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Opposite the Geylang Serai Market, this place is more often known for its traditional putu piring. Popping by for lunch, we tried some of the other stalls around and were surprised to find good food that managed to satisfy our tummies during the otherwise boring usual lunch haunts!


Initially I thought this referred to the chicken that had been fried, but was told later on that it actually meant 'smashed fried chicken' for a literal translation. The chicken is smashed to make it softer, hence different from the usual fried chicken where you get some tough meat after frying.

Not expecting much from it as the highlight of our trip was supposed to be the putu piring, I was pleasantly surprised after tasting it and thought it was one of the better ones I've tried so far. Unlike most that I've tried which focuses on the chicken itself, this stall left no details uncovered.

Even the accompanying serving of rice was well taken care of, with chicken rice served instead of plain rice and I must say it was one that matched my palate perfectly! It was cooked for just the right amount of time, soft and warm when served and didn't have any trace of the oil that you'd usually find in chicken rice. Lightly flavoured, it didn't make me feel jelat at all and in fact it was the one that caught my attention at first taste.

The chicken itself wasn't the most fantastic but it was still quite a decent one nonetheless! Though slightly dry and tough from probably overcooking, I liked the thin layer of crispiness, well accompanied by the sambal. Best part of the dish? Instead of the usual fried bits drizzled over, they had a full piece of the crispy part that seemed so ordinary but created fireworks after tasting! Crispy like a cracker, it packed alot of crunch in it, and was flavourful enough that got me addicted.

It would have been perfect if the chicken was soft and tender, but I'm happy enough with this. Plus point for big eaters, they have such big portions to make for a filling and satisfying meal!



What better drink to order under the sweltering hot sun and with an entire coffee shop named after it? I thought this was probably one of their signature drinks and indeed, it didn't disappoint at all. With a strong tea flavour, it wasn't diluted at all even when the ice cubes melted and wasn't too sweet (at least for me). Scored well with me for sure!
This is perhaps what drew most people here in the first place, myself included. Freshly made when you order, expect to wait for a while just as they perfect their craft. A fan of gula melaka, I was elated to find a generous amount of it tucked in the soft and slightly moist steamed rice cake. Best to eat it on the spot, where you can taste the melted gula melaka with the piping hot steamed cake. Topped with fresh coconut shavings, some say it tastes better with it. But for me, I'm contented enough with the main star of the dish and would prefer not to be distracted.



A pretty unconventional place for people to visit unless you happen to be working/staying nearby, it's quite a gem found! Satisfied with all that I've tried within a meal, I'll most probably be heading back there soon!

A pretty long-standing establishment, I've always missed out on this place as my attention had always gone to the Food Republic stalls instead. Sighting a queue even at 9pm, way past dinner time, it was probably a sign of the good food that awaits us.



Recommended for their signature 'Shiok Maki', it indeed left me feeling shiok and satisfied at the end of our meal. Don't expect good service at the constantly packed bar, and be sure to state all your requests (cutlery, extra servings of sauces, drinks etc) at one go when you manage to grab hold of their service crew. But well, with a satisfying meal, I'm pretty willing to forgo the service!

Having visited Urban Bakery,we were adamant that we had probably found the best croissants in town. Located in the same building, at Hysan Place, is another contestant which we put to a test! With double-baked croissants to boast, Le Salon only make 300 croissants each day over 7 baking periods at 1100hrs, 1230hrs, 1400hrs, 1500hrs, 1600hrs, 1700hrs and final batch at 1800hrs.

Caramel Croissant

Seasoned with maldon sea salt and stuffed with caramel creme, the crisp crust was slightly crystallized and caramelized with an enriched buttery fragrance. The caramel creme was rich and viscous nestled within a relatively dense inside. The sweetness of the creme and the flaky pastry satiated our appetite quite a little, so it would be best to have some tea or coffee to go along.

The candied chestnut pieces atop the crust was the highlight, giving it an added layer of texture to the crispness of the croissant. The filling was equally rich in flavour though on the plus side, it was not as sweet.

Inspired by the raving reviews about Burgeroom published on Openrice, we certainly did not want to be missing out on any worthy calories. In the mood for some junk food after our religious gym workouts, we decided to cheat on our diets for some burgers!

