Plain Vanilla Bakery @ Tiong Bahru Review

Plain Vanilla isn’t really plain at all. See those cupcakes and layered cakes for yourself, and you will be amazed how the chef must have put a lot of hard work and patience on those attention-grabbing designs. The cupcakes also taste good as it looks so you can totally explore one at a time, day by day.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• High quality ingredients and passion make up the best cupcakes in town: Plain Vanilla’s cupcakes are made with the finest ingredients like Belgian chocolate, French butter, Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla and Valrhona chocolate. Combine this with experienced, passionate pastry chefs and you will have desserts worthy of praises.
• Regular and seasonal cupcake flavours: Approximately nine cupcake flavours are being baked daily, while a couple of specials will be offered during certain months of the year. For example, the bakery did a fragrant rose flavoured cupcake with cheese frosting last May to celebrate Mother’s Day. Latest update on the monthly specials are usually announced on Facebook.
• Red velvet cupcake is a star of the show: It is made of Valrhona cocoa cake butter, topped with vanilla cream cheese icing. The cake is moist, fluffy and velvety (indeed) while the frosting is perfectly smooth and has no overwhelming creaminess. A highly recommended flavour to any foodies out there!
• Gift boxes for a more beautiful life: Themed appropriately – Thank You, Sorry, Love, Encouragement, and so on – these gift boxes are such a great way to make your presence felt by your loved ones, more so, if you don’t have the courage to express your feelings with words.
• Tiong Bahru outlet is the perfect place to have an alone-time: Stylish, homely and cosy are how previous customers have described the Tiong Bahru outlet. It is located at a quiet neighbourhood in Yong Siak Street so you will be able to relax, read books and sip a cup of coffee peacefully. And yes, it has an indoor seating area surrounded by art works, books, flowers, plants, and a large display cabinet.
• Tasty coffee blends: The perfect companion to any kind of dessert. Dine-in guests may as well order a cuppa to add value to their experience as Plain Vanilla’s coffees and teas are refreshing, working well with the pastries, and they taste just right.

MENU: The shop’s small-sized menu spotlights cupcakes with 9 different flavors (choco-hazelnut, strawberry white chocolate, red velvet, milk chocolate chip, dark chocolate ganache, carrot, cookies and cream, cinnamon brown sugar, and milk chocolate banana). Aside from that, a handful of other cakes is also available.

WELL-LOVED FLAVOURS:

• Salted Caramel
• Red Velvet
• Cinnamon Brown Suger
• Dark Chocolate Ganache

AMBIANCE: The Tiong Bahru outlet looks like a contemporary Japanese-like café with vintage-style bikes lined up in front of the shop, zen minimalist interior, and wooden tables and chairs. The walls are accentuated with paintings, giving an artistic-hippie vibe to the warm cupcake shop. It is also worth mentioning that the shop is seldom jam-packed so you can drop by anytime during its operating hours.

PRICE: Cupcakes are at $3.90 each or $22 for every six

All PLAIN VANILLA’S LOCATIONS:
@ Tiong Bahru
Address: 1D Yong Siak Street, Singapore 168641
Tel: +65 8363 7614
Opening hours:

• Mon to Sat: 08:00 – 19:00
• Sun: 09:00 – 18:00

@ Cluny Court
Address: 01-03A, 501 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 259760
Tel: +65 8363 7615
Opening hours: Daily 08:00 – 19:00

@ ION Orchard
Address: 2 Orchard Turn, B1-06, Singapore 238801 (within IN GOOD COMPANY Concept Store)
Tel: +65 8299 9422
Opening hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 11:00 – 19:00
• Friday to Sunday & Public Holidays: 10am – 7.30pm

@ Robinson Road
Address: 140 Robinson Road, 01-02, Singapore 068907
Tel: +65 8299 0674
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 07:30 – 19:00

Flor Patisserie @ Duxton Hill Review

Essentially embodying the east-meets-west culinary theme, Flor Patisserie infuses a number of Japanese baking techniques into the classic French pastries. If you like your sweet stuff light and fluffy, paying a visit to Flor Patisserie is a must.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Desserts made with Au-naturale ingredients: Looking for fresh and healthy cakes that are free from artificial leavening agents, preservatives, or baking powder? You are in the right place. At Flor, everything is achieved in the most natural way possible.
• Presentable and colourful cakes and pastries: It is a beautiful result of applying Japanese floristry into each creation to make the cakes a gift for your enjoying moments. In fact, “Flor” is the Portuguese word for flower so it shouldn’t come as a surprise if some desserts do resemble a certain flower.
• Interesting world of tea cakes: Tea cakes like matcha and green tea sponge cake variants are available. Eating them is the best way to experience the fusion of Japanese and French patisseries! If you’re into having the red bean cream sandwiched between green tea Swiss rolls and then poured with chestnuts and fruits, then you may find your place in Flor!
• Ice cheese tarts: Ice cheese tarts (S$3.50/piece) can be a great addition to your afternoon tea. They generally have the consistency of a mini cheesecake with a biscuit base. The distinctly French cream cheese does magic to the flavour, as it really “lifts” the taste to an airy delight from the solid biscuit base.
• A lovely little space for enjoying exquisite sweets: From its name and façade to its interior, everything screams femininity. The façade looks like a classic French bakery in Paris, donning an immaculate-white wall paint, blue signage, and a mounted chalkboard. A perfect place to catch up with your lady friends!

MENU: Flor’s menu is extensive and particularly designed for afternoon tea sessions. Tarts, sliced cakes, cookies, and chiffon cakes are small in serving but substantial in taste and satisfaction. Diners will surely have a sweet bond over these treats and a cup of tea in the afternoon.

MUST TRIES:

• Strawberry Soufflé
• Berry Berries
• Earl Grey Choco
• Mont Blanc
• Kiri Millefeuille
• Caramel Ice Cheese Tart
• Anzu

PRICE RANGE:

• Sliced cakes: S$6.40 – S$9.80
• Whole cakes: S$27.00 – S$62.00
• Ice cheese tarts: S$3.50
• Chiffon: S$13.50

AMBIANCE: The place is located at the quieter side of Duxton Hill so there is little to worry about the noise getting in the way of enjoying your afternoon tea. It has the capacity to seat six diners indoor and some more outdoor. Therefore, it is advisable to either dine in during its off-peak hours or order your food to-go.

NOTES:

• Guests may request to customize special cakes for special occasions.
• Flor accepts online orders.

All FLOR PATISSERIE’S LOCATIONS:
@ Duxton Hill
Address: 2 Duxton Hill, #01-01, Singapore 089588
Tel: +65 6223 8628
Opening hours: Daily 11:00 – 21:00

@ Takashimaya
Address: 391 Orchard Rd, Takashimaya Basement 2, S238872
Tel: (65) 6737 1789
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 21:30

@ SIGLAP
42 Siglap Drive, Singapore 456167
Tel: +65 6243 0813
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 19:30

Patisserie Glace Review

This cake shop houses the best strawberry soufflé, aside from a wide selection of pastries. Patisserie Glace’s artful desserts draw the crowd to its small outlets in five different locations across the island, among which the outlet at Icon Village is the most frequented shop by its following.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• A huge selection of Japanese-French fusion desserts: There is no shortage of cake slices, whole cakes, tofu chiffon, pastries, and ice cheese tarts at Patisserie Glace. You can even have your cake-for-occasion customized which you should order two weeks in advance. The cakes are predominantly Japanese in style like the souffles are in its sliced sponge cake version far from the traditional French soufflé in a moulder.
• Authentic Japanese ingredients: Some ingredients like walnut and green tea are directly sourced from Japan. Thus, the presentation and taste might remind you of days back in this country. The all-time favourite strawberry shortcake is very much available, and it doesn’t look too far from the traditional version.
• Divine Japanese strawberry soufflé: The chef has done a perfect job in balancing the flavours of fresh strawberries, cream, milk, and other ingredients that make up the smooth, moist, and light strawberry soufflé. It has been rendering diners speechless after each bite since 2008.
• Vegan-friendly desserts: Just when you thought Glace couldn’t get any better, they start offering Tofu tart, gluten-free and egg-free desserts. So vegans and those who abstain from eating wheat and eggs do have a place in this cake shop, too.

MENU: Patisserie Glace’s menu is vastly extensive, you will be left asking for the staff’s recommendation. To play it safe, the cake shop hosts plenty of traditional cakes like strawberry shortcakes, Mont Blanc, Caramel Mille-feuille, Banaan chocolate, and RinRin ice cheese tarts. Vegans and elderlies will also love some good options specially designed for their taste and lifestyle.

MUST TRIES:

• Strawberry Souffle
• Strawberry Shortcake
• RinRin Ice Cheese Tart
• Chiffon Cup
• Mont-Blanc
• Banaan Chocolat
• Very Berry Deluxe Cake
• Emerald Isle
• Hazel Dazzel
• Financier
• Chocolate Madeleine

PRICES:

• Sliced cakes: From S$5.40
• Tarts: From S$3.20
• Whole cakes: From S$26.80

NOTES:

• Online orders are accepted.
• Some cakes must be ordered 4 to 14 days in advance.
• The Icon Village outlet provides no dine-in space.

