or without rice.

Comparing with the rest, Karya Rebo’s Nasi Babi Guling Campur (IDR 50k, SGD5.00) tend to be bigger in portion, with more variety in toppings with the inclusion of fried crispy pork and pork satay sticks.

The star of the dish is definitely the fried crispy pork – super crunchy and addictive. Did I not mention it comes free flow as well?

As for the spices, it wasn’t too strong yet had aromatic flavors which really complement the pork meat.

The pork meat which came in generous portions, was soft, tender, and didn’t taste gamey at all.

Their pork skin which was neither too hard nor oily, is worth a mention. If only it was crispier.

If you need a little more heat, don’t forget to add on their homemade sambal which is provided in a small container on a table.

Be warned their sambal is quite spicy and addictive.

Of all the Babi Guling eateries I tried in Bali, Karya Rebo is the one which left the deepest impression. So good that I actually had this twice during my Bali trip.

The food is reasonably priced, not to mention fast and friendly service too.

On top of that they do provide “special” takeaway for abroad where every single ingredient packed separately so not to be soggy. Thumbs up.

Babi Guling Karya Rebo
Jl. Toyaning No.1, Kedonganan, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Tel: +62 361 703229
Opening Hours: 8am – 9pm (Mon – Sun)
Google Maps – Babi Guling Karya Rebo

* Written by DFD͛’s Jakarta Food Correspondent @iknowhowtoeat who loves exploring NEW food places in both Indonesia and Singapore. DFD pays for food reviewed unless otherwise stated.

Question: So why would people pay for something they can easily cook up at home?

While we take some time to ponder over that, the first Indomie-focused eatery IndoBowl has opened in Singapore, located at Sultan Gate near Arab Street.

IndoBowl originated from Kuala Lumpur Malaysia though, not from Indonesia and is not officially Indomie-endorsed. The brand is brought in by halal cafe Royz et Vous (I happen to quite enjoy their pasta.)

Just in case you have never had Indomie before, this is Indonesia’s most popular instant noodles, best known for its Mi Goreng, Soto Mie and Kari Ayam flavours.

It beats me why nobody in Singapore has ever thought of doing this earlier, when Indomie-centric cafes have sprouted at many places.

I was half-hoping it would be like the popular Ropang Plus Plus at Jakarta or serve up the insta-famous Indomie-Sandwich made popular by Dutch Smuggler in Sydney. Yeah, Sydney.

(Photo credit: IndoBowl Facebook)

IndoBowl has made some waves online due to the offering of a mega IndoMie Mumbo Jumbo, priced at $49.90 meant for 3 to 4 pax. In true Insider-video style, the bigger, the better, the more viral.

Smaller dishes such as Indomie Ayam Bakar ($9.90), Indomie Sate Ayam ($9.90), Indomie Ayam Goreng Jawa ($9.90), Indomie Seafood Goren ($10.90), and Indomie Dendeng ($10.90) are available.

Each is available in two styles – Sambal Balado (indicated by a red “B” on the menu) and Sambal Ijo (indicated by a green “H”). The Balado refers to the hot and spicy sauce, while Ijo refers to Indonesian-style green chilli paste.

I was recommended the Indomie Ayam Bakar ($9.90), and truth be told… this was exactly like Indomie with grilled chicken chop and fried egg.

The special element about it was the sambal which was spread generously across the chicken, thankfully it existed or the chicken would have tasted quite bland on its own.

A little suggestion would be to provide options with higher level of spiciness for more shiokness.

Other than Indomie, also available are various permutations of Nasi Goreng topped with ribeye steak, seafood, seafood petai, and grilled chicken.

My Nasi Goreng with Dendeng – thinly sliced beef ($13.90) was quite flavourful, but otherwise marred by keropok that were not-longer crispy (aka lao hong) and was a tad greasy.

With all that said, I think IndoBowl will be able to attract a crowd due to its friendly service, curiosity of diners, and branding. It is always hip checking out a Indomie cafe, yeah?

IndoBowl
39 Sultan Gate, Singapore 198487
Tel: +65 6291 7152
Opening Hours: 11am – 4pm, 5pm – 10pm (Mon – Fri), 12pm – 4pm, 5pm – 10pm (Sat – Sun)

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[Tokyo] Fan of Anpan, the famed Japanese red bean bun? Then you must put this somewhere in your travel itinerary.

Established in 1869, Ginza Kimuraya is a bakery and café serving French-inspired dishes, also regarded as the oldest and first Western style bakery in Japan.

Legend has it that this is the birthplace of Anpan, the bun (looking like a mini bagel) filled with azuki red bean paste.

The original sakadane anpan recipe uses sake yeast instead of traditional yeast, that’s why it has a unique aroma and taste.

Its signature bun, the Sakura Anpan, was once requested by and presented to the Emperor Meiji in 1875. Aside from the red bean paste filling, it has a salted cherry blossom in it.

The Anpan Red Bean Buns (¥600 for bag of 3, or SGD7.50) may be a lot smaller than what you have imagined; it has a almost chewy texture and not in the typical soft and fluffy way.

The red bean fillings encapsulated inside was slightly sweet and certainly what you would describe as good quality and smoothly creamy.

Today, more than a century later, Kimuraya is bustling with locals and tourists who want to try their various baked products such as kasha pan (filled breads), cakes, bread loaves and sandwiches.

The second floor houses a café where you can eat the bakery goods from the ground floor along with coffee or tea. The third floor has a grill restaurant serving Yoshohu (Western-style) dishes like beef stew, hamburger steak and croquettes.

If you want a fine dining meal, head to the fourth floor for some European style steaks and fish.

Ginza Kimuraya
4 Chome-5-7 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
+81 3-3561-0091
Opening Hours: 10am – 9pm (Mon – Sun)

Ginza Kimuraya – Mitsukoshi Basement 2
4 Chome−6−16, Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo
Tel: +81 3-3535 9677
Opening Hours: 10:30am – 8pm (Mon – Sun)

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The Red House is an iconic fixture along East Coast Building, known for its fire-engine-red painted façade and housing the relict Katong Bakery & Confectionery in the good-old-days.

You probably won’t miss it if you have driven or walked past before.

Ah, history. During the 1960s, this bakery used to popular among the Easties for its swiss rolls and puffs; the building was conserved and reoccupied by Wangs Café from 2016 onwards.

Not many would have noticed that its occupants have recently changed, and is now housed by Micro Bakery & Kitchen.

Funny how that the hipster and instagrammability factor has upped a few notches.

With a bit of décor and greens, this place would easily be packed with residents and expats in the East, or even café hoppers who would come purely for this. (Helps that Birds Of Paradise is just a few steps away.)

The bakery which previously took over the business from Woodlands Sourdough, maintains the same philosophy of making small batch, hand-made breads.

Their breads are naturally leavened using organic and sustainable flour, using natural ingredients and no additives.

Compared to the Bukit Timah outlet, this has a bigger space and larger variety of bakes and cakes.

Its brunch menu includes Big Breakfast ($18), Granola ($8), Smoked Salmon on Sourdough English Muffin ($18), Micro Club Sandwich ($14), Grilled 3 Cheese Sandwich ($12), Ricotta Tartine ($12), Smashed Avocado Tartine ($14) and Scrambled Free Range Egg Tartine ($14).

The Brownies ($5, $6 each) here are not to be missed – chocolatey, dense and moist, sometimes coming with interesting flavours such as cookies and cream, Bischof, and even miso with coconut flakes suitable for vegans.

The one added bonus here (compared to Serene Centre outlet) is that it has a chiller which can stored chilled desserts.

I ordered a Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Tart ($7). How season appropriate!

The combination of chocolate and pumpkin worked well together, was beautifully creamy, though I wished that the spice element could have been upped a bit.

Coffee beans are currently sourced from Common Man Coffee Roasters; but if you opt for filter, the coffee would be brewed using Artisan Roastery beans roasted in Malaysia.

The space is quite tight here though, and get quite echoey (Two screaming children and that’s it.)

Find a slightly off peak timing to come, and you would be awarded with delicious bakes and the alluring smells from the oven.

