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Heng Heng Ondeh Ondeh & Tapioca Cake: Maxwell Food Centre’s Best-Kept Secret

Heng Heng Ondeh Ondeh & Tapioca Cake has been my husband’s go-to spot for 15 years. Back when he worked near Maxwell Market, he’d grab their kueh during lunch for office tea breaks. They’d often sell out before closing time. COVID hit, work-from-home started, and we stopped visiting for ages. One Saturday morning, we wandered […]

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Cafe 2000 at M Hotel Singapore – A Merri-fic Christmas Feast

Cafe 2000 at M Hotel Singapore was our pick for a quick catchup with the folks before hubby and I jetted off to Western Australia. We’d been here before and shared our experience because the buffet menu caters perfectly to my parents’ fussy tastebuds. Plus, the live BBQ is a solid bonus. Festive Dinner Menu […]

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Messina Singapore: The Gelato That Lives Up To The Hype

We were on a mini staycation at Mercure ICON Singapore City Centre on Club Street, and honestly… how could we not swing by Messina when it’s literally right next door? The moment we walked in, we were greeted by the friendliest staff who encouraged us to sample anything we liked. No pressure, no rush — […]

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Danji Korean BBQ Buffet Review: Unlimited Meats at Affordable Prices

Hubby and I were planning a one-night staycation at Mercure ICON Singapore City Centre. We needed lunch before checking in, and since we hadn’t had Korean BBQ in ages, a quick Google search brought up Danji Korean BBQ Buffet. Made a reservation and off we went. First Impressions at Danji Korean BBQ Buffet The warm […]

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Bulgogi Syo at Woodleigh Mall: Our Unexpected Korean Food Find

We hadn’t heard of Bulgogi Syo before this visit. Punggol just launched a new bus service 104 that passes by our neighbourhood, so hubby and I decided to take it for a spin. The route took us all the way to Woodleigh Mall – not bad for a lazy Sunday adventure. While browsing through Woodleigh […]

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Basil King Review: This Pad Krapow Spot Does Fried Eggs Better Than Anyone

I was having pad krapow with my hubby the other day at One Punggol Hawker Centre. The dish came with a nicely fried egg – runny yolk, crispy bottom. He commented that he ordered the pad krapow because he wanted the egg. That’s when I remembered seeing Basil King on social media. They serve up […]

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You Fu Ban Mian & Pao Fan: My Favourite Pao Fan Spot at Punggol Coast

You Fu Ban Mian & Pao Fan 有福板面泡饭 at Punggol Coast Hawker Centre has become my go-to spot for pao fan. Ever since this hawker centre opened, my husband and I have been making our way through the stalls. This one’s had me coming back multiple times now. Decoding the Menu Right off the bat, their […]

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queic by Olivia at Jewel Changi Airport: A Cheesecake Experience Worth Every Dollar

queic by Olivia at Jewel Changi Airport wasn’t on our original plan. Hubby just collected his new iPhone from the Apple Store and needed time to fiddle with it. We needed coffee. Then we spotted queic by Olivia, and Hubby’s eyes lit up. He’d been wanting to try their cheesecakes after seeing them all over […]

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Tempura Makino at Jewel Changi Airport: Good Tempura, Mild Sauce

My hubby had actually preordered his iPhone 17, but after finding out that the Apple Store at Jewel Changi Airport had limited stock of the green one, he cancelled his online order and placed a new one for in-store pickup. We flew over to Jewel almost immediately—he just couldn’t wait to get his hands on […]

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Peng Guan Bak Kwa: $10 Per 500g Bak Kwa That Rivals Premium Brands

Peng Guan Bak Kwa changed my entire perspective on affordable bak kwa in Singapore. I stumbled upon them on Qoo10 years ago when they were selling at $13 per 500g. That price already seemed brilliant. Fast forward to today, and they’re now $10 per 500g on Shopee. Yes, you read that right. The same deal applies […]

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Loong Fatt Tau Sar Piah Review: The Old School Cakes Are Just As Good

Loong Fatt Tau Sar Piah was my first tau sar piah love 15 years ago. It’s still my number one today. Back then, each pastry cost just $0.60. Now it’s $1.30. The price has more than doubled, but honestly? Still worth every cent and every calorie! I wrote about Loong Fatt Tau Sar Piah on […]

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Ah Jie Hokkien Mee at Ang Mo Kio: A Smoky, Wok Hei-Packed Surprise

So here’s how we found Ah Jie Hokkien Mee. We were at Ang Mo Kio Central one morning sorting out our international driver’s permit at the Automobile Association. Once that was done, our stomachs started demanding attention. We walked over to the coffeeshop at Blk 721, originally planning to hit up Buk Chang Dong Soon […]

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Kawan Bowl Review: Scrambled Egg Rice Bowls at Anchorvale Village Hawker Centre

Kawan Bowl first landed on my radar during one of our usual pickleball nights at Anchorvale Village Hawker Centre. We’d just wrapped up a game, drenched in sweat and ready to eat, when someone at the next table ordered this hearty-looking Chicken Luncheon bowl that looked pretty shiok. That was enough to get us curious. […]

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Huay Kwang Thai Wanton Mee at Punggol Coast Hawker Centre: Worth the Queue?

Since Punggol Coast Hawker Centre opened in July 2025, my hubby and I have made it our mission to try as many stalls as we can. We’ve worked our way through curry puffs, nyonya kueh, curry chicken noodles, pao fan, oyster omelette, carrot cake, wu xiang xia bing, rojak – you name it. Most of […]

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True Breakfast 初早餐: Taiwanese Comfort Food at Capitol Singapore

After checking out from Pullman Singapore Hill Street, we weren’t ready to head home just yet. Lunch first. We walked over to Capitol, stomachs rumbling, and decided on True Breakfast 初早餐 for some Taiwanese comfort food. First Impressions We arrived just after 11am. The place was empty. Staff welcomed us warmly. We sat down, scanned […]

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Yugoslavia Bakery & Cafe: A Hidden Gem at CityLink Mall

Yugoslavia Bakery & Cafe popped up on my Yindii app whilst browsing during a staycation at Pullman Singapore Hill Street. I’d never tried their bakes before, so when I saw a surprise bakery bag available at their CityLink outlet, I decided to give it a go. If you’re interested to sign up for Yindii and […]

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