Foie Gras Beef Burger ($140/-)



Being the signature product of Burgeroom, we really expected this to be a lot better. Quite frankly, the foie gras was not the smooth-melt-in-your-mouth sort, with a texture that was more like beancurd. Despite the relatively rich and creamy flavour, we were not sure if it complement the flavour of the medium rare beef patty. The homemade sauce was rather disappointing, tasting more like a blend of tomatoes and mayonnaise. The beef patty was cooked to my desired medium rare requirement, and it tastes moist and juicy. There was too much juice from the sliced tomatoes and the underlying bed of salad that it soaked the burger buns - a disaster by our books. The cheddar cheese added some enhanced flavours to the burger, but I would probably pass on the additional foie gras which was $80 more than the classic burger priced at $60.





Quite honestly, the quality of the food was below our expectations though the service was good and serving of food was relatively quick. The wait for a table was enough to make us cringe, for we waited about 40 minutes for a table. Overall, it was a rather disappointing visit for we planned this dining way in advance.

Inaniwa Udon Nabe Japanese restaurant provides Japan's exclusive handmade Sato Yosuke Udon (VII generation) which originated from Akita, Japan. It was regarded as an item of supremacy served only to nobles and the royal family before the middle of Meiji period. With an accreditation that good, it would be a sin to give it a miss!

Beef Shabu Shabu - Japanese Supreme Wagyu Beef ($1,180/-)


Cold Inaniwa Udon ($128/-)


The beautifully arranged udon were complemented with 3 separate dressings, from left Onsen Tamago Sauce, Duck Sauce and Tororo (Mountain Yam Sauce). Each was distinctly different from the other and flavoursome to say the least. The Onsen Tamago Sauce provided a layer of gluten from the egg yolk which helped enhanced the smoothness of the udon. The Duck Sauce was strong and 'meaty' in flavours while the Tororo Sauce was rich but the taste was rather indistinct.

The udon was cooked to a perfect al dente. Texture wise, it was very smooth and went down well with the diners' palates. On the downside, the noodles were sticking together pretty much and it took some effort to loosen them for the sauce dip.


Chicken wings stuffed with Mentaiko ($78/-)

This was an interesting rendition to the usual stuffed chicken wings. Mentaiko is the marinated roe of pollock and cod and it introduced a varied texture to the chicken wings. Wrapped delicately underneath the skin, the wings were grilled beautifully with a savoury marinade.

Japanese Minced Chicken with Yolk ($98/-)

The sauce was viscous and rich and dominating in flavour such as that of teriyaki marinade. The minced chicken was moist and juicy on the inside and the yolk dip was a divine combination.

Grilled Chicken - Salted ($52/-)

While we enjoyed the succulent, soft and moist chicken pieces, it was way too salty for our liking. The grill work was perfectly done, retaining sufficient moisture to ensure that the chicken chunks were juicy to the bite. It was good enough for us to order a second serving, but we told them to reduce the salt content and it was alot more palatable.

Squid Cake ($78/-)

The texture was slightly chewy with pieces of diced squids and shredded carrots. It had a beautiful grill tan on the surface which was crisp to the bite and pleasing to the eyes. On the inside, it was moist and you could almost taste the freshness of the minced squid.

Sorry for the long hiatus on the Singapore posts! Well, just as there's the major hype going on about the newly opened Tim Ho Wan in Singapore, we're going to recommend you haunts to check out while waiting for the long queues at THW to subside!

Tucked away in the far eastern side of Singapore, it was well camouflaged in the row of old shophouses. Recommended by a friend for their brunch menu, it was really a worthy try!


I was pleasantly surprised with the scoop of chocolate ice-cream that came with the milkshake. Typically not a chocoholic, I must say this managed to satisfy me with a dash of cocoa and was slightly on the milky side such that it doesn't get overwhelmingly chocolate-y. It wasn't too sweet, and the chocolate ice-cream sealed the drink with satisfaction.




A fan of eggs ben, this has probably made at least one special appearance at all my brunch outings. Strongly recommended by my friend, this has got to be the most well done poached eggs I've came across locally so far.

Absolutely passing the test of eggs benny, the yolk was finely contained within just the membrane. A slight poke and the golden egg yolk just kept flowing. Slightly on the watery side, it was well complemented with the crisp ciabatta bread. I liked how the hollandaise sauce had a strong buttery taste. The whole dish was slightly too fluid for my liking, but taste-wise it was still great. What's more, this is quite a value-for-money price they're having, with this costing approximately $12.



A quiet and relaxed corner, it was the perfect setting to chill over coffee and brunch. Besides the brunch items, the lunch menu looked equally tempting and we'll probably go back there to try that out too!