ALL LOCATIONS:
@ Icon Village
Address: 12 Gopeng Street #01-31/32 Icon Village S078877
Tel: (65) 6400 0247

@ Marina Bay Link Mall
Address: 8A Marina Boulevard #B2-65 MBLM S018984
Tel: (65) 6634 9839

@ Republic Plaza
Address: 9 Raffles Places #01-16 Republic Plaza S048619
Tel: (65) 6536 0169

@ Square 2
Address: 10 Sinaran Drive #04-78/79 Square 2 S307506
Tel: (65) 6397 7180

@ Biopolis
Address: 8 Biomedical Grove, #01-03 Neuros S138665
Tel: (65) 6464 2024

@ GB Point
Address: 535 Kallang Bahru, #01-09 GB Point, Singapore 339351
Tel: +65 6649 1557
Opening hours: 12:00 – 17:00 (Mon – Sat)

Gelatissimo @ Shaw House Review

Inspired by mainly Italian recipes, Gelatissimo is yet another gelateria in Singapore that plays host to the best gelato in town. Guests particularly loved the fruit-based gelati for they taste naturally fruity and refreshing. This holds true in Singapore where the warm weather can make you sweat a lot; and thus, a cup of gelato would come in to quench your thirst.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Refreshingly sweet fruit-based gelati: One would know that a fruity gelato is indeed made with real ingredients if it tasted as naturally flavorful as the real fruit, the natural fruit colour blended well with the mixture, and the icy tidbits melt away too quickly. Few examples of flavours include strawberry, coconut, mango, and lychee.
• Indulge in a gluten-free and dairy-free dessert: Some gelati and sorbet flavours are essentially fruit and sugar at the base. Therefore, people with celiac disease and vegans might find Gelatissimo the best haven for their guilty pleasures. All flavours are freshly churned on-site!
• A plethora of award-winning Italian ice cream flavours: Laid out in the counter beautifully, each gelato is stacked on a metal bin to retain its freshness and support it stably. Simple flavours like salted caramel, hazelnut, and mango might offer a good start, while the unique flavours like burnt caramel & pecan, chocolate truffle, and Red Bull could be enough reason to go back.
• Up to 3 flavour combinations: While most ice cream parlours only allow two flavour combinations, Gelatissimo provides some more room for play and experimentation to its customers. This is perfect for diners who love mixing different ice cream flavours and won’t regret it regardless of the outcome.
• Open until 1AM on weekends: Shaw House outlet must be your go-to place for a quick gelato fix after having a good movie time at Lido.

MENU: The menu is extensive as Gelatissimo aims to develop new and exciting flavours regularly. A mixture of simple and unique flavours can attract a person with a sweet tooth but it’s the presentation that seals the deal at first sight. Sorbets, sundaes, cakes and pastries, waffles, and coffee are also being offered at its café-style gelateria.

WELL-LOVED FLAVOURS

• Coconut
• Strawberry
• Passion Fruit
• Lychee
• Coffee
• Pistachio
• Nutella
• Hazelnut
• Toasted Almond
• Rum & Raisin

AMBIANCE: The outlet at Shaw House is particularly popular among the frequent guests because the location is convenient and accessible. The small shop sits close to the escalators that take you up to Lido, so after watching a movie, a cup of gelato at Gelatissimo is a sure way of capping the day off. Although located inside a mall, the ambiance does seem welcoming and warm. Thanks to the friendly and ever-smiling staff!

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$7

Haato & Co. @ Clarke Quay (Closed)

Means “love” in English, Haato will make you fall for its authentic Japanese-inspired gelato flavours. If you like the sound of green tea with red bean, milk tea, yuzu, or black sesame in your creamy dessert, then this could be the best gelato place for you. Located by the Singapore River at Clarke Quay, Haato will make a perfect hang-out place for you and loved ones.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Japanese-style gelato: Recipes and techniques used are derived from Japanese cuisine which means that the gelati taste lighter, less sweet, and the consistency is more pure than its Italian counterpart. But of course, the Italian touch doesn’t disappear completely as the classic flavours are still mainly inspired by Italian gelato such as French vanilla, strawberry, chocolate hazelnut, and rum & raisin.
• Thick, velvety and natural: A good gelato is hard to judge by its cover unless you’re a connoisseur. So newbies can only rely on their sense of taste and a bit of sense of sight. The gelati and sorbets at Haato are generally thick and velvety as an authentic one should be, while some are infused with real fruits such as strawberry, banana, mango, and melon. Most colours are rather dark relative to the fruit/nut flavour, which means the gelato maker must have put in extra effort to only use natural ingredients.
• Waffles are comparable to the best local ice cream parlours: If you thought of Creamier upon reading waffles, then you might want to give Haato a try! The waffle is thick, soft on the inside, and has crusty edges, a perfect match to the soft and smooth gelato. It can also be topped with certain syrup flavours depending on your order.
• Offers breathtaking views of the Singapore River: Dining in Haato at The Central can give you the best seat to watch the activities around the Singapore River as they come by. You must dine-in alfresco to enjoy the view and feel the cool breeze, while eating your stress away with a cup of gelato. This place can definitely give you a break from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Menu
Haato & Co tries to get healthy with their menu. You can choose among gelato, sorbet and yogurt options, all of which are lighter in terms of fat content than ice creams. Most of the flavours are either fruit- or nut-based that are usually mixed with water or milk and then slowly churned until it achieves the right consistency before getting it frozen. Other sweet delights are also available like waffles, cakes, pastries, and coffee.

Recommended Flavours
– Pistachio
– Green Tea
– Wildberry
– Chocolate
– Macadamia
– Durian
– Lychee Sorbet
– Yuzu Sorbet

Ambiance
Being located along the Singapore River at Clarke Quay, Haato & Co. has a relaxing and laid-back ambiance, which makes it a perfect place for a low-key afternoon. There’s an alfresco dining that can accommodate up to 30 persons. So whether you want to treat your visiting friends for these delights in the night or just savour the gelato all to yourself, you can do so at Haato peacefully.

Average Price/Pax: S$5

Other Locations
@ Thomson Plaza
301 Upper Thomson Road, Thomson Plaza, Unit 03-44
Tel: (65) 6457 4036
Sun – Mon: 08:00 – 21:30

@ ION Orchard
2 Orchard Turn Unit B4-81/82/83
Tel: (65) 6509 8427
Sun – Mon: 11:00 – 22:00

@ Ridgewood Close
5 Ridgewood Close
Unit G1
Tel: (65) 6464 9607
Mon – Fri: 11:00 – 22:30
Sat & Sun: 09:30 – 22:30

Artistry Review

An art space and a good brunch place at the same time. Artistry doesn’t get more interesting than this, truly unique in every sense of the word that even some of the coffee blends are quite rare in Singapore. Robust meals, Windowsills cakes, and craft beers are worth noting, too. Not to mention that only a few cafes on the island are able to successfully pull off an all-in-one café & bar taste-wise.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Soon-to-be popular Gibraltar coffee: It’s about to get mainstream in SG, so better grab your Gibraltar cuppa before everyone else does. It is prepared in a short glass and filled with a double shot of espresso and warm milk, giving an intensely rich flavour with nutty notes.
• Innovative food items: Probably did this in an effort to live up to its artsy image. Take the Artistry Crab Burger as an example. Its buns are infused with squid ink so imagine a black pair of buns sandwich, the crispy crab meat with mayo, tomato, spinach, and sweet onion. On the side, regular fries or Cajun-style may accompany this dish.
• Art pieces and performances to muse about: Apparently, those who love arts and crafts will fall in love with this place! Hanged paintings all over, performance artists breathe life into the café’s night scene, and poetry reading to soothe your soul. Without a doubt, Artistry does provide a safe haven for emerging artists and art lovers alike.
• A place where talking to strangers is OK: A communal dining table is set up in the middle of the café, as though encouraging one another to develop a sense of camaraderie. Perfect for those who prefer going to cafes alone or if you just happen to drop by at the café to wait for a friend. Just sit back, relax and appreciate the fact that all of the people in the room share something in common with you; coffee, arts, culture, and food.

MENU
For a small café, the menu is loaded with breakfast and brunch classics and a few interesting ones. There are draft beers, artisanal desserts like the notable red velvet and carrot cake, Italian pastas, and a wide selection of Liberty roasted coffee blends on the list. Hubbies can get themselves busy with their Swiss Alps beer and fries, while the ladies can catch up with friends over a slice of red velvet and cup of latte. Anyhow, the diverse range of dishes offered by Artistry opens up many reasons for people to get creative with their food fusion ideas.

AMBIANCE
Artistry does not look too far from a contemporary art gallery. Industrial ceiling, white-washed walls, communal dining table, and gallery lighting fixtures make up the interior. Of course, paintings by different artists on the verge of emergence decorate the wall along with mini book shelves and the kitchenette. Customers can freely roam around the area as there is enough space for an aisle indoors. Even on a busy weekend afternoon, Artistry stays comfortable, cool, and quiet to the feeling and to its overall atmosphere.

MUST TRIES

• Artistry Crab Burger
• BRB Pancakes
• Duck confit Pesto Linguine
• Eggs on toast
• Carrot Cake
• Chocolate and Fig Loaf
• Gibraltar
• Cappuccino

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$18

NOTE: Live performances are up every night.

