Lim's Cafe @ Chinatown Complex · Hawker Centre Espresso Coffee

If you come to Chinatown Complex food centre, and want to lim kopi (drink Nanyang coffee) - don't need to consider - just head straight for Lim's Cafe at stall #02-31.

Stall name: Lim's Cafe

Address: 335 Smith Street, stall #02-31, Singapore 050335 (Chinatown Complex)

Nearest MRT: Chinatown station

Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm (Weds off)

Zheng Xing Mei Shi Desserts · Tau Suan @ Albert Centre & Beauty World 正興美食

Whenever I am around Albert Centre, I'll pop in at Zheng Xing Mei Shi stall and see if they are open for the day. If yes, I'll treat myself to a little tub of tau suan 豆爽. I've always have a sweet tooth for the hot mung bean dessert and Zheng Xing's version is a nicer one.

Stall name: Zheng Xing Mei Shi 正興美食

Address: Albert Centre, 269 Albert Street, stall #01-64, Singapore 180270

Nearest MRT: 5 minutes walk from Bugis station

Tel: 9271 7912

Hours: 10:00am - 6:00pm (Sat, Mon, Thurs off)

Ye Tang Chendol @ Beauty World 椰堂

Stalking Beauty World Centre Food Court, we stumbled upon Ye Tang Chendol tucked in an inside corner at the far end (of the same row as Hong Wen Mutton Soup stall). Chendol in Singapore today is dominated by franchises but Ye Tang Chendol is a standalone stall. I like the taste and fragrance of Ye Tang's chendol.

Stall name: Ye Tang Chendol 椰堂

Address: 144 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, stall #04-26, Singapore 588177 (Beauty World Centre level 4 food court)    

Nearest MRT: Doorstep of Beauty World station

Tel: 9099 2289

Hours: 11:00am - 8:45pm (Mon & Tues off)

Top 1 Home Made Noodle · Ban Mian & Mee Hoon Kueh @ Beauty World Centre 一级棒好吃面粉粿

Whenever I go to Beauty World Centre these days, two stalls stand out with the longest queues - one is Top 1 Home Made Noodle and the other is Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken. I've tried the chicken stall a few times, and today was my first time trying the mee hoon kueh and ban mian. A viral type website touted it as "The Best Ban Mian in Singapore and JB".

Stall name: Top 1 Home Made Noodle 一级棒好吃面粉粿

Address: 144 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, stall #04-44, Singapore 588177 (Beauty World Centre level 4 food court)

Nearest MRT: Doorstep of Beauty World station

Tel: 8338 4483

Hours: 10:30am - 8:30pm (Weds off)

Decker Barbecue @ Robertson Quay · Truly Decadent Texas BBQ in Singapore

I became a fan of Decker Barbecue after tasting some of their delivered smoked meats during the height of Covid 19 restrictions. Today's my first time at Decker Barbecue's outlet at Robertson Quay and I saw why their smoked meats stand out.

Restaurant name: Decker Barbecue

Address: 60 Robertson Quay, #01-17, Singapore 238252

Nearest MRT: 10 minute walk from Fort Canning station

Tel: 6635 8565

Hours: 12:00 noon - 4:00pm | 5:00pm - 10:30pm (Mon off, lunch on Sat & Sun only)

History of Nasi Tumpeng · Nasi Berkat · Nasi Ambeng · What's the Difference?

Nasi Ambeng (pronounced um'bng) is boiled rice served together with various side dishes. It is a popular dish sold in restaurants and food stalls in Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei. Nasi Ambeng is derived from Nasi Berkat originally from Central Java, Indonesia. Nasi Berkat in turn is related to Nasi Tumpeng, one of Indonesia's national dishes.

Marguerite Restaurant @ Gardens by the Bay · Flower Dome Singapore 🌼 European Fine Dining

✍️ 21 Oct 2023. Happy to be at Marguerite at Gardens by the Bay again 😊 Four hands dinner with Marguerite owner chef Michael Wilson and his special guest chef Prateek Sadhu, former owner chef of renowned Masque in Mumbai.

Chef Michael presented four and chef Prateek the other four of the eight course dinner trans European-Indian culinary adventure.

Sri Aachi Aappakadai @ Tekka Market · Popular Freshly Made Appam (Hoppers) in Little India Singapore

Stalking Tekka Market, I noticed that Sri Aachi Aappakadai, the appam stall has a constant and the longest queue during breakfast time here.

Stall name: Sri Aachi Aappakadai

Address: Tekka Market, stall #01-219, Singapore 210665

Nearest MRT: Doorstep of Little India station

Tel: 9482 0439

Hours: 6:00am - 9:00pm (Weds off)

Old School Cantonese Peanut Porridge with Dried Oyster & Conpoy @ Tanglin Halt Market 扇貝蚝豉花生粥 @ 美味小吃

Buddy Jem had been telling me about this old school Cantonese porridge at Tanglin Halt. It's not going to be in anyone's Instagram or flex worthy list, but a touchstone of nostalgia for some. It is a very humble dish commonly done in Cantonese families when many Singaporeans still cooked at home.

Stall name: 美味小吃 (no English name)

Address: 48 Tanglin Halt Road, stall #01-02, Tanglin Halt Market, Singapore 148813

Nearest MRT: 5 minute walk from Commonwealth station

Hours: 6:00pm - 12:00 midnight (Weds & Sun off)

45 Sims Drive Kway Chap @ Sheng Hui Coffee Shop · Preferred by People who Live Here

Buddy Peter said I should check out the kway chap stall at block 45, Sims Drive. I did notice the little low profile stall before and many customers eating their food, but the Sims Vista area just have too many good food stalls to try. So, I only finally made it today. Thank you Peter for your recommendation 🙏

Stall name: Kuey Zhap · Pig's Organ Soup 粿汁 · 猪杂汤

Address: 45 Sims Drive, #01-150, Singapore 380045 (inside Sheng Hui Coffee Shop steps from Sims Vista Food Centre) 

Hours: 5:00am - 1:00pm