Affordable fresh oysters in Singapore An oyster feast is one we’ll always welcome, as oysters are low in calories and fat, while being a good source of protein. Plus, oysters don’t need to come with a hefty price tag. We’ve found 11 places offering…
Butter Bread bakery at Hougang We all have our favourite bakeries that we just keep going back to—think Champion Bolo Bun and Puffs and Peaks—but within my circle of friends, I haven’t heard of any well-known artisanal ones in the North-East. Thus, stumbling upon…
Whampoa Soya Bean orh nee tau huey If you’re an ardent tau huey lover, or a big fan of Taiwanese dessert bowls from the likes of Jiu Fen and Black Ball, put this on your radar. Homegrown soya milk and beancurd brand Whampoa Soya…
Jian Zao Ipoh Curry Noodles at Ang Mo Kio Curry noodles are what I would consider comfort food, especially during the rainy season. Served piping hot, the creamy and slightly spicy broth warms the stomach on days when it’s chilly outside. When I saw…
MILK bubble tea reopens in Bugis Last year, we visited MILK on Arab Street, which is said to be Singapore’s first Muslim-owned BBT cafe. They shuttered last week, promising a new look and new menu, and have now relaunched. The bubble tea cafe reopened…
Black sesame balls at Old Chang Kee It need not be said that Old Chang Kee is one of Singapore’s most popular snack brands. We’ve all enjoyed our fair share of their curry puffs and chicken wings after a long day at work or…
Subway Black Pepper Subs are back We always look forward to Subway’s limited-run specials, from their locally inspired Rendang Subs and Pandan Cookie, to their recent Tri-Pepper Chicken Sub launch in November 2021. This time, Subway is bringing back their Black Pepper Chicken and…
Affordable Thai food on a budget I’m a sucker for Thai food. I love how every dish boasts a complex interplay of flavours; each bite can be sweet, spicy, sour, and salty all at the same time. With so many new Thai food places…
99 Old Trees durian cafe Outram Park Most of us are familiar with the durian delivery service 99 Old Trees offers. The local suppliers sell fresh durians that are on the market 12 hours after the fruit is harvested in Malaysia, as well as…
Jelebu Dry Laksa at Keong Saik Road A piping hot bowl of laksa that’s sufficiently lemak checks all the right boxes. Dry laksa, however, is the way to my heart. There’s something about the dry version of this local classic that, to me, is…
