Hippie Singapore

Totally enjoyed this modern interpretation of Sichuan cuisine. For us Shangaporeans birds of a feather brought back fond memories of our stay in China, things like cumin for 孜然粉, slimy 山药, eggplant for 茄子. My favorite was the pork trotters in a bag.. Hooray to Fats!
Everything here is good!

Didn't know that The Tiramisu Hero has ventured to overseas. Throughout our tea session, we see frequent turnaround of obvious Japanese fans coming on for a cuppa Tiramisu and coffee. The tiramisu is quite fluffy and comes in various flavour. We chose the original one (if the original can't make it, forget about the rest). Needed a warm bowl of something and found it in Fungs Macaroni Soup. At $8.50, this bowl of goodness comes complete with prawns, fish, cauliflower, and mushrooms swimming in the macaroni soup.
Now comes the BUT. The server seemed to be a daze when serving us, and my bowl of macaroni was the first order I placed, but he basically didn't note it down. After more than half and hour, I have to check again only to realise the order was not placed. Good thing the food made up for the service flaw. I would come again, but will asked for another server.

Read so much about Dopa Dopa that I jumped at the chance to have it today after having lunch across the road. Today's flavours tried were #avocado Green TeaToasted Rice, Home Roasted Hazelnut and Lemon Basil Sorbet. My companion can vouch how much I adore the ice cream by the number of times I exclaimed 'delicious!'. Definitely will go back for pistachio and other flavors AGAIN!

A small outfit on Duxton Road before Neil Road, Ninja Bowl serves 'bowls' of stuff made of seafood, veggies, toufu and other... stuff. A check on Chinese lifestyle portal Dianping and seems like it's reputable for its brunch selection. Ebisu, one of the top recommendations from Burpple is a nice surprise. Mussles and scallops doused in butter cream sauce was delicious. Cauli pops is a good take on tempura with its slightly spicy mayo dip sauce. Only disappointment is the lemonade soda that wasn't that impressionable (probably cos I didn't stir the concoction?) Overall worth the walk from the train stations if it's not raining.

Happy is finding the place with good food AND good coffee on a Sunday afternoon. Though the wait for food can be long, none of the dishes disappoints. Strawberry Avocado toast started off pretty nicely. And it got better with Mentaiko Royale, truly a delicious surprise. The cafe's popular Creme Brulee French toast was so right for the end. Coffee at this place was good too.
Come before 12.25pm to secure a table.

Been wanting to pay a visit to XYT since I heard of it some years back. The DIY retro posters outside the restaurant already give you a glimpse of what to expect. Step in and you're greeted by colorful decorations that will remind you of Singapore's yesteryears. Open kitchen at the back gave a high class tze char feel. Truffle duck is not bad but too much for 2. Otak rolls must order. Cocktails were 2 for $20 when we went, and trust me it's value for money. Ordered Opium and XYT cocktails and I was not disappointed at all.