Regular cup [$4.90] With your choice of 2 toppings, each cup comes with your choice of base: pudding or softserve. I opted for the softserve in silo, with the twist (charcoal soy & vanilla soy). Good news is that the softserve here is also vegan-friendly! The softserve is smooth, creamy and thick with an intense, distinct and pleasant lingering soya flavour and fragrance. Much better than Mr Bean’s one IMO but of course this comes with a higher pricetag. But well, u get what you pay for 😌. I personally prefer the black charcoal soya flavour which was less sweet and milky as compared to the vanilla soy, with a mild lingering woody aftertaste. However, the softserve machine seems to be inconsistent with the proportion of twist. My first visit comprised of a higher proportion of black charcoal: vanilla soya but on the 2nd visit today, it was vice versa (as featured in the first picture). Really a great pity that the shop’s ceasing operations on 15 April, hurry and head down now to try before they are closed permanently!!😿 . . . #burpple #smitteneats #smittenchoice

Delicious Goodness I've been to Dofu twice. It serves some really healthy and yummy black soya ice-cream 😋 I like everything that has to do with soya, so this is right up my alley. Texture of the soft serve is firm and creamy, and the taste has a light soya fragrance. I also like that it is not tooooo sweet :) I got the regular ($4.90) with two toppings - strawberry and vanilla cocoa granola. I love granola and it went incredibly well with the soft serve! Added a bit of a crunch to it hehe. My mum got the mix of black soya icecream + black soya pudding and really liked if too! Unfortunately, Dofu is closing down soon :-( It's such a pity since I really like it 😭 But I'm glad that I got to try it before it closes. Hope to see it come back again someday!

Comes With 5 Toppings Toppings picked: Maple Pecan Granola, Kiwi, Sliced Almonds, Coconut Flakes and Pumpkin Seeds. Comes with either a mixture of both ice cream and pudding or just ice cream. The black soy bean ice cream is quite ok, the black element of Dofu has invited quite a fair bit ppl. Personally, i prefer the black soy ice cream because the pudding did not taste like pudding but rather watery tau huey.

Grilled Tiger Prawns $20 With salsa verde and various aromatics. Good 👍🏼 Wide selection of wines as well. Friendly owner and crew.

Vongole Pasta linguine with clams, garlic & chilli in white wine or tomato sauce

CIBO Pizza Tomato sauce, whole fresh burrata, fresh sicilian datterini tomatoes, rocket salad. $25.90

Chirashi Don The don was really not bad with the sides as buffet. The whole set at $17.90 nett. The sashimi in Don was pretty fresh and the variety was 👍🏻 However the cleanliness of the cafe was mehhh, with obvious stains on the tablecloth. Nevertheless will consider returning for this set as it is really value for money:) #BurppleMajulahMakan

Bara chirashi w Snow Crab Superb amount of fresh sashimi with free flow of sides & drinks.

Bara Chirashi Don $17.60 Hanare is teppei's sister chain, so the chirashi don is good as always, but I just didn't understand why they used hot rice in the bara chirashi bowl. I was a bit disappointed by that, but overall the sashimi pieces were still well marinated and the side dishes provided were decent.

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Special Ten Don Lunch Set ($25++) Solo-lunched at Capitol Piazza not too long ago and the Special Ten Don Set at “Ryu’s Japanese Restaurant & Sake Bar” was my pick that day. I found the quantity and quality of the toppings on the rice: a pair of shrimps, one sea eel and assorted vegetables, to be more than satisfactory. Their style of tempura features a thinner coating than what you‘d find at other Japanese restaurants but I actually prefer it this way because the taste of the seafood and vegetables isn’t overshadowed by batter. According to the manager I spoke to, practically all the ingredients used at Ryu is imported from Japan. Even the water supposedly comes from Mount Fuji. Such dedication to keeping things as purely Japanese as possible is to be admired, don’t you agree? As part of the lunch set, you can expect to be served an appetiser before the Ten Don (which is accompanied by a bowl of miso soup and pickles) plus a dessert after.

Ryu's tendon lunch set Value for money lunch set. Fresh ingredients. decent taste. #tip #solo diners: They gave me a seat under the sun (which I rejected) and ended up having a bar counter seat (which is awkward since it's lunch time). So probably not my first choice to dine at solo.

Kopi • Teh • Barley • Hot Kopi (S$1.80, large) If you prefer light coffee taste, this is for you. • Hot Teh (S$1.40, small) Too sweet for me, but there’s tea fragrance. • Hot Barley (S$2.30) Tasted like powder kind of barley.