Forty Hands Review

A popular café that attracts the hipsters around Tiong Bahru area, Forty Hands serves up artisanal coffee blends and Western-style breakfast fare. It is a little yet cosy café located amidst quaint galleries, book stores, and residential buildings in the quaint Tiong Bahru.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Experience Australia’s coffee and brunch culture: From the coffee to the menu, everything is inspired by the Australian café culture. The quality third wave coffee is from Australia, and the food items are big on typical Aussie breakfast like sausages, French toast, salad, eggs benedict, and truffle fries. Interestingly though, the café also serves Singaporean favourites like kong bak pau and tau sar pau.
• Serves coffee with a good balance level: Does not taste too strong, too acidic, nor leave a very bitter after-taste in the mouth. The coffee is just right, which might suit the palate of casual coffee drinkers well. But if ever you are very specific as to how your coffee should be extracted, you may ask that favour to the knowledgeable barista by the counter.
• Good selection of white coffee drinks: A lot of coffee-holics find the café’s flat white, macchiato, latte and cappuccino a must-try! These blends are perfect for those who probably cannot take the full-bodied and quite sour after-taste of black coffee.
• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages: So if you opted to eat your brunch or dinner all the way here, a bottle of Jarritos Mexican soda or glass of Little Creatures Pale Ale might complete your meal. This sounds like Forty Hands is not just a small café after all, but it is also packed with international fusion cuisines, enabling to cater to tourists and expats.

MENU: Forty Hands features a small menu with a dedicated section for brunch (8am to 4pm) and another one for mains (8am to 6pm). Breakfast egg dishes, toasties, salads, and other savoury items are celebrated on its menu.

AMBIANCE: Inside, Forty Hands looks like a narrow stretch of small seats with a kitchen counter, and this strait lane leads you up to the outdoor seating by the covered courtyard. The crowds may get noisy during the busy hours, but the quality of the food and homely ambiance could make up for it. Overall, Forty Hands is still a highly recommended hangout place for couples and small groups of people.

MUST TRIES

• Truffle Mushroom
• Egg Benedict
• Eggs Cocotte
• Salmon Hash
• Kong Bak Pau
• Truffle Fries
• Flat White
• Latte
• Macchiato
• Latte
• Cappuccino

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$18

NOTES

• No service charge
• Drop by at the café before lunch and dinner to avoid the huge influx of the crowd

5 Best Japanese Hot Pot Restaurants in Singapore Right Now

What better way to have a great time together than by bonding over a communal Japanese hot pot meal? When thin slices of meat are dipped in boiling soup to make the shabu shabu sound, it is an experience that entertains all the senses.

One can have this simple pleasure at most of the Japanese restaurants in town. But if you only want the best, then pay a visit to the specialized hot pot restaurants (shabu shabu and sukiyaki). From high-end to budget concepts, and from a la carte to buffet styles, those Japanese steamboat places will give you something you are longing for.
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Shabu Sai @ Orchard Central

Are you searching for an affordable Japanese hot pot buffet in Singapore? Look no further than Shabu Sai at Orchard Central. This casual Japanese restaurant has drawn in crowds with its wide range of buffet items offered at wallet-friendly prices.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Low-cost steamboat lunch buffets at Orchard: For fans of Japanese hot pot in the area, Shabu Sai at Orchard Central offers an ideal choice with their weekday buffet lunch priced at S$16.99++ per person. With approximately 60 food items to choose from, the buffet spread is quite extensive. You can also add S$2.50++ to enjoy free-flow drinks and soft-serve ice cream.
• Wagyu beef buffet is available at S$39.99: For the price of S$39.99, diners can enjoy an endless flow of wagyu beef as well as pork and chicken for the shabu shabu buffet meal.
• Various types of soup bases to accompany the hot pot meal: Shabu Sai offers a choice of at least six daily soup bases, from which you can select two to complement your shabu shabu ingredients. The crowd favorites are sukiyaki, curry, and spicy soups, while those who want to try something new often enjoy tonkotsu, tomato, and seaweed.

AMBIANCE: Shabu Sai exudes the beauty of a traditional Japanese food house with its wooden chairs and tables, banners featuring Japanese symbols, and small wooden planks indicating ingredient names, all adding to the restaurant’s authentic Japanese atmosphere.

BUFFET PRICES:

• Weekday regular buffet lunch: $16.99++ (adult)
• Weekend regular buffet lunch: $22.99++(adult)
• Weekday regular buffet dinner: $24.99++(adult)
• Weekend regular buffet dinner: $29.99++(adult)
• Wagyu beef buffet: S$39.99++ per adult, S$17.99++ per child

Z’en Japanese Cuisine (Closed)

Z’en Japanese Cuisine opens its tranquil and elegant restaurant to people who are looking for traditional Japanese and fusion cuisines at a single venue. The dishes there range from the familiar Japanese hot pot, miso soup, sushi, sashimi, donburi and tempura to the innovative asparagus with bleu cheese, tori kousou yaki and crab cream croquette.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• High quality a-la carte buffet: Consisting of shabu shabu and regular items, Z’en Japanese Cuisine’s menu offers both quantity and quality. Shabu shabu, sashimi, sushi, grilled squid, yakitori, and sirloin steak are just a few names among more than 60 buffet items. Unlike some other shabu shabu buffet places that have the time limit of from 80 to 120 minutes, Z’en enables diners to start as early as 18:00 until 22:30.
• Tempting sirloin steak: A 200g-slab of sirloin steak is char-grilled to medium-rare and then chopped into slices. The steak is moist at its best and the succulence is even enhanced by the flavourful ponzu sauce. Z’en’s sirloin steak is truly a highlight in the restaurant’s a-la carte buffet menu!
• Newly introduced fusion food items: Ever heard of grilled asparagus with bleu cheese being served in a Japanese restaurant before? How about that roasted chicken filled with herbs and then wrapped in bamboo leaves? While cooked Asian style, the recipes share some resemblance with Western cuisines, which will enrich our experience there.

Menu
The menu at Z’en Japanese Cuisine is expansive. There are menus dedicated to lunch, dinner, and buffet. More importantly, the bento offerings (S$22-S$38) are particularly attractive, each bento is complete with soup, greens, mains, and an ice cream dessert, which kids might also enjoy. A variety of beverages, including wines and draft beers, are available to complement the foods.

Ambiance
As the name itself suggests, Z’en Japanese Cuisine does try to provide a safe haven for its customers. Installed in both indoor and outdoor seating areas, the lanterns and modern lighting fixtures give off a laid-back feeling to the already tranquil atmosphere. This restaurant is a breath of fresh air from the hustle and bustle vibe of UE Square.

Recommended Dishes
– Beef Shabu Shabu
– Sirloin Steak
– Agedashi Tofu
– Broiled Oysters
– Grilled Squid
– Foie Gras Chawanmushi
– Soft-shell Crab Tempura
– Coconut Crème Brulee

Average Price/Pax: S$55

Shabu Shabu Gen

Located at Shaw Centre, Shabu Shabu Gen by Les Amis Group is an upmarket shabu shabu restaurant where diners can have a fine dining hot pot experience.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Fancy shabu shabu place for special occasions: Shabu Shabu Gen is the only high-end Japanese hot pot restaurant in Singapore today, where you can enjoy premium ingredients such as high-grade Wagyu beef, Kurobuta pork, and Spanish Iberico pork loin meat. The peaceful environment and the chic, modern look make it an ideal venue for meeting up with business executives over lunch or for a special occasion dinner.
• A place to enjoy real Japanese Wagyu beef: Available in two cuts, ribeye and sirloin, the restaurant’s Wagyu beef is sourced from Japanese boutique cattle houses. Only the A4 and A5 Wagyu beef cuts are included on its menu so expect to get marbled beef that can come out delicately tender, tasty, and juicy when cooked in a nabe pot.
• High-quality Iberico Spanish and Kurobuta pork: These are what make Shabu Shabu Gen a go-to-place for pork lovers who can afford Japanese haute cuisine. Kurobuta is known for its rich flavor and succulent bites, while the Iberico Spanish pork loin melts in the mouth effortlessly and does leave a subtle porky taste. Both types of meat also work well with traditional Japanese condiments like the Goma sauce, giving you a heavenly experience.
• Affordable lunch sets: Various options of lunch sets are available for you to sample high-quality hot pot at inexpensive prices, ranging from S$30++ to S$60++. The shabu shabu will be accompanied by the appetizer, salad, and dessert.

AMBIANCE: Being a fine dining restaurant, Shabu Shabu Gen sports a chic and elegant décor and arrangement. Subdued lighting, plus the leather and high-back chairs offer a quite formal and elegant vibe to the place. The four-seat arrangement immediately lets the customers know that a group of four and above can have a communal dining experience, which after all, is the goal of the Japanese Shabu Shabu eatery.

NOTES:

• Corkage charge from S$40 per bottle.
• Smart and elegant dress code

Suki-Ya @ Marina Square

Craving something hot and savory? How about a steamboat full of delightful foods? An affordable Japanese hot pot meal at Suki-Ya can add zest to your day without burning a hole in your wallet.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• All-you-can-eat Shabu Shabu and Sukiyaki at unbeatable prices: Suki-Ya is famous for its two-in-one buffet feast, offering diners a shabu shabu experience as well as a bonus Sukiyaki. The weekday buffet lunch is priced at S$22.90++, while the weekday buffet dinner costs S$27.90++.
• A variety of soup broths to excite your taste buds: With Suki-Ya’s 6 types of soup bases, you will surely find something that hits the spot. Choose from Shabu Shabu (low in calories & light on the palate), Sukiyaki (sweet), Butaniku (pork-based), Tomato (tangy and flavourful), Kimuchi (spicy miso), and Fresh Soy Miso (miso and soy milk).

