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Love the nostalgic but modern aesthetics and fusion food choices, which is fresh in the cafe scene imo. Service was patient and attentive too:)

Fav items:
🍛 Hainanese Pork Chop
crispy breaded exterior paired with tender meat, even after it cooled it was still crispy

🍵 Matcha Dream
really liked the flavour of this one, not too sweet and the foam paired with the matcha perfectly

will be back for more!

Brunch here for my birthday celebration and the staff was attentive and friendly. They took the time to explain the diff menus and recommended items!
Ordered:
- gnocchi
- Matcha sweet potato drink
- hainanese pork chop ❤️

The drink tasted great, with an ideal ratio of sweet potato and Matcha! Gnocchi had an umami taste. Highlight was definitely the pork chop with just the right amount of fat and meat, that made it moist, yet it kept the crunch on the outside and softness on the inside ❤️🍖

Had a comforting meal with tasty dishes and porridge. We had 3 dishes: sweet and sour pork, pepper beef and salted egg prawns. Personally enjoyed the sweet and sour pork the most and would have liked the salted egg prawns to be a little more crunchy! Overall had an enjoyable dinner and would go back again.

I had a delightful dining experience at Gu Zao Ren, which offers a diverse array of dishes to choose from. Among the selections, I highly recommend the cereal prawns, hot plate tofu, and chai poh omelette, all of which are must-try items at this establishment. The cereal prawns were not only generous in portion but also fresh and cooked to perfection. The hot plate tofu was a standout, blending a variety of ingredients with soft, melt-in-your-mouth tofu. The chai poh omelette, though small in appearance, delivered incredible flavor—crispy on the outside with a soft, creamy interior. Despite its simplicity, the dish was wonderfully satisfying. In terms of service, the staff were friendly, responsive, and efficient, even with a busy crowd. Overall, I highly recommend this spot for larger groups, as their portions are notably more generous than typical zi char places, without compromising on quality.

Home-style dishes that hit the spot. I had the chaipoh omelette, peeled cereal prawns, and hotplate tofu—all full of flavour and done right. The cereal prawns were a standout, crispy and fuss-free.

This was my first experience with turtle soup, and it proved to be an impressive dish. The soup was rich and flavorful, with a distinctive herby taste that set it apart. The turtle meat was tender and cooked to perfection, offering a comforting and satisfying texture. Additionally, the black chicken soup was meticulously prepared, with the chicken so tender it practically melted in the mouth. As a complement to the soups, the handmade tofu and fried prawns were excellent side dishes that paired beautifully with the main offerings.

Lastly would like to mention the staff service was exceptional—prompt, attentive, and knowledgeable, providing insightful recommendations and making the dining experience even more enjoyable.

Tried this well-known herbal soup restaurant and it met expectations. Claypot turtle soup and black chicken soup had strong herbal flavor, with tender meat. Homemade prawn roll and jade tofu were good additions to the meal. Worth a visit if you're looking for a nutritious soup and hearty meals!

Established since November 2007, their award-winning rendition features over 12 ingredients that go into the making of their gravy, including garlic, dried shrimp, galangal, red onions, tamarind pulp, coconut milk, and roasted peanuts along with other spices, slow-cooked for hours.
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The result is a rich creamy thick gravy, robust with zesty sour tangy savoury sweet earthy herbal spice flavour, so addictive.
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There's springy rice vermicelli noodles, crisp bean sprouts, crisp garlic chives, bouncy hard boiled chicken egg, and spongy tofu puffs, carrying grainy sweet vegetal herbal eggy savoury flavour.
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Enhanced with crunchy deshelled fresh prawns with sweet savoury flavour, and chunky homemade sambal belachan with savoury salty spice flavour for added kick.
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Mee Siam
The Royals Cafe
@ 19 Upper East Coast Road
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More details:
https://ivanteh-runningman.blogspot.com/2025/07/best-of-singapore-hawkers-mee-siam.html

Opened in June 2013 by the Red Ginger Group, this casual eatery is known for their delicious Malay-Peranakan dishes, and typically attracts queues during meal times.
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Their rendition has springy rice vermicelli noodles, crisp garlic chives, crisp bean sprouts, spongy tofu puffs, and bouncy hard boiled chicken egg, with grainy vegetal herbal eggy sweet savoury flavour.
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The gravy is thin and mellow, with mild savoury sweet zesty sour tangy spice flavour, with a slight kick from added lime juice.
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The unique addition is otah, the tender soft spiced fish paste having a smoky savoury salty spice flavour.
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Mee Siam
Rumah Sayang
@ Jem, 50 Jurong Gateway Road #B1-41
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More details:
https://ivanteh-runningman.blogspot.com/2025/07/best-of-singapore-hawkers-mee-siam.html

Slightly healthier as they use springy brown rice vermicelli noodles with grainy earthy sweet flavour. Topped with crisp bean sprouts, bouncy hard boiled chicken egg, crisp garlic chives, and spongy tofu puffs, for vegetal herbal eggy savoury sweet flavour.
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Their gravy is thicker than most, with a balanced use of tamarind paste that entices, carrying zesty sour tangy sweet spice flavour.
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Light, yet without compromise on taste.
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Mee Siam
Qi Ji
@ Eastpoint Mall, 3 Simei Street 6 #01-28
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More details:
https://ivanteh-runningman.blogspot.com/2025/07/best-of-singapore-hawkers-mee-siam.html

Their rendition features tamarind paste, turmeric, chili paste, fermented shrimp paste, lemongrass, and pandan / screwpine leaves, resulting in a thin and punchy gravy with sharp sour zesty tangy savoury sweet spice flavour, tending towards the more sour side.
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Generous portion of springy rice vermicelli noodles, crisp bean sprouts, crisp garlic chives, spongy tofu puffs, and bouncy hard boiled chicken egg, carrying grainy savoury vegetal herbal eggy sweet flavour.
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A dollop of chunky sambal belachan with savoury salty spice flavour completes.
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Mee Siam
Killiney Kopitiam
@ 67 Killiney Road
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More details:
https://ivanteh-runningman.blogspot.com/2025/07/best-of-singapore-hawkers-mee-siam.html

Their homely rendition has thin punchy gravy, robust with zesty sour tangy sweet savoury spice nutty flavour, tending more towards the savoury side.
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The springy rice vermicelli noodles, crisp bean sprouts, crisp garlic chives, spongy tofu puffs, bouncy hard boiled chicken egg, and crunchy crushed peanuts, lend grainy sweet vegetal herbal savoury eggy nutty flavour.
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Simple and straightforward, yum.
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Mee Siam
Kampong Glam Cafe
@ 17 Bussorah Street
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More details:
https://ivanteh-runningman.blogspot.com/2025/07/best-of-singapore-hawkers-mee-siam.html