I read other reviews about how their coconut water is magical, and I do agree. I was amazed by how fresh it was. Bottled coconut water often has a strange aftertaste to it that I don't love, but this one tasted very clean and crisp. Having said that, I did wish there was more texture (eg. bits of coconut flesh) and a stronger coconut flavour.
Price: $5
#halfeatenblog #fruce #coconut #burpple
Got the crispy waffles with 2 scoops of ice cream: cookies & cream and milk chocolate. The milk chocolate ice cream was really good. Rich chocolate with a velvety smooth texture.
Used to patronise this store when they were at Changi Village, but they have since reopened at Downtown East.
P.S. Students get 20% off, and anyone can get a free cone (worth $1) with any ice cream scoop order.
Price: $4.90 for waffles, $7.50 for waffles with 1 scoop, $10 for waffles with 2 scoops
#halfeatenblog #spoonfulofsugar #icecream #burpple
The staff explained that the 'connecticut' lobster roll comes with a butter sauce, as compared to the original one which is plain and the cheese one which comes with melted cheese on top. I liked how they gave a lemon wedge, which you can squeeze for a fresh, citrusy note. Overall, the buttery mayo sauce went well with the juicy lobster chunks. However, I think their cheesy lobster roll reigns supreme.
Price: $16
#halfeatenblog #chunkylobsters #lobster #burpple
Couldn't find the right location tag but this was from the fishball noodle stall at Mega Foodcourt along Balestier Road. A really simple bowl with clear soup. Tasted healthy yet so comforting, with the silky rice noodles and bouncy fishcakes. Loved it! Also love that they give beansprouts.
Price: $3.50
#halfeatenblog #megafoodcourt #noodles #burpple
Thai Food! I love a good pad thai. Theirs was very tasty, although slightly on the ketchupy side (I love ketchup so it's not an issue, but non-ketchup lovers may not enjoy it as much as I did). Very generous with ingredients too - fishcake, squid, tofu cubes, beansprouts.
Price: $5
#halfeatenblog #thai #padthai #noodles #burpple
This is my favourite takoyaki shop (not that I have tried many, to be fair). Their takoyaki balls are kept warm on the hot pan, and slathered with a generous serving of sauce, mayonnaise and bonito flakes. I usually get the prawn, but all their flavours are generally quite good.
Price: $3.30 for 6 pieces (usually $3.30 for 4)
#halfeatenblog #wowtako #takoyaki #burpple
I really liked this. Creamy but not too cloying, it was satisfying with various ingredients like potato cubes, salmon, clams and diced onion.
Price: $3.90 a la carte
#halfeatenblog #chunkylobsters #seafood #chowder #burpple
Our favourite dish to order here. A simple yet incredibly flavourful garlic aglio olio base, with juicy prawns.
Also had really great service at the Tampines branch today. The staff and chef were so cheerful, friendly and helpful.
Price: $22
#halfeatenblog #pizzaexpress #pasta #burpple
Got this as part of the @burpple beyond set, where you get 2 lobster rolls, 2 seafood chowders and 2 drinks for $29. I loved the melted cheese and fluffy buns. They also gave large chunks of buttery lobster, which was great. Tapioca chips aren't my favourite because they are little firmer/crunchier than potato chips, but they were a touch.
A la carte price: $16
#halfeatenblog #chunkylobsters #burpple
Wanted to try something different so I got the beef bulgogi. Flavour was great. I love how they used stirfried onions and sprinkled sesame seeds on top. My only issue was that the beef was a little dry although I realise it's hard for lean beef to be tender.
Price: $10.90
#halfeatenblog #ajummas #beef #bulgogi #burpple
If you eat beef, these shortribs are a must-order. Juicy and full of flavour. There hasn't been anyone I introduced this dish to that hasn't loved it. It's so good you will struggle to order anything else when eating here.
Price: $14.90
#halfeatenblog #ajummas #beef #ribs #burpple
Got a small cup of their new flavour, with cookie sauce, caramelised cookie crumbs and mango boba as toppings. The small cup only comes with 2 toppings, but they were having a promotion, so I got additional cookie crumbs at 10 cents more.
Not very impressed with the lotus ice cream. It was like a sweeter version of their original froyo, without much taste of the biscoff cookies.
Price: $5
#halfeatenblog #yole #dessert #burpple