MUST-TRIES:

• Beef Slices
• Pork Slices
• Chicken Balls with Cheese Filling
• Pork Balls with Cheese Filling
• Udon
• Glass Noodles

BUFFET PRICES:

• Weekday Lunch Buffet: S$22.90++
• Weekday Dinner Buffet: S$27.90++
• Weekends/ PH/ eve of PH Lunch: S$25.90++
• Weekends/ PH/ eve of PH Dinner: S$30.90++
• Top up S$10.90 to enjoy a variety of premium meat, including Wagyu beef, Iberico pork, Duroc Pork Collar, and Seafood.

ATMOSPHERE: Suki-Ya at Marina Square is a spacious restaurant that offers comfort and privacy to diners through its booth seating. With warm orange lighting and dark wood decor, the atmosphere is relaxed and inviting.

Shabuya Shabu Shabu

Craving for the joys of an authentic shabu shabu? You can have this at Shabuya Shabu Shabu, a casual hot pot place at VivoCity. This spacious restaurant with a panoramic sea view is an ideal venue to enjoy a hearty and healthy Japanese hot pot meal with family or friends.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• All-you-can-eat weekend brunch at S$45.90 is a crowd-puller: At this price, a feast of shabu shabu plus unlimited fresh sashimi, Wagyu beef, US Black Angus, black pig, and seafood dishes is probably the best shabu shabu deal in town. The brunch is available from 11:30 to 16:00 on Satuday, Sunday, and public holidays.
• High-quality Wagyu beef: Fans of Wagyu beef cannot miss out on the goodness of the quality slices of Japanese Wagyu beef offered at Shabuya. The tender and marbled Wagyu beef will do wonders for your hot pot experience.
• A great shabu shabu place for seafood lovers: Shabuya with its selection of quality meat cuts is a real carnivore pleaser, but seafood lovers still can find your pleasure here. A dazzling array of seafood like King Crab, Jumbo Prawns, Tuna, Salmon, Scallops, and Cod Fish is nothing less than heaven for any seafood buff.

MENU: Shabuya Shabu Shabu offers both a-la-carte and set meal menus of beef, pork, chicken, lamb, and seafood. All set meals are served with a portion of seasonal vegetables and udon or rice. The menu also features a range of cold and hot appetizers as well as desserts.

RECOMMENDED DISHES:

• Wagyu Beef
• Jumbo Prawns
• US Black Angus
• Ebi Tempura
• Udon
• Pumpkin Pudding
• Ice Creams

AMBIENCE: Minimalist decoration is a way of inspiration at Shabuya. In its simple interior, diners can find a modern yet cozy ambience to enjoy a relaxing hot pot meal. A panoramic sea view adds more charm to this shabu shabu restaurant.

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$40 (A-la-carte)

BUFFET PRICES:

• Weekend brunch for adults: S$45.90++
• Weekend brunch for kids: S$21.90++

Kiseki Japanese Buffet Restaurant

KISEKI has been providing affordable and diverse Japanese buffet options since its establishment in 2012. Featuring a delightful mix of classic Japanese dishes and seasonal specialties, the restaurant satisfies diners with an abundance of choices.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• More than 200 buffet items over 10 food categories: Kiseki boasts a mega spread of Japanese delicacies. Whether you prefer Sashimi, Sushi, Tempura, Chawanmushi (steamed egg), Robatayaki (Japanese grill), Yakitori (skewers), Teppanyaki, Nabemono (hot pot items), or Cold Seafood, you are sure to find your favorite at one of their many stations.
• Good selection of fresh sashimi: Indulge in the melt-in-your-mouth flavors of Salmon, Salmon Belly, Tuna, Squid, and Surf Clam, all of which are expertly prepared and served fresh.
• An abundance of fresh, succulent cold seafood: This restaurant features a cold seafood station with a range of sweet fleshy items such as Prawns, Scallops, Mussels, Crayfish, Gong Gong, and Blue Swimmer Crabs that will make you spoiled for choice.

MENU: Kiseki Japanese Buffet Restaurant offers an extensive range of Japanese and Japanese fusion dishes such as

• cold seafood
• sashimi
• sushi
• teppanyaki
• hot pot items
• tempura
• grilled foods
• steamed foods
• pasta
• and pizzas. 

MUST-TRIES:

• Salmon Belly Sashimi
• Chawanmushi
• Teppanyaki Pork
• Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
• Rosti
• Yakitori
• Curry Ebi Tempura
• Pasta with Wafu Sauce
• Hot Pot
• Wasabi Ice Cream
• Tofu Cheesecake

BUFFET PRICES:

• Lunch: $29.80++ (Adult), $16.80++ (Child) from Mon to Fri
• Lunch: $42.80++ (Adult), $19.80++ (Child) on Sat, Sun, Eve PH & PH
• Dinner: $42.80++ (Adult), $19.80++ (Child) from Mon to Thu
• Dinner: $52.80++ (Adult), $22.80++ (Child) on Sat, Sun, Eve PH & PH

AMBIENCE: With the seating capacity of 300 guests, this spacious and welcoming restaurant is an ideal buffet spot for big groups or large family gatherings. A dazzling view over bustling Orchard Road adds more charm to the venue.

NOTE: Reservations are highly recommended.

Awfully Chocolate Review

Located in various locations in Singapore, Awfully Chocolate is considered as one of the best dessert bars by many. It is particularly famous for its dark chocolate ice cream flavours and cakes. Although it is sinful, the sweet treats are so delicious and irresistible that gaining some weight for a day is no big deal. After all, the price is quite on the expensive side so Awfully Chocolate is a great destination for an occasional chocolate fix.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Multi-layered All Chocolate cake: Size ranges from 6 to 8 inches, this multi-layered dark chocolate cake is good for sharing among four persons. This cake features alternate layers of chocolate fudge and cake batter, which is definitely a must-try for fans of dark chocolate. The cake itself melts in the mouth, has the consistency of a Mars chocolate bar on the outside, and hits your palate with a powerful cocoa flavour. Additionally, a richer and smaller version is available in the form of the Super Stacked Chocolate cake.
• One of Singapore’s best dark chocolate ice creams: Also known as Hei Ice Cream, it is made with natural ingredients containing a mix of 70% Belgian and Awfully’s own cocoa solids, cream, eggs, and milk. Naturally aerated, this premium ice cream is very rich, and dense. This cold dessert is also perfect for customers who wish to sample single or double scoop of dark chocolate ice cream whose flavour is at par with the other well-known ice cream shops in the country.
• Flourless chocolate cake for people with gluten intolerance: Is All Chocolate too sinful for your liking? Take the pleasure of indulging in dark chocolate cake powdered with icing sugar… but without flour! If ribs should fall off the bone to be considered done perfectly, this cake is beautiful with its crispy crust and moist, dense texture.
• Chocolate Banana, a staple cake for birthdays: A favourite by countless birthday celebrants, this cake does consist a layer of chocolate filling and banana puree. It comes in two sizes; 6 and 8 inches, so you should be able to share it with a small group of people. Let the staff know that the cake is for a birthday occasion so they will decorate it with an appropriate greeting.
• Nine outlets to run into: Located across the island are the nine Awfully Chocolate outlets. Each store is easy to access as some are located close to the MRT, in big shopping centres, and one on the popular East Coast Road. So if ever a sudden chocolate craving hits you while shopping in Vivo City or Star Vista, you can easily find its store in any of these places.

MENU: The menu is a full-blown array of confections and chocolate patisseries. There are three signature cakes, one premium ice cream flavour, and the rest are some of the well-known traditional French desserts like creme brulee, chocolate ganache cupcake, and tarte. Each treat may be suitable for sharing.

MUST TRIES

• All Chocolate
• Super Stacked Chocolate Cake
• Hei Ice Cream
• Salted Butterscotch Brownie
• Dark Chocolate Truffles
• Cold Poached Chocolates
• Chocolate Praline Cake
• Chocolate Tiramisu

AMBIANCE: Depending on the location, the environment can be fast-faced as some Awfully Chocolate stores are an express outlet. However, each branch displays an interesting façade that can easily get your attention, and it is worth mentioning that some branches do have both indoor and alfresco dining areas such as those in Greenwich, Vivo City, Star Vista, and Sembawang Hills. With this, you should know which outlet you might want to go-to if your goal is to dine in.

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$15

NOTE: Wedding cakes are available.

