Tried both the original Ipoh hor fun and the chicken chop hor fun ($3.50) - the noodles are silky and coated by a viscous savoury sauce. I much preferred the version with crispy fried chicken as it had more dimension in flavour and texture!
Hands down one of the best chicken satays I’ve had at a great affordable price ($0.70/stick) - the meat is tender with the most flavourful char and nutty sauce!
Held high expectations for Tiong Hoe, given the many glowing reviews and its reputation as a specialty brewer. I imagined their flat white ($5.40) to be much bolder with a dark roast but it fell flat with a predominant milky finish and the barest hint of coffee. I hope that this can be chalked up to signature blend of the day (Gachala: a mix of Colombian and Guatemalan beans) but I’d certainly think twice before a repeat purchase.
Heard lots about the matcha latte ($6.30) and it definitely lived up to the hype! The matcha whisked to order, then poured over milk with some sugar syrup. The matcha is thick and rich, balanced by the sweeter base. Also ordered the peach tie guan yin ($6.60) - I found it lacking in fruity fragrance, although it certainly was refreshing and had a strong tea flavour!
Steeped definitely exceeded all expectations! It may be on the pricier side, but it definitely shows in the quality and fragrance of its drinks. My personal favourite is the pear high mountain oolong ($6.30) - the slightly bitter tea hits first, before mellowing out to the sweetness of pear. Really liked the sandy texture of the pear purée! The soursop sencha ($6.60) wasn’t sufficiently tart and tasted predominantly like green tea, although there was a good bite in the small pieces of fruit.
The QQ happy family milk tea ($3.50) is my favourite drink to order! A true party with its many toppings - pearls, grass jelly, pudding, lychee jelly and red bean.
Didn’t get our pick of drinks as they had sold out of some flavours by 9 pm! The honey black tea latte ($4.20) was rather disappointing as the artificial sweetness overpowered the tea. It was very thin too, despite being a tea latte! Much preferred the cocoa RSM ($4.20) - tastes exactly like melted chocolate ice cream :-)
Their braised beef noodles ($6) are hands down my favourite version! The soup is clear and light. Kway teow pairs perfectly with the savoury soup with hints of sweetness and tang. The highlight of the meal, though, is the braised beef - perfectly tender with a nice rounded flavour!
Portion ($4) is really substantial! The carrot cake was nice and chewy, with a just the right amount of spice. Didn’t appreciate the pieces of hei bi inside though!
A hastily snapped photo so that the kuehs could be gulped down while they were still piping hot! These are by far the most expensive tu tu kueh I’ve had ($3.50 for 5) but such stalls are few and far between that I’d close two eyes and pay for them. The dough is a little too dense and thick, but the fillings are incredible - the peanut has a slight salty tinge whilst the desiccated coconut was coated with gula melaka!
My default order at the market! The queue can get quite long but it moves quickly. Love the flavours of their minced meat noodles ($3) - generous splash of vinegar and a chilli so spicy that it leaves your lips burning.
I’m a big fan of Denzy, but I find their service terribly lacklustre - especially now that they disallow dine-in if you’re using deals like Burpple Beyond or Chope. They’ve also increased the number of flavours that cannot be redeemed using these deals! Opted for our favourite hojicha and cereal milk. Tried two new flavours - wasn’t fond of the raspberry ruby chocolate, but the mango yuzu had a brilliant medley of saccharine sweetness and tart citrus!
