Hale Smoothies is a vending machine in Bugis with fresh-blended drinks TikTokers may remember the 7-Eleven fruit smoothie machine from Japan that went viral some time ago. But even if you aren’t visiting Japan any time soon, you can now try a similar—and arguably more advanced concept—just outside of Bugis+. Touted as “Singapore’s first smoothie vending machine”, Hale Smoothies harnesses robotics to whip up an impressive range of healthy drinks. So, how does one operate this impressive machine? Simply start by interacting with the touchscreen, which brings up a total of 16 different flavour ..read more

Ah Ma TeoChew Kuih is a cheap breakfast cafe in Johor Bahru I love porridge. It’s one of my comfort foods, and I don’t believe it’s solely a “sick person’s food”. If you’re on the same page as me, Ah Ma TeoChew Kuih in Johor Bahru is the ideal destination to have breakfast as they serve up Teochew porridge along with a bunch of other yummy snacks, all under RM10+/~S$2.90. 12 Teochew Porridge Spots In Singapore Including 24 Hour Stalls There are a total of three branches, and we visited the one located in Mount Austin. It was slightly after 9:30am when we dropped by for breakfast, and the ..read more

Korio to have a pop-up with Zouk Group in Clarke Quay Image credit: Korio x Chef Lorenz Hoja Pop-up If you were one of the many folks who were sad when Korio closed their doors in December 2023, this news is for you. The popular sandwich shop is making a comeback in the form of a pop-up at Hello Kitty Kitty, a Clarke Quay bar that’s owned by Zouk Group! 14 Clarke Quay Food Places To Dine At, Including A Korean Pocha And Japanese Speakeasy This new pop-up is a collaboration between Korio and Zouk Group’s Chief Culinary Officer-Chef, Lorenz Hoja. It’s set to run from 16 May to 8 June 2024 ..read more

Swish Rolls has new croissant cream puffs with mochi Homegrown bakery Swish Rolls first rose to internet fame in 2022 for their TikTok-viral cream croissants. Shortly after, they opened a store in Paragon selling their signature mochi croissant egg tarts, which also received rave reviews online. Now, they’re back with a cool new series: Croissant Puffs. Swish Rolls Has New Mochi Croissant Egg Tart And Famous Cream Croissants In Paragon Retailing at $10 for a box of four, the Croissant Puffs are said to be a cross between buttery croissant dough and choux pastry. This new creation bo ..read more

Teck Huat Coffee Roti has cheap kaya toast sets at multiple outlets Image credit: The Eating Shrimp There are few things as quintessentially Singaporean as a breakfast comprising kaya butter toast, soft boiled eggs, and a kopi or teh. Sadly, it’s also a very Singaporean thing to be met with price hikes. At the time of writing, a breakfast set at Ya Kun comprising the aforementioned components will set you back $6.30. That’s why finding a potential dupe is cause for celebration, and that’s where Teck Huat Coffee Roti comes in. At this Ya Kun dupe, you can get breakfast sets at just $3.50. 20 ..read more

Legacy Pork Noodles has authentic Malaysian noodles in Potong Pasir Image credit: @legacy_pork_noodles Malaysian pork noodle stalls are super rare in Singapore; there used to be Old Village at Tanglin Halt, but they’ve been closed for over a year now. Thankfully, there’s another new spot to consider: Legacy Pork Noodles, a hidden hawker stall in Potong Pasir. 24 Malaysian Food Places In Singapore For Curry Chee Cheong Fun And Famous Nasi Lemak Image credit: BènéW Despite being new to the scene—the stall only opened in March 2024—Legacy Pork Noodles has been drawing long lines since launch ..read more

Telok Ayer food guide Telok Ayer cafes are in abundance for their chic interiors and chill brunches. Amoy Street Food Centre is nearby too. But if you think that is all to Telok Ayer, you are missing out. Here are some underrated Telok Ayer food places that we like. 1. Museum Cafe Image credit: @musicalboxmuseumcafe Museum Cafe is located inside Thian Hock Keng Temple, next to the Musical Box Museum. This is where you can eat Peranakan food while soaking in the peace of the temple. The cafe is known for the Sing Laksa ($14) as their customers love the large prawns and rich broth. Else, you c ..read more

Broloklok sells affordable lok lok in Johor Bahru Mount Austin Ah, my newfound love: lok lok. Broloklok was the last destination of our second day in Johor Bahru, and it also turned out to be one of my personal favourites. The red stools and tables lined outside a mobile truck selling a huge variety of skewers reminded me that I was, indeed, not in Singapore. This lok lok eatery is located in Mount Austin and opens till 2am every day except Wednesday. DaCheng Lok Lok: Popular JB Chain Opens In Tai Seng Till 2AM Daily Prices start from just RM1/~S$0.30 here, and the most expensive ingredi ..read more

Wong Fu Fu has XXL milk tea in Bugis XXL food isn’t something novel—we’ve had Alice Boulangerie’s XXXL croissants, Keong Saik Bakery’s XXL kouign amann, and Deli Hub’s XXL nasi ambeng that can feed up to 15 people. But XXL milk tea that weighs more than 5kg is a first for us. You can now find this giant bubble tea at Wong Fu Fu for a limited time only!  This New Taiwanese Eatery Has Free-Flow Bubble Tea, Hot Plate Steak And More In Bugis My colleague and I headed down to try one single item: the Ultimate Mega Bubble Milk Tea. Spoiler alert, we couldn’t finish it on the spot.  ..read more

Por Kee Eating House 1996 is a popular zi char eatery in Tiong Bahru Image credit: S L As a district that houses one of Singapore’s first few housing estates, there’s an abundance of restaurants in Tiong Bahru that have been around for some time now. These include Por Kee Eating House 1996 at Seng Poh Lane. Visitors love this restaurant for consistently serving hearty Cantonese zi char for close to 30 years.  20 Tiong Bahru Food Gems That Are Not Your Usual Cafe Haunts Image credit: Carrin Tan The seafood selection in this restaurant is wider than most as there are more than 40 opti ..read more