ALL AWFULLY CHOCOLATE’S LOCATIONS
@ Greenwich V
Address: 1 Seletar Road, #02-02 Greenwich V, S807011
Tel: (65) 6556 0656
Daily 10:00 – 22:00

@ The Star Vista
Address: 1 Vista Exchange Green, #02-18 The Star Vista, S138617
Tel: (65) 6694 4805
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:00

@ VivoCity
Address: 1 HarbourFront Walk, #01-156 VivoCity, S098585
Tel: (65) 6410 9725
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:00

@ Marina Bay Link Mall
Address: 8A Marina Boulevard, #B2-33 Marina Bay Link Mall, S018984
Tel: (+65) 6509 9422
Opening hours: Mon to Fri 09:00 – 20:00

@ McCallum St
Address: 21 McCallum Street #01-01/02, S069047
Tel: (+65) 6634 1426
Opening hours: Mon – Fri 08:00 – 20:00

@ 313 Somerset
Address: 313 Orchard Road, #02-50 313@somerset, S238895
Tel: (+65) 6341 9437
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:00

@ ION Orchard
Address: 2 Orchard Turn, #B4-50 ION Orchard, S238801
Tel: (65) 6884 6377
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:00

@ Plaza Singapura
Address: 68 Orchard Road, #B2-63 Plaza Singapura, S238839
Tel: (65) 6238 0654
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:00

@ Raffles City
Address: 252 North Bridge Road, #B1-52 Raffles City, S179103
Tel: (65) 6338 3527
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:00

@ Tampines 1
Address: 10 Tampines Central 1, #03-21Tampines One, S529536
Tel: (65) 6782 7181
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:00

@ Suntec City
Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #B1-K1 Suntec City Mall, S038983
Tel: (+65) 6336 1407
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:00

@ Square 2
Address: 10 Sinaran Drive, #01-14 Square 2, S307506
Tel: (+65) 6250 7106
Opening hours: Daily 11:00 – 22:00

@ Changi City Point
Address: 5 Changi Business Park Central 1, #B1-07 Changi City Point, S496038
Tel: (+65) 6443 0836
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 21:00

@ Parkway Parade
Address: 80 Marine Parade Road, #B1-54Parkway Parade, S449269
Tel: (+65) 6348 0376
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:00

@ Jem
Address: 50 Jurong Gateway Road, #01-15, Singapore 608549
Tel: (+65) 6734 1530
Opening hours: Daily 10:00 – 22:00

Lady M Confections @ Orchard Central Review

Love the idea of fresh cakes, laden with cream and served in an elegant, all-white dining room? Lady M Confections at Orchard Central is the place of your dreams. The pioneer of the tantalizing Mille Crepe, this famous confectionery from New York is one of the best dessert places to relish French-inspired sweets.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Sinfully delicious Mille Crêpes in a variety of flavours: No visit to Lady M is complete without their special Mille Crêpes. This exquisite French cake, with a caramelized golden crown, is nothing but sheer decadence with 20 layers of delicate, handmade crêpes filled with fluffy pastry cream between its layers. Popular Signature, Green Tea and Chocolate Mille Crêpes (only available at this outlet) are the talk of the town.
• Green Tea Mille Crêpes is the best crêpe ever: The delightfully rich, fragrant matcha pastry cream filled between layers and the delicious, paper-thin crêpes will make your heart skip a beat. Try this gorgeous delight to find out why this is so popular with the crowd.
• All-day breakfast specials make it a brunch hotspot for the young crowd. If you wish to have some delicious savoury treats to go along with your desserts, gladly indulge yourself with an all-day breakfast menu which is available only at this outlet. Pick M’s Big Break (toasted muffins, soft poached eggs, turkey bacon, barbeque baked beans, mushrooms, chicken and cheese chipotles) for a simple pleasure.

MENU: Lady M Confections at Orchard Central offers a variety of delicious cakes and tarts along with a selection of salads, soups, paninis, and pot pies.

MUST TRIES:

• Signature Mille Crêpe
• Chocolate Mille Crêpe
• Green Tea Mille Crêpe
• Banana Mille Fuille
• Strawberry Shortcake
• Checkers
• Gâteau aux Marrons
• Lady Baltimore

ATMOSPHERE: This duplex storefront with a mezzanine floor has a stylish white décor exuding a very classy, elegant vibe. The floor to ceiling glass windows offers a charming view of the bustling Orchard Road.

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$15

Laurent Bernard Chocolatier at Robertson Quay Review

All good desserts start with passion. Visit Laurent Bernard Chocolatier, you will find Laurent Bernard, a passionate French artisan chocolatier, behind the bar, preparing the finest pieces of desserts. This chocolate bar is mostly frequented by people who are looking to fix their chocolate souffle cravings and please their senses with French-style sweets. Both chocolate lovers and connoisseurs will surely love the wide selections of treats and liqueurs here.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• A dessert place for all-things chocolate: From pastries, cakes, cookies, mooncakes, bars, lollipops, to cocoa powder, every chocolate dessert of Laurent Bernard is awesome. You will meet all of your favorites such as chocolate tart, chocolate lava cake and hot chocolate, and fall in love with new ones. But most importantly, your senses will have a real feast with the stunning look, chocolatey aroma and rich taste of the sweets here.
• Perfectly puffed up and fluffy soufflés: It’s the right way to describe a well-done soufflé, really. Fresh from the oven, every soufflé from the wide soufflé collection of Laurent Bernard is a sure treat to the palate. It is rich in flavour, creamy and moist in consistency, and the taste was even made more intense with the accompaniment of a certain sherbet flavour, depending on your order.
• The best Chocolate Soufflés at Robertson Quay: People specifically drop by at this dessert place for its famous Chocolate Soufflé (S$16.5). It never fails to wow the customers with its high quality chocolate puree, velvety meringue, and creamy raspberry sherbet on the side. All of these are done in less than half an hour so you can only imagine how much dedication the chocolatier must be putting on your chocolate soufflé. Order this and you’ll find heaven on Earth instantly!
• Chocolate mooncakes for special occasions: Perfect for the mooncake festival, these cakes can be ordered in a box of 8 assorted flavours for S$68. Each cake doesn’t contain lotus paste, but is loaded with chocolate batter on the inside and crispy coating on the outside. It can also be a great gift for your family or friends.
• Open till late: The bar doesn’t get any better than this especially for people who get a sudden urge to eat chocolate desserts in unexpected times of the day! Laurent Bernard at Robertson Quay is open till midnight from Tuesdays through Thursdays, and until 01:00 every Friday and Saturday.

MENU: The menu is expansive with a lot of best-selling items to choose from. Gourmet treats are also available for those who plan on gifting macaroons, cookies, or tuiles to their loved ones. You also won’t go wrong with the French liqueurs here, which leads to the idea of giving alcoholic desserts a try!

MUST TRIES

• Chocolate Soufflé
• Chocolate Tart
• Pure Chocolate Cake
• Rum and Raisin Soufflé
• Pleasure
• Creme Brulee
• Blackforest Cake
• Hot Chocolate

AMBIANCE: Laurent Bernard Chocolatier at Robertson Quay has a warm and friendly ambiance with its well-lit bar, spacious alfresco dining, and colourful chocolate shelves. Its location near the Singapore River gives a relaxing appeal to the overall atmosphere.

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$15

Smokey’s BBQ

Want to experience authentic Southern-style American BBQ with a cold beer and loads of fun? Smokey’s BBQ, an American smokehouse with all the trimmings, will not disappoint. Their smoky, juicy delights from custom-built smokers are perfect for an ultimate barbecue experience you simply can’t afford to miss.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• A place to enjoy a true Southern-style American BBQ experience: Imagine, you are sitting on a wooden veranda, savoring a big slab of delicious smoky BBQ ribs and taking a swig of cold craft beer on a hot humid day. It is like what you saw in American movies and it is what you will experience at Smokey’s BBQ.
• Some of the best buffalo-style chicken wings in town: If you are on the hunt for the best buffalo chicken wings in Singapore, you can stop at Smokey’s BBQ. The huge wings are fried to perfection, tossed in Smokey’s classic buffalo wing sauce then served with homemade blue cheese dressing on the side to give your taste buds a heavenly moment.
• Family-friendly eating location: A friendly vibe, a great open-air dining area, and an exclusive kids menu make it a perfect choice to gather for a laid-back family meal. There is even a playground next to the veranda (Joo Chiat outlet) to keep the kids busy.

MENU: Smokey’s BBQ offers an extensive menu of

• Starters
• Soups
• Salads
• Smoked Meats
• Steaks
• Sandwiches
• Burgers
• and Desserts.

The place also features a selection of wines and craft beers imported from the States.

RECOMMENDED DISHES

• Baby Back Pork Ribs
• St Loius Pork Spare Ribs
• US Prime Beef Brisket
• Shakey’s Special Beef Brisket Sandwich
• Pulled Pork Sandwich
• Grilled Salmon Fillet
• Buffalo Chicken Wings

Milk and Honey Gelato @ Bedok North Review

Looking for a late night dessert place after a hearty meal at Fengshan Food Centre? Milk and Honey Gelato, a casual, no-frills gelato shop serving some of the best gelati in Singapore, is the right place. Delicious, handcrafted gelato, warm waffles and refreshing lemonade are always there on its menu for you to chill out with family and friends. Sounds like some of the simple pleasures of life, doesn’t it?

HIGHLIGHTS:

• A wonderful gelato destination in the East: Sit next to Bedok 85 Food Market (also known as Fengshan Food Centre) – a familiar food court to people in the East, Milk and Honey Gelato completes the area’s food scene with its delightful selection of gelati. Packed with rich, creamy goodness, best-selling flavours like Choc-a-baby, Balsamic Strawberry, Salty Malty and Salted Caramel will simply steal your heart and keep you craving for more.
• Good selection of freshly brewed coffee: Don’t be surprised when you see people flocking to this gelato stop for a cup of coffee. Yes, variety and quality do matter. From espresso, to cappuccino, latte, flat white, long black, and mocha, the coffee at this little store is always aromatic and flavorful.
• Buddy Meal Quaffles Set, a good choice for sharing: Offered at S$14.50, this two-person dessert set includes two scoops of gelato, one quaffles and one jar of lemonade. Pick your favorite gelato from the shop’s premium Mason Bee and Queen Bee series, you will know how good this deal is.
• Open until midnight: If you know that not many dessert shops in the neighborhood open till 00:00 or 01:00, you will appreciate this stall’s operating hours. Milk and Honey Gelato is unquestionably an ideal place to round off your meal at Fengshan Food Centre or to satisfy your late night hankering for sweets.