Mashed Potato Egg w/ Toast Mashed potato egg and picnic ham sandwiched in between crispy toast, delicious! (S$5.80)

Original Egg Waffle This egg waffle is crispy with egg fragrance, and there isn’t any alkaline aftertaste. Is good! (S$2.50)

Affogatos Round the World!😬 JIO your family & friends to come and savour the world, here at @theaffogatobar! Established in 2017, this is Asia’s first standalone Affogato concept with the mission to broaden the public’s perception on how coffee can be enjoyed.☺️ 👉Banira Ujicha - SGD14 madagascan vanilla bean gelato, matcha cake, azuki red beans, matcha streusels, served with @craftteafox Uji matcha 👉Nocciola Italia - SGD16 hazelnut praline gelato, hazelnut panna cotta, hazelnut cake, whole roasted hazelnuts, served with double shot of Paramount espresso Swipe left👈 for their new Affogatos Round the World menu Really impressed by the creative concept of fusing dessert specialty elements from various countries with their affogatos! If I had to pick my top favourite between the two, it would be the Nocciola Italia. Each element just came together in perfect harmony!👍 [Media Invite] 📍The Affogato Bar Cluny Court 501 Bukit Timah Rd 01-04B, S259760

good caffeinated sweet treats🍨☕️😋 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐄 ($𝟏𝟑) scratches the ice cream-on-cake🍨🍰 itches while keeping it light. Consisting mainly of banana cake, caramel biscuit gelato and banana jam🍌, I thoroughly enjoyed the sweet-bitter blend when paired with a double shot of espresso ☕️☕️ 𝐋𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 ($𝟏𝟑) is def for the coconut shake fans out there!🥥 The combination of toasted coconut gelato topped with chocolate coated🍫 butter cake and fragrant toasted coconut flakes made this cup a refreshing delight.

𝐍𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐚 𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 If you’re a fan of affogato, you can’t give this place a miss! Conceived in 2017 by two friends with a mission to broaden the public’s perception on how coffee can be enjoyed, the duo launched @theaffogatobar at Cluny Court with their own repertoire of decadent affogato desserts and innovative coffee brew, making it the first of its kind in Asia. Affogato is an Italian dessert consisting of vanilla ice cream topped with a shot of espresso coffee. @theaffogatobar reinvented the usual affogato to an all new level. Here’s what we tried: 🌟𝐍𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐚 𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 — 16.00 Originated in Piedmont, Italy, Panna Cotta is one of the best known and frequently requested desserts. @theaffogatobar version of the Italians' favourite consists of a crunchy hazelnut praline gelato (made from slow roasted Italian hazelnuts) topped on a soft, silky hazelnut panna cotta and served with a double shot of espresso on the side. 🍵𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐫𝐚 𝐔𝐣𝐢-𝐜𝐡𝐚 — 14.00 Consumed by Japanese in all forms, Matcha has always been a popular choice. With its distinct flavour, it makes it fun and easy to incorporate into desserts. At @theaffogatobar , they have paired matcha, Azuki beans (another favourite of the Japanese people) and vanilla into an intricate dessert. The bitterness of the matcha, sweetness of the Azuki beans and richness of the madagascan vanilla gelato creates a complex yet delicious flavour. 🥯𝐒𝐦𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐧 — 16.00 Toasted bagel with smoked salmon, fresh onions, arugula, dill & onion cream cheese 🥯𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐟 — 15.00 Toasted bagel with salt-cured beef, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh onions, arugula, sun-dried tomato cream cheese I’d definitely be back for their innovative Affogato Around the World☕️!

Power Packed Breakfast! Chanced upon this minimalist cafe and saw pictures of avocado toasts on the glass panels which prompted me to head in to grab one hearty slice for myself. It's a simple toast with sliced 🥑, topped with chilli flakes, crushed pepper and sea salt flakes and a good drizzle of olive oil. Simplicity at its best! Will return to try the lunch menu next.

For Amazing Avocado Toast and More This new kid on the CBD circuit still has some ways to go in terms of getting their act down pat — they were flustered and out of several items when we visited two weeks into their opening — but we foresee a bright future once things are up and running smoothly. Their Avocado Toast ($5.50), a simple but effective combination of lightly warmed sourdough, sliced avocado and a generous sprinkle of chilli pepper, is something we'll be returning for time and again. Add a crumble of feta cheese ($1) for some added oomph. They also serve Acai Bowls (from $6.90), and their salads are quite something. Pacific Rim ($13.50) features a perfectly baked salmon fillet, served atop a punchy quinoa salad and basil aioli. Burpple Tastemaker Xing Wei Chua also had good things to say about New Farm ($12) — moist, slow-cooked chicken served on the same quinoa salad base. Grab a hit of their robust yet well-balanced coffee while you're here, their opening promo sees all espresso-based drinks going at just $2. Pro tip: There are only 10 seats in this cosy nook of a space, so either beat the lunch crowd, or order to go. Avg price: $10 per person Photo by Burpple Tastemaker Xing Wei Chua

Truly Yum Avocado Toast This wondrous avocado toast ($5.50 plus $1 for a sprinkle of feta) looks deceivingly simple, but as I have learnt from too many wrong food decisions, the tastiest dishes are often free of unnecessary embellishments. Definitely one of my favourites in Singapore. 👍🏼

Salted Egg Crab this tze char store is my family's favourite whenever we crave for some juicy & fresh crab! can only speak for the few dishes we frequently order (fried mantou, salted egg crab & cereal prawn) but the seafood is really delicious (: they give a generous portion of prawns, topped off with an equally generous mountain of crispy and sweet cereal. the prawn is huge and would definitely fill you up! the star of the show would be the salted egg crab. regardless of how many tze char stores we've tried, my family stands by the crab from this store! the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and salty, complementing the firm yet substantial crab meat. they are always super full and we can definitely understand why it is so popular!

