Scorch is a new eatery deep within Clifford Centre's first floor serving pancakes (think traditional Singaporean corner bakery instead of American ones that are smothered in syrup), nasi lemak sets, traditional Chinese desserts, and the cornerstone of their menu, lu rou fan.

Of course, I ordered a large bowl of lu rou fan for $5, and I was rewarded with a scorching hot and utterly heart (and belly) warming bowl of rice topped with braised pork belly that had been chopped to ribbons. The bowl might look laughably meager, but this bowl is deep. Think Jaden Smith blazing it kind of deep. And it stuffs the stomach satisfyingly.

It's nothing awe inspiring or revolutionary, it's just an avalanche of tender, braised pork ribbons stewed in an undeniably umami sauce, which has been showered upon the rice and breathes life into the otherwise plain white rice. The addition of sharp, sour pickled cucumbers on the side helps to cut through the heaviness and richness of the gravy and braised pork laden ricebowl, and is a very welcome addition.

For $5, Scorch certainly offers up a scorcher of a deal that will satisfy your stomach and tastebuds while protecting your wallet from being massacred.

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