Micro Bakery & Kitchen – Red House
63 East Coast Road #01-06 Singapore 428776
Opening Hours: 8:30pm – 5pm Last Order 3pm (Wed – Fri), 8:30pm – 6pm, Last Order 4:30pm (Sat – Sun)

Micro Bakery & Kitchen – Bukit Timah
Serene Centre 10 Jalan Serene #01-05 Singapore 258748
Opening Hours: 8:30am – 5pm (Wed – Sun), Closed Mon – Tues

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[Beijing, China] It would be a shame to visit Beijing without trying one of their best-known Peking Ducks.

If you have yet to try any Peking Ducks 北京烤鸭 before, it has quite a unique style of preparation.

Ducks bred specially for the dish are slaughtered after 2 months or so, seasoned thoroughly before being roasted in a closed or hung oven.

Peking Ducks are known for its thin and crisp skin, contrasted with little meat, often wrapped in crepe-like pancake pieces with spring onions, cucumber and sweet hoisin sauce.

If you are at lost where to head to, here are 5 highly recommended Peking Duck restaurants in Beijing:

Da Dong Roast Duck 北京大董烤鸭店 (Nanxincang)
1-2 Nanxincang Guoji Dasha, 22A Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng District, Beijing
东城区东四十条甲22号南新仓商务大厦1-2楼 (东四十条桥西南)
Tel: +86 10 5169 0329
Opening Hours: 11:00am – 10:00pm Daily
www.dadongdadong.com
Google Maps – Da Dong Roast Duck (Nanxincang)

Talk about the best Peking Duck from Beijng, Quanjude 全聚德 may be the restaurant most popular with tourists, but it is Da Dong that is known for its quality ducks and dishes.

Da Dong Roast Duck 北京大董烤鸭店 was established in Dongcheng District in Beijing, more than 30 years ago.

Its other two restaurants in Shanghai both earned a Michelin star each; while the Peking Duck restaurant has also found its way to New York City’s The Cube Building near Bryant Park.

Da Dong is synonymous to its specialty, super-lean roast duck. Instead of the traditional square oven, Da Dong uses an innovative spherical wood fired oven in cooking Peking Duck. Da Dong Roast Duck 北京大董烤鸭店 (Nanxincang, Beijing)

Billed as the modern, healthy way to eat roast duck, Da Dong Roast Duck is famous for being roasted in a leaner and less fatty way than traditional methods.

I would recommend first eating the skin san all the condiments and pancake – it could melt in the mouth with a thin layer of juicy fat. Inside, the meat is flavourful.

Siji Minfu (Deng Shi Kou) 四季民福烤鸭店(灯市口店)
32 Dengshikou W St, DongDan, Dongcheng Qu, Beijing Shi, China, 100006
东城区 灯市口西街32号
Tel: +86 10 6513 5141
Opening Hours: 10:30am – 10:30pm
Google Maps – Siji Minfu

Siji Minfu’s 四季民福烤鸭店 local specialties further set this restaurant as a sought-after culinary destination. Compared to most other Peking Duck restaurants, it has a slightly better price point.

It offers a rare combination of curated menu items, including delicacies from China and other parts of Asia.

This chain is popular for its authentic Peking duck, carved tableside. Locals and tourists alike line up out the door for the famed duck, expertly roasted so that the skin shatters while the flesh remains tender.

The duck is priced at RMB108 for half (SGD21.56, USD15.83), RMB198 (SGD39.53, USD29) for whole. A whole duck is easily enough of a meal for three to four people.

Take note there is additional RMB6 for the pancakes, and RMB5 per person for condiments.

Your meal ends with a bowl of creamy white Duck Bone Soup (additional RMB20) with choy sum, tofu and vermicelli.

It is intentionally bland to cleanse your palate of the rich flavour of duck. Siji Minfu 四季民福烤鸭店 (Beijing)

Jing Yaa Tang (The Opposite House) 京雅堂烤鸭
Lower Ground Level, The Opposite House, Taikoo Li Sanlitun North, No. 11 Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China 100027
朝阳区三里屯路11号院1号楼瑜舍酒店LG层
Tel: +86 10 6410 5230
Opening Hours: Lunch 12pm – 2:30pm (Mon – Fri) 11am – 2:30pm (Sat – Sun); Dinner 6pm – 10:30pm (Mon – Sun)
Google Maps – Jing Yaa Tang (The Opposite House)

The Opposite House is an upscale contemporary glass-fronted hotel in the Chaoyang district, with 3 restaurants and a bar. Located in the hotel’s basement is the fancy Jing Yaa Tang, a new culinary landmark celebrating the traditional Beijing roast duck.

Order a whole Peking duck (RMB238, SGD49.98) and you’ll also get complimentary sides – stir-fried shredded duck, bamboo shoots, Chinese sausages and mushrooms.

As with traditional duck houses in Beijing, diners enjoy their duck rolled up in a pancake.

They’d flavour it with homemade sweet fermented sauce, julienned cucumber, melon and leeks, and some crunchy garlic sprinkles (to add some texture to the wrap).

The duck roasting kitchen is almost the main spectacle with the date wood-fired oven.

Once seated inside the restaurant, served by respectful and knowledgeable staff and nibbling on crunchy duck skin, it is easy to imagine that you are in a classy dining hall of modern royalty, enjoying a relaxed yet distinguished meal.

Duck de Chine 1949 The Hidden City
1949 – The Hidden City, Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (opposite the south gate of Pacific Century Place Mall) Chaoyang District
朝阳区工体北路4号院
Tel: +86 10 6501 8881
Opening Hours: 11:00am – 2:30pm; 5:30pm – 10:30pm (Mon – Sun)
Google Maps – Duck de Chine 1949 The Hidden City

Located away from street view just behind Pacific Century Place in Sanlitun, Duck de Chine is part of the 1949-The Hidden City, a former factory-turned-dining and nightlife complex in Beijing.

Duck de Chine’s menu incorporates both Chinese and French duck-roasting traditions. Its signature dish is roasted duck along with Cantonese cuisine.

What makes its roasted duck unique in flavour is the use of Jujube wood, which is over 60 years old. Using this type of wood when roasting imparts a strong fruit aroma to the duck, giving it especially crispy caramelized skin and a tender, juicy flavourful meat.

Moreover, Duck de Chine distinguishes itself with its homemade hoisin sauce. The sweet hoisin sauce is drizzled over sliced spring onions and cucumbers and encased with the duck skin in a thin pancake.

Quan Ju De Peking Duck (Qian Men) 全聚德烤鸭店（前门店）
30 Qianmen St, Dongcheng Qu, Beijing Shi, China, 100051
Tel: +86 10 6511 2418
Opening Hours: 10:45am – 1:45pm, 4:15pm – 8:15pm (Mon – Sun)
Google Maps – Quan Ju De Peking Duck (Qian Men)

Quanjude 全聚德 is Beijing’s oldest roast duck restaurant, being founded in the year 1864. That is over 150 years ago.

The name “Quanjude” is synonymous with traditional Beijing Roast Duck, otherwise known as Peking Duck. This special cuisine is popular with the heads of state, government officials, people from all walks of life, and tourists from home and abroad.

Ask a random local on the street about what to do in Bejiing, most of them are likely to direct you to taste roast duck in Quanjude.

The Qianmen Avenue store is a 1,600-meter-long revamped Qing Dynasty-style shopping street in front of the Forbidden City. Perhaps the most spectacular among all the branches in Beijing.

Recommended is its signature Roast Duck (RMB258, SGD54.28). Every single duck has an ID number and certificate, from the very first duck roasted since the opening of the restaurant, a century and a half ago.

To be really honest, I thought that the Roast Duck I had was just all right, as perhaps I was expecting much more.

While the meat was generally moist and tender, the skin could have been a lot crispier and glossy. Basically lacking in the “wow” factor for such as renowned brand. Quanjude Roast Duck 全聚德 (Qianmen, Beijing)

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Siji Minfu 四季民福烤鸭店 (Beijing)
Bai Jia Da Yuan 白家大院 (Haidian, Beijing)

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Talk about Mookata aka Thai Barbecue Steamboat, and one of the most popular brands in Singapore that come to mind is Siam Square Mookata.

Ah… the fresh meats and seafood dipped in those special chilli sauces (4 types to choose from); and interesting ingredients such as Truffle Mushroom and Bacon Cheese.

