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Came by on Mother's Day and they were so kind to offer a complimentary stalk of flower and beancurd desserts to our table in celebration. To our surprise, they were also running a promotion of 20% off the menu, even for the set lunch menu! Really so generous!

Their set menus start from $29.90++, which comes with broth and meat of your choice, a more-than-decent vegetable platter, choice of noodles or rice, a drink, and access to their "market table", which has appetisers, sauces and condiments, fruits, and a dessert bar where you can make your own jelly dessert concoction! There're also premium meat options to top up $10 for which includes seafood, premium beef, etc as your choice of meat.

Overall, the meat and veges were fresh and high quality, broths were delicious and refillable (we loved the tomato and golden chicken broths), and we had such a blast eating! Ambience was cosy, the interior was aesthetic, and service was prompt and friendly. If we had to give a complaint, it was that our table for 4 was slightly too cramped, such that we frequently had to 'tetris' the golden cages that the meat and vege platters came in for them to fit on the table top.

($9.50) comes with onsen egg its kinda strange when i eat main store on previous day but i eat second store on next day lmao. it remind me of chinese chicken curry paste lmao. But the batter was quite too much and less meat inside.

Had the Yunnan-style single hotpot lunch set and was pleasantly surprised! For $29.90, you get your own pot, a main, veggies, carbs and a drink. For an extra $10, you can upgrade to a premium meat or seafood option.
The free-flow Market Table was a highlight which includes DIY bingfen, tanghulu, dipping sauces and various side dishes.
I picked the black truffle mushroom broth, super fragrant and full of flavour. You can also choose a yuan yang pot if you prefer the best of both worlds.
The Signature Jasmine Flower Shrimp Paste is a must-try ! Bouncy texture with a lovely floral note.
Ended the meal with soft serve and a refreshing DIY bingfen.
Bonus: they also sell Yunnan flowers, which make a sweet takeaway gift!

A 4.9‑star spot at CHIJMES? Had to grab a friend and check out their lunch set—verdict: totally worth the hype. S$29.90++ or S$39.90++ per person, and you feel like you’re splurging in a luxe mall without wrecking your wallet.

What the Set Includes (per pax)

✔️ Your choice of individual broth
✔️ One meat platter (beef/pork/chicken)
✔️ Deluxe Veggie Platter
✔️ Unlimited Market Table (appetizers & desserts)
✔️ Rice or noodles + one drink
💡 VIP rooms available with no minimum spend—perfect for private hangs of groups 6 or more.

Our Broths

1️⃣ Premium Golden Umami Broth
• Slow‑simmered with chicken & seafood for 8 hours—rich, collagen‑like, drinkable straight.

2️⃣ Black Truffle Assorted Mushroom Broth
• Real truffle aroma plus sweet earthiness from mixed mushrooms—veggie dishes taste amazing in it.

Stand‑Outs
• Meat slices are cut just right—10 seconds in the pot seals in the juices.
• Market Table offers kimchi, pickles, soy beancurd, snow‑fungus dessert… unlimited add‑ons!
• Interior is modern‑Oriental chic: your camera will stay busy.

Why 4.5⭐?
• Stays open till 5 a.m.—late‑night lifesaver.
• Clean, classy, and affordable—rare value for CHIJMES.
• A few more meat choices would make it flawless.

Perfect For
• Lunch splurges that won’t break the bank
• Night‑owl hot‑pot cravings in style
• Date nights, girl‑squad catch‑ups, or private biz dinners in the VIP room

📌 Bottom Line
MSG‑free rich broths + unlimited dessert bar + gorgeous setting = a solid 4.5⭐ hot‑pot spot I’ll gladly revisit—next time I’m sampling every broth at 2 a.m.!

Note: Ratings are subjective and based on the reviewer’s experience and honest impressions at the time of the visit.

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Came by for the Restaurant Week Spring 2025 lunch menu and boy did it not disappoint.

You're greeted by a gorgeous and classy interior with high ceilings the moment you step into the restaurant - definitely a place to take your date to take her breath away. With the Restaurant Week menu, we started off with the Amuse Bouche which was Hawthorn Mozarella Gazpacho. We loved the warm bread which was dense with a hint of sweetness, and paired nicely with the contrasting tartness of the tomato in balsamic reduction as well as the creaminess of the mozarella cheese. Off to a great start!

For the first course, we shared the Tuna Watermelon Tartare and the Chilli Crab Curry 'Suan Pan Zi'. The chilli crab sauce was seriously addictive, equal parts sweet and spicy, and the 'suan pan zi', reminiscent of the teochew abacus seeds dish, was filled with a delicious prawn paste filling. Everything complemented each other beautifully, and we almost licked this plate clean. This was the much preferred dish over the tuna tartare, which we thought was just so-so.