Chinese New Year🧧 pen cai Seafoody treasure pot - abalone, prawns, sea cucumber, fish mall layered above roast pork belly, chicken and fried yam. Loadsa cabbage to go along with it too, aside from broccoli and mushroom. To be honest, nothing particularly fantastic - each item tasted as what it should taste like.

Garlic Pork Ribs ($20) Yeah the price was kinda steep. 😂Haha I was shock first by its looks then by its price. It's wasn't quite the way I imagined garlic pork ribs to be like when I ordered. Was suppose to be dry? Haha but oh well, aside its looks, it was awesome.😊 its was soft and tender and the marination was some good work!👍🏻 it's just located outside of NTU next to the Nanyang CC! If you have a group of friends, it worth while to dine in. Legit price for the other dishes! If you like I can post a few more that I had!😋 : Rating: 4/5 Worth the calories? I thought it was rather good and was the highlight of my dinner as a virgin nights out from school. : 📷Credits: @justin.kho

HEARTY PERANAKAN FOOD AT AFFORDABLE PRICES Ivins Peranakan Restaurant has long been in one of my places to visit and I finally understand why the place has been highly recommended by many. It is hard to beat places that serve hearty portions at an affordable price nowadays. We had a few of their signatures such as the Beef Rendang, which is served piping hot in a claypot and the meat is tender to the bite. The Ikan Masak Assam is tangy and spicy but the real standout star is the Sotong Hitam of stir-fried squid in a sweet black sauce.

Peranakan Cuisine Had a Peranakan feast at Ivins Peranakan Restaurant at 19/21 Binjai Park and we ordered: ▪️Garam Assam Fish Head ($27 - 3 to 4 pax) ▪️Ayam Buah Keluak ($8.20) ▪️Babi Pongteh ($7.50) ▪️Nyonya Chap Chye ($6.20) ▪️Fried Ngo Hiang ($6) ▪️Sotong Hitam ($7.20) ▪️Egg Fuyong ($5.70) ▪️Terong Goreng Chilli ($5.50) ▪️Chendol ($1.50) One of my favourite dishes of the night is the Garam Assam Fish Head which is 1/2 fish head served in spicy tamarind gravy. The gravy has just the right balance of spicy, tangy and sweet notes, and it goes s ppl o well with rice. Ayam Buah Keluak is my all-time-favourite in any Peranakan restaurant and I love digging out and savouring the flavourful flesh of the buah keluak. The sauce of the Babi Pongteh is a tad sweet for me, but the braised pork belly literally melts in your mouth. The Chap Chye is decent as well. Two of the dishes were unexpectedly good. Sotong Hitam features stir fried squid with black ink sauce and cut chilli and this is actually full of flavour with a hint of smokiness. The squid is tender as well. The Terong Goreng Chilli looks like a simple eggplant topped with chilli but the chilli is actually very aromatic and it is not too spicy. Overall, I enjoyed the food and it was pretty satisfying. Do note that each item is quite small, so if the group is large, you might have to order double portions of each item.

Nyonya kuehs We usually come here for nyonya food. Affordable prices with good portioning. Sometimes they have kuehs fresh in store, the kaya salat was the best for me.

Claypot Mee Tai Mak This has a similarity to hor fun. Instead, it uses mee tai mak and comes with an raw egg aside from minced meat, prawns and chopped kai lan. Served bubbling in a claypot with savoury sauce and strong wok hei flavour 》$8/Medium

Salted Egg Pork Ribs Why does the colour looked overcooked or the oil used wasn’t clean? I personally prefer it to have slightly moist texture as this was too dry. This came really oily and they served ribs with bones intact, making it unfriendly to my teeth 》$10/Small

For Mee Tai Mak Worth the Wait Its relocation from Toa Payoh to Clementi means Westies are that much closer to this dark brown, glossy claypot of bubbling goodness. The Claypot Mee Tai Mak (from $5) may not be the prettiest of dishes, but it's darn tasty and most comforting on a cool, rainy day. The plump "rat tail" noodles are bathed in the thick and flavourful gravy studded with chopped vegetables, minced meat, prawns and a cracked egg. Be sure to add some chilli padi for a kick! As its name suggests, this place also does a mean traditional Fish Head Steamboat (from $23 for a small portion) — the perfect dish to share with your group. Otherwise, other zi char options like the Salted Egg Pork Ribs ($10) and the Boss Bee Hoon (get the small $15 portion to share between two to three) fare well. Pro tip: Call to reserve a table and pre-order dishes so you can dig in the moment you arrive! Avg Price: $15 per person Photo by Burpple Tastemaker Felicia Sim