It is considered the “pioneer” Mookata restaurant in Singapore. With several outlets around the island from Punggol Settlement, Golden Mile, Jurong East, Clementi, Boon Lay, Pasir Ris to Havelock Road, the newest branch is found at 232 Upper Thomson Road.

This is a move from its previous location at Ang Mo Kio.

While some of their branches are harder to get to, this should be more ‘central’ for many and is opened till 3am every day.

The Upper Thomson outlet has a more spacious environment with a free-flow chilli/special sauces and ice cream corner.

This is for those who prefer a cooler and more comfortable dining experience without sweating it out.

Singaporeans enjoy Mookata because it is a two-in-one style of dining – you can barbecue and cook ingredients in the steamboat at the same time.

Originated from Northern Thailand, “Mookata” loosely translates as “moo” meaning “pork” while “kata” represents the “skillet”.

The ‘correct’ way to eat Mookata is to leave a piece of pork lard at the dome, while its natural oils would coat the skillet and the grease would generally prevent food from sticking.

You can begin by cooking sliced pork and belly which are high in fats. These meats would provide an oilier surface for the grill, while some of the oil would eventually drip into the soup for a tastier treat.

As a tip: start up with the unmarinated meats first before moving on to the marinated ones.

Sliced meats can be grilled on the dome, while other ingredients such as meat balls, fishballs and vegetables are best left in the soup. Seafood such as prawns and squid can go both ways.

Siam Square Mookata’s Buffet is priced at $29.00+, while ala carte dishes start from $1.80+. You can do your calculations to see which would be more worth your buck.

With a selection of more than 60 ingredients, choices include pork belly, luncheon meat, sliced beef, sliced lamb, pork neck, spicy chicken, scallops, sliced salmon, oysters, clams, sliced fish, sliced abalone and different types of mushrooms. Here are some of the recommended:

Smoked Duck (ala carte price $3.21)

Pork Belly with garlic (ala carte price $2.14)

Teriyaki Chicken (ala carte price $2.14)

Cheese Roll Bacon (ala carte price $4.28)

Prawns (ala carte price $3.21)

Prawn Paste (ala carte price $3.21)

Shishamo (ala carte price $3.21)

Fishball with roe (ala carte price $3.21)

Fish Pasta (ala carte price $2.14)

Mama Tom Yum (ala carte price $1.92)

Complimentary ice-cream
For the buffet, there will also be complimentary ice cream with flavours of green tea, strawberry, chocolate, and chocolates & cream. A sweet end to the meal.

Another major selling point of Siam Square Mookata is their FREE-FLOW special *secret recipe* chilli sauce.

They offer 4 different types with various levels of spiciness from “less spicy”, “medium”, “special” to a “special chilli sauce” which comes highly recommended due to its balance of sweet and hot flavours.

I find that the “medium” goes well with seafood, while the “less spicy” complements the meats without overpowering it.

Should you wish to top-up, get the Truffle Mix Mushroom ($4.28) for some of that aroma while mookata-ing; and cheese dip ($3.21) which is a mixture of melted mozzarella cheese and nacho cheese. Yums.

Siam Square Mookata Christmas Promotion 2019
Spend $30 at any Siam Square Mookata outlets, and receive a $10 PocoLoco voucher which can be used at any one of the four branches.

Siam Square Mookata
232 Upper Thomson Road Singapore 574363
Opening Hours: 3pm – 3am (Mon – Sun)

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Opening Hours: 4pm – 3am (Mon – Sun)

Golden Mile Tower, 6001 Beach Road Basement Singapore 199589
Opening Hours: 3pm – 6am (Mon – Sun)

134 Jurong Gateway Road (Jurong East) Singapore 600134
Opening Hours: 3pm – 11pm (Mon – Sun)

450 Clementi Ave 3 #01-271 Singapore 120450
Opening Hours: 4pm – 2am (Mon – Sun)

221 Boon Lay Shopping Centre (Jurong West) Singapore 640221
Opening Hours: 5pm – 1am (Mon -Thurs), 5pm – 3am (Fri – Sun)

22A Havelock Road #01-14 (Hawker centre) Singapore 161022
Opening Hours: 4pm – 11pm (Mon – Sun)

1 Pasir Ris Close #02-126, 108 E!hub@Downtown East Singapore 519599
Opening Hours: 3pm – 3am (Mon – Sun)

11 Woodlands Close #01-46 Stall 3B Woodlands 11 Coffee Shop, Singapore 737853
Opening Hours: 3pm – 11pm (Mon – Sun)

155 Bukit Batok St 11 Singapore 650155
Opening Hours: 4pm – 12am (Mon – Sun)

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Let’s talk about Ang Gu Kueh aka “Red Tortoise Cake”, the oval-shaped glutinous rice flour cake with a sweet filling in the centre.

Shaped like a tortoise shell and rested on banana leaf, it has a Chinese word imprinted on top which usually means “longevity”, “blessings” or “prosperity”.

“Ang” literally means “red”; “gu” stands for “tortoise” (symbolises long life); while “kueh” represents “cake”. The Chinese in Singapore usually have them during a new-born first month or birthdays of the elderly.

Nothing is really stopping us from eating this any time of the year, since they are commercially available and represent good luck.

However, with modernisation and changing eating habits, it is really hard to find more ‘indie’ shops hand-making and selling them.

Just a handful, and the better known ones are Ji Xiang Confectionery, Lina’s Confectionery, Lek Lim to Poh Cheu.

A new entry in the Michelin Guide earning The Michelin Plate, Poh Cheu specialises in handmade colourful kueh in a variety of sweet and salty flavours.

If you want some traditional Ang Ku Kueh and Soon Kueh, check out this food stall which has been in operation since 1985.

My friends and I were initially thinking going to (yet) another hipster café for some cakes and coffee, but hey… the idea of Ang Ku Kueh with kopi o (the coffee stall here serves up not bad kopi is also quite hip and instagrammable what.

And a fraction of the price we would have otherwise paid.

The stall is located next to Keng Eng Kee Seafood, and of short walking distance from Alexandra Village Food Centre.

There is always a long queue of people here though. Be patient.

Founder couple Neo Poh Cheu and Lim Kim Noi began with only 6 flavours for the Ang Ku Kueh: Peanut, Green Bean, Salted Bean, Yam, Durian and Coconut.

Today, they have 12 flavours, including modern ones that appeal to the younger generation, such as Red Bean, Black Sesame, Green Tea, Mango, Pineapple, and Coffee.

Except for the Salted Bean, all flavours are vegetarian. All products at Poh Cheu are made using vegetable oil.

Each Ang Ku Kueh is priced at $1.10 or you can get a box of 10 pieces at $11 with your choice of 2 flavours.

I would say go for the Peanut and Mung Beans to savour the more traditional flavours. While the skin was slightly greasy (just a tad), it was thin and had such a soft consistency that doesn’t stick to the teeth.

The peanut fillings were aromatic, delicious, and not too sweet. But some of the rest could be on the sweeter side.

I also went for the more fanciful choice of pineapple, which totally reminded me of the CNY pineapple tart filling. Interesting, though not my favourite due to the combination.

To maintain their quality, keep the kuehs in the fridge on the day of purchase and steam for 3-5 minutes before consumption. Best consumed within 1-2 days.

Similarly, the Soon Kueh comes in a box of 10 pieces ($10.00), inclusive of 3 packets of Chili and Black sauce. Good stuff too.

Other products include Bamboo Shoot, Ku Cai Kueh, Peng Kueh, Yam Cake, Hong Yuan, Hong Qian (online available in Green Bean flavour), and Big Ku Kueh.

Poh Cheu offers both pick-up (Mon – Sat, 11am – 4:30pm) and delivery services (Mon – Sat, 11:30am -4:30pm).

Poh Cheu
127 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-222, Singapore 150127
Tel: +65 6276 2287
Opening Hours: 8am – 6pm (Mon – Sat), Closed Sun

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[Seoul, South Korea] Myeongdong 명동 is Seoul’s famous neighborhood known for its affordable beauty shopping and eateries.

It is always swarming with visitors and is a home of several famous Korean beauty products.

Amongst the hustle bustle and popular sights and wonders, you will find loads of Korean street food from the evenings till late night.

And if you are bored of the usual cafes (emmm… like O’sulloc Tea House which is always flooded with Singaporeans), here are the 10 warm and comfortable cafés and desserts in Myeongdong to catch a break from your endeavors and enjoy a good time with family and friends.