MENU: The menu at Milk and Honey Gelato at Bedok North Street comprises of a wide range of artisanal gelati and sorbets along with affordable dessert set meals. It also offers a range of hot and cold beverages.

MUST TRIES

• Salty Malty
• Choc-a-baby
• Balsamic Strawberry
• Salted Caramel
• Pistachio
• Shy Green Nut
• Earl Grey Gelato

PRICES

• Single Scoop: S$3.50/S$4.50/S$5.50
• Double Scoop: S$6.50/S$8.50/S$10.50
• Triple Scoop: S$9.50/S$12.50/S$15.50

Alfero Artisan Gelato Review

Wondering where to go for authentic Italian gelato in Singapore? Make your way to any of the four outlets of Alfero Artisan Gelato. Owned by Marco Alfero, who hails from Turin, Italy, this gelato shop promises a real taste of Italy in every scoop.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Alfero’s menu is a beautiful mix of classic and local favorite flavours: What sweet tooth can expect from this gelato café are the best scoops of classic flavours like Chocolate, Vanilla and Coffee as well as the local all time favorites such as Durian, Green Tea and Mango. Coming to Alfero, people forget about the quantity. Twelve flavors are enough to make its loyal following happy as the quality is excellent.
• Pistachio gelato is the clear winner: While all the offerings are delicious, the standout is the Pistachio. The creaminess and smoothness give this gelato a good base while the rich nutty pistachio flavor provides it a pair of wings to fly high up in the sky.
• Century-old method of storing gelato: Surprised by the lack of colourful display of gelati in the shop? The gems are hidden in deep pozzetto cabinets to ensure that the gelati remain fresh and unaffected by air and light.
• Pleasant customer service by friendly staff: Although you can’t see their exciting offerings, they gladly make up for it with their warm service. The staff assists you in trying all the different flavours hidden in deep metal wells before your taste buds approve its favorite.

MENU: Alfero Artisan Gelato has a simple menu celebrating the authentic gelato together with waffles and a variety of hot and cold beverages.

MUST TRIES

• Pistachio
• Hazelnut
• Chocolate
• Coffee
• Durian
• Mango
• Avocado

PRICES

• Single Scoop: S$4.50
• Double Scoop: S$6.50
• Triple Scoop: S$8.50

ALL ALFERO ARTISAN GELATO’S LOCATIONS
Lab/Retail
Address: 81 Mac Pherson Lane, #01-37, Singapore 360081
Tel: (65) 6848 4269
Opening hours: Tue to Sun 12:00 – 21:00

@ Orchard Gateway
Address: 277 Orchard Road, #B2-06 Orchard Gateway, S238858
Tel: (65) 6702 6322
Opening hours: Daily 12:00 – 22:00

The 5 Best Chinese Dessert Places in Singapore

Leaving room for dessert is a golden rule for eating out in Singapore.

For those who fall in love with Chinese dessert, our island is your heaven.

From traditional to modern, there are sweets to make both the old generation and the young happy.

From cold to hot, there are choices for the hot humid days as well as the cold rainy days.

Just make your way to Liang Seah Street in Bugis, a dessert mecca in Singapore, to satisfy your sweet tooth at one of the three big names in the field, Ah Chew, Ji De Chi and Dessert First. Or head yourself to a convenient outlet of Honeymoon Dessert in shopping mall to quench your thirst with a bowl of grass jelly and ice cream.

Mei Heong Yuen Dessert with its vast selection of shaved ice is an ideal destination for those around Chinatown area.

And now, it is time for indulging!

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Mei Heong Yuen Dessert at Temple Street Review

The best Chinese dessert place you should visit after a satisfying steamboat meal at Chinatown. Mei Heong Yuen is one of the few shaved ice dessert shops you will ever find on the island, earning a spot on many tourists’ list of go-to places. Just a short stroll to the Chinatown MRT, locals go to this shophouse frequently to find comfort from the hot days.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Wide collection of unique snow ice desserts: There are approximately 20 flavour options. Imagine! Sheets of shaved ice are piled up over one another to create a mini-tower that can be shared between two persons. You may think it sounds like your usual Ice Kachang but you’ll be surprised to realise that the flavouring of your choice has already been mixed into the ice sheets itself. It is also worth mentioning that the consistency is comparable to ice cream for its creamy taste. Apparently, this is how Mei Heong Yuen differs from the other Chinese dessert shops in Singapore.
• For a bowl of traditional Cantonese paste dessert: Looks rather plain as there are no other mixes put into the dessert but unarguably healthy and can satisfy the older generation, nonetheless. Peanut paste is a crowd favourite, while Walnut, Sesame, and Almond pastes can give customers something to think about. These traditional paste desserts are made of healthy ingredients, served in soup consistency, and the portions are good for one person.
• Cakes and dumplings are worth exploring: If you like to challenge the status quo, dare to try the Cantonese dumplings with an icing dip. It’s an odd concept but it might be a great game-changer for you. Other interesting selections include Chee Cheong Fun, Mango Rolls, Pumpkin Cakes, Carrot Cakes, and Glutinous Chicken Rice.

MENU: The menu is decent-sized, offering interesting snow ice flavours. There are four different categories to wander your eyes at, including special desserts, snow ice, traditional pastes, and cakes & dumplings.

MUST TRIES

• Mango Snow Ice
• Chendol Snow Ice
• Durian Snow Ice
• Peanut Paste
• Mango Roll
• Durian Mochi
• Glutinous Rice Balls in Ginger Soup
• 3-Colour Cakes
• Glutinous Rice with Chicken

AMBIANCE: Located at a shop house in Chinatown, Mei Heong Yuen doesn’t sport any fancy décor but it is well-maintained and smells clean. In fact, the stall looks so ordinary on the quaint Temple Street that if you are not familiar with Chinatown, you might unknowingly pass by it. Inside, the crowds can get noisy especially on busy days but if hustle and bustle doesn’t exist in the atmosphere, it shouldn’t be called traditional Chinese dessert place as they claim then.

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$6

ALL LOCATIONS
Mei Heong Yuen in Chinatown
Address: 63-67 Temple Street, Singapore 058611
Tel: (65) 6221 1156
Opening hours: Tue to Sun 12:00 – 21:30

@ Ion Orchard
Address: 2 Orchard Turn, #B4-34 ION Orchard, S238801
Tel: (65) 6509 3301
Opening hours: Daily 11:00 – 22:00

@ Chinatown Point
Address: 133 New Bridge Road, #B2-32/33 Chinatown Point, S059413
Tel: (65) 6538 3892
Opening hours: Daily 11:00 – 22:00

Honeymoon Dessert Review

A dessert paradise for people with a sweet tooth! Straight from Hong Kong, Honeymoon Dessert is set to bring the best Chinese dessert to Singapore through its seven outlets. Mango pomelo sago with tofu is loved by many as expected; some people are still coming to terms with their appreciation of durian desserts; while the others are either repelled or felt challenged by the exoticness of the double boiled bird’s nest with almond tea soup. Read on to discover this irresistible dessert place!

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Over 100 desserts to choose from: Probably Honeymoon has the most expansive menu out there. You will definitely be spoilt for choice, from traditional hot and cold desserts to tofu pudding, sago, grass jelly, durian special, snow mountain and snacks. This place is perfect for people who couldn’t last a week without a bowl of new Chinese dessert.
• Multiple locations to satisfy your unexpected sweet tooth cravings: Don’t be surprised if ever you run into a Honeymoon Dessert outlet in Bugis area or in Vivo city as this dessert house does have multiple outlets all over the island. The stalls are conveniently located in popular shopping malls so after enjoying a sumptuous lunch or dinner, you may sweep off the spices and salt on your taste buds by indulging in its delicious desserts!
• Grass Jelly with a scoop of ice cream: This combination is one of the most enjoyable ways to indulge in dessert at Honeymoon. The naturally bitter grass jelly was made great with a scoop of sweet ice cream! The happiness doesn’t end there as you can always choose your favorite mix from a wide range of grass jelly style desserts, from fruit juice, vanilla, to red bean mixes.
• Double boiled bird’s nest (S$25) poses to challenge the guests: Want to know how far you’re willing to go for desserts? Try this flavour out! Made from the birds’ saliva, bird’s nest dessert does sound repelling at first, but thank goodness, Honeymoon has perfected this dish by combining with other ingredients that makes it very palatable to the human taste. Definitely for foodies with brave souls out there!
• Unique fruit pancake rolls: Honeymoon’s pancakes are like no other. The fruit is stuffed right into the belly of the cream filling, ready to explode and melt in your mouth. Three options are available (banana, mango, and durian), and an eggy coating will hold these fruits and cream fillings inside. But this kind of combination may not be for everyone, especially for those who don’t enjoy overly sweet desserts.

