At $20++ the deep fried dish resembles more bar food than restaurant flair. On one hand I really enjoyed the succulent insides of this "fried burrito" but at the same time feel guilty from how full I felt after eating it. A good try for those wanting to see what Tex-Mex cooking is really like!

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Previously I had the chicken fajitas when I first came to this place. The pork fajitas had a tougher texture similar to mutton but retained the flavour with just enough fat left after cooking. One bite into a (self assembled) wrap reveals how tender the meat is with the caramelized onions and various sauces. At $32++ this dish is meant to share as a main.

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I loved this place so much that I decided to come back for Mother's Day! I simply had to share what I had found with my mom.

This was the Crab Meat and Avocado Quasidellas. I'm used to cheesy chicken varieties like that from KFC or Tony Romas but this was a refreshing twist. Literally refreshing! The lightness of the crab meat coupled with the thin tortillas and refreshing avocado paste slipped off the palate easily. At $32++ this was one of their off-the-menu specials and is a great starter to share!

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Saw this $45 cake on Fave and decided to give it a shot. The sponge cake on the inside wasn't as creamy as expected and the Ferrero was soft by the time I picked it up. A bit disappointing for the price and I might have preferred a cheaper one from Prima Deli, but it's hard to say for sure.

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At $14++, it's hard to believe that you're getting a pizza in such a nice restaurant like Commonground. They have a variety of pizza flavours, both traditional and exotic. I opted for the Cajun Salmon one and wasn't disappointed! The pizza crust reminded me of Japanese thin crust pizzas and the pizza wasn't drowned in cheese like certain big brand outlets. A light meal to keep you going throughout the day (especially if you're using the sports facilities like the running track or badminton court in the building!)

Did I mention that this is In Tampines Hub? And how huge and amazing this place is?

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A far cry from what it used to be in its heyday a long while back. The prata was only decent at its higher price ($1.10 per piece) and the curry was almost industrial; not to my taste. I've had better prata elsewhere at a cheaper price...

The Indian Rojak was fairly standard so I've no comments on that. Hawker stalls around provide a similar taste so there's no real reason to detour.

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Used my Fave voucher to try out the gelato at this quaint little ice cream parlor nestled within several big brand food outlets. The waffles were a bit think and didn't have the bite that I was hoping for. The green tea ice cream however was strong enough for me to savour with every bite! I thought the ice cream was a little lacking (or maybe I just take too much ice cream with my waffle) but otherwise a decent place to come for a quick ice cream. It's much quieter than the nearby Starbucks too and provides a good place to chat in relative privacy, although the decor seems to be a little dull.

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A decadent delight with every scoop! The combination of strawberry flavoured cream and strawberry Cheesecake ice cream in a jar full of crunchy bits makes this dessert for two worth every penny. At $9 for a small jar and $16 for a big one it's really quite worth it considering the chic atmosphere that you get in this restaurant/cafe.

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Homemade waffles leaning towards the salty spectrum, coupled with sweet and salty vanilla ice cream and a dash of maple syrup. Admittedly the ice cream was slightly too sweet, even for me and it over-rode the taste of the waffle itself. A cool cafe nestled in the brand new Ci Yuan CC. Reasonable prices and a convenient location for residents nearby keep it packed.

Simply the best Mexican place I've ever eaten at. You pay a premium for this quality; the $32++ fajitas I had was a tier above anything I've ever eaten; including the ones at The Chop House or Tony Romas. The juices and sauces blend well with the warm tortillas making for a juicy treat. Well worth a trip if you're craving quality Mexican food and have the cash to spare.

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Traditional Tze char in the Neighbourhood at an affordable price! Nothing much more to be said than convenient for the people around here.

At $7.80 ($7 for double scoop with $0.80 cone) it's targeting the premium end of the ice cream market and justifiably so! The full bodied, creamy texture of the ice cream tastes as good as any high end mass market brand of ice cream (e.g. Haagen Dazs) and they offer local flavours such as Durian. My favourite flavour is the salted caramel which stays true to its roots!

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