(Oh yeah, I didn’t include any of the usual Korean Coffee Chain stores such as Angel-In-Us and Twosome Coffee because you can just find them just about anywhere in Seoul.)

Stylenanda Pink Hotel
37-8 Myeongdong 8-gil, Chungmuro 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Opening Hours: 11am – 11pm

6 Stories Of Clothes, Accessories, Desserts and Coffee
Well, this is not my type of café but I can see its appeal.

Head to the café at the 5th floor, be enchanted by some of their baristas (who may look like Korean pop styles), and don’t forget about the roof-top if taking that #OOTD shot is your ultimate goal.

Decorated in perfectly delicate pink shades, the Pink Pool Cafe is a slice of girly paradise.

Trendsetters and coffee lovers can enjoy a drink and a snack from the cafes extensive menu. The Pink Pool Café serves up a pretty menu of drinks from Shakes, Tea, Ade, to “Diet” drinks of Real Tomato Juice, Lemon Detox Water, Coconut Juice and Burdock Tea (6500 Won – 7000 Won, SGD7.90 – 8.50) for the health-conscious, considered slightly above the usual café pricing.

Those heading to have something on their Instagram would order the Cotton Candy Ice Cream, Coffee or Slush (9000 Won, SGD10.90) which are eccentrically decorated huge puffs of cotton candy made for photo purposes.

Center Coffee 센터커피
89 Myeongdong-gil, Jeodong 1(il)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Opening Hours: 8am – 9pm (Mon – Fri), 10am – 10pm

Coffee Place By Award-Winning Barista
Center Coffee whose flagship is at Seongdong-gu, has quite a following. Not many tourists have discovered this Myeongdong branch yet, so if you need a place to just indulge in coffee and quiet time, this is it.

This is a coffee-focused café, and so you won’t expect the usual cakes and bites. It is opened by barista Sang-ho Park, who was the champion in 2013 UK Brewers Cup and 2015 Coffee in Good Spirits.

Other than the usual Americano and Flat White, you get choices of single origin Drip Coffee and Coffee Cocktail.

The interesting choices are the Coconut Cream Latte (6,000 Won) and Ssuk Latte (6,500 Won) – otherwise known as mugwort which is a herb commonly used in Korean cooking.

Billy Angel Cake Company
16, Myeongdong 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 04534, South Korea
Opening Hours: 11am – 11pm (Mon – Sun)

Café Inspired By Charlie’s Angels
The movie Charlie’s Angels inspired the distinctive name of the café. It first started in July 2012 with the sole purpose to serve a cake whipped with love, using quality ingredients at an affordable price.

At Billy Angel Cake Company, they combine delicious desserts with art and music to give you an unforgettable and heavenly experience.

Head down to enjoy a slice of their signature cakes, including Red Velvet cake (7000 Won), Carrot Cake (7200 Won) and Milk Crepe (7500 Won).

While their cakes are generally more pretty than delicious – especially the Galaxy Cake, what they can offer is a huge offering and sweet treats till very late at night.

Coffee Libre 커피리브레
74 Myeongdong-gil, Myeongdong 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, 서울특별시 South Korea
Tel: +82 2 774 0615
Opening Hours: 11am – 9pm (Mon – Sun)

Hidden Award-Winning Cafe At Myeongdong Cathedral
This small branch of Coffee Libre in Myeongdong boasts a quite unusual location, as it is situated within the Myeongdong Cathedral complex.

The thing that makes Coffee Libre stand out from other coffee shops in the city is the fact that the owners are dedicated to coffee.

This is from sourcing the best coffee beans in the world, and choosing to have different brewing methods.

They are especially known for sourcing their single-origin coffee beans via fair-trade directly, and obtaining highly regarded CoE (Cup of Excellence) beans as well.

As one of the top independent roasters they participate in various coffee-related events in Korea, and top baristas worldwide claim to have used their beans in the World Barista Championships.

Innisfree Green Café 이니스프리그린카페
65-2 Myeongdong 1(il)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea (Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station Exit 5, Seoul Subway Line 2)
서울시 중구 명동1가 65-2
Tel: +82 2776 0117
Opening Hours: 9am – 11pm (Mon – Sun)

Korean Beauty Café With VR Experience At Myeongdong
Talk about Innisfree, and some of my friends will sing praises of its beauty products, face masks and cosmetic products.

So an Innisfree Green Café 이니스프리그린카페 will naturally (pun not intended) make them excited about its offerings.

This Innisfree Green Café at Myeongdong is work of a brilliant extension of the beauty range, with its vibes and offering very appealing to the target of young females and the working class.

Its offerings are a selection of ‘healthy’ food and drinks, from “Real Juice” (7,000 Won), Jeju Greentea beverages of latte and cappuccino – very O’sulloc (3,000 Won onwards), Shaved Ice (8,000 Won), Cloud Tiramisu (7,500 Won) and Yogurt Bowls (8,000 Won).

Not entirely my kind of food, but it would be a great resting spot for those who indulge in too much street food downstairs.

Luft Coffee
50-10 Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Tel: +82 10 2797 4210
Opening Hours: 8:00am – 10:00pm (Mon – Sun)

Minimalist Cafe With Hawaiian Concept
Hawaiian concept, minimalist look, located opposite the heart of Myeongdong street.

Huge open space, a large communal table in the middle, yet with several other corners to just relax quietly.

There is no music blasting from the speakers, so you can drink your favourite coffee in peace. In addition, there are a couple of outlets which makes it an ideal spot to get some work done.

A small selection of pastries baked in-house is available, from Stick Bread (2,800 Won, SGD3.40), Sausage Bread (3,800 Won, SGD4.60), Olive Cheese Bun (3,500 Won, SGD4.20).

The clean yet tropical setting with its easy-going atmosphere make Luft Coffee somewhere you can catch up with friends over coffee and pastries, while the Seoul workers can also be seen grabbing a cuppa before commuting to work.

O’sulloc Tea House
12 Myeongdong 7-gil, Myeongdong 1(il)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Opening Hours: 10am – 11pm (Mon – Sun)

Popular Korean Green Tea Cafe In Seoul
Somehow, almost every friend I know who been to Seoul has found (will find) his/her way there.

Many will use the opportunity to get the O’Sulloc Matcha Green Tea Milk Spread – I usually buy the Milk Tea boxes and green tea powder.

The Myeongdong branch includes three floors which has seating areas, tea merchandise section, and even a meeting room. Level 1 feels more of a take-and-go, while Level 2 are filled with groups of friends just chilling their time away.

Drinks wise, the recommended include the Osulloc Green Tea Latte (5,500 Won for Hot, 6,000 Won for Iced), Jeju Tangerine Milk Tea (7,000 Won), Green Tea O Fredo (7,000 Won), and Apple Honey Tea Latte (7,000 Won for Hot and 7,500 Won for Iced).

People usually get their hands of some of the Green Tea Roll (5,000 Won) or Green Tea Tiramisu – which is what I prefer. O’sulloc Tea House (Myeongdong, Seoul)

Cacao Green
3F, 32-5 Myeongdong 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul (Myeongdong Exit 6)
중구 명동8길 17 (명동점), 명동, 서울특별시, 100-809, 대한민국
Tel: +02 3789 3102
Opening Hours: 10:00am – 10:30pm (Mon – Sun)

Triple Chocolate Bingsu And Delicious Hot Chocolate Drinks
This chocolate-centric café would need some Naver-mapping and searching, as it is not located on street level.

Located in the heart of Myeongdong on the third floor of a building, Cacao Green is the place to look for if you are craving for some hot chocolate drinks and cakes.

This place used to be called Red Mango where they sold Yogurt Ice Cream, but now is known as Cacao Green, a café that focuses on chocolate desserts.

The signature items include Triple Chocolate Shaved Ice Set (13,800 Won), Chocolate Soufflé Set (11,800 Won), Chocolate Pizza Set (12,800 Won), Orange Chocolate Roll Cake Set (13,800 Won), and Chocolate Cake Set (7,800 Won).

The Triple Chocolate Shaved Ice looks like a Chocolate-Monster Bingsu, rather ginormous for one. Perfect for 3-4, I think.

Brownies, chocolate truffles, homemade brownie gelato, chocolate shaved iced and candied walnuts. Wah! Chocolate Gao Gao.

