February 19, 2019 9:00 am
Published by Melissa Teo
Salt baking is a process that involves covering an ingredient in a layer of salt, which locks in moisture, resulting in a super moist end product. In the humble confines of Seng Kang Square, there is one particular Hainanese chicken rice stall that employs such a cooking method. Here, they wrap young chickens in paper bags before submerging them in giant barrels...
February 16, 2019 9:00 am
Published by Melissa Teo
Haji lane is well known for its abundance of quirky, hipster cafes and trendy eateries. The cafe scene here is everchanging and it’s not uncommon to see new places popping up every now and then. A new joint to join the slew of cafes here is LittlePo, a humble hole-in-the-wall that specialises in artisanal bubble tea, smoothies and coffee. In...
February 13, 2019 9:00 am
Published by Melissa Teo
Hawker stalls that sell la mian and dumplings that actually surpass our expectations are a dime a dozen. Not saying that we expect restaurant-standard dumplings wherever we go but at the very least, ones that come with a modest amount of tasty filling and cooked to perfection—be it boiled, pan-fried or served in chilli oil. Fortunately for us, a little harmless...
February 11, 2019 1:37 pm
Published by Melissa Teo
McDonald’s is back at it again with an exciting new range of desserts. From 11 February 2019 onwards, you can indulge in their Popcorn Caramel series that are sure to please any sweet tooth. Their popcorn caramel soft serves will be available in the form of their normal Cones, Chococones and Twist Cones. People who don’t fancy cones that much can...
February 8, 2019 12:00 pm
Published by Melissa Teo
The East area—more specifically Bedok—is laden with many food gems scattered all around. The most popular being Bedok 85 Fengshan Market & Food Centre but that barely scratches the surface. One of our newest hawker fads in the East is Block 216 North Street 1 Market & Food Centre or Bedok 216 for short. The number of stalls with snaking...
February 2, 2019 12:00 pm
Published by Melissa Teo
We are huge fans of Taiwanese street food. Period. And more often than not, we always jump right in whenever we receive news of a new opening specialising in authentic Taiwanese fare. A relatively new addition to in the heartland of Toa Payoh is Beef Up, a humble stall that serves up a variety of classic Taiwanese dishes, and not...
February 1, 2019 12:00 pm
Published by Melissa Teo
If you’re all the way in the West and find yourself craving for a decent plate of wanton mee, Poon Kee Wanton Noodles, a stall tucked away in Yu Hua Market & Hawker Centre, is a good bet. This humble stall specialises in classic wanton mee as well as various dumpling soups. What got us curious was the snaking queue outside...
January 26, 2019 12:00 pm
Published by Melissa Teo
Hailing from the well-loved Tongue Tip brand that has over 300 outlets in China, Tongue Tip Lanzhou Beef Noodles is the first store to open in Singapore. What makes this place great is the fact these dishes were created by the Muslim-Chinese Hui people from Lanzhou, Gansu province in China, meaning that what’s served here is literally the real-deal. With...
January 25, 2019 12:00 pm
Published by Melissa Teo
If the idea of foie gras, risotto, wagyu beef and salmon sashimi being sold in a hawker centre surprises you, then you really have to get with the times. Scattered throughout The Bedok Market Place over at Simpang Bedok, is a wide variety of hawker stalls that sell premium, high-quality foods at a fraction of the price that many restaurants sell...
January 23, 2019 12:00 pm
Published by Melissa Teo
It is a known fact among locals that Singaporeans just love queuing for stuff. Be it overseas whenever we encounter a long queue for something, be it a food stand or a restaurant, you can bet that the first ones in line are more often than not, Singaporeans. For the love of all things worth queuing for, we’ve recently stumbled...
