Of all the classic Peranakan dishes, Ayam Buah Keluak is arguably the most iconic. The black and bitter insides of the seed impart a deep and earthy flavour that’s truly unique and delicious.
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Cherki is not afraid to experiment with bold Peranakan flavours
We eagerly scanned through all 38 items on the menu. They all sounded really enticing, and the thought of ordering everything briefly crossed our minds.
Continue readingiVegan is where we go for vegetarian food that’s full of flavour
Whenever we eat there, even after ordering the heavier-tasting dishes, we always leave feeling just a little bit healthier.
Continue readingCarrot Cubes is back in our neighbourhood!
In late February, something magical happened. Carrot Cubes, which closed their Ang Mo Kio stall some time back, suddenly appeared again.
Continue readingThe babat satay at Yunos N Family is sangat sedap
It’s surprisingly clean tasting and soft to the bite, with a texture similar to squid that’s cooked just right. There’s a bit of gaminess, which is unavoidable since it’s offal after all, but it’s a gaminess with a good character.
Continue readingLobsters for lunch at Yang Ming Seafood
I’m actually not a big lobster fan, but once in a while, it’s nice to have some nice lobster.
Continue readingOat milk actually tastes quite nice in espresso
There are several popular brands of oat milk, including Oatly, Otis and Minor Figures, among others. The one that caught my attention was Oatside, a local Singaporean brand that has been receiving good reviews.
Continue readingThe Ang Ku Kueh Hut’s modern take on a traditional Chinese dessert
Despite having the colour red being hard-coded into its name, many shops have decided that ang ku kueh (红龟粿) doesn’t always have to be red.
Continue readingMr. Bucket, the friendly neighbourhood chocolaterie
The bon bons by Mr. Bucket are almost too pretty to eat, but any hesitation is quickly overcome by curiosity. Flavours like Bubble Tea and Mala (what?!) make it almost impossible not pop them into your mouth.
Continue readingGetting into the Christmas mood with cake from Montreux Patisserie
When Christmas season comes along, Montreux churns out limited-edition festive cakes with interesting flavours. Such as the Cream Cheese Strawberry Sudachi that we bought this year. The design is minimalist, but there’s no mistaking the Santa vibes.
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