Café Coin 코인
54-20 Myeongdong 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Phone: +82 2-753-1667
Opening Hours: 10am – 11pm (Mon – Sat), 10am – 10:30pm (Sun)

Healthier Choices, Famous For Green Tea Bingsu
Café Coin is one of the oldest and most famous cafés situated in Myeongdong.

It started about closed to 20 years ago and the location of the café is very convenient for the shopaholics who want to relax their legs after a long tiring day of shopping.

The café has a unique interior with beautiful and eye-catching paintings and antique furniture imported from Japan, UK, and France.

They take pride in their selection of over 80 kinds of cakes, beverages, and snacks, with traditional Korean teas and coffees. The recommended favourite item is the Green Tea Bingsu (15,000 Won). They also serve complimentary ice-cream in summers and hot tea in winters.

Beansbin Café
10, Myeongdong 8na-gil, Jung-gu | Savoy Hotel 2F, Seoul 04536, South Korea
Tel: +82 2-3789-1980
Opening Hours: 7:30am – 11pm (Mon – Sun)

House Of Scrumptious Waffles
Here at Beansbin, you will get a perfect line up of delectable sweets, especially waffles.

The place is quaint and cozy and located in the core of Myeongdong above the Savoy Homan Hotel.

Their waffle selection is quite extensive, from the basic Belgium Waffles, to Apple Cinnamon, Fruit, Blueberry Cheesecake, Strawberry Cheese, to Fresh Mango Waffles.

Price is on the higher side though, with a Mango Waffles costing 15,000 Won and a set with coffee at 17,900 Won. At least they offer a half portion at 12,900 Won (not much cost savings, but calorie savings).

They also offer a wide variety of breakfast food and savoury items.

Bonus

Isaac Toast Myeongdong
105 Toegye-ro, Chungmuro 1(il)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Tel: +82 2 752 3002
Opening Hours: 7:00am – 8:30pm (Mon – Sat), Closed Sun

Must-Have Korean Breakfast Toast In Seoul
While there are many branches all around in Seoul, this kiosk at Myeongdong with no seating space, seems to be the most popular.

The Myeongdong outlet serves up 7 varieties of toast, including Bulgalbi (3,200 Won), Bulgogi (2,800 Won), Hot Tteokgalbi (3,200 Won), Hot Chicken (3,000 Won), Steak Ham (2,800 Won), Bacon Best (2,800 Won) and Ham Special (2,400 Won).

That is between SGD$2.85 to SGD$3.80, making it a rather affordable and filling breakfast.

I first had a Bulgalbi Toast (3,200 Won), freshly made on the spot, filled with grilled beef patty, egg, cheese, pickles and cabbage.

Upon the first bite, I realised what the hype was all about. It was simple stuff made particularly good.

There was a lot going out in a toast, with some special sauce and sweet honey which gave the bread a tinge of appetising sweetness.

Tip: There is now another Isaac Toast within the main beauty street – that has a lot less people. Isaac Toast (Myeongdong, Seoul)

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With Christmas just a couple of weeks away, it is time to start preparing your list of holiday parties and festivities.

The award-winning Edge at Pan Pacific Singapore offers extravagant festive buffet spreads for the holiday season starting from 11 November 2019 all the way till the New Year.

Be really prepared as you will get to enjoy from 7 live food theatres, 16 stations of signature premium delights, more than 150 dishes and over 40 different types of desserts, including specially-curated festive items.

Of course, no Christmas buffet is complete without turkey, ham and roasts.

For meat lovers, highlights of this jovial feast are succulent roasted and cured meats including Pineapple and Honey-glazed Bone-in Gammon Ham, Eight Spices Roasted Whole Turkey, and Oven-roasted Tomahawk Steak with Herb and Butter.

Complementing the celebratory highlights, guests can expect an immersive smorgasbord of fresh seafood items including Boston Lobster, Alaskan King Crab, Giant Barbecued Squid, Citrus Marinated Whole Salmon Fillet, Dry Curry Crab with Deep-fried Golden Buns and Whisky Glazed Seafood Bisque.

All unlimited.

You know the saying that we have a separate tummy for desserts. Hopefully that is true because sweet holiday treats to look forward include Christmas Bread Pudding with Stuffed Pistachios and Dried Fruits, Roasted Butternut Squash Pumpkin Velouté with Honey Chestnuts, Minced Fruit Pie; Christmas Stollen, Black Forest Log Cake, and Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce.

Just to name a few. Here’s more from Edge’s Epic Festive Celebration buffet:

Eight Spices Roasted Whole Turkey
Celebrate with gratitude and share an entire Cajun-roasted whole turkey with family and friends. This classic favourite is loaded with eight spices, including paprika, cayenne pepper and other Cajun spices to make it even more flavourful.

Don’t forget to pair this up with some of the winter vegetables, giblet gravy and of course cranberry sauce.

Pineapple and Honey Glazed Bone–in Gammon Ham
Make your Christmas truly merry and memorable with this traditional ham, prepared using pork hind leg. The meat is first cured by brining before it is cooked until tender and ready for glazing.

The acidity of pineapples and sweet floral notes of honey combine to create a wonderful finish to this stellar holiday centrepiece.

Oven Roasted Garlic Mustard and Rosemary Angus Prime Beef
Highly recommended for steak aficionados, this Angus Prime Rib is seasoned and rubbed before roasting fat-up in the oven.

That rub combines the aromatic pungency of garlic, the sweet-spicy taste of mustard, the peppery lemon-pine flavour rosemary, and olive oil to bring them all together.

Seafood on Ice
Who can resist a picturesque bed of seafood served on ice? The freshness of fish, shellfish and crustaceans and the medley of colours they create is a sight to behold.

Indulge in the variety of options from Alaskan King Crab claws, Boston Lobsters, Black Mussels, Flower Crab, Prawns, Crayfish, Poached Clams, and freshly-shucked Oysters.

Sashimi and Sushi
Glorious thick-cut fresh sashimi and a wide selection of sushi from California rolls to unagi maki.

Charcoal Crust Roasted Gammon Ham Pizza
Pizza has always been a fun item to nibble along as an appetiser or conversation-starter. The pizzas are all freshly made here, complete with thin crispy and slight doughy crust.

Try this version topped with slices of charcoal-crusted roasted ham. The salty taste from the cured pork hind leg makes this a wonderful savoury side dish, especially when eaten hot off the oven for that extra crunch.

Freshly-Made Pasta Cooked à La Minute
While it is tomato base, cream sauce or aglio olio, there is something about fresh pasta with your favourite toppings cooked right in front of you.

Singapore Black Pepper Crab
Moving on to the Asian and local delights, make your Christmas celebration crab-centric with the wildly popular Singapore Black Pepper Crab.

These large mud crabs are wok-fried in high heat, then stir-fried with black pepper to create that tantalising, peppery sauce.

Once you start cracking, you’ll be rewarded with chunks of crab meat that’s succulent and sweet, ready for dabbing in the tasty, blackened sauce.

Wok Fried Kway Teow with Pacific Clams and Eggs
Reserve a spot for this iconic hawker dish Char Kway Teow, prepared with eggs and Pacific razor clams. Each bouncy bite of these juicy clams reveals their clean, slightly saline taste.

Have it fresh so that you can better appreciate the wok-hei.

“Zha Jiang Noodles” with Shredded Cucumber and Chili
Zha Jiang Mian aka fried sauce noodles is popular in Northern China, particularly a signature noodle in Beijing.

It starts with rendering some diced pork, then simmering them in a rich, dark, salty sauce, assorted veggies, and fresh-cooked noodles. Refresh your palate with the accompanying shredded cucumber, or spice it up with the chili served on the side.

Udang Masak Lemak Nenas
Complement your holiday spread with more layers of Asian flavours and include the pineapple prawn curry.

You’ll taste how the fresh-cut pineapples’ (nenas) fruity and tart flavours cut through the rich, robust sauce.

This Nyonya-style light curry is prepared with a blend of Belacan (shrimp paste), coconut milk, chilli peppers, and other aromatics. Perfectly paired with a bowl of plain rice or Laksa noodles.

Saffron Turkey Tikka
Add an Indian flair to your festive meal with skewered saffron-flavoured turkey breast cutlets.

