While we were roaming around Ghim Moh Market & Food Centre the other day, we chanced upon The Headless Baker, a 2-month old bakery stall run by a father-daughter duo. They had a small display filled with pretty bakes—including tea cakes, loaves and scones—that enticed us and this is probably one of the best discoveries aside from the old-school stalls...
Filled with traditional food stalls run by many first-gen hawkers, Ghim Moh Market & Food Centre is one of the best hawker centres in Singapore. Aside from the famous Ghim Moh Chwee Kueh and Chuan Kee Boneless Braised Duck, one stall that perpetually has long queues is Granny’s Pancakes. Although they have multiple outlets, the one at Ghim Moh is the original...
There have been many chefs from hotels, cafes and long-running establishments that have come out to venture on their own to enter the hawker scene with more affordable renditions of what they used to cook back at their previous jobs. Desmond Pasta is a pasta stall located in Ubi’s Industrial Park where you can enjoy food cooked by an ex-chef...
Most people know Ubi as an industrial park filled with factories, warehouses and offices, but not many people know that there are actually many food gems hidden within this ulu area that are worth travelling for. We are going to share with you some of our favourite eats that are budget-friendly and delicious. If you happen to work in the...
So, you’re in town and you’re looking for Halal dining spots. Sure, there’s a handful of options but what if 4Fingers or McDonald’s just doesn’t cut it? Maybe a plate of saucy noodles or chicken rice will do the trick. If you’re on the hunt for Halal Chinese cuisine in the Orchard area, set your sights on Cahaya Muslim Restaurant. This...
Alexandra Village Food Centre is one of the best hawker centres in Singapore with endless, delicious hawker fare. Other than the popular speciality meat stalls such as Xiang Ji’s Soy Sauce Chicken Rice and Lau Phua Chay Authentic Roast Meat, there’s a really good Teochew braised duck rice stall that is worth checking out. If you love braised duck, you definitely have to...
For those who visit food festivals or carnivals in Singapore, you would have probably heard of or tried out The 6ixs Rosti. They are known for their golden and crispy röstis at pocket-friendly prices. Now, they have a permanent spot at one of the coffeeshops in Ghim Moh, and it is probably one of the best things that have happened to us because...
Helmed by Melvin Chew and his mother, this famous braised duck & kway chap stall in Chinatown Complex Food Centre has been around for over 30 years. It was originally run by Melvin’s parents, but after his father suddenly passed on due to illness, he decided to step in to help his mother. Knowing that the bulk of their customers...
Orchard Road is the hot spot for Singaporeans to hang out with their partners, friends and families for a shopping spree. However, being in the area also means that you have to spend a bomb for your meals because most of the options are either restaurants or atas cafes. With that being said, it can be quite a challenge to...
For the uninitiated, mian jian kueh is a traditional Chinese turnover pancake that is usually stuffed with fillings such as crushed peanuts and sugar. Moist and fluffy with a slight crispiness to it, this homely classic is your grandmother’s favourite breakfast staple. Even though it may not be as popular as it used to be in its heyday, you can still...