MENU
It is worth mentioning that Honeymoon Dessert has over 160 Chinese style desserts under its belt. Therefore, the menu is expansive than the other dessert stalls in Singapore, which can be a great thing for those who want to be spoilt for choices! Nevertheless, first-timers won’t have a hard time ordering as they can play it safe with the more popular options such as mango pomelo sago, durian pudding, coconut grass jelly with ice cream, or mango pancakes.

MUST TRIES

• Durian Pudding
• Sweet Balls & Walnut Soup & Almond tea
• Durian in Vanilla Sauce with Ice-Cream
• Coconut Juice Sago & Grass Jelly with Green Tea Ice-Cream
• Baked Mashed Taro Sago Pudding
• Thai Black Glutinous Rice with Mango

AMBIENCE
Honeymoon Dessert has a modern look. Staff is accommodating and may assist you with things as you wait in line. Most of the outlets are located inside different shopping centres so the hot weather in the dry months may be forgotten once you’ve taken a scoop of your cold dessert. However, the crowd volume can get high by the minute when you dine in at around 19:00 to 22:00, especially on weekends.

AVERAGE PRICE PER PAX: S$7

ALL LOCATIONS
@ Bugis Junction
200 Victoria Street, No.01-70 Bugis Junction, Singapore 188021

@ Vivo City
1 Harbourfront Walk No.01-93 Vivo City Singapore 098585

@ Paragon
290 Orchard Road No. B1-09 Paragon, Singapore 238859

@ Ion Orchard
No.B3-15/16, Ion Orchard, 2 Orchard, Singapore 238801

@ Katong
112 East Coast Road No. B1-30 112 Katong, Singapore 428802

@ Parkway Parade
80 Marine Parade Road, No.01-17B Parkway Parade, Singapore 449269

@ Raffles Link (Closed)
1 Raffles Link, No. B1-07, One Raffles Link, Singapore 039393

Tony Roma’s

An established brand of its own, Tony Roma’s Singapore is a part of the eponymous global chain of American restaurants. You might have heard of Tony Roma’s before as a recommendation from a friend whose love for Pork Ribs is as big as that of the restaurant, and for a second thought of dropping by at the Suntec outlet. Here are the reasons why you’d want to give this popular American restaurant a try.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Food paradise for ribs lovers: Ribs at Tony Roma’s are mainly inspired by Southern style of barbecuing. As such, the original baby back ribs and St. Louis ribs might ring a bell to its fans. Both are available in three different sizes, half, regular and full, making it suitable for sharing by 2 persons. For a larger group of diners, The Family Feast, Rib Sampler, and Rib & Steak Combos are a great way to have a little of everything in a BBQ restaurant.
• Commendable starters and soup: Onion loaf and baked potato soup are the notable dishes by Tony Roma’s menu. Recommended by the chefs, the onion loaf is hand-cut, breaded and deep-fried to perfection, while the baked potato soup is loaded with cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions.
• Great venue for casual business meetings: The semi-formal interior décor and glass doors capable of reducing outside noise at a significant level create conducive room to hold casual business meetings with your clients. The restaurant also accepts reservations to make sure that you will have the best seat in the house.

MENU: Robust diners will love Tony Roma’s a la carte menu. From starters, mains, steaks to desserts, all come in American-size serving not to mention some sampler options for a small group of people. Meanwhile, a family of 2-4 can also enjoy feasting on a bowl of seafood and signature steak dishes and kids can settle for pastas and burgers. There’s also a wide selection of house wines, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages perfect for post-prandial drinks.

AMBIANCE: Being a family restaurant, Tony Roma’s two locations in Singapore can be found inside of Orchard Central and Suntec City Mall. The façade remains old-fashioned, sporting a casual butcher store in the US, but once you step inside, you will be wowed by the carpeted floor, subdued lighting, and large dining tables. Truly, couples, families and businessmen could find relaxation and comfort in this spacious and cosy American restaurant.

RECOMMENDED DISHES

• Appetizers Sampler
• Onion Loaf
• Baked Potato soup
• The Original Baby Back Ribs
• Louis Ribs
• New York Strip
• Calamari Rings
• Roma Burger
• Santa Fe Salad

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$30

ALL TONY ROMA’S LOCATIONS
@ Suntec City Mall
Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #B1-123 Tower 5 Suntec City Mall, S038983
Tel: (65) 6337 9055
Opening hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 11:30 – 15:00, 18:00 – 22:00
• Friday to Sunday: 11:30 – 22:00

@ Orchard Central
Address: 181 Orchard Road, #07-03 Orchard Central, S238896
Tel: (65) 6738 8600
Opening hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 11:30 – 15:00, 18:00 – 22:00
• Friday to Sunday: 11:30 – 22:00

Roadhouse

When it comes to popular American dishes, Roadhouse tops the list of the many Singaporeans and expats. Burgers, fries, wings, steaks, pastas, ice cream sundae… name it all, the restaurant has got it covered. So it is safe to say that Roadhouse could be one of the best American restaurants in Singapore, and below are the reasons why.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Josper grilling for Wagyu beef patties: The ability to combine grilling and baking the meat in a single machine is innovative, and what it does to the meat is simply amazing. At Roadhouse, the Wagyu patty has a great char-grilled appearance and is packed with juices. Turn up your nose to breathe in the smoky aroma and let the flavours burst into your mouth with every bite.
• Build your own meaty burger or order a la carte: Ideal for those who are really picky with their burgers, BYOB (S$16) is served with 170g of meat and a pair of homemade sesame buns. Included in the offer are your own choice of extras, cheese, sauce, and sides. However, if you don’t feel like experimenting with new combinations, browse through the a la carte burger menu and choose among classic, signature, and unusual suspect options. Bacon Marinated, Pulled Pork, Fab Foie Gras, Butt-naked Baby, and Fish ‘n Chips in a Bun are a must-try!
• Burgers for kids: Priced at S$12++, the kid’s menu comes with a decent size burger + fries, drinks and dessert. And while waiting for their food, there are colouring books to keep them busy which is a nice touch from an already cordial restaurant.
• Burger eating contest: Man vs Roadhouse: Think you can conquer a burger stuffed with 6 Wagyu beef patties, 6 slices of cheese, bacon strips, chillis, jalapenos, coleslaw and a sea of fries on the side? Yes, you could, but to tear it down within 20 minutes is another story. What’s the catch? If you win, you get it for free and earn a slot on their Wall of Fame, where wannabes can marvel at your greatness. Well, otherwise, you will have to pay S$58 for it!
• Go-to family restaurant for weekend brunch in Dempsey: As most American restaurants are designed to be enjoyed by large groups of people, Roadhouse is no different. The menu is extensive, in which the Weekend Brunch is what particularly motivates people to stroll down Dempsey Road on a Sunday noon. Open on Sat-Sun from 9:00 to 16:00, burritos, burgers, and ice cream sundaes are up for grabs!

MENU: Roadhouse’s menu is loaded with popular American fare such as US spare ribs, Boston clam chowder, spicy garlic parmesan wings, Philly cheese steak, corndogs, and S’more ice cream cake. Guests can have a piece of this food paradise through a la carte, brunch, or lunch combo menus. There are menus tailored for drinks and kids, too, but Roadhouse isn’t exactly the type of restaurant that can cater to vegans with their meat-heavy mains.

AMBIANCE: Roadhouse is a contemporary American restaurant that opted to nestle at the rustic and laid-back side of Dempsey Road. Large glass windows light up the dining area, which gives off a very relaxing and warm atmosphere to the restaurant. Additionally, Roadhouse has a spacious dining hall to accommodate both small and large groups of people, including children.

RECOMMENDED DISHES

• Bacon Marinated Burger
• Crispy Cajun Burger
• Fabulous Foie Gras Burger
• Simple Brie-Vine Burger
• Cajun Chicken Salad
• Eggs Benedict
• Pulled Pork Sliders
• Sticky Date Pudding

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$35

NOTES

• Free corkage from Monday to Thursday
• For Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays, Roadhouse only accepts reservations for 6 pax and above during brunch.
• Catering services available

Ah Chew Desserts at Liang Seah Street Review

A busy day at Bugis area may make you feel like having an invigorating and cool dessert somewhere. And for this reason, Ah Chew Desserts is the go-to place of many shoppers, diners, and casual visitors. It is dubbed as the best dessert place by the locals for having an extensive combination of traditional and modern Chinese style desserts like Mango Sago, Green Bean Soup, Yam Paste, Egg Chestnut, and so on.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Real ceramic bowl sets and decorative pieces from China: What better way to prepare your Chinese dessert than to put it in an authentic ceramic bowl? Also, from the façade to the dining area, everything looks old-school Chinese art décor, a scenery that can take your mind away from the highly urbanised Singapore even for a bit. This definitely adds authenticity to the experience of eating cold or hot Chinese desserts.
• Best mango sago with pomelo in town: Mainly because of how the two fruits are blended perfectly together to make a soup, which charms the teens and young adults. Other ingredients like cream milk, bits of ice, and sago balance out the sweetness and sourness of these fruits, making mango puree and pomelo pulp a match made in heaven!
• Hashima desserts for the adventurous: Exotic yet exciting dishes are ever-present in Chinese cuisine, even in desserts! A bowl of hashima dessert is typically filled with dried fatty tissues of edible frogs plus some sweeteners. Ah Chew offers the closest thing you can get to the authentic taste through their hashima-inspired desserts. Yes, you do have quite a few options to select from!