For the mains, we had the Claypot Seafood Longevity Noodles and the Miso Pork Chop (a replacement the Tandoori Lamb which was unavailable at the time). They claypot noodles leaned heavily towards the peppery side, so much so that it was the only flavour profile of the dish. Which was a shame as the seafood were all so fresh and plump and their sweetness could have been brought out so much more. The pork fared so much better, and I especially loved the tenderness of the cut with a crisp charred exterior that paired wonderfully with the thick sweet glaze. Hands down the best dish of the meal.

Rounding off the meal were the desserts - the Sweetheart Symphony was a peculiar combination of Black Sesame mousse with an exceedingly tart rhubarb compote filling. Can't say that the flavours complemented each other. However, we thought the Mikan 'Panna Cotta' was a creative masterpiece - if you love citrusy flavours then you HAVE to try this. Simply amazing, and I was also blown away by the creativity,

Overall, while the lunch menu had some ups and downs, we left the restaurant feeling very much satisfied by the wonderful meal, the warm service, and the beautiful ambience of the restaurant. Definitely a place to return to!

Established in January 2021, this fast casual, family-friendly restaurant boasts an extensive menu.
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Their rendition has soft chewy noodles, crunchy cabbage, crisp chye sim / Chinese flowering cabbage, wispy chicken egg, and tender beef slices, with a vibrant red hue, carrying bold smoky grainy meaty savoury salty spice vegetal eggy sweet flavour.
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Completed with a thick cucumber slice with vegetal sweet flavour, and a dollop of tomato ketchup for vegetal sweet contrast.
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Mee Goreng
Al Mubin Restaurant
@ 212 Hougang Street 21 #01-343
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More details:
https://ivanteh-runningman.blogspot.com/2025/04/best-of-singapore-hawkers-mee-goreng.html

Love the melted cheese which brings the whole dish up a notch! Generous portion of mushroom slices given as well as long beansprouts & corn. Served with multigrain rice, kimchi & drink for the set. Gochujang sauce was served on the side to pour in & mix according to how savoury u like. Didn't pour everything & it's great for me already 😋

Delicious hotpot spot at CHIJMES with great value lunch sets. Broths are simmered for 8 hours—rich, clean, and flavourful. Loved the mushroom variety flown in from Yunnan and the handmade noodles with no additives. Don’t miss the crispy mozzarella cheese ball and house drinks. Bonus: they sell fresh Yunnan flowers daily. A relaxing, quality lunch experience!

Saw this store featured in the tiktok of a Japanese lady living in Singapore, and fortunately I also discovered that it is one of Burpple's merchants as well!

They offer a wide range of sobas in both hot and cold varieties, as well as rice bowls, sides, and even drinks. Everything looked so good, especially the current monthly special (oyster soba!), and we finally settled on the Collagen Chicken Soba (Hot) and Yuzu-Miso Chicken Soba (Cold). The collagen chicken soup was light-tasting and yet still full of flavour, with generous slices of chicken breast. The minced ginger also gave the broth a certain 'spiciness', and I would liken the dish to be a soupy version of chicken rice. This was good, but we very much preferred the yuzu-miso chicken soba - the coldness of the broth brought out the citrusy-savoury flavours so much more, with the crisp doumiao lending some freshness and the perfectly grilled chicken thighs rounding up the dish. Just amazing, we couldn't stop slurping this up.

Overall, service was prompt and friendly, and general ambience was bright and cheery. Prices are also pretty affordable considering the quality you get, but of course having the Burpple deal makes it all the more worth (our two bowls only came up to $18!). Would definitely return!

The soft serve has a strong milky (not vanilla) flavour and the cone has a malty taste. If you prefer milky flavours then this is something to try but if you are expecting vanilla flavours then I suggest Mcdonald's soft serve. It was decent but do not expect premium ice cream at such a price point 》$1.50

(Dry) (Regular) ($5.50) its not that bad but char siew was quite chewy and not that hard. The noodles texture was not that thin and chewy texture as its "al dente".

Halal Chinese cravings? 🥢 Head to 西北香 @restaurant_aisyah on Arab Street for an authentic taste of Xinjiang cuisine, especially their handmade specialty noodles. 🤤

We couldn’t get enough of the Tongue-Tingling Spicy Dry Beef Noodles🍜 — super chewy and packed with an irresistible spicy kick! 🌶️ Even better, #BurppleBeyond members can enjoy a 1-for-1 Noodles deal.

📍25 Arab St, Singapore 199724