This lean poultry meat is marinated in saffron soaked in water, yogurt, cream and oil, then combined with a fragrant garlic paste, ginger, and some green chili paste for that mild heat.

Christmas Bread Pudding with Pistachios and Dried Fruits
Moving on to the sweets, Edge’s Dessert theatre is a BIG highlight.

An outstanding display of over 40 sweet treats at Edge’s dessert theatre from Red Velvet Cake, Mango Coconut Cake, Lychee Rose Raspberry St Honore, Strawberry Madeleines, Matcha Mango Passion Gateau, Lychee Rose, Yam Soft Cake to Matcha Yuzu.

Relive memories of Christmas mornings with the Christmas Bread Pudding. This colourful, festive bread elevates the humble pudding by stuffing it with soft crunchy pistachio nuts and sweet dried fruits.

Enjoy a slice of this moist bread with your favourite Teh Tarik (yes, it’s also available), or munch it towards the end of your meal as a dessert.

Jivara Milk Chocolate Pear William and Caramel Nut Log Cake
One of the three new Christmas Log Cakes in Pacific Marketplace’s 2019 Festive Goodies Menu, this chocolate Log Cake (also available for takeaways at $70 for 1 kg) features the genuine cocoa taste yet distinctively mild flavour of Valrhona Jivara Milk Chocolate.

The cake is made with Williams’ bon Chrétien pear, as pear cubes and pear curd, classically combined with caramelised hazelnuts.

Ye Olde English Fruitcake
A traditional holiday favourite, this old-fashioned English-style fruitcake is well-spiced with ground cinnamon, mace, ground cloves and flavoured with molasses and brown sugar to make it dark and moist.

True to its name, this fruitcake is chockful of assorted dried prunes, chopped dates, dark and golden raisins, currents, pineapple, candied cherries, candied citrus peel, and toasted pecans.

Festive Lunch
11 to 30 November 2019 (Excluding Sundays), 12pm – 2:30pm
$62 per adult, $31 per child

1 to 24 December and 26 to 31 December 2019 (Excluding Sundays), 12pm – 2:30pm
$75 per adult, $37.50 per child

Festive Dinner
11 to 30 November 2019, 6:30pm – 10:30pm
$98 per adult, $49 per child

1 to 23 December 2019 and 26 to 30 December 2019, 6:30pm – 10:30pm
$108 per adult, $54 per child

Festive Brunch
17 and 24 November 2019, 12pm – 3:30pm
$208 per adult (Alcoholic with Rosé Champagne), $188 per adult (Alcoholic), $128 per adult (Non-alcoholic), $64 per child

1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 December 2019, 12pm – 3:30pm
$228 per adult (Alcoholic with Rosé Champagne), $208 per adult (Alcoholic), $158 per adult (Non-alcoholic), $79 per child

Thanksgiving Dinner
28 November 2019, 6:30pm – 10:30pm
$98 per adult, $49 per child

Christmas Dinner
24 December 2019, 6:30pm – 10:30pm
$208 (Alcoholic), $158 per adult (Non-alcoholic), $79 per child

25 December 2019, 6:30pm – 10:30pm
$168 per adult (Alcoholic), $128 per adult (Non-alcoholic), $64 per child

Christmas Day Brunch
25 December 2019, 12pm – 2pm
$238 per adult (Alcoholic with Rosé Champagne), $218 (Alcoholic), $168 per adult (Non-alcoholic), $84 per child

25 December 2019, 2:30pm – 4:30pm
$258 per adult (Alcoholic with Rosé Champagne), $238 (Alcoholic), $178 per adult (Non-alcoholic), $89 per child

New Year’s Eve Dinner
31 December 2019, 6:30pm – 10:30pm
$238 per adult (Alcoholic), $188 per adult (Non-alcoholic), $94 per child

New Year’s Day Brunch
1 January 2020, 12:00pm – 4:00pm
$188 per adult (Alcoholic), $128 per adult (Non-alcoholic), $64 per child

New Year’s Day Dinner
1 January 2020, 6:30pm – 10:30pm
$98 per adult, $49 per child

All highlighted buffet menu items are on rotation basis and subject to change. Prices listed are subject to 10% service charge and prevailing Goods & Services tax, unless otherwise stated.

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[Seoul] You may have seen this cake boutique café popping up in several areas in Seoul, and its characteristic white interior with a touch of glamour makes it attractive to the Instagram-generation.

The movie Charlie’s Angels inspired the distinctive name of the café.

Billy Angel Cake Company first started in July 2012 with the sole purpose to serve a cake whipped with love, using quality ingredients at an affordable price.

All of their cakes and desserts said to be free of artificial coloring, flavour, and preservatives.

As I usually hang out around the Myeongdong area, heading to this the Myeongdong branch is a convenient way to rest the legs after shopping for facial products (not all mine). Plus, it opens up to 11pm at night.

At Billy Angel Cake Company, they combine delicious desserts with contemporary décor – an almost all white and pastel interior, touches of rose gold, a chandelier here and there, and marble tables.

So as to give customers an unforgettable and ‘heavenly’ experience. You do get that angelic feel here.

When you walk in the shop, you would be faced with display after display of cakes, so much so that you would be inclined to order more than you originally intended to.

Their top 5 best-selling signature cakes, includes Carrot Cake, Red Velvet Cake, Maximum Chocolate Cake, Galaxy Cake and Milk Cake.

Each slice is priced about 6,000 to 7,800 Won (SGD7.05 – 9.15), not considered cheap especially when there are many coffee chain stores selling cakes at a more affordable pricing.

Even though the Carrot Cake (7,200 Won, SGD8.45) looked like it has been left in the refrigerated display for a while, it turned out to be surprisingly moist enough.

The proportion of the cream cheese and nutted sponge layer was quite balanced, overall not too sweet. Perhaps it was short of the finesse one would expect to come with this price tag.

The Earl Grey Cake topped with coconut flakes was not bad too in terms its fluffiness and sweetness level, but would be better with more pronounced tea flavour.

While their cakes are generally more pretty than delicious – especially the Galaxy Cake, what they can offer is a huge offering and sweet treats till very late at night.

Billy Angel Cake Company
16, Myeongdong 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 04534, South Korea
Opening Hours: 11am – 11pm (Mon – Sun)

Flagship: Billy Angel Building 210, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Gangnam Tower, Billy Angel 358, Gangnam dong Road 104 Seoul

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Everton Park is perhaps one of the OG hipster café areas in Singapore. However, we have seen many cafes come and go in this area over the past few years.

Despite the location’s slight drop in popularity, there have been new café openings this year such as Little Oasis.

Recently opened in Everton Park after running their online bakery for a year and a half is The Better Half.

Established by two passionate individuals who also happens to be each other’s better half, the café aims to serve honest and real fare to everyone who visits.

Unsure if intentional or not, but the way the bakes are placed in the shop exudes a certain Korean bakery vibe – kind of what you see in Layered 레이어드 or Cafe Highwaist.

Along with the sort-of hidden location and small space, it almost feels like you stumbled onto a hidden gem in Seoul.

All the bakes you see in The Better Half all made from scratch in-house. Even if you order a toast, the bread is made within the store and not from a supplier.

While I was thinking of what to get, the owners kindly suggested a slice of Rose Raspberry Cake ($8) which they were just about to display.

Essentially a rose sponge cake with raspberry cream cheese, the cake was fluffy in texture and not dry at all.

The cream cheese was more on the intense side, but paired really well with the light and mild rose sponge cake with the flavours balancing out.

One of their Christmas bakes is the Spiced Pumpkin ($7) which was bursting with pumpkin flavour. The light fragrance of the pumpkin would linger in your mouth after each bite.

The cream cheese frosting and butterscotch drizzle was not too overpowering, just the right amount of sweetness for me.

Overheard that other Christmas bakes such as the Gingerbread Roasted Pear cake and Chai Caramel Apple cake may make an appearance as early as next week.

The highlight of the day came to me in the form of a Pear Crumble ($6, add $3 for a scoop of ice cream).

As plain looking as this was, the Pear Crumble was simply put – delicious.

Despite the ice-cream sitting on top of it for quite some time, I feared that it would have turned soft and mushy. But no, the crumble was still crispy on the outside.

