One of the only stalls I buy mala from! The prices vary a fair bit, but they’re consistent with their flavours. You can comfortably go up a level of spiciness from your usual, but I really appreciate how theirs is not too oily or salty!
Stopped to buy some korean buns when I realised that this was the store which had recently opened! I’d suggest to visit early if you want the full selection - they had sold out of most options by 7 pm. Had it chilled as recommended, and I think it’s more suited for dessert than breakfast!
The matcha cookie bun ($2) sure packs a punch with its generous cream filling. It’s not too sweet but I’d enjoy a stronger tea flavour. The injeolmi red bean ($2) featured a greater variety of textures as there was the injeolmi cream, mochi layer and some red bean. Found the cream rather clumpy and it overwhelmed the other flavours - a larger portion of red bean filling would help!
This food centre always leaves me frazzled with its persistent pushy crowds. There’s nothing particularly fantastic here, so I grabbed the easiest thing. The noodles ($3) are alkaline with bland chewy meat. The wanton was pretty tasty but it’s skin disintegrated in the soup!
Would not patronise this stall if not for the fact that it is the only mixed rice stall in the market - standards have fallen terribly over the decade! The rice is hard and lumpy with dismal servings ($3.60).
Balked a little at the tiny cone and high price point, but the mini ($8) turned out to be surprisingly substantial. The price is made a little more palatable with 1 for 1 deals! The gelato melts a tad too quickly, but it’s thick with a great sticky texture. Loved how rich the 75% dark chocolate and pistachio were!
The Ayam Panggang ($5.80) is one of my go-to options at the food hall! The portion is exceedingly generous and good for two. Love the tender meat with its charred smokiness and the lemak curry. Added vegetables (+ $1) for a more balanced meal!
The latte gula ($5) is thick and creamy with a great mouthfeel! Perhaps a tad too sweet to be a regular purchase, but it makes for a great occasional indulgence. Wished the coffee came through more strongly!
Indulged in a double scoop with waffles ($11.60)! Requested for the waffles to be cooked longer so that they’d be crispier, but ours still came doughy and lukewarm. The rum & raisin and coconut were good though, my personal favourites :-)
Opted for something different this time - the maguro tataki don ($15) exceeded my expectations! The tuna is, of course, not as fresh or fatty as you’d find in a premium restaurant; but had a strong flavour and was nicely seared along its edges. A simple dish seasoned only with salt and pepper!
Been dining at Bread Yard for years, but only just got round to trying their famed cruffins! Opted for the passionfruit flavour ($4.50) - I loved how crisp and buttery the pastry was, with its heaviness offset by a tart curd.
The beef kofta shakshuka ($16) is one of the best I’ve had! The tomato stew is thick and tangy, pairing well with the chewy sourdough. The beef sausage is also really substantial and flavourful!
The Norwegian salmon bowl ($14) fell a little short of expectations - the brown rice was hard and the salmon dry. Otherwise, the combination of ingredients and flavours is rather pleasant!