MENU: Ah Chew Desserts menu is expansive with approximately 50 items which fall under different categories like traditional, ice cream, hashima desserts, steamed egg, durian, sago, grass jelly, and double boiled soup desserts. Traditional desserts such as red bean paste with lily bulb, almond paste, hashima desserts, or the black glutinous rice may ring a bell to aunties and uncles. Meanwhile, newer generations may find delight in the interesting concoctions of fruits, ice creams and/or crop-based pastes in one bowl.

MUST TRIES

• Mango Sago with Pomelo
• Durian Mango Sago
• Durian Sago
• Watermelon Sago
• Black Sesame Paste
• Red Bean Paste
• Yam Paste
• Water Chestnut and Herbal Jelly
• Hashima Fresh Milk Steamed

AMBIANCE: As Ah Chew is extremely popular in Bugis area, customers begin to come in at around 20:00 and it doesn’t take long before the place gets congested up until 23:00. However, the quaint Chinese interior décor, warm ambiance, and cordial staff are a great compensation for a few delays as you fall in line. Ah Chew had to lease almost the entire edifice but still can hardly accommodate the constant flow of guests every night; but you may take it as a great sign, though!

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$5

2am:dessertbar Review

Tucked away in the quaint Holland Village, 2am:dessertbar is a modern chic dessert place serving artistic sweet items. This marvel is run by a young and very talented chef, Janice Wong, who has been awarded Pastry Chef of the Year 2011, at the 2011 World Gourmet Summit.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Desserts with a touch of haute cuisine: What we can find at 2am:dessertbar are a talented celebrity pastry chef behind the dessert counter and her beautiful creations on our tables. Each sweet plate is an art piece that will please both the eyes and the palate. But most importantly, the taste and quality of 2am:dessertbar’s innovative sweet items are as fine as those in the five star establishments. This dessert place is not a venue to pig out on sweet stuff. It is a place to enjoy the artistic desserts in appreciation.
• Dessert and wine: 2am:dessertbar is serious about dessert and does a good job in suggesting the best match for all of its sweet items. A few examples include Shades of Green with Crios Torrontes 2011, Mediterranean with ABK6 Ice Cognac, and Purple with Mumm Champagne Kir Royale.
• Magic is shown at its open kitchen: Get the seat by the bar counter and watch the chef in action, preparing and plating your wonderful sweet delights. With so much passion going into plating, it is no wonder that each dish comes out as a beautiful piece of art.
• Savoury delights to accompany delicious desserts: This place is not just about sweet things. A range of small and big plates of delicacies such as burgers and tempura is provided to complete the gastronomic experience.
• A late night dessert place to head to after a dinner in Holland Village: As the name would suggest, 2am:dessertbar is open till 2am. For those who look for high-end dessert and delicious cocktails to indulge in after a meal in Holland Village, this sweet venue is the right place.

Menu
2am: Dessert Bar features a menu of classic and contemporary desserts. It also offers a range of savoury dishes along with an impressive selection of red and white wines, champagnes, cocktails and beers. Tea, coffee and soft drinks are also included on the menu.

Recommended dishes
– Shades of Purple
– Shades of Green
– Popcorn
– Chocolate H20
– Mediterranean
– Hot Chocolate served with Homemade Churros
– Basil White Chocolate

Atmosphere
Soft and warm lighting lends the coziness to this stylish dessert place, making it an ideal setting for an intimate romantic date. You can either choose to sit along the bar or sink into the plush sofa for a relaxing chill out session with friends.

Price range
Desserts: S$15 – S$20
Wine per glass: S$16 – S$23
Savoury: S$12 – S$15

Note: Reservations is highly recommended

5 Best Zi Char Places in Singapore for That Comfort Food

Want to experience old-school Chinese food culture and hospitality in Singapore? Get it at a Zi Char place. Home-style food, a wide variety of dishes, wallet-friendly prices, and humble settings are the best phrases to describe Singaporean Zi Char eatery.

Unlike your typical fine dining restaurants where excellent customer service is given much emphasis, Zi Char eating house is not the place for frills and luxury. Aunties and uncles, as to how the locals call them, wait tables so diners should be used to their noise, fast-paced service, and no-joking-around-kind-of-vibe.

Most of the Zi Char places own the same menu with typical dishes like cereal prawns, sweet and sour pork, and beef hor fun. So what is the main thing that differentiates a Zi Char place from others? It is definitely what we call signature dishes. The best Zi Char eating houses are normally those that have a variety of the most sought-after food items on the island.

With our guide to the best Zi Char places in Singapore, you now can start hunting for the most delicious Chinese home-style viands.

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Keng Eng Kee Seafood Review

When it comes to delicious, wholesome zi char meals, Keng Eng Kee Seafood is a winner all the way. The coffee shop, famous as KEK, has been around for over 20 years serving traditional, home-style Chinese food. With a dazzling range of zi-char fare at reasonable prices, it is a perfect place to take your family and friends for dinner.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Great selection of signature dishes: KEK specializes in piping hot comfort food to warm your heart and please your taste buds. Its delightful signatures like Salted Egg Crabs, Moonlight Hor Fun, Mingzu Rolls, and Claypot Pork Liver are truly outstanding. Each dish oozing with wok hei goodness will leave you craving for more.
• Salted Egg Crab is easily the most popular dish served at this restaurant. Deep-fried crab placed in a gravy of salted egg yolk is something you can’t afford to miss. It is subtly tempered with curry leaves and chili padi to bring out that awesome, delicious flavor of sweet, fresh crab.
• Crispy Mingzhu Rolls: Assortment of appealing ingredients (prawns, salted egg yolk, mushroom, ham, and parsley) wrapped in dried beancurd skin and deep-fried to perfection – interesting play of flavours and crispy crunch make Mingzu rolls another bestseller.
• A comfortable air conditioning dining option adds more value to the overall experience. This eating place spreads across two blocks and you can either choose to enjoy your favorite zi-char delights in the spacious al-fresco area or in an air-conditioned section with limited seating.

MENU: Keng Eng Kee Seafood offers a well-executed a-la-carte menu of seafood, chicken, duck and pork dishes along with a range of claypot creations. Set mixed platters, soups, rice and noodle dishes are also available.

RECOMMENDED DISHES:

• Mingzhu Roll
• Moonlight Hor Fun
• Braised Liver in Claypot
• Salted Yolk Crab
• Chili Crab
• Cuttlefish Kangkong
• Fried Soon Hock In Black Soy
• Sambal Kang Kong
• Three Egg Chinese Spinach

ATMOSPHERE: This no-frills restaurant has a down-to-earth air of a zi-char stall. The service is quick and efficient even during the peak hours and the staff is very friendly.

NOTE: Reservations are a must on weekends and especially if you prefer to dine in the air-conditioned room.

Two Chefs Eating Place at Commonwealth Review

A hidden gem in the Commonwealth area is Two Chefs Eating Place. This eatery is particularly known for its butter pork ribs with condensed milk powder. It sounds strange, doesn’t it? But that is what makes Two Chefs one of the most popular Zi Char eating places besides their fast service and a whole array of Zi Char dishes. Read on to learn more about this Chinese-style eatery.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Innovative dishes: Two Chefs is particularly known for re-inventing traditional Zi Char food to suit the modern-day taste of the locals. A few examples include the Butter Pork Ribs with Milk Powder and Drunken Cockles. First-timers won’t have a hard time choosing which to eat because there are lots of recommended dishes that can leave them with memorable experiences.
• Zi Char food was even made more affordable and served fast: Perfect for large groups of guests who are celebrating a special occasion or just simply catching up with each other over good food. Prices at this zi char place are slightly cheaper than its counterparts in the same class. Prepare anywhere between S$13 and S$18 per pax to enjoy a feast on multiple dishes with a group of friends.
• Allows you to place an order before you even secure a table: The dining area is spacious but the popularity of the restaurant overwhelms it during dinner. So to make sure guests will have a fulfilling dining experience, diners are enabled to order in advance while waiting in line. This also gives the chefs enough time to prepare the food as fresh and hot as they should come.
• Near-raw cockles to “warm the cockles of your heart”: If you go by the Two Chefs rule, you must jumpstart your appetite with Drunken Cold Cockles. It is served cold, loaded with garlic, and chives, and doused in a very spicy sauce, ready to warm up your stomach.
• Butter pork ribs with powdered milk: You won’t go wrong with this dish, especially if you’re a dairy person. Every chunk of pork ribs is deep-fried to perfection and then covered with condensed milk powder making it a total eye candy. The taste is richer than the other butter dishes around the country, and the succulent meats add value to the overall experience.

MENU: Two Chefs’ menu features a load of meaty mains and seafood. Diners can find good selections of fish, prawns, crab, pork, chicken, beef, beancurd, vegetables, soup, rice & noodles on its menu. Some dishes are not your typical Zi Char food as the chefs try hard to be creative.

RECOMMENDED DISHES:

• Butter Pork Ribs
• Drunken Cold Cockles
• Golden Mushroom Beancurd
• Pork Floss with Fried Buttered Prawns
• Fried Prawns served with Mayonnaise
• Herbal Chicken Soup
• Cereal Prawns

AMBIANCE: Two Chefs Eating Place has an undeniably welcoming atmosphere. There are also large tables to accommodate the large group of guests, particularly families who have made it their tradition to eat together during the weekend.

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