The pear crumble by itself is good, but I highly recommend pairing it with the vanilla ice cream because they go so well together.

I also tried a Iced Coffee Chai ($7.50), which I don’t see often in café menus.

At first, you can taste the coffee and slowly the chai leaves an overwhelming after taste in your mouth. Lovers of chai and coffee would love this drink.

As you know, Genmaicha is a mix of green tea and roasted brown rice. The Iced Genmaicha Latte ($7.50) here at The Better Half is more on the brown rice side, almost like drinking a rice snack biscuit.

I would have preferred if there was slightly more green tea, but the creaminess of this drink may appeal to some.

The entire space is not huge, with an indoor seating space that house up to 6 people max.

The outdoor seats can seat exactly 4 people but may be uncomfortable to some because it can be quite squeezy.

I really enjoyed my experience there but finding seats may be difficult even on a weekday. Also, do check their IG stories, as they may be closed from time to time.

Guess it depends on your luck. If not, simply takeaway and enjoy the bakes in the comfort of your own home.

The Better Half
1 Everton Park, #01-43, Singapore 081001
Tel: 9248 7088
Opening Hours: 8:30am – 5:30pm (Tues – Fri), 9:30am – 5:30pm (Sat – Sun), Closed on Mon
https://www.facebook.com/thebetterhalfsg/

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[Seoul, South Korea] Hit Korean drama Hotel del Luna starring IU and Yeo Jin-goo has stirred quite a wave, and made several restaurants and food items famous – from Pizza Alvolo, Hangover Soup, Rice Cakes, Red Bean Porridge to Steamed Buns.

One eatery which caught the attention of many is the popular dumpling restaurant Chang Hwa Dang 창화당.

Featured in the drama’s episode 1, the lead character Jang Man-wol (played by IU) takes Ku Chan-Seong (Yeo Jin-goo) to her favourite mandu place which is the Daehakro Branch of Chang Hwa Dang (창화당 대학로점, 서울 종로구 창경궁로26길 39 1층).

It is a place one must go to at least once in this lifetime.”, and that particular outlet is quite flooded with fans.

There are more than 10 branches of Chan Hwa Dang in Seoul such as Hannam, Seocho, Yangjae, Yeonnam, Yeongdeungpo, and Bongcheon; and I chose to visit the Ikseondong branch.

That is because another filming location – a pink café called “Hotel Seine” found just next to the dumpling store, is also featured in the drama. Kill two birds with one stone.

Ikseondong is a very charming place, a revamped old neighbourhood full of vintage charm and indie and shops. Not difficult to find unique restaurants and cafes as well.

Chan Hwa Dang is known for its Korean dumplings, serving up Mandu in different flavours such as Fried Truffle, Fried Shrimp, Fried Galbi, Fried Pork, Steamed Pork and Kimchi Mandu.

A plate of 6 pieces would cost about 6,500 to 8,000 Won (SGD7.60 to SGD9.40).

I would recommend getting the Mixed Mandu Plate (10,000 Won, SGD11.70) which contained a mixture of 8 pieces of pork, kimchi, galbi, truffle, shrimp and green chilli mandu.

A scissors would be provided for you to cut the fried dumplings up.

For diners not familiar with Korean food culture, you may think that Mandu are just pan-fried dumplings with the usual fillings such as pork and vegetable. Chan Hwa Dang managed to create quite a variety, with filings that were interesting and full of flavours.

The dumplings were nicely crisp with a thin skin. While every piece was glistening, they were also not as greasy as imagined, and the paper below remained quite oil-free.

The succulent shrimp and ‘fragrant’ truffle turned out to be my favourites.

If you need a more filling meal, also available are Mandu Soup (7,500 Won), Shrimp Wonton Noodles Soup (10,000 Won), Black Tteok-bokki (7,500 Won), Spicy Cold Noodles (7,500 Won) and Kimchi Fried Rice (8,000 Won) are available.

The eatery is also known for its Tteok-bokki (7,000 Won) – rice cakes that are conveniently served in an individual portion.

Topped with sesame leaves, boiled egg and fried flour for some crunch, the spicy Korean sauce was delightfully balanced in terms of sweetness and spiciness, with chewy soft rice cakes.

Take note that Chang Hwa Dang is popular among the youths and couples due to its vintage décor and affordable pricing, so do be prepared to wait.

Go during slightly off peak hours, write your name on the clip board and take a quick stroll around the charismatic Ikseon-dong to pass time.

Chang Hwa Dang 창화당
23 Supyo-ro 28-gil, Ikseon-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 9pm (Mon – Sun) (Break time 2:30pm – 4pm)

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[Seoul] Wait, 27 different varieties of cheesecakes in a single café? That is quite something.

If you are a fan of American-style cheesecake, then you got to make your way to C27 Cheesecake and Coffee, conveniently located at Sinsadong and Hongdae.

Sinsadong is its flagship, a walking distance from Garosu-gil and therefore near to many trendy and charmingly decorated cafes.

The one other thing that I did not expect was its space. This is a multi-level coffee place where there are several themed corners from a Ferris wheel, giant cheesecake, and arcade game machines.

No wonder they call this the “amusement park for women” because there are all types of instagrammable areas, including an outdoor garden.

So the 27 Cheesecake varieties include the classic plain, triple vanilla, chocolate cherry, berry berry, green tea, Hershey chocolate, camembert, Dutch apple, tiramisu, coco & banana, mint chocolate, crazy red velvet, marshmallow chocolate… and the list goes on.

The types change every 6 months or so.

Each is priced at 8,900 Won (SGD10.40), not exactly what you would consider cheap for a single slice.

I was recommended the Earl Grey Cheesecake, and while it looked frozen under the shelf, the texture turned up to be a lot smoother and luxuriously-soft.

While many cakes in Seoul tend to be on the lighter and fluffier side, this turned out to be indeed American-style dense and full-bodied flavourful, yet without that rich sweetness.

The Carrot Cheesecake turned up to be a wonderful combination of rustic carrot cake and cheesecake, with obvious bits of carrot strips and crunchy walnuts.

Other than cakes, drinks such as coffee, tea, frappe and ade are offered, with interesting choices such as Cheese Latte (6,500 Won) and Mint Choco Latte (6,500 Won).

While price is on the high side, I would think any cheesecake lovers would continue this their wonderland – both in terms of the offerings and décor.

C27 Cheesecake and Coffee
Dosandae-ro 15gil 39, Sinsa-dong 545-12, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
C27, 서울특별시 강남구 도산대로 15길 39 (신사동 545-12)
Opening Hours: 10am – 1am (Mon – Sun)

161 Yanghwa-ro, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Opening Hours: 11am – 12am

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Fans of Japanese-style cakes and pastries should be familiar with FLOR Patisserie Café which has two branches at Duxton Hill and Siglap Drive.

It has recently opened its 3rd outlet with a slightly different concept, FLOR Capitol at Capitol Piazza.

For those who hasn’t been to the mall in a while, it is currently undergoing a major revamp and it will be quite interesting to see what shops will take space here.

As “Flor” is a Portuguese word for “flower”, you would see traces of flowers whether in their cake presentation or in the décor of this new café.

I must say it is quite inviting with its open space and natural daylight, somewhere you can enjoy some serenity near the busy City Hall. (No free wifi yet, though.)

Good to mention that this is a locally-grown brand, and cakes are made without artificial colourings or chemical agents.

Their confections feature largely fresh fruits, and are lighter in flavour than conventional French pastries.

Besides their perennial favourites Berry Berries (FLOR’s signature strawberry shortcake), Waguri Millefeuile and Napoleon, they also serve up seasonal cakes which change every two months or so.

Something to note: This is the first FLOR Patisserie Café to feature freshly made desserts, and some of the recommended include the Signature Roll ($6 for slice, $22.45 for whole), Tiramisu in a Glass ($12), Warm Blueberry Pie with ice cream ($12), and Gula Melaka Crème Caramel ($10).

The one thing to get is the Gula Melaka Brown Sugar Roll Cake ($6) in which you can enjoy the interplay of play of two complex sugars in a single cake. And thankfully light and not too sweet as well.

In terms of texture, the sponge layer was fluffy and soft, while the cream inside was smooth and not too heavy. All in all, a delicious soft roll cake.

The new item here are called “CUPS” ($12 each), made-to-order and are named Red, Green and Chocolate (could have a more fanciful name, I thought).

