My go-to place for a (perceived) healthy meal at an affordable price in the city centre. My partner got their Daily Saver Set ($8.90) with the small tangy tomato basil soup, a chicken ham & cheese sandwich, and iced lemon tea. Portion was decent and we really liked the tomato soup. As for me, I got the June SouperChef Set ($15.30) which came with the June Special of French Ratatouille, blackforest mochi brownie, and iced hibiscus tea. Soup was loaded with veges and the brownie was good, though afterwards I kept on thinking how the the price of one SouperChef set could have almost paid for two daily saver set - but to each his own!
Hole in the wall eatery occupying a corner unit at Woods Square. We got the Original Fish Single Set ($15.90) which came with tender slices of snakehead fish, glass noodles, some cucumber and black fungus mushrooms. The broth was light and pretty good. The set also comes with black fungus mushrooms in mala sauce as well as a cup of iced lemon tea. We also got the Lala pot ($13.90) which had a good amount of Lala clams in a rich sesame oil broth. Do note that the non-fish options don't come with carbs! Additional rice is $1.50.
Overall, it was almost $38 for 3 of us which is slightly expensive if you ask me. Though the service lady staff was really friendly so our experience was good in the end!
Was attracted by the sleek decor and 15% Grab DineOut deal. We got the Crossing Bridge Rice Noodles ($15.90) which came in a humongous bowl filled with perfectly-cooked thick beehoon, veggies, and a whole piece of chicken thigh complete with drumstick! The portion really was quite unexpected, and even better was the broth which was rich and savoury. Really recommended! On the other hand, the Stir-fried Pork w/ Green Chilli + Rice ($14.90) was just decent in comparison. We also liked that they offer the usual condiments (chilli padi, cumin powder, spring onions and coriander) for you to pair with the food to your liking, and service was quite nice too (although most of the staff were in the kitchen area so you have to walk over to talk to them).
Apparently one of the more popular Bak Kut Teh establishments in Singapore and thus there were quite a few tourists in the queue. Ambience was bright and comfortable, suitable for a casual dinner in town.
We got the Superior Spare Ribs Soup ($11.80), with Ngoh Hiang ($10.80) and Braised Tau Kee ($4.80) as sides, and Rice ($1.50) and Mee Sua ($4.80) as carbs. Main complaint is that the spare ribs were too tough, I expect fall-off-the-bone tender for a good bak kut teh. Broth was good though - this version is leans more towards the garlicky and peppery side (as compared to the Malaysian sweet-savoury herbal version) and I would recommend to make full use of the free refills so that the broth is kept piping hot. Ngoh Hiang was bad, with the fillings very obviously made from meat paste instead of the traditional minced meat, but I did appreciate the addition of water chestnuts and coriander. Tau Kee was alright, as is the Mee Sua (though it was served room temperature).
Came by for the Grab DineOut 15% deal and got the Mee Siam (u.p. $8.80) Portion was alright, gravy was tangy, peanutty, and chunky with a hint of spice, served with a hard-boiled egg, 2 prawns, and a begedil. Tasted pretty good but felt the price was a little steep.
Small place under a block in the Tampines heartlands. Came by on a Sunday lunch and there was a line of people queueing up, though for a group of 5 we waited maybe 20min which I would say is pretty quick.
Food-wise, they serve a wide variety of local favourites, with options for toasts, individual plates of nasi lemak / indomie, as well as zichar-style dishes. We tried the Chicken Leg Berempah Indomie ($12.90) which had a nicely-spiced chicken leg with a perfectly cooked indomie. They also give the standard cucumber, ikan bilis, peanuts, fried egg, and also onion rings which were deliciously crisp. Also got the Pork Curry Nasi Lemak ($13.90) but the pork curry wasn't really well-received by the table - curry was kind of bland and the pork belly was too tough with too muh fats. However, the shoutout to the rice which was so fluffy with an intense coconut aroma, which went so well with the amazing sambal. Delicious! We also loved the Laksa ($14.90), especially the rich, flavourful, and thick laksa broth. Seriously couldn't get enough. Lastly, the Crispy Hor Fun ($14.90) piqued our interest so we had to order it - imagine thick hor fun deep-fried to a crisp, and soaked in a delicious egg gravy. Interesting, and we really loved the gravy. There were also a multitude of pork slices, veges, clams, squids and prawns.
Overall, really enjoyed our meal here and can definitely see ourselves returning regularly!
Nice dessert cafe selling predominantly bingsu. We got the regular sized Injeolmi ($14.90) which was pretty good and a decent portion to share between 3 pax. Environment was clean and cooling, and you can also enjoy the hustle and bustle of the mall.
They have a neat 'happy hour' menu until 6pm that includes sides for $4 and tea/coffee from $1. I tried the mac n cheese, fried platter, and iced teh o - all of them were not bad and worth the price, especially if you're just whiling the time away. For mains, we got the 200g Chargrilled NZ Silver Fern Striploin ($28) and the Pork Collar ($21.50). Pork collar was tender and came in a substantial portion, while the steak was decent. We had olive rice, brussel sprouts, brocolli, and mashed potatoes for sides - out of these, the mashed potatoes were our favourite.
Overall, service was friendly and polite, ambience was also nice as the outdoor area was still cooling.
Brought my partner to celebrate her birthday here with Hai Tien Lo's Carnation Dinner Set Menu ($108pp). The food, ambience, and service were excellent. We especially loved the Duo of Crispy Fish and Prawn, Steamed Grouper, Barbecued Meat Trio, and Hokkien Stewed Rice. Only the Superior Stock with Braised Lobster was slightly off for us as the lobster's texture was pretty bad and the soup was quite bland. However, the other dishes were delicious and we were satisfied and satiated at the end. They were even so kind as to give a lavish birthday chocolate cake for our celebration. Kudos to the team and the chef for a wonderful meal!
Fantastic lunch experience at Tien Court for a course held at the hotel. Food was simple but delicious, and I especially loved the stir-fried beans with prawn. Ambience was comfortable and service was good.
No-frills restaurant featuring the typical Western fare (think Astons' variety) but with the USP of having access to a free-flow salad bar with every mains purchase. And it's not just your lettuce and sesame sauce too - they have a wide variety of fries, onion rings, pasta, salad veges, and even fruits! Really value for money, especially since their mains are also affordable; we got the chicken aglio olio capellini ($12.90) and chargrilled chicken with creamy mushroom sauce ($14.90) which were both decent. Overall, a great place to visit if you're in the mood to stuff yourself silly at an affordable price.
Hotel buffet featuring Penang favourites like Penang Laksa, Prawn Mee, Char Kuay Teow, and even Ban Chang Kueh and Nyonya Kueh. While the buffet space might be small, there are plenty of options for you to choose from and we had a satisfying meal here. Special shoutout to the Ban Chang Kueh lady who was so friendly and kindly too!
