Any Singaporean hawker centre and coffee shop aren’t complete without a yong tau foo shop tucked somewhere within it. With a myriad of colourful and mouthwatering ingredients on display, it’s no wonder that we locals keep coming back for more, regardless if it’s for breakfast, lunch, dinner or even supper. The staple ingredients include minced meat-stuffed tofu, fish paste-stuffed tofu,...
Opened less than a month ago, Nerdy Noodles is Singapore’s newest addition to the slew of Hong Kong-style dining concepts. What sets Nerdy Noodles apart from the other HK-style dining concepts here in Singapore is that their menu focuses primarily on cart noodles—a popular hawker street food that originated in Hong Kong in the 1950s. Known to be Singapore’s first...
They say that the best way to bring people together is through a meal and for us Singaporeans, nothing beats having zi char with our family and friends where we can have the best of Chinese food that is both delicious and great for simple dinners or even reunions. Perfect for communal dining, zi char provides both an unrivalled source of comfort and...
Ye Shang Hai is not an unfamiliar name among Singaporeans who frequently indulge in supper. For years, they’ve been feeding hungry people—the clubbers, kids who study till late, workaholics, taxi drivers, people with midnight hunger pangs—and they’ve become a haven for comfort food for all the night owls out there. Ye Shang Hai sells affordable, homemade Teochew porridge that is incredibly...
World Sandwich day is just around the corner, and Subway, the king of sandwiches, has a special promotion for all of us to celebrate this very special day. On the 1st of November this Thursday, drop by any Subway outlet (except the Changi Airport and Sentosa outlets) and get your hands on some delicious 6-inch sandwiches with their 1-for-1 sandwich...
Bak Chor Mee literally means ‘minced meat noodles’ in the Teochew dialect. Essentially a bowl comprising springy noodles well coated with a mouth-watering tangy chilli sauce and vinegar mix, minced pork and pork lard, this timeless dish is well loved by almost all Singaporeans and it can be eaten at any time of the day. Despite the existence of different variations,...
There’s that decades-old debate about the Singlish and Malaysian definition of shiok vs syok, but whether you prefer to interpret it as a term of approval, or just to mean cheap, Sisaket Thai Food delivers on both fronts to bring you one of the most satisfying Thai food out there. While the first store is tucked away in a corner...
Conveniently located at level 2 of Bishan Bus Interchange, Shi Xiang Ge is an unpretentious la mian and dumpling stall that’s opened by an ex-Crystal Jade La Mian Director. Specialising in handmade noodles and a myriad of Sichuan-style dishes, this stall is quite possibly our new favourite spot in Bishan for delectable and comforting noodle bowls. Prior to our visit, we...
While rice bowls have been on the rise and making waves as of late, for those of us who are Muslim, however, finding that perfect donburi that’s also Halal-certified, affordable and delicious is a little more challenging. Not to worry, Oiishii Corner—a Muslim-owned hawker stall serving up Halal Japanese food—can be found over at Kim Keat Palm Market & Food...
Never would anyone expect to find a joint selling hipster hot dogs in one of Singapore’s sleaziest malls, but here, we have Fung Kee Hotdogs that serves up delectable dogs and beer—right at the corner of Orchard Tower. This place is not hard to spot due to its loud signage in Chinese that reads “豐記” right above the entrance of the...