The Red contained a mixture of watermelon, blueberry, almond granola, milk pudding and fresh cream.

Generally cup desserts somehow don’t appeal to me (as much as cakes), but I appreciated the different types of texture in a single mouthful, where you can get wobbly pudding, some crunch from the granola, and parts of refreshing cubed watermelon.

Another good-looker to get would be the Matcha Chiffon ($12) with homemade azuki bean paste and fresh cream. It is light enough, though I generally found the cakes here to lean towards the expensive side.

Coffee wise, FLOR Capitol is using OKADA Coffee from Kobe, Japan.

OKADA Coffee is a small, boutique Japanese roaster that specialises in coffee blends that pairs with food. A recommendation would be to choose the cake first, after which the staff can adcise which coffee blend would best complement the cake.

FLOR Capitol
13 Stamford Road, #01-11, Capitol Piazza, Singapore 178905 (City Hall MRT Station)
Tel: +65 6977 7202
Opening Hours: 10.30am – 9.30pm (Mon – Sun)

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Having some lobster dreams lately? Ellenborough Market Café at Swissôtel Merchant Court, Singapore will make those dreams come to life with its much-anticipated Lobster Nights Buffet.

From 15 to 30 November 2019, you can feast here on a myriad of succulent lobsters executed in innovative techniques.

Executive Chef Martin Tan and his team has prepared a selection from sweet to savoury all the way to spicy, and these include Rock Lobsters with Golden Salted Egg, Black Pepper Rock Lobsters, Singapore Laksa with Rock Lobster, Lobster Roll and Lobster Tartlet.

All these lobster dishes are designed to satisfy your curious palate in different ways.

Supporting the star lobsters are all-time Peranakan classics and an array of local favourites, along with Seafood on Ice specials. The freshest Boston Lobsters, crabs, tiger prawns, yabby (an Australian crustacean species of crayfish), black mussels, and whelk are over here.

You can also get unlimited servings of Lobster Salad on Brioche and Lobster Tartlets.

Ready to go bonkers over lobsters? Here’s what you can expect from the Ellenborough’s Lobster Nights Buffet: (Items above are available on a rotational basis, but there will be at least 6 special Lobster dishes per buffet night.)

Rock Lobster with Golden Salted Egg
The delightful sweet-salty flavour combination is featured in this dish, where the natural sweetness of fresh Rock Lobster meets the savoury salted egg.

Cooked till the salted egg sauce is rich, creamy and coats the crustaceans with grainy bits, the lobster meat remains succulent. Finger-licking good as the sauce can be very addictive.

Singapore Laksa with Rock Lobster
Probably my table’s favourite dish as we all decided to get an individual bowl (and finish it), this is a genuine taste-of-Singapore encounter when you try this fragrant Laksa made special as it is topped with fresh, tender poached Rock Lobster.

Slurp away that creamy curry and coconut-milk based broth as you munch bite-sized rice noodles and tender pieces of lobster meat. A must-try dish that will warm you up just right.

This is available on rotational basis with other types of noodle dishes such as fresh hand-pulled La Mian with dumplings in chicken broth.

Nyonya Curry Lobster
If Peranakan flavour is music to your ears, this Nyonya Curry Lobster is the hit single, especially when Ellenborough Market Café is known for its Nyonya dishes.

Expect classic Peranakan spices to grace the rich curry gravy and give it a wonderful depth of taste – not that spicy, and slight tanginess.

Recommended for lobster aficionados ready to explore a blend of traditional Chinese and Malay cuisines.

Lobster Rolls and Lobster Tartlets
A New England delight in a luxe sandwich form, these lobster rolls cradle a creamy blend of succulent cooked meat in warm toasted brioche buns.

Certainly a favourite as it was quite packed with the naturally sweet lobster meat accented with celery, onion and yuzu within buttery breads.

The Lobster Tartlets hit the right notes as well as the crunchy crust provides a lovely contrast to the sweet succulence of the lobster.

Lobsters on Teppanyaki Station
At the Teppanyaki station, feast your senses as the culinary team cooks the lobster “live”. Dress up your lobster with a variety of sauces at the station.

Go for the Tangy Coconut Sauce for that tropical vibe, or veer towards the sweet-spicy side with the Sweet Sambal Onion. Cheese lovers can go straight to the Cheese Sauce.

The sambal was my favourite, but nothing is stopping you for adding some cheese on top of that.

Szechuan Mala “Xiao Long Xia”
Next up, something spicy. Pay attention to this Szechuan-style “Xiao Long Xia”, aka mini lobsters, a type of crayfish.

Sporting a darker shade of crimson, these mini lobsters are packed with tongue-tingly (and for some, even tongue-numbing) spices and peppercorn for the signature Mala flavour.

Other than the rotating Lobster dishes, the buffet continues to offer other tempting Peranakan classics and local creations such as the signature Ayam Buah Keluak (chicken braised in a thick, spicy tamarind gravy with Indonesian black nuts), Babi Pongteh (Nyonya style braised pork with fermented soy bean sauce), Nyonya Chap Chye (mixed vegetable stew), Braised Beef Brisket, Fish Head Curry, Popiah, Kueh Pie Tee and more.

Always remember to leave some space for the colourful variety of Nyonya Kueh (some hard-to-find choices here) and signature Durian Pengat.

Lobster Nights at Ellenborough Market Café – 15 Nov 2019 to 30 Nov 2020
Monday to Sunday Buffet Dinner (6.30pm to 10pm):
$98++ (Adult), $49++ (Children aged 6 – 12)
Items above are available on a rotational basis

Peranakan-Inspired Festive Buffet at Ellenborough Market Café (6 Dec 2019 – 1 Jan 2020)
After the Lobster Nights, you can treat your taste buds to a smorgasbord of international flavours and indulge in diverse ways of preparing Christmas ham and other holiday celebratory dishes.

Go ahead and complement your revelry with hearty servings of Honey Baked Ham with Pineapple, Honey Glazed Bone – in Champagne Ham with Port Wine Sauce, and Roasted Tom Turkey with Cranberry Sauce and Turkey Jus.

Don’t forget to have your fill of sweet treats of Christmas Fruit Cake, or other classic additions like Stollen, Mince Pie, and the quintessential Yule Log Cakes.

Mala Style Roasted Turkey Breast
Make it a spicy Christmas with Ellenborough’s Szechuan-style Roasted Turkey with a traditional accompaniment of cranberry sauce. Baste those tender slices of lean turkey breast with a savoury turkey jus, and pair them with winter veggies and pickled tomatoes on the side.

Complete your mala experience with a rich peanut sauce, packed with slight heat.

Honey Baked Ham with Pineapple
The Honey Baked Ham is glazed with caramelised pineapples. Prepared semi-bone in, you’ll enjoy carving out slices of the sweet, smoky flavoured gammon meat, then moistening it with the Caramelised Pineapples.

This dish is served accompanied with Seasonal Vegetables and a sweet-spiced Cinnamon Apple Sauce.

Purple Velvet Lychee Yule Log
Add a splash of colour and tropical fruity flavour to your dessert spread and bring in the Purple Velvet Lychee Yule Log.

If you’re a sweet tooth, you will love the delicate sweet flavour lychee and its slightly musky aroma blended in into this purple-tinged cake roll.

Acai Banana Chocolate Log
Combine the power of nutrient dense-acai berries and unique, sweet taste of bananas in this Christmas log, set in a base of chocolate flavour.

A different way to enjoy a good ole chocolate cake this time of the year.

This Peranakan-inspired festive buffet is the venue to reunite with your friends and family over sumptuous meals and a cheerful spirit.

Peranakan-Inspired Festive Buffet at Ellenborough Market Café – 6 Dec 2019 to 1 Jan 2020
Lunch (Mon – Sun) $58++ (Adult) $29++ (Child)
Dinner (Mon to Sun) $78++ (Adult) $39++ (Child)
Items above are on a rotational basis.

Ellenborough Market Café
Swissôtel Merchant Court, Singapore
Level 1, 20 Merchant Road, Singapore 058281
Reservations: +65 6239 1847, +65 6239 1848
Email: dining.merchantcourt@swissotel.com

* This entry is brought to you in partnership with Swissôtel Merchant Court, Singapore.