Balestier Road Hoover Rojak – That Famous Whampoa Rojak With Century Egg, With Michelin Bib Gourmand
Feature - Michelin Bib Gourmand, Food - Hawker, Singapore - North
February 14, 2019
Funny how we often use the word ”Rojak” in our colloquial language, yet the dish has somehow gone under-the-radar in the recent few years. For foreign friends who are wondering what exactly is Rojak… in Malay, it means “eclectic mix”. It is a uniquely Singapore experience to try – this humble dish, with its interesting mix of ingredients, is a spot-on reflection of the multi-cultural diversity of Singapore. Some call this our local-style salad (some call it a fruit salad) and what makes this dish much talked-about is its killer sauce and unique ingredients. Balestier Road Hoover Rojak in......
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Heng 興 – Carrot Cake And Oyster Omelette With Michelin Bib Gourmand, At Newton Food Centre
Thanks to “Crazy Rich Asians”, the popularity of Newton Food Centre among tourists seems to have increased, being visibly more crowded when I visited on a weekday night. Newton Food Centre somehow has the reputation of being a touristy place, and not so much a hot-favourite for the locals....
1st Mala Xiang Guo Burger 麻辣香锅汉堡 In Singapore, And It’s Red & Spicy. At GRUB Bishan
This is the 1st Mala Xiang Guo Burger 麻辣香锅汉堡 in Singapore. Okay, because I am involved in the creation of it, I shall keep the “self-praise” to a minimum and leave it to you to do the tasting and provide the verdict. How did this all come about? So...
Chef Kang’s Noodle House – Michelin Starred Chef Sells Wanton Noodles At Toa Payoh, And I Waited 2 Hours For A Bowl
So, I queued 2 HOURS for Wanton Noodles. 120 minutes. You can watch a movie, burn a few hundred calories from jogging, or reach Bangkok from Changi Airport. But this was for Chef Kang’s Wanton Noodles. (Click PLAY for video highlights of Chef Kang’s Noodle House.) I dropped everything...
10 Upper Thomson Cafes To Visit – From Pacamara, Columbus Coffee Co, Les Patisseries To Habitat Coffee
Do you know that Thomson Road is also known as ”Chia Chui Kang” meaning “fresh water stream” Other than the ‘iconic’ Thomson Plaza where parents sent their children to tuition and music classes, the Upper Thomson Road stretch is peppered with eateries from The Roti Prata House, Nam Kee...
Lee Fun Nam Kee – Soya Sauce Chicken Rice By MasterChef Singapore Finalist Gen’s Family
While the inaugural MasterChef Singapore has ended, it is not without its fair share of controversies. Though it was IT manager Zander Ng who won, the general online consensus seemed to be sided towards the 20-year old culinary student Genevieve Lee, better known as “Gen”. I was personally quite...
Birdy’s – Brunch & Dinner Cafe At Upper Thomson, With Delicious Scrambled Eggs And Truffle Fries
It is fair enough to say there is no lack of reasonable coffee and brunch places at the Upper Thomson stretch, and you get the notable names from Pacamara Boutique Coffee Roasters, One Man Coffee To Columbus Coffee Co. For new entrants to stand out, they got to have...
Galettes – Unique Crepe Café Found At Ang Mo Kio, Serving Crepe Suzette And Crepe Cakes
Once in a while, you get a hipster café that appears in the happening Ang Mo Kio neighbourhood. And finally, not just the usual eggs ben and waffles. Galettes located at Ang Mo Kio Ave 10 (with Pine Garden as its neighbour) specialises in making crepes – the thin,...
Taste Of Taiwan – Actor Chen Shu Cheng Opens Taiwanese Stall Serving $4.50 Lu Rou Fan At Ang Mo Kio
MediaCorp actors seem to be moving into the food business, perhaps it seems like a more profitable business these days. After Teochew City along MacPherson Road, veteran actor Chen Shucheng has opened a Taiwanese food stall Taste of Taiwan at Ang Mo Kio. It is found at the popular...
PocoLoco – Authentic, Inexpensive Pasta Shop Opens At Yishun Wisteria Mall And Novena, With Japanese Uni & Mentaiko Pasta Specials
PocoLoco has always been known for serving authentic-tasting Italian pasta at pocket-friendly prices. Another interesting trait: Its restaurants have usually opened at more obscure spots as well, from under a flat at Ang Mo Kio Ave 10, and Snow City in Jurong. (Click PLAY for highlights of PocoLoco at...
Genki Sushi – Larger “Dai Man Zoku” Sushi Pieces, And NEW Bishan Junction 8 Outlet
For sushi fans at Bishan, you can satisfy your cravings with the opening of Genki Sushi at Bishan Junction 8. With a total of 6 outlets across Singapore, Genki Sushi is a familiar name to many – a popular Japanese sushi chain brand that offers affordable sushi. They are...
Qi Lai Feng – Hidden Gem In Yishun Serving Both Dry Fish Pot And Hot Pot
A hidden gem in Yishun that specialises in BOTH Hotpot and Dry Fish Pot. Qi Lai Feng 齐来丰鱼庄 is found at Yishun Town Square – a “third new-generation town plaza in Singapore” located opposite Northpoint City. (Click PLAY for highlights of Qi Lai Feng 齐来丰鱼庄.) Most Singaporean should be...
Kei Kaisendon – With Unagi Kaisen Don And Bara Chirashi, At Novena Square And Paya Lebar Square
Seems like some Bara Chirashi shops in Singapore are going on the “cheapest” route. Well, great for consumers who are looking at saving some money while indulging in sashimi cubes. Kei Kaisendon, available at Novena Square 2 and Paya Lebar Square, offers their Kaisendon in SML versions, priced at...
Alliance Seafood – Chilli Crabs And BBQ Sting Ray With Michelin Bib Gourmand, At Newton Food Centre
One of the surprising names that appeared in the Singapore Michelin Bib Gourmand is Alliance Seafood found at Stall 27 Newton Hawker Centre. Can’t deny that it is a more established name within the food centre itself, with more than 30 years in operation. But somehow, it is not...
Columbus Coffee Co. – Cafe With Fluffy Pancakes And Good Coffee At Upper Thomson, Opened By Atlas Coffeehouse
After Atlas Coffeehouse at Bukit Timah and Lunar Coffee Brewers Downtown Gallery which serve Comos cold brews, I did wonder if the 3rd concept would be once again “universe” inspired. You can say somewhat. Columbus Coffee Co. is launched at 220 Upper Thomson Road (next to French Toast Language...